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First-aid kit (soft sided)

First-aid kit (soft sided)

is in the trunk in the

left-hand stowage net.

Vehicle tool kit

Overview of the tire-change tool kit

Apart from certain country-specific variations,

the vehicles are not equipped with a tire-change

tool kit.
The tire-change tool kit is located under the

trunk floor.

Jack

Gloves

Wheel wrench

Alignment bolt

Towing eye

Folding wheel chock

Ratchet wrench

All vehicles are equipped with towing eye

Further information on the required tire-change

tool kit can be obtained at a qualified specialist

workshop.
Setting up the chock

Breakdown assistance 293

Summary of Contents for E-class

Page 1: ...or broaden your knowledge with useful tips Here you can find comprehen sive information about operating your vehicle and about services and warranties in printed form You can find the Operator s Man ual on the Mercedes Benz home page The Mercedes Benz Guides App is available free of charge in familiar App stores É2135847801gËÍ 2135847801 Apple iOS AndroidTM Order no P213 0141 13 Edition C1 2017 H ...

Page 2: ... Please observe the warning notices in these instructions ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental damage due to failure to observe envi ronmental notes Environmental notes include information on environmentally responsible behavior or envi ronmentally responsible disposal Observe environmental notes NOTE Damage to property due to failure to observe notes on material damage Notes on material damage inform...

Page 3: ... of your vehicle may vary according to R Model R Order R National version R Availability Mercedes Benz reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas R Design R Equipment R Technical features Therefore the description given may vary in cer tain cases from the equipment in your vehicle The following are integral parts of the vehicle R Digital Operator s Manual R Printed Operator s M...

Page 4: ...Occupant safety 30 Restraint system 30 Seat belts 33 Airbags 37 PRE SAFE 44 Children in the vehicle 45 Pets in the vehicle 54 Opening and closing 55 SmartKey 55 Doors 60 Trunk 63 Roller sun blinds 69 Side windows 70 Sliding sunroof 74 Anti theft protection 79 Seats and stowing 81 Correct driver s seat position 81 Seats 82 Steering wheel 91 Using the memory function 93 Stowage areas 94 Cup holder 1...

Page 5: ...timedia system 217 Overview and operation 217 System settings 225 Navigation 233 Telephone 235 Online and Internet functions 249 Media 256 Radio 268 Sound 274 Maintenance and care 277 ASSYST PLUS service interval display 277 Engine compartment 278 Cleaning and care 284 Breakdown assistance 292 Emergency 292 Vehicle tool kit 293 Flat tire 294 Battery vehicle 299 Tow starting or towing away 304 Elec...

Page 6: ...Display messages and warning indi cator lamps 352 Display messages 352 Warning and indicator lamps 396 Index 412 4 Contents ...

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Page 8: ...6 At a glance Cockpit ...

Page 9: ... system 217 C Rear window roller sunblind 69 D ECO start stop function 133 E To set the vehicle level 171 Parking Pilot 181 F DYNAMIC SELECT switch 134 G PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps 41 H Control panel for multimedia system 195 I Adjusts the steering wheel 92 J Control panel for on board computer 195 K Cruise control lever 158 L To unlock the hood 278 M Electric parking brake 144 N Light swit...

Page 10: ...Instrument display standard 8 At a glance Cockpit ...

Page 11: ...A only J Canada only C Electrical fault D Distance warning E Coolant too hot cold F Coolant temperature display 194 G J Brakes yellow H Electric parking brake yellow I 6 Restraint system 31 J ü Seat belt is not fastened K T Parking lights 110 L Fuel level display 8 Fuel reserve with fuel filler cap location indicator M K High beam 111 N L Low beam 110 O R Rear fog light 111 P h Tire pressure monit...

Page 12: ...Instrument display in the Widescreen Cockpit 10 At a glance Warning and indicator lamps ...

Page 13: ...rning C Ð Steering assistance malfunction D Electrical fault E Brakes red USA only J Canada only F Fuel level display G 8 Fuel reserve with fuel filler cap location indicator H R Rear fog light 111 I 6 Restraint system 31 J Diesel engine preglow K Engine diagnosis L J Brakes yellow M Electric parking brake applied red F USA only Canada only N h Tire pressure monitoring system O ABS malfunction P E...

Page 14: ...12 At a glance Overhead control panel ...

Page 15: ... button mbrace 247 6 c Switches the front interior lighting on off 114 7 u Switches the rear interior lighting on off 114 8 p Switches the right hand reading lamp on off 114 9 MB Info call button mbrace 248 A Eyeglasses box 96 B 3 Opens closes the panoramic sliding sun roof 74 Opens closes the roller sun blinds 74 C Inside mirror 119 At a glance Overhead control panel 13 ...

Page 16: ...14 At a glance Door control panel and seat adjustment ...

Page 17: ...ight side window 70 A Child safety lock for the rear side windows 53 B W Opens closes the rear left side window 70 C W Opens closes the left side window 70 D Opens the door 60 E Sets the memory function 93 F Sets the seat fore and aft adjustment 84 G Adjusts the seat cushion length 84 H Adjusts the 4 way lumbar support 85 I Seat adjustment using the multimedia system 87 J Adjusts the head restrain...

Page 18: ...16 At a glance Emergencies and breakdowns ...

Page 19: ...hecking and adding operating fluids 344 5 Tow starting and towing away 304 6 Flat tire 294 7 Starting assistance 301 8 Hazard warning lights 112 9 Fuel filler flap with instruction labels for tire pressure fuel type and QR code for accessing the rescue card 138 A Tow starting and towing away 304 B Vehicle tool kit 293 TIREFIT kit 295 At a glance Emergencies and breakdowns 17 ...

Page 20: ...R Quick start provides you with important information so that you can start using your vehicle immediately R Tips provides tips on how to use your vehicle in certain situations R Highlights shows you vehicle highlights using pictures and animations R Messages provides you with further informa tion about the messages in the instrument cluster R Bookmarks provides you with a list of all the bookmark...

Page 21: ...r pedal when starting the engine Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary Drive carefully and maintain a suitable distance from the vehicle in front Avoid frequent sudden acceleration and braking Change gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed Switch off the engine in stationary traf fic Keep an eye on the vehicle s fuel con sumption Environment...

Page 22: ...fine tuned for them Therefore only Mercedes Benz GenuineParts should be used More than 300 000 different Mercedes Benz GenuineParts are available for Mercedes Benz models All Mercedes Benz service centers maintain a supply of Mercedes Benz GenuineParts for nec essary service and repair work In addition stra tegically located parts delivery centers provide for quick and reliable parts service Alway...

Page 23: ...Booklet Roadside Assistance The Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance Pro gram offers technical help in the case of a breakdown Your calls to the toll free Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 hours a day 365 days a year 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 USA 1 800 387 0100 Canada You can find further information in the Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure USA or the ...

Page 24: ... has been informed in writing of the necessity of a repair 2 the defect or damage though less serious than 1 above has already been repaired at least four times AND Mercedes Benz has been informed in writing of the necessity of a repair 3 the vehicle cannot be used for longer than 30 calendar days because of repair work resulting from this or other serious defects or damage Please send your writte...

Page 25: ... the underbody chassis parts wheels or tires could be damaged without the damage being visible Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or in the case of an accident no longer withstand the strain they are designed to If the underbody paneling is damaged flam mable materials such as leaves grass or twigs can gather between the underbody and the underbody paneling If these materials com...

Page 26: ...curely so that they cannot get into the driver s footwell Always install the floor mats securely and as prescribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals Do not use loose floor mats and do not place floor mats on top of one another NOTE Battery discharging from using devices connected to the diagnostics connection Using devices at the diagnostics connection drains t...

Page 27: ...oblem is not resolved to your satisfaction please discuss the problem again with the authorized Mercedes Benz service cen ter or if necessary contact us at one of the fol lowing addresses In the USA Customer Assistance Center Mercedes Benz USA LLC 3 Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 In Canada Customer Relations Department Mercedes Benz Canada Inc 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto Ontario M4G 4C9 Re...

Page 28: ...The current rescue card con tains the most important information about your vehicle in a compact form e g the routing of the electric lines You can find more information under www mercedes benz de qr code Vehicle data storage Data acquisition A wide range of electronic components in your vehicle contain data memories These data memories temporarily or perma nently store technical information about...

Page 29: ...hat have been con tractually agreed upon with the customer allow certain vehicle data to be conveyed by the vehi cle as well The additional functions include for example vehicle location in case of an emer gency COMAND mbrace If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or mbrace additional data about the vehicle s oper ation the use of the vehicle in certain situations and the location of the vehicle m...

Page 30: ...re EDR data with others with out the consent of the vehicle owner or if the vehicle is leased without the consent of the les see Exceptions to this representation include responses to subpoenas by law enforcement by federal state or local government in connection with or arising out of litigation involving MBUSA or its subsidiaries and affiliates or as required by law Warning the EDR is a componen...

Page 31: ... trademarks of Microsoft Corporation R SIRIUS is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc R HD Radio is a registered trademark of iBiq uity Digital Corporation R Gracenote is a registered trademark of Gracenote Inc R ZAGATSurvey and related brands are regis tered trademarks of ZagatSurvey LLC General notes 29 ...

Page 32: ...onal restraint system suitable for Mercedes Benz vehicles if they are under 5 ft 1 50 m tall However no system available today can com pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities in every accident situation In particular the seat belt and airbag generally do not protect against objects penetrating the vehicle from the outside A risk of injury caused by the airbag deploying can also not be completely...

Page 33: ...unction of the restraint system in an acci dent How the restraint system works is determined by the severity of the impact detected and the type of accident anticipated R Frontal impact R Rear impact R Side impact R Rollover The activation thresholds for the components of the restraint system are determined based on the evaluation of the sensor values measured at various points in the vehicle This...

Page 34: ...ified specialist workshop as soon as possible Mercedes Benz recommends that you have the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop following an accident This is par ticularly important when an Emergency Ten sioning Device was triggered or an air bag was deployed If the Emergency Tensioning Devices are trig gered or an air bag is deployed you will hear a bang and a small amount of powder may...

Page 35: ...lt Never route the lap belt across your abdomen R Never route the seat belt across sharp poin ted abrasive or fragile objects R Only one person should use each seat belt at any one time Never allow babies and chil dren to travel sitting on the lap of another vehicle occupant R Never secure objects with a seat belt if the seat belt is also being used by one of the vehicle s occupants Always observe...

Page 36: ...Emergency Tensioning Devices can then not function as intended and the seat belt can no longer provide the intended pro tection Before starting the journey make sure that there are no objects around the seat belt buckle or between the front seat and door WARNING Risk of injury or death due to damaged or modified seat belts Seat belts cannot provide protection in the following situations R If the s...

Page 37: ...n activated the belt air bag increases the protected area of the vehicle occupant s ribcage WARNING Risk of injury or death through the use of a non approved child restraint system In an accident the belt air bag may damage a non approved child restraint system or a child restraint system which has not been approved for use in conjunction with the belt air bag As a result the child restraint syste...

Page 38: ... of the front passenger seat and the front passenger seat is unoccupied the Emergency Tensioning Device may deploy in the event of an accident Only one person should use each seat belt at any one time Releasing seat belts Press the release button in the seat belt buckle and guide the seat belt back with the seat belt tongue Activating or deactivating seat belt adjust ment via the multimedia system...

Page 39: ... air bag Head and ribcage Window curtain air bag Head Side air bag Ribcage also pelvis for front seat occupants The front passenger front air bag can only deploy in an accident if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off If the front passenger seat is occupied make sure both before and during the journey that the status of the front passenger air bag is correct page 41 NOTE Important points...

Page 40: ...teering wheel rim This allows the airbag to be fully deployed R Always lean against the seat backrest when the vehicle is in motion Do not lean forwards or lean against the door or side window You may otherwise be in the deployment area of the airbags R Always keep your feet on the floor Do not put your feet on the cockpit for example Your feet may otherwise be in the deploy ment area of the airba...

Page 41: ... doors or door panel ing as well as damaged doors can lead to the function of the sensors being impaired The airbags might therefore not function properly any more Consequently the airbags cannot protect vehicle occupants as they are designed to do Never modify the doors or parts of the doors Always have work on the doors or door paneling carried out at a qualified spe cialist workshop WARNING Ris...

Page 42: ...ident Do not place any objects between the sitting surface and the child restraint system The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the sitting surface 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 Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer ...

Page 43: ... simultaneously The status of the front passenger airbag is then displayed R PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 seconds subsequently both indicator lamps are off PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF the front passenger airbag is able to deploy in the event of an accident R PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up continu ously the front passenger airbag is disabled It will then not be deployed in the event of a...

Page 44: ...cing child restraint system on the front passenger seat Instead install the rearward facing child restraint system on a suitable rear seat After installing a forward facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat depending on the child restraint system and the stature of the child PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF may be lit continuously or be off Always observe the following information WARNING Ri...

Page 45: ... AIR BAG OFF is off move the front passenger seat as far back as possible or a person with a smaller stat ure should use a rear seat If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit continuously a person with a smaller stature should not use the front passenger seat WARNING Risk of injury or death when the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp re...

Page 46: ...e to the seat and or the object Stow objects in a suitable place Reversing the PRE SAFE measures If an accident did not occur the pre emptive measures that were taken are reversed You will need to perform certain settings your self If the seat belt pre tensioning is not reduced move the seat backrest back slightly The locking mechanism releases PRE SAFE PLUS anticipatory occupant pro tection plus ...

Page 47: ...ay be able to set the vehicle in motion for example by R Releasing the parking brake R Shifting the transmission out of park position j R Starting the engine In addition they may operate vehicle equip ment Never leave children and animals unat tended in the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to exposure to extrem...

Page 48: ...e of the child restraint system R Always install a child restraint system on a rear seat if possible R Only use the following securing systems for child restraint systems the seat belt system the LATCH type ISOFIX mounting bracket the Top Tether anchorages R The manufacturer s installation instructions for the child restraint system R The warning labels in the vehicle interior and on the child res...

Page 49: ...int systems immediately that have been damaged or involved in an accident Have the securing systems for the child restraint systems checked at a qualified specialist workshop before installing a child restraint system again A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper seat belt positioning for children over 40 lbs 18 kg in weight until they reach a size where a three point seat belt can be us...

Page 50: ...IX child seat attachments WARNING Risk of injury when using the LATCH type ISOFIX child restraint sys tem and exceeding the permissible weight LATCH type ISOFIX child restraint systems do not offer sufficient protection for children weighing more than 49 lb 22 kg who are secured using the seat belt integrated in the child restraint system For example the child may not be restrained correctly in th...

Page 51: ...d correctly in the event of an accident This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury If the child weighs more than 49 lb 22 kg only use LATCH type ISOFIX child restraint systems with which the child is secured using the seat belt of the vehicle seat Also secure the child restraint system with the Top Tether belt if available When installing a child restraint system be sure to observ...

Page 52: ...d 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 backrests that are not locked can also cause additional injuries e g in the event of an accident This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Always lock the rear seat backrests after inst...

Page 53: ...raint 1 down wards page 87 Make sure that you do not interfere with the correct routing of Top Tether belt 5 Child restraint systems on the front passenger seat Notes on child restraint systems on the front passenger seat Accident statistics show that children secured in the rear seats are safer than children secured in front seats For this reason Mercedes Benz strongly advises that you install a ...

Page 54: ...cushion inclination to the highest most vertical position R Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the seat belt outlet of the vehicle to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint system The shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards and downwards from the seat belt outlet R If necessary adjust the seat belt outlet and the front passenger seat accordingly R Ne...

Page 55: ... R Operate vehicle equipment and become trapped for example Always activate the child safety locks available if children are traveling in the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Child safety locks are available for the rear doors and for the rear side windows The child safety lock on the rear doors s...

Page 56: ...ave animals in the vehicle unatten ded or unsecured they could possibly press down buttons or switches Thereby an animal may R activate vehicle equipment and become trapped for example R switch systems on or off and endanger other road users Unsecured animals may be thrown around in the vehicle in the event of an accident or sudden steering and braking maneuvers and injure vehicle occupants in the...

Page 57: ...R shifting the automatic transmission out of park position P j or shifting manual transmission into idle position R starting the engine Never leave children and animals unat tended in the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Keep the vehicle key out of the reach of children NOTE Damage to the key caused by magnetic fields Keep the key away from strong ...

Page 58: ...1 again or Press the start stop button on the cockpit the SmartKey is inside the vehicle Changing the unlocking settings Possible unlocking functions of the key R Central unlocking R Unlocking the driver s door and fuel filler flap To switch between settings press the and buttons simultaneously for approximately six seconds until the battery check lamp flashes twice If the unlocking function for t...

Page 59: ... insert the emergency key along the inside of the SmartKey until it engages Press release knob 1 and press in the emergency key fully until it engages Replacing the SmartKey battery DANGER Serious damage to health caused by swallowing batteries Batteries contain toxic and corrosive sub stances Swallowing batteries may cause serious damage to health There is a risk of fatal injury Keep batteries ou...

Page 60: ...he new battery into battery compart ment 3 Observe the positive pole marking in the battery compartment and on the bat tery Push in battery compartment 3 Replace cover 1 so that it engages Problems with the SmartKey Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle Possible causes are R The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged R There ...

Page 61: ...lamp and replace if necessary Use the emergency key to lock or unlock the vehicle Have the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop You have lost a SmartKey Have the SmartKey deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop If necessary have the mechanical locking mechanism changed as well Opening and closing 59 ...

