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Problems with the windshield wipers

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and

Solutions

The windshield wipers

are jammed.

Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield

wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.

For safety reasons, you should remove the SmartKey from the

ignition lock.

Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open the

driver's door.

Remove the cause of the obstruction.

Switch the windshield wipers back on.

The windshield wipers

fail completely.

The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.

Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.

Have the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist

workshop.

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Summary of Contents for E-Class Cabriolet

Page 1: ...E Class Coupe and Cabriolet Operator s Manual Order no 6515 3816 13 Part no 207 584 14 01 Edition A 2015 É2075841401 ËÍ 2075841401 E Class Coupe and Cabriolet ...

Page 2: ...o is a registered trademark of iBiq uity Digital Corporation RGracenote is a registered trademark of Gracenote Inc RZAGATSurvey and related brands are reg istered trademarks of ZagatSurvey LLC In this Operator s Manual you will find the fol lowing symbols G WARNING Warning notes make you aware of dangers which could pose a threat to your health or life or to the health and life of others H Environ...

Page 3: ...therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas Rdesign Requipment Rtechnical features The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations The following are integral components of the vehicle ROperator s Manual RMaintenance Booklet REquipment dependent supplements Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times If you s...

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Page 5: ...Seats steering wheel and mirrors 117 Lights and windshield wipers 133 Climate control 145 Driving and parking 159 On board computer and displays 225 Stowage and features 281 Maintenance and care 305 Roadside Assistance 321 Wheels and tires 335 Technical data 373 Contents 3 ...

Page 6: ...Function notes 76 Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message 255 Function notes 138 Switching on off 139 Additives engine oil 378 Air bags Deployment 60 Display message 251 Front air bag driver front passenger 52 Head bag 53 Important safety notes 50 Introduction 50 Knee bag 52 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica tor lamp 45 Pelvis air bag 53 Side impact air bag 52 Window curtain air bag 54 Air vents Glove...

Page 7: ... 171 Automatic drive program 172 Changing gear 171 DIRECT SELECT lever 168 Display message 265 Drive program display 168 Driving tips 171 Emergency running mode 175 Engaging drive position 170 Engaging neutral 169 Engaging reverse gear 169 Engaging the park position 168 Kickdown 171 Manual drive program 172 Manual drive program vehicles with Sports package AMG 173 Overview 168 Problem malfunction ...

Page 8: ...trim 318 Power washer 313 Rear view camera 317 Roof lining 320 Seat belt 320 Seat cover 319 Sensors 317 Soft top 314 Steering wheel 319 Trim pieces 319 Washing by hand 313 Wheels 316 Wind deflector 315 Wind screen 315 Windows 316 Wiper blades 316 Wooden trim 319 Cargo tie down rings 286 CD player CD changer on board computer 232 Center console Lower section 38 Upper section 36 Central locking Auto...

Page 9: ... Climate control system Automatic engine start 166 Automatic engine switch off 165 Deactivating activating 166 Important safety notes 165 Introduction 165 Cockpit Overview 32 see Instrument cluster COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS Activating deactivating 236 Display message 246 Operation notes 74 COMAND see separate operating instructions COMAND display Cleaning 318 Combination switch 136 Consumpt...

Page 10: ...t safety notes 188 Setting the specified minimum distance 192 Doors Automatic locking on board com puter 239 Automatic locking switch 90 Central locking unlocking SmartKey 84 Control panel 41 Display message 266 Emergency locking 91 Emergency unlocking 91 Important safety notes 89 Opening from inside 89 Drinking and driving 180 Drive program Automatic 172 Display DIRECT SELECT lever 168 Manual 172...

Page 11: ...sports mode 198 E EASY ENTRY feature Activating deactivating 240 Function notes 127 EASY EXIT feature Crash responsive 128 Function notes 127 Switching on off 240 EBD electronic brake force distri bution Display message 245 Function notes 78 ECO display Function notes 181 On board computer 230 ECO start stop function General information 165 Electronic Stability Program see ESP Electronic Stability...

Page 12: ...ing in out electrically 129 Out of position troubleshooting 129 Setting 129 Storing settings memory func tion 131 Storing the parking position 130 F Filler cap see Fuel filler flap Flat tire MOExtended tires 323 Preparing the vehicle 322 see Emergency spare wheel Floormats 303 Fuel Additives 377 Consumption statistics 229 Displaying the current consump tion 230 Displaying the range 230 Driving tip...

Page 13: ...notes 197 Hood Closing 307 Display message 266 Important safety notes 306 Opening 306 Horn 32 Hydroplaning 184 I Ignition lock see Key positions Immobilizer 81 Indicator and warning lamps COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS 278 Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps Indicators see Turn signals Inspection see ASSYST PLUS Instrument cluster Overview 33 Settings 237 Warning and indicator lamps ...

Page 14: ...rd com puter 238 Switching the exterior lighting delayed switch off on off on board computer 238 Switching the surround lighting on off on board computer 238 Turn signals 136 see Interior lighting see Replacing bulbs Loading guidelines 282 Locking see Central locking Locking doors Automatic 90 Emergency locking 91 From inside central locking but ton 90 Locking centrally see Central locking Locking...

Page 15: ...ior mirrors see Rear view mirror see Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mobile phone Menu on board computer 233 Modifying the programming SmartKey 85 MOExtended tires 323 Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle 362 Mounting a new wheel 362 Preparing the vehicle 359 Raising the vehicle 360 Removing a wheel 361 Securing the vehicle against roll ing away 359 MP3 Operation 232 see separate operating instruct...

Page 16: ...313 Panic alarm 44 Panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel Important safety notes 111 Opening closing 112 Opening closing the roller sun blind 113 Problem malfunction 115 Resetting 114 Parking Important safety notes 178 Parking brake 179 Position of exterior mirror front passenger side 130 Rear view camera 208 see PARKTRONIC Parking aid Active Parking Assist 203 see Exterior mirrors see PARKTR...

Page 17: ...ar window blind 290 Rear window defroster Problem malfunction 156 Switching on off 155 Rear view mirror Anti glare manual 128 Dipping automatic 130 Refrigerant air conditioning sys tem Important safety notes 381 Refueling Fuel gauge 33 Important safety notes 175 Refueling process 176 see Fuel Remote control Garage door opener 300 Programming garage door opener 300 Replacing bulbs Important safety ...

Page 18: ... ventilation problem 125 Storing settings memory func tion 131 Switching AIRSCARF on off 125 Switching seat heating on off 123 Switching seat ventilation on off 124 Section Trunk 91 Selector lever Cleaning 319 Sensors cleaning instructions 317 Service menu on board com puter 237 Service products Brake fluid 379 Coolant engine 379 Engine oil 378 Fuel 376 Important safety notes 375 Refrigerant air c...

Page 19: ...itching on off 136 Start stop function see ECO start stop function Starting engine 163 STEER CONTROL 81 Steering display message 267 Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot DISTRONIC PLUS Activating deactivating 236 Display message 262 Steering assistant STEER CON TROL see STEER CONTROL Steering wheel Adjusting electrically 126 Button overview 35 Buttons on board computer 227 Cleaning 319 Important safe...

Page 20: ... Important safety notes 343 Maximum 342 Notes 341 Recommended 339 Tire pressure monitor Checking the tire pressure elec tronically 345 Function notes 343 General notes 343 Important safety notes 343 Radio type approval for the tire pressure monitor 346 Restarting 345 Warning lamp 279 Warning message 345 Tires Aspect ratio definition 357 Average weight of the vehicle occupants definition 356 Bar de...

Page 21: ...Flat tire Top Tether 68 Tow starting Emergency engine starting 332 Important safety notes 329 Towing away Important safety guidelines 329 Installing the towing eye 330 Removing the towing eye 330 With both axles on the ground 330 With the rear axle raised 331 Towing eye 322 Transfer case 175 Transmission see Automatic transmission Transmission position display 168 Transmission position display DIR...

Page 22: ...6 Distance warning 278 ESP 273 ESP OFF 274 Overview 34 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF 45 Reserve fuel 276 Restraint system 275 Seat belt 270 Tire pressure monitor 279 Warranty 23 Washer fluid Display message 268 Wheel and tire combination see Tires Wheel bolt tightening torque 362 Wheel chock 359 Wheels Changing a wheel 358 Checking 337 Cleaning 316 Cleaning warning 358 Emergency spare wheel 369 Important ...

Page 23: ...oad surfaces 184 Snow chains 339 Winter tires M S tires 338 Wiper blades Cleaning 316 Important safety notes 142 Replacing 142 Wooden trim cleaning instruc tions 319 Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop Z ZONE function Switching on off 154 Index 21 ...

Page 24: ...ngine Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front Ravoid frequent sudden acceleration and braking Rchange gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic Rkeep an eye on the vehicle s fuel consump tion Environmental concerns and recom menda...

Page 25: ...d that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here This also applies to safety relevant systems and func tions The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations The original purchase agreement lists all sys tems installed in your vehicle Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation please consult an authorized...

Page 26: ...r 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 Book let with you when you bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes Benz Center The ser vice advisor will record ever...

Page 27: ...ays have the prescribed service mainte nance work as well as any required repairs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING Flammable material such as leaves grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system There is a risk of fire When driving off road or on unpaved roads check the vehicle s underside regularly In particular remove parts of pl...

Page 28: ...es may not cause interference and 2 These devices must accept any interference includ ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Diagnostics connection The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING If you connect equipment to the diagnostics connection in the vehicle it may affect the opera...

Page 29: ...anderhoof Avenue Toronto Ontario M4G 4C9 Reporting safety defects USA only The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49 Code of U S Federal Regulations Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the N...

Page 30: ...erformed in certain crash or near crash like situations such as during air bag deployment or when hitting a road obstacle The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as Rhow various systems in your vehicle are operating Rwhether or not the driver and...

Page 31: ...ystem Module Tampering with altering modifying or removing the EDR com ponent may result in a malfunction of the Restraint System Module and other systems State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that conflict with federal regulation are pre emp ted This means that in the event of such con flict the federal regulation governs As of February 2013 13 states have enacted laws relating to EDRs Informa...

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Page 33: ...Cockpit 32 Instrument cluster 33 Multifunction steering wheel 35 Center console 36 Overhead control panel 40 Door control panel 41 31 At a glance ...

Page 34: ... dis play 199 C Overhead control panel 40 D Climate control systems 146 E Ignition lock 161 Start Stop button 161 Function Page F Adjusts the steering wheel 125 Steering wheel heating 126 G Combination switch 136 H Parking brake 179 I Diagnostics connection 26 J Opens the hood 306 K Releases the parking brake 179 L Light switch 134 32 Cockpit At a glance ...

Page 35: ...peedometer with seg ments 227 Function Page Multifunction display with outside temperature dis play 228 A Tachometer 226 Fuel filler flap location indicator 8 the fuel filler cap is on the right hand side i Adjusting the instrument cluster lighting using the on board computer Y page 238 Instrument cluster 33 At a glance ...

Page 36: ...6 B J Brakes Canada only 271 C ABS 272 D 6 Restraint system 44 E Check Engine 276 F h Tire pressure monitor 279 Function Page G ü Seat belts 270 H Coolant 276 I K High beam head lamps 136 J L Low beam head lamps 135 K T Parking lamps 136 L R This lamp has no func tion 136 M 8 Reserve fuel 34 Instrument cluster At a glance ...

Page 37: ... or ends a call 233 Exits phone book redial memory 6 Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial mem ory W X Adjusts the volume 8 Mute Function Page A Selects a menu 227 9 Selects a submenu or scrolls through lists 227 a Confirms your selection 227 Hides display messages 242 B Back 227 Switches off the Voice Con trol System see the sepa rate operating instructions Multifunction steering wheel 3...

Page 38: ...instructions c Seat heating 123 s Seat ventilation 124 c PARKTRONIC 199 A ECO start stop func tion 165 B Hazard warning lamps 137 Function Page C 4 5 Indicator lamp 55 D ATA indicator lamp 82 E Moves the seat belt extender forwards 48 F u Rear window roller sunblind 290 36 Center console At a glance ...

Page 39: ...ting instructions c Seat heating 123 s Seat ventilation 124 Ò AIRSCARF 125 A ECO start stop func tion 165 Function Page B Hazard warning lamps 137 C 4 5 Indicator lamp 55 D ATA indicator lamp 82 E Moves the seat belt extender forwards 48 F Ò AIRSCARF 125 Center console 37 At a glance ...

Page 40: ...ment 282 Cup holder 288 I à Dynamic handling package with sports mode 198 J Stowage compartment with Media Interface 284 Function Page K Stowage compartment 282 L Ú Selects the drive pro gram 171 M COMAND controller see the separate operating instructions 38 Center console At a glance ...

Page 41: ...IC 199 J AIRCAP 109 K Opens and closes the side windows 94 L Opens and closes the soft top 100 Function Page M Stowage compartment with Media Interface 284 N Ü Lowers the rear seat head restraints 121 O Ú Selects the drive pro gram 171 P COMAND controller see the separate operating instructions Center console 39 At a glance ...

Page 42: ...nd 112 A ï MB Info call button mbrace system 295 B G SOS button mbrace system 293 C Rear view mirror 130 Function Page D Buttons for the garage door opener 300 E Microphone for mbrace emergency call system telephone and the Voice Control System see the separate operating instruc tions F F Roadside Assistance call button mbrace sys tem 294 G p Switches the left hand reading lamp on off 139 H c Swit...

Page 43: ...cally 120 Unlocks locks the vehicle 90 Opens the door 89 A 7 Z ö Adjusts and folds the exte rior mirrors in out electri cally 128 Function Page B W Opens closes the side windows 95 C n Activates deacti vates the override feature for the side windows in the rear compartment 70 D o Opens the trunk lid 93 Door control panel 41 At a glance ...

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Page 45: ...Useful information 44 Panic alarm 44 Occupant safety 44 Children in the vehicle 65 Pets in the vehicle 71 Driving safety systems 71 Protection against theft 81 43 Safety ...

Page 46: ... RChild restraint system RChild seat securing systems The components of the restraint system work in conjunction with each other They can only deploy their protective function if at all times all vehicle occupants Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly Y page 47 Rhave adjusted their seat and head restraint properly Y page 119 As the driver you also have to make sure that the steering wheel is a...

