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Mercedes E 350 2012 User Manual

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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 20
At a glance ........................................... 25
Safety ................................................... 35
Opening/closing ................................. 69
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 101
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 115
Climate control ................................. 129
Driving and parking .......................... 143
On-board computer and displays .... 195
Stowing and features ....................... 251
Maintenance and care ...................... 273
Breakdown assistance ..................... 289
Wheels and tires ............................... 307
Technical data ................................... 337
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket
see Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message
............................ 214
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 134
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 207
Function/information .................... 189
Active Driving Assistance package . 189 Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 207
Display message ............................ 229
Function/information .................... 192
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 224
Active service system PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS service interval display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 65
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 225
Function/notes ............................. 120
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 344
Air bags
Display message ............................ 221
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 39
Important safety notes .................... 38
Knee bag .......................................... 40
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 43
Pelvis air bag ................................... 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Side impact air bag .......................... 41
Window curtain air bag .................... 43
AIRCAP
Cleaning instructions ..................... 283
Extending/retracting
....................... 94
General notes .................................. 94
Installing/removing the wind
screen .............................................. 95
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
AIRSCARF
Setting the vents ........................... 141
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 141
Important safety notes .................. 140
Rear ............................................... 141
Setting ........................................... 140
Setting the AIRSCARF vents .......... 141
Setting the center air vents ........... 140
Setting the side air vents ............... 140
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 108
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-theft system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 67
Ashtray ............................................... 259
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 206
ASSYST PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS service interval display
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 67
Function ........................................... 67
Switching off the alarm .................... 67
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 207
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ............................. 185
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 203
Index
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Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 225
see Lights
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 118
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ............... 152
Changing gear ............................... 151
Display message ............................ 236
Driving tips .................................... 151
Emergency running mode .............. 155
Kickdown ....................................... 151
Manual drive program .................... 154
Problem (malfunction) ................... 155
Program selector button ................ 151
Pulling away ................................... 147
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 155
Selector lever ................................ 149
Shift ranges ................................... 153
Starting the engine ........................ 146
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 152
Transmission position display ........ 150
Transmission positions .................. 150
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 155
B
Back support
see Lumbar support
Bag hook ............................................ 255
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
Basic settings
see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 62
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 74
Important safety notes .................... 74
Replacing ......................................... 74
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 298
Display message ............................ 227
Important safety notes .................. 296
Jump starting ................................. 299
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 207
Notes/function .............................. 186
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 216
Notes ............................................. 344
Brake fluid level ................................ 278
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 223
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
BAS .................................................. 62
BAS PLUS ........................................ 62
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 344
Display message ............................ 214
Driving tips .................................... 161
Important safety notes .................. 161
Maintenance .................................. 162
Parking brake ................................ 159
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Breakdown
see Flat tire see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
C
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees .................... 21
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
AIRCAP .......................................... 283
Carpets .......................................... 287
Car wash ........................................ 280
Index
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Display ........................................... 285
Exterior lights ................................ 284
Gear or selector lever .................... 286
Matte finish ................................... 282
Notes ............................................. 279
Paint .............................................. 281
Plastic trim .................................... 285
Power washer
................................ 281
Rear view camera .......................... 285
Roof lining ...................................... 287
Seat belt ........................................ 286
Seat cover ..................................... 286
Sensors ......................................... 284
Soft top .......................................... 282
Steering wheel ............................... 286
Tail pipes ....................................... 285
Trim pieces .................................... 286
Washing by hand ........................... 280
Wheels ........................................... 281
Wind deflector ............................... 283
Windows ........................................ 284
Wind screen ................................... 283
Wiper blades .................................. 284
Wooden trim .................................. 286
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 255
Car wash (care) ................................. 280
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 204
Cell phone
see Mobile phone
Center console ..................................... 30
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 210
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 70
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ................... 124
Important safety notes .................. 122
Low-beam headlamps .................... 124
Overview of bulb types .................. 123
Parking lamps ................................ 125
Standing lamps (front) ................... 125
Turn signals (front) ......................... 125
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 59
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 55
Restraint systems ............................ 55
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 57
