Mercedes Benz B Class 2012 Owner's Manual
B-Class
Operator's Manual
Nur für internen Gebrauch / For internal use only
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Contents
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 20
At a glance ........................................... 27
Safety ................................................... 37
Opening and closing ........................... 67
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 85
Lights and windshield wipers ............ 97
Climate control ................................. 117
Driving and parking .......................... 133
On-board computer and displays .... 185
Stowage and features ...................... 235
Maintenance and care ...................... 265
Breakdown assistance ..................... 279
Wheels and tires ............................... 297
Technical data ................................... 327
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket
see Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 201
Function/notes ................................
Important safety notes .................... 59
Warning lamp ................................. 225
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 123
Active Parking Assist
Canceling ....................................... 176
Detecting parking spaces .............. 173
Display message ............................ 216
Exiting a parking space .................. 175
Function/notes ............................. 173
Important safety notes .................. 172
Parking .......................................... 174
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 64
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 61
Adaptive brake lamps ......................... 62
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 212
Function/notes ............................. 102
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 197
Additional speedometer ................... 196
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 332
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 39
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 42
Important safety notes .................... 41
Knee bag .......................................... 44
Safety guidelines ............................. 40
Side impact air bag .......................... 44
Window curtain air bag .................... 45
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 130
Rear ............................................... 131
Setting ........................................... 130
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Setting the center air vents ........... 130
Setting the side air vents
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 197
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 249
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 194
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 270
Hiding a service message .............. 270
Notes ............................................. 270
Resetting the service interval
display ........................................... 270
Service message ............................ 270
Special service requirements ......... 271
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 65
Function ........................................... 65
Switching off the alarm .................... 65
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 195
Display message ............................ 215
Function/notes ............................. 180
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 192
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 211
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 137
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 137
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 99
............... 130
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Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ............... 144
Changing gear ............................... 143
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 140
Display message
Drive program display .................... 141
Driving tips .................................... 143
Emergency running mode .............. 147
Engaging drive position .................. 142
Engaging neutral ............................ 141
Engaging reverse gear ................... 141
Engaging the park position ............ 141
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 143
Kickdown ....................................... 143
Manual drive program .................... 144
Overview ........................................ 140
Problem (malfunction) ................... 147
Program selector button ................ 143
Pulling away ................................... 136
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 144
Transmission position display ........ 141
Transmission positions .................. 142
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 147
............................ 220
B
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs
Display message ............................ 211
Bag hook
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 59
Battery (SmartKey)
Battery (vehicle)
Belt force limiter
Blinds
............................................ 243
Checking .......................................... 70
Important safety notes .................... 70
Replacing ......................................... 70
Charging ........................................ 288
Display message ............................ 213
Important safety notes .................. 285
Jump starting ................................. 289
Activation ......................................... 49
Function ........................................... 49
see Roller sunblind
.............................. 109
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 195
Display message
Notes/function .............................. 181
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 207
Notes ............................................. 332
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 62
Changing bulbs .............................. 109
Display message ............................ 209
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 59
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 61
BAS .................................................. 59
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 332
Display message ............................ 201
Driving tips .................................... 154
Important safety notes .................. 154
Maintenance .................................. 155
Parking brake ................................ 150
Warning lamp ................................. 225
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
............................ 216
C
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 277
Car wash ........................................ 271
Display ........................................... 275
Exhaust pipe .................................. 275
Exterior lights ................................ 274
Gear or selector lever .................... 276
Interior ........................................... 275
Matte finish ................................... 273
Notes ............................................. 271
Paint .............................................. 273
Plastic trim .................................... 276
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Power washer ................................ 272
Rear view camera .......................... 275
Roof lining ...................................... 277
Seat belt
Seat cover ..................................... 276
Sensors ......................................... 275
Steering wheel ............................... 276
Trim pieces .................................... 276
Washing by hand ........................... 272
Wheels ........................................... 273
Windows ........................................ 274
Wiper blades .................................. 274
Wooden trim .................................. 276
Cargo compartment cover ............... 244
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 240
Important safety notes .................. 240
Notes on use ................................. 242
Cargo compartment floor
Height adjustment ......................... 246
Important safety notes .................. 245
Opening/closing ............................ 246
Stowage well (under) ..................... 245
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 245
Important safety information ......... 245
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 243
Car wash (care) ................................. 271
Center console
Lower section .................................. 33
Upper section .................................. 32
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 198
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 68
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 109
Cornering light function ................. 108
High-beam headlamps ................... 107
Important safety notes .................. 104
License plate lighting ..................... 111
Low-beam headlamps .................... 107
Overview of bulb types .................. 105
Parking lamps ................................ 108
Rear fog lamp ................................ 109
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 106
Reversing lamps ............................ 109
Standing lamps (front) ................... 108
........................................ 277
Tail lamps ...................................... 109
Turn signals (front) .........................