Page 62: ...ntrally from the inside To unlock press button 1 To lock press button 2 This does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap The vehicle is not unlocked R If you have locked the vehicle using the SmartKey R If you have locked the vehicle using KEY LESS GO Locking and unlocking the vehicle with KEY LESS GO Prerequisites R The SmartKey must be outside the vehicle R The distance between the SmartKey and...

Page 63: ...s ing page 72 If you pull the handle of the trunk lid the trunk lid is automatically unlocked Problems with KEYLESS GO Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS GO Possible causes are R KEYLESS GO has been deactivated page 56 R The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged R There is interference from a strong radio si...

Page 64: ...ng the automatic locking feature on off The vehicle is locked automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turn ing faster than walking pace To deactivate press and hold button 1 for approximately five seconds until an acoustic signal sounds To activate press and hold button 2 for approximately five seconds until an acoustic signal sounds Danger of being locked out when the fu...

Page 65: ...ntil it releases Release the door handle To unlock turn the emergency key counter clockwise to position 1 To lock turn the emergency key clockwise to position 1 Carefully press the cover onto the lock cylin der until it engages and is seated firmly Trunk Opening the trunk lid WARNING Risk of exhaust gas poisoning Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide Exhaust gases...

Page 66: ...obstacle detec tion stops the trunk lid Closing the trunk lid WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured items in the vehicle If objects luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently they could slip tip over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle occupants There is a risk of injury particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction Always store objects in suc...

Page 67: ... ing a kicking movement under the rear bumper You have the following options to close the trunk lid Pull the trunk lid down using the handle recess and push it closed Vehicles with trunk lid convenience clos ing press and hold the p button on the SmartKey with the SmartKey in the immedi ate vicinity of the vehicle Vehicles with trunk lid convenience clos ing press closing button 1 in the trunk lid...

Page 68: ...ght and thin objects e g fingers R over the last Ó in 8 mm of the closing path In these situations in particular the reversing function cannot prevent someone being trap ped When closing make sure that no body parts are in the closing area If someone is trapped R press the p button on the SmartKey or R press the remote operating switch on the driver s door or R press the closing or locking button ...

Page 69: ...ted is at least 10 ft 3 m away from the vehicle in such situations When making the kicking movement make sure that you are standing firmly on the ground you could otherwise lose your balance e g on ice Requirements R The key is behind the vehicle R Stand at least 12 in 30 cm away from the vehicle while performing the kicking move ment R Do not come into contact with the bumper while making the kic...

Page 70: ...vate KEYLESS GO page 56 or do not carry the key about your person in such situa tions Switching separate trunk locking on off If you centrally unlock the vehicle while separate locking is activated the trunk remains locked To switch on slide the switch to position 1 To switch off slide the switch to position 2 If an accident has been detected the trunk unlocks even if separate locking is switched ...

Page 71: ...oked in and side windows opened at the same time Pull the roller sun blind out by tab 1 and hook it onto brackets 2 Extending retracting the rear window roller sunblind WARNING Risk of entrapment when extending or retracting the roller sun blind Body parts could become entrapped in the sweep of the roller sun blind when it is being extended or retracted Make sure that no body parts are in the swee...

Page 72: ...hen closing a side window When closing a side window body parts could be trapped in the closing area in the process When closing make sure that no body parts are in the closing area If someone is trapped release the but ton immediately or press the button in order to reopen the side window WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when children operate the side windows Children could become trapped if they...

Page 73: ...react R To soft light and thin objects e g small fingers R Over the last ã 4 mm of the closing movement R During resetting R When closing the side window again man ually immediately after automatic revers ing This means that the reversing function can not prevent someone from being trapped in these situations When closing make sure that no body parts are in the closing area If someone becomes trap...

Page 74: ...e closing area of the side win dow and the sliding sunroof Observe the complete closing proce dure when using convenience closing When closing make sure that no body parts are in the closing area Press and hold the button on the SmartKey The following functions are performed R The vehicle is locked R The side windows are closed R The sliding sunroof is closed R The panoramic sliding sunroof and th...

Page 75: ...the body are in the closing area To stop the closing process release the button or press the button again to reopen the side win dow If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly Immediately after the window blocks pull the corresponding button again until the side window has closed and hold the button for an additional second The side window is closed with increased for...

Page 76: ...ren unattended in the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle WARNING Risk of becoming trapped while opening and closing the roller sun blind When opening or closing make sure that no body parts become trapped between the roller sun blind and frame or the sliding sun roof When opening or closing make sure that no body parts are in the sweep of the roller ...

Page 77: ...liding sunroof cannot be opened if a roof rack is installed The panor amic sliding sunroof closes again automati cally when it encounters resistance Automatic reversing function of the sliding sunroof If there is an object obstructing the sliding sun roof during the closing process the sliding sun roof opens again automatically The automatic reversing function is only an aid and is not a sub stitu...

Page 78: ... sun blind make sure that no body parts are in the sweep Release the button immediately if somebody becomes trapped or Press the button in any direction during the automatic closing process The closing process is stopped Automatic features of the sliding sunroof The term sliding sunroof also refers to the panoramic sliding sunroof By pushing or pulling the 3 button you can interrupt the automatic ...

Page 79: ...by closing the sliding sunroof again If you close the sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked or reset the sliding sunroof closes with increased or maximum force The reversing function is then not active Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Make sure that no parts of the body are in the...

Page 80: ...g sunroof does not operate smoothly Raise the sliding sunroof fully at the rear Press the 3 button for another second Use automatic operation to fully raise and then close the sliding sunroof Vehicles with a panoramic sliding sunroof the sliding sunroof or the roller sunblind does not operate smoothly Pull the 3 button down repeatedly to the point of resistance until the sliding sunroof is fully c...

Page 81: ...edes Benz Center or call 1 800 FOR MERCedes in the USA or 1 800 387 0100 in Canada ATA anti theft alarm system Function of the ATA system anti theft alarm system If the ATA system is armed a visual and audible alarm is triggered in the following situations R A door is opened R The trunk lid is opened R The engine hood is opened The ATA system is armed automatically after approximately 10 seconds R...

Page 82: ... automatically sent to the Customer Assistance Center Deactivating the ATA anti theft alarm sys tem alarm Press the or p button on the SmartKey or Press the start stop button on the cockpit the SmartKey is inside the vehicle Stopping the alarm using KEYLESS GO Grasp the outside door handle with the SmartKey outside the vehicle 80 Opening and closing ...

Page 83: ...eel 1 seat belt 2 and driver s seat 3 R You are as far away from the driver s airbag as possible R You are sitting in a normal upright position R Your thighs are slightly supported by the seat cushion R Your legs are not entirely stretched and you can depress the pedals properly R The back of your head is supported at eye level by the center of the head restraint R You can hold the steering wheel ...

Page 84: ...sk of accident due to the driver s seat not being engaged If the driver s seat is not engaged it could move unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle Always make sure that the driver s seat is engaged before starting the vehicle WARNING Risk of injury from adjusting the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in motion You could lose control of t...

Page 85: ...ise you cannot adjust the height and angle of the head restraints correctly Adjust the head restraint fore and aft position so that it is as close as possible to the back of your head WARNING Risk of injury due to an incor rect seat position The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the seat backrest to an almost vertical position When braking or in the ev...

Page 86: ...Seat height 3 Seat cushion inclination 4 Seat fore and aft position 5 Seat cushion length To adjust the seat fore and aft position lift lever 4 and slide the seat forwards or backwards Make sure that the seat is engaged To adjust the seat cushion length lift lever 5 and slide the front section of the seat cushion forwards or backwards Adjusting the seats electrically The seats can be adjusted when...

Page 87: ... back Head restraints Adjusting the front seat head restraints man ually WARNING Risk of injury from adjusting the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in motion You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations R if you adjust the driver s seat the head restraint the steering wheel or the mirror while the vehicle is in motion R if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi cle is i...

Page 88: ... the head restraints of the front and rear seats Otherwise you cannot adjust the height and angle of the head restraints correctly Adjust the head restraint fore and aft position so that it is as close as possible to the back of your head To raise pull the head restraint up To lower press release knob 1 in the direc tion of the arrow and push the head restraint down Adjusting the gap between the h...

Page 89: ...the arrow and pull out the head restraint To install insert the head restraint so that the notches on the bar are on the left when viewed in the direction of travel Push the head restraint down until it engages Fold the rear seat backrest back until it engages Configuring the seat adjustment Multimedia system Vehicle Seats Select Driver s Seat or Front Passenger Adjusting the backrest side bolster...

Page 90: ...r area Warm pressure points can be felt full twin wave back massage stretching the shoulder area Ending with gentle stroking motions Activating Massage Activating back massage with increasing twin waves and then soothing movements Classic Massage Massage with increasing twin waves and soothing movements Wave Massage Relaxing and activating massage program starting on your back and continuing in th...

Page 91: ...est stops stop pressing against it and relax briefly Active Workout cushion To stimulate the muscles in your lower back press against the pressure points in the seat cushion Keep the pressure under your feet even Continue to breathe normally do not hold your breath When the pressure in the seat cushion stops stop pressing against it and relax briefly Selecting the massage program for the front sea...

Page 92: ...ey may even suffer burn like injuries Do not repeatedly switch on the seat heater To switch on increase the level press but ton 1 repeatedly until the desired heating level is set Depending on the heating level up to three indicator lamps light up To switch off reduce the level press but ton 1 repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out The seat heater automatically switches down from the thre...

Page 93: ... the vehicle is in motion R if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi cle is in motion Before starting the engine adjust the driver s seat the head restraint the steering wheel or the mirror and fasten your seat belt WARNING Risk of entrapment for chil dren when adjusting the steering wheel Children could injure themselves if they adjust the steering wheel Never leave children unattended in the ...

Page 94: ...ent when driving off while adjusting the easy exit feature If you drive off while the easy entry and exit feature is making adjustments you could lose control of the vehicle Always wait until the adjustment proc ess is complete before driving off WARNING Risk of entrapment when adjusting the easy entry and exit feature When the easy entry and exit feature adjusts the steering wheel you and other v...

Page 95: ...s one of the memory function position buttons the adjustment process is stopped The crash responsive exit aid only functions when the easy entry and exit feature is active Setting the easy entry and exit feature Multimedia system Vehicle Vehicle Settings Easy Entry Exit Activate O or deactivate ª the function Using the memory function WARNING Risk of an accident if memory function is used while dr...

Page 96: ...e Head up Display and the outside mirror to the desired position Press the memory button M together with one of the storage position buttons 1 2 or 3 The settings are stored An acknowledge ment tone sounds To call up press and hold button 1 2 or 3 until all the driver seat comfort systems are in the stored position Stowage areas Notes on loading the vehicle WARNING Risk of exhaust gas poisoning Co...

Page 97: ...y can not be thrown around in such situa tions Always make sure that objects do not protrude from stowage spaces luggage nets or stowage nets Close the lockable stowage spaces before starting a journey Always stow and secure heavy hard pointed sharp edged fragile or bulky objects in the trunk WARNING Risk of burns from tailpipes and tailpipe trim The tailpipe and tailpipe trim can become very hot ...

Page 98: ... e g for an MP3 player 3 Stowage compartment in the front center console with a USB port depending on the vehicle s equipment 4 Glove box Locking unlocking the glove box Observe the notes on loading the vehicle page 94 Turn the emergency key a quarter turn clock wise 2 to lock or counter clockwise 1 to unlock Opening the eyeglasses box Observe the notes on loading the vehicle page 94 To open press...

Page 99: ...he vehicle occupant would be forced into the seat belt by the rear bench seat rear seat or by the seat backrest The seat belt cannot protect as intended and could result in additional injury R Objects or loads in the trunk cannot be restrained by the seat backrest Make sure that the seat backrest and the rear bench seat rear seat are engaged before every trip If the seat backrest is not engaged an...

Page 100: ...hen folding back the seat back rest If the seat backrest is not engaged and locked this will be shown in the multifunction display in the instrument cluster Move the driver s or front passenger seat for wards if necessary Fold corresponding seat backrest 1 back until it engages Left and right seat backrests if the seat backrest is not correctly locked this will be shown in the multifunction displa...

Page 101: ...krest Both seat backrests must be engaged and joined together Fold the center and left seat backrest for wards To lock slide catch 1 upwards The release mechanism of the center seat backrest is locked To unlock slide catch 1 downwards Overview of the tie down eyes Observe the notes on loading the vehicle page 94 1 Tie down eyes vehicles with through loading feature in the rear bench seat Seats and...

Page 102: ...ot within the sweep of the EASY PACK trunk box When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle NOTE Damage to the extended EASY PACK trunk box The EASY PACK trunk box may be damaged when the EASY PACK trunk box is extended Do not place any objects on or press down on the EASY PACK trunk box frame Do not close the trunk ...

Page 103: ...when the load reaches approx imately 11 lbs 5 kg Pull the box out using handle 2 To increase the load capacity press the center of floor 1 downwards to the desired position and box size To reduce the load capacity press button 3 To stow press the box in completely using handle 2 until it locks in place Observe the notes on cleaning the EASY PACK trunk box page 289 Installing removing the EASY PACK...

Page 104: ... right hand rotating catch 6 counter clockwise by 90 Lower box 1 and pull it out of anchorages 4 then pull box 1 backwards and out of holes 3 Opening the stowage space under the trunk floor NOTE Damage to the handle in the trunk floor If the handle in the trunk is left protruding the handle may be damaged Unhinge the handle before you close the trunk lid and clip it in place Pull handle 1 up and h...

Page 105: ...alled The panor amic sliding sunroof closes again automati cally when it encounters resistance NOTE Damage to the covers The covers may be damaged and scratched when being opened Do not use metallic or hard objects Fold covers 1 carefully upwards in the direction of the arrow Only secure the roof rack to the anchorage points under covers 1 Always comply with the roof rack manufac turer s installat...

Page 106: ...t cup holder 1 To install insert cup holder 1 and slide back catch 2 The rubber mat of the cup holder can be removed for cleaning e g using clean luke warm water Opening the cup holder in the rear armrest NOTE Damage to the cup holder When the rear armrest is folded back the cup holder could become damaged Only fold the rear armrest back when the cup holder is closed To open press on cup holder 1 ...

Page 107: ...ash tray To open pull cover 2 out by its top handle edge To remove the insert push ribbing 3 from the left side and pull insert 1 upwards and out To install the insert install insert 1 from above and press down into the holder until it engages Using the cigarette lighter WARNING Risk of fire and injury from hot cigarette lighter You can burn yourself if you touch the hot heating element or the soc...

Page 108: ...of the device Using the 12 V socket in the rear passenger compartment Requirement Only connect devices up to a maximum of 180 watt 15 A Briefly press the trim of cover 2 Lift out cover 1 of the socket and insert the plug of the device Using the 115 V socket in the rear passenger compartment DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to dam aged connecting cables or sockets If a suitable device is connected t...

Page 109: ...conforms to the standards specific to the country you are in R Only connect devices up to a maximum of 150 watts R Do not use multiple socket outlets Open flap 3 Insert the plug of the device into 115 V socket 1 When the on board electrical system voltage is sufficient indicator lamp 2 lights up Wireless charging of the mobile phone and connection with the exterior antenna WARNING Risk of injury d...

Page 110: ...g netic fields Do not place credit cards storage media or other objects sensitive to electromagnetic fields in the mobile phone stowage compartment Do not spill liquids into the mobile phone stowage compartment Requirements R Your mobile phone must be suitable for wire less charging Qi compatible mobile phone R Depending on the vehicle equipment the mobile phone is connected to the vehicle s exter...

Page 111: ...on of the controller for the glove box cooling system cooling output is higher when the controller is closed To clean mat 1 can be removed If possi ble use the mat when charging Installing removing floor mats WARNING Risk of accident due to objects in the driver s footwell Objects in the driver s footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal This jeopardizes the operating and road sa...

Page 112: ...switch position 5 L Low beam high beam 6 R Activates deactivates the rear fog light When low beam is activated the indicator lamp for the parking lights is deactivated and replaced by the low beam indicator lamp Always park your vehicle safely and in a well lit area in accordance with the relevant legal stipu lations NOTE Battery discharging by operating the standing lights Operating the standing ...

Page 113: ...ic laws on the use of rear fog lamps Operating the light combination switch High beam Turn signal light right Headlamp flashing Turn signal light left Pull or push the combination switch in the relevant direction following the arrow Switching on the high beam manually Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist Turn the light switch to the L position Press the combination switch beyond the pressure poi...

Page 114: ...5 mph 40 km h and 45 mph 70 km h when the steering wheel is turned Traffic circle and intersection function the cornering light is activated on both sides through an evaluation of the current GPS position of the vehicle It remains active until after the vehicle has left the traffic circle or the intersection Adaptive Highbeam Assist Function of Adaptive Highbeam Assist WARNING Risk of accident des...

Page 115: ...eam switches off automatically R At speeds below 16 mph 25 km h R If other road users are detected R If street lighting is sufficient At speeds above approx 31 mph 50 km h R The headlamp range of the low beam is regu lated automatically based on the distance to other road users The system s optical sensor is located behind the windshield near the overhead control panel System limitations Adaptive ...

Page 116: ...tor Lighting Exterior switch off delay time the exterior lighting is switched on for a short time after the vehicle is switched off Set the switch off delay time Locator lighting if a switch off delay time is set the exterior lighting remains lit for 30 sec onds after the vehicle is unlocked When you start the vehicle the locator lighting is switched off and automatic driving lights are activated ...

Page 117: ... color Setting the brightness for zones Select Entire Vehicle Front Rear or Display Set the brightness value Setting the interior lighting switch off delay time Multimedia system Vehicle Light Settings Int Light Delay Sw off Set the switch off delay time Windshield wiper and windshield washer system Switching the windshield wipers on or off 1 í Single wipe î wipes the wind shield using washer flui...