Special seat belt retractor ............... 57
Top Tether ....................................... 58
Cigarette lighter ................................ 260
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 133
Controlling automatically
............... 135
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 134
Defrosting the windows ................. 138
Defrosting the windshield .............. 137
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 131
Important safety notes .................. 130
Indicator lamp ................................ 135
Maximum cooling .......................... 138
Notes on using automatic climate
control ................................... 132, 134
Overview of systems ...................... 130
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 135
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 139
Rear control panel ......................... 133
Refrigerant ..................................... 344
Setting the air distribution ............. 136
Setting the airflow ......................... 137
Setting the air vents ...................... 140
Setting the climate mode ............... 135
Setting the temperature ................ 136
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 139
Switching on/off ........................... 134
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 139
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 138
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 137
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 26
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 119
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Compass
Calibrating
..................................... 271
Calling up ....................................... 271
Setting ........................................... 271
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 201
Convenience closing feature .............. 85
Convenience opening feature ............ 84
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 276
Display message ............................ 225
Notes ............................................. 345
Temperature gauge ........................ 196
Warning lamp ................................. 246
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 222
Function/notes ............................. 120
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 122
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 164
Deactivating ................................... 165
Display message ............................ 233
Driving system ............................... 164
Function/notes ............................. 164
Important safety notes .................. 164
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 164
Setting a speed .............................. 165
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 164
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 257
Important safety notes .................. 257
Rear compartment ......................... 258
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 23
Customer Relations Department ....... 23
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamp mode
see Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 224
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 117
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Interior lighting .............................. 210
Digital speedometer ......................... 201
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 285
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 213
Driving systems ............................. 228
Engine ............................................ 225
General notes ................................ 213
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 213
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 239
Lights ............................................. 222
Safety systems .............................. 214
Service interval display .................. 278
SmartKey ....................................... 238
Tires ............................................... 233
Vehicle ........................................... 236
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 206
Distance recorder ............................. 201
see Odometer see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 248
DISTRONIC PLUS
Deactivating ................................... 173
Display message ............................ 231
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 172
Driving tips .................................... 174
Function/notes ............................. 166
Important safety notes .................. 166
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 171
Warning lamp ................................. 248
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 210
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 78
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 70
Control panel ................................... 33
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Display message ............................ 237
Emergency locking
........................... 79
Emergency unlocking ....................... 79
Important safety notes .................... 77
Opening (from inside) ...................... 78
Draft stop ............................................. 93
Drinking and driving ......................... 160
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 152
Display ........................................... 150
Manual ........................................... 154
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 279
Symmetrical low beam .................. 116
Driving on flooded roads .................. 163
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 61
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 62
Electronic brake force distribution ... 64 ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 63
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 63
Important safety information ........... 61
Overview .......................................... 60
PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 65
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 189
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 189
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 192
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 185
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 186
Cruise control ................................ 164
Display message ............................ 228
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 166
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode .................................. 175
HOLD function ............................... 176
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 188
Lane Tracking package .................. 186
Parking Guidance
........................... 181
PARKTRONIC ................................. 178
Rear view camera .......................... 184
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 151
Brakes ........................................... 161
Break-in period .............................. 144
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 174
Downhill gradient ........................... 161
Drinking and driving ....................... 160
Driving abroad ............................... 116
Driving in winter ............................. 163
Driving on flooded roads ................ 163
Driving on wet roads ...................... 163
Exhaust check ............................... 161
Fuel ................................................ 160
General .......................................... 160
Hydroplaning ................................. 163
Icy road surfaces ........................... 163
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 162
Pedals ............................................ 160
Snow chains .................................. 311
Symmetrical low beam .................. 116
Wet road surface ........................... 162
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 204
DVD-Video (on-board computer) ...... 204
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 175
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating
................. 211
Function/notes ............................. 109
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 110
Function/notes ............................. 109
Switching on/off ........................... 211
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Display message ............................ 215
Function/notes ................................ 64
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
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Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency closing (soft top) ............. 88
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 79
Trunk ............................................... 82
