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Transmission position and drive pro-

gram display

All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG

vehicles)

The current transmission position and drive pro-

gram appear in the multifunction display.

Transmission position

;

Gear

Drive program

The arrows in the transmission position display

show how and into which transmission positions

you can shift using the DIRECT SELECT lever.

If the transmission position display in the mul-

tifunction display is not working, you should pull

away carefully to check whether the desired

transmission position is engaged. Ideally, you

should select transmission position D and drive

program E or S.

Mercedes-AMG vehicles

The current transmission position and drive pro-

gram appear in the multifunction display.

Transmission position

;

Drive program

The arrows in the transmission position display

show how and into which transmission positions

you can shift using the DIRECT SELECT lever.

If the transmission position display in the mul-

tifunction display is not working, you should pull

away carefully to check whether the desired

transmission position is engaged. Ideally, you

should select transmission position D and drive

program C or S.

Transmission position and drive pro-

gram display

Park position
Only shift the transmission into posi-

tion P when the vehicle is stationary

(

page 162). The parking lock

should not be used as a brake when

parking. Always apply the electronic

parking brake in addition to the park-

ing lock in order to secure the vehi-

cle.

If the vehicle electronics are malfunc-

tioning, the transmission may be

locked in position P. Have the vehicle

electronics checked immediately at a

qualified specialist workshop.

Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission into posi-

tion R when the vehicle is stationary.

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Automatic transmission

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Summary of Contents for S-CLASS 2017

Page 1: ...S Class Operator s Manual Order no P222 0013 13 Part no 222 584 94 05 Edition A 2017 É2225849405 ËÍ 2225849405 S Class Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ...n RSIRIUS is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc RHD Radio is a registered trademark of iBiq uity Digital Corporation RGracenote is a registered trademark of Gracenote Inc RZAGAT Survey and related brands are regis tered trademarks of Zagat Survey LLC In this Operator s Manual you will find the fol lowing symbols G WARNING Warning notes make you aware of dangers which could pose a threat...

Page 3: ...ways pass all documents on to the new owner Your Operator s Manual Digital form inside the vehicle The Digital Operator s Manual provides comprehensive and specifically adapted information on your vehicle s equipment and multimedia system It contains infor mative animations individual language settings and an intuitive search function Booklet inside the vehicle In addition to this manual and the a...

Page 4: ...wheel and mirrors 100 Correct driver s seat position 100 Seats 100 Steering wheel 115 Mirrors 117 Memory function 120 Memory function in the rear compart ment 121 Lights and windshield wipers 124 Exterior lighting 124 Interior lighting 127 Replacing bulbs 128 Windshield wipers 128 Climate control 132 Overview of climate control systems 132 Operating the climate control sys tems 135 Setting the air...

Page 5: ...38 Fuses 340 Wheels and tires 343 Important safety notes 343 Operation 343 Winter operation 345 Tire pressure 346 Loading the vehicle 353 All about wheels and tires 356 Changing a wheel 362 Wheel tire combination 367 Technical data 369 Information regarding technical data 369 Vehicle electronics 369 Identification plates 370 Service products and filling capaci ties 371 Vehicle data 376 Contents 3 ...

Page 6: ...e Parking Assist Detecting parking spaces 187 Display message 247 Exiting a parking space 189 Function notes 186 Important safety notes 186 Parking 188 ADAPTIVE BRAKE 73 Adaptive Brake Assist Function notes 70 Adaptive Damping System ADS 182 Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus Display message 241 Function notes 126 Switching on off 127 Additional speedometer 225 Additives engine oil 374 Address book see...

Page 7: ...start stop function 149 Automatic headlamp mode 124 Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position 155 Automatic drive program 156 Changing gear 155 DIRECT SELECT lever 152 Display message 254 Drive program display 154 Driving tips 155 Emergency running mode 159 Engaging drive position 153 Engaging neutral 153 Engaging park position automati cally 152 Engaging reverse gear 153 Engaging the park...

Page 8: ...t safety notes 166 Maintenance 167 Parking brake 163 Riding tips 166 Warning lamp 260 Breakdown Where will I find 327 see Flat tire see Towing away Brightness control instrument cluster lighting 36 Buttons on the steering wheel 211 C California Important notice for retail cus tomers and lessees 27 Calling up a malfunction see Display messages Calling up the climate control bar Multimedia system 27...

Page 9: ...tomatically 136 Cooling with air dehumidification 135 Cooling with air dehumidification multimedia system 275 Defrosting the windows 139 Defrosting the windshield 139 ECO start stop function 134 General notes 132 Indicator lamp 136 Ionization 142 Ionization multimedia system 274 Notes on using the automatic cli mate control 134 Overview 273 Overview of systems 132 Perfume atomizer 141 Perfume atom...

Page 10: ...lling up the speed last stored 170 Cruise control lever 170 Deactivating 170 Display message 250 Driving system 169 Function notes 169 General notes 169 Important safety notes 169 Setting a speed 170 Storing and maintaining current speed 170 Cup holder Center console 290 Important safety notes 290 Rear compartment 291 Temperature controlled 292 Cushion air bags 50 Customer Assistance Center CAC 30...

Page 11: ...broad Mercedes Benz Service 319 Driving Assistance package 204 Driving on flooded roads 168 Driving safety systems ABS Anti lock Braking System 66 ADAPTIVE BRAKE 73 Adaptive Brake Assist 70 BAS Brake Assist System 66 BAS PLUS with Cross Traffic Assist 67 COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS 68 Distance warning function 69 EBD electronic brake force distri bution 73 ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram 71...

Page 12: ...er an acci dent 58 Emergency release Driver s door 84 Trunk 90 Vehicle 84 Emergency Tensioning Devices Activation 55 Emissions control Service and warranty information 27 Engine Check Engine warning lamp 264 Display message 242 ECO start stop function 148 Engine number 371 Irregular running 151 Jump starting 335 Starting important safety notes 146 Starting problems 151 Starting the engine with the...

Page 13: ... the vehicle 327 TIREFIT kit 329 Floormats 310 Folding table 284 Frequencies Mobile phone 369 Two way radio 369 Fuel Additives 373 Consumption statistics 215 Displaying the current consump tion 214 Displaying the range 214 Driving tips 165 Fuel gauge 35 Grade gasoline 372 Important safety notes 372 Problem malfunction 161 Refueling 159 Tank content reserve fuel 372 Fuel level Calling up the range ...

Page 14: ...S 126 Display message 241 Switching on off 125 Hill start assist 148 HOLD function Activating 179 Activation conditions 179 Deactivating 179 Display message 249 Function notes 178 General notes 178 Home address see also Digital Operator s Man ual 269 Hood Closing 313 Display message 256 Important safety notes 312 Opening 312 Horn 34 HUD see Head up display Hydroplaning 168 I Ignition lock see Key ...

Page 15: ...r 225 Switching the spotlight on off 225 Turn signals 125 see Interior lighting Loading guidelines 281 Locking see Central locking Locking doors Automatic 84 Emergency locking 84 From inside central locking but ton 83 Locking centrally see Central locking Low beam headlamps Display message 241 Switching on off 125 Lumbar support Adjusting the 4 way lumbar sup port 112 Luxury head restraints 110 M ...

Page 16: ...200 PARKTRONIC 184 PRE SAFE anticipatory occu pant protection 57 PRE SAFE Brake 73 PRE SAFE PLUS anticipatory occupant protection PLUS 58 Rear view camera 190 ROAD SURFACE SCAN 181 Traffic Sign Assist 199 Message memory on board com puter 227 Messages see Display messages see Warning and indicator lamps Mirror turn signal Cleaning 323 Mirrors see Exterior mirrors see Rear view mirror see Vanity mi...

Page 17: ... protection PLUS 58 Restraint system warning lamp 43 Seat belt 43 OCS Conditions 51 Faults 54 Operation 51 System self test 53 Odometer 214 Oil see Engine oil On board computer AMG menu 226 Assistance graphic menu 221 Assistance menu 221 Display messages 227 Displaying a service message 318 DISTRONIC PLUS 175 Factory settings 226 Head up display 212 Important safety notes 210 Instrument cluster me...

Page 18: ...ps Switching on off 125 PARKTRONIC Deactivating activating 185 Driving system 184 Function notes 184 Important safety notes 184 Problem malfunction 186 Range of the sensors 184 Warning display 185 PASSENGER AIR BAG Display message 239 Indicator lamps 43 Problem malfunction 239 Perfume atomizer Operating 141 Problem malfunction 142 Setting the perfume intensity multimedia system 274 Vial 141 Pets i...

Page 19: ...s 190 Rear window blind 293 Rear window defroster Problem malfunction 140 Switching on off 139 Rear view mirror Anti glare manual 117 Dipping automatic 118 Refrigerant air conditioning sys tem Important safety notes 375 Refueling Fuel gauge 35 Important safety notes 159 see Fuel Remote control Garage door opener 307 Programming garage door opener 308 Replacing bulbs General notes 128 Reporting saf...

Page 20: ... 47 Warning lamp 259 Warning lamp function 47 Seating Seating comfort package 112 Seating comfort package 112 Seats Active multicontour seat 112 Adjusting electrically 101 Adjusting rear compartment 102 Adjusting the 4 way lumbar sup port 112 Adjusting the head restraint 109 Calling up a stored setting mem ory function 120 Chauffeur mode 106 Cleaning the cover 325 Correct driver s seat position 10...

Page 21: ...ing 77 Important safety notes 77 KEYLESS GO start function 79 Loss 81 Mechanical key 79 Overview 77 Positions ignition lock 145 Problem malfunction 81 Starting the engine 147 Smartphone Starting the engine 147 SMS see also Digital Operator s Man ual 269 Snow chains 345 Sockets Center console 296 General notes 296 Rear compartment 296 Trunk 297 Sound Switching on off 270 Special seat belt retractor...

Page 22: ...n visor 292 Suspension mode Active Body Control ABC 180 Suspension setting AIRMATIC 182 Suspension settings SETUP on board computer 226 Switching air recirculation mode on off 140 Switching on media mode Via the device list 278 T Tachometer 210 Tail lamps Display message 241 Tank content Fuel gauge 35 Technical data Capacities 371 Information 369 Tires wheels 367 Vehicle data 376 Telephone Accepti...

Page 23: ...ross Axle Weight Rating definition 361 GVW Gross Vehicle Weight def inition 361 GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rat ing definition 361 Important safety notes 343 Increased vehicle weight due to optional equipment definition 361 Information on driving 343 Kilopascal kPa definition 361 Labeling overview 357 Load bearing index definition 362 Load index 359 Load index definition 361 Maximum load on a tire d...

Page 24: ...c reports see also Digital Operator s Man ual 269 Traffic Sign Assist Activating 200 Display message 249 Function notes 199 Important safety notes 200 Instrument cluster display 200 Switching on off 222 Transfer case 159 Transmission see Automatic transmission Transporting the vehicle 340 Trim pieces cleaning instruc tions 325 Trip computer on board com puter 215 Trip odometer Calling up 214 Reset...

Page 25: ...dentification plate 370 Vehicle level Active Body Control ABC 180 AIRMATIC 182 Display message 245 Vehicle tool kit 327 Video Operating the DVD 219 see also Digital Operator s Man ual 269 Video AUX Connecting an external video source 279 VIN Type plate 370 W Warning and indicator lamps ABS 261 Brakes 260 Check Engine 264 Coolant 264 Distance warning 266 ESP 261 ESP OFF 263 Fuel tank 264 General no...

Page 26: ...tem Adding washer fluid 317 Important safety notes 375 Notes 375 Windshield wipers Problem malfunction 131 Replacing the wiper blades 129 Switching on off 128 Winter driving Important safety notes 345 Slippery road surfaces 168 Snow chains 345 Winter operation Radiator cover 313 Summer tires 345 Winter tires M S tires 345 Wiper blades Cleaning 322 Important safety notes 129 Replacing 129 Wooden tr...

Page 27: ...ections in the con tents i The Digital Operator s Manual is deactiva ted for safety reasons while driving Operation Calling up the Digital Operator s Man ual X Press the Ø button on the center console The overview relating to the vehicle appears X Select the Operator s Manual menu item by turning 3 or pressing 7 the controller X Confirm 7 the message about the warning and safety notes The basic me...

Page 28: ...ront Ravoid frequent sudden acceleration and braking Rchange gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic Rkeep an eye on the vehicle s fuel consump tion Environmental concerns and recom mendations Wherever the operating instructions require you to dispose of materials first try to regenerate or re use them Observe the re...

Page 29: ...n the vehicle Service and vehicle operation Warranty The Limited Warranty for your vehicle applies in accordance with the warranty terms and condi tions in the Service and Warranty Information booklet Your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will replace and repair all factory installed parts in accordance with the following warranty terms and conditions RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty REmission System ...

Page 30: ...dress or change of own ership In the event of a change of address please send us the Notification of Address Change in the Service and Warranty Booklet or simply call the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center USA at the hotline number 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 or Customer Service Center Canada at 1 800 387 0100 This will assist us in contact ing you in a timely manner should the need ar...

Page 31: ...strikes the underbody or parts of the chassis In situations like this the body the under body chassis parts wheels or tires could be damaged without the damage being visible Components damaged in this way can unex pectedly fail or in the case of an accident no longer withstand the strain they are designed to If the underbody paneling is damaged com bustible materials such as leaves grass or twigs ...

Page 32: ... Benz Center is a quali fied specialist workshop It has the necessary specialist knowledge tools and qualifications to correctly carry out the work required on your vehicle This is especially the case for work rel evant to safety Observe the notes in the Maintenance Booklet Always have the following work carried out at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Rwork relevant to safety Rservice and mainte...

Page 33: ...rent rescue card contains the most important information about your vehicle in a compact form e g the routing of the electric cables You can find more information under www mercedes benz de qr code Data stored in the vehicle Data storage A wide range of electronic components in your vehicle contain data memories These data memories temporarily or perma nently store technical information about Rthe...

Page 34: ...elp provide a better under standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur NOTE EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non trivial crash situa tion occurs no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the...

Page 35: ...formation Information on license for free and open source software used in your vehicle and its electronic components is available on the following web site http www mercedes benz com opensource Information on copyright 33 Introduction Z ...

Page 36: ...ng and the multimedia system dis play D Ignition lock 145 Start Stop button 145 Function Page E Climate control systems 132 F Adjusts the steering wheel 115 Steering wheel heating 115 G Cruise control lever 170 H Electric parking brake 163 I Diagnostics connection 30 J Opens the hood 312 K Light switch 124 L Control panel for Activating Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot 177 Switching on Active Lan...

Page 37: ...nstrument cluster lighting 125 Turn signal right 125 Tachometer 210 Warning and indicator lamps Distance warning 266 Function Page Electric parking brake yellow 263 Electric parking brake red 263 F USA only Canada only Check Engine 264 Ð Power steering 268 Brakes red 260 USA only J Canada only J Brakes yellow 260 Coolant temperature gauge 211 Warning and indicator lamps Coolant 264 A Fuel level in...

