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Order no. P247 0446 13 Part no. 247 584 09 07

Edition A 2021

GLA

Operator's Manual

Mercedes-Benz

GLA

Summary of Contents for GLA 250

Page 1: ...out services and guarantees 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 247584090...

Page 2: ...Vehicle manufacturer Mercedes Benz AG Mercedesstra e 120 70372 Stuttgart Germany Front passenger airbag warning Example WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injuries if the front passenger airbag is enabl...

Page 3: ...roduct description of your vehicle may vary and depends on the fol lowing factors R Model R Order R National version R Availability Mercedes Benz reserves the right to introduce changes in the followi...

Page 4: ...Occupant safety 31 Restraint system 31 Seat belts 33 Airbags 37 PRE SAFE system 44 Automatic measures after an accident 45 Safely transporting children in the vehi cle 46 Notes on pets in the vehicle...

Page 5: ...ings 228 Maintenance and care 229 ASSYST PLUS service interval display 229 Engine compartment 230 Cleaning and care 235 Breakdown assistance 243 Emergency 243 Flat tire 245 Battery vehicle 251 Tow sta...

Page 6: ...vi ronmentally responsible disposal Observe environmental notes NOTE Damage to property due to failure to observe notes on material damage Notes on material damage inform you of risks which may lead t...

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Page 8: ...Left hand drive vehicles 6 At a glance Cockpit...

Page 9: ...and switching sound on off 211 Switches the MBUX multimedia system on off 211 E Calls up navigation 212 F Calls up radio or media 212 G Calls up the telephone 212 H Calls up favorites 212 I Calls up...

Page 10: ...R Opens the hood 230 S Electric parking brake 158 T Light switch 114 8 At a glance Cockpit...

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Page 12: ...Instrument Display standard 10 At a glance Indicator and warning lamps standard...

Page 13: ...8 Electric parking brake red 363 F USA only Canada only 9 Check Engine 359 A N Front fog lamps 114 B R Rear fog lamp 115 C K High beam 115 L Low beam 114 T Parking lamps 114 D ESP OFF 365 ESP 365 E 6...

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

Page 15: ...front interior lighting on off 119 5 u Switches the rear interior lighting on off 119 6 p Switches the right hand reading lamp on off 119 7 me button 8 G SOS button 9 3 Opens closes the panorama roof...

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

Page 17: ...9 W Opens closes the right side window 73 A W Opens closes the rear right side win dow 73 B Child safety lock for the rear side windows 59 C Opens the door 63 D Locks unlocks the vehicle 64 E Adjusts...

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

Page 19: ...ids 299 7 Tow starting and towing away 257 8 Flat tire 245 9 QR code for accessing the rescue card 26 A Tow starting and towing away 257 B Warning triangle 243 C TIREFIT kit 247 D First aid kit soft s...

Page 20: ...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 ea...

Page 21: ...art has been specially developed manufactured or selected for Mercedes Benz vehicles and adapted to them Therefore only Mercedes Benz Genuine Parts should be used More than 300 000 different Mercedes...

Page 22: ...ce in the service report 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...

Page 23: ...ents their software or wiring could impair their function and or the function of other networked com ponent parts or safety relevant systems This can endanger the operating safety of the vehicle Never...

Page 24: ...accordance with the traffic conditions and contact a qualified specialist workshop Declaration of conformity for wireless vehi cle components USA Radio based devices of this vehicle com ply with Part...

Page 25: ...ts 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 the battery...

Page 26: ...antly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt You and all vehicle occupants should always wear your seat belts Notes for persons with electronic medical aids Mercedes Benz AG cannot despi...

Page 27: ...LLC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to the https www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washi...

Page 28: ...ving driver assistance systems In addition your vehicle provides comfort and entertainment functions which are also made possible by electronic control units Electronic control units contain data memo...

Page 29: ...grated hands free system or an inte grated navigation system R Entered navigation destinations R Data about the use of Internet services This data can be saved locally in the vehicle or it is located...

Page 30: ...a fee can usually be activated or deactivated In some cases this also applies to the entire vehicle s data connection This excludes in par ticular legally prescribed functions and services Third party...

Page 31: ...ool in accident reconstruction acci dent claims and vehicle safety Since the Crash Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract data from the EDR is commercially available Mercedes Benz USA LLC MBU...

Page 32: ...en tex Corporation R iPod and iTunes are registered trademarks of Apple Inc R Burmester is a registered trademark of Burmester Audiosysteme GmbH R Microsoft and Windows Media are regis tered trademark...

Page 33: ...ackrest R Sit with their feet resting on the floor if pos sible R Always secure persons under 5 ft 1 50 m tall in an additional restraint system suitable for Mercedes Benz vehicles However no system a...

Page 34: ...e in nature The triggering deployment of the components of the restraint system must take place in good time at the start of the colli sion Factors which can only be seen and measured after a collisio...

Page 35: ...ergency Tensioning Devices contain perchlorate material which may require special handling or environmental pro tection measures National guidelines regarding waste disposal must be observed In Califo...

Page 36: ...at no objects e g a cushion are ever placed between a person and the seat The seat belts on the following seats are equip ped with a special seat belt retractor R Front passenger seat R Rear seats Act...

Page 37: ...t damaged are not worn and are clean Always have the seat belts checked immediately after an accident at a qualified specialist workshop Only use seat belts which have been approved for your vehicle b...

Page 38: ...he Emergency Tensioning Device when the front passenger seat is unoccupied If the seat belt tongue is engaged in the seat belt buckle of the unoccupied front passenger seat the Emergency Tensioning De...

Page 39: ...m h and the driver s or front passenger seat belt is not fastened R The driver or front passenger unfastens their seat belt while the vehicle is in motion Airbags Overview of airbags 1 Knee airbag 2 D...

Page 40: ...avy objects on the front passenger seat R The seat belt tongue is engaged in the seat belt buckle of the front passenger seat and the front passenger seat is unoccupied Stow objects in a suitable plac...

Page 41: ...There are no people animals or objects between the vehicle occupants and an air bag R There are no objects between the seat door and door pillar B pillar R There are no hard objects e g coat hangers h...

Page 42: ...f the front passenger front airbag Function of the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff The automatic front passenger airbag shutoff is able to detect whether the front passenger seat is occupied...

Page 43: ...passenger transfers their weight by supporting themselves on a vehicle armrest R The front passenger sits in such a way that their weight is raised from the sitting sur face WARNING Risk of injury or...

Page 44: ...deployed in the event of an accident If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is off only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp shows the status of the front passenger airbag The PASSENGER AIR B...

Page 45: ...the child PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF may be lit continuously or be off Always observe the following information WARNING Risk of injury or death due to incorrect positioning of the forward facing child rest...

Page 46: ...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 remains lit after the self test the front passenge...

Page 47: ...g measures independently of each other R Tightening the seat belts on the driver s seat and front passenger seat R Increasing brake pressure when the vehicle is stationary This brake application is ca...

Page 48: ...ild in the child restraint system may have seri ous consequences Always be diligent in secur ing a child carefully before every journey To improve protection for children younger than twelve years old...

Page 49: ...attaching to the securing rings on the vehicle can reduce the risk of installing the child restraint system incorrectly When securing a child with the integrated seat belt of the LATCH type ISOFIX ch...

Page 50: ...lways comply with the child restraint system manufacturer s installation instructions R Always observe the child restraint system manufacturer s installation and operating instructions as well as the...

Page 51: ...d restraint system is exposed to direct sunlight or heat parts could heat up Children could suffer burns from these parts particularly on the metallic parts of the child restraint system Always make s...

Page 52: ...lt Front passenger seat Securing system 7 Vehicle seat belt Be sure to observe R If the front passenger seat is occupied ensure both before and during the journey that the status of the front passenge...

Page 53: ...hild seat safety feature is activa ted you will hear a ratcheting sound Push the child restraint system down until the seat belt sits tightly To deactivate the child seat safety fea ture press the rel...

Page 54: ...e following O Always observe the correct use of the seats and consider their suitability for attaching a child restraint system O Always comply with the manufacturer s installation and operating instr...

Page 55: ...ets in the vehicle Securing a Top Tether WARNING Risk of injury or death if the rear seat backrests are not locked after installing Top Tether belts The rear seat backrests may fold forwards when driv...

