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Summary of Contents for SLK

Page 1: ...SLK Operator s Manual Order no 6515 3321 13 Part no 172 584 50 81 Edition A 2014 1725845081i 1725845081 SLK Operator s Manual I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 2: ...tion RGracenote is a registered trademark of Gracenote Inc RZAGATSurvey and related brands are registered trademarks of ZagatSurvey LLC In this Operator s Manual you will find the following symbols G...

Page 3: ...Country specification RAvailability Mercedes Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas RDesign REquipment RTechnical features The equipment in your vehicle may ther...

Page 4: ...I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 5: ...and mirrors 95 Lights and windshield wipers 107 Climate control 121 Driving and parking 137 On board computer and displays 191 Stowage and features 253 Maintenance and care 273 Breakdown assistance 28...

Page 6: ...nts 135 Switching AIRSCARF on off 100 Alarm system see ATA Anti Theft Alarm system Ambient lighting Setting the brightness on board computer 203 Setting the color on board computer 204 AMG menu on boa...

Page 7: ...y Checking 73 Important safety notes 73 Replacing 73 Battery vehicle Charging 296 Display message 226 Important safety notes 294 Jump starting 298 Overview 294 Blind Spot Assist Activating deactivatin...

Page 8: ...ield 131 Important safety notes 122 Indicator lamp 129 Information on using dual zone automatic climate control 126 Maximum cooling 131 Notes on using the air conditioning system 124 Overview of syste...

Page 9: ...f conformity 24 Delayed switch off Exterior lighting on board computer 204 Interior lighting 204 Diagnostics connection 24 Digital speedometer 196 Display messages ASSYST PLUS 278 Calling up on board...

Page 10: ...S 177 Downhill gradient 164 Drinking and driving 162 Driving abroad 108 Driving in winter 166 Driving on flooded roads 166 Driving on wet roads 166 Exhaust check 163 Fuel 162 General 162 Hydroplaning...

Page 11: ...activating activating notes except AMG vehicles 62 Display message 211 ETS 61 Function notes 61 General notes 61 Important safety information 62 Warning lamp 244 ETS Electronic Traction System 61 Exha...

Page 12: ...gs Display message 218 Operation 44 Headlamps Cleaning system notes 348 Fogging up 113 see Automatic headlamp mode Head level heating AIRSCARF 100 Head restraints Adjusting 99 see NECK PRO head restra...

Page 13: ...ing abroad 108 Fog lamps 109 Hazard warning lamps 111 High beam flasher 111 High beam headlamps 111 Low beam headlamps 109 Parking lamps 110 Rear fog lamp 110 Setting the brightness of the ambient lig...

Page 14: ...105 Message memory on board computer 210 Messages see Display messages Mirrors see Exterior mirrors see Rear view mirror see Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mobile phone Menu on board computer 199 Modi...

Page 15: ...nic alarm 38 Parking 159 Important safety notes 159 Parking brake 160 Position of exterior mirror front passenger side 104 see PARKTRONIC Parking aid Parking Guidance 183 see Exterior mirrors see PARK...

Page 16: ...arage door opener 268 Replacing bulbs Important safety notes 114 Overview of bulb types 115 Removing replacing the cover front wheel arch 115 Reporting safety defects 25 Reserve fuel tank see Fuel Res...

Page 17: ...02 On board computer 202 Setting the air distribution 130 Setting the airflow 130 SETUP on board computer 207 Side impact air bag 43 Side marker lamp Changing bulbs rear 116 Side marker lamp display m...

Page 18: ...ormation 254 Rear wall 255 Stowage net 256 Stowage net 256 Summer tires 308 Sun visor 257 Surround lighting on board computer 204 Switching air recirculation mode on off 133 Switching off the alarm AT...

Page 19: ...message 233 Distribution of the vehicle occupants definition 328 DOT Tire Identification Number TIN 325 DOT Department of Transportation definition 326 GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating definition 326 GVW...

Page 20: ...ometer Calling up 195 Resetting on board computer 196 Trunk Emergency release 81 Important safety notes 79 Locking separately 81 Opening closing manually from outside 80 Opening automatically from out...

Page 21: ...cy spare wheel 337 Important safety notes 306 Interchanging changing 328 Mounting a new wheel 332 Mounting a wheel 329 Overview 306 Removing a wheel 331 Storing 329 Tightening torque 332 Wheel size ti...

Page 22: ...hen starting 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 brakin...

Page 23: ...Vehicle equipment This Operator s Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of going to print Country specific differences are possible...

Page 24: ...ar days Please send your written notice to Mercedes Benz USA LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 Maintenance The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all the nec...

Page 25: ...s carried out this can result in malfunctions or system failures There is a risk of an accident Always have the prescribed service maintenance work as well as any required repairs carried out at a qua...

Page 26: ...to the following two conditions 1 These devices may not cause interference and 2 These devices must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Diag...

Page 27: ...5 0350 In Canada Customer Relations Department Mercedes Benz Canada Inc 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto Ontario M4G 4C9 Reporting safety defects USA only The following text is published as required of ma...

Page 28: ...EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as Rhow va...

Page 29: ...Dashboard 28 Instrument cluster 29 Multifunction steering wheel 31 Center console 32 Overhead control panel 34 Door control panel 35 27 At a glance I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 30: ...C Climate control systems 122 D Ignition lock 139 Start Stop button 139 Function Page E Adjusting the steering wheel manually 100 F Adjusting the steering wheel electrically 100 G Cruise control leve...

Page 31: ...unction Page Speedometer with segments 193 Fuel gauge Tachometer 193 Function Page Coolant temperature 192 A Multifunction display 194 B Instrument cluster lighting 192 Instrument cluster 29 At a glan...

Page 32: ...yellow 242 C Distance warning 250 D Turn signals 110 E h Tire pressure monitor 314 F 6 SRS 247 Function Page G Seat belt 240 H M SPORT handling mode in AMG vehicles 245 I Coolant 248 J R Rear fog lam...

Page 33: ...xits phone book redial memory 6 Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial memory WX Adjusts the volume 8 Mute Function Page A Selects a menu 193 9 Selects a submenu or scrolls through lists 193 a...

Page 34: ...c Seat heating 99 AIRSCARF 100 c PARKTRONIC 180 A ECO start stop function AMG vehicles 143 Function Page B Hazard warning lamps 111 C a PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp 45 D ESP 62 E Dynamic hand...

Page 35: ...258 G Selector lever 149 H Cup holder 256 I Stowage compartment 254 Function Page J Roof switch cover 87 K COMAND controller see the separate operating instructions L Selects the drive program 151 Sel...

Page 36: ...g lamp on off 113 A Switches the automatic interior lighting control on off 114 B Eyeglasses compartment 255 Function Page C MB Info call button mbrace system 262 D Rear view mirror 103 E Buttons for...

Page 37: ...rrors and steering wheel 105 A Folds the exterior mirrors in out 104 Function Page B Selects the right exterior mirror 103 C W Opens closes the right side window 82 D W Opens closes the left side wind...

