Mercedes E-Class 2012, E 350 2012, E 63 AMG 2012 User Manual

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Contents

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

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

At a glance ........................................... 27

Safety ................................................... 37

Opening/closing ................................. 73

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 97

Lights and windshield wipers .......... 113

Climate control ................................. 129

Driving and parking .......................... 143

On-board computer and displays .... 213

Stowing and features ....................... 273

Maintenance and care ...................... 307

Breakdown assistance ..................... 321

Wheels and tires ............................... 345

Technical data ................................... 379

Index

Information Provided by:

1, 2, 3 ...

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

295

12 V socket

see Sockets

4ETS

see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

4MATIC (permanent four-wheel

drive) .................................................. 192

4MATIC off-road system ................... 192

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Display message

............................ 235

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

Important safety notes .................... 64

Warning lamp ................................. 264

Activating/deactivating cooling

with air dehumidification ................. 134

Active Blind Spot Assist

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 225

Function/information .................... 207

Active Driving Assistance package . 206 Active Lane Keeping Assist

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 225

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

Function/information .................... 210

Active Light System

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

Active multicontour seat .................. 102

Active service system PLUS

see ASSYST PLUS service interval display

ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 69

Adaptive Highbeam Assist

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

Function/notes ............................. 118

Switching on/off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 227

Additives (engine oil) ........................ 388

Air bags

Display message ............................ 241

Front air bag (driver, front

passenger) ....................................... 41

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

Knee bag ..........................................

42 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

indicator lamp .................................. 44

Pelvis air bag ................................... 43

Safety guidelines ............................. 39

Side impact air bag .......................... 42

Window curtain air bag .................... 44

Air-conditioning system

see Climate control

Air filter (display message) .............. 248

AIRMATIC

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

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

Air pressure

see Tire pressure

Air vents

Glove box ....................................... 141

Important safety notes .................. 140

Rear ............................................... 141

Setting ........................................... 140

Setting the center air vents ........... 141

Setting the side air vents ............... 141

Alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Alertness Assistant

see ATTENTION ASSIST

Ambient lighting (on-board

computer) .......................................... 227

AMG adaptive sport suspension

system ................................................ 190

AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 230

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) ......... 72

Ashtray ............................................... 292

Assistance menu (on-board

computer) .......................................... 224

ASSYST PLUS

see ASSYST PLUS service interval display

Index

Information Provided by:

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Activating/deactivating

................... 72

Function ........................................... 72

Switching off the alarm .................... 72

ATTENTION ASSIST

Activating/deactivating ................. 225

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

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

Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 221

Audio system

see separate operating instructions

Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

see Qualified specialist workshop

AUTO lights

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

see Lights

Automatic engine start (ECO start/

stop function) .................................... 149

Automatic engine switch-off (ECO

start/stop function) .......................... 149

Automatic headlamp mode .............. 116

Automatic transmission

Automatic drive program ............... 157

Changing gear ............................... 155

DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 153

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

Driving tips .................................... 155

Emergency running mode .............. 160

Kickdown ....................................... 156

Manual drive program .................... 158

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

Program selector button ................ 156

Pulling away ................................... 147

Selector lever ................................ 152

Shift ranges ................................... 157

Starting the engine ........................ 147

Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 157

Transmission position display ........ 153

Transmission positions .................. 155

Automatic transmission

emergency mode ............................... 160

Back support

see Lumbar support

Bag hook ............................................ 282

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

Basic settings

see Settings

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System

PLUS) .................................................... 64

Battery (SmartKey)

Checking .......................................... 78

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

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

Battery (vehicle)

Charging ........................................ 337

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

Important safety notes .................. 335

Jump starting ................................. 338

Belt

see Seat belts

Blind Spot Assist

Activating/deactivating ................. 225

Notes/function .............................. 203

see Active Blind Spot Assist

BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 387

Bottle holder ...................................... 290

Brake Assist System

see BAS (Brake Assist System)

