Mercedes E-Class 2014, E 350 2014 User Manual

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

Introduction ......................................... 21

At aglance ........................................... 29

Safety ................................................... 41

Opening and closing ........................... 81

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 115

Lights and windshield wipers .......... 133

Climate control ................................. 147

Driving and parking .......................... 163

On-board computer and displays .... 231

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

Maintenance and care ...................... 311

Breakdown assistance ..................... 327

Wheels and tires ............................... 343

Technical data ................................... 381

Index

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1, 2, 3 ...

12 Vsocket

see Sockets

360° camera

Cleaning .........................................324

Function/notes ............................. 215

4ETS

see ETS/4ETS (Electronic

Traction System)

4MATIC (permanent four-wheel

drive) .................................................. 203

A

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

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

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

Important safety notes .................... 69

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

Activating/deactivating cooling

with air dehumidification ................. 153

Active BlindSpot Assist

Activating/deactivating (on-

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

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

Function/information.................... 225

Active Driving Assistance package .225
Active Lane Keeping Assist

Activating/deactivating (on-

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

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

Function/information.................... 228

Active light function ......................... 139

Active Parking Assist

Detecting parking spaces .............. 208

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

Exiting aparking space.................. 210

Function/notes ............................. 207

Important safety notes .................. 207

Parking .......................................... 209

ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 76

Adaptive Brake Assist

Function/notes ................................ 73

Adaptive Highbeam Assist

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

Function/notes ............................. 139

Switching on/off ........................... 140

Additives (engine oil) ........................ 387

Airbags

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

Front air bag (driver, front

passenger)....................................... 46

Head bag ......................................... 48

Important safety notes .................... 44

Knee bag .......................................... 47

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

indicator lamp .................................. 50

Pelvis airbag ................................... 49

Safety guidelines ............................. 43

Side impact airbag .......................... 47

Windowcurtain air bag .................... 49

AIRCAP

Cleaning instructions ..................... 321

Extending/retracting ..................... 107

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

Installing/removing the wind

screen ............................................ 108

Air-conditioning system

see Climate control

AIRSCARF

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

AIRSCARF vents

Setting the blower output .............. 160

Airvents

Glove box ....................................... 160

Important safetynotes .................. 159

Rear............................................... 160

Setting ........................................... 159

Setting the blower outputofthe

AIRSCARF vents ............................. 160

Setting the center air vents........... 159

Setting the side air vents ............... 159

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

Alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Ambient lighting

Setting the brightness (on-board

computer) ...................................... 244

Setting the color (on-board

computer) ...................................... 244

Anti-lockbraking system

see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Anti-theft alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Ashtray ............................................... 295

Index

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Assistance display(on-board

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

Assistance menu (on-board

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

ASSYST PLUS

Displaying a service message ........ 317

Hiding a service message .............. 316

Notes ............................................. 316

Resetting the service interval

display........................................... 317

Service message ............................ 316

Special service requirements ......... 317

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Activating/deactivating ................... 78

Function ...........................................78

Switching off the alarm .................... 78

ATTENTIONASSIST

Activating/deactivating ................. 242

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

Function/notes ............................. 220

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 ............................ 260

see Lights

Automatic engine start (ECO start/

stop function) .................................... 169

Automatic engine switch-off (ECO

start/stop function) .......................... 169

Automatic headlamp mode .............. 135

Automatic transmission

Automatic drive program ............... 176

Changing gear............................... 175

DIRECT SELECT lever..................... 172

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

Drive program display.................... 172

Driving tips .................................... 175

Emergency running mode .............. 179

Engaging drive position .................. 174

Engaging neutral............................ 173

Engaging reversegear ................... 173

Engaging the parkposition ............ 172

Kickdown....................................... 175

Manual drive program .................... 176

Manual drive program (vehicles

with Sports package AMG) ............ 177

Overview ........................................ 172

Problem (malfunction) ................... 179

Programselector button ................ 175

Pulling away ................................... 167

Starting the engine ........................ 167

Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 176

Transmission position display

(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 172

Transmission positions .................. 174

Automatic transmission

emergency mode ............................... 179

B

Bag hook ............................................ 292

BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 69

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist

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

BAS PLUS Q (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist

Important safety notes .................... 70

Battery (SmartKey)

Checking .......................................... 85

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

Replacing ......................................... 85

Battery (vehicle)

