Mercedes E-Class 2013, E 350 2013, E 63 AMG 2013 User Manual

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Contents

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

Introduction ......................................... 22

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

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

Opening/closing ................................. 77

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 101

Lights and windshield wipers .......... 119

Climate control ................................. 137

Driving and parking .......................... 151

On-board computer and displays .... 225

Stowage and features ...................... 287

Maintenance and care ...................... 327

Breakdown assistance ..................... 341

Wheels and tires ............................... 361

Technical data ................................... 403

Index

Information Provided by:

1, 2, 3 ...

115 V socket ...................................... 310

12 V socket

see Sockets

4ETS

see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

4MATIC (permanent four-wheel

drive) .................................................. 202

4MATIC off-road system ................... 202

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Display message ............................ 247

Function/notes

................................ 67

Important safety notes .................... 67

Warning lamp ................................. 278

Activating/deactivating cooling

with air dehumidification ................. 143

Active Blind Spot Assist

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 237

Display message ............................ 264

Function/information .................... 218

Active Driving Assistance package . 218 Active Lane Keeping Assist

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 237

Display message ............................ 263

Function/information .................... 222

Active light function ......................... 126

Active multicontour seat .................. 107

Active Service System

see ASSYST PLUS

ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 72

Adaptive Highbeam Assist

Display message ............................ 257

Function/notes ............................. 126

Switching on/off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 239

Additives (engine oil) ........................ 411

Air bags

Display message ............................ 253

Front air bag (driver, front

passenger) ....................................... 44

Important safety notes .................... 43

Knee bag .......................................... 45

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

indicator lamp .................................. 48

Pelvis air bag Safety guidelines

................................... 46

............................. 42

Side impact air bag .......................... 45

Window curtain air bag .................... 47

Air-conditioning system

see Climate control

Air filter (display message) .............. 260

AIRMATIC

Display message ............................ 261

Function/notes ............................. 199

Air vents

Glove box ....................................... 149

Important safety notes .................. 148

Rear ............................................... 149

Setting ........................................... 148

Setting the center air vents ........... 148

Setting the side air vents ............... 148

Alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Ambient lighting

Setting the brightness (on-board

computer) ...................................... 239

AMG adaptive sport suspension

system ................................................ 200

Anti-lock braking system

see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Anti-theft alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Ashtray ............................................... 308

Assistance menu (on-board

computer) .......................................... 236

ASSYST PLUS

Displaying a service message ........ 333

Hiding a service message .............. 333

Notes ............................................. 332

Resetting the service interval

display ........................................... 333

Service message ............................ 332

Special service requirements ......... 333

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Activating/deactivating ................... 75

Function ........................................... 75

Switching off the alarm .................... 75

Index

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ATTENTION ASSIST

Activating/deactivating

................. 237

Display message ............................ 261

Function/notes ............................. 210

Audio system

see separate operating instructions

Authorized Centers

see Qualified specialist workshop

Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

see Qualified specialist workshop

Authorized workshops

see Qualified specialist workshop

AUTO lights

Display message ............................ 257

see Lights

Automatic engine start (ECO start/

stop function) .................................... 159

Automatic engine switch-off (ECO

start/stop function) .......................... 158

Automatic headlamp mode .............. 121

Automatic transmission

Automatic drive program ............... 166

Changing gear ............................... 164

DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 162

Display message ............................ 271

Drive program display .................... 162

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

Emergency running mode .............. 169

Engaging drive position .................. 163

Engaging neutral ............................ 163

Engaging park position (AMG

vehicles) ........................................ 163

Engaging reverse gear ................... 163

Engaging the park position ............ 162

Kickdown ....................................... 165

Manual drive program .................... 167

Overview ........................................ 161

Problem (malfunction) ................... 169

Program selector button ................ 165

Pulling away ................................... 156

Selector lever ................................ 161

Shift ranges ................................... 166

Starting the engine ........................ 155

Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 166

Transmission position display ........ 161

Transmission position display

(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 162

Transmission positions .................. 164

Automatic transmission

emergency mode ...............................

169

Bag hook ............................................ 296

BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 67

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System

PLUS) .................................................... 68

Battery (SmartKey)

Checking ..........................................

Important safety notes

.................... 81

Replacing ......................................... 81

Battery (vehicle)

Charging ........................................ 350

Display message ............................ 259

Important safety notes .................. 348

Jump starting ................................. 352

Blind Spot Assist

Activating/deactivating ................. 237

Display message ............................ 264

Notes/function .............................. 214

see Active Blind Spot Assist

BlueTEC

Adding DEF .................................... 173

BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 410

Bottle holder ...................................... 306

Box (trunk) ......................................... 299

Brake Assist

see BAS (Brake Assist System)

