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Summary of Contents for SL 2015

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 repl...

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Page 4: ...oklet REquipment dependent Supplements Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times If you sell the vehicle always pass all of the documents on to the new owner Your Owner s Manuals Digital in the...

Page 5: ...Seats steering wheel and mirrors 101 Lights and windscreen wipers 113 Climate control 122 Driving and parking 131 On board computer and displays 199 Multimedia system 253 Stowing and features 262 Mai...

Page 6: ...dy Control except Mercedes AMG Vehicles Display message 231 Active Body Control Mercedes AMG Vehicles Display message 231 Active Brake Assist Activating or deactivating 207 Display message 222 Functio...

Page 7: ...e colour on board com puter 210 AMG menu on board computer 213 Anti glare film 275 Anti lock braking system see ABS Anti lock Braking System Anti Theft Alarm system see ATA Anti Theft Alarm system Aqu...

Page 8: ...Back button 254 BAS Brake Assist System 62 Battery key Checking 80 Important safety notes 79 Replacing 80 Battery vehicle Charging 295 Display message 230 Important safety notes 293 Jump starting 296...

Page 9: ...terior lighting 285 High pressure cleaner 283 Matt paintwork 283 Notes 281 Paint 283 Reversing camera 285 Sensors 285 Washing by hand 282 Wheels 284 Windows 284 Wiper blades 284 CD See also Digital Ow...

Page 10: ...ning closing air recirculation mode 128 Coolant engine Checking the level 279 Display message 229 Important safety notes 325 Temperature on board computer Mercedes AMG vehicles 213 Temperature gauge 2...

Page 11: ...switch 84 Central locking unlocking key 77 Control panel 38 Display message 241 Emergency locking 84 Emergency unlocking 84 Important safety notes 82 Opening from the inside 83 Power closing 84 Doors...

Page 12: ...on board computer 205 See also Digital Owner s Manual 253 DYNAMIC SELECT button all vehi cles except Mercedes AMG vehi cles 139 DYNAMIC SELECT controller Mercedes AMG vehicles 140 E EASY ENTRY feature...

Page 13: ...tivating activating button in Mercedes AMG vehicles 70 Deactivating activating except Mercedes AMG vehicles 69 Display message 217 Function notes 67 General notes 67 Important safety guidelines 67 War...

Page 14: ...part ment 302 Fuse box in the rear compartment 302 Important safety notes 301 G Garage door opener Clearing the memory 271 Frequencies 272 General notes 269 Important safety notes 270 Opening closing...

Page 15: ...n board computer 210 Interior motion sensor Deactivating 76 Function 75 Priming 75 Switching off 76 iPod See also Digital Owner s Manual 253 ISOFIX child seat securing system 56 J Jack Storage locatio...

Page 16: ...TRONIC 163 Variable limiter 170 Limiter Calling up the speed 171 Deactivating variable 172 Function notes 170 LIM indicator lamp 170 Permanent 172 Setting a speed 171 Storing the current speed 171 Swi...

Page 17: ...K PRO head restraints Important safety notes 52 Operation 53 Resetting triggered 53 Notes on running in a new vehicle 131 O Occupant safety Airbags 43 Automatic front passenger front airbag deactivati...

Page 18: ...155 Warning lamp 248 Parking lamps Display message 228 Switching on off 114 Parking Pilot Display Message 233 PARKTRONIC Deactivating activating 182 Driving system 180 Function notes 180 Important saf...

Page 19: ...y message 231 Warning lamp 249 Residual heat climate control 129 Restraint system Display message 224 Introduction 39 Warning lamp 248 Warning lamp function 40 Rev counter 199 Reverse gear selector le...

Page 20: ...5 Engine oil 324 Fuel 322 Important safety notes 322 Washer fluid 326 Setting the air distribution 126 Setting the airflow 126 Setting the date time format See also Digital Owner s Manual 253 Setting...

Page 21: ...263 Stowage well beneath the boot floor 266 Summer tyres 306 Sun visor 267 Surround lighting on board com puter 210 Suspension settings Active Body Control ABC except Mercedes AMG vehicles 176 Active...

Page 22: ...owing eye 299 Removing the towing eye 299 With both axles on the ground 300 Traffic Sign Assist Activating deactivating the warn ing function 207 Display message 232 Function notes 191 Important safet...

Page 23: ...ranty 28 Individual settings 208 Leaving parked up 155 Locking in an emergency 84 Locking key 77 Lowering 316 Pulling away 134 Raising 313 Registration 27 Securing from rolling away 313 Tow starting 2...

Page 24: ...304 Removing a wheel 315 Storing 313 Tightening torque 316 Wheel size tyre size 317 Windows Cleaning 284 see Side windows Windscreen Demisting 126 Windscreen washer fluid see Windscreen washer system...

Page 25: ...eactivated for safety reasons while driving Operation Calling up the Digital Owner s Manual X Press the button in the centre console The overview relating to the vehicle appears X Select the Owner s M...

Page 26: ...cle in front Ravoid frequent sudden acceleration and braking Rchange gear in good time and use each gear only up to of its maximum engine speed Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic Rmonitor th...

Page 27: ...n of the Owner s Manual Country spe cific differences are possible Note that your vehicle may not be fitted with all features described This is also the case for systems and functions relevant to safe...

Page 28: ...act with hot parts of the exhaust system they can catch fire In such situations have the vehicle checked and repaired immediately at a qualified spe cialist workshop If upon continuing your journey yo...

Page 29: ...2005 EN ISO 12100 1 Safety of machinery 2009 DIN EN 1012 1 Compressors and vacuum pumps Safety requirements Part 1 Compressors 2010 DIN EN 894 1 Safety of machinery Ergonomics requirements for the de...

Page 30: ...do not place several floor mats on top of one another If the engine is switched off and equipment on the diagnostics connection is used the starter battery may discharge Connecting equipment to the d...

Page 31: ...se data memories temporarily or perma nently store technical information about Rthe vehicle s operating state Revents Rfaults In general this technical information docu ments the state of a component...

Page 32: ...ly agreed upon with the customer allow certain vehicle data to be conveyed by the vehi cle as well The additional functions include for example vehicle location in case of an emer gency Copyright info...

Page 33: ...Horn A Instrument cluster 32 B PARKTRONIC warning dis play 180 C Overhead control panel 37 Function Page D Climate control systems 122 E Ignition lock 132 Start Stop button 132 F Cruise control lever...

Page 34: ...electrically 106 A Horn B Instrument cluster 32 C Steering wheel gearshift pad dles 147 Function Page D To open the bonnet 277 E Diagnostics connection 27 F Light switch 113 G Electric parking brake 1...

Page 35: ...er 199 Warning and indicator lamps M SPORT handling mode in Mercedes AMG vehicles 248 R Rear foglamp 114 N This lamp has no func tion Engine diagnostics 249 h Tyre pressure monitor 252 6 Restraint sys...

