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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and

Solutions

DISTRONIC PLUS
currently unavail‐

able See Owner's

Manual

DISTRONIC is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Possible

causes:

the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grille is dirty.

function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.

the sensors in the bumpers are dirty.

the 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.

the system is outside the operating temperature range.

The on-board voltage is too low.

A warning tone also sounds.
If the display message does not disappear:

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying

attention to road and traffic conditions.

Apply the parking brake.

Clean the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grille

(

page 330).

Clean the bumpers (

page 330).

Restart the engine.

If the system detects that the sensors are fully operational, the

display message disappears.
DISTRONIC is operational again.

DISTRONIC PLUS
inoperative

DISTRONIC PLUS is faulty. BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE

Brake may

also have failed.
A warning tone also sounds.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

DISTRONIC PLUS
suspended

You have depressed the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is no

longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.

Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.

DISTRONIC PLUS

--- km/h

An activation condition for DISTRONIC PLUS is not fulfilled.

Check the activation conditions for DISTRONIC PLUS

(

page 185).

DISTRONIC PLUS and

SPEEDTRONIC
inoperative

DISTRONIC PLUS and SPEEDTRONIC are faulty. A warning tone

also sounds.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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Summary of Contents for E-Class 2011

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: ...constantly updating its vehicles to the state of the art Mercedes Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas Rdesign Requipment Rtechnical features You cannot therefore base any claims on the illustrations or text content in this manual The following are integral components of the vehicle ROwner s Manual RService Booklet REquipment dependent supplements Keep thes...

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Page 6: ...Seats steering wheel and mirrors 103 Lights and windscreen wipers 121 Climate control 135 Driving and parking 153 On board computer and displays 229 Stowing and features 289 Maintenance and care 319 Breakdown assistance 335 Wheels and tyres 361 Technical data 379 Contents 3 ...

Page 7: ...sage 262 Function notes 127 Adaptive Main beam Assist Switching on off on board com puter 245 AdBlue Display message 265 Service indicator 326 AdBlue service indicator 326 Additional speedometer 243 Additives engine oil 390 Adjusting the headlamp range 124 Airbags Front airbag driver front passenger 45 Important safety guidelines 44 Kneebag 46 Pelvis airbag 47 Sidebag 46 Triggering 43 Windowbag 47...

Page 8: ... tips 168 Emergency running mode 172 Engaging drive position 166 Engaging neutral 166 Engaging reverse gear 166 Engaging the park position 166 Kickdown 168 Manual drive program 170 Neutral ECO start stop function 166 Problem fault 172 Program selector button 168 Pulling away 158 Releasing the parking lock man ually 172 Selector lever 165 Shift ranges 169 Starting the engine 157 Steering wheel gear...

Page 9: ...utside 92 Boot lid Display message 276 Opening closing 91 Opening dimensions 394 Bottle holder 309 Box boot 302 Brake Assist System see BAS Brake Assist System Brake fluid Display message 256 Notes 390 Brake lamps Adaptive 71 Display message 260 Brakes ABS 70 BAS 70 BAS PLUS 70 Brake fluid notes 390 Display message 254 Driving tips 178 High performance brake system 179 Important safety notes 178 P...

Page 10: ... Problem malfunction 60 Recommendations 67 Suitable positions 65 Cigarette lighter 311 Cleaning Mirror turn signal 330 Trailer tow hitch 330 Climate control Auxiliary heating ventilation 145 Controlling automatically 140 Convenience opening closing air recirculation mode 144 Cooling with air dehumidification 139 Demisting the windows 143 Demisting the windscreen 142 Important safety notes 136 Indi...

Page 11: ...lecting 182 Setting a speed 182 Storing and maintaining current speed 182 Cup holder Centre console 307 Folding bench seat 309 Important safety notes 307 Rear compartment 308 D Dashboard see Cockpit Data see Technical data Date on board computer 244 Daytime driving lights Display message 261 Switching on off on board com puter 244 Switching on off switch 123 Dealership see Qualified specialist wor...

Page 12: ... Drive system Active Blind Spot Assist 216 Driving abroad Service24h 326 Symmetrical dipped beam 122 Driving on flooded roads 180 Driving safety system BAS PLUS Brake Assist System PLUS 70 Electronic Brake force Distribu tion 75 ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram 72 ETS 4ETS Electronic Traction System 72 Important safety guidelines 69 Driving safety systems ABS Anti lock Braking System 70 ADAPTIVE ...

Page 13: ...start stop function Deactivating activating 160 General information 158 Electrical fuses see Fuses Electronic Brake force Distribution see EBD Electronic Brake force Distribution Electronic Stability Program see ESP Electronic Stability Program Electronic Traction System see ETS 4ETS Electronic Trac tion System Emergency key Unlocking the driver s door 90 Emergency key element Function notes 84 Lo...

Page 14: ...ing in when locking on board computer 249 Out of position troubleshooting 118 Parking position 118 Resetting 117 Storing settings memory func tion 119 F Fatigue Assist see ATTENTION ASSIST Fault message see Display messages Filler cap see Fuel filler flap Fire extinguisher 337 First aid kit 336 Flat tyre Changing a wheel fitting the spare wheel 344 MOExtended run flat system 349 Preparing the vehi...

Page 15: ...ompartment 291 H Handbrake see Parking brake Hazard warning lamps 125 Headlamp Cleaning system function 124 Headlamp cleaning system Notes 391 Headlamps Misting up 128 Topping up the cleaning system 324 see Automatic headlamp mode Head restraints Adjusting 107 Adjusting electrically 107 Adjusting manually 107 Adjusting rear 108 Fitting removing rear 109 Luxury 107 see NECK PRO head restraints Heat...

Page 16: ...ture 96 Convenience opening feature 96 Display message 278 Door central locking unlocking 82 Emergency key element 84 Loss 87 Modifying the programming 83 Positions ignition lock 155 Problem malfunction 87 Starting the engine 157 KEYLESS GO Convenience closing 97 Display message 278 Locking 83 Start Stop button 155 Starting the engine 157 Unlocking 83 Key positions Key 155 KEYLESS GO 155 Kickdown ...

Page 17: ...rgency locking 90 From inside central locking but ton 89 Locking centrally see Central locking Locking verification signal on board computer 247 Luggage compartment cover 299 Luggage compartment enlarge ment 296 Luggage compartment floor 305 Luggage holder EASY PACK load securing kit 304 Luggage net 293 Lumbar support Adjusting 110 Adjusting the 4 way lumbar sup port 110 Luxury head restraint 107 ...

Page 18: ...eter 235 see Total distance recorder see Trip meter Oil see Engine oil On board computer AMG menu 249 Assistance menu 240 Audio menu 237 Convenience submenu 248 Displaying a service message 325 Display messages 253 DISTRONIC PLUS 191 Factory setting submenu 249 Heating submenu 247 Important safety notes 230 Instrument cluster submenu 243 Light submenu 244 Menu overview 234 Message memory 253 Navig...

Page 19: ...wer windows see Side windows PRE SAFE preventive occupant safety system Display message 256 Operation 48 PRE SAFE Brake Activating deactivating 241 Display message 257 Function notes 75 Warning lamp 287 Preventive occupant safety sys tem see PRE SAFE preventive occu pant safety system Program selector button 168 Pulling away Automatic transmission 158 Manual transmission 157 Q Qualified specialist...

Page 20: ...notes 206 Reversing lamp display message 261 Roller blind see Roller sunblind Roller sunblind Panorama sliding sunroof 100 Rear window 310 Roof carrier 306 Roof lining and carpets cleaning instructions 333 Roof load maximum 392 Route navigation see Route guidance navigation Route guidance navigation 236 S Safety Children in the vehicle 53 Child restraint systems 53 Safety net 301 Attaching 301 Saf...

Page 21: ...e windows Convenience closing 96 Convenience opening 96 Important safety notes 95 Opening closing 96 Problem malfunction 98 resetting 97 Skibag 293 Sliding sunroof Important safety information 98 Opening closing 99 Problem malfunction 101 Rain closing feature 99 Resetting 99 see Panorama sliding sunroof Snow chains 365 Socket Centre console 312 Luggage compartment 312 Points to observe before use ...

Page 22: ... safety information 290 Luggage net 293 Rear 292 Stowage well beneath the boot floor 305 Summer opening see Convenience opening feature Summer tyres 364 Sun blind Rear side windows 310 Sun visor 309 Supplement Restraint System see SRS Supplemental Restraint System Surround lighting on board com puter 245 Suspension tuning AIRMATIC 198 AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus pension 199 SETUP on board computer...

Page 23: ...iler towing 7 pin connector 226 Blind Spot Assist 214 Cleaning the trailer tow hitch 330 Coupling up a trailer 224 Decoupling a trailer 225 Driving tips 221 ESP 75 Folding in the ball coupling 225 Folding out the ball coupling 223 Important safety notes 221 Lights display message 259 Mounting dimensions 395 Parking Guidance 206 Parktronic 202 Power supply 226 Shift range 168 Trailer loads 396 Tran...

Page 24: ... Registration 25 Towing away 355 Tow starting 355 Transporting 358 Unlocking in an emergency 90 Unlocking key 82 Vehicle data 392 Vehicle battery see Battery vehicle Vehicle data 392 Vehicle dimensions 392 Vehicle emergency locking 90 Vehicle identification number see VIN Vehicle identification plate 382 Vehicle level AIRMATIC 197 AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus pension 199 Vehicle level display messa...

Page 25: ...een washer fluid see Windscreen washer system Windscreen washer system 324 Notes 391 Windscreen wipers Problem malfunction 134 Rear window wiper 133 Replacing the wiper blades 133 Switching on off 132 Winter operation Important safety notes 364 Radiator cover 322 Slippery road surfaces 180 Snow chains 365 Winter tyres Limiting the speed on board com puter 246 M S tyres 364 Wiper blades Cleaning 32...

Page 26: ...time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic Returning an end of life vehicle Mercedes Benz will take back your Mercedes Benz to dispose of it in an environ mentally responsible manner in accordance with the European Union EU End of Life Vehicles Directive The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to vehicles with a gross vehicle wei...

Page 27: ...ons or modifications should there fore be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING If work on electronic equipment and its soft ware is carried out incorrectly this equipment could stop working The electronic systems are networked via interfaces Tampering with these electronic systems could cause mal functions in systems which have not been modified Malfunctions such as these can s...

Page 28: ...list workshop A qualified specialist workshop has the nec essary specialist knowledge tools and quali fications to correctly carry out the work required on your vehicle This is especially the case for work relevant to safety Observe the information in the Service Book let Always have the following work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Rwork relevant to safety Rservice and maintenance...

Page 29: ...actions of vehi cle components to certain driving situations e g airbag deployment or ESP interven tion This data is used exclusively to Rassist in the rectification of faults and defects Rhelp Mercedes Benz optimise and develop vehicle functions The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle s movements When your vehicle is serviced by Mercedes Benz this technical information can be read out from t...

Page 30: ...Cockpit 28 Instrument cluster 30 Multifunction steering wheel 33 Centre console 34 Overhead control panel 38 Door control panel 39 27 At a glance ...

Page 31: ...ol panel 38 D Climate control systems 136 E Ignition lock 155 Start Stop button 155 Function Page F Adjusts the steering wheel manually 114 G Adjusts the steering wheel electrically 114 Steering wheel heating 115 H Combination switch 124 I Parking brake 177 J Diagnostics connection 25 K Opens the bonnet 321 L Releases the parking brake 177 M Light switch 122 N Night View Assist Plus 209 28 Cockpit...

Page 32: ...les 169 D Night View Assist Plus 209 E Light switch 122 F Opens the bonnet 321 Function Page G Diagnostics connection 25 H Releases the parking brake 177 I Ignition lock 155 Start Stop button 155 J Adjusts the steering wheel manually 114 K Adjusts the steering wheel electrically 114 Steering wheel heating 115 L Combination switch 124 M Parking brake 177 N Climate control systems 136 Cockpit 29 At ...

Page 33: ...nction Page Fuel gauge Time 244 Speedometer with seg ments 231 Multifunction display 232 Function Page A Rev counter 230 B Coolant temperature 230 C Brightness control knob for the instrument cluster light ing turn clockwise or anti clockwise 30 Instrument cluster At a glance ...

Page 34: ...Time 244 Speedometer with seg ments 231 Multifunction display 232 Function Page A Rev counter 230 B Coolant temperature 230 C Brightness control knob for the instrument cluster light ing turn clockwise or anti clockwise Instrument cluster 31 At a glance ...

Page 35: ... yellow 281 B SPORT handling mode in AMG vehicles 284 C Turn signal 124 D ESP 283 E Distance warning signal 287 Function Page F Main beam headlamps 125 G Dipped beam headlamps 123 H Seat belt 280 I SRS 284 J Engine diagnostics 285 K Brakes red 281 L Tyre pressure monitor 287 M Coolant 285 N ABS 282 O Reserve fuel 285 32 Instrument cluster At a glance ...

Page 36: ...r accepts a call Switches to the redial mem ory WX Adjusts the volume 8 Mute Switches on LINGUA TRONIC see the separate operating instructions Function Page A Back 231 Switches off LINGUA TRONIC see the separate operating instructions B Selects a menu 231 9 Selects a submenu or scrolls through lists 231 a Confirms a selection 231 Hides display messages 253 Multifunction steering wheel 33 At a glan...

Page 37: ...icator lamp 56 Audio system COMAND APS see the separate oper ating instructions A c Seat heating 113 B s Seat ventilation 114 Function Page C ECO start stop func tion 158 D c PARKTRONIC 200 E Ü Retracts the rear seat head restraints 108 F u Saloon rear window roller sunblind 310 G Auxiliary heating 145 34 Centre console At a glance ...

Page 38: ...tment 290 Ashtray 310 Cigarette lighter 311 Cup holder 307 I e Sets the suspension tuning 198 J É Sets the vehicle level 197 Function Page K Stowage compartment 290 L Ú Selects the drive pro gram 168 M Audio COMAND control ler see the separate oper ating instructions Centre console 35 At a glance ...

Page 39: ...0 Ashtray 310 Cigarette lighter 311 I Gear lever 163 Selector lever 165 J Stowage compartment 290 Cup holder 307 Function Page K Stowage compartment 290 L Audio COMAND control ler see the separate oper ating instructions M Ú Selects the drive pro gram 168 36 Centre console At a glance ...

Page 40: ... position P 176 J Selector lever 165 K Cup holder 307 L Stowage compartment 290 M Audio COMAND control ler see the separate oper ating instructions Function Page N ß Calls up saves the suspension tuning 199 O à Sets the suspension tuning 199 P å ESP 73 Q Drive program selector 168 Centre console 37 At a glance ...

Page 41: ...tivates tow away protection 78 A Rear view mirror 116 B 3 Opens closes the sliding sunroof 99 Function Page 3 Opens closes the panorama sliding sunroof with roller sunblinds 100 C Buttons for the garage door opener 315 D ê Deactivates the inte rior motion sensor 78 E p Switches the left hand reading lamp on off 128 F c Switches the front interior lighting on off 129 38 Overhead control panel At a ...

Page 42: ... Unlocks locks the vehicle 89 Opens the door 89 A 7Zö Adjusts and folds the exte rior mirrors in out electri cally 117 Function Page B W Opens closes the side windows 96 C n Activates deacti vates the override feature for the side windows in the rear compartment 69 D p Opens closes the boot lid tailgate 93 Door control panel 39 At a glance ...

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Page 44: ...Useful information 42 Occupant safety 42 Children in the vehicle 53 Driving safety systems 69 Anti theft systems 77 41 Safety ...