Brake fluid

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

Notes ............................................. 388

Brake fluid level ................................ 312

Brake lamps

Display message ............................ 243

Brakes

ABS .................................................. 64

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

BAS PLUS ........................................ 64

Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 388

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

Driving tips .................................... 171

High-performance brake system .... 173

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

Maintenance .................................. 172

Parking brake ................................ 169

Warning lamp ................................. 263

Breakdown

see Flat tire see Towing away/tow-starting

Bulbs

see Changing bulbs

Index

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California

Important notice for retail

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

Calling up a malfunction

see Display messages

Capacities

see Technical data

Car

see Vehicle

Care

Carpets .......................................... 320

Car wash ........................................ 314

Display ........................................... 318

Exterior lights ................................ 317

Gear or selector lever .................... 319

Matte finish ................................... 316

Night View Assist Plus ................... 318

Notes ............................................. 313

Paint .............................................. 316

Plastic trim .................................... 319

Power washer ................................ 315

Rear view camera .......................... 318

Roof lining ...................................... 320

Seat belt ........................................ 320

Seat cover ..................................... 320

Sensors ......................................... 317

Steering wheel ............................... 319

Tail pipes ....................................... 318

Trim pieces .................................... 319

Washing by hand ........................... 315

Wheels ........................................... 315

Windows ........................................ 317

Wiper blades .................................. 317

Wooden trim .................................. 319

Cargo compartment cover ............... 282

Cargo compartment enlargement ... 280

Cargo compartment floor ................. 286

Cargo net ........................................... 284

Attaching ....................................... 284

Cargo tie down rings ......................... 281

Car wash (care) ................................. 314

CD player/CD changer (on-board

computer) .......................................... 222

Cell phone

see Mobile phone

Center console

Lower section .................................. 33

Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 34

Upper section .................................. 32

Central locking

Automatic locking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 228

Locking/unlocking (SmartKey)

........ 74

Changing bulbs

High-beam headlamps ................... 123

Important safety notes .................. 121

Infrared lamp ................................. 123

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

Overview of bulb types .................. 122

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

Standing lamps (front) ................... 123

Turn signals (front) ......................... 124

Child-proof locks

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

Rear doors ....................................... 61

Children

In the vehicle ................................... 56

Restraint systems ............................ 56

Child seat

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ............................................ 59

Special seat belt retractor ............... 59

Top Tether ....................................... 60

Cigarette lighter ................................ 293

Climate control

Automatic climate control (3-

zone) .............................................. 133

Controlling automatically ............... 135

Cooling with air dehumidification .. 134

Defrosting the windows ................. 138

Defrosting the windshield .............. 138

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

Index

Information Provided by:

Rear control panel ......................... 133

Refrigerant ..................................... 388

Setting the air distribution ............. 137

Setting the airflow ......................... 137

Setting the air vents

...................... 140

Setting the climate mode ............... 136

Setting the temperature ................ 136

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off ............................................ 139

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

Switching residual heat on/off ...... 140

Switching the rear window

heating on/off ............................... 139

Switching the ZONE function on/

off .................................................. 137

Coat hooks ......................................... 284

Cockpit

Overview .......................................... 28

see Instrument cluster

Collapsible spare wheel

Inflating ......................................... 332

see Emergency spare wheel

COMAND

see separate operating instructions

Combination switch .......................... 117

Combined cargo cover and net ........ 283

Compass

Calibrating ..................................... 306

Calling up ....................................... 305

Setting ........................................... 305

Consumption statistics (on-board

computer) .......................................... 219

Convenience closing feature .............. 91

Convenience opening feature ............ 91

Coolant (engine)

Checking the level ......................... 311

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

Notes ............................................. 389

Temperature (on-board computer) . 230

Temperature gauge ........................ 214

Warning lamp ................................. 268

Cooling

see Climate control

Cornering light function

Display message ............................ 242

Function/notes ............................. 118

Crash-responsive emergency

lighting ............................................... 121

Cruise control

Cruise control lever ....................... 176

Deactivating ...................................

177

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

Driving system ............................... 175

Function/notes ............................. 175

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

LIM indicator lamp ......................... 176

Setting a speed .............................. 176

Storing and maintaining current

speed ............................................. 176

Cup holder

Center console .............................. 289

Important safety notes .................. 289

Rear compartment ......................... 290

Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 25

Customer Relations Department ....... 25

Dashboard

see Cockpit

Data

see Technical data

Daytime running lamp mode

see Daytime running lamps

Daytime running lamps

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

Switching on/off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 227

Switching on/off (switch) .............. 115

DEF

Adding ........................................... 165

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

Delayed switch-off

Exterior lighting (on-board

computer) ...................................... 227

Interior lighting .............................. 228

Diesel particle filter .......................... 171

Digital speedometer ......................... 219

DIRECT SELECT lever

see Automatic transmission

Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 318

Display messages

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 234

Driving systems ............................. 249

Engine ............................................ 245

General notes ................................ 234

Index

Information Provided by:

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

KEYLESS-GO

.................................. 259

Lights ............................................. 242

Safety systems .............................. 235

Service interval display .................. 312

SmartKey ....................................... 259

Tires ............................................... 254

Vehicle ........................................... 257

Distance display (on-board

computer) .......................................... 224

Distance recorder ............................. 219

see Odometer see Trip odometer

Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 270

DISTRONIC PLUS

Deactivating ................................... 184

Display message ............................ 252

Displays in the multifunction

display ........................................... 183

Driving tips .................................... 185

Function/notes ............................. 177

Important safety notes .................. 177

Setting the specified minimum

distance ......................................... 183

Warning lamp ................................. 270

Doors

Automatic locking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 228

Automatic locking (switch) ............... 83

Central locking/unlocking

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

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

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

Emergency locking ........................... 84

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

Important safety notes .................... 82

Opening (from inside) ...................... 82

Drinking and driving ......................... 170

Drinks holder

see Cup holder

Drive program

Automatic ...................................... 157

Display ........................................... 153

Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 153

Manual ........................................... 158

SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 230

Drive program selector ..................... 156

Driver's door

see Doors

Driver's seat

see Seats

Driving abroad

Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 313

Symmetrical low beam .................. 114

Driving on flooded roads .................. 173

Driving safety systems

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64

ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 69

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

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System

PLUS) ............................................... 64

Electronic brake force distribution ... 69 ESP® (Electronic Stability

Program) .......................................... 66

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction

System) ........................................... 66

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

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

PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 69

Driving systems

Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 207

Active Driving Assistance

package ......................................... 206

Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 210

AIRMATIC ...................................... 189

AMG adaptive sport suspension

system ........................................... 190

ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 199

Blind Spot Assist ............................ 203

Cruise control ................................ 175

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

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

HOLD function ............................... 187

Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 205

Lane Tracking package .................. 203

Night View Assist Plus ................... 200

Parking Guidance ........................... 195

PARKTRONIC ................................. 192

RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 188

Rear view camera .......................... 198

Driving tips

AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 173

Automatic transmission ................. 155

Brakes ........................................... 171

Index

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Break-in period .............................. 144

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

Downhill gradient ........................... 171

Drinking and driving ....................... 170

Driving abroad ............................... 114

Driving on flooded roads ................ 173

Driving on wet roads ...................... 173

Exhaust check

............................... 170

Fuel ................................................ 170

General .......................................... 169

Hydroplaning ................................. 173

Icy road surfaces ........................... 175

Limited braking efficiency on

salted roads ................................... 171

Pedals ............................................ 170

Snow chains .......................... 174, 349

Symmetrical low beam .................. 114

Wet road surface ........................... 171

DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 222

DVD-Video (on-board computer) ...... 222

EASY-ENTRY feature

Activating/deactivating

................. 229

Function/notes ............................. 108

EASY-EXIT feature

Crash-responsive ........................... 108

Function/notes ............................. 108

Switching on/off ........................... 229

EASY-PACK cargo compartment

management system ........................ 284

EASY-PACK folding luggage-

compartment floor ............................ 286

EASY-PACK load-securing kit ........... 284

EASY-PACK rear sill protector .......... 287

EBD (electronic brake force distribution)

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

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

ECO start/stop function

Deactivating/activating ................. 150

General information ....................... 148

Electrical fuses

see Fuses

Electronic brake force distribution

see EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)

Electronic Stability Program

see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)

Electronic Traction System

see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

Emergency release

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

Fuel filler flap ................................. 163

Trunk ............................................... 89

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

Emergency spare wheel

Storage location ............................ 324

Stowing .......................................... 325

Emergency Tensioning Devices

Function ........................................... 56

Safety guidelines ............................. 39

Emergency unlocking

Tailgate ............................................ 89

Emissions purification

Service and warranty information .... 22

Engine

Check Engine warning lamp ........... 267

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

ECO start/stop function ................ 148

Emergency starting ........................ 342

Engine number ............................... 382

Irregular running ............................ 151

Starting problems .......................... 151

Starting the engine with the

SmartKey ....................................... 147

Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 147

Switching off .................................. 168

Engine electronics

Problem (malfunction) ................... 151

Engine oil

Adding ........................................... 310

Additives ........................................ 388

Checking the oil level ..................... 309

Checking the oil level using the

dipstick .......................................... 309

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

Filling capacity ............................... 384

Notes about oil grades ................... 387

Notes on oil level/consumption .... 309

Temperature (on-board computer) . 230

Viscosity ........................................ 388

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Index

ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)

AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 230 Deactivating/activating (AMG

vehicles) .......................................... 67

Deactivating/activating (except

AMG vehicles) ................................ 224

Deactivating/activating (notes;

except AMG vehicles) ...................... 66

Display message

............................ 235

ETS/4ETS ........................................ 66

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

Important safety information ........... 66

Warning lamp ................................. 264

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction

System) ................................................ 66

Exhaust check ................................... 170

Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 318

Exterior lighting

see Lights

Exterior mirrors

Adjusting ....................................... 109

Dipping (automatic) ....................... 110

Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 110

Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 109

Folding in when locking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 230

Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 110

Setting ........................................... 110

Storing settings (memory

function) ........................................ 111

Storing the parking position .......... 110

Eyeglasses compartment ................. 275

Filler cap

see Fuel filler flap

First-aid kit ......................................... 322

Flat tire

Changing a wheel/mounting the

spare wheel ................................... 329

MOExtended run-flat system ......... 334

Preparing the vehicle ..................... 325

Raising the vehicle ......................... 330

TIREFIT kit ...................................... 326

Floormat ............................................. 306

Folding bench seat (cargo

compartment) .................................... 103

Front fog lamps ................................. 116

Display message

............................ 243

Switching on/off ........................... 116

Front windshield

see Windshield

Fuel

Additives ........................................ 386

Consumption statistics .................. 219

Displaying the current

consumption .................................. 219

Displaying the range ...................... 219

Driving tips .................................... 170

Fuel gauge ....................................... 29

Important safety notes .................. 385

Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 385

Problem (malfunction) ................... 164

Refueling ........................................ 160

Specifications ................................ 385

Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 384

Fuel filler flap

Emergency release ........................ 163

Opening/closing ............................ 162

Fuel filter (display message) ............ 248

Fuel level

Calling up the range (on-board

computer) ...................................... 219

Fuel tank

Capacity ........................................ 384

Problem (malfunction) ................... 164

Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool

kit) ...................................................... 322

Fuses

Allocation chart ............................. 343

Before changing ............................. 343

Fuse box in the cargo

compartment ................................. 344

Fuse box in the engine

compartment ................................. 343

Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 343

Important safety notes .................. 342

Garage door opener

Clearing the memory

..................... 305

Notes ............................................. 302

Index

Information Provided by:

Opening/closing the garage door .. 304 Programming (button in the rear-

view mirror) ................................... 302

Gasoline ............................................. 161

Gear indicator (on-board

computer) .......................................... 230

Gear or selector lever (cleaning

guidelines) ......................................... 319

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 380

Glove box ........................................... 274

Handbrake

see Parking brake

Hazard warning lamps ...................... 118

Headlamp cleaning system

Notes ............................................. 389

Headlamps

Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 311

Cleaning system (function) ............ 117

Fogging up ..................................... 120

see Automatic headlamp mode

Head restraints

Adjusting ....................................... 100

Adjusting (angle) ............................ 100

Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101

Adjusting (rear) .............................. 101

Installing/removing (rear) .............. 102

Luxury ............................................ 101

see NECK-PRO head restraints

Heating

see Climate control

High-beam headlamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 123

Display message ............................ 243

Switching Adaptive Highbeam

Assist on/off ................................. 118

Switching on/off ........................... 117

Hill start assist .................................. 148

HOLD function

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

Function/notes ............................. 187

Hood

Closing ........................................... 309

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

Opening ......................................... 308

Hydroplaning ..................................... 173

Ignition lock

see Key positions

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

Indicator lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Indicators

see Turn signals

Infrared lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 123

Insect protection on the radiator .... 309

Instrument cluster

Overview .......................................... 29

Settings ......................................... 226

Warning and indicator lamps ........... 30

Instrument cluster lighting ................ 29

Instrument lighting

see Instrument cluster lighting

Interior lighting

Automatic control .......................... 120

Delayed switch-off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 228

Emergency lighting ........................ 121

Manual control ............................... 121

Overview ........................................ 120

Reading lamp ................................. 120

Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting (on-board

computer) ...................................... 227

see Interior lighting

Jack

Storage location ............................ 322

Using ............................................. 330

Jump starting (engine) ...................... 338

Key

see SmartKey

KEYLESS-GO

Convenience closing feature ............ 92

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

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

Start/Stop button .......................... 145

Starting the engine ........................ 147

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

Information Provided by:

Index

Key positions

KEYLESS-GO

.................................. 145

SmartKey ....................................... 145

Kickdown

Driving tips .................................... 156

Manual drive program .................... 159

Knee bag .............................................. 42

Lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Lane-change assistant

see Blind Spot Assist

Lane detection (automatic)

see Lane Keeping Assist

Lane Keeping Assist

Activating/deactivating ................. 225

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

Function/information .................... 205

Lane Tracking package ..................... 203

Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 231

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ................................................ 59

License plate lamp (display

message) ............................................ 243

Lighting

see Lights

Lights

Activating/deactivating the interior lighting delayed switch-off . 228

Automatic headlamp mode ............ 116

Cornering light function ................. 118

Display message ............................ 242

Driving abroad ............................... 114

Fog lamps ...................................... 116

Hazard warning lamps ................... 118

High beam flasher .......................... 117

High-beam headlamps ................... 117

Light switch ................................... 114

Low-beam headlamps .................... 115

Parking lamps ................................ 114

Rear fog lamp ................................ 116

Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting (on-board

computer) ...................................... 227

Switching Adaptive Highbeam

Assist on/off ................................. 227

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

computer) ...................................... 227

Switching the daytime running

lamps on/off (switch) .................... 115

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

board computer) ............................ 227

Switching the surround lighting

on/off (on-board computer) .......... 227

Turn signals ................................... 117

see Changing bulbs see Interior lighting

Light sensor (display message) ....... 245

LIM indicator lamp

Cruise control ................................ 176

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 180

Loading guidelines ............................ 274

Locking

see Central locking

Locking (doors)

Automatic ........................................ 83

Emergency locking ........................... 84

From inside (central locking

button) ............................................. 82

Locking centrally

see Central locking

Locking verification signal (on-

board computer) ............................... 228

Low-beam headlamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 122

Display message ............................ 242

Setting for driving abroad

(symmetrical) ................................. 114

Switching on/off ........................... 115

Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load-

securing kit) ....................................... 285

Lumbar support

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar

support .......................................... 103

Luxury head restraints ..................... 101

M+S tires ................................... 174, 348

Maintenance

see

ASSYST PLUS service interval

display

Index

Information Provided by:

Malfunction message

see Display messages

Malfunctions relevant to safety

Reporting ......................................... 25

Massage function (PULSE) ............... 103

Matte finish (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 316

mbrace

Call priority .................................... 300

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

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 300

Emergency call .............................. 297

Important safety notes .................. 296

Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 301

MB info call button ........................ 299

Remote vehicle locking .................. 301

Roadside Assistance button .......... 298

Search & Send ............................... 300

Self-test ......................................... 296

System .......................................... 296

Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 300

Mechanical key

Function/notes ................................ 77

Locking vehicle ................................ 84

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

Memory card (audio) ......................... 222

Memory function ............................... 111

Message memory (on-board

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

Messages

see Display messages

Mirrors

see Exterior mirrors see Rear-view mirror see Vanity mirror

Mobile phone

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 222

Modifying the programming

(SmartKey) ........................................... 77

MOExtended run-flat system ........... 334

MP3

Operating ....................................... 222

see separate operating instructions

Multifunction display

Function/notes ............................. 216

Permanent display ......................... 226

Multifunction steering wheel

Operating the on-board computer .

215

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

Navigation

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 220

On-board computer ....................... 220

see separate operating instructions

NECK-PRO head restraints

Operation ......................................... 50

Resetting after being triggered ........ 51

Night View Assist Plus

Activating/deactivating ................. 201

Cleaning ......................................... 318

Function/notes ............................. 200

Problem (malfunction) ................... 203

Notes on breaking-in a new

vehicle ................................................ 144

Occupant Classification System (OCS)

Faults ............................................... 49

Operation ......................................... 44

System self-test

............................... 47

Occupant safety

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

System overview .............................. 38

Octane number (fuel) ........................ 385

Odometer ........................................... 219

see Trip odometer

Oil

see Engine oil

On-board computer

AMG menu ..................................... 230

Assistance menu ........................... 224

Audio menu ................................... 221

Convenience submenu .................. 229

Displaying a service message ........ 313

Display messages .......................... 234

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 183

Factory settings submenu ............. 230

Important safety notes .................. 214

Instrument cluster submenu .......... 226

Lighting submenu .......................... 227

Information Provided by:

Index

Menu overview .............................. 218

Message memory

.......................... 234

Navigation menu ............................ 220

Operating video DVD ..................... 222

Operation ....................................... 215

RACETIMER ................................... 231

Service menu ................................. 226

Settings menu ............................... 226

Standard display ............................ 219

Telephone menu ............................ 222

Trip menu ...................................... 219

Vehicle submenu ........................... 228

Operating system

see On-board computer

Outside temperature display ........... 215

Overhead control panel ...................... 35

Override feature

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

Paint code number ............................ 381

Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 316

Panic alarm .......................................... 62

Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel

Opening/closing .............................. 94

Opening/closing the roller

sunblind ........................................... 95

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

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

Panorama sliding sunroof

Important safety notes

.................... 93

Parcel net ........................................... 277

Parking ............................................... 167

Important safety notes .................. 167

Parking brake ................................ 169

Position of exterior mirror, front-

passenger side ............................... 110

Rear view camera .......................... 198

see PARKTRONIC

Parking aid

Parking Guidance ........................... 195

see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC

Parking brake

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

Notes/function .............................. 169

Parking Guidance

Display message

............................ 251

Important safety notes .................. 195

Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 123

PARKTRONIC

Deactivating/activating ................. 194

Driving system ............................... 192

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

Problem (malfunction) ................... 195

Range of the sensors ..................... 193

Warning display ............................. 193

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator

lamp ...................................................... 44

Pedals ................................................. 170

Permanent four-wheel drive

see 4MATIC (permanent fourwheel drive)

Plastic hooks ..................................... 281

Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 319

Power washers .................................. 315

Power windows

see Side windows

PRE-SAFE® (Preventive occupant safety system)

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

Operation ......................................... 50

PRE-SAFE® Brake (vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS)

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

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

Switching on/off ........................... 225

Warning lamp ................................. 270

Preventive occupant safety system

see PRE-SAFE® (Preventive occupant safety system)

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

Program selector button .................. 156

Pulling away

Automatic transmission ................. 147

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

Index

Information Provided by:

RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 188

RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 231

Radar sensor system

Activating/deactivating

................. 229

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

Radiator cover ................................... 309

Radio

Selecting a station ......................... 221

see separate operating instructions

Reading lamp ..................................... 120

Rear axle level control (AMG adaptive sport suspension

system) .............................................. 191

Rear compartment

Setting the airflow ......................... 137

Setting the air vents ...................... 141

Setting the temperature ................ 136

Rear fog lamp

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

Switching on/off ........................... 116

Rear seat

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

Folding the backrest forwards/

back ............................................... 279

Rear sill protector ............................. 287

Rear view camera

Cleaning instructions ..................... 318

Function/notes ............................. 198

Rear-view mirror

Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 109

Dipping (automatic) ....................... 110

Rear window blind ............................ 292

Rear window defroster

Problem (malfunction) ................... 139

Rear window heating

Switching on/off ........................... 139

Rear window wiper

Replacing the wiper blade .............. 126

Switching on/off ........................... 125

Refueling

Fuel gauge ....................................... 29

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

Refueling process .......................... 162

see Fuel

Remote control

Garage door opener ....................... 302

Reporting

Malfunctions relevant to safety ........

