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Summary of Contents for GT S 2016

Page 1: ...Mercedes AMG GT S Operator s Manual Order no 6515 1962 13 Part no 190 584 90 00 Edition A 2016 19058490001 1905849000 Mercedes AMG GT S...

Page 2: ...XM Radio Inc RHD Radio is a registered trademark of iBiq uity Digital Corporation RGracenote is a registered trademark of Gracenote Inc RZAGATSurvey and related brands are reg istered trademarks of Z...

Page 3: ...e changes in the following areas Rdesign Requipment Rtechnical features The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations The following are integ...

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Page 5: ...losing 69 Seats steering wheel and mirrors 81 Lights and windshield wipers 87 Climate control 93 Driving and parking 97 On board computer and displays 133 COMAND 159 Stowage and features 183 Maintenan...

Page 6: ...stem see Climate control Alarm ATA Anti Theft Alarm system 66 Switching off ATA 66 Switching the function on off ATA 66 Alarm system see ATA Anti Theft Alarm system AMG Adaptive sport suspension sys t...

Page 7: ...pot Assist Activating deactivating on board computer 135 Display message 137 Notes function 129 Bluetooth Connecting another mobile phone 177 Entering the passcode 176 Searching for a mobile phone 175...

Page 8: ...signal 206 Climate control Automatic climate control dual zone 95 Controlling automatically 95 Cooling with air dehumidification 95 Defrosting the windows 95 Defrosting the windshield 95 General note...

Page 9: ...r 135 Display Notes about cleaning 162 see Display messages see Warning and indicator lamps Display cleaning instructions 206 Display messages ASSYST PLUS 206 Calling up on board computer 137 Engine 1...

Page 10: ...1 Downhill gradient 113 Drinking and driving 112 Driving in winter 113 Driving on flooded roads 113 Driving on wet roads 113 Exhaust check 112 Fuel 112 General 112 Hydroplaning 113 Icy road surfaces 1...

Page 11: ...tor s Man ual 160 ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram Characteristics 64 Deactivating activating 64 135 Display message 138 Function notes 63 General notes 63 Important safety information 64 Warning lam...

Page 12: ...also Digital Operator s Man ual 160 H Handwriting recognition Switching text reader function on off 167 Touchpad 167 Hazard warning lamps 88 Head restraints Adjusting 84 Head up display Storing setti...

Page 13: ...ghts Automatic headlamp mode 88 Hazard warning lamps 88 High beam flasher 89 High beam headlamps 89 Light switch 88 Low beam headlamps 88 Parking lamps 88 Rear fog lamp 88 Setting the brightness of th...

Page 14: ...uencies 256 Installation 256 Transmission output maximum 256 Modifying the programming SmartKey 72 Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle 251 Mounting a new wheel 250 Preparing the vehicle 247 Raising t...

Page 15: ...Outside temperature display 134 Overhead control panel 37 P Paint code number 257 Paintwork cleaning instructions 206 Panic alarm 40 Panorama roof 80 Parking Important safety notes 110 Parking brake 1...

Page 16: ...r fog lamp Display message 137 Switching on off 88 Rear lamps see Lights Rear spoiler Extending retracting 191 Problem 193 Rear view camera Cleaning instructions 206 Function notes 127 Switching on of...

Page 17: ...ect driver s seat position 82 Important safety notes 83 Seat heating 84 Seat heating problem 85 Storing settings memory func tion 85 Switching seat heating on off 84 Selecting stations Radio 181 Selec...

Page 18: ...0 Starting the engine 102 Start stop function see ECO start stop function Starting engine 101 Steering Display message 148 Warning lamps 157 Steering wheel Adjusting electrically 85 Adjusting manually...

Page 19: ...um 231 Not reached TIREFIT 214 Notes 230 Reached TIREFIT 214 Recommended 229 Tire pressure monitor Checking the tire pressure elec tronically 234 Function notes 232 General notes 232 Important safety...

Page 20: ...on 246 Wheel and tire combination 254 Wheel rim definition 245 see Flat tire Touchpad Calling up quick access for audio and telephone 166 Changing the station music track 169 Character suggestions 168...

Page 21: ...imum 265 Vehicle dimensions 265 Vehicle emergency locking 75 Vehicle identification number see VIN Vehicle identification plate 257 Vehicle tool kit 210 Video see also Digital Operator s Man ual 160 V...

Page 22: ...ding washer fluid 205 Important safety notes 263 Windshield wipers Problem malfunction 92 Replacing the wiper blades 91 Switching on off 90 Winter driving Important safety notes 228 Slippery road surf...

Page 23: ...ch for a keyword by entering characters Fur ther information can be found in the Digital Operator s Manual in the COMAND sec tion under the Character entry teleph ony keyword RContents You can select...

Page 24: ...a link slide 6 the controller downwards X To exit a content page select the symbol X To call up the basic menu of the Digital Operator s Manual select symbol A X To switch functions to COMAND select...

Page 25: ...gine Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front Ravoid frequent sudden acceleration and braking Rchange gear in g...

Page 26: ...d that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here This also applies to safety relevant systems and func tions The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the d...

Page 27: ...ritten notice to Mercedes Benz USA LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 Maintenance The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work wh...

Page 28: ...s well as any required repairs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING Flammable material such as leaves grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exha...

Page 29: ...e that may cause undesired operation of the device Diagnostics connection The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop G WA...

Page 30: ...of Avenue Toronto Ontario M4G 4C9 Reporting safety defects USA only The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49 Code of U S Federal Regulations Part 575 pursuant to the...