Page 38: ...ntrol ler and buttons B Rejects or ends a call 219 Exits the telephone book redial memory 6 Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial mem ory W X Adjusts the volume 8 Mute ó Switches on the Voice Con trol System Function Page C ò Opens the menu list 9 Selects a menu or submenu or scrolls through lists 211 a Confirms a selection 211 Hides display messages 227 Back 211 ñ Switches off the Voice ...

Page 39: ...n the multimedia system in the Digital Operator s Manual Ron the DVD changer or single DVD drive in the Digital Operator s Manual Ron the Voice Control System in the sepa rate operating instructions Multifunction steering wheel 37 At a glance ...

Page 40: ...on 155 Mercedes AMG vehicles Ñ Selects the drive pro gram program selector but ton 155 Function Page D Back button 270 E T Seat adjustment but ton 101 F Ø Navigation button see Digital Operator s Manual G Radio button see Digi tal Operator s Manual H Hazard warning lamps 126 I Õ Media button see Dig ital Operator s Manual J Telephone address book and Internet button see the Digital Operator s Manu...

Page 41: ...amp on off 127 C ï Info call button 303 D Eyeglasses compartment 282 E 3 Operates the pano rama roof with power tilt sliding panel 95 Operates the front roller sun blinds 96 Function Page F µ Operates MAGIC SKY CONTROL 97 Operates the rear roller sun blind 97 G Buttons for the garage door opener 308 H Microphone for mbrace emergency call system telephone and the Voice Control System see the sep ar...

Page 42: ...101 B 7Zª Adjusts and folds the exterior mirrors in out electrically 117 C W Opens closes the right side window 90 Function Page D W Opens closes the rear right side window 90 E p Opens closes the trunk lid 89 F n Override feature for the controls in the rear compart ment 65 G Opens the door 83 H Unlocks locks the vehicle 83 I W Opens closes the rear left side window 90 J W Opens closes the left s...

Page 43: ...ent System Function Page DVD player see the Digital Operator s Manual Cigarette lighter 294 Socket 296 Function Page Cup holder 291 Stowage compartment in the rear seat armrest 283 A Stowage box in the seat backrest 284 Coolbox 299 Rear seats 41 At a glance ...

Page 44: ...vel of protection for vehicle occupants in the event of an accident For exam ple if in the event of an accident the protection offered by the seat belt is sufficient the air bags are not deployed When an accident occurs only the air bags that increase protection in that par ticular accident situation are deployed How ever seat belts and air bags generally do not protect against objects penetrating...

Page 45: ... accident RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up the front passenger front air bag is deactivated It will then not be deployed in the event of an acci dent 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 front air bag The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp may be lit continuously or be off Depending on the person i...

Page 46: ...here this is not required by law all vehicle occupants should correctly fasten their seat belts before starting the journey G WARNING If the seat belt is not worn correctly it cannot perform its intended protective function An incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause injuries for example in the event of an acci dent or when braking or changing direction abruptly This poses an increased risk o...

Page 47: ...rgency Ten sioning Devices belt anchorages and inertia reels Make sure that the seat belts are undamaged not worn out and clean Follow ing an accident have the seat belts checked immediately at a qualified specialist work shop Only use seat belts that have been approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz Proper use of the seat belts Observe the safety notes on the seat belt Y page 44 All vehicle oc...

Page 48: ...LATCH type ISOFIX On vehicles with optional beltbags for the rear seats only use a booster seat with an integrated backrest which has been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz in combination with a belt bag Never use a seat belt equipped with a beltbag to secure a forward or rearward facing child restraint system or a non approved booster seat Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for informa...

Page 49: ...d spe cialist workshop X Press the release button in the belt buckle hold the belt tongue firmly and guide the belt back Seat belt adjustment The seat belt adjustment is an integral part of the PRE SAFE convenience function This func tion adjusts the driver s and front passenger seat belt to the upper body of the occupants The belt strap is tightened slightly when Rthe belt tongue is engaged in th...

Page 50: ...river s seat posi tion must allow the vehicle to be driven safely ROnly hold the steering wheel on the outside This allows the air bag to be fully deployed RAlways lean against the backrest while driv ing Do not lean forwards or lean against the door or side window You may otherwise be in the deployment area of the air bags RAlways keep your feet in the footwell in front of the seat Do not put you...

Page 51: ...ialist work shop Front air bags Do not place heavy objects on the front passenger seat This could cause the system to identify the seat as being occupied In the event of an accident the restraint systems on the front passenger side may be triggered and have to be replaced Driver s air bag deploys in front of the steer ing wheel Front passenger front air bag deploys in front of and above the glove ...

Page 52: ...ag on the front passenger side deploys if an appropriate accident situation occurs In this case deployment is independent of whether the front passenger seat is occupied or not Window curtain air bags Window curtain air bags are integrated into the side of the roof frame and deployed in the area from the A pillar to the C pillar When deployed the window curtain air bag enhances the level of protec...

Page 53: ...n Fully retract the seat cushion length The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front passenger seat The backrest of the forward facing child restraint system must lie as flat as possible against 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 ang...

Page 54: ...ont air bag has been disabled The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp stays off do not install a rearward facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat You can find more information on OCS under Problems with the Occupant Classification Sys tem Y page 54 G WARNING If you secure a child in a forward facing child restraint system o...

Page 55: ...ed have the necessary repair work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Mercedes Benz recommends that you use an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for this purpose For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recom mends that you only use seat accessories that have been approved by Mercedes Benz If the driver s air bag deploys this does not mean that the front passenger front air bag will also deploy T...

Page 56: ...d restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front passenger seat The backrest of the forward facing child restraint system must as far as possible be resting on the backrest of the front passenger seat Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer s instal lation instructions After the system self test the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF or PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp...

Page 57: ...restraint system make sure that the seat belt is tight Do not pull the seat belt tight using the front passenger seat adjustment This could result in the seat belt and the child restraint system being pulled too tightly X Check for correct installation of the child restraint system Make sure that the head restraint does not apply a load to the child restraint system If necessary adjust the head re...

Page 58: ...vice can only be triggered if Rthe ignition is switched on Rthe components of the restraint system are operational You can find further information under Restraint system warning lamp Y page 43 Rthe belt tongue is engaged in the buckle on the respective front passenger seat The Emergency Tensioning Devices in the rear compartment are triggered independently of the lock status of the seat belts Veh...

Page 59: ... use of the seat belt and independently of whether the front passenger seat is occupied REmergency Tensioning Devices if the system determines that deployment can offer addi tional protection in this situation RWindow curtain air bags on the driver s and front passenger side in certain situations when the vehicle rolls over if the system determines that deployment can offer addi tional protection ...

Page 60: ...ect that a head on or rear end collision is imminent In certain hazardous sit uations PRE SAFE PLUS takes pre emptive measures to protect the vehicle occupants Important safety notes The intervention of PRE SAFE PLUS cannot prevent an imminent collision The driver is not warned when PRE SAFE PLUS intervenes PRE SAFE PLUS does not intervene if the vehi cle is backing up When driving or when parking...

Page 61: ...lock the vehicle Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle G WARNING If persons particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or cold there is a risk of injury possibly even fatal Never leave children unattended in the vehicle G WARNING If the child restraint system is subjected to direct sunlight parts may get very hot Chil dren may burn themselves on these part...

Page 62: ...nded The child cannot then be restrained in the event of an accident heavy braking or sudden changes of direction There is an increased risk of injury possibly even fatal Make sure that you observe the child restraint system manufacturer s installation instruc tions and the notes on use Please ensure that the base of the child restraint system is always resting completely on the seat cush ion Neve...

Page 63: ...krest to an almost vertical position The rear reclining seat backrest must rest against the child restraint system Observe the notes on the cushion air bag Y page 50 Vehicles with belt bags only use a child restraint system which has been approved by Mercedes Benz Always observe the instruc tions and safety notes on belt bags for the outer seat belts in the rear Y page 46 LATCH type ISOFIX child s...

Page 64: ...eft and right rear seats Vehicles with rear seat armrest adjust the rear seat armrest so that LATCH type ISOFIX securing rings for the LATCH type ISOFIX child restraint system are accessible Non LATCH type ISOFIX child seats may also be used and can be installed using the vehicle s seat belt system Install the child seat according to the manufacturer s instructions Top Tether Introduction Top Teth...

Page 65: ...show that children secured in the rear seats are safer than children secured in the front passenger seat For this reason Mercedes Benz strongly advises that you install the child restraint system on a rear seat If it is absolutely necessary to install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat always observe the instructions and safety notes on the Occupant Classification System OCS Y pa...

Page 66: ...ving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle Override feature for Rthe rear doors Y page 65 Rthe rear side windows Y page 65 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 automatic transmission out of the parking position P Rstart the ...

Page 67: ...ment of the front passenger seat from the rear compartment Rthe sunblinds of the rear side windows of the rear window in the roof Pets in the vehicle G WARNING If you leave animals unattended or unsecured in the vehicle they could press buttons or switches for example As a result they could Ractivate vehicle equipment and become trapped for example Ractivate or deactivate systems thereby endangeri...

Page 68: ...amp 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 conditions ABS works on slippery surfaces even when you only brake gently Important safety notes i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 66 G WARNING If ABS is faulty the wheels could lock when braking T...

Page 69: ...and posture of a person standing upright If the radar sensor system or the camera system is malfunctioning BAS PLUS functions are restricted or no longer available The brake sys tem is still available with complete brake boost ing effect and BAS i Observe the restrictions described in the Important safety notes section Y page 67 Important safety notes G WARNING BAS PLUS cannot always clearly ident...

Page 70: ...pted to the traffic situation BAS PLUS provides braking assistance in haz ardous situations with vehicles in front within a speed range between 4 mph 7 km h and 155 mph 250 km h At speeds of up to approximately 44 mph 70 km h BAS PLUS can react to Rstationary objects in the path of your vehicle e g stopped or parked vehicles Rpedestrians in the path of your vehicle Robstacles crossing your path wh...

Page 71: ... front end collision with a vehicle ahead or reduce the effects of such a collision With the help of the radar sensor system the distance warning function can detect obstacles that are in the path of your vehicle for an exten ded period of time If the distance warning function detects that there is a risk of a collision you will be warned visually and acoustically Starting at a speed of approximat...

Page 72: ...ed of approximately 155 mph 250 km h Adaptive Brake Assist is capable of reacting to moving objects that have already been detected as such at least once over the period of observation Up to a speed of approximately 44 mph 70 km h Adaptive Brake Assist reacts to sta tionary obstacles If adaptive Brake Assist demands particularly high braking force preventative passenger pro tection measures PRE SA...

Page 73: ...shop If the å ESP OFF warning lamp lights up continuously then ESP is deactivated If the ESP warning lamp lights up contin uously ESP is not available due to a malfunc tion Observe the information on warning lamps Y page 261 and display messages which may be shown in the instrument cluster Y page 228 Only use wheels with the recommended tire sizes Only then will ESP function properly Characteristi...

Page 74: ...ler stabilization General information ESP trailer stabilization is not available in Mercedes AMG vehicles If your vehicle trailer combination begins to swerve ESP assists you in this situation ESP slows the vehicle down by braking and limiting the engine output until the vehicle trailer com bination has stabilized Important safety notes G WARNING If road and weather conditions are poor trailer sta...

Page 75: ...ferent handling characteristics Have the brake system checked at a qualified spe cialist workshop Observe information regarding indicator and warning lamps Y page 261 as well as display messages Y page 230 ADAPTIVE BRAKE ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety and offers increased braking comfort In addition to the braking function ADAPTIVE BRAKE also has the HOLD function Y page 178 and hill start...

Page 76: ... you must apply the brakes yourself G WARNING PRE SAFE Brake does not react Rto small people e g children Rto animals Rto oncoming vehicles Rto crossing traffic Rwhen cornering As a result PRE SAFE Brake may neither give warnings nor intervene in all critical sit uations There is a risk of an accident Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit uation and be ready to brake In the event of snow...

Page 77: ...e application Automatic emergency braking is not performed until imme diately prior to an imminent accident You can prevent the intervention of the PRE SAFE Brake at any time by Rdepressing the accelerator pedal further Ractivating kickdown Rreleasing the brake pedal The braking action of PRE SAFE Brake is ended automatically if Ryou maneuver to avoid the obstacle Rthere is no longer a risk of col...

Page 78: ... the alarm with the SmartKey press the or button on the Smart Key The alarm is stopped or X Remove the Start Stop button from the igni tion lock X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock The alarm is stopped X To stop the alarm using KEYLESS GO grasp the outside door handle The SmartKey must be outside the vehicle The alarm is stopped or X Press the Start Stop button on the dash board The Smart...

Page 79: ...h electronic devices e g a mobile phone or another SmartKey Rwith metallic objects e g coins or metal foil Rinside metallic objects e g a metal case This can affect the functionality of the Smart Key Do not keep the SmartKey in the temperature controlled cup holder Y page 292 On vehicles with the KEYLESS GO start function do not keep it on the parcel shelf or in the trunk Oth erwise the SmartKey m...

Page 80: ...nlocking with KEYLESS GO the distance between the SmartKey and the corresponding door handle must not be greater than 3 ft 1 m A brief radio connection between the vehicle and the SmartKey determines whether a valid SmartKey is in or in the direct vicinity of the vehicle This occurs for example Rwhen starting the engine Rwhile driving Rwhen using HANDS FREE ACCESS Rwhen the external door handles a...

Page 81: ...ally touch the inner surface of the door handle on the front passenger door or the rear door X To lock centrally touch the outer sensor surface on one of the door handles X To restore the factory settings press and hold the and buttons simultane ously for approximately six seconds until the battery check lamp Y page 80 flashes twice Mechanical key General notes If the vehicle can no longer be lock...

Page 82: ...al guide lines must be observed during disposal In Cal ifornia see www dtsc ca gov HazardousWaste Perchlorate index cfm Mercedes Benz recommends that you have the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist work shop Checking the battery X Press the or button The battery is working properly if battery check lamp lights up briefly The battery is discharged if battery check lamp does not light up b...

Page 83: ...Y page 80 and replace it if necessary Y page 80 If this does not work X Lock or unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key Y page 84 There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves X Lock or unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key Y page 84 The SmartKey is faulty X Lock or unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key Y page 84 X Have the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist w...

Page 84: ...Jump start the vehicle Y page 335 or X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The engine cannot be started using the Start Stop button The Smart Key is in the vehicle The vehicle is locked X Unlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged X Check the SmartKey battery Y page 80 and replace it if necessary Y page 80 If this does not work...

Page 85: ...Switch off the alarm Y page 76 X To unlock and open a front door pull door handle If the door is locked locking knob pops up The door is unlocked and opens X To unlock a rear door pull rear door handle The locking knob on the rear door pops up and the rear door unlocks X To open a rear door pull rear door handle again The rear door opens Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside ...