Page 45: ...eat belt cor rectly at all times even if the vehicle is equipped with airbags The airbags are not deployed in all types of accidents For example if the protective capacity of cor rectly fastened seat belts is not increased by deploying the airbags the airbags will not deploy Airbag deployment only pro vides increased protection if the seat belt is worn correctly because Rthe seat belt helps to kee...

Page 46: ...d immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Triggering of belt tensioners belt force limiters and airbags During the first stage of a collision the airbag control unit evaluates important physical data relating to vehicle deceleration or accel eration such as Rduration Rdirection Rmagnitude Based on the evaluation of this data the air bag control unit pre emptively triggers the belt tensioner...

Page 47: ...tute a health hazard The 6 SRS warning lamp lights up The airbag installation locations are identified by the AIRBAG symbol G WARNING Airbags provide additional protection they are not however a substitute for seat belts Observe the following notes to reduce the risk of serious or even fatal injury caused by airbag deployment Rall vehicle occupants in particular preg nant women must wear their sea...

Page 48: ...Rdo not attach accessories e g cup holders to the doors It is not possible to rule out a risk of injury being caused by an airbag due to the high speed at which the airbag must be deployed G WARNING Airbag functionality can only be assured if the following parts are not covered and no badges or stickers are attached to them Rpadded steering wheel boss Rkneebag cover below the steering column Rfron...

Page 49: ...or that a child restraint system with automatic child seat recognition has been fitted incorrectly Do not place heavy objects on the front passenger seat The system may then detect that the seat is occupied and if there is an accident the restraint systems on the front passenger side could be deployed Have restraint systems that have been trig gered replaced Driver s kneebag i The driver s kneebag...

Page 50: ...vers that have been approved for Mercedes Benz vehicles The seat covers must have a special tear seam for sidebags pelvisbags Otherwise the side bag pelvisbag cannot deploy correctly and would fail to provide the intended protection in the event of an accident Appropriate seat covers can be obtained for example from a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Pelvisbag deployment enhances the level of protecti...

Page 51: ... the vehicle understeers or oversteers severely PRE SAFE takes the following measures depending on the hazardous situation detec ted Rthe front seat belts are pre tensioned Rvehicles with the memory function the front passenger seat is adjusted if it is in an unfavourable position Rvehicles with a multicontour seat or active multicontour seat the air pressure in the side bolsters of the seat cushi...

Page 52: ...ve been triggered by the fact that they have moved forwards and can no longer be adjusted Resetting triggered NECK PRO head restraints Following a rear end collision Mercedes Benz recommends that you have NECK PRO head restraints checked at a qualified spe cialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre i Resetting the NECK PRO head restraints requires a lot of strength If you have diffi culty...

Page 53: ...ectly For this reason secure persons less than 1 50 m tall in specially designed suitable restraint systems RChildren under 1 50 m tall and younger than twelve years of age cannot wear the seat belts correctly For this reason secure them in special suitable child restraint sys tems installed on a suitable seat Additional information can be found in the Operating Instructions in the chapter Safety ...

Page 54: ...when Ryou engage the belt tongue in the belt buckle and you then turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Rthe key is in position 2 in the ignition lock and you then engage the belt tongue in the buckle The seat belt adjustment will apply a certain tightening force if any slack is detected between the occupant and the seat belt Do not hold on to the seat belt tightly while it is adjusting Y...

Page 55: ...ning tone ceases when the driver and the front passenger have fastened their seat belt For certain countries only regardless of whether the driver and the front passenger have fastened their seat belts the 7 seat belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds after the engine is started It then goes out if the driver and the front passenger have fas tened their seat belts i For more information on th...

Page 56: ...rates rapidly in a lateral direc tion Rif in certain situations where the vehicle overturns and the system determines that it can provide additional protection If the airbags are deployed you will hear a bang and a small amount of powder may also be released Only in rare cases will the bang affect your hearing The powder that is released generally does not constitute a health hazard The 6 SRS warn...

Page 57: ...ing in your vehicle secure the child using a child restraint system which is appropriate to the size age and weight of the child and recommended for Mercedes Benz vehicles You should preferably fit the restraint system to a suitable rear seat You can also secure the child in the integrated child seat Y page 60 Make sure that the child is secured in a child restraint system throughout the trip Merc...

Page 58: ...u secure a child in a forward facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat The front passenger airbag is not disabled Ron vehicles without automatic child seat recognition on the front passenger seat Rin vehicles with automatic child seat rec ognition in the front passenger seat if no special child restraint system with trans ponders for automatic child seat recogni tion in the front ...

Page 59: ...t system on a suitable rear seat or Ronly use a forward facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat and move the front passenger seat to the rear most position Rhave the automatic child seat recognition checked at a qualified specialist workshop To ensure that the automatic child seat rec ognition on the front passenger seat func tions communicates correctly never place objects e g a...

Page 60: ...child restraint system cannot perform its protective function if it is not correctly fitted to a suitable vehicle seat The child cannot be restrained in the event of an accident heavy braking or sudden changes of direction The child could be seriously or even fatally injured For this reason when fitting a child restraint system observe the manufacturer s installa tion instructions and the correct ...

Page 61: ...ints X Move head restraint upwards X Fold up cover of Top Tether anchorage A X Route Top Tether belt under head restraint between the two head restraint bars X Hook Top Tether hook into Top Tether anchorage A X Make sure that Top Tether belt is not twisted X Fold down cover of Top Tether anchor age A X Move head restraint back down again slightly if necessary Y page 108 Make sure that you do not i...

Page 62: ...e sure that Top Tether belt B is not twisted X Move head restraint back down again slightly if necessary Y page 108 Make sure that you do not interfere with the cor rect routing of Top Tether belt B X Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with Top Tether Comply with the manufactur er s installation instructions when doing so Make sure that Top Tether belt B is tight X Install combined luggage cove...

Page 63: ...WARNING To reduce the risk of serious or even fatal injury to the child in the event of a sudden change in direction braking or an accident Ryou must follow the manufacturer s instal lation instructions for the child seat when fitting the integrated child seat ICS pad ded play table and side head restraint and when fastening the seat belt Rdo not modify the integrated child seat the ICS padded pla...

Page 64: ... the seat belt must be routed across the centre of the child s shoulder never across the child s neck and must fit snugly against the child s chest The lap section of the seat belt must be routed across the child s pelvis not across the abdomen and pulled snug against the child s body Retighten the belt strap if necessary Rnever secure more than one child at a time in the child restraint system Rt...

Page 65: ...t of an accident sudden braking or abrupt change in direction and this could result in serious or even fatal injury to the child For this reason observe the follow ing description when fitting the ICS padded play table The ICS padded play table is only suitable for use together with the folded out integrated child seat On the rear seats only use the ICS padded play table which is recommended for M...

Page 66: ...the lower and upper sections of the belt in left seat belt guide point X Guide both sections of the belt to right seat belt guide point and attach X Engage the seat belt tongue in the belt buckle X Slide ICS padded play table close to the child s body X Pull both parts of the belt tight Make sure that the seat belt is not twisted X Adjust the head restraint if necessary see Y page 108 Side head re...

Page 67: ... head restraint B X Secure the child Y page 61 Removing the side head restraints X Take the seat belt out of seat belt guide A X Move head restraint upwards X Press left or right release button and pull side head restraint B forward to remove it The left and right lock verification indica tors fold out briefly X Adjust head restraint Y page 108 Storing the padded table and the side head restraints...

Page 68: ...0 up to 13 kg X L4 U U Group I 9 to 18 kg L4 L4 U U Group II 15 to 25 kg L4 L4 U U Group III 22 to 36 kg L4 L4 U U i Vehicles with a folding bench seat in the load compartment Estate information on child restraint systems on the folding bench seat can be obtained at any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Universal category child restraint systems can be recognised by their orange approval label 3 Vehicl...

Page 69: ... ISOFIX child restraint systems as recommended see the following table of Recommended child restraint systems Y page 67 Suitability of the rear seats for attaching ISOFIX child restraint systems Weight categories Size category Equipment Rear seat left and right Carry cot F ISO L1 X G ISO L2 X 0 up to 10 kg up to approximately 6 months E ISO R1 IL 0 up to 13 kg up to approximately 15 months E ISO R...

Page 70: ... BABY SAFE PLUS5 03 301146 04 301146 970 10 00 Yes Group I 9 to 18 kg between approximately 9 months and 4 years Britax Römer DUO PLUS5 03 301133 04 301133 970 11 00 Yes 970 16 00 No Group II III 15 to 36 kg between approximately 4 and 12 years Britax Römer KID5 03 301148 04 301148 970 12 00 Yes 970 17 00 No KIDFIX5 04 301198 970 18 00 Yes 970 19 00 No Suggested ISOFIX child restraint system from ...

Page 71: ...if they are secured in a child restraint system They could injure them selves on parts of the vehicle They could also be seriously or even fatally injured by pro longed exposure to extreme heat or cold Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight Parts of the child restraint sys tem could heat up and the child could burn herself himself on them If a child opens a door the child or o...

Page 72: ...AKE RPRE SAFE Brake Important safety notes G WARNING The risk of an accident is significantly increased by driving too fast This is particu larly the case when cornering as well as on wet or slippery roads or when driving too close to the vehicle in front The driving safety systems described in this section can neither reduce this risk nor over ride the laws of physics For this reason always adapt...

Page 73: ...uccession pumping Pumping the brake pedal reduces the braking effect You might otherwise not be able to stop the vehi cle in time and could cause an accident Depress the brake pedal firmly and smoothly BAS Brake Assist i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 69 BAS operates in emergency braking situa tions If you depress the brake pedal quickly BAS automatically boosts the braking for...

Page 74: ...ar sensor system in the index G WARNING BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify objects and complex traffic situations BAS PLUS cannot intervene in these cases There is a risk of an accident Always pay careful attention to the traffic situation and be ready to brake In particular the detection of obstacles can be impaired if there is Rdirt on the sensors or anything else cover ing the sensors Rsno...

Page 75: ...conditions Otherwise the vehicle could go into a skid ESP cannot reduce the risk of an accident if you drive too fast ESP cannot override the laws of physics Switch the ignition off when Rthe parking brake is being tested using a dynamometer Rthe vehicle is being towed with the front rear axle raised Application of the brakes by ESP may oth erwise destroy the brake system Do not tow vehicles with ...

Page 76: ...ld always adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather condi tions X To activate Y page 241 The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the instrument cluster goes out Deactivating activating ESP AMG vehicles Activating deactivating SPORT handling mode ESP is activated automatically when the engine is started i Vehicles with ECO start stop function the ECO start stop function switches the en...

Page 77: ...re the engine was switched off ESP remains deactivated when the engine is switched on again It may be best to deactivate ESP in the fol lowing situations Rwhen using snow chains Rin deep snow Ron sand or gravel G WARNING 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 s...

Page 78: ... not be able to prevent the trailer from swerving and will thus be unable to reduce the risk of an accident Trail ers with a high centre of gravity can tip over before ESP can detect this Trailer stabilisation does not work if ESP is deactivated or disabled because of a mal function EBD electronic brake force distribu tion i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 69 EBD monitors and co...

Page 79: ...etect obstacles that are in front of your vehicle for an extended period of time At speeds up to approximately 70 km h PRE SAFE Brake can also detect stationary obstacles for example stopped or parked vehicles If you approach an obstacle and PRE SAFE Brake detects a risk of a collision the system will initially alert you both visually and acous tically If you do not brake or take evasive action th...

Page 80: ...system is switched off auto matically in the vicinity of radio telescope facilities Y page 398 Vehicles without COMAND and a navigation system and vehicles for Australia the radar sensor system and on board computer must be switched off in the vicinity of radio tele scope facilities Y page 247 For PRE SAFE Brake to assist you when driv ing the radar sensor system must be switched on Y page 247 and...

Page 81: ...e vehicle is jacked up on one side for exam ple X To prime lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS GO Tow away protection is primed after approximately 30 seconds X To switch off unlock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS GO Tow away protection is switched off auto matically To prevent a false alarm deactivate tow away protection manually if your vehicle Ris being transported Ris being loaded ont...

Page 82: ...Rpeople or animals remain in the vehicle Rthe side windows remain open Rthe sliding sunroof panorama sliding sun roof remains open Deactivating X Remove the key from the ignition lock X Press button Indicator lamp flashes briefly X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS GO The interior motion sensor is deactivated The interior motion sensor remains deactiva ted until Rthe vehicle is unlocked aga...

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Page 84: ...Useful information 82 Key 82 Doors 88 Boot luggage compartment 91 Side windows 95 Sliding sunroof 98 81 Opening and closing ...

Page 85: ...s case rescuing people from outside the vehi cle is difficult Deactivate the interior motion sensor before you lock the vehicle with the key The doors can then be opened from the inside after the vehicle has been locked from the outside with the key G WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle they could Ropen a door from inside the vehicle at any time even if it has been locked Rsta...

Page 86: ...e key with you You can combine the KEY LESS GO functions with those of a conven tional key e g using KEYLESS GO to unlock and pressing the button to lock When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS GO the distance between the key and the corre sponding door handle must not be greater than 1 m KEYLESS GO checks whether a valid key is in the vehicle by periodically establishing a radio connection between...

Page 87: ...tely six seconds until the battery check lamp flashes twice Emergency key element General notes If the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked with the key use the emergency key element If you use the emergency key element to unlock and open the driver s door or the boot lid tailgate the anti theft alarm system will be triggered Y page 77 There are several ways to turn off the alarm X To turn ...

Page 88: ...es not light up briefly during the test the battery is dis charged X Changing the battery Y page 85 i If the key battery is checked within the signal reception range of the vehicle press ing the or button locks or unlocks the vehicle Changing the battery You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery X Take the emergency key element out of the key Y page 84 X Press emergency key element into the opening i...

Page 89: ...X Insert the emergency key element into the key X Check the function of all key buttons on the vehicle 86 Key Opening and closing ...

Page 90: ...icle has not been unlocked for an extended period X Pull the door handle and then turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves X Lock unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the key Point the tip of the key at the driver s door handle from close range and press the button There is a fault with KEYLESS GO X Lock unlock t...

Page 91: ...n There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves X Start your vehicle with the key in the ignition lock Doors Important safety notes G WARNING Only for the United Kingdom if the vehicle has been locked with the key the double lock function is activated as standard It is then not possible to open the doors from inside the vehicle Therefore do not leave any people behind in the vehicle ...

Page 92: ...with the key The doors can then be opened from the inside after the vehicle has been locked from the outside with the key You can only open the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they are not secured by the child proof locks Y page 68 X Pull door handle If the door is locked locking knob pops up The door is unlocked and can be opened Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside Y...

Page 93: ...nt into the lock of the driver s door as far as it will go X Turn the emergency key element anti clockwise to position 1 The door is unlocked i On right hand drive vehicles turn the emergency key element clockwise X Turn the emergency key element back and remove it X Insert the emergency key element into the key Locking the vehicle emergency key element If the vehicle can no longer be locked with ...

Page 94: ...hat there is sufficient clearance above and behind the boot lid tailgate i You will find details on the boot lid tail gate opening dimensions in the Technical data section Y page 394 Saloon without the boot lid remote clos ing feature the boot lid can be Ropened and closed manually from outside Ropened automatically from outside Ropened automatically from inside Runlocked with the emergency key el...

Page 95: ...ilgate from inside the vehicle Estate with a folding bench seat Inside of tailgate X To unlock the tailgate slide locking catch to the right X To open pull the top of handle X Swing the tailgate upwards X To lock the tailgate slide locking catch to the left Opening closing automatically from outside Important safety notes G WARNING Only for the United Kingdom if the vehicle has been locked with th...