Charging ........................................ 332

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

Important safety notes .................. 330

Jump starting ................................. 334

Belt force limiter

Activation ......................................... 61

Function ...........................................61

Blind SpotAssist

Activating/deactivating ................. 242

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

Notes/function .............................. 221

see Active Blind Spot Assist

Brake Assist

see BAS (Brake Assist System)

Brake fluid

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

Notes ............................................. 387

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Brake lamps

Displaymessage ............................ 258

Brakes

ABS .................................................. 69

Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 73

BAS .................................................. 69

BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist .70

Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 387

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

Driving tips .................................... 186

HOLD function ............................... 201

Important safety notes .................. 186

Maintenance .................................. 187

Parking brake ................................ 183

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

Breakdown

see Flat tire

Bulbs

see Replacing bulbs

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California

Important notice for retail

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

Calling up a malfunction

see Display messages

Car

see Vehicle

Care

360° camera ................................. 324

AIRCAP .......................................... 321

Carpets .......................................... 326

Car wash ........................................ 318

Display ........................................... 324

Exhaustpipe .................................. 324

Exterior lights ................................ 323

Gearorselectorlever .................... 325

Interior ........................................... 324

Matte finish ................................... 320

Notes ............................................. 317

Paint .............................................. 319

Plastic trim .................................... 324

Power washer ................................ 319

Rearview camera .......................... 323

Roof lining ...................................... 326

Seat belt........................................ 326

Seat cover ..................................... 325

Sensors ......................................... 323

Soft top .......................................... 320

Steering wheel ............................... 325

Trim pieces .................................... 325

Washing by hand ........................... 319

Wheels ........................................... 322

Wind deflector ............................... 321

Windows ........................................ 322

Wind screen ................................... 321

Wiper blades .................................. 322

Wooden trim .................................. 325

Cargo tie down rings ......................... 291

Car keys

see SmartKey

Car wash (care) ................................. 318

CD player/CD changer (on-board

computer) .......................................... 238

Center console

Lowersection ............................ 36, 37

Uppersection .................................. 34

Central locking

Automatic locking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 245

Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 82

Changing bulbs

High-beam headlamps ................... 143

Child-proof locks

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

Children

In the vehicle ................................... 62

Restraint systems ............................ 62

Specialseat belt retractor ............... 65

Child seat

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ............................................ 66

Top Tether ....................................... 66

Cigarette lighter ................................ 296

Cleaning

Mirrorturn signal ........................... 323

Climate control

Automatic climate control (3-zone) 151

Controlling automatically ............... 154

Cooling with airdehumidification .. 153

Defrosting the windows ................. 157

Defrosting the windshield .............. 156

Dual-zone automatic climate

control ........................................... 149

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

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Indicator lamp ................................ 154

Information aboutusing dual-zone

automatic climate control .............. 150

Information on using dual-zone

automatic climate control .............. 152

Maximum cooling .......................... 157

Overview of systems ...................... 148

Problems with cooling with air

dehumidification ............................ 154

Problem with the rear window

defroster ........................................ 158

Rearcontrol panel ......................... 151

Refrigerant ..................................... 389

Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 390

Setting the airdistribution ............. 155

Setting the airflow ......................... 156

Setting the airvents...................... 159

Setting the climate mode ...............154

Setting the temperature ................ 155

Setting the temperature with 3-

zone automatic climate control ..... 155

Setting the temperaturewith dual-

zone automatic climate control ..... 155

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off ............................................ 158

Switching on/off ........................... 152

Switching residual heaton/off ...... 158

Switching the rear window

defroster on/off ............................ 157

Switching the ZONE function on/

off .................................................. 156

Cockpit

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

see Instrument cluster

COLLISIONPREVENTION ASSIST

Activating/deactivating the

distance warning function .............. 241

Displaymessage ............................ 253

Operation/notes .............................. 71

COMAND

see separate operating instructions

COMAND display

Cleaning ......................................... 324

Combination switch .......................... 137

Consumption statistics (on-board

computer) .......................................... 235

Convenience closing feature .............. 97

Convenience opening feature ............ 96

Coolant(engine)