Page 36: ...ches to the redial mem ory Function Page Selects a menu 200 9 Selects a submenu or scrolls through lists 200 a Confirms the selection 200 Hides display messages 216 Back 200 Switches off LINGUATRONIC...

Page 37: ...unction Page C a PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 40 D ESP except Mercedes AMG vehicles 67 ECO start stop button Mercedes AMG vehicles 135 i In vehicles with the COMAND Online multi media system yo...

Page 38: ...rface Cigarette lighter 262 E Selects park position 141 F ECO start stop button 135 Function Page G Shows the driving conditions menu in the COMAND dis play vehicles with Active Body Control 175 H Adj...

Page 39: ...oses the side win dows 91 C Extends retracts the draught stop 98 D Stowage compartment with Media Interface Cigarette lighter 262 Function Page E Selects park position 141 F Drive program selector 140...

Page 40: ...CONTROL 98 Switches the automatic interior lighting control on off 117 A p Switches the right hand reading lamp on off 117 Function Page B Deactivates tow away protection 75 C Rear view mirror 109 D B...

Page 41: ...seat exterior mirror and steering column adjust ment settings 111 w Adjusts the front passenger seat from the driver s seat 103 Function Page A o Opens closes the boot lid 88 B 7Z Adjusts and folds t...

Page 42: ...y you must ensure that an airbag can deploy freely Y page 43 The airbag is supplementary to a correctly fas tened seat belt As an additional safety device the airbag increases the level of protection...

Page 43: ...eria are met the front passenger front airbag is deployed RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up the front passenger front airbag is disabled It will then not be deployed in the event of an accident Dependi...

Page 44: ...eat belt can cause additional injuries e g in the event of an accident heavy braking or sudden changes of direction There is an increased risk of injury possibly even fatal Always ensure that all vehi...

Page 45: ...ngs to the seat Rthe seat belt is tightened across your body Avoid wearing bulky clothing e g a winter coat Rthe seat belt is not twisted Only then can the forces which occur be dis tributed over the...

Page 46: ...ll apply a certain tightening force if any slack is detected between the vehicle occupant and the seat belt Do not hold on to the seat belt tightly while it is adjust ing You can switch the seat belt...

Page 47: ...int system If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is permanently lit the front passenger front airbag is disabled Y page 40 RAlways observe the instructions and safety notes on the Automatic fron...

Page 48: ...eat covers may obstruct or even prevent deployment of the airbags integrated into the seats The airbags may then fail to protect the vehicle occupants as intended Operation of the automatic co driver...

Page 49: ...ystem e g cushions Fully retract the seat cushion length The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front passenger seat The back rest of the forward fac...

Page 50: ...hboard This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury When the front passenger seat is occupied always make sure that Rthe classification of the person in the front passenger seatis corre...

Page 51: ...ront passenger seat is occupied by a per son with a smaller build e g a teenager or small adult either the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON or PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up and remains lit after...

Page 52: ...ble If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit when it should not the front passenger seat may not be used Do not install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat Have the aut...

Page 53: ...racted 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 adjustment This could result in the seat belt an...

Page 54: ...will hear a bang and a small amount of powder may also be released The 6 restraint system warning lamp lights up Only in rare cases will the bang affect your hear ing In general the powder released is...

Page 55: ...each other depending on the apparent type of accident RSidebag on the side on which an impact occurs independent from the seat belt ten sioner and seat belt usage The sidebag on the front passenger si...

Page 56: ...restraint i Resetting the NECK PRO head restraints requires a lot of strength If you have difficulty resetting the NECK PRO head restraints have this work carried out at a qualified specialist worksh...

Page 57: ...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 and the fuel supp...

Page 58: ...e seat surface Never place objects under or behind the child restraint system e g cushions Only use child restraint sys tems with the original cover designed for them Only replace damaged covers with...

Page 59: ...ecially designed child restraint systems ISO FIX securing rings for an ISOFIX child restraint system are fitted to the front passenger seat If you are using an ISOFIX child restraint system on the fro...

Page 60: ...information on the suitable positioning of the child restraint system Y page 58 Rearward facing child restraint system If you secure a child in a rearward facing child restraint system on the front p...

Page 61: ...the child restraint sys tem manufacturer s vehicle model list For more information contact the child restraint system manufacturer or visit their website If you install a child restraint system on the...

Page 62: ...ity of the front passenger seat for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system Legend for the table X ISOFIX position that is not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this weight category and...

Page 63: ...n further information about the correct child restraint system from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Recommended child restraint systems for attaching with the vehicle seat belt Weight categories Manu...

Page 64: ...vehicle systems on or off thus endangering other road users In the event of an accident sudden braking or abrupt changes of direction unsecured ani mals could be flung around the vehicle injur ing th...

Page 65: ...on slippery surfaces even when you only brake gently Important safety notes i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 62 G WARNING If ABS is faulty the wheels could lock when braking The st...

Page 66: ...tricted or no longer available The brake system is still available with complete brake boosting effect and BAS i Observe the restrictions described in the Important safety notes section Y page 63 Impo...

Page 67: ...o a degree suited to the traffic situation Brake Assist with cross traffic function provides braking assistance in hazardous situations with vehicles in front within a speed range between 7 km h and 2...

Page 68: ...sk of a collision you will be warned visually and acoustically Important safety notes i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion for driving safety systems Y page 62 G WARNING The distance warning...

Page 69: ...ll automatically increase the braking force to a level suitable for the traffic conditions Adaptive Brake Assist provides braking assis tance in hazardous situations at speeds above 7 km h It uses rad...

Page 70: ...during braking ETS Electronic Traction System i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 62 ETS traction control is part of ESP ETS brakes the drive wheels individually if they spin This ena...

Page 71: ...cluster If ESP intervenes X Do not deactivate ESP under any circum stances X When pulling away only depress the acceler ator pedal as far as is necessary X Adapt your driving style to suit the prevail...

Page 72: ...d and weather conditions Additional information for drive programs Y page 145 ECO start stop function The ECO start stop function switches the engine off automatically if the vehicle stops moving When...

Page 73: ...the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 62 You can select between the following statuses of ESP RESP is activated RSPORT handling mode is activated RESP is deactivated ESP is activated every time...

Page 74: ...deactivated If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels start to spin the ESP warning lamp in the instrument cluster flashes In such situations ESP will not stabilise the vehicle If you deactivate ES...

Page 75: ...restrictions described in the Important safety notes section Y page 72 Important safety notes G WARNING Active Brake Assist with cross traffic function will initially brake your vehicle by a partial...

Page 76: ...s also applies to collisions at slow speeds where there is no visible damage to the front of the vehicle Following damage to the windscreen have the configuration and operation of the camera sys tem c...

Page 77: ...es i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 62 No steering support is provided from STEER CONTROL if RESP is deactivated RESP is malfunctioning Rthe steering is faulty If ESP is malfunctio...

Page 78: ...off X To switch off unlock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS GO Tow away protection is switched off automat ically Deactivating X Remove the key from the ignition lock X Press button Indicator lamp...

