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There are several ways to deactivate

DISTRONIC PLUS:

Briefly press the cruise control lever for-

wards

Brake, unless the vehicle is stationary.

Briefly press the cruise control lever in the

direction of arrow

Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected. LIM

indicator lamp

;

in the cruise control lever

lights up.

When you deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS, you

will see the

DISTRONIC

DISTRONIC PLUS

PLUS off

off

message 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 deactiva-

ted if:

you apply the electric parking brake or if the

vehicle is automatically secured with the

electric parking brake

ESP

intervenes or you deactivate ESP

the transmission is in the P, R or N position

you pull the cruise control lever towards

you in order to pull away and the front-

passenger door or one of the rear doors is

open

the vehicle has skidded

you activate Active Parking Assist

If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will

hear a warning tone. You will see the

DISTRONIC PLUS off

message in the multi-

function display for approximately five sec-

onds.

Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS

General notes
Pay particular attention in the following traffic

situations:

Cornering, entering and exiting a bend

Vehicles which are not driving in the middle

of their lane

Other vehicles changing lane

Narrow vehicles

Obstructions and stationary vehicles

Crossing vehicles

In such situations, brake if necessary.

DISTRONIC PLUS is then deactivated.
Cornering, entering and exiting a bend

The ability of DISTRONIC PLUS to detect vehi-

cles when cornering is limited. Your vehicle

may brake unexpectedly or late.
Vehicles which are not driving in the mid-

dle of their lane

DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect vehicles

which are not driving in the middle of their

Driving systems

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Driving

and

parking

Summary of Contents for C-Class

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

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

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Page 6: ...Seats steering wheel and mirrors 117 Lights and windscreen wipers 133 Climate control 149 Driving and parking 179 On board computer and displays 291 Stowing and features 367 Maintenance and care 389 Breakdown assistance 405 Wheels and tyres 427 Technical data 465 Contents 3 ...

Page 7: ...ces 240 Display message 339 Exiting a parking space 243 Function notes 239 Important safety notes 239 Parking 241 Towing a trailer 239 ADAPTIVE BRAKE 82 Adaptive Brake Assist Function notes 79 Adaptive brake lights 80 Adaptive Damping System ADS 235 Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS Display messages 332 Function notes 139 Switching on off 140 AdBlue Additive 473 Display message 336 Displaying level an...

Page 8: ... ATTENTION ASSIST Activating deactivating 309 Display message 337 Function notes 255 Authorised workshop see Qualified specialist workshop AUTO lights Display message 332 see Lights Automatic engine start ECO start stop function 187 Automatic engine switch off ECO start stop function 186 Automatic front passenger front airbag deactivation Display message 328 Automatic front passenger front airbag ...

Page 9: ...rd computer 309 Display message 339 Notes function 259 Trailer towing 261 see Active Blind Spot Assist BlueTEC AdBlue 472 BlueTEC Topping up AdBlue 204 Bonnet Active bonnet pedestrian protec tion 390 Closing 392 Display message 347 Important safety notes 390 Opening 391 Boot Emergency release 105 Important safety notes 101 Locking separately 105 Opening closing automatically from inside 104 Openin...

Page 10: ... Paint 398 Plastic trim 403 Reversing camera 401 Roof lining 404 Seat belt 404 Seat cover 403 Sensors 401 Steering wheel 403 Trim pieces 403 Washing by hand 398 Wheels 399 Windows 399 Wiper blades 400 Wooden trim 403 CD player CD changer on board computer 303 Central locking Locking unlocking key 91 Centre console Lower section 38 Upper section 37 Changing bulbs Dipped beam headlamps 143 Main beam...

Page 11: ...ff 166 Switching the rear window heat ing on off 164 Switching the synchronisation function on and off 162 THERMATIC automatic climate control 2 zone 151 THERMOTRONIC 3 zone auto matic climate control 154 Cockpit Overview 32 Collapsible emergency spare wheel see Emergency spare wheel COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS Activating deactivating 308 Display message 322 Operation notes 77 COMAND display ...

Page 12: ...troduction 314 Key 350 Lights 329 Safety systems 315 Tyres 343 Vehicle 345 Distance warning function Function notes 77 Distance warning signal warning lamp 363 DISTRONIC PLUS Activating 224 Activation conditions 224 Cruise control lever 223 Deactivating 228 Display message 340 Displays in the multifunction dis play 228 Driving tips 229 Function notes 222 Important safety notes 222 Selecting 223 Se...

Page 13: ...6 Brakes 213 DISTRONIC PLUS 229 Downhill gradient 213 Driving abroad 134 Driving in winter 215 Driving on flooded roads 215 Driving on wet roads 214 Fuel 211 General 211 Icy road surfaces 215 Limited braking efficiency on sal ted roads 214 New brake disks 214 New brake pads linings 214 Running in tips 180 Snow chains 431 Symmetrical dipped beam 134 The first 1500 km 180 Towing a trailer 284 Wet ro...

Page 14: ...l 392 Checking the oil level using the dipstick 392 Display message 335 Filling capacity 474 Notes about oil grades 473 Notes on oil level consumption 392 Topping up 392 Viscosity 474 Environmental protection Returning an end of life vehicle 24 ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram Activating deactivating 81 Characteristics 81 Deactivating activating 307 Display message 315 ETS 4ETS 80 Function notes ...

Page 15: ...0 Important safety notes 469 Low outside temperatures 472 Problem malfunction 203 Quality diesel 471 Refuelling 200 Tank content reserve fuel 470 Fuel consumption Audio 20 276 Fuel consumption COMAND Online 276 Fuel filler flap Opening 202 Fuel filter white display message 336 Fuel level Calling up the range on board computer 298 Gauge 34 Fuel tank Capacity 470 Problem malfunction 203 Fuses Alloca...

Page 16: ... 276 General notes 269 Important safety notes 269 Manual gearshifting 278 Noiseless start 277 Operating on board computer 273 Overrun mode 280 Overview instrument cluster 272 Power display electric motor 272 Problems 282 Pulling away 277 RBS Recuperative Brake Sys tem 269 Resetting values Audio 20 276 Resetting values COMAND Online 276 Starting the engine 276 Hybrid system Automatic deactivation 4...

Page 17: ...ion 92 Loss 95 Modifying the programming 92 Overview 90 Positions ignition lock 181 Problem malfunction 95 Starting the engine 183 Key positions Key 181 Start Stop button 181 KEYLESS GO Convenience closing 108 Deactivation 91 Locking 91 Removing the Start Stop button 182 Unlocking 91 Kickdown Driving tips 196 Kneebag 53 L Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps Lane Keeping Assist Activating deactiv...

Page 18: ...t finish cleaning instructions 399 Memory card audio 303 Memory function Seats steering wheel exterior mirrors 130 Mercedes Benz Contact Info call button 385 Roadside Assistance call button 385 Mercedes Benz emergency call system Switch in the overhead control panel 384 Mercedes Benz Intelligent Drive 360 camera 249 Active Blind Spot Assist 263 Active Lane Keeping Assist 266 Active Parking Assist ...

Page 19: ...2 Instrument cluster menu 312 Light menu 311 Media menu 302 Menu overview 297 Message memory 314 Navigation menu 300 Operating the TV 304 Operating video DVD 303 Operation 294 Radio menu 302 Service menu 306 Settings menu 307 Standard display 298 Telephone menu 304 Trip menu 298 Vehicle menu 313 Opening and closing the side trim panels 144 Operating instructions Vehicle equipment 25 Operating mode...

Page 20: ... Malfunction 171 PRE SAFE anticipatory occupant protection Operation 62 PRE SAFE preventive occupant safety system Display message 323 PRE SAFE Brake Activating deactivating 309 Display message 323 Function notes 82 Important safety notes 83 Warning lamp 363 PRE SAFE PLUS anticipatory occupant protection PLUS Operation 62 Protection against theft ATA Anti Theft Alarm system 85 Immobiliser 85 Inter...

Page 21: ... 335 Warning lamp 360 Residual heat climate control 166 Restraint system Display message 325 Introduction 44 Warning lamp 359 Warning lamp function 45 Rev counter 293 Reverse gear Engaging manual transmission 191 Reversing camera Cleaning instructions 401 Function notes 244 Switching on off 245 Reversing feature Panorama sliding sunroof 111 Roller sunblinds 113 Side windows 106 Sliding sunroof 111...

Page 22: ...pecial additives 472 Brake fluid 475 Coolant engine 475 Engine oil 473 Fuel 468 Important safety notes 468 Washer fluid 476 Settings Factory on board computer 313 On board computer 307 Shifting to neutral manual trans mission 191 Side lamps Switching on off 136 Side windows Convenience closing 107 Convenience opening 107 Important safety notes 106 Opening closing 106 Problem malfunction 110 Resett...

Page 23: ...0 Glove compartment 369 Important safety information 368 Rear 370 Spectacles compartment 369 Stowage net 370 Stowage space Stowage net 370 Stowage well beneath the boot floor 375 Summer tyres In winter 430 Sun blind Rear side windows 378 Sun visor 378 Suspension tuning AIRMATIC 235 Switching the auxiliary heating ventilation On off 173 T Tail lamps Display message 330 see Lights Technical data Cap...

Page 24: ...er 286 Decoupling a trailer 286 Driving tips 284 Folding in the ball coupling 286 Folding out the ball coupling 285 Important safety notes 283 Lights display message 329 Mounting dimensions 477 Parktronic 236 Power supply 287 Problem fault 289 Trailer loads 478 Transfer case 200 Transmission see Automatic transmission see Manual transmission Transmission position display 195 Transmission position ...

Page 25: ...n an emergency 100 Locking key 91 Lowering 443 Operating safety 25 Pulling away 184 Raising 439 Registration 28 Securing from rolling away 439 Towing away 420 Transporting 423 Unlocking in an emergency 98 Unlocking key 91 Vehicle data 476 Vehicle data Boot load maximum 476 Roof load maximum 476 Vehicle dimensions 476 Vehicle emergency locking 100 Vehicle identification number see VIN Vehicle ident...

Page 26: ...53 Windows Cleaning 399 see Side windows Windscreen Demisting 163 Windscreen washer fluid see Windscreen washer system Windscreen washer system Notes 476 Topping up 394 Windscreen wipers Problem malfunction 148 Replacing the wiper blades 145 Switching on off 145 Winter operation Important safety notes 430 Radiator cover 392 Slippery road surfaces 215 Snow chains 431 Summer tyres 430 Winter tyres L...

Page 27: ...n the vehicle is stationary Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in 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 Rmonitor the vehicle s fuel consumption H Environmental note Have defective high voltage batteries dis posed of in an envi...

Page 28: ...officially approved for installation or modification if they comply with legal requirements This also applies to some other countries All gen uine Mercedes Benz parts meet the approval requirements The use of non approved parts may invalidate the vehicle s general operating permit This is the case Rif they cause a change of the vehicle type from that for which the vehicle s general operating permi...

Page 29: ... In situations like this the body the under body chassis parts wheels or tyres could be damaged without the damage being visi ble Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or in the case of an acci dent no longer withstand the strain they are designed for If the underbody panelling is damaged combustible materials such as leaves grass or twigs can gather between the underbody and the un...

Page 30: ...uipment to a diagnostics connection in the vehicle it can affect the operation of the vehicle systems This may affect the operating safety of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos tics connection in the vehicle G WARNING Objects in the driver s footwell may restrict the clearance around the pedals or block a depressed pedal This jeopardises the oper a...

Page 31: ...or vehicles Implied warranty Follow the instructions in this manual about the proper operation of your vehicle as well as about possible vehicle damage Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contraventions against these instructions are not covered either by Mercedes Benz implied warranty or by the New or Used Vehicle Warranty Data stored in the vehicle A wide range of electronic compone...

Page 32: ...perating the vehicle situations are conceivable in which this technical data in connection with other information if neces sary under consultation with an authorised expert could be traced to a person Examples include Raccident reports Rdamage to the vehicle Rwitness statements Further additional functions that have been contractually agreed upon with the customer allow certain vehicle data to be ...

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Page 34: ...Cockpit 32 Instrument cluster 34 Multifunction steering wheel 36 Centre console 37 Overhead control panel 39 Door control panel 40 31 At a glance ...

Page 35: ...k 181 Start Stop button 181 F Adjusts the steering wheel 125 G Cruise control lever 216 Function Page H Electric parking brake 209 I Diagnostics connection 27 J Opens the bonnet 391 K Light switch 134 L Control panel for Activating Steering Assist 230 Activating Active Lane Keeping Assist 266 Deactivating PARKTRONIC 236 Switching on 360 camera 249 Switching on the head up display 295 Vehicles with...

Page 36: ...ng Assist 266 Deactivating PARKTRONIC 236 Switching on 360 camera 249 Switching on the head up display 295 Vehicles without a driver assistance systems map coin holder Function Page E Light switch 134 F Opens the bonnet 391 G Diagnostics connection 27 H Electric parking brake 209 I Ignition lock 181 Start Stop button 181 J Adjusts the steering wheel 125 K Cruise control lever 216 L Control panel f...

Page 37: ...er Multifunction display 295 Function Page Rev counter 293 Coolant temperature gauge 293 A Fuel gauge i Information on the energy flow display and power display for electric motors in hybrid vehicles can be found in the Hybrid drive section Y page 272 34 Instrument cluster At a glance ...

Page 38: ...353 H Coolant 360 Function Page I J Brakes yellow 353 J 6 Restraint system 44 K ü Seat belt 351 L K Main beam head lamps 137 M L Dipped beam head lamps 135 N 8 Reserve fuel 360 O T Side lamps licence plate and instrument clus ter lighting 136 P N This lamp has no func tion Q R Rear foglamp 135 R h Tyre pressure monitor 364 i Information on warning and indicator lamps in hybrid vehicles can be foun...

Page 39: ... accepts a call Switches to the redial mem ory W X Adjusts the volume 8 Mute ó Switches on LINGUA TRONIC see the separate operating instructions Function Page ò Calls up a main menu 9 Selects a menu submenu or scrolls through lists 294 a Confirms the selection 294 Hides display messages 314 Back 294 ñ Switches off LINGUA TRONIC see the separate operating instructions 36 Multifunction steering whee...

Page 40: ...ton see the separate operating instruc tions A PASSENGER AIRBAG indi cator lamp 46 ATA indicator lamp 85 Function Page B Analogue clock C Media button see the sep arate operating instruc tions D Radio button see the sep arate operating instruc tions E Navigation button see the separate operating instruc tions F þ Inserts ejects a CD DVD see the separate operating instructions Centre console 37 At ...

Page 41: ...p arate operating instruc tions è ECO start stop func tion 186 A Touchpad see the separate operating instructions Function Page B Stowage compartment 368 C u Rear window roller sunblind 379 D É Sets the vehicle level 234 E AGILITY SELECT switch 197 F Back button see the sepa rate operating instructions G Audio 20 COMAND con troller see the separate operating instructions H g Switches to the favour...

Page 42: ...or lighting on off 141 A u Switches the rear interior lighting on off 141 B p Switches the right hand reading lamp on off 140 Function Page C ï MB Info call button Mercedes Benz Contact 385 D Spectacles compartment 369 E 3 Opens closes the panorama sliding sunroof 112 Opens closes the roller sunblinds 113 F Rear view mirror 127 G F Breakdown assis tance call button Mercedes Benz Contact 385 Overhe...

Page 43: ...locks the vehicle 97 C W Opens closes the rear left side window 106 D W Opens closes the left side window 106 Function Page E 7Zª Adjusts and folds the exte rior mirrors in out electri cally 128 F W Opens closes the right side window 106 G W Opens closes the rear right side window 106 H n Override feature for the controls in the rear compartment 73 I p Opens closes the boot lid 104 40 Door control...

Page 44: ...Useful information 42 Hybrid vehicles 42 Panic alarm 44 Occupant safety 44 Children in the vehicle 63 Pets in the vehicle 74 Driving safety systems 74 Protection against theft 85 41 Safety ...

Page 45: ...cle s high voltage electrical system checked by a qualified specialist workshop When towing a vehicle after an accident be sure to observe the following sections RTransporting the vehicle Y page 423 RTowing the vehicle with the rear axle raised Y page 422 RTowing the vehicle with both axles on the ground Y page 422 Read the safety instructions on towing and tow starting Y page 420 All components o...

Page 46: ...po nents were not activated Rif the vehicle is badly damaged and has to be towed or transported X If possible move the vehicle out of the danger zone shift the automatic transmis sion into position N X Release the electric parking brake X Roll the vehicle to a safe place and park it safely Get assistance from others if necessary The vehicle is locked automatically when the ignition is switched on ...

Page 47: ...func tion or KEYLESS GO X Remove the Start Stop button from the ignition lock X Observe the warning notes on the risk of electric shock Y page 42 X Observe the warning notes about the bon net Y page 391 RBS driving safety system Recupera tive Brake System RBS supports you when braking with an elec tronically controlled brake boost mode and enables the recovery of kinetic energy recu peration For f...

Page 48: ...traint systems Y page 63 Important safety notes G WARNING If the restraint system is modified it may no longer work as intended The restraint system may then not perform its intended protective function by failing in an accident or triggering unexpectedly for example There is an increased risk of injury possibly even fatal Never modify parts of the restraint system Do not attempt to modify the wir...

Page 49: ...bag is deployed RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up the front passenger front airbag is disabled It will then not be deployed in the event of an accident Depending on the person in the front passenger seat the front passenger front air bag must either be disabled or enabled see the following points You must make sure of this both before and during a journey RChildren in a rearward facing child restra...

Page 50: ...during an accident If the co driver s seat is not occupied do not engage the seat belt tongue in the buckle on the co driver s seat Otherwise the belt tensioner could be triggered in the event of an accident and would have to be replaced Important safety notes G WARNING The seat belt cannot perform its intended pro tective function if it is not fastened correctly Also an improperly fastened seat b...

Page 51: ...have been approved specifically for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz Any such modifications could invalidate the vehicle s general operating permit Correct seat belt use Observe the safety notes on the seat belt Y page 47 All vehicle occupants must be wearing the seat belt correctly before beginning the jour ney Also make sure that all vehicle occu pants are always wearing the seat belt cor rectly wh...

Page 52: ...t adjustment Y page 50 X If necessary pull upwards on the shoulder section of the seat belt to tighten the belt across your body The shoulder section of the seat belt must always be routed across the centre of the shoulder Adjust the belt sash guide if neces sary X To raise slide the belt guide upwards The belt guide will engage in various posi tions X To lower hold belt guide release and slide th...

Page 53: ...nt function can be found in the Digital Owner s Manual or in the separate COMAND Online or Audio 20 oper ating instructions Belt warning for the driver and front passenger The 7 seat belt warning lamp in the instru ment cluster is a reminder for all vehicle occu pants to fasten their seat belts It may light up continuously or flash A warning tone may also sound The 7 seat belt warning lamp goes ou...