Brake fluid

Display message ............................ 249

Notes ............................................. 412

Brake lamps

Display message ............................ 255

Brakes

ABS .................................................. 67

BAS .................................................. 67

BAS PLUS ........................................ 68

Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 412

Display message ............................ 247

Driving tips .................................... 180

High-performance brake system .... 181

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

Maintenance .................................. 181

Parking brake ................................ 176

Warning lamp ................................. 277

Index

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Breakdown

see Flat tire

Bulbs

see Changing bulbs

California

Important notice for retail

customers and lessees .................... 23

Calling up a malfunction

see Display messages

Car

see Vehicle

Care

Carpets .......................................... 340

Car wash ........................................ 334

Display ........................................... 338

Exterior lights ................................ 337

Gear or selector lever .................... 339

Interior ........................................... 338

Matte finish ................................... 336

Night View Assist Plus ................... 338

Notes ............................................. 333

Paint .............................................. 335

Plastic trim .................................... 339

Power washer ................................ 335

Rear view camera .......................... 338

Roof lining ...................................... 340

Seat belt ........................................ 340

Seat cover ..................................... 339

Sensors ......................................... 337

Steering wheel ............................... 339

Tail pipes ....................................... 338

Trim pieces .................................... 339

Washing by hand ........................... 335

Wheels ........................................... 336

Windows ........................................ 336

Wiper blades .................................. 337

Wooden trim .................................. 339

Cargo compartment cover ............... 296

Cargo compartment enlargement ... 294

Cargo compartment floor ................. 302

Cargo net

Attaching ....................................... 298

Important safety information ......... 298

Cargo tie down rings ......................... 296

Car wash (care) ................................. 334

CD player/CD changer (on-board

computer) .......................................... 234

Center console

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

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

Central locking

Automatic locking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 240

Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 79

Changing bulbs

High-beam headlamps ................... 131

Important safety notes .................. 130

Infrared lamp ................................. 132

Low-beam headlamps .................... 131

Overview of bulb types .................. 130

Parking lamps ................................ 132

Standing lamps (front) ................... 132

Turn signals (front) ......................... 132

Child-proof locks

Important safety notes .................... 65

Rear doors ....................................... 66

Children

In the vehicle ................................... 60

Restraint systems ............................ 60

Special seat belt retractor ............... 63

Child seat

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ............................................ 63

Top Tether ....................................... 64

Cigarette lighter ................................ 309

Cleaning

Mirror turn signal ........................... 337

Climate control

Automatic climate control (3-

zone) .............................................. 141

Controlling automatically ............... 143

Cooling with air dehumidification .. 143

Defrosting the windows ................. 146

Defrosting the windshield .............. 145

Dual-zone automatic climate

control ........................................... 139

Important safety notes .................. 138

Indicator lamp ................................ 143

Information on using 3-zone

automatic climate control .............. 142

Maximum cooling .......................... 146

Notes on using automatic climate

control ........................................... 140

Index

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Overview of systems ...................... 138

Problems with cooling with air dehumidification

............................ 143

Problem with the rear window

defroster ........................................ 147

Rear control panel ......................... 141

Setting the air distribution ............. 145

Setting the airflow ......................... 145

Setting the air vents ...................... 148

Setting the climate mode ............... 144

Setting the temperature ................ 144

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off ............................................ 147

Switching on/off ........................... 142

Switching residual heat on/off ...... 147

Switching the rear window

defroster on/off ............................ 147

Switching the ZONE function on/

off .................................................. 145

Coat hooks ......................................... 298

Cockpit

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

see Instrument cluster

Collapsible spare wheel

Inflating ......................................... 400

see Emergency spare wheel

COMAND

see separate operating instructions

COMAND display

Cleaning ......................................... 338

Combination switch .......................... 124

Combined cargo cover and net ........ 297

Compass

Calibrating ..................................... 324

Calling up ....................................... 323

Setting ........................................... 324

Consumption statistics (on-board

computer) .......................................... 231

Convenience box ............................... 299

Convenience closing feature .............. 94

Convenience opening feature ............ 94

Coolant (engine)

Checking the level ......................... 331

Display message ............................ 258

Filling capacity ............................... 413

Important safety notes .................. 412

Temperature (on-board computer) . 242

Temperature gauge ........................ 227

Warning lamp .................................

283

Cooling

see Climate control

Cornering light function

Display message ............................ 254

Function/notes ............................. 126

Crash-responsive emergency

lighting ............................................... 129

Cruise control

Activation conditions ..................... 184

Cruise control lever ....................... 184

Deactivating ................................... 185

Display message ............................ 267

Driving system ............................... 183

Function/notes ............................. 183

Important safety notes .................. 183

Setting a speed .............................. 185

Storing and maintaining current

speed ............................................. 184

Cup holder

Center console .............................. 305

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

Rear compartment ......................... 305

Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 25

Customer Relations Department ....... 25

Dashboard

see Instrument cluster

Dashboard lighting

see Instrument cluster lighting

Data

see Technical data

Daytime running lamps

Display message ............................ 256

Function/notes ............................. 121

Switching on/off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 239

Dealerships

see Qualified specialist workshop

DEF

Adding ........................................... 173

Display message ............................ 261

Filling capacity ............................... 410

Notes ............................................. 410

Index

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Delayed switch-off

Exterior lighting (on-board

computer) ...................................... 239

Interior lighting .............................. 240

Diagnostics connection ...................... 25

Diesel particle filter .......................... 180

Digital speedometer ......................... 231

DIRECT SELECT lever

see Automatic transmission

Display message

ASSYST PLUS ................................ 332

Display messages

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 246

Driving systems ............................. 261

Engine ............................................ 258

General notes ................................ 246

Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 246

KEYLESS-GO .................................. 274

Lights ............................................. 254

Safety systems .............................. 247

SmartKey ....................................... 274

Tires ............................................... 268

Vehicle ........................................... 271

Distance display (on-board

computer) .......................................... 236

Distance recorder

see Trip odometer

Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 285

DISTRONIC PLUS

Deactivating ................................... 194

Display message ............................ 265

Displays in the multifunction

display ........................................... 193

Function/notes ............................. 185

Important safety notes .................. 185

Setting the specified minimum

distance ......................................... 193

Warning lamp ................................. 285

Doors

Automatic locking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 240

Automatic locking (switch) ............... 86

Central locking/unlocking

(SmartKey) ....................................... 79

Control panel ................................... 37

Display message ............................ 273

Emergency locking ........................... 86

Emergency unlocking ....................... 86

Important safety notes .................... 85

Opening (from inside) ...................... 85

Drinking and driving ......................... 178

Drinks holder

see Cup holder

Drive program

Automatic ...................................... 166

Display ........................................... 161

Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 162

Manual ........................................... 167

SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 243

Drive program selector ..................... 165

Driver's door

see Doors

Driving abroad

Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 333

Symmetrical low beam .................. 120

Driving on flooded roads .................. 182

Driving safety systems

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 67

ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 72

BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 67

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System

PLUS) ............................................... 68

Electronic brake force distribution ... 72 ESP® (Electronic Stability

Program) .......................................... 69

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction

System) ........................................... 70

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

Overview .......................................... 66

PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 72

Driving systems

Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 218

Active Driving Assistance

package ......................................... 218

Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 221

AIRMATIC ...................................... 199

AMG adaptive sport suspension

system ........................................... 200

ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 210

Blind Spot Assist ............................ 214

Cruise control ................................ 183

Display message ............................ 261

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 185

HOLD function ............................... 196

Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 216

Index

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Lane Tracking package .................. 214

Night View Assist Plus ................... 211

Parking Guidance ...........................