Page 96: ...he key until the boot lid tailgate opens or X If the boot lid tailgate is unlocked pull the handle of the boot lid tailgate and let it go again immediately Closing Saloon you can close the boot lid automati cally using the closing button7 or the locking button8 Estate you can close the tailgate automati cally using either the closing button or the locking button9 Closing button and locking button ...

Page 97: ...e pull the handle on the tailgate X To stop the opening procedure at the desired position press the closing button Y page 92 in the tailgate or pull the handle on the outside of the tailgate again X To store the position press and hold the closing button in the tailgate until you hear a short tone The opening angle limiter is activated The tailgate will now stop in the stored position when opening...

Page 98: ... not touch or lean against the side window during the opening procedure You could become trap ped between the side window and the door frame as the side window moves down If there is a risk of becoming trapped release the switch or pull the switch upwards to close the side window again G WARNING Make sure that nobody can become trapped as you close a side window If there is a risk of becoming trap...

Page 99: ...You can ventilate the vehicle before you start driving To do this the key is used to carry out the following functions simultaneously Runlock the vehicle Ropen the side windows Ropen the sliding sunroof or the panorama sliding sunroof and the roller sunblinds Rswitch on the seat ventilation for the driv er s seat i The convenience opening feature can only be operated using the key The key must be ...

Page 100: ...ose X To interrupt convenience closing release the button Using KEYLESS GO The KEYLESS GO key must be outside the vehicle All the doors must be closed X Touch recessed sensor surface on the door handle until the side windows and the sliding sunroof or the panorama sliding sunroof are fully closed i Make sure you only touch recessed sen sor surface X Make sure that all the side windows and the slid...

Page 101: ...ment feature Sliding sunroof Important safety notes Your vehicle may be fitted with a sliding sun roof or a panorama sliding sunroof In the fol lowing section the term sliding sunroof refers to both types of sliding sunroof G WARNING Make sure that nobody can become trapped when opening and closing the sliding sunroof If there is a risk of entrapment release the switch immediately During automatic...

Page 102: ... Rif it starts to rain Rat extreme outside temperatures Rafter six hours Rif there is a malfunction in the power supply The rear of the sliding sunroof is then raised in order to ventilate the vehicle interior i If the sliding sunroof is obstructed when being closed by the rain closing feature it opens again slightly The rain closing fea ture is then deactivated The sliding sunroof does not close ...

Page 103: ...s obstruc ted when being closed by the rain closing feature it opens again slightly The rain closing feature is then deactivated The panorama sliding sunroof does not close if Rit is raised at the rear Rit is blocked Rno rain is falling on the area of the wind screen being monitored by the rain sensor e g because the vehicle is under a bridge Operating the panorama sliding sun roof roller sunblind...

Page 104: ...ist workshop Problems with the sliding sunroof Your vehicle may be fitted with a sliding sun roof or a panorama sliding sunroof In the fol lowing section the term sliding sunroof refers to both types of sliding sunroof Problem the sunroof cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause G WARNING You could be severely or even fatally injured when closing the sliding sunroof with increased closing for...

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Page 106: ...Useful information 104 Correct driver s seat position 104 Seats 105 Steering wheel 114 Mirrors 116 Memory function 119 103 Seats steering wheel and mirrors ...

Page 107: ...belt properly Ryou have moved the backrest to an almost vertical position Ryou have set the seat cushion angle so that your thighs are gently supported Ryou can depress the pedals properly X Check whether the head restraint is adjus ted properly Y page 107 When doing so make sure that you have adjusted the head restraint so that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the centre of the ...

Page 108: ...ng the seats Observe the notes on airbags Secure children as recommended see the Children in the vehicle section G WARNING Make sure that the back of your head is sup ported at eye level by the central area of the head restraint If your head is not supported correctly by the head restraint you could suf fer a severe neck injury in the event of an accident Never drive if the head restraints are not...

Page 109: ...justing the seats manually and electrically Seat cushion angle Seat height Backrest angle Seat fore and aft adjustment i Adjust the seat cushion angle so that your thighs are lightly supported Seat fore and aft adjustment X Lift handle and slide the seat forwards or backwards X Release lever again Make sure that you hear the seat engage in position Adjusting the seats electrically Head restraint h...

Page 110: ... to the desired position Adjusting the angle of the head restraints Example Saloon X Push or pull the lower edge of the head restraint in the direction of the arrow Adjusting the head restraints electri cally X To adjust the head restraint height slide the switch for head restraint adjustment Y page 106 up or down in the direction of the arrow Adjusting the luxury head restraints G WARNING When fo...

Page 111: ...ts vehicles with luxury indi vidual rear seats X To raise pull the head restraint up to the desired position X To lower press release catch and push the head restraint down until it is in the desired position i If you pull the head restraint forward slightly the effort required to adjust it is reduced Adjusting the rear seat head restraint angle Adjust the head restraints so that they are as close...

Page 112: ... seat backrest until it engages Adjusting the multicontour seat You can adjust the contour of the front seats individually so as to provide optimum support for your back and sides To adjust the thigh cushion To adjust the backrest contour in the lum bar region To adjust the backrest contour in the upper back region To adjust the side bolsters of the seat backrest X Make sure that the key is in pos...

Page 113: ...utton go out Massage function PULSE The massage function helps you to prevent muscle tension on long journeys You can choose between two levels X To switch on press button once or twice until the desired level is set One or two indicator lamps in button light up The air cushions in the lumbar region vibrate for approximately 20 minutes Adjusting the lumbar support You can adjust the contour of the...

Page 114: ...he load could cause injury in the event of sharp braking a sudden change in direction or an accident The folding bench seat in the luggage com partment is only suitable for persons no more than 1 40 m tall and weighing a maximum of 50 kg The maximum permissible weight may be reduced by Rextensive optional extras Rvehicle load Rtrailer towing Observe the maximum gross vehicle weight and the permiss...

Page 115: ...guides at a slight angle from the rear X Fold seat cushion back into its original position until it engages Folding back the folding bench seat X Pull the seat cushion upwards by tab and fold it back into its original position until it engages X Press release button and fold the head restraints down In order to avoid causing damage push the head restraints completely into their guides and click th...

Page 116: ...er seat the sys tem automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight minutes Rear seat the system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately five minutes The system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes The system automatically switches off approximately 20 minutes after it is set to level 1 X M...

Page 117: ... Switch off electrical consumers which you do not need such as the rear window heat ing or interior lighting Steering wheel Important safety notes G WARNING The electrically adjustable steering wheel can still be adjusted when there is no key in the ignition lock Therefore do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle as they could become trapped if the steering wheel is adjus ted G WARNING On...

Page 118: ...on 2 in the ignition lock X To switch on off turn the lever in the direction of arrow or Indicator lamp lights up or goes out i The steering wheel heating does not switch off automatically Problems with the steering wheel heat ing If steering wheel heating indicator lamp is flashing the steering wheel heating has switched off automatically The vehicle s electrical system voltage is too low because...

Page 119: ...k with the driver s door closed the steering wheel is automatically moved to the previously set position Position of the steering wheel for driv ing The steering wheel is moved to the previously set position if Rthe driver s door is closed Ryou insert the key into the ignition lock or Ryou press the Start Stop button once on vehicles with KEYLESS GO If you close the driver s door with the key inse...

Page 120: ... or right until you have adjusted the exterior mirror to the correct position You should have a good overview of traffic conditions Folding the exterior mirrors in or out electrically X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock 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 cou...

Page 121: ... sen sor in the rear view mirror The mirrors do not go into anti dazzle mode if reverse gear is engaged or the interior lighting is switched on Parking position for the exterior mir ror on the front passenger side Setting and storing the parking position You can position the front passenger side exterior mirror in such a way that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage revers...

Page 122: ...ld otherwise become trapped when adjusting the seat or the steer ing wheel G WARNING Only use the memory function on the driver s side when the vehicle is stationary You could otherwise be distracted from the traffic con ditions by the steering wheel and seat moving of their own accord and as a result cause an accident With the memory function you can store up to three different settings e g for t...

Page 123: ...wheel and exterior mirrors are in the stored position i The setting procedure is interrupted as soon as you release the storage position button 120 Memory function Seats steering wheel and mirrors ...

Page 124: ...Useful information 122 Exterior lighting 122 Interior lighting 128 Changing bulbs 129 Windscreen wipers 132 121 Lights and windscreen wipers ...

Page 125: ... widely and as far ahead as normal Convert the headlamps as close to the border as possible before driving in these countries Y page 245 Convert to asymmetrical dipped beam after returning convert the headlamps back to asymmetrical dipped beam as soon as pos sible after crossing the border when returning Y page 245 If the headlamps are converted to symmetri cal dipped beam the motorway mode and ex...

Page 126: ...tically When the dipped beam headlamps are switched on the L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up G WARNING If the light switch is set to Ã the dipped beam headlamps will not come on automati cally if it is foggy This could endanger you and others Therefore turn the light switch to L in fog The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid The driver is responsible for the vehicle s ligh...

Page 127: ...ront passenger seat and rear seats occupied boot laden 3 Driver s and front passenger seats occu pied and maximum permissible rear axle load utilised e g when towing a trailer X Start the engine X Turn headlamp range control to the posi tion which corresponds to the load in your vehicle Headlamp cleaning system If the Wipe with washer fluid function is operated five times Y page 132 while the ligh...

Page 128: ...m h and comes to a standstill X To switch on the hazard warning lamps press button All turn signals flash If you now switch on a turn signal using the combination switch only the turn signal lamp on the corre sponding side of the vehicle will flash X To switch off the hazard warning lamps press button The hazard warning lamps switch off auto matically if the vehicle reaches a speed of over 10 km h...

Page 129: ...al or turn the steering wheel Not active if you are driving at speeds above 40 km h or switch off the turn signal or turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead posi tion The cornering light function may remain lit for a short time but is automatically switched off after no more than three minutes Motorway mode Motorway mode increases the range of the beam Active Rif you are driving at speeds ab...

Page 130: ...ator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up If you are driving at speeds above 45 km h the headlamp range is set automatically depending on the distance between the vehicle and other road users If you are driving at speeds above 55 km h and no other road users are rec ognised the main beam headlamps are switched on automatically The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster also lights up If yo...

Page 131: ... headlamps may mist up on the inside if there is high atmospheric humidity X Drive with the headlamps switched on The level of moisture diminishes depend ing on the length of the journey and the weather conditions humidity and temper ature If the level of moisture does not diminish X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified specialist workshop Interior lighting Overview of interior lighting Front...

Page 132: ...ng press the hazard warning lamp button or X Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the key Changing bulbs Important safety notes Xenon bulbs G DANGER Xenon bulbs are under high voltage If you touch the electrical contacts of a xenon bulb you could suffer an electric shock and be seri ously or even fatally injured For this reason do not remove the cover of xenon bulbs Do not change the xenon bulbs...

Page 133: ...es Never use a bulb which has been dropped Such a bulb may break or even explode and injure you Halogen bulbs are pressurised and can explode when you change them particularly if they are very hot You should therefore wear eye protection and gloves when you are changing them Overview of bulb replacement bulbs You can replace the following bulbs The details for the bulb type can be found in the leg...

Page 134: ...lockwise X Align housing cover and turn it clock wise until it engages Main beam headlamps halogen head lamps cornering lamps Intelligent Light System X Switch off the lights 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 l...

Page 135: ...nd remove it from bulb holder X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder and turn it clockwise X Insert bulb holder into the lamp and turn it clockwise Windscreen wipers Switching the windscreen wipers on off G WARNING The windscreen will not longer be wiped prop erly if the wiper blades are worn This could prevent you from observing the traffic condi tions thereby causing an accident Replace the wipe...

Page 136: ...rain sensor is more sensitive than in the Ä position causing the wind screen wiper to wipe more frequently Switching the rear window wiper on off Combination switch è Switch 2 ô To wipe with washer fluid 3 I To switch on intermittent wiping 4 0 To switch off intermittent wiping 5 ô To wipe with washer fluid X Turn the key to position1 or 2 in the ignition lock X Turn switch on the combination swit...

Page 137: ... snow for example may be obstructing the windscreen wiper movement The wiper motor has been deactivated X For safety reasons you should remove the key 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 windscreen wipers back on The windscreen wipers are inoperative The windscreen wiper drive is...

Page 138: ...Useful information 136 Overview of climate control sys tems 136 Operating the climate control sys tem 139 Adjusting the air vents 149 135 Climate control ...

Page 139: ...eration is only achieved if you drive with the side win dows and sliding sunroof panorama sliding sunroof closed i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during warm weather e g using the con venience opening feature Y page 96 This will speed up the cooling process and the desired vehicle interior temperature will be reached more quickly i The integrated filter can filter out most particles of d...

Page 140: ...using 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 and buttons The indicator lamps above the Ã and buttons light up RSet the temperature to 22 ROnly use the demisting function briefly until the windscreen is clear again ROnly use the air recirculation mode briefly e...

Page 141: ... C Activates deactivates cooling with air dehumidification Y page 139 D Switches the rear window heating on off Y page 143 E Switches climate control on off Y page 139 F Sets the temperature right Y page 141 G Sets climate control to automatic mode FOCUS MEDIUM DIFFUSE Y page 140 H Sets the airflow Y page 142 I Sets the air distribution Y page 141 J Sets the temperature left Y page 141 Rear contro...

Page 142: ...n can only be activated or deactivated with the ignition switched off Operating the climate control system Switching climate control on off Important information i When climate control is switched off the air supply and air circulation are also switched off Only select this setting briefly Otherwise the windows may mist up i Switch on climate control primarily using the Ã button Y page 140 Activat...

Page 143: ...ith air dehumidification is also activated If desired cooling with air dehu midification can be deactivated X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X Set the desired temperature X To activate press the Ã button The indicator lamp above the Ã button lights up Automatic air distribution and air flow are activated i THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con trol when automatic mode is activated yo...

Page 144: ... using the front control panel press the á button The indicator lamp above the á button goes out X Press switch F or J up or down Y page 138 Only change the temperature setting in small increments Start at 22 X To increase reduce the temperature in the rear compartment using the rear control panel press button K or O Y page 138 Only change the temperature setting in small increments Start at 22 Se...

Page 145: ...r the driver s side is not adopted for the front passenger side and the rear compartment When the buttons for temperature airflow or air distribution are activated the temperature setting for the driver s side is not adopted for the other climate control zones X To switch off press the á button The indicator lamp above the á button goes out THERMATIC automatic climate control the temperature setti...

Page 146: ...e the windscreen wipers X THERMATIC automatic climate control press button F up or down Y page 137 until the P or O symbol appears in the display X THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control press button I up or down Y page 138 until the P or O symbol appears in the display i You should only select this setting until the windscreen is clear again Rear window heating Switching on off G WARNING Clear al...

Page 147: ...G WARNING Make sure that nobody can become trapped between the side window and the door frame as the side windows are opened and closed Make sure that all objects and body parts are clear of the side windows when they are being opened or closed You or the objects could be drawn in or become trapped between the side window and the door frame as the window moves If there is a risk of entrapment oper...

Page 148: ...st fumes can be poisonous You should therefore switch off the auxiliary heating in confined spaces without an extraction sys tem e g a garage G WARNING When operating the auxiliary heating parts of the vehicle can get very hot Make sure that the exhaust system does not under any cir cumstances come into contact with easily ignitable material such as dry grass or fuels The material could otherwise ...

Page 149: ...eanings Blue Auxiliary ventilation switched on Red Auxiliary heating switched on Yellow Departure time preselected Y page 247 Switching on auxiliary heating ventila tion X Press button The red or blue indicator lamp in but ton lights up Switching off auxiliary heating ventila tion X Press button The red or blue indicator lamp in but ton goes out Switching the auxiliary heating venti lation on off ...

