Mercedes CLA 45 AMG 2016, CLA 220 2016, CLA 200 2016, CLA 180 2016 User Manual

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CLA

Operator's Manual

Order no. 65155247 13 Part no. 1175848600 Edition B 2015

CLA Operator's Manual

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Contents

Index ....................................................... 4

Introduction ......................................... 20

At a glance ........................................... 29

Safety ................................................... 39

Opening and closing ........................... 73

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 95

Lights and windshield wipers .......... 109

Climate control ................................. 123

Driving and parking .......................... 139

On-board computer and displays .... 199

Stowage and features ...................... 261

Maintenance and care ...................... 285

Roadside Assistance ........................ 299

Wheels and tires ............................... 317

Technical data ................................... 351

Index

1, 2, 3 ...

4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

4MATIC

Display message ............................ 244

4MATIC (permanent four-wheel

drive) .................................................. 181

12 V socket

see Sockets

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Display message ............................ 218

Function/notes ................................ 63

Important safety notes .................... 63

Warning lamp .................................250

Accident

Automatic measures after an acci-

dent ................................................. 56

Activating/deactivating cooling

with air dehumidification ................. 129

Active Parking Assist

Detecting parking spaces .............. 185

Display message ............................ 237

Exiting a parking space .................. 187

Function/notes .............................184

Important safety notes .................. 184

Parking .......................................... 186

ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 70

Adaptive Brake Assist

Function/notes ................................ 66

Adaptive Highbeam Assist

Function/notes .............................114

Switching on/off ........................... 114

Additional speedometer ................... 212

Additives (engine oil) ........................ 356

Air bag

Occupant Classification System

(OCS) ............................................... 49

Air bags

Deployment ..................................... 54

Display message ............................ 228

Front air bag (driver, front

passenger) ....................................... 47

Important safety notes .................... 46

Introduction ..................................... 46

Knee bag .......................................... 48

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-

tor lamp ...........................................41

Side impact air bag .......................... 48

Window curtain air bag .................... 48

Air vents

Important safety notes .................. 136

Rear ............................................... 137

Setting the center air vents ........... 136

Setting the side air vents ............... 136

Air-conditioning system

see Climate control

Alarm

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 71

Switching off (ATA) .......................... 71

Switching the function on/off

(ATA) ................................................ 71

AMG

Performance Seat .......................... 100

AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 214

Animals in the vehicle ......................... 62

Ashtray ............................................... 270

Assistance display (on-board com-

puter) .................................................. 209

Assistance menu (on-board com-

puter) .................................................. 209

ASSYST PLUS

Displaying a service message ........ 291

Driving abroad ............................... 291

Hiding a service message .............. 291

Information about Service ............. 291

Resetting the service interval dis-

play ................................................ 291

Service message ............................ 290

Special service requirements ......... 291

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Activating/deactivating ................... 71

Function ........................................... 71

Switching off the alarm .................... 71

ATTENTION ASSIST

Activating/deactivating ................. 210

Display message ............................ 235

Function/notes ............................. 192

Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 207

Audio system

see separate operating instructions

Index

Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

see Qualified specialist workshop

AUTO lights

Display message ............................ 232

see Lights

Automatic car wash (care) ...............292

Automatic engine start (ECO start/

stop function) ....................................146

Automatic engine switch-off (ECO

start/stop function) .......................... 145

Automatic headlamp mode .............. 110

Automatic transmission

Accelerator pedal position ............. 152

Automatic drive program ...............154

Changing gear ............................... 152

DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 148

Drive program display .................... 149

Driving tips .................................... 152

Emergency running mode .............. 158

Engaging drive position .................. 151

Engaging neutral ............................ 150

Engaging park position (AMG vehi-

cles) ............................................... 151

Engaging park position automati-

cally ............................................... 149

Engaging reverse gear ................... 150

Engaging the park position ............ 149

Holding the vehicle stationary on

uphill gradients .............................. 153

Kickdown ....................................... 153

Manual drive program .................... 155

Oil temperature (on-board com-

puter, AMG vehicles) ..................... 214

Overview ........................................ 148

Problem (malfunction) ................... 158

Program selector button ................ 153

Pulling away ................................... 144

Selector lever ................................ 151

Starting the engine ........................ 144

Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 154

Transmission position dis-

play ........................................ 149, 151

Transmission positions .................. 152

Automatic transmission emer-

gency mode ....................................... 158

Backup lamp

Display message ............................ 231

BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 64

Battery (SmartKey)

Checking .......................................... 77

Important safety notes .................... 77

Replacing ......................................... 78

Battery (vehicle)

Charging ........................................ 307

Display message ............................ 234

Important safety notes .................. 305

Jump starting ................................. 309

Blind Spot Assist

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 211

Display message ............................ 236

Notes/function .............................. 194

Brake fluid

Display message ............................ 224

Notes ............................................. 357

Brake force distribution

see EBD (electronic brake force distribution)