Page 118: ...e wiper blades Moving the wiper arms to a vertical position Set the windshield wiper to the slow continuous wiping position on the combina tion switch As soon as the wiper arms are vertical to the engine hood switch off the ignition Fold the wiper arm away from the windshield Removing the wiper blades Hold the wiper arm with one hand With the other hand turn the wiper blade in the direc tion of ar...

Page 119: ...in the locking position Make sure that the wiper blade sits correctly Fold the wiper arm back onto the windshield Maintenance display Remove protective film 1 of the mainte nance display on the tip of the newly instal led wiper blade If the color of the maintenance display changes from black to yellow the wiper blades should be replaced Light and visibility 117 ...

Page 120: ... your seat belt WARNING Risk of accident due to mis judgment of distances when using the outside mirror The outside mirrors reflect objects on a smaller scale The objects in view are in fact closer than they appear As a result you may misjudge the distance between you and the road user driving behind you e g when changing lanes Therefore always look over your shoul der in order to ensure that you ...

Page 121: ...m thoroughly with clean water and seek medical attention immediately R If the electrolyte is swallowed immedi ately rinse your mouth out thoroughly Do not induce vomiting Seek medical atten tion immediately R Immediately change out of clothing which has come into contact with electrolyte R If an allergic reaction occurs seek medi cal attention immediately The outside and inside rearview mirrors on...

Page 122: ...mmediately using button 1 to store the setting No more than three seconds may pass between pressing memory button M and button 1 The mirror setting process is can celed after three seconds Activating deactivating the automatic mirror folding function Multimedia system Vehicle î Vehicle Settings Autom Mirror Folding Activate O or deactivate ª the function Operating the sun visors Glare from the fro...

Page 123: ...he vehicle interior against radio waves up into the gigahertz range Radio controlled equipment such as toll systems can only be mounted on areas of the windshield which are permeable to radio waves 1 Areas permeable to radio waves 1 are best visi ble from outside the vehicle when the windshield is illuminated using an external light source Light and visibility 121 ...

Page 124: ...rol system Activating deactivating climate control To activate set the airflow to level 1 or higher using the H button To deactivate set the airflow to level 0 using the H button If climate control is deactivated the win dows can fog up more quickly Deactivate climate control only briefly Activating deactivating the A C function via the control panel The A C function cools heats and dehumidifies t...

Page 125: ...Press the Ã button If the windows continue to fog up press the button Windows fogged up on the outside Switch on the windshield wipers Press the Ã button Switching air recirculation mode on off Press the g button The interior air will be recirculated Air recirculation mode is switched off automati cally If air recirculation mode is switched on the windows may fog up more quickly Switch on air reci...

Page 126: ... with your eyes or skin rinse your eyes with clean water If symptoms continue consult a doctor ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental damage due to improper disposal of full flacons Full flacons must not be disposed of with household waste Full flacons must be taken to a harmful substance collection point 1 Cover 2 Flacon To insert slide the flacon into the holder as far as it will go To remove pull out...

Page 127: ...hicle is started the windshield heater is switched on automatically as needed Air vents Adjusting the front air vents WARNING Danger of burns or frostbite due to being too close to the air vents 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 Make sure that all vehicle occupants always maintain a sufficient di...

Page 128: ...glove box NOTE Damage to temperature sensitive objects in the glove box Temperature sensitive objects stored in the glove box may be damaged by the air vent located inside it Close the air vent when you heat the vehicle At high outside temperatures open the air vent and switch on the A C func tion Requirement Automatic climate control is activated 1 Air vent controller 2 Air vent To open or close ...

Page 129: ... vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Keep the SmartKey out of the reach of children WARNING Risk of exhaust gas poisoning Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide Inhaling these exhaust gases causes poisoning Never leave the engine running in an enclosed space without sufficient venti lation WARNING Risk of fire caused by flam mable materia...

Page 130: ...Key is located in the vehicle and the SmartKey battery is not discharged Shift the transmission to position j or i Depress the brake pedal and push button 1 USA or 2 Canada once If the vehicle does not start switch off non essential consumers and press button 1 USA or 2 Canada once If the vehicle still does not start start the vehicle in emergency operation mode Cooling or heating the vehicle inte...

Page 131: ...arting attempts R You can stop the again vehicle any time Securing the engine against starting before carrying out maintenance or repair work Switch on the hazard warning lights or Unlock the doors or Open the hood Starting the vehicle in emergency operation mode If the vehicle cannot be started the Place the Key in the Marked Space See Operator s Manual display message appears in the multifunctio...

Page 132: ...ll throttle R do not depress the accelerator pedal past the pressure point kickdown R gradually increase the engine speed only after 1 000 miles 1 500 km Please also observe the following breaking in notes R In certain driving and driving safety systems the sensors adjust automatically while a cer tain distance is being driven after the vehicle has been delivered or after repairs Full sys tem effe...

Page 133: ...ese exhaust gases causes poisoning Never leave the engine running in an enclosed space without sufficient venti lation DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to poi sonous exhaust gases If the tailpipe is blocked or sufficient ventila tion is not possible poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide may enter the vehi cle This is the case if the vehicle gets stuck in snow for example Keep the tailpipe...

Page 134: ...r Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Limited braking effect on salt treated roads R the braking distance can increase considera bly due to salt build up on the brake disks and brake lining R maintain a much greater distance to the vehi cle in front To prevent salt build up R brake occasionally while paying attention t...

Page 135: ...ing the ECO start stop function Press button If indicator lamp lights up the ECO start stop function is switched on ECO display The ECO display summarizes the driving style from the start of the journey to its completion and assists you in achieving the most economi cal driving style You can influence consumption if you R drive with particular care R drive the vehicle in drive program E R observe ...

Page 136: ...ch Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change the following drive programs R I Individual individual settings R S Sport Plus particularly sporty driving style R S Sport sporty driving style R C Comfort comfortable and economical driving style R E Economy particularly economical driving style Depending on the drive program selected the following vehicle characteri...

Page 137: ...and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle If children are left unattended in the vehicle they could R Open doors thereby endangering other persons or road users R Get out of the vehicle and be hit by oncoming traffic R Operate vehicle equipment In addition the children could also set the vehicle in motion for example by R Releasing the parking brake R Shifting the transmission out ...

Page 138: ...e gear R Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT selector lever up past the first point of resistance Transmission position display k is shown in the multifunction display Shifting to neutral N Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down to the first point of resistance Transmission position display i is shown in the multifunction display Releasing the brake peda...

Page 139: ...ing drive position D Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first point of resistance Transmission position display h is shown in the multifunction display When the automatic transmission is in transmis sion position h it shifts the gears automati cally This is determined by R The selected drive program R The position of the accelerator pedal R The road speed Manual...

Page 140: ...n display shift to the recommended gear Using kickdown Maximum acceleration depress the accel erator pedal beyond the pressure point During kickdown you cannot shift gears using the steering wheel gearshift paddles The auto matic transmission shifts up to the next gear when the maximum engine speed is reached to protect the engine from overrevving Ease off the accelerator pedal once the desired sp...

Page 141: ...well as damage to the engine and exhaust system Only use the fuel recommended NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel Vehicles with a gasoline engine Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system the engine and the emission control system Only refuel with low sulfur premium grade fuel This fuel may contain up to 10 ethanol Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10 fue...

Page 142: ...the fuel filler cap 3 Tire pressure table 4 QR code for rescue card 5 Fuel type Press fuel filler flap 1 Turn the fuel filler cap counter clockwise and remove it Insert the fuel filler cap into holder 2 Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel pump nozzle into the tank hook in place and refuel Only fill the fuel tank until the pump nozzle switches off Parking Switching off the vehicle with th...

Page 143: ...way Always properly secure the vehicle against rolling away On uphill or downhill gradients turn the front wheels towards the curb Press button 1 USA or 2 Canada once When you switch off the vehicle you can still operate the side window and the panoramic sliding sunroof for five minutes Garage door opener Programming buttons for the garage door opener WARNING Risk of exhaust gas poisoning Combusti...

Page 144: ...o 20 seconds before the indi cator lamp flashes yellow Release the previously pressed button Indicator lamp 4 continues to flash yellow Point remote control 5 at a distance of 1 in 1 cm to 3 in 8 cm towards buttons 1 2 or 3 Press and hold button 6 of remote control 5 R Indicator lamp 4 lights up green pro gramming is finished R Indicator lamp 4 flashes green pro gramming has been successful Additi...

Page 145: ...remote control at various angles at a distance between 1 in 1 cm to 3 in 8 cm in front of the inside mirror You should test every position for at least 25 seconds before trying another position Hold remote control at the same angles at various distances in front of inside mirror You should test every position for at least 25 seconds before trying another position Note that some remote controls tra...

Page 146: ...lease buttons and Electric parking brake Automatically applying the electric parking brake WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle If you leave children unaccompanied in the vehicle they may be able to set the vehicle in motion for example by R Releasing the parking brake R Shifting the transmission out of park position j R Starting the engine In addition...

Page 147: ...c parking brake is applied the F USA or Canada indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster The electric parking brake is not automatically engaged if the engine is switched off by the ECO start stop function Releasing the electric parking brake auto matically The electric parking brake is released when all of the following conditions are fulfilled R The engine is running R The seat belt ton...

Page 148: ... of lack of use R Information on parking your vehicle can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop Standby mode Function of the standby mode Standby mode is characterized by the following R The vehicle can be parked over a long period of time without losing power R The vehicle battery is preserved R The maximum period out of use is shown in the multimedia system display R Functions such as i...

Page 149: ...ors Some driving and driving safety systems use radar sensors to monitor the area in front of behind or next to the vehicle depending on the vehicle s equipment Depending on the vehicle s equipment the radar sensors are integrated behind the bumpers and or behind the radiator grill Keep these parts free of dirt ice and slush The sensors must not be covered for example by bicycle racks overhanging ...

Page 150: ...edal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions and can serve as a reminder to take extra care while driving System borders ABS may be impaired or may not function if a malfunction has occurred and the yellow ABS warning lamp lights up continuously in the instrument cluster after the engine is started Function of BAS Brake Assist System WARNING Risk of an accident caused by a malfunction in...

Page 151: ...SP OFF å warn ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument cluster R Driving stability will no longer be improved R Crosswind Assist is no longer active R The drive wheels could spin R ETS 4ETS traction control is still active Even when ESP is deactivated you are still assisted by ESP when braking ESP is intervening if the ESP warning lamp flashes in the instrument cluster R Do not deactivate...

Page 152: ... wheels are braked individually if they spin R More drive torque is transferred to the wheel or wheels with traction Influence of drive programs on ESP The drive programs enable ESP to adapt to dif ferent weather and road conditions as well as the driver s preferred driving style You can select the drive programs using the DYNAMIC SELECT switch 150 Driving and parking ...

Page 153: ...road is wet from rain S Sport ESP Sport This drive program provides the ideal balance between traction and stability S Sport Plus ESP Sport Plus The vehicle s own understeering and oversteer ing characteristics are accentuated This allows a more active driving style to be adopted This drive program requires more active involve ment on the part of the driver Only select this drive program in good r...

Page 154: ...tive Brake Assist consists of R Distance warning function R Autonomous braking system R Selective braking assistance R Vehicles with the Driving Assistance Package Evasive Steering Assist Active Brake Assist can help you to minimize the risk of a collision with vehicles or pedestrians or to reduce the effects of such a collision If Active Brake Assist has detected a risk of colli sion you will be ...

Page 155: ...ders of Active Brake Assist The individual subfunctions are available in the following speed ranges Distance warning function The distance warning function issues a warning at speeds R From approximately 18 mph 30 km h if over several seconds the distance main tained to the vehicle traveling in front is insufficient for the driven speed The dis tance warning lamp then lights up in the instrument c...

Page 156: ...prox 43 mph 70 km h up to approx 43 mph 70 km h up to approx 43 mph 70 km h Autonomous braking system The autonomous braking system may intervene at speeds starting from approximately 4 mph 7 km h in the following situations Vehicles traveling in front Stationary vehicles Crossing vehicles Crossing pedestrians Stationary pedes trians Vehicles without Driv ing Assistance Pack age up to approx 124 m...

Page 157: ...e Brake Assist at any time by R Depressing the accelerator pedal fully R Releasing the brake pedal Active Brake Assist cancels the intervention when at least one of the following conditions is fulfilled R You maneuver to avoid the obstacle R There is no longer a risk of collision R An obstacle is no longer detected in front of your vehicle Evasive Steering Assist Evasive Steering Assist has the fo...

Page 158: ... sunlight or in greatly varying ambient light R If the sensors are dirty fogged up damaged or covered R If the sensors malfunction due to other radar source interference for example strong radar reflections in parking garages R If a loss of tire pressure or a defective tire has been detected and displayed The system may not react correctly R In complex traffic stations where objects cannot always ...

Page 159: ...istance graphic in the multifunction display Speed control cruise control Function of cruise control Cruise control accelerates and brakes the vehi cle automatically in order to maintain a previ ously stored speed If you accelerate to overtake for example the stored speed is not deleted If you remove your foot from the accelerator pedal after overtaking cruise control will resume speed regulation ...

Page 160: ...s is especially important if the vehicle is laden By doing so you will make use of the braking effect of the engine This relieves the load on the brake sys tem and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly Prerequisites R Cruise control is selected R ESP must be switched on but not interven ing R The driving speed must be at least 15 mph 20 km h To store current speed once after...

Page 161: ...cles with Driving Assistance Pack age Parking Pilot and COMAND When driving in stop start traffic the driver is sup ported by an extended automatic restart in traffic jams R Vehicles with Driving Assistance Pack age Responds in urban speed ranges to sta tionary vehicles except bicycles motorcy cles and pedestrians if conditions are suffi cient to enable detection If you fail to adapt your driving ...

Page 162: ...cted and Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is activa ted Distance Pilot DISTRONIC assumes this new speed The driven speed is adapted when the vehicle is level with the traffic signs The speed limit dis play in the Instrument Display is always updated when the vehicle is level with the traffic sign If the Distance Pilot DISTRONIC has been put into passive mode by pressing the accelerator pedal only speed li...

Page 163: ... cornering entering and exiting a bend R When not driving in the center of the lane R When other vehicles are changing lane R If there are narrow vehicles R If there are obstacles and stationary vehi cles R If there are crossing vehicles pedestrians motorcyclists or cyclists Display of Distance Pilot DISTRONIC in the assistance graphic and in the speedometer 1 Vehicle ahead 2 Distance indicator 3 ...

Page 164: ...ectability of road users and traffic situations Distance Pilot DISTRONIC cannot always clearly identify other road users and complex traffic situations In these conditions Distance Pilot DISTRONIC may R Give an unnecessary warning and then brake the vehicle R Neither give a warning nor intervene R Accelerate or brake unexpectedly Continue driving with care and be ready to brake particularly if Dis...

Page 165: ...hicle in front it may unexpect edly accelerate to the speed stored R This speed may be too high for a filter lane or a slip road R If driving in the right lane this speed may be so high that you pass vehicles driving on the left in countries where traffic drives on the right R If driving in the left lane this speed may be so high that you pass vehicles driving on the right in countries where traff...

Page 166: ...sistance Package and Traffic Sign Assist The dis played speed limit is adopted if available 2 To deactivate Distance Pilot DISTRONIC 1 To increase 3 or reduce 4 the speed To reduce 5 or increase 6 the specified distance from the vehicle in front Pulling away with Distance Pilot DISTRONIC Requirement a speed must have been previ ously stored Remove your foot from the brake pedal Briefly pull the cr...

Page 167: ...ately in order to increase the distance from the vehicle in front or Take evasive action provided it is safe to do so Function of DRIVE PILOT The DRIVE PILOT function is available only on vehicles with a Driving Assistance Pack age DRIVE PILOT includes the following driving and driving safety systems R Steering Pilot with Active Lane Change Assist page 165 R Distance Pilot DISTRONIC page 159 R Spe...

Page 168: ... If the distance to the vehicle in front is too small and the lane markings thus cannot be detected R If the lane markings change quickly e g lanes branch off cross one another or merge R If the road is narrow and winding R if there are highly variable shade conditions on the road R Obstacles such as traffic warning signs loca ted on the lane or projecting out into the lane are not detected The sy...

Page 169: ... warning 1 appears in the multifunction display If you are still not steering the vehicle yourself or if you have not taken hold of the steering wheel a warning tone sounds in addition to the warning message to remind you to take control of the vehicle The warning message does not appear or disap pears if one of the following conditions are met R The driver steers the vehicle R The driver presses ...

Page 170: ...is deactivated by depressing the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal e g by a vehicle occupant R If the electrics in the engine compart ment the battery or the fuses are tam pered with R If the battery is disconnected Always deactivate the HOLD function and secure the vehicle against rolling away before leaving the vehicle NOTE Damage from automatic braking If Active Brake Assist Distance Pilot D...

Page 171: ...supply is insufficient Adaptive Damping System The suspension with adaptive damping adjust ment has the following features R Variable damping characteristics R Continuous damper tuning The damping characteristics adapt to the current operating and driving situation The damping is tuned individually for each wheel and is affected by the following factors R Your driving style e g sporty R The road s...

Page 172: ...rtable suspension tuning R The vehicle is lowered by 0 6 in 15 mm compared to the normal level S Sport R Firmer suspension tuning R The vehicle is lowered by 0 6 in 15 mm compared to the normal level R The vehicle is not lowered any further if you are traveling at higher speeds S Sport Plus R Even firmer suspension tuning R The vehicle is lowered by 0 6 in 15 mm compared to the normal level R The ...