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 109
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 57
Rear doors ....................................... 58
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 50
Restraint systems ............................ 50
Child seat
Automatic recognition ..................... 53
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 54
On the front-passenger seat ............ 52
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 57
Top Tether ....................................... 55
Cigarette lighter ................................ 250
Climate control
Automatic climate control ............. 119
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 121
Controlling automatically ............... 125
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 123
Defrosting the windows ................. 127
Defrosting the windshield .............. 127
Important safety notes .................. 118
Indicator lamp ................................ 125
Maximum cooling .......................... 127
Notes on using automatic climate
control ................................... 120, 122
Overview of systems ...................... 118
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 125
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 129
Refrigerant ..................................... 334
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 335
Setting the air distribution ............. 126
Setting the airflow ......................... 126
Setting the air vents ...................... 130
Setting the temperature ................ 125
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 129
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 129
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Index
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Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 128
Switching the ZONE function on/
off
.................................................. 126
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Display message ............................ 201
Operation/notes .............................. 60
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 100
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 264
Calling up ....................................... 263
Setting ........................................... 263
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 189
Convenience closing feature .............. 78
Convenience opening feature ............ 78
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 269
Display message ............................ 212
Filling capacity ............................... 333
Important safety notes .................. 333
Temperature gauge ........................ 186
Warning lamp ................................. 231
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Changing bulbs .............................. 108
Display message ............................ 209
Function/notes ............................. 101
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 104
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 158
Cruise control lever ....................... 158
Deactivating ................................... 159
Display message ............................ 218
Driving system ............................... 157
Function/notes ............................. 158
Important safety notes .................. 157
Setting a speed .............................. 159
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 158
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 248
Important safety notes
Rear compartment ......................... 248
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 24
Customer Relations Department ....... 24
.................. 247
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 211
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 197
Switching on/off (switch) ................ 99
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 23
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 198
Interior lighting .............................. 198
Diagnostics connection ...................... 24
Digital speedometer ......................... 190
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 275
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 270
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 200
Driving systems ............................. 215
Engine ............................................ 212
General notes ................................ 200
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 200
Lights ............................................. 208
Safety systems .............................. 201
SmartKey ....................................... 223
Tires ............................................... 219
Vehicle ........................................... 220
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 194
Index
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Distance recorder ............................. 189
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating ................. 195
Function/notes ................................ 60
Warning lamp ................................. 233
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activation conditions ..................... 161
Cruise control lever ....................... 161
Deactivating ................................... 165
Display message ............................ 217
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 163
Driving tips .................................... 166
Function/notes ............................. 160
Important safety notes .................. 159
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 165
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 198
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 74
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 68
Control panel ................................... 35
Display message ............................ 222
Emergency locking ........................... 75
Emergency unlocking ....................... 75
Important safety notes .................... 73
Opening (from inside) ...................... 73
Drinking and driving ......................... 152
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 144
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 141
Manual ........................................... 144
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 271
Symmetrical low beam .................... 98
Driving on flooded roads .................. 156
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 59
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 64
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 61
Adaptive brake lamps ...................... 62
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 59
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Distance warning function ............... 60
Electronic brake force distribution ... 64
ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program) .................................... 62, 63
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 62
Important safety information ........... 59
Overview .......................................... 58
STEER CONTROL ............................. 64
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 172
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 180
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 181
Cruise control ................................ 157
Display message ............................ 215
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 159
HOLD function ............................... 167
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 183
Lane Tracking package .................. 181
PARKTRONIC ................................. 169
Rear view camera .......................... 176
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 143
Brakes ........................................... 154
Break-in period .............................. 134
Checking brake lining thickness .... 155
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 166
Downhill gradient ........................... 154
Drinking and driving ....................... 152
Driving abroad ................................. 98
Driving in winter ............................. 157
Driving on flooded roads ................ 156
Driving on wet roads ...................... 156
Exhaust check ............................... 152
Fuel ................................................ 152
General .......................................... 152
Hydroplaning ................................. 156
Icy road surfaces ........................... 157
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 154
Snow chains .................................. 301
Symmetrical low beam .................... 98
Wet road surface ........................... 154
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 192
DVD video (on-board computer) ...... 193
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Index
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E
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system
Cargo compartment enlargement .. 240
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message
Function/notes ................................
