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Problems with the transmission

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and

Solutions

The transmission has

problems shifting gear.

The transmission is losing oil.

Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-

shop immediately.

7G-TRONIC:
The acceleration ability

is deteriorating.
The transmission no

longer changes gear.

The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only possible to shift into second gear and reverse gear.

Stop.

Shift the transmission to position P.

Switch off the engine.

Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.

Shift the transmission to position D or R.

Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-

shop immediately.

9G-TRONIC:
The acceleration ability

is deteriorating.
The transmission no

longer changes gear.

The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only partly possible to engage the gears or the transmission is

in position N.

Stop.

Shift the transmission to position P.

Switch off the engine.

Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.

Shift the transmission to position D or R.

Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-

shop immediately.

Refuelling

Important safety notes

WARNING

Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel

incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-

sion.
You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating

sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine

and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before

refuelling.

WARNING

Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health.

There is a danger of injury.
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact

with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale fuel

vapours. Keep fuels out of the reach of chil-

dren.

Refuelling

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Driving

and

parking

Summary of Contents for S-Class Coupe

Page 1: ... taken into account as Mercedes Benz constantly updates their vehicles to the state of the art and introduces changes in design and equipment Please therefore note that this PDF document in no way replaces the printed version which was delivered with your vehicle Internal use only Disclaimer The following version of the Owner s Manual describes all models series and special equipment of your vehic...

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Page 4: ... constantly updating its vehicles to the state of the art Mercedes Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas Rdesign Requipment Rtechnical features The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations The following are integral components of the vehicle ROwner s Manual RService Booklet Requipment dependent supp...

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Page 6: ...Seats steering wheel and mirrors 105 Lights and windscreen wipers 123 Climate control 135 Driving and parking 157 On board computer and displays 241 Stowing and features 313 Maintenance and care 335 Breakdown assistance 353 Wheels and tyres 375 Technical data 399 Contents 3 ...

Page 7: ...age 287 Function notes 236 Active light function 127 Active Light System Display message 281 Active multicontour seat 111 Active Parking Assist Detecting parking spaces 213 Display message 288 Exiting a parking space 215 Function notes 212 Important safety notes 212 Parking 214 ADAPTIVE BRAKE 77 Adaptive Brake Assist Function notes 74 Adaptive brake lights 75 Adaptive Damping System ADS 208 Adapti...

Page 8: ...ff ECO start stop function 163 Automatic front passenger front airbag deactivation Display message 278 Automatic front passenger front airbag deactivation system Operation 52 Problems 56 System self test 54 Automatic headlamp mode 125 Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position 170 Automatic drive program 172 Changing gear 170 DIRECT SELECT lever 167 Display message 295 Driving tips 170 Emer...

Page 9: ...from the out side HANDS FREE ACCESS 96 Power closing 92 Boot lid Display message 296 Obstacle recognition 94 Opening dimensions 408 Opening closing 94 Boot load maximum 408 Brake EBD 77 Brake Assist see BAS Brake Assist System Brake fluid Display message 272 Notes 406 Brake force distribution elec tronic see EBD electronic brake force distribution Brake lamps Adaptive 75 Display message 280 Brakes...

Page 10: ...Cleaning Mirror turn signal 347 Climate control Automatic air conditioning 137 Auxiliary heating ventilation 148 Controlling automatically 141 Convenience opening closing air recirculation mode 145 Cooling with air dehumidification 139 Demisting the windows 143 Demisting the windscreen 143 ECO start stop function 138 Important safety notes 136 Indicator lamp 141 Ionisation 148 Notes on using the a...

Page 11: ... Data see Technical data Daytime driving lights Display message 281 Function notes 125 Dealership see Qualified specialist workshop Declarations of conformity 24 Diagnostics connection 24 Digital speedometer 249 Dipped beam headlamps Display message 279 Setting for driving abroad sym metrical 124 Setting for driving on the right left 261 Switching on off 125 DIRECT SELECT lever Automatic transmiss...

Page 12: ...Electronic Traction System 75 Important safety guidelines 69 Overview 69 PRE SAFE Brake 77 STEER CONTROL 79 Driving system DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot 200 Driving systems 360 camera 221 Active Blind Spot Assist 233 Active Body Control ABC 204 Active Lane Keeping Assist 236 Active Parking Assist 212 AIRMATIC 207 ATTENTION ASSIST 225 Cruise control 186 Display message 285 D...

Page 13: ... 162 Engine number 402 Jump starting 364 Running irregularly 166 Starting problems 166 Starting the engine with the key 161 Starting with the Start Stop but ton 162 Stopping 179 Switching off with the Start Stop button 179 Switching off with the vehicle key 179 Tow starting vehicle 370 Warning lamp engine diagnos tics 307 Engine electronics Notes 400 Problem fault 166 Engine oil Additives 406 Chec...

Page 14: ...ner 330 Mobile phone 400 Two way radio 400 Front passenger front airbag deac tivation Display message 278 Front passenger front airbag deac tivation system Operation 52 Problems 56 System self test 54 Front passenger seat Adjusting from the driver s seat 108 Fuel Additives 404 Consumption information 404 Consumption statistics 248 Displaying the current consump tion 247 Displaying the range 247 E1...

Page 15: ... Hill start assist 162 HOLD function Activating 203 Deactivating 203 Display message 289 Function notes 202 Horn 30 I Ignition lock see Key positions Immobiliser 80 Indicator and warning lamp Restraint system 306 Indicator and warning lamps COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS 309 Coolant 307 Engine diagnostics 307 Indicator lamps Display message 279 see Warning and indicator lamps Indicators see Turn...

Page 16: ...ive Highbeam Assist PLUS 128 Automatic headlamp mode 125 Cornering light function 127 Dipped beam headlamps 125 Driving abroad 124 Foglamps extended range 128 Hazard warning lamps 126 Headlamp flasher 126 Intelligent Light System func tion 127 Light switch 124 Main beam headlamps 126 Misted up headlamps 130 Motorway mode 127 Parking lamps 126 Rear foglamp 125 Setting exterior lighting 124 Side lam...

Page 17: ...iew Assist Plus 230 PARKTRONIC 209 PRE SAFE anticipatory occu pant protection 59 PRE SAFE Brake 77 PRE SAFE PLUS anticipatory occupant protection PLUS 59 Reversing camera 217 ROAD SURFACE SCAN 206 SPEEDTRONIC 189 Traffic Sign Assist 227 Mercedes Benz Service Centre see Qualified specialist workshop Message memory on board com puter 265 Messages see Display messages see Warning and indicator lamps ...

Page 18: ...quipment 23 Operating safety Declaration of conformity 24 Important safety note 23 Operating system see On board computer Outside temperature display 243 Overhead control panel 38 Owner s Manual Overview 23 P Paint code 402 Paintwork cleaning instructions 345 Panic alarm 42 Panorama roof 102 Parking Important safety notes 178 Parking brake 180 Position of exterior mirror front passenger side 119 R...

Page 19: ... Q Qualified specialist workshop 25 R Radiator cover 338 Radio Selecting a station 251 Radio based vehicle components Declaration of conformity 24 Reading lamp 130 Rear compartment Setting the air vents 156 Stowage compartment 317 Rear foglamp Display message 280 Switching on off 125 Rear lamps see Lights Rear seats Overview 40 Rear window blind 322 Rear window heating Problem fault 145 Switching ...

Page 20: ... belt 47 Cleaning 351 Display message 274 Fastening 46 Important safety guidelines 44 Introduction 44 Rear seat belt status indicator 48 Releasing 47 Warning lamp 300 Warning lamp function 47 Seating Seating comfort package 111 Seating comfort package 111 Seats Active multicontour seat 111 Adjusting electrically 108 Adjusting the 4 way lumbar sup port 111 Adjusting the head restraint 109 Cleaning ...

Page 21: ...iable 189 Start Stop button Removing 160 Starting the engine 162 Start stop function see ECO start stop function Starting engine 161 STEER CONTROL 79 Steering Warning lamps 311 Steering display message 298 Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot DISTRONIC PLUS Display message 291 Steering assistant STEER CON TROL see STEER CONTROL Steering wheel Adjusting electrically 114 Button overview 34 Buttons on b...

Page 22: ... Emergency engine starting 370 Important safety notes 367 Towing Important safety notes 367 Notes for 4MATIC vehicles 370 With the rear axle raised 369 Towing away Fitting the towing eye 369 Removing the towing eye 369 With both axles on the ground 369 Towing eye 355 Traffic Sign Assist Activating 228 Activating deactivating the warn ing function 258 Display message 289 Function notes 227 Importan...

Page 23: ...on 26 Display message 295 Electronics 400 Equipment 23 Implied warranty 26 Individual settings 257 Leaving parked up 181 Locking in an emergency 93 Locking key 85 Lowering 391 Operating safety 23 Pulling away 162 Raising 387 Registration 25 Securing from rolling away 387 Towing away 367 Transporting 370 Unlocking in an emergency 93 Unlocking key 85 Vehicle data 408 Vehicle dimensions 408 Vehicle e...

Page 24: ... see Side windows Windscreen Demisting 143 Infrared reflective 334 Windscreen washer fluid see Windscreen washer system Windscreen washer system Notes 407 Topping up 341 Windscreen wipers Problem malfunction 134 Replacing the wiper blades 132 Switching on off 131 Winter operation Important safety notes 378 Radiator cover 338 Slippery road surfaces 185 Snow chains 379 Summer tyres 378 Winter tyres ...

Page 25: ... the engine Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front Ravoid frequent sudden acceleration and braking Rchange gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic Rmonitor the vehicle s fuel consumption Returning an end of life vehicle EU coun...

Page 26: ...granted Rif other road users could be endangered Rif the emission or noise levels are adversely affected Always specify the vehicle identification num ber VIN when ordering genuine Mercedes Benz parts Y page 402 Owner s Manual Vehicle equipment This Owner s Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment available for your vehicle at the time of pub lication of the Owner s Manu...

Page 27: ...could be damaged without the damage being visi ble Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or in the case of an acci dent no longer withstand the strain they are designed for If the underbody panelling is damaged combustible materials such as leaves grass or twigs can gather between the underbody and the underbody panelling If these materials come in contact with hot parts of the exha...

Page 28: ...vehicle This particularly applies to work relevant to safety Observe the notes in the Service Booklet Always have the following work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Rwork relevant to safety Rservice and maintenance work Rrepair work Rmodifications installations and conver sions Rwork on electronic components Mercedes Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Vehicl...

Page 29: ...ol systems Rambient conditions e g outside tempera ture This data is of an exclusively technical nature and can be used to Rassist in recognising and rectifying faults and defects Ranalyse vehicle functions e g after an acci dent Roptimise vehicle functions The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle s movements When your vehicle is serviced technical infor mation can be read from the event data ...

Page 30: ...on General notes Information on licences for free and open source software used in your vehicle and its electronic components is available on the fol lowing website http www mercedes benz com opensource Introduction 27 Z ...

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Page 32: ...Cockpit 30 Instrument cluster 32 Multifunction steering wheel 34 Centre console 36 Overhead control panel 38 Door control panel 39 Rear seats 40 29 At a glance ...

Page 33: ... of the instrument lighting and the COMAND display D Climate control systems 136 E Ignition lock 159 Start Stop button 159 Function Page F Adjusts the steering wheel 114 Steering wheel heating 115 G Cruise control lever 186 H Electric parking brake 180 I Diagnostics connection 24 J Opens the bonnet 337 K Light switch 124 L Control panel for Activating Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot 200 Activati...

Page 34: ...9 Switching on 360 camera 221 Activating Night View Assist 230 Switching on the head up display 259 Function Page F Light switch 124 G Electric parking brake 180 H Ignition lock 159 Start Stop button 159 I Adjusts the steering wheel 114 Steering wheel heating 115 J Cruise control lever 186 K Climate control systems 136 L Control panel for Ü Lowering the rear seat head restraints 110 u Extending re...

Page 35: ...ument cluster Displays i Instrument cluster kilometres Function Page Speedometer Multifunction display 244 Function Page Rev counter 242 Coolant temperature 242 A Fuel gauge 32 Instrument cluster At a glance ...

Page 36: ...s licence plate and instrument clus ter lighting 125 D Turn signal right 126 E Distance warning sig nal 309 Function Page F Electric parking brake yellow 306 G Electric parking brake red 306 H Engine diagnostics 307 I Ð Power steering 311 J J Brakes red 301 K J Brakes yellow 301 L ü Seat belt 300 M 6 Restraint system 306 N h Tyre pressure monitor 310 Instrument cluster 33 At a glance ...

Page 37: ...er changer see the separate COMAND Online operating instructions A COMAND controller and buttons see the separate COMAND Online operating instructions Function Page B Rejects or ends a call 254 Exits 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 LINGUA TRONIC see the separate operating instructions 34 Multifunction...

Page 38: ...menu 9 Selects a menu submenu or scrolls through lists 243 a Confirms the selection 243 Hides display messages 265 Back 243 ñ Switches off LINGUA TRONIC see the separate operating instructions Multifunction steering wheel 35 At a glance ...

Page 39: ...7 C Û Selects the drive pro gram program selector button 171 Ñ Selects the drive pro gram program selector button AMG vehicles 171 Function Page D Back button see the sepa rate operating instructions E Seat adjustment button see the separate operating instructions F Navigation button see the separate operating instruc tions G Radio button see the sep arate operating instruc tions H Hazard warning ...

Page 40: ...Function Page K Vehicle and system set tings button see separate operating instructions Function Page L COMAND controller see the separate operating instructions Centre console 37 At a glance ...

Page 41: ...n off 130 A u Switches the rear interior lighting on off 130 B p Switches the right hand reading lamp on off 130 Function Page C ï MB Info call button Mercedes Benz Contact 326 D Spectacles compartment 315 E µ Operates MAGIC SKY CONTROL 104 F Buttons for the garage door opener 328 G Operates the roller sun blind for the panorama sun roof 102 H F Roadside Assistance call button Mercedes Benz Contac...

Page 42: ... Adjusts the seats electri cally 108 B 7Zª Adjusts and folds the exte rior mirrors in out electri cally 118 Function Page C W Opens closes the right side window 99 D W Opens closes the rear right side window 99 E p Opens closes the boot lid 97 F W Opens closes the rear left side window 99 G Opens the door 91 H Unlocks locks the vehicle 91 I W Opens closes the left side window 99 Door control panel...

Page 43: ...ge box in the seat backrest 317 Cover for skibag 317 Coolbox 324 Stowage compartment in the rear seat armrest 317 Function Page Cup holders 321 Stowage compartment in the centre console 317 Power socket 323 40 Rear seats At a glance ...

Page 44: ...Useful information 42 Panic alarm 42 Occupant safety 42 Children in the vehicle 60 Pets in the vehicle 69 Driving safety systems 69 Protection against theft 80 41 Safety ...

Page 45: ... the restraint system work in conjunction with each other They can only offer protection if all vehicle occupants always Rhave the seat belt correctly fastened Y page 45 Rhave the seat and head restraint adjusted properly Y page 107 As the driver you must also make sure that the steering wheel is also adjusted properly Observe the information on the correct driv er s seat position Y page 106 In ad...

Page 46: ...unning G WARNING If the restraint system is malfunctioning restraint system components may be trig gered unintentionally or might not be trig gered at all in the event of an accident with a high rate of vehicle deceleration This can effect belt tensioners or airbags for example There is an increased risk of serious or even fatal injuries Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately a...