Page 173: ...the wheel arches when you lower the vehicle WARNING Risk of entrapment from vehi cle lowering Vehicles with AIR BODY CONTROL or level control system When you unload lug gage or leave the vehicle the vehicle first rises slightly and then returns to the set level shortly afterwards You or anyone else in the vicinity of the wheel arches or the underbody could thus become trapped The vehicle can also ...

Page 174: ...IC indicates visually and audibly the distance between your vehicle and an object PARKTRONIC is only an aid It is not a substitute for your attention to the immediate surround ings The responsibility for safe maneuvering and parking remains with you Make sure that there are no persons animals or objects in range while maneuvering and parking In the standard setting an intermittent warning tone sou...

Page 175: ... Vehicles with trailer hitch PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear zone when you establish an electrical connection between your vehicle and a trailer Deactivating activating PARKTRONIC NOTE Risk of an accident from objects at close range PARKTRONIC may not detect certain objects at close range When parking the vehicle pay particular attention to any objects which are above or below the sensors e...

Page 176: ...hould commence when the vehicle is further away from an obstacle Select Warn Early Activate O or deactivate ª the function Activating deactivating audio fadeout You can specify whether the volume of a media source in the multimedia system is to be reduced when PARKTRONIC gives an audible warning Select Audio Fadeout During Warning Tones Activate O or deactivate ª the function Reversing camera Func...

Page 177: ...he camera lens is obstructed dirty or fog ged up Observe the notes on cleaning the rear view camera page 287 R If the rear of your vehicle is damaged In this case have the camera position and setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop The field of vision and other functions of the rear view camera may be restricted due to additional accessories on the rear of the vehicle e g license plate ...

Page 178: ...ew 1 Yellow guide line locating aid 2 Red guide line at a distance of approximately 12 in 0 3 m to the ball head of the trailer hitch 3 Ball head of the trailer hitch Vehicles with Parking Pilot The following camera views are available in the multimedia system Normal view 1 Yellow lane marking of the tires at current steering wheel angle dynamic 2 Yellow guide line vehicle width including outside ...

Page 179: ...of the trailer hitch 3 Ball head of the trailer hitch 360 Camera Function of the 360 Camera The 360 Camera is a camera system that con sists of four cameras The cameras cover the immediate vehicle surroundings The system assists you e g when parking or at exits with reduced visibility The 360 Camera is only an aid It is not a sub stitute for your attention to the immediate sur roundings The respon...

Page 180: ...s are a sufficient distance away 3 3 ft 1 0 m or less 3 Your vehicle from above If the distance to the object lessens the color of the warning display changes 2 From a dis tance of 1 0 ft 0 3 m the warning display is shown in red If PARKTRONIC is deactivated the warning display fades out Guide lines 1 Yellow lane marking of the tires at current steering wheel angle dynamic 2 Yellow guide line vehi...

Page 181: ...The field of vision and other functions of the camera system may be restricted due to addi tional accessories on the rear of the vehicle e g license plate bracket bicycle rack See the notes on cleaning the 360 Camera page 287 Selecting a view for the 360 Camera The Auto Rear View Cam function is selected in the multimedia system Engage reverse gear In the multimedia system select the desired view ...

Page 182: ... when the parking space is being measured These are also not taken into account when the parking proce dure is calculated e g overhanging loads over hangs or loading ramps of trucks or the bounda ries of the parking space In some circumstan ces Parking Pilot may therefore guide you into the parking space prematurely WARNING Risk of accident due to objects located above or below the detection range...

Page 183: ...red by an obsta cle e g a tree a post or a trailer Parking with Parking Pilot WARNING Risk of accident due to objects located above or below the detection range of Parking Pilot If there are objects above or below the detection range the following situations may arise R Parking Pilot may steer too early R The vehicle may not stop in front of these objects This could cause a collision In these situ...

Page 184: ... vehicle drives automatically into the selected parking space On completion of the parking procedure the Parking Pilot Fin ished Take Control of the Vehicle display message appears Further maneuvering may still be necessary After completion of the parking procedure safeguard the vehicle against rolling away Turn the wheels towards the curb if required by legal requirements You can stop the vehicle...

Page 185: ... attention to objects and other road users Where necessary stop the vehicle or cancel the parking procedure with Park ing Pilot If for example the message Engage Forward Gear appears in the display of the multimedia system select the corresponding transmission position The vehicle automatically moves out of the parking space As soon as the Parking Pilot Finished Take Con trol of the Vehicle messag...

Page 186: ... function is active under the following conditions R If Blind Spot Assist is activated R If the vehicle is backing up at walking pace R If the maneuvering assistance function is activated in the multimedia system Activating deactivating maneuvering assis tance Multimedia system Vehicle k Assistance Parking Pilot Maneuvering Assist Switch the function on O or off ª ATTENTION ASSIST Function of ATTE...

Page 187: ...play when the engine is running ATTENTION ASSIST is activated automatically when the engine is re started The last selected sensitivity level remains stored System limitations ATTENTION ASSIST is active in the 37 mph 60 km h to 124 mph 200 km h speed range The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is restricted and warnings may be delayed or not occur at all in the following situations R If you have b...

Page 188: ...ects that you are driving onto a section of road in the wrong direction it triggers a warning The camera also detects traffic signs with a restriction indicated by an additional sign e g in wet conditions Warning when the maximum permissible speed is exceeded The system can warn you if you unintentionally exceed the maximum permissible speed To do this you can specify in the multimedia system by h...

Page 189: ... If there is poor visibility e g due to insuffi cient illumination of the road if there are highly variable shade conditions or in rain snow fog or spray R If there is glare e g from oncoming traffic direct sunlight or reflections from other vehi cles R If the windshield in the area of the multifunc tion camera is dirty or if the camera is fog ged up damaged or covered R If the traffic signs are h...

Page 190: ...g lamp in the outside mirror lights up red If a vehicle is detected close to your vehicle in the lateral monitoring range and you switch on the turn signal indicator in the corresponding direction an acoustic warning signal sounds once The red warning lamp in the outside mirror flashes If the turn signal indicator remains on all other detected vehicles are indicated only by the flashing of the red...

Page 191: ...ke or accelerate your self especially if Active Blind Spot Assist warns you or makes a course correcting brake application Always maintain a safe distance at the sides WARNING Risk of accident despite Active Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist does not react to the fol lowing R Overtaking vehicles closely on the side placing them in the blind spot area R Vehicles approaching and overtaking you at ...

Page 192: ...activated R Tire pressure loss or a defective tire has been detected R When driving with a trailer the electrical con nection to the trailer hitch has been correctly established Activating deactivating Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist Multimedia system Vehicle k Assistance Blind Spot Assist Activate O or deactivate ª the function Active Lane Keeping Assist Function of Active Lane Keep...

Page 193: ...g in good time and for staying in lane Vehicles with Lane Tracking Package If the lane markings are solid lines and you do not react to the warning a lane correcting brake application can bring the vehicle back into the original lane Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package or Driving Assistance Plus Package If you do not react to the warning a lane correcting brake application can bring the vehic...

Page 194: ...ving Assistance Plus Package Active Lane Keeping Assist uses radar sensors to monitor several areas around the vehicle If the radar sensors in the rear bumper are dirty or covered with snow the system may be impaired or may not function If an obstacle in the lane in which you are driving has been detected no lane cor recting brake application occurs Activating Active Lane Keeping Assist WARNING Ri...

Page 195: ...can influence when the warning vibration of Lane Keeping Assist takes place In both the standard and adaptive settings no warning vibration occurs in the following situa tions R You have switched on the turn signal indica tor R A driving safety system intervenes such as ABS BAS or ESP In the adaptive setting there will also be no warning vibration in the following situations R The vehicle is accel...

Page 196: ...ied specialist workshop If the operating safety of your vehicle is impaired park the vehicle safely as soon as pos sible Contact a qualified specialist workshop Instrument display standard Instrument display in the Widescreen Cock pit 1 Speedometer 2 Multifunction display 3 Tachometer 4 Coolant temperature display 5 Fuel level and fuel filler flap location indica tor The segments in speedometer 1 ...

Page 197: ...nt of a fire in the engine com partment keep the engine hood closed and call the fire service Overview of the buttons on the steering wheel 1 Button group Main menu and back button on board computer 8 Switches sound off on W Increases the volume X Decreases the volume 2 Touch Control on board computer 3 Touch Control multimedia system 4 Button group Main menu and back button multime dia system ó L...

Page 198: ... Display standard R Service R Assistance R Trip R Navigation R Radio R Media R Phone R HUD The following menus are available in the Instru ment Display in the Widescreen Cockpit R Service R DriveAssist R Trip R Navigation R Radio R Media R Phone R Disp Content R Head up Disp The menus can be called up from the menu bar in the multifunction display To call up the menu bar press the back button To s...

Page 199: ...tion display Z Gearshift recommendation page 138 XjY Parking Pilot Cruise control page 157 ç Distance Pilot DISTRONIC page 165 page 159 a Steering Pilot page 165 ë HOLD function page 168 _ Adaptive Highbeam Assist page 112 Vehicles with an instrument display standard and Traffic Sign Assist displays instructions and traffic signs detected by Traffic Sign Assist page 186 Adjusting the instrument li...

Page 200: ...te page 277 Calling up the Assistance graphic display On board computer Assistance The spelling may differ in the main menu dis played Therefore observe the menu over view for the Instrument Display in the Wide screen Cockpit page 195 When you have set the progressive display setting the assistance graphic can be viewed in the Disp Content menu The following displays are available from the Assista...

Page 201: ...hand side of Touch Control Displays in the Trip menu R Standard display R Energy flow display R Range and current fuel consumption A recuperation display is also available for certain engines If there is only a small amount of fuel left in the fuel tank the display shows a vehi cle being refueled instead of the approxi mate range R ECO display page 133 R Trip computer From Start and From Reset R D...

Page 202: ...t swipe upwards or downwards on the left hand side of Touch Control Press the left hand side of Touch Control Select Yes Press the left hand side of Touch Control If you press and hold the left hand side of Touch Control the function will be reset immediately Calling up navigation instructions in the on board computer On board computer Navigation The spelling may differ in the main menu dis played...

Page 203: ...n intermediate destination To exit the menu swipe upwards or down wards on the left hand side of Touch Control Vehicles with COMAND You can also start the navigation to one of the recent destinations in the Navigation menu Press the left hand side of Touch Control To select the target swipe upwards or downwards on the left hand side of Touch Control Press the left hand side of Touch Control Route ...

Page 204: ...r downwards on the left hand side of Touch Control Press the left hand side of Touch Control Media playback using the on board computer On board computer Media The spelling may differ in the main menu dis played Therefore observe the menu over view for the Instrument Display in the Wide screen Cockpit page 195 Media source Current track and track number Name of artist Name of album To change track...

Page 205: ...re currently driving Vehicles with COMAND The most recent tele phone connections dialed received and missed calls are displayed in the Phone menu To select a telephone number swipe upwards or downwards on the left hand side of Touch Control Press the left hand side of Touch Control The telephone number is dialed The following displays may appear instead of the telephone numbers dialed R Please Wai...

Page 206: ...pelling may differ in the main menu dis played Therefore observe the menu over view for the Instrument Display in the Wide screen Cockpit page 195 The following Head up Display settings can be adjusted R Position R Brightness R Display Content To select the setting swipe upwards or downwards on the left hand side of Touch Control Press the left hand side of Touch Control To set the value swipe upw...

Page 207: ...fic signs 4 Set speed in the driver assistance system e g cruise control System limitations The visibility is influenced by the following condi tions R Seat position R The positioning of the display image R Light conditions R Wet roads R Objects on the display cover R Polarization in sunglasses If parts of the display fade in the event of extreme sunlight switch the Head up Dis play off and on aga...

Page 208: ...tionary For your own safety always observe the follow ing points when operating mobile communica tions equipment and especially your voice con trol system R Observe the legal requirements for the coun try in which you are driving R While driving only operate mobile communi cations equipment and your voice control system when the traffic conditions permit it You may otherwise be distracted from the...

Page 209: ...quipment R Telephone R Text messages R Navigation R Address book R Radio R Audio memory card Media Interface USB and Bluetooth audio R Vehicle Command types A distinction is made between the following command types R Global commands can be said at any time and regardless of the current application e g the Navigate to Call or Text message to commands R Application specific commands are only availab...

Page 210: ...m does not under stand you R Only operate the Voice Control System from the driver s seat R Say the commands coherently and clearly but do not exaggerate the words R Prevent loud noises e g the blower from interfering while you make an entry R Say the voice tag with the same intonation when creating voice tags If an address book entry voice tag is not rec ognized R Only create sensible address boo...

Page 211: ...ne To switch to telephone mode Text message To switch to text messages Radio To switch to radio mode Media To switch to media mode USB To switch to USB Memory card To switch to memory card Internet application Name To start a Mercedes Benz online application The application must be called up by touch once prior to use Mercedes Benz Apps To switch to Mercedes Benz Apps Voice Control System 209 ...

Page 212: ...es A search is also performed in the address book con tacts in the navigation database and on the Internet POIs The order of the details e g city street or house number can be changed Address Address Destination entries consisting of city street and house number Address in Country Destination entry in a desired country e g address in France POI POI Destination entry for a POI e g POI Brandenburg G...

Page 213: ...r ZIP code Nearest restaurant Nearest parking lot Nearest rest area with restrooms Nearest gas station To search for nearby restaurants parking spaces and gas stations Last destinations To select a destination from the list of last entered destinations Alternative routes To switch route guidance to another route Start route guidance To start route guidance after entering a valid destination Cancel...

Page 214: ...lay on the map on off Telephone commands You can use the telephone commands to make phone calls or search through the address book Command Function Call Name To make a phone call All address book names are available Call Number To make a phone call Find contact Name To search for and display a contact All address book names are available Last phone number To display the last call Redial number To ...

Page 215: ...on Station is saved in the station list Show station list To display the names of all receivable stations Read out station list To listen to the names of all receivable stations Traffic information on Traffic information off To switch the traffic information service on off Radio info on Radio info off To switch the current station information on off Media player commands Media player commands can ...

Page 216: ...omposers Show all genres Show all tracks Show all playlists Available albums artists composers genres tracks or playlists are searched for Next track To select the next track Previous track To select the previous track Random track list on Random track list off To switch the random track list on off Message commands Text messages can be created edited and lis tened to using the message commands 21...

Page 217: ...ectly call up the corresponding menus for the vehicle settings Command Function Ambient light To display ambient light settings Display and styles To show display settings Assistance settings To display assistance settings Scent To display fragrancing settings Energy flow To display energy flow settings Ionization To display ionization settings Climate control To display climate control settings V...

Page 218: ...play light settings Massage To display massage settings Engine data To display engine data Seat To display seat adjustment settings Consumption To display consumption Visualization To display visualization 216 Voice Control System ...

Page 219: ...the media display NOTE Scratching of the display The display has a highly sensitive high gloss surface There is a risk of it becoming scratched Avoid touching the display Observe the notes on cleaning Observe the notes on caring for the interior page 289 Automatic temperature controlled switch off feature if the temperature is too high the brightness is initially reduced automatically The media di...

Page 220: ...list favorites hold button 2 To move the digital map swipe in any direction Setting the sensitivity Multimedia system System Entry Touch Control Sensitivity Select Fast Medium or Slow Operating the controller 1 button to return to the previous dis play press briefly to call up the basic menu press and hold 2 ò button to call up main functions and favorites 3 Controller Controller operating options...

Page 221: ...lay You can navigate in menus and lists via touch sensitive surface 1 by using a single finger swipe To select the menu item swipe up down left or right Press touchpad 1 To open or close lists swipe left or right To move the digital map swipe in any direction Use the following functions with a two finger swipe To call up the menu bar swipe down with two fingers To zoom in and out of the map move t...

Page 222: ...s up vehicle functions Alternatively When the basic menu of a main function is shown press the button To select a main function swipe left or right on the touchpad Press the touchpad Calling up lists and menus on the multimedia system Calling up a list Call up a main function page 220 To open a list swipe left on the touchpad The list is opened To select a menu item swipe up or down on the touchpa...

Page 223: ...ds twice The Favorites menu appears Select Reassign The categories are displayed Select a category The favorites are displayed Select a favorite Add a favorite at the desired position If a favorite has already been added at this position it will be overwritten Adding your own favorite example Select Vehicle Select Full Screen Consumption Press and hold the button until the favorites are displayed ...

Page 224: ... displayed Navigate downwards once Select a favorite Navigate downwards once The Favorites menu appears To delete select Delete Select Yes To restore all favorites select Reset All A prompt appears Select Yes Favorites will be restored to factory settings Switching the sound on off To switch off press control knob 1 The 8 symbol appears in the status line You will also hear traffic announcements a...

Page 225: ...with a control and resumed with another On the Touch Control and controller select a character in the character bar Depending on the destination entered the following is available R the full set of characters R characters which are useful for the cur rent input string Other characters are grayed out On the touchpad select a character in the character bar or Write the characters on the touch sensit...

Page 226: ... characters on the sur face The character is entered in the input line If different interpretations are possible charac ter suggestions are displayed Selecting a character suggestion Vehicles without a controller swipe up or down on the touchpad Vehicles with a controller turn the control ler Press the touchpad Resume character input The following editing functions can be used R or E Changes to up...

Page 227: ...lect a brightness value Switching the display off on Off select Display off Switch on setting On press a button e g Display design Select Day Night Design Select Automatic Day Design or Night Design Time and date Setting the time and date automatically Multimedia system System Time and Date Automatic Time Settings The correct time is required for the following functions R Route guidance with time ...

