Mercedes Benz M Class UK 2012 Owner's Manual
M-Class
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Contents
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 23
At a glance ........................................... 29
Safety ................................................... 41
Opening and closing ........................... 77
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 101
Lights and windscreen wipers ......... 119
Climate control ................................. 139
Driving and parking .......................... 161
On-board computer and displays .... 271
Stowing and features ....................... 341
Maintenance and care ...................... 367
Breakdown assistance ..................... 383
Wheels and tyres .............................. 403
Technical data ................................... 435
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket
see Socket
360°camera
Function/notes ............................. 232
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) .... 68
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 255
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 296
Function/notes ................................ 63
Important safety notes .................... 63
Warning lamp ................................. 330
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode .................................... 150
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 144
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 285
Display message ............................ 316
Function/notes ............................. 246
Towing a trailer .............................. 249
Active Curve System
Display message ............................ 313
Function/notes ............................. 217
Active Driving Assistance package . 246
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 285
Display message ............................ 315
Function/notes ............................. 249
Towing a trailer .............................. 252
Active light function ......................... 126
Active Park Assist
Display message ............................ 317
Active Parking Assist
Function/notes ............................. 225
Important safety notes .................. 224
Towing a trailer .............................. 228
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 70
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 302
Function/notes ................................ 66
Adaptive brake lamps ......................... 67
Adaptive Damping System
see ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 308
Function/notes ............................. 127
Adaptive Main-beam Assist
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 287
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AdBlue
Display message ............................ 311
Filling capacity ............................... 444
Important safety notes .................. 444
topping up ..................................... 182
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 446
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 124
ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Function/notes ............................. 216
Airbags
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 45
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Kneebag ........................................... 46
Sidebag ............................................ 46
Triggering ......................................... 43
Windowbag ...................................... 47
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air filter (white display message) .... 311
AIR FLOW ........................................... 146
AIRMATIC package
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 216
Function/notes ............................. 216
Level control .................................. 218
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Glove compartment ....................... 159
Important safety notes .................. 158
Rear ............................................... 159
Setting ........................................... 158
Setting the centre air vents ........... 158
Setting the side air vents ............... 159
see Climate control
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Index
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Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 287
Setting the colour (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 288
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 292
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension ............................................... 220
Anti-glare film .................................... 365
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 195
Aquaplaning ....................................... 190
Ashtray ............................................... 355
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 283
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 373
Hiding a service message .............. 373
Notes ............................................. 372
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 373
Service message ............................ 372
Special service requirements ......... 373
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 72
Function ........................................... 72
Interior motion sensor ..................... 74
Switching off the alarm .................... 72
Tow-away protection ........................ 73
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 284
Display message ............................ 312
Function/notes ............................. 237
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 280
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 308
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 168
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 167
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 121
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 174
Automatic drive program ............... 175
Changing gear ............................... 174
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 171
Display message ............................ 322
Drive program display .................... 172
Driving tips .................................... 174
Emergency running mode .............. 178
Engaging drive position .................. 173
Engaging neutral ............................ 173
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 172
Engaging reverse gear ................... 173
Engaging the park position ............ 172
Kickdown ....................................... 174
Manual drive program .................... 176
Overview ........................................ 171
Problem (fault) ............................... 178
Program selector button ................ 174
Pulling away ................................... 165
Shift ranges ................................... 176
Starting the engine ........................ 165
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ... 175
Trailer towing ................................. 174
Transmission position display ........ 172
Transmission positions .................. 173
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 178
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating ................. 153
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console) .............................. 153
Display message ............................ 324
Important safety notes .................. 152
Problem (display message) ............ 157
Remote control .............................. 153
Setting ........................................... 290
Setting the departure time ............. 154
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating ................. 153
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console) .............................. 153
Problem (display message) ............ 157
Remote control .............................. 153
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 451
Index
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B
Bag hook ............................................ 347
Ball coupling
Folding in ....................................... 266
Folding out ..................................... 264
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 64
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 64
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 81
Replacing ......................................... 82
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 392
Display message ............................ 310
Important safety notes .................. 390
Jump starting ................................. 394
Overview ........................................ 390
Belt
see Seat belt
Belt force limiters (activation) ........... 43
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 43
Function ........................................... 51
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 285
Display message ............................ 316
Notes/function .............................. 242
Trailer towing ................................. 244
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Topping up AdBlue® ....................... 182
BlueTEC (AdBlue®) ............................. 444
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-
tion) ............................................... 368
Closing ........................................... 369
Display message ............................ 323
Important safety notes .................. 368
Opening ......................................... 369
Boot
see Tailgate
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 301
Notes ............................................. 446
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 67
Changing bulbs .............................. 134
Display message ............................ 306
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 63