Page 47: ...an a few seconds after the vehicle is started The components of the restraint system are in operational readiness A malfunction has occurred if the 6 restraint system warning lamp Rdoes not light up after the ignition is switched on Rdoes not go out after a few seconds with the engine running Rlights up again while the engine is running G WARNING If restraint system is malfunctioning restraint sys...

Page 48: ...t force limiters for the front seat belts and the outer seat belts in the rear If the seat belt is pulled by the seat belt extender quickly or with a jerky movement the belt retractor locks The belt strap cannot be extracted any further The Emergency Tensioning Device tightens the seat belt in an accident pulling the belt close against the body However it does not pull the vehicle occupant back in...

Page 49: ...ight and size of the child Ralways observe the instructions and safety notes in the Children in the vehicle sec tion of this Operator s Manual Y page 65 in addition to the child restraint system manufacturer s installa tion instructions Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safety notes on the Occupant classifica tion system OCS Y page 54 G WARNING The seat belts may not perform their intended ...

Page 50: ...a time Infants and children must never travel sit ting on the lap of a vehicle occupant In the event of an accident they could be crushed between the vehicle occupant and seat belt Robjects are never secured with a seat belt if the seat belt is also being used by one of the vehicle s occupants Seat belts are only intended to secure and restrain vehicle occupants Always observe the Loading guidelin...

Page 51: ...ically see Belt adjustment Y page 50 X If necessary pull upwards on the shoulder section of the seat belt to tighten the belt across your body In order to attach the child restraint system securely in the vehicle the seat belts in the rear are equipped with a special seat belt retractor Further information can be found under Special seat belt retractor Y page 65 Automatic comfort fit feature The f...

Page 52: ...g lamp goes out If the driver s seat belt is not fastened after the engine is started an additional warning tone will sound This warning tone stops after six seconds or when the driver s seat belt is fastened If the vehicle s speed exceeds 15 mph 25 km h once and the driver s and front passenger seat belts are not fastened a warning tone sounds A warning tone also sounds with increasing intensity ...

Page 53: ...Child restraint systems should be installed on the rear seats ROnly secure a child in a rearward facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat when the front passenger front air bag is deactivated If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is permanently lit the front passenger front air bag is deactivated Y page 45 RAlways observe the instructions and safety notes on the Occupant Cla...

Page 54: ... based on the OCS weight sen sor readings detects that the front passenger seat is occupied Y page 54 Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is not lit Y page 55 Rthe restraint system control unit predicts a high accident severity Driver s knee bag Driver s knee bag deploys under the steer ing column The driver s knee bag is triggered together with the front air bag The driver s knee bag offers...

Page 55: ...oes not protect your Rchest Rarms In the event of a side impact the headbag is deployed on the side on which the impact occurs If the system determines that they can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt a headbag may be deployed in other accident situations Y page 60 The headbag on the front passenger side does not deploy under the following condi tions ROCS has detected t...

Page 56: ...indow curtain air bags are integrated into the side of the roof frame and deployed in the area from the A pillar to the C pillar When deployed the window curtain air bag enhances the level of protection for the head However it does not protect the chest or arms In the event of a side impact the window cur tain air bag is deployed on the side on which the impact occurs If the system determines that...

Page 57: ...nly then can OCS be guaranteed to function correctly Always observe the child restraint system manufacturer s installation instruc tions Occupant Classification System opera tion OCS The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp shows you whether the front passenger front air bag is disabled X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock or press the Start Stop but ton once or twice on veh...

Page 58: ... the front passenger seat too close to the dashboard in the event of an accident the child could Rcome into contact with the vehicle s inte rior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi cator lamp is lit for example Rbe struck by the air bag if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible ...

Page 59: ... author ized Mercedes Benz Center For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recom mends that you only use seat accessories that have been approved by Mercedes Benz If the driver s air bag deploys this does not mean that the front passenger front air bag will also deploy The Occupant Classification System OCS categorizes the occupant in the front passenger seat Depending on that result the front passenger f...

Page 60: ...lt in the front passenger air bag not functioning as intended during an accident This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Do not place any objects between the seat surface and the child restraint system The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front passenger seat The backrest of the forward facing child restraint system must as f...

Page 61: ...een the seat cushion and the child seat X Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system rests on the seat cushion of the front passenger seat The backrest of the forward facing child restraint system must lie as flat as pos sible against the backrest of the front passenger seat If nec essary adjust the position of the front passenger seat X When installing the child restraint system...

Page 62: ...t is important for your safety and that of your passenger to have deployed air bags replaced and to have any malfunctioning air bags repaired This will help to make sure the air bags continue to perform their protective function for the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash G WARNING Pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices that have been deployed are no longer opera tional and are unable to p...

Page 63: ...AIR BAG OFF indi cator lamp is off Observe the information on the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp Y page 45 Your vehicle has two stage front air bags During the first deployment stage the front air bag is filled with propellant gas to reduce the risk of injuries The front air bag is fully deployed with the maximum amount of pro pellant gas if a second deployment threshold is reached within a ...

Page 64: ...t provided by the seat belt RCabriolet head bags on the driver s and front passenger side in certain situations when the vehicle rolls over if the system determines that deployment can offer addi tional protection to that provided by the seat belt i Not all air bags are deployed in an acci dent The different air bag systems work independently of each other How the air bag system works is deter min...

Page 65: ... anticipatory occupant protection system Introduction In certain hazardous situations PRE SAFE takes pre emptive measures to protect the vehicle occupants Important safety notes Make sure that there are no objects in the footwell or behind the seats There is a dan ger that the seats and or objects could be damaged when PRE SAFE is activated Although your vehicle is equipped with PRE SAFE the possi...

Page 66: ...S cannot prevent an imminent collision The driver is not warned about the interven tion of PRE SAFE PLUS PRE SAFE PLUS does not intervene if the vehicle is backing up PRE SAFE PLUS does not perform braking actions while the vehicle is in motion or when Parking Guidance is active Function PRE SAFE PLUS intervenes in certain situa tions if the radar sensor system detects an imminent head on or rear ...

Page 67: ... vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle G WARNING If persons particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or cold there is a risk of injury possibly even fatal Never leave children unattended in the vehicle G WARNING If the child restraint system is subjected to direct sunlight parts may get very ...

Page 68: ...he special seat belt retractor is deactiva ted Child restraint system The use of seat belts and child restraint sys tems is required by law in Rall 50 states Rthe U S territories Rthe District of Columbia Rall Canadian provinces You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any authorized Mercedes Benz Center G WARNING If the child restraint system is installed i...

Page 69: ...struction label on the child restraint system This confirmation can also be found in the installation instructions that are inclu ded with the child restraint system Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte rior and on the child restraint system LATCH type ISOFIX child seat secur ing system G WARNING LATCH type ISOFIX child restraint systems do not offer sufficient protective effect for chil...

Page 70: ...duce the risk of injury even further If the child restraint sys tem is equipped with a Top Tether belt this should always be used Important safety notes G WARNING If the rear seat backrests are not locked they could fold forwards in the event of an acci dent heavy braking or sudden changes of direction As a result child restraint systems cannot perform their intended protective function Rear seat ...

Page 71: ...ication System OCS Y page 54 You can thus avoid the risks that could arise as a result of Ran incorrectly categorized person in the front passenger seat Rthe unintentional deactivation of the front passenger front air bag Rthe unsuitable positioning of the child restraint system e g too close to the dash board Rearward facing child restraint system If it is absolutely necessary to install a rear w...

Page 72: ... operate vehicle equip ment and become trapped There is a risk of an accident and injury When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle G WARNING If persons particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or cold there is a risk of injury possibly even fatal Never leave children unattended i...

Page 73: ...entive the driving safety systems can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics Driving safety systems are merely aids designed to assist driving You are responsible for maintaining the distance to the vehicle in front for vehicle speed for braking in good time and for stay ing in lane Always adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather condi tions...

Page 74: ...ant safety notes sec tion Y page 71 G WARNING If BAS is malfunctioning the braking distance in an emergency braking situation is increased There is a risk of an accident In an emergency braking situation depress the brake pedal with full force ABS prevents the wheels from locking Braking X Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until the emergency braking situation is over ABS prevents the wheels f...

Page 75: ... parking garages Ra narrow vehicle traveling in front e g a motorbike Ra vehicle traveling in front on a different line Rvehicles quickly moving into the radar sen sor system detection range Recognition by the camera system is also impaired in the event of Rdirt on the camera or if the camera is cov ered Rthere is glare on the camera system e g from the sun being low in the sky Rdarkness Rif pedes...

Page 76: ...st COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS can help you to minimize the risk of a front end collision with a vehicle ahead or reduce the effects of such a collision If COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS detects that there is a risk of a collision you will be warned visually and acoustically If you do not react to the visual and audible collision warning autonomous braking can be initiated in critical situa...

Page 77: ...y approach a vehicle in front An intermittent warning tone will then sound and the distance warning lamp will light up in the instrument cluster X Brake immediately in order to increase the distance from the vehicle in front or X Take evasive action provided it is safe to do so Due to the nature of the system particularly complicated but non critical driving condi tions may also cause the system t...

Page 78: ...larly complicated but non critical driving condi tions may also cause Brake Assist to inter vene If adaptive Brake Assist is not available due to a malfunction in the radar sensor system the brake system remains available with full brake boosting effect and BAS With the help of adaptive Brake Assist the distance warning signal can detect obstacles that are in the path of your vehicle for an extend...

Page 79: ... on carefully Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop Vehicles with 4MATIC switch off the igni tion when the parking brake is being tested on a brake dynamometer Application of the brakes by ESP may oth erwise destroy the brake system Vehicles with 4MATIC function or per formance tests may only be carried out on a 2 axle dynamometer Before you operate the vehicle on such a dynamometer ...

Page 80: ...ove no longer apply ESP will otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehi cle if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to spin Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an extended period with ESP deactivated You could otherwise damage the drivetrain Deactivating activating ESP X To deactivate Y page 235 The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up X To activate Y page 235 The å...

Page 81: ...ody con tours and posture of a person standing upright Observe the restrictions described in the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 79 PRE SAFE Brake can help you to minimize the risk of a collision with a vehicle ahead or a pedestrian and reduce the effects of such a collision If PRE SAFE Brake has detected a risk of collision you will be warned visually and acoustically as well as by automat...

Page 82: ...different line relative to the center of your vehicle Recognition by the camera system is also impaired in the event of Rdirt on the camera or if the camera is cov ered Rthere is glare on the camera system e g from the sun being low in the sky Rdarkness Rif pedestrians move quickly e g into the path of the vehicle the camera system no longer recognizes a pedestrian as a person due to special cloth...

Page 83: ... for vehicle stabilization This steering assistance is provided in partic ular if Rboth right wheels or both left wheels are on a slippery road surface when you brake heavily Rthe vehicle starts to skid Important safety notes i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 71 No steering support is provided from STEER CONTROL if RESP is malfunctioning Rthe lighting is faulty Power steering wi...

Page 84: ...the ignition lock The alarm is switched off X To stop the alarm using KEYLESS GO grasp the outside door handle The Smart Key must be outside the vehicle The alarm is switched off or X Press the Start Stop button on the dash board The SmartKey must be inside the vehicle The alarm is switched off The alarm is not switched off even if you close the open door that triggered it for example i If the ala...

Page 85: ...Useful information 84 SmartKey 84 Doors 89 Trunk 91 Side windows 94 Soft top Cabriolet 100 Sliding sunroof Coupe 111 83 Opening and closing ...

Page 86: ...attended in the vehicle Always keep the SmartKey out of reach of children G WARNING If you attach heavy or large objects to the SmartKey the SmartKey could be uninten tionally turned in the ignition lock This could cause the engine to be switched off There is a risk of an accident Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the SmartKey Remove any bulky key rings before inserting the SmartKey into...

Page 87: ... m A check which periodically establishes a radio connection between the vehicle and the SmartKey determines whether a valid Smart Key is in the vehicle This occurs for example Rwhen the external door handles are touched Rwhen starting the engine Rwhile the vehicle is in motion X To unlock the vehicle touch the inner surface of the door handle X To lock the vehicle touch sensor sur face X Convenie...

Page 88: ...y to unlock and open the driver s door or the trunk lid the anti theft alarm system will be triggered Y page 82 There are several ways to turn off the alarm X To turn the alarm off with the SmartKey press the or button on the SmartKey or X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock or X To deactivate the alarm with KEYLESS GO press the Start Stop button in the igni tion lock The SmartKey must be i...

Page 89: ...86 X Press mechanical key into the opening in the SmartKey in the direction of the arrow until battery compartment cover opens Do not hold battery compartment cover closed while doing so X Remove battery compartment cover X Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your palm until battery falls out X Insert the new battery with the positive ter minal facing upwards Use a lint free cloth to do so X Make ...

Page 90: ...eplace it if nec essary Y page 87 If this does not work X Unlock Y page 91 or lock Y page 91 the vehicle using the mechanical key There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves X Unlock Y page 91 or lock Y page 91 the vehicle using the mechanical key KEYLESS GO is malfunctioning X Lock unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the SmartKey X Have the vehicle and SmartKey...

Page 91: ...ant safety notes G WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle they could Ropen the doors thus endangering other people or road users Rget out and disrupt traffic Roperate the vehicle s equipment Additionally children could set the vehicle in motion if for example they Rrelease the parking brake Rshifting the automatic transmission out of park position P RStart the engine There is a r...

Page 92: ...ith the SmartKey or KEYLESS GO You can open a door from inside the vehicle even if it has been locked If a locked door is opened from the inside the previous unlock status of the vehicle will be taken into consideration if Rthe vehicle was locked using the locking button for the central locking or Rif the vehicle was locked automatically The vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had pre viously bee...

Page 93: ...nical key If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the SmartKey use the mechanical key X Open the driver s door X Close the front passenger door and the trunk lid X Press the locking button Y page 90 X Check whether the locking knob on the front passenger door is still visible Press the locking knob down by hand if neces sary X Close the driver s door X Take the mechanical key out of the Smart ...

Page 94: ...ts the trunk lid during the closing procedure The trunk lid opens again automatically The automatic reversing fea ture is only an aid and is not a substitute for your attentiveness to the trunk lid while it is closing G WARNING The reversing feature does not react Rto soft light and thin objects e g small fin gers Rover the last 1 3 in 8 mm of the closing movement This means that the reversing fea...

