Mercedes-Benz CLS 2015 Operator'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for CLS 2015

Page 1: ...CLS Operator s Manual Order no 6515 1577 13 Part no 218 584 85 01 Edition C 2015 2185848501e 2185848501 CLS Operator s Manual...

Page 2: ...RSIRIUS is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc RHD Radio is a registered trademark of iBiq uity Digital Corporation RGracenote is a registered trademark of Gracenote Inc RZAGATSurvey and rel...

Page 3: ...depending on Rmodel Rorder Rcountry specification Ravailability Mercedes Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas Rdesign Requipment Rtechnical features The equipm...

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Page 5: ...eats steering wheel and mirrors 105 Lights and windshield wipers 121 Climate control 131 Driving and parking 147 On board computer and displays 225 Stowage and features 285 Maintenance and care 311 Ro...

Page 6: ...safety notes 200 Parking 202 ADAPTIVE BRAKE 79 Adaptive Brake Assist Function notes 75 Adaptive Damping System ADS 194 Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message 258 Function notes 125 Switching on off...

Page 7: ...de 122 Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position 161 Automatic drive program 164 Changing gear 161 DIRECT SELECT lever 158 Display message 270 Drive program display 158 Driving tips 161 Emerge...

Page 8: ...il cus tomers and lessees 24 Calling up a malfunction see Display messages Car see Vehicle Car key see SmartKey Care 360 camera 322 Car wash 317 Carpets 324 Display 322 Exhaust pipe 322 Exterior light...

Page 9: ...e temperature withdual zone automatic climate control 141 Switching air recirculation mode on off 144 Switching on off 138 Switching residual heat on off 144 Switching the rear window defroster on off...

Page 10: ...e recorder 229 Distance warning warning lamp 282 Distance warning function Function notes 74 DISTRONIC PLUS Activating 183 Activation conditions 183 Deactivating 187 Display message 264 Displays in th...

Page 11: ...kes 175 Break in period 148 Downhill gradient 175 Drinking and driving 173 Driving in winter 177 Driving on flooded roads 177 Driving on wet roads 177 Exhaust check 173 Fuel 173 General 173 Hydroplani...

Page 12: ...ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram Activating deactivating except AMG vehicles 76 Activating deactivating on board computer except AMG vehicles 235 AMG menu on board computer 242 Characteristics 76 De...

Page 13: ...rear view mirror 307 Synchronizing the rolling code 308 Gear indicator on board com puter AMG vehicles 242 Genuine parts 22 Glove box 287 H Handbrake see Parking brake Hazard warning lamps 124 Head b...

Page 14: ...52 L Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps Lane Keeping Assist Activating deactivating 237 Display message 263 Function information 216 Lane Tracking package 214 Lap time RACETIMER 242 LATCH type ISO...

Page 15: ...vehicle alarm 307 Vehicle remote unlocking 304 Mechanical key Function notes 86 Inserting 87 Locking vehicle 92 Removing 86 Unlocking the driver s door 92 Media Interface USB port in the armrest of th...

Page 16: ...n in the vehicle 64 Important safety notes 45 Introduction to the restraint sys tem 44 Occupant Classification System OCS 53 PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps 45 Pets in the vehicle 70 PRE SAFE antici...

Page 17: ...OFF Indicator lamp 45 Pets in the vehicle 70 Plastic trim cleaning instruc tions 322 Power washers 319 Power windows see Side windows PRE SAFE anticipatory occupant protection Display message 249 Oper...

Page 18: ...play message 252 Introduction 44 Warning lamp 279 Warning lamp function 45 Reverse gear selector lever 157 Reversing feature Side windows 97 Sliding sunroof 101 Trunk lid 93 Reversing lamps display me...

Page 19: ...Resetting 102 SmartKey Changing the battery 87 Changing the programming 86 Checking the battery 87 Convenience closing feature 99 Convenience opening feature 98 Display message 272 Door central lockin...

Page 20: ...Tail lamps Display message 256 Tank see Fuel tank Tank content Fuel gauge 33 Technical data Capacities 387 Emergency spare wheel 382 Information 384 Tires wheels 372 Vehicle data 392 Telephone Accepti...

Page 21: ...d definition 366 MOExtended tires 346 Optional equipment weight defi nition 366 PSI pounds per square inch def inition 366 Replacing 367 Service life 346 Sidewall definition 366 Speed rating definitio...

Page 22: ...he sun visor 295 Vehicle Correct use 27 Data acquisition 28 Display message 270 Equipment 23 Individual settings 237 Limited Warranty 27 Loading 355 Locking in an emergency 92 Locking SmartKey 84 Lowe...

Page 23: ...0 Storing 367 Tightening torque 371 Wheel size tire size 372 Window curtain air bag Operation 53 Windows see Side windows Windshield Defrosting 142 Windshield washer fluid see Windshield washer system...

Page 24: ...ngine Rdo not warm up the engine when 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...

Page 25: ...that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here This also applies to safety relevant systems and func tions The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the de...

Page 26: ...written notice to Mercedes Benz USA LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 Maintenance The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work...

Page 27: ...well as any required repairs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING Flammable material such as leaves grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhau...

Page 28: ...e that may cause undesired operation of the device Diagnostics connection The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop G WA...

Page 29: ...f Avenue Toronto Ontario M4G 4C9 Reporting safety defects USA only The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49 Code of U S Federal Regulations Part 575 pursuant to the...

Page 30: ...ain purpose of an EDR is to record data that will assist in under standing how a vehicle s systems performed in certain crash or near crash like situations such as during air bag deployment or when hi...

Page 31: ...as required by law Warning The EDR is a component of the Restraint System Module Tampering with altering modifying or removing the EDR com ponent may result in a malfunction of the Restraint System M...

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Page 33: ...Cockpit 32 Instrument cluster 33 Multifunction steering wheel 35 Center console 37 Overhead control panel 40 Door control panel 41 31 At a glance...

Page 34: ...ol panel 40 D Climate control systems 132 E Ignition lock 149 Start Stop button 150 Function Page F Adjusts the steering wheel manually 113 G Adjusts the steering wheel electrically 113 Steering wheel...

Page 35: ...A Fuel gage Fuel filler flap location indi cator 8 the fuel filler cap is on the right hand side Information on displaying the outside tem perature in the multifunction display can be found under Outs...

Page 36: ...only 275 B J Brakes Canada only 275 C ABS 276 D 6 Restraint system 44 E Check Engine 280 F h Tire pressure monitor 283 Function Page G Seat belt 274 H ESP in AMG vehicles 278 I Coolant 280 J K High b...

Page 37: ...s on voice operated control for navigation see manufacturer s operating instructions Vehicles with COMAND switches on the Voice Con trol System see the sepa rate operating instructions 8 Mute W X Adju...

Page 38: ...227 Hides display messages 245 Back 227 Vehicles with Audio 20 switches off voice operated control of the navigation see manufacturer s oper ating instructions Vehicles with COMAND switches off the Vo...

Page 39: ...see the separate operating instructions c Seat heating 111 s Seat ventilation 112 c PARKTRONIC 197 A ECO start stop func tion AMG vehicles 153 Function Page B 4 5 Indicator lamp 54 C Hazard warning la...

Page 40: ...Socket 298 Cup holder 293 F Cup holder 293 G e Sets the suspension tuning 194 Function Page H Sets the vehicle level 193 I Stowage compartment with Media Interface 288 J Selects the drive pro gram 16...

Page 41: ...Ashtray 296 Cigarette lighter 297 Socket 298 J Audio or COMAND control ler see the separate oper ating instructions Function Page K Stowage compartment with Media Interface 288 L Calls up or saves th...

Page 42: ...the sliding sunroof 101 B G SOS button mbrace system 300 C Rear view mirror 117 Function Page D Buttons for the garage door opener 307 E Microphone for mbrace emergency call system telephone and Voice...

Page 43: ...ly 108 Unlocks locks the vehicle 91 Opens the door 90 A 7Z Adjusts and folds the exte rior mirrors in out electri cally 116 Function Page B W Opens closes the side windows 97 C n Activates deacti vate...

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Page 45: ...Useful information 44 Panic alarm 44 Occupant safety 44 Children in the vehicle 64 Pets in the vehicle 70 Driving safety systems 70 Protection against theft 81 43 Safety...

