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Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2012, Operator'S Manual

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Useful information ............................ 380
Notes on technical data ................... 380
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 380
Warranty ............................................ 381
Identification plates ......................... 381
Service products and capacities ..... 382
Vehicle data ...................................... 390

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Summary of Contents for E-Class 2012

Page 1: ...E Class Sedan and Wagon Operator s Manual I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 2: ...ft Corporation in the USA and in other countries RGracenote is a registered trademark of Gracenote Inc RZagatSurvey and associated brands are registered trademarks of Zagat In this Operator s Manual you will find the following symbols G WARNING Warning notes draw your attention to hazards that endanger your health or life or the health or life of others These warning notes draw your attention to h...

Page 3: ...es Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas Rdesign Requipment Rtechnical features Therefore you cannot base any claims on the illustrations or text content in this Operator s Manual The following are integral components of the vehicle ROperator s Manual RService Booklet REquipment dependent supplements Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times When you ...

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Page 5: ...and mirrors 97 Lights and windshield wipers 113 Climate control 129 Driving and parking 143 On board computer and displays 213 Stowing and features 273 Maintenance and care 307 Breakdown assistance 321 Wheels and tires 345 Technical data 379 Contents 3 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 6: ...s engine oil 388 Air bags Display message 241 Front air bag driver front passenger 41 Important safety notes 40 Knee bag 42 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 44 Pelvis air bag 43 Safety guidelines 39 Side impact air bag 42 Window curtain air bag 44 Air conditioning system see Climate control Air filter display message 248 AIRMATIC Display message 249 Function notes 189 Air pressure see Tire pres...

Page 7: ...paddle shifters 157 Transmission position display 153 Transmission positions 155 Automatic transmission emergency mode 160 B Back support see Lumbar support Bag hook 282 BAS Brake Assist System 64 Basic settings see Settings BAS PLUS Brake Assist System PLUS 64 Battery SmartKey Checking 78 Important safety notes 78 Replacing 78 Battery vehicle Charging 337 Display message 247 Important safety note...

Page 8: ...hicles 34 Upper section 32 Central locking Automatic locking on board computer 228 Locking unlocking SmartKey 74 Changing bulbs High beam headlamps 123 Important safety notes 121 Infrared lamp 123 Low beam headlamps 122 Overview of bulb types 122 Parking lamps 123 Standing lamps front 123 Turn signals front 124 Child proof locks Important safety notes 61 Rear doors 61 Children In the vehicle 56 Re...

Page 9: ... Climate control Cornering light function Display message 242 Function notes 118 Crash responsive emergency lighting 121 Cruise control Cruise control lever 176 Deactivating 177 Display message 254 Driving system 175 Function notes 175 Important safety notes 175 LIM indicator lamp 176 Setting a speed 176 Storing and maintaining current speed 176 Cup holder Center console 289 Important safety notes...

Page 10: ...board computer 230 Drive program selector 156 Driver s door see Doors Driver s seat see Seats Driving abroad Mercedes Benz Service 313 Symmetrical low beam 114 Driving on flooded roads 173 Driving safety systems ABS Anti lock Braking System 64 ADAPTIVE BRAKE 69 BAS Brake Assist System 64 BAS PLUS Brake Assist System PLUS 64 Electronic brake force distribution 69 ESP Electronic Stability Program 66...

Page 11: ... 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 Traction System Emergency release Driver s door 83 Fuel filler flap 163 Trunk 89 Vehicle 83 Emergency spare wheel Storage location 324 Stowing 325 Emergency Tensioning Devices Function 56 Safety g...

Page 12: ...9 MOExtended run flat system 334 Preparing the vehicle 325 Raising the vehicle 330 TIREFIT kit 326 Floormat 306 Folding bench seat cargo compartment 103 Front fog lamps 116 Display message 243 Switching on off 116 Front windshield see Windshield Fuel Additives 386 Consumption statistics 219 Displaying the current consumption 219 Displaying the range 219 Driving tips 170 Fuel gauge 29 Important saf...

Page 13: ...OLD function Display message 250 Function notes 187 Hood Closing 309 Display message 258 Opening 308 Hydroplaning 173 I Ignition lock see Key positions Immobilizer 71 Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps Indicators see Turn signals Infrared lamps changing bulbs 123 Insect protection on the radiator 309 Instrument cluster Overview 29 Settings 226 Warning and indicator lamps 30 Instrument...

Page 14: ...ard computer 227 Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on off 227 Switching the daytime running lamps on off on board computer 227 Switching the daytime running lamps on off switch 115 Switching the exterior lighting delayed switch off on off on board computer 227 Switching the surround lighting on off on board computer 227 Turn signals 117 see Changing bulbs see Interior lighting Light sensor displa...

Page 15: ...erating 222 see separate operating instructions Multifunction display Function notes 216 Permanent display 226 Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on board computer 215 Overview 31 N Navigation Menu on board computer 220 On board computer 220 see separate operating instructions NECK PRO head restraints Operation 50 Resetting after being triggered 51 Night View Assist Plus Activating deactiv...

Page 16: ... 195 see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC Parking brake Display message 237 Notes function 169 Parking Guidance Display message 251 Important safety notes 195 Parking lamps changing bulbs 123 PARKTRONIC Deactivating activating 194 Driving system 192 Function notes 192 Problem malfunction 195 Range of the sensors 193 Warning display 193 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 44 Pedals 170 Permanent fou...

Page 17: ...126 Switching on off 125 Refueling Fuel gauge 29 Important safety notes 160 Refueling process 162 see Fuel Remote control Garage door opener 302 Reporting Malfunctions relevant to safety 25 Reserve fuel tank see Fuel Reserve fuel Display message 248 Warning lamp 267 see Fuel Residual heat climate control 140 Restraint system see SRS Supplemental Restraint System Retaining hook 282 Reverse gear Eng...

Page 18: ...ice messages 313 Notes 313 Service messages 312 Service menu on board computer 226 Service products Brake fluid 388 Capacities 384 Coolant engine 389 DEF special additives 387 Engine oil 387 Fuel 385 Important safety notes 382 Refrigerant air conditioning system 388 Washer fluid 389 Settings Factory on board computer 230 On board computer 226 Setting the air distribution 137 Setting the airflow 13...

Page 19: ...addle shifters 157 Steering wheel heating 107 Storing settings memory function 111 Steering wheel cleaning instructions 319 Steering wheel heating Problem malfunction 107 Switching on off 107 Steering wheel paddle shifters 157 Stopwatch RACETIMER 231 Stowage compartments Armrest under 275 Cup holders 289 Eyeglasses compartment 275 Glove box 274 Important safety information 274 Parcel net 277 Rear ...

Page 20: ...8 Through loading feature 279 Tilt sliding sunroof see Sliding sunroof Timing RACETIMER 231 Tiredness assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST TIREFIT kit 326 Tire pressure Calling up on board computer 355 Checking manually 353 Display message 254 Maximum 352 Notes 351 Not reached TIREFIT 327 Pressure loss warning 353 Reached TIREFIT 328 Recommended 349 Tire pressure monitoring system Function notes 355 Res...

Page 21: ...ition 368 Unladen weight definition 369 Wear indicator definition 370 Wheel rim definition 368 see Flat tire Top Tether 60 Towing Important safety guidelines 340 Installing the towing eye 340 Removing the towing eye 341 With the rear axle raised 341 Towing away With both axles on the ground 341 Tow starting Emergency engine starting 342 Important safety notes 340 Transmission see Automatic transmi...

Page 22: ... 264 Brakes 263 Check Engine 267 Coolant 268 Cruise control 176 Distance warning 270 DISTRONIC PLUS 270 ESP 264 ESP OFF 265 Fuel tank 267 LIM DISTRONIC PLUS 180 Overview 30 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 44 Reserve fuel 267 Seat belt 261 SPORT handling mode 265 SRS 266 Tire pressure monitor 271 Warranty 381 Washer fluid Display message 259 see Windshield washer system Wheel bolt tightening to...

Page 23: ...w chains 174 349 Winter operation Radiator cover 309 Winter tires M S tires 174 348 Wiper blades Cleaning 317 Important safety notes 125 Replacing rear window 126 Replacing windshield 125 Wooden trim cleaning instructions 319 Index 21 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 24: ...m could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Vehicle equipment This Operator s Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator s Manual Country specific differences are po...

Page 25: ...ys Please send your written notice to Mercedes Benz USA LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 Maintenance The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be done at regular intervals Always have the Service and Warranty Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes Benz Center The service advisor ...

Page 26: ...onents and associated software could cause them to cease functioning Because the vehicle s electronic components are interconnected any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other systems Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components Other improper ...

Page 27: ...em with your vehicle particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation we urge you to contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately to have the problem diagnosed and rectified If the problem is not resolved to your satisfaction please discuss the problem again with a Mercedes Benz Center or contact us at one of the following addresses In the USA Customer Assistance Center Me...

Page 28: ...tion about electronic data acquisition in the vehicle Including notice pursuant to California Code 9951 Your vehicle records electronic data If your vehicle is equipped with mbrace1 data is transmitted in the event of an accident This information helps for example to test vehicle systems after an accident and to continually improve vehicle safety Daimler AG can access this data and submit it Rfor ...

Page 29: ...Cockpit 28 Instrument cluster 29 Multifunction steering wheel 31 Center console 32 Overhead control panel 35 Door control panel 36 27 At a glance I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 30: ...D Climate control systems 130 E Ignition lock 145 Start Stop button 145 Function Page F Adjusts the steering wheel electrically 107 Steering wheel heating 107 G Combination switch 117 H Parking brake 169 I On board diagnostics socket J Opens the hood 308 K Releases the parking brake 169 L Light switch 114 M Night View Assist Plus 200 28 Cockpit At a glance I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 31: ...k Speedometer with segments 215 Multifunction display 216 A Tachometer 215 Function Page B Coolant temperature 214 C Instrument cluster lighting brightness control turn clockwise or counter clockwise Instrument cluster 29 At a glance I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 32: ... 265 B Turn signal 117 C ESP 264 D Distance warning 270 E High beam headlamps 117 F Low beam headlamps 115 Function Page G Seat belt 261 H SRS 266 I Check engine 267 J Brakes Canada only 263 K Tire pressure monitor 271 L Coolant 268 M Brakes USA only 263 N ABS 264 O Reserve fuel 267 30 Instrument cluster At a glance I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 33: ... Switches to the redial memory WX Adjusts the volume 8 Mute Switches on the Voice Control System see the separate operating instructions Function Page A Back or deactivates the Voice Control System B Selects a menu 218 9 Selects the submenu or scrolls through lists 218 a Confirms selections and hides display messages Multifunction steering wheel 31 At a glance I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db ...

Page 34: ...o system COMAND see separate operating instructions A c Seat heating 105 Function Page B s Seat ventilation 106 C ECO start stop function AMG vehicles 148 D c PARKTRONIC 192 E Ü Retracts the rear seat head restraints 101 F u Sedan rear window roller sunblind 292 32 Center console At a glance I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 35: ...y 292 Cigarette lighter 293 Cup holder 289 H e Sets the suspension tuning 190 Function Page I É Sets the vehicle level 189 J Stowage compartment 274 K Û Selects the drive program 156 L Audio COMAND controller Center console 33 At a glance I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 36: ...g position P 168 I Selector lever 152 J Cup holder 289 K Stowage compartment 274 L Audio COMAND controller Function Page M ß Calls up saves the suspension tuning 191 N à Sets the suspension tuning 191 O å ESP 67 P Drive program selector 156 34 Center console At a glance I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 37: ...B Info call mbrace system 299 B G SOS button mbrace system 297 Function Page C Rear view mirror 110 D Integrated electronic compass 305 E Buttons for the garage door opener 302 F Microphone for mbrace emergency call system telephone and the Voice Control System2 G F Roadside Assistance button mbrace system 298 H p Switches the left hand reading lamp on off 120 I c Switches the front interior light...

Page 38: ...ks the vehicle 82 Opens the door 82 A 7Zö Adjusts and folds the exterior mirrors in out electrically 109 B W Opens closes the side windows 90 C n Activates deactivates the override feature for the side windows in the rear compartment 62 D p Opens closes the trunk lid tailgate 87 36 Door control panel At a glance I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 39: ...Useful information 38 Occupant safety 38 Children in the vehicle 56 Panic alarm 62 Driving safety systems 63 Theft deterrent locking systems 71 37 Safety I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 40: ...erconnected electronic systems can lead to the restraint systems no longer functioning as intended Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices ETDs for example could deploy inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents although the deceleration threshold for air bag deployment is exceeded Therefore never modify the restraint systems Do not tamper with electronic components or their software i See Chil...

Page 41: ...ETDs contain perchlorate material which may require special handling and regard for the environment Check your national disposal guidelines California residents see www dtsc ca gov HazardousWaste Perchlorate index cfm RAir bags and ETDs are designed to function on a one time only basis An air bag or ETD that has deployed must be replaced PRE SAFE has electrically operated reversible belt tensioner...

Page 42: ...re is a fire in the vehicle In order to prevent potential breathing difficulties you should leave the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so If you have any breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the vehicle after the air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door G WARNING To reduce the risk of injuries during front air bag inflation the driver and front passenger must always...

Page 43: ...ts properly Make sure that children 12 years old and under use an appropriately sized child restraint infant restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child 2 Always wear seat belts properly The air bags are only deployed if the air bag control unit detects the need for deployment Only in the event of such a situation will they provide their supplemental protection The d...

Page 44: ...ation of the front passenger front air bag In the second stage the front air bags are inflated with the maximum amount of propellant gas available The front air bags are not deployed in situations where a low impact severity is predicted You will then be protected by the fastened seat belt The front passenger front air bag will only deploy if Rthe system based on the OCS weight sensor readings det...

Page 45: ...e vehicle overturns the side impact air bags are generally not deployed They are deployed if the system detects high vehicle deceleration or acceleration in a lateral direction and determines that side impact air bag deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt Side impact air bags will not deploy in side impacts which do not exceed the system s preset deployment th...