Brake lamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 119

Display message ............................ 230

Brakes

ABS .................................................. 63

Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66

BAS .................................................. 64

Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 357

Display message ............................ 218

EBD .................................................. 70

Hill start assist ............................... 145

HOLD function ............................... 178

Important safety notes .................. 165

Maintenance .................................. 166

Parking brake ................................ 162

Riding tips ...................................... 165

Warning lamp ................................. 249

Breakdown

see Flat tire

Brightness control (instrument

cluster lighting) ................................... 31

Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 201

Index

California

Important notice for retail cus-

tomers and lessees .......................... 22

Calling up a malfunction

see Display messages

Care

Car wash ........................................ 292

Carpets .......................................... 298

Display ...........................................296

Exhaust pipe .................................. 296

Exterior lights ................................ 295

Gear or selector lever .................... 297

Interior ...........................................296

Matte finish ................................... 294

Notes ............................................. 291

Paint .............................................. 293

Plastic trim ....................................297

Power washer ................................ 293

Rear view camera .......................... 296

Roof lining ...................................... 298

Seat belt ........................................ 298

Seat cover ..................................... 297

Sensors ......................................... 295

Steering wheel ............................... 297

Trim pieces ....................................297

Washing by hand ........................... 292

Wheels ...........................................294

Windows ........................................ 294

Wiper blades .................................. 295

Wooden trim .................................. 297

Cargo compartment enlargement ... 265

Cargo tie down rings ......................... 266

CD player/CD changer (on-board

computer) .......................................... 207

Center console

Lower section .................................. 35

Upper section .................................. 34

Central locking

Automatic locking (on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 212

Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........74

Changing bulbs

Brake lamps ...................................119

Cornering light function ................. 119

High-beam headlamps ................... 118

Low-beam headlamps .................... 118

Rear fog lamp ................................ 119

Turn signals (front) ......................... 119

Turn signals (rear) .......................... 119

Child

Restraint system .............................. 57

Child seat

Forward-facing restraint system ...... 61

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ............................................ 58

On the front-passenger seat ............ 60

Rearward-facing restraint system .... 61

Top Tether ....................................... 59

Child-proof locks

Important safety notes .................... 61

Rear doors ....................................... 62

Children

Special seat belt retractor ...............57

Cigarette lighter ................................ 270

Cleaning

Mirror turn signal ...........................295

Climate control

Air-conditioning system ................. 125

Automatic climate control (dual-

zone) .............................................. 127

Controlling automatically ...............131

Cooling with air dehumidification .. 129

Defrosting the windows ................. 134

Defrosting the windshield .............. 133

General notes ................................ 124

Indicator lamp ................................ 131

Information about using auto-

matic climate control ..................... 128

Maximum cooling .......................... 133

Notes on using the air-condition-

ing system ..................................... 126

Overview of systems ......................124

Problem with the rear window

defroster ........................................ 135

Problems with cooling with air

dehumidification ............................ 131

Refrigerant ..................................... 358

Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 359

Setting the air distribution ............. 132

Setting the air vents ......................136

Setting the airflow ......................... 132

Setting the temperature ................ 131

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off ............................................ 135

Index

Switching on/off ........................... 129

Switching residual heat on/off ...... 135

Switching the rear window

defroster on/off ............................ 134

Switching the ZONE function on/

off .................................................. 132

Cockpit

Overview .......................................... 30

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS

Activating/deactivating ................. 210

Display message ............................ 224

Operation/notes .............................. 64

COMAND display

Cleaning ......................................... 296

Combination switch .......................... 112

Compass

Calibrating ..................................... 283

Calling up ....................................... 283

Magnetic field zone maps .............. 284

Setting ........................................... 283

Consumption statistics (on-board

computer) .......................................... 204

Convenience closing feature .............. 88

Convenience opening feature ............ 87

Coolant (engine)