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS .................................................. 64
BAS PLUS ........................................ 64
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 446
Display message ............................ 296
Driving tips .................................... 188
High-performance brake system .... 190
Important safety notes .................. 188
Parking brake ................................ 186
Warning lamp ................................. 329
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
C
Calling up a fault
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 374
Carpets .......................................... 381
Display ........................................... 379
Exhaust pipe .................................. 378
Exterior lighting ............................. 377
Gear or selector lever .................... 380
High-pressure cleaner .................... 375
Interior ........................................... 379
Matt paintwork .............................. 376
Night View Assist Plus ................... 379
Notes ............................................. 374
Paint .............................................. 376
Plastic trim .................................... 379
Reversing camera .......................... 378
Roof lining ...................................... 381
Seat belt ........................................ 380
Seat cover ..................................... 380
Sensors ......................................... 377
Steering wheel ............................... 380
Index
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Trim pieces .................................... 380
Washing by hand ........................... 375
Wheels ........................................... 376
Windows ........................................ 377
Wiper blades .................................. 377
Wooden trim .................................. 380
Car Key
see Key
Car wash (care) ................................. 374
CD player/CD changer(on-board
computer) .......................................... 280
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 289
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 79
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 36
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 134
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 132
Important safety notes .................. 130
Main-beam headlamps ................... 132
Overview of bulb types .................. 131
Parking lamps (front) ..................... 133
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 131
Standing lamps .............................. 133
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 61
Rear doors ....................................... 62
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 52
Restraint systems ............................ 52
Child seat
Automatic recognition ..................... 54
ISOFIX .............................................. 55
On the front-passenger seat ............ 53
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 58
Recommendations ........................... 60
Suitable positions ............................ 58
Top Tether ....................................... 56
Cigarette lighter ................................ 356
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 377
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 378
Climate control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 152
Controlling automatically ............... 145
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 150
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 144
Demisting the windows .................. 148
Demisting the windscreen ............. 148
Important safety notes .................. 140
Indicator lamp ................................ 145
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 144
Notes on using THERMATIC auto-
matic climate control ..................... 142
Overview of systems ...................... 140
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 145
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 150
Rear control panel ......................... 143
Setting the air distribution ............. 147
Setting the airflow ......................... 147
Setting the air vents ...................... 158
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 146
Setting the temperature ................ 146
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 150
Switching on/off ........................... 144
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 151
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 149
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 148
THERMATIC automatic climate
control (2-zone) ............................. 141
THERMOTRONIC (3-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 143
Coat hooks ......................................... 349
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST ....... 65
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 379
Index
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COMAND Online
ON&OFFROAD menu ..................... 261
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 124
Combined luggage cover and net .... 348
Constant headlamp mode
see Daytime driving lights
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 277
Convenience closing feature .............. 93
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 150
Convenience opening feature ............ 92
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 371
Display message ............................ 309
Important safety notes .................. 446
Temperature (on-board computer) . 292
Temperature gauge ........................ 274
Warning lamp ................................. 336
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 305
Function/notes ............................. 126
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 130
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 198
Activation conditions ..................... 198
Cruise control lever ....................... 197
Deactivating ................................... 199
Display message ............................ 318
Driving system ............................... 197
Important safety notes .................. 197
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 197
Selecting ........................................ 197
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 198
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 353
Important safety notes .................. 352
Rear compartment ......................... 353
Temperature controlled ................. 353
see Cup holder
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 308
Function/notes ............................. 121
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 286
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 25
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 288
Interior lighting .............................. 288
Diagnostics connection ...................... 25
Diesel .................................................. 442
Differential lock (display message) . 314
Digital speedometer ......................... 278
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 132
Display message ............................ 305
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 120
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 287
Switching on/off ........................... 122
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display message
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 372
General information ....................... 295
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 295
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 325
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 295
Driving systems ............................. 312
Engine ............................................ 309
Key ................................................ 325
Lights ............................................. 305
Safety systems .............................. 296
Tyres .............................................. 320
Vehicle ........................................... 322
Distance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 283
Index
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Distance recorder
see Trip meter
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating ................. 284
Function/notes ................................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 338
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 338
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 204
Activation conditions ..................... 204
Cruise control lever ....................... 204
Deactivating ................................... 208
Display message ............................ 317
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 209
Driving tips .................................... 210
Function/notes ............................. 202
Important safety notes .................. 202
Selecting ........................................ 204
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 208
Warning lamp ................................. 338
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 289
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 86
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 79
Control panel ................................... 40
Display message ............................ 324
Emergency locking ........................... 87
Emergency unlocking ....................... 86
Important safety notes .................... 84
Opening (from the inside) ................ 85
Power closing .................................. 86
Doors
Overview .......................................... 84
Downhill Speed Regulation
see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 175
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 172
Manual ........................................... 176
Off-road program (vehicle without