Page 228: ...ogy is a standard for short range wireless data transfer up to approximately 32 8 ft 10 m You can use Bluetooth to con nect your mobile phone to the multimedia sys tem and use the following functions for exam ple R hands free system with access to the follow ing options contacts page 240 call lists page 242 text messages page 242 R Internet connection page 249 R listening to music via Bluetooth au...

Page 229: ... such as dynamic route guidance with Live Traffic Information are then unavailable Connecting the multimedia system with a device via Wi Fi This function is available if a HERMES communi cation module is not installed The type of connection established must be selected on the multimedia system and on the device to be connected The connection procedure may differ depending on the device Follow the ...

Page 230: ...The type of connec tion established must be selected on the multi media system and on the device to be connec ted Select Set Up Hotspot To generate a WPS PIN select Generate WPS PIN Enter the PIN shown in the multimedia sys tem display on the device to be connected Confirm the PIN To enter the WPS PIN select Enter WPS PIN Enter the PIN which is shown on the external device s display on the multime...

Page 231: ...ted Devices The Please start COMAND Touch on your device and follow the instructions The App is available in the App Store message appears Activating deactivating COMAND Touch child safety lock Multimedia system System COMAND Touch Child safety lock Activate O or deactivate ª Parental Con trol The content displayed on the external device can only be set on the multimedia system System language Not...

Page 232: ...witched on or the vehicle has been started R The SD card is inserted page 257 or the USB device is connected page 259 Multimedia system System System Backup Select Import Data or Export Data Importing Select a data storage medium A prompt appears asking whether you really wish to overwrite the current data If data originates from another vehicle this is recog nized during data reading The multimed...

Page 233: ... equipment Importing exporting user profiles Requirements R There is an Internet connection page 249 R There is a Mercedes connect me account on http www mercedes me R The Personalization service is activated Multimedia system System g Personalization Man ual Export Import The function is not available in all countries Only individual profiles can be imported or exported The individual profiles ar...

Page 234: ...e Update Automatic Activate O the automatic software update Updates are performed The current status of the updates is dis played The automatic software update is not availa ble in all countries Manual Deactivate ª the automatic software update Select an update from the list and start the update Activating the software update Restart the system Reset function Multimedia system System Reset The mul...

Page 235: ...stem starts Say a navigation command e g navigate to address point of interest or contact or refuel nearby Calculating a route The destination is entered There are no routes select Start Route Guidance If Alternative Route is activated select an alternative route There is already a route select Start New Route Guidance or Set as Next Intermediate Destination Alternatively with the Voice Control Sy...

Page 236: ... reserve fuel level is reached you can start the gas station search To cancel resume route guidance select Destination Select Cancel Route Guidance or Continue Route Guidance Alternatively with the Voice Control System press the ó button Say a navigation command e g cancel route guidance Important map functions When the map is displayed press on the touchpad or controller The map cross control app...

Page 237: ... R Local area reports e g fog R Warning messages e g motorists driving against the traffic flow or unsafe accident sites are highlighted when approaching and depending on the setting are audibly announced R Traffic flow information e g traffic jam or free flow R Traffic delays displayed in the traffic map Traffic reports are displayed in the navigation map for the current route The traffic map als...

Page 238: ...ehicle Only operate this equipment when the traffic situation permits If you cannot be sure of this stop the vehicle whilst paying attention to road and traffic conditions and operate the equipment with the vehicle stationary WARNING Risk of distraction from oper ating mobile communication equipment while the vehicle is in motion If you operate mobile communication equip ment when driving you will...

Page 239: ... New Device Select Start Search The available mobile phones are displayed If a new mobile phone is found it is indicated by the á symbol Connecting a mobile phone authorization using Secure Simple Pairing Select the mobile phone A code is displayed in the multimedia system and on the mobile phone If the codes match select Yes on the multi media system Confirm the code on the mobile phone If the co...

Page 240: ...1 Lightly press NFC area 2 on the inside of the cover The mobile phone is connected to the multi media system To switch mobile phones lightly press the NFC area of the mobile phone see the man ufacturer s operating instructions If the mobile phone has already been author ized on the multimedia system it is now con nected If the mobile phone is authorized on the mul timedia system for the first tim...

Page 241: ... number Select Dial Number The call is made Accepting a call Select Accept Rejecting a call Select Reject Ending a call Select Activating functions during a call To show all functions navigate down The following functions are available during a call R Ending a call R Making another call R Showing the keyboard R Switching the microphone on off R Switching on private mode an active call in hands fre...

Page 242: ...obile phone or memory card It is possible to store up to 6 000 contacts R 3 000 entries are for permanently saved con tacts R 3 000 for contacts loaded from the mobile phone From the contacts menu you can perform the following actions R Telephone operation page 241 R Navigation R Writing messages page 241 If a mobile phone is connected to the multimedia system page 237 and automatic retrieval page...

Page 243: ...mory card The SD memory card is inserted ò USB device The USB device is inserted into the USB port ñ Bluetooth con nection If the sending of vCards is supported via Bluetooth vCards can be received on mobile phones or netbooks for example Bluetooth is activa ted in the multimedia system and on the respective device see the manufactur er s operating instruc tions Saving a mobile phone contact Multi...

Page 244: ...are not the same as the call lists in your mobile phone If the contact for an incoming call has yet to be saved in the multimedia system you can use the call list to save the telephone number Making a call from the call list Multimedia system Phone ø Call List Mobile phone Select an entry Make the call Options in the call list Multimedia system Phone ø Call List Mobile phone Highlight the entry Se...

Page 245: ...age Select Select The text message is read aloud Composing and sending a text message Multimedia system Phone i Text Message Navigate to the left twice Select Write New Text Message Dictating text Select Press to Dictate The App for the dictation function is loaded If there was no prior Internet connection a connection is now established To start the dictation function press the con troller or tou...

Page 246: ...availability of Apple CarPlay may vary according to the country The service provider is responsible for this appli cation and the services and content connected to it Connecting an iPhone via Apple CarPlay Requirements R Apple CarPlay can be used with Apple operating system version iOS 8 3 or above R The full range of functions for Apple Car Play is only possible with an Internet con nection Multi...

Page 247: ...ivation of Android Auto on the multimedia system must be carried out when the vehicle is stationary for safety reasons R The mobile phone supports Android Auto from Android 5 0 R The Android Auto App is installed on the mobile phone R In order to use the telephone functions a mobile phone must be connected to the mul timedia system via Bluetooth page 237 If there was no prior Internet connection t...

Page 248: ...and to assign several vehicles to the mobile phone a vehicle ID is randomly gener ated This has no connection to the vehicle identifica tion number VIN and is deleted when the multi media system is reset page 232 Driving status data R Transmission position engaged R Distinction between parked standstill rolling and driving R Day night mode of the instrument cluster The transfer of this data is use...

Page 249: ...el are only possible with an available mobile phone net work Further information on Mercedes Benz mbrace and other services can be found at http www mbusa com Information on the emergency call system WARNING Risk of accident and injury despite pressing the SOS button Even if you press the SOS button in an emer gency remaining in the vehicle may be dan gerous for the following reasons R you see smo...

Page 250: ... call not possible R if the mobile phone network is unavailable Mercedes Benz mbrace is not able to make an emergency call A message to this effect is shown in the mul tifunction steering wheel The indicator lamp flashes continuously In this case seek assistance by other means Information on the MB Info call An Info call to the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center has been initiated via the ov...

Page 251: ...paying attention to road and traffic conditions and operate the equipment with the vehicle stationary You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when operating the multimedia system USA to use Mercedes Benz Apps and Internet access mbrace must be activated and opera tional Furthermore mbrace must be activated for Mercedes Benz Apps and Internet acces...

Page 252: ...ternal device see the manufacturer s operating instructions R Activate Internet access via Wi Fi see the manufacturer s operating instructions Multimedia system System ö Connectivity Internet Settings Search for Wi Fi Networks Select network A query appears Select Yes Setting up an Internet connection via Blue tooth Requirements R Connect a mobile phone to the multimedia system via Bluetooth page ...

Page 253: ...a in accordance with your data package Otherwise additional costs may occur You can contact your mobile phone network provider to obtain the precise access data Editing the access data Multimedia system System ö Connectivity Internet Settings Highlight a mobile phone Select Select Change Configuration Select Configure Settings Using COMAND Select Predefined Settings or Manual Set tings The provide...

Page 254: ...d reception field strength of the mobile phone network Displaying the connection status Multimedia system System ö Connectivity Select Internet Status The data volume used is displayed The exact values can be requested from your mobile phone network provider To disconnect Select Disconnect Mercedes Benz Apps Calling up Mercedes Benz Apps Requirements R You are registered for using Mercedes Benz Ap...

Page 255: ...ot available in all countries Web browser Calling up a website Multimedia system Connect Browser z Enter URL Enter a web address To finish an entry and call up a website select Websites cannot be shown while the vehicle is in motion Overview of the web browser 1 URL entry 2 Web page back 3 Web page forwards 4 Refreshes stops 5 Options 6 Closes the browser Calling up the web browser options Multime...

Page 256: ...okmarks Selecting favorites Select bookmarks Creating favorites Select Add New Bookmark Enter URL and name Select Editing favorites Select bookmarks Select Edit Enter URL and name Select Deleting favorites Select Delete Select Yes Closing the browser Multimedia system Connect Browser Select å Close Browser Select Yes Internet radio Calling up the Internet radio Requirements R There is a Mercedes c...

Page 257: ...station The connection is established automatically A relatively large volume of data can be transmitted when using Internet radio Saving deleting Internet radio stations as favorites Multimedia system Radio Ý Streaming Services TuneIn Radio Press and hold the touchpad or controller until the heart symbol appears by the station name Select Favorites The list of saved favorite stations appears or C...

Page 258: ... traffic conditions This could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle Only handle a data storage medium when the vehicle is stationary Permissible file systems R FAT32 R exFAT R NTFS Permissible data storage medium R SD memory card R USB storage device The multimedia system supports a total of up to 50 000 files Supported formats R MP3 R WMA R AAC formats Due to the large variety of availab...

Page 259: ...ations and that you comply with these Activating media mode Multimedia system Media à Devices Select the media source Playable music files are played back Inserting removing an SD memory card DANGER Risk of fatal injury caused by swallowing SD memory cards SD memory cards are small parts They can be swallowed and cause choking Keep SD memory cards out of the reach of children Seek medical attentio...

Page 260: ...n tacts must face downwards Playable music files are played back Removing Press the SD memory card Eject the SD memory card Overview of the audio mode 1 Active data storage medium 2 Cover 3 Artist title and album 4 Track number and number of tracks in the track list 258 Multimedia system ...

Page 261: ...uto Selecting a track Multimedia system Media Via skip function To skip backwards or forwards to a track navigate up or down Via current track lists Select è Select Current Track List Select a track Selecting playback options Multimedia system Media Z Options Playing back similar tracks Select Play Similar Tracks A track list with similar tracks is created and played back Play mode Select Playback...

Page 262: ...edia system Media à Devices Select a data storage medium Playable video files are played back The multimedia system supports MPEG AVI and MP4 formats Due to the large variety of available video files regarding encoders refresh rates and bit rates playback cannot always be guaranteed 260 Multimedia system ...

Page 263: ...o mode 1 Active data storage medium 2 Cover 3 Title and scene 4 Track number and number of tracks in the track list 5 Search 6 Devices 7 Sound settings 8 Full screen 9 Options A Operator s Manual Multimedia system 261 ...

Page 264: ... system Media è Search Depending on the connected media sources and files the following categories are listed R Albums R Artists R Tracks R Keyword Search R Playlists R Videos R Folder R Year R Current Track List R Music Genres R Composers R Genius Mixes Apple devices R Podcasts Apple devices R iTunes U Apple devices R Audiobooks Apple devices Select a category Media Interface Information about th...

Page 265: ...http www mercedes benz mobile com Observe the information in the Media Interface section Switching on Media Interface Multimedia system Media à Devices Connect the data storage medium with the USB port page 259 Select the media device Playable music files are played back Multimedia system 263 ...

Page 266: ...rface 1 Active data storage medium 2 Cover 3 Artist title and album 4 Track number and number of tracks in the track list 5 Search 6 Devices 7 Sound settings 8 Full screen 9 Options A Operator s Manual 264 Multimedia system ...

Page 267: ...on nect the device as audio equipment Select Yes Authorization starts Option 1 Secure Simple Pairing A code is displayed on the multimedia system and on the mobile phone Confirm on both devices if the codes are identical Option 2 entering the passkey The input menu for the passkey is displayed Multimedia system choose a one to six teen digit number combination as a passkey Select OK once all the n...

Page 268: ... equipment via NFC Requirements Observe the notes on using the NFC The Bluetooth audio overview is displayed page 266 Lightly press the NFC area of the mobile phone see the manufacturer s operating instructions If the mobile phone has already been author ized on the multimedia system as Bluetooth audio equipment it is now connected If the mobile phone is authorized on the mul timedia system as Blu...

Page 269: ...io overview 1 Active data storage medium 2 Cover 3 Artist title and album 4 Track number and number of tracks in the track list 5 Search 6 Devices 7 Sound settings 8 Options 9 Operator s Manual Multimedia system 267 ...

Page 270: ...ipment Select Z Options Select Deauthorize Select Yes The device will be deleted from the Blue tooth device list Radio Switching on the radio Multimedia system Radio Alternatively press the button The radio display appears You will hear the last station played on the last frequency band selected 268 Multimedia system ...

Page 271: ...1 Active frequency band 2 Station name 3 Artist track and radio text 4 Search station list 5 Favorite stations radio station presets 6 Frequency band 7 Online services 8 Sound settings 9 Options Multimedia system 269 ...

Page 272: ...system Radio è Current Channel List Select a station Searching for radio stations using station names or direct frequency entry Multimedia system Radio è Current Channel List è Enter a station name or frequency Select Results are displayed Select a station Storing radio stations Multimedia system Radio ß Presets Select Save Current Station Editing radio station presets Multimedia system Radio ß Pr...

Page 273: ...e for a six month trial period About a month before the trial period ends information will be provided on how to extend this subscription An audible signal sounds and a message is shown describing how the subscription can be exten ded Sirius XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc and its subsidiaries All other marks channel names and logos are the property of thei...

Page 274: ... siriusxm com USA or http www siriusxm ca Canada Switching on satellite radio Multimedia system Radio Þ Waveband Select Satellite Radio Overview of the satellite radio 1 Active frequency band 2 Logo if available 3 Channel name 4 Channel information 5 Search 6 Favorites 272 Multimedia system ...

Page 275: ...he current channel Multimedia system Radio Þ Waveband Satellite Radio Z Options Select EPG Information about Current Chan nel Setting the parental control Multimedia system Radio Þ Waveband Satellite Radio Z Options Parental Control Switch the function on O Determine a four digit character sequence and select OK The channel is locked Unlocking a channel Enter the four digit character sequence and ...

Page 276: ...splaying satellite radio service information Multimedia system Radio Þ Waveband Satellite Radio Z Options Select Service Information Displaying satellite radio channel informa tion Multimedia system Radio Þ Waveband Satellite Radio Z Options Display Radio Text Information Switch the function on O Sound Tone settings Information about the sound system The sound system has a total output of 100 watt...

Page 277: ...à Sound The following functions are available R Equalizer R Balance and Fader R Surround Sound R Sound Focus Select the sound menu Adjusting the treble mid range and bass in the Burmester surround sound system Multimedia system Media à Sound Equalizer Select Treble Mid Range or Bass Change the settings Adjusting the balance fader in the Burmester surround sound system Multimedia system Media à Sou...

Page 278: ... bass in the Burmester high end 3D surround sound system Multimedia system Media à Sound Equalizer Select Treble Mid Range or Bass Change the settings Adjusting the balance fader in the Burmester high end 3D surround sound system Multimedia system Media à Sound Balance and Fader Adjust the balance and fader To exit the menu press the button Adjusting the seat based sound optimization in the Burmes...

Page 279: ...carried out at the right time or incompletely can lead to increased wear and damage to the vehicle Always observe the prescribed service intervals Always have the prescribed service work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Special service requirements The prescribed service interval is based on nor mal operation of the vehicle Service work will need to be performed more often if the veh...

Page 280: ...f the active hood The active hood is not available in all countries Resetting the active hood WARNING Risk of burns from hot com ponent parts in the engine compartment Certain component parts in the engine com partment can be very hot e g the engine the cooler and parts of the exhaust system Let the engine cool down and only touch the component parts described as follows With your hand flat push d...

Page 281: ...ontinue to move or suddenly move again even after the ignition has been switched off e g the cooler fan Make sure of the following before performing tasks in the engine compartment Switch the ignition off Never touch the danger zone surround ing moving component parts e g the rotation area of the fan Remove jewelry and watches Keep items of clothing and hair away from moving parts WARNING Risk of ...

Page 282: ...nd ignition before opening the engine hood To open pull lever 1 to release the engine hood Push hood catch 1 upwards and lift the engine hood approximately 15 in 40 cm To close lower the engine hood and let it fall with a little momentum from a height of approximately 8 in 20 cm If the engine hood can still be lifted slightly open the engine hood again and close it with a little more force until i...

Page 283: ...a flat surface Remove oil dipstick 1 and wipe off Slowly slide oil dipstick 1 into the guide tube to the stop and take it out again after approximately three seconds R Oil level is correct oil level is between 2 and 3 R Oil level too low oil level is at 3 or below If the oil level is too low add 1 1 US qt 1 l of engine oil Topping up engine oil WARNING Risk of burns from hot com ponent parts in th...