Page 150: ...shows the remaining time in minutes for the auxiliary ventilation The auxiliary heating is switched on The number in the display shows the remaining time in minutes for the auxiliary heating A departure time has been activated The departure time appears in the display A departure time has been activated The aux iliary ventilation is cur rently selected The departure time appears in the display A d...

Page 151: ...ress the button The first departure time stored appears in the display X Press the button The display message OFF appears in the display Replacing the remote control battery One 6 V pin battery type 2CR11108 is required X Prise apart the side arms of battery cover and pull off battery cover X Remove old battery X Insert the new battery Observe the polarity signs on the back of the remote control w...

Page 152: ...ng station X Make another attempt to switch on the auxiliary heating using the remote control 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 cause burns or frostbite to bare skin in the immediate vicinity of the vents Keep bare skin away from these air ...

Page 153: ...ilated for instance to cool its contents The level of air flow depends on the airflow and air distribu tion settings Close the air vent when heating the vehi cle At high outside temperatures open the air vent and activate the cooling with air dehu midification function Otherwise temper ature sensitive items stored in the glove compartment could be damaged Air vent thumbwheel Air vent X To open clo...

Page 154: ...tment air vent left X To open close turn thumbwheel up or down Setting the rear compartment side air vents Rear compartment side air vent Thumbwheel for rear compartment side air vent X To open close turn thumbwheel to the left or right Adjusting the air vents 151 Climate control Z ...

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Page 156: ...information 154 Running in notes 154 Driving 154 Manual transmission 163 Automatic transmission 164 Refuelling 172 Parking 176 Driving tips 178 Driving systems 181 Towing a trailer 221 153 Driving and parking ...

Page 157: ...utomatic transmission RTry to avoid depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the point of resistance kick down RThe shift ranges 3 2 or 1 should only be engaged when driving slowly e g when driving in mountainous terrain After 1 500 km you may gradually bring the vehicle up to full road and engine speeds Additional running in notes for AMG vehicles RDo not drive at speeds above 140 km h for the fir...

Page 158: ...cold Key positions Key g To remove the key 1 Power supply for some consumers such as the windscreen wipers 2 Ignition power supply for all consumers and drive position 3 To start the engine If the key is at position 0 in the ignition lock for a longer period it can no longer be turned in the ignition lock The steering is then locked To unlock it remove the key and rein sert it into the ignition lo...

Page 159: ...t have to remove the Start Stop button from the ignition lock when you leave the vehicle X Remove Start Stop button from ignition lock i When you insert Start Stop button into ignition lock the system needs approximately two seconds recognition time before you can use Start Stop but ton Starting the engine Important safety notes G WARNING Never leave the engine running in enclosed spaces The exhau...

Page 160: ...ildren should never be left unsupervised in the vehicle Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle even if you are only leaving it for a short time i The Start Stop button can be used to start the vehicle manually without inserting the key into the ignition lock The key must be in the vehicle and the Start Stop button must be inserted in the ignition lock This mode for starting the engi...

Page 161: ...ter approximately one second hill start assist will no longer brake your vehi cle and it could roll away X Take your foot off the brake pedal i Once you have taken your foot off the brake pedal the vehicle is held for around one second X Pull away Hill start assist will not function if Ryou are pulling away on a level road or a downhill gradient Ron vehicles with automatic transmission the transmi...

Page 162: ...are no active engine related diagno ses Rthe vehicle is not being steered Rthe front door is closed and the seat belt is fastened i During automatic engine switch off the climate control system only operates at a reduced capacity If you require full climate control capacity the ECO start stop func tion can be deactivated by pressing the ECO button Y page 160 Vehicles with manual transmission The E...

Page 163: ...on is activated or Rengage reverse gear R or Rdepress the accelerator pedal i Shifting the transmission to position P does not start the engine Deactivating activating the ECO start stop function Example ECO button i If indicator lamp is off the ECO start stop function has been deactivated man ually or as the result of a malfunction The engine will then not be switched off auto matically when the ...

Page 164: ... Indicator lamp lights up If drive pro gram S S or M is active the automatic transmission switches to drive program C If all conditions for automatic engine switch off Y page 159 are fulfilled the symbol is shown in green in the mul tifunction display In addition the Stop Start active message is shown in the AMG menu in the multifunction display If not all conditions have been fulfilled for automa...

Page 165: ...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 shows 0 The fuel tank is empty X Refuel the vehicle The engine does not start You cannot hear the starter motor The on board ...

Page 166: ...necessary If the coolant level is correct the engine radiator fan may be faulty The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled sufficiently X If the coolant temperature is less than 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 on mountain roads and stop start traffic Manual transmission Importa...

Page 167: ... the vehicle speed is below a certain threshold and the clutch pedal is not depressed For further information on the ECO start stop function see Y page 158 Engaging reverse gear Only shift into reverse gear R when the vehicle is stationary Otherwise you could damage the transmission i The ECO start stop function is not avail able when reverse gear is engaged For further information on the ECO star...

Page 168: ...ing lock k Reverse gear i Neutral h Drive Transmission position and drive pro gram display Transmission position display and drive program display example Transmission position display Drive program display The current transmission position and drive program appear in the multifunction display DIRECT SELECT lever Overview of transmission positions The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the ste...

Page 169: ...e brake and push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down past the first point of resistance If the engine speed is too high do not shift the automatic transmission directly from D to R from R to D or directly to P Other wise the automatic transmission could be damaged Engaging reverse gear R Only shift the automatic transmission to R when the vehicle is stationary i The ECO start stop function is not a...

Page 170: ...ed Releasing the brakes will allow you to move the vehicle freely e g to push it or tow it If ESP is deactivated or faulty only shift the transmission to posi tion N if the vehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads Vehicles with a DIRECT SELECT lever if you switch off the engine using the key or the Start Stop button the automatic transmission shifts to neutral N automatically Rolling in n...

Page 171: ...ing X Drive in the middle of the engine speed range on uphill gradients X Shift down to shift range 3 or 2 Y page 169 depending on the uphill or downhill gradient even if cruise control DISTRONIC PLUS or SPEEDTRONIC is acti vated Program selector button General notes The program selector button allows you to choose between different driving character istics Example program selector button E Econom...

Page 172: ...sition D Automatic drive program Drive program E drive program C on AMG vehicles is characterised by the following Rcomfort oriented engine settings Roptimal fuel consumption resulting from the automatic transmission shifting up sooner Rthe vehicle pulling away more gently in forward and reverse gears unless the accelerator pedal is depressed fully Rincreased sensitivity This improves driving stab...

Page 173: ... X Briefly press the selector lever to the right towards D or X Pull the right hand steering wheel gearshift paddle The shift range is derestricted Clearing the shift range restriction X Press and hold the selector lever towards D until D is shown once more in the mul tifunction display or X Pull and hold the right hand steering wheel gearshift paddle until D is shown again in the multifunction di...

Page 174: ... the colour in the multi function display in the speedometer changes to red and the UP display message is shown Downshifting X Briefly press the selector lever to the left towards D or X Pull the left hand steering wheel gearshift paddle Y page 169 The automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear i If you desire maximum acceleration push the selector lever to the left or pull and hold the l...

Page 175: ...ing lock manually i The following description does not apply to vehicles with a DIRECT SELECT lever and AMG vehicles In the event of an electrical fault it is possible to release the selector lever lock manually to move it out of position P e g if you wish to tow the vehicle away X Apply the parking brake X Prise out selector lever gaiter with a flat blunt object e g a screwdriver wrapped in cloth...

Page 176: ...el lines and or the diesel injec tion system could otherwise be blocked by particles from the fuel can Further information on fuel and on fuel grades can be found in the Fuel section Y page 384 Refuelling Fuel filler flap To open the fuel filler flap To insert the fuel filler cap Tyre pressure table Fuel type The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked auto matically when you open or close the vehi...

Page 177: ... Otherwise the locking pin of the central locking prevents the fuel filler flap from closing Fuel filler flap emergency release G WARNING The edges on the inside of the vehicle body can be sharp You could injure yourself when using the fuel filler flap emergency release Avoid contact with the edges on the inside of the vehicle body X Open the boot lid tailgate X Saloon slide the luggage net down X...

Page 178: ...ehicle with at least 5 litres of diesel X Turn the ignition on for around 10 seconds Y page 155 X Start the engine continuously for up to 10 seconds until it runs smoothly or X Start the engine using the touch start function To do this turn the key to position 3 in the ignition lock and then release it immediately Y page 155 If the engine does not start X Turn the ignition on again for approximate...

Page 179: ...ass land or harvested grain fields The hot exhaust system could otherwise ignite the flammable material and set the vehicle on fire To ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away unintentionally Rthe parking brake must be firmly applied Ron vehicles with manual transmission engage first gear or reverse gear Ron vehicles with automatic transmission the transmission must be in position P...

Page 180: ...S GO X Press the Start Stop button Y page 155 The engine stops and all the indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out X Apply the parking brake firmly i Vehicles with a DIRECT SELECT lever and AMG vehicles if you switch off the engine using the Start Stop button the automatic transmission shifts to N auto matically If you then open the driver s or front passenger door the automatic trans mis...

Page 181: ...ge down for additional engine braking on a slippery road surface This could cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and the vehicle could skid G WARNING Make sure that other road users are not endangered by your braking Downhill gradients On long and steep downhill gradients espe cially if the vehicle is laden or towing a trailer you must shift to a lower gear in good time or on vehicles with au...

Page 182: ...ew trip so that salt residues are removed from the brake discs New brake pads linings G WARNING New brake pads linings only reach their opti mum braking effect after several hundred kil ometres of driving Before this optimum brak ing effect is reached you should compensate for the reduced braking effect by applying greater pressure when braking This also applies after the brake discs or the brake ...

Page 183: ...der all circumstances You could otherwise dam age the engine the electronics or the trans mission Winter driving Important safety notes G WARNING If the vehicle becomes trapped in snow ensure that snow is kept away from the exhaust pipe and from around the vehicle as long as the engine is running Otherwise poi sonous carbon monoxide CO may enter the vehicle resulting in loss of consciousness and e...

Page 184: ...control is only an aid designed to assist driving You are responsible for the vehicle s speed and for braking in good time G WARNING Do not use cruise control Rin traffic conditions that do not allow you to drive at a constant speed e g heavy traffic or winding roads You may otherwise cause an accident Ron slippery roads The drive wheels may lose their grip when braking or accelerating and the veh...

Page 185: ...e current traffic and driving situation You can other wise endanger yourself or others by uninten tionally triggering sudden acceleration or braking X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal The first time cruise control is activated it stores the current speed or regulates the speed of the vehicle to the previously stored speed Setting a spe...

Page 186: ... which relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly If you need addi tional braking depress the brake pedal repeatedly rather than continuously G WARNING Never depress the brake pedal continuously while the vehicle is in motion e g never cause the brakes to rub by applying constant slight pedal pressure This causes the brake system to overh...

Page 187: ...TRONIC Rusing the cruise control lever Rby depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point kickdown It is not possible to deactivate variable SPEEDTRONIC by braking 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 sho...

Page 188: ...puter to limit the speed permanently to a value between 160 km h e g for driving on winter tyres and the maximum speed Y page 246 Shortly before the stored speed is reached it appears in the multifunction display Permanent SPEEDTRONIC remains active even if variable SPEEDTRONIC is deactivated You cannot exceed the stored limit speed even if you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure poi...

Page 189: ...g due to snow rain or fog Dis tance control may be impaired Always pay attention to traffic conditions even when DISTRONIC PLUS is activated Otherwise you may fail to recognise dangers in time cause an accident and injure yourself and others The radar sensor system is automatically deactivated near radio telescope facilities Y page 398 If you want DISTRONIC PLUS to assist you the radar sensor syst...

Page 190: ...RESP must be switched on but not inter vening Rthe transmission must be in position D Rthe bonnet must be closed Rthe driver s door must be closed when you shift from P to D or your seat belt must be fastened Rthe front passenger door and the rear doors must be closed Rthe vehicle must not be skidding Activating while driving When driving at speeds below 30 km h you can only activate DISTRONIC PLU...

Page 191: ... depress the brake DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated unless your vehicle is stationary DISTRONIC PLUS then no longer brakes your vehicle In such cases control the distance from vehicles travelling in front with the brake alone You could otherwise cause an accident and thereby injure yourself and others The driver remains fully responsible for the vehi cle s distance from other vehicles the speed being...

Page 192: ...e the park ing brake and must not be used for parking The DISTRONIC PLUS braking effect is can celled and the vehicle can start moving if RDISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated using the cruise control lever Ryou accelerate Rthere is a malfunction in the system or an interruption in the power supply e g bat tery failure Rthe electrical system in the engine com partment the battery or the fuses are tam per...

Page 193: ...ction Rthe bonnet is opened Ra system fault occurs Rthe power supply is not sufficient Setting a speed X Press the cruise control lever up for a higher speed or down A for a lower speed X Keep the cruise control lever pressed until the desired speed is reached X Release the cruise control lever The new speed is stored DISTRONIC PLUS is activated and adjusts the vehicle s speed to the new speed sto...

Page 194: ... the distance to the vehicle in front if necessary Displaying DISTRONIC PLUS in the speedometer Example vehicles featuring automatic transmis sion with a DIRECT SELECT lever When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated one or two segments in the set speed range light up i For design reasons the speed displayed in the speedometer may differ slightly from the speed set for DISTRONIC PLUS If DISTRONIC PLUS detec...

Page 195: ... ways to deactivate DIS TRONIC PLUS X Briefly press the cruise control lever for wards or X Brake unless the vehicle is stationary or X 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 the DISTRONIC PLUS off message is shown in the multifunction display for a...

Page 196: ...isappears Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS General notes The following contains descriptions of certain road and traffic conditions in which you must be particularly attentive In such situations brake if necessary DISTRONIC PLUS is then deactivated Cornering going into and coming out of a bend The ability of DISTRONIC PLUS to detect vehi cles when cornering is limited Your vehicle may brake un...

Page 197: ...t the driver having to depress the brake pedal The braking effect is cancelled and the HOLD function is deactivated when you depress the accelerator pedal to pull away Activation conditions You can activate the HOLD function if Rthe vehicle is stationary Rthe engine is running or if it has been auto matically switched off by the ECO start stop function Rthe driver s door is closed or if your seat ...

Page 198: ...way On vehicles with automatic transmission and a DIRECT SELECT lever the transmission is automatically shifted to P if the HOLD func tion is activated and Rthe driver s door is open 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 Rthe bonnet is opened Ra system fault occurs Rthe power supply is not suffic...

Page 199: ...ys adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather condi tions Activation conditions RACE START can be activated when Rthe doors are closed Rthe engine is running and it has reached an operating temperature of approximately 80 This is the case when the engine oil temperature in the multifunction display stops flashing RSPORT handling mode is activated Y page 73 Rthe steering wheel...

Page 200: ...afety notes Your vehicle regulates its height automati cally 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 The following vehicle levels are possible Rnormal Rraised vehicles without 4MATIC the vehi cle is raised by...

Page 201: ...e condition e g bumps Ryour individual selection i e sports or com fort Your selection remains stored even if you remove the key from the ignition lock Sports tuning The firmer suspension tuning in Sport mode ensures even better contact with the road Select this mode when employing a sporty driving style e g on winding country roads X Press button Indicator lamp lights up You have selec ted Sports...

Page 202: ...the suspension tuning in Sport mode ensures the best possible contact with the road Select this mode only when driving on race circuits If indicator lamps and are off X Press button twice Indicator lamps and light up You have selected Sport mode The AMG Ride Control SPORT message appears in the multifunction display If indicator lamp lights up X Press button once Second indicator lamp lights up Yo...