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 153
On-board computer ....................... 190
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 137
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 137
Deactivating/activating ................. 138
General information ....................... 136
Important safety notes .................. 136
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 75
Vehicle ............................................. 75
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 325
Important safety notes .................. 325
Removing ....................................... 326
Technical data ............................... 326
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 39
Function ........................................... 49
Safety guidelines ............................. 40
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 76
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 21
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 231
Display message ............................ 212
ECO start/stop function ................ 136
Engine number ............................... 329
Irregular running ............................ 139
Jump-starting ................................. 289
Starting problems .......................... 139
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 135
Switching off .................................. 150
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 294
............................ 203
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 139
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 268
Additives ........................................ 332
Checking the oil level ..................... 267
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Checking the oil level using the
dipstick
Display message ............................ 214
Filling capacity ............................... 332
Notes about oil grades ................... 332
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 267
Viscosity ........................................ 332
ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program)
Deactivating/activating ................. 194
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 63
Display message ............................ 201
ETS .................................................. 62
Function/notes ......................... 62, 63
Important safety information ........... 62
Warning lamp ................................. 227
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 62
Exhaust check ................................... 152
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instructions) 275
Exterior lighting
Setting options ................................ 98
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 92
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 93
Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 93
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 93
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 199
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 93
Setting ............................................. 93
Storing settings (memory function) .. 95
Storing the parking position ............. 94
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 237
.......................................... 268
F
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 280
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 281
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Preparing the vehicle ..................... 281
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 282
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 264
Fog lamps
Extended range .............................. 102
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Folding table ...................................... 239
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 210
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Front-passenger seat
Folding the backrest forward/back 239
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 331
Consumption statistics .................. 189
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 190
Displaying the range ...................... 190
Driving tips .................................... 152
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 330
Important safety notes .................. 330
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 330
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Refueling ........................................ 147
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 330
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 148
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 190
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 330
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 295
Before changing ............................. 294
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 294
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 295
Important safety notes .................. 294
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory
Important safety notes
Opening/closing the garage door .. 262
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 260
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 276
Genuine parts ...................................... 20
Glove box ........................................... 237
..................... 263
.................. 260
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 101
Display message ............................ 223
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 269
Cleaning system (function) ............ 101
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 334
Fogging up ..................................... 103
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 89
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 89
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 89
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 90
Installing/removing (rear) ................ 90
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 107
Display message ............................ 210
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 102
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Hill start assist .................................. 136
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 168
Display message ............................ 215
Function/notes ............................. 168
Hood
Closing ........................................... 267
Display message ............................ 222
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Important safety notes .................. 266
Opening ......................................... 266
Hydroplaning ..................................... 156
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 64
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 29
Settings ......................................... 196
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 30
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 186
Interior lighting ................................. 103
Automatic control .......................... 104
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 198
Emergency lighting ........................ 104
Manual control ............................... 104
Overview ........................................ 103
Reading lamp ................................. 103
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 197
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 280
Using ............................................. 320
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 289
K
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 143
Manual drive program
Knee bag .............................................. 44
.................... 146
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating
Display message ............................ 215
Function/information .................... 183
Lane Tracking package ..................... 181
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 54
License plate lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 111
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 210
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 211
Lighting
Light switch ..................................... 98
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 198
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 99
Cornering light function ................. 101
Display message ............................ 208
Driving abroad ................................. 98
Fog lamps ........................................ 99
Fog lamps (extended) .................... 102
Hazard warning lamps ................... 101
High beam flasher .......................... 101
High-beam headlamps ................... 100
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 99
Parking lamps ................................ 100
Rear fog lamp ................................ 100
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 197
Standing lamps .............................. 100
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 197
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 197
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ...................... 99
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 198
................. 195
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Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 198
Turn signals ................................... 100
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 211
Loading guidelines ............................ 236
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 74
Emergency locking ........................... 75
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 74
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 199
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 107
Display message ............................ 209
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................... 98
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 90
M
M+S tires ............................................ 300
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 273