Reserve (fuel tank)

see Fuel

Reserve fuel

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

Warning lamp ................................. 267

see Fuel

Residual heat (climate control) ........ 140

Restraint system

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Retaining hook .................................. 282

Reverse gear

Engaging (automatic

transmission) ................................. 152

Reversing lamps (display

message) ............................................ 244

Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 23

Roller blind

see Roller sunblind

Roller sunblind

Panorama roof with power tilt/

sliding panel ..................................... 95

Rear side windows ......................... 291

Rear window .................................. 292

Roof carrier ........................................ 288

Roof lining and carpets (cleaning

guidelines) ......................................... 320

Roof load (maximum) ........................ 390

Route

see Route guidance (navigation)

Route guidance (navigation) ............ 220

Safety

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

Child restraint systems .................... 56

Occupant Classification System

(OCS) ............................................... 44

Overview of occupant safety

systems ........................................... 38

Safety systems

see Driving safety systems

Information Provided by:

Index

Seat belts

Adjusting the driver's and front-

passenger seat belt ......................... 54

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

Belt force limiters ............................ 56

center rear-compartment seat ......... 55

Cleaning ......................................... 320

Correct usage .................................. 52

Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 56

Fastening ......................................... 53

Important safety guidelines ............. 51

Releasing ......................................... 55

Safety guidelines ............................. 39

Special seat belt retractor ............... 59

Switching belt adjustment on/off

(on-board computer) ...................... 229

Warning lamp ................................. 261

Warning lamp (function) ................... 55

Seats

Active multicontour seat ................ 102

Adjusting (electrically) ................... 100

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar

support .......................................... 103

Adjusting the head restraint .......... 100

Cleaning the cover ......................... 320

Correct driver's seat position ........... 98

Folding the backrest (rear

compartment) forwards/back ....... 280

Important safety notes .................... 99

Seat heating problem .................... 106

Seat ventilation problem ................ 106

Storing settings (memory

function) ........................................ 111

Switching seat heating on/off ....... 105

Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 106

Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 317

Service

see ASSYST PLUS service interval display

Service interval display

Displaying service messages ......... 313

Hiding service messages ............... 313

Notes ............................................. 313

Service messages .......................... 312

Service menu (on-board computer) . 226 Service products

Brake fluid ..................................... 388

Capacities ...................................... 384

Coolant (engine) ............................ 389

DEF special additives ..................... 387

Engine oil ....................................... 387

Fuel ................................................

Important safety notes .................. 382

Refrigerant (air-conditioning

system) .......................................... 388

Washer fluid ................................... 389

Settings

Factory (on-board computer) ......... 230

On-board computer ....................... 226

Setting the air distribution ............... 137

Setting the airflow ............................ 137

SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 230

Side impact air bag ............................. 42

Side marker lamp (display

message) ............................................ 244

Side windows

Convenience closing feature ............ 91

Convenience opening feature .......... 91

Important safety information ........... 90

Opening/closing .............................. 90

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92

Resetting ......................................... 92

Skibag ................................................ 277

Sliding sunroof

Important safety notes .................... 93

Opening/closing .............................. 94

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

Resetting ......................................... 94

see Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel

SmartKey

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

Changing the programming ............. 77

Checking the battery ....................... 78

Convenience closing feature ............ 91

Convenience opening feature .......... 91

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

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

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

Loss ................................................. 80

Mechanical key ................................ 77

Positions (ignition lock) ................. 145

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 80

Starting the engine ........................ 147

Snow chains .............................. 174, 349

385

Index

Information Provided by:

Sockets

Center console .............................. 294

Luggage compartment ................... 295

Points to observe before use ......... 294

Rear compartment ......................... 294

Spare wheel

Notes/data .................................... 373

Storage location ............................ 324

Stowing ..........................................