Page 46: ...stened regardless of whether the front passenger seat is occupied or not Window curtain air bags The window curtain air bags enhance the level of protection for the head but not chest or arms of the vehicle occupants on the side of the vehicle on which the impact occurs The window curtain air bags are integrated into the side of the roof frame and deploy in the area from the A pillar to the C pill...

Page 47: ...occupant as weighing as much as or less than a typical 12 month old child in a standard child restraint or if the front passenger seat is classified as being empty When the OCS senses that the front passenger seat occupant is classified as being up to or less than the weight of a typical 12 month old child in a standard child restraint the 45 indicator lamp will illuminate when the engine is start...

Page 48: ... inflating air bag Note the following important information when circumstances require you to place a child in the front passenger seat RYour vehicle is equipped with air bag technology designed to deactivate the front passenger front air bag in your vehicle when the system senses the weight of a typical 12 month old child or less along with the weight of a standard appropriate child restraint on ...

Page 49: ...warning lamp in the instrument cluster and the 45 indicator lamp light up simultaneously the OCS is malfunctioning The front passenger front air bag will be deactivated in this case Have the system checked by qualified technicians as soon as possible Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Only have the seat repaired or replaced at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center In order to ensure proper op...

Page 50: ... pillow since it reduces the effectiveness of the OCS The underside and rear side child restraint system must be placed entirely on the seat cushion and the backrest of the front passenger seat backrest If necessary adjust the tilt of the passenger seat backrest An incorrectly mounted child seat could cause injuries to the child in case of an accident instead of increasing protection for the child...

Page 51: ...es not remain illuminated The front passenger seat is Runoccupied Roccupied with a weight up to or less than a typical 12 month old child in a standard child restraint system The OCS is malfunctioning X Make sure there is nothing between the seat cushion and the child seat X Check the installation of the child restraint system X Make sure that no objects are applying additional weight onto the sea...

Page 52: ...es without resulting in an accident PRE SAFE slackens the belt pretensioning The air pressure in the side bolsters on the active multicontour seat is reduced again All settings made by PRE SAFE can then be reversed If the seat belts are not released X Move the backrest or seat back slightly but only when the vehicle is stationary The belt pretensioning is reduced and the locking mechanism is relea...

Page 53: ...ion make sure your fingers do not become caught between the head restraint cushion and the cover Failure to observe this could result in injuries i Resetting the NECK PRO head restraints requires a lot of strength If you have difficulty resetting the NECK PRO head restraints have this work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop e g an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Example Sedan X Tilt th...

Page 54: ...e seat belts which have been approved by Mercedes Benz Do not make any modifications to the seat belts This can lead to unintended activation of the ETDs or to their failure to activate when necessary Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection Have all work carried out only by qualified technicians Contact an auth...

Page 55: ...ce the seat backrest in a position that is as upright as possible RCheck your seat belt during travel to make sure it is properly positioned RNever place your feet on the instrument panel dashboard or on the seat Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat RWhen using a seat belt to secure infant restraints toddler restraints or children in booster seats always follow the child seat ma...

Page 56: ...seat belt adjustment function adjusts the driver s and front passenger seat belt to the upper body of the occupants The belt strap is tightened slightly when Ryou engage the belt tongue in the belt buckle and you then turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock Rthe SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock and you then engage the belt tongue in the buckle The seat belt adjustment wi...

Page 57: ... have fastened their seat belts If the driver s seat belt is not fastened after the engine is started an additional warning tone will sound The warning tone goes out after approximately six seconds or once the driver s seat belt is fastened If the driver or front passenger have not fastened their seat belt after 6 seconds and the doors are closed the 7 seat belt warning lamp lights up Runtil the d...

Page 58: ...of a side impact on the side opposite the impact the vehicle decelerates or accelerates rapidly in a lateral direction Rif in certain situations where the vehicle overturns the system determines that it can provide additional protection If the air bags 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...

Page 59: ...r seriously injured by an inflating air bag Note the following important information when circumstances require you to place a child in the front passenger seat RYour vehicle is equipped with air bag technology designed to deactivate the front passenger front air bag in your vehicle when the system senses the weight of a typical 12 month old child or less along with the weight of a standard approp...

Page 60: ...h an appropriate infant or child restraint recommended for the child s age and weight X Make sure that the infant or child is properly secured at all times while the vehicle is in motion G WARNING When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle even if they are secured ...

Page 61: ...ld restraint must travel in seats using normal seat belts Position shoulder belt across the chest and shoulder not face or neck In order to attain the correct seating position for children weighing over 41 lb 18 kg it may be necessary to use a booster seat until they reach a height where a normal lap shoulder seat belt lies properly across their bodies without the need for a booster seat Install t...

Page 62: ...o longer fulfill its function This could cause serious or even fatal injuries Top Tether facilitates an additional attachment point between the LATCH type ISOFIX child seat mount child restraint system and the rear bench seat This can further reduce the risk of injury Sedan The Top Tether anchorages are located in the rear compartment behind the head restraints X Move head restraint upwards X Fold...

Page 63: ...ed in the vehicle even if they are secured in a child restraint system or with access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and or serious personal injury The children could Rinjure themselves on parts of the vehicle Rbe seriously or fatally injured through excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold Rinjure themselves or cause an accident wit...

Page 64: ...WARNING When children ride on the vehicle s rear seats activate the override switch Otherwise the children could be injured e g by trapping themselves in the rear side window X To activate deactivate press button If indicator lamp is lit operation of the rear side windows is deactivated Operation is only possible using the switches in the driver s door If indicator lamp is off operation is possibl...

Page 65: ...e speed especially in turns RWet and slippery road surfaces RFollowing another vehicle too closely The driving safety systems described in this section cannot reduce these risks or prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle They cannot increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded Only a sa...

Page 66: ...rm steady brake pedal pressure instead Pumping the brake pedal defeats the purpose of the ABS and significantly reduces braking effectiveness BAS Brake Assist System i Observe the Important safety notes section Y page 63 BAS operates in emergency braking situations If you depress the brake pedal quickly BAS automatically boosts the braking force thus shortening the stopping distance X Keep the bra...

Page 67: ...ed For BAS PLUS to assist you when driving the radar sensor system must be switched on and operational see Radar 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 detec...

Page 68: ...rwise destroy the brake system Vehicles with 4MATIC switch off the ignition when the parking brake is being tested on a brake dynamometer Application of the brakes by ESP may otherwise destroy the brake system i Only use wheels with the recommended tire sizes Only then will ESP function properly ETS 4ETS Electronic Traction System G WARNING Observe Important safety notes Y page 63 Traction control...

Page 69: ...24 The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the instrument cluster goes out Deactivating activating ESP AMG vehicles Activating deactivating SPORT handling mode G WARNING The SPORT handling mode should not be switched on during normal driving Switching on the SPORT handling mode will result in the following Rno restriction to the engine torque Rsystem supported traction control is limited The SPORT handling ...

Page 70: ...nd understeer characteristics are desired and requires a highly skilled and experienced driver able to handle these critical driving situations You could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident Please be aware of these limits when you switch off the ESP Do not switch off the ESP when a spare wheel is mounted ESP is activated automatically when the engine is started It may be best to dea...

Page 71: ...heels to improve driving stability while braking G WARNING If EBD has malfunctioned the braking system remains available with full brake boosting effect However the rear wheels can still lock e g under full braking This could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident You should therefore adapt your driving style to the different handling characteristics ADAPTIVE BRAKE ADAPTIV...

Page 72: ...ce may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Removal tampering or altering of the device will void any warranties and is not permitted Do not tamper with alter or use in any non approved way Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equi...

Page 73: ...Y page 225 The Ä symbol appears in the multifunction display as long as the HOLD function is not activated Y page 187 On vehicles with Parking Guidance the Ä symbol is displayed when transmission position P is selected or if you drive faster than 22 mph 35 km h For PRE SAFE Brake to assist you when driving the radar sensor system must be switched on Y page 229 and operational Following damage to t...

Page 74: ...ce has been activated properly Rthe required mobile phone power supply and GPS are available X To arm lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS GO Indicator lamp flashes The alarm system is armed after approximately 15 seconds X To deactivate unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS GO X To stop the alarm using the SmartKey insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock The alarm is switche...

Page 75: ...Useful information 74 SmartKey 74 Doors 82 Trunk cargo compartment 84 Side windows 90 Sliding sunroof 93 73 Opening closing I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 76: ...n doing so or be seriously or even fatally injured by any passing traffic Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight The child restraint system s metal parts for example could become very hot and a child could be burned on these parts G WARNING If a key ring is too heavy or too large the weight acting on the key could cause it to turn in the ignition lock or catch on the steering ...

Page 77: ...g also comes on if it is activated in the on board computer Y page 227 If you activate the acoustic locking confirmation function you will hear the following depending on the date of production of the vehicle Ran acoustic signal when locking or Rone acoustic signal when unlocking and three when locking The audible signal can be activated and deactivated using the on board computer Y page 228 X To ...

Page 78: ...o reactivate the KEYLESS GO function RIf the KEYLESS GO key is removed from the vehicle it is possible that the system may not recognize the SmartKey The vehicle can then not be locked or started using KEYLESS GO RIf the KEYLESS GO key has been removed from the vehicle e g if a passenger leaves the vehicle with a KEYLESS GO key if the start stop button is pressed or if an attempt is made to lock t...

Page 79: ...utton The KEYLESS GO function is changed as follows X To unlock the driver s door touch the inner surface of the door handle on the driver s door X To unlock centrally touch the inner surface of the door handle on the front passenger door or the rear door X To lock centrally touch the outer sensor surface on one of the door handles Restoring the factory settings X Press the and buttons simultaneou...

Page 80: ...aterial which may require special handling and regard for the environment Observe government disposal guidelines California residents see www dtsc ca gov HazardousWaste Perchlorate index cfm Checking the battery X Press the or button The battery is working properly if battery check lamp lights up briefly If battery check lamp does not light up briefly during the test the battery is discharged X Ch...

Page 81: ...tive terminal facing upwards Use a lint free cloth to do so X Make sure that the surface of the battery is free from lint grease and all other forms of contamination X Insert the front tabs of battery tray cover and then press to close it X Insert the mechanical key into the SmartKey X Check the function of all SmartKey buttons on the vehicle SmartKey 79 Opening closing Z I n f o r ma t i o nP r o...

Page 82: ...d for an extended period X Pull the door handle and then turn the SmartKey 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 SmartKey Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver s door handle from close range and press the button There is a malfunction with KEYLESS GO X Lock unlock the v...

Page 83: ... page 338 or X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The engine cannot be started using the SmartKey The steering lock is mechanically blocked3 X Remove the SmartKey and reinsert it into the ignition lock While doing this turn the steering wheel in both directions The engine cannot be started using KEYLESS GO The SmartKey is in the vehicle A door is open Therefore the SmartKey cannot be detected...

Page 84: ...ry hot and a child could be burned on these parts G WARNING Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment or trunk cargo compartment unless they are firmly secured in place Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child s risk of injury in the event of Rstrong braking maneuvers Rsudden changes of direction Ran accident Unlocking and opening doors from the inside You c...

Page 85: ...turning at a speed of more than 9 mph 15 km h You could therefore be locked out when Rthe vehicle is being pushed Rthe vehicle is being towed Rthe vehicle is being tested on a dynamometer X To deactivate press and hold button for about five seconds until a tone sounds X To activate press and hold button for about five seconds until a tone sounds i If you press one of the two buttons and do not hea...

Page 86: ...the trunk cargo compartment You could otherwise lock yourself out G WARNING When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle even if they are secured in a child restraint system and do not give them access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised access to a vehic...

Page 87: ...locked separately Ropened with the emergency release button Runlocked with the mechanical key Sedan with trunk lid remote closing feature the trunk lid can be Ropened and closed manually from outside Ropened and closed automatically from outside Ropened and closed automatically from inside Rlocked separately Ropened with the emergency release button Runlocked with the mechanical key Wagon you can ...

Page 88: ... safety notes G WARNING Ensure that the trunk lid tailgate is closed when the engine is running and the vehicle is in motion Among other dangers deadly carbon monoxide CO may enter the vehicle interior and cause unconsciousness and even death The trunk lid tailgate swings upwards and to the rear when opened Therefore make sure that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the trunk lid tailg...

Page 89: ...either the closing button or the locking button6 Closing button and locking button example Sedan X To close press closing button in the trunk lid tailgate X To close and lock simultaneously Press closing button in the trunk lid tailgate i If you leave a KEYLESS GO key in the trunk cargo compartment the trunk lid tailgate will not lock Opening closing automatically from inside G WARNING Keep an eye...

Page 90: ...its opening range up to approximately 8 in 20 cm before the stop Make sure there is sufficient clearance to open the tailgate fully when setting the opening angle The tailgate could otherwise be damaged Ideally set the opening angle outside Activating X To open the tailgate pull the handle on the tailgate X To stop the opening procedure at the desired position press the closing button Y page 86 in...

Page 91: ...y Trunk emergency release Sedan You can open the trunk lid from inside the vehicle with the emergency release button X Briefly press emergency release button The trunk lid unlocks and opens The trunk lid can be unlocked and opened with the trunk lid emergency release when the vehicle is stationary or while driving Trunk lid emergency release light Remergency release button flashes for 30 minutes a...

Page 92: ...tance point and released by either pressing or pulling the respective switch If a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are closing the windows by pressing and holding the button on the SmartKey or by pressing and holding the lock button vehicles with KEYLESS GO on an outside door handle the anti entrapment feature will not operate Activate the over...

Page 93: ... or the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel are in the desired position If the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel are closed the roller sunblinds are opened first X Press and hold the button again until the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel is in the desired position X To interrupt convenience opening release the button Convenience closing General...

Page 94: ...ith power tilt sliding panel X Touch recessed sensor surface on the door handle again until the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel close X To interrupt convenience closing release recessed sensor surface on the door handle Resetting the side windows You must reset each side window if a side window can no longer be closed fully X Close all the doors X Turn the Smart...

Page 95: ...sunroof will stop and open slightly The sliding sunroof operates differently when the sliding sunroof switch is pressed and held See the Problems with the sliding sunroof section for more details The opening closing procedure of the sliding sunroof can be immediately halted by releasing the sliding sunroof switch or if the sliding sunroof switch was moved past the resistance point and released by ...