Page 46: ...ystem RAir bags RChild restraint system RChild seat securing systems The components of the restraint system work in conjunction with each other They can only deploy their protective function if at all...

Page 47: ...n a few seconds after the vehicle is started The components of the restraint system are in operational readiness A malfunction has occurred if the 6 restraint system warning lamp Rdoes not light up af...

Page 48: ...lt force limiters for the front seat belts and the outer seat belts in the rear If the seat belt is pulled out of the belt outlet quickly or with a jerky movement the belt retractor locks The belt str...

Page 49: ...weight and size of the child Ralways observe the instructions and safety notes in the Children in the vehicle sec tion of this Operator s Manual Y page 64 in addition to the child restraint system ma...

Page 50: ...ve such items located on or in your clothing e g pens keys or eyeglasses store these in a suitable place Ronly one person is using a seat belt at a time Infants and children must never travel sit ting...

Page 51: ...his function adjusts the driver s and front passenger seat belt to the upper body of the occupants The belt strap is tightened slightly when Rthe belt tongue is engaged in the buckle and Rthe ignition...

Page 52: ...isk of injury or even fatal injury To avoid hazardous situations always make sure that all of the vehicle s occupants Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly including pregnant women Rare sitting co...

Page 53: ...er or affix objects such as stickers to it the air bag can no longer function correctly There is an increased risk of injury Never modify an air bag cover or affix objects to it G WARNING Sensors to c...

Page 54: ...additionalthoraxprotection However itdoes not protect the Rhead Rneck Rarms In the event of a side impact the side impact air bag is deployed on the side on which the impact occurs The side impact air...

Page 55: ...ployed the window curtain air bag enhances the level of protection for the head However it does not protect the chest or arms In the event of a side impact the window cur tain air bag is deployed on t...

Page 56: ...carries out self diagnostics The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up for approximately six seconds The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp then displays the status of the front passeng...

Page 57: ...fac turer s installation instructions If OCS determines that Rthe front passenger seat is unoccupied the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up after the system self test and remains lit This...

Page 58: ...ccu pant Classification System OCS checked and repaired immediately at a qualified spe cialist workshop G DANGER If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit after the system self test the...

Page 59: ...he child restraint system manufacturer s instal lation instructions After the system self test the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp displays the sta tus of the front passenger front air bag Y page...

Page 60: ...the seat cushion and the child seat X Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system rests on the seat cushion of the front passenger seat The backrest of the forward facing child restr...

Page 61: ...you will hear a bang and a small amount of powder may also be released The 6 restraint system warn ing lamp lights up Only in rare cases will the bang affect your hearing The powder that is released...

Page 62: ...has occurred do not play a decisive role in the deployment of an air bag Nor do they provide an indication of air bag deployment The vehicle can be deformed considerably without an air bag being depl...

Page 63: ...head restraints have been triggered in an accident reset the NECK PRO head restraints NECK PRO luxury head restraints on the driver s seat and the front passenger seat Y page 61 Otherwise the additio...

Page 64: ...n system Introduction In certain hazardous situations PRE SAFE takes pre emptive measures to protect the vehicle occupants Important safety notes Make sure that there are no objects in the footwell or...

Page 65: ...tion of PRE SAFE PLUS cannot prevent an imminent collision The driver is not warned about the interven tion of PRE SAFE PLUS PRE SAFE PLUS does not intervene if the vehicle is backing up PRE SAFE PLUS...

Page 66: ...g the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle G WARNING If persons particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to...

Page 67: ...restraint system The use of seat belts and child restraint sys tems is required by law in Rall 50 states Rthe U S territories Rthe District of Columbia Rall Canadian provinces You can obtain further...

Page 68: ...firmation can also be found in the installation instructions that are inclu ded with the child restraint system Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte rior and on the child restraint system LA...

Page 69: ...ests after instal ling a Top Tether belt Observe the lock veri fication indicator Adjust the rear seat backr ests so that they are in an upright position If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and l...

Page 70: ...nt passenger seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as possible The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front passenger seat The backre...

Page 71: ...ith you always ensure that the child restraint system is not exposed to direct sunlight Pro tect it with a blanket for example If the child restraint system has been exposed to direct sunlight let it...

Page 72: ...an 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 maintaining the distance to the veh...

Page 73: ...t safety notes sec tion Y page 70 G WARNING If BAS is malfunctioning the braking distance in an emergency braking situation is increased There is a risk of an accident In an emergency braking situatio...

Page 74: ...parking garages Ra narrow vehicle traveling in front e g a motorbike Ra vehicle traveling in front on a different line Rvehicles quickly moving into the radar sen sor system detection range Recogniti...

Page 75: ...cle ahead 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...

Page 76: ...pproach a vehicle in front An intermittent warning tone will then sound and the distance warning lamp will light up in the instrument cluster X Brake immediately in order to increase the distance from...

Page 77: ...e If adaptive Brake Assist detects a risk of col lision with the vehicle in front it calculates the braking force necessary to avoid a colli sion If you apply the brakes forcefully adap tive Brake Ass...

Page 78: ...e vehi cle with a raised rear axle ESP is only deactivated if the warning lamp is lit continuously If the warning lamp and the warn ing lamp are lit continuously ESP not avail able due to a malfunctio...

Page 79: ...ility Rengine torque is no longer limited and the drive wheels are able to spin The spinning of the wheels results in a cut ting action for better traction on loose sur faces Rtraction control is stil...

Page 80: ...hen SPORT handling mode is activated RESP only improves driving stability to a limited degree Rtraction control is still activated Rengine torque is restricted to a limited degree and the drive wheels...

Page 81: ...the path of your vehicle can be detected PRE SAFE Brake detects pedestrians using typical characteristics such as the body con tours and posture of a person standing upright Observe the restrictions d...

Page 82: ...aveling in front e g a motorbike Ra vehicle traveling in front on a different line relative to the center of your vehicle Recognition by the camera system is also impaired in the event of Rdirt on the...

Page 83: ...ctivate with the SmartKey remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock X To activate with KEYLESS GO switch the ignition off and open the driver s door X To deactivate switch on the ignition When leavin...

Page 84: ...he alarm is switched off The alarm is not switched off even if you close the open door that triggered it for example i If the alarm continues for more than 30 seconds the mbrace emergency call system...

Page 85: ...Useful information 84 SmartKey 84 Doors 90 Trunk 92 Side windows 97 Sliding sunroof 100 83 Opening and closing...

Page 86: ...ays keep the SmartKey out of reach of children G WARNING If you attach heavy or large objects to the SmartKey the SmartKey could be uninten tionally turned in the ignition lock This could cause the en...

Page 87: ...ample Rwhen the external door handles are touched Rwhen starting the engine Rwhile the vehicle is in motion X To unlock the vehicle touch the inner surface of the door handle X To lock the vehicle tou...

Page 88: ...ger door or the rear door X To lock centrally touch the outer sensor surface on one of the door handles X To restore the factory settings press and hold down the and buttons simultaneously for approxi...

Page 89: ...l reception range of the vehicle pressing the or button Rlocks or Runlocks the vehicle i You can get a battery at any qualified spe cialist workshop Replacing the battery You require a CR 2025 3 V cel...

Page 90: ...X Insert mechanical key into the Smart Key X Check the function of all SmartKey buttons on the vehicle 88 SmartKey Opening and closing...

Page 91: ...lace it if nec essary Y page 87 If this does not work X Unlock Y page 92 or lock Y page 92 the vehicle using the mechanical key There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves X Unlock Y p...

Page 92: ...pervised in the vehicle they could Ropen the doors thus endangering other people or road users Rget out and disrupt traffic Roperate the vehicle s equipment Additionally children could set the vehicle...

Page 93: ...rs from inside the vehicle if they are not secured by the child proof locks Y page 69 If a locked door is opened from the inside the previous unlock status of the vehicle will be taken into considerat...

Page 94: ...the vehicle mechanical key If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the SmartKey use the mechanical key X Open the driver s door X Close the front passenger door the rear doors and the trunk lid X...

Page 95: ...from inside Rlocked separately Runlocked with the mechanical key Ropened with the emergency release button Trunk lid reversing feature The trunk lid is equipped with an automatic reversing feature It...

Page 96: ...or locking button on the trunk lid Rpull the trunk lid handle G WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trun...