Checking the level ......................... 289

Display message ............................ 233

Filling capacity ............................... 358

Important safety notes .................. 357

Temperature (on-board computer,

AMG vehicles) ................................ 214

Temperature gauge ........................ 200

Warning lamp ................................. 256

Cooling

see Climate control

Cornering light function

Changing bulbs .............................. 119

Display message ............................ 229

Function/notes ............................. 113

Crash-responsive emergency light-

ing ....................................................... 116

Cruise control

Activation conditions ..................... 170

Cruise control lever ....................... 170

Deactivating ................................... 171

Display message ............................ 238

Driving system ............................... 169

Function/notes ............................. 169

Important safety notes .................. 169

Setting a speed .............................. 170

Storing and maintaining current

speed ............................................. 170

Cup holder

Center console .............................. 268

Important safety notes .................. 268

Rear compartment ......................... 269

Customer Assistance Center

(CAC) ..................................................... 25

Customer Relations Department ....... 25

Data

see Technical data

Daytime running lamps

Display message ............................ 232

Function/notes ............................. 110

Switching on/off (on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 212

Declarations of conformity ................. 24

Diagnostics connection ...................... 24

Digital speedometer ......................... 205

DIRECT SELECT lever

Automatic transmission ................. 148

Display messages

ASSYST PLUS ................................ 290

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 217

Driving systems ............................. 235

Engine ............................................ 233

General notes ................................ 217

Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 217

Lights ............................................. 229

Safety systems .............................. 218

SmartKey ....................................... 246

Tires ............................................... 239

Vehicle ........................................... 242

Distance recorder ............................. 203

Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 258

Distance warning function

Function/notes ................................ 64

Warning lamp ................................. 258

DISTRONIC PLUS

Activation conditions ..................... 173

Index

Cruise control lever .......................173

Deactivating ................................... 176

Display message ............................ 237

Displays in the multifunction dis-

play ................................................ 176

Driving tips ....................................177

Function/notes .............................171

Important safety notes .................. 171

Setting the specified minimum

distance ......................................... 175

Doors

Automatic locking (on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 212

Automatic locking (switch) ...............82

Central locking/unlocking

(SmartKey) .......................................74

Control panel ...................................36

Display message ............................ 244

Emergency locking ........................... 83

Emergency unlocking ....................... 83

Important safety notes .................... 81

Opening (from inside) ...................... 81

Drinking and driving ......................... 164

Drive program

Automatic ...................................... 154

Display ........................................... 151

Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 149

Manual ........................................... 155

SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 214

Driver's door

see Doors

Driving abroad

Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 291

Driving on flooded roads .................. 168

Driving safety systems

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 63

ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 70

Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66

BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 64

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST

PLUS ................................................ 64

Distance warning function ............... 64

EBD (electronic brake force distri-

bution) ............................................. 70

ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-

gram) ............................................... 67

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction

System) ........................................... 67

Important safety information ........... 63

Overview .......................................... 63

STEER CONTROL ............................. 70

Driving systems

Active Parking Assist ..................... 184

ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 192

Blind Spot Assist ............................ 194

Cruise control ................................ 169

Display message ............................ 235

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 171

HOLD function ............................... 178

Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 196

Lane Tracking package .................. 194

PARKTRONIC ................................. 181

RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 180

Rear view camera .......................... 189

Driving tips

Automatic transmission ................. 152

Brakes ........................................... 165

Break-in period .............................. 140

Checking brake lining thickness .... 167

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177

Downhill gradient ........................... 166

Drinking and driving ....................... 164

Driving in winter ............................. 168

Driving on flooded roads ................ 168

Driving on wet roads ...................... 168

Exhaust check ............................... 164

Fuel ................................................ 164

General .......................................... 163

Hydroplaning ................................. 168

Icy road surfaces ........................... 168

Limited braking efficiency on sal-

ted roads ....................................... 166

Snow chains .................................. 321

The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 140

Wet road surface ........................... 166

DVD video

Operating (on-board computer) ..... 207

EBD (electronic brake force distribution)

Display message ............................ 220

Function/notes ................................ 70

ECO display

Function/notes ............................. 165

Index

On-board computer ....................... 204

ECO start/stop function

Automatic engine start .................. 146

Automatic engine switch-off ..........145

Deactivating/activating ................. 146

General information ....................... 145

Important safety notes .................. 145

Introduction ................................... 145

Emergency

Automatic measures after an acci-

dent ................................................. 56

Emergency release

Driver's door ....................................83

Trunk ............................................... 85

Vehicle ............................................. 83

Emergency Tensioning Devices

Activation ......................................... 54

Emissions control

Service and warranty information ....21

Engine

Check Engine warning lamp ...........256

Display message ............................ 233

ECO start/stop function ................ 145

Engine number ............................... 353

Irregular running ............................ 147

Jump-starting ................................. 309

Starting problems .......................... 147

Starting the engine with the

SmartKey ....................................... 144

Starting with the Start/Stop but-

ton ................................................. 144

Switching off .................................. 161

Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 314

Engine electronics

Problem (malfunction) ................... 147

Engine oil

Adding ...........................................288

Additives ........................................ 356

Checking the oil level ..................... 287

Checking the oil level using the

dipstick .......................................... 288

Display message ............................ 234

Filling capacity ............................... 356

Notes about oil grades ................... 356

Notes on oil level/consumption .... 287

Temperature (on-board computer,

AMG vehicles) ................................ 214

Viscosity ........................................ 356

ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)