Page 38: ...36 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 39: ...Useful information 38 Panic alarm 38 Occupant safety 38 Child restraint systems 55 Driving safety systems 59 Theft deterrent locking system 67 37 Safety I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 40: ...of injury Never modify parts of the restraint systems Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as electronic components or their software If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to accommod...

Page 41: ...out while the engine is running There is a malfunction if Rthe 6 SRS warning lamp does not light up when the ignition is switched on Rthe engine is running and the 6 SRS warning lamp does not go out...

Page 42: ...sibility of abrasions or other potentially more serious injuries resulting from air bag deployment If you sell your vehicle Mercedes Benz strongly recommends that you inform the subsequent owner that...

Page 43: ...d Ronly hold the steering wheel on the outside Placing hands and arms inside the rim of the steering wheel can increase the risk and potential severity of hand arm injuries if the air bag inflates Rad...

Page 44: ...ags replaced and to have any malfunctioning air bags repaired This will help to make sure the air bags continue to perform their protective function for the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash i...

Page 45: ...eased protection for the driver and front passenger against the risk of Rknee injuries Rthigh injuries Rlower leg injuries Side impact air bags G WARNING Using unsuitable seat covers could restrict or...

Page 46: ...tion You will then be protected by the fastened seat belt The side impact air bag on the front passenger side does not deploy under the following conditions Rthe OCS system detects that the front pass...

Page 47: ...ont air bag and the front passenger knee bag are deactivated When the OCS senses that the front passenger seat is classified as being empty the 4 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp will illuminate w...

Page 48: ...estraint on the front passenger seat RA child in a rear facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat will be seriously injured or even killed if the front passenger front air bag inflates...

Page 49: ...ger seat using a weight sensor The front passenger front air bag and the front passenger knee bag are deactivated automatically for certain weight categories PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp shows...

Page 50: ...nd rear side child restraint system must be placed entirely on the seat cushion and the backrest of the front passenger seat backrest If necessary adjust the tilt of the passenger seat backrest An inc...

Page 51: ...ined by the system not to be a child The OCS is malfunctioning X Have the OCS checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunct...

Page 52: ...tuation detected Rthe seat belts are pre tensioned Rif the vehicle skids the side windows are closed so that only a small gap remains Rvehicles with the memory function for the front passenger seat th...

Page 53: ...t they have moved forwards and can no longer be adjusted Resetting triggered NECK PRO head restraints G WARNING When pushing back the NECK PRO head restraint cushion make sure your fingers do not beco...

Page 54: ...of an accident REach occupant should wear their seat belt at all times because seat belts help reduce the likelihood of and potential severity of injuries in accidents including rollovers The integra...

Page 55: ...p section across your pelvis X Engage belt tongue in buckle Seat belt adjustment if necessary the driver s and front passenger seat belts automatically adjust to the upper body Y page 53 X If necessar...

Page 56: ...s fastened If after six seconds the driver or front passenger have not fastened their seat belts and the doors are closed Rthe seat belt warning lamp remains lit as long as the driver s or front passe...

Page 57: ...ccelerates rapidly in a longitudinal direction during the initial stages of the impact Rin the event of a side impact if the vehicle decelerates or accelerates rapidly in a lateral direction on the si...

Page 58: ...ger seat can be seriously injured or even killed if the front passenger air bag is deployed RWhen securing a child in a child restraint system on the front passenger seat you must move the front passe...

Page 59: ...it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat belt to prevent the child restraint from becoming a projectile in the event of an accident G WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle th...

Page 60: ...interior or on the infant or child restraint Special seat belt retractor G WARNING If the seat belt is released while driving the child restraint system will no longer be secured properly The special...

Page 61: ...adequate contact between the tires and the road surface Please pay special attention to the notes on tires recommended minimum tire tread depths etc Y page 306 In wintry driving conditions always use...

Page 62: ...will function as usual once you release the brake pedal BAS is deactivated BAS PLUS Brake Assist System PLUS General information i Observe the Important safety notes section Y page 59 BAS PLUS is onl...

Page 63: ...apted to the traffic situation BAS PLUS provides braking assistance in hazardous situations with vehicles in front within a speed range between 4 mph 7 km h and 155 mph 250 km h At speeds of up to app...

Page 64: ...age 302 ESP is deactivated if the warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up continuously when the engine is running If the warning lamp and the warning lamp are lit continuously ESP is not avai...

Page 65: ...s deactivated and one or more wheels start to spin the ESP warning lamp in the instrument cluster flashes In such situations ESP will not stabilize the vehicle If you deactivate ESP RESP no longer imp...

Page 66: ...ter The OFF OFF message appears in the multifunction display X To activate ESP briefly press button The ESP OFF warning lamp in the instrument cluster goes out The ESP ON ON message appears in the mul...

Page 67: ...on i Observe the Important safety notes section Y page 59 PRE SAFE Brake is only available in vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS For PRE SAFE Brake to assist you when driving the radar sensor system must be...

Page 68: ...ere there is no visible damage to the front of the vehicle Function X To activate deactivate activate or deactivate PRE SAFE Brake in the on board computer Y page 201 When PRE SAFE Brake is deactivate...

Page 69: ...eft inside the vehicle i The immobilizer is always deactivated when you start the engine In the event that the engine cannot be started when the starter battery is fully charged the immobilizer may be...

Page 70: ...r that triggered it for example i If the alarm continues for more than 30 seconds the mbrace emergency call system automatically notifies the Customer Assistance Center This is done either by text mes...

Page 71: ...Useful information 70 SmartKey 70 Doors 76 Trunk 79 Side windows 82 Roof 86 69 Opening and closing I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 72: ...hildren or animals unattended in the vehicle Always keep the SmartKey out of reach of children G WARNING If persons particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or cold th...

Page 73: ...a conventional SmartKey Unlock the vehicle by using KEYLESS GO for instance and lock it using the button on the SmartKey When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS GO the distance between the SmartKey an...

Page 74: ...neral notes If the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked with the SmartKey use the mechanical key If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver s door or the trunk lid the anti the...

Page 75: ...k lamp does not light up briefly X Change the battery Y page 73 i If the SmartKey battery is checked within the signal reception range of the vehicle pressing the or button Rlocks or Runlocks the vehi...

Page 76: ...partment cover into the housing first and then press to close it X Insert mechanical key into the SmartKey X Check the function of all SmartKey buttons on the vehicle 74 SmartKey Opening and closing I...

Page 77: ...ble to the vehicle and press the or button If the vehicle can also not be locked unlocked using the remote control function X Unlock Y page 78 or lock Y page 78 the vehicle using the mechanical key KE...

Page 78: ...Additionally children could set the vehicle in motion if for example they Rrelease the parking brake Rshift the automatic transmission out of parking position P Rshift the manual transmission into neu...

Page 79: ...l then not be possible to close the door Do not attempt to force the door closed You could otherwise damage the door or the side window You can open a door from inside the vehicle even if it has been...

Page 80: ...e wheels are turning You could therefore lock yourself out if Rthe vehicle is being pushed Rthe vehicle is being towed Rthe vehicle is on a roller dynamometer You can also switch the automatic locking...

Page 81: ...e journey G WARNING If persons particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or cold there is a risk of injury possibly even fatal Never leave children unattended in the ve...