the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 257
Off-road programs (vehicle with
the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 257
Driver's door
see Door
Drive system
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 246
Driving abroad
Service24h .................................... 374
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 120
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 195
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving programs
see On-road programs
Driving safety system
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 64
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 65
Distance warning function ............... 65
Electronic Brake-force Distribu-
tion .................................................. 70
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 67
Important safety guidelines ............. 63
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ... 68
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 63
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 70
Adaptive brake lamps ...................... 67
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 64
Overview .......................................... 62
PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 70
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL ................................................ 72
Driving system
360°camera .................................. 232
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 249
Active Parking Assist ..................... 224
ADS ............................................... 216
AIRMATIC package ........................ 216
Level control (vehicle with AIR-
MATIC package) ............................. 218
On-road programs .......................... 252
Driving systems
Active Curve System ...................... 217
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 246
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Index
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 220
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 237
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 242
Cruise control ................................ 197
Display message ............................ 312
Distronic Plus ................................ 202
HOLD function ............................... 215
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 244
Level control (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package) ................ 211
PARKTRONIC ................................. 221
Reversing camera .......................... 228
Speed Limit Assist ......................... 237
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 200
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 190
Automatic transmission ................. 174
Brakes ........................................... 188
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 210
Downhill gradient ........................... 188
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Driving in winter ............................. 191
Driving on flooded roads ................ 190
Driving on sand .............................. 194
Driving on wet roads ...................... 190
Driving over obstacles ................... 195
Fuel ................................................ 188
General .......................................... 188
Icy road surfaces ........................... 192
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 189
New brake pads/linings ................ 189
Off-road driving .............................. 193
Off-road fording ............................. 190
Running-in tips ............................... 162
Snow chains .................................. 407
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 120
Towing a trailer .............................. 262
Travelling uphill .............................. 195
Tyre ruts ........................................ 195
Wet road surface ........................... 189
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 314
Function/notes ............................. 255
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 280
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 281
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 291
Function/notes ............................. 112
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 113
Function/notes ............................. 112
Switching on/off ........................... 291
EASY-PACK load-securing kit ........... 349
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Display message ............................ 298
Function/notes ................................ 70
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 168
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 167
Deactivating/activating ................. 168
General information ....................... 167
Important safety notes .................. 167
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 86
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 80
Locking vehicle ................................ 87
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 86
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes .................. 431
Points to remember ....................... 431
Removing ....................................... 432
Storage location ............................ 432
Technical data ............................... 433
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 91
Vehicle ............................................. 86
Engine
Display message ............................ 309
ECO start/stop function ................ 167
Engine number ............................... 439
Jump-starting ................................. 394
Index
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Running irregularly ......................... 170
Starting problems .......................... 170
Starting the engine with the key .... 165
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 165
Stopping ........................................ 186
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 399
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 336
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 437
Problem (fault) ............................... 170
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 446
Checking the oil level ..................... 370
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 370
Display message ............................ 310
Filling capacity ............................... 445
Notes about oil grades ................... 444
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 370
Temperature (on-board computer) . 292
Topping up ..................................... 370
Viscosity ........................................ 446
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 23
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
4ETS ................................................ 68
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 292
Deactivating/activating ................... 69
Display message ............................ 296
Function/notes ................................ 67
Important safety guidelines ............. 68
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 332
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 378
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 113
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 114
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 114
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 114
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 291
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 114
Parking position ............................. 115
Resetting ....................................... 114
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 116
F
Fault message
see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 385
First-aid kit ......................................... 384
Fitting a wheel
Removing a wheel .......................... 416
Fitting wheels
Fitting a wheel ............................... 417
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 418
Raising the vehicle ......................... 415
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 414
Flat tyre
MOExtended tyres ......................... 386
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 386
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 387
Floormat ............................................. 364
Foglamps (extended range) .............. 127
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 345
Fording
Off-road ......................................... 190
On flooded roads ........................... 190
Frequencies
Garage door opener ....................... 361
Mobile phone ................................. 437
Two-way radio ................................ 437
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 442
Consumption information .............. 443
Consumption statistics .................. 277
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 278
Displaying the range ...................... 278
Driving tips .................................... 188
Fuel gauge ............................... 32, 273
Grade (petrol) ................................ 440
Important safety notes .................. 440
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 441
Problem (malfunction) ................... 181
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Index
Quality (diesel) ............................... 442
Refuelling ....................................... 178
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 440
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 179
Fuel filter (white display message) . 311
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 278
Gauge ...................................... 32, 273
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 440
Problem (malfunction) ................... 181
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 400