Page 54: ...ays make sure that the seat is in an almost upright position The centre of the head restraint must support the head at about eye level RMove the driver s and front passenger seats as far back as possible The driver s seat position must allow the vehicle to be driven safely ROnly hold the steering wheel on the out side This allows the airbag to be fully deployed RAlways lean against the backrest wh...

Page 55: ...ensors being impaired The airbags might therefore not function properly any more Consequently the airbags cannot protect vehicle occupants as they are designed to do This poses an increased risk of injury Never modify the doors or parts of the doors Always have work on the doors or door pan elling carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Front airbags Do not place heavy objects on the front ...

Page 56: ...hen deployed the sidebag offers additional thorax protection However it does not pro tect the Rhead Rneck Rarms In the event of a side impact the sidebag is deployed on the side on which the impact occurs vehicles with the automatic front passenger front airbag deactivation system the sidebag on the front passenger side front deploys under the following conditions Ran occupant is detected on the f...

Page 57: ... behind the child restraint system e g cushions Fully retract the seat cushion length The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front passenger seat The backrest of the forwards facing child restraint system must as far as possible be resting on the backrest of the front passenger seat The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be put unde...

Page 58: ...tor lamp is lit the front passenger front airbag is disa bled It will not be deployed in the event of an accident and cannot perform its intended pro tective function A person in the front passenger seat could then for example come into contact with the vehicle s interior espe cially if the person is sitting too close to the dashboard This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Whe...

Page 59: ...SSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp can light up after the system self test and remain lit This indicates that the front passenger front air bag is enabled The result of the classifica tion is dependent on among other factors the child restraint system and the child s build It is recommended that you fit the restraint system to a suitable rear seat Rthe front passenger seat is occupied by a child in...

Page 60: ...paired immedi ately at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit after the system self test the front passenger front airbag is disabled It will not be deployed in the event of an accident In this case the front passenger front airbag cannot perform its intended protective func tion e g when a person is seated in the front passenger seat That ...

Page 61: ... Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer s instal lation instructions After the system self test the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF or PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp display the status of the front passenger front airbag Y page 54 Further information can be found under Problems with the automatic front passenger front airbag deactivation system Y page 59 58 Occupant safety Safety ...

Page 62: ...child restraint system The automatic front passenger front airbag deactivation system is malfunctioning X Make sure there is nothing between the seat and the child restraint system X Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system rests on the seat cushion X Make sure that the seat cushion length is fully retracted X When installing the child restraint system make sure that the seat b...

Page 63: ...o prevent breathing difficul ties Operation During the first stage of a collision the restraint system control unit evaluates impor tant physical data relating to vehicle deceler ation or acceleration such as Rduration Rdirection Rintensity Based on the evaluation of this data the restraint system control unit triggers the seat belt tensioners in the event of a head on or rear collision A seat bel...

Page 64: ...hit and sufficient deceleration occurs as a result If the restraint system control unit detects a side impact or if the vehicle overturns the applicable components of the restraint sys tem are activated independently of each other depending on the apparent type of acci dent If the system determines that in this situation triggering can offer additional pro tection the seat belt tensioners are also...

Page 65: ...roof is completely closed Rvehicles with the memory function for the front passenger seat the front passenger seat is adjusted if it is in an unfavourable position If the hazardous situation passes without resulting in an accident PRE SAFE slackens the belt pre tensioning All settings made by PRE SAFE can then be reversed If the seat belt pre tensioning is not reduced X Move the seat backrest or s...

Page 66: ...le steering wheel is raised Rthe engine is switched off Rvehicles with the Mercedes Benz emer gency call system automatic emergency call Rvehicles with the hybrid drive system the hybrid system is deactivated Children in the vehicle Important safety notes Accident statistics show that children secured in the rear seats are safer than chil dren secured in the front passenger seat For this reason Me...

Page 67: ...ble for this pur pose it cannot perform its intended protec tive function In the event of an accident sharp braking or a sudden change in direction the child may not be held securely There is an increased risk of serious or even fatal injuries Observe the manufacturer s installation instructions and the correct use for the child restraint system Make sure that the entire surface of the child restr...

Page 68: ...ystem with the Top Tether belt if available When fitting a child restraint system be sure to observe the manufacturer s installation instructions and the instructions for correct use of the child restraint system Y page 68 Before every trip make sure that the ISOFIX child restraint system is engaged correctly in both ISOFIX securing rings When fitting the child restraint system make sure that the ...

Page 69: ...e outer head restraints on the parcel shelf X Move head restraint upwards X Fold up cover of Top Tether anchorage X Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with Top Tether Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer s installa tion instructions when doing so X Route Top Tether belt A under head restraint between the two head restraint bars X Hook Top Tether hook of Top Tether belt A i...

Page 70: ... up NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is lit the front passenger front airbag is ena bled Y page 46 Vehicles without the automatic front passenger front airbag deactivation system If the front passenger seat of your vehicle is not equipped with ...

Page 71: ...ng of the child restraint system Introduction Only child restraint systems which are approved in accordance with the ECE stand ard ECE R44 are permitted for use in the vehi cle For certain child restraint systems in weight categories II or III this can mean that the area of use is restricted The maximum size setting of the child restraint system is not possible due to possible contact with the roo...

Page 72: ...st the backrest of the seat Always observe the notes in the Child restraint system section Y page 64 and the child restraint system manufacturer s instal lation instructions When you remove the child restraint system you must immediately replace the head restraint Y page 121 All vehicle occupants must adjust their head restraints correctly before beginning the journey Legend for the table X Seat w...

Page 73: ...ints correctly before beginning the journey Legend for the table X ISOFIX position that is not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this weight category and or size category IUF Suitable for forward facing ISOFIX child seat securing systems that belong to the universal category which are approved for use in this weight category IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint sys tems as recommend...

Page 74: ...stem Y page 68 You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Recommended child restraint systems for attaching with the vehicle seat belt Weight category 0 up to 10 kg up to approximately 6 months Manufac turer Britax Römer Britax Römer Type BABY SAFE plus BABY SAFE plus II Approval number E1 03 301146 04 301146 04 301146 Order nu...

Page 75: ...er Type Approval number E1 Order number Category 0 up to 13 kg Size categories E D C Manufacturer Britax Römer Type BABY SAFE plus Approval num ber E1 03 301146 04 301146 Order number B6 6 86 8224 Colour code 9H95 Category I 9 to 18 kg Size categories D C B A Manufacturer Type Approval number E1 Order number Size category B1 Manufacturer Britax Römer Type DUO plus Approval number E1 03 301133 04 3...

Page 76: ... is placed in direct sunlight the parts could become very hot Children could be suffer burns by touching these parts in particular on the metallic parts of the child restraint system There is a risk of injury If you and your child leave the vehicle always make sure that the child restraint system is not in direct sunlight Cover it with a blanket for example If the child restraint system has been e...

Page 77: ...ribution Y page 82 RADAPTIVE BRAKE Y page 82 RPRE SAFE Brake Y page 82 RSTEER CONTROL Y page 85 Important safety notes If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are inattentive the driving safety systems can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics Driving safety systems are merely aids designed to assist driving You are responsible for the distance to the ve...

Page 78: ...he brake pedal quickly BAS automatically boosts the braking force thus shortening the stopping distance Important safety notes i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 74 G WARNING If BAS is malfunctioning the braking distance in an emergency braking situation is increased There is a risk of accident In an emergency braking situation depress the brake pedal with full force ABS prevents...

Page 79: ...eflections for example in multi storey car parks Ra narrow vehicle travelling in front e g a motorcycle Ra vehicle travelling in front on a different line Rvehicles quickly moving into the radar sen sor system detection range Detection by the camera system is also impaired in the event of Rdirt on the camera or if the camera is cov ered Rglare on the camera system e g from the sun being low in the...

Page 80: ...sist COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS can help you to minimise the risk of a collision with the vehicle in front or reduce the effects of such a collision If COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS detects that there is a risk of a collision you will be warned visually and acoustically If you do not react to the visual and audible collision warning autonomous braking can be initiated in critical situatio...

Page 81: ... The distance warning lamp then lights up in the instrument cluster Rof approximately 7 km h or more if you rapidly approach a vehicle in front An inter mittent warning tone will then sound and the distance warning lamp will light up in the instrument cluster X Brake immediately in order to increase the distance from the vehicle in front or X Take evasive action provided it is safe to do so Due to...

Page 82: ...mplicated but non critical driving condi tions may also cause Brake Assist to inter vene 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 With the help of adaptive Brake Assist the distance warning signal can detect obstacles that are in the path of your vehicle for an extended perio...

Page 83: ... Traction System i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 74 ETS traction control is part of ESP On vehi cles with 4MATIC 4ETS is a component of ESP Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi vidually if they spin This enables you to pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces for example if the road surface is slippery on one side In addition more drive torque is trans ferred to ...

Page 84: ...ns descri bed in the following It may be best to deactivate ESP in the fol lowing situations Rwhen using snow chains Rin deep snow Ron sand or gravel Activate ESP as soon as the situations described above no longer apply ESP will otherwise not be able to stabilise the vehicle if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to spin Deactivating activating ESP You can deactivate or activate ESP via ...

Page 85: ...ntensity of the side wind ESP is activated automati cally ESP intervenes with stabilising braking to assist you in keeping the vehicle in the lane Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle speeds above 80 km h when driving straight ahead or cornering gently Important safety notes Crosswind Assist does not work if ESP is deactivated or disabled because of a mal function EBD electronic brake force distr...

Page 86: ...pply the brakes yourself and try to take evasive action provided it is safe to do so G WARNING PRE SAFE Brake cannot always clearly iden tify objects and complex traffic conditions In these cases PRE SAFE Brake may Rgive an unnecessary warning and then brake the vehicle Rneither give a warning nor intervene There is a risk of an accident Always pay particular attention to the traffic situation and...

Page 87: ...shop Function X To activate deactivate activate or deac tivate PRE SAFE Brake in the on board computer Y page 309 If the PRE SAFE Brake is not activated the æ symbol appears in the multifunction display This function will issue a warning if Rat a speed of around 30 km h or more the distance maintained to the vehicle travel ling in front is insufficient for several sec onds The distance warning lam...

Page 88: ...e electrical power steering Protection against theft Immobiliser The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct key X To activate with the key remove the key from the ignition lock X To activate with KEYLESS GO start function or KEYLESS GO switch the igni tion off and open the driver s door X To deactivate switch on the ignition When leaving the vehicle always take th...

Page 89: ...rgency call sys tem has been activated properly Rthe necessary mobile phone network is available Tow away protection Function An audible and visual alarm is triggered if your vehicle s angle of inclination is altered while tow away protection is primed Thiscan occur if the vehicle is jacked up on one side for example Priming X Make sure that Rthe doors are closed Rthe boot lid is closed Only then ...

Page 90: ... X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS GO The interior motion sensor is primed after approximately 30 seconds Switching off X Unlock the vehicle with the key or KEY LESS GO or X Insert the key into the ignition lock or X Press the Start Stop button The key must be in the vehicle The interior motion sensor is automatically deactivated Deactivating You can deactivate the interior motion sensor ...

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Page 92: ...Useful information 90 Key 90 Doors 96 Boot 101 Side windows 106 Sliding sunroof 110 89 Opening and closing ...

Page 93: ...e Switch off the alarm Y page 85 All countries G WARNING If you leave children unattended in the vehi cle they may be able to set the vehicle in motion if for example they Rrelease the parking brake Rshift the automatic transmission out of park position P or shift manual transmission into neutral Rstart the engine In addition they may operate vehicle equip ment and become trapped There is a risk o...

Page 94: ...separate operating instructions X To open the boot lid automatically from outside the vehicle press and hold but ton until the boot lid opens X To open the boot lid automatically from outside the vehicle if the key is located in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle press the F button on the key You can release the button as soon as the boot lid starts to close KEYLESS GO General notes Bear in min...

Page 95: ... the engine can be started by any of the vehicle occupants if there is a key in the vehicle Changing the settings of the locking system You can change the settings of the locking system This means that only the driver s door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked when the vehicle is unlocked This is useful if you fre quently travel alone X To change the setting press and hold down the and buttons s...

Page 96: ... the vehicle Y page 100 Inserting the emergency key element X Push emergency key element com pletely into the key until it engages and release catch is back in its basic posi tion Battery of the key Important safety notes G WARNING Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan ces If batteries are swallowed it can result in severe health problems There is a risk of fatal injury Keep batteries out ...

Page 97: ...of the key Y page 93 X Press emergency key element into the opening in the key in the direction of the arrow until battery compartment cover opens When doing so do not hold battery compartment cover shut X Remove battery compartment cover X Repeatedly tap the key against your palm until battery falls out X Insert the new battery with the positive ter minal facing upwards Use a lint free cloth to d...

Page 98: ... the vehicle using KEYLESS GO KEYLESS GO was deactivated X Reactivate KEYLESS GO Y page 91 The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged X Check the key battery Y page 94 and replace it if necessary Y page 94 If this does not work X Unlock Y page 98 or lock Y page 100 the vehicle using the emergency key element There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves X Unlock Y page 98 or ...

Page 99: ...gnition lock You have lost a key X Have the key deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers X If necessary have the locks changed as well You have lost the emer gency key element X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers X If necessary have the locks changed as well Doors Important safety notes United Kingdom only G WARNING When ...

Page 100: ...icle has been locked with the key or with KEY LESS GO the double lock function is activa ted as standard It is then not possible to open the doors from inside the vehicle You can deactivate the double lock function by deac tivating the interior motion sensor The doors can then be opened from the inside after the vehicle has been locked from the outside You can only open the rear doors from inside ...

Page 101: ...en a locked door is opened from inside the vehicle the previous unlocking process will be observed if the vehicle has been Rlocked with the locking button for the cen tral locking or Rlocked automatically The vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had pre viously been fully unlocked Only the door which has been opened form the inside is unlocked if only the driver s door had been previously unlocked...

Page 102: ...rgency key element into opening in the protective cap X Pull and hold the door handle X Pull the protective cap on the emergency key as straight as possible away from the vehicle until it releases X Release the door handle X Insert the emergency key element into the lock of the driver s door as far as it will go X Turn the emergency key element anti clockwise as far as it will go to position 1 The...

Page 103: ... down and the driv er s door is locked On right hand drive vehicles turn the emer gency key element anti clockwise X Turn the emergency key element back and remove it X Insert the emergency key element into the key X Make sure that the doors and the boot lid are locked X Hold the cover over the lock of the driver s door with the thicker end towards the front of the vehicle and press to secure Then...

Page 104: ...lid The opening dimensions on the boot lid can be found in the Vehicle data section Y page 476 i You can limit the opening angle of the boot lid in COMAND Online or Audio 20 see the separate operating instructions Do not leave the key in the boot You could otherwise lock yourself out Stow luggage or loads preferably in the boot Observe the loading guidelines Y page 368 Obstacle detection with boot...

Page 105: ...that nobody is in the vicinity of the closing area during the closing process Use one of the following options to stop the closing process RPress the F button on the key RPress the remote operating switch on the driver s door RPress the closing or locking button on the boot lid RPull the boot lid handle Vehicles with HANDS FREE ACCESS it is also possible to stop the closing process by performing a...

Page 106: ... the rear detection range of KEYLESS GO the following situa tions for example could lead to the boot lid opening unintentionally Rusing a car wash Rusing a high pressure cleaner Make sure that the key is at least 3 m away from the vehicle General notes With KEYLESS GO and HANDS FREE ACCESS you can open or close the boot lid or stop the procedure without using your hands This is useful if you have ...

Page 107: ...f this occurs To stop the opening or closing procedure Rmove your foot in sensor detection range under the bumper or Rpull the handle on the outside of the boot lid or Rpress the closing button in the boot lid or Rpress the F button on the key If the boot lid closing procedure has been stopped Rmove your foot under the bumper again and the boot lid will open If the boot lid opening procedure has b...

Page 108: ...ot sep arately X Close the boot lid X Open the glove compartment X Push the switch to position If the vehicle is unlocked centrally the boot remains locked i You can also lock the glove compartment Y page 369 Deactivating the function to lock the boot separately X Open the glove compartment X Push the switch to position If the vehicle is unlocked centrally the boot will also be unlocked Unlocking ...

Page 109: ...tivate the override feature for the rear side windows When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehi cle Side window reversing feature The side windows are equipped with an auto matic reversing feature If a solid object blocks or restricts a side window from trav elling upwards during the automatic closing process the side win...

Page 110: ... page 378 Convenience opening feature General notes Vehicles with KEYLESS GO or KEYLESS GO start function you can ventilate the vehi cle before you start driving If the key is in the immediate vicinity to the vehicle the convenience opening function is available To do this the key is used to carry out the following functions simultaneously Runlock the vehicle Ropen the side windows Ropen the slidi...

Page 111: ...pt convenience closing release the button Using KEYLESS GO The driver s door and the door at which the handle is used must both be closed The key must be outside the vehicle The gap between the key and the corresponding door handle should not be greater than 1 m X Touch recessed sensor surface on the door handle until the side windows and the sliding sunroof or the panorama sliding sunroof are ful...

Page 112: ...til the side win dow is completely closed Y page 106 X Hold the switch for an additional second X If the corresponding side window remains closed after the button has been released the side window has been reset correctly If this is not the case repeat the steps above again Side windows 109 Opening and closing Z ...

Page 113: ...eased force If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly X Immediately after the window blocks pull the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed The side window is closed without the anti entrapment feature Sliding sunroof Important safety notes Your vehicle may be fitted with a sliding sun roof or a panorama sliding sunroof In this section the ...

Page 114: ...blocks or restricts the sliding sunroof during the closing process the sliding sunroof opens again automatically The automatic reversing fea ture is only an aid and is no substitute for your attention when closing the sliding roof G WARNING The reversing function does not react Rto soft light and thin objects e g small fin gers Rover the last 4 mm of the closing movement Rduring resetting Rwhen cl...

Page 115: ...t a qualified specialist workshop Reset the sliding sunroof if it does not operate smoothly X Turn the key to position1 or 2 in the ignition lock X Raise the sliding sunroof fully at the rear Y page 111 X Keep the 3 switch pressed for another second X Make sure that the sliding sunroof can be fully opened and closed again Y page 111 X If this is not the case repeat the steps above again Operating ...

Page 116: ...tarts to rain The sliding sunroof is lowered depending on Rthe road speed and Rthe intensity of the rain You can manually cancel the automatic clos ing procedure Press or pull the 3 switch in any direction To raise the sliding sunroof again press the 3 switch in direction The Rain closing feature when driving func tion is deactivated until you Rpress or pull the 3 switch in any direc tion or Rturn...

Page 117: ...he roller sunblinds close when the pano rama sliding roof is closed If you press or pull the 3 switch beyond the point of resistance automatic operation is started in the corresponding direction You can stop automatic operation by pressing or pulling again Resetting the panorama sliding sun roof or the front roller sunblind Reset the panorama sliding sunroof or the front roller sunblind if the pan...