Page 82: ...Closing X Pull the trunk lid down using recess X Lock the vehicle if necessary with the button on the SmartKey or with KEYLESS GO i If a KEYLESS GO key is detected in the trunk the trunk lid cannot be...

Page 83: ...al key to unlock and open the trunk lid the anti theft alarm system will be triggered Y page 67 X Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey Y page 72 X Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid l...

Page 84: ...cle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle Side window reversing feature The side windows are equipped with an automatic reversing feat...

Page 85: ...windows fully press switch beyond the point of resistance All side windows open simultaneously i If after opening the windows you then close a side window using the switch on the door control panel th...

Page 86: ...e closing procedure If someone is trapped X Release the recessed sensor surface on the door handle immediately X Pull the door handle immediately and hold it until the side windows open again With KEY...

Page 87: ...the side window has been reset correctly If this is not the case repeat the steps above again Side windows 85 Opening and closing Z I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 88: ...ructed 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...

Page 89: ...e the button Opening and closing X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 159 X Close the trunk partition Y page 89 X Close the trunk lid X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock...

Page 90: ...is open the roof cannot be opened using the SmartKey functions Instead all of the side windows open or close simultaneously Y page 83 Additionally the Trunk Partition Open Trunk Partition Open messag...

Page 91: ...bility your view to the rear is further impaired There is a risk of an accident Only use the wind screen when visibility conditions are good G WARNING If the wind screen is incorrectly installed it co...

Page 92: ...r X Press wind screen on the side of the vehicle facing you downwards in the direction of arrow A until it engages Make sure that studs B and latch fit into the respective brackets X Check whether win...

Page 93: ...dently of each other e g when you are driving without a passenger MAGIC SKY CONTROL General notes MAGIC SKY CONTROL is a glass roof the transparency of which can be changed by applying electrical volt...

Page 94: ...CONTROL switches to the status it was set to before the engine was switched off X To change the degree of transparency press button i At sub zero temperatures the change is slower and uneven The enti...

Page 95: ...oard voltage is too low X Leave the engine running The roof has been opened and closed several times in a row The roof drive has been automatically deactivated You can open and close the roof again af...

Page 96: ...94 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 97: ...Useful information 96 Correct driver s seat position 96 Seats 97 Steering wheel 100 Mirrors 103 Memory function 105 95 Seats steering wheel and mirrors I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 98: ...properly 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 center of the head restraint X Observe the safety guidelines...

Page 99: ...accident or when braking Always drive with the head restraints installed Before driving off make sure for every vehicle occupant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at...

Page 100: ...le to remove the head restraints from the seats For more information contact a qualified specialist workshop Adjusting the seats manually X To set seat fore and aft adjustment lift lever and slide the...

Page 101: ...excessively high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn like injuries There is a risk of injury Therefore do not switch the seat heating on repeatedly Driver s and front passenger s...

Page 102: ...ress button Three red indicator lamps in the button light up The blower starts up after a preheating phase of seven seconds X Press button repeatedly until the desired heating level is set X To switch...

Page 103: ...irection Adjusting the steering wheel electrically To adjust the steering wheel height To adjust the steering wheel position fore and aft adjustment i Further related subjects REASY ENTRY EXIT feature...

Page 104: ...tion of the steering wheel when the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature is active The steering wheel swings upwards when you Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock Ropen the driver s door with KEYLESS GO in...

Page 105: ...he road users traveling behind by glancing over your shoulder X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X Press button for the left hand exterior mirror or button for th...

Page 106: ...ve the exterior mirror into the correct position manually X Vehicles with electrically folding exterior mirrors press and hold mirror folding button until you hear a click and then the mirrors engage...

Page 107: ...e adjustment button to adjust the exterior mirror In the exterior mirror the rear wheel and the curb should be visible X Press memory button M and one of the arrows on adjustment button within three s...

Page 108: ...e memory function position button The adjustment process is stopped G WARNING Children could become trapped if they activate the memory function particularly when unattended There is a risk of injury...

Page 109: ...Useful information 108 Exterior lighting 108 Interior lighting 113 Replacing bulbs 114 Windshield wipers 117 107 Lights and windshield wipers I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 110: ...y and as far ahead as normal Have the headlamps converted at a qualified specialist workshop as close to the border as possible before driving in these countries Asymmetrical low beam Have the headlam...

Page 111: ...ne is running the vehicle is stationary and in bright ambient light if you turn the light switch to T the daytime running lamps and parking lamps switch on If the engine is running and you turn the li...

Page 112: ...e battery has been excessively discharged the parking lamps or standing lamps are automatically switched off to enable the next engine start Always park your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit accord...

Page 113: ...n 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 automatically switch on if Ran air...

Page 114: ...In this or similar situations the automatic high beam headlamps will not be deactivated or activated regardless There is a risk of an accident Always carefully observe the traffic conditions and switc...

Page 115: ...ted or the roads are adequately lit The high beam headlamps are switched off automatically The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out The _ indicator lamp in the multifunction display rem...

Page 116: ...voltage You can get an electric shock if you remove the cover of the Xenon bulb and touch the electrical contacts There is a risk of fatal injury Never touch the parts or the electrical contacts of t...

Page 117: ...require assistance changing bulbs consult a qualified specialist workshop If the new bulb still does not light up consult a qualified specialist workshop Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of ve...

Page 118: ...wise until it engages X Replace the cover in the front wheel housing Y page 115 High beam headlamps halogen headlamps cornering lamps Bi Xenon headlamps X Switch off the lights X Open the hood X Turn...

Page 119: ...install side paneling precisely X Clip in catch for side paneling X Push in and tighten buffer stop Windshield wipers Switching the windshield wipers on off Do not operate the windshield wipers when...

Page 120: ...blades twice a year ideally in spring and fall Replacing the wiper blades Important safety notes G WARNING If the windshield wipers begin to move while you are changing the wiper blades you could be...

Page 121: ...f arrow away from wiper arm X Remove wiper blade in the direction of arrow A Installing the wiper blades X Position new wiper blade with recess B on lug A X Fold wiper blade in the direction of arrow...

Page 122: ...er s door X Remove the cause of the obstruction X Switch the windshield wipers back on The windshield wipers fail completely The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning X Select another wiper speed o...

Page 123: ...Useful information 122 Overview of climate control sys tems 122 Operating the climate control sys tems 127 Setting the air vents 134 121 Climate control I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 124: ...temperature and the humidity in the vehicle interior and filters undesirable substances out of the air Climate control can only be operated when the engine is running Optimum operation is only achiev...

Page 125: ...ge 131 A Activates deactivates cooling with air dehumidification Y page 127 B Activates deactivates air recirculation mode Y page 133 C Sets the airflow Y page 130 D Switches the rear window defroster...

Page 126: ...Recommendation for air distribution in winter set the O and settings Recommendation for air distribution in summer set the P setting ROnly use the Windshield defrosting function briefly until the win...

Page 127: ...n off Y page 133 A To switch the rear window defroster on off Y page 131 B To set the temperature right Y page 129 C To activate deactivate air recirculation mode Y page 133 D To set the air distribut...