Page 47: ...elt force limiters If the seat belt is pulled quickly or suddenly on the seat belt extender the inertia reel locks The belt strap cannot be pulled out further In an impact the belt tensioner tightens the belt to pull it close to the body It does not pull the vehicle occupant back in the direction of the seat backrest however In addition the belt tensioner cannot com pensate for the seat position b...

Page 48: ... or extremely dirty Rmodifications have been made to the belt tensioners belt anchorages or inertia reels Seat belts may sustain non visible damage in an accident e g due to glass splinters Modi fied or damaged seat belts can tear or fail for example in the event of an accident Modified seat belt tensioners may be deployed unin tentionally or fail to be deployed when required There is an increased...

Page 49: ... the safety notes on seat belts Y page 44 and the notes on the correct use of the seat belt Y page 45 G WARNING If the seat belt extender extends during the journey the seat belt is not sitting correctly across your body The seat belt then cannot perform its intended protective function There is an increased risk of injury possibly even fatal During a journey make sure that the seat belt extender ...

Page 50: ...aged seat belts can no longer fulfil their protective function and must be replaced Visit a qualified specialist workshop X Press release button and guide belt tongue back towards seat belt extender Seat belt adjustment The seat belt adjustment is an integral part of the PRE SAFE convenience function This function adjusts the driver s and front passenger seat belt to the upper body of the occupant...

Page 51: ...y worn seat belt It is not a replacement for the seat belt The airbag offers additional protection in applicable accident situations Not all airbags are deployed in an accident The different airbag systems work independ ently of each other Y page 57 However no system available today can com pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities It is also not possible to completely rule out a risk of injury ca...

Page 52: ...ts in the vehicle interior may pre vent the airbag from functioning cor rectly Before starting your journey and to avoid risks resulting from the speed of the airbag as it deploys make sure that Rthere are no people animals or objects between the vehicle occupants and an air bag Do not place any objects on the dashboard e g above the front passenger front airbag Rthere are no objects between the s...

Page 53: ...n system has detected that the front passenger seat is occupied Y page 51 The PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp lights up Y page 52 Rthe restraint system predicts a high severity of an accident Driver s kneebag Driver s kneebag deploys under the steer ing column The driver s kneebag is triggered together with the front airbag The driver s kneebag on the driver s seat offers additional protection...

Page 54: ...h an impact occurs If the system determines that windowbag deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt a windowbag may deploy in other accident situations Y page 57 Automatic front passenger front air bag deactivation Introduction In order to recognise a child restraint system on the front passenger seat the automatic front passenger front airbag deactivation sys t...

Page 55: ...f in the case of an accident all deployment criteria are met the front passenger front airbag is deployed If the status of the front passenger front air bag changes while the vehicle is in motion an airbag display message appears in the instru ment cluster Y page 278 When the front passenger seat is occupied always pay atten tion to the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp...

Page 56: ...r seat and you position the front passenger seat too close to the dashboard in the event of an accident the child could Rcome into contact with the vehicle s inte rior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi cator lamp is lit for example Rbe struck by the airbag if the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is lit This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Always move the front passenger s...

Page 57: ...cator lamp lights up after the system self test and remains lit This indi cates that the front passenger front airbag is enabled If children are travelling in the vehicle be sure to observe the notes on Children in the Vehi cle Y page 60 If the automatic front passenger front airbag deactivation system is malfunctioning the red 6 restraint system warning lamp in the instrument cluster and the PASS...

Page 58: ...stall a child restraint system on the front passenger seat Have the automatic front passenger front airbag deactivation system checked and repaired immediately at a quali fied specialist workshop G WARNING Objects between the seat surface and the child restraint system could affect the func tion of the automatic front passenger front airbag deactivation system This could result in the front passen...

Page 59: ...activation system is malfunctioning X Make sure there is nothing between the seat and the child restraint system X Make sure that the base of the child restraint system rests on the seat cushion X Make sure that the seat cushion length is fully retracted X When installing the child restraint system make sure that the seat belt is tight Do not pull the seat belt tight with the front passenger seat ...

Page 60: ... prevent breathing difficul ties Operation During the first stage of a collision the restraint system control unit evaluates impor tant physical data relating to vehicle deceler ation or acceleration such as Rduration Rdirection Rintensity Based on the evaluation of this data the restraint system control unit triggers the seat belt tensioners in the event of a head on or rear collision A seat belt...

Page 61: ... hit and sufficient deceleration occurs as a result If the restraint system control unit detects a side impact or if the vehicle overturns the applicable components of the restraint sys tem are activated independently of each other depending on the apparent type of acci dent If the system determines that in this situation triggering can offer additional pro tection the seat belt tensioners are als...

Page 62: ... that only a small gap remains Rthe front passenger seat is adjusted if it is in an unfavourable position Rvehicles with a multicontour seat the air pressure in the side bolsters of the back rest is increased If the hazardous situation passes without resulting in an accident PRE SAFE slackens the belt pre tensioning On vehicles with mul ticontour seats the air pressure in the side bolsters is redu...

Page 63: ...ing lamps are activated Rthe emergency lighting is activated Rthe vehicle doors are unlocked Rthe front side windows are lowered Rthe electrically adjustable steering wheel is raised Rthe engine is switched off Rvehicles with the Mercedes Benz emer gency call system automatic emergency call Children in the vehicle Important safety notes Accident statistics show that children secured in the rear se...

Page 64: ...rrectly fit ted on the seat position suitable for this pur pose it cannot perform its intended protec tive function In the event of an accident sharp braking or a sudden change in direction the child may not be held securely There is an increased risk of serious or even fatal injuries Observe the manufacturer s installation instructions and the correct use for the child restraint system Make sure ...

Page 65: ...tem be sure to observe the manufacturer s installation instructions and the instructions for correct use of the child restraint system Y page 65 Before every trip make sure that the ISOFIX child restraint system is engaged correctly in both ISOFIX securing rings ISOFIX securing rings on the rear seats are covered by folding upholstered lining with Velcro fastening X Fold upholstered lining upwards...

Page 66: ... back down again slightly Y page 110 Make sure that you do not interfere with the cor rect routing of Top Tether belt A Child restraint system on the front passenger seat General notes Accident statistics show that children secured in the rear seats are safer than chil dren secured in the front passenger seat For this reason Mercedes Benz strongly advises that you install a child restraint system ...

Page 67: ...system as well as information on the suitable position ing of the child restraint system Y page 65 Rearward facing child restraint system If it is absolutely necessary to fit a rearward facing child restraint system to the front passenger seat always make sure that the front passenger front airbag is disabled Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is permanently lit Y page 43 is the fron...

Page 68: ...system on the front passenger seat if it is absolutely necessary to secure a child in a child restraint system on the front passenger seat X Always pay attention to the instructions under Child restraint system on the front passenger seat Y page 63 There you will find instructions on how to correctly route the shoulder belt strap from the vehicle seat belt extender or belt sash guide to the should...

Page 69: ... is ena bled Front passenger front air bag is disa bled Category 0 up to 10 kg X U L Category 0 up to 13 kg X U L Category I 9 to 18 kg UF L U L Weight cat egories Front passenger front air bag is ena bled Front passenger front air bag is disa bled Category II 15 to 25 kg UF L U L Category III 22 to 36 kg UF L U L Rear seats Weight categories Left right Category 0 up to 10 kg U Category 0 up to 13...

Page 70: ... 0 up to 13 kg up to approximately 15 months Size cate gory Equipment Rear seat left and right E ISO R1 IL D ISO R2 IL C ISO R3 IL Weight category I 9 to 18 kg approx imately 9 months to 4 years Size cate gory Equipment Rear seat left and right D ISO R2 IL C ISO R3 IL B ISO F2 IUF B1 ISO F2X IUF A ISO F3 IUF The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be put under strain by the head rest...

Page 71: ... Weight category II III 15 to 36 kg approximately 4 to 12 years Manufacturer Britax Römer Type KIDFIX Approval number E1 04 301198 Order number A 000 970 19 00 Colour code 9H95 Before fitting the KIDFIX child restraint sys tem in the vehicle always observe the child restraint system manufacturer s installation instructions These will also include notes on fixing options Recommended Universal Semi ...

Page 72: ...you will find information about the following driving safety systems RABS Anti lock Braking System Y page 70 RBAS Brake Assist System Y page 70 RBAS PLUS Brake Assist System PLUS with Cross Traffic Assist Y page 71 RCOLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS distance warning function and adaptive Brake Assist Y page 72 RAdaptive brake lamps Y page 75 RESP Electronic Stability Program Y page 75 REBD electron...

Page 73: ...p Y page 302 and display messages which may be shown in the instrument cluster Y page 266 ABS works from a speed of about 8 km h upwards regardless of road surface condi tions ABS works on slippery surfaces even when you only brake gently Braking X If ABS intervenes continue to depress the brake pedal with force until the braking sit uation is over X To make a full brake application depress the br...

Page 74: ...llision you are assisted when braking Important safety notes G WARNING BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify objects and complex traffic situations In such cases BAS PLUS may Rintervene unnecessarily Rnot intervene There is a risk of an accident Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit uation and be ready to brake Terminate the intervention in a non critical driving situation G WARNING BA...

Page 75: ...etween 7 km h and 250 km h Up to a speed of around 70 km h BAS PLUS reacts to Rstationary objects in the path of your vehi cle e g stopped or parked vehicles Rpedestrians in the path of your vehicle Robjects crossing your path i If BAS PLUS demands particularly high braking force preventative passenger pro tection measures PRE SAFE are activa ted simultaneously X Keep the brake pedal depressed unt...

Page 76: ...G WARNING The distance warning function cannot always clearly identify objects and complex traffic situations In such cases the distance warning function may Rgive an unnecessary warning Rnot give a warning There is a risk of an accident Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit uation do not rely on the distance warning function alone Function X To activate deactivate activate or deac tivat...

Page 77: ... function demands particularly high braking force preventative passenger protection measures PRE SAFE are activated simultaneously Adaptive Brake Assist i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 69 G WARNING Adaptive Brake Assist cannot always clearly identify objects and complex traffic situa tions In such cases Adaptive Brake Assist may Rintervene unnecessarily Rnot intervene There is...

Page 78: ...er If you brake sharply from a speed of more than 70 km h to a standstill the hazard warn ing lamps are activated automatically If the brakes are applied again the brake lamps light up continuously The hazard warning lamps switch off automatically if you travel faster than 10 km h You can also switch off the hazard warning lamps using the hazard warning button Y page 126 ESP Electronic Stability P...

Page 79: ...as is necessary X Adapt your driving style to suit the prevail ing road and weather conditions ECO start stop function The ECO start stop function switches the engine off automatically if the vehicle stops moving When pulling away again the engine starts automatically ESP remains in its pre viously selected status Example if ESP was deactivated before the engine was switched off ESP remains deacti...

Page 80: ...s above 80 km h when driving straight ahead or cornering gently Important safety notes Crosswind Assist does not work if ESP is deactivated or disabled because of a mal function EBD electronic brake force distribu tion General notes EBD monitors and controls the brake pres sure on the rear wheels to improve driving stability while braking Important safety notes i Observe the Important safety notes...

Page 81: ... may Rgive an unnecessary warning and then brake the vehicle Rneither give a warning nor intervene There is a risk of an accident Always pay particular attention to the traffic situation and be ready to brake especially if PRE SAFE Brake warns you Terminate the intervention in a non critical driving situation In order to maintain the appropriate distance to the vehicle in front and thus prevent a ...

Page 82: ...tained to the vehicle travel ling in front is insufficient for several sec onds The distance warning lamp then lights up in the instrument cluster Rat a speed of approximately 7 km h or higher you very quickly approach a vehicle in front or a pedestrian An intermittent warning tone will then sound and the distance warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster X Brake immediately to defuse the s...

Page 83: ...n When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Anyone can start the engine if a valid key has been left inside the vehicle i The immobiliser is always deactivated when you start the engine ATA Anti Theft Alarm system X To prime lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS GO Indicator lamp flashes The alarm sys tem is primed after approximately 15 seconds X To switch off ...

Page 84: ...ow away protection is primed Thiscan occur if the vehicle is jacked up on one side for example Priming X Make sure that Rthe doors are closed Rthe boot lid is closed Only then is the tow away protection primed X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS GO Tow away protection is primed after approximately 60 seconds Switching off X Unlock the vehicle with the key or KEY LESS GO or X Insert the key ...

Page 85: ...nds Switching off X Unlock the vehicle with the key or KEY LESS GO or X Insert the key into the ignition lock The interior motion sensor is automatically deactivated Deactivating You can deactivate the interior motion sensor using COMAND Online You can find informa tion about deactivating the interior motion sensor in the separate COMAND Online oper ating instructions 82 Protection against theft S...

Page 86: ...Useful information 84 Key 84 Doors 90 Boot 94 Side windows 99 Panorama roof 102 83 Opening and closing ...

Page 87: ...de Switch off the alarm Y page 80 All countries G WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle they can Ropen doors and endanger other persons or road users Rclimb out and be injured by the traffic Roperate vehicle equipment and for exam ple trap themselves Children could also set the vehicle in motion for example by Rreleasing the parking brake Rshifting the automatic transmission out...

Page 88: ...activated in COMAND Online it comes on when it is dark after the vehicle is unlocked using the remote control Information on activating and deactivating the surround lighting can be found in the separate operating instruc tions X To open the boot lid automatically from outside the vehicle press and hold but ton until the boot lid opens KEYLESS GO General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be s...

Page 89: ... can be started by any of the vehicle occupants if there is a key in the vehicle Changing the settings of the locking system You can change the settings of the locking system This means that only the driver s door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked when the vehicle is unlocked This is useful if you fre quently travel alone X To change the setting press and hold down the and buttons simulta neou...

Page 90: ...ng the vehicle Y page 93 Inserting the emergency key element X Push emergency key element com pletely into the key until it engages and release catch is back in its basic posi tion Battery of the key Important safety notes G WARNING Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan ces If batteries are swallowed it can result in severe health problems There is a risk of fatal injury Keep batteries out...

Page 91: ...t of the key Y page 87 X Press emergency key element into the opening in the key in the direction of the arrow until battery compartment cover opens When doing so do not hold battery compartment cover shut X Remove battery compartment cover X Repeatedly tap the key against your palm until battery falls out X Insert the new battery with the positive ter minal facing upwards Use a lint free cloth to...

Page 92: ... the vehicle using KEYLESS GO KEYLESS GO was deactivated X Reactivate KEYLESS GO Y page 85 The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged X Check the key battery Y page 88 and replace it if necessary Y page 88 If this does not work X Unlock Y page 93 or lock Y page 93 the vehicle using the emergency key element There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves X Unlock Y page 93 or l...

Page 93: ...gnition lock You have lost a key X Have the key deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers X If necessary have the locks changed as well You have lost the emer gency key element X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers X If necessary have the locks changed as well Doors Important safety notes United Kingdom only G WARNING When ...

Page 94: ...pen close if the battery is discharged or if the side win dows have iced up It will then not be pos sible to close the door Do not attempt to force the door to close You could other wise damage the door or the side window Only for the United Kingdom if the vehicle has been locked with the key or with KEY LESS GO the double lock function is activa ted as standard It is then not possible to open the...