Page 284: ...h engine oil Topping up too much engine oil can cause damage to the engine or the catalytic con verter Have excess engine oil siphoned off at a qualified specialist workshop Turn cap 1 counter clockwise and remove it Add engine oil Replace cap 1 and turn it clockwise as far as it will go Check the oil level again page 281 Checking coolant level WARNING Risk of burns from hot com ponent parts in th...

Page 285: ...0 6 in 1 5 cm over marker bar 2 If necessary add coolant that has been tes ted and approved by Mercedes Benz R Further information on coolant page 347 Refilling the windshield washer system WARNING Risk of burns from hot com ponent parts in the engine compartment Certain component parts in the engine com partment can be very hot e g the engine the cooler and parts of the exhaust system Let the eng...

Page 286: ... is switched off R The side windows and sliding sunroof are completely closed R The blower for the ventilation heating is switched off R The windshield wiper switch is in position 0 R In car washes with a towing mechanism neu tral i is engaged R The SmartKey is at a distance of at least 10 ft 3 m away from the vehicle otherwise the trunk lid could open unintentionally If after the car wash you rem...

Page 287: ...nufacturer s operating instructions for the equipment R do not point the nozzle of the high pressure cleaning equipment directly at sensitive parts such as tires slits electrical compo nent parts batteries light sources and venti lation slots Washing the vehicle by hand Observe legal requirements for example in some countries washing by hand is only allowed at specially equipped washing bays Use a...

Page 288: ...ax use silicone remover R Do not apply stickers films etc R Remove dirt immediately where possible Matt finish R The vehicle should preferably be washed by hand using a soft sponge car shampoo and plenty of water R Only use care products recommended by Mercedes Benz R Do not polish the vehicle and light alloy wheels R Do not have your vehicle cleaned at an automatic car wash too frequently and do ...

Page 289: ...around the tailpipe and the tailpipe trim Allow the vehicle parts to cool down before you touch them Observe the following information Information on cleaning and care Avoiding vehicle damage Wheels rims Use water and acid free wheel cleaners R Do not use acidic wheel cleaners to remove brake dust This could damage wheel bolts and brake components R To avoid corrosion of the brake disks and brake ...

Page 290: ...im may be restricted R Switch on the ignition and the shutters open automati cally after approximately 120 seconds R Clean the bearing points of the shutters with a high pres sure water jet When using a high pressure water jet maintain a minimum distance of 11 8 in 30 cm Sensors Clean the sensors in the front and rear bumpers and in the radiator grill with a soft cloth and car shampoo When using a...

Page 291: ... not clean the ball neck with solvents or a power washer Notes on care of the interior WARNING Risk of injury from plastic parts breaking off after the use of sol vent based care products Care and cleaning products containing sol vents can cause surfaces in the cockpit to become porous When the airbags are deployed plastic parts may break away Do not use any care or cleaning prod ucts containing s...

Page 292: ...m R Clean with a damp microfiber cloth R If the trim is very dirty use a cleaning agent recommen ded by Mercedes Benz R Do not apply stickers films etc R Do not allow cosmetics insect repellent or sun cream to come in contact with the plastic trim Genuine wood trim elements R Clean with a microfiber cloth R Black piano lacquer look clean with a damp cloth and soap solution R If the trim is very di...

Page 293: ...to become too damp Do not use a microfiber cloth DINAMICA seat cov ers Clean with a damp cloth Do not use a microfiber cloth Artificial leather seat covers Clean with a damp cloth and 1 soap solution Do not use a microfiber cloth Cloth seat covers Clean with a damp cloth and 1 soap solution and allow to dry EASY PACK trunk box Clean with a damp cloth Do not use any alcohol based thinners gasoline ...

Page 294: ...wing the safety vests 1 Maximum number of washes 2 Maximum wash temperature 3 Do not bleach 4 Do not iron 5 Do not use a laundry dryer 6 Do not dry clean 7 This is a class 2 vest The requirements defined by the legal standard are only fulfilled if the safety vest is the correct size and is fully closed Replace the safety vest if R it is damaged or dirt on the reflective strips can no longer be rem...

Page 295: ...icles are not equipped with a tire change tool kit The tire change tool kit is located under the trunk floor 1 Jack 2 Gloves 3 Wheel wrench 4 Alignment bolt 5 Towing eye 6 Folding wheel chock 7 Ratchet wrench All vehicles are equipped with towing eye 5 Further information on the required tire change tool kit can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop Setting up the chock Breakdown assistan...

Page 296: ...vehicle s equip ment R Vehicles with MOExtended tires it is pos sible to continue the journey for a short period of time Make sure you observe the notes on MOExtended tires run flat tires page 294 R Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit you can repair the tire and continue the journey for a short period of time only To do this use the TIREFIT Kit page 295 R Vehicles with a Mercedes Benz emer gency call syst...

Page 297: ...s ESP intervention R cracks in tire side walls After driving in limp home mode have the rims checked by a qualified special ist workshop with regard to their further use The defective tire must be replaced in every case Driving distance possible in limp home mode after the pressure loss warning Load condition Driving distance pos sible in limp home mode Partially laden 50 miles 80 km Fully laden 1...

Page 298: ...ly using water If tire sealant gets into your eyes thor oughly rinse out the eyes using clean water If tire sealant has been swallowed immediately rinse out the mouth thor oughly and drink plenty of water Do not induce vomiting and seek medical attention immediately Change out of any clothes contamina ted with tire sealant immediately If allergic reactions occur seek medical attention immediately ...

Page 299: ...essure may briefly rise to approximately 500 kPa 5 bar 73 psi Do not switch off the tire inflation compres sor during this phase Let the tire inflation compressor run for a maximum of ten minutes The tire should then have attained a tire pressure of at least 200 kPa 2 0 bar 29 psi If tire sealant leaks out make sure you clean the affected area as quickly as possible It is prefera ble to use clean ...

Page 300: ...is not suitable for higher speeds Adapt your driving style accordingly and drive carefully Do not exceed the specified maximum speed with a tire that has been repaired using tire sealant For a tire sealed with tire sealant observe the maximum permissible speed of 50 mph 80 km h Affix the upper section of the TIREFIT sticker to the instrument cluster where it will be eas ily seen by the driver NOTE...

Page 301: ...ver s side B pillar or the tire pressure table in the fuel filler flap for values To increase the tire pressure switch on the tire inflation compressor To reduce the tire pressure press pressure release button 1 next to manometer 2 When the tire pressure is correct unscrew the filling hose from the valve of the sealed tire Screw the valve cap onto the tire valve of the sealed tire Pull the tire se...

Page 302: ...m ion battery WARNING Risk of explosion due to elec trostatic charge Electrostatic charge can cause sparks which may ignite the highly flammable gas mixture in the battery To discharge any electrostatic charge that may have built up touch the metal vehicle body before handling the bat tery The highly flammable gas mixture is created while the battery is charging and during starting assistance WARN...

Page 303: ...al If you do not intend to use the vehicle over an extended period of time R Activate standby mode or R Connect the battery to a battery charger approved by Mercedes Benz or R Consult a qualified specialist workshop to disconnect the battery Starting assistance and charging the 12 V battery Vehicles with a lithium ion battery When charging the battery and during start ing assistance always use the...

Page 304: ...sconnect the bat tery clamps while the engine is running WARNING Risk of explosion during charging process and starting assistance During the charging process and starting assistance the battery may release an explo sive gas mixture Avoid fire open flames creating sparks and smoking Make sure that there is sufficient venti lation during the charging process and during starting assistance Do not le...

Page 305: ...contact with any parts which may move when the engine is running R Always make sure that neither you nor the battery are electrostatically charged R Keep away from fire and open flames R Do not lean over the battery R When charging only use battery chargers tested and approved by Mercedes Benz and read the battery charger s operating instruc tions before charging the battery Observe the additional...

Page 306: ... nega tive pole of the donor battery then from pos itive terminal 2 and the positive pole of the donor battery Begin each time with the con tacts on your own vehicle first After removing the jumper cables charging cables close cover 1 of positive terminal 2 You can obtain further information on starting assistance at any qualified specialist workshop Tow starting or towing away Towing away the veh...

Page 307: ...le gross mass of your vehicle the following situations can occur R The towing eye may become detached R The vehicle trailer combination may swerve or even overturn If another vehicle is tow started or towed away its weight must not exceed the permissible gross mass of your own vehicle Information on the permissible gross mass of the vehicle can be found on the vehicle iden tification plate page 34...

Page 308: ... the vehicles could be damaged Pull away slowly and smoothly Loading the vehicle for transport Transportation of vehicles should only be carried out by professional recovery companies Observe the notes on towing away page 304 Connect the tow bar to the towing eye to load the vehicle Vehicles with automatic transmission Shift the automatic transmission to position i Vehicles with automatic transmis...

Page 309: ...umper when you remove the towing eye NOTE Damage due to incorrect use of the towing eye When a towing eye is used to recover a vehi cle the vehicle may be damaged in the proc ess Only use the towing eye to tow away or tow start the vehicle Tow starting the vehicle emergency engine start NOTE Damage to the automatic trans mission due to tow starting The automatic transmission may be damaged in the ...

Page 310: ...ge to the electrical system or cause it to malfunction When the fuse box is open make sure that no moisture can enter the fuse box When closing the fuse box make sure that the seal of the lid is positioned cor rectly on the fuse box If a newly inserted fuse also blows have the cause traced and rectified at a qualified special ist workshop Ensure the following before replacing a fuse R The vehicle ...

Page 311: ... linkage Always switch off the windshield wipers and ignition before opening the engine hood Turn clip 2 on cover 1 a quarter turn to the left Pull cover 1 upwards in the direction of the arrow Remove any existing moisture from the fuse box using a dry cloth Loosen screws 4 remove fuse box lid 3 from the top Closing Check whether the seal is positioned cor rectly in the lid Breakdown assistance 30...

Page 312: ...Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter for further information Fuse box in the front passenger footwell Prerequisites Observe the notes on electrical fuses page 308 Open cover 1 in the direction of the arrow and remove it Fuse box in the trunk Prerequisites Observe the notes on electrical fuses page 308 Fold cover 1 down in the direction of the arrow The fuse assignment diagram is in a recess...

Page 313: ... This means that in heavy rain or slush the risk of hydroplaning is increased in particu lar if vehicle speed is not adapted to suit the conditions If the tire pressure is too high or too low tires may exhibit different levels of wear at different locations on the tire contact sur face Thus you should regularly check the tread depth and the condition of the tire contact surface across the entire w...

Page 314: ...ly permissible for certain wheel tire combinations You can obtain information about this from an authorized Mercedes Benz Center R For safety reasons only use snow chains that have been specifically approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz or snow chains with the same quality standard R If snow chains are mounted the maximum permissible speed is 30 mph 50 km h R Vehicles with Parking Pilot Do no...

Page 315: ...nd burst as a result In addition they also suffer from excessive and or irregular wear which can significantly impair the braking properties and the han dling characteristics Avoid excessively low tire pressures in all the tires including the spare wheel Tire pressure which is too low can cause R Tire defects as a result of overheating R Impaired handling characteristics R Irregular wear R Increas...

Page 316: ...omputer Only correct tire pressure when the tires are cold Conditions for cold tires R The vehicle has been parked with the tires out of direct sunlight for at least three hours R The vehicle has traveled less than 1 mile 1 6 km A rise in the tire temperature of 18 F 10 C increases the tire pressure by approx 10 kPa 0 1 bar 1 5 psi Take this into account when checking the tire pressure of warm tir...

Page 317: ...re sizes The load conditions partially laden and fully laden are defined in the table for different num bers of passengers and amounts of luggage The actual number of seats may differ from this Some tire pressure tables only show the rim diameter instead of the complete tire size e g R18 The rim diameter is part of the tire size and can be found on the tire side wall page 326 Be sure to also obser...

Page 318: ...acturer see Tire and Loading Information placard on the B pillar on the driver s side or the tire pres sure label on the inside of the fuel filler flap of your vehicle If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the Tire and Loading Information placard or the tire pressure table you need to determine the proper tire pressure for those tires As an added safety feature y...

Page 319: ...in the multifunction display page 197 If there is a substantial pressure loss or if the tire temperature is excessive a warning will be given R Via display messages page 382 R Via the h warning lamp in the instrument cluster page 410 It is the driver s responsibility to set the tire pressure to the recommended cold tire pressure suitable for the operating situation Set the tire pressure for cold t...

Page 320: ...uter In this case do not reduce the tire pressure Be sure to also observe the following further related subjects R Notes on tire pressure page 312 Restarting the tire pressure monitoring sys tem Prerequisites R The recommended tire pressure is correctly set for the respective operating condition on each of the four wheels page 312 Restart the tire pressure monitoring system in the following situat...

Page 321: ... USA FCC ID MRXAG5SP4 FCC ID MRXMFR IC 2546A AG5SP4 Loading the vehicle Tire and Loading Information placard WARNING Risk of accident from overloa ded tires Overloaded tires may overheat and burst as a consequence Overloaded tires can also impair the steering and handling characteris tics and lead to brake failure Observe the load rating of the tires The load rating must be at least half the permi...

Page 322: ...ers under Title 49 Code of U S Federal Regulations Part 575 pur suant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 Step 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s tire and loading information table Step 2 Determine the combi...

Page 323: ... 319 R Tire pressure table page 314 R Vehicle identification plate page 342 Calculation example for determining the maximum load The following table shows examples of how to calculate total and load capacities with varying seating configurations and different numbers and sizes of occupants The following examples use a maximum load of 1500 lbs 680 kg This is for illustration purposes only Make sure...

Page 324: ...bs 73 kg Occupant 4 140 lbs 63 kg Occupant 5 120 lbs 54 kg Occupant 1 200 lbs 91 kg Total weight of all occupants 750 lbs 340 kg 200 lbs 91 kg Step 3 Example 1 Example 2 Permissible load maximum gross vehicle weight rating from the Tire and Loading Information placard minus the gross weight of all occupants 1500 lbs 680 kg Ò 750 lbs 340 kg 750 lbs 340 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg Ò 200 lbs 91 kg 1300 lbs 58...

Page 325: ...th the US Department of Trans portation s Uniform Tire Quality Grading Stand ards tire manufacturers are required to grade their tires on the basis of the following three per formance factors 1 Tread wear grade 2 Traction grade 3 Temperature grade The data shown in the image is example data The classification is not legally stipulated for Canada but it is generally stated Tread wear grade The trea...

Page 326: ... Risk of accident from tire overheating and tire failure The temperature grade for this tire is estab lished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinfla tion or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause excessive heat build up and possible tire failure Observe the recommended tire pres sures and regularly check the tire pres sure of all ...

Page 327: ...e used by the manufacturer as a code to describe specific characteristics of the tire R Manufacturing date manufacturing date A provides information about the age of a tire The 1st and 2nd positions represent the cal endar week and the 3rd and 4th positions state the year of manufacture e g 3208 represents the 32nd week of 2008 Information on the maximum tire load The data shown in the image is ex...

Page 328: ...he approved speed rating Exceeding the specified tire load rating or the permissible speed rating may lead to tire damage and to the tires bursting Therefore only use tire types and sizes approved for your vehicle model Observe the tire load rating and speed rating required for your vehicle 1 Preceding letter 2 Nominal tire width in millimeters 3 Aspect ratio in 4 Tire code 5 Rim diameter 6 Load b...

Page 329: ...e that specifies the maximum load bearing capacity of a tire e g 91 corre sponds to 1356 lbs 615 kg The load bearing capacity of the tire must be at least half the permissible axle load of your vehi cle Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit See also R Maximum permissible load on the Tire and Loading Information placard page 319 R Maximum tire load page 325 R Load index Sp...

Page 330: ...MA and the Rubber Association of Canada RAC regarding traction on snow Load index 8 R No specification given standard load SL tire R XL or Extra Load extra load tire or rein forced tire R Light Load light load tire R C D E a load range that depends on the maximum load that the tire can carry at a certain pressure Definitions for tires and loading Tire structure and characteristics describes the nu...

Page 331: ...f the tire identification It specifies the speed range for which a tire is approved GVW Gross Vehicle Weight the gross vehicle weight comprises the weight of the vehicle including fuel tools the spare wheel accesso ries installed occupants luggage and the trailer drawbar noseweight if applicable The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating GVWR as specified on the vehic...

Page 332: ... tire from coming loose from the wheel rim Side wall the part of the tire between the tread and the tire bead Weight of optional equipment the combined weight of the optional equipment weighing more than the replaced standard parts and more than 5 lbs 2 3 kg This optional equipment such as high performance brakes level control system a roof luggage rack or high performance batteries is not include...

Page 333: ...ing may lead to tire damage and to the tires bursting Therefore only use tire types and sizes approved for your vehicle model Observe the tire load rating and speed rating required for your vehicle NOTE Damage to vehicle and tires due to non approved tire types and sizes For safety reasons only use wheels tires and accessories which have been approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz These tires ...

Page 334: ... changed at a qualified specialist workshop only NOTE Damage to summer tires at low ambient temperatures Using summer tires at very low ambient tem peratures can cause cracks to form thereby damaging the tires permanently At temperatures below 45 F 7 C use M S tires Accessory parts that are not approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz or that are not being used correctly can impair operating saf...

Page 335: ...alist workshop Be sure to also observe the following further related subjects R Notes on tire pressure page 312 R Tire and Loading Information placard page 319 R Tire pressure table page 314 Notes on rotating wheels WARNING Risk of injury through differ ent wheel sizes Interchanging the front and rear wheels if the wheels or tires have different dimensions may severely impair the driving character...

Page 336: ... page 171 Switch off the engine Make sure that the engine cannot be started Place chocks or other suitable items under the front and rear of the wheel that is diago nally opposite the wheel you wish to change Remove the hub caps if necessary page 334 Raise the vehicle page 335 Removing and mounting hub caps Requirements The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change page 334 Plastic hub cap To remove ...