Page 97: ...ing or locking button on the trunk lid Rpull the trunk lid handle G WARNING The trunk lid can be automatically opened or closed even if the SmartKey is not in the vehi cle If children are left unsuper...

Page 98: ...echanical key to unlock and open the trunk lid the anti theft alarm system will be triggered Y page 81 X Take the mechanical key out of the Smart Key Y page 86 X Insert the mechanical key into the tru...

Page 99: ...he SmartKey with you and lock the vehi cle Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle Side window reversing feature The side windows are equipped with an auto matic reversing feature If a solid...

Page 100: ...e windows Ropen the sliding sunroof Rswitch on the seat ventilation for the driv er s seat i The convenience opening feature can only be operated using the SmartKey The SmartKey must be in close proxi...

Page 101: ...e windows and the sliding sunroof are fully closed X Touch recessed sensor surface on the door handle until the side windows are fully closed i Make sure you only touch recessed sen sor surface X Make...

Page 102: ...ide window is closed with increased 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...

Page 103: ...vement Rduring resetting Rwhen closing the sliding sunroof again man ually immediately after automatic reversing This means that the reversing feature cannot prevent someone being trapped in these sit...

Page 104: ...alified specialist workshop Reset the sliding sunroof if it does not move smoothly X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock X Raise the sliding sunroof fully at the rear Y page 101 X Ke...

Page 105: ...of a malfunction contact a qualified specialist workshop Problem Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions The sliding sunroof can not be closed and you cannot see the cause If the sliding sunroo...

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Page 107: ...Useful information 106 Correct driver s seat position 106 Seats 107 Steering wheel 113 Mirrors 116 Memory function 119 105 Seats steering wheel and mirrors...

Page 108: ...justing the seat make sure that Ryou are as far away from the driver s air bag as possible Ryou are sitting in a normal upright position Ryou can fasten the seat belt properly Ryou have moved the back...

Page 109: ...cle Y page 64 G WARNING You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving Radjust the driver s seat head restraint steering wheel or mirrors Rfasten the seat belt There is a...

Page 110: ...ed forwards slightly if necessary This prevents the seats from colliding Adjusting the head restraints Important safety notes G WARNING You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following w...

Page 111: ...reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar sit uation Whenever the rear seats are occupied only drive the vehicle with the head restraints installed a...

Page 112: ...bar region To adjust the backrest contour in the upper back region To adjust the side bolsters of the seat backrest You can adjust the contour of the front seat individually so as to provide optimum...

Page 113: ...lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight minutes The system automatically switches dow...

Page 114: ...Switching on off Driver s and front passenger seat The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons indicate the ventilation level you have selec ted X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the igniti...

Page 115: ...eering 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 mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine G W...

Page 116: ...the SmartKey from the ignition lock the steering wheel heating is deactivated Vehicles with KEYLESS GO when you switch off the ignition and open the driver s door the steering wheel heating is deactiv...

Page 117: ...ASY ENTRY EXIT fea ture they can become trapped particularly when unattended There is a risk of injury When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave child...

Page 118: ...e exterior mirror on the front passenger side reduces the size of the image Visible objects are actually closer than they appear This means that you could misjudge the dis tance from road users travel...

Page 119: ...mat ically as soon as you unlock the vehicle and then open the driver s or front passenger door i If the exterior mirrors have been folded in manually they do not fold out Exterior mirror pushed out o...

Page 120: ...Stop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 149 X Press button for the exterior mirror on the front passenger side X Engage reverse gear The exterior mirror on the...

Page 121: ...When the memory function adjusts the seat or steering wheel you and other vehicle occu pants particularly children could become trapped There is a risk of injury While the memory function is making ad...

Page 122: ...t storage posi tion button 1 2 or 3 until the seat steering wheel and exterior mirrors are in the stored position i The setting procedure is interrupted as soon as you release the storage position but...

Page 123: ...Useful information 122 Exterior lighting 122 Interior lighting 127 Replacing bulbs 128 Windshield wipers 128 121 Lights and windshield wipers...

Page 124: ...ons Exterior lighting can be set using Rthe light switch Rthe combination switch Y page 124 Rthe on board computer Y page 238 Light switch Operation 1 W Left hand standing lamps 2 X Right hand standin...

Page 125: ...ring the day To do this the daytime running lamps function must be switched on using the on board computer Y page 238 If the engine is running and you turn the light switch to T or L the manual settin...

Page 126: ...e pressure point in the direction of arrow In the position the high beam head lamps are only switched on when it is dark and the engine is running The blue K indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster...

Page 127: ...automatically switched off after no more than three minutes Cornering light function with traffic circle function The cornering light function is activated on both sides before entering a traffic circ...

Page 128: ...ain or snow Rdirt on the sensors or the sensors are obscured Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on off High beam headlamps Turn signal right High beam flasher Turn signal left X To switch on turn the...

Page 129: ...nt overhead control panel p To switch the right hand reading lamp on off p To switch the left hand reading lamp on off Interior lighting control General notes In order to prevent the vehicle s battery...

Page 130: ...windshield is dry as this could damage the wiper blades Moreover dust that has collected on the windshield can scratch the glass if wiping takes place when the windshield is dry If it is necessary to...

Page 131: ...hield Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a wiper blade back onto the windshield Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when you change the wiper blade If you release the windshield wiper arm with...

Page 132: ...ld remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock or X Switch off the engine using the Start Stop button and open the driver s door X Remove the cause of the obstruction X Switch the windshield wipers bac...

Page 133: ...Useful information 132 Overview of climate control sys tems 132 Operating the climate control sys tems 138 Setting the air vents 145 131 Climate control...

Page 134: ...in the vehicle interior and filters undesirable substances out of the air Climate control can only be operated when the engine is running Optimum operation is only achieved with the side windows and r...

Page 135: ...off Y page 138 A Switches the rear window defroster on off Y page 143 B Sets the temperature right Y page 141 C Switches air recirculation mode on off Y page 144 D Sets the air distribution Y page 14...

Page 136: ...dual zone auto matic climate control RActivate climate control using the and buttons The indicator lamps above the and buttons light up RSet the temperature to 72 22 ROnly use the Windshield defrostin...

Page 137: ...top function During automatic engine switch off the cli mate control system only operates at a reduced capacity If you require the full cli mate control output you can switch off the ECO start stop fu...

Page 138: ...e ZONE function on off Y page 142 D Activates deactivates the air conditioning Y page 138 E Sets the air distribution Y page 141 F Increases the airflow Y page 142 G Reduces the airflow Y page 142 H A...

Page 139: ...f Y page 142 D Activates deactivates the air conditioning Y page 138 E Sets the air distribution Y page 141 F Increases the airflow Y page 142 G Reduces the airflow Y page 142 H Adjusts the climate mo...

Page 140: ...onds at the bottom of the screen in the Audio or COMAND display see separate operating instructions You will see the current set tings of the various climate control func tions ECO start stop function...

Page 141: ...temperature selected Condensation may drip from the underside of the vehicle when it is in cooling mode This is normal and not a sign that there is a malfunc tion Activating deactivating X To activat...

Page 142: ...dows can fog up more quickly Therefore deactivate the cooling with air dehumidifica tion function only briefly Activating and changing the mode X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock...

Page 143: ...tting for the driver s side is adopted for the rear compartment and the front passenger side X Turn temperature control counter clockwise or clockwise Y page 136 Only change the temperature setting in...

Page 144: ...rature setting for the driver s side is adopted for the front passenger side and the rear compartment Defrosting the windshield You can use this function to defrost the wind shield or to defrost the i...

Page 145: ...e windows X If the windows continue to fog up activate the windshield defrosting function i You should only select this setting until the windshield is clear again Windows fogged up on the outside X P...

Page 146: ...ode is automatically activated at high levels of pollution or at high outside temperatures When air recirculation mode is activated automatically the indicator lamp above the g button does not light u...

Page 147: ...If necessary redirect the airflow to another area of the vehicle interior In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air through the air vents into the vehicle interior please observe the following...

Page 148: ...rflow depends on the airflow and air distribution settings X To open or close turn control to the clockwise or counter clockwise Setting the rear compartment air vents Rear compartment air vent thumbw...