Page 95: ... door is opened from inside the vehicle the previous unlocking process will be observed if the vehicle has been Rlocked with the locking button for the central locking or Rlocked automatically The vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had previously been fully unlocked Only the door which has been opened from the inside is unlocked if only the driver s door had been previously unlocked Automatic lo...

Page 96: ...s far as it will go to position 1 The locking knob pops up and the door unlocks On right hand drive vehicles turn the emer gency key element clockwise X Turn the emergency key element back and remove it X Insert the emergency key element into the key Y page 87 X Carefully press the protective cap onto the lock cylinder until it engages and is seated firmly Do not pull the door handle when doing so...

Page 97: ... luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently they could slip tip over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle occupants There is a risk of injury especially when braking or abruptly changing directions Always store objects so that they cannot be flung around Secure objects luggage or loads against slipping or tipping before the journey The boot lid swings upwards when opened Th...

Page 98: ...ng 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 key Rpress the remote operating switch on the driver s door RPress the closing or locking button on the boot lid The boot lid swings upwards when opened Therefore make sure th...

Page 99: ...s within the rear detection range of KEYLESS GO the following situa tions for example could lead to the boot lid opening unintentionally Rusing a car wash Rusing a high pressure cleaner Make sure that the key is at least 3 m away from the vehicle General notes With KEYLESS GO and HANDS FREE ACCESS you can open or close the boot lid or stop the procedure without using your hands This is useful if y...

Page 100: ...e bumper or Rpress the closing button in the boot lid or Rpress the F button on the key If the boot lid closing procedure has been stopped Rkick with your foot under the bumper again and the boot lid will open If the boot lid opening procedure has been stopped Rmove your foot under the bumper again and the boot lid will close Opening closing automatically from the inside Important safety notes G W...

Page 101: ...he boot lid X Open the glove compartment X Push the switch to position If the vehicle is unlocked centrally the boot remains locked i You can also lock the glove compartment Y page 315 Deactivating the function to lock the boot separately X Open the glove compartment X Push the switch to position If the vehicle is unlocked centrally the boot will also be unlocked Unlocking the boot emergency key e...

Page 102: ...w again G WARNING While closing the side windows body parts in the closing area could become trapped There is a risk of injury When closing make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area If somebody becomes trapped release the switch or press the switch to open the side window again G WARNING If children operate the side windows they could become trapped particularly if they are left ...

Page 103: ...e front side windows fully pull the corresponding switch beyond the pressure point and release it Automatic operation is started X To interrupt automatic operation press pull the corresponding switch again i You can continue to operate the side win dows after switching off the engine or removing the key This function remains active for five minutes or until you open a door i Before opening or clos...

Page 104: ...e the button Using KEYLESS GO The key must be outside the vehicle All the doors must be closed X Touch recessed sensor surface on the door handle until the side windows and the roller sunblind of the panorama roof are fully closed i Make sure you only touch recessed sen sor surface X Make sure that all the side windows are closed X To interrupt convenience closing release recessed sensor surface o...

Page 105: ...window is closed with increased force If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly X Immediately after the window blocks pull the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed The side window is closed without the anti entrapment feature Panorama roof Operating the roller sunblind for the panorama roof Important safety notes G WARNING When opening or...

Page 106: ...3 switch in direction The roller sunblind closes i If you press or pull the 3 switch beyond the point of resistance automatic operation is started in the corresponding direction You can stop automatic opera tion by pressing or pulling again Vehicles without MAGIC SKY CONTROL you can also start and cancel automatic oper ation using button X Turn the key to position1 or 2 in the ignition lock Y page...

Page 107: ...nents will be exposed If you touch these components you could get an electric shock There is a risk of fatal injury RNever remove the roof lining behind the panorama roof RIf the roof lining is damaged never touch the electrical components behind it RAlways have work on the MAGIC SKY CON TROL carried out at a qualified specialist workshop The high voltage components of MAGIC SKY CONTROL are protec...

Page 108: ...Useful information 106 Correct driver s seat position 106 Seats 107 Steering wheel 114 Mirrors 117 Memory function 120 105 Seats steering wheel and mirrors ...

Page 109: ...ition Ryou can fasten the seat belt properly Ryou have moved the backrest to an almost vertical position Ryou have set the seat angle so that your thighs are gently supported Ryou can depress the pedals properly X Check whether the head restraint is adjus ted correctly When doing so make sure that you have adjusted the head restraint so that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the c...

Page 110: ...hin the sweep of the seat when adjusting it G WARNING The head restraints cannot provide the inten ded protection unless they are fitted and adjusted correctly There is an increased risk of injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or sudden braking for example Always drive with the head restraints fitted Ensure that the centre of the head restraints support the back of each vehicle ...

Page 111: ... the seat height or the seat fore and aft position Adjusting the front passenger seat from the driver s seat Important safety notes G WARNING If the front seats are positioned too closely to the dashboard or steering wheel the front airbags could cause additional injuries to vehicle occupants in the front There is an increased risk of injury possibly even fatal Always adjust the front seats so tha...

Page 112: ...e event of an accident or sudden braking for example Always drive with the head restraints fitted Ensure that the centre of the head restraints support the back of each vehicle occupant s head at eye level before driving off General notes Pay attention to the important safety notes Y page 107 Do not interchange the head restraints of the front and rear seats Otherwise you will not be able to adjus...

Page 113: ... increased risk of injury Before each journey make sure that the back rest engages fully as described G WARNING The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the back rest to an almost 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 ...

Page 114: ...dly switch on seat heating the seat cushion and backrest padding may become very hot The health of vehicle occu pants with limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn like injuries There is a risk of injury Therefore do not switch on the seat heating repeatedly For vehicles fitted with the Warmth Comfor...

Page 115: ...amps go out i If the battery voltage is too low the seat heating may switch off Rear seats X Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock Y page 159 X To switch on press button repeatedly until the desired heating level is set X To switch off press button repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out i If the battery voltage is too low the seat heating may switch off 112 Seats Seats stee...

Page 116: ...ue indicator lamps in the buttons indicate the blower setting you have selected X Turn the key to position1 or 2 in the ignition lock Y page 159 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 You can open the side win...

Page 117: ... the driver s seat steering wheel or mirrors Rfasten the seat belt There is a risk of an accident Adjust the driver s seat head restraint steer ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine G WARNING Children could become trapped by the steer ing wheel if they adjust it There is a risk of injury When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle...

Page 118: ...ction of arrow or Indicator lamp lights up or goes out Vehicles without KEYLESS GO when you remove the key from the ignition lock the steering wheel heating is switched off Vehicles with KEYLESS GO when you switch off the ignition and open the driver s door the steering wheel heating is switched off Steering wheel 115 Seats steering wheel and mirrors Z ...

Page 119: ...e the key with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unattended 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 can activ...

Page 120: ...is opened or the key is removed from the igni tion lock This makes it easier to exit the vehi cle and rescue the occupants The crash responsive EASY EXIT feature is only operational if the EASY EXIT ENTRY fea ture is activated in COMAND Online see the separate operating instructions Mirrors Rear view mirror X Anti dazzle mode pivot anti dazzle switch forwards or back Exterior mirrors Important saf...

Page 121: ...perature is low Folding the exterior mirrors in out elec trically X Turn the key to position1 or 2 in the ignition lock Y page 159 X Briefly press button Both exterior mirrors fold in or out i Make sure that the exterior mirrors are always folded out fully while driving They could otherwise vibrate i If you are driving faster than 47 km h you can no longer fold in the exterior mirrors Resetting th...

Page 122: ...ors do not dip if reverse gear is engaged or if the interior lighting is switched on Parking position of the exterior mirror on the front passenger side Setting and storing the parking position Using reverse gear Memory button M Adjustment button Button for the exterior mirror on the front passenger side Button for the exterior mirror on the driv er s side You can set the front passenger side exte...

Page 123: ...unction Important safety notes G WARNING If you use the memory function on the driver s side while driving the adjustments could cause you to lose control of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Only use the memory function on the driver s side while the vehicle is stationary G WARNING When the memory function adjusts the seat or steering wheel you and other vehicle occu pants particularly c...

Page 124: ... position button 1 2 or 3 within three seconds The settings are stored in the selected pre set position A tone sounds when the set tings have been completed Calling up a stored setting X Press and hold the relevant storage posi tion button 1 2 or 3 until the Rseat Rsteering wheel Rexterior mirrors RHead up display are in the stored position i If you release the storage position button the seat ste...

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Page 126: ...Useful information 124 Exterior lighting 124 Interior lighting 130 Replacing bulbs 131 Windscreen wipers 131 123 Lights and windscreen wipers ...

Page 127: ...ncoming traffic from being dazzled Sym metrical lights do not illuminate as large an area of the edge of the carriageway Convert the headlamps as close to the border as possible before driving in these countries Y page 261 Asymmetrical dipped beam headlamps Convert the headlamps back to asymmetrical dipped beam as soon as possible after cross ing the border Y page 261 If the headlamps are converte...

Page 128: ...ically X To switch on automatic headlamp mode turn the light switch to Ã Dipped beam headlamps When the ignition is switched on and the light switch is in position L the side lamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched on even if the light sensor does not sense dark ambient light conditions This is advanta geous when there is fog or rain X To switch on the dipped beam head lamps turn the key in t...

Page 129: ...itch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow In the Ã position the main beam head lamps are only switched on when it is dark and the engine is running The blue K indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster lights up when the main beam headlamps are switched on X To switch off the main beam head lamps move the combination switch back to its normal position The blue K indicator lamp in the...

Page 130: ...ctivate or deactivate the Intelligent Light System function using the on board computer Y page 260 Active light function The active light function is a system that moves the headlamps according to the steer ing movements of the front wheels In this way relevant areas remain illuminated while you are driving This allows you to recognise pedestrians cyclists and animals Active when the lights are sw...

Page 131: ... and main beam head lamps Partial main beam illumination is a form of illumination whereby the main beam is direc ted past other road users Other road users are kept out of the main beam This prevents glare If there is a vehicle in front for example the main beam headlamps illuminate the areas to its right and left and the vehicle in front is illuminated by the dipped beam head lamps The system au...

Page 132: ...sors or if the sensors are obscured Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS on off Main beam headlamps Turn signal right Headlamp flasher Turn signal left X To switch on turn the light switch to Ã X Press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow The _ indicator lamp in the multifunc tion display lights up when it is dark and the light sensor activates the dipped b...

Page 133: ...nterior lighting control on off c Switches the front interior lighting on off u Switches the rear interior lighting on off A p Switches the right hand front read ing lamp on off Interior lighting control General notes In order to prevent the vehicle s battery from discharging the interior lighting functions are automatically deactivated after some time unless the key is in position 2 in the igniti...

Page 134: ...nvolved in an accident X To switch off the crash responsive emergency lighting press the hazard warning lamp button or X Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the key Replacing bulbs The front and rear light clusters of your vehi cle are equipped with LED light bulbs Do not replace the bulbs yourself Contact a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to...

Page 135: ...arrow B and hold it in this position the man ual wash programme is activated If you briefly push the combination switch beyond the point of resistance in the direction of arrow B the automatic wash programme is activated If the wiper blades are worn the windscreen will no longer be wiped properly This could prevent you from observing the traffic condi tions Replacing the wiper blades Important saf...

Page 136: ...ld the wiper arm firmly with one hand With the other hand turn the wiper blade in the direction of arrow beyond the point of resistance The wiper blade engages in the removal position with an audible click X To remove a wiper blade firmly press release knob and pull the wiper blade upwards Fitting the wiper blades X Push the new wiper blade in the direction of arrow onto the wiper arm until lug en...

Page 137: ...move the cause of the obstruction X Switch the windscreen wipers back on The windscreen wipers fail completely The windscreen wiper drive is malfunctioning X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch X Have the windscreen wipers checked at a qualified specialist workshop The wiper motor has been deactivated X Switch off the engine using the Start Stop button and open the driver s door X...

Page 138: ...Useful information 136 Overview of climate control sys tems 136 Operating the climate control sys tem 139 Adjusting the air vents 154 135 Climate control ...

Page 139: ...e when the engine is running Optimum climate control is only achieved with the side windows and roof closed The residual heat function can only be acti vated or deactivated with the ignition switched off Y page 146 i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during warm weather e g using the con venience opening feature Y page 100 This will speed up the cooling process and the desired interior temp...

Page 140: ... windscreen Y page 143 B To call up the COMAND Online climate control menu see the separate operating instruc tions To activate deactivate the residual heat function Y page 146 C To switch the rear window heating on off Y page 144 D To switch the auxiliary heating on off Y page 148 E To set the airflow right Y page 143 F To set the temperature right Y page 142 G To set climate control to automatic...

Page 141: ...1 Notes on using the automatic climate control Automatic climate control Below you can find a number of notes and recommendations to help you use climate control optimally RActivate climate control using the Ã rocker switch The indicator lamp in the Ã rocker switch lights up RSet the temperature to 22 ROnly use the windscreen demisting func tion briefly until the windscreen is clear again ROnly us...

Page 142: ... auxiliary heating press the rocker switch up or down The COMAND Online climate control menu opens X To deactivate vehicles without auxili ary heating press the t rocker switch up or down The COMAND Online climate control menu opens X Deactivate climate control via the air con ditioning setting bar in COMAND Online see the separate operating instructions Activating deactivating the cooling with ai...

Page 143: ...air dehumidifi cation function via COMAND Online see the separate operating instructions X To deactivate press the Á rocker switch up or down The indicator lamp above the rocker switch goes out or X Deactivate the Cooling with air dehumidi fication function via COMAND Online see the separate operating instructions 140 Operating the climate control system Climate control ...

Page 144: ...e air distribution The automatic mode functions optimally when the Cooling with air dehumidification function is activated If desired cooling with air dehumidification can be deactivated If you deactivate the Cooling with air dehu midification function the air inside the vehi cle will not be cooled The air inside the vehi cle will also not be dehumidified The win dows can mist up more quickly Ther...

Page 145: ... separately for the following areas Rfront footwells left and right Rdriver and front passenger area Setting the temperature X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 159 X To increase reduce press the upper or lower section of the w rocker switch or X Set the temperature using COMAND Online see the separate operating instructions Only change the temperature setting in small increme...

Page 146: ...es off if the settings for the front passenger side are changed Demisting the windscreen You can use this function to defrost the wind screen or to demist the inside of the wind screen and the front side windows Switch off the windscreen demisting function as soon as the windscreen is clear again X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 159 X To activate press the rocker switch on ...

Page 147: ...il the windscreen is clear again Windows misted up on the outside X Activate the windscreen wipers X Switch on automatic mode using the Ã rocker switch i If you clean the windows regularly they do not mist up so quickly Rear window heating General notes The rear window heating has a high current draw You should therefore switch it off as soon as the window is clear It otherwise switches off automa...

Page 148: ...tor lamp in the g rocker switch is not lit 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 rocker switch g goes out Air recirculation mode is deactivated auto matically Rafter approximately five minutes at outside temperatures below approximately 5 Rafter approximately five...

Page 149: ...ximately 30 minutes The heating or ventilation time depends on the temperature that has been set Activating deactivating X Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock or remove it Y page 159 X To activate vehicles with auxiliary heating press the rocker switch up or down The indicator lamp in rocker switch lights up X To activate vehicles without auxiliary heating press the Á rocker switch up ...