Page 56: ...k 2 into Top Tether anchorage 1 without twisting Tension Top Tether belt 3 Comply with the child restraint system manufacturer s instal lation instructions Vehicles with adjustable head restraints If...

Page 57: ...child restraint systems in weight category II or III there may be restrictions on the maximum size setting e g due to possible contact with the roof O The child restraint system must not be put under...

Page 58: ...front passenger seat the front passenger airbag must always be disabled This is only the case if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit continuously page 42 R If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF in...

Page 59: ...al position possible Install the child restraint system The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the sitting surface of the front passenger seat Always make sure that the shou...

Page 60: ...n the vehicle If children are traveling in the vehicle they could in particular R Open doors thereby endangering other persons or road users R Get out and be struck by oncoming traffic R Operate vehic...

Page 61: ...t unsecured or unat tended in the vehicle If you leave animals in the vehicle unatten ded or unsecured they could possibly press down buttons or switches Thereby an animal may R activate vehicle equip...

Page 62: ...e always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Keep the SmartKey out of reach of chil dren NOTE Damage to the SmartKey caused by magnetic fields Keep the SmartKey away from strong magnetic f...

Page 63: ...r lamp flashes twice Options if the unlocking function for the driver s door and fuel filler flap has been selected R To unlock the vehicle centrally press the button twice R Vehicles with KEYLESS GO...

Page 64: ...d corrosive sub stances Swallowing batteries may cause serious damage to health There is a risk of fatal injury Keep batteries out of the reach of chil dren If batteries are swallowed seek medical att...

Page 65: ...e battery using the indicator lamp and replace if necessary page 62 Use the emergency key to lock or unlock page 62 Have the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop There is interference f...

Page 66: ...driv er s or front passenger door lights up 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...

Page 67: ...the battery using the indicator lamp and replace if necessary page 62 Use the emergency key to unlock or lock the vehicle page 62 Have the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist works...

Page 68: ...If the vehicle is being tested on a roller dyna mometer Locking unlocking the vehicle with the emergency key Locking unlocking the driver s door with the emergency key If you wish to lock the vehicle...

Page 69: ...ncy key counter clockwise as far as it will go To lock the right hand side of the vehicle turn the emergency key clockwise as far as it will go If the locked door is then closed it can no longer be op...

Page 70: ...in an intermediate position pull it upwards and release it as soon as it starts to open The tailgate is equipped with an automatic object recognition function If a solid object blocks or restricts the...

Page 71: ...e sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the closing area during the closing process Use one of the following options to stop the closing process R Press the p button on the SmartKey R Press or pull t...

Page 72: ...utomati cally open again slightly Automatic object recog nition with reversing function is only an aid It is not a substitute for your attentiveness when you are closing the tailgate During the closin...

Page 73: ...nt within the detection range of the sensors NOTE Vehicle damage due to uninten tional opening of the tailgate R when using an automatic car wash R when using a high pressure cleaner Deactivate KEYLES...

Page 74: ...is not secured correctly Deactivate the SmartKey functions page 61 or do not carry the SmartKey about your person in such situations Limiting the opening angle of the tailgate Activating the opening a...

Page 75: ...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 t...

Page 76: ...ring the closing process make sure that no body parts are in the closing area WARNING Risk of becoming trapped despite there being reversing protection on the side window The reversing function does n...

Page 77: ...n the convenience closing feature is operating monitor the entire closing process and make sure that no body parts are in the closing area Press and hold the button on the SmartKey The following funct...

Page 78: ...e battery using the indicator lamp and replace if necessary page 62 Sliding sunroof Opening and closing the sliding sunroof The term sliding sunroof also refers to the panorama roof with power tilt sl...

Page 79: ...ge caused by protruding objects Objects that protrude from the sliding sun roof may damage the sealing strips Do not allow anything to protrude from the sliding sunroof NOTE Important points to rememb...

Page 80: ...rea WARNING Risk of becoming trapped despite the reversing function being active In particular the reversing function does not react R To soft light and thin objects e g fin gers R Towards the end of...

Page 81: ...isk of becoming trapped by automatic lowering of the sliding sunroof At higher speeds the raised sliding sunroof will automatically be lowered slightly at the rear Make sure that nobody reaches into t...

Page 82: ...your vehicle from being started without the correct SmartKey The immobilizer is automatically activated when the ignition is switched off and deactivated when the ignition is switched on When leaving...

Page 83: ...Press the start stop button with the Smart Key in the marked space page 134 Deactivating the alarm using KEYLESS GO Grasp the outside door handle with the SmartKey outside the vehicle Function of the...

Page 84: ...pproximately ten seconds R after locking the vehicle with the SmartKey R after locking the vehicle using KEYLESS GO The interior motion sensor is only activated when the following components are close...

Page 85: ...If quick access is unavailable select the Vehicle menu under Settings to activate or deactivate the interior motion sensor Opening and closing 83...

Page 86: ...eel 1 seat belt 2 and driver s seat 3 R You are sitting as far away from the driver s airbag as possible taking the following points into consideration R You are sitting in an upright position R Your...

Page 87: ...u to lose control of the vehicle Always make sure that the driver s seat is engaged before starting the vehicle WARNING Risk of accident due to adjusting vehicle settings while the vehi cle is in moti...

Page 88: ...ints 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 or death due to an incorrect seat position The seat be...

Page 89: ...ed position Make sure that the seat is engaged To adjust the seat cushion inclination turn handwheel 3 forwards and backwards until the desired position has been reached To adjust the seat height push...

Page 90: ...l not be able to protect as intended and could cause additional injury R A child restraint system will no longer be properly supported or positioned and will no longer fulfill its function as intended...

Page 91: ...sting the rear seat backrests mechani cally Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting properly Particular attention must be paid to children If...

Page 92: ...le 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 restraints the steering wheel and the mirror and...

Page 93: ...rwards To move the driver s head restraint back wards press release knob 2 and push the head restraint backwards Adjusting the head restraints of the rear seats mechanically To raise pull the head res...

Page 94: ...ings Multimedia system 4 5 Comfort 5 Seat Comfort Adjusting the backrest contour in the lumbar region of the seat backrest lumbar Select Lumbar Select the settings Z for the desired seat Adjust the ai...

Page 95: ...the seat heating is switched on When the seat heating is switched on over heating may occur due to objects or docu ments placed on the seats e g seat cush ions or child seats This could cause damage t...

Page 96: ...u adjust the driver s seat the head restraints the steering wheel or the mir ror while the vehicle is in motion R If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi cle is in motion Before starting the engin...

Page 97: ...off the steering wheel heating switches off Easy entry and exit feature Using the easy entry and exit feature WARNING Risk of accident when pulling away during the adjustment process for the easy exi...

Page 98: ...eat will then move backwards only if it is not already in the rearmost posi tion The seat backrest will then move forwards only if it is not already in the foremost posi tion The driver s seat will mo...

Page 99: ...ould become trapped if they acti vate the memory function particularly when unattended Never leave children unattended in the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and loc...

Page 100: ...ossed around and thereby strike vehicle occupants In addition cup holders open stowage spaces and mobile phone brackets cannot always restrain the objects they contain in the event of an accident Ther...

Page 101: ...ways close the cargo compartment floor before a journey WARNING Risk of fire and injury from hot cigarette lighter You can burn yourself if you touch the hot heating element or the socket of the ciga...

Page 102: ...e interior Overview of the front storage compartments 1 Storage space in the doors 2 Storage compartment in the armrest with a multimedia and USB connection 3 Storage compartment in the front center c...

Page 103: ...be paid to children If you no longer require the folded down seat backrest as a loading area fold the backrest back into place Requirements R The area into which the seat backrest is fol ded is clear...

Page 104: ...y Fold corresponding seat backrest 1 back until it engages Left and right seat backrests if the seat backrest is not engaged and locked red lock verification indicator 2 will be visible Center seat ba...

Page 105: ...be restrained by the seat backrest Make sure that the rear bench seat the rear seat and the seat backrest are engaged before every trip For vehicles with longitudinally adjustable rear seats you can...

Page 106: ...cargo compartment cover must not be pushed further upwards when the tailgate is open To remove pull hanger 3 on the tailgate upwards out of eyelet 1 and unhook it Swivel the cargo compartment cover do...