Page 31: ...n purpose of an EDR is to record data that will assist in under standing how a vehicle s systems performed in certain crash or near crash like situations such as during air bag deployment or when hitt...

Page 32: ...r as required by law Warning The EDR is a component of the Restraint System Module Tampering with altering modifying or removing the EDR com ponent may result in a malfunction of the Restraint System...

Page 33: ...Cockpit 32 Instrument cluster 33 Multifunction steering wheel 35 Center console 36 Overhead control panel 37 Door control panel 38 31 At a glance...

Page 34: ...head control panel 37 A Climate control systems 95 B Horn C Adjusts the steering wheel electrically Function Page D Cruise control lever 114 E Unlocks the tailgate 78 F Electric parking brake 111 G Di...

Page 35: ...auge Fuel filler flap location indi cator 8 the fuel filler cap is on the right hand side i Information on displaying the outside temperature in the multifunction display can be found under Outside te...

Page 36: ...nada only F Brakes red 150 USA only J Canada only G M SPORT handling mode 153 Function Page H Coolant 154 I J Brakes yellow 150 J 6 Restraint system 153 K Seat belt 149 L K High beam head lamps M L Lo...

Page 37: ...edial mem ory W X Adjusts the volume 8 Mute Switches on the Voice Con trol System see the sepa rate operating instructions Function Page Opens the menu list 9 Selects a menu or submenu or scrolls thro...

Page 38: ...MG adaptive sport sus pension system and AMG sports exhaust system 191 B Ignition lock in the stow age compartment 100 Function Page C Stowage compartment D AMG E SELECT selector lever 105 E Adjusts t...

Page 39: ...the auto matic interior lighting con trol on off C p Switches the right hand reading lamp on off Function Page D MB Info call button mbrace system 190 E Rear view mirror F Transmitter buttons for the...

Page 40: ...nlocks the vehicle Z Selects the left exte rior mirror Folds the exterior mir rors in out electrically Function Page A Selects the right exte rior mirror B 7 Adjusts the exterior mirrors C W Opens clo...

Page 41: ...Useful information 40 Panic alarm 40 Occupant safety 40 Children in the vehicle 56 Driving safety systems 59 Protection against theft 66 39 Safety...

Page 42: ...rk in conjunction with each other They can only deploy their protective function if at all times all vehicle occupants Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly Y page 44 Rhave adjusted their seat pro...

Page 43: ...w seconds with the engine running Rlights up again while the engine is running G WARNING If restraint system is malfunctioning restraint system components may be triggered unin tentionally or might no...

Page 44: ...Tensioning Device does not correct an incorrect seat position or the rout ing of an incorrectly fastened seat belt When triggered a seat belt force limiter helps to reduce the force exerted by the se...

Page 45: ...nd safety notes on the Occupant classifica tion system OCS Y page 49 G WARNING The seat belts may not perform their intended protective function if Rthey are damaged modified extremely dirty bleach or...

Page 46: ...r hip joint and pull it tight using the shoulder section of the belt Rthe seat belt is not routed across sharp pointed or fragile objects If you have such items located on or in your clothing e g pens...

Page 47: ...s detected between the vehicle occupant and the seat belt Do not hold on to the seat belt tightly while it is adjusting You can switch the seat belt adjustment on and off using COMAND Information on a...

Page 48: ...Always make sure that there are no objects between the air bag and the vehicle s occu pants RAdjust the seats properly before beginning your journey Always make sure that the seat is in an almost upri...

Page 49: ...el ing as well as damaged doors can lead to the functionofthesensors beingimpaired Theair bags might therefore not function properly anymore Consequently the air bags cannot protect vehicle occupants...

Page 50: ...a side impact the side impact air bag is deployed on the side on which the impact occurs The side impact air bag on the front passenger side deploys under the following conditions Rthe OCS system det...

Page 51: ...ly Always observe the child restraint system manufacturer s installation instruc tions Occupant Classification System opera tion OCS PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator...

Page 52: ...at You can find more information on OCS under Problems with the Occupant Classification System Y page 53 G WARNING If you secure a child in a forward facing child restraint system on the front passeng...

Page 53: ...ork carried out at an author ized Mercedes Benz Center For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recom mends that you only use seat accessories that have been approved by Mercedes Benz If the driver s air bag...

Page 54: ...ont passenger air bag not functioning as intended during an accident This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Do not place any objects between the seat surface and the child restrai...

Page 55: ...ing securely on the front passenger seat If neces sary adjust the position of the front passenger seat X When installing the child restraint system make sure that the seat belt is tight Do not pull th...

Page 56: ...o do so Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tension ing Devices ETDs contain perchlorate mate rial which may require special handling and regard for the environment National guide lines must be observe...

Page 57: ...uffers only minor deformation This is the case if for example very rigid vehicle parts such as lon gitudinal body members are hit and sufficient deceleration occurs as a result If the restraint system...

Page 58: ...ng mechanism is released The seat belt adjustment is an integral part of the PRE SAFE convenience function You will find information on the convenience func tion under Belt adjustment Y page 45 Automa...

Page 59: ...he seat belt is released while driving the child restraint system will no longer be secured properly The special seat belt retrac tor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a portion of the seat be...

Page 60: ...aint sys tem manufacturer s installation instructions You will find further information on stowing objects luggage or loads under Loading guidelines Y page 184 G WARNING Child restraint systems or the...

Page 61: ...be resting on the backrest of the front passenger seat The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be subjected to a load by the head restraint Adjust the angle of the seat back rest and the...

Page 62: ...BS warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on It goes out when the engine is running ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph 8 km h regardless of road surface cond...