Page 150: ...ed on and is only active when the glove compartment is closed The perfume atomizer is provided with a pre filled perfume vial You can also choose from a variety of filled perfume vials and an empty vial which you can fill yourself If you refill an empty perfume vial observe the separate information sheet attached to the vial If you do not use genuine Mercedes Benz interior perfumes observe the man...

Page 151: ... Ionisation can only be switched on if the front automatic climate control is activated The side air vent on the driver s side must be open Auxiliary heating Important safety notes G DANGER If the exhaust pipe is blocked or sufficient ventilation is not possible toxic exhaust fumes can enter the vehicle especially car bon monoxide This is the case e g in enclosed spaces or if the vehicle is stuck ...

Page 152: ...The auxiliary heating switches off automati cally after 30 minutes This time limit can be altered To do this visit a qualified specialist workshop You cannot use the auxiliary ventilation to cool the vehicle interior to a temperature lower than the outside temperature Before switching on X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 159 X Set the desired temperature using the w rocker s...

Page 153: ...t workshop Store the remote control for the auxiliary heating so that the auxiliary heating cannot be switched on unintentionally In particular ensure that the remote control for the auxili ary heating is kept out of the reach of chil dren The remote control has a range of approx imately 300 metres This range is reduced by Rsources of radio interference Rsolid objects between the remote control an...

Page 154: ...r this time the run ning time is increased by five minutes A departure time has been activated The aux iliary heating is currently activated The number in the display shows the remaining time in minutes for the auxiliary heating If the vehicle is not started after this time the running time is increased by five minutes If the engine has not yet reached operating temperature when it is started the ...

Page 155: ...s the engine reach its operating temperature faster during its warm up phase This helps to heat the vehicle interior faster The heater booster function switches on at lower outside tem peratures and lower coolant temperatures You can also activate the heater booster man ually X Start the engine X To switch on briefly press rocker switch up or down Red indicator lamp in rocker switch lights up X To...

Page 156: ...uired when replacing the battery X Press a pointed object into recess X Slide battery cover backwards in the direction of the arrow X Remove old battery X Insert the new battery with the lettering facing upwards X Slide battery cover in the opposite direc tion to the arrow on the remote control until it engages X Use the remote control to check the vehi cle s auxiliary heating functions Operating ...

Page 157: ...on the auxiliary heating using the remote control FAIL The auxiliary heating ventilation cannot be switched on or has switched itself off during operation The auxiliary heating ventilation is faulty X Have the auxiliary heating ventilation checked at a qualified specialist workshop Adjusting the air vents Important safety notes G WARNING Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air vents This c...

Page 158: ...eel clockwise or anti clockwise X To adjust the air direction hold side air vent by the middle fin and move it up or down or to the left or right Adjusting the glove compartment air vent Close the air vent when heating the vehi cle At high outside temperatures open the air vent and activate the cooling with air dehu midification function Otherwise temper ature sensitive items stored in the glove c...

Page 159: ...rear compartment X To open close press thumbwheel The thumbwheel pops out X Turn control clockwise or anti clock wise X To adjust the air direction hold rear air vent or by the middle fin and move up or down or to the left or right 156 Adjusting the air vents Climate control ...

Page 160: ...Useful information 158 Running in notes 158 Driving 158 Automatic transmission 167 Refuelling 175 Parking 178 Driving tips 181 Driving systems 185 157 Driving and parking ...

Page 161: ...ttle RWhen changing gears manually change up in good time before the rev counter needle reaches Ô of the way to the red area of the rev counter RDo not shift down a gear manually in order to brake RTry to avoid depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the point of resistance kick down RAll vehicles except AMG vehicles drive the vehicle mainly in drive program E for the first 1 500 km Additional run...

Page 162: ...he drive wheels when pulling away on slippery roads Otherwise you could damage the drive train AMG vehicles at low engine oil temper atures below 20 the maximum engine speed is restricted in order to pro tect the engine To protect the engine and maintain smooth engine operation avoid driving at full throttle when the engine is cold Key positions Key g To remove the key 1 Power supply for some cons...

Page 163: ...gine with the Start Stop button The engine can be switched off while the vehi cle is in motion by pressing and holding the Start Stop button for three seconds This function operates independently of the ECO start stop automatic engine switch off func tion Key positions with the Start Stop button Start Stop button Ignition lock When you switch on the ignition all of the indicator lamps in the instr...

Page 164: ...n 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 ventilation G WARNING Flammable materials introduced through environmental influence or by animals can ignite if in contact with the exhaust system or parts of the engine that h...

Page 165: ...ft the transmission from position P to the desired position if you depress the brake pedal Only then is the parking lock released If the brake pedal is not depressed 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 converter to reach its operating temperature more quickly Inform...

Page 166: ...ol is displayed in green in the multifunction display if Rthe indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit green Rthe outside temperature is within the range that is suitable for the system Rthe engine is at normal operating temper ature Rthe set temperature for the vehicle interior has been reached Rthe battery is sufficiently charged Rthe system detects that the windscreen is not misted up when the a...

Page 167: ...is available again once the è ECO symbol reappears in green in the multifunction display Switching off on the ECO start stop function All vehicles except AMG vehicles X To deactivate press ECO button Indicator lamp and the è ECO sym bol in the multifunction display go out X To activate press ECO button Indicator lamp lights up If all conditions for automatic engine switch off Y page 163 are met th...

Page 168: ... multifunction display If all conditions for automatic engine switch off Y page 163 are not met the è ECO symbol is lit yellow If this is the case the ECO start stop function is not available If indicator lamp is off the ECO start stop function has been deactivated manually or as the result of a malfunction The engine will then not be switched off automatically when the vehicle stops If drive prog...

Page 169: ... lit and the fuel gauge display is at the reserve level The fuel tank is empty X Refuel the vehicle The engine does not start You cannot hear the starter motor The on board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or discharged X Jump start the vehicle Y page 364 If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump start it X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The starter motor was...

Page 170: ...ic Automatic transmission Important safety notes G WARNING If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R the vehicle could pull away suddenly There is a risk of an accident When engaging transmission position D or R always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate G WARNING The automatic transmission switches to neu tral positio...

Page 171: ...erse gear is engaged For further information on the ECO start stop function see Y page 163 Shifting to neutral N G WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle they can Ropen doors and endanger other persons or road users Rclimb out and be injured by the traffic Roperate vehicle equipment and for exam ple trap themselves Children could also set the vehicle in motion for example by Rrel...

Page 172: ... key in the ignition lock Engaging drive position D X If the transmission is in position R or N push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first point of resistance X If the transmission is in position P depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first point of resistance Transmission position display General notes If the transmission position display in the multifuncti...

Page 173: ...osition N if the vehicle is in danger of skid ding e g on icy roads If you switch off the engine using the key or the Start Stop button the automatic transmission shifts to neutral N automatically Rolling in neutral N can lead to damage to the transmission 7 Drive The automatic transmission changes gear automatically All forward gears are available Driving tips Changing gear The automatic transmis...

Page 174: ...ches to auto matic drive program E drive program C in AMG vehicles each time the engine is star ted All vehicles except AMG vehicles E Economy Comfortable economical driving S Sport Sporty driving style You can also activate manual drive program M using the steering wheel gearshift paddles Y page 172 In manual drive program M you can briefly change gear yourself by using the steering wheel gearshi...

Page 175: ...ls being less likely to spin Automatic drive program S Drive program S is characterised by the fol lowing Rsporty engine settings Rthe vehicle pulls away in first gear Rthe automatic transmission shifting up later Ras a result of the later automatic transmis sion shift points the fuel consumption pos sibly being higher Manual drive program M General notes In this drive program you can briefly chan...

Page 176: ...Deactivating If you have activated manual drive program M it will remain active for a certain amount of time Under certain conditions the minimum amount of time is extended e g in the case of lateral acceleration during an overrun phase or when driving on steep terrain When manual drive program M is deactivated the automatic transmission shifts into the automatic drive program that was last selec ...

Page 177: ...ift indicator Before the engine speed reachesthe redarea an upshift indicator will be shown in the mul tifunction display X If the colour in the speedometer multifunc tion display changes to red and the UP UP dis play message is shown shift up a gear using the right hand steering wheel gear shift paddle The automatic transmission shifts up to the next gear if this is permissible Downshifting X Pul...

Page 178: ...smission no longer changes gear The transmission is in emergency mode It is only partly possible to engage the gears or the transmission is in position N X Stop X Shift the transmission to position P X Switch off the engine X Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine X Shift the transmission to position D or R X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work shop immedia...

Page 179: ...workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the fuel system Take care not to spill any fuel on painted surfaces You could otherwise damage the paintwork Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel can The fuel lines and or the diesel injec tion system could otherwise be blocked by particles from the fuel can If you overfill the fuel tank s...

Page 180: ...ok in place and refuel X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle switches off i Do not add any more fuel after the pump stops filling for the first time Otherwise fuel may leak out Closing the fuel filler flap X Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn clockwise until it engages audibly X Close the fuel filler flap i Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehicle Refuelling 177 Driving ...

Page 181: ...Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element Y page 87 The fuel filler flap is unlocked but the opening mechanism is jam med X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Parking Important safety notes G WARNING Flammable material such as leaves grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust gas flow There is a risk of fire Park the vehicle so...

Page 182: ...ctivated If you switch the engine off with the trans mission in position R or D the automatic transmission shifts to N automatically If you then open the driver s door or the front passenger door or remove the key from the ignition the automatic transmis sion shifts to P If you shift the automatic transmission to N before switching off the engine the auto matic transmission remains in N even if th...

Page 183: ...s a malfunction in the system Con tact a qualified specialist workshop The electric parking brake carries out a func tion check at regular intervals when the engine is switched off Noises that occur are normal Applying releasing manually X To apply push handle When the electric parking brake is applied the red indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster The electric parking brake can also b...

Page 184: ...g brake Y page 180 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 Release parking brake Release parking brake message appears Rthe red indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster flashes When the vehicle has been braked to a stand sti...

Page 185: ...tion especially at higher speeds the bar empties sporty acceleration RConstant Constant assessment of driving behav iour at all times the bar fills up constant speed and avoidance of unnecessary acceleration and deceleration the bar empties fluctuations in speed RCoasting Coasting assessment of all deceleration processes the bar fills up anticipatory driving keep ing your distance and early releas...

Page 186: ...nally test their effective ness To do this brake more firmly from a higher speed while paying attention to the traffic conditions This improves the grip of the brakes Wet road surfaces If you have driven for a long time in heavy rain without braking there may be a delayed reac tion from the brakes when braking for the first time This may also occur after a car wash or after driving through deep wa...

Page 187: ...conditions For this reason it is impossible to state a mileage service life that will be valid under all circumstances An aggressive driving style will lead to high wear You can obtain further information about this from your Mercedes Benz Service Centre Brake pads linings and discs that are either new or have been replaced only achieve opti mum braking effect after several hundred kil ometres of ...

Page 188: ...e control or DISTRONIC PLUS If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be stopped when moving at low speed X Move the transmission to position N X Try to bring the vehicle under control by using corrective steering The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an ice warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose Changes in the outside temperature are dis played after ...

Page 189: ... not use cruise control Rin road and traffic conditions which do not allow you to maintain a constant speed e g in heavy traffic or on winding roads Ron smooth or slippery roads Braking or accelerating can cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then skid Rwhen there is poor visibility e g due to fog heavy rain or snow If there is a change of drivers advise the new driver of ...

Page 190: ...ed on uphill gradients The stored speed is resumed when the gradient evens out Cruise control maintains the stored speed on downhill gradients by automatically braking the vehicle Calling up the last speed stored G WARNING If you call up the stored speed and it is lower than the current speed the vehicle deceler ates If you do not know the stored speed the vehicle could decelerate unexpectedly The...

Page 191: ... the vehicle s speed to the last speed stored after you have finished overtaking Deactivating cruise control There are several ways to deactivate cruise control X Briefly press the cruise control lever for wards or X Brake or X Briefly move the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected LIM indicator lamp in the cruise control lever is lit Cruise control is aut...

Page 192: ... and call up the last stored speed To store the current speed or a lower speed A To switch between cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS and variable SPEED TRONIC B To deactivate variable SPEEDTRONIC With the cruise control lever you can operate cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS and vari able SPEEDTRONIC The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise control lever indicates which system you have selec ted RLIM in...

Page 193: ...d X To adjust the set speed in 10 km h increments briefly press the cruise con trol lever up beyond the pressure point for a higher speed or down for a lower speed or X Keep the cruise control lever pressed beyond the pressure point until the desired speed is set Press the cruise control lever up for a higher speed or down for a lower speed X To adjust the set speed in 1 km h incre ments briefly p...

Page 194: ...eed even if you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point kickdown DISTRONIC PLUS General notes DISTRONIC PLUS regulates the speed and automatically helps you maintain the dis tance to the vehicle detected in front Vehi cles are detected with the aid of the radar sensor system DISTRONIC PLUS brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded Change into a lower gear in good t...

Page 195: ...ehicle deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow ing or other similar situations Rwhen towing the vehicle Rin the car wash If you fail to adapt your driving style DISTRONIC PLUS can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of phys ics DISTRONIC PLUS cannot take road and weather conditions or traffic conditions into account DISTRONIC PLUS is only an aid You a...

Page 196: ...LUS is selected RLIM indicator lamp on variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected Selecting DISTRONIC PLUS X Check whether LIM indicator lamp is off If it is off DISTRONIC PLUS is already selec ted If it is not press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow LIM indicator lamp in the cruise control lever goes out DISTRONIC PLUS is selec ted Activating DISTRONIC PLUS Activation conditions To activat...

Page 197: ...st speed thatcanbesetis 30 km h X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you or press it up or down DISTRONIC PLUS is activated Activating at the current speed last stored speed G WARNING If you call up a stored speed and this is dif ferent from the current speed the vehicle accelerates or brakes If you do not know what the stored speed is the vehicle may accelerate or brake unexpectedly Th...

Page 198: ...iceably more dynamic If you have selected the E driving program the vehicle accelerates more gently This setting is recommended in stop and start traffic Changing lanes If you change to the overtaking lane DISTRONIC PLUS supports you if Ryou are driving faster than 70 km h Ryou switch on the respective turn signal RDISTRONIC PLUS does not detect a danger of collision If these conditions are met yo...

Page 199: ... page 198 If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle in front is stopping it brakes your vehicle until it is stationary Once your vehicle is stationary it remains stationary and you do not need to depress the brake After a short period the vehicle is secured by the electric parking brake thus relieving the service brake Depending on the specified minimum dis tance your vehicle will come to a stand...

Page 200: ...ifunction display Y page 198 i Make sure that you maintain the mini mum distance to the vehicle in front as required by law Adjust the distance to the vehicle in front if necessary X To increase turn control in direction DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a greater distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front X To decrease turn control in direc tion DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a shorter dis...

Page 201: ...select the assis tance graphics display X Select the Assistance graphic Assistance graphic function using the on board computer Y page 256 You will see the stored speed for approx imately five seconds when you activate DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS There are several ways to deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS X Briefly press the cruise control lever for wards or X Brake unless the vehicle is st...