Page 96: ... with the sliding sunroof You can open or close the sun protection cover manually when the sliding sunroof is raised or closed Resetting Reset the sliding sunroof if it does not move smoothly X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock X Raise the sliding sunroof fully at the rear Y page 94 X Keep the 3 switch pressed for another second X Make sure that the sliding sunroof can be fully ...

Page 97: ...he button In automatic operation press the button briefly in any direction to stop the roller sunblinds Opening and closing Overhead control panel To open To open To close X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X Press or pull the 3 switch in the corresponding direction i If you press the 3 switch beyond the point of resistance an automatic opening closing process is started i...

Page 98: ...feature is deactivated Make sure that nobody can become trapped when closing the sliding sunroof If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly X Immediately after the sliding sunroof blocks pull the 3 switch in the overhead control panel down to the point of resistance and hold it until the sliding sunroof is closed The sliding sunroof is closed with increased forc...

Page 99: ...Useful information 98 Correct driver s seat position 98 Seats 99 Steering wheel 107 Mirrors 109 Memory function 111 97 Seats steering wheel and mirrors I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 100: ... is adjusted properly Y page 100 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 center of the head restraint Observe the safety guidelines on steering wheel adjustment Y page 107 X Check whether steering wheel is adjusted properly Adjusting the steering wheel electrically Y page 107 When adjusting the steering wheel ...

Page 101: ... back of the head at eye level Rnever place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted Failure to do so could result in an accident and or serious personal injury G WARNING The electrically adjustable seats can be operated at any time Therefore do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised access to a ...

Page 102: ... and the objects i The head restraints in the front seats are equipped with the NECK PRO system Y page 50 For this reason it is not possible to remove the head restraints from the front seats Vehicles without the through loading feature the head restraints cannot be removed from the rear compartment seats Please contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for more information i Other topics RThroug...

Page 103: ...th properly positioned head restraints Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation With a rear seat occupied make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the...

Page 104: ...t of the guides X To re install insert the head restraint so that the notches on the bar are on the left when viewed in the direction of travel X Push the head restraint down until you hear it engage in position X Fold back the rear seat backrest until it engages Adjusting the active multicontour seat The active multicontour seat on the driver s side automatically adapts the sides of the backrest ...

Page 105: ... of the front seat backrests individually to provide optimum support for your back To raise the backrest contour To soften the backrest contour To lower the backrest contour To harden the backrest contour Folding bench seat in the cargo compartment Wagon Important safety notes The folding bench seat in the cargo compartment is only approved for people with a height no greater than 4 6 ft 1 40 m an...

Page 106: ...ch seat X Make sure that the backrests of the rear bench seat are locked in the upright position X Move the handle for the combined cargo cover and net upwards Y page 283 X Pull release handle and fold the backrest of the folding bench seat upwards X Hook the seat belts into retainers X Pull release handle and fold the folding bench seat cushion into the sitting position X Push down the seat cushi...

Page 107: ...mage push the head restraints completely into their guides and click the seat belt buckles into their guides X Press release catch and push the head restraints in fully X Fold backrest of the folding bench seat into its original position until it engages Switching the seat heating on off Switching on off The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected i If ...

Page 108: ...erior lighting Switching the seat ventilation on off Switching on off The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons indicate the ventilation level you have selected i If the battery voltage is too low the seat ventilation may switch off X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock X To switch on press button repeatedly until the desired ventilation level is set i You can ope...

Page 109: ...he lever in the direction of arrow or Indicator lamp lights up or goes out i The steering wheel heating may switch off temporarily if Rthe temperature of the vehicle interior is above 86 30 Rthe temperature of the steering wheel is above 95 35 Indicator lamp remains on Vehicles without KEYLESS GO when you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock the steering wheel heating is deactivated Vehicles...

Page 110: ...rtKey from the ignition lock Ropen the driver s door and KEYLESS GO is in position 1 Ropen the driver s door and the SmartKey is in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock i The steering wheel only moves upwards if it has not already reached the upper end stop Position of the steering wheel for driving The steering wheel is moved to the last selected position when Rthe driver s door is closed Ryou in...

Page 111: ...xterior mirror The indicator lamp in the corresponding button lights up in red The indicator lamp goes out again after some time You can adjust the selected mirror using adjustment button as long as the indicator lamp is lit X Press adjustment button up down to the right or to the left until the exterior mirror is set to a position that provides you with a good overview of traffic conditions Foldi...

Page 112: ...lly X Vehicles with electronically folding mirrors9 press the mirror folding button Y page 109 repeatedly until you hear the mirror engage in position The mirror housing is engaged again and you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual Y page 109 Automatic anti glare mirrors G WARNING If incident light from headlamps is prevented from striking the sensor in the rear view mirror for instance by lug...

Page 113: ...osition repeat the steps Calling up a stored parking position setting X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock X Adjust the exterior mirror on the front passenger side with the corresponding button Y page 109 X Engage reverse gear The exterior mirror on the front passenger side moves to the stored parking position The exterior mirror on the front passenger side moves back to its orig...

Page 114: ...ored in the selected preset position A tone sounds when the settings have been completed Calling up a stored setting X Press and hold the relevant storage position button 1 2 or 3 until the seat steering wheel and exterior mirrors are in the stored position i The setting procedure is interrupted as soon as you release the storage position button 112 Memory function Seats steering wheel and mirrors...

Page 115: ...Useful information 114 Exterior lighting 114 Interior lighting 120 Replacing bulbs 121 Windshield wipers 124 113 Lights and windshield wipers I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 116: ...coming traffic Symmetrical lights do not illuminate as large an area of the edge of the road Have the headlamps converted at a qualified specialist workshop e g an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as close to the border as possible before driving in these countries Converting to asymmetrical low beam after returning have the headlamps converted back to asymmetrical low beam at a qualified specialis...

Page 117: ...nt cluster lights up Daytime running lamps Daytime running lamps in Canada The daytime running lamps function is required by law in Canada It cannot therefore be deactivated X Turn the light switch to c or à With the engine running depending on the ambient light the daytime running lamps or the low beam headlamps are switched on When the low beam headlamps are switched on the L indicator lamp in t...

Page 118: ... to L in fog The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid The driver is responsible for the vehicle s lighting at all times Front fog lamps Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the fog lamps function G WARNING If you suspect that driving conditions will be foggy turn the light switch to L before you start your journey Otherwise your vehicle may not be visible and you could endanger yourself an...

Page 119: ...shes three times X To indicate press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow or High beam headlamps X To switch on the high beam headlamps turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine X Turn the light switch to L or à X Press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow In the à position the high beam head...

Page 120: ...e It can only be activated when the low beam headlamps are switched on Active if you are driving at speeds below 25 mph 40 km h and switch on the turn signals or turn the steering wheel Not active if you are driving at speeds above 25 mph 40 km h or switch off the turn signal or turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position The cornering light function may remain lit for a short time but ...

Page 121: ...ys on X To deactivate move the combination switch back to its normal position The _ indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out G WARNING The Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid intended to support you while driving The driver is and remains responsible for proper vehicle lighting in accordance with the prevailing light sight and traffic conditions The system may be impaired or unavailab...

Page 122: ...amp on off p Switches the left hand reading lamp on off Interior lighting control Important notes In order to prevent the vehicle s battery from discharging the interior lighting functions are automatically deactivated after some time except for when the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock The color and brightness of the ambient lighting may be set using the on board computer Y page 227...

Page 123: ...at a qualified specialist workshop Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of vehicle safety You must therefore make sure that these function correctly at all times Have the headlamp setting checked regularly Other bulbs There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs that you cannot replace Replace only the bulbs listed Y page 122 Have the bulbs that you cannot replace yourself changed at a qualified ...

Page 124: ...Cornering lamp H7 55 W Infrared light Night View Assist Plus H11 55 W Changing the front bulbs Low beam headlamps halogen headlamps Due to their location have the bulbs in the left hand headlamp changed at a qualified specialist workshop e g an authorized Mercedes Benz Center X Switch off the lights X Open the hood X Turn housing cover counter clockwise and pull it out X Turn bulb holder counter c...

Page 125: ... clockwise X Align housing cover and turn it clockwise until it engages Parking lamps standing lamps halogen headlamps X Switch off the lights X Open the hood X Turn housing cover counter clockwise and pull it out X Pull out bulb holder X Take the bulb out of bulb holder X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder X Insert bulb holder X Align housing cover and turn it clockwise until it engages Infrare...

Page 126: ...onditions and could cause an accident Do not operate the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry as this could damage the wiper blades Moreover dust that has collected on the windshield can scratch the glass if wiping takes place when the windshield is dry If the windshield wipers leave smears on the windshield after the vehicle has been washed in an automatic car wash wax or other residues m...

Page 127: ...key from the ignition lock before changing the wiper blades vehicles with KEYLESS GO make sure that the on board electronics are in state 0 Otherwise the wiper motor could be switched on suddenly and cause injury To avoid damaging the wiper blades make sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the wiper Never open the hood if a windshield wiper arm has been folded away from the windshield Never fo...

Page 128: ...wiper blade onto wiper arm X Hold wiper arm and press wiper blade in the opposite direction to the arrow until it engages X Make sure that wiper blade is seated correctly X Position wiper blade parallel to wiper arm X Fold wiper arm back onto the rear window Problems with the windshield wipers The windshield wipers are obstructed Leaves or snow for example may be obstructing the windshield wiper m...

Page 129: ... from the spray nozzles no longer hits the center of the windshield The spray nozzles are misaligned X Have the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist workshop Windshield wipers 127 Lights and windshield wipers Z I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 130: ...128 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 131: ...Useful information 130 Overview of climate control sys tems 130 Operating the climate control sys tem 134 Setting the air vents 140 129 Climate control I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 132: ...lters undesired substances from the air The automatic climate control is only operational when the engine is running 15 Optimum operation is only achieved if you drive with the side windows and sliding sunroof panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel closed i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during warm weather e g using the convenience opening feature Y page 91 This will speed up the c...

Page 133: ...imate control on off Y page 134 E To set the temperature right Y page 136 F To set the air distribution Y page 137 G To set the airflow Y page 137 H To set the temperature left Y page 136 USA only To set climate control to automatic Y page 135 To defrost the windshield Y page 138 To switch the ZONE function on off Y page 137 To activate deactivate air recirculation mode Y page 139 A To switch maxi...

Page 134: ... using the à and buttons The indicator lamps above the à and buttons light up RSet the temperature to 72 22 ROnly use the defrosting function briefly until the windshield is clear again ROnly use air recirculation mode briefly e g if there are unpleasant outside odors or when in a tunnel The windows could otherwise fog up as in air recirculation mode no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle RUse the...

Page 135: ...ling with air dehumidification Y page 134 D To switch the rear window defroster on off Y page 139 E To switch climate control on off Y page 134 F To set the temperature right Y page 136 G To set climate control to automatic FOCUS MEDIUM DIFFUSE Y page 135 H To set the airflow Y page 137 I To set the air distribution Y page 137 J To set the temperature left Y page 136 Rear control panel K To increa...

Page 136: ...entilate the vehicle interior when the ignition is switched off The residual heat function can only be activated or deactivated with the ignition switched off Operating the climate control system Activating deactivating climate control Important information G WARNING When the climate control system is deactivated the outside air supply and circulation are also deactivated Only choose this setting ...

Page 137: ...function the vehicle will not be cooled when weather conditions are warm The windows can fog up more quickly Window fogging may impair visibility and endanger you and others In automatic mode the set temperature is maintained automatically at a constant level The system automatically regulates the temperature of the dispensed air the airflow and the air distribution Automatic mode will achieve opt...

Page 138: ...re setting in small increments Start at 72 22 3 zone automatic climate control Automatic climate control climate zones You can select different temperature settings for the driver s and front passenger sides as well as for the rear compartment X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock X To increase reduce the temperature in the front compartment press button F or J up or down Y page 1...

Page 139: ...ck X To increase reduce press button G up or down Y page 131 3 zone automatic climate control X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock X To increase reduce front compartment airflow press button H up or down Y page 133 X To increase reduce the rear airflow press button M or N Y page 133 Switching the ZONE function on off X To switch on press the á button The indicator lamp above the ...

Page 140: ... Automatic climate control press temperature button F or J up or down Y page 133 or X Dual zone automatic climate control press switch G up or down Y page 131 3 zone automatic climate control press button H up or down Y page 133 MAX COOL maximum cooling The MAX COOL function is only available in vehicles for the USA MAX COOL is only operational when the engine is running When you activate MAX COOL...

Page 141: ...he rear window defroster is activated again automatically Activating deactivating air recirculation mode You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle from outside The air already inside the vehicle will then be recirculated The operation of air recirculation mode is the same for all control panels G WARNING Fogged windows impair visibility endangering you a...

Page 142: ...ress the Ì button The indicator lamp above the Ì button lights up X To switch off press the Ì button The indicator lamp above the Ì button goes out i Residual heat is deactivated automatically Rafter about 30 minutes Rwhen the ignition is switched on Rif the battery voltage drops Rif the coolant temperature is too low Setting the air vents Important safety notes G WARNING When operating the climat...

Page 143: ... cool its contents The level of airflow depends on the airflow and air distribution settings Close the air vent when heating the vehicle At high outside temperatures open the air vent and activate the cooling with air dehumidification function Otherwise temperature sensitive items stored in the glove box could be damaged Air vent thumbwheel Air vent X To open close turn thumbwheel clockwise or cou...

Page 144: ... left X To open close turn thumbwheel up or down Setting the B pillar air vents B pillar air vent Thumbwheel for B pillar air vent X To open close turn thumbwheel to the left or right 20 Canada only 142 Setting the air vents Climate control I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 145: ...ul information 144 Breaking in notes 144 Driving 144 Automatic transmission 152 Refueling 160 Parking 167 Driving tips 169 Driving systems 175 143 Driving and parking I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 146: ...ional breaking in notes for AMG vehicles Rdo not drive faster than 85 mph 140 km h in the first 1000 miles 1500 km Ronly allow the engine to reach a maximum engine speed of 4500 rpm briefly Rchange gear in good time i You should also observe these notes on running in if the engine or parts of the drive train on your vehicle have been replaced i Always observe the respective speed restrictions AMG ...