Activating/deactivating (except

AMG vehicles) .................................. 68

Activating/deactivating (onboard computer, except AMG

vehicles) ........................................ 210

AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 214

Characteristics ................................. 67

Deactivating/activating (button

in AMG vehicles) .............................. 68

Display message ............................ 218

ETS/4ETS ........................................ 67

Function/notes ................................ 67

General notes .................................. 67

Important safety information ........... 67

Trailer stabilization ........................... 70

Warning lamp ................................. 252

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-

tem) ...................................................... 67

Exhaust

see Exhaust pipe

Exhaust check ................................... 164

Exhaust pipe

Cleaning ......................................... 296

Exterior lighting

Cleaning ......................................... 295

see Lights

Exterior mirrors

Adjusting ....................................... 103

Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104

Folding in when locking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 213

Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 104

Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 103

Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104

Setting ........................................... 104

Storing settings (memory func-

tion) ............................................... 106

Storing the parking position .......... 105

Eyeglasses compartment ................. 263

Filler cap

see Fuel filler flap

Flat tire

MOExtended tires .......................... 301

Index

Preparing the vehicle ..................... 300

TIREFIT kit ...................................... 302

Floormats ...........................................284

Fog lamps

Switching on/off ........................... 111

Front fog lamps

Display message ............................ 231

Switching on/off ........................... 111

Fuel

Additives ........................................ 355

Consumption information .............. 355

Consumption statistics .................. 204

Displaying the current consump-

tion ................................................ 204

Displaying the range ......................204

Driving tips ....................................164

E10 ................................................ 354

Fuel gauge ....................................... 31

Grade (gasoline) ............................ 354

Important safety notes .................. 354

Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 355

Problem (malfunction) ................... 160

Refueling ........................................ 158

Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 354

Fuel filler flap

Opening ......................................... 159

Fuel level

Calling up the range (on-board

computer) ...................................... 204

Fuel tank

Capacity ........................................ 354

Problem (malfunction) ................... 160

Fuses

Allocation chart .............................316

Before changing .............................315

Fuse box in the engine compart-

ment .............................................. 315

Fuse box in the front-passenger

footwell .......................................... 316

Important safety notes .................. 314

Garage door opener

Clearing the memory ..................... 282

General notes ................................ 279

Important safety notes .................. 280

Opening/closing the garage door .. 282

Programming (button in the rear-

view mirror) ................................... 280

Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 281

Gasoline ............................................. 354

Gear indicator (on-board com-

puter, AMG vehicles) ......................... 214

Genuine parts ...................................... 20

Glove box ...........................................263

Hazard warning lamps

Display message ............................ 245

Switching on/off ........................... 113

Head restraints

Adjusting ......................................... 98

Adjusting (manually) ........................ 99

Adjusting (rear) ................................ 99

Headlamps

Fogging up ..................................... 115

see Automatic headlamp mode

Heating

see Climate control

High beam flasher .............................113

High-beam headlamps

Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 114

Changing bulbs .............................. 118

Display message ............................ 230

Switching on/off ........................... 112

Hill start assist .................................. 145

HOLD function

Activating ....................................... 179

Deactivating ................................... 179

Display message ............................ 235

Function/notes .............................178

Hood

Closing ...........................................287

Display message ............................ 244

Important safety notes .................. 286

Opening ......................................... 286

Horn ...................................................... 30

Hydroplaning ..................................... 168

Ignition lock

see Key positions

Immobilizer .......................................... 71

Index

Indicator and warning lamps

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST

PLUS .............................................. 258

Indicator lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Instrument cluster

Overview .......................................... 31

Settings .........................................211

Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32

Instrument cluster lighting .............. 200

Interior lighting

Control ...........................................116

Emergency lighting ........................ 116

Overview ........................................ 115

Reading lamp ................................. 115

Jack

Storage location ............................ 300

Using ............................................. 342

Jump starting (engine) ......................309

Key positions

Start/Stop button .......................... 141

KEYLESS-GO

Convenience closing feature ............ 88

Deactivation ..................................... 75

Locking ............................................ 75

Unlocking ......................................... 75

Kickdown

Driving tips ....................................153

Manual drive program .................... 157

Knee bag .............................................. 48

Lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Lane Keeping Assist

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 211

Display message ............................ 236

Function/information .................... 196

Lane Tracking package ..................... 194

Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 214

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ................................................ 58

License plate lamp (display mes-

sage) ................................................... 231

Light function, active

Display message ............................ 232

Light sensor (display message) ....... 232

Lights

Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 114

Automatic headlamp mode ............ 110

Cornering light function ................. 113

Fog lamps ...................................... 111

Fogged up headlamps .................... 115

Hazard warning lamps ................... 113

High beam flasher .......................... 113

High-beam headlamps ................... 112

Light switch ................................... 110

Low-beam headlamps .................... 111

Parking lamps ................................ 112

Rear fog lamp ................................ 111

Setting exterior lighting ................. 110

Standing lamps .............................. 112

Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 212

Turn signals ................................... 112

LIM indicator lamp

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 173

Loading guidelines ............................ 262

Locking

see Central locking

Locking (doors)

Automatic ........................................ 82

Emergency locking ........................... 83

From inside (central locking but-

ton) .................................................. 82

Locking centrally

see Central locking

Locking verification signal (on-

board computer) ............................... 213

Low-beam headlamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 118

Display message ............................ 229

Switching on/off ........................... 111

Lumbar support

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-

port ................................................ 100

Index

M+S tires ............................................ 320

Malfunction message

see Display messages

Matte finish (cleaning instruc-

tions) .................................................. 294

mbrace

Call priority ....................................275

Display message ............................ 224

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 276

Downloading routes ....................... 279

Emergency call .............................. 273

General notes ................................ 272

Geo fencing ................................... 279

Locating a stolen vehicle ...............278

MB info call button ........................ 275

Remote fault diagnosis .................. 278

Remote vehicle locking .................. 277

Roadside Assistance button .......... 274

Search & Send ............................... 276

Self-test ......................................... 272

Speed alert ....................................279

System .......................................... 272

Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 279

Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 277

Mechanical key

Function/notes ................................ 76

Inserting .......................................... 77

Locking vehicle ................................ 83

Removing ......................................... 77

Unlocking the driver's door .............. 83

Memory card (audio) ......................... 207

Memory function ............................... 106

Message memory (on-board com-

puter) ..................................................217

Messages

see Display messages

Mirror turn signal

Cleaning ......................................... 295

Mirrors

see Exterior mirrors see Rear-view mirror see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)

Mobile phone

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 208

Modifying the programming

(SmartKey) ...........................................76

MOExtended tires .............................. 301

Mounting wheels

Lowering the vehicle ...................... 345

Mounting a new wheel ................... 344

Preparing the vehicle .....................341

Raising the vehicle ......................... 342

Removing a wheel .......................... 344

Securing the vehicle against roll-

ing away ........................................ 342

MP3

Operation ....................................... 207

Multifunction display

Function/notes .............................203

Permanent display ......................... 212

Multifunction steering wheel

Operating the on-board computer .. 201

Overview .......................................... 33

Navigation

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 205

Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-

cle ....................................................... 140

Occupant Classification System (OCS)