Page 203: ...TRONIC Important safety notes G WARNING PARKTRONIC is only an aid and may not detect all obstacles It is not a substitute for attentive driving You are always responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your imme diate surroundings when parking and manoeuvring You could otherwise endanger yourself and others G WARNING Make sure that no persons or animals are in the manoeuvring ran...

Page 204: ...s approximately 15 cm If there is an obstacle within this range the relevant warning displays light up and a warn ing tone sounds If the distance falls below the minimum the distance may no longer be shown Warning displays The warning displays show the distance between the sensors and the obstacle The warning display for the front area is located on the dashboard above the centre air vents The war...

Page 205: ...seconds Rseventh segment onwards you will hear a warning tone for approximately two sec onds This indicates that you have now reached the minimum distance Deactivating activating PARKTRONIC Indicator lamp To deactivate activate PARKTRONIC If indicator lamp lights up PARKTRONIC is deactivated Parking Guidance is also deacti vated i PARKTRONIC is automatically activated when you turn the key to posi...

Page 206: ...ymbol You receive steering instruc tions when parking You may also use PARK TRONIC Y page 200 G WARNING Parking Guidance is merely an aid and may recommend parking spaces that are not suit able for parking For example these might be spaces where parking is prohibited drive ways unsuitable surfaces etc Parking Guidance measures the parking space as you drive past it Any later changes to the parking...

Page 207: ...parking is dependent on various factors These include the posi tion and shape of the vehicles parked in front and behind it and the conditions of the location In some cases Parking Guidance may guide you too far or not far enough into a parking space In some cases it may also lead you across or onto the kerb If neces sary cancel the parking procedure with Parking Guidance If unavoidable you should...

Page 208: ...play switches to Park ing Guidance Depending on your distance from the park ing space the Please drive backwards message appears in the multifunction dis play Example vehicles featuring automatic transmis sion with a DIRECT SELECT lever X If necessary reverse towards the parking space This is indicated by an arrow point ing backwards Continue reversing until you hear a tone Stop the parking positi...

Page 209: ...aces is slightly increased If you have attached a trailer to your vehicle you should not use Parking Guidance When the electrical connection is established between your vehicle and the trailer Parking Guidance ceases to be available PARK TRONIC is deactivated for the rear area Reversing camera Important safety notes The reversing camera is an optical parking aid It shows the area behind your vehic...

Page 210: ...SSIST helps you during long monotonous journeys such as on motorways and trunk roads It is active in the 80 km h to 180 km h range If ATTENTION ASSIST detects typical indica tors of fatigue or increasing lapses in con centration on the part of the driver it sug gests taking a break G WARNING ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid and may detect your tiredness or lapses in concentra tion too late or not a...

Page 211: ...N ASSIST is reset and starts assessing your tiredness again when you con tinue your journey if Ryou switch off the engine Ryou take off your seat belt and open the driver s door e g for a change of drivers or to take a break Speed Limit Assist Important safety notes Speed Limit Assist shows you detected speed limits in the multifunction display Data from the navigation system is also used for this...

Page 212: ...on display X Display Speed Limit Assist using the on board computer Y page 240 A traffic sign indicating a speed limit or the end of a speed limit appears in the mul tifunction display as soon as it is detected Traffic sign indicating a speed limit is generally displayed until Ra traffic sign indicating the end of the speed limit is detected Ryou make a turn Ryou leave or enter a town Rthe road ty...

Page 213: ...s in the area in which you are manoeuvring i Infrared light is not visible to the human eye and therefore does not dazzle Night View Assist Plus can therefore remain switched on even if there is oncoming traf fic Night View Assist Plus camera Activating Night View Assist Plus You can only activate Night View Assist Plus if Rthe key is in position 2 in the ignition lock Rit is dark Rthe light switc...

Page 214: ... RNight View Assist Plus is activated Ryou are driving faster than about 10 km h Rthe surroundings are dark e g when driv ing outside built up areas without street lighting If pedestrian recognition is active sym bol appears If a pedestrian is now recog nised they are framed and thereby high lighted If the pedestrian recognition system has brought a pedestrian to your attention look through the wi...

Page 215: ...isplay in the exterior mirrors draws your attention to vehicles detected in the monitored area If you then switch on the corresponding turn signal to change lane you will also receive an optical and audible collision warning For monitoring Active Blind Spot Assist uses sensors in the rear bumper G WARNING Blind Spot Assist is only an aid designed to assist driving It may fail to detect some vehi c...

Page 216: ...o 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 long vehicles for example lor ries for a prolonged time The two radar sensors for Blind Spot Assist are integrated into the sides of the rear bumper Make sure that the bumper is free of dirt ice or slush in the vicinity ...

Page 217: ...ailer towing If you attach a trailer make sure that you have correctly established the electrical connec tion This can be accomplished by checking the trailer lighting Blind Spot Assist is then deactivated The indicator lamp in the exte rior mirrors lights up yellow and the Blind Spot Assist currently unavailable See Owner s Manual message appears in the multifunction display i You can deactivate ...

Page 218: ...ing may be given if a front wheel passes over a lane marking It will warn you by means of intermittent vibration in the steering wheel for up to 1 5 seconds In order that you are warned only when nec essary and in good time if you cross the lane marking the system recognises certain con ditions and warns you accordingly The warning vibration occurs earlier if Ryou approach the outer lane marking o...

Page 219: ...nditions It is not a substitute for attentive driving You are responsible for the vehicle s speed braking in good time and steering correctly Always adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions Always pay attention to traffic conditions and your surroundings Otherwise you may fail to recognise dangers in time cause an accident and injure yourself and oth ers The rada...

Page 220: ...icator lamp goes out and Active Blind Spot Assist is operational If a vehicle is detected within the monitoring range of Blind Spot Assist at speeds above 30 km h warning lamp on the corre sponding side lights up red This warning always occurs when a vehicle enters the blind spot monitoring range from behind or from the side When you overtake a vehicle the warning only occurs if the difference in ...

Page 221: ... and injure yourself and others Either a very slight course correcting brake application or none at all may occur if Rthere are vehicles or obstacles e g crash barriers on both sides of your vehicle Ra vehicle approaches too closely on the side Ryou have adopted a sporty driving style with high cornering speeds Ryou brake or accelerate decisively Ra driving safety system intervenes such as ESP or ...

Page 222: ...clear e g near roadworks Rthe lane markings change quickly e g lanes branch off cross one another or merge Rthe road is narrow and winding Active Lane Keeping Assist cannot detect road and traffic conditions It is not a substi tute for attentive driving You are responsible for the vehicle s speed braking in good time and steering correctly Always adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing roa...

Page 223: ...to ensure that it does not leave the lane Active Lane Keeping Assist cannot detect the current traffic situation or other road users Ensure at all times that there is sufficient lat eral distance between you and other road users or obstacles In rare cases broken lines or certain structures on the road surface may be detected by the system as solid lane mark ings You can for example countersteer ge...

Page 224: ...ing a trailer Important safety notes G WARNING When reversing the vehicle towards the trailer make sure there is nobody between the trailer and the vehicle Couple and uncouple the trailer carefully If you do not couple the trailer to the towing vehicle correctly the trailer could become detached Make sure that the following values are not exceeded Rthe permissible trailer drawbar noseweight Rthe p...

Page 225: ...ways adjust your driving style to the prevail ing road traffic and weather conditions and drive particularly carefully You can use 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 General notes i When towing a trailer set the tyre pres sure on the rear axle of the towing vehicle...

Page 226: ...TRONIC or DIS TRONIC PLUS This will use the braking effect of the engine so less braking will be required to prevent the vehicle from gaining speed This relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly If you need additional braking depress the brake pedal repeatedly rather than continuously Driving tips RMaintain a greater distance from the ve...

Page 227: ... display shows the Check trailer hitch lock message until the ball coupling is engaged X Remove the protective covering from the ball coupling and store it in a safe place X Make sure that the ball of the ball coupling is clean and that it is either greased or dry grease free depending on the instruc tions for the trailer The power socket is integrated in the ball coupling Coupling up a trailer G ...

Page 228: ...not disconnect a trailer with an engaged overrun brake Otherwise your vehicle could be damaged by the rebound ing of the overrun brake X Make sure that the transmission is in posi tion P X Apply the parking brake X Secure the trailer against rolling away X Remove the trailer cable and decouple the trailer Folding in the ball coupling i Fold the ball coupling back in if you are not using the traile...

Page 229: ...battery may not be charged from the power supply 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 instal ling the trailer electrics at a qualified special ist workshop X To switch the connected power supply on or off turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or 0 respectively ...

Page 230: ...et and turn the con nector 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 Make sure that there is sufficient cable play so that the cable cannot become detached when cornering Towing a trailer 227 Driving and parking Z ...

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Page 232: ... information 230 Important safety notes 230 Displays and operation 230 Menus and submenus 234 Display messages 253 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 280 229 On board computer and displays ...

Page 233: ...y records and dis plays malfunctions and warnings from certain systems For this reason you should always make sure that your vehicle is safe to use You could otherwise cause an accident by driving an unsafe vehicle G WARNING The operating safety of your vehicle could be impaired if maintenance work is carried out incorrectly This could cause you to lose con trol of your vehicle and cause an accide...

Page 234: ... a vehicle in front The segments between the speed of the vehi cle in front and the stored speed light up Operating the on board computer Overview The on board computer is activated as soon as you turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock You can control the multifunction display and the settings in the on board computer using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel Multifunction dis...

Page 235: ... RMute Back button Press briefly RBack RSwitches off LINGUATRONIC see the separate operating instructions RHides display messages or calls up the last Trip menu function used RExits the telephone book redial memory Press and hold RCalls up the standard display in the Trip menu Multifunction display Values and settings as well as display mes sages are shown in the multifunction display Example DIRE...

Page 236: ...eam Assist Y page 127 À ATTENTION ASSIST Y page 207 ECO start stop function Y page 158 Ä Speed Limit Assist Y page 208 Ã Lane Keeping Assist Y page 214 or Active Lane Keeping Assist Y page 218 ë HOLD function Y page 194 Ä PRE SAFE Brake Y page 75 120 km h Maximum permissible speed exceeded only for certain coun tries Displays and operation 233 On board computer and displays Z ...

Page 237: ... Rcalls up display messages Y page 253 Rtyre pressure loss warning Y page 367 or checks the tyre pressure electron ically Y page 368 RASSYST PLUS service interval display Y page 325 C Settings menu Y page 243 D AMG menu in AMG vehicles Y page 249 The Audio Navi and Tel menus differ slightly in vehicles with an audio system and in vehicles with COMAND APS The examples given in this Owner s Manual a...

Page 238: ...d off for more than four hours R999 hours have been exceeded R9999kilometres have been exceeded The From reset trip computer is reset if 9999 hours or 99 999 kilometres are excee ded Displaying the range and current fuel consumption X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Trip menu X Press the 9 or button to select the current fuel consumption and the approxi mate range except f...

Page 239: ...tions For more information see the separate operating instructions X Switch on the audio system or COMAND APS see the separate operating instruc tions X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Navi menu Route guidance not active Direction of travel Current street Activated route guidance No change of direction announced Distance to the destination Distance to the next change of di...

Page 240: ...te a new route is being calculated ROff map or Off road the vehicle position is outside the area of the digital map off map position RNo route no route could be calculated to the selected destination Audio menu Selecting a radio station You can only change the waveband and store new stations using the audio system or COMAND Online X Switch on the audio system or COMAND APS and select Radio see the...

Page 241: ...ent track does not appear in audio AUX mode Auxiliary audio mode external audio source connected TV operation i Depending on the digital TV broadcaster radio stations can also be received The multifunction display shows TV Radio For selecting a radio station see Y page 237 X Switch on COMAND APS and select TV see the separate operating instructions X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to s...

Page 242: ...display RPlease enter PIN the mobile phone has been placed in the mobile phone bracket and the PIN has not been entered X Enter the PIN using the mobile phone LIN GUATRONIC the audio system or COMAND APS The mobile phone will search for a network RTelephone ready or the name of the net work provider the mobile phone has found a network and is ready to receive RTelephone No Service no network is av...

Page 243: ...utton to start dial ling or X If you do not want to make a call press the or button Assistance menu Introduction In the Assist menu you can Rdisplay Speed Limit Assist and activate deactivate the message function of Speed Limit Assist Rshow the distance display Ractivate deactivate ESP Ractivate deactivate PRE SAFE Brake Ractivate deactivate ATTENTION ASSIST Ractivate deactivate Blind Spot Assist ...

Page 244: ...the risk of an accident if you drive too fast ESP cannot override the laws of physics Activating deactivating ESP on AMG vehi cles Y page 73 For further information about ESP see Y page 72 X Start the engine X Press or on the steering wheel to select the Assist menu X Press the 9 or button to select ESP X Press the a button X To deactivate press a again The å warning lamp in the instrument cluster...

Page 245: ...elect Blind Spot Asst X Press a If the function is activated the monitored areas in the multifunction display light up red X To activate deactivate press a again Activating deactivating Lane Keeping Assist You can use the Lane Keep Asst function to activate deactivate Lane Keeping Assist Y page 214 or Active Lane Keeping Assist Y page 218 X Press or on the steering wheel to select the Assist menu ...

Page 246: ...g km or miles X Press the a button to save the setting Switching the additional speedometer on off Only vehicles with manual transmission have this function i Vehicles for the United Kingdom this function is not available The Dig speedom mph function allows you to choose whether the status area in the multifunction display always shows the speed in mph instead of the outside temperature X Press th...

Page 247: ...ent time or date set is displayed X Press a to change the setting X Press the or button to select the display you want to change hour minute day month year X Press the or 9 button to set the selected display X Press the a button to store the entry Lights Switching the daytime driving lights on off If you have activated theDay lights function and the light switch is in the Ã position the daytime dr...

Page 248: ...eft side traffic X Press the a button to save the setting When you change the setting conversion does not take place until the next time the vehicle is stationary You can also have the dipped beam head lamps set for driving on the right or left at a qualified specialist workshop Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on off X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings menu X Pre...

Page 249: ...activating the interior light ing delayed switch off If you activate the Light delay function the interior lighting remains on for 20seconds after you remove the key from the ignition lock X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Light submenu X Press the a button to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Interior lightin...

Page 250: ...cope facilities The following systems are switched off when the radar sensor system is deactivated RDISTRONIC PLUS Y page 185 RBAS PLUS Y page 70 RPRE SAFE Brake Y page 75 RBlind Spot Assist Y page 212 RActive Blind Spot Assist Y page 216 X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Vehicle submenu X Press the a button to confirm X ...

Page 251: ...lected the yel low indicator lamp lights up on the auxiliary heating button Changing the departure time X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Heating submenu X Press the a button to confirm You will see the selected setting X Press the a button to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select Change A B or C X Press the a button ...

Page 252: ...out automatically The exterior mirrors can then only be folded out using the button on the door X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Convenience submenu X Press the a button to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Auto fold in function If the Auto fold in function is activated the vehicle s exterior mirror is displa...

Page 253: ... the centre console Drive program C SS M ESP mode ON OFF or SPORT handling mode SPORT 3 Suspension tuning COMFORT SPORT SPORT RACETIMER Displaying and starting the RACETIMER You can use the RACETIMER to store lap times X Press or on the steering wheel to select the AMG menu X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the RACETIMER is shown i If the RACETIMER is selected the and buttons cannot be used to...

Page 254: ...s If you switch off the engine the RACETIMER is reset to 0 after 30 seconds All laps are deleted You cannot delete individual stored laps If you have stopped 16 laps the current lap does not have to be reset X Reset the current lap X Press a to confirm Reset Reset Race Timer appears in the multi function display X Press the button to select Yes and press the a button to confirm All laps are delete...