Page 86: ...s being towed Rthe vehicle is on a roller dynamometer You can activate and deactivate the automatic locking mechanism via the multimedia system see the Digital Operator s Manual Power closing Power closing pulls the doors and trunk lid into their locks automatically even if they are only partly closed X To power close a door push the door into the lock up to the first detent position Power closing...

Page 87: ...em see the Digital Opera tor s Manual The opening dimensions of the trunk lid can be found in the Vehicle data section Y page 376 Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk You could otherwise lock yourself out You should preferably place luggage or loads in the trunk Observe the loading guidelines Y page 281 Obstruction detection with reversing feature for the trunk lid Vehicles with trunk lid remote...

Page 88: ...me trapped dur ing automatic closing of the trunk lid More over people e g children may be standing in the closing area or may enter the closing area during the closing process There is a risk of injury Make 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 Rpress the F button on the SmartKey Rpull or pre...

Page 89: ...ur foot i If the F button on the SmartKey is pressed or HANDS FREE ACCESS is initiated after the closing process is stopped the trunk lid opens Vehicles with trunk lid remote closing fea ture and KEYLESS GO when all the doors are closed you can simultaneously close the trunk lid and lock the vehicle The SmartKey must be located to the rear of the vehicle X Press and release locking button on the t...

Page 90: ...sed unintention ally for example if you sit on the edge of the trunk set something down or lift something up behind the vehicle polish the rear of the vehicle Do not carry the KEYLESS GO key about your person in these situations or in situations sim ilar to these This will prevent unintentional opening or closing of the trunk lid Operation X To open or close kick into sensor detection range under ...

Page 91: ...n motion There is a risk of poisoning Always switch off the engine before opening the trunk lid Never drive with the trunk lid open The trunk lid swings upwards when opened Therefore make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the trunk lid The opening dimensions of the trunk lid can be found in the Vehicle data section Y page 376 Opening and closing X To open pull the remote operating swit...

Page 92: ... the inside using the emergency release button You can unlock the trunk lid from the inside using emergency release button X Press emergency release button briefly The trunk lid unlocks and opens The trunk lid can be unlocked using emergency release button when stationary or when the vehicle is in motion Emergency release button does not unlock the trunk lid if the battery is disconnected or disch...

Page 93: ...of injury Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the closing procedure If someone becomes trapped press the switch to open the side window again Opening and closing the side win dows The switches for all side windows are located on the driver s door There is also a switch on each door for the corresponding side window The switches on the driver s door take prece dence Front lef...

Page 94: ...ilt sliding panel is in the desired position X To interrupt convenience opening release the button Convenience closing feature Important safety notes G WARNING When the convenience closing feature is oper ating parts of the body could become trapped in the closing area of the side window and the sliding sunroof There is a risk of injury Observe the complete closing procedure when the convenience c...

Page 95: ...ol panel until the side window is com pletely closed Y page 91 X Hold the switch for an additional second If the side window opens again slightly X Immediately pull the corresponding switch on the door control panel until the side window is completely closed Y page 91 X Hold the switch for an additional second X If the respective side window remains closed after the button is released then it has ...

Page 96: ... Rrelease the switch immediately or Rduring automatic operation push the switch briefly in any direction The opening or closing procedure will be stop ped G WARNING If children operate the sliding sunroof they could become trapped particularly if they are left unsupervised There is a risk of injury When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children...

Page 97: ...ring the automatic closing process The closing process is stopped Operating the sliding sunroof Opening and closing To raise To open To close lower X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X Press or pull the 3 switch in the corre sponding direction If you press or pull the 3 switch beyond the point of resistance automatic operation is star ted in the corresponding direction You...

Page 98: ...from sunlight The front roller sunblind can only be opened and closed when the sliding sunroof is closed Roller sunblind reversing feature The roller sunblinds are equipped with an auto matic reversing feature If a solid object blocks or restricts a roller sunblind during the closing process the roller sunblind opens again auto matically The automatic reversing feature is only an aid and is not a ...

Page 99: ...unblind is fully closed the degree of transparency changes only when the roller sun blind is opened Y page 97 If the rear roller sunblind closes when the rear MAGIC SKY CONTROL element is not tinted this tints automatically MAGIC SKY CONTROL General notes MAGIC SKY CONTROL is a panorama roof the transparency of which can be changed by apply ing electrical voltage MAGIC SKY CONTROL can be switched ...

Page 100: ...witch X To change the degree of transparency when the roller sunblind is fully closed pull switch The degree of transparency will change only after the roller sunblind is opened If the rear roller sunblind closes when the rear MAGIC SKY CONTROL element is not tinted this tints automatically Resetting the sliding sunroof and the roller sunblind Resetting the sliding sunroof or the front roller sunb...

Page 101: ...Rrelease the switch immediately or Rpress the switch in any direction during the automatic closing process The closing process is stopped If the sliding sunroof still cannot be opened or closed as a result of a malfunction contact a qualified specialist workshop Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions The sliding sunroof can not be closed and you cannot see the cause If the sliding su...

Page 102: ... pelvic area Further related subjects RAdjusting the seat electrically Y page 101 RAdjusting the steering wheel electrically Y page 115 RFastening the seat belt correctly Y page 46 RAdjusting the rear view mirror and exterior mirrors Y page 117 RStoring the seat steering wheel exterior mir ror and head up display settings with the memory function Y page 120 Seats Important safety notes G WARNING C...

Page 103: ...st vertical position When brak ing or in the event of an accident you could slide underneath the seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck injuries for example This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey Always ensure that the backrest is in an almost vertical position and that the shoulder section of your seat belt is routed acros...

Page 104: ... the front passenger seat will be moved to a better posi tion if it was previously in an unfavorable posi tion Y page 57 i You can store the seat settings using the memory function Y page 120 i To ensure the largest possible range of seat settings certain seat adjustment functions will also adjust other settings at the same time i The head restraint height is adjusted auto matically when you adjus...

Page 105: ...the foot rest moves out from under the front passenger seat You can exit the reclined position and adjust the seat position by Rpressing button Rcalling up a stored position using memory button 1 or 2 Y page 121 Rmanually adjusting the seat to the desired position Y page 101 i The steps for setting the reclined position are not always carried out simultaneously The legrest folds down if overloaded...

Page 106: ...hed off G WARNING When you adjust a seat you or other vehicle occupants could become trapped e g on the seat guide rail There is a risk of injury Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat Observe the safety notes on Air bags Y page 48 and Children in the vehicle Y page 59 G WARNING The front air bags for could also injure the vehicle occupants in the f...

Page 107: ... the front passenger seat with but tons to A Vehicles with seat for chauffeur mode and long wheelbase Adjusting the rear seat Selects rear compartment seat Head restraint height Head restraint fore and aft position Backrest angle A Combined seat cushion angle and length B Combined seat cushion angle and length C Longitudinal direction of the legrest if rear reclining seat is installed D Angle of t...

Page 108: ...o that it is as close as possible to your head G WARNING If the front passenger seat is in chauffeur mode and the front passenger head restraint is folded down the view of the passenger side exterior mirror can be impaired There is a risk of an accident To have a free view of the exterior mirror remove the front passenger head restraint Make sure that there are no objects in the footwell under or ...

Page 109: ... for chauffeur mode can be saved or set using the memory function of the rear seat Y page 121 For this the indicator lamp on button must be lit Adjusting from the driver s seat In order for the front passenger seat to be posi tioned in chauffeur mode Rthe power supply or the ignition must be switched on Y page 146 Rthe front passenger seat may not be occupied Rthe front passenger seat belt must no...

Page 110: ...enger seat into the normal position Adjusting from the rear compartment You can use the override button to disable this function Y page 65 The head restraint must be installed in order for the front passenger seat to be moved into the normal position Y page 108 The power supply or the ignition must be switched on so that the front passenger seat can be selected Y page 146 X To select the front pas...

Page 111: ...s been selected via button Adjusting from the front passenger seat X Press any seat adjustment button The front passenger seat moves into the nor mal adjustment range at the threshold of the area for chauffeur mode The head restraint folds into position Fully reclined position of the front passenger seat Setting This function is only available on vehicles with electrically adjustable rear seats Yo...

Page 112: ...ly With this function you can adjust the distance between the head restraint and the back of the seat occupant s head X To move forwards pull the head restraint forwards in the direction of the arrow until it engages in the desired position X To move backwards press and hold the release catch X Push the head restraint back X Release the release button once the head restraint is in the desired posi...

Page 113: ...wer supply or the ignition Y page 146 X Press and hold button until the head restraints have extended upwards Extending the outer rear head restraints into the last stored position This function is available on vehicles with elec trically adjustable rear seats X Switch on the power supply or the ignition Y page 146 X Briefly press button The head restraints lower X Briefly press button again The h...

Page 114: ... Pull the head restraint up until it engages Adjusting the active multicontour seat You can adjust the active multicontour seats for the driver and front passenger via the multime dia system see the Digital Operator s Manual The driving dynamics settings are only activated if Rthe seat is occupied Rthe seat belt is fastened Adjusting the active multicontour seat in the rear compartment You can adj...

Page 115: ...n of the heated sec tions of the seat cushion and backrest via the multimedia system see the Digital Operator s Manual Vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment System and electric seat adjustment you can set the distribution of the heated sections of the seat cushions and backrests on the rear seats via the Rear Seat Entertainment System see the Digital Operator s Manual Front seats X Switch on the...

Page 116: ...ignition Y page 146 X To switch on press button repeatedly until the desired blower setting is set X To switch off press button repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out i If the battery voltage is too low the seat ventilation may switch off i When the vehicle is stationary the fan speed can be reduced automatically This reduces the noises of the seat ventilation Problems with the seat heati...

Page 117: ...tKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle The electrically adjustable steering wheel can still be adjusted when there is no SmartKey in the ignition lock Adjusting the steering wheel Adjusts the steering wheel height Adjusts the steering wheel position fore and aft adjustment i Further related subjects REASY ENTRY EXIT feature Y page 116 RStoring settings ...

Page 118: ...take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle G WARNING If you drive off while the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature is making adjustments you could lose control of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Always wait until the adjustment process is complete before driving off The EASY ENTRY EXIT feature makes getting in and out of your vehicle easier You...

Page 119: ... activated in the multimedia system see the sep arate Operator s Manual Mirrors Rear view mirror X Anti glare mode flick anti glare lever for wards or back Exterior mirrors Important safety notes G WARNING You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving Radjust the driver s seat head restraint steering wheel or mirrors Rfasten the seat belt There is a risk of an accide...

Page 120: ... or out automatically When the Automatic Mirror Folding func tion is activated in the multimedia system see Digital Operator s Manual Rthe exterior mirrors fold in automatically as soon as you lock the vehicle from the outside Rthe exterior mirrors fold out automatically again as soon as you unlock the vehicle i If the exterior mirrors have been folded in manually they do not fold out Exterior mir...

Page 121: ...o see the rear wheel and the curb The parking position is stored i If you shift the transmission to another posi tion the exterior mirror on the front passenger side returns to the driving position after approximately 10 seconds Saving using the memory button You can store the parking position of the exte rior mirror on the front passenger side using memory button M The reverse gear must not be en...

Page 122: ...y function you can store up to three different settings e g for three different people The following settings are stored as a single memory preset Rseat backrest head restraint position and contour of the backrest in the lumbar region Ractive multicontour seat side bolsters of the backrest shoulder of the backrest contour of the backrest dynamic function level Rseat heating distribution of the hea...

Page 123: ...ions can be stored for the front passenger and rear seats Storing settings General notes With the memory function in the rear you can store up to three different settings e g for three different people The following settings are stored as a single memory preset Rposition of the seat backrest and head restraint Ractive multicontour seat the seat cushions of the backrest as well as the contour of th...

Page 124: ...r compartment seat is selected if the indicator lamp in the button is not lit X Adjust the rear seat accordingly Y page 102 X Press the v button repeatedly until the indicator lamp in the button lights up The front passenger seat is selected if the indicator lamp in the button lights up X Adjust the front passenger seat accordingly Y page 104 X Press the M memory button and then press either the 1...

Page 125: ...red front passenger seat and rear seat settings press the v but ton repeatedly until the indicator lamp in the button lights up X Press and hold the relevant storage position button 1 or 2 until the rear seat or the front passenger seat is in the stored position i Seat adjustment is interrupted as soon as you release the storage position button The adjustment of the active multicontour seat is sti...

Page 126: ...onsible for the vehicle s light ing at all times Ã is the favored light switch setting The light setting is automatically selected according to the brightness of the ambient light but not in the event of poor visibility due to weather conditions such as fog snow or spray RWith the SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock the parking lamps are switched on or off automatically depending on the br...

Page 127: ... the battery charge is very low the parking lamps or standing lamps are automatically switched off to enable the next engine start Always park your vehicle safely and in a well lit area in accordance with the relevant legal stipulations Avoid using the T parking lamps over a period of several hours If pos sible switch on the right hand X or left hand W standing lamps X To switch on the parking lam...

Page 128: ...n 25 mph 40 km h and 45 mph 70 km h and turn the steering wheel The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short time but is automatically switched off after no more than three minutes Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus General notes With Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus you can automatically switch between low beam partial high beam and high beam headlamps Partial high beam is a form of illumination whereby...

Page 129: ... on the distance between the vehi cle and other road users If you are driving at speeds above approx imately 19 mph 30 km h and no other road users are detected The high beam headlamps are switched on automatically The K indicator lamp on the instrument cluster also lights up If other road users are detected the partial high beam headlamps are automatically switched on If you are driving at speeds...

Page 130: ...rior lighting automatically switches on if you Runlock the vehicle Ropen a door Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock The interior light is activated for a short while when the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock This delayed switch off can be adjusted via the multimedia system see Digital Operator s Manual Manual interior lighting control X To switch the front interior lighting on or...

Page 131: ... is activa ted If you push and hold the combination switch briefly beyond the point of resistance in direc tion of arrow B the automatic wash program is activated If the wiper blades are worn the windshield will no longer be wiped properly This could prevent you from observing the traffic conditions Replacing the wiper blades Important safety notes G WARNING If the windshield wipers begin to move ...

Page 132: ...ION CONTROL Moving the wiper arms to a vertical posi tion X Switch off the engine X Remove your foot from the brake pedal X Set the windshield wiper to the position on the combination switch X Press the Start Stop button repeatedly until the windshield wiper starts X When the wiper arms are vertical to the hood press the Start Stop button X Fold the wiper arm away from the windshield Removing the ...

Page 133: ...ield wiper move ment The wiper motor has been deactivated X Switch off the engine X Open the driver s door The vehicle electronics now have status 0 This is the same as the SmartKey having been removed X Remove the cause of the obstruction X Switch the windshield wipers back on The windshield wipers fail completely The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning X Select another wiper speed on the co...

Page 134: ...ll times during operation Use filters that have been recommended and approved by Mercedes Benz Always have service work car ried out at a qualified specialist workshop The integrated filter filters out most particles of dust and soot and completely filters out pollen It also reduces gaseous pollutants and odors A clogged filter reduces the amount of air supplied to the vehicle interior For this re...