Page 95: ...ng automatically from inside Important safety notes G WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk lid is open when the engine is running especially if the vehicle is in motion There is a risk of poisoning Always switch off the engine before opening the trunk lid Never drive with the trunk lid open i Openi...

Page 96: ...e Y page 91 the trunk is also locked Trunk emergency release You can open the trunk lid from inside the vehicle with the emergency release button X Press emergency release button briefly 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 The trunk lid emergency release does not open the trunk...

Page 97: ... last 1 6 in 4 mm of the closing movement Rduring resetting Rwhen closing the side window again man ually immediately after automatic reversing This means that the reversing feature cannot prevent someone being trapped in these sit uations There is a risk of injury Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the closing procedure If someone becomes trapped press the switch to open t...

Page 98: ... You can use the switch on the center console to close all side windows simultaneously X Open the cover in the lower center console The switch for all side windows is under the cover X To open all side windows press switch to the point of resistance X To open all side windows fully press switch beyond the point of resistance X To close all side windows pull switch Using the SmartKey G WARNING Whil...

Page 99: ...late the vehicle before you start driving To do this the SmartKey is used to carry out the following functions simultane ously Runlock the vehicle Ropen the side windows Ropen the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel and the roller sunblind Rswitch on the seat ventilation for the driv er s seat i The convenience opening feature can only be operated using the SmartKey The SmartKey must be in...

Page 100: ...handle on the driver s door X Vehicles with KEYLESS GO the Smart Key must be in close proximity to the vehi cle X Press and hold the button until the side windows and the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel are fully closed X Make sure that all the side windows and the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel are closed On vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel X Pr...

Page 101: ...Key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X Pull the corresponding switch on the door control panel until the side window is com pletely closed Y page 95 X Hold the switch for an additional second If the side window opens again slightly X Immediately pull the corresponding switch on the door control panel until the side win dow is completely closed Y page 95 X Hold the switch for an additional s...

Page 102: ...ow is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly X Immediately after the window blocks pull the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed The side window is closed without the anti entrapment feature Soft top Cabriolet Important safety notes G WARNING If you do not fully open close the soft top the soft top hydraulics depressurize after a short time This causes th...

Page 103: ...f the vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph 40 km h the soft top stops during the open ing or closing procedure This impairs your view to the rear There is a risk of an accident Reduce your speed to below 25 mph 40 km h or stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions Press or pull the soft top switch again in order to open or close the soft top fully Opening and closing X Make sure that the t...

Page 104: ...Operation Convertible Top in Operation message appears in the multifunction dis play The soft top and the side windows close Closing the soft top manually Important safety notes G WARNING Closing the soft top manually is a complex technically challenging procedure which can also be physically demanding You or others can become trapped There is a risk of injury Where possible have the soft top clos...

Page 105: ...s as far as it will go and turn it approximately a quarter of a turn counter clockwise X Make sure catch B is not drawn in again If this happens pull out catch B again as far as possible and turn it about a quarter turn counter clockwise The soft top compartment hinges are on the right hand and left hand side in the gap between the lid of the soft top compartment and the trunk seal X Move both lev...

Page 106: ...ompartment cover could otherwise collide with the trunk lid X Each person takes a strap X Pulling with force simultaneously lift out the cover of the soft top compartment up and out by the straps in the direction of the arrow G WARNING If anywhere other than the indicated gripping points is gripped you or others can become trapped or stuck There is a risk of injury Take off jewelry and watches Onl...

Page 107: ... open J To lock X Pull off the cover of the roof lock behind the overhead control panel X Insert the Allen key into the roof lock X Turn the Allen key clockwise I as far as possible During the following step make sure that the Allen key is turned counter clockwise as far as it will go Otherwise the soft top may not be properly locked X Turn the Allen key counter clockwise J as far as possible The ...

Page 108: ...gency key You could otherwise damage the trunk lid and the soft top compartment cover Relocking the soft top Important safety notes G WARNING If you do not fully open close the soft top the soft top hydraulics depressurize after a short time This causes the soft top to lower unex pectedly and may cause you or others to be trapped There is a risk of injury Always open or close the soft top complete...

Page 109: ...rtition finishes opening auto matically Brackets for the wind screen G WARNING If you use the wind screen in darkness or in other conditions offering poor visibility your view to the rear is further impaired There is a risk of an accident Only use the wind screen when visibility con ditions are good Mercedes Benz recommends that you only use wind screens which have been tested and approved for Mer...

Page 110: ... extends If you drive at speeds below approx imately 9 mph 15 km h the wind deflector retracts automatically AIRCAP can be activated or deactivated up to speeds of approximately 100 mph 160 km h Activating AIRCAP X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock X Open the cover in the lower center console X Press AIRCAP button The AIRCAP wind screen between the rear seat head restraints ext...

Page 111: ...ove the rear view you can retract the head restraints on the rear bench seats indi vidually Y page 121 The wind deflector remains in its current position Installing and removing the AIRCAP wind screen Preparation You will need a 4 mm Allen key to install remove the AIRCAP wind screen Before installing or removing the AIRCAP wind screen X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock X Open...

Page 112: ... with both racks straight down X Push the AIRCAP wind screen down until the bolts are at the same height as the brackets on the head restraints X Insert the bolts into the brackets on both sides X Tighten the bolts with the 4 mm Allen key until they engage The markings on the bolts are vertical 110 Soft top Cabriolet Opening and closing ...

Page 113: ...fied specialist workshop The soft top has been opened and closed several times in a row The soft top drive has been deactivated automatically for safety reasons You can open and close the soft top again after approximately ten minutes X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on X Repeat the opening or closing procedure Sliding sunroof Coupe Important safety notes In the following section the ter...

Page 114: ...o the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel The sliding sunroof is equipped with an auto matic reversing feature If a solid object blocks or restricts the sliding sunroof during the closing process the sliding sunroof opens again automatically However the automatic reversing feature is only an aid and does not relieve you of the responsibility of paying attention when closing the sliding sun...

Page 115: ...blind reversing feature The roller sunblind is equipped with an auto matic reversing feature If a solid object blocks or restricts the roller sunblind during the closing process the roller sunblind opens again automatically The automatic reversing feature is only an aid and is not a substitute for your attentiveness to the roller sunblind while it is closing G WARNING The reversing feature especia...

Page 116: ... 2 in the ignition lock X Pull the 3 switch repeatedly to the point of resistance in the direction of arrow until the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel is fully closed Y page 113 X Keep the 3 switch pulled for an addi tional second X Pull the 3 switch repeatedly to the point of resistance in the direction of arrow until the roller sunblind is fully closed X Keep the 3 switch pulled for a...

Page 117: ...nroof still cannot be opened or closed as a result of a malfunction contact a qualified specialist workshop Problem Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions The sliding sunroof can not be closed and you cannot see the cause If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly X Immediately after the sliding sunroof blocks pull the 3 switch in the overhead control pa...

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Page 119: ...Useful information 118 Correct driver s seat position 118 Seats 119 Steering wheel 125 Mirrors 128 Memory function 131 117 Seats steering wheel and mirrors ...

Page 120: ...ur seat belt before starting the engine X Observe the safety guidelines on seat adjustment Y page 119 X Make sure that seat is adjusted prop erly Electrical seat adjustment Y page 120 When adjusting the seat make sure that Ryou are as far away from the driver s air bag as possible Ryou are sitting in a normal upright position Ryou can fasten the seat belt properly Ryou have moved the backrest to a...

Page 121: ...us ted correctly they cannot provide protection as intended There is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck area e g in the event of an accident or when braking Always drive with the head restraints instal led Before driving off make sure for every vehicle occupant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level Observe the safety notes on Air bags ...

Page 122: ...Important safety notes G WARNING You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving Radjust the driver s seat head restraint steering wheel or mirrors Rfasten the seat belt There is a risk of an accident Adjust the driver s seat head restraint steer ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine G WARNING If head restraints are not installed and...

Page 123: ...stened If AIRCAP is activated the right hand indi cator lamp on the AIRCAP button comes on i Please see further information on AIRCAP Y page 108 Lowering the head restraints in the rear compartment manually Cabrio let If the head restraints in the rear compartment are in the upper position the soft top cannot be closed fully Lower the head restraints in the rear com partment manually if Rthe head ...

Page 124: ...ccident Adjust the driver s seat steering wheel or mirrors and fasten your seat belt before start ing the engine G WARNING When you adjust a seat you or other vehicle occupants could become trapped e g on the seat guide rail There is a risk of injury Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat Folding the seat backrest forward Example Coupe The seat move...

Page 125: ...come very hot The health of persons with limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high tempera tures may be affected or they may even suffer burn like injuries There is a risk of injury Therefore do not switch the seat heating on repeatedly Driver s and front passenger seat The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected ...

Page 126: ...te the ventilation level you have selec ted X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock Y page 161 X To switch on press button repeatedly until the desired ventilation level is set X To switch off press button repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out i If the battery voltage is too low the seat ventilation may switch off i Coupe you can open the side windows and the panorama...

Page 127: ...vel you have selected X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock X To switch on press button Three red indicator lamps in the button light up The blower starts up after a preheating phase of seven seconds X Press button repeatedly until the desired heating level is set X To switch off press button repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out You can use the adjustable f...

Page 128: ...7 RStoring settings Y page 131 Steering wheel heating Switching on off X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Y page 161 X To switch on off turn the lever in the direction of arrow or Indicator lamp lights up or goes out Vehicles without KEYLESS GO when you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock the steering wheel heating is deactivated Vehicles with KEYLESS GO when you switch...

Page 129: ...ENTRY EXIT fea ture they can become trapped particularly when unattended There is a risk of injury When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle G WARNING If you drive off while the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature is making adjustments you could lose control of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Always wait until th...

Page 130: ...ol of your vehicle if you do the following while driving Radjust the driver s seat head restraint steering wheel or mirrors Rfasten the seat belt There is a risk of an accident Adjust the driver s seat head restraint steer ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine G WARNING The exterior mirror on the front passenger side reduces the size of the image Visible objects...

Page 131: ...cted or com pletely discharged the exterior mirrors must be reset The exterior mirrors will otherwise not fold in when you select the Fold in mir rors when locking function in the on board computer Y page 240 X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the igni tion lock Y page 161 X Briefly press button Folding the exterior mirrors in or out automatically This function is only available in Canada If the...

Page 132: ...sly Rthe ignition is switched on and Rincident light from headlamps strikes the sensor in the rear view mirror The mirrors do not go into anti glare mode if reverse gear is engaged Parking position for the exterior mir ror on the front passenger side Setting and storing the parking position Using reverse gear Button for the driver s side exterior mirror Button for the front passenger side exte rio...

Page 133: ... h Rif you press button for the exterior mir ror on the driver s side Memory function Storing settings G WARNING If you use the memory function on the driver s side while driving you could lose control of the vehicle as a result of the adjustments being made There is a risk of an accident Only use the memory function on the driver s side when the vehicle is stationary G WARNING Children could beco...

Page 134: ...he settings are stored in the selected pre set position A tone sounds when the set tings have been completed Calling up a stored setting X Press and hold the relevant storage posi tion button 1 2 or 3 until the seat steering wheel and exterior mirrors are in the stored position i The setting procedure is interrupted as soon as you release the storage position button 132 Memory function Seats steer...

Page 135: ...Useful information 134 Exterior lighting 134 Interior lighting 139 Replacing bulbs 140 Windshield wipers 141 133 Lights and windshield wipers ...

Page 136: ... low beam in countries in which traffic drives on the opposite side of the road from the country where the vehicle is registered This prevents glare to oncoming traffic When using sym metrical lights the edge of the road is not lit as widely and as far ahead as normal Have the headlamps converted at a qualified specialist workshop as close to the border as possible before driving in these countrie...

Page 137: ...da It cannot therefore be deactivated When the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary if you move the selector lever from a drive position to P the daytime running lamps low beam headlamps go out after three minutes When the engine is running the vehicle is stationary and in bright ambient light if you turn the light switch to T the daytime running lamps and parking lamps switch on If the...

Page 138: ... corresponding side of the vehicle is illumina ted X To switch on the standing lamps the SmartKey is not in the ignition lock or it is in position 0 X Turn the light switch to W left hand side of the vehicle or X right hand side of the vehicle Combination switch Turn signal High beam headlamps Turn signal right High beam flasher Turn signal left X To indicate briefly press the combination switch b...

Page 139: ...speed of above 45 mph 70 km h and comes to a standstill The hazard warning lamps switch off auto matically if the vehicle reaches a speed of above 6 mph 10 km h again after a full brake application i The hazard warning lamps still operate if the ignition is switched off Cornering light function The cornering light function improves the illu mination of the road over a wide angle in the direction y...

Page 140: ...o lights e g pedestrians Rwho have poor lighting e g cyclists Rwhose lighting is blocked e g by a barrier In very rare cases Adaptive Highbeam Assist may fail to recognize other road users that have lights or may recognize them too late In this or similar situations the automatic high beam headlamps will not be deactivated or activated regardless There is a risk of an acci dent Always carefully ob...

Page 141: ...ately 16 mph 25 km h or other road users have been detected or the roads are adequately lit The high beam headlamps are switched off automatically The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out The _ indicator lamp in the multifunction display remains lit X To switch off move the combination switch back to its normal position or move the light switch to another position The _ indicator la...

Page 142: ...ed automatically if the vehicle is involved in an accident X To switch off the crash responsive emergency lighting press the hazard warning lamp button or X Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the SmartKey Replacing bulbs Important safety notes G WARNING Bulbs lamps and connectors can get very hot when operating If you change a bulb you could burn yourself on these components There is a risk of...

Page 143: ...ge the following bulbs The bulb type can be found in the legend Static LED headlamps High beam headlamp H7 55 W Changing the front bulbs High beam headlamps static LED head lamps X Switch off the lights X Open the hood X Turn housing cover counter clockwise and pull it out X Turn bulb holder counter clockwise and pull it out X Take the bulb out of bulb holder X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder...