Page 202: ...ds Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS General notes Pay particular attention in the following traffic situations RCornering entering and exiting a bend RVehicles which are not driving in the middle of their lane ROther vehicles changing lane RNarrow vehicles RObstructions and stationary vehicles RCrossing vehicles In such situations brake if necessary DISTRONIC PLUS is then deactivated Cornering...

Page 203: ...ay mistakenly detect vehicles that are crossing your lane Activat ing DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights with crossing traffic for example could cause your vehicle to pull away unintentionally DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot General notes DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot aids you in keeping the vehicle in the centre of the driving lane by means of moderate ...

Page 204: ...some cases the steering intervention is not sufficient to bring the vehi cle back to the lane In such cases you must steer the vehicle yourself to ensure that it does not leave the lane The system may be impaired or may not func tion if Rthere is poor visibility e g due to insuffi cient illumination of the road or due to snow rain fog or spray Rthere is glare e g from oncoming traffic the sun or r...

Page 205: ...Go Pilot are activated Information in the multifunction display If Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot are acti vated but not ready for a steering interven tion steering wheel symbol appears in grey If the system provides you with support by means of steering interventions sym bol is shown in green Deactivating Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot X Press button Indicator lamp goes out The DTR DTR stee...

Page 206: ...ry Rthe engine is running or if it has been auto matically switched off by the ECO start stop function Rthe driver 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 t...

Page 207: ... arches Crosswind Assist The crosswind stabilisation operates by changing wheel loads through distortion of 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 80 km h and 210 km h when driv ing straight ahead or cornering gently Active Body Control ABC Vehicle level All ve...

Page 208: ...ed individ ually to each wheel and depends on Ryour driving style e g sporty Rthe road surface condition e g bumps Ryour individual selection i e sporty or com fort or comfort with the CURVE dynamic cornering function Rthe vehicle load Rthe force of the side wind Your selection remains stored even if you remove the key from the ignition lock The firmer suspension setting in SPORT mode ensures even...

Page 209: ...elect this mode on winding roads in particular Outside of this speed range the CURVE driving mode corresponds to the com fort mode Selecting CURVE driving mode X Press button repeatedly until both indi cator lamps and light up CURVE driving mode is selected ROAD SURFACE SCAN i This function is not available in all coun tries The ROAD SURFACE SCAN function monitors the road in front of the vehicle ...

Page 210: ...tween the vehicle body and the tyres when the vehicle is lowering There is a danger of injury When lowering the vehicle make sure no one is underneath the vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches Vehicle level Setting the raised vehicle level It is possible to choose between the Normal and Raised vehicle levels Select the Nor mal setting for normal road surfaces and Raised for driv...

Page 211: ... lights up You have selec ted Sport mode The vehicle is lowered compared to the normal level The lowering process takes place at different speeds depending on the country The AMG Ride Control SPORT AMG Ride Control SPORT message appears in the multifunction display All vehicles except AMG vehicles if the driving speed is higher than 160 km h the vehicle is automatically lowered by 10 mm Comfort mo...

Page 212: ...ctronic parking aid with ultrasonic sensors It monitors the area around your vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper and six sensors in the rear bumper PARKTRONIC indicates visually and audibly the distance between your vehicle and an object PARKTRONIC is only an aid It is not a substi tute for your attention to the immediate sur roundings The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and parking ...

Page 213: ...ger be shown Warning displays Segments on the left hand side of the vehicle Segments on the right hand side of the vehicle Segments showing operational readiness The warning displays show the distance between the sensors and the obstacle The warning display for the front area is in the instrument cluster The warning display for the rear area is located on the roof lining in the rear compartment Th...

Page 214: ...intermittent warning tone for approx imately two seconds Rseventh segment onwards you will hear a warning tone for approximately two sec onds This indicates that you have now reached the minimum distance Deactivating activating PARKTRONIC Indicator lamp To deactivate activate PARKTRONIC If indicator lamp lights up PARKTRONIC is deactivated Active Parking Assist is then also deactivated i PARKTRONI...

Page 215: ...Active steering intervention and brake application can assist you during parking and when exit ing a parking space You may also use PARKTRONIC Y page 209 Important safety notes Active Parking Assist is only an aid It is not a substitute for your attention to the immediate surroundings The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and parking remains with you Make sure that no persons animals or objects ...

Page 216: ...cated above the height range of Active Parking Assist will not be detected when the parking space is measured These are not taken into account when the parking procedure is calculated e g overhanging loads tail sections or loading ramps of goods vehicles G WARNING If there are objects above the detection range RActive Park Assist may steer too early Rthe vehicle may not stop in front of these obje...

Page 217: ...rking spaces on the driver s side are displayed as soon as the turn signal on the driver s side is activated When parking on the driver s side this must remain switched on until you acknowledge the use of Active Park ing Assist by pressing the a button on the multifunction steering wheel The system automatically determines whether the park ing space is parallel or at right angles to the direction ...

Page 218: ...ff mes sage appears in the multifunction display and a warning tone sounds The vehicle is now parked The vehicle is kept stationary without the driver having to depress the brake pedal The braking effect is cancelled when you depress the accelerator pedal Active Parking Assist no longer supports you with steering interventions and brake appli cations When Active Parking Assist is fin ished you mus...

Page 219: ...the steering procedure to complete before pulling away If you reverse after activation the steering wheel is moved to the straight ahead posi tion X Drive forwards and reverse as prompted by the PARKTRONIC warning displays several times if necessary Once you have exited the parking space com pletely the steering wheel is moved to the straight ahead position You hear a tone and the Park Assist swit...

Page 220: ...tion in a limited manner Rif the boot lid is open Rin heavy rain snow or fog Rat night or in very dark places Rif the camera is exposed to very bright light Rif the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED lighting the display may flicker Rif the camera lens mists up e g when driv ing into a heated garage in winter causing a rapid change in temperature Rif the camera lens is dirty or obstructed Obs...

Page 221: ... rear bumper Rin the area immediately above the tailgate handle Objects not at ground level may appear to be further away than they actually are e g Rthe bumper of a parked vehicle Rthe drawbar of a trailer Rthe ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch Rthe rear section of an HGV Ra slanted post Use the guidelines only for orientation Approach objects no further than the bot tom most guideline Yellow ...

Page 222: ...steering wheel White guide line without turning the steer ing 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 imately 1 0 m from the rear of the vehicle Red guide line at a distance of approx imately 0 30 m from the rear of the vehicle ...

Page 223: ...y Yellow 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 possi ble White guide line at current steering wheel angle Parking space marking X Turn the steering wheel to the centre posi tion ...

Page 224: ...n parking or at exits with reduced visibility You can show pictures from the 360 camera in full screen mode or in six different split screen views on the COMAND display A split screen view also includes a top view of the vehicle This view is calculated from the data supplied by the installed cameras virtual camera The six split screen views are Rtop view and image from the reversing cam era 130 vi...

Page 225: ...he COMAND display show the distances to your vehicle The distances only apply to road level i The camera in the rear area is protected from raindrops and dust by means of a flap This flap opens when the 360 camera is activated The flap closes again when Ryou have finished the manoeuvring proc ess Ryou switch off the engine Ryou open the boot Observe the notes on cleaning Y page 347 For technical r...

Page 226: ...t screen and full screen displays Switching between split screen views X To switch to the line with the vehicle icons slide Z V the controller X To select a vehicle icon turn the controller Switching to full screen mode X 180 view 180 view turn and press the controller i The 180 option is only available in the following views Rtop view with image from the reversing camera Rtop view with image from...

Page 227: ...sion is in position R The distance specifications only apply to objects that are at ground level Top view with image from the front cam era Symbol for the split screen setting with top view and front camera image Yellow guide line at a distance of approx imately 4 0 m from the front of the vehicle Yellow guide line for the vehicle width including the exterior mirrors for current steering wheel ang...

Page 228: ... as red or yellow brack ets around the vehicle symbol in full screen mode i Full screen mode can also be selected as front view Select this view when you are driving out of an exit and the view of crossing traffic is restric ted for example i To select split screen view select the symbol in the display then confirm with the COMAND controller Stopping the 360 camera display As soon as the vehicle e...

Page 229: ... assistance menu Y page 257 of the on board computer X Select the assistance graphics display for ATTENTION ASSIST using the on board computer Y page 256 The following information is displayed Rthe length of the journey since the last break Rthe attention level determined by ATTEN TION ASSIST displayed in a bar display in five levels from high to low Rif ATTENTION ASSIST is unable to calculate the...

Page 230: ...o a section of road in the wrong direction triggers a warning Traffic Sign Assist detects traffic signs with camera system attached behind the top of the windscreen The data and general traffic regulations stored in the navigation system are also used to determine the current speed limit If a traffic sign that is relevant to your vehicle is passed the display of the speed limits and overtaking res...

Page 231: ...e information in the digital street map of the navigation system is incorrect or out of date Activating Traffic Sign Assist X Activate the Traffic Sign Assist display using the on board computer Y page 258 If you have activated the display of Traffic Sign Assist in the on board computer the traffic regulations speed limits and overtak ing restrictions are displayed in the instru ment cluster The w...

Page 232: ...The unit for the speed limit km h or mph depends on the country in which you are driving It is generally neither shown on the traffic sign nor on the instrument cluster but must be taken into account when observing the maximum permitted speed No entry wrong way warning Warning message in the instrument clus ter wrong way warning If no entry signs or roundabout signs are passed a warning message is...

Page 233: ...to suit the prevailing road and traffic conditions The system may be impaired or may not func tion Rif there is poor visibility e g due to snow rain fog or spray Rif the windscreen is dirty misted up or cov ered for instance by a sticker in the vicinity of the camera Rif the thermal imaging camera in the radia tor grille is dirty misted up or covered Ron bends hilltops or downhill gradients Rat hi...

Page 234: ... of 32 Night View Assist Plus can recognise larger animals such as deer cows or horses using typical characteristics The system does not detect Rsmaller animals e g dogs and cats Ranimals whose silhouette is not clearly rec ognisable When detected animals are marked with small coloured frame corners In contrast to pedestrian recognition there is no separate readiness symbol in the multifunction di...

Page 235: ...nly active if Rpedestrian recognition is active Rthe road surface is not lit Rthe driving speed is at least 60 km h Rthe Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS func tion is activated Y page 129 The spotlight function is not active or is active only to a limited extent if Ryou are driving in city traffic Rthere are pedestrians located in the area of an oncoming vehicle or a vehicle in front Activating the s...

Page 236: ...ckage consists of DISTRONIC PLUS Y page 191 Active Blind Spot Assist Y page 233 and Active Lane Keeping Assist Y page 236 Active Blind Spot Assist General notes Active Blind Spot Assist monitors the areas on either side of the vehicle that are not visi ble to the driver with two lateral rear facing radar sensors A warning display in the exte rior mirrors draws your attention to vehicles detected i...

Page 237: ...lind Spot Assist does not detect all traffic situations and road users There is a risk of an accident Always make sure that there is sufficient dis tance to the side for other traffic or obstacles Active Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up to 3 0 m behind your vehicle and directly next to your vehicle as shown in the diagram The detection of vehicles may be impaired in the case of Rdirt on the ...

Page 238: ...switch on the turn signals to change lanes and a vehicle is detected in the side monitoring range you receive a visual and acoustic collision warning You will then hear a double warning tone and red warning lamp flashes If the turn signal remains on detected vehicles are indicated by the flash ing of red warning lamp There are no fur ther warning tones Course correcting brake application If Active...

Page 239: ...the area in front of your vehicle by means of camera system at the top of the windscreen Var ious different areas to the front rear and side of your vehicle are also monitored with the aid of the radar sensor system Active Lane Keep ing Assist detects lane markings on the road and can warn you before you leave your lane unintentionally If you do not react to the warning a lane correcting applicati...

Page 240: ...ings change quickly e g lanes branch off cross one another or merge Rthe road is narrow and winding Rthere are highly variable shade conditions on the road If no vehicle is detected in the adjacent lane and broken lane markings are detected no lane correcting brake application is made Warning vibration through the steering wheel A warning may be given if a front wheel passes over a lane marking It...

Page 241: ...y brake or accelerate A lane correcting brake application is inter rupted automatically if Ra driving safety system intervenes such as ESP PRE SAFE Brake or Active Blind Spot Assist Rlane markings are no longer detected Activating Active Lane Keeping Assist X Press button Indicator lamp lights up The Lane Lane Keeping Assist on Keeping Assist on message appears in the multifunction display If all ...

Page 242: ...the corner on a sharp bend In order that you are warned only when nec essary and in good time if you cross the lane marking the system recognises certain con ditions and warns you accordingly The warning vibration occurs earlier if Ryou approach the outer lane marking on a bend Rthe road has very wide lanes e g a motor way Rthe system recognises solid lane markings The warning vibration occurs lat...

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Page 244: ... information 242 Important safety notes 242 Displays and operation 242 Menus and submenus 247 Display messages 265 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 300 241 On board computer and displays ...

Page 245: ...di ately The on board computer only shows messages or warnings from certain systems in the mul tifunction display You should therefore make sure your vehicle is operating safely at all times Otherwise a vehicle that is not oper ating safely may cause an accident If the operating safety of the vehicle is not guaranteed stop the vehicle at once paying attention to road traffic conditions Contact a q...

Page 246: ...t control panel ò RCalls up a main menu 9 Press briefly RScrolls through lists RSelects a menu or function RIn the Radio Radio Media Media menu opens the track or station list and selects an audio track or video scene RIn the Telephone Telephone menu switches to the phone book and selects a name or a telephone number 9 Press and hold RRapid scrolling in all lists RIn the Radio Radio Media Media me...

Page 247: ...bar with the follow ing possible displays and indicator lamps Outside temperature Y page 243 Turn signal left Y page 126 L Dipped beam headlamps Y page 125 K Main beam headlamps Y page 126 R Rear foglamp Y page 125 T Side lamps and licence plate light ing Y page 125 Turn signal right Y page 126 Display Lower status bar with the follow ing possible displays Digital speed è ECO start stop function Y...

Page 248: ...igns always have priority over the Traffic Sign Assist display The visibility of the head up display is influ enced by the following conditions Rthe driver s seat position Rthe positioning of the display image Rthe general light conditions Rsunglasses with polarisation filters Rwet road surfaces Rblocking of sunlight by objects on the dis play cover In the event of extreme sunlight sections of the...

Page 249: ... 191 The selected cruise control speed Y page 186 The selected SPEEDTRONIC speed Y page 188 If Traffic Sign Assist is activated in the head up display sub menu detected traffic signs are also shown in the display Contents and Information on the AMG display in AMG vehicles Current engine speed Current speed 246 Displays and operation On board computer and displays ...

Page 250: ... menu Operating the on board computer Y page 243 Depending on the equipment fitted in the vehicle you can call up the following menus RTrip Trip menu Y page 247 RNavi Navi menu navigation instructions Y page 249 RRadio Radio menu Y page 251 RMedia Media menu Y page 252 RTelephone Telephone menu Y page 254 RAssistance graphic Assistance graphic menu Y page 256 RService Service menu Y page 256 RSett...

Page 251: ...steer ing wheel to select the Trip Trip menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Press or9toselect ECO ECO display display If the ignition remains switched off for longer than four hours the ECO display will be auto matically reset Further information on the ECO display see Y page 182 Trip computer From start or From reset Distance Duration Average fuel consumption Average speed X Use ...