Page 128: ...enable you to get the most out of your automatic climate control RActivate climate control using the and buttons or the button on the control panel of the climate control The indicator lamps in the a...

Page 129: ...automatic climate control X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 139 X To switch on press the button The indicator lamp in the button lights up Airflow and air distribution are...

Page 130: ...he or button lights up X To deactivate press the or button The indicator lamp in the or button goes out The Cooling with air dehumidification function has a delayed switch off feature 128 Operating th...

Page 131: ...dows can fog up more quickly Therefore deactivate the cooling with air dehumidification function only briefly Activating switching X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 139 X S...

Page 132: ...the defroster center and side air vents2 a Directs air through the defroster and footwell vents _ Directs the airflow through the defroster center side and footwell air vents3 i Regardless of the air...

Page 133: ...e press the button The indicator lamp in the button lights up X To activate press off road button again The indicator lamp goes out The previously selected settings are restored When you activate MAX...

Page 134: ...the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 139 X Press the button The indicator lamp in the button lights up or goes out 132 Operating the climate control systems Climate control I n f o r...

Page 135: ...lamp in the g button lights up i Air recirculation mode is automatically activated at high levels of pollution or at high outside temperatures When air recirculation mode is activated automatically th...

Page 136: ...ts If necessary redirect the airflow to another area of the vehicle interior G WARNING When AIRSCARF is switched on very hot air can flow from the vents in the head restraints This could result in bur...

Page 137: ...air vents There is a risk of injury Make sure that all vehicle occupants always maintain a sufficient distance to the air outlets If necessary redirect the airflow to another area of the vehicle inter...

Page 138: ...136 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 139: ...es on breaking in a new vehicle 138 Driving 138 Manual transmission 148 Automatic transmission 149 Refueling 156 Parking 159 Driving tips 162 Driving systems 167 137 Driving and parking I n f o r m a...

Page 140: ...resistance kickdown After 1 000 miles 1 500 km you can increase the engine speed gradually and bring the vehicle to full speed Additional breaking in notes for AMG vehicles RDo not drive faster than 8...

Page 141: ...possible avoid spinning the drive wheels when pulling away on slippery roads You could otherwise damage the drive train AMG vehicles at low engine oil temperatures below 68 20 the maximum engine spee...

Page 142: ...utton Ignition lock X Insert Start Stop button into ignition lock i When you insert Start Stop button into ignition lock the system needs approximately two seconds recognition time You can then use St...

Page 143: ...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 withou...

Page 144: ...t gear or reverse gear R X Release the electric parking brake Y page 160 X Release the brake pedal X Slowly release the clutch pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal i The vehicle locks centra...

Page 145: ...t stop function switches the engine off automatically if the vehicle is stopped under certain conditions The engine starts automatically when the driver wants to pull away again The ECO start stop fun...

Page 146: ...er the engine has been started automatically for the fourth time When the symbol is shown in green in the multifunction display automatic engine switch off is again possible i AMG vehicles times which...

Page 147: ...cles X Press button Indicator lamp lights up If all conditions for automatic engine switch off Y page 144 are fulfilled the symbol is shown in green in the multifunction display If not all conditions...

Page 148: ...ated each time the engine is switched on i AMG vehicles each time the engine is started the ECO start stop function switches to the status on or off that was selected before switching off the engine 1...

Page 149: ...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 298 If the engine does not start despite atte...

Page 150: ...tainous terrain and stop and go traffic Manual transmission Gear lever Only engage gear when the clutch pedal is depressed When shifting between 5th and 6th gear you should always push the gear lever...

Page 151: ...and do not simultaneously accelerate G WARNING The automatic transmission switches to neutral position N when you switch off the engine The vehicle may roll away There is a risk of an accident After s...

Page 152: ...nsmission could be damaged No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive wheels Releasing the brakes will allow you to move the vehicle freely e g to push it or tow it If ESP is deactivated or...

Page 153: ...ics i Further information about permanent drive program M Y page 153 As well as this permanent drive program M you can also activate temporary drive program M Y page 152 In AMG vehicles drive program...

Page 154: ...es driving stability on slippery road surfaces for example Rthe automatic transmission shifting up sooner This results in the vehicle being driven at lower engine speeds and the wheels being less like...

Page 155: ...rent speed i If the engine exceeds the maximum engine speed when shifting down the automatic transmission protects against engine damage by not shifting down i Automatic down shifting occurs when coas...

Page 156: ...ear according to gearshift recommendation when shown in the multifunction display of the instrument cluster AMG vehicles In manual drive program M the automatic transmission does not shift up automati...

Page 157: ...gram M X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point The automatic transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed i AMG vehicles it is not possible to use kickdown in ma...

Page 158: ...edged objects to remove the selector lever gaiter from the center console This could damage the selector lever gaiter X Apply the electric parking brake X Press the frame of selector level gaiter toge...

Page 159: ...efuel with the wrong fuel Otherwise the fuel will enter the fuel system Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system and the engine Notify a qualified specialist work...

Page 160: ...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 could leak out Closing the fuel filler flap X Place fuel...

Page 161: ...isk of fire Park the vehicle so that no flammable materials come into contact with parts of the vehicle which are hot Take particular care not to park on dry grassland or harvested grain fields G WARN...

Page 162: ...to position P Using the SmartKey X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it The immobilizer is activated i The SmartKey can only be removed if the transmission is in position...

Page 163: ...y period The red F USA only or Canada only indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up Releasing automatically The electric parking brake is released automatically when all of the following con...

Page 164: ...raffic conditions You could also lose control of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Only operate this equipment when the vehicle is stationary Observe the legal requirements for the country in...

Page 165: ...des Benz service requirements Details can be found in the Maintenance Booklet ECO display Example ECO display The ECO display gives you information on how economical your driving style is The ECO disp...

Page 166: ...ECO display Y page 196 Braking Important safety notes G WARNING If you shift down on a slippery road surface in an attempt to increase the engine s braking effect the drive wheels could lose their gr...

Page 167: ...en braking This will depend on Rspeed Rbraking force Rambient conditions e g temperature and humidity The wear of individual components of the brake system such as the brake pads linings or brake disc...

Page 168: ...roved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz or which corresponds to an equivalent quality standard Brake fluid which has not been approved for Mercedes Benz vehicles or which is not of an equivalent quali...

Page 169: ...and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose Changes in the outside temperature are displayed after a short delay Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road su...

Page 170: ...fly press the cruise control lever up or down X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Cruise control is activated The vehicle automatically maintains the stored speed You can store the current s...

Page 171: ...control lever is pressed up or down the last speed stored is increased or reduced i Cruise control is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal For example if you accelerate briefly to ove...

Page 172: ...or s Manual if questions are asked about this i USA only This device has been approved by the FCC as a Vehicular Radar System The radar sensor is intended for use in an automotive radar system only Re...

Page 173: ...t speed e g in heavy traffic or on winding roads Ron slippery road surfaces Braking or accelerating could cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then skid Rwhen there is poor vi...

Page 174: ...a lower speed Every time the cruise control lever is pressed up or down the last speed stored is increased or reduced or X To adjust the set speed in 5 mph increments 10 km h increments briefly press...