Page 147: ...ted in order to protect the engine To protect the engine and maintain smooth engine operation avoid driving at full throttle when the engine is cold SmartKey positions SmartKey g To remove the SmartKey shift the transmission to position P 1 Power supply for some consumers such as the windshield wipers 2 Ignition power supply for all consumers and drive position 3 To start the engine If the SmartKe...

Page 148: ...t Stop button Start Stop button USA only Canada only X Position 0 if Start Stop button has not yet been pressed this corresponds to the SmartKey being removed from the ignition X Position 1 press Start Stop button You can now activate the windshield wipers for example i If you then open the driver s door when in this position the power supply is deactivated X Position 2 ignition press Start Stop b...

Page 149: ...if the engine is warm Using KEYLESS GO to start the engine G WARNING As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle the vehicle can be started Therefore never leave children unattended in the vehicle as they could otherwise accidentally start the engine When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an u...

Page 150: ...his gives you enough time to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and depress it before the vehicle begins to roll G WARNING Never leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start assist After approximately one second hill start assist will no longer brake your vehicle and it could roll away X Take your foot off the brake pedal i Once you have taken your foot off the brake p...

Page 151: ...refully as the engine must be started first The engine is only switched off if Rthe outside temperature is within the range which is suitable for the system Rthe engine is at normal operating temperature Rthe set temperature for the vehicle interior has been reached Rthe battery is sufficiently charged Rthe system detects that the windshield is not fogged up when the air conditioning system is swi...

Page 152: ...ve or Stop Start inactive message disappears in the AMG menu in the multifunction display Activating X Press button Indicator lamp lights up If drive program S S or M is selected the automatic transmission switches to drive program C If all conditions for automatic engine switch off Y page 149 are fulfilled the symbol is shown in green in the multifunction display In addition the Stop Start active...

Page 153: ... not start after several attempts X Consult a qualified specialist workshop e g an authorized Mercedes Benz Center The engine does not start You cannot hear the starter motor The on board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or discharged X Jump start the vehicle Y page 338 If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump start it X Consult a qualified specialist workshop e g an...

Page 154: ...ission Important safety notes G WARNING It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of parking position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is id...

Page 155: ...ppears in the transmission position display Y page 153 in the multifunction display Transmission position and drive program display The current transmission position and drive program appear in the multifunction display Transmission position display Drive program display i The arrows in the transmission position display show how and into which transmission positions you can change using the DIRECT...

Page 156: ... the automatic transmission automatically switches to N Remaining in neutral N If the automatic transmission is to remain in neutral N e g for washing the vehicle in car washes with a towing device please observe the following instructions G WARNING When leaving the SmartKey in the starter switch do not leave children unattended in the vehicle It is possible for children to switch on the ignition ...

Page 157: ...sion to R when the vehicle is stationary A Neutral Do not shift the transmission to N while driving The transmission could otherwise be damaged No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive wheels 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 position N if the vehicle is in danger of ski...

Page 158: ...sure point Working on the vehicle G WARNING When working on the vehicle engage the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into park position P Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and or serious personal injury Program selector button General information The program selector button allows you to choose between different driving characteristics Program...

Page 159: ...t range by using the steering wheel paddle shifters Y page 157 i You can only change gear with the steering wheel paddle shifters when the transmission is in position D Automatic drive program Drive program E drive program C on AMG vehicles is characterized by the following Rthe vehicle pulling away more gently in forward and reverse gears unless the accelerator pedal is depressed fully Rincreased...

Page 160: ...D is shown again in the multifunction display The automatic transmission shifts from the current shift range directly to D Selecting the ideal shift range X Pull the left hand steering wheel paddle shifter and hold it in position The automatic transmission shifts to the gear which allows optimum acceleration and deceleration To do this the automatic transmission shifts down one or more gears Manua...

Page 161: ...ultifunction display Gear indicator Upshift indicator Downshifting X Pull the left hand steering wheel paddle shifter Y page 157 The automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear i If you brake the vehicle or stop without shifting down the automatic transmission will shift down to a gear that will allow the vehicle to accelerate or pull away again Kickdown i Kickdown is not possible in manua...

Page 162: ...itted to both axles Performance tests may only be carried out on a 2 axle dynamometer The brake system or transfer case could otherwise be damaged Contact a qualified specialist workshop for a performance test Mercedes Benz recommends that you use an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for this purpose To prevent ESP from intervening the ignition must be switched off SmartKey or the Start Stop button ...

Page 163: ...he fuel can i Only refuel with premium grade unleaded gasoline with a specified minimum octane number of 91 average value of 96 RON 86 MON You will usually find information about the fuel grade on the pump If you cannot find the label on the pump ask the staff for assistance You can find more information under Fuel Y page 385 or by contacting an authorized Mercedes Benz Service Center or visiting ...

Page 164: ...el filler flap X Turn the fuel filler cap counter clockwise and remove it X Sedan insert the fuel filler cap into the bracket on the inside of fuel filler flap or X Wagon insert the fuel filler cap into the recesses in the fuel filler flap hinge arm horizontally from above X Completely insert the pump nozzle into the filler neck and refuel X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle switches off Ov...

Page 165: ...e trim X Remove the first aid kit Y page 322 X Detach the emergency release from retainer X Pull the emergency release in the direction of arrow The fuel filler flap is unlocked X Open the fuel filler flap X Wagon remove the first aid kit from the parcel net Y page 322 Depending on the vehicle s equipment the first aid kit is in the parcel net or behind the side trim panel Open the side trim X Fol...

Page 166: ...tely and remove it X Do not restart the engine under any circumstances X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The fuel filler flap cannot be opened The fuel filler flap is not unlocked or The SmartKey battery is discharged X Unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key Y page 77 X Open the trunk lid or the tailgate X Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release Y page 163 164...

Page 167: ... use To function properly BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment must be operated with the reducing agent DEF Adding DEF is one of the tasks performed during maintenance Under normal operating conditions a tank of DEF lasts until the next service due date When the DEF supply has almost run out the Check Additive See Operator s Manual message is shown in the multifunction display When the DEF supply si...

Page 168: ...ur when topping up If DEF is frozen and there is an active warning indicator topping up may not be possible Park the vehicle in a warmer place e g in a garage until DEF has become fluid again Filling is then possible again Alternatively have the DEF tank refilled at a qualified specialist workshop Rinse surfaces that have come into contact with DEF immediately with water or remove DEF using a damp...

Page 169: ...F cap as shown and turn it clockwise as far as it will go X Fold the trunk floor down X Close the trunk lid X Drive at a speed above 10 mph 16 km h The Check Additive See Operator s Manual message goes out after approximately one minute i If the Check Additive See Operator s Manual message remains shown in the multifunction display add an additional bottle of DEF i Then have the DEF supply checked...

Page 170: ...t in an accident and or serious personal injury Vehicles with manual transmission X Shift to either first gear or reverse gear R X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it The immobilizer is activated X Apply the parking brake firmly Vehicles with automatic transmission X Shift the transmission to position P Using the SmartKey X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the igni...

Page 171: ...harger i You can obtain information about trickle chargers from a qualified specialist workshop e g an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six weeks the vehicle may suffer damage as a result of lack of use X Visit a qualified specialist workshop and seek advice Driving tips General driving tips Important safety notes G WARNING Always remember that you mu...

Page 172: ...ht between the pedals You could then no longer brake or accelerate This could lead to accidents and injury Rolling with the engine switched off G WARNING There is no power assistance for the steering and the brake when the engine is not running Steering and braking requires significantly more effort and you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident as a result Do not turn off the eng...

Page 173: ...arranty Heavy and light loads G WARNING Depressing the brake pedal constantly results in excessive and premature wear to the brake pads It may also cause the brakes to overheat seriously impairing their effectiveness It may then not be possible to stop the vehicle in sufficient time to avoid an accident If the brakes have been subjected to a heavy load do not stop the vehicle immediately but drive...

Page 174: ...ion or performance tests may only be carried out on a 2 axle dynamometer If you are planning to have the vehicle tested on such a dynamometer contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center to obtain further information first Otherwise you could damage the drive train or the brake system Vehicles with 4MATIC as the ESP system operates automatically the engine and the ignition must be switched off Smart...

Page 175: ...ion about this from your authorized Mercedes Benz Center Driving on wet roads Hydroplaning If water has accumulated to a certain depth on the road surface there is a danger of hydroplaning occurring even if Ryou drive at low speeds Rthe tires have adequate tread depth For this reason in the event of heavy rain or in conditions in which hydroplaning can occur you must drive in the following manner ...

Page 176: ... your driving style accordingly Have the spare wheel replaced by a normal wheel with an M S tire at the nearest Mercedes Benz Center Snow chains For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recommends that you only use snow chains which have been specially approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz or are of a corresponding standard of quality On vehicles with AIRMATIC you must drive at raised vehicle level i...

Page 177: ... road users when you apply the brakes Driving systems Cruise control Important safety notes Cruise control maintains a constant road speed for you It brakes automatically in order to avoid exceeding the set speed On long and steep downhill gradients especially if the vehicle is laden you must select shift range 1 2 or 3 in good time By doing so you will make use of the braking effect of the engine...

Page 178: ...eed G WARNING The set speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from returning to the preset speed could cause an accident and or serious injury to you and others X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal The first time ...

Page 179: ...ehicle detected in front It brakes automatically in order to avoid exceeding the set speed On long and steep downhill gradients especially if the vehicle is laden you must select shift range 1 2 or 3 in good time By doing so you will make use of the braking effect of the engine which relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly If a slower ...

Page 180: ...uch as motorcycles and vehicles driving in an offset formation It is the driver s responsibility at all times to be attentive to the road weather and traffic conditions Additionally the driver must provide the steering braking and other driving inputs necessary to remain in control of the vehicle High frequency sources such as toll stations speed measuring systems etc can cause the DISTRONIC PLUS ...

Page 181: ...head and your vehicle s current speed indicate that the DISTRONIC PLUS will not be capable of slowing the vehicle sufficiently to maintain the preset following distance which creates a danger of a collision Immediately brake the vehicle to increase your distance to the preceding vehicle The warning sound is intended as a final caution in which you should intercede with your own braking inputs to a...

Page 182: ...IC PLUS if the vehicle in front has been detected and is shown in the multifunction display If the vehicle in front is no longer detected and shown DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated and a warning tone sounds X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you or briefly press up or down DISTRONIC PLUS is selected X Keep the cruise control lever pressed up or down until the desired speed is set X Remov...

Page 183: ...for the vehicle s distance from other vehicles the speed being driven and for braking in good time Changing lanes If you wish to change to the passing lane in left hand drive vehicles the passing lane is the left hand lane DISTRONIC PLUS supports you if Ryou are driving faster than 40 mph 60 km h RDISTRONIC PLUS is maintaining the distance to a vehicle in front Ryou switch on the appropriate turn ...

Page 184: ...oment until the vehicle has made the necessary adjustments Increase or decrease the set vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit Otherwise sudden and unexpected acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle could cause an accident and or serious injury to you and others X Press the cruise control lever up for a higher speed or down for a lower speed ...

Page 185: ...istance X To increase turn control in direction DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a greater distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front X To decrease turn control in direction DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a shorter distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front i Make sure that you maintain a sufficient and safe distance from the vehicle in front Adjust the distance to the vehicle ...

Page 186: ... you will see the following in the multifunction display while DISTRONIC PLUS is activated DISTRONIC PLUS activated Own vehicle Specified minimum distance to the vehicle in front adjustable Vehicle in front if detected Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS There are several ways to deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS X Briefly press the cruise control lever forwards or X Brake unless the vehicle is stationary When yo...

Page 187: ... road and traffic conditions in which you must be particularly attentive In such situations brake if necessary DISTRONIC PLUS is then deactivated G WARNING The DISTRONIC PLUS works to maintain the speed selected by the driver unless a moving obstacle proceeding directly ahead of it in the same travel direction is detected e g following another vehicle ahead of you at your set distance This means t...

Page 188: ...narrow width The distance to the vehicle in front will be too short Obstructions and stationary vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS does not brake for obstacles or stationary vehicles If for example the detected vehicle turns a corner and reveals an obstacle or stationary vehicle DISTRONIC PLUS will not brake for these Crossing vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS may mistakenly detect vehicles that are crossing your lane...

Page 189: ... again G WARNING The vehicle s brakes are applied when the HOLD function is activated For this reason deactivate the HOLD function if the vehicle is to be set in motion by other means e g in a car wash or by towing Deactivating the HOLD function The HOLD function is deactivated automatically if Ryou accelerate and the transmission is in position D or R Ryou shift the transmission to position P Ryo...

Page 190: ...eed and driving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions Conditions for activation RACE START can be activated when Rthe doors are closed Rthe engine is running and it has reached an operating temperature of approximately 176 80 This is the case when the engine oil temperature in the multifunction display stops flashing RSPORT handling mode is activated Y page 67 Rthe steering wheel is ...

Page 191: ...IC Vehicle level Important safety notes Your vehicle regulates its height automatically All round self leveling ensures the best possible suspension and constant ground clearance even with a laden vehicle When you drive fast the vehicle is lowered automatically to improve driving safety and to reduce fuel consumption The following vehicle levels are possible Rnormal Rraised the vehicle is raised b...

Page 192: ...umps Ryour individual selection i e sports or comfort Your selection remains stored even if you remove the SmartKey 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 Sports suspension tuning is selected T...

Page 193: ...tion display Sport mode The very firm setting of 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 Suspension System SPORT message appears in the multifunction display If indicator lamp lights up ...

Page 194: ...e vehicle with all wheels in full contact with the ground i In wintry driving conditions the maximum effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if you use winter tires M S tires with snow chains if necessary PARKTRONIC Important safety notes G WARNING The PARKTRONIC is a supplemental system It is not intended to nor does it replace the need for extreme care The responsibility during parking and other c...

Page 195: ...he sensors may not detect snow and other objects that absorb ultrasonic waves Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car wash the compressed air brakes on a truck or a pneumatic drill could cause PARKTRONIC to malfunction PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on uneven terrain Minimum distance Center Approximately 8 in approximately 20 cm Corners Approximately 6 in approximately 15 cm If there is...