Page 144: ...ers to wipe more frequently If the wiper blades are worn the windshield will no longer be wiped properly This could prevent you from observing the traffic condi tions Replacing the wiper blades Important safety notes G WARNING If the windshield wipers begin to move while you are changing the wiper blades you could be trapped by the wiper arm There is a risk of injury Always switch off the windshie...

Page 145: ...g the wiper blades X Position new wiper blade in the retainer on the wiper arm and slide it into place in the direction of the arrow The wiper blade audibly engages X Make sure that the wiper blade is seated correctly X Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind shield Windshield wipers 143 Lights and windshield wipers Z ...

Page 146: ...uld remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock or X Switch off the engine using the Start Stop button and open the driver s door X Remove the cause of the obstruction X Switch the windshield wipers back on The windshield wipers fail completely The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch X Have the windshield wipers checked at a qualified spec...

Page 147: ...Useful information 146 Overview of climate control sys tems 146 Operating the climate control sys tems 150 Setting the air vents 157 145 Climate control ...

Page 148: ...be operated when the engine is running Optimum operation is only achieved with the side windows and roof closed The residual heat function can only be acti vated or deactivated with the ignition switched off Y page 156 i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during warm weather e g using the con venience opening feature Y page 97 This will speed up the cooling process and the desired vehicle in...

Page 149: ...limate control on off Y page 150 E Sets the temperature right Y page 153 F Sets the air distribution Y page 153 G Sets the airflow Y page 154 H Sets the temperature left Y page 153 USA only Sets climate control to automatic Y page 152 Defrosts the windshield Y page 154 Switches the ZONE function on off Y page 154 Activates deactivates air recirculation mode Y page 156 A Switches maximum cooling on...

Page 150: ...ws could oth erwise fog up since no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle in air recirculation mode RUse the ZONE function to adopt the tem perature settings on the driver s side for the front passenger side as well The indi cator lamp above the á button goes out RVehicles with COMAND if you change the settings of the climate control system the climate status display appears for approx imately three...

Page 151: ...ge 156 C Switches cooling with air dehumidification on off Y page 151 D Switches the rear window defroster on off Y page 155 E Switches climate control on off Y page 150 F Sets the temperature right Y page 153 G Adjusts the climate mode settings Y page 152 H Sets the airflow Y page 154 I Sets the air distribution Y page 153 J Sets the temperature left Y page 153 Rear control panel K Increases the ...

Page 152: ...ehicles with COMAND if you change the settings of the climate control system the climate status display appears for approx imately three seconds at the bottom of the screen in the COMAND display See also the separate COMAND operating instruc tions You will see the current settings of the various climate control functions ECO start stop function During automatic engine switch off the cli mate contr...

Page 153: ... func tion is only available when the engine is run ning The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehumidified according to the temperature selected Condensation may drip from the underside of the vehicle when it is in cooling mode This is normal and not a sign that there is a malfunc tion Switching on off X To activate press the button The indicator lamp above the button lights up X To deactivate...

Page 154: ...tion function only briefly Activating switching X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Y page 161 X Set the desired temperature X To activate press the Ã button The indicator lamp above the Ã button lights up Automatic air distribution and air flow are activated i 3 zone automatic climate control when automatic mode is activated you can set the climate mode Y page 152 X To switch ...

Page 155: ...o increase reduce the temperature in the rear compartment using the front control panel press the á button The indicator lamp above the á button goes out X Press temperature selection switch F or J up or down Y page 149 Only change the temperature setting in small increments Start at 72 22 X To increase reduce the temperature in the rear compartment using the rear control panel press the r or s bu...

Page 156: ...ting for the driver s side is not adopted for the front passenger side and the rear compartment X To deactivate press the á button The indicator lamp above the á button goes out Dual zone automatic climate control the temperature setting for the driver s side is adopted for the front passenger side 3 zone automatic climate control the tem perature setting for the driver s side is adopted for the f...

Page 157: ...th air dehu midification function X Activate automatic mode Ã X Adjust the side air vents so that the warmed air is directed to the side windows X If the windows continue to fog up activate the Windshield defrosting function i You should only select this setting until the windshield is clear again Windows fogged up on the outside X Dual zone automatic climate control press air distribution adjustm...

Page 158: ...Rafter approximately five minutes at out side temperatures below approximately 41 5 Rafter approximately five minutes if cool ing with air dehumidification is deactiva ted Rafter approximately 30 minutes at out side temperatures above approximately 41 5 if the Cooling with air dehu midification function is activated Activating deactivating the residual heat function General notes It is possible to...

Page 159: ...or In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air through the air vents into the vehicle interior please observe the following notes Rkeep the air inlet between the windshield and the hood free of blockages such as ice snow or leaves Rnever cover the air vents or air intake grilles in the vehicle interior Setting the center air vents Center air vent left Center air vent right Center vent thumbwhe...

Page 160: ...se turn thumbwheel up or down Setting the blower output of the AIR SCARF vents Cabriolet G WARNING Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air vents This could result in burns or frostbite in the immediate vicinity of the air vents There is a risk of injury Make sure that all vehicle occupants always maintain a sufficient distance to the air out lets If necessary redirect the airflow to anothe...

Page 161: ...Useful information 160 Notes on breaking in a new vehicle 160 Driving 160 Automatic transmission 168 Refueling 175 Parking 178 Driving tips 180 Driving systems 185 159 Driving and parking ...

Page 162: ... for the first 1000 miles 1500 km RAvoid heavy loads e g driving at full throt tle during this period RChange gear in good time before the tach ometer needle is Ô of the way to the red area of the tachometer RTry to avoid depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the point of resistance kick down After 1000 miles 1500 km you can increase the engine speed gradually and accelerate the vehicle to full ...

Page 163: ...n pulling away on slippery roads You could otherwise damage the drive train Key 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 i The SmartKey can be turned in the igni tion lock even if it is not the correct Smart Key f...

Page 164: ...le centrally using the but ton on the front door Y page 90 you can continue to start the engine with the Start Stop button The engine can be turned off while the vehicle is in motion by pressing and holding the Start Stop button for approximately three seconds This function operates independ ently of the ECO start stop automatic engine switch off function Key positions with KEYLESS GO Start Stop b...

Page 165: ...n if for example they Rrelease the parking brake Rshifting the automatic transmission out of park position P RStart the engine There is a risk of an accident and injury When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle Always keep the SmartKey out of reach of children G WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous...

Page 166: ...sounds and the Release Park Brake Release Park Brake message appears in the multifunction display the parking brake is still applied Release the parking brake i Depress the accelerator carefully when pulling away i The vehicle locks centrally once you have pulled away The locking knobs in the doors drop down You can open the doors from the inside at any time You can also deactivate the automatic l...

Page 167: ...t Stop button the ECO start stop function is activated Automatic engine switch off If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in D or N the ECO start stop function switches off the engine automatically The ECO start stop function is operational when Rthe indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit green Rthe outside temperature is within the range that is suitable for the system Rthe engine is at normal...

Page 168: ...m requires this Rthe temperature in the vehicle interior devi ates from the set range Rthe system detects moisture on the wind shield when the air conditioning system is switched on Rthe battery s condition of charge is too low i Shifting the transmission to position P does not start the engine Deactivating activating the ECO start stop function X To deactivate press ECO button Indicator lamp goes...

Page 169: ...t despite attempts to jump start it X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high X Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two minutes X Try to start the engine again If the engine still does not start X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The engine is not run ning smoothly and is misfiring There is a malfunction in...

Page 170: ...T lever always returns to its original position The current trans mission position P R N or D appears in the transmission position display in the multi function display Y page 168 Transmission position and drive pro gram display If the transmission position display in the multifunction display is not working you should pull away carefully to check whether the desired transmission position is engag...

Page 171: ...tion is not avail able when reverse gear is engaged Further information on the ECO start stop function Y page 165 Shifting to neutral N G WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle they could Ropen the doors thus endangering other people or road users Rget out and disrupt traffic Roperate the vehicle s equipment Additionally children could set the vehicle in motion if for example the...

Page 172: ...brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first point of resistance Transmission positions B Park position Do not shift the transmission into position P Y page 178 unless the vehicle is stationary The parking lock should not be used as a brake when parking Always apply the parking brake in addition to the parking lock in order to secure the vehicle If the vehicle electronics are m...

Page 173: ...n help to free a vehicle that has become stuck in mud or snow The vehicle s engine management restricts switching between transmission positions D and R to speeds up to a maximum of 5 mph 9 km h To shift back and forth between transmission posi tions D and R move the DIRECT SELECT lever up and down past the point of resistance Program selector button General notes All vehicles except vehicles with...

Page 174: ...sumption resulting from the automatic transmission shifting up sooner Rthe vehicle pulling away more gently in forward and reverse gears unless the accelerator pedal is depressed fully Rincreased sensitivity This improves driving stability on slippery road surfaces for example Rthe automatic transmission shifting up sooner This results in the vehicle being driven at lower engine speeds and the whe...

Page 175: ...commendation The gearshift recommendations assist you in adopting an economical driving style The rec ommended gear is shown in the multifunction display X Shift to recommended gear according to gearshift recommendation when shown in the multifunction display of the instrument cluster Deactivating If you have activated manual drive program M it will remain active for a certain amount of time Under...

Page 176: ...ec ommended gear is shown in the multifunction display X If corresponding gearshift recommenda tion appears in the multifunction display on the instrument cluster pull on the right hand steering wheel paddle shifter Y page 172 The automatic transmission shifts to rec ommended gear Downshifting X Pull the left hand steering wheel paddle shifter The automatic transmission shifts down to the next gea...

Page 177: ...ould otherwise be damaged Contact a qualified specialist workshop for a performance test If the parking brake is being tested on a brake dynamometer the ignition must be switched off SmartKey or Start Stop but ton in position 0 or 1 as ESP will other wise automatically intervene The brake system could otherwise be damaged Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed with either the front or the rear axl...

Page 178: ...k and fuel lines drained completely Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the fuel system Take care not to spill any fuel on painted surfaces You could otherwise damage the paintwork Use a filter when refueling from a fuel can Otherwise the fuel lines and or injection system could be blocked by particles from the fuel can Do not get into the vehicle again during the refueling process Otherwise el...

Page 179: ...and refuel X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle switches off i Do not add any more fuel after the pump stops filling for the first time Otherwise fuel may leak out Closing the fuel filler flap X Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn clockwise until it engages audibly X Close the fuel filler flap i Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehicle Otherwise the locking pin of the ce...

Page 180: ... while driving safety relevant functions are only available with limitations or not at all This could affect for example the power steering and the brake boosting effect You will require considerably more effort to steer and brake There is a risk of an accident Do not switch off the ignition while driving G WARNING If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi cle they could set it in motion by f...

Page 181: ...O X Press the Start Stop button Y page 161 The engine stops and all the indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out i When the driver s door is closed this cor responds to SmartKey position 1 When the driver s door is open this corresponds to SmartKey position 0 SmartKey removed Parking brake G WARNING If you must brake the vehicle with the parking brake the braking distance is considerably l...

Page 182: ...e distracted from traffic conditions You could also lose control of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Only operate this equipment when the vehicle is stationary Observe the legal requirements for the coun try in which you are driving Some jurisdic tions prohibit the driver from using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle If you make a call while driving always use hands free mode Only op...

Page 183: ...achieving the most economical driving style for the selec ted settings and prevailing conditions Your driving style can significantly influence the vehicle s consumption The ECO display consists of three bars RAcceleration Acceleration RConstant Constant RCoasting Coasting The percent value is the average value of the three bars The three bars and the mean value begin at the value of 50 A higher p...

Page 184: ...ffect a drive wheel may not turn for some time e g on a slippery road sur face This could cause damage to the drive train This type of damage is not covered by the Mercedes Benz warranty Do not depress the brake pedal continuously while the vehicle is in motion e g causing the brakes to rub by constantly applying light pressure to the pedal This results in exces sive and premature wear to the brak...

Page 185: ...tion must be switched off Smart Key in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock or Start Stop button in position 0 or 1 while the parking brake is being tested on a brake dynamometer Braking maneuvers triggered automatically by ESP may seriously damage the brake system Vehicles with 4MATIC as the ESP sys tem operates automatically the engine and the ignition system must be switched off SmartKey in pos...

Page 186: ...pped in snow There is a risk of fatal injury If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating running make sure the exhaust pipe and area around the vehicle are clear of snow To ensure an adequate supply of fresh air open a window on the side of the vehicle that is not facing into the wind Have your vehicle winter proofed at a quali fied specialist workshop at the onset of win ter Drive particular...

Page 187: ...t safety notes If you fail to adapt your driving style cruise control can neither reduce the risk of an acci dent nor override the laws of physics Cruise control cannot take into account the road traffic and weather conditions Cruise control is only an aid You are responsible for the dis tance to the vehicle in front for vehicle speed for braking in good time and for staying in your lane Do not us...

Page 188: ... you do not know the stored speed store the desired speed again X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal The first time cruise control is activated it stores the current speed or regulates the speed of the vehicle to the previously stored speed Setting a speed X Press the cruise control lever up for a higher speed or down for a lower speed X...

Page 189: ...re is a risk of a collision you will be warned visually and acoustically DISTRONIC PLUS cannot pre vent a collision without your intervention An intermittent warning tone will then sound and the distance warning lamp will light up in the instrument cluster Brake immediately in order to increase the distance to the vehicle in front or take evasive action provided it is safe to do so For DISTRONIC P...

Page 190: ...cases apply the brakes yourself and try to take evasive action If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function is activated the vehicle brakes automati cally in certain situations To prevent dam age to the vehicle deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow ing or other similar situations Rwhen towing the vehicle Rin the car wash If you fail to adapt your driving style DISTRONIC PLUS can ...

Page 191: ...RESP must be active but not intervening RActive Parking Assist must not be activa ted Rthe transmission must be in position D Rthe driver s door must be closed when you shift from P to D or your seat belt must be fastened Rthe front passenger door must be closed Rthe vehicle must not skid Activating X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you or press it up or down DISTRONIC PLUS is select...

Page 192: ...previously stored value Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS Pulling away and driving X If you want to pull away with DISTRONIC PLUS remove your foot from the brake pedal X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you or X Accelerate briefly Your vehicle pulls away and adapts its speed to that of the vehicle in front If no vehicle is detected in front your vehi cle accelerates to the set speed i The v...