Page 175: ...corresponding turn signal RDISTRONIC PLUS does not detect a danger of collision If these conditions are fulfilled your vehicle is accelerated Acceleration will be interrupted if changing lanes takes...

Page 176: ...ntil DISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated Storing the current speed or calling up the last stored speed G WARNING If you call up the stored speed and it differs from the current speed the vehicle accel...

Page 177: ...le in front X To decrease turn control toward DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a shorter distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the instrument cluster Displays...

Page 178: ...nd bring the vehicle to a standstill Cruise control lever There are several ways to deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS X Briefly press the cruise control lever forwards or X Brake unless the vehicle is station...

Page 179: ...then deactivated Cornering going into and coming out of a bend The ability of DISTRONIC PLUS to detect vehicles when cornering is limited Your vehicle may brake unexpectedly or late Vehicles traveling...

Page 180: ...n whether you have selected sport or comfort mode Your selection remains stored even if you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock Sports tuning The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in spor...

Page 181: ...tivate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in the following or other similar situations Rwhen towing the vehicle Rin the car wash Deactivating the HOLD function Y page 179 Activation conditions You c...

Page 182: ...been parked while the HOLD function is still activated If you attempt to lock the vehicle the tone becomes louder The vehicle is not locked until the HOLD function is deactivated i If the engine has...

Page 183: ...ample Side view Top view The sensors must be free from dirt ice or slush They can otherwise not function correctly Clean the sensors regularly taking care not to scratch or damage them Y page 283 Fron...

Page 184: ...backwards Rear and front areas activated Automatic transmission Transmission position Warning display D Front area activated R N or the vehicle is rolling backwards Rear and front areas activated P No...

Page 185: ...trasound Ultrasound is used to measure the road on both sides of the vehicle A suitable parking space is indicated by the parking symbol You receive steering instructions when parking You may also use...

Page 186: ...t and behind it and the conditions of the location In some cases Parking Guidance may guide you too far or not far enough into a parking space In some cases it may also lead you across or onto the cur...

Page 187: ...up into the parking space X While the vehicle is stationary turn the steering wheel in the specified direction until the arrow is white and a warning tone sounds X To reverse into the parking space m...

Page 188: ...surface is uneven or if there are potholes Rif there is a strong side wind Rif you have adopted a sporty driving style with high cornering speeds or high rates of acceleration Rif you are predominantl...

Page 189: ...not react to Rvehicles overtaken too closely on the side placing them in the blind spot area Rvehicles which approach with a large speed differential and overtake your vehicle As a result Blind Spot...

Page 190: ...lways emitted when a vehicle enters the blind spot monitoring range from behind or from the side When you overtake a vehicle the warning only occurs if the difference in speed is less than 7 mph 12 km...

Page 191: ...e speed for braking in good time and for staying in your lane The Lane Keeping Assist does not keep the vehicle in the lane The system may be impaired or may not function if Rthere is poor visibility...

Page 192: ...ickly Ryou cut the corner on a sharp bend In order that you are warned only when necessary and in good time if you cross the lane marking the system recognizes certain conditions and warns you accordi...

Page 193: ...tion 192 Important safety notes 192 Displays and operation 192 Menus and submenus 195 Display messages 210 Warning and indicator lamps 240 191 On board computer and displays I n f o r m a t i o nP r o...

Page 194: ...erating the on board computer The on board computer only shows messages or warnings from certain systems in the multifunction display You should therefore make sure your vehicle is operating safely at...

Page 195: ...ate which speed range is available RCruise control activated Y page 167 The segments light up from the stored speed to the maximum speed RDISTRONIC PLUS activated Y page 169 One or two segments in the...

Page 196: ...ccepts a call RSwitches to the redial memory W X RAdjusts the volume 8 RMute Back button Press briefly RBack RSwitches off the Voice Control System see the separate operating instructions RHides displ...

Page 197: ...Trip menu Y page 195 RNavi Navi menu navigation instructions Y page 197 RAudio Audio menu Y page 198 RTel Tel menu telephone Y page 199 RDriveAssist DriveAssist menu assistance Y page 200 RService Ser...

Page 198: ...that can be covered depends on the fuel level and your current driving style If there is only a small amount of fuel left in the fuel tank the display shows a vehicle being refueled C instead of the...

Page 199: ...oad Follow the road s course symbol Change of direction announced without a lane recommendation Road into which the change of direction leads Distance to change of direction and visual distance displa...

Page 200: ...a station from the station list press and briefly hold the 9 or button If no station list is received X To select a station using the station search press and briefly hold the 9 or button i For infor...

Page 201: ...e that this is possible park the vehicle paying attention to traffic conditions and operate the equipment when the vehicle is stationary When telephoning you must observe the legal requirements for th...

Page 202: ...teering wheel to select the Tel Tel menu X Press the 6 button to switch to the redial memory X Press the 9 or button to select the desired name or number X Press the 6 or a button to start dialing or...

Page 203: ...n When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated the symbol appears in the multifunction display in the assistance graphics display For further information about ATTENTION ASSIST see Y page 186 Activating deact...

Page 204: ...ed Yes Yes the multifunction display shows a confirmation message For safety reasons the Daytime Running Daytime Running Lights Lights function in the Lights Lights submenu is only reset if the vehicl...

Page 205: ...X Press the a button to save the setting i The speed is displayed in km h mph Lights Setting the daytime running lamps i This function is not available in Canada X Press the or button on the steering...

Page 206: ...ting temporarily X Before leaving the vehicle turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock The exterior lighting delayed switch off is de...

Page 207: ...ction an acoustic signal sounds when you lock the vehicle X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Sett Sett menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Vehicle Vehicle submenu X Press...

Page 208: ...For further information on belt adjustment see Y page 53 Switching the fold in mirrors with the locking feature on off This function is only available on vehicles with the memory function Y page 105 W...

Page 209: ...handling mode X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the AMG AMG menu X Press the 9 button repeatedly until SETUP is displayed RACETIMER Displaying and starting RACETIMER The RACETIMER...

Page 210: ...0 after 30 seconds All laps are deleted You cannot delete individual stored laps If you have stopped 16 laps the current lap does not have to be reset X Reset the current lap X Press a to confirm Rese...

Page 211: ...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 fastest lap is indicated by flashing symbol X Press the 9 or butt...

Page 212: ...ages in red Some high priority display messages cannot be hidden The multifunction display shows these messages continuously until the causes for the messages have been remedied Message memory The on...

Page 213: ...king situation can increase If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road maki...

Page 214: ...nd warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated The self diagnosis function might not be complete for example G WARNING The brake system continues to function norma...

Page 215: ...e to a malfunction BAS PLUS and PRE SAFE Brake may also have failed In addition the and warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds G WARNING The brake system continues...

Page 216: ...ransmission shift the transmission to P X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The yellow warning lamp and the red F USA only Canada only indicator lamp light up The electric parking brake is malfu...

Page 217: ...brake If the electric parking brake still cannot be released X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The display message is only shown while the vehicle is in motion The yellow warning lamp lights u...

Page 218: ...s active A tone may also sound at regular intervals If you attempt to lock the vehicle the tone becomes louder You cannot start the engine X Paying attention to the traffic situation immediately depre...