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 255
Display message ............................ 207
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 256
Downloading routes ....................... 259
Emergency call .............................. 253
Geo fencing ................................... 259
Important safety notes .................. 251
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 258
MB info call button ........................ 255
Remote vehicle locking .................. 257
Roadside Assistance button .......... 254
Search & Send ............................... 256
Self-test ......................................... 252
Speed alert .................................... 259
System
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 260
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 258
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 257
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 69
Locking vehicle ................................ 75
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 75
Memory card (audio) ......................... 192
Memory function ................................. 95
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 200
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) ............ 193
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 69
MOExtended tires .............................. 281
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 322
Mounting a new wheel ................... 322
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 319
Raising the vehicle ......................... 320
Removing a wheel .......................... 322
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 320
MP3
Operation ....................................... 192
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 188
Permanent display ......................... 197
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 187
Overview .......................................... 31
.......................................... 252
Index
13
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 191
see separate operating instructions
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 134
O
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 50
Important safety notes
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 194
Audio menu ................................... 192
Convenience submenu .................. 199
Displaying a service message ........ 270
Display messages .......................... 200
Factory settings submenu ............. 199
Important safety notes .................. 186
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 196
Lighting submenu .......................... 197
Menu overview .............................. 189
Message memory .......................... 200
Navigation menu ............................ 191
Operation ....................................... 187
Service menu ................................. 196
Settings menu ............................... 196
Standard display ............................ 189
Telephone menu ............................ 193
Trip menu ...................................... 189
Vehicle submenu ........................... 198
Video DVD operation ..................... 193
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 109
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 187
Overhead control panel ...................... 34
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 58
.................... 38
P
Paint code number ............................ 328
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 273
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 82
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 82
Resetting ......................................... 82
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes
Parcel net
Parking ............................................... 149
Parking aid
Parking brake
Parking lamps
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 108
PARKTRONIC
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 53
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 276
Power washers .................................. 272
Power windows
Program selector button .................. 143
Protection of the environment
Pulling away
........................................... 239
Important safety notes .................. 149
Parking brake ................................ 150
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 94
Rear view camera .......................... 176
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Active Parking Assist ..................... 172
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Display message ............................ 203
Electric parking brake .................... 150
Warning lamp ................................. 230
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Deactivating/activating ................. 171
Driving system ............................... 169
Function/notes ............................. 169
Important safety notes .................. 169
Problem (malfunction) ................... 172
Range of the sensors ..................... 169
Warning display ............................. 170
see Side windows
General notes .................................. 20
Automatic transmission ................. 136
.................... 80
14
Index
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 24
R
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 199
Display message
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 192
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 103
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 131
Rear fog lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 109
Display message ............................ 210
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Rear lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 109
see Lights
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the
backrests ....................................... 242
Folding the backrest forwards/
back (vehicles without the EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) ..................... 240
Folding the backrest forwards/
back (vehicles with the EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) ..................... 241
Fore-and-aft adjustment ................ 243
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 275
Function/notes ............................. 176
Switching on/off ........................... 177
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 92
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 93
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 113
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes .................. 334
............................ 215
Refueling
Fuel gauge
Important safety notes
Refueling process .......................... 148
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 260
Programming (garage door opener) 260
Reporting safety defects .................... 25
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 214
Warning lamp ................................. 231
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 129
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 80
Roller sunblinds ............................... 81
Side windows ................................... 77
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 22
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 82
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 81
Roof carrier ........................................ 247
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 277
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 335
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 191
....................................... 29
.................. 147
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 50
Child restraint systems .................... 50
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Folding the backrest (rear
compartment) forwards/back
Index
15
(vehicles without the EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) ..................... 240
Folding the backrest (rear
compartment) forwards/back
(vehicles with the EASY-VARIO-
PLUS system) ................................ 241
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 48
Belt force limiters ............................ 49
center rear-compartment seat
Cleaning ......................................... 277
Correct usage .................................. 46
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 49
Fastening ......................................... 47
Important safety guidelines ............. 45
Releasing ......................................... 48
Safety guidelines ............................. 40
Warning lamp ................................. 224
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 88
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 88
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 90
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 89
Cleaning the cover ......................... 276
Correct driver's seat position ........... 86
Important safety notes .................... 87
Seat heating problem ...................... 91
Storing settings (memory function) .. 95
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 91
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 275
Service menu (on-board computer) . 196
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 332
Coolant (engine) ............................ 333
Engine oil ....................................... 332
Fuel ................................................ 330
Important safety notes .................. 329
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 334
Washer fluid ................................... 334
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 199
On-board computer ....................... 196
Setting the air distribution ............... 126
......... 48
Setting the airflow ............................ 126
Side impact air bag ............................. 44
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 211
Side windows
Cleaning .........................................