Page 193: ...m or in the voltage supply RDISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated with the cruise control lever e g by a vehi cle occupant or from outside the vehicle Rthe electrical system in the engine com partment the battery or the fuses have been tampered with Rthe battery is disconnected Rthe accelerator pedal has been depressed e g by a vehicle occupant There is a risk of an accident If you wish to exit the ...

Page 194: ...minimum distance that DISTRONIC PLUS keeps to the vehicle in front dependent on vehicle speed You can see this distance in the multifunction display Y page 193 i Make sure that you maintain a sufficient distance to the vehicle in front and comply with the minimum distance as required by law Adjust the distance to the vehicle in front if necessary You can set the specified minimum distance for DIST...

Page 195: ...n front Specified minimum distance to the vehi cle in front adjustable Own vehicle X Select the Assistance Graphic Assistance Graphic function using the on board computer Y page 235 Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is activa ted Vehicle in front if detected Specified minimum distance to the vehi cle in front adjustable Own vehicle DISTRONIC PLUS active text only appears when the cruise control lever is...

Page 196: ... will see the DISTRONIC PLUS Off DISTRONIC PLUS Off message in the multi function display for approximately five sec onds Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS General notes Pay particular attention in the following traffic situations RCornering going into and coming out of a bend RVehicles traveling on a different line ROther vehicles changing lanes RNarrow vehicles RObstructions and stationary ve...

Page 197: ...ing your lane Activat ing DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights with crossing traffic for example could cause your vehicle to pull away unintentionally DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot General notes DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot aids you in keeping the vehicle in the center of the driving lane by means of moderate steering interventions in the speed range fr...

Page 198: ...tion is not sufficient to bring the vehi cle back to the lane In such cases you must steer the vehicle yourself to ensure that it does not leave the lane The support provided by the system can be impaired if Rthere is poor visibility e g due to insuffi cient illumination of the road or due to snow rain fog or spray Rthere is glare e g from oncoming traffic the sun or reflections e g when the road ...

Page 199: ...lot X Deactivate the DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot function using the on board computer Y page 236 The DTR Steering Assistant Off DTR Steering Assistant Off message appears in the multifunction dis play Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot are deactivated When DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated or not available Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot are deactivated automatically HOLD fu...

Page 200: ...ion The HOLD function is deactivated automati cally if Ryou accelerate and the transmission is in position D or R Ryou shift the transmission to position P Ryou depress the brake pedal again with a certain amount of pressure until ë dis appears from the multifunction display Ryou activate DISTRONIC PLUS When the HOLD function is activated the transmission is shifted automatically to posi tion P if...

Page 201: ...ccount of road weather and traffic con ditions 4MATIC is only an aid You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front for vehicle speed for braking in good time and for staying in your lane If a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip ROnly depress the acceleratorpedal as far as necessary when pulling away RAccelerate less when driving Never tow the vehicle with one axle raised This...

Page 202: ...s 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 PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when you Rswitch on the ignition Rshift the transmission to position D R or N Rrelease the parking brake PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above 11 mph 18 km...

Page 203: ...for the rear area in the Coupe is located on the headliner in the rear compartment in the Cabriolet it is between the rear seats The warning display for each side of the vehi cle is divided into five yellow and two red seg ments PARKTRONIC is operational if yellow segments showing operational readiness light up The selected transmission position and the direction in which the vehicle is rolling de...

Page 204: ...olet To deactivate activate PARKTRONIC Indicator lamp If indicator lamp lights up PARKTRONIC is deactivated Active Parking Assist is then also deactivated i PARKTRONIC is automatically activated when you turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock 202 Driving systems Driving and parking ...

Page 205: ...rking symbol indicates a suitable parking space Active steering intervention and brake application can assist you during parking You may also use PARKTRONIC Y page 199 i The active braking application is only available on vehicles with automatic trans mission Important safety notes Active Parking Assist is merely an aid It is not a replacement for your attention to your immediate surroundings You ...

Page 206: ...t bends Rthat are on the same level as the road e g not on the pavement Detecting parking spaces Objects located above the height range of Active Parking Assist will not be detected when the parking space is measured These are not taken into account when the parking procedure is calculated e g overhanging loads tail sections or loading ramps of goods vehicles G WARNING If there are objects above t...

Page 207: ...king spaces on the driv er s side are displayed as soon as the turn signal on the driver s side is activated When parking on the driver s side this must remain switched on until you acknowledge the use of Active Parking Assist by pressing the a button on the multifunction steering wheel The system automatically determines whether the parking space is parallel or at right angles to the direction of...

Page 208: ...ion shifts may be neces sary As soon as the parking procedure is com plete the Park Assist Disabled Park Assist Disabled message appears in the multifunction display and you will hear a tone The vehicle is now parked The vehicle is kept stationary without the driver having to depress the brake pedal The braking effect is canceled when you depress the accelerator pedal Active Parking Assist no long...

Page 209: ... immediately steers in the other direction The Park Assist Park Assist Active Accelerate and Brake Active Accelerate and Brake Observe Observe Surroundings Surroundings message appears in the multifunction display i You will achieve the best results by wait ing for the steering procedure to complete before pulling away If you back up after activation the steering wheel is moved to the straight ahe...

Page 210: ...nd parking When maneuvering or parking make sure that there are no persons animals or objects in the area in which you are maneuvering Under the following circumstances the rear view camera will not function or will function in a limited manner Rif the trunk lid is open Rin heavy rain snow or fog Rat night or in very dark places Rif the camera is exposed to very bright light Rif the area is lit by...

Page 211: ...torted view of obstacles show them incorrectly or not at all The 360 camera is not a substitute for attentive driving You are always responsible for safe maneu vering and parking When maneuvering or parking make sure that there are no persons animals or objects in the area in which you are maneuvering You are always responsible for safety and must always pay attention to your surround ings when pa...

Page 212: ...COMAND Audio 20 see the separate COMAND Audio 20 operating instructions X To show the 360 camera image engage reverse gear The area behind the vehicle is shown in the COMAND Audio 20 display in split screen mode You see the top view of the vehicle and the image from the rear view camera Selecting the split screen and full screen displays Switching between split screen views X To switch to the line...

Page 213: ...rrent steer ing wheel angle dynamic A Yellow guide line for the maximum steer ing angle B Yellow guide line at a distance of approx imately 3 ft 1 0 m from the rear of the vehicle C Vehicle center axle marker assistance D Red guide line at a distance of approx imately 12 in 0 30 m from the rear of the vehicle E Bumper The guide lines are shown when the trans mission is in position R The distance s...

Page 214: ...w Top view with picture from the mirror camera Symbol for the top view and forward facing mirror camera setting Yellow guide line for the vehicle width including the exterior mirrors right side of vehicle Yellow guide line for the vehicle width including the exterior mirrors left side of vehicle i You can also select the mirror camera setting for the rear facing view Wide angle function Example fu...

Page 215: ...ay and pressing 7 the con troller to confirm ATTENTION ASSIST General notes ATTENTION ASSIST helps you during long monotonous journeys such as on highways It is active in the 37 mph 60 km h to 125 mph 200 km h range If ATTEN TION ASSIST detects typical indicators of fati gue or increasing lapses in concentration on the part of the driver it suggests taking a break Important safety notes ATTENTION ...

Page 216: ...ected the sensitivity with which the system determines the attention level is set to normal Sensitive selected the sensitivity is set higher The attention level detected by Atten tion Assist is adapted accordingly and the driver is warned earlier When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated the À symbol and OFF appear in the multi function display in the assistance display when the engine is running When ...

Page 217: ...te for attentive driving Always ensure that there is sufficient distance to the side for other road users and obstacles i USA only This device has been approved by the FCC as a Vehicular Radar System The radar sensor is intended for use in an automotive radar system only Removing tampering with or altering the device will void any warranties and is not permitted by the FCC Do not tamper with alter...

Page 218: ...s above 20 mph 30 km h the indica tor lamp goes out and Blind Spot Assist is operational If a vehicle is detected within the blind spot monitoring range at speeds above 20 mph 30 km h warning lamp on the corre sponding side lights up red This warning is always emitted when a vehicle enters the blind spot monitoring range from behind or from the side When you overtake a vehicle the warning only occ...

Page 219: ...ront for vehicle speed for braking in good time and for staying in your lane The Lane Keeping Assist does not keep the vehicle in the lane The system may be impaired or may not func tion if Rthere is poor visibility e g due to insuffi cient illumination of the road or due to snow rain fog or spray Rthere is glare e g from oncoming traffic the sun or reflections e g when the road surface is wet Rth...

Page 220: ...o change lanes you will also receive a visual and audible collision warning If a risk of lateral collision is detec ted corrective braking may help you avoid a collision Before a course correcting brake application Active Blind Spot Assist evalu ates the space in the direction of travel and at the sides of the vehicle For this Active Blind Spot Assist uses radar sensors which are pointed in the di...

Page 221: ...t detect all traffic situations and road users There is a risk of an accident Always make sure that there is sufficient dis tance on the side for other traffic or obstacles Example Coupe Active Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up to 10 ft 3 0 m behind your vehicle and directly next to your vehicle as shown in the diagram The detection of obstacles can be impaired in the case of Rthere is dirt o...

Page 222: ...ual and acoustic collision warning If you switch on the turn signals to change lanes and a vehicle is detected in the side monitoring range you receive a visual and acoustic collision warning You then hear a double warning tone and red warning lamp flashes If the turn signal remains on detec ted vehicles are indicated by the flashing of red warning lamp There are no further warning tones Course co...

Page 223: ... yellow Active Lane Keeping Assist General notes Active Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in front of your vehicle by means of multi function camera at the top of the wind shield Various different areas to the front rear and side of your vehicle are also moni tored with the aid of the radar sensor system Active Lane Keeping Assist detects lane markings on the road and can warn you before you l...

Page 224: ...detected Rthe lane markings change quickly e g lanes branch off cross one another or merge Rthe road is narrow and winding Rthere are strong shadows cast on the road If no vehicle is detected in the adjacent lane and broken lane markings are detected no lane correcting brake application is made Warning vibration in the steering wheel A warning may be given if a front wheel passes over a lane marki...

Page 225: ...here is a possibility that the Active Lane Keeping Assist could misjudge the given traf fic situation An inappropriate brake applica tion may be interrupted at any time if you Rsteer slightly in the opposite direction Rswitch on the turn signal Rclearly brake or accelerate A lane correcting brake application is inter rupted automatically if Ra driving safety system intervenes e g ESP PRE SAFE Brak...

Page 226: ...the outer lane marking on a bend Rthe road has very wide lanes e g a high way Rthe system recognizes solid lane markings The warning vibration occurs later if Rthe road has narrow lanes Ryou cut the corner on a bend 224 Driving systems Driving and parking ...

Page 227: ... information 226 Important safety notes 226 Displays and operation 226 Menus and submenus 229 Display messages 242 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 270 225 On board computer and displays ...

Page 228: ...cked at a qualified specialist workshop immedi ately The on board computer only shows messages or warnings from certain systems in the mul tifunction display You should therefore make sure your vehicle is operating safely at all times If the operating safety of your vehicle is impaired pull over as soon as it is safe to do so Contact a qualified specialist workshop For an overview see the instrume...

Page 229: ...light up from the stored speed to the maximum speed RDISTRONIC PLUS activated Y page 187 One or two segments in the set speed range light up RDISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front The segments between the speed of the vehicle in front and the stored speed light up Operating the on board computer Overview Multifunction display Switches on the Voice Control System see the separate operating inst...

Page 230: ...In the Audio Audio menu stops the station search function at the desired station Right control panel RRejects or ends a call RExits phone book redial mem ory 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 see the separate oper ating instructions RHides display messages calls up the las...

Page 231: ...3 RDriveAssist DriveAssist menu assistance Y page 234 RServ Serv menu Y page 237 RSett Sett menu settings Y page 237 Trip menu Standard display X Press and hold the button on the steering wheel until the Trip Trip menu with trip odometer and odometer is shown Trip computer From Start or From Reset Distance Time Average speed Average fuel consumption X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to ...

Page 232: ...t in the fuel tank the display shows a vehicle being refueled C instead of the range Digital speedometer X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Trip Trip menu X Press the 9 or button to select the digital speedometer In addition the multifunction display may show a gearshift recommendation Z Observe the information on gearshift rec ommendation Z when shifting manually Y page 17...

Page 233: ...rection leads Distance to change of direction and visual distance display Change of direction symbol When a change of direction is announced you will see symbol for the change of direction and distance graphic The distance indi cator shortens towards the top of the display as you approach the point of the announced change of direction Change of direction announced with a lane recommendation Road i...

Page 234: ... stored X Switch on COMAND and select Radio see the separate operating instructions X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Audio Audio menu X To select a stored station briefly press the 9 or button X To select a station from the station list press and briefly hold the 9 or button If no station list is received X To select a station using the station search press and hold the 9...

Page 235: ...ing attention to traffic conditions and operate the equip ment when the vehicle is stationary When telephoning you must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving X Switch on the mobile phone see the man ufacturer s operating instructions X Switch on COMAND see the separate operating instructions X Establish a Bluetooth connection to COMAND see the separate o...

Page 236: ...puter saves the last names or numbers dialed in the redial memory X Pressthe or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Tel Tel menu X Press the 6 button to switch to the redial memory X Press the 9 or button to select the desired name or number X Press the 6 or a button to start dial ing or X To exit the redial memory press the or button Assistance menu Introduction In the DriveAssist DriveAs...

Page 237: ... situations Rwhen using snow chains Rin deep snow Ron sand or gravel For further information about ESP see Y page 77 X Start the engine X Pressthe or button on the steer ing wheel to select the DriveAssist DriveAssist menu X Press the 9 or button to select ESP ESP X Press the a button The current selection is displayed X To activate deactivate press the a button again ESP is deactivated if the å w...

Page 238: ...Y page 195 Activating deactivating ATTENTION ASSIST X Press or on the steering wheel to select the DriveAssist DriveAssist menu X Press 9 or to select Attention Attention Assist Assist X Press the a button The current selection is displayed X Press a to confirm X Press the or 9 button to set Off Off Standard Standard or Sensitive Sensitive X Press the a button to save the setting When ATTENTION AS...