see Emergency spare wheel

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

Speed, controlling

see Cruise control

Speedometer

Digital ............................................ 219

In the Instrument cluster ................. 29

Segments ...................................... 215

Selecting the unit of

measurement ................................ 226

see Instrument cluster

SPORT handling mode

Activating/deactivating (AMG

vehicles) .......................................... 67

Warning lamp ................................. 265

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

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

Introduction ..................................... 38

Warning lamp ................................. 266

Warning lamp (function) ................... 38

Standing lamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 123

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

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

Starting (engine) ................................ 146

Station

see Radio

Steering (display message) .............. 259

Steering wheel

Adjusting (electrically) ................... 107

Button overview ............................... 31

Buttons (on-board

computer) ...................................... 215

Important safety notes .................. 107

Paddle shifters ............................... 157

Steering wheel heating .................. 107

Storing settings (memory

function) ........................................ 111

Steering wheel (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 319

Steering wheel heating

Problem (malfunction) ................... 107

Switching on/off

........................... 107

Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 157

Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 231

Stowage compartments

325

Armrest (under) ............................. 275

Cup holders ................................... 289

Eyeglasses compartment ............... 275

Glove box ....................................... 274

Important safety information ......... 274

Parcel net ...................................... 277

Rear ............................................... 276

Stowage space

Center console .............................. 275

Stowage well beneath the trunk

floor .................................................... 286

Summer opening

see Convenience opening feature

Summer tires ..................................... 348

Sun visor ............................................ 290

Supplemental Restraint System

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Surround lighting (on-board

computer) .......................................... 227

Suspension tuning

AIRMATIC ...................................... 190

AMG adaptive sport suspension

system ........................................... 191

SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 230

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off ................................................. 139

Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 72

Tachometer ........................................ 215

Tailgate

Display message

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

Emergency unlocking ....................... 89

Important safety notes .................... 84

Limiting the opening angle ............... 88

Opening/closing .............................. 85

Information Provided by:

Index

Opening/closing (automatically

from inside) ......................................

Opening/closing (automatically

from outside) ................................... 86

Tail lamps

Display message ............................ 243

Tank

see Fuel tank

Tank content

Fuel gauge ....................................... 29

Technical data

Notes ............................................. 380

Tires/wheels ................................. 371

Vehicle data ................................... 390

TELEAID

Call priority .................................... 300

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

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 300

Emergency call .............................. 297

Important safety notes .................. 296

Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 301

MB info call button ........................ 299

Remote vehicle locking .................. 301

Roadside Assistance button .......... 298

Search & Send ............................... 300

Self-test ......................................... 296

System .......................................... 296

Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 300

Telephone

Accepting a call ............................. 223

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

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 222

Number from the phone book ........ 223

Redialing ........................................ 223

Rejecting/ending a call ................. 223

Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-

securing kit) ....................................... 286

Temperature

Coolant .......................................... 214

Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 230

Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 230

Outside temperature ...................... 215

Setting (climate control) ................ 136

Theft deterrent locking system

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

Through-loading ................................ 278

Through-loading feature ................... 279

Tilt/sliding sunroof

see Sliding sunroof

Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 231

Tiredness assistant

see ATTENTION ASSIST

TIREFIT kit .......................................... 326

Tire pressure

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 355

Checking manually ........................ 353

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

Maximum ....................................... 352

Notes ............................................. 351

Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 327

Pressure loss warning .................... 353

Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 328

Recommended ............................... 349

Tire pressure monitoring system

Function/notes ............................. 355

Restarting ...................................... 357

Warning lamp ................................. 271

Tires

Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 369

Average weight of the vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 368

Bar (definition) ............................... 367

Characteristics .............................. 367

Checking ........................................ 347

Definition of terms ......................... 367

Direction of rotation ...................... 371

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

Distribution of the vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 370

DOT, Tire Identification Number

(TIN) ............................................... 366

DOT (Department of

Transportation) (definition) ............ 367

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

(definition) ..................................... 368

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

(definition) ..................................... 368

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating) (definition) ......................... 368

Important safety notes .................. 346

Increased vehicle weight due to

optional equipment (definition) ...... 368

Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 369

Labeling (overview) ........................ 363

Load bearing index (definition) ...... 370

Index

Information Provided by:

Load index ..................................... 366

Load index (definition) ................... 369

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

(definition) ..................................... 368

Maximum load on a tire

(definition) ..................................... 369

Maximum permissible tire

pressure (definition) .......................

Maximum tire load ......................... 361

Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 369

Optional equipment weight

(definition) ..................................... 369

PSI (pounds per square inch)

(definition) ..................................... 369

Replacing ....................................... 370

Service life ..................................... 347

Sidewall (definition) ....................... 369

Speed rating (definition) ................ 368

Storing ........................................... 371

Structure and characteristics

(definition) ..................................... 367

Temperature .................................. 363

TIN (Tire Identification Number)

(definition) ..................................... 370

Tire bead (definition) ...................... 369

Tire pressure (definition) ................ 369

Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 368

Tire size (data) ............................... 371

Tire size designation, load-bearing

capacity, speed rating .................... 364

Tire tread ....................................... 347

Tire tread (definition) ..................... 369

Total load limit (definition) ............. 370

Traction ......................................... 362

Traction (definition) ....................... 370

Tread wear ..................................... 362

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards ...................................... 362

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards (definition) .................... 368