Page 337: ...se the vehicle R The jack is only designed for raising and holding the vehicle for a short time while a wheel is being changed and not for mainte nance work under the vehicle R The jack must be placed on a firm flat and non slip surface If necessary use a large load bearing non slip underlay R The base of the jack must be positioned ver tically under the jack support point Rules of conduct when th...

Page 338: ...t the appropriate jack support point of the vehicle the jack could tip over with the vehi cle raised The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack sup port points Take the ratchet box wrench out of the vehi cle tool kit and place it on the hexagon nut of the jack so that the letters AUF up are visible Position jack 2 at jack support point 1 Turn ratchet box wrench 3 clock...

Page 339: ... Requirements R The wheel is removed page 337 WARNING Risk of accident from losing a wheel Oiled greased or damaged wheel bolts or wheel hub threads can cause the wheel bolts to come loose As a result you could lose a wheel while driv ing Never oil or grease the wheel bolts In the event of damage to the threads contact a qualified specialist workshop immediately Have the damaged wheel bolts or dam...

Page 340: ...crewing on the first wheel bolt Tighten the wheel bolts until they are finger tight Unscrew the centering pin Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger tight Lower the vehicle page 338 Lowering the vehicle after a wheel change Requirements R The new wheel has been mounted page 337 Place the ratchet box wrench onto the hexa gon nut of the jack so that the letters AB are visible To lower the ve...

Page 341: ... wheel and adjust accordingly Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system Restart the tire pressure monitoring system page 318 Be sure to also observe the following further related subjects R Notes on tire pressure page 312 Wheels and tires 339 ...

Page 342: ...e RF transmitters incorrectly in the vehicle the electromagnetic radiation could interfere with the on board electronics e g R if the RF transmitter is not connected to an exterior antenna R if the exterior antenna is not correctly mounted or is not a low reflection type This could jeopardize the operating safety of the vehicle Have the low reflection exterior antenna installed at a qualified spec...

Page 343: ...s Comply with the legal requirements for detachable parts If your vehicle has installations for two way radio equipment use the power supply or antenna connections intended for use with the basic wir ing Be sure to observe the manufacturer s addi tional instructions when installing The maximum transmission output PEAK at the base of the antenna must not exceed the values in the following table Fre...

Page 344: ...tem Tetra R Mobile phones 2G 3G 4G There are no restrictions when positioning the antenna on the outside of the vehicle for the fol lowing frequency bands R Trunked radio system Tetra R 70 cm band R 2G 3G 4G Vehicle identification plate VIN and engine number Vehicle identification plate Vehicle identification plate USA only 1 Permissible gross mass 2 Permissible front axle load 3 Permissible rear ...

Page 345: ...mum weight that can be carried by one axle front or rear axle Never exceed the maximum permissible gross vehicle weight or the maximum gross axle weight rating for the front or rear axle VIN in front of the right hand front seat 1 VIN vehicle identification number 2 Floor covering Additional plates 1 Plate with information about emissions test ing including confirmation of emissions guidelines at ...

Page 346: ... by using vehicle products which have not been recommended is not cov ered by the Mercedes Benz guarantee warranty or goodwill gestures You can identify operating fluids approved by Mercedes Benz by the following inscription on the containers R MB Freigabe e g MB Freigabe 229 51 R MB Approval e g MB Approval 229 51 Further information on approved operating flu ids R In the Mercedes Benz Specificat...

Page 347: ...e containing methanol M15 M30 M85 M100 R Gasoline with additives containing metal If you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel Do not switch the ignition on Consult a qualified specialist workshop If the available fuel is not sufficiently low in sul fur this can produce unpleasant odors Only refuel with fuel that has at least the octane number specified in the information table in the fuel fille...

Page 348: ...ith an authorized Mercedes Benz Center the fuel may be mixed with the cleaning additive recommended by Mercedes Benz Always observe the notes and mixing ratios specified on the container Notes on fuel consumption ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Increased CO2 emissions caused by increased fuel con sumption The CO2 emissions of your vehicle depend directly on the fuel consumption You can minimize CO2 emissions b...

Page 349: ...ues refer to an oil change including the oil filter Model Capacity E 300 7 4 US qt 7 0 l All other models 6 9 US qt 6 5 l Notes on brake fluid Observe the notes on operating fluids page 344 WARNING Risk of an accident due to vapor pockets forming in the brake sys tem The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture from the air This lowers the boiling point of the brake fluid If the boiling point is to...

Page 350: ...is used the engine cooling system is not sufficiently pro tected against overheating and corrosion at high outside temperatures Always use an appropriate coolant Have the coolant regularly changed at a qualified specialist workshop The proportion of corrosion inhibitor antifreeze concentrate in the engine cooling system should be R A minimum of 50 antifreeze protection down to approximately 35 F 3...

Page 351: ...with the windshield washer fluid all year round Notes on refrigerants Observe the notes on operating fluids page 344 NOTE Damage due to incorrect refriger ant If a non approved refrigerant is used the cli mate control system may be damaged Only use the refrigerant R 134a NOTE Damage to the climate control system due to incorrect refrigerant com pressor oil Only use refrigerant compressor oil that ...

Page 352: ...dition of the suspension R Optional equipment Model 1 Opening height E 300 72 4 in 1839 mm E 300 4MATIC 72 7 in 1846 mm All models Vehicle length 193 8 in 4923 mm Vehicle width including out side mirrors 81 3 in 2065 mm Wheelbase 115 7 in 2939 mm Model Vehicle height E 300 57 8 in 1468 mm All other models 58 0 in 1474 mm Model Turning radius E 300 38 1 ft 11 60 m All other models 39 0 ft 11 90 m 3...

Page 353: ...cified vehicle data R Items of optional equipment increase the curb weight and reduce the maximum pay load Missing values were not available at time of going to print All models Maximum roof load 220 lb 100 kg Maximum trunk load Technical data 351 ...

Page 354: ...ssing the button or the left hand side of Touch Control The display messages are then stored in the message memory Rectify the cause of a display message as quickly as possi ble High priority display messages cannot be hid den The multifunction display shows these dis play messages continuously until the cause for the display message has been rectified Calling up stored display messages On board c...

Page 355: ...hicle stabilization The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus severely impaired The braking distance in an emer gency braking situation can increase In addition other driving safety systems are switched off Drive on carefully Have ABS and ESP checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road making slight steering movements at a...

Page 356: ...P is malfunctioning ESP cannot carry out vehicle stabilization In addition other driving safety systems are switched off Drive on carefully Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road making slight steering movements at a speed above 19 mph 30 km h If the display message does not disappear consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately Dri...

Page 357: ... The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP is malfunctioning If ESP is malfunctioning ESP cannot carry out vehicle stabilization In addition other driving safety systems are switched off Drive on carefully Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop Drive on carefully Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately Display message...

Page 358: ...g the wheels can lock when braking and ESP cannot carry out vehicle stabilization The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus severely impaired The braking distance in an emer gency braking situation can increase In addition other driving safety systems are switched off Drive on carefully Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Drive on careful...

Page 359: ... wheels could lock when braking and ESP cannot carry out vehicle stabilization The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus severely impaired The braking distance in an emer gency braking situation can increase In addition other driving safety systems are switched off Drive on carefully Have ABS and ESP checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Drive on carefully Visit...

Page 360: ...e safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driving under any circumstances Consult a qualified specialist workshop Do not add brake fluid Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driving under any circumstances Consult a qualified specialist workshop Do not add brake f...

Page 361: ... Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Clean all sensors Restart the engine Active Brake Assist Func tions Currently Limited See Operator s Manual Active Brake Assist with cross traffic function Evasive Steering Assist or PRE SAFE PLUS is temporarily unavaila ble or only partially available The ambient conditions are outside the s...

Page 362: ...e system limits the system will become available again If the display message does not disappear pull over and stop the vehicle safely paying attention to road and traffic conditions and restart the engine Active Brake Assist Func tions Limited See Opera tor s Manual Active Brake Assist is malfunctioning Visit a qualified specialist workshop PRE SAFE Impulse Side Inoperative See Operator s Manual ...

Page 363: ... F USA only Can ada only Please Release Parking Brake The red F USA only or Canada only indicator lamp flashes The electric parking brake is applied while driving R A condition for automatic release of the electric parking brake is not fulfilled R You are performing emergency braking using the electric parking brake Check that the conditions for automatic release of the electric parking brake are ...

Page 364: ...ndicator lamp and the red F USA only or Canada only indicator lamp are lit The elec tric parking brake is malfunctioning To release Switch off the ignition and turn it back on Release the electric parking brake manually or Release the electric parking brake automatically If it is still not possible to release the electric parking brake Do not continue driving under any circumstances Consult a qual...

Page 365: ...under any circumstances Consult a qualified specialist workshop Where necessary also safeguard the parked vehicle against rolling away The yellow indicator lamp is lit and the red F USA only or Canada only indicator lamp flashes for approximately ten seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released It then remains lit or goes out The electric parking brake is malfunctioning If...

Page 366: ...back on Release and then apply the electric parking brake manually If it is still not possible to apply the electric parking brake Visit a qualified specialist workshop Where necessary also safeguard the parked vehicle against rolling away To release If the conditions for automatic release are fulfilled and the electric parking brake is not released automatically release the electric parking brake...

Page 367: ...t not be triggered at all in the event of an accident This may affect the Emergency Tensioning Device or airbag for example Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Recognizing a restraint system malfunction R The 6 restraint system warning lamp does not light up when the ignition is switched on R The 6 restraint system warning lamp lights up co...

Page 368: ...int system malfunction R The 6 restraint system warning lamp does not light up when the ignition is switched on R The 6 restraint system warning lamp lights up continuously or repeatedly during a journey Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately 6 Example Left Side Curtain Airbag Malfunction Service Required The corresponding window airbag is malfunctioning page 37 WARNING Risk of injury o...

Page 369: ...injury due to a disabled front passenger airbag If the front passenger airbag is disabled the front passenger airbag will not be deployed in the event of an acci dent and cannot perform its intended protective function A person in the front passenger seat could then for example come into contact with the vehicle s interior especially if the person is sitting too close to the cockpit Make sure both...

Page 370: ...tal injury by using a child restraint system with the front passenger airbag enabled If you secure a child in a child restraint system on the front passenger seat and the front passenger airbag is enabled the front passenger airbag can deploy in the event of an accident The child could be struck by the airbag Make sure both before and during the journey that the status of the front passenger airba...

Page 371: ...N ASSIST is malfunctioning Visit a qualified specialist workshop ë Off The HOLD function is deactivated because the vehicle is skidding or a condition for activation is not met Reactivate the HOLD function later or check the activation conditions for the HOLD function É Vehicle Rising Please Wait The vehicle level is too low and the vehicle rises to the selected vehicle level Wait until the displa...

Page 372: ...cted vehicle level Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away If the display message does not disappear and a warning tone also sounds AIR BODY CONTROL is malfunctioning Do not drive faster than 50 mph 80 km h and consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately NOTE The tires of the front axle or the front fenders could be damaged by large steering movements Avoid large stee...

Page 373: ... 19 mph 30 km h É Vehicle Rising Your vehicle is adjusting to the level you have selected É Compressor Is Cooling Due to frequent level changes within a short space of time the compressor first needs to cool down in order to set the selected vehicle level Drive on in a manner appropriate for the current level Make sure that there is sufficient ground clearance When the compressor has cooled down t...

Page 374: ...longer apply driving systems and driving safety systems are available again If the display message does not disappear Pull over and stop the vehicle safely paying attention to road and traffic conditions Clean the windshield Traffic Sign Assist Cur rently Unavailable See Operator s Manual Traffic Sign Assist is temporarily unavailable Drive on When the causes no longer apply the system will be ava...

Page 375: ...ricted by the windshield Drive on As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits the system will become available again If the display message does not disappear on vehicles with Steering Pilot Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Clean the windshield Active Lane Keeping Assist Inoperative Active Lane Keeping Assi...

Page 376: ...systems are available again If the display message does not disappear Pull over and stop the vehicle safely paying attention to road and traffic conditions Clean the windshield Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator s Manual Blind Spot Assist is temporarily unavailable The system limits have been reached page 188 Drive on When the causes no longer apply the system will be available a...

Page 377: ...orarily unavailable The system limits have been reached page 188 Drive on When the causes no longer apply the system will be available again If the display message does not disappear pull over and stop the vehicle while paying attention to road and traffic conditions and restart the engine Active Blind Spot Asst Not Available When Towing a Trailer See Operator s Man ual When you establish the elec...

Page 378: ...nce Pilot Inoperative Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is malfunctioning Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction Visit a qualified specialist workshop Distance Pilot Now Availa ble Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is operational again and can be activated page 162 Distance Pilot Currently Unavailable See Operator s Manual Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is temporarily unavailable The ambien...

Page 379: ...eware of the entire vehicle surroundings As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system borders the system will become available again Parking Pilot and PARKTRONIC Inoperative See Operator s Manual Parking Pilot and Parking Assist PARKTRONIC are malfunctioning Pull over and stop the vehicle safely paying attention to road and traffic conditions and restart the engine If the display messag...

Page 380: ...e hood If you open the engine hood when the engine has overheated or during a fire in the engine compartment you could come into contact with hot gases or other escaping operating fluids Before opening the engine hood allow the engine to cool down In the event of a fire in the engine compartment keep the engine hood closed and call the fire service Wait until the engine has cooled down Make sure t...

Page 381: ...continue driving Do not continue driving under any circumstances Consult a qualified specialist workshop Stop the vehicle immediately paying attention to road and traffic conditions and switch off the engine Consult a qualified specialist workshop Start Engine See Opera tor s Manual The engine is off and the battery charge level is too low Switch off electrical consumers that are not required Leav...

Page 382: ...ehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driving under any circumstances Switch off the engine Consult a qualified specialist workshop Stop Vehicle Leave Engine Running The battery charge level is too low Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driving under an...

Page 383: ...k the engine oil level when next refueling Add engine oil page 281 Notes on engine oil page 346 8 Gas Cap Loose There has been pressure loss in the fuel system The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking Close the fuel filler cap If the fuel filler cap was already properly closed consult a qualified specialist workshop 8 Fuel Level Low The fuel level has dropped into ...

Page 384: ...antly The wheel position is displayed WARNING Risk of an accident due to insufficient tire pressure Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards R The tires may burst especially as the load and vehicle speed increase R The tires may wear excessively and or unevenly which may greatly impair tire traction R The driving characteristics as well as steering and braking may be greatly impa...

Page 385: ...pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly The wheel position is displayed WARNING Risk of an accident from driving with a flat tire Flat tires are dangerous in the following ways R The tires can overheat and cause a fire R The driving characteristics as well as steering and braking may be greatly impaired You could then lose control of the vehicle Do not drive with a flat tire Observe the...

Page 386: ...imit value the tires are displayed in yellow Drive more slowly Tire Press Monitor Inopera tive The tire pressure monitoring system is faulty WARNING There is a risk of an accident if the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning If the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning it is not able to issue a warning if there is pressure loss in one or more of the tires Underinflated tire...

Page 387: ...from the tire pressure sensor of one or several wheels The tire affected displays no pressure value Have the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified specialist workshop SmartKey Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Â Place the Key in the Marked Space See Opera tor s Manual The SmartKey detection function is malfunctioning Change the location of the SmartKey in ...

Page 388: ...g radio signal source Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Place the SmartKey in the stowage compartment for starting the engine with the SmartKey Â Key Not Detected white display message The SmartKey is currently undetected Change the location of the SmartKey in the vehicle If the SmartKey is still not being recognized start the...

Page 389: ...essages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Apply Brake to Shift from P You have attempted to shift the transmission out of position j and into another transmission position Depress the brake pedal To Deselect P or N Depress Brake and Start Engine You have attempted to shift the transmission out of position j or i into another transmission position Depress the brake pedal Start the engine...

Page 390: ...cle is stationary Service Required Do Not Shift Gears Visit Dealer The transmission is malfunctioning The transmission position can no longer be shifted When the transmission is in position h consult a qualified specialist workshop and do not shift the transmis sion position For all other transmission positions park the vehicle safely Consult a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service Tr...

Page 391: ...e display message disappears before pulling away Auxiliary Battery Malfunc tion The auxiliary battery for the transmission is no longer being charged Consult a qualified specialist workshop Until then manually set the transmission to position j before you switch off the engine Before leaving the vehicle apply the electric parking brake Ð Steering Malfunction Drive Carefully Service Required The po...

Page 392: ...r and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driving under any circumstances Consult a qualified specialist workshop Ð Steering Malfunction Increased Physical Effort See Operator s Manual The power assistance of the steering is malfunctioning WARNING Risk of an accident due to altered steering characteristics If the power assista...

Page 393: ...The engine hood is open WARNING Risk of accident if the engine hood is unlatched while driving An unlocked engine hood may open up when the vehicle is in motion and block your view Never unlatch the engine hood while driving Before every trip ensure that the engine hood is latched Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible Close the engine hood C At least one door is open Close all ...

Page 394: ...the vehicle is in motion Always switch off the engine before opening the trunk lid Never drive with the trunk lid open Close the trunk lid _ Example Lock Seat Back rest Front Left The seat backrest of the corresponding front seat is not engaged Push the seat backrest back until it engages _ Example Rear Left Back rest Not Latched The corresponding seat backrest of the rear bench seat is not engage...