Vehicle ............................................. 79
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 290
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information .... 20
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 245
Display message ............................ 225
Emergency starting ........................ 303
Engine number ............................... 340
Irregular running ............................ 148
Starting problems .......................... 148
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 146
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 146
Switching off .................................. 158
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 148
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 275
Additives ........................................ 344
Checking the oil level ..................... 275
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 275
Display message ............................ 227
Filling capacity ............................... 342
Notes about oil grades ................... 343
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 275
Viscosity ........................................ 344
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Deactivating/activating ................. 206
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 64
Display message ............................ 214
ETS .................................................. 63
Function/notes
................................ 63
Important safety information ........... 63
Warning lamp ................................. 242
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 63
Exhaust check ................................... 161
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 285
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 110
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 112
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 111
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 111
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 212
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 112
Setting ........................................... 111
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 113
Storing the parking position .......... 112
F
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 290
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 291
MOExtended run-flat system ......... 295
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 291
Raising the vehicle ......................... 292
Floormat ............................................. 272
Front fog lamps ................................. 118
Display message ............................ 223
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 343
Consumption statistics .................. 201
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 201
Displaying the range ...................... 201
Driving tips .................................... 160
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Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Important safety notes
.................. 342
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 342
Problem (malfunction) ................... 158
Refueling ........................................ 155
Specifications ................................ 343
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 342
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 156
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 201
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 342
Problem (malfunction) ................... 158
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 290
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 303
Before changing ............................. 303
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 303
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 304
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 304
Important safety notes .................. 303
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory
..................... 270
Notes ............................................. 267
Opening/closing the garage door .. 270 Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 268
Gasoline ............................................. 156
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 286
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 338
Glove box ........................................... 252
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 119
Head bags ............................................ 41
Head bags ........................................ 41
Headlamp cleaning system
Notes ............................................. 346
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 277
Cleaning system (function) ............ 119
Fogging up ..................................... 121
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........ 108
Head restraint
Lowering manually (rear) ............... 105
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 105
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 105
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 105
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Display message ............................ 223
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 120
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Hill start assist .................................. 147
HOLD function
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ............................. 176
Hood
Closing ........................................... 275
Display message ............................ 237
Opening ......................................... 274
Hydroplaning ..................................... 163
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 67
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 27
Settings ......................................... 208
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 28
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 27
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
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Interior lighting
Automatic control
.......................... 122
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 210
Emergency lighting ........................ 122
Manual control ............................... 122
Overview ........................................ 122
Reading lamp ................................. 122
see Interior lighting
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 290
Using ............................................. 292
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 299
K
Key
Opening/closing soft top
................. 88
see SmartKey
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Display message ............................ 239
Locking ............................................ 71
Start/Stop button .......................... 145
Starting the engine ........................ 146
Unlocking ......................................... 71
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 145
SmartKey ....................................... 145
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 151
Manual drive program .................... 154
Knee bag .............................................. 40
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane-change assistant
see Blind Spot Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 207
Display message ............................ 229
Function/information .................... 188
Lane Tracking package ..................... 186
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 57
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 223
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the interior lighting delayed switch-off . 210
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 118
Cornering light function ................. 120
Display message ............................ 222
Driving abroad ............................... 116
Fog lamps ...................................... 118
Hazard warning lamps ................... 119
High beam flasher .......................... 119
High-beam headlamps ................... 119
Light switch ................................... 116
Low-beam headlamps .................... 117
Parking lamps ................................ 116
Rear fog lamp ................................ 118
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 209
Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) .................... 117
Switching the exterior lighting delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 209
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 209
Turn signals ................................... 119
see Changing bulbs see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 225
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 164
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 168