Page 255: ...elect the AMG menu X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the lap evaluation is shown Each lap is shown in a separate submenu The fastest lap is indicated by flashing sym bol Lap Lap time Average lap speed Lap length A Top speed during lap X Press the 9 or button to select a different lap evaluation 252 Menus and submenus On board computer and displays ...

Page 256: ...d Display messages with a high priority are shown in red You cannot hide display messages of the highest priority The multifunction display shows these messages continuously until the causes for the messages have been remedied Message memory The on board computer saves certain display messages You can call up the display messages in the message memory X Press the or button on the steering wheel an...

Page 257: ...ive on carefully If the display message disappears the functions mentioned above are available again If the display message continues to be displayed X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop inoperative See Owner s Manual G Risk of accident ABS ESP BAS PRE SAFE the HOLD function hill start assist and ESP trailer stabilisation are not available due to a malfunc tion The adaptive...

Page 258: ...l G Risk of accident EBD electronic brake force distribution ABS ESP BAS PRE SAFE the HOLD function hill start assist and ESP trailer stabi lisation are not available due to a malfunction The adaptive brake lights BAS PLUS and PRE SAFE Brake may also have failed In addition the ä å and warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated The br...

Page 259: ...an restart the engine J Check brake fluid level G Risk of accident There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir In addi tion the red J warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up and a warning tone sounds X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driving under any circumstances X Apply the park...

Page 260: ...pear X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Apply the parking brake X Clean the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grille Y page 330 X Clean the bumpers Y page 330 X Restart the engine X AMG vehicles reactivate ESP Y page 73 If the system detects that the sensors are fully operational the display message disappears PRE SAFE B...

Page 261: ...matic child seat recognition sensor is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 6 Restraint sys mal function Consult workshop G Risk of injury There is a malfunction in the SRS Supplemental Restraint Sys tem The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument clus ter X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 6 Front left malfunc tion Consult work shoporFront right malfunction Con sult worksho...

Page 262: ...ns b Left cornering light or Right cor nering light The left or right hand cornering light is faulty X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Y page 129 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Left dipped beam or Right dipped beam The left or right hand dipped beam headlamp is faulty X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Y page 129 or X Visit a qua...

Page 263: ...rror indica tor or Right mir ror indicator The turn signal in the left hand or right hand exterior mirror is faulty X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Y page 129 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Third brake lamp The third brake lamp is faulty X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Y page 129 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b ...

Page 264: ...ng lamp The front left or front right parking lamp is faulty X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Y page 129 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Left revers lamp or Right revers lamp The left or right hand reversing lamp is faulty X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Y page 129 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Rear left side ma...

Page 265: ...light sensor is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Switch off lights The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle A warning tone also sounds X Turn the light switch to Ã Adaptive Main beam Assist inoperative Adaptive Highbeam Assist is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Adaptive Main beam Assist currently unavailable See Owner s Manual Adaptive Highbeam Ass...

Page 266: ...d and traf fic conditions and switch off the engine X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked e g by frozen slush X Wait until the display message disappears before restarting the engine The engine may otherwise be damaged X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display X If the temperature increases again visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately The fan mot...

Page 267: ... to the minimum level A warning tone also sounds X Check the oil level when next refuelling at the latest Y page 322 X If necessary top up the engine oil Y page 323 X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if the engine oil needs topping up more often than usual 8 Reserve fuel level The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactiva...

Page 268: ...illed as soon as possible at a qualified spe cialist workshop Refill AdBlue at workshop Eng start not possible The AdBlue tank is empty A warning tone also sounds You can no longer start the engine X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately Check AdBlue See Owner s Manual The AdBlue system is malfunctioning A warning tone also sounds X Visit a qualified specialist workshop AdBlue Eng st...

Page 269: ...appears Stop vehicle Vehi cle too low You have pulled away while the vehicle level is still too low AIRMATIC sets the vehicle to the selected level after a short period X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Apply the parking brake X Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away G Risk of accident AIRMATIC is fa...

Page 270: ... parking brake X Clean the windscreen If the system detects that the camera is fully operational the dis play message disappears Speed Limit Assist is operational again Speed Limit Assist Unavailable in this country Speed Limit Assist is only available in certain countries X Drive on Speed Limit Assist is available again when you drive in a country in which its use is approved Speed Limit Assist i...

Page 271: ...or system may be activated Y page 398 X Switch on the radar sensor system Y page 247 Lane Keeping Assist currently unavailable See Owner s Man ualorActive Lane Keeping Assist cur rently unavailable 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 im...

Page 272: ...en towing a trailer confirm the display message with a If you are driving without a trailer and 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 Apply the parking brake X Clean the sensors Y page 330 X Restart the engine If the system detects that the sensors are fully operational the display messag...

Page 273: ...play at speeds below 30 km h X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Parking Guidance has been deactivated because you are no longer following the recommended path X Park again and while doing so observe the display messages in the multifunction display Parking Guidance finished The vehicle is parked A warning tone also sounds The display message disappears automatically DISTRONIC PLUS off DISTRON...

Page 274: ...tions X Apply the parking brake X Clean the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grille Y page 330 X Clean the bumpers Y page 330 X Restart the engine If the system detects that the sensors are fully operational the display message disappears DISTRONIC is operational again DISTRONIC PLUS inoperative DISTRONIC PLUS is faulty BAS PLUS and PRE SAFE Brake may also have failed A warning tone also sound...

Page 275: ...display shows 120 km h X Drive slower Tyres Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Tyre pressure Check tyres G Risk of accident The tyre pressure loss warning system has detected a significant loss in pressure A warning tone also sounds X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking manoeuvres Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Check the...

Page 276: ...yre s G Risk of accident The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display A warning tone also sounds X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking manoeuvres Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Correct the tyre pressure Y page 368 X If necessary change a wheel Y page 370 Caution tyre ...

Page 277: ...ore tyres has dropped suddenly A warning tone also sounds X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking manoeuvres Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X If necessary change a wheel Y page 370 h Tyre pressure Check tyre s G Risk of accident The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or br...

Page 278: ...is active you have Ropened the driver s door and released the seat belt or Rswitched off the engine or Ropened the bonnet A tone may also sound at regular intervals The tone becomes louder if you attempt to lock the vehicle You cannot start the engine X Shift the transmission to position P You can restart the engine Auxiliary battery malfunction The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission...

Page 279: ... paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Shift the transmission to position P N Saloon the boot lid is open X Close the boot lid A Estate the tailgate is open X Close the tailgate Mor G Risk of accident The bonnet is open A warning tone also sounds X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Apply the parking brake X Close...

Page 280: ...ion See Own er s Manual G Risk of accident The power steering assistance is faulty You will need to use more force to steer A warning tone also sounds 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 works...

Page 281: ...in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum X Top up the washer fluid Y page 324 Key Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Key does not belong to vehicle You have put the wrong key in the ignition lock X Use the correct key Replace key The key needs to be replaced X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Change key batter ies The batteries of the KEYLESS GO k...

Page 282: ...ion of the key with the KEYLESS GO functions in the vehicle If the KEYLESS GO key is still not detected X Operate the vehicle with the key in the ignition lock if necessary Key still in vehi cle The KEYLESS GO key has been detected inside the vehicle during locking X Remove the KEYLESS GO key from the vehicle Remove starting button then insert key KEYLESS GO is temporarily malfunctioning or is def...

Page 283: ...ne sounds for up to six seconds G Risk of injury The driver s seat belt is not fastened X Fasten your seat belt Y page 49 The warning tone ceases 7 The red seat belt warn ing lamp lights up after the engine starts as soon as the driver s or the front passenger door is closed G Risk of injury The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt X Fasten your seat belt Y page 49 The warnin...

Page 284: ...le causes consequences and M Solutions J The yellow brake sys tem warning lamp lights up while the engine is running G Risk of accident The brake system is malfunctioning and the braking characteris tics may be affected X If the multifunction display shows a display message please observe this X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop J The red brake system warning lamp comes on...

Page 285: ...P trailer stabilisation are also deactivated for example The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop The yellow ABS warning lamp is...

Page 286: ...s while the vehicle is in motion G Risk of accident ESP or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated X Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pulling away X Accelerate more gently while the vehicle is in motion X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weat...

Page 287: ... ESP will not stabilise the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel starts to spin The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop J The red brake system warning lamp comes on while the vehicle ...

Page 288: ...ehicle need not be checked 8 The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp lights up while the engine is run ning The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated when the fuel level drops into the reserve range X Refuel at the nearest filling station The red coolant warn ing lamp lights up while the engine is running and the coolant tem perature gauge is ...

Page 289: ...Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so e g driving on mountain roads and stop start traffic The red coolant warn ing lamp comes on while the engine is run ning A warning tone also sounds The coolant temperature has exceeded 120 The airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the coolant level may be too low The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be damaged X Observe the add...

Page 290: ...ion You may have to brake or take evasive action More information about DISTRONIC PLUS Y page 185 and PRE SAFE Brake Y page 75 Tyres Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions h The yellow tyre pres sure monitor warning lamp is on G Risk of accident The tyre pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tyres X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering...

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Page 292: ...Useful information 290 Loading guidelines 290 Stowage areas 290 Features 307 289 Stowing and features ...

Page 293: ...his reason you should observe the following notes when transporting a load Rwhen transporting a load never exceed the maximum permissible gross vehicle weight or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle including occupants Rposition heavy loads as far forwards as pos sible and as low down in the boot luggage compartment as possible Rthe load must not protrude above the upper edge of the seat bac...

Page 294: ...he 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 There is a compartment to stow spectacles in the roof lining on the driver s side X To open pull down spectacles compart ment by the handle Stowage compartment in the centre con sole Illustration vehicles with DIRECT SELECT le...

Page 295: ...or a Media Interface are installed in the stowage com partment Before using these connections you must remove the mobile phone bracket see the separate installation instructions and fold up the preinstalled mobile phone holder Y page 314 Vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever X To open pull handle upwards The armrest folds out Vehicles with selector lever or manual transmis sion X To open press left ha...

Page 296: ... its anchorage X Fold down the cover in the direction of the arrow Luggage nets G WARNING Only place lightweight objects in the luggage net Do not use it to transport heavy sharp edged or fragile objects The luggage net can not secure the objects sufficiently in the event of an accident Luggage nets are located in the front passenger footwell and on the left and right hand sides of the boot luggag...

Page 297: ... the loose end until the skis are held firmly inside the skibag X Engage hook in securing ring X Pull the strap tight by the loose end Removing the skis and folding up the skibag X Loosen the two straps X Remove hook from securing ring X Take the skis out of the skibag X Close the flap in the boot X Smooth out the skibag and fold it up X Put the skibag into the backrest X Fold the cover back up i ...

Page 298: ...ARNING Do not carry heavy or hard objects inside the vehicle or in the boot unless they are secured Otherwise you and other vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp brak ing a sudden change in direction or an acci dent G WARNING Always drive with the boot lid closed Exhaust fumes could otherwise enter the vehicle inte rior The left hand an...

Page 299: ...t is cor rectly engaged Otherwise vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you Rbrake sharply Rchange direction suddenly Rare involved in an accident If the rear seat backrest is not engaged this will be shown in the multifunction display in the instrument cluster i You should always engage the rear seat backrests if you do not need the through loading feature This will...

Page 300: ...r both parts of the rear seat backrests forwards the headr ests are also lowered if necessary In the case of vehicles with memory function the respective front seat is moved forwards slightly to avoid contact with the seat behind it X Vehicles without memory function if nec essary move the driver s or front passenger seat forwards X Pull the left hand or right hand release han dle at the rear in l...

Page 301: ...xture which is available as an accessory Lashing eyelets G WARNING Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets evenly Otherwise vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you Rbrake sharply Rchange direction suddenly Rare involved in an accident Please observe the loading guidelines Observe the following notes on securing loads Rsecure the load using the lashing eyelets Rd...

Page 302: ...iciently secured it can be thrown over the backrest into the passenger compart ment for instance during heavy braking sud den changes of direction or in the event of an accident You could cause an accident or cause injury to yourself and others When loading the vehicle make sure that you do not stack the load in the luggage compartment higher than the lower edge of the side windows Do not place he...

Page 303: ...fety net and the lug gage compartment cover are rolled up X To remove press button X Fold the combined luggage cover and net forwards on the left hand side with the seat backrest folded forwards and fold it back wards with the seat backrest folded up X First detach the combined luggage cover and net from left hand catch and then remove it from right hand fixture X To install push the combined lugg...

Page 304: ... of direction or an accident G WARNING In the event of sharp braking a sudden change of direction or an accident light loads can be thrown about This could result in injury to yourself or others Therefore if you are transporting light loads use the safety net Safety net without luggage compart ment enlargement X Pull the safety net up by tab and hook it into eyelets Safety net with luggage compart...

Page 305: ... frame of the box or pushed onto the frame from above Otherwise the box could be damaged Adjusting the height to any position X Pull the box out by handle in the direc tion of the arrow all the way to the stop X Lowering the load surface push the centre of load surface down by hand in the direction of the arrow until load sur face has reached the desired position and the box is the desired size G ...

Page 306: ...curing kit allows you to use your luggage compartment for a variety of purposes The accessory parts are located under the luggage compartment floor X Open the EASY PACK folding luggage com partment floor Y page 305 EASY PACK load securing kit accessory parts Telescopic rod Bag containing the brackets and luggage holder Folding box Inserting the brackets into the loading rail X Insert bracket into ...

Page 307: ...n the direction of the arrow X Place the load between the strap and the luggage compartment side wall X Using one hand press locking button of the luggage holder X With your other hand let the strap go slowly until the load is secured X Make sure that locking button on brack ets A is pressed This keeps brackets A in place on the loading rail X To remove press release button on respective bracket A...

Page 308: ...jects being thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp brak ing a sudden change in direction or an acci dent Do not apply pressure to the EASY PACK folding luggage compartment floor when it is fully open You may otherwise damage the hinges of the EASY PACK folding lug gage compartment floor Opening and closing the folding lug gage compartment floor A removable insert under the EASY PACK foldi...

Page 309: ...com partment floor Y page 305 X Use tab to detach EASY PACK rear sill protector from the magnets and place it over the loading sill X Close the EASY PACK folding luggage com partment floor Before closing the tailgate refasten the EASY PACK loading sill protector on the underside of the EASY PACK folding lug gage compartment floor The EASY PACK loading sill protector could otherwise be damaged Roof...

Page 310: ...ld covers upwards X Only secure the roof carrier to the anchor age points under covers X Observe the manufacturer s installation instructions Attaching the roof carrier Estate X Secure the roof carrier to the roof rails X Observe the manufacturer s installation instructions Features Cup holders Important safety notes G WARNING Keep the cup holder closed while the vehicle is in motion Otherwise veh...

Page 311: ... is folded down as you could otherwise damage it Close the cup holder before folding the rear seat armrest up Otherwise the cup holder could be damaged Vehicles with a rear bench seat X Fold down the rear seat armrest X To open raise the rear seat armrest cover X Press release catch Cup holder folds out forwards X Fold the cover of the rear seat armrest back down again if necessary X To close lift...

Page 312: ...5 l The bottle holder does not secure bottles it merely prevents them from tipping over X Press the outer edge of button and slide in the direction of the arrow until the bottle fits into the opening X Insert the bottle into the bottle holder Sun visors Sun visor overview G WARNING Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors cov ered while driving You could otherwise be dazzled which may impair your...