205

PARKTRONIC ................................. 202

RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 198

Rear view camera .......................... 208

Driving tips

AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 181

Automatic transmission ................. 164

Brakes ........................................... 180

Break-in period .............................. 152

Downhill gradient ........................... 180

Drinking and driving ....................... 178

Driving abroad ............................... 120

Driving in winter ............................. 182

Driving on flooded roads ................ 182

Driving on wet roads ...................... 182

Exhaust check ............................... 178

Fuel ................................................ 177

General .......................................... 177

Hydroplaning ................................. 182

Icy road surfaces ........................... 183

Limited braking efficiency on

salted roads ................................... 180

Pedals ............................................ 178

Snow chains .................................. 365

Symmetrical low beam .................. 120

Wet road surface ........................... 180

Drowsiness detection assistance system

see ATTENTION ASSIST

DVD audio

Operating (on-board computer) ..... 234

DVD video

Operating (on-board computer) ..... 234

EASY-ENTRY feature

Activating/deactivating

................. 241

Function/notes ............................. 112

EASY-EXIT feature

Crash-responsive ........................... 113

Function/notes ............................. 112

Switching on/off ........................... 241

EASY-PACK cargo compartment

management system ........................ 300

EASY-PACK folding floor

Important safety notes

.................. 302

EASY-PACK folding luggagecompartment floor

Opening and closing ...................... 302

EASY-PACK load-securing kit

Components and storage .............. 300

Inserting the brackets into the

loading rail ..................................... 300

EASY-PACK rear sill protector .......... 303

EASY-PACK trunk box ....................... 299

EBD (electronic brake force distribution)

Display message ............................ 248

Function/notes ................................ 72

ECO display

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

On-board computer ....................... 231

ECO start/stop function

Deactivating/activating ................. 157

General information ....................... 157

Electronic Stability Program

see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)

Electronic Traction System

see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

Emergency release

Driver's door .................................... 86

Fuel filler flap ................................. 171

Trunk ............................................... 92

Vehicle ............................................. 86

Emergency spare wheel

Important safety notes .................. 398

Points to remember ....................... 398

Removing ....................................... 399

Storage location ............................ 399

Stowing .......................................... 400

Technical data ............................... 402

Emergency Tensioning Devices

Function ........................................... 59

Safety guidelines ............................. 42

Emergency unlocking

Tailgate ............................................ 92

Emissions control

Service and warranty information .... 22

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Engine

Check Engine warning lamp ........... 282

Display message

............................ 258

ECO start/stop function ................ 157

Engine number ............................... 406

Irregular running ............................ 160

Jump-starting ................................. 352

Starting problems .......................... 160

Starting the engine with the

SmartKey ....................................... 155

Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 155

Switching off .................................. 176

Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 357

Engine electronics

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

Engine oil

Adding ........................................... 330

Additives ........................................ 411

Checking the oil level ..................... 329

Checking the oil level using the

dipstick .......................................... 330

Display message ............................ 259

Filling capacity ............................... 411

Notes about oil grades ................... 410

Notes on oil level/consumption .... 329

Temperature (on-board computer) . 242

Viscosity ........................................ 411

ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)

AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 243 Deactivating/activating (AMG

vehicles) .......................................... 70

Deactivating/activating (except

AMG vehicles) ................................ 236

Deactivating/activating (notes;

except AMG vehicles) ...................... 70

Display message ............................ 247

ETS/4ETS ........................................ 70

Function/notes ................................ 69

Important safety information ........... 69

Warning lamp ................................. 279

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction

System) ................................................ 70

Exhaust check ................................... 178

Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 338

Exterior lighting

Setting options

.............................. 120

see Lights

Exterior mirrors

Adjusting ....................................... 114

Dipping (automatic) ....................... 115

Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 114

Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 114

Folding in when locking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 241

Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 115

Setting ........................................... 114

Storing settings (memory

function) ........................................ 116

Storing the parking position .......... 115

Eyeglasses compartment ................. 289

Filler cap

see Fuel filler flap

First-aid kit ......................................... 342

Flat tire

MOExtended tires .......................... 344

Preparing the vehicle ..................... 344

TIREFIT kit ...................................... 345

Floormat ............................................. 324

Fog lamps

Switching on/off ........................... 122

Folding bench seat (cargo

compartment) .................................... 108

Front fog lamps

Display message ............................ 255

Switching on/off ........................... 122

Fuel

Additives ........................................ 408

Consumption statistics .................. 231

Diesel ............................................ 408

Displaying the current

consumption .................................. 231

Displaying the range ...................... 231

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

Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 409

Fuel gauge ............................... 31, 227

Grade (gasoline) ............................ 407

Important safety notes .................. 407

Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 407

Problem (malfunction) ................... 172

Index

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Quality (diesel) ............................... 408

Refueling ........................................

Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 407

Fuel filler flap

Emergency release ........................ 171

Opening/closing ............................ 170

Fuel filter (display message) ............ 260

Fuel level

Calling up the range (on-board

computer) ...................................... 231

Fuel tank

Capacity ........................................ 407

Problem (malfunction) ................... 172

Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool

kit) ...................................................... 342

Fuses

Allocation chart ............................. 357

Before changing ............................. 357

Fuse box in the cargo

compartment ................................. 358

Fuse box in the engine

compartment ................................. 358

Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 358

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

Garage door opener

Clearing the memory

..................... 323

Important safety notes .................. 320

Opening/closing the garage door .. 323 Programming (button in the rear-

view mirror) ................................... 321

Gear indicator (on-board

computer) .......................................... 242

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 404

Glove box ........................................... 289

Handbrake

see Parking brake

Hazard warning lamps ...................... 125

Head bags

Display message ............................ 251

Headlamps

Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 332

Cleaning system (capacity) ............ 413

Cleaning system (function) ............ 125

169

Cleaning system (notes) ................ 413

Fogging up ..................................... 128

see Automatic headlamp mode

Head restraints

Adjusting ....................................... 105

Adjusting (angle) ............................ 105

Adjusting (electrically) ................... 105

Adjusting (rear) .............................. 105

Installing/removing (rear) .............. 106

Luxury ............................................ 105

Heating

see Climate control

High-beam headlamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 131

Display message ............................ 255

Switching Adaptive Highbeam

Assist on/off ................................. 127

Switching on/off ........................... 124

Hill start assist .................................. 156

HOLD function

Display message ............................ 262

Function/notes ............................. 196

Hood

Closing ........................................... 329

Display message ............................ 272

Opening ......................................... 328

Hydroplaning ..................................... 182

Ignition lock

see Key positions

Immobilizer .......................................... 74

Indicator lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Infrared lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 132

Insect protection on the radiator .... 329

Instrument cluster

Overview .................................. 31, 227

Settings ......................................... 238

Warning and indicator

lamps ....................................... 32, 275

Instrument cluster lighting .............. 227

Interior lighting ................................. 128

Automatic control .......................... 129

Delayed switch-off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 240

Information Provided by:

Index

Emergency lighting ........................ 129

Manual control ............................... 129

Overview ........................................ 128

Reading lamp

................................. 128

Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting (on-board

computer) ...................................... 239

Jack

Storage location ............................ 342

Using ............................................. 386

Jump-start (engine)

see Jump starting (engine)

Jump starting (engine) ...................... 352

KEYLESS-GO

Convenience closing feature ............ 95

Display message

............................ 274

Locking ............................................ 79

Start/Stop button

.......................... 154

Starting the engine ........................ 155

Unlocking ......................................... 79

Key positions

KEYLESS-GO .................................. 154

SmartKey ....................................... 153

Kickdown

Driving tips .................................... 165

Manual drive program .................... 168

Knee bag .............................................. 45

Lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Lane detection (automatic)

see Lane Keeping Assist

Lane Keeping Assist

Activating/deactivating ................. 237

Display message ............................ 263

Function/information .................... 216

Lane Tracking package ..................... 214

Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 243

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ................................................ 63

License plate lamp (display

message) ............................................ 255

Light function, active

Display message

............................ 256

Lights

Activating/deactivating the interior lighting delayed switch-off

. 240

Active light function ....................... 126

Automatic headlamp mode ............ 121

Cornering light function ................. 126

Driving abroad ............................... 120

Fog lamps ...................................... 122

Hazard warning lamps ................... 125

High beam flasher .......................... 125

High-beam headlamps ................... 124

Light switch ................................... 120

Low-beam headlamps .................... 122

Parking lamps ................................ 123

Rear fog lamp ................................ 123

Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting (on-board

computer) ...................................... 239

Standing lamps .............................. 124

Switching Adaptive Highbeam

Assist on/off ................................. 239

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

computer) ...................................... 239

Switching the exterior lighting delayed switch-off on/off (on-

board computer) ............................ 239

Switching the surround lighting

on/off (on-board computer) .......... 239

Turn signals ................................... 124

see Changing bulbs see Interior lighting

Light sensor (display message) ....... 257

Loading guidelines ............................ 288

Locking

see Central locking

Locking (doors)

Automatic ........................................ 86

Emergency locking ........................... 86

From inside (central locking

button) ............................................. 85

Locking centrally

see Central locking

Index

Information Provided by:

Locking verification signal (on-

board computer) ............................... 240

Low-beam headlamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 131

Display message

............................ 254

Setting for driving abroad

(symmetrical) ................................. 120

Switching on/off ........................... 122

Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load-

securing kit) ....................................... 301

Lumbar support

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar

support .......................................... 108

Luxury head restraints ..................... 105

M+S tires ............................................ 364

Malfunction message

see Display messages

Massage function (PULSE) ............... 107

Matte finish (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 336

mbrace

Call priority .................................... 315

Display message ............................ 249

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 316

Downloading routes ....................... 319

Emergency call .............................. 312

Geo fencing ................................... 319

Important safety notes .................. 311

Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 318

MB info call button ........................ 315

Remote vehicle locking .................. 317

Roadside Assistance button .......... 314

Search & Send ............................... 316

Self-test ......................................... 312

Speed alert .................................... 319

System .......................................... 312

Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 320

Vehicle remote malfunction

diagnosis ....................................... 318

Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 317

Mechanical key

Function/notes ................................ 80

Locking vehicle ................................ 86

Unlocking the driver's door .............. 86

Memory card (audio) ......................... 234

Memory function ............................... 116

Message memory (on-board

computer) .......................................... 246

Messages

see Display messages

Mirrors

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

Mobile phone

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 234

Modifying the programming

(SmartKey) ........................................... 80

MOExtended tires .............................. 344

Mounting wheels

Lowering the vehicle ...................... 389

Mounting a new wheel ................... 388

Raising the vehicle ......................... 386

Removing a wheel .......................... 388

Securing the vehicle against

rolling away ................................... 386

MP3

Operation ....................................... 234

see separate operating instructions

Multifunction display

Function/notes ............................. 230

Permanent display ......................... 238

Multifunction steering wheel

Operating the on-board computer . 228

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

Navigation

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 232

NECK-PRO head restraints

Operation ......................................... 53

Resetting after being triggered ........ 53

NECK-PRO luxury head restraints

Operation ......................................... 53

Resetting after being triggered ........ 54

Night View Assist Plus

Activating/deactivating

................. 212

Cleaning ......................................... 338

Function/notes ............................. 211

Problem (malfunction) ................... 214

Information Provided by:

Index

Notes on breaking-in a new

vehicle ................................................ 152

Occupant Classification System (OCS)

Faults ............................................... 52

Operation ......................................... 48

System self-test

............................... 50

Occupant safety

Children in the vehicle ..................... 60

Important safety notes .................... 40

OCS

Faults ............................................... 52

Operation ......................................... 48

System self-test ............................... 50

Odometer

see Trip odometer

Oil

see Engine oil

On-board computer

AMG menu ..................................... 242

Assistance menu ........................... 236

Audio menu ................................... 233

Convenience submenu .................. 241

Displaying a service message ........ 333

Display messages .......................... 246

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 193

Factory settings submenu ............. 242

Important safety notes .................. 226

Instrument cluster submenu .......... 238

Lighting submenu .......................... 239

Menu overview .............................. 230

Message memory .......................... 246

Navigation menu ............................ 232

Operation ....................................... 228

RACETIMER ................................... 243

Service menu ................................. 238

Settings menu ............................... 238

Standard display ............................ 230

Telephone menu ............................ 234

Trip menu ...................................... 230

Vehicle submenu ........................... 240

Video DVD operation ..................... 234

Operating system

see On-board computer

Outside temperature display ........... 228

Overhead control panel ...................... 36

Override feature

Rear side windows

........................... 66

Paint code number ............................ 405

Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 335

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

Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel

Opening/closing .............................. 98

Opening/closing the roller

sunblind ........................................... 98

Problem (malfunction) ................... 100

Resetting ......................................... 99

Panorama sliding sunroof

Important safety notes

.................... 96

Parking ............................................... 175

Important safety notes .................. 175

Parking brake ................................ 176

Position of exterior mirror, front-

passenger side ............................... 115

Rear view camera .......................... 208

see PARKTRONIC

Parking aid

Parking Guidance ........................... 205

see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC

Parking brake

Display message ............................ 249

Notes/function .............................. 176

Warning lamp ................................. 281

Parking Guidance

Display message ............................ 264

Important safety notes .................. 205

Parking lamps

Switching on/off ........................... 123

Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 132

PARKTRONIC

Deactivating/activating ................. 204

Driving system ............................... 202

Function/notes ............................. 202

Important safety notes .................. 202

Problem (malfunction) ................... 205

Range of the sensors ..................... 202

Warning display ............................. 203

Index

Information Provided by:

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator

lamp ...................................................... 48

Pedals ................................................. 178

Plastic hooks ..................................... 295

Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 339 Power washers

.................................. 335

Power windows

see Side windows

PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant protection)

Display message ............................ 249

Operation ......................................... 54

PRE-SAFE® Brake

Activating/deactivating ................. 237

Display message ............................ 250

Function/notes ................................ 72

Warning lamp ................................. 285

Preventive occupant safety system

see PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant protection)

Product information ............................ 22

Program selector button .................. 165

Pulling away

Automatic transmission ................. 156

Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25

RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 198

RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 243

Radar sensor system

Activating/deactivating

................. 241

Display message ............................ 262

Radiator cover ................................... 329

Radio

Selecting a station ......................... 233

see separate operating instructions

Reading lamp ..................................... 128

Rear axle level control (AMG adaptive sport suspension

system) .............................................. 200

Rear compartment

Setting the airflow ......................... 145

Setting the air vents ...................... 149

Setting the temperature ................ 144

Rear fog lamp

Display message ............................ 256

Switching on/off ........................... 123

Rear seat

Display message ............................ 273

Folding the backrest forwards/

back ............................................... 293

Rear sill protector ............................. 303

Rear view camera

Cleaning instructions ..................... 338

Function/notes ............................. 208

Switching on/off ........................... 209

Rear-view mirror

Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 113

Dipping (automatic) ....................... 115

Rear window blind ............................ 307

Rear window defroster

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

Switching on/off ........................... 147

Rear window wiper

Replacing the wiper blade .............. 134

Switching on/off ........................... 133

Refueling

Fuel gauge ............................... 31, 227

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

Refueling process .......................... 170

see Fuel

Remote control

Garage door opener ....................... 320

Programming (garage door

opener) .......................................... 321

Reporting safety defects .................... 26

Reserve (fuel tank)

see Fuel

Reserve fuel

Display message ............................ 260

Warning lamp ................................. 282

see Fuel

Residual heat (climate control) ........ 147

Restraint system

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Information Provided by:

Index

Reverse gear

Engaging (automatic

transmission) ................................. 161

Reversing lamps (display

message) ............................................ 256

Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 23

Roller sunblind

Panorama roof with power tilt/

sliding panel .....................................