Page 196: ...ront areas activated P No areas activated One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle depending on the vehicle s distance from the obstacle From the Rsixth segment onwards you will hear an intermittent warning tone for approximately two seconds Rseventh segment onwards you will hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds This indicates that you have now reached the mi...

Page 197: ...und Ultrasound is used to measure the road on both sides of the vehicle A suitable parking space is indicated by the parking symbol You receive steering instructions when parking You may also use PARKTRONIC Y page 192 G WARNING Parking Guidance is merely an aid and may display parking spaces that are not suitable for parking for example Rno parking areas Rparking spaces with unsuitable surfaces ro...

Page 198: ...all Rsnowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking space being measured inaccurately Rpay attention to the PARKTRONIC Y page 193 warning messages during the parking procedure Rwhen transporting a load which protrudes from your vehicle you must not use Parking Guidance Rnever use Parking Guidance with snow chains or an emergency spare wheel installed Rmake sure that the tire pressures are always cor...

Page 199: ...red parking space in the instrument cluster X Shift the transmission to position R The following message appears in the multifunction display Check vehicle surroundings Confirm with OK X Press the a button on the multifunction steering wheel to confirm The multifunction display switches to Parking Guidance Depending on your distance from the parking space the Please drive backwards message appears...

Page 200: ... optical parking aid It shows the area behind your vehicle in the COMAND display G WARNING Make sure that no persons or animals are in the maneuvering range Otherwise they could be injured The rear view camera is located in the handle strip of the trunk lid tailgate Example Sedan Rear view camera View through the camera The area behind the vehicle is displayed in a mirror inverted manner as in the...

Page 201: ... the range between 50 mph 80 km h and 112 mph 180 km h If ATTENTION ASSIST detects typical indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses in concentration on the part of the driver it suggests you take a break G WARNING ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid and may detect your tiredness or lapses in concentration too late or not at all It is not a substitute for a well rested and attentive driver Fatigue ma...

Page 202: ...Assist Plus camera picks up the infrared light and displays a grayscale image in the COMAND display The image displayed in COMAND corresponds to a road lit up by high beam headlamps This enables you to see the road s course and any obstacles in good time If pedestrian recognition is activated pedestrians recognized by the system are highlighted in the Night View Assist Plus display G WARNING Night...

Page 203: ...switched on X Press button The Night View Assist Plus display appears in the COMAND display Night View Assist Plus display Pedestrian recognized Framing Symbol for active pedestrian recognition You can read about how to adjust the brightness of the COMAND display in the COMAND operating instructions i The infrared lamps switch on automatically from a speed of about 6 mph 10 km h This means that yo...

Page 204: ...ot be gauged accurately by looking at a screen It may be the case that objects are highlighted as well as pedestrians Fogged up or dirty windshield If the windshield in front of the camera is fogged up or dirty on the inside or outside the Night View Assist Plus display is affected G WARNING Please do not forget that your primary responsibility is to drive the vehicle A driver s attention to the r...

Page 205: ... warning display 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 Blind Spot Assist uses sensors in the rear bumper for monitoring purposes G WARNING Blind Spot Assist is only an aid designed to assist driving It may fail to detect...

Page 206: ...y fail to recognize dangers in time cause an accident and injure yourself and others If the lanes are narrow vehicles driving in the lane beyond the lane next to your vehicle may be indicated especially if the vehicles are not driving in the middle of their lane This may be the case if the vehicles are driving on the inner side of their lane Due to the nature of the system Rwarnings may be issued ...

Page 207: ...g range of Blind Spot Assist and you switch on the turn signal a double warning tone sounds Red warning lamp flashes If the turn signal remains on detected vehicles are indicated by the flashing of red warning lamp There are no further warning tones Switching on Blind Spot Assist X Make sure that the radar sensor system Y page 229 and Blind Spot Assist Y page 225 are activated in the on board comp...

Page 208: ...given when 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 necessary and in good time if you cross the lane marking the system recognizes certain conditions and warns you accordingly The warning vibration occurs earlier if Ryou approach the outer lane marking on a bend Rt...

Page 209: ...t 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 recognize dangers in time cause an accident and injure yourself and others i USA only This dev...

Page 210: ...e covered for example by cycle racks or overhanging cargo Following a severe impact or in the event of damage to the bumpers have the function of the radar sensors checked at a qualified specialist workshop Blind Spot Assist may otherwise not work properly Indicator and warning display Yellow indicator lamp red warning lamp When Active Blind Spot Assist is activated indicator lamp lights up yellow...

Page 211: ...ilar lane borders and apply the brakes Active Blind Spot Assist does not detect all traffic situations and road users Always make sure that there is sufficient distance on the side for other traffic or obstacles An inappropriate brake application may be interrupted at any time if you steer slightly in the opposite direction or accelerate You are responsible for driving at appropriate speeds brakin...

Page 212: ... markings are worn away dark or covered up e g by dirt or snow Rthe distance to the vehicle in front is too small and the lane markings thus cannot be detected Rthe lane markings on the road are unclear 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 condit...

Page 213: ...our vehicle back to the original lane In such cases you must steer the vehicle yourself to ensure that it does not leave the lane Active Lane Keeping Assist does not detect road and traffic conditions Always make sure that there is sufficient distance to the side for other traffic or obstacles In rare cases unclear markings or particular structures on the roadway can be recognized as solid lane ma...

Page 214: ...f Ra driving safety system intervenes e g ESP PRE SAFE Brake or Active Blind Spot Assist Rlane markings can no longer be recognized Switching on Active Lane Keeping Assist X Switch on Active Lane Keeping Assist using the on board computer Y page 225 Symbol appears in the multifunction display If your speed exceeds 40 mph 60 km h and lane markings are detected symbol is highlighted Active Lane Keep...

Page 215: ...portant safety notes 214 Displays and operation 214 Menus and submenus 218 Display messages 234 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 261 213 On board computer and displays I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 216: ...s Driving characteristics may be impaired If you must continue to drive do so with added caution Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible G WARNING Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and are intentionally not very detailed The malfunction and warning messages are simply a reminder with respect to the operation of certain systems They do no...

Page 217: ...ges Changes in the outside temperature are displayed after a short delay Speedometer with segments The segments in the speedometer indicate which speed range is available Cruise control Y page 175 activated The segments light up from the stored speed to the maximum speed DISTRONIC PLUS Y page 177 activated One or two segments in the set speed range light up DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in fron...

Page 218: ... the selected number RIn the Audio menu stops the station search function at the desired station Right control panel RRejects or ends a call RExits phone book redial memory 6 RMakes or accepts a call RSwitches to the redial memory W X RAdjusts the volume 8 RMute Back button Press briefly RBack RSwitches off the Voice Control System RHides display messages or calls up the last Trip menu function us...

Page 219: ...nce Y page 195 è Rear window wiper Y page 125 _ Adaptive Highbeam Assist Y page 118 À ATTENTION ASSIST Y page 199 Ã Lane Keeping Assist Y page 205 or Active Lane Keeping Assist Y page 210 HOLD HOLD function Y page 187 Ä PRE SAFE Brake Y page 69 Displays and operation 217 On board computer and displays Z I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 220: ...elephone Y page 222 A DriveAssist menu assistance Y page 224 B Serv menu Y page 226 Rcalls up display messages Y page 234 Rtire pressure loss warning system Canada only Y page 353 Rtire pressure monitor Y page 355 RASSYST PLUS service interval display Y page 312 C Sett menu Y page 226 D AMG menu in AMG vehicles Y page 230 218 Menus and submenus On board computer and displays I n f o r ma t i o nP ...

Page 221: ... than four hours R999 hours have been exceeded R9 999 miles have been exceeded When 9 999 hours or 99 999 miles have been exceeded the trip computer is automatically reset From Reset Displaying the range and current fuel consumption X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu X Press the 9 or button to select current fuel consumption21 and approximate range The approximate ...

Page 222: ...witch on COMAND see the separate operating instructions X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Navi menu Route guidance inactive Direction of travel Current road Route guidance active No change of direction announced Distance to the destination Distance to the next change of direction Current road Symbol for follow the road s course Change of direction announced without a lane r...

Page 223: ... Off Mapped 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 i SIRIUS XM satellite radio acts like a normal radio For more information on satellite radio operation see the separate operating instructions You can only change the waveband and store new stations usi...

Page 224: ... wheel to select the Audio menu DVD changer display example Current scene X To select the next or previous scene briefly press the 9 or button X To select a scene from the scene list rapid scrolling press and hold the 9 or button until the desired scene has been reached Telephone menu Introduction You can establish a Bluetooth connection to COMAND see the separate operating instructions G WARNING ...

Page 225: ...erating instructions X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Tel menu X Press the 9 or a button to call up the phone book X Press the 9 or button to select the desired name To start scrolling rapidly press and hold the 9 or button for longer than one second After a short time the rapid scroll speeds up Rapid scrolling stops when you release the button or reach the end of the list...

Page 226: ...the accelerator pedal RAdapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road conditions Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid The ESP cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed Activating deactivating ESP on AMG vehicles Y page 67 For further information about ESP see Y page 66 X Start the engine X Press or on the steering wheel to select the DriveAss...

Page 227: ...s activated the À symbol appears in the multifunction display when the ignition is on Activating deactivating Blind Spot Assist You can use the Blind Spot Asst function to activate or deactivate Blind Spot Assist Y page 203 or Active Blind Spot Assist Y page 207 X Press or on the steering wheel to select the DriveAssist menu X Press 9 or to select Blind Spot Asst X Press a If the function is activ...

Page 228: ...ion instruction in the Navi menu RDISTRONIC PLUS RASSYST PLUS service interval display X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Instr cluster submenu X Press the a button to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Display Unit Speed Odometer function You will see the selected setting km or miles X Press the a button to save...

Page 229: ... in red X Press the a button to save the setting Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Lights submenu X Press the a button to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select Amb light X Press the a button to confirm X Press the or 9 button to adjust the brightness to any level from Off ...

Page 230: ...ivated the vehicle interior is displayed in red in the multifunction display X Press the a button to save the setting Vehicle Activating deactivating the automatic door locking feature If you select the Auto Door Locks function the vehicle is centrally locked above a speed of around 9 mph 15 km h i For further information on the automatic locking feature see Y page 83 X Press the or button on the ...

Page 231: ...u will see the selected setting Enabled or Disabled X Press the a button to save the setting Convenience Activating deactivating the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature You can use the Easy Entry Exit function to activate or deactivate the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature Y page 108 G WARNING You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy entry exit feature is activa...

Page 232: ... the multifunction display X Press the a button to save the setting Resetting to factory settings For safety reasons the Day Lights function in the Lights submenu is only reset when the vehicle is stationary X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Factory Setting submenu X Press the a button to confirm The Reset All Settings mes...

Page 233: ...he 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 RACETIMER is selected the menu bar cannot be called up with the and buttons Lap RACETIMER You can start the RACETIMER when the engine is running or if the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock X To start press the a button to start the R...

Page 234: ... Race Timer appears in the multifunction display X Press the button to select Yes and press the a button to confirm All laps are deleted Overall evaluation This function is shown if you have stored at least one lap and stopped the RACETIMER X Press or on the steering wheel to select the AMG menu X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the overall evaluation is shown RACETIMER overall evaluation Tota...

Page 235: ... Lap length A Top speed during lap X Press the 9 or button to select a different lap evaluation Menus and submenus 233 On board computer and displays Z I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 236: ...sages You can hide some display messages with a low priority X Press the a or button on the steering wheel to hide the display message The display message is cleared 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 m...

Page 237: ...lay 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 Operator s Manual G Risk of accident ABS ESP BAS PRE SAFE the HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction BAS PLUS and PRE SAFE Brake may also have failed The USA only J Ca...

Page 238: ...of accident EBD electronic brake force distribution ABS ESP BAS PRE SAFE the HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction 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 brake system continues to function normally but without the functi...

Page 239: ...yed can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire You can be seriously burned Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions G Tele Aid Inoperative USA only one or more of the mai...

Page 240: ...drops away while the vehicle is in motion Rthe system detects that the sensors are fully available again Ryou switch ESP on again AMG vehicles only Rthe system is within the operating temperature range If the display message continues to be displayed X Clean the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grill Y page 317 X Clean the bumpers Y page 317 X Restart the engine X Wait until the battery is suf...

Page 241: ...ts up in the instrument cluster X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 6 Left Side Curtain Airbag Malfunction Service Required or Right Side Curtain Airbag Malfunction Service Required G Risk of injury There is a malfunction in the left hand and or right hand window curtain air bag The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster X Visit a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING In the...

Page 242: ...ret the seat occupant s weight as greater than it actually is X Keep the seat unoccupied close the front passenger door and switch on the ignition Observe the 45 Y page 44 indicator lamp and the multifunction display and check the following Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on Rthe 45 indicator lamp must light up and remain lit When the indicator lamp is on OCS Y page 44 has deactivated the fr...

Page 243: ...out of the vehicle X Keep the seat unoccupied close the front passenger door and switch on the ignition Observe the 45 Y page 44 indicator lamp and the multifunction display and check the following Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on Rthe 45 indicator lamp must light up and remain lit When the indicator lamp is on OCS Y page 44 has deactivated the front passenger air bag Rthe Front Passenger ...

Page 244: ...ecialist workshop b Check Left Low Beam or Check Right Low Beam The left or right hand low beam headlamp is defective X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Y page 121 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Rear Left Turn Signal or Check Rear Right Turn Signal The rear left hand or rear right hand turn signal is defective X Check whether you are permitted to chan...

Page 245: ...e permitted to change the bulb yourself Y page 121 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Left High Beam or Check Right High Beam The left or right hand high beam is defective X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Y page 121 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Left License Plate Lamp or Check Right License Plate Lamp The left or right hand license...

Page 246: ...ft Sidemarker Lamp or Check Front Right Sidemarker Lamp The left or right front side marker lamp is defective X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Y page 121 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Rear Left Sidemarker Lamp or Check Rear Right Sidemarker Lamp The rear left or right side marker lamp is defective X Check whether you are permitted to change the bul...