Page 219: ...ying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 159 X Clean the sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper Y page 283 X Restart the engine X AMG vehicl...

Page 220: ...reased risk of injury X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 6 Left Side Curtain Left Side Curtain Airbag Airbag Malfunction Malfunction Service Service Required Required or Right Right Side Curtain...

Page 221: ...e PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp in the center console and the multifunction display and check the following Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp mu...

Page 222: ...cle against rolling away Y page 159 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 that there are...

Page 223: ...all LEDs have failed Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions b Check Left Check Left Cornering Light Cornering Light or Check Right Check Right Cornering Light Cornering Light...

Page 224: ...mitted to replace the bulb yourself Y page 115 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Left Brake Check Left Brake Lamp Lamp or Check Check Right Brake Lamp Right Brake Lamp The left or rig...

Page 225: ...or front right parking or standing lamp is defective X Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Y page 115 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Backup Light Backup Light T...

Page 226: ...alist 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 Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbe...

Page 227: ...ine is overheated This can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire Steam from the overheated engine can also cause serious burns which can occur just by openi...

Page 228: ...hop If the poly V belt is not damaged X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 4 Check Engine Oil Check Engine Oil At Next Refueling At Next Refueling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum le...

Page 229: ...Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail 8 Gas Cap Loose Gas Cap Loose The fuel system pressure is too low The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking X Check that...

Page 230: ...re Rthe windshield in the camera s field of vision is dirty Rvisibility is impaired due to heavy rain snow or fog Rthere are no lane markings for a longer period Rthe lane markings are worn dark or co...

Page 231: ...d above no longer apply the display message disappears Blind Spot Assist is operational again If the display message does not disappear X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible payi...

Page 232: ...a qualified specialist workshop Parking Guidance has been deactivated because you are no longer following the recommended path X Park again and while doing so observe the display messages in the multi...

Page 233: ...play 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 159 X Clean...

Page 234: ...rkshop Cruise Control Cruise Control mph mph A condition for activating cruise control has not been fulfilled You have tried to store a speed below 20 mph 30 km h for example X If conditions permit dr...

Page 235: ...k the tire pressures and if necessary correct the tire pressure X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire pressure is correct Y page 314 Check Check Tire Tire Pressure Pressure The...

Page 236: ...e tires and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tire Y page 289 X Check the tire pressure Y page 314 X If necessary correct the tire pressure Warning Warning Tire Malfunction Tire Malfunct...

Page 237: ...heel Sensors Wheel Sensors The wheels mounted do not have a suitable tire pressure sensor The tire pressure monitor is deactivated X Mount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors The tire pressure...

Page 238: ...engine X Shift the transmission to position P You can restart the engine Service Required Service Required Do Do Not Not Shift Shift Gears Gears Visit Dealer Visit Dealer You cannot change the transmi...

Page 239: ...No Service Phone No Service Your vehicle is outside the network provider s transmitter receiver range X Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol appears in the multifunction display K...

Page 240: ...Fluid Check Washer Fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum X Add washer fluid Y page 277 Wiper Wiper Malfunctioning Malfunctioning The windshield wiper...

Page 241: ...tions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 159 X Locate the KEYLESS GO key The KEYLESS GO key is not detected while the engine is running because there is interference from a strong source...

Page 242: ...arning lamp lights up for 6 seconds The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts X Fasten your seat belt Y page 53 After starting the engine the red sea...

Page 243: ...Fasten your seat belt Y page 53 The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone ceases There are objects on the front passenger seat The car is being driven faster than 15 mph 25 km h or...

Page 244: ...to a malfunction BAS Brake Assist BAS PLUS ESP Electronic Stability Program PRE SAFE PRE SAFE Brake the HOLD function and hill start assist are therefore also deactivated for example ATTENTION ASSIST...

Page 245: ...rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase...

Page 246: ...isit a qualified specialist workshop USA only J Canada only The red brake warning lamp the yellow ESP and ESP OFF warning lamps and the yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the engine is running ABS...

Page 247: ...ESP is deactivated G WARNING If ESP is switched off ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Reactivate ESP For exceptions see Y page 62 X Adapt...

Page 248: ...he engine is running ESP BAS PRE SAFE the HOLD function and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable BAS PLUS and PRE SAFE Brake may also have failed ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated Self diagnosi...

Page 249: ...is running There is a malfunction in the SRS Supplemental Restraint System G WARNING The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered unintentionally or in the event of an accident...

Page 250: ...8 The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion In addition the Check Engine warning lamp may light up The fuel system pressure is too low The fuel filler cap is not clos...

Page 251: ...ot start the engine again until the coolant temperature is below 248 120 Otherwise the engine could be damaged X Drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop X Avoid subjecting the engine to hea...

Page 252: ...p X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads e g driving in mountainous terrain and stop and go traffic Driving systems Problem Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions The red distance warnin...

Page 253: ...aneuvers Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 159 X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Check the ti...

Page 254: ...252 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 255: ...Useful information 254 Stowage areas 254 Features 256 253 Stowage and features I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 256: ...or abruptly changing directions RAlways store objects so that they cannot be flung around in these or in similar situations RAlways make sure that objects do not protrude from stowage compartments par...

Page 257: ...ress marking Make sure that the eyeglasses compartment is always closed while the vehicle is in motion Stowage compartment in the center console X To open briefly press the lower section of cover X To...

Page 258: ...icle is not designed to transport items on the roof Roof carriers and other devices which are mounted on the roof that have not been specifically approved for this model by Mercedes Benz must not be u...

Page 259: ...of button and slide in the direction of the arrow until the bottle fits into the opening X Insert the bottle into the bottle holder The bottle holder is suitable for bottles with a capacity of 25 fl o...

Page 260: ...ays hold the cigarette lighter by the knob Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is out of reach of children Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle Your attention must always be focuse...

Page 261: ...Info call button If any of the steps mentioned are not carried out the system may not be activated If you have questions about the activation contact one of the following telephone hotlines RUSA Merc...

Page 262: ...nction is indicated as outlined above the system may not operate as expected In the event of an emergency help will have to be summoned by other means Have the system checked at the nearest authorized...

Page 263: ...cle occupants RIf the vehicle occupants respond the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center attempts to get more information on the emergency RIf there is no response from the vehicle occupants an am...

Page 264: ...enter can ascertain the nature of the problem Y page 266 The Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center either sends a qualified Mercedes Benz technician or makes arrangements for your vehicle to be tra...

Page 265: ...essage appears in the multifunction display X To end a call press the button on the multifunction steering wheel or X Press the corresponding button for ending a phone call on the audio system or on C...

Page 266: ...vigation system Additionally an mbrace service subscription must be completed Search Send is a destination entry service A destination address which is found on Google Maps can be transferred via mbra...

Page 267: ...ection Rthe telephone application e g iPhone Blackberry To do this you will need your identification number and password i Vehicle remote opening is only possible if the corresponding mobile phone net...

Page 268: ...appears in the display X Confirm the message with Yes Yes X When the Vehicle Diagnosis Please Vehicle Diagnosis Please start ignition start ignition message appears turn the SmartKey to position 2 in...