Page 63: ...r the detection of obstacles can be impaired if Rthere is dirt on the sensors or anything else covering the sensors Rthere is snow or heavy rain Rthere is interference by other radar sources Rthere ar...

Page 64: ...and do not rely solely on the distance warning function X Brake immediately in order to increase the distance from the vehicle in front or X Take evasive action provided it is safe to do so Due to the...

Page 65: ...ly identify objects and complex traffic situa tions In such cases Adaptive Brake Assist can Rintervene unnecessarily Rnot intervene There is a risk of an accident Always pay careful attention to the t...

Page 66: ...cluster Y page 138 Only use wheels with the recommended tire sizes Only then will ESP function properly Characteristics of ESP General information If the ESP warning lamp goes out before beginning the...

Page 67: ...briefly press button The M handling mode warning lamp in the instrument cluster goes out ESP is activated X To deactivate ESP press button The ESP OFF warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up...

Page 68: ...checked at a qualified spe cialist workshop Observe information regarding indicator and warning lamps Y page 151 as well as dis play messages Y page 141 ADAPTIVE BRAKE ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking...

Page 69: ...stop the alarm using KEYLESS GO grasp the outside door handle The Smart Key must be outside the vehicle The alarm is switched off or X Press the Start Stop button The SmartKey must be inside the vehi...

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Page 71: ...Useful information 70 SmartKey 70 Doors 74 Cargo compartment 76 Side windows 79 Panorama roof 80 69 Opening and closing...

Page 72: ...objects to the SmartKey the SmartKey could be uninten tionally turned in the ignition lock This could cause the engine to be switched off There is a risk of an accident Do notattach any heavy or large...

Page 73: ...s KEYLESS GO General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started by any of the vehicle occupants if there is a SmartKey in the vehicle Locking unlocking centrally You can start lock or unlock th...

Page 74: ...tion Bear in mind that the engine can be started by any of the vehicle occupants if there is a SmartKey in the vehicle Changing the settings of the locking system You can find information about this i...

Page 75: ...l handling and regard for the environment National guidelines must be observed during disposal In California see www dtsc ca gov HazardousWaste Perchlorate index cfm Mercedes Benz recommends that you...

Page 76: ...thus endangering other people or road users Rget out and disrupt traffic Roperate the vehicle s equipment Additionally children could set the vehicle in motion if for example they Rrelease the parking...

Page 77: ...lock of the driver s door as far as it will go X Turn the mechanical key counter clockwise as far as it will go to position 1 The locking knob pops up and the door unlocks X Turn the mechanical key ba...

Page 78: ...med Cargo compartment Important safety notes G WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide If the tailgate is open when the engine is running particu larly if the v...

Page 79: ...s ensure that you only make the kicking movement within the detection range of sensors If the SmartKey is within the rear detec tion range of KEYLESS GO the following situations for example could lead...

Page 80: ...s similar to these This prevents the tailgate from being unlocked unintention ally RDirt caused by road salt around sensors may restrict functionality RUnlocking the tailgate with KEYLESS GO with a pr...

Page 81: ...omebody becomes trapped release the switch or press the switch to open the side window again G WARNING If children operate the side windows they could become trapped particularly if they are left unsu...

Page 82: ...onvenience closing feature RResetting the side windows Panorama roof Operating the roller sunblind for the panorama roof The roller sunblind shields the vehicle interior from sunlight X To close pull...

Page 83: ...Useful information 82 Correct driver s seat position 82 Seats 83 Steering wheel 85 Mirrors 85 Memory function 85 81 Seats steering wheel and mirrors...

Page 84: ...restraint steer ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine X Observe the safety guidelines on seat adjustment Y page 83 X Make sure that seat is adjusted prop erly Manu...

Page 85: ...6 and Children in the Vehicle Y page 56 G WARNING You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving Radjust the driver s seat head restraint steering wheel or mirrors Rfaste...

Page 86: ...g blankets coats bags seat cov ers child seats or booster seats Make sure that there are no objects in the footwell under or behind the seats when moving the seats back There is a risk that the seats...

Page 87: ...sk of an accident Before starting off make sure the steering wheel is locked Never unlock the steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion G WARNING Children could injure themselves if they adjust th...

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Page 89: ...Useful information 88 Exterior lighting 88 Interior lighting 90 Replacing bulbs 90 Windshield wipers 90 87 Lights and windshield wipers...

Page 90: ...e following topics RHazard warning lamps RHeadlamps fogged up on the inside Setting the exterior lighting Setting options Exterior lighting can be set using Rthe light switch Rthe combination switch Y...

Page 91: ...ontrol panel Important safety notes G WARNING Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognize road users Rwho have no lights e g pedestrians Rwho have poor lighting e g cyclists Rwhose lighting is blocked...

Page 92: ...ove the combination switch back to its normal position or move the light switch to another position The _ indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out Interior lighting An overview of the interio...

Page 93: ...ithout a wiper blade and it falls onto the windshield the windshield may be damaged by the force of the impact Mercedes Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified specialist...

Page 94: ...Problems with the windshield wipers You can find information about this in the Digital Operator s Manual 92 Windshield wipers Lights and windshield wipers...

Page 95: ...Useful information 94 Overview of climate control sys tems 94 Operating the climate control sys tems 95 93 Climate control...

Page 96: ...dification function is only available when the engine is running Optimum climate control is only achieved with the side windows closed i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during warm weather e...

Page 97: ...off G Sets the temperature right Operating the climate control sys tems In the Digital Operator s Manual you will find information on the following topics RActivating deactivating climate control RSwi...