Before changing ............................. 400
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 400
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 400
Fuse box under rear bench seat .... 401
Important safety notes .................. 399
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 361
Frequencies ................................... 361
Important safety notes .................. 359
Opening/closing the garage door .. 360
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 359
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 292
Gearshift program
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 292
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 436
Glove compartment .......................... 343
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 125
Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) ............ 125
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 447
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 128
Topping up the cleaning system .... 372
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 104
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 105
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 105
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 106
Fitting/removing (rear) .................. 106
Luxury ............................................ 105
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 375
Hill start assist .................................. 166
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 216
Display message ............................ 315
Function/notes ............................. 215
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 72
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 336
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 338
Engine diagnostics ......................... 336
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 306
see Warning and indicator lamps
Insect protection on the radiator .... 369
Instrument cluster
Overview .................................. 32, 273
Warning and indicator
lamps ....................................... 34, 327
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 274
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 287
Display message ............................ 308
Overview ........................................ 126
Setting the dipped-beam headlamps for driving on the right/left . 287
Interior lighting ................................. 129
Automatic control system .............. 129
Index
13
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 288
Emergency lighting ........................ 130
Manual control ............................... 130
Overview ........................................ 129
Reading lamp ................................. 129
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 287
Setting the ambient lighting col-
our (on-board computer) ................ 288
Interior motion sensor ........................ 74
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 55
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 385
Using ............................................. 415
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 394
Jump-starting (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)
K
Key
Changing the battery ....................... 82
Checking the battery ....................... 81
Convenience closing feature ............ 93
Convenience opening feature .......... 92
Display message ............................ 325
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 79
Emergency key element ................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 78
Loss ................................................. 83
Modifying the programming ............. 80
Overview .......................................... 78
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 163
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 83
Starting the engine ........................ 165
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................ 93
Display message ............................ 325
Locking ............................................ 79
Start/Stop button .......................... 163
Starting the engine ........................ 165
Unlocking ......................................... 79
Key positions
Key ................................................ 163
KEYLESS GO .................................. 163
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 174
Manual drive program .................... 177
Kneebag ............................................... 46
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 285
Display message ............................ 315
Function/information .................... 244
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 293
Lashing eyelets ................................. 346
Level control (display message) ...... 312
Level control (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package)
Basic settings ................................ 212
Function/notes ............................. 211
Important safety notes .................. 211
Level control (vehicle with AIRMATIC package)
Basic settings ................................ 219
Function/notes ............................. 218
Important safety notes .................. 218
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 307
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 287
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 288
Active light function ....................... 126
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 121
Cornering light function ................. 126
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 122
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 127
Hazard warning lamps ................... 125
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Index
Headlamp flasher ........................... 125
Headlamp range ............................ 124
Light switch ................................... 121
Main-beam headlamps ................... 124
Motorway mode ............................. 126
Off-road lights ................................ 127
Parking lamps ................................ 123
Rear foglamp ................................. 122
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 287
Setting the ambient lighting col-
our (on-board computer) ................ 288
Side lamps ..................................... 123
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 287
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) . 286
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 288
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 288
Turn signals ................................... 124
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 308
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 197
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 204
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 200
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 342
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 86
Emergency locking ........................... 87
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 85
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 289
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 314
Off-road gear ................................. 259
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 259
Luggage compartment cover
Notes/function .............................. 347
Luggage compartment enlargement
Important safety notes .................. 345
Luggage compartment floor
opening/closing ............................ 351
stowage well, under ....................... 351
Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 350
Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 107
Luxury head restraint ....................... 105
M
M+S tyres ........................................... 406
Main-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 132
Display message ............................ 307
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 128
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 376
Memory card (audio) ......................... 280
Memory function ............................... 116
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 295
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 437
Installation ..................................... 437
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 281
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 357
Transmission output (maximum) .... 437
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 80
MOExtended tyres ............................. 386
Motorway mode ................................ 126
Index
15
MP3
Operating ....................................... 280
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 276
Permanent display ......................... 286
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 275
Overview .......................................... 35
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 278
see separate operating instructions
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 240
Cleaning ......................................... 379
Problem (fault) ............................... 242
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 162
O
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 52
Important safety notes .................... 42
Odometer
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 194
Checklist before driving off-road .... 193
General information ....................... 193
Important safety notes .................. 192
Travelling uphill .............................. 195
Off-road lights .................................... 127
Off-road program (vehicle without
the ON&OFFROAD package)
Function/notes ............................. 257
Off-road program (vehicle with the
ON&OFFROAD package)
Off-road program 1 ........................ 258
Off-road program 2 ........................ 258
Off-road programmes (vehicles
with the ON&OFFROAD package)