Page 247: ... Rvisibility is impaired due to heavy rain snow or fog X Clean the windshield Adaptive Highbeam Assist is available again if Rthe dirt e g slush drops away while the vehicle is in motion Rthe system recognizes that the camera is fully operational again The display message Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available is shown Engine Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Check Cool...

Page 248: ...ntion to road and traffic conditions X Open the hood X Check whether the poly V belt is torn If the poly V belt is torn Do not continue driving The engine could otherwise overheat X Consult a qualified specialist workshop If the poly V belt is not damaged X Wait until the display message disappears before restarting the engine Otherwise there is a risk of engine damage X Pay attention to the coola...

Page 249: ...specialist workshop If the poly V belt is not damaged X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 4 Check Engine Oil At Next Refueling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level A warning tone also sounds X Check the engine oil level at the latest when next refueling Y page 309 X If necessary add engine oil Y page 310 X If engine oil needs to be added more often than usual have the engine c...

Page 250: ...e the fuel level has fallen below the reserve range X Refuel at the nearest gas station X Only use commercially available vehicular ULTRA LOW SULFUR HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL ULSD 15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM Replace Air Filter Vehicles with a diesel engine the engine air filter is dirty and must be replaced X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Check Fuel Filter Vehicles with a diesel engine there is water ...

Page 251: ...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 defective A warning tone also sounds...

Page 252: ... See Operator s Manual or Lane Keeping Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator s Manual Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative if Rthe windshield is dirty in the camera s field of vision Rvisibility is impaired due to heavy rain snow or fog Rthere are no lane markings for a longer period Rthe lane markings are worn dark or covered for example...

Page 253: ...lind Spot Assist is operational again and the display message disappears if Rthe dirt e g slush drops away while the vehicle is in motion Rthe system detects that the sensors are fully available again Rthe radar sensor system is back within the operating temperature range If the display message continues to be displayed X Clean the sensors Y page 317 X Restart the engine Blind Spot Assist Inoperat...

Page 254: ...riving at a speed of less than 19 mph 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...

Page 255: ...away while the vehicle is in motion Rthe system detects that the sensors are fully available again Rthe system is within the operating temperature range If the display message continues to be displayed X Clean the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grill Y page 317 X Clean the bumpers Y page 317 X Restart the engine DISTRONIC PLUS Inoperative DISTRONIC PLUS is defective BAS PLUS Brake Assist PLU...

Page 256: ...ability to steer or brake the vehicle You may lose control of the vehicle Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build up and possibly a fire G WARNING Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adversely affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from being overheated Do not ove...

Page 257: ...orrect tire pressure in all four tires X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system Y page 353 Run Flat Indicator Inoperative The tire pressure loss warning system is defective X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Tire pressures will be displayed after driving a few minutes The tire pressure monitor is measuring the tire pressure X Drive on The tire pressures appear in the multifunction disp...

Page 258: ...is too great X Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity If necessary correct the tire pressure Y page 355 X Restart the tire pressure monitor Y page 357 Tire Press Sensor s Missing There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several wheels The pressure of the affected tire is not displayed in the multifunction display X Have the defective tire pressure sensor replaced at a q...

Page 259: ...ssure Y page 355 Vehicle Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Shift to P or N to Start Engine You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in position R or D X Shift the transmission to position P or N Auxiliary Battery Malfunction The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer being charged X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Apply B...

Page 260: ...attention to road and traffic conditions X Shift the transmission to position P N Sedan the trunk lid is open X Close the trunk lid A Wagon the tailgate is open X Close the tailgate Mor G Risk of accident The hood is open 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 the hood C At least one door is open...

Page 261: ... Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol appears in the multifunction display Check Washer Fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum X Add washer fluid Y page 311 SmartKey Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Key Does Not Belong to Vehicle You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock X Use the correct ...

Page 262: ... X Locate the KEYLESS GO key The KEYLESS GO key is not detected while the engine is running because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves 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 Engage the parking brake X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock Key Not Detected Wh...

Page 263: ...ont passenger to fasten their seat belts X Fasten your seat belt Y page 51 7 After starting the engine the red seat belt warning lamp lights up In addition a warning tone 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 51 The warning tone ceases 7 The red seat belt warning lamp lights up after the engine starts as soon as the driv...

Page 264: ...ur seat belt Y page 51 The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone ceases G Risk of injury There are objects on the front passenger seat In addition you are driving faster than 15 mph 25 km h or you have briefly driven faster than 15 mph 25 km h X Remove the objects from the front passenger seat and stow them in a secure place The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning ...

Page 265: ...nt There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir 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 Engage the parking brake X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display Do not add brake fluid This ...

Page 266: ...d hill start assist are also unavailable 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 X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop USA only J Canada only äå The red brake warning lamp the yellow ES...

Page 267: ...eactivated ESP will not stabilize the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel starts to spin X Reactivate ESP Exceptions Y page 66 X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions If ESP cannot be activated X Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop M AMG vehicles only The yellow SPORT handling mode warning lamp is lit while the engine is running G Risk of accident ...

Page 268: ...ake applied X Release the parking brake The warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases 6 The red SRS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running G Risk of injury The restraint systems are malfunctioning The air bags or ETDs may either be triggered unintentionally or in the event of an accident not be triggered at all X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediate...

Page 269: ... has been run dry Y page 164 X Start the engine three to four times after refueling If the yellow Check Engine warning lamp goes out emergency running mode is canceled The vehicle need not be checked 8 The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion In addition the yellow Check Engine warning lamp may light up The fuel system pressure is too low The fuel filler cap is n...

Page 270: ...mperature is no longer being monitored There is a risk of engine damage if the coolant temperature is too high X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driving under any circumstances X Apply the parking brake X Consult a qualified specialist workshop 268 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster O...

Page 271: ... to heavy loads e g driving in mountainous terrain and stop and go traffic The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running A warning tone also sounds The coolant temperature has exceeded 248 120 The airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the coolant level may be too low The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be damaged X Observe the additional display messa...

Page 272: ...temperature exceeds 248 120 do not continue driving The engine will otherwise be damaged Driving systems Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion A warning tone also sounds G Risk of accident The warning is issued if you approach a stationary vehicle or a vehicle driving ahead of you at too high a speed X Be prepare...

Page 273: ...e indicated on the Tire and Loading Information placard or the tire pressure label you should determine the proper tire pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure tellt...

Page 274: ... of incompatible replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly 272 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster On board ...

Page 275: ...Useful information 274 Loading guidelines 274 Stowage areas 274 Features 289 273 Stowing and features I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 276: ...n of the load within the vehicle For this 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 gross axle weight rating of the vehicle including occupants The values are specified on the vehicle identification plate on the B pillar of the driver s door Rposition heavy loads as far forwards ...

Page 277: ...asses compartment by the handle Stowage compartment in the center console i A stowage compartment is located under the cup holder at the front of the center console X To open slide cover forwards until it engages X Remove the cup holder at the front of the center console Y page 289 Stowage compartment under the armrest i Depending on the vehicle s equipment a USB connection and an AUX IN connectio...

Page 278: ...n seat armrest X Fold cover of the armrest upwards Stowage net in the rear Stowage net Stowage pockets G WARNING Storage bags are intended for storing light weight items only Heavy objects objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in the storage bag In an accident during hard braking or sudden maneuvers they could be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to veh...

Page 279: ... of the trunk cargo compartment Skibag Unfolding the skibag and loading skis G WARNING The skibag is designed for up to four pairs of skis Do not load the skibag with any other objects Always fasten the skibag securely In an accident an unfastened ski bag can cause injury to vehicle occupants X Fold down the rear seat armrest X Press release catches together and fold down cover X Pull skibag into ...

Page 280: ...ehicle interior Removing the skibag G WARNING When the skibag has been removed always drive with the trunk lid closed Exhaust fumes could otherwise enter the vehicle interior The skibag can be removed for cleaning or drying X Open the trunk lid X Press release catch Flap folds down X Press catch in and pull out frame containing the skibag Through loading facility in the rear compartment G WARNING ...

Page 281: ...tion when you fold one or both parts of the rear seat backrest forwards the respective front seat moves forward slightly when necessary in order to avoid contact X Vehicles without memory function if necessary move the driver s or front passenger seat forwards X Open the trunk X Pull right hand or left hand rear seat backrest release handle The corresponding rear seat backrest is released and the ...

Page 282: ...pen Deadly carbon monoxide CO gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death Folding the rear seat backrest forward The left hand and right hand rear seat backrests can be folded forwards separately to increase the cargo compartment capacity The combined cargo cover and net can remain installed When folding the rear seat backrest forwards ensure that there are no items lyi...

Page 283: ...e instrument cluster X Adjust the head restraints if necessary Y page 101 X Move the driver s or front passenger seat back if necessary Securing cargo Plastic hooks Sedan On vehicles without a through loading feature in the rear bench seat six plastic hooks are installed to the trunk floor Cargo tie down rings Observe the following notes on securing loads Rsecure the load using the cargo tie down ...

Page 284: ...jects on top of the cargo compartment cover The cargo compartment cover and the cargo net are attached to anchorages on the right and left in the cargo compartment as a combined cargo cover and net When the tailgate is opened the cargo compartment cover is automatically raised to make loading easier It is automatically lowered again when the tailgate is closed When the cargo compartment cover is c...

Page 285: ...est folded forwards and fold it backwards with the seat backrest folded up X First detach the combined cargo cover and net from left hand catch and then remove it from right hand fixture X To install push the combined cargo cover and net up to the stop into right hand fixture X Place the combined cargo cover and net into the left hand fixture and push it into catch until the combined cargo cover a...

Page 286: ...t X Make sure that the cargo net is attached to the rear seat backrest Y page 283 X Guide the cargo net up by tab and hook it into eyelets Coat hooks on the tailgate G WARNING The tailgate may close if too great a load is placed on the coat hooks You and or others could be trapped and injured Only use the coat hooks for light clothing Coat hooks EASY PACK load securing kit Wagon Components and sto...

Page 287: ...er The luggage holder can be used to secure light loads against the side wall of the cargo compartment to prevent them from moving around Only use the luggage holder to secure cargo with a maximum weight of 15 4 lb 7 kg and with dimensions that the luggage holder can safely and securely contain X To install insert two brackets A into the left or right loading rail Y page 284 X Press release button...

Page 288: ... brackets is pressed This keeps brackets in place on the loading rail X To remove press release button on respective bracket and remove telescopic rod by pulling it upwards and out Stowage well under the trunk floor Sedan The TIREFIT kit the vehicle tool kit etc are located in the stowage compartment X To open pull handle upwards X Hook handle into rain trough Unhook the handle before again before...

Page 289: ...the arrow by handle until it reaches the desired position and engages in side X To close disengage the EASY PACK folding luggage compartment floor and pull it back X Press the EASY PACK folding luggage compartment floor down until it engages Installing and removing the folding luggage compartment floor X Remove the combined cargo cover and net Y page 283 120 position X To remove move EASY PACK fol...

Page 290: ... load of 220 lb 100 kg Take into consideration that when the roof rack is loaded the handling characteristics are different from those when operating the vehicle without the roof rack loaded Mercedes Benz recommends that you only use roof carriers that have been tested and approved for Mercedes Benz vehicles This helps to prevent damage to the vehicle Position the load on the roof carrier in such ...

Page 291: ...spilled on vehicle occupants may cause serious personal injury Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty When not in use keep the cup holder closed An open cup holder may cause injury to you or others when contacted during braking vehicle maneuvers or in an accident Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup holder may come loose durin...

Page 292: ...in the bottle holder In the event of an accident the bottle holder cannot secure a bottle sufficiently You and or vehicle occupants could be injured Make sure that any bottles weighing more than 0 5 kg that are stored in the bottle holder rest on the vehicle floor The bottle holder could otherwise be damaged The bottle holder is suitable for bottles sized between 25 fl oz 0 7 l and 54 fl oz 1 5 l ...

Page 293: ...rear side windows X To extend pull the roller sunblind out by tab and hook it onto retainers at the top of the window Always guide the roller sunblind by hand Do not let it snap back suddenly as this would damage the automatic roller mechanism Do not drive the vehicle with the roller sunblind hooked in and the side windows opened simultaneously The roller sunblind can jump out of the retainers and...

Page 294: ...rect sunlight The child restraint system s metal parts for example could become very hot and the child could be burned on these parts G WARNING When adjusting a roller sunblind the roller blind moves up or down You might become trapped in the process In the event of danger briefly press the button for the roller sunblind to change the roller blind s direction of movement Extending retracting the r...

Page 295: ...personal injury The children could Rinjure themselves on parts of the vehicle Rbe seriously or fatally injured through excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold Rinjure themselves or cause an accident with vehicle equipment that can be operated even if the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock or removed from the vehicle such as seat adjustment steering wheel adjustment or the memory functio...

Page 296: ...ched off the battery may discharge X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition lock i An emergency cut out ensures that the on board voltage does not drop too low If the on board voltage is too low the power to the sockets is automatically cut This ensures that there is sufficient power to start the engine Socket in the front compartment center console X To open slide cover forwards until it...

Page 297: ...nverter with an earthed plug for the 115 V AC power socket This could cause serious injury to you and or other people G WARNING If the 115V AC socket is damaged or torn out of the trim do not use or touch the 115V AC socket Using a 115V AC socket that is damaged or torn out of the trim could cause serious personal injury to you and or others 115 V socket provides an alternating voltage of 115 V so...

Page 298: ... 367 6372 or 1 888 990 9007 RCanada Customer Service at 1 888 923 8367 Shortly after successfully registering with the mbrace service a user ID and password will be sent to you by post You can use this password to log in to the mbrace section under Owners Online at http www mbusa com24 The mbrace system is available if Rit has been activated and is operational Rthe corresponding mobile phone netwo...

Page 299: ...s mentioned is not carried out the system may not be activated If you have questions about the activation contact one of the following telephone assistance services RUSA Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center under 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 or 1 888 990 9007 RCanada Customer Service at 1 888 923 8367 An emergency call is dialed automatically if an air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device i...