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Page 99: ...98 Notes on breaking in a new vehi cle 98 Driving 98 DYNAMIC SELECT controller 104 AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7 speed sports transmission 105 Refueling 107 Parking 110 Driving tips 112 Driving systems 114 97...

Page 100: ...00 miles 1 500 km drive in program C RDo not drive faster than 85 mph 140 km h for the first 1 000 miles 1 500 km ROnly allow the engine to reach a maximum engine speed of 4 500 rpm briefly RAvoid hea...

Page 101: ...emperatures below 32 0 the max imum engine speed is restricted in order to protect the engine To protect the engine and maintain smooth engine operation avoid driving at full throttle when the engine...

Page 102: ...nt cluster light up Further information on situations where an indicator lamp either fails to go out after starting the engine or lights up while driving Y page 150 If Start Stop button has not yet be...

Page 103: ...ldren G WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide Inhaling these exhaust gases leads to poisoning There is a risk of fatal injury Therefore never leave the engine...

Page 104: ...k and release it as soon as the engine is running Pulling away General notes G WARNING If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R the vehicle could pull...

Page 105: ...oving There is a risk of accident and injury If you wish to exit the vehicle always turn off the ignition and secure the vehicle against rolling away General notes ECO start stop display If the engine...

Page 106: ...e racetrack I Individual Individual settings Depending on the drive program selected the following vehicle characteristics will change Rthe drive engine management Rthe transmission management RESP Y...

Page 107: ...t safety notes G WARNING If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R the vehicle could pull away suddenly There is a risk of an accident When engaging tra...

Page 108: ...The transmission must be in position D The switching times correspond to the previ ously active automatic drive program The transmission only shifts down automati cally at low engine speeds depending...

Page 109: ...ly warming up the drive assemblies and for adopting a fuel efficient driving style Y page 106 You can follow the gearshift recommendations at all times and shift gear accordingly using the steer ing w...

Page 110: ...n the igni tion if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel Otherwise the fuel will enter the fuel system Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system and the engi...

Page 111: ...fuel filler flap X Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel pump nozzle into the tank hook in place and refuel X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle switches off Do not add any more fuel aft...

Page 112: ...ch are hot Take particular care not to park on dry grassland or harvested grain fields G WARNING If you switch off the ignition while driving safety relevant functions are only available with limitati...

Page 113: ...Operator s Manual Electric parking brake General notes G WARNING If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi cle they could set it in motion by for example Rrelease the parking brake Rshift the aut...

Page 114: ...ance of 44 ft approximately 14 m per second Drive sensibly save fuel Observe the following tips to save fuel X The tires should always be inflated to the recommended tire pressure X Remove unnecessary...

Page 115: ...ver use the brake pedal as a footrest Never depress the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal at the same time Further information can be found in the Digi tal Operator s Manual Wet roads You can find...

Page 116: ...traffic con ditions make it appropriate to maintain a steady speed for a prolonged period You can store any road speed above 20 mph 30 km h Cruise control lever To activate or increase speed To activ...

Page 117: ...ate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful inter ference and 2 This d...

Page 118: ...be impaired if Rthere is dirt on the sensors or anything else covering the sensors Rthere is snow or heavy rain Rthere is interference by other radar sources Rthere are strong radar reflections for ex...

Page 119: ...tationary The lowestspeed thatcan be setis 20 mph 30 km h X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you or press it up or down DISTRONIC PLUS is selected Activating at the current speed last sto...

Page 120: ...too small i When you change lanes DISTRONIC PLUS monitors the left lane on left hand drive vehicles or the right lane on right hand drive vehicles Stopping G WARNING When leaving the vehicle even if i...

Page 121: ...r up or down to the pressure point Every time the cruise control lever is pressed up or down the last speed stored is increased or reduced i If you accelerate to overtake DISTRONIC PLUS adjusts the ve...

Page 122: ...ds you in order to pull away and the front passenger door or one of the rear doors is open Rthe vehicle has skidded Ryou activate Active Parking Assist If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated you will hear a...

Page 123: ...ay particular attention in the following traffic situations RCornering going into and coming out of a bend RVehicles traveling on a different line ROther vehicles changing lanes RNarrow vehicles RObst...

Page 124: ...at traffic lights with crossing traffic for example could cause your vehicle to pull away unintentionally HOLD General notes The HOLD function can assist the driver in the following situations Rwhen...

Page 125: ...function is activated You can release the brake pedal i If depressing the brake pedal the first time does not activate the HOLD function wait briefly and then try again Deactivating the HOLD function...

Page 126: ...on the selected ESP mode there is an increased risk of skidding and having an accident Make sure that no persons animals or obstacles are within range of the vehicle i Observe the safety notes on dri...

Page 127: ...fety notes PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with ultrasonic sensors It monitors the area around your vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper PARKTRONIC...

Page 128: ...nsors Center Approx 40 in approx 100 cm Corners Approx 24 in approx 60 cm Rear sensors Center Approx 48 in approx 120 cm Corners Approx 32 in approx 80 cm Minimum distance Center Approx 8 in approx 20...

Page 129: ...amera lens is dirty or obstructed Observe the notes on cleaning Y page 206 Rif the rear of your vehicle is damaged In this event have the camera position and setting checked at a qualified specialist...

Page 130: ...the journey is less than approximately 30 minutes Rif the road condition is poor e g if the sur face is uneven or if there are potholes Rif there is a strong side wind Rif you have adopted a sporty dr...