Loading guidelines ............................ 252
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 78
Emergency locking ........................... 79
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 78
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Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 210
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Display message ............................ 222
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 116
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 107
M
M+S tires ............................................ 310
Maintenance
see
ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 23
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 282
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 265
Display message ............................ 217
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 265
Emergency call .............................. 262
Important safety notes .................. 261
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 267
MB info call button ........................ 264
Remote vehicle locking .................. 267
Roadside Assistance button .......... 264
Search & Send ............................... 266
Self-test ......................................... 262
System .......................................... 262
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 266
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 73
Locking vehicle ................................ 79
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 79
Memory card (audio) ......................... 204
Memory function ............................... 113
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 213
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors see Rear-view mirror see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 204
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 73
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 295
MP3
Operating ....................................... 204
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat .............................. 107
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 198
Permanent display ......................... 208
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 197
Overview .......................................... 29
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 202
On-board computer ....................... 202
see separate operating instructions
Neck level heating
see AIRSCARF
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 49
Resetting after being triggered ........ 49
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 144
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Occupant Classification System (OCS)
Faults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 43
System self-test
............................... 46
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
System overview .............................. 36
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 343
Odometer ........................................... 201
see Trip odometer
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 206
Audio menu ................................... 203
Convenience submenu .................. 211
Displaying a service message ........ 279
Display messages .......................... 213
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 172
Factory settings submenu ............. 212
Important safety notes .................. 196
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 208
Lighting submenu .......................... 209
Menu overview .............................. 200
Message memory .......................... 213
Navigation menu ............................ 202
Operating video DVD ..................... 204
Operation ....................................... 197
Service menu ................................. 208
Settings menu ............................... 208
Standard display ............................ 201
Telephone menu ............................ 204
Trip menu ...................................... 201
Vehicle submenu ........................... 210
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 197
Overhead control panel ...................... 32
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 59
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Paint code number ............................ 339
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 281
Panic alarm .......................................... 60
Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel
Opening/closing .............................. 98
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 99
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 99
Resetting ......................................... 99
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes
.................... 97
Parcel net ........................................... 253
Parking ............................................... 158
Important safety notes .................. 158
Parking brake ................................ 159
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 112
Rear view camera .......................... 184
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 181
see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 215
Notes/function .............................. 159
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 230
Important safety notes .................. 181
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 125
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 180
Driving system ............................... 178
Function/notes ............................. 178
Problem (malfunction) ................... 181
Range of the sensors ..................... 178
Warning display ............................. 179
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 43
Pedals ................................................. 160
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 285
Power washers .................................. 281
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE® (Preventive occupant safety system)
Display message ............................ 217
Operation ......................................... 48
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PRE-SAFE® Brake (vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message
............................ 217
Function/notes ................................ 65
Switching on/off ........................... 207
Warning lamp ................................. 248
Preventive occupant safety system
see PRE-SAFE® (Preventive occupant safety system)
Product information ............................ 20
Program selector button .................. 151
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 147
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 23
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Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating
................. 210
Display message ............................ 229
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 203
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 122
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 141
Setting the temperature ................ 136
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 223
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Rear seat
Display message ............................ 237
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 285
Function/notes ............................. 184
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 110
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 112
Rear window blind ............................ 259
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 139
Rear window heating
Switching on/off ........................... 138
Refueling
Fuel gauge
....................................... 27
Important safety notes .................. 155
Refueling process .......................... 156
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock manually (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 155
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 267
Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 23
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 228
Warning lamp ................................. 245
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 139
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic
transmission) ................................. 149
Reversing lamps (display
message) ............................................ 224
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 21
Roll bar
Display message ............................ 218
Operation ......................................... 48
Roller blind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 98
Rear window .................................. 259