Convenience closing feature ............ 78
Convenience opening feature .......... 78
Important safety information ........... 77
Opening/closing .............................. 77
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 79
Resetting ......................................... 79
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 70
Changing the programming ............. 69
Checking the battery ....................... 70
Convenience closing feature ............ 78
Convenience opening feature .......... 78
Display message ............................ 223
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Loss ................................................. 72
Mechanical key ................................ 69
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 135
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 72
Starting the engine ........................ 135
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 135
Snow chains ...................................... 301
Sockets
Center console .............................. 251
Luggage compartment ................... 251
Points to observe before use ......... 250
Rear compartment ......................... 251
Specialist workshop ............................ 24
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer ................. 196
Digital ............................................ 190
In the Instrument cluster ................. 29
Segments ...................................... 187
Selecting the unit of measurement 196
see Instrument cluster
274
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Index
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 207
Introduction
Warning lamp ................................. 230
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 108
Display message ............................ 210
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 135
STEER CONTROL .................................. 64
Steering (display message) .............. 222
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 91
Button overview ............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 187
Cleaning ......................................... 276
Important safety notes .................... 91
Paddle shifters ............................... 144
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 144
Stowage areas ................................... 237
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 238
Armrest (under) ............................. 238
Center console .............................. 237
Cup holders ................................... 247
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 237
Glove box ....................................... 237
Important safety information ......... 237
Parcel net ...................................... 239
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 238
Stowage space
Center console (rear) ..................... 238
Summer tires ..................................... 300
Sun visor ............................................ 249
Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 198
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 129
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 65
..................................... 38
T
Tachometer ........................................ 187
Tailgate
Display message
Emergency unlocking ....................... 76
Important safety notes
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 76
Opening dimensions ...................... 335
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 210
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 329
Emergency spare wheel ................. 326
Information .................................... 328
Tires/wheels ................................. 323
Vehicle data ................................... 335
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 255
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 256
Downloading routes ....................... 259
Emergency call .............................. 253
Geo fencing ................................... 259
Important safety notes .................. 251
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 258
MB info call button ........................ 255
Remote vehicle locking .................. 257
Roadside Assistance button .......... 254
Search & Send ............................... 256
Self-test ......................................... 252
Speed alert .................................... 259
System .......................................... 252
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 260
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 258
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 257
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 193
Display message ............................ 222
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 193
Number from the phone book ........ 194
Redialing ........................................ 194
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 194
............................ 222
.................... 75
Index
17
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 186
Outside temperature ...................... 187
Setting (climate control)
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 65
Immobilizer ...................................... 64
Through-loading ................................ 239
Time
see separate operating instructions
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 282
Tire pressure
Checking manually ........................ 305
Display message ............................ 219
Maximum ....................................... 304
Notes ............................................. 303
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 284
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 284
Recommended ............................... 301
Tire pressure loss warning
system
Important safety notes .................. 305
Restarting ...................................... 305
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 318
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 316
Bar (definition) ............................... 316
Changing a wheel .......................... 319
Characteristics .............................. 316
Checking ........................................ 299
Definition of terms ......................... 316
Direction of rotation ...................... 319
Display message ............................ 219
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 318
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 315
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 316
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 317
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 317
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 317
Important safety notes .................. 298
................ 125
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition)
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 317
Labeling (overview) ........................ 312
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 318
Load index ..................................... 315
Load index (definition) ................... 317
M+S tires ....................................... 300
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 317
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 317
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 317
Maximum tire load ......................... 310
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 317
MOExtended tires .......................... 300
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 318
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 317
Replacing ....................................... 319
Service life ..................................... 300
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 318
Speed rating (definition) ................ 317
Storing ........................................... 319
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 316
Summer tires ......................... 157, 300
Temperature .................................. 312
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 318
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 318
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 318
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 316
Tire size (data) ............................... 323
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 313
Tire tread ....................................... 299
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 318
Total load limit (definition) ............. 318
Traction ......................................... 311
Traction (definition) ....................... 318
Tread wear ..................................... 311
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 311
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 316