Page 131: ...ION ASSIST still detects increasing lapses in concentration you will be warned again after 15 minutes at the earliest This will only happen if ATTEN TION ASSIST still detects typical indicators of fat...

Page 132: ...to fog heavy rain snow or spray Rthere are narrow vehicles e g motorcycles or bicycles Rthe road has very wide lanes Rthe road has narrow lanes Ryou are not driving in the middle of the lane Rthere a...

Page 133: ...In the Digital Operator s Manual you can find information about RCollision warning RSwitching on Blind Spot Assist Lane Keeping Assist General notes Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in front of y...

Page 134: ...on of the road or due to snow rain fog or spray Rthere is glare e g from oncoming traffic the sun or reflections e g when the road surface is wet Rthe windshield is dirty fogged up damaged or covered...

Page 135: ...information 134 Important safety notes 134 Displays and operation 134 Menus and submenus 135 Display messages 137 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 148 133 On board computer and di...

Page 136: ...e on board computer G WARNING If the instrument cluster has failed or mal functioned you may not recognize function restrictions in systems relevant to safety The operating safety of your vehicle may...

Page 137: ...e phone book and starts dialing the selected num ber RSwitches off the Voice Control System see the separate oper ating instructions Press briefly RBack RIn the Radio or Media menu deselects the track...

Page 138: ...io menu RMedia Media menu RTelephone Telephone menu RAssistance Graphic Assistance Graphic menu RService Service menu RSettings Settings menu RAMG AMG menu 136 Menus and submenus On board computer and...

Page 139: ...Y page 122 and parking Y page 110 Hiding display messages X Press the a or button on the steering wheel The multifunction display hides the display message High priority display messages are shown in...

Page 140: ...on can increase If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Drive on carefully Carefully drive a suitable distance making...

Page 141: ...function and hill start assist are not available due to a malfunction PRE SAFE and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed In addition the and warning lamps light up in the instrument c...

Page 142: ...tion normally but without the functions listed above The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus increase If ESP is no...

Page 143: ...ituation can increase If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist worksh...

Page 144: ...eft or right The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument clus ter G WARNING The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig gered unintentionally or in the event of an accident...

Page 145: ...bserve the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps in the center console and the multifunction display and check the following Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENG...

Page 146: ...and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 110 X Switch the ignition off X Open the front passenge...

Page 147: ...the necessary sys tem checks have been completed X Make sure that the display messages do not appear in the mul tifunction display If these conditions are fulfilled the front passenger seat can be oc...

Page 148: ...ngine paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 110 X Wait until the engine has cooled down X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiato...

Page 149: ...Y page 110 X Check the tires and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tire Y page 211 X Check the tire pressure Y page 232 X If necessary correct the tire pressure Warning Tire Mal function...

Page 150: ...safely carefully drive on to a qualified specialist workshop X If you are unable to steer safely do not drive on Contact the nearest qualified specialist workshop Warning and indicator lamps in the i...

Page 151: ...t Y page 44 The warning lamp goes out There are objects on the front passenger seat X Remove the objects from the front passenger seat and stow them in a secure place The warning lamp goes out N The r...

Page 152: ...bserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display J N USA only J Canada only the red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running A warning tone also sounds There is...

Page 153: ...lified specialist workshop If the ABS control unit is faulty there is also a possibility that other systems such as the navigation system or the automatic transmission will not be available N The yell...

Page 154: ...al ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Drive on carefully X Visit a q...

Page 155: ...switched on ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Only switch to SPORT handling mode in accordance with the conditions written in the Activati...

Page 156: ...dditional display messages in the multifunction display X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against r...

Page 157: ...hing a vehicle or a stationary obstacle in your line of travel at too high a speed X Be prepared to brake immediately X Pay careful attention to the traffic situation You may have to brake or take eva...

Page 158: ...steering or braking maneuvers Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 110 X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction...

Page 159: ...G WARNING You will need to use more force to steer There is a risk of an accident X Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required X If you are able to steer safely carefully drive on t...

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Page 161: ...General notes 160 Important safety notes 160 Function restrictions 160 COMAND operating system 161 159 COMAND...

Page 162: ...mmendations Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph approximately 50 km h your vehicle covers a distance of 44 feet approximately 14 m per second G WARNING Modifications to electronic components t...

Page 163: ...func tions Functions RHD FM radio and HD AM radio satellite radio RMedia Media support audio CD MP3 CD video DVD Media Interface e g iPod SD card Bluetooth audio 10 8 GB Media Register on the hard dr...

Page 164: ...ate mode for example RFavorites functions Fast access to favorites functions using the favorites button on the controller or on the touchpad Display General notes Do not use the space in front of the...

Page 165: ...surface when cleaning it as this could cause irreversible damage to the display Then dry the surface with a dry microfiber cloth Avoid using alcoholic thinners gasoline or abrasive cleaning agents The...

Page 166: ...call up the basic display press the button for longer than two seconds COMAND changes to the basic display of the current operating mode Controller The controller in the center console lets you Rsele...

Page 167: ...Y page 165 Do not press your fingers too hard on the touchpad This could cause malfunctions Switching the touchpad on off X Press Vehicle in the main function bar The vehicle menu is displayed X To s...

Page 168: ...iding the quick access for audio and tele phone X Use two fingers to touch the touch sensi tive surface X Swipe your fingers down Quick access is hidden Operating the control for vehicle and sound set...

Page 169: ...numbers or characters in any input line Active input line Enters a space Y page 168 Illustration of the touch sensitive surface Deletes characters Y page 168 If the character that you have entered ca...