Page 252: ... and press the a button to confirm You can reset the values of the following func tions RTrip meter R From start trip computer R From reset trip computer RECO display If you reset the values in the ECO display the values in the From start trip computer are also reset If you reset the values in the From start trip computer the values in the ECO display are also reset Navigation menu Displaying navi...

Page 253: ...e light grey B Recommended lane and new lane during a change of direction white On multilane roads new lane recommenda tions 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 you stay in this lane Possible lane A you will ...

Page 254: ...eads 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 New route or Calculating route Calculating route a new route is being calculated RRoad not mapped Road not mapped the vehicle position is inside the area of the digit...

Page 255: ... selection i Store the station in COMAND Online see the separate operating instructions i DAB radio mode Digital Audio Broadcast ing is an optimised digital transmission standard designed for the mobile reception of radio transmissions Media menu Changing the media source You can change the media source and play back mode audio video or TV at any time in the Media Media menu X Switch on COMAND Onl...

Page 256: ...using rapid scrolling press and hold or 9 until the desired track is reached If you press and hold the or 9 button the rapid scrolling speed is increased Not all audio devices or media support this function If the corresponding track information is stored on the audio drive or audio media the multifunction display may display the follow ing Rtrack number Rtrack name Rartist Ralbum The track inform...

Page 257: ...utton X Press a to confirm the selection Store the TV station in COMAND Online see separate operating instructions Telephone menu Introduction G WARNING Operating the integrated information systems and communications equipment in the vehicle while driving will distract you from traffic con ditions You could then lose control of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Only operate these devices ...

Page 258: ...an entry from the phone book X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus X Press or 9 on the steering wheel to select the Telephone Telephone menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Press the 9 or a button to switch to the phone book X Press the or 9 button to select the desired name or X To begin rapid scrolling press and hold the or 9 button for longer than one second...

Page 259: ...information from the following driv ing systems or driving safety systems RATTENTION ASSIST Y page 225 RDISTRONIC PLUS Y page 198 RSpotlight function of Night View Assist Plus Y page 261 RActive Lane Keeping Assist Y page 236 RActive Blind Spot Assist Y page 233 RDistance warning function and autono mous braking system of COLLISION PRE VENTION ASSIST PLUS Y page 258 RPRE SAFE Brake Y page 77 Servi...

Page 260: ... X Start the engine X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus X Press the or 9 button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings Settings menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Use or 9 to select the Assis Assis tance tance submenu X Press a to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select ESP ESP X Press a to confirm The current selection is displayed X To activate d...

Page 261: ... the or 9 button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings Settings menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Use or 9 to select the Assis Assis tance tance submenu X Press a to confirm X Use 9 or to select Collision Collision Prevention Prevention X Press a to confirm The current selection is displayed X To activate deactivate press the a button again When COLLISION PREVENTION ASSI...

Page 262: ...tion When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated the é symbol appears in the Assistance Assistance graphic graphic menu in the multifunction display when the ignition is on For further information about ATTENTION ASSIST see Y page 225 Activating deactivating Active Lane Keeping Assist X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus X Press the or 9 button on the steer ing wheel to select the S...

Page 263: ...enu X Press a to confirm X Use the or 9 button to select the Position Position function X Press the a button to save the setting X Press the or 9 button to set the position from Level Level 5 5 high to Level Level 5 5 low X Press the a or button to save the setting Using the Memory function you can save and call up the position of the head up display as a single memory preset Y page 120 Adjusting ...

Page 264: ...nction X Press the a button to save the setting When the spotlight function is activated the assistance graphic shows the pedes trian symbol Further information on the spotlight function Y page 232 Setting the dipped beam headlamps for driving on the left right X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus X Press the or 9 button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings Settings ...

Page 265: ... or 9 button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings Settings menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Press the or 9 button to select the Instrument cluster Instrument cluster submenu X Press a to confirm X Press or 9 to select the Perma Perma nent display nent display function X Press a to confirm The current selection Outside tempera Outside tempera ture ture or Coolant temper...

Page 266: ...d Yes Yes the multifunction display shows a confirmation message For safety reasons not all functions are reset the Limit Limit speed speed winter winter tyres tyres function in permanent SPEEDTRONIC can only be set in the Vehicle Vehicle submenu AMG menu in AMG vehicles AMG displays Digital speedometer Gear indicator Upshift indicator Transmission fluid temperature A Engine oil temperature X Use ...

Page 267: ...FORT X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus X Press the or 9 button on the steer ing wheel to select the AMG AMG menu X Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel X Press the or 9 button repeatedly until SETUP is displayed 264 Menus and submenus On board computer and displays ...

Page 268: ...he display message The display message is cleared The multifunction display shows high priority display messages in red Some high priority dis play messages cannot be hidden The multifunction display shows these messages continuously until the causes for the mes sages have been remedied Message memory The on board computer saves certain display messages in the message memory You can call up the di...

Page 269: ...nd braking characteristics may be severely affec ted The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilise the vehicle There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident X Drive on carefully Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road making slight steer ing movements at a speed above 20 km h If the display message ...

Page 270: ...ual Owner s Manual ESP BAS PRE SAFE HOLD function Hill Start assist Cross wind Assist adaptive brake lights STEER CONTROL Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are unavailable due to a malfunction BAS PLUS with Cross Traffic Assist PRE SAFE Brake PRE SAFE PLUS and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed The warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster ATTEN...

Page 271: ...may not be complete ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated 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 may thus increase in an emergency braking situation If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilise the vehicle There is an increased danger of skidding and risk o...

Page 272: ... may increase in an emergency braking situation If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilise the vehicle There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately Release parking Release parking brake brake The red indicator lamp flashes and a warning tone sounds A condition for automatic release of the electri...

Page 273: ...qualified specialist workshop The red indicator lamp flashes and the yellow warning lamp is lit 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 indicator lamp continues to flash X Do not dri...

Page 274: ... parking brake is malfunctioning It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually X Shift the transmission to P X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Parking Parking brake brake inop inop erative erative The yellow warning lamp lights up The red indicator lamp flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released It then goes out or remains li...

Page 275: ...up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds G WARNING Braking efficiency 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 rolling away Y page 178 X Consult a qualified specialist workshop X Do not top up th...

Page 276: ...noperative due to a malfunction Adaptive Brake Assist may also have failed X Visit a qualified specialist workshop PRE SAFE PRE SAFE Functions Functions currently limited currently limited See Owner s Manual See Owner s Manual PRE SAFE PLUS or PRE SAFE Brake is temporarily inoperative Possible causes Rthe function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoper...

Page 277: ...unds Once the causes listed above no longer apply the display message goes out All driving systems driving safety systems are operative again If the display message does not disappear X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 178 X Switch off the engine X Clean the sensors Y page 347 ...

Page 278: ... further information about the restraint system see Y page 42 6 Front Front left left malfunc malfunc tion Consult work tion Consult work shop shop or Front Front right malfunction right malfunction Consult workshop Consult workshop The restraint system has malfunctioned at the front on the left or right The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument clus ter G WARNING The airbags or belt ten...

Page 279: ...onsult work tion Consult work shop shop There is a malfunction in the left or right windowbag The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster G WARNING The left or right windowbag may either be triggered unintentionally or in the event of an accident may not be triggered This poses an increased risk of injury X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 276 Display messages On board compute...

Page 280: ...re console and the multifunction display and check the following Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light up simultaneously for approximately six seconds Rthe PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp must then light up and remain lit If the indicator lamp is on the automatic front passenger front airbag deactivation system h...

Page 281: ...of injury X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 178 X Switch the ignition off X Open the front passenger door X Remove the child and the child restraint system from the front passenger seat X Make sure there are no objects applying additional force to the seat The system may other...

Page 282: ...bag deactivation system classifies the occu pant If the conditions are not met the system is not operating correctly X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately For further information on the automatic front passenger front airbag deactivation feature see Y page 51 Lights i Display messages about LEDs This display message will only appear if all the LEDs have failed Display messages Possib...

Page 283: ...brake lamp lamp brake lamp or Right hand tail Right hand tail lamp brake lamp lamp brake lamp The left or right hand tail lamp brake lamp is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Left tail lamp Left tail lamp or Right tail lamp Right tail lamp The left or right hand tail lamp is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Left main beam Left main beam or Right main beam Right main ...

Page 284: ... b AUTO AUTO lights lights inoper inoper ative ative The light sensor is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Switch off lights Switch off lights The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle A warning tone also sounds X Turn the light switch to Ã Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam Assist Assist Plus Plus inoper inoper ative ative Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS is faulty ...

Page 285: ...WARNING Never drive with an overheated engine Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire In addition steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the bonnet There is a risk of injury X Stop the vehicle immediately paying attention to road and traf fic conditions and switch o...

Page 286: ...anual The battery is no longer being charged and the battery charge level is too low A warning tone also sounds X Stop the vehicle immediately paying attention to road and traf fic conditions and switch off the engine X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 178 X Observe the instructions in the See Owner s Manual See Owner s Manual display message X Consult a qualified specialist workshop...

Page 287: ...checked at a qualified specialist workshop if the engine oil needs topping up more often than usual Avoid long journeys when there is too little coolant in the cool ing system Otherwise the engine will be damaged Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http bevo mercedes benz com 4 Engine oil level Engine oil level Stop vehic...

Page 288: ... set when the display message disappears Stop vehicle Vehi Stop vehicle Vehi cle too low cle too low You have pulled away while the vehicle level is still too low AIRMATIC 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 to prevent it from rolling away Y page ...

Page 289: ...ditions Do not continue driving under any circumstances X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The display message is shown continuously Active Body Control ABC is malfunctioning X Do not drive at speeds above 80 km h X Make only slight steering movements Otherwise the front wing or the tyre could be damaged if the steering movement is too large X Listen for scraping sounds X Visit a qualified ...

Page 290: ...e Blind Spot Assist currently Assist currently unavailable See unavailable See Owner s Manual Owner s Manual Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative Possible cau ses Rthe function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow Rthe radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature range Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative e g due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by ne...

Page 291: ...sage continues to be displayed X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Active Parking Assist is unavailable or faulty X Switch off the ignition and restart the engine If Active Parking Assist continues to be unavailable the j symbol is not shown in the multifunction display X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Night View Assist Night View Assist currently unavail currently unavail able able Nig...

Page 292: ...operational again Night View Assist Plus is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Traffic Sign Traffic Sign Assist currently Assist currently unavailable See unavailable See Owner s Manual Owner s Manual Traffic Sign Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative Pos sible causes Rthe windscreen is dirty in the camera s field of vision Rvisibility is impaired due to heavy rain snow or ...

Page 293: ...ounds Once the causes listed above no longer apply the display message goes out DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again If the display message does not disappear X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 178 X Restart the engine DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS inoperative inoperative DISTRO...

Page 294: ... Stop Go Pilot are operative again If the display message does not disappear X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 178 X Clean the windscreen DTR steering DTR steering assistant inopera assistant inopera tive tive Steering Assist and Stop Go Pilot are faulty However the DISTRONIC ...

Page 295: ... for example X If conditions permit drive faster than 30 km h and store the speed X Check the activation conditions for cruise control Y page 186 120 km h 120 km h Maximum speed Maximum speed exceeded exceeded Only for certain countries the maximum speed has been excee ded In addition the multifunction display shows 120 km h 120 km h X Drive more slowly 292 Display messages On board computer and d...

Page 296: ...y Y page 178 X Check the tyres and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tyre Y page 356 X Check the tyre pressures and if necessary correct the tyre pressure X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system when the tyre pressure is correct Y page 385 Check tyre pres Check tyre pres sures sures then then restart restart Run Flat Indicator Run Flat Indicator The tyre pressure loss warning...

Page 297: ...Check the tyres and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tyre Y page 356 X Check the tyre pressure Y page 381 X If necessary correct the tyre pressure Warning Warning tyre tyre defect defect The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display G WARNING If you drive with a flat tyre there is a risk of the following haza...

Page 298: ... The tyre pressure monitor is deactivated X Fit wheels with suitable tyre pressure sensors The tyre pressure monitor is activated automatically after driv ing for a few minutes Tyre press moni Tyre press moni tor inoperative tor inoperative The tyre pressure monitor is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Vehicle Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions To start en...

Page 299: ...position D If transmission position R N or P is selected X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Transmission Mal Transmission Mal function Stop function Stop A malfunction has occurred in the mechanical transmission com ponents A warning tone also sounds The transmission shifts automatically to position N X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and t...

Page 300: ...s or front passenger seat backrest is not engaged A warning tone also sounds X Push the backrest back until it engages inoperative Bat inoperative Bat tery low tery low The on board voltage is too low The auxiliary heating Y page 148 has switched itself off The auxiliary heating cannot be switched on X Drive for a considerable distance Thebatterycharges Theauxiliary heating isoperationalagainas so...

Page 301: ...readiness symbol appears in the multifunction display Top Top up up washer washer fluid fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum X Top up the washer fluid Y page 341 Key Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions Â Key does not Key does not belong to vehicle belong to vehicle You have put the wrong key in the ignition lock X Use ...

Page 302: ...terference from a strong source of radio waves the key 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 to prevent it from rolling away Y page 178 X Operate the vehicle with the key in the ignition lock if necessary Â Remove starting Remove startin...

Page 303: ...r or passenger has not fastened their seat belt X Fasten your seat belt 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 passenger has not fastened their seat...

Page 304: ...affic conditions Do not continue driving under any circumstan ces X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away Y page 178 X Consult a qualified specialist workshop X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display J N The red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running A warning tone also sounds There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid rese...

Page 305: ...brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilise the vehicle There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of...

Page 306: ...vailable ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The front and rear wheels could therefore lock for example if you brake hard The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stab...

Page 307: ...king characteristics may be severely affected The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilise the vehicle There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop N The yellow ESP warning...

Page 308: ...king situation If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilise the vehicle There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop å N The yellow ESP OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running ESP is deactivated G WARNING If ESP is deactivated E...

Page 309: ... the engine is running The restraint system is faulty G WARNING The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered unintentionally or in the event of an accident may not be triggered This poses an increased risk of injury X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Drive on carefully X Have the restraint system checked at a qualified specialist workshop imme diatel...

Page 310: ...serve range Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated if the fuel level drops into the reserve range X Refuel at the nearest filling station N The red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is running and the coolant temperature gauge is at the start of the bar display The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is faulty The coolant temperature is no longer being mon...

Page 311: ...Do not start the engine again until the coolant temperature is below 125 The engine may otherwise be damaged X Drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop X Avoid putting the engine under heavy load as you do so e g driving in mountainous terrain and stop start traffic N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running A warning tone also sounds The coolant temperature has ...

Page 312: ... Driving systems Warning indicator lamp N N Signal type Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions N The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected X Increase the distance N The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion A warning tone also sounds You are approaching a vehic...

Page 313: ...raking manoeu vres Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away Y page 178 X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Check the tyres and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tyre Y page 356 X Check the tyre pressure Y page 381 X If necessary correct the tyre pressure h N The yellow tyre pressure ...

Page 314: ...ounds G WARNING You will need to use more force to steer There is a risk of an accident X Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required X If you are able to steer safely carefully drive on to a qualified specialist workshop X If you are unable to steer safely do not drive on Contact the nearest qualified specialist workshop Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 311 O...