Page 239: ...ght settings Y page 238 RChanging the vehicle settings Y page 239 RChanging the convenience settings Y page 240 RRestoring the factory settings Y page 241 Instrument cluster Selecting the unit of measurement for dis tance The Display Unit Speed Odometer Display Unit Speed Odometer function allows you to choose whether cer tain displays appear in kilometers or miles in the multifunction display X P...

Page 240: ...ress a to confirm X Press the or 9 button to adjust the brightness to any level from Level 1 Level 1 to Level 5 Level 5 bright X Press the a or button to save the setting If the light switch is set to Ã T or L the brightness is dependent upon the brightness of the ambient light i The light sensor in the instrument cluster automatically controls the brightness of the multifunction display In daylig...

Page 241: ...erior Lighting Delay Delay function the interior lighting remains on for 20 seconds after you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Sett Sett menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Lights Lights submenu X Press a to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Light Delay Light Delay function If the Light Delay Light Delay functi...

Page 242: ...nformation on the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature Y page 127 Switching the belt adjustment on off X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Sett Sett menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Convenience Convenience submenu X Press a to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Belt Adjustment Belt Adjustment function If the Belt Adjustment Belt Adjustment function is activa ted the ...

Page 243: ...el to select the Sett Sett menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Factory Setting Factory Setting submenu X Press a to confirm The Reset All Settings Reset All Settings message appears X Press the or 9 button to select No No or Yes Yes X Press a to confirm the selection If you select Yes Yes the multifunction display shows a confirmation message For safety reasons the Day Lights Day Lights fun...

Page 244: ...lease observe the notes on RHOLD function Y page 197 RParking Y page 178 Hiding display messages X Press the a or button on the steering wheel to hide the display message The display message is cleared The multifunction display shows high priority display messages in red Some high priority dis play messages cannot be hidden The multifunction display shows these messages continuously until the caus...

Page 245: ...rease If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Drive on carefully If the display message disappears the functions mentioned above are available again If the display message continues to be displayed X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Inoperative See Inoperative See Operator s Manual Operator ...

Page 246: ... Assist COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS and PRE SAFE Brake may also have failed In addition the and å warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster The self diagnosis function might not be complete for example ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The braking distance in an emergency braking situation ca...

Page 247: ...ergency braking situation can increase If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately USA only J Canada only Brake Immediately Brake Immediately A malfunction has occurred while the HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is active A tone may also sound at regul...

Page 248: ...erative One or more main features of the mbrace system are malfunc tioning X Have the mbrace system checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Collision Preven Collision Preven tion Assist Plus tion Assist Plus Currently Unavail Currently Unavail able See Opera able See Opera tor s Manual tor s Manual COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is temporarily not opera tional Possible causes are ...

Page 249: ... Rfunction is impaired due to heavy rain or snow Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative e g due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio sta tions or other sources of electromagnetic radiation Rthe system is outside the operating temperature range Rthe on board voltage is too low When the causes stated above no longer apply the display mes sage disappears PRE SAFE Br...

Page 250: ...en the causes stated above no longer apply the display mes sage disappears All driving systems driving safety systems are operative again If the display message does not disappear X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 178 X Switch off the engine X Clean the sensors in the followin...

Page 251: ...ist workshop 6 Rear Left Malfunc Rear Left Malfunc tion Service tion Service Required Required or Rear Rear Right Malfunction Right Malfunction Service Required Service Required The restraint system has malfunctioned at the rear on the left or right The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument clus ter G WARNING The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig gered unintenti...

Page 252: ...lamp in the center console and the multifunction display and check the fol lowing Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must then light up and remain lit If the indicator lamp is on OCS has disabled the front passenger air bag Y page 55 Rthe Front Front Passenger Passenger Airbag Airbag Enabled Enabled See See Operator s Operator s Manual Manual or Fron...

Page 253: ... the child and the child restraint system from the front passenger seat X Make sure that there are no objects on the seat adding to the weight The system may otherwise detect the additional weight and interpret 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 X Observe the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator ...

Page 254: ...ailed Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions b Check Left Corner Check Left Corner ing Light ing Light or Check Check Right Right Corner Corner ing Light ing Light The left or right hand cornering light is defective X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Left Low Check Left Low Beam Beam or Check Check Right Low Beam Right Low Beam The left or right hand low beam ...

Page 255: ... The left or right hand high beam is defective X Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Y page 141 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Check Left Left License License Plate Plate Lamp Lamp or Check Check Right License Right License Plate Lamp Plate Lamp The left or right hand license plate lamp is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Rear Fog Lamp R...

Page 256: ...Light or Check Right Day Check Right Day time Running Light time Running Light The left or right hand daytime running lamp is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Active Light Sys Active Light Sys tem Inoperative tem Inoperative The active light function is defective X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Malfunction See Malfunction See Operator s Manual Operator s Manual The exteri...

Page 257: ...st Inoperative Assist Inoperative Adaptive Highbeam Assist is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Engine Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions Check Coolant Check Coolant Level See Opera Level See Opera tor s Manual tor s Manual The coolant level is too low Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine cooling system The engine will otherwise...

Page 258: ...d e g by snow slush or ice X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out and the coolant temperature is below 248 120 Other wise the engine could be damaged X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display X If the temperature increases again visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level the coolant t...

Page 259: ...eed such as the rear window defroster and interior lighting X Leave the engine running for a few minutes or drive a long dis tance The battery is being charged 4 Check Engine Oil Check Engine Oil At Next Refueling At Next Refueling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level A warning tone also sounds X Check the oil level when next refueling at the latest Y page 307 X If necessary add e...

Page 260: ...Attention Assist Take a Break Take a Break Based on certain criteria ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue or a lack of concentration on the part of the driver A warning tone also sounds X If necessary take a break During long journeys take regular breaks in good time so you get enough rest À Attention Assist Attention Assist Inoperative Inoperative ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative X Visit a qualif...

Page 261: ...ctive Active Lane Keeping Lane Keeping Assist Inoperative Assist Inoperative Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is defective X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavail Currently Unavail able See Opera able See Opera tor s Manual tor s Manual or Active Blind Spot Active Blind Spot Assist Currently Assist Currently Unavailable See Una...

Page 262: ... Assist again later Y page 203 Park Park Assist Assist Inoper Inoper ative ative You have just carried out a large number of turning or parking maneuvers Active Parking Assist will become available again after approx imately ten minutes Y page 203 X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Switch off and restart the engine If the d...

Page 263: ...US is operational again If the display message does not disappear X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 178 X Restart the engine DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS Inoperative Inoperative DISTRONIC PLUS is defective The following may have also failed RBAS PLUS with Cross Traffic Assist...

Page 264: ...icle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 178 X Clean the windshield DTR Steering DTR Steering Assist Inopera Assist Inopera tive tive Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot are faulty However the DISTRONIC PLUS functions are still available A warning tone also sounds X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Cruise Co...

Page 265: ...sounds G WARNING With tire pressures which are too low there is a risk of the fol lowing hazards Rthey may burst especially as the load and vehicle speed increase Rthey may wear excessively and or unevenly which may greatly impair tire traction Rthe driving characteristics as well as steering and braking may be greatly impaired There is a risk of an accident X Stop the vehicle without making any s...

Page 266: ...able Due to a source of radio interference no signals can be received from the wheel sensors The tire pressure monitor is temporarily malfunctioning X Drive on The tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the problem has been solved TirePress Sen TirePress Sen sor s Missing sor s Missing There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several wheels The pressure of the af...

Page 267: ...one also sounds If transmission position D is selected X Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the transmission from position D If transmission position R N or P is selected X Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service Only Shift to P Only Shift to P when Vehicle when Vehicle is Stationary is Stationary The vehicle is moving X Pull over and stop the vehicle saf...

Page 268: ...ear Rear Left Left Backrest Backrest Not Latched Not Latched or Rear Right Back Rear Right Back rest Not Latched rest Not Latched The backrest in the rear is not engaged on the left hand and or right hand side A warning tone also sounds X Push the backrest back until it engages _ Front Left Back Front Left Back rest Not Latched rest Not Latched or Front Right Front Right Backrest Not Backrest Not ...

Page 269: ...y K Convertible Top Convertible Top Operation Operation Possible Possible To 25 mph To 25 mph If you drive at speeds of more than 25 mph 40 km h you cannot open or close the soft top X Fully open or close the soft top Y page 101 K Convertible Top Convertible Top Lowering Lowering The soft top is not fully opened or closed The hydraulics are dep ressurized X Fully open or close the soft top Y page ...

Page 270: ...elong to Vehicle Belong to Vehicle You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock X Use the correct SmartKey Â Take Take Your Your Key Key from from Ignition Ignition The SmartKey is in the ignition lock X Remove the SmartKey Â Obtain a New Key Obtain a New Key The SmartKey needs to be replaced X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Â Replace Replace Key Key Battery Battery The batteries of...

Page 271: ...ly as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 178 X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock Â Key Not Detected Key Not Detected white display mes sage The KEYLESS GO key cannot be detected at present X Change the location of the SmartKey with the KEYLESS GO functions in the vehicle If the KEYLESS GO key is...

Page 272: ...n your seat belt Y page 48 The warning lamp goes out There are objects on the front passenger seat X Remove the objects from the front passenger seat and stow them in a secure place The warning lamp goes out ü The red seat belt warn ing lamp flashes and an intermittent audible warning sounds The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt The vehicle is being driven faster than 15 m...

Page 273: ...ircumstances X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 178 X Consult a qualified specialist workshop X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display USA only J Canada only The red brake system warning lamp comes on while the engine is run ning A warning tone also sounds There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir G WARNING The braking effect may be im...

Page 274: ...unctions listed above The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec ted The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Observe the additional display messages in the multifun...

Page 275: ...ully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop USA only J Canada only å The red brake warning lamp the yellow ESP and ESP OFF warning lamps and the yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the engine is running ABS and ESP are not available due to a malfunction Therefore BAS BAS PLUS with Cross Traffic Assist COLLISION PREVEN TION ASSIST PLUS EBD PRE SAFE PRE SAFE Brake the HOLD function and hill start...

Page 276: ...e ESP In rare cases Y page 78 it may be best to deactivate ESP Observe the important safety notes on ESP Y page 77 å The yellow ESP OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running ESP is deactivated G WARNING If ESP is switched off ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Reactivate ESP In rare cases Y page 78 it may be best to deactivate ...

Page 277: ...reased risk of skidding and an accident X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 6 The red restraint sys tem warning lamp is lit while the engine is run ning The restraint system is faulty G WARNING The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig gered unintentionally or in the event of an ac...

Page 278: ...tation 8 The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion In addition the Check Engine warning lamp may light up The fuel system pressure is too low The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking X Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed X If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed close the fuel filler cap X If the fuel filler c...

Page 279: ...e X Do not start the engine again until the coolant temperature is below 248 120 Otherwise the engine could be damaged X Drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads e g driving in moun tainous terrain and stop and go traffic The red coolant warn ing lamp comes on while the engine is run ning A warning tone also sounds The coolant temperature has ...

Page 280: ...to heavy loads e g driving in moun tainous terrain and stop and go traffic Driving systems Problem Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions The red distance warn ing lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion A warning tone also sounds You are approaching a vehicle or a stationary obstacle in your line of travel at too high a speed X Be prepared to brake immediately X Pay careful attentio...

Page 281: ...braking maneuvers Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 178 X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Check the tires and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tire Y page 322 X Check the tire pressure Y page 343 X If necessary correct the tire pressure h The yellow tire pressure monitor warnin...

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Page 283: ...Useful information 282 Stowage areas 282 Features 288 281 Stowage and features ...

Page 284: ...t with these parts of the vehicle you could burn yourself There is a risk of injury Always be particularly careful around the exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim Allow these components to cool down before touch ing them The handling characteristics of a laden vehi cle are dependent on the distribution of the load within the vehicle For this reason you should observe the following notes when t...

Page 285: ...e or too large in the trunk Observe the loading guidelines Y page 282 Glove box X To open pull handle and open glove box flap X To close fold glove box flap upwards until it engages i The glove box can be ventilated Y page 157 The glove box can only be locked and unlocked using the mechanical key X To lock insert the mechanical key into the lock and turn it 90 clockwise to position 2 X To unlock i...

Page 286: ...ut of the stowage compartment and hit vehicle occupants There is a risk of injury particu larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud den change in direction Never exceed the maximum permissible load for the stowage compartment Stow and secure heavy objects in the trunk The maximum permissible load of the stow age compartment is 3 3 lbs 1 5 kg X To open pull handle up and fold cover forwards Sto...

Page 287: ...ely to increase the trunk capacity Folding the seat backrest forward i Vehicles with memory function when you fold one or both parts of the rear seat back rest forwards the respective front seat moves forward slightly when necessary in order to avoid contact X Vehicles without memory function if nec essary move the driver s or front passenger seat forward X Open the trunk X Pull right hand or left...

Page 288: ...ection Trunk Example Coupe There are four cargo tie down rings in the trunk on the Coupe and two cargo tie down rings in the trunk sill on the Cabriolet X Coupe fold up cargo tie down rings next to the rear seat backrest and push them through the slits in the carpet Bag hook G WARNING The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects or items of luggage Objects or items of lug gage could be flung around...

Page 289: ...only use roof carriers that have been tested and approved for Mercedes Benz vehicles This helps to prevent damage to the vehi cle Position the load on the roof rack in such a way that the vehicle will not sustain dam age even when it is in motion Depending on the vehicle equipment ensure that when the roof carrier is instal led you can Ropen the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel fully Ro...

Page 290: ... interior they can slip or be flung around thus striking vehicle occupants There is a risk of injury especially when brak ing or abruptly changing directions RAlways store objects so that they cannot be flung around in these or in similar situa tions RAlways make sure that objects do not pro trude from stowage compartments parcel nets or stowage nets RClose lockable stowage compartments while driv...

Page 291: ...e is a risk of an accident Always keep the mirror cover folded down while driving Example Coupe Mirror light Bracket Retaining clip e g for a car park ticket Vanity mirror A Mirror cover Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light only functions if the sun visor is clipped into bracket and mirror cover A has been folded up Glare from the side X Fold down the sun visor X Pull the sun visor out of r...