Page 313: ...high speeds e g when driving on the motorway This could damage the inertia reel Therefore either close the side window or retract the roller sunblind before driving at high speeds Rear window roller sunblind Saloon Extending retracting the roller sun blind Make sure that the roller sunblind can move freely Otherwise the roller sunblind or other objects could be damaged X Turn the key to position 2...

Page 314: ...ts knob Otherwise you might burn yourself Make sure that children travelling in the vehi cle are not able to injure themselves on the hot cigarette lighter or cause a fire with it X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X To open slide cover forwards until it engages X Press in cigarette lighter Cigarette lighter will pop out automati cally when the heating element is red hot X To close ...

Page 315: ...ntly driving regarding operating mobile communications equipment in a vehicle If it is permitted by law to operate communi cations equipment while the vehicle is in motion you must only do so if the traffic sit uation permits Otherwise you could be dis tracted from the traffic conditions cause an accident and injure yourself and others Two way radios and fax equipment used with out low reflection ...

Page 316: ...ions Vehicles with automatic transmission with the DIRECT SELECT lever install the sliding adapter depending on the model of the mobile phone bracket Y page 314 X Insert the mobile phone into the mobile phone bracket see the separate installa tion instructions for the mobile phone fit ting If the mobile phone is inserted in the mobile phone bracket you can speak to the person you are calling using...

Page 317: ...ile phone bracket Sliding adapter Fitting the sliding adapter X Insert sliding adapter by aligning the openings with lugs of contact plate X Attach the mobile phone bracket to sliding adapter see the separate mobile phone bracket fitting instructions X Press both release buttons and press sliding adapter with the mobile phone bracket down until it engages X Insert the mobile phone into the mobile ...

Page 318: ...ons or objects present within the sweep of the garage door Persons could otherwise be injured as the door moves Integrated garage door opener in the rear view mir ror Garage door remote control A is not part of the integrated garage door opener X Before programming for the first time clear the memory of the integrated garage door opener Y page 317 X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock ...

Page 319: ...tegrated garage door opener until the door starts to move The rolling code synchronisation is then complete Problems when programming If you have problems when programming the integrated garage door opener please note the following RCheck the transmitter frequency of garage door drive remote control A This can usu ally be found on the back of the remote control RChange the batteries in garage door...

Page 320: ...pressed The trans mission is halted after a maximum of ten seconds and indicator lamp flashes yel low Press button or again if nec essary Clearing the memory of the integrated garage door opener in the rear view mir ror X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X Press buttons and The indicator lamp lights up yellow X Press and hold buttons and until the indicator lamp turns green i Make s...

Page 321: ...k the floormats and secure them if necessary A floormat which is not properly secured can slip and thereby interfere with the movement of the pedals Do not place floormats on top of one another X Slide the seat backwards X To fit lay the floormat in the footwell X Press studs onto retainers X To remove pull the floormat off retain ers X Remove the floormats Retrofitted anti glare film Anti glare f...

Page 322: ...Useful information 320 Engine compartment 320 Maintenance 325 Care 326 319 Maintenance and care ...

Page 323: ...u can reset a triggered active bonnet your self Do not try to press down the raised bon net at the back Otherwise the bonnet could be damaged Even if the active bonnet has been triggered you can still continue driving and have it reset at a qualified specialist workshop If you pull the bonnet release lever you must reset the bonnet before driving on G WARNING If you pull the bonnet release lever a...

Page 324: ...ibed in the Owner s Manual and observe the relevant safety notes G WARNING The radiator fan between the radiator and the engine can start automatically even if the key has been removed from the ignition lock For this reason you must not reach into the fan rotation area You could otherwise be injured Vehicles with a petrol engine The elec tronic ignition system uses high voltage For this reason you...

Page 325: ... a diesel engine do not cover the radiator Do not use thermal mats insect protection covers or anything similar Doing so can cause the Onboard Diagnostics System to display inaccurate values Some of these values are legally required and must be correct Engine oil Notes on oil level Depending on driving style the vehicle con sumes up to 0 8 l of oil per 1 000 km The oil consumption may be higher th...

Page 326: ...ine oils and oil filters that have been approved for vehicles with a service system You can obtain a list of the engine oils and oil filters tested and approved in accordance with the Mercedes Benz Specifications for Service Products at any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Damage to the engine or exhaust system is caused by the following Rusing engine oils and oil filters that have not been specifical...

Page 327: ... key to position 0 Y page 155 in the ignition lock X Slowly turn cap half a turn anti clock wise to allow excess pressure to escape X Turn cap further anti clockwise and remove it If the coolant is at the level of marker bar 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...

Page 328: ...nterval display does not take into account any periods of time during which the battery is disconnec ted Maintaining the time dependent service schedule X Note down the service due date displayed in the multifunction display before discon necting the battery or X Subtract the battery disconnection periods from the service date shown on the display after reconnecting the battery i The ASSYST PLUS s...

Page 329: ...f necessary have the AdBlue topped up Before using your vehicle for an extended period in coun tries outside Europe contact a qualified spe cialist workshop Have the AdBlue tank topped up at a qualified specialist workshop only The vehicle may otherwise be damaged or soiled Observe the notes on AdBlue Y page 388 You can obtain further information about BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment and AdBlue...

Page 330: ...ls Observe the following to make sure that the automatic transmission on vehicles with DIRECT SELECT stays in position N X Make sure the vehicle is stationary and the ignition is switched off X Turn the key to position 2 Y page 155 in the ignition lock Use the key instead of the Start Stop but ton on vehicles with KEYLESS GO X Depress and hold the brake pedal X Shift the automatic transmission to ...

Page 331: ...el cleaner Wheel cleaners could cause increased corrosion of the brake discs and brake pads linings For this reason you should drive for a few minutes after clean ing Braking heats the brake discs and the brake pads linings thus drying them The vehicle can then be parked up Cleaning the paintwork Scratches corrosive deposits areas affected by corrosion and damage caused by inade quate care cannot ...

Page 332: ...ents to clean the inside of the windows Do not touch the insides of the windows with hard objects e g an ice scraper or ring There is otherwise a risk of damaging the windows Clean the water drainage channels of the windscreen and the rear window at regular intervals Deposits such as leaves petals and pollen may under certain circumstan ces prevent water from draining away This can lead to corrosi...

Page 333: ...tion about the correct distance is available from the equipment manufac turer Cleaning the reversing camera Example Saloon X Use clear water and a soft cloth to clean camera lens Do not clean the camera lens and the area around the reversing camera with a high pressure cleaner Cleaning the exhaust tail pipes Impurities combined with the effects of road grit and corrosive environmental factors may ...

Page 334: ... do not use any of the fol lowing Ralcohol based thinner or petrol Rabrasive cleaning agents Rcommercially available household clean ing agents These may damage the display surface Do not put pressure on the display surface when cleaning This could lead to irrepara ble damage to the display Cleaning Night View Assist Plus Never clean the camera lens When clean ing the field of vision of the drivin...

Page 335: ...seat covers Do not use microfibre cloths to clean gen uine leather artificial leather or Alcantara covers If used often these can damage the cover Observe the following when cleaning Rclean genuine leather covers carefully with a damp cloth and then wipe the cov ers down with a dry cloth Make sure that the leather does not become soaked It may otherwise become rough and cracked Only use leather ca...

Page 336: ...oof lining use a soft brush or a cleaning agent recommended and approved by Mercedes Benz to remove heavy soiling X Carpets use the carpet and textile clean ing agents recommended and approved by Mercedes Benz Care 333 Maintenance and care Z ...

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Page 338: ...Useful information 336 Where will I find 336 Flat tyre 340 Battery 350 Jump starting 354 Towing and tow starting 355 Electrical fuses 359 335 Breakdown assistance ...

Page 339: ...arning triangle Removing the warning triangle X Saloon open the boot lid X Press warning triangle holder up in the direction of the arrow open it and remove the warning triangle X Estate open the tailgate X Open the right hand side trim panel X Remove warning triangle Setting up the warning triangle X Fold feet down and out to the side X Pull side reflectors upwards to form a triangle and lock the...

Page 340: ...underneath the driver s seat X Pull handle upward and fold cover forward X Remove the fire extinguisher from the stowage compartment Keep the stowage compartment closed while the vehicle is in motion It may oth erwise be damaged i Have the fire extinguisher refilled after each use and checked every one or two years It may otherwise fail in an emer gency Observe the legal requirements in all coun t...

Page 341: ...chock One pair of gloves under jack Tyre inflation compressor A Towing eye B Jack C Centring pin D Wheel wrench X Vehicles with a spare wheel Minispare emergency spare wheel lift up the boot floor luggage com partment floor Y page 305 or Y page 305 Vehicle tool kit tray Stowage tray Spare wheel Minispare emergency spare wheel The vehicle tool kit contains RFoldable wheel chock RFuse allocation cha...

Page 342: ...psible emergency spare wheel is in the stowage well under the luggage compartment floor X Without a folding bench seat lift up the EASY PACK folding load compartment floor Y page 305 X With a folding bench seat remove the seat cushions of the folding bench seat Y page 111 Estate without a folding bench seat example X Without a folding bench seat remove stowage space X With a folding bench seat lif...

Page 343: ...hicle tool kit and put it over the collapsible emer gency spare wheel X Stow the collapsible emergency spare wheel in the emergency spare wheel well under the boot Flat tyre Preparing the vehicle Your vehicle may be equipped with Ra TIREFIT kit Ran emergency spare wheel RMOExtended tyres tyres with run flat char acteristics Y page 349 i Vehicle preparation is not necessary on vehicles with MOExten...

Page 344: ...can use TIREFIT at outside temperatures down to Ò20 G WARNING In the following situations the tyre sealant is unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis tance as it is unable to seal the tyre properly Rthere are cuts or punctures in the tyre larger than those mentioned above Rthe wheel rim is damaged Ryou have driven at very low tyre pressures or on a flat tyre There is a risk of accident Do not...

Page 345: ...pressor X Remove the cap from valve C on the faulty tyre X Screw filler hose D onto valve C X Insert plug into the cigarette lighter socket Y page 311 or into a 12 V socket in your vehicle Y page 311 X Turn the key to position 1 Y page 155 in the ignition lock X Press on off switch on the tyre inflation compressor to I The tyre inflation compressor is switched on The tyre is inflated i First tyre ...

Page 346: ...diately G WARNING A tyre temporarily sealed with tyre sealant impairs the driving characteristics and is not suitable for higher speeds There is a risk of accident You should therefore adapt your driving style accordingly and drive carefully Do not exceed the specified maximum speed with a tyre that has been repaired using tyre sealant The maximum speed for a tyre sealed with tyre sealant is 80 km...

Page 347: ...if ferent to those of the wheel being replaced ROnly use a spare wheel emergency spare wheel briefly if the dimesions 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 i Vehicles without an emergency...

Page 348: ... of the vehicle The following must be observed when raising the vehicle Rto raise the vehicle only use the vehicle specific jack that has been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz If used incor rectly the jack could tip over with the vehi cle raised Rthe jack is designed only to raise and hold the vehicle for a short time while a wheel is being changed It is not suited for per forming maintenance ...

Page 349: ... are located just behind the front wheel arches and just in front of the rear wheel arches arrows Jacking points example Saloon AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG equipment the vehicle has covers fitted next to the jacking points on the outer sills to pro tect the vehicle body Covers front example vehicles with AMG Sports package X AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG equipment fold cover upwards X ...

Page 350: ...ue driving G WARNING If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts when the vehicle is raised the jack could tip over There is a risk of injury Only tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts when the vehicle is on the ground Always pay attention to the instructions and safety notices in Changing a wheel Y page 370 Only use wheel bolts that have been designed for the wheel and the vehicle For safety rea...

Page 351: ...of the emergency spare wheel X When the specified tyre pressure has been reached press on off switch A on the tyre inflation compressor 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 but ton until the correct tyre pressure has been reached X Unscrew air hose un...

Page 352: ...system or the tyre pressure monitor cannot function reliably Only restart the tyre pressure loss warning system tyre pressure monitor when the defective wheel has been replaced with a new wheel Vehicles with tire pressure control system all fitted wheels must be equipped with functioning sensors The defective wheel should no longer be in the vehicle MOExtended tyres tyres with run flat characteris...

Page 353: ...acteristics e g winter tyres A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a qualified spe cialist workshop Battery Important safety notes In order for the battery to achieve the maxi mum possible service life it must always be sufficiently charged Have the battery charge checked more fre quently if you use the vehicle mainly for short trips or if you leave it standing idle for a lengthy period Only replace ...

Page 354: ...sparks Switch off the engine and remove the key before disconnecting the terminal clamps from the battery On vehicles with KEY LESS GO make sure that the ignition is switched off Check that all the indicator lamps in the instrument cluster are off You may otherwise destroy electronic compo nents such as the alternator i When you park the vehicle remove the key if you do not require any electrical ...

Page 355: ...t the battery in the order described below Never swap the terminal clamps You may otherwise damage the vehicle electronics X Switch off all electrical consumers e g radio blower etc X Connect the positive terminal clamp and secure the cover X Connect the negative terminal clamp X Put the filter box back in place then clip in and close the retaining clamps X Close the bonnet i If the power supply h...

Page 356: ...led in the vehicle Only use battery chargers with a maxi mum charging voltage of 14 8 V Only charge the battery using the jump start connection point The jump starting connection point is in the engine compartment Y page 354 X Open the bonnet Y page 321 X Connect the battery charger to the positive terminal and earth point in the same order as when connecting the donor battery in the jump starting...

Page 357: ...y is not accessible jump start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump starting device Ryou may only jump start the vehicle when the engine and catalytic converter are cold Rdo not start the engine if the battery is frozen let the battery thaw first Rjump starting may only be performed from batteries with a nominal voltage of 12 V Ronly use jump leads that have a sufficient cross section and ...

Page 358: ...he engine run for several minutes X First remove the jump leads from earth point A and negative terminal then from positive terminal and positive terminal each time beginning at the contacts on your own vehicle first X Close cover of positive terminal after removing the jump leads X Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop i Jump starting is not considered to be a normal operati...

Page 359: ...o high the vehicles could be damaged To tow vehicles with KEYLESS GO use the key instead of the Start Stop button The automatic transmission may otherwise switch to position P when you open the driver s or front passenger door which could damage the transmission When towing a vehicle with an automatic transmission the transmission must be in position N The battery must be connected and charged Oth...

Page 360: ...es on the ground It is important that you observe the safety instructions when towing away your vehicle Y page 355 G WARNING The power assistance for the steering and the brake force booster do not work when the engine is not running You will then need much more effort to brake and steer the vehi cle Adapt your style of driving accordingly The automatic transmission automatically shifts to positio...

Page 361: ... Oth erwise the vehicle could be damaged Notes for 4MATIC vehicles Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed with the front or rear axle raised otherwise the transmission may be damaged If the vehicle has transmission damage or damage to the front or rear axle have it trans ported on a transporter or trailer In the event of damage to the electrical system If the battery is defective the automatic tra...

Page 362: ...re listed in the fuse allocation chart If the newly inserted fuse also blows have the cause traced and rectified at a qualified spe cialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Only use fuses that have been approved for Mercedes Benz vehicles and which have the correct fuse rating for the system concerned Otherwise components or sys tems could be damaged Before changing a fuse X Park the ve...

Page 363: ...t the rear of the fuse box into the retainer X Fold down the cover and close clamps X Secure lines in the guides The cover must be fitted properly other wise moisture or dirt could impair the func tion of the fuses X Close the bonnet Y page 322 Fuse box in the boot X Open the boot lid X To open release cover at the top right and left hand sides with a flat object X Open cover downwards in the dire...

Page 364: ...Useful information 362 Important safety notes 362 Operation 362 Winter operation 364 Tyre pressure 365 Changing a wheel 370 Wheel and tyre combinations 371 361 Wheels and tyres ...