Page 300: ...nd move to a safe location The Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center will automatically contact local emergency officials with the vehicle s approximate location if they receive an automatic SOS signal and cannot make voice contact with the vehicle occupants Roadside Assistance button X Press and hold Roadside Assistance button for more than two seconds This initiates a call to the Mercedes Ben...

Page 301: ... while the connection is being established The Connecting Call message appears in the multifunction display The audio output is muted If a connection can be established the Call Connected message appears in the multifunction display If a cellular phone network is available and there is sufficient GPS reception the mbrace system transmits data to the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center for exa...

Page 302: ...ith over 15 million points of interest POIs important destinations that can be downloaded onto the navigation system of your vehicle If you know the destination you can download the address or obtain the location of points of interest POIs important destinations in the surrounding area You are prompted to confirm route guidance to the address entered The system calculates the route and subsequentl...

Page 303: ...cle it can be locked for you by the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center The vehicle can be locked remotely up to four days after the ignition was last switched off X Contact the following service hotlines RUSA Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center under 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 or 1 888 990 9007 RCanada Customer Service at 1 888 923 8367 You will be asked for your PIN The next tim...

Page 304: ...he engine while programming the integrated remote control Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide CO and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide CO and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death i USA only This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is sub...

Page 305: ...d transmitter button B on garage door remote control A until indicator lamp lights up green Programming is complete if indicator lamp lights up or flashes green X Release transmitter button or on the integrated garage door opener and the transmitter button on garage door remote control B If indicator lamp lights up red X Repeat the programming procedure for the transmitter button When doing so var...

Page 306: ...ollowing instructions Rcheck the transmission frequency of garage door remote control A usually found on the reverse side of the remote control The integrated garage door opener is compatible with devices that can be operated with units in a frequency range of 280 to 390 MHz Rchange the batteries in garage door remote control A This increases the probability that garage door remote control A will ...

Page 307: ...er on the rear view mirror X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock X Press transmitter buttons and The indicator lamp lights up yellow X Press and hold transmitter buttons and until the indicator lamp turns green i Make sure that you clear the memory of the integrated garage door opener before selling the vehicle Compass Calling up the compass To obtain a correct display in rear vie...

Page 308: ...n X Press and hold button Y page 305 for approximately six seconds until the C symbol appears in compass display Y page 305 X Drive a full circle at approximately 3 mph 5 km h to 6 mph 10 km h Once the calibration has been successfully completed the current direction appears in compass display Y page 305 Floormat on the driver s side G WARNING Whenever you are using a floormat make sure there is e...

Page 309: ...Useful information 308 Engine compartment 308 Maintenance 312 Care 313 307 Maintenance and care I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 310: ...afety notes G WARNING To help prevent personal injury stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running The radiator fan may continue to run for approximately 30 seconds or may even restart after the engine has been turned off Stay clear of fan blades G WARNING Vehicles with gasoline engine The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system Because of the high vo...

Page 311: ...injure you and or others X Lower the hood and let it fall from a height of approximately 8 inches 20 cm X Check that the hood has engaged properly If the hood can be raised slightly it is not properly engaged Open it again and close it with a little more force Radiator i Vehicles with a diesel engine do not cover the radiator for example with a winter front or bug cover Otherwise the readings of t...

Page 312: ... in accordance with the Mercedes Benz Specifications for Service Products can be called up by visiting http www mbusa com USA only More information about tested and approved engine oils and oil filters is available from any authorized Mercedes Benz Center Damage to the engine or exhaust system is caused by the following Rusing engine oils and oil filters which have not been specifically approved f...

Page 313: ... under pressure Rdo not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts X Slowly turn cap half a turn counter clockwise and allow excess pressure to escape X Turn cap further counter 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 coola...

Page 314: ...er concentrate e g MB SummerFit X At temperatures below freezing fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mix of water and windshield washer concentrate e g MB WinterFit Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside temperature For information on the mixing ratio Y page 389 X To open pull cap upwards by the tab X Add the premixed washer fluid X To close press cap onto the filler neck until it engages Brake ...

Page 315: ...ing a service message X Press the or a button on the steering wheel Displaying service messages X Switch on the ignition X Press or on the steering wheel to select the Serv menu X Press 9 or to select the ASSYST PLUS submenu and press a to confirm The service due date appears in the multifunction display Please bear the following in mind Resetting the service interval display A qualified specialis...

Page 316: ... efficiency is reduced after washing the vehicle This could cause an accident For this reason you must drive particularly carefully after washing the vehicle until the brakes have dried G WARNING The vehicle is braked when the HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated Therefore deactivate the HOLD function and DISTRONIC PLUS before the vehicle is washed in an automatic car wash You can wash the...

Page 317: ...nt e g a Mercedes Benz approved car shampoo X Wash down the vehicle with a gentle water jet X Do not point the water jet directly at the air inlets X Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge frequently X Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry it thoroughly with a chamois X Do not allow the cleaning agent to dry on the paintwork Power washers G WARNING Do not use power washers with circular jet...

Page 318: ... has become dull the paint cleaner recommended and approved by Mercedes Benz should be used Do not use these care products in the sun or on the hood while the hood is hot X Use a suitable touch up stick e g MB Touch Up Stick to correct smaller areas of paint damage quickly and provisionally Matte finish care If your vehicle has a clear matte finish observe the following instructions in order to av...

Page 319: ...h off the windshield wipers and remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock On vehicles with KEYLESS GO press the Start Stop button repeatedly until all indicator lamps in the instrument cluster have gone out The windshield wipers could otherwise move and injure you Do not pull the wiper blade Otherwise the wiper blade could be damaged Do not clean wiper blades too often and do not rub them too har...

Page 320: ...play surface using a commercially available microfiber cloth and TFT LCD display cleaner X Dry the display surface using a dry microfiber cloth For cleaning do not use any of the following Ralcohol based thinner or gasoline Rabrasive cleaning agents Rcommercially available household cleaning agents These may damage the display surface Do not put pressure on the display surface when cleaning This c...

Page 321: ...s Benz The surface may change color temporarily Wait until the surface is dry again Cleaning the steering wheel and gear or selector lever X Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use leather care agents that have been recommended and approved by Mercedes Benz Cleaning genuine wood and trim elements X Wipe the wooden trim and trim pieces with a damp lint free cloth e g a microfiber cloth X Heavy soi...

Page 322: ... wipe entire seat sections to avoid leaving visible lines Leave the seat to dry afterwards Cleaning results depend on the type of dirt and how long it has been there Rclean Alcantara covers with a damp cloth Make sure you wipe entire seat sections to avoid leaving visible lines i Note that regular care is essential to ensure that the appearance and comfort of the covers is retained over time Clean...

Page 323: ...Useful information 322 Where will I find 322 Flat tire 325 Battery 335 Jump starting 338 Towing and tow starting 340 Fuses 342 321 Breakdown assistance I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 324: ... X Release strap X Remove first aid kit Wagon depending on the vehicle s equipment the first aid kit is in the parcel net or behind the side trim panel X Open the tailgate In the parcel net Behind the side trim panel X Open the right hand side trim panel if the first aid kit is in the side trim panel X Remove first aid kit i Check the expiration date on the first aid kit at least once a year Repla...

Page 325: ... up Y page 286 X Wagon with spare wheel Minispare emergency spare wheel remove the seat cushions of the folding bench seat Y page 103 X Lift up the floor of the cargo compartment Vehicle tool kit tray Stowage well Spare wheel Minispare emergency spare wheel The vehicle tool kit contains RFolding wheel chock RFuse allocation chart RJack RAlignment bolt ROne pair of gloves RLug wrench RTowing eye X ...

Page 326: ... insert swing the insert up and remove it Wagon the emergency spare wheel is located in the stowage well under the cargo compartment floor X Remove the seat cushions of the folding bench seat Y page 103 X Lift up the floor of the cargo compartment Removing the emergency spare wheel Sedan Example Sedan X Remove vehicle tool kit tray X Turn stowage well counter clockwise and remove it X Remove Minis...

Page 327: ...ible spare wheel X Stow the collapsible spare wheel in the emergency spare wheel well under the trunk Flat tire Preparing the vehicle Your vehicle may be equipped with RTIREFIT kit30 Ra Minispare emergency spare wheel Ra collapsible spare wheel RMOExtended tires tires with run flat properties Y page 334 i Vehicle preparation is not necessary on vehicles with MOExtended tires i Vehicles equipped wi...

Page 328: ...aged wheel Do not drive the vehicle under such circumstances Contact the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center for assistance or call Roadside Assistance X Do not remove any foreign objects which have penetrated the tire e g screws or nails X Remove the tire sealant bottle the accompanying max 80 km h sticker and the tire inflation compressor from the stowage well underneath the trunk floor trun...

Page 329: ... not switch off the tire inflation compressor during this phase X Allow the tire inflation compressor to run for five minutes The tire should then have attained a pressure of at least 180 kPa 1 8 bar 26 psi Do not operate the tire inflation compressor for longer than eight minutes at a time without a break It may otherwise overheat The tire inflation compressor can be operated again once it has co...

Page 330: ...re may change Adapt your driving accordingly X Stop after driving for approximately ten minutes and check the tire pressure with the tire inflation compressor G WARNING If tire inflation pressure has fallen below 130 kPa 1 3 bar 26 psi do not continue to drive the vehicle Park your vehicle safely away from the roadway and contact the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center or Roadside Assistance H...

Page 331: ...ticular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop i Vehicles without a spare wheel emergency spare wheel are not equipped with a tire change tool kit at the factory For more information on which tools are required to perform a wheel change on your vehicle e g wheel chock lug wrench or alignment bolt consult an authorized Mercedes Be...

Page 332: ...el changes It is not suited for performing maintenance work under the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity jackstands before working under the vehicle Always fir...

Page 333: ...ed centrally under the jacking point If you do not position the jack correctly in the jacking point the vehicle can fall off the jack and seriously or fatally injure you or others The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jacking points Otherwise your vehicle could be damaged X Position jack at jacking point X Make sure that the base of the jack is positioned directly unde...

Page 334: ...s Other wheel bolts may come loose Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the vehicle is raised Otherwise the vehicle could fall off the jack G WARNING Make sure to use the original length wheel bolts when remounting the original wheel after it has been repaired X Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact surfaces To prevent damage to the paintwork hold the wheel securely against the wheel hub while scre...

Page 335: ...ire pressure is printed on the yellow label of the emergency spare wheel X When the specified tire pressure has been reached press on off switch A on the electric air pump to 0 The tire inflation compressor is switched off X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock X If the tire pressure is higher than the specified pressure press pressure release button until the correct tire pressure...

Page 336: ...system when the defective wheel has been replaced with a new wheel Vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system all mounted wheels must be equipped with functioning sensors and the defective wheel should no longer be in the vehicle MOExtended tires tires with run flat properties MOExtended tires tires with run flat properties allow you to continue driving your vehicle even if one or more tires ar...

Page 337: ...refore recommended that you additionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not feature run flat properties e g winter tires A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Battery Important safety notes In order for the battery to achieve the maximum possible service life it must always be sufficiently charged Have the battery checked regularly ...

Page 338: ...earing synthetic clothing or rubbing against textiles For this reason you also should not pull or push the battery over carpets or other synthetic materials Never touch the battery first First touch the outside body of the vehicle in order to release any possible electrostatic charges Do not rub the battery with rags or cloths The battery could explode if touched due to electrostatic charge or due...

Page 339: ...ctions for the battery charger G WARNING There is a risk of acid burns during the charging process due to the gases which escape from the battery Do not lean over the battery during the charging process G WARNING Battery acid is caustic Avoid contact with the skin eyes or clothing Only charge the installed battery with a battery charger which has been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz These bat...

Page 340: ...nother vehicle or from a second battery using jumper cables Observe the following points X The battery is not accessible in all vehicles If the other vehicle s battery is not accessible jump start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump starting device X Only jump start the vehicle when the engine is cold and the catalytic converter system has cooled down32 X Do not start the engine if the ba...

Page 341: ... of your vehicle using the jumper cable connecting the jumper cable to donor battery B first X Start the engine X Allow the engine to run for a few minutes before disconnecting the jumper cable X First remove the jumper cable from earth point A and negative terminal then from positive terminal and positive terminal each time disconnecting from the contacts on your own vehicle first X After removin...

Page 342: ...use the towing eye for recovery as this could damage the vehicle If in doubt recover the vehicle with a crane When towing pull away slowly and smoothly If the tractive power is too high the vehicles could be damaged Do not tow with sling type equipment This could damage the vehicle When towing vehicles with KEYLESS GO use the key instead of the Start Stop button Otherwise the automatic transmissio...

Page 343: ... axles on the ground When having your vehicle towed observe the important safety notes Y page 340 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 vehicle Adapt your style of driving accordingly The automatic transmission automatically shifts to position P when you open ...

Page 344: ...a transporter or trailer Tow starting emergency starting Vehicles with automatic transmission must not be started by tow starting This could otherwise damage the transmission Fuses Important safety notes The fuses in your vehicle serve to close down faulty circuits If a fuse blows all the components on the circuit and their functions stop operating G WARNING Only use fuses approved by Mercedes Ben...

Page 345: ...d wipers and the wiper rods above the cover could be set in motion This could lead to you or others being injured by the wiper rods X Open the hood Y page 308 X Remove any existing moisture from the fuse box using a dry cloth X Take lines from the guides X Move aside lines Route the lines behind connection to do this X To open open clamps X Remove the fuse box cover forwards Make sure that no mois...

Page 346: ...Fuse box in the cargo compartment X Open the tailgate X To open pull handle X Open the cover downwards X Fold trim forwards 344 Fuses Breakdown assistance I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 347: ... Tire pressure 349 Loading the vehicle 358 Maximum load rating 361 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 362 Tire labeling 363 Definition of terms for tires and loading 367 Changing a wheel 370 Wheel and tire combinations 371 345 Wheels and tires I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 348: ...d possibly an accident Retreaded tires are not tested or recommended by Mercedes Benz since previous damage cannot always be recognized on retreads The operating safety of the vehicle cannot be assured when such tires are used G WARNING If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance or you suspect that possible damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on the hazard warni...