Roof
see Soft top
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 287
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 346
Route
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 202
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Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
Child restraint systems .................... 55
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 43
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 36
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 53
Automatic comfort-fit feature .......... 55
Belt force limiters ............................ 54
Cleaning ......................................... 286
Correct usage .................................. 51
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 54
Fastening ......................................... 52
Important safety guidelines ............. 50
Releasing ......................................... 53
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Special seat belt retractor ............... 57
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 211
Warning lamp ................................. 240
Warning lamp (function) ................... 53
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 104
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 107
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 105
Cleaning the cover ......................... 286
Correct driver's seat position ........ 102
Folding the backrests forward/
back ............................................... 106
Important safety notes .................. 103
Multicontour seat .......................... 107
Seat backrest display message ..... 237
Seat heating problem .................... 108
Seat ventilation problem ................ 108
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 113
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 108
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 107
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 108
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 284
Service
ASSYST PLUS service interval
see display
Service interval display
Displaying service messages ......... 279
Hiding service messages ............... 279
Notes ............................................. 279
Service messages .......................... 278
Service menu (on-board computer) . 208 Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 344
Capacities ...................................... 342
Coolant (engine) ............................ 345
Engine oil ....................................... 343
Fuel ................................................ 342
Important safety notes .................. 340
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 344
Washer fluid ................................... 346
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 212
On-board computer ....................... 208
Setting the air distribution ............... 136
Setting the airflow ............................ 137
Side impact air bag ............................. 41
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 224
Side windows
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Convenience opening feature .......... 84
Important safety information ........... 83
Opening/closing .............................. 83
Opening/closing all (Cabriolet) ........ 84
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 86
Resetting ......................................... 86
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 74
Changing the programming ............. 73
Checking the battery ....................... 74
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Convenience opening feature .......... 84
Display message ............................ 238
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 70
Important safety notes .................... 70
Loss ................................................. 76
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Mechanical key ................................ 73
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 145
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 76
Starting the engine
........................ 146
Snow chains ...................................... 311
Sockets
Center console .............................. 261
Points to observe before use ......... 261
Rear compartment ......................... 261
Soft top
AIRCAP ............................................ 94
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Closing manually in an emergency ... 88
Display message ............................ 238
Important safety notes .................... 86
Installing/removing the AIRCAP
wind screen ..................................... 95
Opening/closing (with key) .............. 88
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 87
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 97
Relocking ......................................... 93
wind screen ..................................... 93
Soft-top switch .................................... 87
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 335
Storage location ............................ 290
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 201
In the Instrument cluster ................. 27
Segments ...................................... 197
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 208
see Instrument cluster
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Display message ............................ 218
Introduction ..................................... 36
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 125
Display message ............................ 224
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Starting (engine) ................................
146
Station
see Radio
Steering (display message) .............. 237
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 109
Button overview ............................... 29
Buttons (on-board
computer) ...................................... 197
Cleaning ......................................... 286
Important safety notes .................. 109
Paddle shifters ............................... 152
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 113
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 152
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 253
Cup holders ................................... 257
Glove box ....................................... 252
Important safety information ......... 252
Parcel net ...................................... 253
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 256
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 310
Sun visor ............................................ 258
Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 209
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 139
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 67
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Tachometer ........................................ 197
Tail lamps
Display message
............................ 223
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Index
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Technical data
Notes ............................................. 338
Tires/wheels
................................. 333
Vehicle data ................................... 346
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 265
Display message ............................ 217
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 265
Emergency call .............................. 262
Important safety notes .................. 261
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 267
MB info call button ........................ 264
Remote vehicle locking .................. 267
Roadside Assistance button .......... 264
Search & Send ............................... 266
Self-test ......................................... 262
System .......................................... 262
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 266
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 205
Display message ............................ 237
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 204
Number from the phone book ........ 205
Redialing ........................................ 205
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 205
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 196
Outside temperature ...................... 197
Setting (climate control) ................ 136
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 67
Through-loading ................................ 253
Through-loading feature ................... 254
Tiredness assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 317
Checking manually ........................ 315
Display message ............................ 233
Maximum ....................................... 314
Notes ............................................. 313