Page 149: ...Useful information 148 Notes on breaking in a new vehi cle 148 Driving 149 Automatic transmission 157 Refueling 167 Parking 170 Driving tips 173 Driving systems 178 147 Driving and parking...

Page 150: ...r the first 1000 miles 1500 km RAvoid heavy loads e g driving at full throt tle during this period RChange gear in good time before the tach ometer needle is of the way to the red area of the tachomet...

Page 151: ...NING If the parking brake has not been fully released when driving the parking brake can Roverheat and cause a fire Rlose its hold function There is a risk of fire and an accident Release the parking...

Page 152: ...le Rthe vehicle must not be locked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS GO Y page 85 Do not keep the KEYLESS GO key Rwith electronic devices e g a mobile phone or another SmartKey Rwith metallic objects e g c...

Page 153: ...ated Starting the engine Important safety notes G WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle they could Ropen the doors thus endangering other people or road users Rget out and disrupt t...

Page 154: ...you engage transmission position D or R the vehicle could pull away suddenly There is a risk of an accident When engaging transmission position D or R always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not...

Page 155: ...wish to exit the vehicle always turn off the ignition and secure the vehicle against rolling away General notes ECO start stop display The ECO start stop function is activated whenever you start the e...

Page 156: ...dal Ryou engage reverse gear R Ryou move the transmission out of position P Ryou switch to drive program S S or M AMG vehicles Ryou unfasten your seat belt or open the driver s door Rthe vehicle start...

Page 157: ...ve the automatic transmission switches to drive program C If the indicator lamp on the ECO button is off the ECO start stop function has been deac tivated manually or as the result of a mal function D...

Page 158: ...attempts to start the engine as these will drain the battery If the engine does not start after several attempts X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The engine does not start You cannot hear th...

Page 159: ...s above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R the vehicle could pull away suddenly There is a risk of an accident When engaging transmission position D or R always firmly depres...

Page 160: ...s on the right of the steering column The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns to its original position The current transmission position P R N or D appears in the transmis sion position display in the...

Page 161: ...Start Stop button and open the driver s door or front passenger door Rthe driver s door is opened when the vehi cle is stationary or driving at very low speed and the transmission is in position D or...

Page 162: ...ti cally With KEYLESS GO if you then open the driv er s or front passenger door the automatic transmission shifts to P If you want the automatic transmission to remain in neutral N e g when having the...

Page 163: ...e transmission to N while driving Otherwise the auto matic transmission could be dam aged No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive wheels Releasing the brakes will allow you to move the ve...

Page 164: ...ow The vehicle s engine management restricts switching between transmission positions D and R to speeds up to a maximum of 5 mph 9 km h To shift back and forth between transmission posi tions D and R...

Page 165: ...rolled Efficiency Comfortable economical driving S Sport Sporty driving style S SportPlus Extremely sporty driving style M Manual Manual gear shifting RS RACE START Optimal vehicle accelera tion from...

Page 166: ...S automatic drive programs i As well as temporary drive program M you can also activate permanent drive pro gram M Y page 162 Further information about permanent drive program M Y page 165 Activating...

Page 167: ...ected i e E or S Manual drive program AMG vehicles and vehicles with Sports package AMG General information In this drive program you can permanently change gear yourself by using the steering wheel p...

Page 168: ...wheel paddle shifter Y page 163 The automatic transmission shifts to rec ommended gear Downshifting X Pull the left hand steering wheel paddle shifter The automatic transmission shifts down to the ne...

Page 169: ...and explo sion You must avoid fire open flames creating sparks and smoking Switch off the engine and if applicable the auxiliary heating before refueling G WARNING Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to...

Page 170: ...ocked auto matically when you unlock or lock the vehicle with the key or using KEYLESS GO The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed 8 in the instrument cluster The arrow next to the filling pum...

Page 171: ...m closing If you are driving with the fuel filler cap open the 8 reserve fuel warning lamp flashes A message appears in the multifunction display Y page 261 Fuel filler flap emergency release X open t...

Page 172: ...the trunk lid X X Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release Y page 169 The fuel filler flap is unlocked but the opening mechanism is jam med X Consult a qualified specialist wo...

Page 173: ...witch to parking position P Prevent the parked vehi cle from rolling away by applying the parking brake Vehicles with automatic transmission X Apply the parking brake firmly X All vehicles except AMG...

Page 174: ...hi cle when the service brake is faulty Do not apply the parking brake too firmly If the wheels lock release the parking brake until the wheels begin turning again G WARNING If you leave children unsu...

Page 175: ...at a speed of only 30 mph approximately 50 km h the vehicle covers a distance of 44 ft approximately 14 m per second Drive sensibly save fuel Observe the following tips to save fuel X The tires should...

Page 176: ...part from driving style consumption is dependent on many factors such as e g Rload Rtire pressure Rcold start Rchoice of route Relectrical consumers switched on These factors are not included in the E...

Page 177: ...s This is espe cially important if the vehicle is laden Heavy and light loads G WARNING If you rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving the braking system can overheat This increases the stoppi...

Page 178: ...namometer Braking maneuvers triggered automatically by ESP may seriously damage the brake system Vehicles with 4MATIC as the ESP sys tem operates automatically the engine and the ignition system must...

Page 179: ...curring even if Ryou drive at low speeds Rthe tires have adequate tread depth For this reason in the event of heavy rain or in conditions in which hydroplaning may occur you must drive in the followin...

Page 180: ...sistance and safety sys tems which enhance comfort and support the driver in critical situations With these intelli gent co ordinated systems Mercedes Benz has set a milestone on the path towards auto...

Page 181: ...ntervening Rthe transmission must be in position D Storing and maintaining the current speed You can accept the current speed if you are driving faster than 20 mph 30 km h X Accelerate the vehicle to...

Page 182: ...is pressed up or down the last speed stored is increased or reduced i Cruise control is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal For exam ple if you accelerate briefly to overtake cruise...

Page 183: ...ce has been approved by the FCC as a Vehicular Radar System The radar sensor is intended for use in an automotive radar system only Removal tampering or altering of the device will void any warranties...

Page 184: ...r on winding roads Ron slippery road surfaces Braking or accel erating could cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then skid Rwhen there is poor visibility e g due to fog heavy...

Page 185: ...desired stored speed If the vehicle in front of you is stationary you can only activate DISTRONIC PLUS once your vehicle is stationary as well i If you do not fully release the accelerator pedal the D...

Page 186: ...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...

Page 187: ...and the driver s seat belt is unfastened Rthe engine is switched off unless it is auto matically switched off by the ECO start stop function Ra system malfunction occurs Rthe power supply is not suffi...

Page 188: ...splays in the speed ometer When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated one or two segments in the set speed range light up If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front segments between speed of the vehicle in fr...

Page 189: ...ONIC PLUS is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactiva ted if Ryou engage the parking brake RESP intervenes or you deactivate ESP Rthe transmission...

Page 190: ...ONIC PLUS has not detected the vehi cle cutting in yet The distance to this vehicle will be too short Narrow vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detected the vehicle in front on the edge of the road b...

Page 191: ...driving style DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics It cannot take account of road weather and traffic condi...

Page 192: ...Y page 181 The steering interventions are carried out with a limited steering moment The system requires the driver to keep his hands on the steering wheel and to steer himself If you do not steer yo...

Page 193: ...disconnected There is a risk of an accident If you wish to exit the vehicle always turn off the HOLD function and secure the vehicle against rolling away If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function is act...

Page 194: ...mode is activated Y page 77 Rthe steering wheel is in the straight ahead position Rthe vehicle is stationary and the brake pedal is depressed left foot Rthe transmission is in position D Activating R...

Page 195: ...y lowered if Ryou have selected comfort suspension tun ing and Ryou lock the vehicle within approximately 60 seconds of switching off the engine You and people in the vicinity of the wheel arch or the...

Page 196: ...level X Start the engine If indicator lamp is lit X Press button Indicator lamp goes out The vehicle is adjusted to normal level Suspension tuning General notes The electronically controlled damping s...

Page 197: ...arch or the underbody when you lock the vehicle The vehicle is lowered by about 0 8 in 20 mm if Ryou have selected Comfortable tuning Ryou switch off the engine and then Ryou lock the vehicle within...

Page 198: ...ne X To call up press AMG button The stored suspension tuning and drive program are selected X To display briefly press AMG button Your selection appears in the multifunction display Vehicle level Imp...