Page 170: ...recognized character Character entry can be continued Entering a space X Use your finger to touch the touch sensi tive surface and swipe to the right A space is entered into the input line Deleting c...

Page 171: ...controller press the controller Character entry using the controller is active Quick access for audio and telephone Changing the station music track Depending on the audio source that is cur rently ac...

Page 172: ...favorite in the desired order turn and press the controller The favorite has been added If a favorite is stored over another favorite the favorite underneath is deleted You can manage a total of 20 fa...

Page 173: ...notes Further information on navigation using COMAND can be found in the Digital Opera tor s Manual Among other things correct functioning of the navigation system depends on GPS recep tion In certai...

Page 174: ...rmediate stops Route guidance Navigation announcements and route guid ance displays guide you to your destination The information given relating to destination entry applies to COMAND Before and durin...

Page 175: ...s in the corresponding direction under the crosshair i Pressing the controller selects a destina tion in the map Selecting map orientation X Show the menu Y page 171 X To select Options turn and press...

Page 176: ...is for restricted periods of time on some mobile phones see the man ufacturer s operating instructions X Set the Bluetooth device name for the mobile phone if necessary The Bluetooth device names for...

Page 177: ...ny one time De authorizing disconnecting a mobile phone The connection is terminated automatically if you leave the receiver range of COMAND or deactivate Bluetooth on your mobile phone If you no long...

Page 178: ...is canceled Repeat the authorization Authorization via passkey entry access code If COMAND has found your mobile phone you can authorize connect it X To select the Bluetooth name of the desired mobile...

Page 179: ...o two minutes to be displayed You may also save the confirmation on the mobile phone see the manufacturer s operating instructions The mobile phone is now authorized and connected to COMAND You can no...

Page 180: ...el The call is accepted Further information on the functions you can use during a call can be found in the Digital Operator s Manual i You can also accept the call by voice com mand using the Voice Co...

Page 181: ...a contact turn and press the con troller If a contact contains more than one phone number X To select a telephone number turn and press the controller Further information on the phone book can be foun...

Page 182: ...X To display the main function bar slide 5 the controller X To select Radio turn and press the con troller The radio display appears You will hear the last station played on the last waveband selected...

Page 183: ...nu using Current Station Channel Listing or Direct Entry select or enter the desired station RTo select using the search function in radio mode select and enter the first letters of the desired statio...

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Page 185: ...Useful information 184 Stowage areas 184 Features 186 183 Stowage and features...

Page 186: ...these parts of the vehicle you could burn yourself There is a risk of injury Always be particularly careful around the exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim Allow these components to cool down befo...

Page 187: ...er Important safety notes G WARNING On its own the cargo compartment cover cannot secure or restrain heavy objects items of luggage and heavy loads You could be hit by an unsecured load during sudden...

Page 188: ...nsert hooks into upper retainers and turn back by 90 Upper tensioning hook stretches the cargo net automatically X Attach hooks to lower retainers A X After driving a short distance check the tension...

Page 189: ...hicle remote malfunction diagnosis RDownloading routes RSpeed alert RGeo fencing RTriggering the vehicle alarm i The mbrace system is only available in the USA General notes The mbrace system is only...

Page 190: ...lf diag nosis of the system RThe indicator lamp in one or more of the following buttons continues to light up red after the system self diagnosis SOS button F Roadside Assistance call button MB Info c...

Page 191: ...ttempts to get more information on the emergency RIf there is no response from the vehicle occupants an ambulance is immediately sent to the vehicle If no voice connection can be established to the Me...

Page 192: ...r Assistance Center either sends a qualified Mercedes Benz technician or makes arrangements for your vehicle to be transported to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center You may be charged for ser...

Page 193: ...nd a call press the button on the multifunction steering wheel or X Press the corresponding COMAND button for ending a phone call Call priority When service calls are active e g Roadside Assistance or...

Page 194: ...ease the switch immediately if somebody becomes trapped The rear spoiler then extends again When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unsuper...

Page 195: ...s you to oper ate up to three different door and gate sys tems Use the integrated garage door opener only on garage doors that Rhave safety stop and reverse features and Rmeet current U S federal safe...

Page 196: ...as button or is programmed for the first time If the selected button has already been programmed indicator lamp will only light up yellow after ten seconds have elapsed X Release button or Indicator...

Page 197: ...long enough for the integrated garage door opener The signal is not recognized during programming Comparable with Canadian law some U S garage door openers also fea ture a break Proceed as follows Ri...

Page 198: ...opener unit This can improve signal recep tion transmission Opening closing the garage door After it has been programmed the integrated garage door opener assumes the function of the garage door syst...

Page 199: ...mats on top of one another X Slide the driver s seat backwards X To install place the floormat in position X Press studs onto retainers X To remove pull the floormat off retain ers X Remove the floorm...

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Page 201: ...Useful information 200 Engine compartment 200 ASSYST PLUS 206 Care 206 199 Maintenance and care...

Page 202: ...tment keep the hood closed and contact the fire department G WARNING The engine compartment contains moving components Certain components such as the radiator fan may continue to run or start again su...

Page 203: ...his when the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at high engine speeds Depending on the engine the oil dipstick may be in a different location It is only possible to correctly measure the oil le...

Page 204: ...owly slide oil dipstick into the guide tube to the stop and take it out again If the level is between MIN mark and MAX mark the oil level is correct X If the oil level has dropped to MIN mark or below...

Page 205: ...he engine oil level is too high X Have excess engine oil siphoned off For Engine Oil Level Ignition Must Be On The ignition is switched off X Select key position 2 with the Start Stop button Need More...