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 317
...... 316
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Index
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 318
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 316
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 55
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 291
Installing the towing eye ................ 292
Removing the towing eye ............... 292
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 293
With front axle raised ..................... 293
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 294
Important safety notes .................. 291
Installing the towing eye ................ 292
Removing the towing eye ............... 292
Traction control ................................... 62
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 141
Transporting the vehicle .................. 293
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 276
Trip computer (on-board computer) 189
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 189
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 190
Trunk
see Tailgate
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 108
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 109
Display message ............................ 209
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 75
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 74
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 249
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 24
Data acquisition ............................... 25
Equipment
Individual settings .......................... 196
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 306
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 75
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 68
Lowering ........................................ 322
Maintenance .................................... 22
Parking for a long period ................ 152
Pulling away ................................... 136
Raising ........................................... 320
Reporting problems ......................... 24
Securing from rolling away ............ 320
Towing away .................................. 291
Tow-starting ................................... 291
Transporting .................................. 293
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 75
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 68
Vehicle data ................................... 335
Vehicle data ....................................... 335
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 335
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 75
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 328
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 280
Video (DVD) ........................................ 193
VIN ...................................................... 328
....................................... 21
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS
................................................ 225
Brakes ........................................... 225
Check Engine ................................. 231
Coolant .......................................... 231
Distance warning ........................... 233
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 233
ESP® .............................................. 227
ESP® OFF ....................................... 228
Fuel tank ........................................ 231
Overview .......................................... 30
Index
19
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 53
Reserve fuel ................................... 231
Seat belt
SRS ................................................ 230
Warranty ............................................ 328
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 223
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 322
Wheel chock ...................................... 320
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 319
Checking ........................................ 299
Cleaning ......................................... 273
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 319
Emergency spare wheel ................. 325
Important safety notes .................. 298
Interchanging/changing ................ 319
Mounting a new wheel ................... 322
Mounting a wheel .......................... 319
Removing a wheel .......................... 322
Storing ........................................... 319
Tightening torque ........................... 322
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 323
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 208
Operation ......................................... 45
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 127
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 269
Notes ............................................. 334
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 223
Problem (malfunction) ................... 115
Rear window wiper ........................ 112
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 112
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 157
Snow chains .................................. 301
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 300
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 300
........................................ 224
Wiper blades
Cleaning .........................................
Important safety notes .................. 112
Replacing (rear window) ................ 113
Replacing (windshield) ................... 113
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 276
Workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
274
Z
ZONE function
Switching on/off ........................... 126
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Protection of the environment
General notes
Environmental note
H
Daimler's declared policy is one of
comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission,
brake and
by these factors:
R
operating conditions of your vehicle
R
your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R
avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R
always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R
do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R
remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R
a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R
always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R
do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R
do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R
drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R
avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
tire wear are affected
R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.
R
switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R
keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption.
Environmental concerns and recommendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to
regenerate or re-use them. Observe the
relevant environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials. In this way you
will help to protect the environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Environmental note
H
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality
new
parts. They are covered by the
as
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!
Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems, may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R
doors
R
door pillars
R
door sills
R
seats
R
cockpit
R
instrument cluster
R
center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems.
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Have aftermarket accessories installed at
a qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if
you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes.
This could lead to malfunctions in safetyrelevant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use
only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of
equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and
accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been
specifically developed, manufactured or
selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts for necessary service and repair work.
In addition, strategically located parts
delivery centers provide quick and reliable
parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification
number (VIN) (Y page 328) and the engine
number (Y page 329) when ordering genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts.
Operator's Manual
General notes
Before you first
drive off, read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with
your vehicle.
For your own safety and a longer vehicle life,
follow the instructions and warning notices in
this manual. Disregarding them may lead to
damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard
of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features described.