Page 107: ...r items of luggage may be flung around and hit vehicle occupants Only hang light objects on the bag hooks Never hang hard sharp edged or fragile objects on the bag hooks Observe the notes on loading t...

Page 108: ...in such a way that they cannot be tossed about in these or similar situations Always make sure that objects do not project from stowage spaces parcel nets or stowage nets Close the lockable stowage s...

Page 109: ...he left and right are placed on the lower edge of cargo com partment floor 3 Ensure that the parcel net does not block the locking mechanism of the cargo com partment floor Close the cargo compartment...

Page 110: ...r is loaded in the upper position and the bracket has been removed the cargo compartment floor may be damaged Make sure that the cargo compartment floor is not loaded in the upper position when the br...

Page 111: ...permissible Depending on the vehicle equipment the vehicle has the following 12 V sockets R In the storage compartment in the front cen ter console R In the cargo compartment Example 12 V socket in th...

Page 112: ...ert the plug of the device into 115 V socket 1 When the on board electrical system voltage is sufficient indicator lamp 2 lights up USB port in the rear passenger compartment Depending on the vehicle...

Page 113: ...fields Do not place credit cards data storage devices ski passes or other objects sensitive to electromagnetic fields in the mobile phone storage compart ment NOTE Damage to the mobile phone stowage c...

Page 114: ...shown in the media display The mat can be removed for cleaning e g using clean lukewarm water Stowage compartment without cover Make sure the mobile phone is properly stored and secured to prevent it...

Page 115: ...rresponding seat backwards and lay the floor mat in the footwell Press studs 1 onto holders 2 Adjust the corresponding seat Removing floor mats To remove pull the floor mat off the holders 2 Remove th...

Page 116: ...Low beam high beam 6 R Switches the rear fog light on off 7 N Switches the front fog lamp on off When low beam is activated the T indicator lamp for the parking lamps will be deactivated and replaced...

Page 117: ...to the low beam may not be switched on automatically if there is fog snow or other causes of poor visibility such as spray In such cases turn the light switch to L The automatic driving lights are onl...

Page 118: ...tion switch briefly to the point of resistance in the direction of arrow 2 or 4 The corresponding turn signal light will flash three times To indicate permanently push the combi nation switch beyond t...

Page 119: ...with poor lighting e g cyclists R Road users whose lighting is obstructed e g by a barrier On very rare occasions Adaptive Highbeam Assist may fail to recognize other road users with their own lightin...

Page 120: ...he light switch to the position Switch on the high beam using the combina tion switch When the high beam is switched on automat ically in the dark the _ indicator lamp on the multifunction display wil...

Page 121: ...To switch on or off press button 1 Adjusting the ambient lighting Multimedia system 4 5 Settings 5 Light 5 Ambient Lighting Setting the color and brightness Select Settings Set the color and brightne...

Page 122: ...re made to the temperature set ting in the vehicle the color of the ambient lighting will change briefly Switching the interior lighting switch off delay time on off Multimedia system 4 5 Settings 5 L...

Page 123: ...ff press button 2 The symbol will appear on the instru ment cluster when the rear window wiper is switched on Changing the windshield wiper blades WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the windshield wi...

Page 124: ...row 1 away from the wiper arm as far as it will go Slide catch 2 in the direction of arrow 3 until it engages in the removal position Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm in the direction of arro...

Page 125: ...ges from black to yellow the wiper blades should be replaced The duration until the color changes varies depending on the usage conditions Replacing the rear window wiper blade WARNING Risk of becomin...

Page 126: ...arm from the replacement position back onto the rear window Mirrors Operating the outside mirrors WARNING Risk of accident due to adjusting vehicle settings while the vehi cle is in motion You could l...

Page 127: ...have to reset the outside mirrors Only then will the automatic mirror folding function work properly To adjust briefly press button 2 An outside mirror that has been pushed out of position can be enga...

Page 128: ...irror and the outside mir ror on the driver s side will automatically go into anti glare mode if light from a headlamp hits the sensor on the inside rearview mirror System limits The system will not g...

Page 129: ...r outside mirror into the desired parking position using button 2 Calling up Press button 1 to select the front passenger outside mirror Engage reverse gear The front passenger outside mirror will mov...

Page 130: ...temperature on the driver s side 2 _ Sets the air distribution 3 H Sets the airflow or switches off climate control 4 Sets climate control to automatic page 129 5 Defrosts the windshield 6 Switches th...

Page 131: ...e is retained Setting the air distribution Call up the air conditioning menu page 129 Select a row of seats To set the air distribution select P or O Set the airflow Several air distribution options c...

Page 132: ...a diesel engine can use residual heat It is possible to make use of the residual heat from the engine to continue heating or ventilat ing the front compartment of the vehicle for approximately 30 min...

Page 133: ...ion hold air vent 1 in the center and move it up or down or to the left or right Adjusting the rear air vents To open or close hold air vent 1 in the center and turn it to the left open or right close...

Page 134: ...eby endangering other persons or road users R Get out and be struck by oncoming traf fic R Operate vehicle equipment and become trapped for example In addition the children could also set the vehicle...

Page 135: ...once Starting the vehicle Starting the vehicle with the start stop but ton DANGER Risk of death caused by exhaust gases Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide Inhaling...

Page 136: ...ee Operator s Manual message appears in the multifunction display you can start the vehicle in emergency operation mode Marked space example with cup holder without cover Open the cover of marked spac...

Page 137: ...Starting the vehicle Remote Online WARNING Risk of crushing or entrap ment due to unintentional starting of the engine Limbs could be crushed or trapped if the engine is started unintentionally during...

Page 138: ...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...

Page 139: ...an accident due to shifting down on slippery road surfaces If you shift down on slippery road surfaces to increase the engine braking effect the drive wheels may lose traction Do not shift down on sli...

Page 140: ...sing the brake pedal Do not depress the brake pedal contin uously whilst driving To use the braking effect of the engine shift to a lower gear in good time NOTE Damage to the drivetrain and engine whe...

Page 141: ...lower edge of the vehicle body R Drive at walking pace at most otherwise water can enter the vehicle interior or engine compartment R Vehicles traveling in front or oncoming vehi cles can create waves...

Page 142: ...ad driving Adjust the vehicle speed to suit the road surface conditions If there is damage consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental damage due to non observ...

Page 143: ...10 km h R The water when calm may only reach the lower edge of the vehicle body R Switch off automatic climate control page 129 R Ensure that a bow wave does not form as you drive R Do not stop in th...

Page 144: ...function is active and in transmission position j the engine can stop in spite of an intelligent stop inhibitor The engine is restarted automatically if R Vehicles with automatic transmission You shif...

Page 145: ...Vehicles with automatic transmission Drive in drive program R Follow the gearshift recommendations The lettering in the segment will light up brightly the outer edge will light up and the segment will...

Page 146: ...splay of the on board com puter Depending on the drive program the following systems change their characteristics R Drive Engine and transmission management Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC R ESP R Ve...

Page 147: ...ive program I Select Individual Configuration Select and set a category Restoring settings Switch Request at Start on or off Function on the next time the vehicle is started a prompt appears asking wh...

Page 148: ...le If children are left unsupervised in the vehi cle they could in particular R Open doors thereby endangering other persons or road users R Get out and be struck by oncoming traf fic R Operate vehicl...

Page 149: ...stationary When the vehicle is stationary press button j When the transmission position display shows j the park position is engaged If no transmission position display j appears secure the vehicle to...

Page 150: ...wheel gearshift paddle being pulled You have two options to manually shift the auto matic transmission R Temporary setting R Permanent setting The gears shift automatically when manual gear shifting i...

Page 151: ...l beyond the pressure point The automatic transmission shifts up to the next gear when the maximum engine speed is reached to protect the engine from overrevving Glide mode function Mercedes AMG vehic...

Page 152: ...ive Distance Assist DISTRONIC when Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is active the glide mode function is not available Glide mode can also be prevented by the follow ing parameters R Incline R Downhil...

Page 153: ...mission checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately Function of the 4MATIC 4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are driven Together with ESP and 4ETS 4MATIC improves the traction of your veh...

Page 154: ...seek medical atten tion immediately Do not induce vomit ing Change immediately out of clothing that has come into contact with fuel WARNING Risk of fire and explosion due to electrostatic charge Elect...