Page 135: ... off Y page 135 Switches the residual heat on off Y page 140 E Sets the airflow right Y page 138 F Sets the temperature right Y page 137 G Sets climate control to automatic right Y page 136 Rear control panel vehicles with rear compartment climate control H Sets the temperature left Y page 137 I Sets the air distribution left Y page 138 J Sets climate control to automatic Y page 136 K Sets the air...

Page 136: ...e control H Sets the temperature left Y page 137 I Sets the air distribution left Y page 138 J Sets climate control to automatic Y page 136 K Sets the airflow Y page 138 L Switches the climate control on off Y page 135 Switches the residual heat on off Y page 140 M Sets the air distribution right Y page 138 N Sets the temperature right Y page 137 Optimum use of automatic climate control Climate co...

Page 137: ...the climate control is switched off the air supply and air circulation are also switched off The windows could fog up Therefore switch off climate control only briefly Switch on climate control primarily using the Ã rocker switch Y page 136 Activating deactivating front climate control using the front control panel X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 145 X To switch on se...

Page 138: ...n 2 in the ignition lock Y page 145 X Set the desired temperature using the w rocker switch on the front control unit X To activate press the Ã rocker switch up or down The indicator lamp in the Ã rocker switch lights up X To switch to manual operation press the K rocker switch up or down The indicator lamp in the Ã rocker switch goes out In automatic mode if you adjust the airflow or air distribu...

Page 139: ... the temperature separately for the following areas on vehicles with rear compart ment climate control Rfront footwells left and right Rdriver and front passenger area Rrear compartment left and right Setting the temperature in the front compartment using the front control panel X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 145 X To increase or reduce press the w rocker switch up o...

Page 140: ...anel Y page 134 Setting the front compartment airflow using the front control panel X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 145 X To increase or reduce press the K rocker switch up or down i You can also set the front compartment air flow using the multimedia system see the Digital Operator s Manual Setting the rear compartment airflow using the rear control panel X Turn the ...

Page 141: ...ng with air dehumidifica tion function with the Á rocker switch or X Activate the Cooling with air dehumidifica tion function via the multimedia system see the Digital Operator s Manual X Switch on automatic mode using the Ã rocker switch X If the windows continue to fog up activate the Windshield defrosting function using the rocker switch The windshield heating is switched on i You should only s...

Page 142: ...t when automatic air recirculation mode is activated Outside air is added after about 30 minutes X To deactivate press the g rocker switch up or down The indicator lamp in the g rocker switch goes out Air recirculation mode deactivates automati cally Rafter approximately five minutes at outside temperatures below approximately 41 5 Rafter approximately five minutes if cooling with air dehumidifica...

Page 143: ...Residual heat is deactivated automatically Rafter approximately 30 minutes if the residual heat function is activated in the front or rear compartment Rafter approximately 15 minutes if the residual heat function is activated in the front and rear compartments Rwhen the ignition is switched on Rif the battery voltage drops Perfume atomizer Operating the perfume atomizer G WARNING If children open ...

Page 144: ...rew the lid back on to the vial Only refill the vial when you are outside the vehicle Otherwise liquid perfume could drip into the interior and contaminate it Always refill the empty refillable vial with the same perfume Otherwise you might not ach ieve optimum results from the perfume atom izer Problems with the perfume atomizer Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions The vehicle int...

Page 145: ... ice snow or leaves Rnever cover the air vents or air intake grilles in the vehicle interior Setting the air vents Air vents are located Ron the left and right hand side of the dash board Rin the middle of the dashboard Rin the glove box Rin the rear compartment center console Ron the left and right in the rear compartment depending on the vehicle s equipment Example side air vent Side window defr...

Page 146: ...ge gear in good time RIdeally for the first 1 000 miles 1 500 km drive in program C After 1000 miles 1500 km you can increase the engine speed gradually and accelerate the vehicle to full speed You should also observe these notes on break ing in if the engine or parts of the drive train on your vehicle have been replaced Always observe the maximum permissible speed Driving Important safety notes G...

Page 147: ...hicle When you insert the Start Stop button into the ignition lock the system needs approximately two seconds recognition time You can then use the Start Stop button Pressing the Start Stop button several times in succession corresponds to the different Smart Key positions in the ignition lock This is only the case if you are not depressing the brake pedal If you depress the brake pedal and press ...

Page 148: ...in this position The power supply is switched off again if Rthe driver s door is opened and Ryou press Start Stop button twice when in this position Removing the Start Stop button You can remove the Start Stop button from the ignition lock and start the vehicle as normal using the SmartKey It is only possible to switch between Start Stop button mode and SmartKey operation when the transmission is ...

Page 149: ...he ignition lock The Start Stop button must be inserted in the ignition lock and the SmartKey must be in the vehicle This mode for starting the engine operates independently of the ECO start stop automatic engine start func tion You can start the engine if a valid SmartKey is in the vehicle Always take the SmartKey with you when leaving the vehicle even if you only leave it for a short time Pay at...

Page 150: ...he transmission from position P to the desired position if you depress the brake pedal Only then is the parking lock released If you do not depress the brake pedal the DIRECT SELECT lever can still be moved but the parking lock remains engaged i Upshifts take place at higher engine speeds after a cold start This helps the catalytic con verter to reach its operating temperature more quickly Informa...

Page 151: ...operating tempera ture Rthe set temperature for the vehicle interior has been reached Rthe battery is sufficiently charged Rthe system does not detect any moisture on the windshield when the automatic climate control is switched on Rthe hood is closed Rthe driver s door is closed and the driver s seat belt is fastened All of the vehicle s systems remain active when the engine is stopped automatica...

Page 152: ...y or as the result of a malfunction The engine will then not be switched off automatically when the vehi cle stops If drive program S or M has been selected the ECO start stop function is always deactivated If you switch on the ECO start stop function while drive program S is selected the drive pro gram automatically switches to C All other models X To deactivate press ECO button Indicator lamp go...

Page 153: ...Y page 335 If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump start it X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high X Try to start the engine again If the engine still does not start X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The engine is not running smoothly and is misfir ing There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a...

Page 154: ...ion The current transmission posi tion P R N or D appears in the transmission position display in the multifunction display Y page 154 Engaging park position P If the engine speed is too high or the vehicle is moving do not shift the automatic trans mission directly from D to R from R to D or directly to P The automatic transmission could otherwise be damaged j Park position with parking lock k Re...

Page 155: ...rst point of resist ance If you switch the engine off with the transmis sion in position R or D the automatic transmis sion shifts to N automatically With the SmartKey if you then open the driv er s door or the front passenger door or remove the SmartKey from the ignition the automatic transmission shifts to P automatically With the Start Stop button if you then open the driver s door or the front...

Page 156: ...position display show how and into which transmission positions you can shift using the DIRECT SELECT lever If the transmission position display in the mul tifunction display is not working you should pull away carefully to check whether the desired transmission position is engaged Ideally you should select transmission position D and drive program C or S Transmission position and drive pro gram d...

Page 157: ...auto matic transmission shifts gear Rlittle throttle early upshifts Rmore throttle late upshifts Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point The automatic transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed X Ease off the accelerator pedal once the desired speed is reached The automatic transmission shifts back up Rocking t...

Page 158: ...am M you can briefly change gear yourself by using the steering wheel paddle shifters For further information on the automatic drive program see Y page 156 Steering wheel paddle shifters You can activate manual drive program M in the E C in AMG vehicles and S automatic drive programs using steering wheel paddle shift ers and Y page 157 In manual drive program M you can briefly change gear yourself...

Page 159: ...p if permitted X To shift up pull the right hand steering wheel paddle shifter Y page 156 The automatic transmission shifts up to the next gear If the maximum engine speed on the currently engaged gear is reached and you continue to accelerate the automatic transmission auto matically shifts up in order to prevent engine damage Mercedes AMG vehicles the automatic transmission will not shift up to ...

Page 160: ...on display X Press the program selector button Y page 155 repeatedly until M appears in the multifunction display Upshifting In manual drive program M the automatic transmission does not shift up automatically even when the engine limiting speed for the current gear is reached When the engine lim iting speed is reached the fuel supply is cut to prevent the engine from overrevving Always make sure ...

Page 161: ...o both axles Performance tests may only be carried out on a 2 axle dynamometer The brake system or transfer case could otherwise be damaged Contact a qualified specialist workshop for a performance test Since ESP engages automatically the igni tion must be switched off the SmartKey or Start Stop button must be in position 0 or 1 if Rthe electric parking brake is being tested on a brake dynamometer...

Page 162: ...m Take care not to spill any fuel on painted surfaces You could otherwise damage the paintwork Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel can The fuel lines and or the fuel injection system could otherwise be blocked by particles from the fuel can If you overfill the fuel tank fuel could spray out when the fuel pump nozzle is removed For further information on fuel and fuel quality Y page 372 Refue...

Page 163: ...ht up Y page 264 For further information on warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster see Y page 264 Problems with fuel and the fuel tank Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the vehicle G WARNING The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty Risk of explosion or fire X Apply the electric parking brake X Switch off the engine X Make sure that the ignitio...

Page 164: ... uphill or downhill gradients Switching off the engine G WARNING The automatic transmission switches to neu tral position N when you switch off the engine The vehicle may roll away There is a risk of an accident After switching off the engine always switch to parking position P Prevent the parked vehi cle from rolling away by applying the parking brake X Apply the electric parking brake X Shift th...

Page 165: ...ase an applied parking brake if the on board voltage is low or there is a malfunction in the system Contact a qualified specialist workshop The electric parking brake performs a function test at regular intervals while the engine is switched off The sounds that can be heard while this is occurring are normal Applying or releasing manually X To engage push handle When the electric parking brake is ...

Page 166: ...electric parking brake Y page 163 The vehicle is braked as long as you keep handle of the electric parking brake pressed The longer electric parking brake handle is depressed the greater the brak ing force During braking Ra warning tone sounds Rthe Please Release Parking Brake mes sage appears Rthe red F USA only or Canada only indicator lamp in the instrument cluster flashes When the vehicle has ...

Page 167: ...en you drink or take drugs and drive Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow anyone to drive who has been drinking or tak ing drugs Emission control 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 running in enclosed spaces with out sufficient ven...

Page 168: ...dations Rdrive in drive program E On long journeys at a constant speed e g on the highway only the bar for Constant will change The ECO display summarizes the driving char acteristics from the start of the journey to its completion For this reason the bars change dynamically at the beginning of the journey On longer journeys there are fewer changes For more dynamic changes carry out a manual reset...

Page 169: ...rrange this Vehicles with 4MATIC function or per formance tests may only be carried out on a 2 axle dynamometer If you wish to operate the vehicle on such a dynamometer please con sult a qualified specialist workshop in advance You could otherwise damage the drive train or the brake system Vehicles with 4MATIC the ESP system operates automatically The engine and the ignition must therefore be swit...

Page 170: ...n more information on this from a qualified specialist workshop New and replaced brake pads and discs only reach their optimum braking effect after several hundred kilometers of driving Compensate for this by applying greater force to the brake pedal Keep this in mind and adapt your driving and braking accordingly during this break in period Excessive heavy braking results in correspond ingly high...

Page 171: ...ortandsupportthe driverin critical situations With these intelligent co ordi nated systems Mercedes Benz has set a mile stone on the path towards autonomous driving Mercedes Benz Intelligent Drive embraces all elements of active and passive safety in one well thought out system for the safety of the vehi cle occupants and that of other road users Further information on driving safety systems Y pag...

Page 172: ...e stored speed store the desired speed again X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal The first time cruise control is activated it stores the current speed or regulates the speed of the vehicle to the previously stored speed Setting a speed Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has accelerated or braked to the speed...

Page 173: ...e authorities You can refer to the relevant chapter in the Operator s Manual if questions are asked about this i USA only This device has been approved by the FCC as a Vehicular Radar System The radar sensor is intended for use in an auto motive radar system only Removal tamper ing or altering of the device will void any war ranties and is not permitted by the FCC Do not tamper with alter or use i...

Page 174: ...oor visibility e g due to fog heavy rain or snow DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect narrow vehi cles driving in front e g motorcycles or vehi cles driving on a different line In particular 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 are strong radar ref...

Page 175: ... the current speed the vehicle acceler ates or decelerates If you do not know the stored speed the vehicle could accelerate or brake unexpectedly There is a risk of an acci dent Pay attention to the road and traffic condi tions before calling up the stored speed If you do not know the stored speed store the desired speed again X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you X Remove your foot ...

Page 176: ...or further information on deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS Y page 176 If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle in front has stopped it will cause your vehicle to brake and come to a halt Once your vehicle is stationary it remains sta tionary and you do not need to depress the brake After a time the electric parking brake secures the vehicle and relieves the service brake Depending on the specified mi...

Page 177: ...front X To decrease turn control in direction DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a shorter distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the instru ment cluster Displays in the speedometer When you switch on DISTRONIC PLUS trian gle shows the stored speed If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front segments between the speed of the vehicle in front and stored speed ...

Page 178: ... is open Rthe vehicle is skidding Ryou activate Active Parking Assist If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated you will hear a tone The DISTRONIC PLUS Off message will be displayed in the multifunction display for approximately five seconds Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS General notes Pay particular attention in the following traffic situations RCornering entering and exiting a bend the ability of D...

Page 179: ... not detect road and traffic conditions and does not detect all road users If you are following a vehicle which is driving towards the edge of the road your vehicle could come into contact with the curb or other road boundaries Be particularly aware of other road users e g cyclists that are directly next to your vehicle Obstacles such as building site huts on the lane or projecting out into the la...

Page 180: ...ntrol of the vehicle Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot are switched to passive DISTRONIC PLUS remains active Activating Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot X Press button Indicator lamp lights up The DTR Steering Assist On message appears in the multifunction display Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot are activated Information in the multifunction display If Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot are acti...

Page 181: ...er s door is closed or your seat belt is fastened Rthe electric parking brake is released Rthe transmission is in position D R or N RDISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated Activating the HOLD function X Make sure that the activation conditions are met X Depress the brake pedal X Quickly depress the brake pedal further until appears in the multifunction display The HOLD function is activated You can release...

Page 182: ...osswind stabilization operates by chang ing wheel loads through adjusting the ABC spring struts It reduces impairments in handling when driving in a straight line and assists during countersteering Crosswind Assist is active in the speed range between 50 mph 80 km h and 130 mph 210 km h when driving straight ahead or cornering gently Active Body Control ABC Vehicle level Mercedes AMG vehicles depe...

Page 183: ...ndicator lamp is on Comfortable suspension tuning is selected Mercedes AMG vehicles the AMG Suspen sion System COMFORT message appears in the multifunction display All other models the Active Body Con trol COMFORT message appears on the mul tifunction display ROAD SURFACE SCAN i This function is not available in all countries The ROAD SURFACE SCAN function monitors the road in front of the vehicle...