Page 292: ...n lock Y page 161 X To extend or retract briefly press but ton The roller sunblind fully extends or fully retracts X To stop briefly press button again The roller sunblind stops briefly and moves back into the out of use position Ashtray Front ashtray The stowage space under the ashtray is not heat resistant Before placing lit ciga rettes in the ashtray make sure that the ashtray is properly engag...

Page 293: ...ns per mit Cigarette lighter in the front compart ment X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Y page 161 X To open open the stowage compartment Y page 283 X Press in cigarette lighter Cigarette lighter will pop out automati cally when the heating element is red hot X To close press stowage compartment cover down until it engages 12 V sockets General notes X Turn the SmartKey to po...

Page 294: ...ll proceed as follows X Press the W or X button on the mul tifunction steering wheel or X Use the volume controller of the audio sys tem COMAND The system offers various services e g RAutomatic and manual emergency call RRoadside Assistance call RMB Info call USA only you can find information and a description of all available features under Owners Online at http www mbusa com System self test Aft...

Page 295: ...007 RCanada Customer Service at 1 888 923 8367 General notes An emergency call is dialed automatically if an air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is triggered i You cannot end an automatically trig gered emergency call yourself An emergency call can also be initiated man ually As soon as the emergency call has been ini tiated the indicator lamp in the SOS button flashes The multifunction display...

Page 296: ...he audio output is muted If a connection can be made the Call Con Call Con nected nected message appears in the multifunction display If a mobile phone network and GPS reception are available the system transfers data to the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center for example Rcurrent location of the vehicle Rvehicle identification number i The COMAND display indicates that a call is active Durin...

Page 297: ...tion of the vehicle Rvehicle identification number i The COMAND display indicates that a call is active During the call you can change to the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI button on COMAND for example Voice output is not available A voice connection is established between the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center and the vehicle occupants You receive information about operating your vehi...

Page 298: ...ion is available if the relevant mobile phone net work is available and data transfer is pos sible i The destination download function can only be used if the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system Route Assistance This service is part of the mbrace PLUS Pack age and cannot be purchased separately i You can also use the Route Assistance function if your vehicle is not equipped with a navigat...

Page 299: ...vailable The vehicle can be opened by the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center The vehicle can be immediately opened remotely within four days of the ignition being turned off After this time the remote unlock ing may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes After 30 days the vehicle can no longer be opened remotely X Contact the following service hotlines RUSA Mercedes Benz Customer Assis tance Center ...

Page 300: ...nsferred to the Customer Assistance Center The customer service representative can use the received data to decide what kind of assistance is required You are then for example guided to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter or a recovery vehicle is called If vehicle data needs to be transferred during an MB Info call or a Roadside Assistance call this is initiated by the Customer Assistance...

Page 301: ... name name has has been been saved saved to to memory memory card card Do Do you you want want to to start start route route guidance guidance message in the COMAND display The route is saved to the SD memory card X To start route guidance select Yes Yes An overview of the route is shown in the display i If you select No No the saved route can be called up later via the navigation menu X Select St...

Page 302: ...run the engine while programing Certain garage door drives are incompatible with the integrated garage door opener If you have difficulty programing the integrated garage door opener contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Alternatively you can call the following tele phone assistance services RUSA Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 FOR MERCedes RCanada Customer Service at 1 800 ...

Page 303: ...and the rear view mirror The required distance between remote control A and the integrated garage door opener depends on the garage door drive system Several attempts might be neces sary You should test every position for at least 25 seconds before trying another position Synchronizing the rolling code Pay attention to the Important safety notes Y page 300 If the garage door system uses a rolling ...

Page 304: ...depends on the garage door drive system Several attempts might be neces sary You should test every position for at least 25 seconds before trying another position Problems when programming If you are experiencing problems programing the integrated garage door opener on the rear view mirror take note of the following instructions RCheck the transmitter frequency used by garage door drive remote con...

Page 305: ...ener before selling the vehicle X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Y page 161 X Press and hold buttons and The indicator lamp initially lights up yellow and then green X Release buttons and The memory of the integrated garage door opener in the rear view mirror is cleared Floormats G WARNING Objects in the driver s footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed...

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Page 307: ...Useful information 306 Engine compartment 306 Maintenance 310 Care 311 305 Maintenance and care ...

Page 308: ...sed and contact the fire department G WARNING The engine compartment contains moving components Certain components such as the radiator fan may continue to run or start again suddenly when the ignition is off There is a risk of injury If you need to do any work inside the engine compartment Rswitch off the ignition Rnever reach into the area where there is a risk of danger from moving components s...

Page 309: ...up to 0 9 US qt 0 8 liters of oil per 600 miles 1 000 km The oil consumption may be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at high engine speeds Depending on the engine the oil dipstick may be in a different location When checking the oil level Rpark the vehicle on a level surface Rthe engine should be switched off for approximately five minutes if the engine is at nor...

Page 310: ...re starting the engine H Environmental note When adding oil take care not to spill any If oil enters the soil or waterways it is harmful to the environment Only use engine oils and oil filters that have been approved for vehicles with a ser vice system You can obtain a list of the engine oils and oil filters tested and approved in accordance with the Mercedes Benz Specifications for Service Produc...

Page 311: ...n 2 in the igni tion lock Y page 161 On vehicles with KEYLESS GO press the Start Stop button twice Y page 161 X Check the coolant temperature display in the instrument cluster The coolant temperature must be below 158 70 X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the igni tion lock Y page 161 X Slowly turn cap half a turn counter clockwise to allow excess pressure to escape X Turn cap further counter cl...

Page 312: ... message for several seconds e g RService A in days Service A in days RService A Due Service A Due RService A Exceeded by Days Service A Exceeded by Days Depending on the operating conditions of the vehicle the remaining time or distance until the next service due date is displayed The letter A A or B B possibly in connection with a number or another letter indicates the type of service A A stands...

Page 313: ...equently Under arduous operating conditions the tires must be checked more often Further information can be obtained at a qualified specialist work shop e g an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter Driving abroad An extensive Mercedes Benz Service network is also available in other countries You can obtain further information from any author ized Mercedes Benz Center Care General notes H Environmental ...

Page 314: ... that Rthe side windows and the sliding sunroof or soft top are fully closed Rthe ventilation heating is switched off the OFF button has been pressed Rthe windshield wiper switch is in position 0 Otherwise the vehicle might be damaged In car washes with a towing mechanism make sure that the automatic transmission is in transmission position N otherwise the vehicle could be damaged RVehicles with a...

Page 315: ...sters can cause invisible exterior damage to the tires or chassis components Compo nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect edly There is a risk of an accident Do not use power washers with circular jet nozzles to clean the vehicle Have damaged tires or chassis components replaced imme diately Always maintain a distance of at least 11 8in 30cm between the vehicle and the power washer nozzle Inf...

Page 316: ... Their use on vehicles with matte finish leads to considerable sur face damage shiny spotted areas Always have paintwork repairs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Do not use wash programs with a hot wax treatment under any circumstances Observe these notes if your vehicle has a clear matte finish This will help you to avoid damage to the paintwork due to incorrect treatment These note...

Page 317: ... the ignition lock Y page 161 X Vehicles with KEYLESS GO press the Start Stop button twice Y page 161 X Open the cover in the lower center console The AIRCAP button is under the cover X Press AIRCAP button The wind deflector between the windshield and the soft top is extended X Clean net of the wind deflector with a soft brush or a moist cloth For heavier soil ing clean it with the care and cleani...

Page 318: ...ts e g an ice scraper or ring There is otherwise a risk of damaging the windows Clean the water drainage channels of the windshield and the rear window at regular intervals Deposits such as leaves petals and pollen may under certain circumstan ces prevent water from draining away This can lead to corrosion damage and damage to electronic components X Clean the inside and outside of the win dows wi...

Page 319: ... the mirror turn signals in the exterior mirror housing using a wet sponge and mild cleaning agent e g Mercedes Benz car shampoo or cleaning cloths Cleaning the sensors If you clean the sensors with a power washer make sure that you keep a dis tance of at least 11 8 in 30 cm between the vehicle and the power washer nozzle Information about the correct distance is available from the equipment manuf...

Page 320: ...hol based thinner or gasoline Rabrasive cleaning agents Rcommercially available household clean ing agents These may damage the display surface Do not put pressure on the display surface when cleaning This could lead to irrepara ble damage to the display X Before cleaning the display make sure that it is switched off and has cooled down X Clean the display surface using a commer cially available m...

Page 321: ... leather artificial leather or DINAMICA covers If used often these can damage the cover i Note that regular care is essential to ensure that the appearance and comfort of the covers is retained over time Genuine leather seat covers Leather is a natural product It exhibits natural surface characteristics for example Rdifferences in the texture Rmarks caused by growth and injury Rslight nuances of c...

Page 322: ...or fatal injury Never bleach or dye the seat belts Do not clean the seat belts using chemical cleaning agents Do not dry the seat belts by heating at temperatures above 176 80 or in direct sunlight X Use clean lukewarm water and soap solu tion Cleaning the headliner and carpets X Headliner if it is very dirty use a soft brush or dry shampoo X Carpets use the carpet and textile clean ing agents rec...

Page 323: ...Useful information 322 Where will I find 322 Flat tire 322 Battery vehicle 324 Jump starting 327 Towing and tow starting 329 Fuses 332 321 Roadside Assistance ...

Page 324: ...tains RCabriolet straps for emergency release of the soft top RFolding wheel chock RFuse allocation chart RJack RAlignment bolt ROne pair of gloves RLug wrench RTowing eye Flat tire Preparing the vehicle Your vehicle may be equipped with RMOExtended tires tires with run flat prop erties Y page 323 Vehicle preparation is not necessary on vehicles with MOExtended tires Ran emergency spare wheel Y pa...

Page 325: ...imately 18 miles 30 km when the vehicle is fully laden In addition to the vehicle load the driving dis tance possible depends upon RSpeed RRoad condition ROutside temperature The driving distance possible in run flat mode may be reduced by extreme driving condi tions maneuvers or it can be increased through a moderate style of driving The maximum permissible distance which can be driven in run fla...

Page 326: ...f an explosion Before handling the battery touch the vehicle body to remove any existing electrostatic build up The highly flammable gas mixture forms when charging the battery as well as when jump starting Always make sure that neither you nor the battery is electrostatically charged A build up of electrostatic charge can be caused for example Rby wearing clothing made from synthetic fibers Rdue ...

Page 327: ...on P after disconnecting the battery The vehi cle is secured against rolling away You can then no longer move the vehicle The battery and the cover of the positive terminal clamp must be installed securely during operation Comply with safety precautions and take pro tective measures when handling batteries Risk of explosion Fire open flames and smoking are prohibited when handling the bat tery Avo...

Page 328: ... a risk of an explosion Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before charging it or jump starting Only use battery chargers with a maxi mum charging voltage of 14 8 V Only charge the battery using the jump starting connection point The jump starting connection point is in the engine compartment Y page 327 X Open the hood X Connect the battery charger to the positive terminal and ground point in the...

Page 329: ...the battery terminals when connecting and disconnecting a battery RWhen jump starting make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity are connected RIt is particularly important to observe the described order when connecting and disconnecting the jumper cables RNever connect or disconnect the battery terminals while the engine is running G WARNING A discharged battery can freeze at temper...

Page 330: ...ey or the fan X Apply the parking brake firmly X Shift the transmission to position P X Switch off all electrical consumers e g rear window defroster lighting etc X Open the hood Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump starting device X Slide cover of positive terminal in the direction of the arrow X Connect positive terminal on your vehicle to p...

Page 331: ...ccident When towing or tow starting another vehicle its weight should not be greater than the per missible gross weight of your vehicle i Details on the permissible gross vehicle weight of your vehicle can be found on the vehicle identification plate Y page 374 If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function is activated the vehicle brakes automati cally in certain situations To prevent dam age to the vehi...

Page 332: ...Installing the towing eye G WARNING The exhaust tail pipe may be very hot There is a risk of burns when removing the rear cover Do not touch the exhaust pipe Take particular care when removing the rear cover Towing eye covers example Coupe The mountings for the removable towing eyes are located in the bumpers They are at the front and at the rear behind the covers X Remove the towing eye from the ...

Page 333: ...rve the safety instructions Y page 329 Transporting the vehicle You may only secure the vehicle by the wheels not by parts of the vehicle such as axle or steering components Otherwise the vehicle could be damaged The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or transporter for transporting purposes X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock X Shift the automatic transm...

Page 334: ...ed spe cialist workshop e g an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Before changing a fuse Observe the important safety notes Y page 332 X Switch the engine off X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock or on vehicles with KEYLESS GO X Open the driver s door The on board electronics now have status 0 This is the same as the SmartKey having been removed The driver s door can be closed again All indic...

Page 335: ...eping in or dirt could otherwise impair the operation of the fuses X Make sure that the windshield wipers are turned off X Open the hood X Use a dry cloth to remove any moisture from the fuse box X To open remove lines from the guides X Move lines aside Route the lines behind connection to do this X Open clamp X Remove the fuse box cover forwards X To close check whether the rubber seal is lying c...

Page 336: ...To open turn rotary catch of cover clockwise X Open cover downwards Cabriolet X Open the trunk lid X To open raise trunk floor Y page 286 X Using tabs push back floor covering with slits and lift it up 334 Fuses Roadside Assistance ...

Page 337: ...tant safety notes 336 Operation 336 Winter operation 338 Tire pressure 339 Loading the vehicle 346 All about wheels and tires 350 Changing a wheel 358 Wheel and tire combinations 363 Emergency spare wheel 369 335 Wheels and tires ...

Page 338: ...haracteristics Rpay attention to the information and warn ing notices on MOExtended tires tires with run flat characteristics Accessories that are not approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz or are not being used correctly can impair the operating safety Before purchasing and using non approved accessories visit a qualified specialist work shop and ask about Rsuitability Rlegal stipulations Rfa...

Page 339: ...cap or other valve caps approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle Do not use any other valve caps or systems e g tire pressure monitoring systems Regularly check the pressure of all the tires particularly prior to long trips Adjust the tire pressure as necessary Y page 339 Observe the notes on the emergency spare wheel Y page 369 The service life of tires depends among other things on the followi...