Rear side windows ......................... 307

Rear window .................................. 307

Roof carrier ........................................ 303

Roof lining and carpets (cleaning

guidelines) ......................................... 340

Roof load (maximum) ........................ 414

Safety

Children in the vehicle ..................... 60

Child restraint systems .................... 60

Occupant Classification System

(OCS) ............................................... 48

Safety system

see Driving safety systems

Seat belts

Adjusting the driver's and front-

passenger seat belt ......................... 58

Adjusting the height ......................... 58

Belt force limiters ............................ 59

center rear-compartment seat ......... 58

Cleaning ......................................... 340

Correct usage .................................. 56

Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 59

Fastening ......................................... 57

Important safety guidelines ............. 55

Releasing ......................................... 58

Safety guidelines ............................. 42

Switching belt adjustment on/off

(on-board computer) ...................... 241

Warning lamp ................................. 276

Warning lamp (function) ................... 59

Seats

Adjusting (electrically) ................... 104

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar

support .......................................... 108

Adjusting the head restraint .......... 105

Cleaning the cover ......................... 339

Correct driver's seat position ........ 102

Folding the backrest (rear

compartment) forwards/back ....... 294

Important safety notes

.................. 103

Overview ........................................ 103

Seat heating problem .................... 111

Seat ventilation problem ................ 111

Storing settings (memory

function) ........................................ 116

Switching seat heating on/off ....... 110

Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 111

Selector lever

Cleaning ......................................... 339

Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 337

Service

see ASSYST PLUS

Service menu (on-board computer) . 238 Service products

Brake fluid ..................................... 412

Coolant (engine) ............................ 412

DEF special additives ..................... 410

Engine oil ....................................... 410

Fuel ................................................ 407

Important safety notes .................. 406

Washer fluid ................................... 413

Service work

see ASSYST PLUS

Settings

Factory (on-board computer) ......... 242

On-board computer ....................... 238

Setting the air distribution ............... 145

Setting the airflow ............................ 145

SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 243

Short journeys (diesel particle

filter) ................................................... 180

Side impact air bag ............................. 45

Side marker lamp (display

message) ............................................ 256

Side windows

Cleaning ......................................... 336

Convenience closing feature ............ 94

Convenience opening feature .......... 94

Important safety information ........... 93

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

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 96

Resetting ......................................... 95

Skibag ................................................ 291

Index

Information Provided by:

Sliding sunroof

Important safety notes

.................... 96

Opening/closing .............................. 97

Problem (malfunction) ................... 100

Resetting ......................................... 97

see Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel

SmartKey

Changing the battery ....................... 81

Changing the programming ............. 80

Checking the battery ....................... 81

Convenience closing feature ............ 94

Convenience opening feature .......... 94

Display message ............................ 274

Door central locking/unlocking ....... 79

Important safety notes .................... 78

Loss ................................................. 83

Mechanical key ................................ 80

Positions (ignition lock) ................. 153

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 83

Starting the engine ........................ 155

Snow chains ...................................... 365

Sockets

Center console .............................. 310

General notes ................................ 309

Luggage compartment ................... 310

Rear compartment ......................... 310

Spare wheel

Stowing .......................................... 400

Specialist workshop ............................ 25

Special seat belt retractor .................. 63

Speed, controlling

see Cruise control

Speedometer

Digital ............................................ 231

In the Instrument cluster ......... 31, 227

Segments ...................................... 228

Selecting the unit of

measurement ................................ 238

see Instrument cluster

SPORT handling mode

Activating/deactivating (AMG

vehicles) .......................................... 70

Warning lamp ................................. 280

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Display message ............................ 250

Introduction ..................................... 41

Warning lamp ................................. 281

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

Standing lamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 132

Display message ............................ 256

Switching on/off ........................... 124

Starting (engine) ................................ 155

Steering (display message) .............. 273

Steering wheel

Adjusting (electrically) ................... 112

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

Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 228

Cleaning ......................................... 339

Important safety notes .................. 111

Paddle shifters ............................... 166

Steering wheel heating .................. 112

Storing settings (memory

function) ........................................ 116

Steering wheel heating

Problem (malfunction) ................... 112

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

Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 166

Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 243

Stowage areas ................................... 288

Stowage compartments

Armrest (under) ............................. 290

Center console .............................. 289

Cup holders ................................... 305

Eyeglasses compartment ............... 289

Glove box ....................................... 289

Important safety information ......... 288

Rear ............................................... 290

Stowage net ................................... 291

Under driver's seat/front-

passenger seat .............................. 290

Stowage net ....................................... 291

Stowage well beneath the trunk

floor .................................................... 301

Summer tires ..................................... 364

Sun visor ............................................ 306

Supplement Restraint System

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Surround lighting (on-board

computer) .......................................... 239

Information Provided by:

Index

Suspension tuning

AIRMATIC ...................................... 200

AMG adaptive sport suspension

system ........................................... 200

SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 243

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off ................................................. 147

Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 75

Tachometer ........................................ 228

Tailgate

Display message

............................ 272

Emergency unlocking ....................... 92

Important safety notes

.................... 87

Limiting the opening angle ............... 90

Opening/closing (automatically

from inside) ...................................... 90

Opening/closing (automatically

from outside) ................................... 89

Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 88

Opening dimensions ...................... 414

Tail lamps

Display message ............................ 255

Tank content

Fuel gauge ............................... 31, 227

Technical data

Emergency spare wheel ................. 402

Information .................................... 404

Tires/wheels ................................. 389

Vehicle data ................................... 414

TELEAID

Call priority .................................... 315

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 316

Downloading routes ....................... 319

Emergency call .............................. 312

Geo fencing ................................... 319

Important safety notes .................. 311

Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 318

MB info call button ........................ 315

Remote vehicle locking .................. 317

Roadside Assistance button .......... 314

Search & Send ............................... 316

Self-test ......................................... 312

Speed alert .................................... 319

System .......................................... 312

Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 320

Vehicle remote malfunction

diagnosis ....................................... 318

Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 317

Telephone

Accepting a call ............................. 235

Display message ............................ 273

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 234

Number from the phone book ........ 235

Redialing ........................................ 235

Rejecting/ending a call ................. 235

Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-

securing kit) ....................................... 301

Temperature

Coolant .......................................... 227

Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 242

Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 242

Outside temperature ...................... 228

Setting (climate control) ................ 144

Theft deterrent systems

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75

Immobilizer ...................................... 74

Through-loading ................................ 293

Through-loading feature ................... 293

Time

see Separate Operator's Manual

Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 243

TIREFIT kit .......................................... 345

Tire pressure

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 370

Checking manually ........................ 369

Display message ............................ 268

Maximum ....................................... 368

Notes ............................................. 367

Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 347

Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 347

Recommended ............................... 366

Tire pressure loss warning system

Important safety notes .................. 369

Restarting ...................................... 370

Tire pressure monitor

Checking the tire pressure

electronically ................................. 372

Warning message .......................... 372

Tire pressure monitoring system

Function/notes ............................. 370

Restarting ...................................... 373

Warning lamp ................................. 286

Index

Information Provided by:

Tires

Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 383

Average weight of the vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 382

Bar (definition) ............................... 382

Changing a wheel .......................... 384

Characteristics

.............................. 382

Checking ........................................ 363

Definition of terms ......................... 382

Direction of rotation ...................... 385

Display message ............................ 268

Distribution of the vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 384

DOT, Tire Identification Number

(TIN) ............................................... 381

DOT (Department of

Transportation) (definition) ............ 382

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

(definition) ..................................... 382

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

(definition) ..................................... 383

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating) (definition) ......................... 383

Important safety notes .................. 362

Increased vehicle weight due to

optional equipment (definition) ...... 382

Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 383

Labeling (overview) ........................ 378

Load bearing index (definition) ...... 384

Load index ..................................... 381

Load index (definition) ................... 383

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

(definition) ..................................... 383

Maximum load on a tire

(definition) ..................................... 383

Maximum permissible tire

pressure (definition) ....................... 383

Maximum tire load ......................... 381

Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 383

MOExtended tires .......................... 364

Optional equipment weight

(definition) ..................................... 384

PSI (pounds per square inch)

(definition) ..................................... 383

Replacing ....................................... 384

Service life ..................................... 364

Sidewall (definition) ....................... 384

Speed rating (definition) ................ 383

Storing ........................................... 385

Structure and characteristics

(definition) ..................................... 382

Temperature .................................. 378

TIN (Tire Identification Number)

(definition) ..................................... 384

Tire bead (definition) ...................... 384

Tire pressure (definition) ................ 383

Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 382

Tire size (data) ............................... 389

Tire size designation, load-bearing

capacity, speed rating .................... 378

Tire tread ....................................... 363

Tire tread (definition) ..................... 384

Total load limit (definition) ............. 384

Traction ......................................... 377

Traction (definition) ....................... 384

Tread wear ..................................... 377

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards ...................................... 377

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards (definition) .................... 382

Unladen weight (definition) ............ 383

Wear indicator (definition) ............. 384

Wheel rim (definition) .................... 382

see Flat tire

Top Tether ............................................ 64

Towing

Important safety guidelines ........... 354

Installing the towing eye ................ 355

Removing the towing eye ............... 355

With the rear axle raised ................ 355

Towing away

With both axles on the ground ....... 356

Tow-starting

Emergency engine starting ............ 357

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

Transfer case ..................................... 169

Transmission

see Automatic transmission

Transmission position display ......... 162

Transmission position display

(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 162

Transporting the vehicle .................. 356

Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 339 Trip computer (on-board

computer) .......................................... 231

Information Provided by:

Index

Trip odometer

Calling up .......................................

Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 232

Trunk

Emergency release .......................... 91

Locking separately ........................... 91

Trunk lid

Display message ............................ 272

Opening dimensions ...................... 414

Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 414

Turn signals

Changing bulbs (front) ................... 132

Display message ............................ 254

Switching on/off ........................... 124

Type identification plate

see Vehicle identification plate

Unlocking

Emergency unlocking ....................... 86

From inside the vehicle (central

unlocking button) ............................. 85

Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 306

Vehicle

Data acquisition ............................... 26

Display message

............................ 271

Equipment ....................................... 22

Individual settings .......................... 238

Limited Warranty ............................. 26

Loading .......................................... 373

Locking (in an emergency) ............... 86

Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 79

Lowering ........................................ 389

Maintenance .................................... 23

Parking for a long period ................ 177

Pulling away ................................... 156

Raising ........................................... 386

Reporting problems ......................... 25

Securing from rolling away ............ 386

Towing away .................................. 354

Transporting .................................. 356

Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 86

Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 79

Vehicle data ................................... 414

Vehicle data ....................................... 414

Vehicle dimensions ........................... 414

230

Vehicle emergency locking ................ 86

Vehicle identification number

see VIN

Vehicle identification plate Vehicle level

AIRMATIC ...................................... 199

Vehicle level (display message) ....... 261

Vehicle tool kit .................................. 342

Video

Operating the DVD ......................... 234

VIN ...................................................... 405

Warning and indicator lamps

ABS ................................................ 278

Brakes ........................................... 277

Check Engine ................................. 282

Coolant .......................................... 283

Distance warning ........................... 285

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 285

ESP® .............................................. 279

ESP® OFF ....................................... 279

Fuel tank ........................................ 282

Overview .................................. 32, 275

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

indicator lamp .................................. 48

Reserve fuel ................................... 282

Seat belt ........................................ 276

SPORT handling mode ................... 280

SRS ................................................ 281

Tire pressure monitor .................... 286

Warranty ............................................ 405

Washer fluid

Display message ............................ 273

Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 389

Wheel chock ...................................... 386

Wheels

Changing a wheel .......................... 384

Checking ........................................ 363

Cleaning ......................................... 336

Cleaning (warning) ......................... 385

Emergency spare wheel ................. 398

Important safety notes .................. 362

Interchanging/changing ................ 384

Mounting a new wheel ................... 388

.............. 405

Mounting a wheel .......................... 385

Information Provided by:

Removing a wheel .......................... 388

Storing ........................................... 385

Tightening torque ...........................