Page 79: ...deactivated To prevent a false alarm deactivate the interior motion sensor if you lock your vehicle and Rpeople or animals remain in the vehicle Rthe side windows remain open The interior motion senso...

Page 80: ...motion for example by Rreleasing the parking brake Rshifting the automatic transmission out of park position P Rstarting the engine There is a risk of an accident and injury When leaving the vehicle a...

Page 81: ...y establishes a radio connection between the vehicle and the key determines whether a valid key is in the vehicle This occurs for example Rwhen starting the engine Rwhilst driving Rwhen using HANDS FR...

Page 82: ...ral notes If the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked with the key or with KEYLESS GO use the emergency key element If you use the emergency key element to unlock and open the driver s door or...

Page 83: ...a battery from any qualified specialist workshop Replacing the battery You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery X Take the emergency key element out of the key Y page 79 X Press emergency key element in...

Page 84: ...vehicle using KEYLESS GO KEYLESS GO has been deactivated X Reactivate KEYLESS GO Y page 78 The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged X Check the key battery Y page 80 and replace if necessar...

Page 85: ...mmediately 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...

Page 86: ...larm Y page 74 Only for the United Kingdom if the vehicle has been locked with the key from the outside the double lock function is activated as stand ard It is then not possible to open the doors fro...

Page 87: ...locked out if Rthe vehicle is being pushed Rthe vehicle is being towed Rthe vehicle is being tested on a dynamometer You can also activate and deactivate the auto matic locking function using the on b...

Page 88: ...osed automatically from inside vehicles with boot lid remote closing feature Ropened closed or stopped during operation without the use of your hands vehicles with KEYLESS GO and HANDS FREE ACCESS Rlo...

Page 89: ...upwards when opened Therefore make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the boot lid The opening dimensions of the boot lid can be found in the Vehicle data section Y page 327 Opening automat...

Page 90: ...y must be in the rear detection range of the vehicle RWhen making the kicking movement make sure that you are standing firmly on the ground and that there is sufficient clearance to the rear of the ve...

Page 91: ...d the boot lid will close Opening and closing automatically from the inside Important safety notes G WARNING Parts of the body could become trapped dur ing automatic closing of the boot lid In addi ti...

Page 92: ...t The boot lid swings upwards when opened Therefore make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the boot lid If the boot cannot be unlocked with the key or KEYLESS GO use the emergency key elem...

Page 93: ...ng movement Rduring resetting Rwhen closing the side window again man ually immediately after automatic reversing This means that the reversing function cannot prevent someone being trapped in these s...

Page 94: ...le The switch for all side windows is under the cover X To open all side windows press button to the point of resistance X To open all side windows fully press but ton beyond the point of resistance X...

Page 95: ...tion lock X Pull the corresponding switch on the door control panel until the side window is com pletely closed Y page 90 X Hold the switch for an additional second If the side window opens again slig...

Page 96: ...the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed The side window is closed without the automatic reversing feature Roof Important safety notes G WARNING If you do not fully open close...

Page 97: ...dam aged i If the traffic conditions mean that you have to drive off while opening closing the roof the procedure which was started while sta tionary can be continued at speeds of up to approx 40 km h...

Page 98: ...ere is a risk of injury Always open or close the soft top completely The roof is not locked if Rthe K symbol and the Vario roof in Vario roof in operation operation message appears in the multi functi...

Page 99: ...until it is completely rolled up X Turn catch lever A downwards in the direc tion of the arrow on both sides Boot separator is unlocked X Slide boot separator cover forwards X Pull boot separator out...

Page 100: ...ng with the roof down The draught stop can be fitted or removed from the driver s side or passenger side We recom mend that a second person assists you when doing this Perform operations involving the...

Page 101: ...d damage the draught stop The draught stop offers protection from the wind when driving with the roof down The roof must be fully open before the draught stop can be extended Extending and retracting...

Page 102: ...rried out at a qualified specialist workshop The electrical components of MAGIC SKY CON TROL are protected by a covering behind the overhead control panel The MAGIC SKY CONTROL control unit has a yell...

Page 103: ...arator Y page 95 The boot is incorrectly loaded X Only load the boot to below the boot separator The boot lid is open X Close the boot lid Y page 85 The on board voltage is too low X Leave the engine...

Page 104: ...ering column adjustment Y page 106 X Make sure that steering wheel is adjusted correctly Adjusting the steering wheel electrically Y page 106 When adjusting the steering wheel column make sure that Ry...

Page 105: ...he 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 sta...

Page 106: ...cator lamp in button lights up for the front passenger seat you can Radjust the seat Rcall up the memory function Removing the seat belt from the seat belt guide G WARNING When driving off road your b...

Page 107: ...the seat belt from the seat belt guide Y page 103 X To move the seat forwards press on switch The seat moves automatically to the foremost position X To move the seat backwards press 9 on switch The s...

Page 108: ...e battery is sufficiently charged switch the seat heating on again Switching the seat ventilation on off Switching on off The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons indicate the ventilation level y...

Page 109: ...Important safety notes G WARNING You could lose control of the vehicle while driving if you Radjust the driver s seat steering wheel or mirrors Rfasten the seat belt There is a risk of an accident Ad...

Page 110: ...el is moving The adjustment process is stopped G WARNING If you use openings in the bodywork or detachable parts as steps you could Rslip and or fall Rdamage the vehicle and cause yourself to fall The...

Page 111: ...they appear You could misjudge the distance from road users driving behind you when changing lanes for instance There is a risk of an accident You should therefore always look over your shoulder to de...

Page 112: ...passenger door i The exterior mirrors do not fold out if they have been folded in manually Exterior mirror pushed out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of position proceed as follo...

Page 113: ...ignition lock X Press button for the exterior mirror on the front passenger side X Engage reverse gear The exterior mirror on the front passenger side moves to the preset parking position X Use adjust...

Page 114: ...at or steering wheel If somebody becomes trapped imme diately release the memory function position button The adjustment process is stopped G WARNING If children activate the memory function they coul...

Page 115: ...nt storage position button 1 2 or 3 until the seat steering wheel and exterior mirrors are in the stored position i The setting procedure is interrupted as soon as you release the stored position butt...

Page 116: ...System are not available Setting the exterior lighting Setting options Exterior lighting can be set by Rusing the light switch Rusing the combination switch Y page 115 Rusing the on board computer Y p...

Page 117: ...n even if the light sensor does not sense dark ambient light conditions This is advantageous when there is fog or rain X To switch on the dipped beam headlamps turn the key in the ignition lock to pos...

Page 118: ...a turn signal using the combination switch only the turn signal lamp on the corresponding side of the vehicle will flash X To switch off the hazard warning lamps press button The hazard warning lamps...

Page 119: ...teering move ments for at least 1 000 m Rif you are driving at speeds above 130 km h Not active if you are driving at speeds below 80 km h following activation Extended range foglamps The extended ran...