Displays in the COMAND display ... 261
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package)
Function/notes ............................. 257
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 255
DSR ............................................... 255
LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 259
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 68
Off-road ABS .................................... 63
Off-road ESP® .................................. 69
Off-road program (vehicle without
the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 257
Off-road programs (vehicle with
the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 257
Oil
see Engine oil
On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 292
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 292
Assistance menu ........................... 283
Audio menu ................................... 280
Convenience submenu .................. 291
Displaying a service message ........ 373
Display messages .......................... 295
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 209
Factory setting submenu ............... 292
Heating submenu ........................... 290
Important safety notes .................. 272
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 286
Light submenu ............................... 286
Menu overview .............................. 277
Message memory .......................... 295
Navigation menu ............................ 278
On and Offroad menu .................... 292
Operating the TV ............................ 281
Operating video DVD ..................... 281
Operation ....................................... 275
RACETIMER ................................... 293
Service menu ................................. 285
Settings menu ............................... 285
Standard display ............................ 277
Telephone menu ............................ 281
Trip menu ...................................... 277
Vehicle submenu ........................... 289
On-road programs
AUTO program ............................... 252
Function/notes ............................. 252
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Snow program ............................... 254
SPORT program ............................. 253
Trailer program .............................. 254
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 133
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 274
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 62
P
Paint code .......................................... 438
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 376
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information ........... 95
Opening/closing .............................. 97
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ................................................. 98
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Rain closing feature ......................... 97
Resetting ......................................... 98
Parking ............................................... 185
Important safety notes .................. 185
Parking brake ................................ 186
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 115
Reversing camera .......................... 228
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 224
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 299
Electric parking brake .................... 186
Warning lamp ................................. 335
see Parking brake
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 133
Display message ............................ 307
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 133
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 223
Driving system ............................... 221
Function/notes ............................. 221
Important safety notes .................. 221
Problem (fault) ............................... 224
Sensor range ................................. 222
Trailer towing ................................. 223
Warning display ............................. 222
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ...................................................... 54
Petrol .................................................. 440
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 379
Power closing feature ......................... 86
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE® (preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 302
Operation ......................................... 47
PRE-SAFE® Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 284
Display message ............................ 303
Function/notes ................................ 70
Warning lamp ................................. 338
Product information ............................ 23
Program selector button .................. 174
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Trailer ............................................ 166
Pulling away (automatic transmis-
sion) .................................................... 165
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 293
Radar sensors
Overview ........................................ 451
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 289
Display message ............................ 315
Radiator cover ................................... 369
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 280
see separate operating instructions
Radio-controlled devices (fitting) .... 365
Index
17
Rain closing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 97
Sliding sunroof ................................. 96
Reading lamp ..................................... 129
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 159
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 51
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 307
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Rear seat
Adjusting ....................................... 106
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 114
Dipping (manual) ........................... 113
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 150
Switching on/off ........................... 149
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 136
Switching on/off ........................... 135
Refuelling
Fuel gauge ............................... 32, 273
Important safety notes .................. 178
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 441
Refuelling process ......................... 179
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 153
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 155
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 359
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 155
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 310
Warning lamp ................................. 336
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 151
Restraint systems
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Rev counter ........................................ 274
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 378
Function/notes ............................. 228
Switching on/off ........................... 229
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 307
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 98
Roof carrier ........................................ 352
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 381
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 448
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 278
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 52
Child restraint systems .................... 52
Safety net
Attaching ....................................... 349
Important safety information ......... 349
Safety systems
see Driving safety system
Seat belt
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 50
Adjusting the height ......................... 50
Belt force limiter .............................. 51
Belt tensioner .................................. 51
Cleaning ......................................... 380
Display message ............................ 303
Fastening ......................................... 49
Important safety guidelines ............. 48
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 51
Releasing ......................................... 50
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 291
Warning lamp ................................. 328
Warning lamp (function) ................... 50
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 104
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 104
Cleaning the cover ......................... 380
Correct driver's seat position ........ 102
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ................................... 345
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Index
Important safety notes .................. 103
Overview ........................................ 103
Seat heating problem .................... 109
Seat ventilation problem ................ 110
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 116
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 107
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 109
Securing hooks .................................. 347
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 380
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 377
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board computer) . 285
Service products
AdBlue® special additives .............. 444
Brake fluid ..................................... 446
Coolant (engine) ............................ 446
Engine oil ....................................... 444
Fuel ................................................ 440
Important safety notes .................. 439
Washer fluid ................................... 447
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 292
On-board computer ....................... 285
Setting the air distribution ............... 147
Setting the airflow ............................ 147