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Page 316: ...Useful information 314 Stowage areas 314 Features 320 313 Stowing and features ...

Page 317: ...you could burn yourself There is a risk of injury Always be particularly careful around the exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim Allow these components to cool down before touch ing them The handling characteristics of a laden vehi cle are dependent on the distribution of the load within the vehicle For this reason you should observe the following notes when transporting a load Rnever exceed t...

Page 318: ...artment can only be locked and unlocked using the emergency key ele ment X To lock insert the emergency key element into the lock and turn it 90 clockwise to position 2 X To unlock insert the emergency key ele ment into the lock and turn it 90 anti clockwise to position 1 Spectacles compartment X To open press marking The spectacles compartment opens down wards X To close press marking again and t...

Page 319: ...ge compartment the cover is unable to restrain the objects Objects may be thrown out of the stowage compartment and hit vehicle occupants as a result There is a risk of injury particularly in the event of sud den braking or a sudden change in direction Always observe the maximum load of the stowage compartment Stow and secure heavy objects in the boot The maximum permissible load of the stow age c...

Page 320: ...down cover Depending on the vehicle s equipment a DVD player is installed instead of a stowage com partment Stowage nets Stowage nets are located Rin the front passenger footwell Ron the back of the driver s and front passenger seat Ron the left and right hand side in the boot Observe the loading guidelines Y page 314 and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces Y page 314 Skibag Important safety...

Page 321: ...ne pair of skis at the bottom with the tips of the skis to the outside position the two additional pairs of skis on the left and right hand sides above the lower pair of skis The tips of the skis being offset by 90 to the tips of the skis below Unfolding the skibag and loading skis X Fold down the rear seat armrest X Pull handle and fold down cover X Release the Velcro fasteners on skibag X Pull s...

Page 322: ...to the boot from the vehicle interior Removing the skibag You can remove the skibag if you would like to clean or dry it X Open the boot X Open flap X Release the skibag at catch and remove Securing loads using luggage net hooks General notes Observe the following notes on securing loads RSecure the load using the luggage net hooks RDo not use elastic straps or nets to secure a load These are only...

Page 323: ...ip or be flung around thus striking vehicle occupants There is a risk of injury especially when brak ing or abruptly changing directions RAlways store objects so that they cannot be flung around in these or in similar situa tions RAlways make sure that objects do not pro trude from stowage compartments lug gage nets or stowage nets RClose lockable stowage compartments while driving RStow and secur...

Page 324: ... be damaged X Fold down the rear seat armrest X To open press the front of cup holder or Cup holder or extends automatically X To fold out place a container in the cup holder The cup holder folds down automatically X To fold in remove the container The cup holder folds in automatically X To close slide cup holder or back until it engages Sun visors Overview Mirror light Retainer Retaining clip e g...

Page 325: ...p briefly press button again The roller sunblind stops briefly and retracts into the out of use position Ashtray Front ashtray X To open briefly press marking Stowage compartment opens X To remove the insert grip the sides of insert push it forward and pull it upwards X To refit the insert press insert into the drawer until it engages X To close press stowage compartment closed until it locks Ciga...

Page 326: ...es include such items as bulbs or chargers for mobile phones If you use the sockets for long periods when the engine is switched off the battery may discharge An emergency cut off ensures that the on board voltage does not drop too low If the on board voltage is too low the power to the sockets is automatically cut This ensures that there is sufficient power to start the engine Socket in the front...

Page 327: ...the cover out to the front X To switch cooling level to low press but ton once An indicator lamp in the button lights up X To switch cooling level to high press button twice Both indicator lamps in the button light up X To switch off cooling press button repeatedly until the indicator lamps go out The cooling output of the coolbox depends on the ambient temperature and the selected cooling level T...

Page 328: ...o the Mercedes Benz emergency call centre cannot be made Ra call has not been automatically forwar ded to the public emergency call centre In this case dial the 112 emergency num ber on your mobile phone You can find more information on the Mercedes Benz emergency call system in the separate COMAND Online operating instruc tions Mercedes Benz Contact General notes Mercedes Benz Contact offers fast...

Page 329: ...uired vehi cle data is transmitted During data trans mission you will see a corresponding sym bol in the display This may take a moment You are then connected to an employee X To end a call press the button on the multifunction steering wheel or X Press the corresponding COMAND Online button for ending a phone call Mobile phone Important safety notes G WARNING Operating mobile communications equip...

Page 330: ... it into the mobile phone bracket X Open the telephone compartment Y page 316 X Place the mobile phone bracket into the pre installed fitting see the separate instal lation instructions for the mobile phone fit ting X Insert the mobile phone into the mobile phone bracket see the separate installa tion instructions for the mobile phone fit ting i The mobile phone can also be operated without being ...

Page 331: ...he range of movement of the garage door can become trapped or struck by the garage door There is a risk of injury When using the integrated garage door opener always make sure that nobody is within the range of movement of the garage door 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...

Page 332: ...gramming of additional remote controls before carrying out the following steps Your vehicle must be within range of the garage door or gate opener drive Make sure that neither your vehicle nor any persons objects are present within the sweep of the door or gate X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 159 X Get out of the vehicle X Press the programming button on the door drive uni...

Page 333: ...y Clearing the memory Make sure that you clear the memory of the integrated garage door opener before selling the vehicle X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 159 X Press and hold buttons and The indicator lamp initially lights up yellow and then green X Release buttons and The memory of the integrated garage door opener in the rear view mirror is cleared Frequencies Europe Cou...

Page 334: ...68 HU Hun gary Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 18 May 05 MHz 27 40 433 868 Country Radio type approval num ber Frequency range MHz IC Canary Islands 000438 2005 000439 2005 000440 2005 000441 2005 000445 2005 000446 2005 000447 2005 3rd June 2005 MHz 27 40 433 868 IE Ireland Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 18 May 05 MHz 27 40 433 868 IS Iceland Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE ...

Page 335: ...Portugal ANCOM S08399 05 27 40 433 868 RO Roma nia Article 6 4 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE MHz 27 30 40 433 868 Country Radio type approval num ber Frequency range MHz RU Russian Federation POCC DE MJ05 H00015 13 May 05 MHz 433 SE Sweden Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 18 May 05 MHz 27 40 433 868 SI Slovenia Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 500 1 2005 437 9 May 05 MHz 27 40 433 868 S...

Page 336: ...68 SA Saudi Arabia 11_02_05 5024 5 6 MHz 418 433 Country Radio type approval num ber Frequency range MHz SY Syria 279 4 14 05 March 06 TR Turkey National Certification 23 July 07 MHz 433 Australia Country Radio type approval num ber Frequency range MHz AU Aus tralia 28 June 2005 MHz 27 30 40 433 868 NZ New Zealand 20 March 06 MHz 27 30 40 433 Floormats G WARNING Objects in the driver s footwell ma...

Page 337: ...so blocks radio waves up into the gigahertz range In order to operate radio controlled equip ment e g toll systems areas on the wind screen 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 windscreen Retrofitted anti glare film Retrofitted anti glare film on the inside...

Page 338: ...Useful information 336 Engine compartment 336 ASSYST PLUS 342 Care 343 335 Maintenance and care ...

Page 339: ...ents may con tinue to move or suddenly move again even after the ignition has been switched off e g the radiator fan There is a risk of injury If you have to carry out work in the engine compartment Rswitch off the ignition Rnever touch the dangerous areas surround ing moving components e g the rotation area of the fan Rremove jewellery and watches Rkeep items of clothing and hair for exam ple awa...

Page 340: ...isk of injury when accessing the engine compartment As far as possible allow the engine to cool down and only touch the components descri bed in the following G WARNING When the bonnet is open and the windscreen wipers are set in motion you can be injured by the wiper linkage There is a risk of injury Always switch off the windscreen wipers and the ignition before opening the bonnet Make sure that...

Page 341: ...vel Rpark the vehicle on a level surface Rthe engine should be switched off for approximately five minutes if the engine is at normal operating temperature Rif 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 meas urement Checking the oil level using the oil dip stick except S 65 AMG G WARNING Certain...

Page 342: ...gine oil Engine oil level Engine oil level Reduce oil level Reduce oil level The engine oil level is too high X Have excess engine oil siphoned off For engine oil For engine oil level level turn turn on on igni igni tion tion The ignition is switched off X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Waiting Waiting period period for for engine oil level engine oil level not observed not observ...

Page 343: ...xhaust system is caused by the following Rusing engine oils and oil filters that have not been specifically approved for the service system Rchanging the engine oil and oil filter after missing the change interval required by the service system Rusing engine oil additives Do not add too much oil Topping up with too much engine oil can result in damage to the engine or to the catalytic converter Ha...

Page 344: ...re is enough coolant in coolant expansion tank If the coolant level is approximately 1 5 cm above marker bar in the filler neck when warm there is enough coolant in coolant expansion tank X If necessary top up with 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 406 Topping up the wind...

Page 345: ...r certain countries the position after the letter A A or B B indicates any necessary addi tional maintenance work to be performed If you notify a qualified specialist workshop of this display you will receive a statement on the associated costs The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does not take into account any periods of time during which the battery is disconnec ted Maintaining the time depe...

Page 346: ...vice network is also available in other countries You can obtain further information from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Care General notes H Environmental note Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning cloths in an environmentally responsible man ner For cleaning your vehicle do not use any of the following Rdry rough or hard cloths Rabrasive cleaning agents Rsolvents Rcleaning agents containing ...

Page 347: ...s sion will automatically switch to park position P and block the wheels ROperating with the Start Stop button Do not open the driver s door when the engine is switched off or at very low speeds Otherwise when in transmission position D or R the automatic transmis sion will automatically switch to park position P and block the wheels Observe the following to make sure that the automatic transmissi...

Page 348: ...an the vehicle Have dam aged tyres or chassis components replaced immediately Always maintain a distance of at least 30 cm between the vehicle and the high pressure cleaner nozzle Information about the correct distance is available from the equipment manufacturer Move the high pressure cleaner nozzle around when cleaning your vehicle Do not aim directly at any of the following Rtyres Rdoor gaps ro...

Page 349: ...roved Mercedes Benz care products Cleaning vehicle parts Cleaning the wheels Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products to remove brake dust This could damage wheel bolts and brake components Do not park up the vehicle for an extended period straight after cleaning it particularly after having cleaned the wheels with wheel cleaner Wheel cleaners could cause increased corrosion of the brake discs an...

Page 350: ...cleaning cloths could scratch or damage the plastic lenses of the exterior lighting X Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior lighting using a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent e g Mercedes Benz car shampoo or cleaning cloths Mirror turn signals Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths that are suitable for plastic lenses Unsuitable cleaning agents or cleaning cloths could scratch or damage...

Page 351: ...nd press the controller X To select the 360 360 camera camera turn and press the controller X To select Open camera cover Open camera cover turn and press the controller The cover of the 360 camera opens X To clean the 360 camera clean camera lens with clear water and a soft cloth If you drive at speeds above 30 km h or with the key in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock the cover of the 360 came...

Page 352: ...he camera lens When clean ing 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 work shop X Fold down the camera cover by recess X Use a soft cloth to clean the windscreen in front of camera Cleaning the camera in the radiator trim Camera lens is cleaned at regular intervals by operat...

Page 353: ...age the cover Note that regular care is essential to make sure that the appearance and comfort of the covers are 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 cov ers down with a dry cloth RMake sure that the leather does not becom...

Page 354: ... bleach or colour seat belts Do not clean the seat belts using chemical cleaning agents Donot drythe seatbelts at temperatures above 80 or in direct sun light X Use clean lukewarm water and soap solu tion Cleaning the roof lining and carpets X Roof lining if it is very dirty use a soft brush or dry shampoo X Carpets use the carpet and textile clean ing agents recommended and approved by Mercedes B...

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Page 356: ...Useful information 354 Where will I find 354 Flat tyre 356 Battery vehicle 360 Jump starting 364 Towing and tow starting 367 Electrical fuses 370 353 Breakdown assistance ...

Page 357: ...ction of the arrow and open X Lift clip and remove warning triangle X To replace place warning triangle back into warning triangle holder X Close warning triangle holder and push up to secure Setting up the warning triangle X Fold feet down and out to the side X Fold side reflectors upwards to form a triangle and lock them at the top using press stud First aid kit The first aid kit is in the boot ...

Page 358: ...re changing tools these are located in the stowage well under the boot floor Some tools for changing a wheel are spe cific to the vehicle For more information on which tyre changing tools are required and approved to perform a wheel change on your vehicle consult a qualified specialist workshop Necessary tyre changing tools can include for example RJack RWheel chock RWheel wrench RRatchet ring spa...

Page 359: ...e Make sure that they are not endangered as they do so X Make sure that no one is near the danger area while a wheel is being changed Any one who is not directly assisting in the wheel change should for example stand behind the barrier X Get out of the vehicle Pay attention to traf fic conditions when doing so X Close the driver s door X Place the warning triangle a suitable dis tance away Y page ...

Page 360: ...g quickly and when braking There is a risk of accident Do not exceed the stated maximum speed Avoid abrupt steering and driving manoeu vres and driving over obstacles kerbs pot holes off road This applies in particular to a laden vehicle Stop driving in emergency mode if Ryou hear banging noises Rthe vehicle starts to shake Ryou see smoke and smell rubber RESP is intervening constantly Rthere are ...

Page 361: ... on the tyre infla tion compressor Using the TIREFIT kit X Do not remove any foreign objects which have penetrated the tyre e g screws or nails X Remove the tyre sealant bottle the accom panying TIREFIT sticker and the tyre infla tion compressor from the stowage space under the boot floor Y page 355 X Affix part of the TIREFIT sticker within the driver s field of vision X Affix part of the TIREFIT...

Page 362: ...tics There is a risk of accident Do not continue driving Contact a qualified specialist workshop Tyre pressure reached G WARNING A tyre temporarily sealed with tyre sealant impairs the driving characteristics and is not suitable for higher speeds There is a risk of accident You should therefore adapt your driving style accordingly and drive carefully Do not exceed the specified maximum speed with ...

Page 363: ...qualified specialist workshop X Have the tyre sealant bottle replaced every four years at a qualified specialist work shop Battery vehicle Important safety notes Work on the battery e g removing or fitting requires specialist knowledge and the use of special tools Therefore always have work on the battery carried out at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING Work carried out incorrectly on the ...

Page 364: ...skin eyes or clothing Do not inhale any battery gases Do not lean over the battery Keep children away from batteries Wash battery acid immediately with water and seek medical attention H Environmental note Batteries contain pollutants It is illegal to dispose of them with the household rubbish They must be collected sep arately and disposed of in an environmentally responsible recycling system Dis...

Page 365: ...an also charge the battery with a charger recommended by Mercedes Benz For more information please contact a quali fied specialist workshop Have the battery charge checked more fre quently if you use the vehicle mainly for short trips or if you leave it standing idle for a lengthy period Consult a qualified specialist workshop if you wish to leave your vehicle parked up for a long period of time i...

Page 366: ... adapted for Mercedes Benz vehicles and tested and approved by Mercedes Benz is available as an accessory It permits the charging of the battery in its installed posi tion Contact a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for information and availability Read the battery charger s operating instructions before charging the battery If the indicator warning lamps do not light up at low temperatures it is very ...