Page 365: ...operating safety Before purchasing and using non approved accessories visit a qualified specialist work shop and enquire about Rsuitability Rlegal stipulations Rfactory recommendations Information on the dimensions and types of wheels and tyres for your vehicle can be found in the Wheel tyre combinations sec tion Y page 371 Information on air pressure for the tyres on your vehicle can be found Ron...

Page 366: ...ssure monitoring systems other than the standard valve cap or other valve caps approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehi cle RRegularly check the pressure of all the tyres including the emergency spare wheel or the spare wheel particularly prior to long trips and correct the pressure as necessary Y page 365 Tyre tread G WARNING Insufficient tyre tread will reduce tyre trac tion The tyre is no longer...

Page 367: ...i cle to M S tyres Using summer tyres at very cold temperatures could cause tears to form thereby damaging the tyres permanently Mercedes Benz cannot accept responsibility for this type of damage M S tyres At temperatures below 7 use winter tyres or all season tyres Both types of tyre are identified by the M S marking Only winter tyres bearing the i snowflake symbol in addition to the M S marking ...

Page 368: ...of a corre sponding standard of quality If you intend to fit snow chains please bear the following points in mind Rsnow chains cannot be fitted to all wheel tyre combinations Permissible wheel tyre combinations Y page 371 Rsnow chains must not be fitted to the emer gency spare wheel e g a Minispare or collapsible emergency spare wheel Ronly fit snow chains in pairs and to the rear wheels even on v...

Page 369: ...that tyre size To test tyre pressure use a suitable pressure gauge The outer appearance of a tyre does not permit any reliable conclusion about the tyre pressure On vehicles fitted with the elec tronic tyre pressure monitor the tyre pres sure can be checked using the on board com puter G WARNING If you fit unsuitable accessories onto tyre valves the tyre valves may be overloaded and malfunction wh...

Page 370: ...wheels This enables the system to detect significant pressure loss in a tyre If the speed 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 The tyre pressure warning system does not warn you of an incorrectly set tyre pressure Observe the notes on the recommended tyre pressure Y page 365 The tyre pressure loss...

Page 371: ...e correct tyre pres sure for the current operating situation must first be taught in to the tyre pressure monitor If there is a substantial loss of pressure the warning threshold for the warning message is aligned to the reference values entered Restart the tyre pressure monitor after adjusting to the cold tyre pressure Y page 369 The current pressures are saved as new reference values As a result...

Page 372: ...ncy spare wheel is fitted is not the same as the spare wheel emergency spare wheel s current tyre pressure Warning messages of the tyre pressure monitor If the tyre pressure monitor detects a signifi cant pressure loss on one or more tyres a warning message is shown in the multifunc tion display A warning tone also sounds and the tyre pressure warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster Each ...

Page 373: ... The Breakdown assistance section Y page 340 contains information and notes on how to deal with a flat tyre It also provides instructions on changing a wheel or fitting the spare wheel emergency spare wheel Interchanging the wheels G WARNING Interchanging the front and rear wheels may severely impair the driving characteristics if the wheels or tyres have different dimensions The wheel brakes or s...

Page 374: ...pecially adapted to the control systems such as ABS or ESP and are marked as follows RMO Mercedes Benz Original RMOE Mercedes Benz Original Extended tyres featuring run flat characteristics RMO1 Mercedes Benz Original only cer tain AMG tyres Mercedes Benz Original Extended tyres may only be used on wheels that have been specifically approved by Mercedes Benz Only use tyres wheels or accessories te...

Page 375: ...ables RBA both axles RFA front axle RRA rear axle In the following table the wheel tyre combi nations are allocated to the vehicle models through variants e g V1 V2 etc Saloon V1 E 20028 E 200 CDI28 E 220 CDI28 V2 E 25028 E 250 CDI28 E 300 E 30028 E 300 CDI28 E 35028 E 350 CDI28 E 350 BlueTEC V3 E 250 CDI 4MATIC28 E 300 4MATIC28 E 350 4MATIC28 E 350 CDI 4MATIC28 V4 E 50028 E 500 4MATIC28 V5 E 63 A...

Page 376: ... x 19 H2 ET 48 9 5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 FA RA 255 35 ZR 19 96 Y XL36 285 30 ZR 19 98 Y XL32 36 9 0 J x 19 H2 ET 37 9 5 J x 19 H2 ET 52 29 E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY and E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY not in combination with Sports package code 950 952 30 MOExtended tyres tyres featuring run flat characteristics only in combination with an activated tyre pres sure loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor 31 Not...

Page 377: ...V XL M Si36 285 30 R19 98 V XL M Si32 36 9 0 J x 19 H2 ET 37 9 5 J x 19 H2 ET 52 Minispare emergency spare wheel32 Tyres Wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 T 155 70 R17 110 M Tyre pressure 420 kPa 4 2 bar 61 psi 4 0 B x 17 H2 ET 39 T 155 60 R18 107 M Tyre pressure 420 kPa 4 2 bar 61 psi 4 5B x 18 H2 ET 36 29 E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY and E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY not in combination with Sports package code 950 952 3...

Page 378: ...5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA 245 45 R17 99 Y XL MOExtended30 8 0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA 245 45 R17 99 Y XL MOExtended30 8 5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA 245 40 R18 97 Y XL 8 5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 FA RA 245 40 R18 97 Y XL31 265 35 R18 97 Y XL31 32 8 5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 9 0 J x 18 H2 ET 54 FA RA 255 40 ZR18 99 Y XL MO133 285 35 ZR18 101 Y XL MO132 33 9 0 J x 18 H2 ET 37 9 5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 32 Use of snow chains is not permitte...

Page 379: ...ET 48 FA RA 255 40 R18 99 V XL M Si33 255 40 R18 99 V XL M Si33 9 0 J x 18 H2 ET 37 9 5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 34 Only in combination with AIRMATIC code 489 DIRECT CONTROL suspension code 677 or Sports package code 950 36 Observe notes on Large wheels in the Wheel and tyre combination section 37 Not for the E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 39 Not in combination with trailer tow hitch code 550 or folding bench seat c...

Page 380: ...18 H2 ET 36 Collapsible emergency spare wheel32 Tyres Wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 175 50 R19 97 P Tyre pressure 350 kPa 3 5 bar 51 psi 6 5 B x 19 H2 ET 14 Your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT or a Minispare emergency spare wheel depend ing on the country the engine and the wheels fitted i The specified tyre pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency spare wheel 36 Observe notes on Large wheels ...

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Page 382: ...rcedes Benz parts 380 Vehicle electronics 381 Vehicle identification plates 382 Service products and capacities 383 Vehicle data 392 Boot lid and tailgate opening dimensions 394 Trailer tow hitch 395 24 GHz radar sensor system coun try overview 398 379 Technical data ...

Page 383: ...alla tion or modification if they comply with legal requirements All genuine Mercedes Benz parts meet this requirement The use of non approved parts may invalidate the vehicle s general operating permit This is the case if Rthey cause a change of the vehicle type from that for which the vehicle s general operating permit was granted Rother road users could be endangered Rthe emission or noise leve...

Page 384: ...F radio frequency trans mitters If your vehicle has fittings for two way radio equipment use the power supply or aerial connections intended for use with the basic wiring Be sure to observe the manufacturer s additional instructions when installing Have aftermarket radio frequency trans mitting equipment installed at a qualified specialist workshop The transmission output at the aerial base must n...

Page 385: ... Mercedes Benz The following can be used in the vehicle with out restrictions RRF transmitters with a maximum transmis sion output of up to 100 mW Rmobile phones GSM DCS PCS UMTS LTE There is no restriction for aerial positions in the outer area of the vehicle for the following wavebands Rtrunked radio Tetra R70 cm waveband RGSM DCS PCS RUMTS LTE The operating permit may be invalidated if the inst...

Page 386: ...nformation can be obtained from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Service products and capacities Important safety notes G WARNING When handling storing and disposing of any service products please observe the relevant regulations as you could otherwise endanger yourself and others Keep service products away from children To protect your health do not allow service products to come into contact wit...

Page 387: ...efore prohibited when handling fuels Switch off the engine and the auxiliary heating before refuelling G WARNING Avoid contact with fuels It is hazardous to your health if your skin comes into direct contact with fuels or you breathe in fuel vapours Tank capacity For the E 300 model only for certain coun tries no technical data was available at the time of going to print Total capacity E 20045 E 2...

Page 388: ...d increase fuel consumption Avoid driving at full throttle The quality of the fuel available in some countries may not be sufficient Residue could build up as a result In such cases and in consultation with a Mercedes Benz Service Centre the petrol may be mixed with the additive recommended by Mercedes Benz part no A000989254510 You must observe the notes and mixing ratios specified on the contain...

Page 389: ...firing Rloss of power In areas where petrol with the required addi tives is not available carbon deposits can build up In this case Mercedes Benz recom mends the use of additives that have been approved for Mercedes Benz vehicles see http bevo mercedes benz com Consult a Mercedes Benz Service Centre to view a list of approved products Observe the instructions for use in the product descrip tion Do...

Page 390: ...temperature resistance with the flow improver Overdosage can potentially even decrease low temperature resistance and must therefore be avoided Follow the manufacturer s guidelines on dos age Mix the additive into the diesel in good time before the flow characteristics of the diesel become insufficient Otherwise malfunctions can arise through heating the fuel system e g through parking in a heated...

Page 391: ...e e g due to other service products cleaning agents or dust lead to Rincreased emission values Rdamage to the catalytic converter Rengine damage Rmalfunctions in the BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment system Assuring the purity of AdBlue is particularly important with respect to avoiding malfunc tions in the BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreat ment system If AdBlue is pumped out of the AdBlue tank e g ...

Page 392: ...i If the engine oils listed in the table are not available you may add the following engine oils until the next oil change Rvehicles with a petrol engine48 MB Approval 229 1 or ACEA A3 Rvehicles with a diesel engine MB Approval 229 1 or ACEA C3 This may only be topped up once and the quantity must not be greater than 1 0 l Capacities The following values refer to an oil change including the oil fi...

Page 393: ...ture from the air This lowers its boiling point If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low vapour pockets may form in the brake system when the brakes are applied hard e g when driving downhill This impairs braking effi ciency You should have the brake fluid renewed at regular intervals The brake fluid change inter vals can be found in the Service Booklet Only use brake fluid approved by M...

Page 394: ...coolant top it up with equal amounts of water and antifreeze cor rosion inhibitor Mercedes Benz recom mends an antifreeze corrosion inhibitor con centrate in accordance with MB Specifica tions for Service Products 310 1 The coolant is checked with every mainte nance interval at a qualified specialist work shop i When the vehicle is first delivered it is fil led with a coolant mixture that ensures ...

Page 395: ...ents are delivered with your vehicle Technical data for the E 300 model only for certain countries was not available at the time of going to print All models except AMG vehicles Vehicle length Saloon ECE 4868 mm Vehicle length Estate ECE 4895 mm All models except AMG vehicles Vehicle width including exterior mirrors 2071 mm Vehicle width excluding exterior mirrors 1854 mm Wheelbase 2874 mm Maximum...

Page 396: ...e 1518 mm Unladen weight Saloon 1985 kg Unladen weight Estate 2075 kg E 63 AMG Vehicle length Saloon ECE 4887 mm Vehicle length Estate ECE 4914 mm Vehicle width including exterior mirrors 2071 mm Vehicle width excluding exterior mirrors 1854 mm Vehicle height Saloon 1440 mm Vehicle height Estate 1499 mm Wheelbase 2874 mm Unladen weight Saloon 1840 kg Unladen weight Estate 1945 kg Maximum roof load...

Page 397: ...cle height Saloon 1472 mm Vehicle height Estate 1515 mm Unladen weight Saloon 1845 kg Unladen weight Estate 1955 kg E 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY Vehicle height Saloon 1474 mm Vehicle height Estate 1517 mm Unladen weight Saloon 1900 kg Unladen weight Estate 2010 kg E 350 BlueTEC Vehicle height Saloon 1472 mm Vehicle height Estate 1515 mm Unladen weight Saloon 1845 kg Unladen weight Estate 1955 k...

Page 398: ...st workshop If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted changes to the cooling system may be nec essary depending on the vehicle type If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted observe the anchorage points on the chas sis frame Example anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch Anchorage points Overhang dimension Rear axle centre line For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory the overhang dim...

Page 399: ...E 50053 2100 kg 2100 kg E 500 4MATIC53 2100 kg 2100 kg E 200 CDI53 1900 kg 1900 kg 1900 kg 2100 kg E 220 CDI53 1900 kg 2000 kg 1900 kg 2100 kg E 250 CDI53 1900 kg 2000 kg 1900 kg 2100 kg E 250 CDI 4MATIC53 2100 kg 2100 kg E 300 CDI53 2100 kg 2100 kg E 350 CDI53 2100 kg 2100 kg E 350 CDI 4MATIC53 2100 kg 2100 kg E 350 BlueTEC 2100 kg 2100 kg 52 At a minimum gradient climbing capability of 12 from a...

Page 400: ...g 1520 kg E 50058 1445 kg 1560 kg E 500 4MATIC58 1405 kg 1520 kg E 200 CDI58 1265 kg 1265 kg 1480 kg 1480 kg E 220 CDI58 1265 kg 1265 kg 1480 kg 1480 kg E 250 CDI58 1265 kg 1265 kg 1480 kg 1480 kg E 250 CDI 4MATIC58 1325 kg 1500 kg E 300 CDI58 1350 kg 1520 kg E 350 CDI58 1350 kg 1520 kg E 350 CDI 4MATIC58 1345 kg 1515 kg E 350 BlueTEC 1265 kg 1550 kg 56 Except E 300 model 57 The drawbar noseweight...

Page 401: ...splay to tell you that the radar sensor system is being switched off Y page 268 BAS PLUS Y page 70 is then also unavailable If the deactivation does not occur automatically you must deactivate the radar sensor system using the on board computer Y page 247 Vehicles without navigation and vehicles for Australia you must deactivate the radar sensor system using the on board computer when you are near...

Page 402: ...ed Kingdom Cambridge 52 09 59 N 00 02 20 E 9 km Darnhall 53 09 22 N 02 32 03 W 5 km Jodrell Bank 53 14 10 N 02 18 26 W 9 km Knockin 52 47 24 N 02 59 45 W 5 km Pickmere 53 17 18 N 02 26 38 W 5 km Ireland Iceland Italy Medicina 44 31 14 N 11 38 49 E 20 km Noto 36 52 34 N 14 59 21 E 8 km Sardinia 39 29 50 N 09 14 40 E 15 km Yemen Jordan Canada Qatar Croatia Kuwait Latvia Ventspils 57 33 12 N 21 51 17...

Page 403: ...8 33 30 E 1 km Portugal Romania Russia Dimitrov 56 26 00 N 37 27 00 E 35 km Kalyazin 57 13 22 N 37 54 01 E 35 km Pushchino 54 49 00 N 37 40 00 E 35 km Zelenchukskaya 43 49 53 N 41 35 32 E 35 km Saudi Arabia Sweden Onsala 57 23 45 N 11 55 35 E 12 km Switzerland Bleien 47 20 26 N 08 06 44 E 3 km Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Spain Yebes 40 31 27 N 03 05 22 W 15 km Robledo 40 25 38 N 04 14 57 W 7 km So...

Page 404: ...aphical latitude and longitude Distance to be maintained from the facility Czech Republic Turkey Ukraine Hungary Penc 47 47 22 N 19 16 53 E 2 km USA United Arab Emi rates Cyprus 24 GHz radar sensor system country overview 401 Technical data Z ...

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