Page 184: ...ow chains or on particularly poor road surfaces Your selection remains stored even if you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock X Start the engine If indicator lamp is not lit X Press button Indicator lamp lights up The vehicle is raised by 1 0 in 25 mm compared to the normal level The Vehicle Rising message appears in the multifunction display i The message disappears after ten seconds irres...

Page 185: ...MFORT message appears in the multifunction display All other models theAIRMATIC COMFORT message appears on the multifunction dis play If the driving speed is higher than 75 mph 120 km h the vehicle is automatically low ered by another 0 4 in 10 mm compared to the normal level in comfort mode Load compensation The vehicle can compensate differences in the vehicle level by raising or lowering the ax...

Page 186: ...IC does not detect such objects when they are in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle You could damage the vehicle or the objects The sensors may not detect snow and other objects that absorb ultrasonic waves Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car wash the compressed air brakes on a truck or a pneumatic drill could cause PARKTRONIC to malfunction PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on unev...

Page 187: ... operational if operational read iness indicator lights up The selected transmission position and the direction in which the vehicle is rolling deter mine which warning display is active when the engine is running Transmission posi tion Warning display D Front area activated R N or the vehicle is rolling backwards Rear and front areas activated P No areas activated One or more segments light up as...

Page 188: ...It is not a replacement for your attention to your immedi ate surroundings You are always responsible for safe maneuvering parking and exiting a parking space Make sure that no persons ani mals or objects are in the maneuvering range When PARKTRONIC is switched off Active Park ing Assist is also unavailable For vehicles with the trailer tow hitch folded out the minimum length for parking spaces is...

Page 189: ... is cal culated e g overhanging loads truck over hangs or loading ramps G WARNING If there are objects above the detection range RActive Park Assist may steer too early Rthe vehicle may not stop in front of these objects You may cause a collision as a result There is a risk of an accident If objects are located above the detection range stop and deactivate Active Parking Assist For further informa...

Page 190: ...ssist it could roll away if Rthere is a malfunction in the system or in the voltage supply Rthe electrical system in the engine com partment the battery or the fuses have been tampered with Rthe battery is disconnected Rthe accelerator pedal has been depressed e g by a vehicle occupant There is a risk of an accident Before leaving the vehicle always secure it against rolling away i When PARKTRONIC...

Page 191: ...arking position can no longer be ach ieved from this position Exiting a parking space In order that Active Parking Assist can support you when exiting the parking space Rthe border of the parking space must be high enough at the front and the rear A curb is too small for example Rthe border of the parking space must not be too wide Your vehicle can be maneuvered into a position at a maximum of 45 ...

Page 192: ...ssist is no lon ger possible Ryou are driving faster than 6 mph 10 km h Ra wheel spins ESP intervenes or fails The warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster A warning tone sounds The parking symbol dis appears and the multifunction display shows the Park Assist Canceled message When Active Parking Assist is canceled you must steer and brake again yourself If a system malfunction occurs the ...

Page 193: ... X Engage reverse gear The rear view camera flap opens The multi media system shows the area behind the vehi cle with guide lines The image from the rear view camera is avail able throughout the maneuvering process X Shift the transmission to position P or X Drive forwards a short distance Displays in the multimedia system The rear view camera may show a distorted view of obstacles show them incor...

Page 194: ...spondingly in the multi media system Reverse parking function Backing up straight into a parking space without turning the steering wheel White guide line without turning the steering wheel vehicle width including the exterior mirrors static Yellow guide line for the vehicle width including the exterior mirrors for current steering wheel angle dynamic Yellow guide line at a distance of approx imat...

Page 195: ...ow guide line for the vehicle width including the exterior mirrors for current steering wheel angle dynamic X Stop the vehicle when it is almost exactly in front of the parking space The white lane should be as close to parallel with the parking space marking as possible White guide line at current steering wheel angle Parking space marking X Turn the steering wheel to the center position while th...

Page 196: ...alculated from the data supplied by the installed cameras virtual camera The six split screen views are RTop view and picture from the rear view cam era 130 viewing angle RTop view and image from the front camera 130 viewing angle without displaying the maximum steering wheel angle RTop view and enlarged rear view RTop view and enlarged front view RTop view and images from the rear facing side cam...

Page 197: ...aps are opened when the 360 camera is activated Observe the notes on cleaning Y page 323 For technical reasons the flaps may remain open briefly after the 360 camera has been deactivated The field of vision and other functions of the camera system may be restricted due to addi tional attachments e g license plate holder rear bicycle carrier On vehicles with height adjustable chassis depending on t...

Page 198: ...edia system Important safety notes The camera system may show a distorted view of obstacles show them incorrectly or not at all Obstacles are not shown by the system in the following locations Runder the front and rear bumpers Rvery close to the front and rear bumpers Rin close range above the handle on the trunk lid Rvery close to the exterior mirrors Rin the transitional areas between the variou...

Page 199: ...g of the tires at current steering wheel angle dynamic A Red guide line at a distance of approximately 12 in 0 30 m from the front of the vehicle B Yellow guide line at a distance of approx imately 3 ft 1 0 m from the front of the vehicle Top view and enlarged rear view Symbol for the split screen setting with top view and rear view camera image enlarged Red guide line at a distance of approximate...

Page 200: ...fety notes ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid to the driver It might not always recognize fatigue or increasing inattentiveness in time or fail to recognize them at all The system is not a substitute for a well rested and attentive driver The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is restricted and warnings may be delayed or not occur at all Rif the length of the journey is less than approx imately 30 min...

Page 201: ... will then hear a warning tone X If necessary take a break X Confirm the message by pressing the a button on the steering wheel On long journeys take regular breaks in good time to allow yourself to rest properly If you do not take a break and ATTENTION ASSIST con tinues to detect increasing lapses in concentra tion you will be warned again after 15 minutes at the earliest This will only happen if...

Page 202: ...laying the assistance graphic X Call up the assistance graphics display func tion using the on board computer Y page 221 Detected traffic signs appear in the instru ment cluster Speed limit with unknown restriction Maximum permitted speed Maximum permitted speed for vehicles for which the restriction in the additional sign is relevant Additional sign for unknown restriction A maximum permitted spe...

Page 203: ...also marked or highligh ted Pedestrian and animal recognition General notes Pedestrian or animal recognition may be impaired or inoperative if Rpedestrians or animals are partially or entirely obscured by other objects e g parked vehi cles Rthe silhouette of the pedestrian or of the ani mal in the Night View Assist Plus display is incomplete or interrupted e g by powerful light reflections Rpedest...

Page 204: ...k whether Night View Assist Plus is working The infrared headlamps are deactivated at speeds below 3 mph 5 km h The Night View image continues to be displayed until you deactivate it by pressing button Automatic activation You can select the Night View Assist Auto matic Activation option via the Night View Assist menu The pedestrian and animal search function remains active even when the Night Vie...

Page 205: ...lems with Night View Assist Plus Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions The picture quality of Night View Assist Plus has deteriorated The windshield is fogged up on the inside X Fold down camera cover Y page 324 X Defrost the windshield Y page 139 The windshield is iced up X De ice the windshield Y page 139 The windshield wipers are smearing the windshield X Replace the wiper blades...

Page 206: ...distance i USA only This device has been approved by the FCC as a Vehicular Radar System The radar sensor is intended for use in an auto motive radar system only Removal tamper ing or altering of the device will void any war ranties and is not permitted by the FCC Do not tamper with alter or use in any non approved way Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to...

Page 207: ... at speeds below approximately 20 mph 30 km h Vehicles in the monitoring range are then not indicated If a vehicle is detected within the blind spot monitoring range at speeds above 20 mph 30 km h warning lamp on the correspond ing side lights up red This warning is always emitted when a vehicle enters the blind spot monitoring range from behind or from the side When you overtake a vehicle the war...

Page 208: ... high cornering speeds Ryou clearly brake or accelerate Ra driving safety system intervenes e g ESP or PRE SAFE Brake RESP is switched off Ra loss of tire pressure or a defective tire is detected Switching on Active Blind Spot Assist X Make sure that Active Blind Spot Assist is activated in the on board computer Y page 223 X Switch on the ignition Warning lamps in the exterior mirrors light up red...

Page 209: ...t lane and broken lane markings are detected no lane cor recting brake application is made Warning vibration in the steering wheel A warning may be given if a front wheel passes over a lane marking It will warn you by means of intermittent vibration in the steering wheel for up to 1 5 seconds In order that you are warned only when neces sary and in good time if you cross the lane mark ing the syst...

Page 210: ... tire pressure or a defective tire has been detected and displayed Ran obstacle in the lane in which you are driving has been detected Active Lane Keeping Assist may not detect other road users or traffic situations An inappropriate brake application may be interrupted at any time if you Rsteer slightly in the opposite direction Rswitch on the turn signal Rclearly brake or accelerate A lane correc...

Page 211: ...hard e g kickdown Ryou brake hard Ryou steer actively e g swerve to avoid an obstacle or change lanes quickly Ryou cut the corner on a sharp bend In order that you are warned only when neces sary and in good time if you cross the lane mark ing the system recognizes certain conditions and warns you accordingly The warning vibration occurs earlier if Ryou approach the outer lane marking on a bend Rt...

Page 212: ...matically controls the brightness of the multi function display In daylight the displays in the instrument cluster are illuminated A dimming function is not possible in daylight The lighting in the instrument cluster in the dis plays and the controls in the vehicle interior can be adjusted using the brightness control knob The brightness control is located between the instrument cluster and the mu...

Page 213: ...oolant level the coolant temperature may rise to 255 124 Operating the on board computer Instrument cluster with multifunction dis play Right control panel Left control panel X To activate the on board computer turn the SmartKey to position1 in the ignition lock You can control the multifunction display and the settings in the on board computer using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel...

Page 214: ...n display Top status bar Display Bottom status bar Display panel shows the selected menu or submenu and display messages X To open the menu list press the ò but ton on the steering wheel The menu list appears in display panel Possible top status bar displays R Outside temperature Y page 210 R Turn signal left Y page 125 RL Low beam headlamps Y page 125 RK High beam headlamps Y page 125 RT Parking ...

Page 215: ...y fade This can be reversed by switching the Head up Display off and on again i Vehicles with the head up display are equip ped with a special windshield Should repairs be necessary have the windshield replaced at a qualified specialist workshop Displays and operation Switching the Head up Display on off X Press button When the Head up Display is switched on the display appears in the driver s fie...

Page 216: ...er ing wheel until the Trip menu with trip odom eter and odometer appears Displaying the range and current fuel consumption Range of the fuel supply Current fuel consumption Recuperation display Mercedes AMG vehicles the menu only dis plays approximate range X Press the ò button on the steering wheel to open the menu list X Press or 9 on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu X Confirm by pres...

Page 217: ...the ò button on the steering wheel to open the menu list X Press or 9 on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Press the or 9 button to select the digital speedometer Resetting values X Press the ò button on the steering wheel to open the menu list X Press or 9 on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering...

Page 218: ...ol Lane not recommended dark gray A Possible lane light gray B Recommended lane and new lane during a change of direction white On multilane roads new lane recommendations can be displayed for the next change of direction if the digital map supports this data During the change of direction new lanes may be added Lane not recommended you will not be able to complete the next change of direction if ...

Page 219: ...e change of direction leads Distance to change of direction and visual distance display Change of direction symbol Lane recommendation Other status indicators of the naviga tion system Additional information Other possible additional information RNew Route or Calculating Route A new route is calculated RRoad Not Mapped The vehicle position is inside the area of the digital map but the road is not ...

Page 220: ...e found in the multimedia system in the Dig ital Operator s Manual Media menu Changing the media source You can change the media source and playback mode audio video or TV at any time in the Media menu X Switch on the multimedia system X Press the ò button on the steering wheel to open the menu list X Press or 9 on the steering wheel to select the Media menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering...

Page 221: ...eel X To select a DVD single drive or disc press a briefly The list containing the media sources appears X Press or 9 to select the correspond ing DVD single drive or disc X Press a to confirm the selection X To open the scene list press the or 9 button briefly X To select the next or previous scene in the scene list press the or 9 button briefly X To select a scene from the scene list using rapid...

Page 222: ...other or X To start rapid scrolling press and hold or 9 for longer than one second The names are displayed quickly one after the other in the phone book If you press and hold the or 9 button for longer than five seconds the name appears with the next or previous letter initial letter in the alphabet Rapid scrolling stops when you release the button or reach the end of the list X If only one teleph...

Page 223: ...service due date Y page 318 RChecking the oil level using the on board com puter Y page 314 S 600 Mercedes May bach S 600 and Mercedes AMG S 65 only Settings menu Introduction Depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle you have the following options in the Settings menu RChanging assistance settings Y page 221 RChanging head up display settings Y page 224 RChanging the light settings Y pa...

Page 224: ...r certain conditions the Traffic Sign Assist function allows you to choose if traffic signs and messages should be displayed in the lower part of the speedometer X Press the ò button on the steering wheel to open the menu list X Press or 9 on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Use or 9 to select the DriveAssist submenu X Press a to confir...

Page 225: ...ated white radar waves propagating backwards appear next to the vehicle in the Assistance Graphic For further information about Active Blind Spot Assist see Y page 204 Setting ATTENTION ASSIST X Press the ò button on the steering wheel to open the menu list X Press or 9 on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Use or 9 to select the DriveAss...

Page 226: ...differences if the seat positions are changed for example X Switch on the Head up Display Y page 213 X Press the ò button on the steering wheel to open the menu list X Press the or 9 button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Press or 9 to select the Head up Display submenu X Press a to confirm X Press or 9 to select the Position functi...

Page 227: ...ion display X Press the ò button on the steering wheel to open the menu list X Press the or 9 button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Press or 9 to select the Instru ment Cluster submenu X Press a to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Display Unit Speed Odometer function The current setting km or Miles appears X Press the ...

Page 228: ... Engine oil temperature X Press the ò button on the steering wheel to open the menu list X Press or 9 on the steering wheel to select the AMG menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel Upshift indicator upshift indicator UP indicates that the engine has reached the overrevving range when in the manual drive program Engine transmission oil temperature when the engine and transmission are at...

Page 229: ...el The multifunction display hides the display message The multifunction display shows high priority display messages in red Some high priority display messages cannot be hidden The multifunction display shows these messages continuously until the causes for the messages have been remedied Message memory The on board computer saves certain display messages in the message memory You can call up the...

Page 230: ...refully drive a suitable distance making slight steering move ments at a speed above 12 mph 20 km h If the display message disappears the functions mentioned above are available again If the multifunction display still shows the display message X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately Inoperative See Operator s Manual ABS and ESP are malfunctioning Other driving sys...

Page 231: ...ystems and driving safety systems may also malfunc tion The warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster The self diagnosis function might not be complete for example G WARNING The brake system continues to function 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 i...

Page 232: ...the Igni tion to Release the Parking Brake The red F USA only or Canada only indicator lamp lights up You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the ignition was switched off X Switch on the ignition F USA only Canada only Please Release Park ing Brake The red F USA only or Canada only indicator lamp flashes and a warning tone sounds A condition for automatic release of the electric...