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 292
Sidebag ................................................ 46
Side lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Side marker lamp Display mes-
sage .................................................... 307
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 93
Convenience opening ...................... 92
Important safety notes .................... 91
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Overview .......................................... 91
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 95
resetting .......................................... 94
Sliding sunroof
Important safety information ........... 95
Opening/closing .............................. 96
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Rain closing feature ......................... 96
Resetting ......................................... 97
see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snow chains
Information .................................... 407
Snow drive program ....................... 254
Socket
Centre console .............................. 356
Luggage compartment ................... 357
Rear compartment ......................... 357
Sockets
General notes ................................ 356
Spare wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Spectacles compartment ................. 344
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speed Limit Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 283
Displaying ...................................... 283
Display message ............................ 315
Display message in the multifunc-
tion display .................................... 238
Function/notes ............................. 238
Important safety notes .................. 237
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 278
In the Instrument cluster ......... 32, 273
Segments ...................................... 274
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 286
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Activating variable ......................... 201
Deactivating variable ..................... 202
Display message ............................ 318
Function/notes ............................. 200
Important safety notes .................. 200
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 200
Permanent ..................................... 202
Selecting ........................................ 200
Storing the current speed .............. 200
Variable ......................................... 200
Index
19
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Display message ............................ 304
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 335
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 165
STEER CONTROL .................................. 72
Steering (display message) .............. 324
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 111
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 110
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 275
Cleaning ......................................... 380
Gearshift paddles ........................... 175
Important safety notes .................. 110
Steering wheel heating .................. 111
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 116
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 175
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 112
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 293
Stowage areas ................................... 342
Stowage compartment
Spectacles compartment ............... 344
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 343
Centre console .............................. 344
Centre console (rear) ..................... 344
Cup holder ..................................... 352
Glove compartment ....................... 343
Important safety information ......... 342
Stowage net ....................................... 344
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 344
Summer tyres .................................... 406
Sun blind
Rear side windows ......................... 354
Sun visor ............................................ 354
Supplement Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 288
Suspension tuning
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 220
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 292
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 72
T
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 323
Emergency unlocking ....................... 91
Important safety notes .................... 87
Limiting the opening angle ............... 90
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 90
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 88
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 88
Opening dimensions ...................... 448
Power closing .................................. 86
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 306
Tank
see Fuel tank
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 439
Emergency spare wheel ................. 433
Information .................................... 436
Trailer loads ................................... 451
Tyres/wheels ................................. 418
Vehicle data ................................... 448
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 282
Display message ............................ 325
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 281
Number from the phone book ........ 282
Redialling ....................................... 282
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 282
Telephone compartment ................ 343
Telescopic rod (Easy-Pack fix kit) .... 351
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 274
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 292
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 292
Outside temperature ...................... 274
Setting (climate control) ................ 146
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Index
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 197
Theft-deterrent system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 72
Immobiliser ...................................... 72
Through-loading ................................ 344
Time
see Separate Owner's manual
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 293
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 387
Top Tether ............................................ 56
Total distance recorder .................... 277
Tow-away protection .......................... 73
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 396
Towing a trailer
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 249
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 252
Active Parking Assist ..................... 228
Axle load, permissible .................... 451
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 268
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 69
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 166
Trailer drive program ..................... 254
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye .................... 398
Removing the towing eye ............... 398
With both axles on the ground ....... 398
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 399
Important safety notes .................. 396
Trailer
Display message ............................ 324
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connector ............................. 268
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 244
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 378
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 265
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 266
Driving tips .................................... 262
Folding in the ball coupling ............ 266
Folding out the ball coupling .......... 264
Important safety notes .................. 262
Mounting dimensions .................... 450
Parktronic ...................................... 223
Power supply ................................. 267
Problem (fault) ............................... 269
Shift range ..................................... 174
Trailer loads ................................... 451
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 172
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 172
Transporting the vehicle .................. 399
Travelling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 196
Driving downhill ............................. 197
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 196
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 380
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 277
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 277
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 278
see Trip meter
Turn signals
Switching on/off ........................... 124
see Turn signals
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 281
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 437
Installation ..................................... 437
Transmission output (maximum) .... 437
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 410
Display message ............................ 320
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 389
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 389
Recommended ............................... 407
Tyre pressure loss warning
Important safety notes .................. 409
Restarting ...................................... 409
Index
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Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 411
Function/notes ............................. 410
Restarting ...................................... 412
Warning lamp ................................. 339
Warning message .......................... 411
Tyres
Changing a wheel .......................... 412
Checking ........................................ 405
Direction of rotation ...................... 413
Display message ............................ 320
Important safety notes .................. 404