Page 395: ...uses consequences and M Solutions b Example Check Left Low Beam The corresponding bulb is faulty Visit a qualified specialist workshop LED light bulbs the display message for the corresponding lamp only appears when all the light emitting diodes in the lamp have failed b Switch On Headlamps You are driving without low beam Turn the light switch to the L or Ã position Display messages and warning i...

Page 396: ...ee Operator s Manual The camera view is reduced Possible causes are R Dirt on the windshield in the camera s field of vision R Heavy rain snow or fog Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable When the causes no longer apply driving systems and driving safety systems are available again If the display message does not disappear Pull over and stop th...

Page 397: ...will be available again The Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Availa ble display message appears Adaptive Highbeam Assist Inoperative Adaptive Highbeam Assist is malfunctioning Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Active Headlamps Inopera tive The active light function is faulty Consult a qualified specialist workshop b Malfunction See Opera tor s Manual The exterior lighting is malfunctioning Consu...

Page 398: ...ght up or flash after the engine is started or during a journey Instrument display standard Instrument display in the Widescreen Cock pit Progressive setting Widescreen Cockpit If you select the progressive display setting in vehicles with a Widescreen Cockpit the position of the indicator lamps in the instrument display changes Warning and indicator lamps L Low beam page 110 T Parking lights page...

Page 399: ...electric parking brake applied red page 398 Electric parking brake yellow page 398 Ð Steering assistance malfunction page 406 Electrical malfunction page 407 6 Restraint system page 398 Engine diagnosis page 407 8 Fuel reserve with fuel filler cap loca tion indicator page 407 Coolant too hot cold page 407 Distance warning page 405 h Tire pressure monitoring system page 410 Display messages and war...

Page 400: ...aking Braking characteristics may be impaired The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driving under any circumstances Consult a qualified specialist workshop WARNING Risk of an accident due to low brake fluid level If the brake fluid level is too low...

Page 401: ...hed their wear limit Visit a qualified specialist workshop ESP warning lamp The yellow ESP warning lamp is lit while the engine is running ESP is malfunctioning Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP is malfunctioning If ESP is malfunctioning ESP cannot carry out vehicle stabilization In addition other driving safety systems are switch...

Page 402: ...lectric parking brake applied Can ada only Yellow electric parking brake indicator lamp is mal functioning The red electric parking brake indicator lamp flashes or is lit The yellow indicator lamp is also lit if the electric parking brake malfunctions Observe the messages in the multifunction display 400 Display messages and warning indicator lamps ...

Page 403: ...If the restraint system is malfunctioning restraint system components may be triggered unintentionally or might not be triggered at all in the event of an accident This may affect the Emergency Tensioning Device or airbag for exam ple Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Drive on carefully Observe the messages in the multifunction display Co...

Page 404: ...steering capability and braking characteristics are thus severely impaired The braking distance in an emer gency braking situation can increase In addition other driving safety systems are switched off Drive on carefully Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Drive on carefully Observe the messages in the multifunction display Visit a qualified specialist work...

Page 405: ...SP deactivated If ESP is deactivated ESP cannot carry out vehicle stabilization The availability of further driving safety systems is also limited Drive on carefully Only deactivate ESP for as long as the situation requires If ESP cannot be activated ESP is malfunctioning Have ESP checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Observe the notes on deactivating ESP Display messages and warn...

Page 406: ...r to fasten their seat belts Fasten your seat belt If you have placed objects on the front passenger seat the warning lamp may stay lit 7 Seat belt warning lamp The red seat belt warning lamp flashes and an intermittent warning tone sounds The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt while the engine is in motion Fasten your seat belt There are objects on the front passenger seat...

Page 407: ...lights up while the vehicle is in motion The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected If there is an additional warning tone you are approaching an obstacle at too high a speed Be prepared to brake immediately Increase the distance Active Brake Assist page 152 Display messages and warning indicator lamps 405 ...

Page 408: ...nctioning WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired If the steering does not function as intended the vehicle s operating safety is jeopardized Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driving under any circumstances Consult a qualified specialist workshop Observe the messages in the multifunction di...

Page 409: ...ust system or the fuel system The emissions limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be running in emergency operation mode In some states legal requirements stipulate that you must immediately consult a qualified specialist workshop as soon as the yellow engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop Display messages ...

Page 410: ...when the engine has overheated or during a fire in the engine compartment you could come into contact with hot gases or other escaping operating fluids Before opening the engine hood allow the engine to cool down In the event of a fire in the engine compartment keep the engine hood closed and call the fire service Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine paying attention to ...

Page 411: ... red electrical malfunction warning lamp is lit There is a malfunction in the electrics Observe the messages in the multifunction display 8 Fuel reserve warning lamp The yellow fuel reserve warning lamp lights up while driving There has been pressure loss in the fuel system The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking Close the fuel filler cap If the fuel filler cap wa...

Page 412: ...re pressures that are too low pose the following hazards R The tires may burst especially as the load and vehicle speed increase R The tires may wear excessively and or unevenly which may greatly impair tire traction R The driving characteristics as well as steering and braking may be greatly impaired You could then lose control of the vehicle Observe the recommended tire pressure Adjust the tire ...

Page 413: ...ing WARNING There is a risk of an accident if the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning If the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning it is not able to issue a warning if there is pressure loss in one or more of the tires Underinflated tires may for example impair the driving steering and braking characteristics Have the tire pressure monitoring system checked at a qualified...

Page 414: ...n protection 278 Method of operation 278 Resetting 278 Active Lane Change Assist 166 Active Lane Keeping Assist Function 190 Sensitivity 193 Setting the sensitivity 193 Switching on off 192 System borders 190 Adaptive cruise control see Driving system Adaptive Damping System Suspension 169 Adaptive Highbeam Assist Function 112 Switching on off 113 Added substances fuel see Fuel Additives 346 Engin...

Page 415: ...ced protection 39 Side airbag 37 Window airbag 37 Airflow 122 AIRPANEL Care 287 Alarm see Panic alarm Alarm system see Anti theft protection Ambient lighting 115 Android Auto Connecting a mobile phone 245 Ending 246 Overview 245 Sound settings 245 Anti theft protection 79 ATA Anti Theft Alarm system 79 Deactivating the alarm ATA 80 Immobilizer 79 Apple CarPlay Connecting an iPhone 244 Ending 245 O...

Page 416: ...O start stop function 132 Automatic engine stop ECO start stop function 132 Automatic front passenger air bag shutoff see Front passenger air bag shutoff Automatic mirror folding function Switching on off 120 Automatic transmission DIRECT SELECT selector lever 135 Drive program display 134 Drive programs 134 DYNAMIC SELECT switch 134 Gearshift recommendation 138 Kickdown 138 Transmission position ...

Page 417: ...nd menu 276 Information 276 Setting the sound profile 276 Burmester surround sound system Adjusting the balance fader 275 Adjusting the sound focus 275 Adjusting the treble mid range and bass 275 Calls up the sound menu 275 Information 275 Switching the surround sound on off 275 Buttons Steering wheel 195 C Calculating a route Navigation 233 California Important information for private customers a...

Page 418: ...ing 52 LATCH type ISOFIX installing 49 LATCH type ISOFIX notes 48 Top Tether 50 Child seat safety feature 47 Children Child seat safety feature 47 Restraint systems 45 Cigarette lighter 105 Cleaning see Care Climate control 122 Activating deactivating 122 Activating deactivating the A C function control panel 122 Activating deactivating the synchro nization function control panel 123 Adjusting air...

Page 419: ...control Activating 158 Calling up a speed 158 Deactivating 158 Function 157 Lever 158 Prerequisites 158 Selecting 158 Setting a speed 158 Storing a speed 158 System limitations 157 Cup holder 103 Installing removing center console 103 Rear passenger compartment 104 Cup holder see Cup holder Customer Assistance Center CAC 25 Customer Relations Department 25 D Dashboard see Cockpit Data Importing ex...

Page 420: ...e Highbeam Assist Cur rently Unavailable See Operator s Manual 395 ÀATTENTION ASSIST Inoperative 369 ÀATTENTION ASSIST Take a Break 369 bAuto Lamp Function Inoperative 394 C 391 Check Brake Fluid Level 358 4Check Engine Oil At Next Refu eling 381 hCheck Tires 382 Check Washer Fluid 393 ÉCompressor Is Cooling 371 Coolant Too Hot Stop Vehicle Turn Engine Off 378 Currently Unavailable See Oper ator s...

Page 421: ...SRS Malfunction Service Required 365 Start Engine See Operator s Manual 379 ÐSteering Malfunction Drive Carefully Service Required 389 ÐSteering Malfunction Increased Physical Effort See Operator s Man ual 390 ÐSteering Malfunction Stop Immediately See Operator s Manual 390 Stop Vehicle Leave Engine Run ning 380 Stop vehicle See Operator s Manual 380 ÉStop Vehicle Vehicle Too Low 370 bSwitch Off L...

Page 422: ... Crosswind Assist 152 Setting Active Brake Assist 156 Driving safety systems Overview 147 Driving system 157 159 172 179 184 360 camera 177 Active Blind Spot Assist 188 Active Lane Keeping Assist 190 Adaptive Damping System 169 AIR BODY CONTROL 169 ATTENTION ASSIST 184 Blind Spot Assist 188 Cruise control 157 Distance Pilot DISTRONIC 159 HOLD function 168 Parking Pilot 179 PARKTRONIC 172 Rear view...

Page 423: ...Fuses Emergency First aid kit soft sided 293 Overview of the help functions 16 Safety vest 292 Emergency braking 146 Emergency engine start 307 Emergency key Inserting removing 57 Locking a door 63 Unlocking a door 63 Emergency operation mode Starting vehicle 129 Emergency release Trunk lid from inside 68 Emergency Tensioning Devices Activation 31 Energy consumption Key 56 Engine ECO start stop fu...

Page 424: ...ragrance system Fragrance system 124 Inserting removing a flacon 124 Setting 123 Frequencies Two way radio 340 Frequency band Dial on board computer 201 Front airbag 37 Front passenger air bag shutoff 39 PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp 41 Points to remember when the front passenger seat is occupied 39 Status display 41 System self test 41 Front passenger seat see Seat Fuel 346 Additives 346 Consu...

Page 425: ...ing installing 87 Head up display Activating deactivating 205 Function 205 Menu on board computer 204 Setting display elements on board computer 204 Setting the brightness on board computer 204 Setting the position on board com puter 204 Using the memory function 93 Headlamp flashing 111 Heating see Climate control High beam Activating deactivating 111 High beam headlamps Adaptive Highbeam Assist ...

Page 426: ...disconnection 252 Canceling permission 251 Connection status 252 Disconnecting 252 Displaying the connection status 252 Editing the access data 251 Establishing 252 Mobile phone details 251 Restrictions 249 Setting access data 250 Setting up 250 Setting up permanently 251 Via a Wi Fi hotspot 250 Via Bluetooth 250 Internet favorites Deleting 254 Setting 254 Internet history Deleting 254 Internet ra...

Page 427: ...Combination switch 111 Cornering light function 112 Hazard warning lights 112 Headlamp flashing 111 High beam 111 Instrument display 197 Light switch 110 Low beam 110 Parking lights 110 Rear fog light 111 Responsibility for lighting systems 110 Standing lights 110 Turn signal light 111 Limited Warranty Vehicle 26 Load index tires 326 Load rating tires 326 Loading guidelines 94 Loading information ...

Page 428: ... board computer 202 Memory function Head up Display Calling up saved settings 93 Head up Display Saving settings 93 Operating 93 Outside mirror Calling up saved settings 93 Outside mirror Saving settings 93 Seat Calling up saved settings 93 Seat Saving settings 93 Steering wheel Calling up saved settings 93 Steering wheel Saving settings 93 Menu on board computer Assistance graphic 198 Content 203...

Page 429: ...3 Map functions 233 Menu on board computer 200 Operating 233 Route guidance 233 Route guidance with traffic reports 233 Selecting route settings 233 Navigation messages On board computer 200 Near Field Communication 238 Connecting the mobile phone to the multimedia system 238 Switching mobile phones 238 Switching to Bluetooth audio equip ment 266 Neutral Selecting 136 NFC see Near Field Communicat...

Page 430: ... equipment 20 Outside mirror 119 Parking position 119 Outside mirrors 118 119 Anti glare mode automatic 119 Folding in out 118 Setting 118 Using the memory function 93 Overhead control panel 12 Overview Audio mode 258 Bluetooth Audio 267 Call list 242 Central controls 217 Connection status 252 Favorites 220 Internet radio 255 Media Interface 264 Multimedia system 217 Radio 269 Satellite radio 272 ...

Page 431: ... pedestrian protection Perfume see Fragrance system Perfume vial see Fragrance system Permission Canceling 251 Pets in the vehicle 54 Phone book see Contacts Picture formats see Video mode Picture settings see Video mode PIN protection for data export 230 Plastic trim Care 289 Playback options Selecting 259 Power supply Switching on start stop button 127 PRE SAFE anticipatory occupant protection F...

Page 432: ...g lamp see Interior lighting Rear door child safety lock 52 Rear fog light 111 Rear seat see Seat Rear view camera Function 174 Rear window Roller sun blind 69 Rear window heater 122 Rear view mirror see Outside mirrors Refrigerant air conditioning system Notes 349 Refueling Refueling the vehicle 138 Reporting malfunctions relevant to safety 25 Rescue card 26 Reset function multimedia system 232 R...

Page 433: ...ions 271 Saving a channel 273 Selecting a category 273 Selecting a channel 273 Setting the music and sport alerts 274 Setting the parental control 273 SD memory card Inserting removing 257 Seat 82 97 4 way lumbar support 85 Adjusting electrically 84 Adjusting manually and electrically 82 Adjusting Seat Comfort 84 Backrest rear passenger compart ment folding forwards 97 Correct driver s seat positi...

Page 434: ...nd system 276 Setting up a hotspot Wi Fi 228 Settings Display multimedia system 225 Shifting gears 137 Gearshift recommendation 138 Manual 137 Short text messages see Text messages Side airbag 37 Side windows Child safety lock in the rear passenger compartment 53 Closing 70 Closing with the SmartKey 72 Opening 70 Opening with the SmartKey 71 Problem 72 Roller sun blind 69 Size designation tires 32...

Page 435: ...ton Starting vehicle 128 Switching off the vehicle 140 Switching on the power supply or ignition 127 Start stop function see ECO start stop function Starting assistance 301 Starting the engine see Vehicle Starting off aid see Hill start assist Station Deleting 270 Direct frequency entry 270 Moving 270 Searching 270 Setting 270 Storing 270 Station presets Editing 270 Steering Pilot Activating deact...

Page 436: ...ion 229 PIN protection for data export 230 Reset function 232 Selecting a user profile 231 Setting the distance unit 230 Software update 232 User profile options 231 T Tailgate see Trunk lid Tailpipes Care 287 Tank capacity fuel 346 Technical data Information 340 Tire pressure monitoring system 319 TELEAID Emergency call system 247 Making a call via the overhead con trol panel 247 MB Info call 248...

Page 437: ...mation placard 319 Tire characteristics 326 Tire inflation compressor see TIREFIT kit Tire information table 319 Tire labeling 323 Characteristics 326 DOT Tire Identification Number TIN 324 Load index 326 Load rating 326 Maximum tire load 325 Maximum tire pressure 325 Overview 323 Speed rating 326 Temperature grade 323 Tire Quality Grading 323 Tire size designation 326 Traction grade 323 Tread wea...

Page 438: ...Snow chains 312 Speed rating 326 Storing 334 Temperature grade 323 Tire and Loading Information placard 319 Tire pressure Notes 312 Tire pressure monitoring system function 316 Tire pressure table 314 Tire Quality Grading 323 Tire size designation 326 TIREFIT kit 295 Traction grade 323 Tread wear grade 323 Unusual handling characteristics 311 To raise Vehicle 335 Tone settings Adjusting the balanc...

Page 439: ...e from inside 68 HANDS FREE ACCESS 66 Locked separately 68 Opening 63 Opening dimensions 350 Trunk lid see Trunk lid Trunk load 351 Turn signal indicator see Turn signal light Turn signal light 111 Activating deactivating 111 Two way radios 340 Frequencies 340 Notes on installation 340 Transmission output maximum 340 Types of commands Voice Control System 207 U Unlocking setting 56 USB devices Con...

Page 440: ...ification plate 342 Paint code 342 VIN 342 Vehicle interior Cooling or heating smartphone 128 Vehicle operation Outside the USA or Canada 21 Vehicle tool kit Tire change tool kit 293 TIREFIT kit 294 Towing eye 293 Ventilating Convenience opening 71 Ventilation see Climate control Vents see Air vents Video mode 262 Activating 260 Activating deactivating full screen mode 262 Overview 261 Settings 26...

Page 441: ...l reserve warning lamp 409 ÐPower steering system warning lamp 406 Red indicator lamp electric parking brake applied Canada only 400 FRed indicator lamp electric parking brake applied USA only 400 6Restraint system warning lamp 401 7Seat belt warning lamp 404 hTire pressure monitoring sys tem warning lamp 410 411 Yellow electric parking brake indicator lamp is malfunctioning 400 Warning indicator ...

Page 442: ...ation placard 319 Tire characteristics 326 Tire pressure Notes 312 Tire pressure monitoring system function 316 Tire pressure table 314 Tire Quality Grading 323 Tire size designation 326 TIREFIT kit 295 Traction grade 323 Tread wear grade 323 Unusual handling characteristics 311 Wi Fi Overview 226 Setting 227 Setting up a hotspot 228 Window airbag 37 Windows Closing 70 Opening 70 Windows Care 287 ...

Page 443: ...Wiper blades Care 287 Changing 116 Wireless vehicle components Declaration of Conformity 23 Index 441 ...

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