Page 233: ...workshop The red F USA only or Canada only indicator lamp flashes and the yellow warning lamp lights up The electric parking brake is malfunctioning To release X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on X Release the electric parking brake manually To apply X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on X Apply the electric parking brake manually If the red F USA only or Canada only indicator la...

Page 234: ...hes The electric parking brake is malfunctioning It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually X Shift the transmission to position P X Visit a qualified specialist workshop F USA only Canada only Parking Brake Inop erative The yellow warning lamp lights up The red F USA only or Canada only indicator lamp flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake has been app...

Page 235: ...ar The brake pads linings have reached their wear limit USA only the red brake system warning lamp also lights up while the engine is running X Visit a qualified specialist workshop G Inoperative One or more main features of the mbrace system are malfunctioning X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Collision Preven tion Assist Plus Currently Unavaila ble See Operator s Manual COLLISION PREVENTIO...

Page 236: ... sensor system is temporarily inoperative e g due to elec tromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation Rthe system is outside the operating temperature range Rthe on board voltage is too low When the causes stated above no longer apply the display message disappears PRE SAFE PLUS and PRE SAFE Brake are operational again If the display m...

Page 237: ...ill be available again The display message dis appears If the display message does not disappear X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 162 X Switch off the engine X Clean all sensors Y page 323 X Restart the engine The display message disappears Check Left Rear Belt See Operator s...

Page 238: ... There is an increased risk of injury X Completely take off your seat belt X Repeat the seat belt fastening procedure The seat belt buckle extender on the right or left of the rear compart ment is not in the predefined position There is not enough belt slack in the system G WARNING If the seat belt buckle extender is not in the predefined position the seat belt cannot provide the intended level of...

Page 239: ...ately 6 Rear Left Malfunc tion Service Required or Rear Right Malfunction Service Required The restraint system has malfunctioned at the rear on the left or right The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster G WARNING The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered unintentionally or in the event of an accident may not be triggered There is an increased risk of ...

Page 240: ...risk of injury X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately 6 Left Side Curtain Airbag Malfunction Service Required or Right Side Curtain Airbag Malfunction Service Required The left hand or right hand window curtain air bag is malfunctioning The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster G WARNING The left or right window curtain air bag may either be triggered unin tentionall...

Page 241: ... simulta neously for approximately six seconds Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must then light up and remain lit after the self diagnosis If the indicator lamp is on OCS has disabled the front passenger front air bag Y page 51 Rthe display messages Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator s Manual or Front Passenger Airbag Dis abled See Operator s Manual must not appear in the multi f...

Page 242: ...d and ignition switched on Ra self diagnosis is carried out The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps light up simultaneously for approximately six seconds Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must then light up and remain lit after the self diagnosis If the indicator lamp is on OCS Occupant Classification System has disabled the front passenger front air bag Y page 5...

Page 243: ...e switched on A warning tone also sounds X Turn the light switch to position Ã b Switch On Headlamps You are driving with low beam headlamps switched off X Turn the light switch to position L or Ã Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus Inoper ative Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus Cur rently Unavailable See Operator s Man ual Adap...

Page 244: ...n your engine is overheated This can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire Steam from the overheated engine can also cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the hood There is a risk of injury X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine pay ing attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling ...

Page 245: ... engine pay ing attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 162 X Observe the instructions in the See Operator s Manual display message X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Stop Vehicle Leave Engine Running The battery condition of charge is too low X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic co...

Page 246: ...to add engine oil frequently X Contact a qualified specialist workshop and have the engine checked Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from a qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http bevo mercedes benz com 4 Engine Oil Level Low Stop Vehicle Turn Engine Off The engine oil level is too low There is a risk of engine damage X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and s...

Page 247: ...MATIC sets the vehicle to the selected level after a short period X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 162 X Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away AIRMATIC is malfunctioning A warning tone also sounds X Do not drive at speeds above 50 mph 80 km h X Make on...

Page 248: ...Rising Please Wait Briefly The vehicle level is too low when the vehicle is stationary A warning tone also sounds X Do not pull away The vehicle level is set when the display message disappears ABC Malfunction The Active Body Control ABC function is restricted The vehicle s handling characteristics may be affected X Do not drive at speeds above 50 mph 80 km h X Visit a qualified specialist worksho...

Page 249: ...tive Blind Spot Assist Inoperative Active Blind Spot Assist is malfunctioning X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Park Assist Canceled The driver s door is open X Repeat the parking gap measurement and parking process with the driver s door closed You touched the multifunction steering wheel while steering inter vention was active X While steering intervention is active make sure that the mult...

Page 250: ...erational the display message disappears Night View Assist Plus is operational again Night View Assist Inoperative Night View Assist Plus is defective X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Spotlight Inopera tive Night View Assist Plus is deactivated and temporarily inoperative Possible causes are Rthe windshield in the camera s field of vision is dirty Rthe camera in the radiator trim is dirty R...

Page 251: ...lly Y page 171 DISTRONIC PLUS Now Available DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again after having been temporarily unavailable You can now reactivate DISTRONIC PLUS Y page 171 DISTRONIC PLUS Cur rently Unavailable See Operator s Man ual DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily inoperative Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot are temporarily inoperative Possible causes are Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inop...

Page 252: ... are Rthe windshield in the camera s field of vision is dirty Rvisibility is impaired due to heavy rain snow or fog Rthere have been no lane markings for an extended period Rthe lane markings are worn dark or covered e g by dirt or snow When the causes stated above no longer apply the display message disappears Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot are operative again If the display message does not d...

Page 253: ...activated The yellow ESP OFF warning lamp is lit X If conditions permit drive faster than 20 mph 30 km h and store the speed or X Check the activation conditions for cruise control Y page 169 or X Reactivate ESP Y page 221 Cruise Control Off Cruise control has been deactivated If a warning tone also sounds cruise control has deactivated auto matically Y page 169 Display messages 251 On board compu...

Page 254: ... vehicle against rolling away Y page 162 X Check the tires and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tire Y page 327 X Check the tire pressures and if necessary correct the tire pressure X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire pres sure is correct Y page 352 Check Tire Pressure Then Restart Run Flat Indicator Canada only The tire pressure loss warning system generat...

Page 255: ...ltifunction display G WARNING Driving with a flat tire poses a risk of the following hazards Ra flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle Ryou could lose control of the vehicle Rcontinued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build up and possibly a fire There is a risk of an accident X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers Pay atte...

Page 256: ...on selector lever to posi tion D R or N without depressing the brake pedal X Depress the brake pedal To Deselect P or N Depress Brake and Start Engine With the engine switched off you have attempted to shift the trans mission out of position P or N into another transmission position X Depress the brake pedal X Start the engine Transmission Not in P Risk of Vehicle Rolling Away The driver s door is...

Page 257: ...s The gearbox automatically shifts to posi tion N X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Shift the transmission to position P X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 162 X Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service Stop Vehicle Leave Engine Running Wait Transmission Cool ing The transmission has overhe...

Page 258: ...head restraint on the front passenger seat Y page 108 or X Move the front passenger seat back into the normal position Y page 106 Front Passenger Seat Cannot Be Used Visit Workshop RThe front passenger seat cannot be moved from the chauffeur mode position into the normal position There is a malfunction RThe front passenger head restraint is folded down and can no longer be folded up There is a mal...

Page 259: ...s transmitter receiver range X Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol appears in the multifunction display Check Washer Fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum X Add washer fluid Y page 317 SmartKey Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Â Key Does Not Belong to Vehicle You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ...

Page 260: ...Key X Press a on the steering wheel to confirm the display message Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves the SmartKey is not detected whilst the engine is running A warning tone also sounds X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 162 X Insert the SmartKey...

Page 261: ...elt Y page 46 The warning lamp goes out There are objects on the front passenger seat X Remove the objects from the front passenger seat and stow them in a secure place The warning lamp goes out ü N The red seat belt warning lamp flashes and an intermittent audible warning sounds The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt The vehicle is being driven faster than 15 mph 25 km h o...

Page 262: ...ning lamp is lit while the engine is running A warning tone also sounds There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir G WARNING The braking effect may be impaired There is a risk of an accident X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driving under any circumstances X Secure the vehicle against rollin...

Page 263: ...pecialist workshop immediately 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 J N USA only J Canada only the red brake warning lamp the yellow ESP warning lamp and the yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the engine is running ABS and ESP are malfunctioning Other driving systems and...

Page 264: ...ate ESP Rwhen using snow chains Rin deep snow Ron sand or gravel Observe the important safety notes on ESP Y page 71 N The yellow ESP warning lamp is lit while the engine is running ESP is malfunctioning Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The braking distance in an em...

Page 265: ...e on carefully X Contact a qualified specialist workshop and have ESP checked F N F USA only or Canada only the red indicator lamp for the electric parking brake flashes or is lit and or the yellow warning lamp for the electric parking brake is lit X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display 6 N The red restraint system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running The...

Page 266: ...earest gas station 8 N The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion In addition the Check Engine warning lamp may light up The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking X Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed X If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed close the fuel filler cap X If the fuel filler cap is closed visit a q...

Page 267: ...p X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so e g driving in mountainous terrain and stop and go traffic N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running A warning tone also sounds The coolant temperature has exceeded 255 124 The airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the coolant level may be too low G WARNING The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be d...

Page 268: ...ions N The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion A warning tone also sounds You are approaching a vehicle a pedestrian 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 evasive action Further information on PRE SAFE Brake Y page 73 For fur...

Page 269: ...king maneuvers Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 162 X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Check the tires and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tire Y page 327 X Check the tire pressure Y page 349 X If necessary correct the tire pressure h N The yellow combination low tire pressure...

Page 270: ... 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 If you are able to steer safely X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately If you are unable to steer safely X Do not drive on X Consult a qualified specialist workshop 268 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster...

Page 271: ... driving without diverting your attention from the road and driving Please always use this feature instead of con sulting the map display for directions Looking at the icons or map display can distract you from traffic conditions and driving and increase the risk of an accident This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equip ment and meets the FCC radio ...

Page 272: ...X Press the W or X button on the multi function steering wheel The volume of the media source currently selected changes The volume is adjusted Rfor the currently selected media source Rduring traffic or navigation announcements Rin hands free mode during a phone call Switching the sound on or off X Press the thumbwheel beside the controller or X Press the 8 button on the multifunction steering wh...

Page 273: ...uch pad The touchpad is switched on O or off ª Operating the touchpad The touchpad is available in two versions Variant 1 Touch sensitive surface Favorites button Quick access for audio Back button Variant 2 Touch sensitive surface Favorites button Calls up quick access for audio and tele phone Back button Navigating in menus and lists can be done via touch sensitive surface by swiping with your f...

Page 274: ... of the handwriting recognition on off Multimedia system X Select VehicleQSystem Set tingsQTouchpadQRead Out Hand writing Recognition The read aloud function is switched on O or off ª Quick access for audio Changing the station music track Depending on the audio source that is currently activated you can use this function to select the next station or music track X Swipe upwards on the touchpad wi...

Page 275: ... Select a favorite X Add a favorite at the desired position If a favorite has already been added at this position it will be overwritten Adding your own favorite X Select VehicleQClimate Control X Press and hold the g button until the favorites are displayed X Add a favorite at the desired position If a favorite has already been added at this position it will be overwritten Climate control setting...

Page 276: ... Y page 136 X Call up the climate control menu Y page 274 X To selectClimate Mode turn and press the controller X To change sides slide the controller left 8 or right 9 X To change the setting turn the controller X To exit the menu press the button The climate mode bar displays the current air flow setting DIFFUSE MEDIUM or FOCUS Starting stopping the perfume atomizer The perfume atomizer makes it...

Page 277: ...g of the vehicle interior even with high outside temperatures X Call up the climate control menu Y page 274 X Slide 6 the controller repeatedly until the bottom bar is activated X To selectO A C turn and press the con troller X The cooling with air dehumidification function is activated O or deactivated ª i The current status of the cooling function is displayed in the climate control bar A C ON a...

Page 278: ...payment type Notes for route options RUse Toll Roads The route calculation includes roads which require you to pay a usage fee toll RUse Carpool Lanes only available in the USA Prerequisite your vehicle meets the access conditions for carpool lanes Carpool lanes will be included if the carpool lanes option is activated Entering an address Multimedia system X Select NaviQNavigation The map shows th...

Page 279: ...our mobile phone change the device name see the man ufacturer s operating instructions If the mobile phone supports the PBAP Phone Book Access Profile and MAP Message Access Profile Bluetooth profiles the follow ing information will be transmitted after you connect RPhone book RCall lists RMessages i Further information on suitable mobile phones can be found at http www mercedes benz com connect i...

Page 280: ...ne used confirm the connection to the multimedia sys tem and for the PBAP and MAP Bluetooth profiles The prompt to confirm may take up to two minutes to be displayed see the man ufacturer s operating instructions Switching between mobile phones If you have authorized more than one mobile phone you can switch between the individual phones Multimedia system X Select PhoneQConnect Device X Select mob...

Page 281: ...e are two USB ports in the stowage space under the armrest X Connect the USB device to the USB port X Select the media source Y page 278 Connecting to an external audio video source The socket for the audio video AUX jack is loca ted in the stowage compartment in the center console To connect an external audio source to the AUX jack an audio AUX cable is required To connect an external video sourc...

Page 282: ...el and equipment level the AUX jacks are found Rin the stowage box between the rear seats or Rin the rear compartment armrest USB ports Rear Seat Entertainment System USB port 1 USB port 2 Depending on the vehicle model and equipment level the USB ports are found Rin the stowage box between the rear seats or Rin the rear compartment armrest 280 Operating system Multimedia system ...

Page 283: ...the following notes when transporting a load RNever exceed the maximum permissible gross vehicle mass or the gross axle weight rating for the vehicle including occupants The values are specified on the vehicle iden tification plate on the B pillar of the driver s door RThe trunk is the preferred place to carry objects RPosition heavy loads as far forwards as pos sible and as low down in the trunk ...

Page 284: ...tion 2 X To unlock insert the mechanical key into the lock and turn it 90 counter clockwise to position 1 Eyeglasses compartment X To open press marking The eyeglasses compartment opens down wards X To close press marking again and the eyeglasses compartment returns upwards and engages Make sure that the eyeglasses compartment is always closed while the vehicle is in motion Stowage compartments in...

Page 285: ...lled up fluores cent jacket and a small umbrella in stowage compartment in the doors In doors you can store bottles with a capacity of up to 34 fl oz 1 0 liter Stowage space in the rear Stowage compartment in the rear seat armrest Vehicles with a rear bench seat X To open fold down the seat armrest X Pull handle and fold the armrests upwards Vehicles with electrically adjustable outer seats X To o...