Page 199: ...his sort is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty All wheels must remain either on the ground or be fully raised Observe the instructions for towing the vehicle with all wheels in full con...

Page 200: ...ange e g overhang ing loads truck overhangs or loading ramps Sensors in the front bumper left hand side example The sensors must be free from dirt ice or slush They can otherwise not function cor rect...

Page 201: ...rection in which the vehicle is rolling deter mine which warning display is active when the engine is running Transmission position Warning display D Front area activated R N or the vehicle is rolling...

Page 202: ...intervention and brake application can assist you during parking You may also use PARKTRONIC Y page 197 Important safety notes Active Parking Assist is merely an aid It is not a replacement for your...

Page 203: ...sured 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 objects above the detectio...

Page 204: ...e is parallel or at right angles to the direction of travel A parking space is displayed while you are driving past it and until you are approx imately 50 ft 15 m away from it Parking G WARNING If you...

Page 205: ...pli cations When Active Parking Assist is fin ished you must steer and brake again your self PARKTRONIC is still available X Maneuver if necessary X Always observe the warning messages dis played by P...

Page 206: ...instructed by the PARKTRONIC warning displays Once you have exited the parking space com pletely the steering wheel is moved to the straight ahead position You hear a tone and the Park Assist Finished...

Page 207: ...uorescent bulbs or LED lighting the display may flicker Rif there is a sudden change in temperature e g when driving into a heated garage in winter Rif the camera lens is dirty or obstructed Observe t...

Page 208: ...ed vehicle Rthe drawbar of a trailer Rthe ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch Rthe rear section of an HGV Ra slanted post Use the guidelines only for orientation Approach objects no further than the...

Page 209: ...m the rear of the vehicle Red guide line at a distance of approx imately 12 in 0 30 m from the rear of the vehicle X Make sure that the rear view camera is switched on Y page 205 The lane and the guid...

Page 210: ...cle is stationary Red guide line at a distance of approx imately 12 in 0 30 m from the rear of the vehicle White guide line without turning the steer ing wheel End of parking space X Back up carefully...

Page 211: ...ront or rear view Distances measured by PARKTRONIC will also be optically displayed Rin split screen view as red or yellow brack ets around the vehicle icon in the top view or Rat the bottom right as...

Page 212: ...era or Ra split screen with top view and the image from the rear view camera or X Press the button in the center con sole The vehicle menu is displayed X Select 360 Camera 360 Camera and press 7 to co...

Page 213: ...a trailer tow hitch Rthe rear section of an HGV Ra slanted post Use the guidelines only for orientation Approach objects no further than the bot tom most guideline Top view with picture from the rear...

Page 214: ...3 ft 1 0 m from the front of the vehicle Top view and enlarged rear view Symbol for the split screen setting with top view and rear view camera image enlarged Red guide line at a distance of approx im...

Page 215: ...id to the driver It might not always recognize fatigue or increasing inattentiveness in time or fail to recognize them at all The system is not a substitute for a well rested and attentive driver The...

Page 216: ...e last selection activated standard sensitive Warning in the multifunction display If fatigue or increasing lapses in concentra tion are detected a warning appears in the multifunction display Attenti...

Page 217: ...be impaired if Rthere is dirt on the sensors or anything else covering the sensors Rthere is poor visibility e g due to fog heavy rain snow or spray Rthere are narrow vehicles e g motorcycles or bicy...

Page 218: ...f Blind Spot Assist and you switch on the corresponding turn signal a double warning tone sounds Red warning lamp flashes If the turn signal remains on detected vehicles are indicated by the flashing...

Page 219: ...s are worn away dark or covered up e g by dirt or snow Rthe distance to the vehicle in front is too small and the lane markings thus cannot be detected Rthe lane markings change quickly e g lanes bran...

Page 220: ...ing G WARNING Active Blind Spot Assist does not react to Rvehicles overtaken too closely on the side placing them in the blind spot area Rvehicles which approach with a large speed differential and ov...

Page 221: ...ext to your vehicle may be indicated especially if the vehicles are not driving in the middle of their lane This may be the case if there are vehicles at the edge of their lane Due to the nature of th...

Page 222: ...sist 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 mir...

Page 223: ...tions It may not recognize traffic situations Active Lane Keeping Assist is only an aid You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front for vehicle speed for braking in good time and for...

Page 224: ...ure that there is sufficient distance on the side for other traffic or obstacles If you leave your lane under certain circum stances the vehicle will brake briefly on one side This is meant to assist...

Page 225: ...are shown in green Active Lane Keeping Assist is ready for use If Standard Standard is selected no warning vibra tion occurs if Ryou have switched on the turn signals In this event the warnings are su...

Page 226: ...224...

Page 227: ...information 226 Important safety notes 226 Displays and operation 226 Menus and submenus 229 Display messages 245 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 274 225 On board computer and di...

Page 228: ...ked 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...

Page 229: ...e control activated Y page 178 The segments light up from the stored speed to the maximum speed RDISTRONIC PLUS activated Y page 181 One or two segments in the set speed range light up RDISTRONIC PLUS...

Page 230: ...pid scroll ing RIn the Tel Tel Telephone menu starts rapid scrolling if the phone book is open a RConfirms the selection or display message RIn the Tel Tel Telephone menu switches to the telephone boo...

Page 231: ...unction Y page 191 Menus and submenus Menu overview Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to call up the menu bar and select a menu Operating the on board computer Y page 227 Depending on the equ...

Page 232: ...el to select the Trip Trip menu X Press the 9 or button to select ECO DISPLAY ECO DISPLAY If the ignition remains switched off for longer than four hours the ECO display will be auto matically reset F...

Page 233: ...ues in the From start trip computer the values in the ECO display are also reset Navigation system menu Displaying navigation instructions In the Navi Navi menu the multifunction display shows navigat...

Page 234: ...tus indicators of the naviga tion system The navigation system displays additional information and the vehicle status Possible displays RNew Route New Route or Calculating Route Calculating Route A ne...

Page 235: ...um the multifunction display will show the number and title of the track Video DVD operation Only for vehicles with COMAND you can use the Audio Audio menu to play video DVDs X Switch on COMAND and se...

Page 236: ...steer ing wheel to select the Tel Tel menu X Press the 9 or a button to switch to the phone book X Authorize access to the phone book on the phone X Press the 9 or button to select the desired name o...

Page 237: ...DISTRONIC PLUS distance display in the assistance graphic The assistance graphic shows you the sta tus and further information on the following driving systems or driving safety systems RDISTRONIC PL...

Page 238: ...on Prevent X Press the a button The current selection is displayed X To activate deactivate press the a button again If COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is deactivated the assistance graphic shows the...

Page 239: ...onfirm X Press the or 9 button to set Off Off Standard Standard or Adaptive Adaptive X Press the a button to save the setting For further information about Lane Keeping Assist see Y page 216 For furth...

Page 240: ...nent Display function You will see the selected setting Outside Outside Temperature Temperature or Additional Speedome Additional Speedome ter km h ter km h Additional Additional Speedometer Speedomet...

Page 241: ...OLAR X Press the a or button to save the setting Activating deactivating surround light ing and exterior lighting delayed switch off X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Sett Set...

Page 242: ...ors are displayed in orange in the multifunction display X Press the a button to save the setting If you activate the Auto Door Locks Auto Door Locks func tion the vehicle is centrally locked above a...

Page 243: ...lded in when the vehicle is locked If you unlock the vehicle and then open the driver s or front passenger door the exterior mirrors fold out again X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to sele...

Page 244: ...operating temper ature Avoid driving at full engine output dur ing this time If the conditions for the ECO start stop func tion are fulfilled and the vehicle is stationary status indicator B is shown...

Page 245: ...the button on the steering wheel X Confirm Yes Yes with a The RACETIMER interrupts timing if you stop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition lock If you turn the key to posit...

Page 246: ...is shown Lap statistics Lap Lap time Average lap speed Lap length A Top speed during lap This function is only available if you have stored at least two laps and have stopped the RACETIMER X Press or...

Page 247: ...ase observe the notes on RHOLD function Y page 191 RParking Y page 170 Hiding display messages X Press the a or button on the steering wheel to hide the display message The display message is cleared...

Page 248: ...ed The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Drive o...