This also applies to safety-related systems
and functions. The
equipment in your vehicle
may therefore differ from some of the
descriptions or illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
if you have any questions about equipment or
operation.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
Your vehicle is
covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following
warranties:
R
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R
Emission Systems Warranty
R
Emission Performance Warranty
R
California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
R
State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
Z
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Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes
all the necessary maintenance work which
should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty
Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle
to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The
service advisor will record every service for
you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of
a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100
(Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside
Assistance" section in the Service and
Warranty booklet (Canada). You will find both
in your vehicle literature portfolio.
Change of address or change of ownership
In the event of a change of address, please
send us the
"Notification of Address Change"
in the Service and Guarantee booklet or
simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline
number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in
contacting you in a timely manner should the
need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehicle so that it is
available to the next owner.
If you have purchased a used car, please send
us the "Notification
of Used Car Purchase" in
the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R
service facilities or
replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R
unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
R
the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
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Operating safety
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried
out, this
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 qualified specialist
workshop.
WARNING
G
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with
limitations, or
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
WARNING
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Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other
networked components. In particular,
systems relevant to safety could also be
affected. As a result, these may no longer
function as intended and/or jeopardize the
operating safety of the vehicle. There is an
increased risk of an accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as
electronic
should have all work to electrical and
electronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
can result in malfunctions or
not at all. This could affect,
components or
their software. You
There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
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the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
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you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb or a hole in the road
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a heavy object strikes the undercarriage or
parts of the chassis.
In situations like this, the body, the
undercarriage, chassis parts, wheels or tires
could be damaged
without the damage being
visible. Components damaged in this way can
unexpectedly fail or, in the case of an
accident, no longer withstand the strain they
are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged,
combustible materials such as leaves, grass
or twigs can gather between the underbody
and the underbody paneling. If these
materials come in contact with hot parts of
the exhaust system for an extended period,
they can catch fire.
Have the vehicle checked and repaired
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. If on continuing your journey you
notice that driving safety is impaired, pull over
and stop the vehicle immediately, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. In
such cases, visit a qualified specialist
workshop.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) These devices
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment."
Canada: "The wireless
devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference,
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including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device."
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection
of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
WARNING
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If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation
the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a
diagnostics connection in the vehicle.
WARNING
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Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient
loose floormats.
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If the engine is switched off and
vehicle systems. As a result,
of the
clearance for
the pedals. Do not use
equipment on the diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test
during the main inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and
qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Always have the
following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
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work relevant to safety
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service and maintenance work
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repair work
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alterations, installation work and
modifications
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work on electronic components
Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail
to recognize certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when
driving your vehicle:
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the safety notes in this manual
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the Technical Data section in this manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
Problems with your vehicle
If you should
experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or
contact us at one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
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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
manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.
Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
"National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
of 1966".
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov
Limited Warranty
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Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions is not covered either by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
Data stored in the vehicle
Information about electronic data acquisition in the vehicle
(Including notice pursuant
to California Code
§ 9951)
Your vehicle records electronic data. If your
vehicle is equipped with mbrace (Canada:
TELE AID), data is transmitted in the event of
an accident.
This information helps, for example, to test
vehicle systems after an accident and to
continually improve vehicle safety.
Daimler AG can access this data and submit
it:
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for safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
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with the consent of the vehicle owner
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on the instruction of prosecuting
authorities
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for use in arbitration of disputes that
involve Daimler AG, its affiliates or its sales
and service organizations
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as otherwise required or permitted by law.
Please check your mbrace (Canada: TELE
AID) purchase agreement to find out more
about data that can be recorded and
transmitted by this system.
Information on copyright
General information
Information on license for free and opensource software used in your vehicle and its
electronic components is available on the
following website:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/
opensource
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Dashboard ........................................... 28
Instrument cluster .............................. 29
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 31
Center console .................................... 32
Overhead control panel ...................... 34
Door control panel .............................. 35
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At a glance
Dashboard
28
Dashboard
At a glance
Function Page
:
Steering wheel paddle
shifters 144
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Combination switch 100
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Instrument cluster 29
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Horn
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 140
B
PARKTRONIC warning
display 169
C
Overhead control panel 34
D
Climate control systems
118
Function Page
E
Ignition lock 135
F
Adjusting the steering
wheel 91
G
Cruise control lever 158
H
Electric parking brake 150
I
Light switch 98
J
Diagnostics connection 24
K
Opening the hood 266
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