Pressure loss warning .................... 315
Recommended ............................... 311
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 317
Restarting ...................................... 319
Warning lamp ................................. 249
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 331
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 329
Bar (definition) ............................... 329
Characteristics .............................. 329
Checking ........................................
Definition of terms ......................... 329
Direction of rotation ...................... 332
Display message ............................ 233
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 332
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 328
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 329
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 330
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 330
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 330
Important safety notes .................. 308
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 330
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 330
Labeling (overview) ........................ 325
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 331
Load index ..................................... 328
Load index (definition) ................... 330
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 330
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 331
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 331
Maximum tire load ......................... 323
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 331
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 331
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 331
Replacing ....................................... 332
Service life ..................................... 309
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 331
Speed rating (definition) ................ 330
Storing ........................................... 333
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Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 329
Temperature .................................. 325
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 331
Tire bead (definition)
...................... 331
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 331
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 329
Tire size (data) ............................... 333
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 326
Tire tread ....................................... 309
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 331
Total load limit (definition) ............. 332
Traction ......................................... 324
Traction (definition) ....................... 332
Tread wear ..................................... 324
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 324
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 329
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 330
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 332
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 330
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 58
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 301
Installing the towing eye ................ 301
Removing the towing eye ............... 302
With the rear axle raised ................ 302
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 302
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 303
Important safety notes .................. 301
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 302
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 286 Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 201
Trip meter
see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 201
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 202
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 82
Important safety guidelines ............. 80
Locking separately ........................... 82
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 81
Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................
81
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 236
Opening/closing .............................. 80
Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 237
General notes .................................. 93
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 125
Display message ............................ 222
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
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Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 79
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 78
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Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 258
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Display message
............................ 236
Equipment ....................................... 20
Individual settings .......................... 208
Limited Warranty ............................. 24
Loading .......................................... 319
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 79
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 71
Lowering ........................................ 295
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 159
Pulling away ................................... 147
Raising ........................................... 292
Reporting problems ......................... 23
Index
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Towing away .................................. 301
Transporting .................................. 302
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 79
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 71
Vehicle data
................................... 346
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 346
see Technical data
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 346
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 79
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 339
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 290
VIN ...................................................... 339
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Warning and indicator lamps
................................................ 242
ABS
Brakes ........................................... 241
Check Engine ................................. 245
Coolant .......................................... 246
Cruise control ................................ 164
Distance warning ........................... 248
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 248
ESP® .............................................. 242
ESP® OFF ....................................... 243
Fuel tank ........................................ 245
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 168
Overview .......................................... 28
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 43
Reserve fuel ................................... 245
Seat belt ........................................ 240
SRS ................................................ 244
Tire pressure monitor .................... 249
Warranty ............................................ 339
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 238
see Windshield washer system
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 295
Wheel chock ...................................... 292
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 291
Checking ........................................ 309
Cleaning ......................................... 281
Important safety notes .................. 308
Interchanging/changing
................ 332
Mounting a wheel .......................... 294
Removing a wheel .......................... 294
Storing ........................................... 333
Tightening torque ........................... 295
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 333
Wind deflector
see AIRCAP
Wind deflector (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 283
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 218
Operation ......................................... 43
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 284
see Side windows
Wind screen (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 283
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 137
Windshield washer system .............. 277
Notes ............................................. 346
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 126
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 310
Slippery road surfaces ................... 163
Snow chains .................................. 311
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 310
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Important safety notes .................. 126
Wooden trim (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 286