Page 118: ...Solutions The sliding sunroof or panorama sliding sun roof cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause If the sliding sunroof or panorama sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly X Immediately after it blocks pull the 3 switch down again to the point of resistance until the sliding sunroof or panorama sliding sunroof is closed The sliding sunroof or panorama slidin...

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Page 120: ...Useful information 118 Correct driver s seat position 118 Seats 119 Steering wheel 125 Mirrors 127 Memory function 130 117 Seats steering wheel and mirrors ...

Page 121: ...e as far away from the driver s airbag as possible Ryou are sitting in a normal upright position Ryou can fasten the seat belt properly Ryou have moved the backrest to an almost vertical position Ryou have set the seat angle so that your thighs are gently supported Ryou can depress the pedals properly Ryour legs are not fully extended X Check whether the head restraint is adjus ted correctly When ...

Page 122: ...icle There is a risk of an accident Always make sure that the driver s seat is engaged before starting the engine G WARNING You could lose control of the vehicle while driving if you Radjust the driver s seat steering wheel or mirrors Rfasten the seat belt There is a risk of an accident Adjust the driver s seat head restraint steer ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat belt before starting th...

Page 123: ...is in operation do not cover the seats with insulating mate rials e g blankets coats bags seat cov ers child seats or booster seats Make sure that there are no objects in the footwell under or behind the seats when moving the seats back There is a risk that the seats and or the objects could be dam aged i The rear compartment head restraints can be removed Y page 122 Vehicles without the through l...

Page 124: ...r seat will be moved to a better position if it was previously in an unfav ourable position Y page 62 Adjusting the head restraints Important safety notes G WARNING You could lose control of the vehicle while driving if you Radjust the driver s seat steering wheel or mirrors Rfasten the seat belt There is a risk of an accident Adjust the driver s seat head restraint steer ing wheel and mirrors and...

Page 125: ...old release button X Push the head restraint back X Release the release button once the head restraint is in the desired position X Ensure that the head restraint has engaged properly Adjusting the head restraints electri cally X To adjust the head restraint height slide the switch for the head restraint adjust ment Y page 121 up or down in the direc tion of the arrow Adjusting the rear seat head ...

Page 126: ...cle occu pants with limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn like injuries There is a risk of injury Therefore do not switch on the seat heating repeatedly The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected The system automatically switches from level 3 to level ...

Page 127: ...tor lamps in the buttons indicate the ventilation level you have selec ted X Turn the key to position1 or 2 in the ignition lock Y page 181 X To switch on press button repeatedly until the desired ventilation level is set X To switch off press button repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out i If the battery voltage is too low the seat ventilation may switch off i You can open the side windo...

Page 128: ...s and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine G WARNING Children could become trapped by the steer ing wheel if they adjust it There is a risk of injury When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle The electrically adjustable steering wheel can still be adjusted when there is no key in the ignition lock Adjusting...

Page 129: ...is a risk of injury When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle G WARNING If you drive off while the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature is making adjustments you could lose control of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Always wait until the adjustment process is complete before driving off The EASY ENTRY EXIT feature makes ...

Page 130: ...column will move upwards when the driver s door is opened or the key is removed from the igni tion lock This makes it easier to exit the vehi cle and rescue the occupants The crash responsive EASY EXIT feature is only operational if the EASY EXIT ENTRY fea ture is activated in Audio 20 COMAND Online see the separate Audio 20 COMAND Online operating instructions Mirrors Rear view mirror X Anti dazz...

Page 131: ...irrors in out elec trically X Turn the key to position1 or 2 in the ignition lock Y page 181 X Briefly press button Both exterior mirrors fold in or out i Make sure that the exterior mirrors are always folded out fully while driving They could otherwise vibrate i If you are driving faster than 47 km h you can no longer fold in the exterior mirrors Resetting the exterior mirrors If the battery has ...

Page 132: ...the following Rimmediately rinse off electrolyte from your skin with water Rimmediately and thoroughly rinse electro lyte out of eyes using clean water Rif electrolyte is swallowed immediately rinse out your mouth thoroughly Do not induce vomiting Rif electrolyte comes into contact with skin or eyes or is swallowed seek medical atten tion immediately Rimmediately change out of clothing that has be...

Page 133: ...or moves out of position repeat the steps Calling up a stored parking position set ting X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 181 X Adjust the exterior mirror on the front passenger side using button X Engage reverse gear The exterior mirror on the front passenger side moves to the stored parking position The exterior mirror on the front passenger side moves back to its original...

Page 134: ...passenger sides Rposition of the head up display X Adjust the seat accordingly Y page 121 X On the driver s side adjust the steering wheel Y page 126 and the exterior mirrors Y page 128 X Press memory button M and then press storage position button 1 2 or 3 within three seconds The settings are stored in the selected pre set position A tone sounds when the set tings have been completed Calling up ...

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Page 136: ...ormation 134 Exterior lighting 134 Interior lighting 140 Replacing bulbs vehicles with LED headlamps 141 Replacing bulbs vehicles with hal ogen headlamps 142 Windscreen wipers 145 133 Lights and windscreen wipers ...

Page 137: ...g dazzled Sym metrical lights do not illuminate as large an area of the edge of the carriageway Vehicles with halogen or static LED headlamps It is not necessary to switch your headlamps to symmetrical dipped beam when driving in countries where vehicles are driven on the opposite side of the road to the country in which the vehicle is registered Legal require ments are fulfilled without switching...

Page 138: ...he light setting is automatically selected accord ing to the brightness of the ambient light exception poor visibility due to weather con ditions such as fog snow or spray Rkey in position 1 in the ignition lock the side lamps are switched on or off automat ically depending on the brightness of the ambient light Rwith the engine running depending on the ambient light conditions the daytime driv in...

Page 139: ...mps ensures that the corresponding side of the vehicle is illu minated X To switch on the parking lamps the key is not in the ignition lock or it is in posi tion 0 X Turn the light switch to W left hand side of the vehicle or X right hand side of the vehicle Adjusting the headlamp range halogen headlamps Headlamp range control g Driver s seat and front passenger seat occupied 1 Driver s seat front...

Page 140: ...to its normal position The blue K indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster goes out If Adaptive Highbeam Assist is active it con trols activation and deactivation of the main beam headlamps Y page 139 Headlamp flasher X To switch on turn the key in the ignition lock to position 1 or 2 or start the engine X Pull the combination switch in the direction of arrow Hazard warning lamps X To switch on t...

Page 141: ...lluminated while you are driving This allows you to recognise pedestrians cyclists and animals Active when the lights are switched on 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 vis ibility in tight bends for example It can only be activated when the dipped beam head lamps are switch...

Page 142: ...m automatically adapts the dipped beam headlamp range depending on the dis tance to the other vehicle Once the system no longer detects any other vehicles it switches on the main beam headlamps again If the main beam or partial main beam head lamps are causing too much reflection from traffic signs the lights are automatically dim med and glare for the driver caused by the reflections is thus avoi...

Page 143: ...If you are driving at speeds above 45 km h and other road users are recognised Partial main beam is selected automati cally The K indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster also lights up If you are driving at speeds below approx imately 40 km h The partial main beam headlamps are switched off automatically If no other road users are recognised the main beam head lamps are switched on If you are dr...

Page 144: ...ed from the igni tion lock This delayed switch off can be adjusted using COMAND Online or Audio 20 see the separate operating instructions Manual interior lighting control X To switch the front interior lighting on off press the c button X To switch the rear interior lighting on off press the u button X To switch the reading lamps on off press the p button Crash responsive emergency lighting The i...

Page 145: ...a lint free cloth Protect bulbs from moisture during opera tion Do not allow bulbs to come into contact with liquids Replace only the bulbs listed Y page 142 Have the bulbs that you cannot replace your self replaced at a qualified specialist work shop If you require assistance replacing bulbs con sult a qualified specialist workshop If the new bulb still does not light up consult a qualified speci...

Page 146: ...X Open the bonnet X Turn housing cover anti clockwise and pull it out X Turn bulb holder anti clockwise and pull it out X Take the bulb out of bulb holder X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder X Insert bulb holder into the lamp and turn it clockwise X Align housing cover and turn it clock wise until it engages Main beam headlamps X Switch off the lights X Open the bonnet X Turn housing cover anti...

Page 147: ...nel You must open the side trim panel in the boot before you can replace the bulbs in the tail lamps X To open release right or left side trim panel at the top and fold it down in the direction of the arrow X To close insert side panel Tail lamps X Switch off the lights X Open the boot X Open the side trim panel Y page 144 X Pull out the plug X Turn wing nut 90 anti clockwise and remove the bulb h...

Page 148: ...he wind screen wiper blades or scratch the wind screen For this reason you should always switch off the windscreen wipers in dry weather 1 Windscreen wipers off 2 Ä Intermittent wipe low rain sensor set to low sensitivity 3 Å Intermittent wipe high rain sensor set to high sensitivity 4 Continuous wipe slow 5 Continuous wipe fast B í Single wipe î to wipe the wind screen using washer fluid X Turn t...

Page 149: ...urn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock Y page 181 X Set the windscreen wipers to position X When the wiper arms have reached the ver tical position turn the key to position 0 and remove it from the ignition lock X Fold the wiper arm away from the wind screen On vehicles with KEYLESS GO X Switch off the engine X Remove your foot from the brake pedal X Set the windscreen wipers to posit...

Page 150: ...Make sure that wiper blade is seated cor rectly X Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind screen X Remove the protective film of the service indicator on the tip of the wiper blade i If the colour of the service indicator changes from black to yellow the wiper blades should be replaced The duration of the colour change varies depending on the terms of use Windscreen wipers 147 Lights and windscreen ...

Page 151: ...and open the driver s door X Remove the cause of the obstruction X Switch the windscreen wipers back on The windscreen wipers fail completely The windscreen wiper drive is malfunctioning X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch X Have the windscreen wipers checked at a qualified specialist workshop The windscreen washer fluid from the spray nozzles no longer hits the centre of the wi...

Page 152: ...Useful information 150 Overview of climate control sys tems 150 Operating the climate control sys tem 156 Adjusting the air vents 177 149 Climate control ...

Page 153: ...g with air dehumidification function is also available via the electric refrigerant compressor when the engine is not running Optimum climate control is only achieved with the side windows and roof closed The residual heat function can only be acti vated or deactivated with the ignition switched off Y page 166 i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during warm weather e g using the con venienc...

Page 154: ...creen Y page 163 B To call up the Audio 20 COMAND Online climate control menu see the separate operating instructions To activate deactivate the residual heat function Y page 166 C To switch the rear window heating on off Y page 164 D To switch the auxiliary heating on off Y page 172 E To activate deactivate air recirculation mode manually Y page 165 F To activate deactivate cooling with air dehum...

Page 155: ...e right Y page 160 Information on using THERMATIC automatic climate control THERMATIC automatic climate control The following contains notes and recommen dations on optimum use of THERMATIC auto matic climate control RActivate climate control using the Ã rocker switch The indicator lamp above the Ã rocker switch lights up The Cool ing with air dehumidification function is not activated automatical...

Page 156: ...te control switches to Comfort mode The current climate control settings are maintained in Comfort mode ECO start stop function During automatic engine switch off the cli mate control only operates at a reduced capa city If you require the full climate control out put you can switch off the ECO start stop function by pressing the ECO button Y page 187 Hybrid vehicles The cooling with air dehumidif...

Page 157: ...all up the Audio 20 COMAND Online climate control menu see the separate operating instructions To activate deactivate the residual heat function Y page 166 C To switch the rear window heating on off Y page 164 D To switch the auxiliary heating on off Y page 172 E To activate deactivate air recirculation mode manually Y page 165 F To set the air distribution right Y page 161 G To set the temperatur...

Page 158: ...dification Y page 157 E To activate deactivate air recirculation mode manually Y page 165 F To set the air distribution right Y page 161 G To set the temperature right Y page 160 Rear control panel H To set the temperature Y page 160 I Display J To set the airflow Y page 162 Information on using THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control The following contains in...

Page 159: ...ort mode The current climate control settings are maintained in Comfort mode ECO start stop function During automatic engine switch off the cli mate control only operates at a reduced capa city If you require the full climate control out put you can switch off the ECO start stop function by pressing the ECO button Y page 187 Hybrid vehicles The cooling with air dehumidification function is availab...

Page 160: ...nsation may drip from the underside of the vehicle when cooling mode is active This is normal and not a sign that there is a mal function Activating deactivating THERMATIC automatic climate control X To activate press the rocker switch up or down The indicator lamp above the rocker switch lights up or X Activate the cooling with air dehumidifica tion function via Audio 20 COMAND Online see the sep...

Page 161: ...on trol with auxiliary heating You can activate or deactivate the cooling with air dehumidification function using Audio 20 COMAND Online see the separate operating instructions 158 Operating the climate control system Climate control ...

Page 162: ... deactiva ted due to a malfunction X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Setting climate control to automatic mode General notes In automatic mode the set temperature is maintained automatically at a constant level The system automatically regulates the tem perature of the dispensed air the airflow and the air distribution The automatic mode functions optimally when the Cooling with air dehumidi...

Page 163: ...the manually set func tion switches back to automatic mode the indicator lamp above the Ã rocker switch lights up again Setting the climate mode This function is only available with THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control In automatic mode you can select the follow ing airflow settings for the driver s and front passenger areas FOCUS high airflow that is set slightly cooler MEDIUM medium airflow st...

Page 164: ...enger side and the rear compartment Setting the temperature in the rear com partment using the rear control panel X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 181 X To increase reduce press the upper or lower section of the w rocker switch on the rear control panel Y page 154 Only change the temperature setting in small increments Start at 22 The set temperature appears on the rear com...

Page 165: ...on function in the climate control menu see separate Audio 20 COMAND Online operating instructions The airflow setting for the front area is adopted for the rear compartment Setting the rear compartment airflow using the rear control panel X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 181 X To increase reduce press the upper or lower section of the K I rocker switch on the rear control ...

Page 166: ...ol settings are deactivated The climate control system switches to the following functions Rhigh airflow Rhigh temperature Rair distribution to the windscreen and front side windows Rair recirculation mode off i If necessary the Cooling with air dehu midification function is activated In this case the indicator lamp above the button remains switched off X To deactivate press the rocker switch up o...

Page 167: ...current draw You should therefore switch it off as soon as the window is clear It otherwise switches off automatically after several minutes If the battery voltage is too low the rear win dow heating may switch off Activating deactivating X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 181 X Press the rocker switch up or down The indicator lamp above the rocker switch lights up or goes ou...

Page 168: ...THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control only Rin a tunnel vehicles with a navigation sys tem only The indicator lamp above the g rocker switch is not lit when automatic air recircula tion mode is activated Outside air is added after about 30 minutes X To deactivate press the g rocker switch up or down The indicator lamp above the g rocker switch goes out Air recirculation mode is deactivated auto m...

Page 169: ...ng sunroof panorama sliding sunroof press the 3 switch to open close the sliding sun roof panorama sliding sunroof The sliding sunroof panorama sliding sun roof stops X To then open the sliding sunroof pano rama sliding sunroof pull back on the 3 button Notes on the automatic reversing feature for Rthe side windows Y page 106 Rthe sliding sunroof panorama sliding sun roof Y page 111 X Convenience ...

Page 170: ...e the eyes with clean water If you continue to experience difficul ties consult a doctor H Environmental note Full perfume vials must not be disposed of with house hold rubbish They must be collected separately and dis posed of in an environmen tally responsible recycling system Dispose of full perfume vials in an environmentally responsible manner and take them to a special waste collection point...

Page 171: ... Y page 369 X Slide the perfume vial into the holder as far as it will go X To remove the perfume vial pull out the perfume vial X To refill the perfume vial unscrew the lid of the empty perfume vial to refill it your self X Refill the vial with a maximum of 15 ml of the desired liquid perfume X Screw the lid back on to the vial Only refill the vial when you are outside the vehicle Otherwise liqui...

Page 172: ...when the automatic climate control is switched on The side air vent on the driver s side must be open Pre entry climate control General notes The pre entry climate control function is only available for hybrid vehicles Before getting in the driver s seat area can be briefly warmed or ventilated in advance and the air from the air vents can be pre cooled The high voltage battery must be sufficientl...

Page 173: ...to 120 seconds for preheating and for up to 60 seconds for pre cooling The pre entry climate control switches off automatically when the engine is started Seat heating heating seat ventilation ven tilation perfume atomiser and ionisation remain switched on after starting the engine 170 Operating the climate control system Climate control ...

Page 174: ...Remote activation is only available on vehi cles with the BlueEFFICIENCY package The driver s and front passenger seat areas can also be heated or ventilated when the engine is switched off The starter battery must be sufficiently charged before remote activation can be switched on When the vehicle is heated the following functions are activated Rseat heating Rrear window heating Rexterior mirror ...

Page 175: ... vehicle can become very hot Flammable materials such as leaves grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with Rhot parts of the exhaust system Rthe exhaust gas itself There is a risk of fire When the auxiliary heating is switched on make sure that Rno flammable materials come into contact with hot vehicle components Rthe exhaust gas can escape from the exhaust pipe unhindered Rthe exhau...

Page 176: ...n the centre con sole Y page 173 Rusing the remote control Y page 173 The on board computer can be used to spec ify up to three departure times one of which may be preselected Rusing the remote control Y page 173 Rusing Audio 20 COMAND Online see the separate operating instructions Switching the auxiliary heating venti lation on off using the centre console rocker switch The colours of the indicat...

Page 177: ...hen doing so Y page 175 Switching the auxiliary heating ventila tion on off Remote control Display u Switches on the auxiliary heating ventilation checks status Sets the departure time Switches off the auxiliary heating ventilation A Sets the departure time X To switch on press and hold the u button ON ON is shown in the remote control display X To switch off press and hold the button OFF OFF is s...

Page 178: ...ure time also observe the important safety notes Y page 172 X Briefly press the u button X Press the or button repeatedly until the time to be changed appears in the display X Press the u and buttons simulta neously The Î symbol in the remote control dis play flashes X Press the or button to set the desired departure time i The longer you press the or button the faster the time changes X Press the...

Page 179: ... to a col lection point for used batter ies Replacing the battery If the battery needs to be replaced the bat tery symbol on the left of the display is shown as empty A CR2450 lithium battery is required when replacing the battery X Press a pointed object into recess X Slide battery cover backwards in the direction of the arrow X Remove old battery X Insert the new battery with the lettering facin...

Page 180: ...pt to switch on the auxiliary heating using the remote control FAIL The auxiliary heating cannot be switched on or has switched itself off The auxiliary heating is faulty X Have the auxiliary heating checked at a qualified specialist workshop Adjusting the 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 frostbite in the...

Page 181: ...ir direction hold side air vent by thumbwheel and move it up or down or to the left or right Setting the rear compartment air vents Rear air vents are not available in all vehicles Vehicles with THERMATIC automatic climate con trol Vehicles with THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control Rear compartment air vent left Rear compartment air vent right Rear compartment air vent thumbwheel Rear control pa...