389

Wheel size/tire size ....................... 389

Window curtain air bag

Operation ......................................... 47

Windows

see Side windows

Windshield

Defrosting ...................................... 145

Windshield washer fluid

see Windshield washer system

Windshield washer system

Adding washer fluid ....................... 332

Filling capacity ............................... 413

Notes ............................................. 413

Windshield wipers

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

Rear window wiper ........................ 133

Replacing the wiper blades ............ 134

Switching on/off ........................... 132

Winter driving

Important safety notes .................. 364

Slippery road surfaces ................... 183

Snow chains .................................. 365

Winter operation

Radiator cover ............................... 329

Winter tires

M+S tires ....................................... 364

Wiper blades

Cleaning ......................................... 337

Important safety notes .................. 134

Replacing (rear window) ................ 134

Replacing (windshield) ................... 134

Wooden trim (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 339

Workshops

see Qualified specialist workshop

Index

Introduction

Information Provided by:

Product information

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and accessories that have been approved for your vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz tests

genuine parts as well as conversion parts and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle for their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is unable to assess other parts. Therefore, Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This is also the case, even if they have been independently or officially approved. The use of non-approved parts could affect your vehicle's operating safety.

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.

Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard of the instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Vehicle equipment

This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of going to print. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions.

The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from some of the descriptions or illustrations.

The original purchase agreement lists all systems installed in your vehicle.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if you have any questions about equipment or operation.

The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.

Printed Operator's Manual

The printed

Operator's Manual (including any

Supplements) must be observed.

There is no electronic update to the Digital Operator's Manual. Amendments are only made to the printed Operator's Manual.

Operator's Manual

General notes

Before you

first drive off, read this Operator's Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle.

For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warning notices in this manual. Disregarding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

Service and vehicle operation

Service and literature

Your vehicle

is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange or repair any defective parts originally installed in the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the following warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Emission Systems Warranty

Emission Performance Warranty

California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty

State warranty enforcement laws (lemon laws)

Introduction

Information Provided by:

Information for customers in California

In California, you have the right to exchange a vehicle or receive a refund of the purchase or leasing price if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or an authorized workshop or maintenance facility cannot, after several authorized repairs, rectify considerable damage to

or malfunctions of the vehicle that are covered by the contractual 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 serious defect or damage can result

in deadly or serious injury to the vehicle occupants while driving AND this defect has already been repaired at least twice AND Mercedes-Benz, LLC has been informed in writing of the necessity of a repair.

(2) the defect or damage, though less

serious than

(1) above, has already been repaired at least four times AND Mercedes-Benz has been informed in writing of the necessity of a repair.

(3) the vehicle cannot be used for longer

than 30 calendar days because of repair work resulting from this or other serious defects or damage.

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 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

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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

systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle.

Contact an 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.

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 to your vehicle has occurred:

turn on your hazard warning flashers.

slow down carefully.

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.

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

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disturbance,

or you suspect that damage

Operating safety

Important safety notes

WARNING

Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause vehicle's electronic components are interconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other

to cease functioning. Because the

them

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,

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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

WARNING

If you connect equipment to the on-board diagnostics connection, it can affect the operation of the vehicle systems. This can impair the operating safety of your vehicle while driving. There is a risk of an accident.

Do not connect any equipment to the onboard diagnostics connection.

emissions monitoring information being reset. This may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the

requirements of the next emissions

test during the main inspection.

Qualified specialist workshop

An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a qualified specialist workshop. It has the necessary specialist knowledge, tools and qualifications to correctly carry out the work required on

your vehicle. This is especially the

case for work relevant to safety.

Observe the notes in the Maintenance Booklet.

Always have the following work carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:

work relevant to safety

service and maintenance work

repair work

alterations, installation work and modifications

work on electronic components

WARNING

Loose equipment or equipment cables which are connected to the on-board diagnostics connection can obstruct the area around the pedals. The equipment or the cables could come between the pedals in the event of sudden braking or acceleration. This may affect the function of the pedals. There is a risk of an accident.

attach any equipment or cables in the

not

driver's footwell.

If the engine is switched off and equipment on the diagnostics connection is used, the starter battery may discharge.

The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop.

Connecting equipment to the diagnostics connection can, for example, lead to

Problems with your vehicle

should experience a problem with your

If you 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

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Reporting safety defects

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.

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 obtain additional information about 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.

Data stored in the vehicle

Information about electronic data acquisition in the vehicle

(Including notice

pursuant to California Code

§ 9951)

Your vehicle records electronic data. If your vehicle is equipped with mbrace (Canada: TELE AID), data is transmitted in the event of an accident.

This information helps, for example, to test vehicle systems after an accident and to continually improve vehicle safety. Daimler AG can access this data and submit it:

for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes

with the consent of the vehicle owner

on the instruction of prosecuting authorities

for use in arbitration of disputes that involve Daimler AG, its affiliates or its sales and service organizations

as otherwise required or permitted by law.

Please check your mbrace (Canada: TELE AID) purchase agreement to find out more about data that can be recorded and transmitted by this system.

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Registered trademarks

Registered trademarks:

Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc.

DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.

Dolby and MLP are registered trademarks of DOLBY Laboratories.

BabySmart™, ESP® and PRE-SAFE® are registered trademarks of Daimler AG.

HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Prince.

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Logic7® is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries.

Microsoft® and Windows media® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

SIRIUS is a registered trademark of Sirius XM radio Inc.

HD Radio is a registered trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation.

Gracenote® is a registered trademark of Gracenote, Inc.

ZAGATSurvey® and related brands are registered trademarks of ZagatSurvey, LLC.

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