Page 286: ...est X Pull handle and fold down cover Vehicles with individual seats and center con sole in the rear X To open fold down the rear armrest X Pull handle and fold down cover Depending on the vehicle s equipment a DVD player is installed instead of a stowage com partment Folding table G WARNING If the folding table is folded out while the vehi cle is in motion passengers can be thrown against it part...

Page 287: ...bserve the following points when using the skibag Rdo not transport more than three pairs of skis in the skibag Rwhen carefully sliding the skis into or remov ing them from the skibag mind the sharp edges and corners of the skis Rstow the skis as described in the following when sliding the skis in position the run ning surfaces of the respective pair of skis together position one pair of skis at t...

Page 288: ...e skis into the skibag from the trunk X Pull strap tight by the loose end until the skis are held firmly inside the skibag Vehicles with a rear bench seat Vehicles with electrically adjustable outer seats X Engage hook in securing ring X Pull tensioning strap tight by the loose end Removing skis and folding up the skibag X Release lashing strap X Loosen tensioning strap X Remove hook from securing...

Page 289: ...hook down by tab EASY PACK trunk box Important safety notes G WARNING When the load surface moves up your hands may become trapped on the frame of the EASY PACK trunk box There is a risk of injury When the load surface moves up make sure that your hands are not within the sweep of the load surface If someone becomes trap ped carefully push the center of the load sur face downward When the EASY PAC...

Page 290: ...by han dle as far as it will go Removing and installing Example X To install insert retainer of box into slots Example X Raise box and press hooks A into anchor age as far as they will go X Turn left hand rotating catch B counter clockwise and right hand rotating catch B clockwise by 90 X To remove turn left hand rotating catch B clockwise and right hand rotating catch B counter clockwise by 90 X ...

Page 291: ...ng character istics change Ifyouexceed the maximum roof load the driving characteristics as well as steering and braking will be greatly impaired There is a risk of an accident Never exceed the maximum roof load and adjust your driving style You will find information on the maximum roof load in the Technical data section Y page 376 Mercedes Benz recommends that you only use roof carriers that have...

Page 292: ... open stowage spaces and mobile phone brackets cannot always retain all objects they contain There is a risk of injury particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction RAlways stow objects so that they cannot be thrown around in such situations RAlways make sure that objects do not pro trude from stowage spaces parcel nets or stowage nets RClose the lockable stowage spac...

Page 293: ...lds in automatically X To close slide cup holder or back until it engages Vehicles with electrically adjustable rear bench seats X Fold down the rear seat armrest X To open press down base of the cup holder in the middle until it engages X To close press closing button Base of cup holder pops up The cup holder insert can be removed for clean ing Clean with clear lukewarm water only Do not pull out...

Page 294: ... the blue indicator lamp on the button lights up X To switch on the heating function press and hold button until the red indicator lamp on the button lights up X To switch off the function press and hold button until the indicator lamp on the but ton goes out The rubber mat can be removed for cleaning Clean with clear lukewarm water only Do not use hard or sharp objects to clean the cup holder Use...

Page 295: ...r sunblind Important safety notes G WARNING Parts of the body could be trapped in the sweep of the roller sunblind when the roller sunblind is extended or retracted There is a risk of injury When extending or retracting make sure that no parts of the body are in the sweep of the roller sunblind Briefly press the button again if someone becomes trapped The opening or closing process is briefly stop...

Page 296: ...s marking Stowage compartment opens X To remove the insert grip the sides of insert push it forward and pull it upwards X To re install the insert press insert into the drawer until it engages X To close press stowage compartment closed until it locks Rear compartment ashtray The ashtray is located in the stowage compart ment in the rear door To use it you can place it in a cup holder or hold it i...

Page 297: ...ge compartment closed until it locks Cigarette lighter in the rear compart ment Vehicles with a rear bench seat or electri cally adjustable rear seats Vehicles without a Rear Seat Entertainment Sys tem X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 145 X To open briefly press cover at the top The compartment opens X Press in cigarette lighter Cigarette lighter will pop out automatic...

Page 298: ...ttery may dis charge An emergency cut out ensures that the on board voltage does not drop too low If the on board voltage is too low the power to the sock ets is automatically cut This ensures that there is sufficient power to start the engine Socket in the front center console X To open briefly press marking Stowage compartment opens X Lift up the cover of socket X To close press stowage compartm...

Page 299: ...ying a high voltage You could receive an electric shock if the connector cable or the 115 V power socket is pulled out of the trim or is damaged or wet There is a risk of fatal injury RUse only connector cables that are dry and free of damage RWhen the ignition is off make sure that the 115 V power socket is dry RHave the 115 V power socket checked or replaced immediately at a qualified speci aliz...

Page 300: ...ermis sible voltage range Rthe 12 V sockets in the center console in the front compartment Y page 296 and in the trunk are functional Y page 297 Using the 115 V power socket The 115 V socket is in the center console in the rear compartment on vehicles with a rear bench seat or electrically adjustable rear seats X To switch on switch the ignition on X Open flap X Insert the plug of the electronic d...

Page 301: ...nal power of less than 150 watts but has a very high switch on current This device will not work If you connect such a device the 115 V power socket will not supply it with power X Connect a suitable electronic device Coolbox in the rear compartment Important safety notes G WARNING If you cover the ventilation grille for the cool box it may overheat There is a risk of fire Always make sure that th...

Page 302: ...ime Removing and installing the coolbox You can remove the coolbox for maintenance purposes or to install the skibag Y page 285 X To remove switch off the coolbox X Pull plug down and out X Unscrew both screws X Pull out the coolbox X Close flap X To install swing flap to the side until it is locked in place by the magnets X Insert the coolbox X Tighten both screws X Connect plug mbrace General no...

Page 303: ...ues to light up red after the system self diagnosis SOS button F Roadside Assistance call button Info call buttonï Rafter the system self diagnosis the Inoper ative or Service Not Activated message appears in the multifunction display If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above the system may not operate as expected In the event of an emergency help will have to be summoned by other means Have...

Page 304: ... Customer Assistance Center the system has been unable to initiate an emer gency call This can occur for example if the relevant mobile phone network is not available The indi cator lamp in the SOS button flashes continu ously The Call Failed message appears in the mul tifunction display and must be confirmed In this case summon assistance by other means Making an emergency call X To initiate an e...

Page 305: ...Customer Assistance Center was estab lished This can occur if the relevant mobile phone net work is not available for example The Call Failed message appears in the mul tifunction display X To end a call press the button on the multifunction steering wheel or X Press the corresponding multimedia system button for ending a phone call Info call button X To call press Info call button This initiates ...

Page 306: ...vi gation system in your vehicle If you know the destination the address can be downloaded Alternatively you can obtain the location of Points of Interest POIs important destinations in the vicinity Furthermore you can download routes with up to four way points You are prompted to confirm route guidance to the address entered X SelectYes by turning 3 or sliding 1 the controller and confirm with 7 ...

Page 307: ... Vehicle remote opening You can use the vehicle remote opening if you have unintentionally locked your vehicle and a replacement SmartKey is not available The vehicle can be opened by the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center The vehicle can be immediately opened remotely within four days of the ignition being turned off After this time the remote unlocking may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes Af...

Page 308: ...ted by the Customer Assistance Center You will see the Roadside Assistance Con nected message in the display If the Vehicle Health Check can be started the Request for Vehicle Diagnostics Received Start vehicle diagnostics message appears in the display X Press the Yes button to confirm the message X When the Vehicle Diagnostics Please Start Ignition message appears turn the SmartKey to position 2...

Page 309: ...ll be informed if the vehicle crosses the boundaries of the selected areas You can select the way in which you receive this information beforehand Possible options include text message e mail or an automated call The area can be determined as either a circle or a polygon with a maximum of ten corners You can specify up to ten areas simultaneously Dif ferent settings are possible for each area Thes...

Page 310: ...tegrated garage door opener X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 145 X Select one of buttons to to use to con trol the garage door drive X To start programming mode press and hold one of buttons to on the integrated garage door opener The garage door opener is now in program ming mode After a short time indicator lamp lights up yellow Indicator lamp lights up yellow as soo...

Page 311: ...ner The signal is not recognized during programming Comparable with Canadian law some U S garage door open ers also feature a break Proceed as follows Rif you live in Canada Rif you have difficulties programming the garage door opener regardless of where you live when using the programming steps X Press and hold one of buttons to on the integrated garage door opener After a short time indicator la...

Page 312: ...Y page 145 X Press button or which you have programmed to operate the garage door Garage door system with a fixed code indi cator lamp lights up green Garage door system with a rolling code indi cator lamp flashes green The transmitter will transmit a signal as long as the button is pressed The transmission is halted after a maximum of ten seconds and indicator lamp lights up yellow X Press button...

Page 313: ... radio waves from penetrating the windshield up into the gigahertz range In order to operate radio controlled equipment e g toll recording systems areas on the windshield are permeable to radio waves You can install radio controlled devices in these areas These areas can best be seen from outside the vehicle by observing the light reflected off the windshield Features 311 Stowage and features Z ...

Page 314: ... the area where there is a risk of danger from moving components such as the fan rotation area Rremove jewelry and watches Rkeep items of clothing and hair for exam ple away from moving parts G WARNING The ignition system and the fuel injection sys tem work under high voltage If you touch components which are under voltage you could get an electric shock There is a risk of injury Never touch compo...

Page 315: ...ngine compartment poses a risk of injury Where possible let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the following G WARNING The engine compartment contains moving components Certain components such as the radiator fan may continue to run or start again suddenly when the ignition is off There is a risk of injury If you need to do any work inside the engine compartment Rswitc...

Page 316: ...600 and Mercedes AMG S 65 Example checking the oil level using the oil dipstick X Pull oil dipstick out of the dipstick guide tube X Wipe off oil dipstick X Slowly 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 add 1 1 US qt 1 0 l of engine oil Checki...

Page 317: ...f the engine X If the engine is at normal operating temperature wait about five minutes before carrying out the measurement If the engine is not at normal operating temperature e g if the engine was only started briefly wait approximately 30 minutes before carrying out the measurement Adding engine oil H Environmental note When adding oil take care not to spill any If oil enters the soil or waterw...

Page 318: ...a where there is a risk of danger from moving components such as the fan rotation area Rremove jewelry and watches Rkeep items of clothing and hair for exam ple away from moving parts G WARNING The cooling system is pressurized particularly when the motor is warm If you open the cap you could be scalded if hot coolant sprays out There is a risk of injury Let the engine cool down before you open th...

Page 319: ... coolant in coolant expansion tank If the coolant level is approximately 0 6 in 1 5 cm above marker bar in the filler neck when warm there is enough coolant in expan sion tank X If necessary add coolant that has been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz X Replace cap and turn it clockwise as far as it will go For further information on coolant see Y page 374 Adding washer fluid to the windshield w...

Page 320: ...vice message X Press the a or button on the steering wheel Displaying service messages X Switch the ignition on X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus X Press 9 or on the steering wheel to select the Service menu and confirm with a X Press 9 or on the steering wheel to select the ASSYST PLUS submenu and con firm with a The service due date appears in the multi function display ...

Page 321: ...des Benz Washing the vehicle and cleaning the paintwork Automatic car wash G WARNING Braking efficiency is reduced after washing the vehicle There is a risk of an accident After the vehicle has been washed brake carefully while paying attention to the traffic conditions until full braking power is restored When DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD func tion is activated the vehicle brakes automat ically in ...

Page 322: ...fore cleaning it in an automatic car wash After using an automatic car wash wipe off wax from the windshield and the wiper blades This will prevent smears and reduce wiping noises caused by residue on the windshield Washing by hand In some countries washing by hand is only allowed at specially equipped washing bays Observe the legal requirements in each country X Do not use hot water and do not wa...

Page 323: ...sed The cleaning product Paint Cleaner which has been recommended and approved by Mercedes Benz should be used when dirt has penetrated the paint surface Also use Paint Cleaner on paint that has become dull Do not use these care products in the sun or on the hood while the hood is hot X Use a suitable touch up stick e g MB Touch Up Stick to repair slight damage to the paint work quickly and provis...

Page 324: ...he windows Clean the water drainage channels of the windshield and the rear window at regular intervals Deposits such as leaves petals and pollen may under certain circumstances pre vent water from draining away This can lead to corrosion damage and damage to elec tronic components X Clean the inside and outside of the windows with a damp cloth and a cleaning product that is recommended and approv...

Page 325: ...o position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock Y page 145 or X Press the Start Stop button once or twice on vehicles with KEYLESS GO Y page 145 X Open the camera cover for cleaning via the multimedia system see Digital Operator s Manual X To clean the camera use clean water and a soft cloth to clean the camera lens The camera cover closes automatically Rif you are driving at speeds above 6 mph 10 km h Rif...

Page 326: ...en cleaning the field of vision of the driving systems make sure that you do not spray glass cleaner on the camera lens If the camera lens is dirty visit a qualified specialist workshop X Fold down the camera cover by recess X Use a soft cloth to clean the windshield in front of camera Cleaning the camera in the radiator trim Camera lens is cleaned at regular intervals by operating the windshield ...

Page 327: ...her or DINAMICA If used often these can damage the cover Note that regular care is essential to ensure that the appearance and comfort of the covers is retained over time Genuine leather seat covers To retain the natural appearance of the leather observe the following cleaning instructions RClean genuine leather covers carefully with a damp cloth and then wipe the covers down with a dry cloth RMak...

Page 328: ...ts Do not dry the seat belts by heating at temperatures above 176 80 or in direct sunlight X Use clean lukewarm water and soap solution Cleaning the headliner and carpets X Headliner if it is very dirty use a soft brush or dry shampoo X Carpets use the carpet and textile cleaning agents recommended and approved by Mercedes Benz 326 Care Maintenance and care ...

Page 329: ...ort B Socket C Lug wrench D Towing eye E Folding wheel chock F Tire inflation compressor The tire change tool kit is in a tray in the stowage well under the trunk floor X Open the trunk lid X Lift the trunk floor upwards Y page 289 i Example equipment and country specific variations possible Flat tire Preparing the vehicle Your vehicle may be equipped with Rtires with run flat characteristics MOEx...

Page 330: ... active tire pressure monitor If a pressure loss warning message appears in the multifunction display Robserve the instructions in the display mes sages Y page 252 Rcheck the tire for damage Rif driving on observe the following notes The driving distance possible in run flat mode is approximately 50 miles 80 km when the vehi cle is partially laden When the vehicle is fully laden it is approximatel...

Page 331: ...REFIT fumes Keep tire sealant away from children There is a risk of injury If you come into contact with the tire sealant observe the following RRinse off the tire sealant from your skin immediately with water RIf the tire sealant comes into contact with your eyes immediately rinse them thor oughly with clean water RIf tire sealant is swallowed immediately rinse your mouth out thoroughly and drink...

Page 332: ...sor run for a maximum of five minutes The tire should then have attained a pressure of at least 180 kPa 1 8 bar 26 psi If a pressure of 180 kPa 1 8 bar 26 psi has been attained after five minutes see Tire pres sure reached Y page 331 If a tire pressure of 180 kPa 1 8 bar 26 psi has not been attained after five minutes see Tire pressure not reached Y page 330 If tire sealant has escaped clean it of...