Page 182: ...n 180 Running in notes 180 Driving 180 Manual transmission 190 Automatic transmission 193 Refuelling 200 Parking 207 Driving tips 211 Driving systems 216 Hybrid operation 269 Towing a trailer 283 179 Driving and parking ...

Page 183: ...od time before the rev counter needle reaches Ô of the way to the red area of the rev counter RDo not shift down a gear manually in order to brake RVehicles with automatic transmission try to avoid depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the point of resistance kickdown After 1 500 km you may gradually accelerate the vehicle to full road and engine speeds You should also observe these notes on run...

Page 184: ...ever the ignition will not be switched on The engine cannot be started Vehicles with AIRPANEL you can open the shutters in the radiator trim by turning the key to position 2 in the ignition lock After approx imately 120 seconds the shutters open auto matically Further information on opening and cleaning the shutters Y page 400 Start Stop button General notes A check which periodically establishes ...

Page 185: ...top button once The power supply is switched on You can now activate the windscreen wipers for example The power supply is switched off again if Rthe driver s door is opened and Ryou press Start Stop button twice when in this position X To switch on the ignition press Start Stop button twice The ignition is switched on The power supply is switched off again if Rthe driver s door is opened and Ryou...

Page 186: ...e that there are no flammable foreign materials in the engine compartment or in the exhaust system Do not depress the accelerator when starting the engine General notes Vehicles with a petrol engine the catalytic converter is preheated for up to 30 seconds after a cold start The sound of the engine may change during this time Manual transmission You can only start the engine when the clutch pedal ...

Page 187: ...e engine starts X To start a diesel engine press the Start Stop button once Y page 181 Preglow is activated and the engine starts Pulling away Manual transmission Change gear in good time and avoid spin ning the wheels Otherwise you could dam age the vehicle X Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed X Depress the clutch pedal fully X Shift to either first gear or reverse gear R X Release the...

Page 188: ...m rolling backwards The red indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster remains lit X Depress the accelerator pedal X As soon as the vehicle trailer combination is held by the driving force of the engine release lever the electric parking brake is released The red indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster goes out For further information on the electric parking brake see Y page 209 Hill start assist...

Page 189: ...t stop function has been man ually deactivated Y page 187 or a malfunc tion has caused the system to be deactivated the è ECO symbol is not displayed Automatic engine switch off General notes The ECO start stop function is operational and the è ECO symbol is shown in green in the multifunction display if Rthe indicator lamp in the ECO button lights up green Rthe outside temperature is within the r...

Page 190: ...s switched on Rthe battery s charge status is too low Vehicles with manual transmission Only engage gear when the clutch pedal is depressed The engine is started automatically when you depress the clutch pedal Vehicles with automatic transmission The engine is started automatically if Ryou switch to drive program S Rin transmission position D or N the brake pedal is released and the HOLD function ...

Page 191: ... switched off automatically when the vehicle stops Selecting drive program S deactivates the ECO start stop function If you press ECO button the ECO start stop function is activated 188 Driving Driving and parking ...

Page 192: ...essively long and frequent attempts to start the engine as this will drain the battery If the engine does not start after several attempts X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The engine does not start The starter motor can be heard The reserve fuel warning lamp is lit and the fuel gauge display is at the reserve level The fuel tank is empty X Refuel the vehicle The engine does not start You ...

Page 193: ...t is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled sufficiently X If the coolant temperature is below 120 you can continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so e g driving in mountainous terrain and stop start traffic Manual transmission Gear lever Only engage gear when the clutch pedal is depressed When shifting between 5th and 6th...

Page 194: ...80 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition in drive program E the accelerator pedal also trans mits double pulses Additional information for drive programs Y page 192 AGILITY SELECT switch Use the AGILITY SELECT switch to change the drive program Depending on the drive pro gram selected the following vehicle charac teristics will change Rthe drive engine and transmission man agement Rthe suspension Rthe steering R...

Page 195: ...ion of drive pro gram I with COMAND Online or Audio 20 can be found in the Digital Owner s Manual Drive program S Sport Plus Drive program S is characterised by the fol lowing Rthe vehicle exhibits extremely sporty driv ing characteristics Rthe suspension exhibits particularly stiff springing and damping settings vehicles with AIRMATIC Rthe ECO start stop function is not available Drive program S ...

Page 196: ...ff For this reason shift the automatic transmis sion to P when the engine is switched off and the vehicle is stationary Apply the electric parking brake to prevent the vehicle from roll ing away Hybrid Vehicles observe the safety instruc tions for hybrid vehicles Y page 269 DIRECT SELECT lever Overview of transmission positions j Park position with parking lock k Reverse gear i Neutral h Drive The...

Page 197: ... vehicle in motion for example by Rreleasing the parking brake Rshifting the automatic transmission out of park position P Rstarting the engine There is a risk of an accident and injury When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle Always keep the key out of reach of children X If the transmission is in position D or R pus...

Page 198: ...ram E or S Status symbol drive program Transmission position Gear The current transmission position and drive program appear in the multifunction display The arrows in the transmission position dis play show how and into which transmission positions you can change using the DIRECT SELECT lever Transmission positions B Park position This prevents the vehicle from roll ing away when stopped Do not s...

Page 199: ... tion is active regardless of the currently selec ted drive program The double clutch function reduces load change reactions and is condu cive to a sporty driving style The sound gen erated 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 transmission shifts to a lower ge...

Page 200: ... After five seconds the display goes out and the status icon of the selected drive program appears In addition the current drive program set tings are displayed in the Audio 20 COMAND Online display Available drive programs I Individual Individual settings S Sport Plus Extremely sporty driving characteristics S Sport Sporty driving character istics C Comfort Comfortable and econom ical driving cha...

Page 201: ...y in forward and reverse gears unless the accel erator pedal is depressed fully Rincreased sensitivity This improves driving stability on slippery road surfaces for example Roptimal fuel consumption resulting from the automatic transmission shifting up sooner The vehicle is driven in the low engine speed range and the wheels are less likely to spin Drive program E Eco Drive program E is characteri...

Page 202: ...dle Y page 198 The automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear If the engine exceeds the maximum engine speed when shifting down the automatic transmission protects against engine dam age by not shifting down Automatic downshifting occurs when coasting Gearshift recommendation The gearshift recommendations assist you in adopting an economical driving style The rec ommended gear is shown in...

Page 203: ...erformance tests may only be carried out on a two axle roller dynamometer Oth erwise the braking system or the transfer case could be damaged Contact a qualified specialist workshop for more information on performance tests Since ESP engages automatically the ignition must be switched off the key or Start Stop button must be in position 0 or 1 if Rthe electric parking brake is being tested using a...

Page 204: ...you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel Otherwise the fuel will enter the fuel system Even small amounts of the wrong fuel can 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 Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a diesel engine Do not switch on the ignition if you accidentally refuel with th...

Page 205: ... anti clockwise 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 the pump stops filling for the first time Otherwise fuel may leak out Vehicles with a diesel engine the f...

Page 206: ...start the engine under any circumstances X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The engine does not start The fuel tank of a vehicle with a diesel engine has been run com pletely dry X Refuel the vehicle with at least 5 litres of diesel X Turn the ignition on for approximately ten seconds Y page 181 X Start the engine continuously for a maximum of ten seconds until it runs smoothly If the engin...

Page 207: ...e No start in X km Refill AdBlue No start in X km message is shown in the multifunction dis play you can still drive the vehicle over the distance shown If the AdBlue is not topped up you will subsequently be unable to start the engine If the Refill AdBlue Refill AdBlue Start not possible Start not possible message appears in the multifunction display and the engine does not start you must top up ...

Page 208: ... avoi ded Filling a vehicle standing on an uneven surface is not permitted There is a danger of overfilling which can cause damage to BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment com ponents Surfaces which have come into contact with AdBlue while refilling should be rinsed immediately with water or remove AdBlue with a moist cloth and cold water If AdBlue has already crystallised use a sponge and cold water...

Page 209: ...canister Filling stops when the AdBlue tank is com pletely filled Do not fill the AdBlue tank any further AdBlue refill canister can be removed when it has been only partially emptied X Turn disposable hose on the filler neck of the vehicle anti clockwise and remove it X Turn disposable hose on the opening of AdBlue refill canister anti clockwise and remove it X Reseal AdBlue refill canister with ...

Page 210: ...the AdBlue filler cap Example Saloon X Fit AdBlue filler cap on the filler neck and turn it clockwise X To close the fuel filler flap press it in the direction of arrow X Drive faster than 15 km h The Refill AdBlue See Owner s Man Refill AdBlue See Owner s Man ual ual message goes out after approximately one minute If the Refill Refill AdBlue AdBlue See See Owner s Owner s Manual Manual message co...

Page 211: ... the rear axle with a wheel chock or similar object for example on uphill or downhill gradients Switching off the engine Important safety notes G WARNING The automatic transmission switches to neu tral position N when you switch off the engine The vehicle may roll away There is a risk of an accident After switching off the engine always switch to parking position P Prevent the parked vehi cle from...

Page 212: ...they may be able to set the vehicle in motion if for example they Rrelease the parking brake Rshift the automatic transmission out of park position P or shift manual transmission into neutral Rstart the engine In addition they may operate vehicle equip ment and become trapped There is a risk of an accident and injury When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Never ...

Page 213: ...cator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up The electric parking brake is not automati cally applied if the engine is switched off by the ECO start stop function Releasing automatically The electric parking brake of your vehicle is released automatically when all of the follow ing conditions are fulfilled Rthe engine is running RVehicles with automatic transmission the transmission is in positi...

Page 214: ...the safety notes for the high voltage battery Y page 269 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...

Page 215: ...ation of all decel eration processes Rthe outer area fills up and the inner area lights up green antic ipatory driving keeping your dis tance and early release of the accelerator The vehicle can coast without use of the brakes Rthe outer area empties and the inner area is grey frequent heavy braking Constant continuous evaluation over the entire journey Rthe outer area fills up and the inner area ...

Page 216: ...play Y page 298 Brakes Important safety notes G WARNING If you shift down on a slippery road surface in an attempt to increase the engine s braking effect the drive wheels could lose their grip This increases the risk of skidding and having an accident Do not shift down for additional engine brak ing on a slippery road surface Downhill gradients Change into a lower gear in good time on long and st...

Page 217: ...placed only achieve opti mum braking effect after several hundred kil ometres of driving Compensate for the reduced braking effect by applying greater force to the brake pedal For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recom mends only fitting the following brake discs and brake pads linings Rbrake discs that have been approved by Mercedes Benz Rbrake pads linings that have been approved by Mercedes Benz or...

Page 218: ...dequate supply of fresh air open a window on the side of the vehicle that is not facing into the wind Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified specialist workshop at the onset of winter You should drive particularly carefully on slip pery road surfaces Avoid sudden accelera tion steering and braking manoeuvres Do not use cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS If the vehicle threatens to skid or ca...

Page 219: ...te for maintaining a steady speed for a prolonged period You can store any road speed above 30 km h Important safety notes If you fail to adapt your driving style cruise control can neither reduce the risk of an acci dent nor override the laws of physics Cruise control cannot take into account road weather or traffic conditions Cruise control is only an aid You are responsible for the dis tance to...

Page 220: ... speed You can store the current speed if you are driving faster than 30 km h X Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed X Briefly press the cruise control lever up or down X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Cruise control is activated The vehicle automatically maintains the speed i Cruise control may be unable to maintain the stored speed on uphill gradients The stored speed is resu...

Page 221: ...ntrol lever The new speed is stored X To adjust the set speed in 1 km h incre ments briefly press the cruise control lever up or down to the pressure point The last stored speed increases or decrea ses in 1 km h increments X To adjust the set speed in 10 km h increments press the cruise control lever briefly up or down beyond the pres sure point The last stored speed increases or decrea ses in 10 ...

Page 222: ...system and prevents the brakes from over heating and wearing too quickly Important safety notes If you fail to adapt your driving style SPEED TRONIC can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics SPEEDTRONIC cannot take into account road weather or traffic conditions SPEED TRONIC is only an aid You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front for vehicle sp...

Page 223: ...NIC is selec ted Storing the current speed You can use the cruise control lever to limit the speed to any speed above 30 km h while the engine is running X Briefly press the cruise control lever up or down The current speed is stored and shown in the multifunction display The speedometer dial lights up between the start of the scale and the stored speed Storing the current speed and calling up the...

Page 224: ...an then exceed the stored speed SPEEDTRONIC is activated again if you Rdrive slower than the stored speed without kickdown Rset a new speed or Rcall up the last speed stored again The SPEEDTRONIC passive SPEEDTRONIC passive message in the multifunction display disappears Deactivating variable SPEEDTRONIC It is not possible to deactivate variable SPEEDTRONIC by braking There are several ways to dea...

Page 225: ...oad e g stop ped or parked vehicles Roncoming and crossing traffic As a result DISTRONIC PLUS may neither give warnings nor intervene in such situations There is a risk of an accident Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit uation and be ready to brake G WARNING DISTRONIC PLUS cannot always clearly rec ognise other road users and complex traffic conditions In such cases DISTRONIC PLUS may ...

Page 226: ...ay unexpectedly accelerate to the speed stored This speed can Rbe too high for a filter lane or a slip road Rbe so high in the right lane that you pass vehicles driving on the left left hand drive countries Rbe so high in the left lane that you pass vehicles driving on the right right hand drive countries If there is a change of drivers advise the new driver of the speed stored Cruise control leve...

Page 227: ...repeatedly up or down until the desired speed is set X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Your vehicle adapts its speed to that of the vehicle in front but only up to the desired stored speed i If you do not fully release the accelerator pedal the DISTRONIC PLUS inactive DISTRONIC PLUS inactive message appears in the multifunction dis play The set distance to a slower moving vehicle in fr...

Page 228: ... down it brakes your vehicle In this way the distance you have selected is maintained If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a faster moving vehicle in front it increases the driving speed However the vehicle is only accelerated up to the speed you have stored Selecting the drive program DISTRONIC PLUS supports a sporty driving style when you have selected the S or S drive program Y page 197 Acceleration behin...

Page 229: ...ISTRONIC PLUS it could roll away if Rthere is a malfunction in the system or in the voltage supply RDISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated with the cruise control lever e g by a vehi cle occupant or from outside the vehicle Rthe electrical system in the engine com partment the battery or the fuses have been tampered with Rthe battery is disconnected Rthe accelerator pedal has been depressed e g by a ...

Page 230: ...eed increases or decrea ses in 10 km h increments i If you accelerate to overtake DISTRONIC PLUS adjusts the vehicle s speed to the last speed stored after you have finished over taking Setting the specified minimum distance You can set the specified minimum distance for DISTRONIC PLUS by varying the time span between one and two seconds With this func tion you can set the minimum distance that DI...

Page 231: ...cle In the Assistance menu Y page 307 of the on board computer you can select the assis tance graphics display X Select the Assistance graphic Assistance graphic function using the on board computer Y page 306 Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is activa ted DISTRONIC PLUS active text only appears when the cruise control lever is actuated Vehicle in front if detected Specified minimum distance to the veh...

Page 232: ...l lever towards you in order to pull away and the front passenger door or one of the rear doors is open Rthe vehicle has skidded Ryou activate Active Parking Assist If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated you will hear a warning tone You will see the DISTRONIC PLUS off DISTRONIC PLUS off message in the multi function display for approximately five sec onds Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS General not...

Page 233: ...ns a corner and reveals an obstacle or stationary vehicle DISTRONIC PLUS will not brake for these Crossing vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS may mistakenly detect vehicles that are crossing your lane Activat ing DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights with crossing traffic for example could cause your vehicle to pull away unintentionally DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot General notes DISTRONIC...

Page 234: ...lightly in the opposite direction DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot cannot continuously keep your vehicle in lane In some cases the steering intervention is not sufficient to bring the vehi cle back to the lane In such cases you must steer the vehicle yourself to ensure that it does not leave the lane The system may be impaired or may not func tion if Rthere is poor visibility ...

Page 235: ...display Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot are activated Information in the multifunction display If Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot are acti vated but is not ready for a steering interven tion steering wheel symbol appears in grey If the system provides you with support by means of steering interventions sym bol is shown in green Deactivating Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot X Press button Indi...

Page 236: ...stop function Rthe driver s door is closed or your seat belt is fastened Rthe electric parking brake is released RVehicles with automatic transmission the transmission is in position D R or N RDISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated Activating the HOLD function X Make sure that the activation conditions are met X Depress the brake pedal X Quickly depress the brake pedal further until appears in the multifun...

Page 237: ...e damping for improved driving com fort All round level control ensures the best possible suspension and constant ground clearance even with a laden vehicle When you drive fast the vehicle is lowered auto matically to improve driving safety and to reduce fuel consumption There is also the option to manually adjust the vehicle level AIRMATIC consists of level setting level con trol and the Adaptive...

Page 238: ...ive pro grams the firmer suspension setting ensures even better contact with the road Select this mode when employing a sporty driving style e g on winding country roads X Vehicles with automatic transmission select the S or S drive program with the AGILITY SELECT switch Y page 197 Vehicles with manual transmission select the S or S drive program with the AGILITY SELECT switch Y page 191 The vehic...

Page 239: ...e responsibility for safe manoeuvring and parking remains with you Make sure that there are no persons animals or objects in range while manoeuvring and parking When parking pay particular attention to objects above or below the sensors such as flower pots or trailer drawbars PARKTRONIC does not detect such objects when they are in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle You could damage the vehicle...

Page 240: ...minimum the distance may no longer be shown Warning displays Segments on the left hand side of the vehicle Segments on the right hand side of the vehicle Segments showing operational readiness The warning displays show the distance between the sensors and the obstacle The warning display for the front area is in the instrument cluster The warning display for the rear area is located on the roof li...

Page 241: ...approximately two sec onds This indicates that you have now reached the minimum distance Deactivating activating PARKTRONIC Vehicles with AIRMATIC Indicator lamp To deactivate activate PARKTRONIC If indicator lamp lights up PARKTRONIC is deactivated Active Parking Assist is then also deactivated i PARKTRONIC is automatically activated when you turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Vehicl...

Page 242: ...during parking and when exit ing a parking space You may also use PARKTRONIC Y page 236 Important safety notes Active Parking Assist is only an aid It is not a substitute for your attention to the immediate surroundings The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and parking remains with you Make sure that no persons animals or objects are in the manoeuvring range When PARKTRONIC is switched off Activ...

Page 243: ...Ron straight roads not bends Ron the same level as the road e g not on the pavement Detecting parking spaces Objects located above the height range of Active Parking Assist will not be detected when the parking space is measured These are not taken into account when the parking procedure is calculated e g overhanging loads tail sections or loading ramps of goods vehicles G WARNING If there are obj...

Page 244: ...as the turn signal on the driver s side is activated When parking on the driver s side this must remain switched on until you acknowledge the use of Active Park ing Assist by pressing the a button on the multifunction steering wheel The system automatically determines whether the park ing space is parallel or at right angles to the direction of travel A parking space is displayed while you are dri...