Conditions ....................................... 49

Faults ............................................... 53

Operation ......................................... 49

System self-test ............................... 51

Occupant safety

Automatic measures after an acci-

dent ................................................. 56

Children in the vehicle ..................... 56

Important safety notes .................... 41

Introduction to the restraint sys-

tem ..................................................40

Occupant Classification System

(OCS) ............................................... 49

PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator

lamps ............................................... 41

Pets in the vehicle ........................... 62

Restraint system warning lamp ........ 41

Index

Seat belt .......................................... 42

OCS

Conditions ....................................... 49

Faults ............................................... 53

Operation ......................................... 49

System self-test ............................... 51

Odometer ........................................... 203

On-board computer

AMG menu ..................................... 214

Assistance graphic menu ............... 209

Assistance menu ........................... 209

Audio menu ................................... 207

Convenience submenu .................. 213

Display messages .......................... 217

Displaying a service message ........ 291

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 176

Factory settings ............................. 213

Important safety notes .................. 200

Instrument cluster submenu .......... 211

Lighting submenu .......................... 212

Menu overview .............................. 203

Message memory .......................... 217

Navigation menu ............................ 205

Operation ....................................... 201

RACETIMER ................................... 214

Service menu ................................. 211

Settings menu ............................... 211

Standard display ............................ 203

Telephone menu ............................ 208

Trip menu ...................................... 203

Vehicle submenu ........................... 212

Video DVD operation ..................... 207

Opening and closing the side trim

panels ................................................. 119

Operating safety

Declaration of conformity ................ 24

Important safety notes .................... 23

Operating system

see On-board computer

Operator's Manual

Vehicle equipment ........................... 21

Outside temperature display ........... 201

Overhead control panel ...................... 37

Override feature

Rear side windows ........................... 62

Paint code number ............................ 352

Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 293

Panic alarm .......................................... 40

Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel

Important safety notes .................... 90

Operating ......................................... 91

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 94

Parking

Important safety notes .................. 160

Parking brake ................................ 162

Position of exterior mirror, front-

passenger side ............................... 105

Rear view camera .......................... 189

see Active Parking Assist see PARKTRONIC

Parking aid

Active Parking Assist ..................... 184

see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC

Parking brake

Display message ............................ 221

Electric parking brake .................... 162

Warning lamp ................................. 255

Parking lamps

Switching on/off ........................... 112

PARKTRONIC

Deactivating/activating ................. 183

Driving system ............................... 181

Function/notes ............................. 181

Important safety notes .................. 181

Problem (malfunction) ................... 184

Range of the sensors ..................... 181

Warning display ............................. 182

PASSENGER AIR BAG

Display message ............................ 228

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

Indicator lamp .................................. 41

PASSENGER AIRBAG

Problems (malfunction) .................. 228

Pets in the vehicle ............................... 62

Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-

tions) .................................................. 297

Power washers .................................. 293

Power windows

see Side windows

Index

Program selector button .................. 153

Protection against theft

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 71

Immobilizer ...................................... 71

Protection of the environment

General notes ..................................20

Pulling away

Automatic transmission ................. 144

Hill start assist ...............................145

QR code

Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1

Rescue card ..................................... 26

Qualified specialist workshop ........... 24

RACE START

Important safety notes .................. 180

RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 180

RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 214

Radio

Selecting a station ......................... 207

see separate operating instructions

Radio-wave reception/transmission in the vehicle

Declaration of conformity ................ 24

Rain closing feature (panorama

roof with power tilt/sliding panel) .... 92

Reading lamp ..................................... 115

Rear compartment

Setting the air vents ......................137

Rear fog lamp

Changing bulbs .............................. 119

Display message ............................ 231

Switching on/off ........................... 111

Rear lamps

see Lights

Rear seats

Folding the backrest forwards/

back ............................................... 266

Rear view camera

Cleaning instructions ..................... 296

Displays in the Audio display ......... 189

Displays in the COMAND display ... 189

Function/notes ............................. 189

Switching on/off ........................... 189

Rear window defroster

Problem (malfunction) ................... 135

Switching on/off ........................... 134

Rear-view mirror

Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 103

Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104

Recuperation display ........................ 204

Refrigerant (air-conditioning system)

Important safety notes .................. 358

Refueling

Fuel gauge ....................................... 31

Important safety notes .................. 158

Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 355

Refueling process .......................... 159

see Fuel

Remote control

Garage door opener ....................... 279

Programming (garage door

opener) .......................................... 280

Replacing bulbs

Important safety notes .................. 116

Overview of bulb types .................. 117

Removing/replacing the cover

(front wheel arch) .......................... 118

Reporting safety defects .................... 25

Rescue card ......................................... 26

Reserve (fuel tank)