Page 349: ...rips and correct the pressure as necessary Y page 349 Tire tread G WARNING Although the applicable federal motor vehicle safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the tread wear indicators TWI become visible at approximately 1 16 in 1 6 mm we recommend that you do not allow your tires to wear down to that level As tread depth approaches 1 8 in 3 mm the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharp...

Page 350: ...ith MOExtended tires in the Breakdown assistance section Y page 334 Winter operation Please bear the following in mind At the onset of winter have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified specialist workshop e g at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Observe the notes in the Changing a wheel section Y page 370 Driving with summer tires At temperatures below 45 7 the elasticity of summer tires and ...

Page 351: ...the use of snow chains Applicable regulations must be observed if you wish to mount snow chains RSnow chains must not be mounted on emergency spare wheels If you intend to mount snow chains please bear the following points in mind Ryou may not attach snow chains to all wheel tire combinations see the information under Wheel and tire combinations in the Wheels and tires section Rmount snow chains o...

Page 352: ...essures applicable to your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Loading Information placard on your vehicle Recommended tire pressures Option 2 Tire pressure table on the inside of the fuel filler flap The tire pressure table contains the recommended pressures for cold tires for various operating conditions i e differing load and speed conditions i Specifications shown in the examples of tire pres...

Page 353: ...is used on the tire valve Tire pressures that are too low have a negative effect on vehicle safety which could lead you to cause an accident To test tire pressure use a suitable tire pressure gauge The outer appearance of a tire does not permit any reliable conclusion about the tire pressure On vehicles equipped with the electronic tire pressure monitoring system the tire pressure can be checked u...

Page 354: ...ion blowout because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris potholes etc Overinflated tires can Radversely affect handling Rwear excessively and or unevenly Rbe more likely to become damaged Radversely affect ride comfort Rincrease stopping distance Maximum tire pressure G WARNING Never exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure Follow recommended tire inflation pressure...

Page 355: ... pressure is too high release air by pressing down the metal pin in the valve using the tip of a pen for example Then check the tire pressure again using the tire pressure gauge X Screw the valve cap onto the valve X Repeat these steps for the other tires Tire pressure loss warning system Canada only Important safety notes While the vehicle is in motion the tire pressure loss warning system monito...

Page 356: ... tires Rmount new wheels or tires X Before restarting consult the Tire and Loading Information placard on the B pillar on the driver s side or the tire pressure table on the inside of the fuel filler flap to ensure the tire pressure in all four tires is set correctly for the current operating conditions X Observe the notes in the section on tire pressures Y page 349 G WARNING The tire pressure los...

Page 357: ...sure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Und...

Page 358: ...perate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with the RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the ...

Page 359: ... the new tire pressure values i Canada only in most cases the tire pressure monitor recognizes the new reference values automatically However you can also define reference values manually as described here Restart the tire pressure monitor after you have set the tire pressure to the value recommended for the desired driving situation Y page 349 Only correct tire pressures on cold tires Comply with...

Page 360: ...g It is made up of the vehicle weight all vehicle occupants the fuel and the cargo You can also find information about the maximum gross axle weight rating on the front and rear axle The maximum gross axle weight rating is the maximum weight that can be carried by one axle front or rear axle Never exceed the maximum load or the maximum gross axle weight rating for the front or rear axle B pillar e...

Page 361: ...cle s Tire and Loading Information placard X Step 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle X Step 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX lbs X Step 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be...

Page 362: ... and cargo data from the Tire and Loading Information placard 1500 lbs 680 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Step 2 Number of people in the vehicle driver and occupants 5 3 1 Distribution of the occupants Front 2 Rear 3 Front 1 Rear 2 Front 1 Weight of the occupants Occupant 1 150 lbs 68 kg Occupant 2 180 lbs 82 kg Occupant 3 160 lbs 73 kg Occupant 4 140 lbs 63 kg Oc...

Page 363: ...ssible load that can be carried by one axle front or rear axle To ensure that your vehicle does not exceed the maximum permissible values gross vehicle weight and maximum gross axle weight rating have your loaded vehicle including driver occupants cargo and full trailer load if applicable weighed on a suitable vehicle weighbridge Trailer load noseweight The trailer load noseweight affects the gros...

Page 364: ...ewall between the tread shoulder and maximum tire width For example Tread wear Traction Temperature 200 AA A All passenger car tires must conform to the statutory safety requirements in addition to these grades Tread wear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified U S government course For example a tire gr...

Page 365: ...ed and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause excessive heat build up and possible tire failure The temperature grades are A the highest B and C These represent the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel...

Page 366: ...width and is shown in percent The aspect ratio is calculated by dividing the tire width by the tire height Tire code tire code specifies the tire type R represents radial tires D represents diagonal tires B represents diagonal radial tires Optionally tires with a maximum speed of over 149 mph 240 km h may have ZR in the size description depending on the manufacturer e g 245 40 ZR 18 Rim diameter r...

Page 367: ...e 186 mph 300 km h ZR Above 149 mph 240 km h ROptionally tires with a maximum speed of over 149 mph 240 km h may have ZR in the size description depending on the manufacturer e g 245 40 ZR 18 The service specifications consist of load bearing index A and speed rating B RIf the size description of your tire includes ZR and there are no service specifications ask the tire manufacturer in order to fi...

Page 368: ...Make sure that your tires have the required speed rating as specified in the Tires section Y page 371 e g if you buy new tires Further information about reading tire data can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop e g an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Load index i Tire data is vehicle specific and may deviate from the data in the example In addition to the load bearing index load inde...

Page 369: ...f the tire Date of manufacture date of manufacture A provides information about the age of a tire The first and second positions represent the week of manufacture starting with 01 for the first calendar week Positions three and four represent the year of manufacture For example a tire that is marked with 3208 was manufactured in week 32 in 2008 Tire characteristics i Tire data is vehicle specific ...

Page 370: ...imum permissible axle weight The actual load on an axle must never exceed the gross axle weight rating The gross axle weight rating can be found on the vehicle identification plate on the B pillar on the driver s side Speed rating The speed rating is part of the tire identification It specifies the speed range for which the tire is approved GVW Gross Vehicle Weight The gross vehicle weight compris...

Page 371: ... standard unit of measure for tire pressure Aspect ratio Relationship between tire height and tire width in percent Tire pressure This is pressure inside the tire applying an outward force to each square inch of the tire s surface The tire pressure is specified in pounds per square inch psi in kilopascal kPa or in bar The tire pressure should only be corrected when the tires are cold Tire pressure...

Page 372: ...rovides instructions on changing a wheel or mounting the spare wheel emergency spare wheel Interchanging the wheels G WARNING Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires are of the same dimension If your vehicle is equipped with mixed size tires different tire dimensions front vs rear tire rotation is not possible G WARNING Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel Wheels could ...

Page 373: ...pted for use with the control systems such as ABS or ESP and are marked as follows RMO Mercedes Benz Original RMOE Mercedes Benz Original Extended tires featuring run flat characteristics RMO1 Mercedes Benz Original only certain AMG tires Mercedes Benz Original Extended tires may only be used on wheels that have been specifically approved by Mercedes Benz Only use tires wheels or accessories teste...

Page 374: ...vailable ex factory as standard equipment or optional extras If you want to equip your vehicle with approved winter tires it may be necessary to obtain wheel rims in the corresponding size as the size of the approved winter tires may differ from the standard tires This is dependent on the model and the equipment installed at the factory The tires and wheel rims as well as further information can b...

Page 375: ...l weather tires Alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 BA 245 45 R17 99 H XL M S 8 0 J x 17 H2 Offset 1 89 in 48 mm BA 245 45 R17 95 H M SMOExtended38 8 0 J x 17 H2 Offset 1 89 in 48 mm BA 245 45 R17 99 H XL M S 8 5 J x 17 H2 Offset 1 89 in 48 mm BA 245 45 R17 95 H M SMOExtended38 8 5 J x 17 H2 Offset 1 89 in 48 mm 35 E 350 BlueTEC Canada only 36 Use of snow chains not permitted Observe the notes in the Snow...

Page 376: ...R18 99 V XL M Si37 39 9 0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 46 in 37 mm 9 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 2 05 in 52 mm FA RA 255 35 R19 96 V XL M Si 255 35 R19 96 V XL M Si39 9 0 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 46 in 37 mm 9 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 2 05 in 52 mm FA RA 255 35 R19 96 V XL M Si 285 30 R19 98 V XL M Si36 9 0 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 46 in 37 mm 9 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 2 05 in 52 mm 35 E 350 BlueTEC Can...

Page 377: ...el Wagon Summer tires Alloy wheels V1 V2 FA RA 255 40 ZR18 99 Y XL MO137 285 35 ZR18 101 Y XL MO136 37 9 0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 46 in 37 mm 9 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 2 05 in 52 mm FA RA 255 35 ZR 19 96 Y XL 285 30 ZR 19 98 Y XL36 9 0 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 46 in 37 mm 9 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 2 05 in 52 mm All weather tires Alloy wheels V1 V2 BA 245 45 R17 99 H XL M S 8 0 J x 17 H2 Offset...

Page 378: ...J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 46 in 37 mm 9 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 2 05 in 52 mm Minispare emergency spare wheel36 Tires Wheels V1 V2 T 155 70 R17 110 M Tire pressure 420 kPa 4 2 bar 61 psi 4 0 B x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 54 in 39 mm Collapsible spare wheel36 Tires Wheels V1 V2 T 175 50 19 97 P Tire pressure 350 kPa 3 5 bar 51 psi 6 5 B x 19 H2 Wheel offset 0 55 in 14 mm 38 MOExtended tires tires with r...

Page 379: ...i The specified tire pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency collapsible spare wheel Wheel and tire combinations 377 Wheels and tires Z I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 380: ...378 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 381: ...ion 380 Notes on technical data 380 Genuine Mercedes Benz parts 380 Warranty 381 Identification plates 381 Service products and capacities 382 Vehicle data 390 379 Technical data I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 382: ... WARNING Driving safety may be impaired if non approved parts tires and wheels or safety relevant accessories are used This could lead to malfunctions in safety relevant systems e g the brake system This could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident For this reason Mercedes Benz recommends that you use genuine Mercedes Benz parts or parts of equal quality Only use tires whe...

Page 383: ...ranty RState Warranty Enforcement Laws Lemon Laws Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes Benz Parts and Accessories warranties You can obtain information about this from any authorized Mercedes Benz Center i Should you lose your Service and Warranty Information booklet have an authorized Mercedes Benz Center arrange for a replacement It will be mailed to you Identification p...

Page 384: ...mission control information plate including the certification of both federal and Californian emissions standards Engine number stamped into the crankcase VIN on the lower edge of the windshield Service products and capacities Important safety notes Service products include the following Rfuels e g gasoline diesel Radditives for exhaust gas aftertreatment DEF Rlubricants e g engine oil transmissio...

Page 385: ...th reasons you should prevent service fluids from coming into direct contact with your skin or clothing If a service fluid is swallowed contact a physician immediately Service products and capacities 383 Technical data Z I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 386: ...ely 13 6 US qt 12 9 l Tank capacity All models except AMG vehicles 21 1 US gal 80 0 l Gasoline engines premium grade unleaded gasoline at least 91 octane average value between 96 RON 86 MON Diesel engines ULTRA LOW SULFUR HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL ULSD maximum sulfur content 15 ppm E 63 AMG 17 4 US gal 66 0 l Reserve All models except AMG vehicles Approximately 2 4 US gal 9 0 l E 63 AMG Approximately 3 ...

Page 387: ...e used please observe the following precautions Ronly fill the fuel tank to half full with regular grade unleaded gasoline and fill the rest with premium grade unleaded gasoline as soon as possible Rdo not drive at the maximum speed Ravoid sudden acceleration Rif the vehicle is carrying a light load e g two passengers without luggage do not allow the engine to rev above 3 000 rpm Rif the vehicle i...

Page 388: ...rail direct injection CDI and BlueTEC Pure biodiesel and diesel fuels that have a higher percentage of biodiesel e g B20 can damage the fuel system and the engine and are therefore not approved For further information please ask the gas station personnel The label on the gas pump must indicate clearly that the B5 biodiesel blend fulfills the ULSD standard If the label is not clear do not refuel th...

Page 389: ...e factory Winter operation is therefore also guaranteed at temperatures below 12 11 Additives Only use DEF in accordance with ISO 22241 Do not use additives with DEF and do not dilute DEF with water This may destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment system Purity Assuring the purity of DEF is particularly important with respect to avoiding malfunctions in the exhaust gas aftertreatment system...

Page 390: ...haracteristics of engine oils can deteriorate significantly e g as a result of aging soot and fuel deposits It is therefore strongly recommended that you carry out regular oil changes using an approved engine oil with the appropriate SAE classification Refrigerant of the air conditioning system The air conditioning system is filled with R134a refrigerant and a special PAG lubricant Never use refri...

Page 391: ...bitors without these characteristics affects the service life The coolant must be used throughout the year in order to maintain the necessary corrosion protection and to provide protection from overheating In the Service Booklet you can find information on the intervals for renewal The renewal interval is determined by the coolant type and the engine cooling system design The renewal interval in t...

Page 392: ... were not available at time of going to print All models Vehicle length 191 8 in 4872 mm Vehicle width including exterior mirrors 81 5 in 2071 mm Vehicle height 58 0 in 1474 mm Wheelbase 113 1 in 2874 mm Front track 62 1 in 1578 mm All models Rear track 62 8 in 1594 mm Turning circle 36 9 ft 11 25 m Maximum roof load Maximum trunk load E 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY Vehicle length Sedan 191 8 in 4872...

Page 393: ...imum roof load Maximum 220 lb 100 kg Maximum trunk load Maximum 220 lb 100 kg 48 On vehicles with the AIRMATIC package values vary depending on the level set for the vehicle suspension Vehicle data 391 Technical data Z I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 394: ...392 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 395: ...G can be found on the following websites http www mbusa com USA only http www mercedes benz ca Canada only Editorial office Not to be reprinted translated or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part without the written permission of Daimler AG As at 16 02 2011 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 396: ...Order no 6515 3501 13 Part no 212 584 61 81 Edition A 2012 É2125846181mËÍ 2125846181 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

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