Page 245: ... Accelerate and brakeObserve surroundings and brakeObserve surroundings mes sage appears in the multifunction display i You will achieve the best results by wait ing for the steering procedure to complete before pulling away X Drive forwards and be ready to brake at all times Vehicles with automatic transmission Active Parking Assist brakes the vehicle to a standstill when the vehicle approaches t...

Page 246: ...es with manual transmission shift to forward or reverse gear The Start Park Assist Yes OK No Start Park Assist Yes OK No message appears in the multifunction display X To cancel the procedure press the button on the multifunction steering wheel or pull away or X To exit a parking space using Active Parking Assist press the a button on the multifunction steering wheel The Park Assist active Acceler...

Page 247: ...ction display shows the Park Assist cancelled Park Assist cancelled mes sage When Active Parking Assist is cancelled you must steer and brake again yourself If a system malfunction occurs the vehicle is braked to a standstill To drive on depress the accelerator pedal again Reversing camera General notes Reversing camera is in the boot lid handle Reversing camera is an optical parking and manoeuvri...

Page 248: ...n Audio 20 COMAND Online see the Digital Owner s Manual X Engage reverse gear The reversing camera flap opens The area behind the vehicle is shown with guide lines in the Audio 20 COMAND Online display The image from the reversing camera is available throughout the manoeuvring process X To change the function mode for vehi cles with trailer tow hitch using the Audio 20 COMAND controller select sym...

Page 249: ...tely 1 0 m from the rear of the vehicle B Vehicle centre axis locating aid C Bumper D Red guide line at a distance of approx imately 0 30 m from the rear of the vehicle The guide lines are shown when the trans mission is in position R The distance specifications only apply to objects that are at ground level Front warning display Additional PARKTRONIC measurement operational readiness indicator Re...

Page 250: ... guide care fully reverse until you reach the end posi tion Red guide line is then at the end of the parking space The vehicle is almost paral lel in the parking space Reverse perpendicular parking with the steering wheel at an angle Parking space marking Yellow guide line for the vehicle width including the exterior mirrors for current steering wheel angle dynamic X Drive past the parking space a...

Page 251: ... Red guide line is then at the end of park ing space The vehicle is almost parallel in the parking space Coupling up a trailer function Vehicle centre point on the yellow guide line at a distance of approximately 1 0 m from the rear of the vehicle Trailer drawbar This function is only available on vehicles with a trailer tow hitch X Before coupling up a trailer set the height of trailer drawbar so...

Page 252: ...obstacle is detected this object is marked with a bar Objects located some distance from the vehicle away are marked with a yellow bar If the distance to the object is very small the bar is displayed in red Object detection only works in full screen mode To ensure that you can use the function it must be switched on in Audio 20 COMAND Online see the separate operating instruc tions 360 camera surr...

Page 253: ...fog Rat night or in very dark places Rif the cameras are exposed to very bright light Rif the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED lighting the display may flicker Rif the camera lenses mist up e g when driving into a heated garage in winter caus ing a rapid change in temperature Rif the camera lenses are dirty or covered Rif the vehicle components in which the cameras are fitted are damaged In...

Page 254: ...Digital Owner s Manual X To show the 360 camera image engage reverse gear The area behind the vehicle is shown in the COMAND display in split screen mode You see the top view of the vehicle and the image from the reversing camera Selecting the split screen and full screen displays Switching between split screen views X To switch to the line with the vehicle icons slide Z V the controller X To sele...

Page 255: ...or the vehicle width including the exterior mirrors for current steering wheel angle dynamic B Vehicle centre axis locating aid C Yellow guide line at a distance of approx imately 1 0 m from the rear of the vehicle D Bumper E Red guide line at a distance of approx imately 0 30 m from the rear of the vehicle The guide lines are shown when the trans mission is in position R The distance specificatio...

Page 256: ...lected as an enlarged front view Top view with image from the mirror cam eras Symbol for the top view and forward facing mirror camera setting Yellow guide line for the vehicle width including the exterior mirror right side of vehicle Yellow guide line for the vehicle width including the exterior mirror left side of vehicle i You can also select the mirror camera setting for the rear facing view C...

Page 257: ... angle function Symbol for the full screen setting with the reversing camera image Own vehicle PARKTRONIC warning displays If the vehicle is equipped with PARKTRONIC and the function is activated Y page 238 warning displays in the COMAND display are also active or light up accordingly PARKTRONIC appears as follows Ras red or yellow brackets around the vehi cle symbol in top view in split screen mo...

Page 258: ...rested and attentive driver The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is restricted and warnings may be delayed or not occur at all Rif the length of the journey is less than approximately 30 minutes Rif the road condition is poor e g if the sur face is uneven or if there are potholes Rif there is a strong side wind Rif you have adopted a sporty driving style with high cornering speeds or high rates o...

Page 259: ...SSIST Take a break Take a break In addition to the message shown in the mul tifunction display you will then hear a warn ing tone X If necessary take a break X Confirm the message by pressing the a button on the steering wheel On long journeys take regular breaks in good time to allow yourself to rest properly If you do not take a break and ATTENTION ASSIST still detects increasing lapses in conce...

Page 260: ...r Important safety notes Traffic Sign Assist is only an aid and is not always able to correctly display speed limits and overtaking restrictions Traffic signs always have priority over the Traffic Sign Assist display The system may be either functionally impaired or temporarily unavailable if Rvisibility is poor e g due to snow rain fog or spray Rthere is glare e g from the sun being low in the sk...

Page 261: ...ximum permitted speed of 80 km h 80 mph applies in wet conditions and when Traffic Sign Assist has determined that the restriction must be observed Cancelling the overtaking restriction A maximum permitted speed of 60 km h 60 mph applies The overtaking restric tion no longer applies The crossed out no overtaking traffic sign is displayed for five seconds End of a speed limit No speed limit applies...

Page 262: ...spot area Rwhen the difference in the speed of approach and overtaking is too great As a result Blind Spot Assist cannot warn drivers in these situations There is a risk of an accident Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit uation and maintain a safe distance at the side of the vehicle Blind Spot Assist is only an aid It may fail to detect some vehicles and is no substitute for attentive ...

Page 263: ...m age to the bumpers have the function of the sensors checked at a qualified specialist workshop Blind Spot Assist may otherwise not work properly Warning display Warning display Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds below approximately 30 km h Vehicles in the mon itoring range are then not indicated If a vehicle is detected within the monitoring range of Blind Spot Assist at speeds above 30 k...

Page 264: ...r trailer See Owner s Manual See Owner s Manual message appears in the multifunction display Lane Keeping Assist General notes Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in front of your vehicle by means of camera at the top of the windscreen Lane Keeping Assist detects lane markings on the road and can warn you before you leave your lane unin tentionally This function is available in the range between...

Page 265: ...n front is too small and the lane markings thus cannot be detected Rthe lane markings change quickly e g lanes branch off cross one another or merge Rthe road is narrow and winding Rthere are highly variable shade conditions on the road Activating Lane Keeping Assist X Press button Indicator lamp lights up The Lane Lane Keeping Assist on Keeping Assist onmessage appears in the multifunction displa...

Page 266: ...nal to change lanes you will also receive a visual and audible collision warning If a risk of side impact is detected corrective braking may help you avoid a collision Active Blind Spot Assist evaluates the free space in the direc tion of travel and to the side before making a course correcting brake application For this Active Blind Spot Assist uses the forward facing radar sensors Active Blind S...

Page 267: ... case if there are vehicles at the edge of their lane nearest your vehicle Due to the nature of the system Rwarnings may be issued in error when driv ing close to crash barriers or similar solid lane borders Rwarnings may be interrupted when driving alongside particularly long vehicles for example lorries for a prolonged time Warning display Warning display Active Blind Spot Assist is not operatio...

Page 268: ... Always steer brake or accelerate yourself especially if Active Blind Spot Assist warns you or makes a course correcting brake appli cation Always maintain a safe distance at the sides If a course correcting brake application occurs red warning lamp flashes in the exterior mirror and a dual warning tone sounds In addition display underlining the danger of a side collision appears in the multifunct...

Page 269: ...tionally If you do not react to the warning a lane correcting application of the brakes can bring the vehicle back into the original lane If you select km km in the Display unit Display unit Speed odometer Speed odometer function on the on board computer Y page 312 Active Lane Keeping Assist is activated starting at a speed of 60 km h If the miles miles display unit is selected the assistance rang...

Page 270: ...eer ing wheel for up to 1 5 seconds Lane correcting brake application If you leave your lane under certain circum stances the vehicle will brake briefly on one side This is intended to help you return the vehicle to the original lane G WARNING A lane correcting brake application cannot always bring the vehicle back into the original lane There is a risk of an accident Always steer brake or acceler...

Page 271: ... Active Blind Spot Assist Rlane markings are no longer detected Activating Active Lane Keeping Assist X Press button Indicator lamp lights up The Lane Lane Keeping Assist on Keeping Assist onmessage appears in the multifunction display If all conditions have been satisfied a warning or steering intervention may be made If you drive at speeds above 60 km h and lane markings are detected the lines i...

Page 272: ...otor pow ers the vehicle When power output require ments are high the combustion engine is switched on even during a journey When the vehicle is stationary the combustion engine is usually switched off Consequently there is usually no engine idling as with combustion engine vehicles For pulling away and accelerating the electric motor supports the internal combustion engine using the power stored ...

Page 273: ...exam ple when you are parking and your vehicle is not seen by other road users This requires you to adopt a particularly antic ipatory driving style as it is necessary to allow for the possibility that other road users may behave unpredictably 270 Hybrid operation Driving and parking ...

Page 274: ...battery cooling B Electric refrigerant compressor C Power electronics cooling D Electric vacuum pump E Transmission with electric motor F Power electronics DC AC converter or DC DC converter You can deactivate the hybrid system manually For further information on the high voltage disconnect device see Y page 43 Hybrid operation 271 Driving and parking Z ...

Page 275: ...r ing wheel to select the Service Service menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Press the or 9 button to select Coolant Coolant Electric motor power display The electric motor power display is on the right hand side of the instrument cluster The current charge level of the high voltage battery is shown as a percentage in charge level display A 100 corresponds to the highest possible...

Page 276: ...m in the multifunction display and the COMAND display Y page 273 You can display the current operating condi tion of the hybrid system in the multifunction display and the Audio 20 COMAND Online display Y page 273 In the Audio 20 COMAND Online display you can also call up a graphic display of the fuel consumption and generated electricity Y page 276 Menus and submenus Selecting messages in the Aud...

Page 277: ...f the high voltage battery is shown when the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock Engine running while the vehicle is sta tionary The combustion engine is running while the vehicle is stationary The high voltage battery is not being charged The arrows for the energy flow are not shown The combustion engine is highlighted Charging while the vehicle is stationary The internal combustion engine ...

Page 278: ...is converted into electrical energy The high voltage battery is charging The arrows for the energy flow are shown in green Driving using the internal combustion engine and charging the high voltage bat tery The internal combustion engine powers the vehicle The internal combustion engine also drives the electric motor The electric motor is operating as an alternator The high voltage battery is char...

Page 279: ...m by pressing a on the steering wheel X Press or 9 to select the approxi mate total range Displaying fuel consumption and gen erated electrical energy Fuel consumption Electrical energy generated Every bar of the graph displays the average value for one minute Fuel consumption indicator may differ from the indicator in the From start From start trip computer in the Trip Trip menu To reset values t...

Page 280: ...cle charac teristics will change Rthe drive engine and transmission man agement Rthe suspension Rthe steering Rthe availability of the ECO start stop func tion Y page 279 Rthe climate control settings THERMATIC Y page 153 THERMOTRONIC Y page 156 Rthe rear window heating operation period Y page 164 Rthe performance of the seat heating Y page 123 If the ignition is switched off for less than four ho...

Page 281: ...chang ing is not active switches to overrun mode Y page 280 Activating when driving with the combustion engine X Pull the left hand steering wheel gearshift paddle Y page 198 Manual gearshifting is activated tempora rily The selected gear and M appear in the multifunction display The ECO start stop function is not available when manually changing gear Further information on the manual drive pro gr...

Page 282: ...imately 35 km h e g Rwhile approaching a traffic light Rin stop and start traffic The vehicle is driven by the electric motor alone only when all conditions for the auto matic engine switch off are fulfilled Further information on the automatic engine switch off Y page 280 Driving on inter urban roads Three phases are possible when driving on inter urban roads Rrapid acceleration boost mode Rconst...

Page 283: ...ver via the accelerator pedal is greater than the elec tric motor alone can provide Rthe driver switches to drive program S or S Rthe driver has activated manual gearshift ing Rthe charge level of the high voltage battery has reached the lower limit Rthe settings of the automatic climate con trol require it e g at external temperatures above 30 Overrun mode This operating mode is available in the ...

Page 284: ...ights up X Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to shift the automatic transmission to P X Switch the ignition off The READY indicator in the instrument clus ter goes out Further information on parking and switching off the internal combustion engine Y page 208 Hybrid operation 281 Driving and parking Z ...

Page 285: ...tor lamps in the instrument cluster light up X Move the transmission selector lever to P X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on X Start the engine The hybrid system is malfunctioning X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Hybrid system Problem Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions The hybrid system was deactivated automati cally You have been in an accident The hybrid system rem...

Page 286: ...er than the min imum permissible noseweight the vehicle trailer combination could also become unsta ble To avoid hazardous situations Rmake sure to check the noseweight before each journey Ruse a drawbar noseweight as close as pos sible to the maximum noseweight Rdo not exceed the maximum permissible noseweight Rdo not use a noseweight lower than the minimum permissible trailer drawbar nose weight...

Page 287: ...icle If necessary use a trailer with a height adjustable drawbar You will find fitting dimensions and loads under Technical data Y page 477 When towing a trailer the ECO start stop function is deactivated The è ECO sym bol appears yellow in the multifunction dis play For further information on the ECO start stop function see Y page 186 Driving tips Observe the notes on ESP trailer stabilisa tion Y...

Page 288: ...you release the ball coupling or it does not engage correctly when folding in it will swing out Within pivoting range of the ball coupling there is an increased risk of an accident and injury Only release the ball coupling if the pivoting range is unobstructed Always make sure that the ball coupling engages when folding in Before you can tow a trailer with your vehicle you must fold out the ball c...

Page 289: ...ween the vehicle body and tyres or underneath the vehicle This poses a risk of injury Make sure that no one is in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arch or underneath the vehicle when disconnecting the trailer cable Do not disconnect a trailer with an engaged overrun brake Otherwise your vehicle could be damaged by the rebound ing of the overrun brake Remove the installed adapter cable before fo...

Page 290: ...supplied via trailer socket pin 9 The power supply that is switched on via the ignition lock is supplied via trailer socket pin 10 The trailer s permanent power supply is switched off in the event of low vehicle supply voltage and after six hours at the latest You can find more information about fitting the trailer electrics at a qualified specialist workshop X To switch the connected power supply...

Page 291: ... in the ball coupling Other wise damage may occur to the rear bumper and the adapter cable X Open the socket cover X Insert the plug connector with lug into groove on the socket Turn bayonet con nection clockwise to the stop X Let the cover engage X If you are using an adapter cable secure the cable to the trailer with cable ties 288 Towing a trailer Driving and parking ...

Page 292: ...he ball coupling does not unlock even though Rthe vehicle is station ary Rno trailer cable is connected Rthe release knob to unlock the ball cou pling has been pulled for more than a sec ond The on board voltage is insufficient X Start the engine If the ball coupling still does not unlock X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Towing a trailer 289 Driving and parking Z ...

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Page 294: ... information 292 Important safety notes 292 Displays and operation 292 Menus and submenus 297 Display messages 314 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 351 291 On board computer and displays ...

Page 295: ...ns relevant to safety The operating safety of your vehicle may be impaired There is a risk of an accident Drive on carefully Have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist workshop immedi ately The on board computer only shows messages or warnings from certain systems in the mul tifunction display You should therefore make sure your vehicle is operating safely at all times Otherwise a vehicle ...

Page 296: ...rature display indicates the temperature measured and does not record the road temperature The outside temperature display is in the mul tifunction display Y page 295 Changes in the outside temperature are dis played after a short delay Coolant temperature gauge G WARNING If you open the bonnet while the engine is overheating or while there is a fire in the engine compartment you could come into c...

Page 297: ...ld RRapid scrolling in all lists RIn the Radio Radio Media Media menu selects a station audio track or video scene using rapid scrolling RIn the Telephone Telephone menu starts rapid scrolling if the phone book is open a RIn all menus confirms the selec ted entry in the list RIn the Radio Radio Media Media menu opens the list of available radio sources media RIn the Telephone Telephone menu switch...

Page 298: ...g Assist Y page 239 Cruise control Y page 216 È SPEEDTRONIC Y page 219 READY READY READY indicator for the hybrid system Y page 272 _ Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS Y page 139 è ECO start stop function Y page 186 ë HOLD function Y page 232 a DISTRONIC PLUS Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot Y page 230 120 km h 120 km h Maximum permissible speed exceeded only for certain coun tries Head up display Ge...

Page 299: ...Rblocking of sunlight by objects on the dis play cover In the event of extreme sunlight sections of the display may fade This can be reversed by switching the head up display off and on again i Vehicles with the head up display are equipped with a special windscreen Should repairs be necessary have the windscreen replaced at a qualified special ist workshop Displays and operation Switching the hea...

Page 300: ...ays on off Y page 310 RSetting the position Y page 310 RAdjusting the brightness Y page 310 Menus and submenus Menu overview Press the ò button on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus and select a menu Operating the on board computer Y page 294 Depending on the equipment fitted in the vehicle you can call up the following menus RTrip Trip menu Y page 298 RNavi Navi menu navigation instr...

Page 301: ...splay shows a vehicle being refuelled C instead of approximate range Recuperation display shows you if energy has been recuperated from the kinetic energy in overrun mode and saved in the battery Recuperation display depends on the engine installed and is therefore not available in all vehicles Information on the total electric range in hybrid vehicles can be found in the Hybrid drive section Y pa...

Page 302: ...more than four hours R999 hours have been exceeded R9 999 kilometres have been exceeded The From reset From reset trip computer is automati cally reset if the value exceeds 9 999 hours or 99 999 kilometres Digital speedometer X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus X Press the or 9 button on the steer ing wheel to select the Trip Trip menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering...

Page 303: ...he list of menus X Press the or 9 button on the steer ing wheel to select the Navi Navi menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel Route guidance not active Direction of travel Current road Route guidance active No change of direction announced Distance to the next destination Estimated arrival time Distance to the next change of direction Current road Change of direction announced with a ...

Page 304: ...he top of the display as you approach the point of the announced change of direction The change of direction starts once the distance display reaches zero Change of direction with lane recommen dation Road to which the change of direction leads Distance to change of direction and visual distance display Change of direction symbol Lane recommendation Other status indicators of the naviga tion syste...