Page 367: ...ttery RIt is important that you observe the described order of the battery terminals when connecting and disconnecting a battery RWhen jump starting make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity are connected RIt is particularly important to observe the described order when connecting and disconnecting the jump leads RNever connect or disconnect the battery terminals while the engine is...

Page 368: ... that is being used to jump start connected for a few minutes before attempting to start This charges the empty battery a little RMake sure that the two vehicles do not touch Make sure that RThe jump leads are not damaged RNon insulated parts of the terminal clamps do not come into contact with other metal parts while the jump leads are connected to the battery RThe jump leads cannot come into con...

Page 369: ...re on the opposite side of the vehicle X Slide cover C of positive terminal in the direction of the arrow X Connect positive terminal on your vehicle to positive terminal of donor battery D using the jump lead Always begin with positive terminal on your own vehicle first X Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed X Connect negative terminal A of donor battery D to earth poi...

Page 370: ... vehicle or to brake There is a risk of an accident In such circumstances use a towing bar Make sure that the steering is moving freely before towing G WARNING If the steering wheel lock is engaged the vehi cle can no longer be steered There is a risk of an accident Always switch on the ignition when towing with a tow rope or a towing bar G WARNING If the weight of the vehicle to be towed or tow s...

Page 371: ... km h must not be exceeded For towing distances over 50 km the entire vehicle must be lifted up and transported If you tow or tow start another vehicle its weight must not exceed the maximum per missible gross vehicle weight of your vehi cle Information on your vehicle s gross vehicle weight rating can be found on the vehicle identification plate Y page 402 Observe the legal requirements for the r...

Page 372: ...r be towed away with both axles on the ground or be loa ded up and transported X Switch on the hazard warning lamps Y page 126 X Move the front wheels to the straight ahead position X If necessary turn the key in the ignition lock to position 0 and remove the key from the ignition lock X When leaving the vehicle take the key with you When towing your vehicle with the rear axle raised it is importa...

Page 373: ...C vehicles Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed with the front or rear axle raised otherwise the transmission may be damaged Vehicles with 4MATIC may either be towed away with both axles on the ground or be loa ded up and transported If the vehicle has transmission damage or damage to the front or rear axle have it trans ported on a transporter or trailer In the event of damage to the electrical...

Page 374: ...RFuse box on the driver s side of the dash board RFuse box in the front passenger footwell RFuse box in the engine compartment on the left hand side of the vehicle when viewed in the direction of travel RFuse box in the boot on the right hand side of the vehicle when viewed in the direction of travel Dashboard fuse box Do not use a pointed object such as a screwdriver to open the cover in the dash...

Page 375: ... the fuses X Open the bonnet X To open release retaining clamps and remove cover X Remove any existing moisture from the fuse box using a dry cloth X Undo screws on the fuse box X Remove fuse box cover forwards X To close check whether the seal is lying correctly in cover X Insert cover at the rear of the fuse box into the retainer X Fold down cover of the fuse box and tighten screws X Insert cove...

Page 376: ...ides with a flat object X Open cover downwards in the direction of the arrow i The fuse allocation chart is in a recess on the side of the fuse box You can find the corresponding fuse rating and fuse type on the fuse allocation chart Electrical fuses 373 Breakdown assistance Z ...

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Page 378: ...Useful information 376 Important safety notes 376 Operation 376 Winter operation 378 Tyre pressure 380 Changing a wheel 385 Wheel and tyre combinations 391 375 Wheels and tyres ...

Page 379: ...tention to the information and warn ing notices on MOExtended tyres tyres with run flat characteristics Accessories that are not approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz or that are not being used correctly can impair operating safety Before purchasing and using non approved accessories visit a qualified specialist work shop and enquire about Rsuitability Rlegal stipulations Rfactory recommendat...

Page 380: ...ap to protect the valve against dirt and moisture Do not fit anything onto the valve other than the stand ard valve cap or other valve caps approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz Do not fit any other valve caps or systems e g tyre pres sure monitoring systems Regularly check the pressure of all the tyres particularly prior to long trips Adjust the tyre pressure as necessary Y page 380 The serv...

Page 381: ...essure loss warning system or tyre pressure monitoring system and only on tyres specifically inspected by Mercedes Benz Notes on driving with MOExtended tyres with a flat tyre Y page 356 i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory It is therefore recommended that you addi tionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit tyres that do not feature run...

Page 382: ...ed snow chains to the front wheels they may scrape against the vehicle body or chassis components This could cause damage to the vehicle or the tyres There is a risk of an accident To avoid hazardous situations Rnever fit snow chains on the front wheels Rfit snow chains to the rear wheels in pairs For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recom mends that you only use snow chains that have been specificall...

Page 383: ...aged Tyre pressure that is too low may result in a tyre blow out There is a risk of accident RCheck the tyre for foreign objects RCheck whether the wheel is losing air or the valve is leaking If you are unable to rectify the damage con tact a qualified specialist workshop H Environmental note Check the tyre pressure regularly at least every 14 days You will find a table of tyre pressures for var i...

Page 384: ... reduced as follows without com promising safety RÒ20 kPa Ò0 2 bar Ò3 psi for all models This improves the ride comfort of your vehi cle however fuel consumption may increase slightly Tyre pressure monitor General notes If a tyre pressure monitor system is fitted the vehicle s wheels have sensors fitted that monitor the tyre pressures in all four tyres The tyre pressure monitor warns you if the pr...

Page 385: ...e driven for a few minutes The tyre pressure values indicated by the on board computer may differ from those meas ured at a filling station using a pressure gauge The tyre pressures shown by the on board computer refer to those measured at sea level At high altitudes the tyre pressure values indicated by a pressure gauge are higher than those shown by the on board computer In this case do not redu...

Page 386: ...ference values after you have changed the tyre pressure However you can also define reference values man ually as described here The tyre pressure monitor then monitors the new tyre pressure values X Use the table on the inside of the fuel filler flap to ensure that the tyre pressure is set correctly in all four tyres for the current operating conditions Also observe the notes in the section on ty...

Page 387: ...e wheels This enables the system to detect significant pressure loss in a tyre If the speed of rotation of a wheel changes as a result of a loss of pressure a corresponding warning message will appear in the multifunction dis play You can recognise the tyre pressure loss warning by the Run Flat Indicator Run Flat Indicator active Restart with OK active Restart with OK message which appears in the ...

Page 388: ... the steering wheel to call up the list of menus X Press the 9 or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Service Service menu X Press the a button X Press the 9 or button to select Tyre pressure Tyre pressure X Press the a button The Run Flat Indicator active Run Flat Indicator active Restart Restart with with OK OK message appears in the multifunction display If you wish to confirm the resta...

Page 389: ... maintained Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and the brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel is interchanged Check the tyre pressure and if necessary restart the tyre pressure loss warning system Y page 385 or the tyre pres sure monitor Y page 383 Direction of rotation Tyres with a specified direction of rotation have additional benefits e g if there is a risk of aquaplaning You will only ...

Page 390: ...e RJack RWheel chock RWheel wrench RCentring pin Securing the vehicle against rolling away If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel chock it can be found in the tyre change tool kit Y page 355 The folding wheel chock is an additional securing measure to prevent the vehicle from rolling away for example when changing a wheel X Fold both plates upwards X Fold out lower plate X Guide the lugs on the ...

Page 391: ...ubber 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 height Rmake sure that the distance between the underside of the tyres and the ground does not exceed 3 cm Rnever place your hands or feet under the raised vehicle Rdo not lie under the vehicle Rdo not start the engine when the ve...

Page 392: ...should be tight ened to the specified torque of 25 Nm Mercedes Benz recommends that you have the hub cap fitted at a qualified specialist workshop X Using wheel wrench loosen the bolts on the wheel you wish to change by about one full turn Do not unscrew the bolts com pletely The jacking points are located just behind the front wheel arches and just in front of the rear wheel arches arrows X Take ...

Page 393: ...G Oiled or greased wheel bolts or 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 ...

Page 394: ...re Y page 380 i Vehicles with a tyre pressure control sys tem all fitted wheels must be equipped with functioning sensors for the tyre pres sure control system Wheel and tyre combinations General notes For safety reasons Mercedes Benz rec ommends that you only use tyres and wheels which have been approved by Mercedes Benz specifically for your vehi cle These are specially adapted to the control sy...

Page 395: ...e pressures for various operating conditions on the inside of your vehicle s fuel filler flap For further information on tyre pressure see Y page 380 Check tyre pressures regularly and only when the tyres are cold Notes on the vehicle equipment always fit the vehicle Rwith tyres of the same size on a given axle left right Rwith the same type of tyres at a given time summer tyres winter tyres MOExt...

Page 396: ...t alloy wheels FA 245 40 R20 99 Y XL1 RA 275 35 R20 102 Y XL1 2 FA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 36 RA 9 5 J x 20 H2 ET 43 5 FA 245 40 R20 99 Y XL1 RA 275 35 R20 102 Y XL1 2 FA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 36 5 RA 9 5 J x 20 H2 ET 44 FA 245 40 R20 99 Y XL1 3 RA 275 35 R20 102 Y XL1 2 3 FA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 RA 9 5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 Winter tyres R 18 Tyres Light alloy wheels FA 245 50 R18 104 V XL M Si1 RA 245 50 R18 104 V ...

Page 397: ...R19 101 Y1 2 FA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 36 RA 9 5 J x 19 H2 ET 43 5 FA 245 45 R19 102 Y XL1 3 RA 275 40 R19 101 Y1 2 3 FA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 38 RA 9 5 J x 19 H2 ET 38 R 20 Tyres Light alloy wheels FA 245 40 R20 99 Y XL1 RA 275 35 R20 102 Y XL1 2 FA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 36 RA 9 5 J x 20 H2 ET 43 5 FA 245 40 R20 99 Y XL1 RA 275 35 R20 102 Y XL1 2 FA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 36 5 RA 9 5 J x 20 H2 ET 44 FA 245 40 R20 99 Y...

Page 398: ...107 Y XL2 4 5 FA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 39 RA 9 5 J x 19 H2 ET 39 R 20 Tyres Light alloy wheels FA 255 40 ZR20 101 Y XL5 6 RA 285 35 ZR20 104 Y XL2 5 6 FA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 RA 9 5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 FA 255 40 ZR20 101 Y XL5 6 RA 285 35 ZR20 104 Y XL2 5 6 FA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 39 RA 9 5 J x 20 H2 ET 39 For certain countries only the following wheel tyre combinations are permitted for vehicles with a maximum...

Page 399: ...9 5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 FA 255 40 R20 101 V XL M S i5 6 RA 285 35 R20 104 V XL M S i2 5 6 FA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 39 RA 9 5 J x 20 H2 ET 39 S 63 AMG 4MATIC Summer tyres R 19 Tyres Light alloy wheels FA 255 45 ZR19 104 Y XL4 5 RA 285 40 ZR19 107 Y XL2 4 5 FA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 38 RA 9 5 J x 19 H2 ET 38 FA 255 45 ZR19 104 Y XL4 5 RA 285 40 ZR19 107 Y XL2 4 5 FA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 39 RA 9 5 J x 19 H2 ET 39 1 Ava...

Page 400: ...BA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 38 BA 255 45 R19 104 V XL M S i4 5 BA 8 5 J x 19 H2 ET 39 R 20 Tyres Light alloy wheels BA 255 40 R20 101 V XL M S i5 6 BA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 BA 255 40 R20 101 V XL M S i5 6 BA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 39 FA 255 40 R20 101 V XL M S i5 6 RA 285 35 R20 104 V XL M S i2 5 6 FA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 RA 9 5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 FA 255 40 R20 101 V XL M S i5 6 RA 285 35 R20 104 V XL M S i2 5 6 FA 8...

Page 401: ...H2 ET 38 RA 9 5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 Winter tyres R 20 Tyres Light alloy wheels BA 255 40 R20 101 V XL M S i5 6 BA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 BA 255 40 R20 101 V XL M S i5 6 BA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 39 FA 255 40 R20 101 V XL M S i5 6 RA 285 35 R20 104 V XL M S i2 5 6 FA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 RA 9 5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 FA 255 40 R20 101 V XL M S i5 6 RA 285 35 R20 104 V XL M S i2 5 6 FA 8 5 J x 20 H2 ET 39 RA 9 5 J x 20 ...

Page 402: ...Useful information 400 Information on technical data 400 Vehicle electronics 400 Identification plates 402 Service products and capacities 402 Vehicle data 408 399 Technical data ...

Page 403: ...nd mobile phones RF transmitters G WARNING If RF transmitters are tampered with or not properly retrofitted the electromagnetic radi ation they emit can interfere with the vehicle electronics This may jeopardise the opera tional safety of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident You should have all work on electrical and electronic components carried out at a quali fied specialist workshop G WAR...

Page 404: ...with the basic wiring Be sure to observe the manufacturer s additional instructions when installing Deviations with respect to wavebands maxi mum transmission outputs or aerial positions must be approved by Mercedes Benz The maximum transmission output PEAK at the base of the aerial must not exceed the following values Waveband Maximum transmission output Short wave 3 54 MHz 100 W 4 m waveband 74 ...

Page 405: ...entification plate VIN X Open the front right hand door X Fold cover down and remove it The VIN can be seen The VIN can also be found on the vehicle identification plate Y page 402 Engine number The engine number is stamped into the crank case You can obtain further information from any qualified specialist workshop Service products and capacities Important safety notes G WARNING When handling sto...

Page 406: ... poisonous and hazardous to health There is a danger of injury Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact with skin eyes or clothing Do not inhale fuel vapours Keep fuels out of the reach of chil dren If you or others come into contact with fuel observe the following RWash the fuel off any affected areas of skin with water and soap immediately RIf you get fuel in your eyes rinse them thor oug...

Page 407: ...ng at full throttle and sudden accelera tion Never refuel using fuel with a lower RON MON i In some countries the available petrol may not be sufficiently low in sulphur This fuel can temporarily produce unpleasant odours especially on short journeys As soon as sulphur free fuel sulphur content 10 ppm is used for refuelling the odours are reduced Information on refuelling Y page 176 Additives Oper...

Page 408: ...r the function and service life of an engine After extensive tests Mercedes Benz approves engine oils that correspond to the current technical standard Therefore only Mercedes Benz approved engine oils may be used in Mercedes Benz engines Further information on tested and approved engine oils can be obtained from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Mercedes Benz recommends that you have the oil chang...

Page 409: ... Service Booklet Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes Benz according to MB Approval 331 0 Information about approved brake fluid can be obtained at any qualified specialist work shop or on the Internet at http bevo mercedes benz com i Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at a qualified specialist workshop Coolant Important safety notes G WARNING If antifreeze comes into contact with hot co...

Page 410: ...d specialist workshop Windscreen washer system Important safety notes G WARNING If windscreen washer concentrate comes into contact with hot components of the engine or the exhaust system it can ignite There is a risk of fire and injury Make sure the windscreen washer concen trate does not come into contact with the filler neck Do not use distilled or de ionised water in the washer fluid reservoir...

Page 411: ...ts are delivered with your vehicle Dimensions and weights Model Opening height AMG vehicles 1757 mm All other models 1751 mm Missing values were not available at the time of going to print AMG vehicles Vehicle length 5044 mm Vehicle width including exterior mirrors 2108 mm Vehicle width excluding exterior mirrors 1913 mm Vehicle height 1424 mm Wheelbase 2945 mm Maximum roof load Maximum boot load ...

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