M+S tyres ...................................... 406
MOExtended tyres ......................... 406
Replacing ....................................... 413
Service life ..................................... 405
Storing ........................................... 413
Tyre size (data) .............................. 418
Tyre tread ...................................... 405
see Flat tyre
U
Unladen weight ................................. 448
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 86
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 85
V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 354
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 322
Electronics ..................................... 437
Equipment ....................................... 24
Implied warranty .............................. 26
Individual settings .......................... 285
Leaving parked up ......................... 188
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 87
Locking (key) ................................... 79
Lowering ........................................ 418
Pulling away ................................... 165
Raising ........................................... 415
Registration ..................................... 25
Securing from rolling away ............ 414
Towing away .................................. 396
Transporting .................................. 399
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 86
Unlocking (key) ................................ 79
Vehicle data ................................... 448
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 448
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 448
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 87
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 438
Vehicle level
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 220
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 312
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 385
Vehicle weights ................................. 448
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 281
VIN ...................................................... 438
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 330
Brakes ........................................... 329
Distance warning signal ................. 338
ESP® .............................................. 332
ESP® OFF ....................................... 333
Fuel tank ........................................ 336
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 197
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 204
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 200
Overview .................................. 34, 327
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 54
Reserve fuel ................................... 336
Seat belt ........................................ 328
SRS ................................................ 335
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 339
Warning triangle ................................ 384
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 325
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 418
Wheel chock ...................................... 414
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Index
Wheels
Changing/replacing ....................... 413
Changing a wheel .......................... 412
Checking ........................................ 405
Cleaning ......................................... 376
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 413
Emergency spare wheel ................. 431
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 417
Fitting a wheel ............................... 414
Important safety notes .................. 404
Overview ........................................ 404
Removing a wheel .......................... 416
Storing ........................................... 413
Tightening torque ........................... 418
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 418
Windowbag
Display message ............................ 305
Operation ......................................... 47
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 377
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 148
Infrared reflective .......................... 365
see Windscreen
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Notes ............................................. 447
Topping up ..................................... 372
Windscreen wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 137
Rear window wiper ........................ 135
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 135
Switching on/off ........................... 134
Winter driving
General notes ................................ 406
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 406
Radiator cover ............................... 369
Slippery road surfaces ................... 192
Snow chains .................................. 407
Snow drive program ....................... 254
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 289
M+S tyres ...................................... 406
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 377
Important safety notes .................. 135
Replacing ....................................... 135
Replacing (on the rear window) ..... 136
Replacing (windscreen) .................. 135
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 380
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
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Protection of the environment
General notes
Environmental note
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Daimler's declared policy is one of comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
which 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 tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
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operating conditions of your vehicle
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your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
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avoid short trips as these increase fuel consumption.
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make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.
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do not carry any unnecessary weight.
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keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consumption.
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remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
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a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
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always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
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do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
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do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary.
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drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
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avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
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change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.
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switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Returning an end-of-life vehicle
EU countries only:
Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle
to dispose of it in an environmentally-responsible manner in accordance with the European Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles Directive.
There is a network of return points and disassembly plants available. In these plants you
can return your vehicle free of charge. This
makes a valuable contribution to the recycling process and the conservation of resources.
For further information on recycling old vehicles, recovery and the terms of the policy,
visit the Mercedes-Benz homepage for your
country.
Product information
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion
parts and accessories that have been
approved for the type of vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts and conversion parts and accessories that have been
specifically approved for your vehicle for their
reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to assess other parts. Therefore,
Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This is also the case, even if they have
been independently or officially approved.
The use of non-approved parts could affect
your vehicle's operating safety.
Mercedes-Benz therefore recommends that
you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, con-
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version parts and accessories that have been
approved for the type of vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, approved conversion parts and accessories are available
from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Here,
you will receive advice about permissible
technical modifications, and the parts will be
professionally fitted.
Owner's Manual
General notes
Before you first drive off, read this Owner's
Manual carefully and familiarise 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 equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available for your vehicle at the time of publication of the Owner's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Note that your
vehicle may not be fitted with all features
described. This is also the case for systems
and functions relevant to safety. Therefore,
the equipment on your vehicle may differ from
that in the descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase contract documentation for your vehicle contains a list of all of the
systems in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
The Owner's Manual and Service Booklet are
important documents and should kept in the
vehicle.