see Fuel

Reserve fuel

Display message ............................ 234

Warning lamp ................................. 256

see Fuel

Residual heat (climate control) ........ 135

Restraint system

Display message ............................ 225

Introduction ..................................... 40

Warning lamp ................................. 255

Warning lamp (function) ................... 41

Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 151

Reversing feature

Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 91

Roller sunblind ................................. 92

Side windows ................................... 86

Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 22

Index

Roller sunblind

Opening/closing .............................. 93

Panorama roof with power tilt/

sliding panel ..................................... 92

Roof carrier ........................................ 267

Roof lining and carpets (cleaning

guidelines) ......................................... 298

Roof load (maximum) ........................ 359

Safety

Children in the vehicle ..................... 56

Seat

Adjusting (Performance Seat) ........ 100

Seat belts

Adjusting the height ......................... 44

Cleaning ......................................... 298

Correct usage .................................. 44

Fastening ......................................... 44

Important safety guidelines ............. 42

Introduction ..................................... 42

Releasing ......................................... 45

Warning lamp ................................. 247

Warning lamp (function) ................... 45

Seats

Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98

Adjusting (manually) ........................ 98

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-

port ................................................ 100

Adjusting the head restraint ............ 98

Cleaning the cover ......................... 297

Correct driver's seat position ........... 96

Folding the backrest (rear com-

partment) forwards/back .............. 266

Important safety notes .................... 97

Seat heating problem .................... 102

Storing settings (memory func-

tion) ............................................... 106

Switching seat heating on/off ....... 100

Securing cargo .................................. 266

Selector lever

Cleaning ......................................... 297

Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 295

Service menu (on-board com-

puter) .................................................. 211

Service message

see ASSYST PLUS

Service products

Brake fluid ..................................... 357

Coolant (engine) ............................ 357

Engine oil ....................................... 356

Fuel ................................................ 353

Important safety notes .................. 353

Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-

tem) ............................................... 358

Washer fluid ................................... 358

Setting the air distribution ............... 132

Setting the airflow ............................ 132

Settings

Factory (on-board computer) ......... 213

On-board computer ....................... 211

SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 214

Side impact air bag ............................. 48

Side marker lamp (display mes-

sage) ................................................... 231

Side windows

Cleaning ......................................... 294

Convenience closing feature ............ 88

Convenience opening feature .......... 87

Important safety information ........... 86

Opening/closing .............................. 87

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 90

Resetting ......................................... 89

Reversing feature ............................. 86

Sliding sunroof

see Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel

SmartKey

Changing the battery ....................... 78

Changing the programming ............. 76

Checking the battery ....................... 77

Convenience closing feature ............ 88

Convenience opening feature .......... 87

Display message ............................ 246

Door central locking/unlocking ....... 74

Important safety notes .................... 74

KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 76

Loss ................................................. 79

Mechanical key ................................ 76

Positions (ignition lock) ................. 141

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 79

Starting the engine ........................ 144

SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 141

Snow chains ...................................... 321

Index

Sockets

Center console .............................. 271

General notes ................................ 271

Rear compartment .........................271

Trunk ............................................. 271

Special seat belt retractor .................. 57

Specialist workshop ............................ 24

Speed, controlling

see Cruise control

Speedometer

Activating/deactivating the addi-

tional speedometer ........................ 212

Digital ............................................ 205

In the Instrument cluster ................. 31

Segments ...................................... 201

Selecting the unit of measure-

ment .............................................. 211

SPORT handling mode

Activating/deactivating (AMG

vehicles) .......................................... 68

Warning lamp ................................. 253

Standing lamps

Display message ............................ 231

Switching on/off ........................... 112

Start/Stop button

Removing ....................................... 143

Starting the engine ........................ 144

Start/stop function

see ECO start/stop function

Starting (engine) ................................ 143

STEER CONTROL .................................. 70

Steering (display message) .............. 245

Steering assistant STEER CONTROL

see STEER CONTROL

Steering wheel

Adjusting (manually) ...................... 102

Button overview ............................... 33

Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 201

Cleaning ......................................... 297

Important safety notes .................. 102

Paddle shifters ............................... 154

Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 154

Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 214

Stowage compartments

Armrest (front) ............................... 264

Armrest (under) ............................. 264

Center console .............................. 263

Center console (rear) ..................... 264

Cup holders ................................... 268

Eyeglasses compartment ............... 263

Glove box ....................................... 263

Important safety information ......... 263

Map pockets .................................. 265

Stowage net ................................... 265

Under driver's seat/front-

passenger seat .............................. 264

Stowage net ....................................... 265

Stowage well beneath the trunk

floor .................................................... 267

Summer tires ..................................... 320

Sun visor ............................................ 269

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off ................................................. 135

Tachometer ........................................ 201

Tail lamps

Display message ............................ 230

see Lights

Tank content

Fuel gauge ....................................... 31

Technical data

Capacities ...................................... 353

Information .................................... 352

Tires/wheels ................................. 345

Vehicle data ................................... 359

Telephone

Accepting a call (multifunction

steering wheel) .............................. 208

Display message ............................ 245

Introduction ................................... 208

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 208

Number from the phone book ........ 208

Redialing ........................................ 209

Rejecting/ending a call ................. 208

Temperature

Coolant .......................................... 200

Coolant (on-board computer,

AMG vehicles) ................................ 214

Engine oil (on-board computer,

AMG vehicles) ................................ 214

Outside temperature ...................... 201

Setting (climate control) ................ 131

Index

Transmission oil (on-board com-

puter, AMG vehicles) ..................... 214

Through-loading feature ...................265

Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 214

Tire pressure

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 326

Checking manually ........................ 325

Display message ............................ 239

Important safety notes .................. 326

Maximum ....................................... 324

Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 304

Notes ............................................. 323

Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 304

Recommended ............................... 322

Tire pressure loss warning system

General notes ................................ 325

Important safety notes .................. 325

Restarting ...................................... 326

Tire pressure monitor

Checking the tire pressure elec-

tronically ........................................ 328

Function/notes .............................326

General notes ................................ 326

Important safety notes .................. 326

Radio type approval for the tire

pressure monitor ........................... 329

Restarting ...................................... 328

Warning lamp ................................. 259

Warning message .......................... 328

TIREFIT kit .......................................... 302

Tires

Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 340

Average weight of the vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 339

Bar (definition) ............................... 338

Changing a wheel .......................... 341

Characteristics .............................. 338

Checking ........................................ 319

Curb weight (definition) ................. 340

Definition of terms ......................... 338

Direction of rotation ...................... 341

Display message ............................ 239

Distribution of the vehicle occu-

pants (definition) ............................ 341

DOT (Department of Transporta-

tion) (definition) ............................. 339

DOT, Tire Identification Number

(TIN) ............................................... 338

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

(definition) ..................................... 339

General notes ................................ 345

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-

inition) ........................................... 339

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-

ing) (definition) .............................. 339

Important safety notes .................. 318

Increased vehicle weight due to

optional equipment (definition) ...... 339

Information on driving .................... 318

Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 339

Labeling (overview) ........................ 335

Load bearing index (definition) ...... 340

Load index ..................................... 337

Load index (definition) ................... 339

M+S tires ....................................... 320

Maximum load on a tire (defini-

tion) ............................................... 340

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

(definition) ..................................... 339

Maximum permissible tire pres-

sure (definition) ............................. 340

Maximum tire load ......................... 337

Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 340

MOExtended tires .......................... 320

Optional equipment weight (defi-

nition) ............................................ 340

PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-

inition) ........................................... 340

Replacing ....................................... 341

Service life ..................................... 320

Sidewall (definition) ....................... 340

Speed rating (definition) ................ 339

Storing ........................................... 341

Structure and characteristics

(definition) ..................................... 338

Summer tires ................................. 320

Temperature .................................. 334

TIN (Tire Identification Number)