Page 120: ...indicator lamp in the multifunction display lights up when it is dark and the light sensor switches on the dipped beam head lamps At speeds above approximately 25 km h the headlamp range is automatic...

Page 121: ...wipers Switching the windscreen wipers on off Do not operate the windscreen wipers when the windscreen is dry as this could damage the wiper blades Moreover dust that has col lected on the windscreen...

Page 122: ...to the bonnet Replacing the windscreen wiper blades Moving the wiper blades to a vertical posi tion On vehicles without KEYLESS GO X Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X Set the win...

Page 123: ...de out of the removal posi tion in the direction of arrow beyond the point of resistance The wiper blade disengages with an audible click and is freely movable again X Make sure that the wiper blade s...

Page 124: ...d remove the key from the ignition lock or X Switch off the engine using the Start Stop button and open the driver s door X Remove the cause of the obstruction X Switch the windscreen wipers back on T...

Page 125: ...ilters undesirable substances out of the air Climate control is only operational when the engine is running Optimum operation is only achieved when the side windows and the roof are closed i Ventilate...

Page 126: ...o get the most out of your THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con trol RActivate climate control using the and buttons on the climate control panel The indicator lamps in the and buttons light up RIn auto...

Page 127: ...the button goes out The previous settings are reactivated X To switch off press the button The indicator lamp in the button lights up Activating deactivating cooling with air dehumidification General...

Page 128: ...the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 132 X Set the desired temperature X To activate press the button The indicator lamp in the button lights up Automatic air distribution and airflow are...

Page 129: ...tion on off X To switch on press the button The indicator lamp in the button lights up The temperature setting for the driver s side is not adopted for the front passenger side X To switch off press t...

Page 130: ...ol appears in the display i You should only select this setting until the windscreen is clear again Rear window heating General notes The rear window heating has a high current draw You should therefo...

Page 131: ...side tem peratures below approximately 5 Rafter approximately five minutes if Cooling with air dehumidification is deactivated Rafter approximately 30 minutes at outside temperatures above approximate...

Page 132: ...approximately 30 minutes Rwhen the ignition is switched on Rif the battery voltage drops Adjusting the air vents Important safety notes G WARNING Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air vents...

Page 133: ...ion function Otherwise tempera ture sensitive items stored in the glove com partment could be damaged Air vent thumbwheel Air vent When automatic climate control is activated the glove compartment can...

Page 134: ...rease the engine speed gradually and accelerate the vehicle to full speed You should also observe these notes on running in if the engine or parts of the drive train on your vehicle have been replaced...

Page 135: ...itions Key g To remove the key 1 Power supply for some consumers such as the windscreen wipers 2 Ignition power supply for all consumers and drive position 3 To start the vehicle i If the key does not...

Page 136: ...lights up while driving Y page 245 If Start Stop button has not yet been pressed this corresponds to the key being removed from the ignition X To switch on the power supply press Start Stop button on...

Page 137: ...nsmission position P and N Starting procedure with the key To start the engine using the key instead of KEY LESS GO pull the Start Stop button out of the ignition lock X Turn the key to position 3 in...

Page 138: ...mportant safety notes G WARNING If the engine is switched off automatically and you exit the vehicle the engine is restarted automatically The vehicle may begin moving There is a risk of accident and...

Page 139: ...rator pedal Ryou engage reverse gear R Ryou move the transmission out of position P Ryou switch to drive program S Ryou switch to drive program S or M Mercedes AMG vehicles Ryou unfasten your seat bel...

Page 140: ...ditions for the automatic engine switch off Y page 135 are fulfilled the ECO symbol is shown in the multifunction dis play If all conditions for the automatic engine switch off Y page 135 are not fulf...

Page 141: ...tart after several attempts X Consult a qualified specialist workshop 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 dis...

Page 142: ...ion Rthe steering Rthe curve tilting function vehicles with Active Body Control Rthe control thresholds of ESP If the ignition is switched off for less than four hours the previously selected drive pr...

Page 143: ...O start stop function Rthe driver assistance systems Rthe availability of gliding mode Further information for automatic drive program characteristics Y page 145 Additionally in drive program I you ca...

Page 144: ...nt After switching off the engine always switch to parking position P Prevent the parked vehi cle from rolling away by applying the parking brake Selector lever Overview of transmission positions All...

Page 145: ...the multifunction display Mercedes AMG vehicles Transmission position Drive program The current transmission position and drive pro gram appear in the multifunction display In addition to drive progra...

Page 146: ...the parking brake Rshifting the automatic transmission out of park position P Rstarting the engine There is a risk of an accident and injury When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and l...

Page 147: ...posi tion R when the vehicle is stationary A Neutral Do not shift the transmission to N while driving Otherwise the auto matic transmission could be dam aged No power is transmitted from the engine t...

Page 148: ...ption may be higher Rthe suspension exhibits firm damping set tings Rthe steering exhibits a sporty steering curve RESP provides the optimum compromise between traction and stability Further infor mat...

Page 149: ...disconnec ted from the drive train The vehicle uses kinetic energy and consumes less fuel gliding mode RESP provides the optimum compromise between traction and stability Further infor mation on ESP Y...

Page 150: ...accelerator pedal is depressed fully Rthe vehicle has improved driving stability for example on slippery road surfaces Roptimal fuel consumption resulting from the automatic transmission shifting up...

Page 151: ...s use the DYNAMIC SELECT controller to change the drive pro gram Permanent setting All vehicles except Mercedes AMG vehi cles X To activate shift the selector lever to posi tion D X Press button X To...

Page 152: ...ast ing If the engine exceeds the maximum engine speed when shifting down the automatic transmission protects against engine damage by not shifting down Gearshift recommendation All vehicles except Me...

Page 153: ...r pedal beyond the pressure point The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed X Shift back up once the desired speed is reached During kickdown you cannot shift gears using t...

Page 154: ...G 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 appli...

Page 155: ...ked or locked auto matically when you unlock or lock the vehicle with the key or using KEYLESS GO The position of the 8 fuel filler cap is dis played in the instrument cluster The arrow next to the fi...

Page 156: ...t park on dry grassland or harvested grain fields G WARNING If you leave children unattended in the vehi cle they may be able to set the vehicle in motion if for example they Rrelease the parking brak...

Page 157: ...ury When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle The function of the electric parking brake is dependent on the on board vo...

Page 158: ...electric parking brake Rthe driver s door is closed Ryou have shifted out of P or you have previ ously driven faster than 3 km h Ensure that you do not depress the accelerator pedal unintentionally O...

Page 159: ...e spond to the following three categories Acceleration evaluation of all accel eration processes Rthe outer area fills up and the inner area lights up green moderate acceleration especially at higher...

Page 160: ...he braking effect of the engine so less braking will be required to maintain vehicle speed This relieves the load on the brake sys tem and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly...