Page 340: ...nded tires with a flat tire Y page 323 Winter operation General notes Have your vehicle winter proofed at a quali fied specialist workshop at the onset of win ter Observe the notes in the Changing a wheel section Y page 358 Driving with summer tires At temperatures below 45 7 summer tires lose elasticity and therefore traction and braking power Change the tires on your vehi cle to M S tires Using ...

Page 341: ...safety reasons Mercedes Benz recom mends that you only use snow chains that have been specially approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz or are of a corresponding standard of quality If you intend to mount snow chains please bear the following points in mind RSnow chains may not be mounted on all wheel tire combinations Permissible wheel tire combinations Y page 363 ROnly use snow chains when dr...

Page 342: ...fied specialist workshop Tire and Loading Information placard Recommended tire pressures The Tire and Loading Information placard is on the B pillar on the driver s side Y page 346 The Tire and Loading Information placard con tains the recommended tire pressures for cold tires The recommended tire pressures are valid for the maximum permissible load and up to the maximum permissible vehicle speed ...

Page 343: ... Due to their design retrofitted tire pres sure monitors keep the tire valve open This can also result in tire pressure loss There is a risk of an accident Only screw the standard valve cap or other valve caps approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle onto the tire valve Use a suitable pressure gauge to check the tire pressure The outer appearance of a tire does not permit any reliable conclusion...

Page 344: ...ssure can burst because they are damaged more easily by road debris potholes etc In addition they also suffer from irregular wear which can severely impair the braking properties and the driving characteristics There is a risk of an accident Avoid tire pressures that are too high in all the tires including the spare wheel Overinflated tires may Rincrease the braking distance Radversely affect hand...

Page 345: ...be checked at least once a month when cold and inflated to the pressure rec ommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver s door B pillar or the tire pressure label on the inside of the fuel filler flap If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the Tire and Loading Infor mation placard or the tire pressure label you sh...

Page 346: ...bject In the event of a sudden loss of pressure bring the vehicle to a halt by braking carefully Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers The tire pressure monitor has a yellow warn ing lamp in the instrument cluster for indicat ing a pressure loss or malfunction Whether the warning lamp flashes or lights up indi cates whether a tire pressure is too low or the tire pressure monitor is malfunctioning Rif th...

Page 347: ...ion display the tire pressure in at least one tire is too low and must be corrected at the next oppor tunity RIf the Check Check Tires Tires message appears in the multifunction display the tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly and the tires must be checked RIf the Warning Tire Malfunction Warning Tire Malfunction mes sage appears in the multifunction display the tire pressu...

Page 348: ...34MA4 Canada IC 2546A MW2433A IC 2546A GG4 IC 2546A MC34MA4 Loading the vehicle Instruction labels for tires and loads G WARNING Overloaded tires can overheat causing a blowout Overloaded tires can also impair the steering and driving characteristics and lead to brake failure There is a risk of accident Observe the load rating of the tires The load rating must be at least half of the GAWR of your ...

Page 349: ... in the vehicle This information can be found on the Tire and Loading Information placard i The specifications shown on the Tire and Loading Information placard in the illustra tion are examples The number of seats is vehicle specific and can differ from the details shown The number of seats in your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Load ing Information placard Determining the correct load limi...

Page 350: ...ive 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs X Step 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capa city calculated in step 4 348 Loading the vehicle Wheels and tires ...

Page 351: ...xample 1 Example 2 Example 3 Combined maximum weight of occupants and cargo data from the Tire and Loading Information placard 1500 lbs 680 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg Step 2 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 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 occu pants Occupant 1 150 lbs 68 kg Occupant 2 ...

Page 352: ...ssible weight that can be car ried by one axle front or rear axle To ensure that your vehicle does not exceed the maximum permissible values gross vehi cle weight and maximum gross axle weight rating have your loaded vehicle including driver occupants cargo and full trailer load if applicable weighed on a suitable vehicle weighbridge All about wheels and tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading Stand ar...

Page 353: ... covered or icy road is always lower than on dry road surfa ces You should pay special attention to road con ditions when temperatures are around freez ing point Mercedes Benz recommends a minimum tread depth of ã in 4 mm on all four winter tires Observe the legally required minimum tire tread depth Y page 337 Winter tires can reduce the braking distance on snow covered surfaces in comparison with...

Page 354: ...ad rating and speed rating required for your vehicle Tire width Nominal aspect ratio in Tire code Rim diameter A Load bearing index B Speed rating General depending on the manufacturer s standards the size imprinted in the tire wall may not contain any letters or may contain one letter that precedes the size description If there is no letter preceding the size descrip tion as shown above these are...

Page 355: ...d limits Drive carefully and adapt your driving style to the traffic condi tions Summer tires Index Speed rating Q up to 100 mph 160 km h R up to 106 mph 170 km h Index Speed rating S up to 112 mph 180 km h T up to 118 mph 190 km h H up to 130 mph 210 km h V up to 149 mph 240 km h W up to 168 mph 270 km h Y up to 186 mph 300 km h ZR Y up to 186 mph 300 km h ZR Y over 186 mph 300 km h ZR over 149 m...

Page 356: ... the required speed rating e g when buying new tires The required speed rating for your vehicle can be found in the Tires section Y page 363 Further information about reading tire data can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop Load index In addition to the load bearing index load index may be imprinted after the letters that identify speed index B on the sidewall of the tire Y page 35...

Page 357: ...s For further information about retreaded tires see Y page 336 Tire size identifier describes the tire size Tire type code tire type code can be used by the manufacturer as a code to describe specific characteristics of 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 fo...

Page 358: ...xceed 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 identifica tion It specifies the speed range for which the tire is approved GVW Gross Vehicle Weight The gross vehicle weight includes the weight of the vehicle including fuel tools the spare wheel ac...

Page 359: ... less than 1 mile 1 6 km Tread The part of the tire that comes into contact with the road Bead The tire bead ensures that the tire sits securely on the wheel There are several steel wires in the bead to prevent the tire from coming loose from the wheel rim Sidewall The part of the tire between the tread and the bead Weight of optional extras The combined weight of those optional extras that weigh ...

Page 360: ...ons and safety notes in the Mounting a wheel section Y page 359 The wear patterns on the front and rear tires differ depending on the operating conditions Rotate the wheels before a clear wear pattern has formed on the tires Front tires typically wear more on the shoulders and the rear tires in the center If your vehicle s tire configuration allows you can rotate the wheels according to the inter ...

Page 361: ...cles with KEYLESS GO remove the Start Stop button from the ignition lock Y page 161 X If included in the vehicle equipment remove the tire change tool kit from the vehicle Y page 322 X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away Securing the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel chock it can be found in the tire change tool kit Y page 322 The foldi...

Page 362: ...d for per forming maintenance work under the vehi cle RAvoid changing the wheel on uphill and downhill slopes RBefore raising the vehicle secure it from rolling away by applying the parking brake and inserting wheel chocks Never disen gage the parking brake while the vehicle is raised RThe jack must be placed on a firm flat and non slip surface On a loose surface a large flat load bearing underlay...

Page 363: ...directly beneath the jacking point X Turn crank A clockwise until jack sits completely on jacking point and the base of the jack lies evenly on the ground X Turn crank A until the tire is raised a max imum of 1 2 in 3 cm from the ground Removing a wheel Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a dirty surface The bolt and wheel hub threads could otherwise be damaged when you screw them in X Unscrew ...

Page 364: ...ork hold the wheel securely against the wheel hub while screwing in the first wheel bolt Positioning a wheel example vehicle with an emergency spare wheel X Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact surfaces X Slide the wheel to be mounted onto the alignment bolt and push it on X Tighten the wheel bolts until they are fin ger tight X Unscrew the alignment bolt X Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is...

Page 365: ...d Information on tires wheels and approved combinations can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop Overview of abbreviations used in the follow ing tire tables RBA both axles RFA front axle RRA rear axle The recommended pressures for various operating conditions can be found Ron the Tire and Loading Information placard with the recommended tire pressures on the B pillar on the driver s...

Page 366: ...The tires and wheel rims as well as further information can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop 364 Wheel and tire combinations Wheels and tires ...

Page 367: ...RA 8 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 73 in 44 mm FA 235 35 ZR19 XL5 6 7 RA 255 30 ZR19 XL4 5 6 7 FA 8 0 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 73 in 44 mm RA 8 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 89 in 48 mm 2 Available as MOExtended tires 3 Cabriolet not in combination with Sport package code 950 952 sports suspension code 486 or dynamic handling package code 483 4 Use of snow chains not permitted Observe the notes in the S...

Page 368: ...A 8 5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 93 in 49 mm R 18 Tires Alloy wheels FA 235 40 R18 91 Y5 RA 255 35 R18 94 Y XL4 5 FA 8 0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 77 in 45 mm RA 8 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 93 in 49 mm 2 Available as MOExtended tires 3 Cabriolet not in combination with Sport package code 950 952 sports suspension code 486 or dynamic handling package code 483 4 Use of snow chains not permitted Observ...

Page 369: ...Si2 BA 7 5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 77 in 45 mm R 18 Tires Alloy wheels BA 235 40 R18 95 H XL M Si BA 8 0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 77 in 45 mm 5 Only in combination with Sport package code 950 952 sports suspension code 486 or dynamic handling package code 483 6 Observe notes on Large wheels under General notes in Wheel tire combinations 7 Not in combination with trailer tow hitch code 550 4 Use o...

Page 370: ...s R17 Tires Alloy wheels BA 235 45 R17 94 H M S BA 7 5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 77 in 45 mm R18 Tires Alloy wheels FA 235 40 R18 91 H M S RA 255 35 R18 94 H XL M S4 FA 8 0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 77 in 45 mm RA 8 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 93 in 49 mm FA 235 40 R18 91 H M S RA 255 35 R18 94 H XL M S4 FA 8 0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 77 in 45 mm RA 8 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 89 in 48 mm 4 Use of ...

Page 371: ...w chains must not be mounted on emer gency spare wheels General notes You should regularly check the pressure of the emergency spare wheel particularly prior to long trips and correct the pressure as nec essary Y page 339 The value on the wheel is valid In addition the emergency spare wheel tire pressure can be found under Technical data Y page 371 An emergency spare wheel may also be mounted agai...

Page 372: ...trunk floor X Lift the trunk floor upwards Y page 286 X Turn stowage tray counter clockwise and remove it X Remove Minispare emergency spare wheel Always observe the instructions and safety notes in the Mounting a wheel section Y page 359 370 Emergency spare wheel Wheels and tires ...

Page 373: ... 5 mm E 400 4MATIC Minispare emergency spare wheel Tires Alloy wheels T 135 80 R17 103 M Tire pressure 420 kPa 4 2 bar 61 psi 3 5 B x 17 H2 Wheel offset 0 77 in 19 5 mm E 550 Minispare emergency spare wheel Tires Alloy wheels T 125 70 R18 99 M Tire pressure 420 kPa 4 2 bar 61 psi 3 5 B x 18 H2 Wheel offset 0 79 in 20 mm Emergency spare wheel 371 Wheels and tires Z ...

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Page 375: ...Useful information 374 Information regarding technical data 374 Identification plates 374 Service products and filling capaci ties 375 Vehicle data 381 373 Technical data ...

Page 376: ...ers to a vehicle with standard equipment Consult an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for the data for all vehicle variants and trim levels Identification plates Vehicle identification plate with vehi cle identification number VIN X Open the left door You will see vehicle identification plate Example vehicle identification plate USA only VIN Vehicle model Example vehicle identification plate Canada ...

Page 377: ... of children H Environmental note Dispose of service products in an environ mentally responsible manner Service products include the following RFuels RLubricants e g engine oil transmission oil RCoolant RBrake fluid RWindshield washer fluid RClimate control system refrigerant Comply with all valid regulations with respect to handling storing and disposing of service fluids Components and service p...

Page 378: ...eserve All models Approx 2 1 US gal 8 0 l Gasoline Fuel grade Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a gasoline engine Do not switch on the igni tion if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel Otherwise the fuel will enter the fuel system Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system and the engine Notify a quali fied specialist workshop and have the fuel ta...

Page 379: ...oval and prevention of residue buildup gasoline must only be mixed with additives recom mended by Mercedes Benz Comply with the instructions for use on the product label More information about recommen ded additives can be obtained from any authorized Mercedes Benz Center Mercedes Benz recommends that you use branded fuels that have additives The quality of the fuel available in some coun tries ma...

Page 380: ...fill the prescribed service intervals Do not change the engine oil or oil filter in order to achieve longer replacement intervals than those prescribed You could otherwise cause engine damage or damage to the exhaust gas aftertreatment Follow the instructions in the service inter val display regarding the oil change Other wise you may damage the engine and the exhaust gas aftertreatment When handl...

Page 381: ...uid approved by Mercedes Benz according to MB Approval 331 0 Information about approved brake fluid can be obtained at any qualified specialist work shop or on the Internet at http bevo mercedes benz com i Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at a qualified specialist workshop and the replacement confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet Coolant Important safety notes G WARNING If antifreeze comes i...

Page 382: ...1 5 US qt 10 9 l Windshield washer system and head lamp cleaning system Important safety notes G WARNING Windshield washer concentrate could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine compo nents or the exhaust system There is a risk of fire and injury Make sure that no windshield washer con centrate is spilled next to the filler neck Do not add distilled or de ionized water to the washer flu...

Page 383: ...ions must be adhered to SAE standard J639 included Always have work on the climate control sys tem carried out at a qualified specialist work shop Refrigerant instruction label Example refrigerant instruction label Warning symbol Refrigerant filling capacity Applicable standards PAG oil part number A Type of refrigerant Warning symbol advises you about Rpossible dangers Rhaving service work carrie...

Page 384: ...pe 55 0 in 1397 mm Vehicle height Cabriolet 55 0 in 1398 mm Wheelbase 108 7 in 2760 mm Vehicle height when opening closing the roof Cabriolet only 80 5 in 2045 mm Maximum roof load Coupe only 220 lb 100 kg Maximum trunk load 220 lb 100 kg Model Vehicle length E 550 186 9 in 4746 mm All other models 185 2 in 4703 mm Model Turning radius E 400 36 6 ft 11 15 m E 400 4MATIC 37 0 ft 11 27 m E 550 36 7 ...

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

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