Page 305: ...a waveband or station preset press a briefly X Use or 9 to select the waveband or station preset X Press a to confirm the selection i You can store your stations in Audio 20 or COMAND Online see the separate operat ing instructions i DAB radio mode Digital Audio Broadcast ing is an optimised digital transmission standard designed for the mobile reception of radio transmissions Media menu Changing ...

Page 306: ...s X Use or 9 to select the correspond ing audio player or audio media X Press a to confirm X To open the track list press or 9 briefly X To select next previous track from the track list briefly press or 9 X To select a track from the track list using rapid scrolling press and hold or 9 until the desired track is reached If you press and hold the or 9 button the rapid scrolling speed is increased ...

Page 307: ...pen the list of media sources X Use or 9 to select TV X Press a to confirm X To open the channel list press or 9 briefly X To select a channel from the channel list press or 9 briefly X To select a channel from the channel list using rapid scrolling press and briefly hold the or 9 button X Press a to confirm your selection i You can store TV channels in COMAND Online see the separate operating ins...

Page 308: ...lephone Telephone menu a display message appears in the multifunction display If you are not in the Telephone Telephone menu you can still accept a call Rejecting or ending a call X Press the button on the steering wheel If you are not in the Telephone Telephone menu you can still reject or end a call Dialling a number from the phone book X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus ...

Page 309: ...ss to display the ATTEN TION ASSIST assessment The assistance graphic shows you the status of and or information from the following driv ing systems or driving safety systems RDISTRONIC PLUS Y page 228 RTraffic Sign Assist Y page 256 RDistance warning function and autono mous braking system of COLLISION PRE VENTION ASSIST PLUS Y page 308 RPRE SAFE Brake Y page 82 RBlind Spot Assist Y page 259 or A...

Page 310: ...g wheel X Select the AdBlue AdBlue submenu using or 9 X Press a to confirm your selection The range and AdBlue level appear in a bar graph in the multifunction display Observe the information and notes on Refu elling Y page 204 Settings menu Introduction In the Settings Settings menu you have the following options RChanging assistance settings Y page 307 RChanging head up display settings Y page 3...

Page 311: ... to select the Settings Settings menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Use or 9 to select the Assis Assis tance tance submenu X Press a to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select Traffic Sign Assist Traffic Sign Assist X Press the a button The current selection is displayed X To activate or deactivate press a When the display is activated recognised traffic signs are displayed in ...

Page 312: ... Spot Assist is activated grey radar waves prop agating backwards appear next to the vehi cle in the Assistance graphic Assistance graphic menu in the multifunction display For further information about Blind Spot Assist see Y page 259 For further information about Active Blind Spot Assist see Y page 263 Setting ATTENTION ASSIST X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus X Press th...

Page 313: ...ing the navigation messages dis play on off X Vehicles with Traffic Sign Assist press to select Navigation mes Navigation mes sages sages X Press the a button to save the setting When you switch on the Navigation Navigation mes mes sages sages display navigation messages are shown on the windscreen when the head up display is activated For more information on navigation see the separate operating ...

Page 314: ...on the right left the multifunction display shows the Inactive for left Inactive for left side traffic side traffic or Inactive for right Inactive for right side traffic side traffic display message instead of the Intelligent Intelligent Light Light System System function in the Lights Lights submenu Y page 311 This dis play message will only appear if the setting for driving on the left right is ...

Page 315: ...r displays in the status area of the multifunction display X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus X Press the or 9 button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings Settings menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Press the or 9 button to select the Instrument cluster Instrument cluster submenu X Press a to confirm X Press or 9 to select the Perma Perma nent dis...

Page 316: ...e the entry For further information on permanent SPEED TRONIC Y page 221 Restoring the factory settings X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus X Press the or 9 button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings Settings menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Press the or 9 button to select the Factory settings Factory settings submenu X Press a to confirm The Re...

Page 317: ...the display message The display message is cleared The multifunction display shows high priority display messages in red Some high priority dis play messages cannot be hidden The multifunction display shows these messages continuously until the causes for the mes sages have been remedied Message memory The on board computer saves certain display messages in the message memory You can call up the d...

Page 318: ...racteristics may be severely affec ted The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilise the vehicle There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident X Drive on carefully Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road making slight steer ing movements at a speed above 20 km h If the display message disappears the...

Page 319: ...P BAS PRE SAFE HOLD function hill start assist ESP trailer stabilisation Crosswind Assist adaptive brake lights STEER CONTROL Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are unavailable due to a malfunction BAS PLUS PRE SAFE Brake PRE SAFE PLUS and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed In addition the and å warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster ATTENTION ASSI...

Page 320: ...mple may not be complete ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example The braking distance may thus increase in an emergency braking situation If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilise the vehicle There is an increased danger of skidding and r...

Page 321: ...s not operational ESP is unable to stabilise the vehicle There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately J Brake immediately Brake immediately A malfunction has occurred while the HOLD function is active or With the HOLD function activated you have Ropened the driver s door and released the seat belt or Rswit...

Page 322: ... at least ten seconds X Vehicles with manual transmission engage first gear X Vehicles with automatic transmission shift the transmission to P X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The yellow warning lamp and the red indicator lamp are lit The electric parking brake is malfunctioning To release X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on X Release the electric parking brake manually or X Rel...

Page 323: ...erb X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The yellow warning lamp lights up The red indicator lamp flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released It then goes out or remains lit The electric parking brake is malfunctioning X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on X Apply the electric parking brake If it is not possible to apply the electric par...

Page 324: ...ds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released It then goes out or remains lit The electric parking brake is malfunctioning e g because of over voltage or undervoltage X Rectify the cause of the overvoltage or undervoltage e g by charging the battery or restarting the engine X Apply or release the electric parking brake If the electric parking brake still cannot be applied or rel...

Page 325: ...rake fluid This does not correct the fault Check brake pad Check brake pad wear wear The brake pads linings have reached their wear limit X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Collision Preven Collision Preven tion Assist Plus tion Assist Plus currently unavail currently unavail able See Owner s able See Owner s Manual Manual COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is temporarily inoperative Possible c...

Page 326: ...function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative e g due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio sta tions or other sources of electromagnetic radiation Rthe system is outside the operating temperature range Rthe on board voltage is too low Once the causes listed above no longer apply the display message goes out PRE SAFE PLUS an...

Page 327: ... listed above no longer apply the display message goes out All driving systems driving safety systems are operative again If the display message does not disappear X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 207 X Switch off the engine X Clean the sensors Y page 401 in the following loc...

Page 328: ...rkshop Further information on the restraint system Y page 44 6 Front Front left left malfunc malfunc tion Consult work tion Consult work shop shoporFront right Front right malfunction Con malfunction Con sult workshop sult workshop The front left hand or right hand restraint system has malfunc tioned The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster G WARNING The airbags or belt tensione...

Page 329: ...d risk of injury X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 6 Left Left windowbag windowbag mal mal function Consult function Consult workshop workshoporRight Right windowbag malfunc windowbag malfunc tion Consult work tion Consult work shop shop There is a malfunction in the left or right windowbag The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster G WARNING The left or right windowbag may ...

Page 330: ...e console and the multifunction display and check the following Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light up simultaneously for approx imately six seconds Rthe PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp must then light up and remain lit If the indicator lamp is on the automatic front passenger front airbag deactivation system h...

Page 331: ...njury 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 207 X Switch the ignition off X Open the front passenger door X Remove the child and the child restraint system from the front passenger seat X Make sure there are no objects applying additional force to the seat The system may otherwise...

Page 332: ... conditions are not met the system is not operating correctly X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately Further information on the automatic front passenger front airbag deactivation feature Y page 54 Lights i Display messages about LEDs This display message will only appear if all the LEDs have failed Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions b Left cornering Left ...

Page 333: ...or Front right Front right indicator indicator The front left hand or front right hand turn signal is faulty X Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Y page 142 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Left Left mirror mirror indica indica tor tor or Right mir Right mir ror indicator ror indicator The turn signal in the left hand or right hand exterior mirror is faulty X ...

Page 334: ... parking lamp right parking lamp The front left or front right parking lamp is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Reversing light Reversing light The left or right hand reversing lamp is faulty X Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Y page 142 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Left daytime driv Left daytime driv ing lamp ing lamp or Right Right dayt...

Page 335: ...warning tone also sounds X Turn the light switch to Ã Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam Assist Assist Plus Plus inoper inoper ative ative Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus cur Assist Plus cur rently rently unavailable unavailable See Owner s Manual See Owner s Manual Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is dea...

Page 336: ...o sounds G WARNING Never drive with an overheated engine Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire In addition steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the bonnet There is a risk of injury X Stop the vehicle immediately paying attention to road and traf fic conditions a...

Page 337: ...s Manual Owner s Manual The battery is no longer being charged and the battery charge level is too low A warning tone also sounds X Stop the vehicle immediately paying attention to road and traf fic conditions and switch off the engine X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away Y page 207 X Observe the instructions in the See Owner s Manual See Owner s Manual display message X Consult a ...

Page 338: ...ge 392 X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if the engine oil needs topping up more often than usual Avoid long journeys when there is too little coolant in the cool ing system Otherwise the engine will be damaged Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http bevo mercedes benz com 4 Engine oil level En...

Page 339: ...ately Y page 204 i If you drive the vehicle faster than 15 km h the Refill Refill AdBlue AdBlue No No start start in in mi mi message goes out after approx imately one minute Refill Refill AdBlue AdBlue Eng Eng start not possible start not possible The AdBlue tank is empty A warning tone also sounds You can no longer start the engine X Add at least 3 5 l of AdBlue Y page 204 X Turn the ignition on...

Page 340: ...s take regular breaks in good time so that you get enough rest À Attention Assist Attention Assist inoperative inoperative ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Vehicle rising Vehicle rising Your vehicle is adjusting to the level you have selected Vehicle rising Vehicle rising Please wait Please wait The vehicle level is too low when the vehicle is stationary A wa...

Page 341: ...ng Assist cur rently rently unavailable unavailable See Owner s Manual See Owner s Manual Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative Possible causes Rthe windscreen is dirty in the camera s field of vision Rvisibility is impaired due to heavy rain snow or fog Rthere are no lane markings for a long or extended period Rthe lane markings are worn dark...

Page 342: ...ine Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist not not available available when when towing a trailer towing a trailer See See Owner s Owner s Manual Manual or Active Blind Active Blind Spot Assist not Spot Assist not available available when when tow tow ing a trailer See ing a trailer See Owner s Manual Owner s Manual Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is deactivated while towing a trailer Y...

Page 343: ...heavy rain snow or fog X Clean the windscreen If the system detects that the camera is fully operational the dis play message disappears Traffic Sign Assist is operational again Traffic Sign Traffic Sign Assist inoperative Assist inoperative Traffic Sign Assist is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop ë Off Off The HOLD function is deactivated The vehicle is skidding A warning tone also s...

Page 344: ...ely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 207 X Restart the engine DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS inoperative inoperative DISTRONIC PLUS is faulty The following may have also failed RBAS PLUS with Cross Traffic Assist RPRE SAFE Brake RDISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot A warning tone also sounds X Visi...

Page 345: ...ONIC PLUS Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot are malfunc tioning However the DISTRONIC PLUS functions are still available A warning tone also sounds X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Cruise Cruise control control and and SPEEDTRONIC inop SPEEDTRONIC inop erative erative SPEEDTRONIC and cruise control are malfunctioning A warning tone also sounds X Visit a qualified specialist workshop SPEEDTR...

Page 346: ...thout making any sudden steering or braking manoeuvres Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away Y page 207 X Check the tyres and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tyre Y page 408 X Check the tyre pressures and if necessary correct the tyre pressure X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system when the tyre pressure i...

Page 347: ...ng any sudden steering or braking manoeuvres Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away Y page 207 X Check the tyres and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tyre Y page 408 X Check the tyre pressure Y page 433 X If necessary correct the tyre pressure Warning Warning tyre tyre defect defect The tyre pressure in one or more t...

Page 348: ... The tyre pressure monitor is deactivated X Fit wheels with suitable tyre pressure sensors The tyre pressure monitor is activated automatically after driv ing for a few minutes Tyre press moni Tyre press moni tor inoperative tor inoperative The tyre pressure monitor is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Vehicle Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions To start en...

Page 349: ... Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Shift the transmission to position P Clutch overheated Clutch overheated Avoid Avoid pulling pulling away away Engage disengage Engage disengage clutch quickly if clutch quickly if req req The clutch is under considerable load and the permitted operating temperature has been exceeded A warn...

Page 350: ...l doors _ Rear left seat Rear left seat backrest not backrest not locked locked or Rear Rear right seat back right seat back rest not locked rest not locked Saloon with through loading feature in the rear bench seat The backrest in the rear is not engaged on the left hand and or right hand side X Push the backrest back until it engages _ Rear centre back Rear centre back rest not locked rest not l...

Page 351: ...re than 3 times with the engine switched off X Let the engine run for ten seconds After running the engine the pre entry climate control is opera tional again inoperative Bat inoperative Bat tery low tery low The on board voltage is too low The auxiliary heating Y page 172 has switched itself off The auxiliary heating or pre entry climate control eHeat eVent can not be switched on X Drive for a co...

Page 352: ...an accident 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 207 X Do not drive on and consult the nearest qualified specialist workshop _ Before starting Before starting the engine turn the engine turn the the steering steering wheel wheel The electric steering lock was unable to unlock the...

Page 353: ...tly undetected X Change the location of the key in the vehicle If the key still cannot be detected X Insert the key into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired position Â Key not detected Key not detected red display message The key is not in the vehicle A warning tone also sounds If the engine is switched off you can no longer lock the vehicle centrally or start the engine X Pull over and s...

Page 354: ...sounds X Insert the key into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired position X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety Seat belts Warning indicator lamp N N Signal type Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions ü N Only for certain countries the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for 6 seconds after the engine starts The seat ...

Page 355: ...t belt warning lamp flashes and an intermittent audible warning sounds The driver or passenger has not fastened their seat belt At the same time you are driving faster than 25 km h or have briefly driven faster than 25 km h X Fasten your seat belt Y page 49 The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone ceases There are objects on the front passenger seat At the same time you are driv...

Page 356: ...alist workshop J N The red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running Hybrid vehicles the red brake system warning lamp is shown in driving con dition READY A warning tone also sounds G WARNING The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be affected There is a risk of an accident X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible payin...

Page 357: ...ng efficiency 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 circumstan ces X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away Y page 207 X Do not top up the brake fluid Topping up will not rectify the fault X Consult a qualified specialist workshop X Obse...

Page 358: ...TION ASSIST is deactivated G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilise the vehicle There is an...

Page 359: ...d Active Blind Spot Assist are also unavailable ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The front and rear wheels could therefore lock for example if you brake hard The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation If ESP i...

Page 360: ... lock for example if you brake hard The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilise the vehicle There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Drive on carefully X Vi...

Page 361: ...nable to stabilise the vehicle There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop å N The yellow ESP OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running or the ECO start stop function is activated Hybrid vehicles the yellow ESP warning lamp is shown in d...

Page 362: ...while the engine is running The restraint system is faulty G WARNING The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered unintentionally or in the event of an accident may not be triggered This poses an increased risk of injury X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Drive on carefully X Have the restraint system checked at a qualified specialist workshop imme d...

Page 363: ...icle need not be checked 8 N The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp is on while the engine is running The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated if the fuel level drops into the reserve range X Refuel at the nearest filling station N The red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is running and the coolant temperature gauge is at the ...

Page 364: ...o not start the engine again until the coolant temperature is below 120 The engine may otherwise be damaged X Drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop X Avoid putting the engine under heavy load as you do so e g driving in mountainous terrain and stop start traffic N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running A warning tone also sounds The coolant temperature has e...

Page 365: ...continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop X Avoid putting the engine under heavy load as you do so e g driving in mountainous terrain and stop start traffic Hybrid system Warning indicator lamp N N Signal type Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions J N The yellow RBS Recuperative Brake System warning lamp is on In addi tion a warning tone may sound G Risk of accident RB...

Page 366: ...d M M Solutions N The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected X Increase the distance N The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion A warning tone also sounds You are approaching a vehicle or a stationary obstacle in your line of travel at too high a speed X Be prepared to...

Page 367: ...n steering or braking manoeu vres Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away Y page 207 X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Check the tyres and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tyre Y page 408 X Check the tyre pressure Y page 433 X If necessary correct the tyre pressure h N The yellow...

Page 368: ...ounds G WARNING You will need to use more force to steer There is a risk of an accident X Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required X If you are able to steer safely carefully drive on to a qualified specialist workshop X If you are unable to steer safely do not drive on Contact the nearest qualified specialist workshop Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 365 O...

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Page 370: ...Useful information 368 Stowage areas 368 Features 376 367 Stowing and features ...

Page 371: ... could burn yourself There is a risk of injury Always be particularly careful around the exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim Allow these components to cool down before touch ing them The handling characteristics of a laden vehi cle are dependent on the distribution of the load within the vehicle For this reason you should observe the following notes when transporting a load Rnever exceed the ...

Page 372: ...ompartment can only be locked and unlocked using the emergency key ele ment X To lock insert the emergency key element into the lock and turn it 90 clockwise to position 2 X To unlock insert the emergency key ele ment into the lock and turn it 90 anti clockwise to position 1 Spectacles compartment X To open press marking The spectacles compartment opens down wards X To close press marking again an...

Page 373: ...l stowage space in the upper front section Rear stowage compartments Stowage compartment in the rear seat armrest X To open fold down the seat armrest X Press on the front of release catch and fold the cover of the armrest upwards Additional stowage space Depending on the equipment the following additional stowage areas are available in the vehicle Rcard and coin holder in the dashboard above the ...

Page 374: ...Close the ski snowboard bag X Pull tensioning strap tight by the loose end until the skis or snowboards are held firmly inside the ski snowboard bag X Engage tensioning strap in a diagonal pattern on hooks in lashing eyelets A as shown Through loading facility in the rear bench seat Important safety notes G WARNING If the rear bench seat rear seat and seat backrest are not engaged they could fold ...

Page 375: ...seat backrest is released Middle rear seat backrest X Pull release lever forwards Rear seat backrest is released X Fold corresponding rear seat backrest forwards X Move the driver s or front passenger seat back if necessary Folding the rear seat backrest back Make sure that the seat belt does not become trapped when folding the rear seat backrest back Otherwise it could be dam aged Left and right ...

Page 376: ...th the left seat backrest X To lock fold the left and centre seat backr ests forward Make sure that the centre and left seat backrests are engaged and joined together X Slide catch upwards The release mechanism of the centre seat backrest is locked X To unlock fold back the left and centre seat backrests X Slide catch downwards from inside the boot Securing a load Lashing eyelets General notes Obs...

Page 377: ... pulled out no objects may be placed on the frame of the box or pushed onto the frame from above Otherwise the box could be damaged Sharp edged pointed or fragile objects can damage the EASY PACK boot box and then be thrown out There is a risk of injury Do not transport sharp edged pointed or fragile objects in the EASY PACK boot box Always store and secure these or similar objects in the boot out...