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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 as well as conversion parts and accessories which 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, 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, conversion parts and accessories that have been approved for the type of vehicle. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, approved conversion parts and accessories are available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Here, you will receive advice about permissible technical modifications, and the parts will be professionally installed.

Operator's Manual

Notes on the Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual contains a great deal
This of helpful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this Operator's Manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Vehicle equipment

This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions.
The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations. All the systems found in your vehicle are listed in the original purchase agreement of your vehicle. Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operating Instructions and the Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.

Service and vehicle operation

Service and literature

vehicle is covered under the terms of the
Your warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange or repair any defective parts originally installed in the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the following warranties:
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Emission Systems Warranty
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Emission Performance Warranty
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California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty
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State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws)
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Information for customers in California

California law you may be entitled to a
Under 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
malfunction 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
malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz in writing of the need for its repair.
(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 "Change of Address Notice" found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
or Customer Service Center (in 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.
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If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send
in the "Notice of Purchase of Used Car" found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes­Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (in 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:
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facilities or replacement parts may
service not be readily available.
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unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic converter may not be available. Leaded fuel may cause damage to the catalytic converter.
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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

Safety notes

WARNING
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Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause
them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle's electronic components are interconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components.
Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function when the engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving.
WARNING
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Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. Such blows can be caused, for example, by running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole.
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride
disturbance, or you suspect that damage
to your vehicle has occurred:
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turn on your hazard warning flashers.
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slow down carefully.
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drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/ wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for further inspection or repairs.
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Qualified specialist workshop

An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a qualified specialist workshop. It has the necessary specialist knowledge, tools and qualifications to correctly carry out the work required
on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the service booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
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work relevant to safety
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service and maintenance work
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repair work
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alterations, installation work and modifications
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work on electronic components

Proper use

WARNING
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There are various warning stickers affixed to your
vehicle. Their purpose is to alert you and others to various dangers. Therefore, do not remove any warning stickers unless the sticker clearly states that you may do so.
If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognize certain dangers and be injured.
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 malfunctions relevant to safety

For the USA only:
The following text is reproduced as required of all manufacturers according to Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.
The proper use of the vehicle requires that you familiarize yourself with the following information and rules:
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safety notes in this Operator's Manual
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technical data in this Operator's Manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles

Problems with your vehicle

you should experience a problem with your
If vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to
Reporting safety defects
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.
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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 Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building, Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain additional information about vehicle safety from:
http://www.safercar.gov.

Limited Warranty

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Follow the instructions in this manual about the proper operation of your vehicle as well as about possible vehicle damage. Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contraventions against these instructions are not covered either by Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty of Daimler AG.
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for use in arbitration of disputes that involve
Daimler AG, its affiliates or its sales
and service organizations
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as otherwise required or permitted by law.
Please observe the mbrace1 purchase agreement for further details on the recording and transfer of data by this system.

Data stored in the vehicle

Information about electronic data acquisition in the vehicle

(Including notice pursuant to California Code
§ 9951)
Your vehicle records electronic data. If your vehicle is equipped with mbrace1, data is transmitted in the event of an accident.
This information helps, for example, to test vehicle systems after an accident and to continually improve vehicle safety. Daimler AG can access this data and submit it:
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for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes
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with the consent of the vehicle owner
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on the instruction of prosecuting authorities
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The system is called TELE AID in Canada.
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Instrument cluster .............................. 27
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 29
Center console .................................... 30
Overhead control panel ...................... 32
Door control panel .............................. 33
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Cockpit

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Cockpit

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Steering wheel paddle shifters 152
Cruise control lever 164
Instrument cluster 27
Horn
PARKTRONIC warning display 178
Overhead control panel 32
Climate control systems 130
Ignition lock 145
Start/Stop button
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Function Page
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Adjusts the steering wheel electrically 109
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Combination switch 119
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Parking brake 159
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On-board diagnostics socket
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Opens the hood 274
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Releases the parking brake 159
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Light switch 116

Instrument cluster

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Displays and controls

Instrument cluster
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Fuel gauge
Clock
Speedometer with segments 197
Multifunction display 198
Tachometer
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Function Page
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Coolant temperature 196
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Instrument cluster lighting brightness control: turn clockwise or counter­clockwise
Instrument cluster
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Warning and indicator lamps

At a glance
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Front fog lamps 118
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Rear fog lamp 118
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Turn signal 119
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Distance warning signal 248
High-beam headlamps 119
Low-beam headlamps 117
Seat belt
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Function Page
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SRS 244
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Check engine 245
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Brakes (Canada only) 241
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Tire pressure monitor (USA only) 249
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Coolant 246
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Brakes (USA only) 241
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ABS 242
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Reserve fuel 245
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