Page 161: ...tances An aggressive driving style will lead to high wear You can obtain more infor mation on this from a qualified specialist work shop Brake pads linings and discs that are either new or have been r...

Page 162: ...be icy especially in wooded areas or on bridges The vehicle could skid if you fail to adapt your driving style Always adapt your driving style and drive at a speed to suit the prevailing weather condi...

Page 163: ...ever in the direction of arrow A LIM indicator lamp in the cruise control lever goes out Cruise control is selected Storing maintaining and calling up a speed Storing and maintaining the speed X Accel...

Page 164: ...nes or you deactivate ESP RBrake Assist intervenes Ryou shift from transmission position D If cruise control is deactivated you will hear a warning tone You will see the Cruise con Cruise con trol off...

Page 165: ...t DISTRONIC and the HOLD function in the following or similar situations Rwhen towing away Rin a car wash If you fail to adapt your driving style Distance Pilot DISTRONIC can neither reduce the risk o...

Page 166: ...DISTRONIC and the HOLD function in the following or similar situations Rwhen towing away Rin a car wash To activate Distance Pilot DISTRONIC the fol lowing conditions must be fulfilled Rthe engine mus...

Page 167: ...ront it brakes your vehicle In this way the distance you have selected is main tained If Distance Pilot DISTRONIC detects a faster moving vehicle in front it increases the driving speed However the ve...

Page 168: ...nd Rthe driver s door is open and the driver s seat belt is unfastened Rthe engine is switched off unless it is auto matically switched off by the ECO start stop function Ra system fault occurs Rthe p...

Page 169: ...peed displayed in the speedometer may differ slightly from the speed set for Distance Pilot DISTRONIC Display when Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is deactivated Vehicle in front if detected Distance indicat...

Page 170: ...cally secured with the elec tric parking brake RESP intervenes or you deactivate ESP Rthe transmission is in the P R or N position Ryou pull the cruise control lever towards you in order to pull away...

Page 171: ...ke for them Crossing vehicles Distance Pilot DISTRONIC may mistakenly detect vehicles that are crossing your lane If you activate Distance Pilot DISTRONIC in the following situations the vehicle could...

Page 172: ...s not sufficient to bring the vehicle back to the lane In such cases you must steer the vehicle yourself to ensure that it does not leave the lane The support offered by the system may be impaired if...

Page 173: ...r General notes The limiter brakes automatically so that you do not exceed the set speed On long and steep downhill gradients especially if the vehicle is laden you must select a lower gear in good ti...

Page 174: ...t speed the vehicle deceler ates If you do not know the stored speed the vehicle could decelerate unexpectedly There is a risk of an accident Pay attention to the road and traffic condi tions before c...

Page 175: ...remain below the stored speed even in the event of kickdown HOLD function General notes The HOLD function can assist the driver in the following situations Rwhen pulling away especially on steep slop...

Page 176: ...g brake thus relieving the service brake When the HOLD function is activated the trans mission is shifted automatically to position P if Rthe driver s seat belt is not fastened and the driver s door i...

Page 177: ...ssage appears in the multi function display i If you do not depress the accelerator pedal within a few seconds RACE START is cancel led The RACE START cancelled RACE START cancelled message appears in...

Page 178: ...Sport Plus drive program is selected Activating the driving dynamics display Using the driving dynamics display in the multi media system display you can see the drive program you selected as well as...

Page 179: ...kerb as the vehicle is low ered Your vehicle could otherwise be dam aged Setting the raised level X Make sure that the engine is running or that it has been switched off by the ECO start stop functio...

Page 180: ...AMIC SELECT button as many times as necessary until the Sport Plus drive program is selected Selecting the CURVE setting In the CURVE drive program the curve tilting function is activated The vehicle...

Page 181: ...ext started If the ignition is switched off for more than four hours the Comfort drive program is activated when the engine is next started Select the normal level for normal road surfaces and the rai...

Page 182: ...he suspension is continuously adjusted for each wheel individually and depends on Rthe road surface condition e g bumps Rthe vehicle load Rthe drive program selected Your selection remains stored even...

Page 183: ...x 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 substitute for your attention to the immedi...

Page 184: ...sensors and the obstacle The warning display for the front area is located on the dashboard above the centre air vents The warning display for the rear area is located on the cover behind the seats in...

Page 185: ...ds This indicates that you have now reached the minimum distance Deactivating activating PARKTRONIC Deactivating activating PARKTRONIC Indicator lamp If indicator lamp lights up PARKTRONIC is deactiva...

Page 186: ...ONIC Y page 180 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...

Page 187: ...formation on the detection range Y page 180 Active Parking Assist does not assist you park ing in spaces at right angles to the direction of travel if Rtwo parking spaces are located directly next to...

Page 188: ...celled X Stop as soon as PARKTRONIC sounds the continuous warning tone if not before Manoeuvring may be required in tight parking spaces The Park Assist active Select D Park Assist active Select D Obs...

Page 189: ...The Park Assist Park Assist active active Accelerate Accelerate and and brake brake Observe Observe surroundings surroundings message appears in the mul tifunction display i You will achieve the best...

Page 190: ...camera position and setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop The field of vision and other functions of the reversing camera may be restricted due to addi tional accessories on the rear of t...

Page 191: ...fications only apply to objects that are at ground level Front warning display Additional PARKTRONIC measurement operational readiness indicator Rear warning display Vehicles with PARKTRONIC when PARK...

Page 192: ...ring the vehicle to a standstill X Make sure that the reversing camera is switched on Y page 187 The lane and the guide lines are shown X While the vehicle is at a standstill turn the steering wheel i...

Page 193: ...r it suggests taking a break Important safety notes ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid It may not always detect fatigue or lapses in concentration until too late or may not detect them at all The system...

Page 194: ...has been deactivated it is automatically reactivated after the engine has been switched off The sensitivity selected corresponds to the last selection activated standard sensitive Warning in the multi...

Page 195: ...ay Y page 207 Important safety notes Traffic Sign Assist is only an aid and is not always able to correctly display speed limits and over taking restrictions Traffic signs always have pri ority over t...

Page 196: ...ill also receive a visual and audible colli sion warning If a risk of side impact is detected corrective braking may help you avoid a colli sion Active Blind Spot Assist evaluates the free space in th...

Page 197: ...xam ple lorries for a prolonged time Indicator and warning display Yellow indicator lamp red warning lamp Active Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds below approximately 30 km h Vehicles in the m...

Page 198: ...firmly The course correcting brake application is avail able within a speed range between 30 km h and 200 km h Either a course correcting brake application appropriate to the driving situation or none...

Page 199: ...icles e g if the road surface is wet Rthe windscreen is dirty misted up damaged or covered for instance by a sticker in the vicinity of the camera Rthere are no lane markings or several unclear lane m...

Page 200: ...E SAFE Brake or Active Blind Spot Assist Ryou have adopted a sporty driving style with high cornering speeds or high rates of accel eration RESP is deactivated Rthe transmission is not in position D R...