Page 378: ...anchorage as far as they will go X Turn left hand rotating catch B anti clock wise and right hand rotating catch B clockwise by 90 X To remove turn left hand rotating catch B clockwise and right hand rotating catch B anti clockwise by 90 X Move box downwards and pull it out from anchorages Store the EASY PACK boot box on a flat sur face after removal e g on a suitable shelf Stowage well under the ...

Page 379: ...of carrier manufacturer s installation instructions Vehicles with panorama sliding sunroof if a roof carrier is fitted the panorama sliding sunroof cannot be opened In order to allow ventilation of the vehicle interior you can raise the panorama sliding sunroof If a roof carrier approved by Mercedes Benz makes contact with the panorama sliding sunroof the sunroof will lower slightly but remain rai...

Page 380: ...sert you can use the resulting compartment for stowage Vehicles with manual transmission X To remove slide upper cup holder sec tions on the driver s and front passenger sides inwards until they release X Slide the cup holder forwards slightly and then pull it upwards X To fit insert the cup holder at the front and then slide it backwards until it reaches edge of the underside of the stowage compa...

Page 381: ...s in automatically X To close slide cup holder or back until it engages Sun visors Overview Mirror light Retainer Retaining clip e g for a car park ticket Vanity mirror A Mirror cover Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light only functions if the sun visor is clipped into retainer and mirror cover A has been folded up Glare from the side X Fold down the sun visor X Pull the sun visor out of ret...

Page 382: ...ne becomes trapped The opening closing process is stopped Make sure that the roller sunblind can move freely Otherwise the roller sunblind or other objects could be damaged Extending retracting the roller sun blind X Turn the key to position1 or 2 in the ignition lock Y page 181 X To extend or retract briefly press but ton The roller sunblind fully extends or fully retracts X To stop briefly press...

Page 383: ... the resulting compartment for stow age Rear compartment ashtray X To open pull cover out by its top edge X To remove the insert push ribbing from the left side and pull insert upwards X To fit the insert fit insert into the holder from above and press down into the holder until it engages Cigarette lighter G WARNING You can burn yourself if you touch the hot heating element or the socket of the c...

Page 384: ... 1 in the ignition lock Y page 181 The sockets can be used for accessories with a maximum draw of 180 W 15 A Accesso ries include such items as bulbs or chargers for mobile phones If you use the sockets for long periods when the engine is switched off the battery may discharge An emergency cut off ensures that the on board voltage does not drop too low If the on board voltage is too low the power ...

Page 385: ...ed out of the trim G DANGER If you reach into the power socket or plug inappropriate devices into the power socket you could receive an electric shock There is a risk of fatal injury Only attach appropriate objects to the power socket Note that work and repairs on the 230 V power socket should only be carried out by qualified specialist personnel General notes The 230 V power socket provides an al...

Page 386: ... ignition on X Open flap X Insert the electronic device connector into 230 V power socket Indicator lamp lights up X To switch off remove the connector from 230 V power socket Make sure that you do not pull on the cable Features 383 Stowing and features Z ...

Page 387: ... high switch on current This device will not work If you connect such a device the 230 V power socket will not supply it with power X Connect a suitable electronic device Mercedes Benz emergency call sys tem Information on these requirements can be found in the separate COMAND Online oper ating instructions X To open press cover briefly X To make an emergency call press SOS button briefly The indi...

Page 388: ...The audio system is muted Only in certain countries a voice message prompts you to confirm the data transmis sion After confirmation the required vehi cle data is transmitted During data trans mission you will see a corresponding sym bol in the display This may take a moment You are then connected to an employee X To end a call press the button on the multifunction steering wheel or X Press the co...

Page 389: ...ave an exterior aerial Information on retrofitting two way radios and mobile phones RF transmitters Y page 466 General notes Depending on the vehicle equipment there are various mobile phone brackets that may be fitted in your vehicle in some cases these are country specific More information on suitable mobile phones mobile phone brackets and on connecting Bluetooth capable mobile phones to COMAND...

Page 390: ...pardises the oper ating and road safety of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that they do not get into the driver s footwell Always fit the floormats securely and as pre scribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals Do not use loose floormats and do not place several floor mats on top of one another X Slide the r...

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Page 392: ...Useful information 390 Engine compartment 390 ASSYST PLUS 395 Care 396 389 Maintenance and care ...

Page 393: ...ompartment Certain components may con tinue to move or suddenly move again even after the ignition has been switched off e g the radiator fan There is a risk of injury If you have to carry out work in the engine compartment Rswitch off the ignition Rnever touch the dangerous areas surround ing moving components e g the rotation area of the fan Rremove jewellery and watches Rkeep items of clothing ...

Page 394: ... ment could be very hot e g the engine the radiator and parts of the exhaust system There is a risk of injury when accessing the engine compartment As far as possible allow the engine to cool down and only touch the components descri bed in the following G WARNING When the bonnet is open and the windscreen wipers are set in motion you can be injured by the wiper linkage There is a risk of injury A...

Page 395: ...re Rif the engine is not at normal operating temperature e g if the engine was only started briefly wait approximately 30 minutes before carrying out the meas urement Checking the oil level using the oil dip stick G WARNING Certain components in the engine compart ment could be very hot e g the engine the radiator and parts of the exhaust system There is a risk of injury when accessing the engine ...

Page 396: ...nterval required by the service system Rusing engine oil additives Do not add too much oil Topping up with too much engine oil can result in damage to the engine or to the catalytic converter Have excess engine oil siphoned off Example X Turn cap anti clockwise and remove it X Top up the engine oil If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark on the oil dipstick top up with 1 0 l of engine oil X R...

Page 397: ...ar in the filler neck when cold there is enough coolant in coolant expansion tank If the coolant level is approximately 1 5 cm above marker bar in the filler neck when warm there is enough coolant in coolant expansion tank X If necessary top up with coolant that has been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz X Replace cap and turn it clockwise as far as it will go For further information on coolant...

Page 398: ...ice A number or another letter may be displayed after the letter Only for certain countries the position after the letter A A or B B indicates any necessary addi tional maintenance work If you notify a quali fied specialist workshop of this display you will receive a statement on the associated costs The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does not take into account any periods of time during whi...

Page 399: ...Driving abroad An extensive Mercedes Benz Service network is also available in other countries You can obtain further information from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Care General notes H Environmental note Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning cloths in an environmentally responsible man ner For cleaning your vehicle do not use any of the following Rdry rough or hard cloths Rabrasive cleaning ...

Page 400: ...matic transmis sion will automatically switch to park position P and block the wheels ROperating with the Start Stop button Do not open the driver s door when the engine is switched off or at very low speeds Otherwise when in transmission position D or R the automatic transmis sion will automatically switch to park position P and block the wheels Observe the following to make sure that the automat...

Page 401: ...ean the vehicle Have dam aged tyres or chassis components replaced immediately Always maintain a distance of at least 30 cm between the vehicle and the high pressure cleaner nozzle Information about the correct distance is available from the equipment manufacturer Move the high pressure cleaner nozzle around when cleaning your vehicle Do not aim directly at any of the following Rtyres Rdoor gaps r...

Page 402: ... the range of approved Mercedes Benz care products Cleaning vehicle parts Cleaning the wheels G WARNING The water jet of circular jet nozzles dirt grind ers can cause damage not visible from the outside to tyres or chassis components Com ponents damaged in this way can unexpect edly fail There is a risk of an accident Do not use high pressure cleaners with circu lar jet nozzles to clean the vehicl...

Page 403: ...back again before switching on the ignition Cleaning the exterior lighting Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths that are suitable for plastic lenses Unsuitable cleaning agents or cleaning cloths could scratch or damage the plastic lenses of the exterior lighting X Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior lighting using a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent e g Mercedes Benz car shampoo or ...

Page 404: ...d the reversing camera with a high pressure cleaner X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock X To open the cover of the reversing cam era with COMAND Online or Audio 20 acti vated call up the vehicle menu press the Ñ button X To switch to the menu bar slide the controller X To select System settings System settings turn and press the control...

Page 405: ...ombined with the effects of road grit and corrosive environmental factors may cause flash rust to form on the surface You can restore the original shine of the exhaust pipe by cleaning it regularly especially in win ter and after washing X Clean the exhaust pipe with a care product tested and approved by Mercedes Benz Cleaning the trailer tow hitch H Environmental note Dispose of oily and greasy c...

Page 406: ...p cloth or use leather care agents that have been recom mended and approved by Mercedes Benz Cleaning wooden trim and trim ele ments Do not use solvent based cleaning agents such as tar remover wheel cleaners pol ishes or waxes There is otherwise a risk of damaging the surface X Wipe the wooden trim and trim elements with a damp lint free cloth e g a microfi bre cloth X Heavy soiling use car care ...

Page 407: ... covers with a damp cloth Make sure that you wipe entire seat sections to avoid leaving visible lines Cleaning the seat belts G WARNING Seat belts may be severely weakened if bleached or coloured This may lead to the seat belts for example tearing or failing in an accident There is an increased risk of injury possibly even fatal Never bleach or colour seat belts Do not clean the seat belts using c...

Page 408: ...Useful information 406 Where will I find 406 Flat tyre 408 Battery vehicle 412 Jump starting 418 Towing away and tow starting 420 Electrical fuses 424 405 Breakdown assistance ...

Page 409: ... remove open the boot lid X Push warning triangle holder on both sides in the direction of the arrow and open it X Remove warning triangle X To replace place warning triangle back into warning triangle holder X Close warning triangle holder Setting up the warning triangle X Fold feet down and out to the side X Fold side reflectors upwards to form a triangle and lock them at the top using press stu...

Page 410: ...pt in the stowage well under the boot floor Some tools for changing a wheel are specific to the vehicle For more information on which tyre changing tools are required and approved to perform a wheel change on your vehicle consult a quali fied specialist workshop Necessary tyre changing tools can include for example Rjack Rwheel chock Rwheel wrench Rratchet ring spanner Rcentring pin Vehicles with ...

Page 411: ...olid non slippery and level ground X Switch on the hazard warning lamps X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 207 X If possible bring the front wheels into the straight ahead position X Switch off the engine X Remove the key from the ignition lock or in vehicles with KEYLESS GO start func tion or KEYLESS GO X Open the driver s door The on board electronics now have status 0 This is the ...

Page 412: ...vehicle and Rtyre s marked MOExtended If a tyre has gone flat and cannot be replaced with an MOExtended tyre a standard tyre may be used as a temporary measure Make sure that you use the proper size and type summer or winter tyre Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory It is therefore recommended that you additionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit ...

Page 413: ...ter Do not induce vomiting and seek medical attention immediately RImmediately change out of clothing which has come into contact with tyre sealant RIf an allergic reaction occurs seek medical attention immediately Do not operate the tyre inflation com pressor for longer than eight minutes at a time without a break It may otherwise overheat The tyre inflation compressor can be oper ated again once...

Page 414: ...off the tyre inflation compressor X Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of the faulty tyre X Very slowly drive forwards or reverse approximately 10 m X Pump up the tyre again After a maximum of five minutes the tyre pressure must be at least180 kPa 1 8 bar 26 psi G WARNING If the required tyre pressure is not reached after the specified time the tyre is too badly damaged The tyre sealant cannot...

Page 415: ...e g on the B pillar on the driver s side X Correct the tyre pressure if it is still at least 130 kPa 1 3 bar 19 psi See the fuel filler flap for values X To increase the tyre pressure switch on the tyre inflation compressor X To reduce the tyre pressure depress pressure release button E next to pres sure gauge F X When the tyre pressure is correct unscrew the filler hose from the valve of the seal...

Page 416: ... jump starting Always make sure that neither you nor the battery is electrostatically charged Electro static charge is created for example Rby wearing synthetic fibre clothing Rdue to friction between clothing and the seat Rwhen you pull or push the battery across carpet or other synthetic materials Rwhen you rub the battery with a cloth G WARNING During the charging process a battery produ ces hy...

Page 417: ...n then no longer move the vehicle The batteries and the covers of the positive terminal clamps must always be fitted securely during operation Comply with safety precautions and take pro tective measures when handling batteries Comply with safety precautions and take pro tective measures when handling batteries WARNING Fire naked flames and smoking are prohibited when handling the battery Avoid cr...

Page 418: ... voltage electrical system Have the vehicle towed away after an accident and the vehicle s high voltage electrical system checked by a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING In the event of a vehicle fire the internal pres sure of the high voltage battery could exceed a critical value In this case flammable gas escapes through a vent valve in the vehicle s underbody The gas can ignite There is a ...

Page 419: ...lable as an accessory This device per mits charging of the battery in position Con tact a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for information and availability Read the battery charger s operating instructions before charging the battery If the indicator warning lamps do not light up at low temperatures it is very likely that the discharged battery has frozen In this case you may neither jump start the ve...

Page 420: ...s an alternator The high voltage bat tery is charging If the high voltage battery is too heavily dis charged recharge the high voltage battery to at least 60 of its capacity In the Charging when stationary operating mode you can observe the charge status of the high voltage battery up to a maximum of 70 in the COMAND display and in the multifunction dis play Y page 274 Battery vehicle 417 Breakdow...

Page 421: ...is important that you observe the described order of the battery terminals when connecting and disconnecting a battery RWhen jump starting make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity are connected RIt is particularly important to observe the described order when connecting and disconnecting the jump leads RNever connect or disconnect the battery terminals while the engine is running G...

Page 422: ...sed to jump start connected for a few minutes before attempting to start This charges the empty battery a little RMake sure that the two vehicles do not touch Make sure that RThe jump leads are not damaged RNon insulated parts of the terminal clamps do not come into contact with other metal parts while the jump leads are connected to the battery RThe jump leads cannot come into contact with parts ...

Page 423: ...o be a normal operating condition i Jump starting cables and further information regarding jump starting can be obtained at any qualified specialist workshop Towing away and tow starting Important safety notes G WARNING Safety relevant functions are restricted or no longer available if Rthe engine is not running Rthe brake system or power steering is mal functioning Rthere is a malfunction in the ...

Page 424: ...mission to N and do not open the driver s or front passeng er s door during towing The automatic transmission may otherwise shift to posi tion P which could damage the transmis sion You may tow the vehicle for a maximum of 50km A towing speed of 50 km h must not be exceeded For towing distances over 50 km the entire vehicle must be lifted up and transported If you tow or tow start another vehicle ...

Page 425: ...aised otherwise the transmission may be damaged Vehicles with 4MATIC may either be towed away with both axles on the ground or be loa ded up and transported The ignition must be switched off if you are towing the vehicle with the rear axle raised Intervention by ESP could other wise damage the brake system X Switch on the hazard warning lamps Y page 137 X Move the front wheels to the straight ahea...

Page 426: ...ard warning lamps start flashing again Transporting the vehicle Hybrid vehicles transportation of the vehi cle should only be carried out by professional recovery companies 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 eyes or trailer tow hitch can be used to pull the vehicle onto a tr...

Page 427: ... do not depress the accelerator pedal while doing so X When the engine has been started imme diately depress the clutch pedal fully and shift to neutral X Pull over at a suitable place and stop the vehicle safely paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Use the electric parking brake to secure the vehicle and prevent it from rolling away X Remove the rigid towing bar or towing rope X Remo...

Page 428: ...n the dash board You could damage the dashboard or the cover Make sure that no moisture can enter the fuse box when the cover is open When closing the cover make sure that it is lying correctly on the fuse box Moisture seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair the operation of the fuses X Open the driver s door X To open pull out cover slightly at the bottom in the direction of arrow X Fold cover ...

Page 429: ...ox lid and 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 Fuse box in the boot Make sure that no moisture can enter the fuse box when the cover is open When closing the cover make sure that it is lying correctly on the fuse box Moisture seeping in or dirt could ...

Page 430: ...Useful information 428 Important safety notes 428 Operation 428 Winter operation 430 Tyre pressure 432 Changing a wheel 437 Wheel and tyre combinations 444 Emergency spare wheel 461 427 Wheels and tyres ...

Page 431: ...ttention to the information and warn ing notices on MOExtended tyres tyres with run flat characteristics Accessories that are not approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz or are not being used correctly can impair the operating safety Before purchasing and using non approved accessories visit a qualified specialist work shop and enquire about Rsuitability Rlegal stipulations Rfactory recommendat...

Page 432: ...ave a valve cap to protect the valve against dirt and moisture Do not fit anything onto the valve other than the stand ard valve cap or other valve caps approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz Do not fit any other valve caps or systems e g tyre pres sure monitoring systems Regularly check the pressure of all the tyres particularly prior to long trips Adjust the tyre pressure as necessary Y page...

Page 433: ...ven if there is a total loss of pressure in one or more tyres MOExtended tyres may only be used in con junction with an activated tyre pressure loss warning system or with an activated tyre pres sure monitor and on wheels specifically tes ted by Mercedes Benz Notes on driving with MOExtended tyres with a flat tyre Y page 408 i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at t...

Page 434: ...page 461 Snow chains G WARNING If you have fitted snow chains to the front wheels they may scrape against the vehicle body or chassis components This could cause damage to the vehicle or the tyres There is a risk of an accident To avoid hazardous situations Rnever fit snow chains on the front wheels Rfit snow chains to the rear wheels in pairs Vehicles with steel wheels if you fit snow chains on s...

Page 435: ...e tyre valve G WARNING If the tyre pressure drops repeatedly the wheel valve or tyre may be damaged Tyre pressure that is too low may result in a tyre blow out There is a risk of accident RCheck the tyre for foreign objects RCheck whether the wheel is losing air or the valve is leaking If you are unable to rectify the damage con tact a qualified specialist workshop H Environmental note Check the t...

Page 436: ...hich offer you good ride comfort characteristics However you can also use the values given for higher loads These are permissible and will not adversely affect the running of the vehicle For Saloons at speeds of up to 210 km h does not apply to AMG vehicles AMG Sport models despite what is stated on the tyre pressure information label fuel filler flap at speeds of up to 210 km h the values stated ...

Page 437: ...ains lit constantly the tyre pressure monitor is malfunctioning In addition to the warning lamp a message appears in the multifunction display Further information can be found under Y page 343 If the tyre pressure monitor is malfunctioning it may take more than ten minutes for the tyre pressure warning lamp to inform you of the malfunction by flashing for approximately one minute and then remainin...

Page 438: ...positions for a short time After a few minutes of driving this is rectified and the tyre pressures are displayed for the cor rect positions Restarting the tyre pressure monitor When you restart the tyre pressure monitor all existing warning messages are deleted and the warning lamps go out The monitor uses the currently set tyre pressures as the refer ence values for monitoring In most cases the t...

Page 439: ...C Serbia И 011 12 Singa pore Compliance with IDA Standard DA 103365 South Africa TA 2012 719 TA 2012 1540 TA 2011 1370 Tyre pressure loss warning system General notes While the vehicle is in motion the tyre pres sure loss warning system monitors the set tyre pressure using the rotational speed of the wheels This enables the system to detect significant pressure loss in a tyre If the speed of rotat...