Page 269: ...aded and saved data can be called up again in COMAND You can find further information in the separate COMAND Operating Instructions Speed alert You can define the upper speed limit which must not be e...

Page 270: ...oor opener only on garage doors that Rhave safety stop and reverse features and Rmeet current U S federal safety standards When programming a garage door opener park the vehicle outside the garage i C...

Page 271: ...r system is using a rolling code After programming you must synchronize the garage door opener integrated in the rear view mirror with the receiver of the garage door system Synchronizing the rolling...

Page 272: ...same angle but at varying distances RIf another remote control for the same garage door drive is available repeat the same programming steps with this remote control Before performing these steps mak...

Page 273: ...hich the vehicle is currently traveling N N NE NE E E SE SE S S SW SW W W or NW NW To receive a correct display in rear view mirror the compass must be calibrated and the magnetic field zone set Setti...

Page 274: ...ng Y page 271 for approximately six seconds until symbol C C is shown in compass display Y page 271 X Drive your vehicle in a full circle at approximately 3 mph 5 km h to 6 mph 10 km h When the calibr...

Page 275: ...Useful information 274 Engine compartment 274 ASSYST PLUS 278 Care 279 273 Maintenance and care I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 276: ...before opening the hood If there is a fire in the engine compartment keep the hood closed and contact the fire department G WARNING The engine compartment contains moving components Certain components...

Page 277: ...AMG vehicles before operation on race tracks check the oil level and Y page 275 add oil if necessary Y page 276 Race track operation is only permitted with a maximum engine oil level Depending on the...

Page 278: ...dding oil take care not to spill any If oil enters the soil or waterways it is harmful to the environment Only use engine oils and oil filters that have been approved for vehicles with a service syste...

Page 279: ...on 2 in the ignition lock Y page 139 On vehicles with KEYLESS GO press the Start Stop button twice Y page 139 X Check the coolant temperature gauge in the multifunction display The coolant temperature...

Page 280: ...w any information on the engine oil level Observe the notes on the engine oil level Y page 275 The multifunction display shows a service message for several seconds e g RService A in Days Service A in...

Page 281: ...Rif the vehicle is primarily used to travel short distances Ruse in mountainous terrain or on poor road surfaces Rif the engine is often left idling for long periods Under these or similar conditions...

Page 282: ...use special cleaning agents These cleaning agents can damage the paintwork or plastic parts Make sure that the automatic transmission is in position N when washing your vehicle in a tow through car wa...

Page 283: ...similar items to painted surfaces You could otherwise damage the paintwork Scratches corrosive deposits areas affected by corrosion and damage caused by inadequate care cannot always be completely rep...

Page 284: ...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 and brake pads linings F...

Page 285: ...ls Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths that are suitable for plastic lenses Unsuitable cleaning agents or cleaning cloths could scratch or damage the plastic lenses of the mirror turn signals...

Page 286: ...maintains the high quality look of the surfaces X Wipe the plastic trim with a damp lint free cloth e g a microfiber cloth X Heavy soiling use car care and cleaning products recommended and approved...

Page 287: ...ial leather covers with a cloth moistened with a solution containing 1 detergent e g dish washing liquid RClean cloth covers with a microfiber cloth moistened with a solution containing 1 detergent e...

Page 288: ...286 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 289: ...Useful information 288 Where will I find 288 Flat tire 289 Battery vehicle 294 Jump starting 298 Towing and tow starting 300 Fuses 303 287 Breakdown assistance I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 290: ...e Warning triangle is secured on the inside of the trunk lid X Open the trunk lid X Turn catch in the direction of the arrow X Remove warning triangle Setting up the warning triangle X Fold feet down...

Page 291: ...alified specialist workshop Necessary wheel changing tools can include for example RJack RWheel chock RLug wrench RRatchet wrench RAlignment bolt Vehicles with a collapsible spare wheel Folding wheel...

Page 292: ...all of the tire You will find this marking next to the tire size designation the load bearing capacity and the speed index Y page 322 MOExtended tires may only be used in conjunction with an active ti...

Page 293: ...down to 4 20 G WARNING In the following situations the tire sealant is unable to provide sufficient breakdown assistance as it is unable to seal the tire properly Rthere are cuts or punctures in the t...

Page 294: ...nto the socket of the cigarette lighter Y page 258 or into a 12 V power socket in your vehicle Y page 258 X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition lock Y page 139 X Press on off switch on the...

Page 295: ...Environmental note Have the used tire sealant bottle disposed of professionally e g at a qualified specialist workshop If tire pressure of 200 kPa 2 0 bar 29 psi has been achieved after a maximum peri...

Page 296: ...battery e g removal and installing You should therefore have all work involving the battery carried out at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING Work carried out incorrectly on the battery can lea...

Page 297: ...re is a risk of injury Avoid contact with the 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 wa...

Page 298: ...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 for a long...

Page 299: ...in the instrument cluster do not light up it is highly likely that the discharged battery has frozen In this case you may neither charge the battery nor jump start the vehicle The service life of a th...

Page 300: ...e 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 particularl...

Page 301: ...ry is fully discharged leave the battery that is being used to jump start connected for a few minutes before attempting to start This charges the battery slightly RMake sure that the two vehicles do n...

Page 302: ...ng jump starting can be obtained at any qualified specialist workshop Towing and tow starting Important safety notes G WARNING If the weight of the vehicle to be towed or tow started is greater than t...

Page 303: ...ion 2 in the ignition lock Rcannot shift the transmission to position N on vehicles with automatic transmission Vehicles with automatic transmission release the selector lever lock manually to move it...

Page 304: ...ehicle is stationary depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed X Vehicles with manual transmission depress the clutch pedal fully and shift to neutral or X Vehicles with automatic transmission shi...

Page 305: ...Important safety notes G WARNING If you manipulate or bridge a faulty fuse or if you replace it with a fuse with a higher amperage the electric cables could be overloaded This could result in a fire...

Page 306: ...that it is lying correctly on the fuse box Moisture seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair the operation of the fuses X Make sure that the windshield wipers are turned off X Open the hood X Use a...

Page 307: ...Operation 306 Winter operation 308 Tire pressure 310 Loading the vehicle 317 All about wheels and tires 320 Changing a wheel 328 Wheel and tire combinations 333 Emergency spare wheel 337 305 Wheels a...

Page 308: ...warning notices on MOExtended tires tires with run flat characteristics Accessories that are not approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz or are not being used correctly can impair operating safety...

Page 309: ...ur vehicle Do not use any other valve caps or systems e g tire pressure monitoring systems Regularly check the pressure of all the tires particularly prior to long trips Adjust the tire pressure as ne...

Page 310: ...fore recommended that you additionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not feature run flat properties e g winter tires A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a qualified...

Page 311: ...on under Tires and wheels Vehicles with steel wheels if you wish to mount snow chains on steel wheels make sure that you remove the respective wheels hubcaps first The hubcaps may otherwise be damaged...

Page 312: ...tions that are valid for your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Loading Information placard and tire pressure table on the vehicle General notes The recommended tire pressures for the tires mounted...