Page 249: ...not available due to a malfunction BAS PLUS with Cross Traffic Assist COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS PRE SAFE PLUS and PRE SAFE Brake may also have failed In addition the and warning lamps light up...

Page 250: ...unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately F USA only J Canada only Please Release...

Page 251: ...he system is outside the operating temperature range Rthe on board voltage is too low When the causes stated above no longer apply the display mes sage disappears COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is o...

Page 252: ...erature range Rthe on board voltage is too low When the causes stated above no longer apply the display mes sage disappears PRE SAFE PLUS and PRE SAFE Brake are operational again If the display messag...

Page 253: ...or trim and or in the bumpers are dirty Rthe function of the driving system or driving safety system is impaired due to heavy rain or snow A warning tone also sounds When the causes stated above no lo...

Page 254: ...X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 6 Rear Left Malfunc Rear Left Malfunc tion Service tion Service Required Required or Rear Rear Right Malfunction Right Malfunction Service Required Service Req...

Page 255: ...Observe the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp in the center console and the multifunction display and check the fol lowing Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indic...

Page 256: ...gnition off X Open the front passenger door X Remove the child and the child restraint system from the front passenger seat X Make sure that there are no objects on the seat adding to the weight The s...

Page 257: ...iled Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions b Check Left Corner Check Left Corner ing Light ing Light or Check Check Right Cornering Right Cornering Light Light The left or ri...

Page 258: ...Check Right High Beam Right High Beam The left or right hand high beam is defective X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Check Left Left License License Plate Lamp Plate Lamp or Check Righ...

Page 259: ...Light or Check Right Day Check Right Day time Running Light time Running Light The left or right hand daytime running lamp is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Active Light Sys Active L...

Page 260: ...sist Inoperative Assist Inoperative Adaptive Highbeam Assist is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Engine Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions Check Coolant Chec...

Page 261: ...e g by snow slush or ice X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out and the coolant temperature is below 248 120 Other wise the engine could be damaged X Pay attention to the c...

Page 262: ...efueling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level A warning tone also sounds Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil The engine will otherwise be damaged X Check the oil level when...

Page 263: ...s too low The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking X Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed X Close the fuel...

Page 264: ...ulling away AIRMATIC is defective A warning tone also sounds X Do not drive at speeds above 50 mph 80 km h X Make only slight steering movements Otherwise the front fender or the tires could be damage...

Page 265: ...r Active Active Lane Keeping Lane Keeping Assist Inoperative Assist Inoperative Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is defective X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Blind Spot Assist...

Page 266: ...again later Y page 200 Park Park Assist Assist Inoper Inoper ative ative You have just carried out a large number of turning or parking maneuvers Active Parking Assist will become available again aft...

Page 267: ...S is operational again If the display message does not disappear X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle agains...

Page 268: ...e safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 170 X Clean the windshield DTR Steering DTR Steering Assist Inopera Assist...

Page 269: ...Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 170 X Check the tires an...

Page 270: ...ds G WARNING With tire pressures which are too low there is a risk of the fol lowing hazards Rthey may burst especially as the load and vehicle speed increase Rthey may wear excessively and or unevenl...

Page 271: ...lt of interference from a strong source of radio waves no signals are detected from the tire pressure sensors The tire pres sure monitor is temporarily malfunctioning X Drive on The tire pressure moni...

Page 272: ...the selector lever to position P X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 170 X Close the driver s door completely Service Required Service Required Do Do Not Not Shift Shift Gears Gears Visi...

Page 273: ...shift the selector lever to positionP before you switch off the engine X Before leaving the vehicle apply the parking brake N the trunk lid is open Sedan the trunk lid is open X Close the trunk lid M...

Page 274: ...r range X Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol appears in the multifunction display Check Washer Fluid Check Washer Fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has d...

Page 275: ...nce and this is preventing the KEYLESS GO key from being recognized when the engine is running A warning tone also sounds X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention t...

Page 276: ...nt passenger to fasten their seat belts X Fasten your seat belt Y page 48 After starting the engine the red seat belt warning lamp lights up In addition a warn ing tone sounds for up to 6 seconds The...

Page 277: ...es consequences and M M Solutions USA only J Canada only The red brake system warning lamp comes on while the vehicle is moving A warning tone also sounds You are driving with the parking brake applie...

Page 278: ...ist System BAS PLUS with Cross Traffic Assist COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS ESP Elec tronic Stability Program PRE SAFE PRE SAFE PLUS PRE SAFE Brake the HOLD function and hill start assist for examp...

Page 279: ...ully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop USA only J Canada only The red brake warning lamp the yellow ESP and ESP OFF warning lamps and the yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the engine is runn...

Page 280: ...ing systems or driving safety systems are thus restric ted e g Active Blind Spot Assist The system does not perform braking actions There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Reactivate...

Page 281: ...n increased risk of skidding and an accident X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 6 The red restraint sys...

Page 282: ...ation 8 The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion In addition the Check Engine warning lamp may light up The fuel system pressure is too low The fuel filler cap is no...

Page 283: ...X Do not start the engine again until the coolant temperature is below 248 120 Otherwise the engine could be damaged X Drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop X Avoid subjecting the engine...

Page 284: ...loads e g driving in moun tainous terrain and stop and go traffic Driving systems Problem Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions The red distance warn ing lamp lights up while the vehicle is...

Page 285: ...raking maneuvers Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 170 X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Chec...

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Page 287: ...Useful information 286 Stowage areas 286 Features 293 285 Stowage and features...

Page 288: ...with these parts of the vehicle you 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 dow...

Page 289: ...nk Observe the loading guidelines Y page 286 Glove box X To open pull handle and open glove box flap X To close fold glove box flap upwards until it engages i The glove box can be ventilated Y page 14...

Page 290: ...rd slot and 2 USB ports Media Interface e g for use with an iPod iPhone or MP3 player see the separate operating instruc tions Stowage compartment under the front seats G WARNING If you exceed the max...

Page 291: ...e nets Stowage nets are located in the front passenger footwell and on the left hand side of the trunk Observe the loading guidelines Y page 286 and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces Y page 28...

Page 292: ...ecessary Folding the 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 X Move the driver s or front passen...

Page 293: ...rt sharp edged pointed or fragile objects in the EASY PACK trunk box Always store and secure these or similar objects in the trunk outside of the EASY PACK trunk box If you exceed the maximum permitte...

Page 294: ...a flat surface after removal e g on a suitable shelf Stowage well under the trunk floor Unhook the handle before again before closing the trunk lid and clip it in securely to prevent the handle flap...

Page 295: ...arrier to the anchor age points under covers X Observe the manufacturer s installation instructions Features Cup holder Important safety notes G WARNING If objects in the passenger compartment are sto...

Page 296: ...lder to clean them Clean them with clean lukewarm water only Cup holder in the rear seat armrest Do not sit on or support your body weight on the rear seat armrest when it is folded down as you could...

Page 297: ...he bottle into the bottle holder The bottle holder is suitable for bottles with a capacity of 25 fl oz 0 7 l to 54 fl oz 1 5 l The bottle holder does not secure the bottles it merely prevents them fro...

Page 298: ...urn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock Y page 149 X To extend or retract briefly press but ton The roller sunblind fully extends or fully retracts X To stop briefly press button agai...

Page 299: ...ement or the socket of the cigarette lighter In addition flammable materials can ignite if Rthe hot cigarette lighter falls Ra child holds the hot cigarette lighter to objects for example There is a r...

Page 300: ...se the sockets for long periods when the engine is switched off the battery may discharge An emergency cut out ensures that the on board voltage does not drop too low If the on board voltage is too lo...

Page 301: ...Center Ra service subscription is available Rthe starter battery is sufficiently charged Determining the location of the vehicle on a map is only possible if RGPS reception is available Rthe vehicle p...

Page 302: ...angle General notes Observe the notes on system activation Y page 299 An emergency call is dialed automatically if an air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is triggered You cannot end an automaticall...

Page 303: ...The audio output is muted If a connection can be made the Call Con Call Con nected nected message appears in the multifunction display If a mobile phone network and GPS reception are available the sys...

Page 304: ...ation of the vehicle Rvehicle identification number The COMAND Audio 20 display indicates that a call is active During the call you can change to the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI button in COM...