Page 155: ...ll the fuel tank until the pump nozzle switches off If you have added too much fuel because of a defective filling pump for instance Do not switch the ignition on Consult a qualified specialist worksh...

Page 156: ...turn the front wheels so that the vehicle rolls towards the curb if it starts moving Apply the parking brake Switch the transmission to position j WARNING Risk of fire caused by hot exhaust system par...

Page 157: ...ission position j in a station ary vehicle with the brake pedal applied page 147 Switch off the engine and the ignition by pressing button 1 Release the service brake slowly Get out of the vehicle and...

Page 158: ...he door R The engine is switched off R The ignition is switched on The garage door opener function is always available when the ignition is switched on Check if the transmitter frequency of the remote...

Page 159: ...rted Replace the batteries in remote control 5 Hold remote control 5 at various angles from a distance of 0 4 in 1 cm to 3 in 8 cm front of the inside rearview mirror You should test every position fo...

Page 160: ...tKey out of reach of chil dren The electric parking brake is applied if the trans mission is in position j and one of the follow ing conditions is fulfilled R The engine is switched off R The seat bel...

Page 161: ...ed R If the transmission is in position k the tail gate must be closed R The seat belt tongue is inserted into the seat belt buckle of the driver s seat Vehicles with automatic transmission if the sea...

Page 162: ...amaged R The force of the impact The following situations can lead to inadvertent activation R The parked vehicle is moved e g in a two story garage Deactivate the tow away alarm in order to prevent i...

Page 163: ...cle s non operational time must be extended R The Battery Charge Insufficient for Standby Mode message appears in the media display Standby mode is automatically deactivated when the ignition is switc...

Page 164: ...function of the ultrasonic sensors in particular In the event of damage or a severe impact in the area of the sensors have the function of the sensors checked at a qualified specialist work shop Have...

Page 165: ...dal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions and can serve as a reminder to take extra care while driving Functions of Off road ABS Off road ABS is activated automatically when you select the...

Page 166: ...ne or more wheels are braked R The engine output is adapted according to the situation ESP is deactivated if the ESP OFF warn ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument cluster R Driving stabil...

Page 167: ...le for both dry and difficult road condi tions such as snow or ice or when the road is wet from rain ESP Sport R active in drive program C R continues to offer stability but with a sporty setup R allo...

Page 168: ...are on a wet or slippery road surface when you brake R The vehicle starts to skid System limits STEER CONTROL may be impaired or may not function in the following situations R ESP is deactivated R ES...

Page 169: ...assistance has occurred display 1 appears in the multifunction display and then automatically goes out after a short time If the autonomous braking function or the situa tion dependent braking assist...

Page 170: ...ing stationary vehi cles moving pedestrians and cyclists ahead R at speeds up to approximately 37 mph 60 km h when approaching crossing cyclists Distance warning function vehicles with Driving Assista...

Page 171: ...of approximately 4 mph 7 km h in the following situations R at speeds up to approximately 155 mph 250 km h when approaching vehicles ahead R at speeds up to approximately 50 mph 80 km h when approach...

Page 172: ...ph 15 km h before you have left the lane in which you are driving WARNING Risk of accident despite Eva sive Steering Assist Evasive Steering Assist cannot always recog nize objects or complex traffic...

Page 173: ...e distance warning function the autono mous braking function and the Evasive Steer ing Assist are deactivated When the vehicle is next started the middle setting is automatically selected If Active Br...

Page 174: ...raffic situations which require frequent changes of speed e g in heavy traffic on winding roads R On slippery roads Accelerating can cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then...

Page 175: ...trol Select N with the right rocker switch If you brake deactivate ESP or if ESP intervenes cruise control is deactivated DSR Downhill Speed Regulation Function of DSR Downhill Speed Regulation DSR is...

Page 176: ...ist DISTRONIC is deacti vated Multimedia system 4 5 Settings 5 Quick Access Select A status display appears in the multifunction display when the function is activated Changing the target speed To inc...

Page 177: ...trument cluster Assistance graphic 1 Route based speed adaptation type of route event 2 Vehicle in front 3 Distance indicator 4 Set specified distance 5 Active Lane Change Assist lane change dis play...

Page 178: ...slippery roads braking or accel erating can cause one or several wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then skid Do not use Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC in these situations WARNING Risk of...

Page 179: ...ng R The transmission is in position h R The driver s door is closed R Check of the radar sensor system has been successfully completed R Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is not being used to park the vehicl...

Page 180: ...t DISTRONIC and secure the vehi cle to prevent it from rolling away before you leave the driver s seat Select O with the left rocker switch If you brake deactivate ESP or if ESP intervenes Active Dist...

Page 181: ...system Adjust the speed in these situations WARNING Risk of accident due to Active Speed Limit Assist adapting the vehicle s speed The speed adopted by Active Speed Limit Assist may be too high or in...

Page 182: ...ual warning mes sage If the driver does not react to this warning for a considerable period an emergency stop is initi ated page 181 The warning is not issued or is stopped when the driver gives confi...

Page 183: ...tive Steering Assist are reached there is no guarantee that the system will remain active or will keep the vehicle in lane Always keep your hands on the steering wheel and observe the traffic carefull...

Page 184: ...holds the vehicle for a short time when pulling away on a hill under the fol lowing conditions R Vehicles with automatic transmission The transmission is in position h or k R The electric parking brak...

Page 185: ...ss further until the display appears in the multifunction display Release the brake pedal Deactivating the HOLD function Depress the accelerator pedal to pull away or Depress the brake pedal until the...

Page 186: ...Assist PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking assistance system with ultrasound It monitors the area around your vehicle using mul tiple sensors on the front bumper and on the rear bumper Parking Assist...

Page 187: ...ual segments of the warn ing display is based on the distance to the detec ted obstacle R Yellow segments obstacles at a distance between approx 2 0 ft 0 6 m and 3 3 ft 1 0 m R Orange segments obstacl...

Page 188: ...different location If a warning tone also sounds for approximately two seconds every time the vehicle is started it may be due to one of the following causes R The sensors are dirty clean the sensors...

Page 189: ...nt and rear segments can be dis played Parking Assist PARKTRONIC display vehicles without a surround view camera 1 Operational front and rear 2 Operational front rear and sides 3 Obstacle detected at...

Page 190: ...re no persons ani mals or objects in the maneuvering area while maneuvering and parking in exiting parking spaces Tap in the media display If the symbol is shown in the multifunc tion display Parking...

Page 191: ...s animals or objects etc in the maneuvering area while maneuvering and park ing You can open the cover of the rear view cam era manually page 194 The guide lines in the media display show the distance...

Page 192: ...0 in 0 3 m from the rear area 4 Yellow warning indicator of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC obstacles at a distance between approximately 2 0 ft 0 6 m and 3 3 ft 1 0 m 5 Red warning display of Parking Assi...

Page 193: ...mera is a 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 views of the surrou...

Page 194: ...nd 3 3 ft 1 0 m R Orange segments obstacles at a distance between approx 1 0 ft 0 3 m and 2 0 ft 0 6 m R Red segments obstacles at a very short distance of approx 1 0 ft 0 3 m or less When Parking Ass...

Page 195: ...s and cameras page 162 Do not use the surround view camera under such circumstances You could otherwise injure others or collide with objects when parking the vehicle For technical reasons the standar...

Page 196: ...e parking space and if necessary the parking direction can be selected as desired Active Parking Assist calculates a suitable vehicle path switches on the turn signal indicator and assists you in park...

Page 197: ...se Active Parking Assist in the following situations R In extreme weather conditions such as ice packed snow or in heavy rain R When transporting a load that protrudes beyond the vehicle R If the park...

Page 198: ...you to collide with objects or other road users Pay attention to objects and other road users Where necessary stop the vehicle or cancel the parking procedure with Active Parking Assist If for example...

Page 199: ...has been parked perpendicular to the direction of travel in area 2 select direction of travel 3 Left or Right The vehicle path shown on the media display may differ from the actual vehicle path Confi...

Page 200: ...ng away If an obstacle is detected in the direction of travel the vehicle s speed is briefly reduced to approx 1 mph 2 km h If a critical situation is detected the symbol appears in the media display...

Page 201: ...sistant function is acti vated in the multimedia system System limits Cross Traffic Alert is not available on inclines Activating deactivating maneuvering assis tance Multimedia system 4 5 Settings 5...