(definition) ..................................... 340

Tire bead (definition) ...................... 340

Tire pressure (definition) ................ 340

Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 339

Tire size (data) ............................... 345

Tire size designation, load-bearing

capacity, speed rating .................... 335

Tire tread ....................................... 319

Index

Tire tread (definition) ..................... 340

Total load limit (definition) ............. 341

Traction ......................................... 334

Traction (definition) ....................... 340

Tread wear ..................................... 334

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards ...................................... 333

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards (definition) .................... 339

Wear indicator (definition) ............. 340

Wheel and tire combination ........... 347

Wheel rim (definition) .................... 339

see Flat tire

Top Tether ............................................ 59

Tow-starting

Emergency engine starting ............ 314

Important safety notes .................. 311

Installing the towing eye ................ 312

Removing the towing eye ............... 313

Towing a trailer

ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-

gram) ............................................... 70

Towing away

Important safety guidelines ........... 311

Installing the towing eye ................ 312

Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 314

Removing the towing eye ............... 313

Transporting the vehicle ................ 314

With both axles on the ground ....... 313

With front axle raised ..................... 313

Towing eye ......................................... 300

Transmission

see Automatic transmission

Transmission position display

(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 149

Transporting the vehicle .................. 314

Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-

tions) .................................................. 297

Trip computer (on-board com-

puter) .................................................. 204

Trip odometer

Calling up ....................................... 203

Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 205

Trunk

Emergency release .......................... 85

Emergency release button ............... 86

Important safety notes .................... 83

Opening (automatically from out-

side) ................................................. 84

Opening automatically from

inside ............................................... 85

Opening/closing (manually from

outside) ............................................ 84

Trunk emergency release button ....... 86

Trunk lid

Display message ............................ 244

Opening dimensions ...................... 359

Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 359

Turn signals

Changing bulbs (front) ................... 119

Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 119

Display message ............................ 230

Switching on/off ........................... 112

Type identification plate

see Vehicle identification plate

Unlocking

Emergency unlocking ....................... 83

From inside the vehicle (central

unlocking button) ............................. 82

Upshift indicator (on-board com-

puter, AMG vehicles) ......................... 214

Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 269

Vehicle

Correct use ...................................... 25

Data acquisition ............................... 26

Display message ............................ 242

Equipment ....................................... 21

Individual settings .......................... 211

Limited Warranty ............................. 25

Loading .......................................... 329

Locking (in an emergency) ............... 83

Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 74

Lowering ........................................ 345

Maintenance .................................... 22

Parking for a long period ................ 163

Pulling away ................................... 144

Raising ........................................... 342

Reporting problems ......................... 25

Securing from rolling away ............ 342

Index

Transporting ..................................314

Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 83

Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................74

Vehicle data ................................... 359

Vehicle data

Roof load (maximum) .....................359

Trunk load (maximum) ................... 359

Vehicle dimensions ........................... 359

Vehicle emergency locking ................ 83

Vehicle identification number

see VIN

Vehicle identification plate .............. 352

Vehicle tool kit .................................. 300

Ventilation

Setting the vents ........................... 136

Video

Operating the DVD ......................... 207

VIN ...................................................... 352

Warning and indicator lamps

ABS ................................................ 250

Brakes ...........................................249

Check Engine ................................. 256

Coolant .......................................... 256

Distance warning ........................... 258

ESP®.............................................. 252

ESP®OFF ....................................... 253

LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 173

Overview .......................................... 32

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ...............41

Reserve fuel ...................................256

Restraint system ............................ 255

Seat belt ........................................ 247

SPORT handling mode ................... 253

Tire pressure monitor .................... 259

Warranty .............................................. 21

Washer fluid

Display message ............................ 245

Wheel and tire combination

see Tires

Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 345

Wheel chock ...................................... 342

Wheels

Changing a wheel .......................... 341

Checking ........................................ 319

Cleaning ......................................... 294

General notes ................................ 345

Important safety notes .................. 318

Information on driving .................... 318

Interchanging/changing ................ 341

Mounting a new wheel ................... 344

Removing a wheel .......................... 344

Storing ...........................................341

Tightening torque ........................... 345

Wheel size/tire size ....................... 345

Window curtain air bag

Display message ............................ 226

Operation ......................................... 48

Windows

see Side windows

Windshield

Defrosting ...................................... 133

Windshield washer system

Adding washer fluid ....................... 290

Notes ............................................. 358

Windshield wipers

Display message ............................ 245

Problem (malfunction) ................... 122

Replacing the wiper blades ............ 121

Switching on/off ........................... 120

Winter driving

Slippery road surfaces ................... 168

Snow chains .................................. 321

Winter operation

General notes ................................ 320

Winter tires

M+S tires ....................................... 320

Wiper blades

Cleaning ......................................... 295

Important safety notes .................. 121

Replacing (windshield) ................... 121

Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-

tions) .................................................. 297

ZONE function

Switching on/off ........................... 132

Introduction

Protection of the environment

General notes

Environmental note

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 tire wear are affected by these factors:

operating conditions of your vehicle

your personal driving style

You can influence both factors. You should bear the following in mind:

Operating conditions:

avoid short trips as these increase fuel consumption.

always make sure that the tire pressures are correct.

do not carry any unnecessary weight.

remove roof racks once you no longer need them.

a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute to environmental protection. You should therefore adhere to the service intervals.

always have service work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Personal driving style:

do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine.

do not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary.

drive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.

avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and braking.

change gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.

switch off the engine in stationary traffic.