Page 305: ...ce with the address entered If you select No No the address can be stored in the address book The destination download function is availa ble if Rthe vehicle is equipped with a navigation system Rthe...

Page 306: ...Benz Customer Assistance Center The vehicle can be immediately opened remotely within four days of the ignition being turned off After this time the remote unlock ing may be delayed by 15 to 60 minute...

Page 307: ...adside Assistance Connected Roadside Assistance Connected message appears in the display If the Vehicle Health Check can be started the Request Request for Vehicle Diagnostics Received for Vehicle Dia...

Page 308: ...and saved routes can be called up again You can find further information in the sepa rate COMAND Audio 20 operating instruc tions Speed alert You can define the upper speed limit which must not be exc...

Page 309: ...ercedes Benz Center Alternatively you can call the following tele phone assistance services RUSA Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 FOR MERCedes RCanada Customer Service at 1 800 387 01...

Page 310: ...st every position for at least 25 seconds before trying another position Synchronizing the rolling code Pay attention to the Important safety notes Y page 307 If the garage door system uses a rolling...

Page 311: ...garage door opener on the rear view mirror take note of the following instructions RCheck the transmitter frequency used by garage door drive remote control A and whether it is supported The transmit...

Page 312: ...on lock Y page 149 X Press and hold buttons and The indicator lamp initially lights up yellow and then green X Release buttons and The memory of the integrated garage door opener in the rear view mirr...

Page 313: ...Useful information 312 Engine compartment 312 Maintenance 316 Care 317 311 Maintenance and care...

Page 314: ...tment keep the hood closed and contact the fire department G WARNING The engine compartment contains moving components Certain components such as the radiator fan may continue to run or start again su...

Page 315: ...p to 0 9 US qt 0 8 liters of oil per 600 miles 1 000 km The oil consumption may be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at high engine speeds Depending on the engine the...

Page 316: ...il or waterways it is harmful to the environment Only use engine oils and oil filters that have been approved for vehicles with a ser vice system You can obtain a list of the engine oils and oil filte...

Page 317: ...to position 0 in the igni tion lock Y page 149 X Slowly turn cap half a turn counter clockwise to allow excess pressure to escape X Turn cap further counter clockwise and remove it If the coolant is...

Page 318: ...e the remaining time or distance until the next service due date is displayed The letter A A or B B possibly in connection with a number or another letter indicates the type of service A A stands for...

Page 319: ...horized Mercedes Benz Cen ter Driving abroad An extensive Mercedes Benz Service network is also available in other countries You can obtain further information from any author ized Mercedes Benz Cente...

Page 320: ...oor or front passenger door when the engine is switched off Otherwise the automatic transmission selects park position P automatically and locks the wheels Observe the following to make sure that the...

Page 321: ...tic plates or similar items to painted surfaces You could otherwise damage the paintwork Scratches corrosive deposits areas affected by corrosion and damage caused by inade quate care cannot always be...

Page 322: ...fail unexpect edly There is a risk of an accident Do not use power washers with circular jet nozzles to clean the vehicle Have damaged tires or chassis components replaced imme diately Do not use acid...

Page 323: ...ts or cleaning cloths which are suitable for plastic light lenses Unsuitable cleaning agents or cleaning cloths could scratch or damage the plastic light lenses X Clean the plastic lenses of the exter...

Page 324: ...ning it regularly especially in win ter and after washing X Clean the exhaust pipe with a care product tested and approved by Mercedes Benz Interior care Cleaning the display For cleaning do not use a...

Page 325: ...are very dirty you can use a chrome polish If you are unsure as to whether the trim pieces are chrome plated or not consult an authorized Mercedes Benz Center X Wipe the wooden trim and trim pieces wi...

Page 326: ...ou wipe entire seat sections to avoid leaving visible lines Cleaning the seat belts G WARNING Seat belts can become severely weakened if bleached or dyed This could cause the seat belts to tear or fai...

Page 327: ...Useful information 326 Where will I find 326 Flat tire 327 Battery vehicle 331 Jump starting 335 Towing and tow starting 337 Fuses 340 325 Roadside Assistance...

Page 328: ...ample equipment and country specific varia tions possible Vehicle tool kit tray Stowage well Minispare emergency spare wheel X Open the trunk lid X Lift the trunk floor upwards Y page 292 The vehicle...

Page 329: ...endangered as they do so Make sure that no one is near the danger area while a wheel is being changed Anyone who is not directly assisting in the wheel change should for example stand behind the bar...

Page 330: ...applies in particular to a laden vehicle Stop driving in emergency mode if Ryou hear banging noises Rthe vehicle starts to shake Ryou see smoke and smell rubber RESP is intervening constantly Rthere...

Page 331: ...IT sticker and the tire infla tion compressor from the stowage well underneath the trunk floor Y page 326 X Affix part of the TIREFIT sticker to the instrument cluster within the driver s field of vis...

Page 332: ...a risk of accident Do not continue driving Contact a qualified specialist workshop Tire pressure reached G WARNING A tire temporarily sealed with tire sealant impairs the driving characteristics and i...

Page 333: ...t workshop X Have the tire sealant bottle replaced every four years at a qualified specialist work shop Battery vehicle Important safety notes Special tools and expert knowledge are required when work...

Page 334: ...hing Do not inhale any battery gases Do not lean over the battery Keep children away from batter ies Wash away battery acid immediately with plenty of clean water and seek medical atten tion H Environ...

Page 335: ...commended by Mercedes Benz Contact a qualified specialist workshop for further infor mation Have the battery condition of charge checked more frequently if you use the vehicle mainly for short trips o...

Page 336: ...ery nor jump start the vehicle The service life of a thawed out battery may be shorter The starting char acteristics may be impaired especially at low temperatures Have the thawed out battery checked...

Page 337: ...he 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...

Page 338: ...y or the fan X Apply the parking brake firmly X Shift the transmission to position P X Switch off all electrical consumers e g rear window defroster lighting etc X Open the hood Position number B iden...

Page 339: ...ident When towing or tow starting another vehicle its weight should not be greater than the per missible gross weight of your vehicle i Details on the permissible gross vehicle weight of your vehicle...

Page 340: ...the vehicle s electrical system in the same way as when jump starting Y page 335 Have the vehicle transported on a transporter or trailer i Disarm the automatic locking feature Y page 91 You could ot...

Page 341: ...page 124 X Leave the SmartKey in position 2 in the ignition lock i When towing with the hazard warning lamps switched on use the combination switch as usual to signal a change of direc tion In this c...

Page 342: ...ld be overloaded This could result in a fire There is a risk of an accident and injury Always replace faulty fuses with the specified new fuses having the correct amperage Only use fuses that have bee...

Page 343: ...isture seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair the operation of the fuses X Make sure that the windshield wipers are turned off X Open the hood X Use a dry cloth to remove any moisture from the fuse...

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Page 345: ...ant safety notes 344 Operation 344 Winter operation 346 Tire pressure 348 Loading the vehicle 355 All about wheels and tires 359 Changing a wheel 367 Wheel and tire combinations 372 Emergency spare wh...

Page 346: ...and warn ing notices on MOExtended tires tires with run flat characteristics Accessories that are not approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz or are not being used correctly can impair the operati...

Page 347: ...edes Benz for your vehicle Do not use any other valve caps or systems e g tire pressure monitoring systems Regularly check the pressure of all the tires particularly prior to long trips Adjust the tir...

Page 348: ...ipped with MOExtended tires are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory It is therefore recommended that you addi tionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not f...

Page 349: ...ains have been mounted The vehicle may oth erwise be damaged On some tire sizes there is not enough space for snow chains To avoid damage to the vehicle or tires observe the Wheel and tire combination...

Page 350: ...cle can be found on the Tire and Loading Information placard and tire pres sure table on the vehicle General notes The recommended tire pressures for the tires mounted at the factory can be found on t...

Page 351: ...cialist workshop Important notes on tire pressure G WARNING If the tire pressure drops repeatedly the wheel valve or tire may be damaged Tire pressure that is too low may result in a tire blow out The...

Page 352: ...lso suffer from excessive and or irreg ular wear which can severely impair the brak ing properties and the driving characteristics There is a risk of an accident Avoid tire pressures that are too low...

Page 353: ...d of rotation of a wheel changes as a result of a loss of pressure a corresponding warning message will appear in the multifunction dis play You can recognize the tire pressure loss warn ing by the Ru...