Page 202: ...vel remains stored System limits 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...

Page 203: ...n the turn signal indicator in the cor responding direction a double warning tone sounds and the red warning lamp in the outside mirror flashes If the turn signal indicator remains switched on all oth...

Page 204: ...there are narrow vehicles e g bicycles or motorbikes R if the road has very wide or narrow lanes R if vehicles are not driving in the middle of their lane Warnings may be issued in error when driving...

Page 205: ...icle approaches too closely on the side R You have adopted a sporty driving style with high cornering speeds R You brake or accelerate significantly R A driving safety system intervenes e g ESP or Act...

Page 206: ...m will not intervene You are warned by vibrations in the steering wheel in the following circumstances R Active Lane Keeping Assist detects a lane marking R A front wheel drives over this lane marking...

Page 207: ...rkings are present for one lane e g around roadworks R If the lane markings are worn dark or cov ered R If the distance from the vehicle in front is too short and thus the lane markings cannot be dete...

Page 208: ...th tow bar sys tems safe driving characteristics cannot be guaranteed for the towing vehicle or the towed vehicle The vehicle trailer combination may swerve from side to side Comply with the per mitte...

Page 209: ...to lose control of the vehicle 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...

Page 210: ...e Assist DISTRONIC 2 Outside temperature 3 Digital speedometer 4 Time 5 Display content on right example tachome ter tachometer average fuel consumption ECO display navigation G meter assistant displa...

Page 211: ...ttons on the steering wheel 1 P Back Home button press and hold on board computer 2 Touch Control on board computer 3 Control panel for cruise control or Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC 4 Control pan...

Page 212: ...scroll in the menu bar swipe left or right on the left hand Touch Control To call up a menu submenu or possible settings on the menu or confirm a selec tion or setting press the left hand Touch Contr...

Page 213: ...ia system 1 Touch Control and control panel for the MBUX multimedia system 2 Media display with touch functionality 3 Touchpad 4 Controller Turning adjusts the volume Press briefly switches the mute f...

Page 214: ...ected display area 4 Calls up FAVORITES 5 Calls up an application using the symbol 6 Application and current information 7 Quick access e g display call lists and searches for contacts 8 Calls up the...

Page 215: ...t or right To use handwriting to enter characters write the character with one finger on the touchscreen To zoom in and out of the map move two fingers together or apart To call up the global menu pre...

Page 216: ...tings in the following menus and control ele ments R Display Styles Instrument lighting Display brightness Edge lighting Day night design R Control elements Keyboard language and handwriting rec ogni...

Page 217: ...ignition is switched off If the download of a deep system update is com pleted and the downloaded system update is ready for installation you will be informed of this after the next ignition cycle for...

Page 218: ...ns r of the desired Wi Fi network Select Connect via WPS PIN Input The multimedia system generates an eight digit PIN Enter this PIN on the device to be connected Confirm the entry Connecting using a...

Page 219: ...isplay on the device to be connected Confirm the entry Connecting using NFC Select Connect via NFC Activate NFC on the mobile device see the manufacturer s operating instructions Bring the mobile devi...

Page 220: ...ddi tion cup holders open stowage spaces and mobile phone receptacles cannot always retain all objects within There is a risk of injury particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change i...

Page 221: ...annel is free R The SIM card used is not compatible with the network available R a mobile phone with Twincard is logged into the network with the second SIM card at the same time The multimedia system...

Page 222: ...wo phone mode 3 Battery status of the connected mobile phone 4 Signal strength of the mobile phone network 5 Options 6 Device manager 7 Messages 8 Numerical pad 9 Contact search Telephony operating mo...

Page 223: ...he code on the mobile phone Functions in the telephony menu In the telephony menu you have the following functions for example R Making calls e g R Accept a call k End Call i Create Conf Call Acceptin...

Page 224: ...reduce the time between an accident and the arrival of emergency services at the site of the accident It helps locate an accident site in places that are difficult to access However even if a vehicle...

Page 225: ...ator decides whether it is necessary to call rescue teams and or the police to the accident site R If no vehicle occupant answers an ambu lance is sent to the vehicle immediately Triggering a manual M...

Page 226: ...omatically R Time of the accident R Language setting on the multimedia system Data transmitted is vehicle information For any questions about the collection use and sharing of the eCall system data pl...

Page 227: ...elect twice the current track is repeated R Select three times the function is deactivated 9 Random playback Select to play back tracks in random order Skip forwards back Select to skip to the next or...

Page 228: ...es A2DP and AVRCP R The audio equipment is visible for other devices Multimedia system 4 5 Media 5 Bluetooth 5 With Bluetooth audio you can play back music files from an external data storage medium e...

Page 229: ...shown Settings can be made to the following addi tional functions for example R Navigation and traffic announcements R Frequency Fix function R Radio additional text R Emergency warnings The setting...

Page 230: ...e depend on the sound system installed You can find out which sound system is installed in your vehicle in the Digital Operator s Manual Standard sound system and Advanced sound system The following f...

Page 231: ...ay press the back button on the left hand side of the steering wheel Bear in mind the following related topic R Operating the on board computer page 209 Information on regular maintenance work NOTE Pr...

Page 232: ...the hood unlocked The hood may open and block your view Never release the hood when driving Before every trip ensure that the hood is locked WARNING Risk of accident and injury when opening and closi...

Page 233: ...s switched on WARNING Risk of burns from hot com ponent parts in the engine compartment Certain components in the engine compart ment can be very hot e g the engine the radiator and parts of the exhau...

Page 234: ...the multifunction display R Measuring Engine Oil Level measurement of the oil level is not yet possible Repeat the request after a maximum of 30 minutes driving R Engine Oil Level OK and the bar displ...

Page 235: ...before starting the vehicle NOTE Engine damage caused by an incorrect oil filter incorrect oil or addi tives Do not use engine oils or oil filters which do not correspond to the specifi cations explic...

Page 236: ...ure display in the instrument cluster The coolant temperature must be in the bot tom quarter of the temperature display Slowly turn cap 1 counter clockwise to release overpressure Continue turning cap...

Page 237: ...oncentrate is highly flammable It could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine component parts or the exhaust system Make sure that no windshield washer concentrate spills out next to the fil...

Page 238: ...e blower for the ventilation heating is switched off R The windshield wiper switch is in position g R The SmartKey is at a minimum distance of 10 ft 3 m away from the vehicle otherwise the tailgate co...

Page 239: ...stem 4 5 Settings 5 Quick Access Activating automatic car wash mode Select Automatic Car Wash Mode Select Start If one of the settings cannot be selected this is displayed by a behind the respective s...

Page 240: ...Take care not to point the water jet directly towards the air inlet grille below the hood Notes on paintwork matte finish paintwork care Observe the notes on cleaning and care to avoid damaging the pa...

Page 241: ...hemical cleaning agents Oily products R Do not use polish on matte decorative foil Polishing will have the effect of shining the foil wrapped surface R Do not treat matte or structured decorative foil...

Page 242: ...ve or solvent based cleaning agents to clean the inside of windows Wiper blades R Fold out the wiper blades and clean them using a damp cloth R Do not clean the wiper blades too often Exterior lightin...

Page 243: ...com mended for Mercedes Benz R Do not attach stickers films or similar mate rials R Do not allow cosmetics insect repellent or sun cream to come in contact with the plas tic trim Real wood trim elemen...

Page 244: ...Cloth seat covers R Clean with a damp microfiber cloth and 1 soap solution and allow to dry 242 Maintenance and care...

Page 245: ...be stored 1 Maximum number of washes 2 Maximum wash temperature 3 Do not bleach 4 Do not iron 5 Do not tumble dry 6 Do not dry clean 7 Class 2 safety vest The requirements defined by the legal standar...

Page 246: ...upper press stud 2 Fold legs 3 down and out to the side First aid kit soft sided overview First aid kit soft sided 1 is in the cargo com partment in the left hand storage net Removing the fire exting...

Page 247: ...ternatively consult a qualified spe cialist workshop Tires with run flat characteristics Observe the information and warning notes on MOExtended tires run flat tire In the event of a flat tire the fol...

Page 248: ...ffected must not show any clearly visible damage You can recognize MOExtended tires by the MOExtended marking which appears on the side wall of the tire Vehicles with tire pressure loss warning sys te...