Operating safety
Important safety notes
WARNING
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All work on the vehicle and, in particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
WARNING
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Some safety systems only function when the
engine is running. You should therefore never
switch off the engine when driving. Otherwise,
the safety systems of your vehicle may not
function correctly and as a result will no longer protect you and other persons as intended. In addition, there is a risk that you may
lose control of your vehicle and thus cause an
accident.
WARNING
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Work carried out incorrectly, or alterations
made to the vehicle, e.g. re-routing of cables
under coverings, could cause the safety systems of your vehicle to stop working properly.
The safety systems would thus no longer protect you and other persons as intended. In
addition, there is a risk that you may lose control of your vehicle and thus cause an accident.
All work and alterations to the vehicle, e.g.
installations or modifications, should therefore be carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
WARNING
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If work on electronic equipment and its software is carried out incorrectly, this equipment
could stop working. The electronic systems
are networked via interfaces. Tampering with
these electronic systems could cause malfunctions in systems which have not been
modified. Malfunctions such as these can
seriously jeopardise the vehicle's operating
safety and therefore your own safety.
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You should therefore have all work and modifications to electronic components carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
Wireless vehicle components
The following information applies to all components of the vehicle and the COMAND system which receive and/or transmit radio
waves:
The components of this vehicle which receive
and/or transmit radio waves are compliant
with the basic requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. You
can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Electromagnetic compatibility
The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehicle components has been checked and certified according to the currently valid version
of Directive 72/245/EEC or the equivalent
ECE Regulation ECE-R 10.
Diagnostics connection
WARNING
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If you connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection, it can affect the operation of the
vehicle systems. This could compromise the
operating safety of your vehicle while driving.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnostics connection.
WARNING
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Loose equipment or cables hanging from a
device which are connected to a diagnostic
connection could impede pedal clearance.
The equipment or cables could get caught
between the pedals when driving and braking
suddenly. This could impair the function of the
pedals. There is a risk of accident.
Do not attach any equipment or cables in the
driver's footwell.
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If the engine is switched off and equipment on the diagnostics connection is
used, the starter battery may discharge.
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
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
A qualified specialist workshop has the necessary special skills, tools and qualifications
to correctly carry out any necessary work on
your vehicle. This particularly applies to work
relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Service Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop:
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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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modifications, installations and conversions
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work on electronic components
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres
to carry out technical inspections on certain
vehicles. The quality or safety of the vehicle
is improved as a result of the inspection.
Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about
vehicle checks if it has your registration data.
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It is possible that your vehicle has not yet
been registered in your name in the following
cases:
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if your vehicle was not purchased at an
authorised specialist dealer.
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if your vehicle has not yet been examined
at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible
about any change in address or vehicle ownership.
Correct use
WARNING
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Various warning stickers are affixed to your
vehicle. Their purpose is to draw your attention, and the attention of others, to various
dangers. Therefore, do not remove any warning stickers unless the sticker clearly states
that you may do so.
If you remove the warning stickers, you or
others could be injured by failing to recognise
certain dangers.
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
Implied 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 are not covered either by
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
Data stored in the vehicle
A number of electronic components in your
vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or permanently store technical information about:
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the vehicle's operating state
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events
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faults
This technical information generally documents the condition of a component, a module, a system or an environment.
These are, for example:
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operating conditions of system components. This includes, e.g. fluid levels.
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status messages from the vehicle and from
individual vehicle components. This
includes, e.g. number of wheel revolutions/speed, deceleration, lateral acceleration.
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malfunctions and faults in important system components. This includes, e.g. lights,
brakes.
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reactions of the vehicle in special driving
situations. This includes, e.g. deployment
of an airbag, intervention of stability control
systems.
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environmental conditions. This includes,
e.g. the outside temperature.
This data is exclusively technical in nature
and is used to:
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assist in the detection and rectification of
faults and defects
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optimise vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements over distances travelled.
When your vehicle is serviced, this technical
information can be read out from the event
and fault memory.
Services include:
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repairs
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service processes
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warranty claims
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quality assurance
The information is read out by authorised
employees of the service network (including
manufacturers) using special diagnostic devices. You can find more information there if
necessary.
After a fault has been rectified, the information in the fault memory is deleted or consecutively overwritten.
In normal vehicle operation, situations may
arise in which this technical data could
become personal in nature in conjunction
with other information and, if necessary, on
consultation of an approval official.
Examples include:
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accident reports
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vehicle damage
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witness testimonies
Further additional features which are contractually agreed with the customer likewise
allow specific vehicle data to be obtained
from the vehicle. Such additional features
include vehicle locating in an emergency, for
example.
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Copyright information
General notes
You can find information on licences for free
and open-source software used in your vehicle and its electronic components on the following website:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/
opensource
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