Page 313: ...ING If the tire pressure drops repeatedly the wheel valve or tire may be damaged Tire pressure that is too low may result in a tire blow out There is a risk of an accident RCheck the tire for foreign...

Page 314: ...ith pressure that is too low can overheat and burst as a consequence In addition they also suffer from excessive and or irregular wear which can severely impair the braking properties and the driving...

Page 315: ...re using the rotational speed of the wheels This enables the system to detect significant pressure loss in a tire If the speed of rotation of a wheel changes as a result of a loss of pressure a corres...

Page 316: ...o Restart Press OK to Restart message appears in the multifunction display If you wish to confirm the restart X Press the a button The Tire Pressure Now OK Tire Pressure Now OK message appears in the...

Page 317: ...properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the warning lamp will flash for approximately a minute and then remain con...

Page 318: ...mitting equipment e g radio headphones two way radios that may be being operated in or near the vehicle Checking the tire pressure electronically X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the...

Page 319: ...loads can also be found on the tire pressure table on the inside of the fuel filler flap Y page 310 X Make sure that the tire pressure is correct on all four wheels X Make sure that the SmartKey is in...

Page 320: ...mum weight that can be carried by one axle front or rear axle Never exceed the maximum load or the maximum gross axle weight rating for the front or rear axle B pillar driver s side Maximum permissibl...

Page 321: ...400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1 400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs X Step 5 Determine the combined weight o...

Page 322: ...ur loaded vehicle including driver occupants and the load weighed on a suitable vehicle weighbridge All about wheels and tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards Overview of Tire Quality Grading S...

Page 323: ...nt Mercedes Benz recommends a minimum tread depth of in 4 mm on all four winter tires Observe the legally required minimum tire tread depth Y page 307 Winter tires can reduce the braking distance on s...

Page 324: ...red for your vehicle Tire width Nominal aspect ratio in Tire code Rim diameter A Load bearing index B Speed rating General depending on the manufacturer s standards the size imprinted in the tire wall...

Page 325: ...a in the example Regardless of the speed rating always observe the speed limits Drive carefully and adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions Summe r tires Index Speed rating Q up to 100 mph...

Page 326: ...h RAMG vehicles with Handling Package 174 mph 280 km h The speed rating of tires mounted at the factory may be higher than the maximum speed that the electronic speed limiter permits Make sure that yo...

Page 327: ...e and manufacturing date A DOT Department of Transportation tire symbol indicates that the tire complies with the requirements of the U S Department of Transportation Manufacturer identification code...

Page 328: ...contains the recommended pressures for cold tires for various operating conditions i e differing load and speed conditions Increased vehicle weight due to optional equipment This is the combined weig...

Page 329: ...ship between tire height and tire width in percent Tire pressure This is pressure inside the tire applying an outward force to each square inch of the tire s surface The tire pressure is specified in...

Page 330: ...g the front and rear wheels may severely impair the driving characteristics if the wheels or tires have different dimensions The wheel brakes or suspension components may also be damaged There is a ri...

Page 331: ...sion fully depress the clutch pedal and engage first or reverse gear X Vehicles with automatic transmission move the selector lever to P X Switch off the engine X Vehicles without KEYLESS GO remove th...

Page 332: ...to raise the vehicle only use the vehicle specific jack that has been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz If used incorrectly the jack could tip over with the vehicle raised Rthe jack is designed onl...

Page 333: ...ect the vehicle body the vehicle has covers next to the jacking points on the outer sills X AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG equipment fold cover upwards X Position jack at jacking point Example X M...

Page 334: ...on Y page 328 Only use wheel bolts that have been designed for the wheel and the vehicle For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recommends that you only use wheel bolts which have been approved for Mercedes...

Page 335: ...specially adapted for use with the control systems such as ABS or ESP and are marked as follows RMO Mercedes Benz Original RMOE Mercedes Benz Original Extended tires featuring run flat characteristics...

Page 336: ...with run flat characteristics section Y page 290 Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory It is therefore recommended that you additionally equip you...

Page 337: ...l offset 1 42 in 36 mm Winter tires R17 Tires Alloy wheels BA 225 45 R17 91 H M Si5 BA 7 5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 65 in 42 mm SLK 350 Summer tires R17 Tires Alloy wheels FA 225 45 R17 91 W5 RA 245 4...

Page 338: ...XL6 FA 8 0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 69 in 43 mm RA 9 0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 65 in 42 mm Winter tires R18 Tires Alloy wheels BA 235 40 R18 95 V XL M Si BA 8 0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 69 in 43 mm F...

Page 339: ...e applicable value is found on the wheel or under Technical data Y page 340 An emergency spare wheel may also be mounted against the direction of rotation Observe the time restriction on use as well a...

Page 340: ...r i Fully deflating the tires can take a few minutes X Screw the valve insert back into the valve X Screw the valve cap back on X Pull the protective sheet provided with the spare wheel over the colla...

Page 341: ...e tire is inflated The tire pressure is shown on pressure gauge X Inflate the tire to the specified tire pressure The specified tire pressure is printed on the yellow label of the emergency spare whee...

Page 342: ...95P Tire pressure 350 kPa 3 5 bar 51 psi 6 0 B x 18 H2 Wheel offset 0 98 in 25 mm Depending on the country the engine and the wheels mounted your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT or a collapsible...

Page 343: ...mation 342 Information regarding technical data 342 Warranty 342 Identification plates 342 Service products and filling capaci ties 344 Vehicle data 350 341 Technical data I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v...

Page 344: ...oil Warranty Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet Your authorized Mercedes Benz Center replaces and repairs all factory fi...

Page 345: ...ification plate VIN X Slide the front passenger seat to its front most position X Fold trim upwards VIN can be seen The VIN can also be found in the following locations Ron the vehicle identification...

Page 346: ...ers RMB Freigabe e g MB Freigabe 229 51 RMB Approval e g MB Approval 229 51 Other designations or recommendations indicate a level of quality or a specification in accordance with an MB Sheet number e...

Page 347: ...emium grade unleaded gasoline must be used If standard premium grade unleaded gasoline is unavailable and unleaded gasoline of a lower grade is used for refueling observe the following precautions Ron...

Page 348: ...r service products when handling engine oil Y page 344 The engine oils are matched to the performance of Mercedes Benz engines and service intervals You should therefore only use engine oils and oil f...

Page 349: ...workshop and the replacement confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet Coolant Important safety notes G WARNING If antifreeze comes into contact with hot components in the engine compartment it may ignite...

Page 350: ...325 0 or 326 0 Windshield washer system Important safety notes G WARNING Windshield washer concentrate is highly flammable If it comes into contact with hot engine components or the exhaust system it...

Page 351: ...pproved for R 134a refrigerant Otherwise the climate control system may be damaged Service work such as topping up refrigerant or replacing components may only be carried out by a qualified specialist...

Page 352: ...hicle length 162 8 in 4134 mm Vehicle width including exterior mirrors 79 0 in 2006 mm Vehicle height 51 3 in 1303 mm Wheelbase 95 7 in 2430 mm All models except for AMG vehicles Turning radius 34 5 f...

Page 353: ...351 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 354: ...352 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

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