Page 201: ...Ryou brake hard Ryou steer actively e g swerve to avoid an obstacle or change lane quickly Ryou cut the corner on a sharp bend 198 Driving systems Driving and parking...

Page 202: ...htness control knob The brightness control knob is located on the bottom left of the instrument cluster Y page 32 X Turn the brightness control knob clockwise or anti clockwise If you turn the light s...

Page 203: ...correct coolant level the coolant temperature may rise to 120 At high outside temperatures and when driving uphill the coolant temperature may rise to the end of the scale Operating the on board compu...

Page 204: ...Further information on LINGUATRONIC is avail able in the separate operating instructions Multifunction display Drive program Y page 142 Transmission position Y page 142 Text field Menu bar A Time B Ou...

Page 205: ...m reset From reset The values in the From From start start submenu are cal culated from the start of a journey whilst the values in the From reset From reset submenu are calcu lated from the last time...

Page 206: ...meter display Resetting values X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Trip Trip menu X Press the 9 or button to select the function that you wish to reset X Press a to confirm your...

Page 207: ...e Recommended lane and new lane during a change of direction in this lane you will be able to complete the next two changes of direc tion without changing lane Other status indicators of the naviga ti...

Page 208: ...on X Switch on the multimedia system and select video DVD see the separate operating instructions X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Audio Audio menu X To select the next or pre...

Page 209: ...menu X Press the 6 button on the steering wheel to accept an incoming call Rejecting or ending a call X Press the button on the steering wheel to reject or end an incoming call Selecting an entry in...

Page 210: ...sist with cross traffic func tion Y page 72 RATTENTION ASSIST Y page 190 RActive Lane Keeping Assist Y page 195 X Press to display the ATTENTION ASSIST assessment Traffic Sign Assist In the Traffic Si...

Page 211: ...t menu X Press the 9 or button to select Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist X Press a to confirm your selection The current selection appears X To activate deactivate press the a but ton again Furthe...

Page 212: ...iving lights function can only be switched on with the engine switched off X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Settings Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Lights...

Page 213: ...ing colour X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Settings Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Lights Lights submenu X Press a to confirm X Press the or 9 button to...

Page 214: ...X Press the a button to store the entry Further information on the permanent speed limiter Y page 172 Activating deactivating the automatic locking feature If you activate the Automatic door locks Aut...

Page 215: ...rs rors function the exterior mirrors are folded in when the vehicle is locked If you have switched on the Auto fold in Auto fold in mirrors mirrors function and you fold in the exterior mirrors using...

Page 216: ...ode C C S S S S or M M Suspension setting SPORT SPORT or COMFORT COMFORT Transmission position D D M M ESP mode On On Off Off SETUP displays the following information func tions and settings Rthe digi...

Page 217: ...t Lap Reset Lap X Press a to reset the lap time to 0 Deleting all laps If you switch off the engine the RACETIMER is reset to 0 after 30 seconds All laps are deleted You cannot delete individual store...

Page 218: ...ped the RACE TIMER X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the AMG AMG menu X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the lap evaluation is shown Each lap is shown in a separate submenu The...

Page 219: ...tion display in red Some high priority display messages cannot be hidden The multifunction display shows these messages continuously until the causes for the messages have been remedied Message memory...

Page 220: ...dent X Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road making slight steering movements at a speed above 20 km h If the display message disappears the functions mentioned above are available again If th...

Page 221: ...ad making slight steering movements at a speed above 20 km h If the display message disappears the functions mentioned above are available again If the multifunction display still shows the display me...

Page 222: ...igni tion tion to to release release the the parking brake parking brake The red indicator lamp lights up You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the ignition was switched off X Key...

Page 223: ...indicator lamp continues to flash X Do not drive on X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away Y page 313 X Shift the transmission to position P X Turn the front wheels towards the kerb X Consult a...

Page 224: ...eleased X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on X Apply or release the electric parking brake If the electric parking brake still cannot be released X Consult a qualified specialist workshop If...

Page 225: ...Manual Manual Active Brake Assist is temporarily inoperative Possible causes RThe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative e g due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio sta...

Page 226: ...ctromagnetic radiation RMercedes AMG vehicles ESP is deactivated Once the causes listed above no longer apply the display message goes out Active Brake Assist with cross traffic function and PRE SAFE...

Page 227: ...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 Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away Y page...

Page 228: ...ay not be triggered This poses an increased risk of injury X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately 6 Left windowbag mal Left windowbag mal function Consult function Consult workshop work...

Page 229: ...AG OFF and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light up simulta neously for approximately six seconds Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must then light up and remain lit after the self d...

Page 230: ...R BAG indicator lamps in the centre console and the multifunction display and check the following Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on Ra self diagnosis is carried out The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF an...

Page 231: ...UTO lights inoper AUTO lights inoper ative ative The light sensor is faulty X Consult a qualified specialist workshop b Switch off lights Switch off lights The lights are still switched on when you le...

Page 232: ...d 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 burn...

Page 233: ...he engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level A warning tone also sounds Avoid long journeys when there is too little coolant in the cooling system Otherwise the engine will be damaged X Check...

Page 234: ...e Active Body Control ABC function is restricted G WARNING The vehicle s suspension settings may be affected There is a risk of an accident X Do not drive at speeds above 80 km h X Consult a qualified...

Page 235: ...eaks in good time so that you get enough rest Attention Assist Attention Assist inoperative inoperative ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Traffic Traffic Sign S...

Page 236: ...available unavailable See See Own Own er s Manual er s Manual Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative Possible causes RThe radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature range RT...

Page 237: ...off Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is deactivated Y page 161 If it was deactivated automatically a warning tone also sounds Distance Pilot Distance Pilot available again available again Distance Pilot DISTR...

Page 238: ...kshop Steering Pilot cur Steering Pilot cur rently unavailable rently unavailable See Owner s Manual See Owner s Manual Steering Pilot and Stop Go Pilot are temporarily inoperative Possible causes RTh...

Page 239: ...eactivated auto matically Y page 159 Cruise control Cruise control km h km h Cruise control cannot be activated since not all of the activation con ditions have been met X Check the activation conditi...

Page 240: ...e 153 X Check the tyres and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tyre Y page 289 X Check the tyre pressures and if necessary correct the tyre pres sure X Restart the tyre pressure loss warn...

Page 241: ...Caution tyre Caution tyre defect defect The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly The wheel position is shown in the multifunction display G WARNING If you drive with a flat tyre th...

Page 242: ...ion R or D X Shift the transmission to position P or N Apply Apply brake brake to to dese dese lect Park P posi lect Park P posi tion tion You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to...

Page 243: ...n compo nents 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 traffic conditions...

Page 244: ...nds 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 o...

Page 245: ...X Start the engine X After approximately ten seconds repeat the opening or closing procedure Y page 94 The roof has been opened and closed several times in a row The roof drive has been switched off...

Page 246: ...confirm the display message Because there is interference 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 v...