Unladen weight (definition) ............ 369

Wear indicator (definition) ............. 370

Wheel rim (definition) .................... 368

see Flat tire

Top Tether ............................................ 60

Towing

Important safety guidelines ........... 340

Installing the towing eye ................ 340

Removing the towing eye ............... 341

With the rear axle raised ................ 341

Towing away

With both axles on the ground ....... 341

Tow-starting

Emergency engine starting ............ 342

Important safety notes .................. 340

369

Transmission

see Automatic transmission

Transporting the vehicle .................. 342

Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 319 Trip computer (on-board

computer) .......................................... 219

Trip meter

see Trip odometer

Trip odometer

Calling up ....................................... 219

Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 220

Trunk

Emergency release .......................... 89

Important safety guidelines ............. 84

Locking separately ........................... 88

Opening/closing (automatically

from inside) ...................................... 87

Opening/closing (automatically

from outside) ................................... 86

Trunk lid

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

Opening/closing .............................. 84

Turn signals

Changing bulbs (front) ................... 124

Display message ............................ 242

Switching on/off ........................... 117

Type identification plate

see Vehicle identification plate

Unlocking

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

From inside the vehicle (central

unlocking button) ............................. 82

Information Provided by:

Index

Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 291

Vehicle

Correct use ...................................... 25

Data acquisition ............................... 26

Display message

............................ 257

Equipment ....................................... 22

Individual settings .......................... 226

Limited Warranty ............................. 26

Loading .......................................... 358

Locking (in an emergency) ............... 84

Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 75

Lowering ........................................ 333

Maintenance .................................... 23

Parking for a long period ................ 169

Pulling away ................................... 147

Raising ........................................... 330

Reporting problems ......................... 25

Towing away .................................. 340

Transporting .................................. 342

Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 83

Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 75

Vehicle data ................................... 390

Vehicle battery

see Battery (vehicle)

Vehicle data ....................................... 390

see Technical data

Vehicle dimensions ........................... 390

Vehicle emergency locking ................ 84

Vehicle identification number

see VIN

Vehicle identification plate .............. 381

Vehicle level

AIRMATIC ...................................... 189

Vehicle level (display message) ....... 249

Vehicle tool kit .................................. 322

Video (DVD) ........................................ 222

VIN ...................................................... 381

Warning and indicator lamps

ABS

................................................ 264

Brakes ........................................... 263

Check Engine ................................. 267

Coolant .......................................... 268

Cruise control ................................ 176

Distance warning ........................... 270

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 270

ESP® .............................................. 264

ESP® OFF .......................................

265

Fuel tank ........................................ 267

LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 180

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

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

indicator lamp .................................. 44

Reserve fuel ................................... 267

Seat belt ........................................ 261

SPORT handling mode ................... 265

SRS ................................................ 266

Tire pressure monitor .................... 271

Warranty ............................................ 381

Washer fluid

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

see Windshield washer system

Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 333

Wheel chock ...................................... 329

Wheels

Changing a wheel .......................... 329

Checking ........................................ 347

Cleaning ......................................... 315

Important safety notes .................. 346

Interchanging/changing ................ 370

Mounting a wheel .......................... 332

Removing a wheel .......................... 331

Storing ........................................... 371

Tightening torque ........................... 333

Wheel size/tire size ....................... 371

Window curtain air bag

Display message ............................ 239

Operation ......................................... 44

Windows

Cleaning ......................................... 317

see Side windows

Windshield

Defrosting ...................................... 138

Windshield washer system .............. 311

Notes ............................................. 389

Windshield wipers

Problem (malfunction) ................... 126

Rear window wiper ........................ 125

Replacing the wiper blades ............ 125

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

Winter driving

Information Provided by:

Important safety notes

.................. 348

Slippery road surfaces ................... 175

Snow chains .......................... 174, 349

Winter operation

Radiator cover ............................... 309

Winter tires

M+S tires ............................... 174, 348

Wiper blades

Cleaning ......................................... 317

Important safety notes .................. 125

Replacing (rear window) ................ 126

Replacing (windshield) ................... 125

Wooden trim (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 319

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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.

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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:

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)

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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:

facilities or replacement parts may

service not be readily available.

unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic converter may not be available. Leaded fuel may cause damage to the catalytic converter.

the fuel may have a considerably lower octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine damage.

Some Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe through our European Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to one of the following addresses.

In the USA

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

Operating safety

Safety notes

WARNING

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

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:

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.

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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:

work relevant to safety

service and maintenance work

repair work

alterations, installation work and modifications

work on electronic components

Proper use

WARNING

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:

safety notes in this Operator's Manual

technical data in this Operator's Manual

traffic rules and regulations

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

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.

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 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:

for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes

with the consent of the vehicle owner

on the instruction of prosecuting authorities

The system is called TELE AID in Canada.

Cockpit ................................................. 28

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Instrument cluster .............................. 29

Multifunction steering wheel ............. 31

Center console .................................... 32

Overhead control panel ...................... 35

Door control panel .............................. 36

At a glance

Cockpit

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Cockpit

At a glance

Function Page

Steering wheel paddle shifters 157

;

Cruise control lever 176

Instrument cluster 29

Horn

DIRECT SELECT lever 153

PARKTRONIC warning display 192

Overhead control panel 35

Climate control systems 130

Ignition lock 145 Start/Stop button

145

Function Page

Adjusts the steering wheel electrically 107

Steering wheel heating 107

Combination switch 117

Parking brake 169

On-board diagnostics socket

Opens the hood 308

Releases the parking brake 169

Light switch 114

Night View Assist Plus 200

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