Page 354: ...essure Now OK message appears in the multifunction display X Press the 9 or button to select Yes Yes X Press the a button The Run Flat Indicator restarted Run Flat Indicator restarted message appears...

Page 355: ...s intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of incom patible replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioni...

Page 356: ...rocess the tire pressure monitor automatically detects new wheels or new sensors As long as a clear allocation of the tire pressure value to the individual wheels is not possible the Tire Pressure Tir...

Page 357: ...se Current Pressures as New Use Current Pressures as New Reference Values Reference Values message appears in the multifunction display If you wish to confirm the restart X Press the a button The Tire...

Page 358: ...ccupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX lbs The gross weight of all vehicle occupants load and luggage must not exceed the speci fied value i The specifications shown on the Tire a...

Page 359: ...iver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle X Step 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilo grams or XXX lbs X Step 4 The resulting figure equals the avail...

Page 360: ...xample 1 Example 2 Example 3 Combined maximum weight of occupants and cargo data from the Tire and Loading Information placard 1500 lbs 680 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg Step 2 Example 1 Example...

Page 361: ...e weight that can be car ried by one axle front or rear axle To ensure that your vehicle does not exceed the maximum permissible values gross vehi cle weight and maximum gross axle weight rating have...

Page 362: ...overed or icy road is always lower than on dry road surfa ces You should pay special attention to road con ditions when temperatures are around freez ing point Mercedes Benz recommends a minimum tread...

Page 363: ...d rating and speed rating required for your vehicle Tire width Nominal aspect ratio in Tire code Rim diameter A Load bearing index B Speed rating General depending on the manufacturer s standards the...

Page 364: ...rating Q up to 100 mph 160 km h R up to 106 mph 170 km h S up to 112 mph 180 km h T up to 118 mph 190 km h Index Speed rating H up to 130 mph 210 km h V up to 149 mph 240 km h W up to 168 mph 270 km...

Page 365: ...your tires have the required speed rating e g when buying new tires The required speed rating for your vehicle can be found in the Tires section Y page 372 Further information about reading tire data...

Page 366: ...ols For further information about retreaded tires see Y page 344 Tire size identifier describes the tire size Tire type code tire type code can be used by the manufacturer as a code to describe specif...

Page 367: ...d the gross axle weight rating The gross axle weight rating can be found on the vehicle identification plate on the B pillar on the driver s side Speed rating The speed rating is part of the tire iden...

Page 368: ...n further than 1 mile 1 6 km Tread The part of the tire that comes into contact with the road Bead The tire bead ensures that the tire sits securely on the wheel There are several steel wires in the b...

Page 369: ...ist workshop Always observe the instructions and safety notes in the Mounting a wheel section Y page 368 The wear patterns on the front and rear tires differ depending on the operating conditions Rota...

Page 370: ...from rolling away If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel chock it can be found in the tire change tool kit Y page 326 The folding wheel chock is an additional safety measure to prevent the vehicle f...

Page 371: ...ar objects as a jack underlay Otherwise the jack will not be able to achieve its load bearing capacity due to the restricted height RMake sure that the distance between the underside of the tires and...

Page 372: ...evenly on the ground X Turn crank B until the tire is raised a max imum of 1 2 in 3 cm off the ground Removing a wheel AMG vehicle with ceramic brake discs during removal and repositioning of the whee...

Page 373: ...Benz vehicles and the respective wheel AMG vehicle with ceramic brake discs during removal and repositioning of the wheel the wheel rim can strike the ceramic brake disc and damage it There fore take...

Page 374: ...ain AMG tires Mercedes Benz Original Extended tires may only be used on wheels that have been specifically approved by Mercedes Benz Only use tires wheels or accessories tes ted and approved by Merced...

Page 375: ...T kit if you mount tires that do not feature run flat properties e g winter tires A TIREFIT kit may be obtained from a qualified specialist work shop i Not all wheel and tire combinations are availabl...

Page 376: ...J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 89 in 48 mm All weather tires R 18 Tires Alloy wheels FA 255 40 R18 99 H XL M S RA 285 35 R18 97 H XL M S3 4 FA 8 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 36 in 34 5 mm RA 9 5 J x 18 H2 Wh...

Page 377: ...J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 89 in 48 mm All weather tires R 18 Tires Alloy wheels FA 255 40 R18 99 H XL M S RA 285 35 R18 97 H XL M S3 4 FA 8 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 36 in 34 5 mm RA 9 5 J x 18 H2 Whe...

Page 378: ...9 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 89 in 48 mm All weather tires R18 Tires Alloy wheels FA 255 40 R18 99 H XL M S RA 285 35 R18 97 H M S3 FA 8 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 36 in 34 5 mm RA 9 5 J x 18 H2 Whee...

Page 379: ...RA 9 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 89 in 48 mm All weather tires R18 Tires Alloy wheels FA 255 40 R18 99 H XL M S RA 285 35 R18 97 H M S3 FA 8 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 36 in 34 5 mm RA 9 5 J x 18 H2 W...

Page 380: ...52 mm FA 255 35 R19 96 V XL M S i RA 285 30 R19 98 V XL M S i3 FA 9 0 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 46 in 37 mm RA 10 0 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 85 in 47 mm CLS 63 AMG S MODEL 4MATIC Summer tires R19 Tires...

Page 381: ...ll as the tire type must be correct When using an emergency spare wheel or spare wheel of a different size you must not exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph 80 km h Snow chains must not be mounted on em...

Page 382: ...spare wheel can be found in the stowage well under the trunk floor X Lift the trunk floor upwards Y page 292 X Reach into cutout in the tool holder and lift it up X Remove collapsible spare wheel Alw...

Page 383: ...mpressor is set to 0 X Insert connector into a 12 V socket Y page 298 in your vehicle X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the igni tion lock Y page 149 X Press on off switch A on the tire inflation c...

Page 384: ...eels T 155 60 R18 107 M Tire pressure 420 kPa 4 2 bar 61 psi 4 5 B x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 42 in 36 mm AMG vehicles Collapsible spare wheel Tires Alloy wheels 175 50 19 97 P Tire pressure 350 kPa 3 5 b...

Page 385: ...Useful information 384 Information regarding technical data 384 Vehicle electronics 384 Identification plates 386 Service products and filling capaci ties 387 Vehicle data 392 383 Technical data...

Page 386: ...agnetic radiation from incor rectly operated RF transmitters can interfere with the vehicle electronics for example Rif the RF transmitter is not connected with an exterior antenna Rthe exterior anten...

Page 387: ...ons when installing Deviations with respect to wavebands maxi mum transmission outputs or antenna posi tions must be approved by Mercedes Benz The maximum transmission output PEAK at the base of the a...

Page 388: ...is different for every vehicle and can deviate from the data shown here You can find the data applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle identification plate Vehicle identification plate with vehi cle...

Page 389: ...by Mercedes Benz by the following inscrip tion on the containers RMB Freigabe e g MB Freigabe 229 51 RMB Approval e g MB Approval 229 51 Other designations or recommendations indi cate a level of qua...

Page 390: ...r the removal and prevention of res idue build up Gasoline may only be mixed with cleaning additives recommended by Mercedes Benz see Additives You can obtain further information from any author ized...

Page 391: ...il or oil filter in order to achieve longer replacement intervals than those prescribed You could otherwise cause engine damage or damage to the exhaust gas aftertreatment Follow the instructions in t...

Page 392: ...uid approved by Mercedes Benz according to MB Approval 331 0 Information about approved brake fluid can be obtained at any qualified specialist work shop or on the Internet at http bevo mercedes benz...

Page 393: ...hicles Approx 11 4 US qt 10 8 l Windshield washer system and head lamp cleaning system Important safety notes G WARNING Windshield washer concentrate could ignite if it comes into contact with hot eng...

Page 394: ...39 included Always have work on the climate control sys tem carried out at a qualified specialist work shop Refrigerant instruction label Example refrigerant instruction label Warning symbol Refrigera...

Page 395: ...kg All models except for AMG vehicles Vehicle width including exterior mirrors 81 7 in 2075 mm Wheelbase 113 1 in 2874 mm Maximum roof load 220 lb 100 kg Maximum trunk load 220 lb 100 kg Model except...

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