Page 249: ...cuts or punctures in the tire larger than damage previously men tioned R The wheel rim is damaged R You have driven at very low tire pressure or on a flat tire Do not continue driving Consult a qualif...

Page 250: ...placed in a quali fied specialist workshop every five years Do not remove any foreign objects which have entered the tire Remove sticker 1 from the tire inflation compressor housing and affix it to th...

Page 251: ...e 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 water If you get tire sealant on you...

Page 252: ...ith a tire that has been repaired using tire sealant Observe the maximum permissible speed for a tire sealed with tire sealant 50 mph 80 km h The sticker with details of the maximum per missible speed...

Page 253: ...pressure remove the tire sealant bottle from the tire inflation com pressor Insert the filler hose in the socket of the tire inflation compressor and turn it a quarter turn clockwise Press pressure re...

Page 254: ...ure 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...

Page 255: ...workshop to disconnect the battery Notes on starting assistance and charging the 12 V battery When charging the battery and during starting assistance always use the jump start connec tion point in t...

Page 256: ...at the discharged battery has fro zen In this case you may neither jump start the vehicle nor charge the battery The service life of a battery that has been thawed may be dramatically shortened The st...

Page 257: ...sition j R The ignition and all electrical consumers are switched off R The hood is open Slide cover 1 of positive clamp 2 on the jump starting connection point in the direc tion of the arrow Connect...

Page 258: ...lity is only guaranteed with an AGM battery For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recommends that you only use batter ies which have been tested and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz R Use detacha...

Page 259: ...position i or j Vehicles with automatic transmission If the automatic transmission cannot be shif ted to position i or the multifunction dis play in the instrument cluster does not show anything have...

Page 260: ...transmission to position i Release the electric parking brake WARNING Risk of accident due to limi ted safety related functions during the towing process Safety related functions are limited or no lo...

Page 261: ...rock and start to skid When transporting ensure that R The vehicle has been loaded onto the transporter correctly R The vehicle is secured at all four wheels with suitable tensioning straps R The max...

Page 262: ...emergency engine start Vehicles with automatic transmission NOTE Damage to the automatic trans mission due to tow starting The automatic transmission may be damaged in the process of tow starting vehi...

Page 263: ...wly 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 is secured against rolling away R All el...

Page 264: ...on the side of the fuse box Closing Check whether the seal is positioned cor rectly in the lid Place the lid on the fuse box Make sure that clamps 2 engage Tighten screws 1 Close the hood Opening and...

Page 265: ...on the fuse box Tighten screws 2 Fold back the carpet Opening and closing the fuse box in the cargo compartment Observe the notes on electrical fuses page 260 Open the cargo compartment floor Fuse bo...

Page 266: ...he risk of hydroplaning is increased in particular where speed is not adapted to suit the conditions Thus you should regularly check the tread depth and the condition of the tread across the entire wi...

Page 267: ...ssible 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...

Page 268: ...s a result of overheating R Impaired handling characteristics R Irregular wear R Increased fuel consumption WARNING Risk of accident from exces sive tire pressure Tires with excessively high pressure...

Page 269: ...The tire pressure recommended for increased load speed in the tire pressure table can affect the ride comfort WARNING Risk of accident due to unsuitable accessories on tire valve If you mount unsuita...

Page 270: ...al pin in the valve e g using the tip of a pen for example Then check the tire pressure again using the tire pressure gauge Screw the valve cap onto the valve Further related subjects R Notes on tire...

Page 271: ...y occur for a variety of rea sons including the installation of replace ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehi cle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunct...

Page 272: ...se shown by the on board computer In this case do not reduce the tire pressure Restarting the tire pressure monitoring sys tem Requirements R The recommended tire pressure is correctly set for the res...

Page 273: ...set the tire pressure to the recommended cold tire pressure suitable for the operating situation and to check it Be sure to also observe the following further related subjects R Notes on tire pressur...

Page 274: ...lead to brake failure Observe the load bearing capacity of the tires The load bearing capacity must be at least half the gross axle weight rating of the vehicle Never overload the tires by exceeding...

Page 275: ...re will be five 150 lb pas sengers in your vehicle the amount of availa ble cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of lug gage and cargo be...

Page 276: ...680 kg This is for illustration purposes only Make sure you are using the actual load limit for your vehi cle stated on your vehicle s Tire and Loading Information placard page 272 The higher the weig...

Page 277: ...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 Informati...

Page 278: ...artment 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...

Page 279: ...om 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 ei...

Page 280: ...an be used by the manufacturer as a code to describe specific characteristics of the tire R Manufacturing date manufacturing date 5 provides information about the age of a tire The 1st and 2nd positio...

Page 281: ...the permissible 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...

Page 282: ...hat 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...

Page 283: ...e Rubber Association of Canada RAC regarding the tire 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 l...

Page 284: ...art of 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...

Page 285: ...event the tire from changing length on 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 weigh...

Page 286: ...ble 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 yo...

Page 287: ...potholes when parking NOTE Damage to electronic component parts from the use of tire mounting tools Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system Electronic component parts are located in the wheel...

Page 288: ...earing the i snowflake sym bol in addition to the M S marking provide the best possible grip in wintry road condi tions R For M S tires only use tires with the same tread R Observe the maximum permiss...

Page 289: ...ilable rotate the tires every 3 000 to 6 000 miles 5 000 to 10 000 km depending on the wear Ensure that the direction of rotation is maintained Observe the instructions and safety notes on Changing a...

Page 290: ...nnot 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 288 Raise the...

Page 291: ...under the vehicle R Never lie under the vehicle R Do not start the engine and do not release the electric parking brake R Do not open or close any doors or the tail gate Using the lug wrench loosen t...

Page 292: ...Position jack 2 at jack support point 1 Turn ratchet 3 clockwise until jack 2 sits completely on jack support point 1 and the base of the jack lies evenly on the ground Turn ratchet 3 until the tire i...

Page 293: ...aged wheel bolts or dam aged hub threads replaced Do not continue driving Observe the information on the choice of tires page 284 For tires with a specified direction of rotation an arrow on the side...

Page 294: ...k to the left Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal pattern in the order indicated 1 to 5 with a maximum of 59 lb ft 80 Nm Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal pattern in the order indi...

Page 295: ...l is secured in the emergency spare wheel bag in the cargo compartment and is secured to the adjustable cargo compartment floor in the lower position Observe the following notes on removing an emergen...

Page 296: ...n compressor for longer than ten minutes without interruption Requirements Comply with the manufacturer s safety notes on the sticker of the emergency spare wheel and on the tire inflation compressor...

Page 297: ...pressure has been reached press on and off switch 4 on the tire inflation compressor to 0 The tire inflation compressor is switched off Press the start stop button to switch off the power supply If th...

Page 298: ...or rect operation of two way radios If you operate two way radios incorrectly in the vehicle the electromagnetic radiation could interfere with the on board electronics for example if R The tow way ra...

Page 299: ...h the legal requirements for detachable parts If your vehicle has installing for two way radio equipment use the power supply and antenna connectors provided in the pre installation Observe the manufa...

Page 300: ...2G 3G 4G 5G There are no restrictions when positioning the antenna on the outside of the vehicle for some wavebands R Terrestrial Trunked Radio TETRA R 70 cm frequency band R 2G 3G 4G 5G Vehicle iden...

Page 301: ...gns 1 Engine number stamped into the crankcase 2 VIN vehicle identification number stamped into the crossmember 3 Plate with information about emissions test ing including confirmation of emissions gu...

Page 302: ...Specifications for Operating Fluids by entering the designation At https bevo mercedes benz com In the Mercedes Benz BeVo app R At a qualified specialist workshop WARNING Risk of fire or explosion fro...

Page 303: ...easant odors Only refuel with fuel that has at least the octane number specified in the information label in the fuel filler flap page 152 Otherwise engine output can be reduced and fuel consumption i...

Page 304: ...s case in consultation with an authorized Mercedes Benz Center the fuel may be mixed with the cleaning additive recommended by Mercedes Benz Be sure to observe the notes and mixing ratios specified on...

Page 305: ...uids page 299 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...

Page 306: ...tor antifreeze concentrate in the engine cooling system should be R A minimum of 50 antifreeze protection down to approximately 35 F 37 C R A maximum of 55 antifreeze protection down to 49 F 45 C Cool...