Page 440: ...monitored X Observe the notes in the section on tyre pressures Y page 432 X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 181 X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus X Press the 9 or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Service Service menu X Press the a button X Press the 9 or button to select Tyre pressure Tyre pressure X Press the a button The Run...

Page 441: ...000 km depending on the degree of tyre wear Ensure the direction of rotation is maintained Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and the brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel is interchanged Check the tyre pressure and if necessary restart the tyre pressure loss warning system Y page 437 or the tyre pres sure monitor Y page 435 Direction of rotation Tyres with a specified direction of rotatio...

Page 442: ...e change tool kit Y page 407 The folding wheel chock is an additional securing measure to prevent the vehicle from rolling away for example when changing a wheel X Fold both plates upwards X Fold out lower plate X Guide the lugs on the lower plate fully into the openings in base plate Securing the vehicle on level ground X On level ground place chocks or other suitable items under the front and re...

Page 443: ...be able to achieve its load bearing capacity due to the restricted height Rmake sure that the distance between the underside of the tyres and the ground does not exceed 3 cm Rnever place your hands or feet under the raised vehicle Rdo not lie under the vehicle Rdo not start the engine when the vehicle is raised Rdo not open or close a door or the boot lid when the vehicle is raised Rmake sure that...

Page 444: ...position X Position socket on hub cap X Attach wheel wrench to socket and tighten hub cap The tightening torque must be 25 Nm i Note that the hub cap should be tight ened to the specified torque of 25 Nm Mercedes Benz recommends that you have the hub cap fitted at a qualified specialist workshop X Using wheel wrench loosen the bolts on the wheel you wish to change by about one full turn Do not uns...

Page 445: ...olt X Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully X Remove the wheel Fitting a new wheel G WARNING Oiled or greased wheel bolts or damaged wheel bolts hub threads can cause the wheel bolts to come loose As a result you could lose a wheel while driving There is a risk of accident Never oil or grease wheel bolts In the event of damage to the threads contact a qualified specialist workshop immediately Ha...

Page 446: ...e is once again standing firmly on the ground X Place the jack to one side X Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a cross wise pattern in the sequence indicated to A The specified tightening torque is 130 Nm X Turn the jack back to its initial position X Stow the jack and the rest of the tyre change tool kit in the boot again X Vehicles with AMG equipment insert the cover into the outer sill X Check ...

Page 447: ...enz cannot guarantee vehicle safety if retreaded tyres are fitted Do not fit used tyres if you have no information about their previous usage Large wheels the lower the section width for a certain wheel size the lower the ride comfort is on poor road surfaces Roll com fort and suspension comfort are reduced and the risk of damage to the wheels and tyres as a result of driving over obstacles increa...

Page 448: ...x 18 H2 ET 44 RA 8 5 J x 18 H2 ET 56 FA 225 45 R18 95 Y XL3 RA 245 40 R18 97 Y XL3 4 FA 7 5 J x 18 H2 ET 44 RA 8 5 J x 18 H2 ET 49 1 Not in conjunction with Avantgarde exterior package code P15 Exclusive exterior package code P23 AMG Line Exterior package code P31 dynamic handling package code 483 489 suspension for greater ground clearance code 482 and sports suspension code 486 2 Not in conjunct...

Page 449: ...17 94 H M Si3 BA 7 0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 5 R 18 Tyres Wheels BA 225 45 R18 95 H XL M Si3 BA 7 5 J x 18 H2 ET 44 3 Available as MOExtended tyres 4 Additional measures necessary additional wheel arch extension on rear wheel arch 1 Not in conjunction with Avantgarde exterior package code P15 Exclusive exterior package code P23 AMG Line Exterior package code P31 dynamic handling package code 483 489 suspe...

Page 450: ... 205 60 R16 92 V1 BA 6 0 J x 16 H2 ET 36 BA 205 60 R16 92 V1 BA 6 0 J x 16 H2 ET 36 5 BA 205 60 R16 92 V2 BA 6 5 J x 16 H2 ET 38 BA 225 55 R16 95 V3 2 BA 7 0 J x 16 H2 ET 48 1 Not in conjunction with Avantgarde exterior package code P15 Exclusive exterior package code P23 AMG Line Exterior package code P31 dynamic handling package code 483 489 suspension for greater ground clearance code 482 and s...

Page 451: ...s R 16 Tyres Wheels BA 205 60 R16 92 V M S i1 BA 6 0 J x 16 H2 ET 36 BA 205 60 R16 92 H M Si1 BA 6 0 J x 16 H2 ET 36 5 BA 205 60 R16 92 H M Si2 BA 6 5 J x 16 H2 ET 38 BA 225 55 R16 95 H M Si3 2 BA 7 0 J x 16 H2 ET 48 3 Available as MOExtended tyres 4 Additional measures necessary additional wheel arch extension on rear wheel arch 1 Not in conjunction with Avantgarde exterior package code P15 Exclu...

Page 452: ... W3 FA 7 0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 5 RA 8 0 J x 17 H2 ET 54 R 18 Tyres Wheels FA 225 45 R18 95 Y XL3 RA 245 40 R18 97 Y XL3 FA 7 5 J x 18 H2 ET 44 RA 8 5 J x 18 H2 ET 56 FA 225 45 R18 95 Y XL3 RA 245 40 R18 97 Y XL3 4 FA 7 5 J x 18 H2 ET 44 RA 8 5 J x 18 H2 ET 49 3 Available as MOExtended tyres 2 Not in conjunction with AMG Line exterior package code P31 suspension for greater ground clearance code 482 an...

Page 453: ...6 Tyres Wheels BA 195 65 R16 92 V1 BA 6 0 J x 16 H2 ET 36 5 BA 205 60 R16 92 V1 BA 6 0 J x 16 H2 ET 36 BA 205 60 R16 92 V1 BA 6 0 J x 16 H2 ET 36 5 3 Available as MOExtended tyres 4 Additional measures necessary additional wheel arch extension on rear wheel arch 2 Not in conjunction with AMG Line exterior package code P31 suspension for greater ground clearance code 482 and sports suspension code ...

Page 454: ... 40 R19 93 Y XL3 RA 255 35 R19 96 Y XL3 4 FA 7 5 J x 19 H2 ET 44 RA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 52 Winter tyres R 16 Tyres Wheels BA 205 60 R16 92 H M Si1 BA 6 0 J x 16 H2 ET 36 BA 205 60 R16 92 V M S i1 BA 6 0 J x 16 H2 ET 36 5 2 Not in conjunction with AMG Line exterior package code P31 suspension for greater ground clearance code 482 and sports suspension code 486 3 Available as MOExtended tyres 4 Additio...

Page 455: ...yres Wheels BA 225 50 R17 94 W3 BA 7 0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 5 Winter tyres R 16 Tyres Wheels BA 205 60 R16 92 H M Si2 BA 6 5 J x 16 H2 ET 38 2 Not in conjunction with AMG Line exterior package code P31 suspension for greater ground clearance code 482 and sports suspension code 486 3 Available as MOExtended tyres 1 Not in conjunction with Avantgarde exterior package code P15 Exclusive exterior package c...

Page 456: ...ET 44 RA 8 5 J x 18 H2 ET 56 FA 225 45 R18 95 Y XL3 RA 245 40 R18 97 Y XL3 4 FA 7 5 J x 18 H2 ET 44 RA 8 5 J x 18 H2 ET 49 R 19 Tyres Wheels FA 225 40 R19 93 Y XL3 RA 245 35 R19 93 Y XL3 FA 7 5 J x 19 H2 ET 44 RA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 56 5 FA 225 40 R19 93 Y XL3 RA 255 35 R19 96 Y XL3 4 FA 7 5 J x 19 H2 ET 44 RA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 52 3 Available as MOExtended tyres 2 Not in conjunction with AMG Line exte...

Page 457: ...tyres R 16 Tyres Wheels BA 205 60 R16 92 V2 BA 6 5 J x 16 H2 ET 38 BA 225 55 R16 95 V3 2 BA 7 0 J x 16 H2 ET 48 R 17 Tyres Wheels BA 225 50 R17 94 W3 BA 7 0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 5 FA 225 50 R17 94 W3 RA 245 45 R17 95 W3 FA 7 0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 5 RA 8 0 J x 17 H2 ET 54 2 Not in conjunction with AMG Line exterior package code P31 suspension for greater ground clearance code 482 and sports suspension code ...

Page 458: ...8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 52 Winter tyres R 16 Tyres Wheels BA 205 60 R16 92 H M Si2 BA 6 5 J x 16 H2 ET 38 BA 225 55 R16 95 H M Si3 2 BA 7 0 J x 16 H2 ET 48 R 17 Tyres Wheels BA 225 50 R17 94 H M Si3 BA 7 0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 5 R 18 Tyres Wheels BA 225 45 R18 95 H XL M Si3 BA 7 5 J x 18 H2 ET 44 3 Available as MOExtended tyres 4 Additional measures necessary additional wheel arch extension on rear wheel arch...

Page 459: ...0 R18 97 Y XL3 4 FA 7 5 J x 18 H2 ET 44 RA 8 5 J x 18 H2 ET 49 R 19 Tyres Wheels FA 225 40 R19 93 Y XL3 RA 245 35 R19 93 Y XL3 FA 7 5 J x 19 H2 ET 44 RA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 56 5 FA 225 40 R19 93 Y XL3 RA 255 35 R19 96 Y XL3 4 FA 7 5 J x 19 H2 ET 44 RA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 52 2 Not in conjunction with AMG Line exterior package code P31 suspension for greater ground clearance code 482 and sports suspension...

Page 460: ...44 C 250 BlueTEC Summer tyres R 16 Tyres Wheels BA 205 60 R16 92 W2 BA 6 5 J x 16 H2 ET 38 R 17 Tyres Wheels BA 225 50 R17 94 W3 BA 7 0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 5 FA 225 50 R17 94 W3 RA 245 45 R17 95 W3 FA 7 0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 5 RA 8 0 J x 17 H2 ET 54 2 Not in conjunction with AMG Line exterior package code P31 suspension for greater ground clearance code 482 and sports suspension code 486 3 Available as MO...

Page 461: ... 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 52 Winter tyres R 16 Tyres Wheels BA 205 60 R16 92 H M Si2 BA 6 5 J x 16 H2 ET 38 BA 225 55 R16 95 H M Si3 2 BA 7 0 J x 16 H2 ET 48 R 17 Tyres Wheels BA 225 50 R17 94 H M Si3 BA 7 0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 5 R 18 Tyres Wheels BA 225 45 R18 95 H XL M Si3 BA 7 5 J x 18 H2 ET 44 3 Available as MOExtended tyres 4 Additional measures necessary additional wheel arch extension on rear wheel arc...

Page 462: ...18 H2 ET 44 RA 8 5 J x 18 H2 ET 49 R 19 Tyres Wheels FA 225 40 R19 93 Y XL3 RA 245 35 R19 93 Y XL3 FA 7 5 J x 19 H2 ET 44 RA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 56 5 FA 225 40 R19 93 Y XL3 RA 255 35 R19 96 Y XL3 4 FA 7 5 J x 19 H2 ET 44 RA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 52 Winter tyres R 17 Tyres Wheels BA 225 50 R17 94 H M Si3 BA 7 0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 5 R 18 Tyres Wheels BA 225 45 R18 95 H XL M Si3 BA 7 5 J x 18 H2 ET 44 3 Availab...

Page 463: ...A 225 45 R18 95 Y XL3 RA 245 40 R18 97 Y XL3 4 FA 7 5 J x 18 H2 ET 44 RA 8 5 J x 18 H2 ET 49 R 19 Tyres Wheels FA 225 40 R19 93 Y XL3 RA 245 35 R19 93 Y XL3 FA 7 5 J x 19 H2 ET 44 RA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 56 5 FA 225 40 R19 93 Y XL3 RA 255 35 R19 96 Y XL3 4 FA 7 5 J x 19 H2 ET 44 RA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 52 2 Not in conjunction with AMG Line exterior package code P31 suspension for greater ground clearance ...

Page 464: ...emergency spare wheel briefly if the dimensions are different to those of the wheel being replaced RDo not switch off ESP RHave the spare wheel emergency spare wheel in question replaced at the nearest qualified specialist workshop Make sure that the wheel tyre dimensions and tyre type are correct When using an emergency spare wheel or spare wheel of a different size you must not exceed the maximu...

Page 465: ...ured in the emergency spare wheel bag in the boot X Open the boot X Detach the fastening straps X Unhook retaining spring hooks of fastening straps from the retainers X Remove the emergency spare wheel bag with the emergency spare wheel X Open the bag and remove the emergency spare wheel Observe the instructions and safety notes in the Fitting a wheel section Y page 438 Inflating the collapsible e...

Page 466: ...witch A on the electric air pump to 0 The tyre inflation compressor is switched off X Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock X If the tyre pressure is higher than the speci fied pressure press pressure release valve button until the correct tyre pressure has been reached X Unscrew union nut on the air hose from the valve X Screw the valve cap onto the collapsible emergency spare wheel val...

Page 467: ...pare wheel5 Tyres Light alloy wheels T 135 80 R17 103 M Tyre pressure 420 kPa 4 2 bar 61 psi 3 5 B x 17 H2 ET 19 5 5 Use of snow chains not permitted Observe the notes in the Snow chains section 464 Emergency spare wheel Wheels and tyres ...

Page 468: ...Useful information 466 Information on technical data 466 Vehicle electronics 466 Identification plates 468 Service products and capacities 468 Vehicle data 476 Trailer tow hitch 477 465 Technical data ...

Page 469: ... tampered with or not properly retrofitted the electromagnetic radi ation they emit can interfere with the vehicle electronics This may jeopardise the opera tional safety of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident You should have all work on electrical and electronic components carried out at a quali fied specialist workshop G WARNING If you use the RF transmitter in the vehicle in an improper ...

Page 470: ...ns intended for use with the basic wiring Be sure to observe the manufacturer s additional instructions when installing Deviations with respect to wavebands maxi mum transmission outputs or aerial positions must be approved by Mercedes Benz The maximum transmission output PEAK at the base of the aerial must not exceed the following values Waveband Maximum transmission output Short wave 3 54 MHz 10...

Page 471: ...d the data applicable to your vehicle on the vehi cle s identification plate VIN X Slide the right hand front seat to its rear most position X Fold floor covering upwards The VIN is visible The VIN can also be found on the vehicle identification plate Y page 468 Only for certain countries the VIN can also be found at the lower edge of the windscreen Engine number The engine number is stamped into ...

Page 472: ...y been approved by Mercedes Benz Other identifications for example R0 W 30 R5 W 30 R5 W 40 Further information can be obtained from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre or on the Internet at http bevo mercedes benz com Fuel Important safety notes G WARNING Fuel is highly flammable If you handle fuel incorrectly there is a risk of fire and explo sion You must avoid fire naked flames creating sparks and...

Page 473: ...the engine and exhaust sys tem Only use the fuel recommended Operat ing the vehicle with other fuels can lead to engine failure Do not use the following RE85 petrol with 85 ethanol RE100 100 ethanol RM15 petrol with 15 methanol RM30 petrol with 30 methanol RM85 petrol with 85 methanol RM100 100 methanol Rpetrol with additives containing metal RDiesel Do not mix such fuels with the fuel recom mende...

Page 474: ...rcedes Benz Service Centre Mercedes Benz recommends that you use fuel brands that have additives The quality of the fuel available in some coun tries may not be sufficient Residue could build up in the injection system as a result In this case in consultation with a Mercedes Benz Service Centre the petrol may be mixed with the cleaning additive recommended by Mercedes Benz Always observe the notes...

Page 475: ...engine Rdriving style Rother non technical factors such as envi ronmental influences road conditions or traffic flow You can minimise your vehicle s CO2 emis sions by driving carefully and having it serv iced regularly The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in the following situations Rat very low outside temperatures Rin urban traffic Ron short journeys Rin mountainous terrain Rwhen towing a t...

Page 476: ...k The purity of the fluid can no longer be guaranteed Capacities The total capacity of the AdBlue tank may vary depending on the vehicle equipment Model Total capacity All models 8 5 l or 24 5 l Engine oil General notes When handling engine oil observe the impor tant safety notes on service products Y page 468 The quality of the engine oil is decisive for the function and service life of an engine...

Page 477: ... greater than 1 0 l Capacities The following values refer to an oil change including the oil filter Petrol engines Replacement amount All models 7 0 l Diesel engines Replacement amount C 180 BlueTEC C 200 BlueTEC 6 5 l All other models 6 0 l Additives Do not use any additives with the engine oil This could damage the engine Engine oil viscosity Viscosity describes the flow characteristics of a flu...

Page 478: ...herwise damage the engine Further information on coolants can be found in the Mercedes Benz Specifications for Service Products MB Specifications for Service Products 310 1 e g on the Inter net at http bevo mercedes benz com Or contact a qualified specialist workshop Always use a suitable coolant mixture even in countries where high temperatures prevail Otherwise the engine cooling system is not s...

Page 479: ...ld become blocked At temperatures above freezing X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of water and washer fluid e g MB Sum merFit Mix 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water At temperatures below freezing X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of water and washer fluid e g MB Winter Fit For the correct mixing ratio refer to the information on the antifreeze reservoir i Add was...

Page 480: ...ne cooling system may be necessary depending on the vehicle type If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted observe the anchorage points on the chas sis The retrofitting of a trailer tow hitch is only permissible if a towing weight is specified in yourvehicledocuments Ifthis isnotthecase then the vehicle is not approved for the tow ing of a trailer For more information please contact a quali fied...

Page 481: ...0 1800 kg C 220 CDI 1800 kg C 250 BlueTEC 1800 kg C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 1800 kg C 300 BlueTEC Hybrid 1800 kg Manual transmission C 200 BlueTEC 1600 kg Permissible trailer load braked at a minimum gradient climbing capability of 12 from a standstill Towing a trailer is not possible with all models For further information see Y page 284 Manual transmission Automatic transmission C 180 1400 kg 1800 kg...

Page 482: ...TEC 750 kg C 250 735 kg C 220 CDI 750 kg C 250 BlueTEC 750 kg C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 750 kg C 300 BlueTEC Hybrid 750 kg Manual transmission C 200 BlueTEC 740 kg Maximum drawbar noseweight Use a drawbar noseweight as close as possible to the maximum permissible noseweight Do not use a noseweight of less than 50kg otherwise the trailer may come loose Note that the payload and the rear axle load are re...

Page 483: ...rrier system on the ball coupling of the trailer tow hitch Note also that the payload and the rear axle load are reduced by the actual noseweight You can attach carrier systems e g bicycle racks or load bearing implements on the ball coupling The maximum noseweight of 75 kg applies when using carrier systems on the ball coupling Permissible rear axle load when towing a trailer Towing a trailer is ...

Page 484: ...Automatic transmission C 220 CDI 1145 kg C 250 BlueTEC 1205 kg C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 1220 kg C 300 BlueTEC Hybrid 1290 kg Manual transmission C 200 BlueTEC 1170 kg Trailer tow hitch 481 Technical data Z ...

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