Page 247: ...The warning tone ceases N The red seat belt warning lamp lights up after the engine starts as soon as the driver s or the front passenger door is closed The driver or passenger has not fastened their...

Page 248: ...insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir 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...

Page 249: ...y X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately If the ABS control unit is faulty there is also a possibility that other systems such as the navigation system or the automatic transmission wil...

Page 250: ...ance 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 of an accident X Observe the...

Page 251: ...g brake flashes or is lit and or the yellow warning lamp for the electric parking brake is lit X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display 6 N The red restraint system warni...

Page 252: ...is running The fuel level has dropped 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 ga...

Page 253: ...maged X Drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so e g driving in mountainous terrain and stop start traffic N The red coolant warning lamp comes...

Page 254: ...ts 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...

Page 255: ...ring or braking manoeuvres Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away Y page 153 X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction d...

Page 256: ...ulations during your journey Road and traffic rules and regulations always have priority over multimedia system driving recommendations Function restrictions For safety reasons some functions are rest...

Page 257: ...map Rsave entries The controller can be Rturned 3 Rslid left or right 1 Rslid forwards or back 4 Rslid diagonally 2 Rpressed briefly or pressed and held 7 Back button You can use the button to exit a...

Page 258: ...er information can be found in the Digital Owner s Manual Selecting a route type and route options Multimedia system X Select Navi NaviQNavigation Navigation The map displays the current vehicle posit...

Page 259: ...intermediate destination adds the new destination in addition to the existing destination and opens the intermediate des tinations list Connecting the mobile phone Requirements For telephony via the...

Page 260: ...uthorisation Authorisation by entering a passkey passcode X Select the Bluetooth name of the mobile phone The input menu for the passkey is displayed X Choose a one to sixteen digit number com binatio...

Page 261: ...nd connecting the module Multimedia system X Select Tel Tel X Module install Y page 258 X Press and hold button X As soon as indicator lamp starts flashing yellow release the button The indicator lamp...

Page 262: ...If necessary you will be asked to con firm further profile requests Switching between mobile phones If you have authorised more than one mobile phone on the module you can switch between the individu...

Page 263: ...cards Rvia devices connected by Bluetooth i Information on the single CD DVD drive or DVD changer see the Digital Owner s Man ual Using the device list Multimedia system X Select Media MediaQDevices D...

Page 264: ...nnecting USB devices There are two USB ports in the stowage space under the armrest X Connect the USB device to the USB port X Select the media source Y page 260 Operating system 261 Multimedia system...

Page 265: ...ve compartment X To open pull handle and open glove com partment flap X To close fold glove compartment flap upwards until it engages In the glove compartment there is a coin holder a map holder and a...

Page 266: ...mbrella holder Example left side of the vehicle There are umbrella holders in the door stowage compartments on both sides of the vehicle One compact umbrella can be stowed per side X To remove take ho...

Page 267: ...in the vicinity of moving parts Press the switch again if some one becomes trapped Only close the boot once the roof is lowered completely Otherwise you could damage the roof To make it easier to loa...

Page 268: ...to the closed position automatically when the roof is lowered Stowage areas 265 Stowing and features Z...

Page 269: ...r 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 secure objects that a...

Page 270: ...nsert slide catches inwards in the direction of the arrow X Lift bottle holder insert up and remove X To refit the insert place insert in the stowage compartment X Slide catches outwards in the direct...

Page 271: ...ter Cigarette lighter will pop out automatically when the heating element is red hot 12 V sockets General notes X Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock Y page 132 The sockets can be used for...

Page 272: ...e through the Blue tooth interface This also applies if your vehicle is equipped with convenience telephony More information on suitable mobile phones mobile phone brackets and on connecting Blue toot...

Page 273: ...remote control A is not included with the integrated garage door opener X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 132 X Select one of buttons to to control the garage door drive X To s...

Page 274: ...age door drive RReplace the batteries in garage door remote control A This increases the likelihood that garage door remote control A will transmit a strong and precise signal to the integrated garage...

Page 275: ...public General Licence GL 30 R 2000 Reg No 844 13 May 05 MHz 27 40 433 DK Den mark Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 20 April 05 MHz 27 40 433 868 Country Radio type approval num ber Frequency ra...

Page 276: ...5 9538 24 May 05 MHz 27 40 433 868 Country Radio type approval num ber Frequency range MHz LV Latvia Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 27 4 1B 1609 26 April 06 MHz 27 40 433 868 MC Monaco Article...

Page 277: ...27 30 40 433 868 GP Guade loupe Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 10668 13 May 05 MHz 27 30 40 433 868 Country Radio type approval num ber Frequency range MHz MQ Martini que Article 6 of Directiv...

Page 278: ...l floor mats on top of one another X Slide the seat backwards X To fit lay the floormat in the footwell X Press studs onto retainers X To remove pull the floormat away from retainers X Remove the floo...

Page 279: ...ch 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 away from moving parts Active bonnet...

Page 280: ...nd the ignition before opening the bonnet Make sure that the windscreen wipers are not folded away from the windscreen Other wise you could damage the windscreen wip ers or the bonnet X Make sure that...

Page 281: ...of the exhaust system There is a risk 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 WARNI...

Page 282: ...down before you open the cap Wear gloves and eye protection Open the cap slowly to release the pressure Example X Park the vehicle on a level surface Only check the coolant level if the vehicle is on...

Page 283: ...the engine compartment Example engine Oil dipstick Brake fluid reservoir Engine oil cap Coolant expansion tank A Washer fluid reservoir ASSYST PLUS Service messages The ASSYST PLUS service interval d...

Page 284: ...LUS service interval display after the service work has been carried out You can also obtain further information on maintenance work for example Special service requirements The prescribed service int...

Page 285: ...is a risk that a small amount of water may leak into the vehicle Vehicles with HANDS FREE ACCESS if a key with KEYLESS GO is within the detection range of the KEYLESS GO antenna the fol lowing situati...

Page 286: ...he key is at least 2 m away from the vehicle Mille Miglia special model parts of your vehicle are covered with a decorative foil Maintain a distance of at least 70 cm between the foil wrapped parts of...

Page 287: ...ive for a few minutes after cleaning By heating up the brakes the brake discs and pads dry The vehicle can then be parked up for a long period of time Cleaning the windows G WARNING If the windscreen...

Page 288: ...ch or damage the plastic lenses of the mirror turn signals X Clean the plastic lenses of the mirror turn sig nals in the exterior mirror housing using a wet sponge and mild cleaning agent e g Mercedes...

Page 289: ...exhaust pipe with a chrome care product tested and approved by Mercedes Benz Impurities combined with the effects of road grit and corrosive environmental factors may cause flash rust to form on the...

Page 290: ...d kit First aid kit is located in the stowage well under the boot floor X Swing the boot floor upwards Y page 266 X Remove first aid kit Check the expiry date on the first aid kit at least once a year...