Page 206: ...aust system is caused by the following Rusing engine oils and oil filters that have not been specifically approved for the service system Rreplacing engine oil and oil filters after the interval for r...

Page 207: ...X Turn cap further counter clockwise and remove it If the coolant is at the level of the marker bar in the filler neck when cold there is enough coolant in coolant expansion tank If the coolant level...

Page 208: ...lm Do not park the vehicle for an extended period straight after cleaning it particularly after having cleaned the wheels with wheel cleaner Wheel cleaners could cause increased corrosion of the brake...

Page 209: ...ng the steering wheel and gear or selector lever RCleaning genuine wood and trim strips RCleaning the seat covers RCleaning the seat belts RCleaning the headliner and carpets Care 207 Maintenance and...

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Page 211: ...Useful information 210 Where will I find 210 Flat tire 211 Battery vehicle 215 Jump starting 218 Towing and tow starting 220 Fuses 222 209 Breakdown assistance...

Page 212: ...Check the expiration date on the first aid kit at least once a year Replace the contents if necessary and replace missing items Vehicle tool kit General notes Apart from certain country specific varia...

Page 213: ...away Y page 110 X If possible bring the front wheels into the straight ahead position X Switch off the engine X With KEYLESS GO start function or vehi cles with KEYLESS GO open the driver s door The...

Page 214: ...drink plenty of water Do not induce vomiting and seek medical attention immediately RImmediately change out of clothing which has come into contact with tire sealant RIf an allergic reaction occurs se...

Page 215: ...itch on the tire infla tion compressor to I The tire inflation compressor is switched on The tire is inflated First tire sealant is pumped into the tire The pressure can briefly rise to approx imately...

Page 216: ...rdingly and drive carefully Do not exceed the specified maximum speed with a tire that has been repaired using tire sealant The maximum permissible speed for a tire sealed with tire sealant is 50 mph...

Page 217: ...e electronics This can lead to function restrictions applying to safety relevant systems e g the lighting sys tem the ABS anti lock braking system or the ESP Electronic Stability Program The oper atin...

Page 218: ...this Operator s Manual For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recom mends that you only use batteries which have been tested and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz In order for the battery to achiev...

Page 219: ...ger which has been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz A special battery charger tested and approved by Mercedes Benz is available as an accessory It permits the charging of the battery in its instal...

Page 220: ...cient cross section and insulated terminal clamps RIf the battery is fully discharged leave the battery that is being used to jump start connected for a few minutes before attempting to start This cha...

Page 221: ...to donor battery B first X Start the engine X Before disconnecting the jumper cables let the engine run for several minutes X First remove the jumper cables from ground point and negative terminal th...

Page 222: ...to position 2 in the ignition Set the transmission to N using the E SELECT lever Make sure that you then leave the SmartKey in position 2 Check the transmission position in the instrument cluster Mak...

Page 223: ...se you Rcannot use the Start Stop button to set SmartKey position 2 Rcannot start the engine Rcannot release the electric parking brake Rcannot shift the automatic transmission to position N Disarm th...

Page 224: ...r transporting purposes X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock You must use the SmartKey instead of the Start Stop button Y page 100 X Start the engine and leave it running during the entire loa...

Page 225: ...f The fuse allocation chart is with the wheel change tool kit in the cargo compartment Fuse box in the front passenger foot well Make sure that no moisture can enter the fuse box when the cover is ope...

Page 226: ...i The fuse allocation chart is located in a recess at the side of the fuse box You can find the corresponding fuse rating and fuse type on the fuse allocation chart 224 Fuses Breakdown assistance...

Page 227: ...rtant safety notes 226 Operation 226 Winter operation 228 Tire pressure 229 Loading the vehicle 235 All about wheels and tires 239 Changing a wheel 247 Wheel and tire combinations 252 225 Wheels and t...

Page 228: ...rk shop and inquire about Rsuitability Rlegal stipulations Rfactory recommendations Information on the sizes and types of wheels and tires for your vehicle can be found under Wheel tire combinations Y...

Page 229: ...across the whole width of the tire Y page 227 If necessary turn the front wheels to full lock in order to inspect the inner side of the tire surface All wheels must have a valve cap to protect the va...

Page 230: ...45 7 summer tires lose elasticity and therefore traction and braking power Change the tires on your vehi cle to M S tires Using summer tires at very cold temperatures could cause cracks to form there...

Page 231: ...hicle can be found on the Tire and Loading Information placard and tire pressure table on the vehicle General notes The recommended tire pressures for the tires mounted at the factory can be found on...

Page 232: ...e or tire may be damaged Tire pressure that is too low may result in a tire blow out There is a risk of an accident RCheck the tire for foreign objects RCheck whether the wheel is losing air or the va...

Page 233: ...lso suffer from excessive and or irreg ular wear which can severely impair the brak ing properties and the driving characteristics There is a risk of an accident Avoid tire pressures that are too low...

Page 234: ...drops in one or more of the tires The tire pressure monitor only functions if the corresponding sensors are installed in all wheels Information on tire pressures is displayed in the multifunction dis...

Page 235: ...he reference values taught in Restart the tire pressure monitor after adjust ing the pressure of the cold tires Y page 234 The current pressures are saved as new reference values As a result a warning...

Page 236: ...and must be corrected at the next opportunity RIf the Check Tires message appears in the multifunction display the tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly and the tires must be ch...

Page 237: ...e pressure monitor can be found in the Wheels and tires section of the Digital Operator s Manual Loading the vehicle Instruction labels for tires and loads G WARNING Overloaded tires can overheat caus...