Page 333: ...e is not reached after driving for a short period the tire is too badly damaged The tire sealant cannot repair the tire in this instance Damaged tires and a tire pressure that is too low can significantly impair the vehicle s braking and driving char acteristics There is a risk of accident Do not continue driving Contact a qualified specialist workshop In cases such as the one mentioned above con ...

Page 334: ...plosion Before handling the battery touch the vehicle body to remove any existing electrostatic build up The highly flammable gas mixture forms when charging the battery as well as when jump start ing Always make sure that neither you nor the bat tery is electrostatically charged A build up of electrostatic charge can be caused for exam ple Rby wearing clothing made from synthetic fibers Rdue to f...

Page 335: ...g Wear suitable protective clothing especially gloves apron and face guard Rinse any acid spills immediately with clear water Contact a physician if necessary Electrolyte is corrosive Avoid con tact with skin eyes or clothing Wear suitable protective clothing especially gloves apron and face guard Immediately rinse electrolyte splashes off with clean water Con tact a physician if necessary Wear ey...

Page 336: ...ttention straight away Consult an authorized Mercedes Benz Center if you wish to leave your vehicle parked for a long period of time Charging the 12 V battery Mercedes AMG vehicles Only use battery chargers with a maximum charging voltage of 14 4 V All vehicles except Mercedes AMG vehicles G WARNING During charging and jump starting explosive gases can escape from the battery There is a risk of an...

Page 337: ...low temperatures Jump starting Hybrid vehicles make sure that you read the separate Operator s Manual You could otherwise fail to recognize dangers e g due to high voltage For the jump starting procedure use only the jump starting connection point in the engine com partment consisting of a positive terminal and a ground point All vehicles except Mercedes AMG vehicles G WARNING Battery acid is caus...

Page 338: ...l vehicles If the other vehicle s battery is not accessible jump start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump starting device RYou may only jump start the vehicle when the engine and exhaust system are cold RAll vehicles except Mercedes AMG vehicles do not start the engine if the battery is frozen Let the battery thaw first RJump starting may be performed only using batteries with a nominal ...

Page 339: ...ry D to ground point B of your vehicle using the jumper cable connecting the jumper cable to donor battery D 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 B and negative terminal A then from pos itive clamp and positive terminal Begin each time at the contacts on your own vehicle first X A...

Page 340: ...HOLD function is activated the vehicle brakes automatically in certain situations To avoid damage to the vehicle deactivate these systems in the following or similar sit uations Rwhen towing the vehicle Rin the car wash Make sure that the electric parking brake is released Ifthe electric parkingbrake is faulty visit a qualified specialist workshop Secure the tow rope or tow bar to the towing eye o...

Page 341: ... far as it will go and tighten it Removing the towing eye X Unscrew and remove the towing eye X Attach cover to the bumper and press until it engages X Place the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit or the stowage tray Towing a vehicle with both axles on the ground It is important that you observe the safety instructions when towing away your vehicle Y page 338 The automatic transmission automatical...

Page 342: ...MATIC may either be towed away with both axles on the ground or be loaded up and transported If the vehicle s transmission front or rear axle is damaged have the vehicle transported on a truck or trailer In the event of damage to the electrical sys tem if the battery is defective the automatic transmission will be locked in position P To shift the automatic transmission to position N you must prov...

Page 343: ...sing the SmartKey turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it Y page 145 X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 162 All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster must be off The fuses are located in various fuse boxes RFuse box on the driver s side of the dashboard RFuse box in the front passenger footwell RFuse box in the engine compartment on the left hand side o...

Page 344: ...the rear of the fuse box into the retainer X Fold down cover of the fuse box and tighten screws X Insert cover and secure with retaining clamps X Close the hood Fuse box in the trunk Fuse box cover example Mercedes Maybach X Open the trunk lid X Prise open cover with a flat object at the top right and top left hand side X Open cover downwards in the direction of the arrow 342 Fuses Breakdown assis...

Page 345: ...vehicle s Tire and Loading Information placard on the B pillar Y page 353 Rin the tire pressure table in the fuel filler flap Y page 162 Runder Tire pressure Y page 346 Operation Information on driving Check the tire pressure when the vehicle is heavily laden and adjust prior to a trip While driving pay attention to vibrations noises and unusual handling characteristics e g pull ing to one side Th...

Page 346: ...tread across the entire width of all tires Minimum tire tread depth for RSummer tires â in 3 mm RM S tires ã in 4 mm For safety reasons replace the tires before the legally prescribed limit for the minimum tire tread depth is reached Marking shows where the bar indicator arrow for tread wear is integrated into the tire tread Treadwear indicators TWI are required by law Six indicators are positione...

Page 347: ...must be replaced immediately At temperatures below 45 7 use winter tires or all season tires Both types of tire are identified by the M S marking Only winter tires bearing the i snowflake symbol in addition to the M S marking provide the best possible grip in wintry road conditions Only these tires will allow driving safety systems such as ABS and ESP to function optimally in winter These tires ha...

Page 348: ...l Rmonthly at least Rif the load changes Rbefore beginning a long journey Runder different operating conditions e g off road driving If necessary correct the tire pressure The data on the Tire and Loading Information placard and tire pressure table shown here are examples Tire pressure specifications are vehi cle specific and may deviate from the data shown here The tire pressure specifications th...

Page 349: ...rrectly this can lead to an excessive build up of heat and a sud den loss of pressure For more information contact a qualified spe cialist workshop Important notes on tire pressure G WARNING If the tire pressure drops repeatedly the wheel valve 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 RChec...

Page 350: ...NING Tires with pressure that is too low can over heat and burst as a consequence In addition they also 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 in all the tires including the spare wheel Underinflated tires may Roverheat leading to tire defects...

Page 351: ...ction display After a few minutes of driving the current tire pressure of each tire is shown in the Service menu of the multifunction display see illustration example For information on the message display refer to the Checking the tire pressure electronically section Y page 350 Important safety notes G WARNING Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked at least once every two wee...

Page 352: ... loss of pressure e g if the tire is penetrated by a foreign object In the event of a sudden loss of pressure bring the vehicle to a halt by braking carefully Avoid abrupt steering movements The tire pressure monitor has a yellow warning lamp in the instrument cluster for indicating pressure loss or a malfunction Whether the warning lamp flashes or lights up indicates whether a tire pressure is to...

Page 353: ...ssure monitor When you restart the tire pressure monitor all existing warning messages are deleted and the warning lamps go out The monitor uses the cur rently set tire pressure as the reference values for monitoring In most cases the tire pressure monitor will automatically detect the new refer ence values after you have changed the tire pressure However you can also set reference values manually...

Page 354: ...n loss of pressure bring the vehicle to a halt by braking carefully Avoid abrupt steering movements The function of the tire pressure loss warning system is limited or delayed if Rsnow chains are mounted on your vehicle s tires Rroad conditions are wintry Ryou are driving on sand or gravel Ryou adopt a very sporty driving style corner ing at high speeds or driving with high rates of acceleration R...

Page 355: ...g Information placard shows the maximum permissible number of occu pants and the maximum permissible vehicle load It also contains details of the tire sizes and corresponding pressures for tires mounted at the factory 2 The vehicle identification plate is on the B pillar on the driver s side The vehicle iden tification plate informs you of the gross vehicle weight rating It is made up of the vehic...

Page 356: ...ract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX lbs X Step 4 The resulting figure equals the avail able amount of cargo and luggage load capa city For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb pas sengers in your vehicle the amount of avail able cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs X Step 5 Determine the c...

Page 357: ...00 lbs 91 kg Occupant 2 190 lbs 86 kg Occupant 3 150 lbs 68 kg RTotal weight of all occupants 540 lbs 245 kg Step 3 RPermissible load maximum gross vehicle weight rating from the Tire and Loading Information placard minus the gross weight of all occupants 1500 lbs 680 kg Ò 540 lbs 245 kg 960 lbs 435 kg Example 3 Step 1 RCombined maximum weight of occupants and load data from the Tire and Loading I...

Page 358: ...vided with the corre sponding quality grading markings on the side wall of the tire Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width Example RTreadwear grade 200 RTraction grade AA RTemperature grade A All passenger car tires must conform to the stat utory safety requirements in addition to these grades i The actual values for tires...

Page 359: ...boratory test wheel Sus tained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wh...

Page 360: ...iameter is specified in inches in Load bearing index load bearing index A is a numerical code that specifies the maximum load bearing capacity of a tire Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit The maximum permissible load can be found on the vehicle s Tire and Loading Information placard on the B pillar on the driver s side Y page 353 Example Load bearing index 91 indicates...

Page 361: ...tire traction on snow They have been especially developed for driving on snow An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehi cle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph 210 km h The speed rating of tires mounted at the factory may be higher than the maximum speed that the electronic speed limiter permits Make sure that your tires have the required speed rating e g when buying new tires The required spee...

Page 362: ...re Date of manufacture date of manufacture A provides information about the age of a tire The first and second positions represent the week of manufacture starting with 01 for the first cal endar week Positions three and four represent the year of manufacture For example a tire that is marked with 3208 was manufactured in week 32 in 2008 i Tire data is vehicle specific and may deviate from the dat...

Page 363: ...tion plate on the B pillar on the driver s side GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The GVWR is the maximum permissible gross weight of a fully loaded vehicle the weight of the vehicle including all accessories occupants fuel luggage and the drawbar noseweight if applicable The gross vehicle weight rating is specified on the vehicle identification plate on the B pillar on the driver s side Maximum lo...

Page 364: ... and the manufacturing date Load bearing index The load bearing index also load index is a code that contains the maximum load bearing capa city of a tire Traction Traction is the result of friction between the tires and the road surface Treadwear indicators Narrow bars tread wear bars that are distrib uted over the tire tread If the tire tread is level with the bars the wear limit of á in 1 6 mm ...

Page 365: ...ion of rotation Storing wheels Store wheels that are not being used in a cool dry and preferably dark place Protect the tires from oil grease gasoline and diesel Mounting a wheel Preparing the vehicle X Stop the vehicle on solid non slippery and level ground X Apply the electric parking brake manually X Bring the front wheels into the straight ahead position X Shift the transmission to position P ...

Page 366: ...arking brake while the vehicle is raised RThe jack must be placed on a firm flat and non slip surface On a loose surface a large flat load bearing underlay must be used On a slippery surface a non slip underlay must be used e g rubber mats RDo not use wooden blocks or similar objects as a jack underlay Otherwise the jack will not be able to achieve its load bearing capacity due to the restricted h...

Page 367: ... of 18 lb ft 25 Nm Mercedes Benz recommends that you have the hub cap installed at a qualified specialist workshop X Using lug wrench loosen the bolts on the wheel you wish to change by about one full turn Do not unscrew the bolts completely The jacking points are located just behind the front wheel housings and just in front of the rear wheel housings arrows X Take the ratchet wrench out of the v...

Page 368: ... damaged wheel bolts hub threads can cause the wheel bolts to come loose As a result you could lose a wheel while driving There is a risk of accident Never oil or grease wheel bolts In the event of damage to the threads contact a qualified specialist workshop immediately Have the damaged wheel bolts or hub threads replaced renewed Do not continue driving G WARNING If you tighten the wheel bolts or...

Page 369: ...heel and adjust it if necessary Observe the recommended tire pressure Y page 346 i Vehicles with a tire pressure control system all mounted wheels must be equip ped with functioning sensors for the tire pres sure monitor Wheel tire combination You can ask for information regarding permitted wheel tire combinations at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recom mends t...

Page 370: ...ecommended tire pres sures under various operating conditions Y page 346 Check tire pressures regularly and only when the tires are cold Comply with the maintenance recommendations of the tire manufacturer in the vehicle document wallet Notes on the vehicle equipment always equip the vehicle Rwith tires of the same size on a given axle left and right Rwith the same type of tires at a given time su...

Page 371: ...ermit may be invalidated if the instructions for installation and use of RF transmitters are not observed In particular the following conditions must be complied with Ronly approved wavebands may be used Robserve the maximum permissible output in these wavebands Ronly approved antenna positions may be used Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation may cause damage to your health and the health...

Page 372: ...encies in the 380 410 MHz frequency band and a maximum transmission output of up to 2 W trunked radio system Tetra RMobile phones 2G 3G 4G There are no restrictions when positioning the antenna on the outside of the vehicle for the following wavebands RTrunked radio system Tetra R70 cm waveband R2G 3G 4G Identification plates Vehicle identification plate with vehi cle identification number VIN Loc...

Page 373: ...spective original containers Always store service products sealed in their original containers Always keep service products out of the reach of children H Environmental note Dispose of service products in an environ mentally responsible manner Service products include the following RFuels RLubricants e g engine oil transmission oil RCoolant RBrake fluid RWindshield washer fluid RClimate control sy...

Page 374: ...al 12 0 l All other models Approx 2 1 US gal 8 0 l Gasoline Fuel grade Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a gasoline engine Do not switch on the ignition if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel Otherwise the fuel will enter the fuel system Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system and the engine Notify a qualified specialist workshop and have the ...

Page 375: ...you use bran ded fuels that have additives The fuel quality available in some countries may not be sufficient Residue could build up in the fuel injection system as a result In such cases and in consultation with an authorized Mercedes Benz Center the fuel may be mixed with the cleaning additive recommended by Mercedes Benz You must observe the notes and mixing ratios specified on the container En...

Page 376: ... the replace ment confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet Coolant Important safety notes G WARNING If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com ponents in the engine compartment it may ignite There is a risk of fire and injury Let the engine cool down before you add anti freeze Make sure that antifreeze is not spilled next to the filler neck Thoroughly clean the antifreeze from components before sta...

Page 377: ...ay nozzles may otherwise become blocked Do not use distilled or de ionized water Other wise the level sensor may give a false reading At temperatures above freezing X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of water and windshield washer fluid e g MB SummerFit Add 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water At temperatures below freezing X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of water ...

Page 378: ...les with rear com partment air conditioning system Capacity Refrigerant 27 1 0 4 oz 770 10 g PAG oil 4 2 oz 120 g Vehicle data General notes Please note that for the specified vehicle data Rthe heights specified may vary as a result of tires load condition of the suspension optional equipment Roptional equipment reduces the maximum payload Dimensions and weights Trunk lid opening dimensions exampl...

Page 379: ...41 0 ft 12 50 m Turning circle Mercedes AMG S 65 40 4 ft 12 30 m Maximum roof load 220 lb 100 kg Maximum trunk load 220 lb 100 kg All other models Vehicle length 206 5 in 5246 mm Vehicle width including exterior mirrors 83 9 in 2130 mm Wheelbase 124 6 in 3165 mm All other models Turning radius 40 4 ft 12 30 m Maximum roof load 220 lb 100 kg Maximum trunk load 220 lb 100 kg Model Vehicle height S 5...

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