Page 307: ...damaged USA China Use only R 134a refriger ant Canada Use only R 1234yf refrigerant NOTE Damage to the climate control system due to incorrect refrigerant com pressor oil Only use refrigerant compress...

Page 308: ...ed specialist workshop only Filling capacity for refrigerant and PAG oil Model Refrigerant All models 24 3 0 4 oz 690 10 g Model PAG oil All models 2 8 0 4 oz 80 10 g Vehicle data Vehicle dimensions T...

Page 309: ...s for vehicles that are ready to drive Observe the notes on driving in mountainous ter rain page 139 Missing values were not yet available at the time of going to press Model 1 Front 2 Rear All models...

Page 310: ...Model Maximum gra dient climbing ability All models 308 Technical data...

Page 311: ...or right Press the symbol to show further infor mation on the multifunction display Press the symbol to hide the display message You can hide low priority display messages by pressing the P button or...

Page 312: ...isk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident Have the restraint system checked...

Page 313: ...with the vehicle s interior especially if the person is sitting too close to the cockpit Make sure both before and during the journey that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct Stop the...

Page 314: ...re and during the journey ensure that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct NEVER use a child restraint system facing to the rear on a seat with an ACTIVATED FRONT AIRBAG DEATH or SERIOU...

Page 315: ...lace Key Battery The SmartKey battery is discharged Replace the battery page 62 Key Not Detected white display message The SmartKey is currently undetected Change the location of the SmartKey in the v...

Page 316: ...e to a strong radio signal source Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions Place the SmartKey in the marked space for starting the engine with the SmartKey page 134 Place...

Page 317: ...D light sources the display message for the corresponding light appears only when all the light emitting diodes in the light are faulty Malfunction See Opera tor s Manual The exterior lighting is malf...

Page 318: ...rn the light switch to the L or position Switch Off Lights You are leaving the vehicle and the lights are still switched on Turn the light switch to the position Intell Light System Inoper ative The I...

Page 319: ...ing Flashers Malfunctioning The hazard warning lamp switch is malfunctioning Consult a qualified specialist workshop Vehicle Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions d Vehicle Rea...

Page 320: ...unctioning Steering capability is significantly impaired WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired If the steering does not function as intended the vehicle s operating safety is jeo...

Page 321: ...conditions Do not con tinue driving under any circumstances Consult a qualified specialist workshop Before Starting the Engine Turn Steering Wheel The electric steering lock could not unlock the steer...

Page 322: ...n monoxide Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the tailgate is open when the engine is running especially if the vehicle is in motion Always switch off the engine before opening the tailga...

Page 323: ...t is engaged page 89 Check Washer Fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum Add washer fluid page 234 Engine Display messages Possible causes consequence...

Page 324: ...tions WARNING Danger of burns when opening the hood If you open the hood when the engine has overheated or during a fire in the engine compartment you could come into contact with hot gases or other e...

Page 325: ...Loose 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 Tra...

Page 326: ...sition Depress the brake pedal Change the transmission position Start the engine Apply Brake to Shift to D or R You have attempted to select transmission position h or k Depress the brake pedal Select...

Page 327: ...ge the trans mission position For all other transmission positions park the vehicle safely Consult a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service Reversing Not Possible Service Required The tran...

Page 328: ...e at low engine speed Avoid sporty driving Before pulling away on uphill gradients let the transmission cool down until the display message disappears Parking Lock Inoperative Apply Parking Brake The...

Page 329: ...ified Use the electric parking brake to secure the vehicle against rolling away Teaching in Transmission Complete The transmission s teach in process is complete All transmission positions can be sele...

Page 330: ...qualified specialist workshop Where necessary also secure the parked vehicle against rolling away The yellow indicator lamp and the red F USA only or Canada only indicator lamp are lit The elec tric p...

Page 331: ...ke manually If the electric parking brake cannot be applied or the red F USA only or Canada only indicator lamp continues to flash Do not continue driving Consult a qualified specialist workshop Where...

Page 332: ...the ignition off and switch it back on Release and then apply the electric parking brake manually page 159 If it is still not possible to apply the electric parking brake Consult a qualified specialis...

Page 333: ...ctric parking brake is applied while you are driving R A condition for automatic release of the electric parking brake has not been fulfilled page 159 R You are performing emergency braking using the...

Page 334: ...only Check Brake Fluid Level There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir WARNING Risk of an accident due to low brake fluid level If the brake fluid level is too low the braking ef...

Page 335: ...systems Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions ATTENTION ASSIST Inoper ative ATTENTION ASSIST is malfunctioning Consult a qualified specialist workshop ATTENTION ASSIST Take a B...

Page 336: ...alfunctioning Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC remains available Consult a qualified specialist workshop Active Steering Assist has reached the system limits page 179 You have not steered independentl...

Page 337: ...orarily unavailable The ambient conditions are outside the system limits page 203 Drive on As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits the system will become available again Active...

Page 338: ...available again or If the display message does not disappear stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the engine Active Blind Spot Assist Inoperative Active Blind Spot A...

Page 339: ...desert Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable Once the cause of the problem is no longer present the driving systems and driving safety systems wi...

Page 340: ...es Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable Once the cause of the problem is no longer present the driving systems and driving safety systems will be...

Page 341: ...in the currently selected drive program Change the drive program page 144 Max Speed 25 mph The maximum speed of 25 mph 40 km h for the Downhill Speed Regulation has been exceeded Drive more slowly mph...

Page 342: ...tor s Manual Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is temporarily unavailable The ambient conditions are outside the system limits page 174 Drive on As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system...

Page 343: ...the activation conditions for cruise control page 172 Cruise Control Inoperative Cruise control is malfunctioning Consult a qualified specialist workshop Cruise Control Off Cruise control has been dea...

Page 344: ...malfunctioning The wheels may block during braking and ESP does not perform any vehicle stabilization The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking distance may inc...

Page 345: ...ilization The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking distance may increase In addi tion other driving safety systems are switched off Drive on carefully Have ABS...

Page 346: ...e See Operator s Manual ESP is malfunctioning Other driving systems and driving safety systems e g BAS may also be malfunctioning The brake system will continue to operate normally The braking distanc...

Page 347: ...immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Active Brake Assist Func tions Currently Limited See Operator s Manual Vehicles with the Driving Assistance Package Active Brake Assist with cross traff...

Page 348: ...e connect Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Mercedes me connect Services Limited See Oper ator s Manual The vehicle functions for malfunction detection are restricted At le...

Page 349: ...ars while the engine is running this indicates an on board electrical system malfunction Consult a qualified specialist workshop See Operator s Manual The battery is not being charged NOTE Possible en...

Page 350: ...in accordance with the traffic conditions Do not continue driving under any cir cumstances Switch off the engine Consult a qualified specialist workshop Stop Vehicle Leave Engine Running The battery...

Page 351: ...ire pressure monitoring system cannot issue a warning if there is pressure loss in one or more of the tires Tires with insufficient tire pressure may impair the driving characteristics as well as stee...

Page 352: ...y impaired You could then lose control of the vehicle Observe the recommended tire pressures Adjust the tire pressure if necessary Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions Check the...

Page 353: ...impaired You could then lose control of the vehicle Do not drive on with a flat tire Observe the notes on flat tires Notes on flat tires page 245 Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic condi...

Page 354: ...es cool down Tire pressure loss warning system Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Check Tire Pressure Soon Canada only The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a s...

Page 355: ...the tire pressure loss warning system page 271 Check Tire Pressure Then Restart Run Flat Indicator Canada only The tire pressure loss warning system generated a display message and has not been restar...

Page 356: ...ong journeys with insufficient engine oil When next refueling add 1 1 US qt 1 l of engine oil page 233 Notes on engine oil page 302 5 Engine Oil Reduce Oil Level Display message only for certain engin...

Page 357: ...onditions Do not continue driving Switch off the engine Add 1 1 US qt 1 l of engine oil page 233 Check the engine oil level Notes on engine oil page 302 5 Engine Oil Pressure Stop Switch Off Engine Di...

Page 358: ...s behavior is non critical These indicator and warning lamps indicate a malfunction only if they light up or flash after the engine has been star ted or during a journey Instrument Display standard In...