Page 238: ...icle This information can be found on the Tire and Loading Information placard i The specifications shown on the Tire and Loading Information placard in the illustra tion are examples The number of se...

Page 239: ...e 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs X Step 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded...

Page 240: ...xample 1 Example 2 Example 3 Combined maximum weight of occupants and cargo data from the Tire and Loading Information placard 1500 lbs 680 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg Step 2 Example 1 Example...

Page 241: ...e weight that can be car ried by one axle front or rear axle To ensure that your vehicle does not exceed the maximum permissible values gross vehi cle weight and maximum gross axle weight rating have...

Page 242: ...is always lower than on dry road surfa ces You should pay special attention to road con ditions when temperatures are around freez ing point Mercedes Benz recommends a minimum tread depth of in 4 mm o...

Page 243: ...d speed rating required for your vehicle Tire width Nominal aspect ratio in Tire code Rim diameter A Load bearing index B Speed rating General depending on the manufacturer s standards the size imprin...

Page 244: ...he speed limits Drive carefully and adapt your driving style to the traffic condi tions Summer tires Index Speed rating Q up to 100 mph 160 km h R up to 106 mph 170 km h Index Speed rating S up to 112...

Page 245: ...sure that your tires have the required speed rating e g when buying new tires The required speed rating for your vehicle can be found in the Tires section Y page 252 Further information about reading...

Page 246: ...Retreaded tires have a code with four symbols For further information about retreaded tires see Y page 226 Tire size identifier describes the tire size Tire type code tire type code can be used by the...

Page 247: ...d the gross axle weight rating The gross axle weight rating can be found on the vehicle identification plate on the B pillar on the driver s side Speed rating The speed rating is part of the tire iden...

Page 248: ...riven further than 1 mile 1 6 km Tread The part of the tire that comes into contact with the road Bead The tire bead ensures that the tire sits securely on the wheel There are several steel wires in t...

Page 249: ...t tires typically wear more on the shoulders and the rear tires in the center On vehicles that have the same size front and rear wheels you can rotate the wheels according to the intervals in the tire...

Page 250: ...heel that is diag onally opposite the wheel you wish to change Raising the vehicle G WARNING If you do not position the jack correctly at the appropriate jacking point of the vehicle the jack could ti...

Page 251: ...esent in the vehicle when the vehicle is raised Vehicles with hub caps the hub cap covers the wheel bolts Before you can unscrew the wheel bolts you must remove the hub cap X To remove take socket and...

Page 252: ...nd for as long as the wheels are removed avoid apply ing any external force on the brake discs This could impair the level of comfort when brak ing X Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt com pletely X Scr...

Page 253: ...ainst the wheel hub while screwing in the first wheel bolt Wheel bolt X Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact surfaces X Slide the wheel to be mounted onto the alignment bolt and push it on X Tighten...

Page 254: ...sion variations could cause the tires to come into contact with the bodywork and axle components This could result in dam age to the tires or the vehicle Mercedes Benz accepts no liability for damage...

Page 255: ...rd equipment or optional extras If you want to equip your vehicle with approved winter tires it may be necessary to obtain wheel rims in the corresponding size The size of the approved winter tires ma...

Page 256: ...ires R 19 Tires Wheels BA 255 35 R19 96 V XL M S i BA 9 0 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 2 44 in 62 mm R 19 R 20 Tires Wheels FA 265 35 R19 98 W XL M Si RA 295 30 R20 101 W XL M Si2 FA 9 0 J x 19 H2 Wheel off...

Page 257: ...Useful information 256 Information regarding technical data 256 Vehicle electronics 256 Identification plates 257 Service products and filling capaci ties 259 Vehicle data 265 255 Technical data...

Page 258: ...ompromise the operational safety of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident You should have all work to electrical and electronic equipment carried out at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING...

Page 259: ...m transmission output PEAK at the base of the antenna must not exceed the following values Waveband Maximum transmission output Short wave 3 54 MHz 100 W 4 m waveband 74 88 MHz 30 W 2 m waveband 144 1...

Page 260: ...e to your vehicle on the vehicle identification plate Vehicle identification number VIN X Slide the right hand front seat to its rear most position X Fold floor covering upwards You will see VIN The V...

Page 261: ...by Mercedes Benz by the following inscrip tion on the containers RMB Freigabe e g MB Freigabe 229 51 RMB Approval e g MB Approval 229 51 Other designations or recommendations indi cate a level of qua...

Page 262: ...or your vehicle To ensure the longevity and full perform ance of the engine only premium grade unleaded gasoline must be used If standard unleaded gasoline is unavaila ble and you have to refuel with...

Page 263: ...ize your vehicle s CO2 emis sions by driving carefully and having it serv iced regularly The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in the following situations Rat very low outside temperatures Rin cit...

Page 264: ...pecified intervals Comply with the important safety notes for service products when handling brake fluid Y page 259 The brake fluid change intervals can be found in the Maintenance Booklet Only use br...

Page 265: ...ce interval at a qualified specialist work shop i When the vehicle is first delivered it is fil led with a coolant mixture that ensures adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec tion i The coolant is c...

Page 266: ...nt Other wise the climate control system may be damaged Service work such as topping up refrigerant or replacing components may only be carried out by a qualified specialist workshop All applicable re...

Page 267: ...All models Opening height Rear spoiler retracted 78 1 in 1985 mm Rear spoiler exten ded 80 6 in 2047 mm Fixed rear spoiler 83 4 in 2119 mm Missing values were not available at time of going to print A...

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