Page 291: ...se allocation chart Tyre inflation compressor A Stowage tray recess X To remove towing eye lift the stowage tray at recess A X Use the TIREFIT kit Y page 290 i The tyre inflation compressor weighs app...

Page 292: ...a suitable dis tance Y page 287 Observe legal require ments MOExtended tyres tyres with run flat characteristics General notes With MOExtended tyres tyres with run flat char acteristics you can conti...

Page 293: ...NING In the following situations the tyre sealant is unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis tance as it is unable to seal the tyre properly Rthere are cuts or punctures in the tyre larger than t...

Page 294: ...itch on thetyreinflation compressor to I The tyre inflation compressor is switched on The tyre is inflated First tyre sealant is pumped into the tyre The pressure may briefly rise to approximately 500...

Page 295: ...stains Therefore place the filler hose in the plastic bag which contained the TIREFIT kit H Environmental note Have the used tyre sealant bottle disposed of professionally e g at a qualified specialis...

Page 296: ...nci dent contact a qualified specialist workshop immediately Do not drive any further Always have work on the battery carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Further information about ABS Y pag...

Page 297: ...terminal Comply with safety precautions and take pro tective measures when handling batteries Risk of explosion Fire naked flames and smoking are prohibited when handling the bat tery Avoid creating s...

Page 298: ...re charging it or jump starting Only charge the installed battery with a bat tery charger which has been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz These battery chargers allow the battery to be charged whi...

Page 299: ...tal objects or tools on a battery 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 batt...

Page 300: ...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 contact with parts which...

Page 301: ...ISTRONIC or the HOLD function are activa ted the vehicle brakes automatically in cer tain situations To avoid damage to the vehicle deactivate these systems in the following or similar sit uations Rwh...

Page 302: ...be extremely hot There is a risk of burning when removing the rear cover Do not touch the exhaust tail pipe Use extreme caution when removing the rear cover The mountings for the removable towing eyes...

Page 303: ...witch is reset the hazard warning lamps start flashing again It is important that you observe the safety instructions when towing away your vehicle Y page 298 Towing the vehicle away with the rear axl...

Page 304: ...the cover is open When closing the cover make sure that it is lying correctly on the fuse box Moisture seep ing in or dirt could otherwise impair the oper ation of the fuses The fuses in your vehicle...

Page 305: ...e brackets on the fuse box must be com pletely visible in both openings on the fuse box X Fold down cover X Hook clamps into the fuse box and close X Close the bonnet Fuse box in the rear i Observe th...

Page 306: ...s audi bly X Insert the securing tags underneath top cover in the recesses at the front of the fuse box X Push front cover towards the rear until it engages audibly X Move the right hand seat backward...

Page 307: ...ng permitted wheel tyre combinations at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Information on tyre pressures can be found Rin the tyre pressure table in the fuel filler flap Y page 152 Rin the Tyre pressure s...

Page 308: ...risk of accident If the tyre pressure is too high or too low tyres may exhibit different levels of wear at differ ent locations on the tyre tread Thus you should regularly check the tread depth and t...

Page 309: ...rmanently Mercedes Benz cannot accept responsibility for this type of damage G WARNING Damaged tyres can cause tyre inflation pres sure loss As a result you could lose control of your vehicle There is...

Page 310: ...raised vehicle level if snow chains have been fitted Y page 175 When pulling away with snow chains fitted you can deactivate ESP Y page 67 This way you can allow the wheels to spin in a controlled man...

Page 311: ...h the tyres out of direct sunlight for at least three hours and Rif the vehicle has not been driven further than 1 6 km Depending on the ambient temperature the vehicle speed and the load on the tyres...

Page 312: ...ect values will be monitored X Observe the notes in the section on tyre pres sures Y page 307 X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 132 X Press the or button on the ste...

Page 313: ...splay Observe the information on display messages Y page 237 It may take up to ten minutes for a malfunction of the tyre pressure monitor to be indicated A malfunction will be indicated by the tyre pr...

Page 314: ...the tyre pressure monitor will automatically detect the new refer ence values after you have changed the tyre pressure However you can also set reference values manually as described here The tyre pr...

Page 315: ...yres are of the same dimensions On vehicles fitted with a tyre pressure mon itor electronic components are located in the wheel Tyre fitting tools should not be applied in the area of the valve as thi...

Page 316: ...away i Apart from certain country specific varia tions vehicles are not equipped with a tyre change tool kit For information on which tools are required to perform a wheel change on your vehicle consu...

Page 317: ...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 vehicle is raised Rdo not open...

Page 318: ...g point A The base of the jack must lie evenly on the ground X Turn crank C until the tyre is raised a maxi mum of 3 cm off the ground Removing a wheel Mercedes AMG vehicles when removing and fitting...

Page 319: ...d have a second per son assist you Alternatively you can use a second centring pin X Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact sur faces X Slide the wheel to be mounted onto the cen tring pin and push it...

Page 320: ...e the tyres to come into contact with the bodywork and axle components This could result in damage to the tyres or the vehicle Mercedes Benz accepts no liability for dam age resulting from the use of...

Page 321: ...e on the wheel is valid An emergency spare wheel may also be fitted against the direction of rotation Observe the time restriction on use as well as the speed lim itation specified on the emergency sp...

Page 322: ...rom the valve on the col lapsible emergency spare wheel X Screw union nut on the filler hose onto the valve X Make sure on off switch A of the tyre infla tion compressor is set to 0 X Insert plug into...

Page 323: ...aerial Rthe exterior aerial has been fitted incor rectly or is not a low reflection type This could jeopardise the operating safety of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Have the low reflectio...

Page 324: ...f up to 100 mW RRF transmitters with transmitter frequencies in the 380 410 MHz waveband and a maxi mum transmission output of up to 2 W trunked radio Tetra RMobile telephones 2G 3G 4G There are no re...

Page 325: ...Benz Damage which is caused by the use of products which have not been recom mended is not covered by the Mercedes Benz warranty or goodwill gestures They are listed in this Mercedes Benz Owner s Manu...

Page 326: ...lent specification Fuel of this specification may contain up to 10 ethanol Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10 fuel You may refuel your vehicle using E10 fuel Fuel that does notconform toEN228c...

Page 327: ...is noticeably reduced Avoid driving at full throt tle If no fuel other than petrol with 91 RON or a lower grade is available you should have the vehicle adapted to run on this fuel at a quali fied spe...

Page 328: ...AMG SL 65 Additives Do not use any additives with the engine oil This could damage the engine Brake fluid G WARNING The brake fluid continuously absorbs mois ture from the air This results in the boil...

Page 329: ...rro sion inhibitor Mercedes Benz recommends an antifreeze corrosion inhibitor concentrate in accordance with MB Specifications for Service Products 310 1 i When the vehicle is first delivered it is fi...

Page 330: ...ere not available at the time of going to print Mercedes AMG vehicles Vehicle length 4640 mm Vehicle length when open ing closing the roof Mercedes AMG vehicles Vehicle width including exterior mirror...

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