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

Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major assemblies and parts which are of the same quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new parts.

Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-

ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in the following areas of your vehicle:

doors

door pillars

door sills

seats

cockpit

instrument cluster

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.

Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop.

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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 safety-relevant 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) when ordering genuine MercedesBenz parts (Y page 352).

Operator's Manual

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. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also applies to safety-relevant systems and functions. The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations.

The original purchase agreement lists all systems installed in your vehicle.

Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.

Service and vehicle operation

Warranty

The implied warranty for your vehicle applies in accordance with the warranty terms and conditions in the Service and Warranty Information booklet.

Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will replace and repair all factory-installed parts in accordance with the following warranty terms and conditions:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Emission System Warranty

Emission Performance Warranty

California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty

State warranty enforcement laws (lemon laws)

Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories warranties. These are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Should you lose your Service and War-

ranty Information booklet, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a replacement. The new Service and Warranty Information booklet will be posted to you.

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Information for customers in California

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if after a reasonable number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs:

(1) the same substantial defect or malfunc-

tion results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair,

(2) the same substantial defect or malfunc-

tion of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have directly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or

(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of

repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days.

Please send your written notice to:

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Customer Assistance Center

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

Maintenance

The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all the 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

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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 the USA and Canada

If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:

service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available.

unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic converter may not be available. Leaded fuel may cause damage to the catalytic converter.

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

Operating safety

Important safety notes

WARNING

If you do not have the prescribed service/ maintenance work or any required repairs

carried out, this can result in malfunctions or system failures. There is a risk of an accident.

Always have the prescribed service/maintenance work as well as any required repairs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

WARNING

Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.

When driving off road or on unpaved roads, check the vehicle's underside regularly. In particular, remove parts of plants or other flammable materials which have become trapped. In the case of damage, contact a qualified specialist workshop.

WARNING

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 components or their software. You should have all work to electrical and electronic equipment carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

If you make any changes to the vehicle electronics, the general operating permit is rendered invalid.

There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:

the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high curb or an unpaved road

you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a curb or a hole in the road

a heavy object strikes the undercarriage or parts of the chassis

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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, they can catch fire.

In such situations, 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, consult 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, 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

If you connect equipment to the diagnostics connection in the vehicle, it may affect the operation of the vehicle systems. As a result, 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

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 clearance for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place floormats on top of one another.

If the engine is switched off and equip-

ment 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.

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Observe the notes in the Maintenance Booklet.

Always have the following work carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:

work relevant to safety

service and maintenance work

repair work

alterations, installation work and modifications

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:

the safety notes in this manual

the vehicle technical data

traffic rules and regulations

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

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

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.

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QR codes for the rescue card

The QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flap and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the event of an accident, rescue services can use the QR code to quickly find the appropriate rescue card for your vehicle. The current rescue card contains the most important information about your vehicle in a compact form, e.g. the routing of the electric cables.

You can find more information under https:// portal.aftersales.i.daimler.com/public/ content/asportal/en/communication/ informationen_fuer/QRCode.html.

Data stored in the vehicle

Data recording

This vehicle is capable of recording diagnostic information relating to vehicle operation, malfunctions, and user settings. This may include information about the performance or status of various systems, including but not limited to, engine, throttle, steering or brake systems, that is stored and can be read out with suitable devices, particularly when the vehicle is serviced. The data obtained is used to properly diagnose and service your vehicle or to further optimize and develop vehicle functions.

COMAND/mbrace (Canada: TELEAID)

If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or mbrace, additional data about the vehicle’s operation, the use of the vehicle in certain situations, and the location of the vehicle may be compiled through COMAND or the mbrace system.

For additional information please refer to the COMAND User Manual and/or the mbrace Terms and Conditions.

Event data recorders

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as during air bag deployment or when hitting a road obstacle. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

how various systems in your vehicle are operating

whether or not the driver and passenger seat belts are fastened

how far (if at all) the driver is depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal and

how fast the vehicle is traveling

This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, can combine the EDR data with the type of personal identification data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have the special equipment, such as law enforcement, can read the information by accessing the vehicle or the EDR.

EDR data may be used in civil and criminal matters as a tool in accident reconstruction, accident claims, and vehicle safety. Since the Crash Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract data from the EDR is commercially available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and all liability arising from the extraction of this information by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz personnel.

MBUSA will not share EDR data with others without the consent of the vehicle owners or, if the vehicle is leased, without the consent of the lessee. Exceptions to this representation include responses to subpoenas by law enforcement; by federal, state or local government; in connection with or arising out of litigation involving MBUSA or its subsidiaries and affiliates; or, as required by law.

Warning: The EDR is a component of the Restraint System Module. Tampering with, altering, modifying or removing the EDR component may result in a malfunction of the Restraint System Module and other systems.

State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that conflict with federal regulation are pre-empted. This means that in the event of such conflict, the federal regulation governs. As of February 2013, 13 states have enacted laws relating to EDRs.

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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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