Page 359: ...ant safety Warning indicator lamp Possible causes consequences and M Solutions 6 Restraint system warning lamp The red restraint system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running The restraint sy...

Page 360: ...r has not fastened their seat belt while the vehicle is in motion Fasten your seat belt page 35 There are objects on the front passenger seat Remove the objects from the front passenger seat 7 Seat be...

Page 361: ...e 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...

Page 362: ...e opening the hood allow the engine to cool down In the event of a fire in the engine compartment keep the hood closed and call the fire service Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off th...

Page 363: ...st immediately consult a qualified specialist workshop as soon as the yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop Electri...

Page 364: ...equences and M Solutions Fuel reserve warning lamp lights up The yellow fuel reserve warning lamp lights up while the engine is running The fuel supply has dropped into the reserve range Refuel 362 Di...

Page 365: ...ng brake indi cator lamp red Canada only The electric parking brake yellow indicator lamp The red electric parking brake indicator lamp flashes or is lit The yellow electric parking brake indicator la...

Page 366: ...boosting is malfunctioning increased brake pedal force may be necessary for braking The braking characteristics may be impaired The braking distance can increase in emergency braking situations Stop i...

Page 367: ...at too high a speed Be prepared to brake immediately Increase the distance Function of Active Brake Assist page 166 Driving safety systems Warning indicator lamp Possible causes consequences and M So...

Page 368: ...The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion One or more wheels has reached its grip limit page 164 Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions ESP warning l...

Page 369: ...systems may also be inoperative WARNING Risk of skidding when driving with ESP deactivated ESP does not act to stabilize the vehicle The availability of further driving safety systems is also limited...

Page 370: ...essure may impair the driving characteristics as well as steering and braking Have the tire pressure monitoring system checked at a qualified specialist workshop h Tire pressure monitoring system warn...

Page 371: ...sible causes consequences and M Solutions Adjust the tire pressure if necessary Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions Check the tire pressure and the tires Display messages and wa...

Page 372: ...181 Calling up a speed 177 Function 174 Increasing decreasing speed 177 Requirements 177 Steering wheel buttons 177 Storing a speed 177 Switching off deactivating 177 Switching on activating 177 Syst...

Page 373: ...2 Front airbag driver front passenger 37 Installation locations 37 Knee airbag 37 Overview 37 PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp 42 Protection 38 Side airbag 37 Window curtain airbag 37 Alarm see Panic...

Page 374: ...function 142 Automatic front passenger front air bag shutoff 40 42 Function of the automatic front passenger front airbag shutoff 40 PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp 42 Automatic front passenger fron...

Page 375: ...rakepads brake discs 136 Notes on breaking in a new vehicle 136 Post collision brake 45 Braking assistance see BAS Brake Assist System Breakdown Changing a wheel 288 Overview of the help functions 16...

Page 376: ...ing on the front passenger seat 56 Securing on the rear seat 54 Top Tether 53 Children Avoiding dangers in the vehicle 47 Basic instructions 46 Special seat belt retractor 50 Chock 287 Storage locatio...

Page 377: ...t 199 Crosswind Assist Function notes 166 Cruise control 171 Buttons 172 Calling up a speed 172 Function 171 Requirements 172 Selecting 172 Setting a speed 172 Storing a speed 172 Switching off 172 Sw...

Page 378: ...perative 316 ATTENTION ASSIST Inoperative 333 ATTENTION ASSIST Take a Break 333 Automatic Headlamp Mode Inoperative 315 Before Starting the Engine Turn Steering Wheel 319 Check Brake Fluid Level 332 C...

Page 379: ...in a New Key 313 Off 340 Off 338 F Parking Brake See Operator s Manual 328 h Please Correct Tire Pressure 350 F Please Release Parking Brake 331 Replace Key Battery 313 See Operator s Manual 347 6 SRS...

Page 380: ...ive Highbeam Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator s Manual 317 Adaptive Highbeam Assist Inopera tive 317 Apply Brake to Shift from P 324 Apply Brake to Shift to R 324 Apply Brake to Shift to D or...

Page 381: ...t Stop button for at least 3 sec onds or press 3 times 321 Transmission Malfunction 326 Transmission Malfunction Service Required 327 Transmission Malfunction Stop 325 Distance control see Active Dist...

Page 382: ...breaking in a new vehicle 136 Drowsiness detection see ATTENTION ASSIST DSR 173 Activating deactivating 174 Changing the target speed 174 Function 173 Notes 173 Dynamic handling control system see ESP...

Page 383: ...ation mode 134 Starting Remote Online 135 Starting start stop button 133 Starting assistance 255 Switching off start stop button 154 Engine number 298 Engine oil 233 Additives 302 Capacity 303 Checkin...

Page 384: ...tment 261 Fuse box in the front passenger foot well 262 Notes 260 Fuses see Fuses G Garage door opener Clearing the memory 158 Opening or closing the door 157 Programming buttons 155 Resolving problem...

Page 385: ...ee Exterior mirrors Inspection see ASSYST PLUS Instrument cluster Function notes 207 208 Instrument Display Function notes 208 Instrument cluster 10 Warning indicator lamps 356 Instrument Display and...

Page 386: ...bility for lighting systems 114 Setting the exterior lighting switch off delay time 118 Standing lights 114 Switching the surround lighting on off 118 Turn signal light 115 Limited Warranty Vehicle 26...

Page 387: ...rview 211 Standby mode function 161 Mechanical key Inserting removing 62 Unlocking the tailgate 72 Media Overview of the functions and sym bols 225 Media mode Connecting Bluetooth audio equip ment 226...

Page 388: ...omatic front passenger front airbag shutoff see Automatic measures after an accident see Pets in the vehicle see Post collision brake see PRE SAFE anticipatory occu pant protection see PRE SAFE PLUS a...

Page 389: ...6 Switching off 188 System limitations 184 Parking assistance systems see Active Parking Assist Parking brake see Electric parking brake Parking for an extended period 160 Parking lights 114 Parking p...

Page 390: ...ading light see Interior lighting Real wood Care 240 Rear doors child safety lock 57 Rear fog lamp Switching on off 115 Rear seat see Seat Rear view camera 189 Care 239 Function 189 Opening the camera...

Page 391: ...Adjusting the rear seat mechanically 88 Adjusting the seat backrest angle rear passenger compartment 103 Adjustment without Seat Comfort Package 85 Backrest rear locking 102 Configuring the settings...

Page 392: ...pening 74 Opening 73 Opening with the SmartKey 74 Problem 75 Size designation tires 279 Sliding sunroof 76 Automatic features 79 Closing 76 Closing using the SmartKey 75 Opening 76 Opening with the Sm...

Page 393: ...tion notes 166 Steering wheel 209 Adjusting manually 94 Buttons 209 Steering wheel heater 95 Steering wheel heater Switching on off 95 Steering wheel paddle shifters 148 Storage areas see Storage comp...

Page 394: ...tion placard 272 Tire characteristics 279 Tire inflation compressor see TIREFIT kit Tire information table 272 Tire labeling 276 Characteristics 279 DOT Tire Identification Number TIN 277 Load index 2...

Page 395: ...d index 279 Load bearing capacity 279 Maximum tire load 278 Maximum tire pressure 278 MOExtended tires 246 Noise 264 Notes on installing 284 Overview of tire labeling 276 Removing 290 Replacing 284 28...

Page 396: ...updates 215 USB port Rear passenger compartment 110 V Vehicle 134 Activating deactivating standby mode 161 Collision detection parking 160 Correct use 24 Data acquisition 26 Data storage 26 Diagnosti...

Page 397: ...icle operation Outside the USA or Canada 20 Vehicle tool kit 247 TIREFIT kit 247 Towing eye 260 Vehicle with a high center of gravity 24 Ventilating Convenience opening 74 Vents see Air vents VIN 298...

Page 398: ...fluid see Windshield washer fluid Washing by hand care 238 Water tank see Air water duct Wheel change Lowering the vehicle 292 Mounting a new wheel 291 Removing a wheel 290 Removing installing hub cap...

Page 399: ...teristics 264 Wi Fi Setting 215 Window curtain airbag 37 Windows see Side windows Windows Care 239 Windshield 121 Replacing the wiper blades 121 Windshield see Windshield Windshield washer fluid 304 N...

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