Checkingthe level ......................... 315

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

Filling capacity ............................... 389

Important safety notes .................. 388

Temperature gauge ........................ 232

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

Cooling

see Climate control

Copyright ............................................. 27

Cornering light function

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

Function/notes ............................. 139

Crash-responsive emergency

lighting ............................................... 142

Cruise control

Activationconditions..................... 190

Cruise control lever....................... 189

Deactivating ................................... 191

Display message ............................ 268

Driving system ............................... 189

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

Important safety notes .................. 189

Setting aspeed .............................. 190

Storing and maintaining current

speed .............................................190

Cup holder

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

Important safety notes .................. 293

Rearcompartment......................... 294

Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 26

Customer Relations Department ....... 26

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Dashboard

see Instrument cluster

Dashboard lighting

see Instrument cluster lighting

Data

see Technical data

Daytime running lamps

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

Function/notes ............................. 135

Switching on/off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 244

Dealerships

see Qualified specialist workshop

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Declarations of conformity .................25

Delayed switch-off

Exteriorlighting (on-board

computer)...................................... 245

Interior lighting .............................. 245

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

Digital speedometer ......................... 236

DIRECTSELECT lever

see Automatic transmission

Display messages

ASSYSTPLUS ................................ 316

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 248

Driving systems ............................. 263

Engine ............................................ 260

General notes ................................ 248

Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 248

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

Lights .............................................257

Safety systems .............................. 249

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

Tires ............................................... 269

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

Distance recorder ............................. 235

see Odometer

see Trip odometer

Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 284

Distance warning function

Activating/deactivating ................. 241

Function/notes ................................ 71

DISTRONIC PLUS

Activating ....................................... 193

Activationconditions..................... 193

Deactivating ................................... 198

Display message ............................ 266

Displays in the multifunction

display........................................... 197

Function/notes ............................. 191

Important safety notes .................. 192

Setting the specified minimum

distance ......................................... 196

Warning lamp ................................. 284

Doors

Automatic locking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 245

Automatic locking (switch) ...............89

Central locking/unlocking

(SmartKey) .......................................82

Control panel ................................... 39

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

Emergency locking ........................... 90

Emergency unlocking ....................... 90

Important safety notes .................... 88

Opening (from inside) ...................... 88

Draft stop ........................................... 106

Drinking and driving ......................... 184

Drinks holder

see Cupholder

Drive program

Automatic ...................................... 176

Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 172

Manual ...........................................176

Manual (vehicles with Sports

package AMG) ............................... 177

Driver's door

see Doors

Driving abroad

Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 317

Symmetrical low beam.................. 134

Driving on flooded roads .................. 188

Driving safety system

BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist .70

Driving safetysystems

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 69

ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 76

Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 73

BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 69

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 71

Distance warning function ............... 71

Electronic brake force distribution ... 75
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) .74
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction

System) ........................................... 74

Important safety information ........... 68

Overview .......................................... 68

PRE-SAFE®Brake .............................76

STEER CONTROL ............................. 78

Driving systems

360°camera .................................. 215

Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 225

Active Driving Assistance package 225

Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 228

Active Parking Assist ..................... 207

ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 220

Blind Spot Assist ............................ 221

Cruise control ................................ 189

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

DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 191

DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering

Assist ............................................. 200

Dynamichandling package with

sports mode.................................. 203

HOLD function ............................... 201

Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 223

Lane Tracking package .................. 221

PARKTRONIC................................. 204

Rearview camera .......................... 212

Driving tips

Automatic transmission ................. 175

Brakes ........................................... 186

Break-in period .............................. 164

Downhill gradient ........................... 186

Drinking and driving ....................... 184

Driving abroad ............................... 134

Driving in winter .............................188

Driving on flooded roads................ 188

Driving on wet roads...................... 188

Exhaustcheck ............................... 185

Fuel ................................................ 184

General .......................................... 184

Hydroplaning ................................. 188

Icy road surfaces ........................... 188

Limited braking efficiency on

salted roads................................... 187

Snow chains .................................. 347

Symmetrical low beam.................. 134

Wet road surface ........................... 187

DVD audio

Operating (on-board computer) ..... 238

DVD video

Operating (on-board computer) ..... 239

Dynamic handling package with

sports mode ....................................... 203

E

EASY-ENTRY feature

Activating/deactivating ................. 246

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

EASY-EXIT feature

Crash-responsive ........................... 127

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

Switching on/off ........................... 246

EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)

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

Function/notes ................................ 75

ECO display

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

On-board computer ....................... 236

ECO start/stop function

Automatic engine start .................. 169

Automatic engine switch-off .......... 169

Deactivating/activating ................. 170

General information ....................... 168

Important safety notes .................. 168

Introduction ................................... 168

Electronic Stability Program

see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)

Emergencyclosing

Soft top .......................................... 101

Emergency release

Driver'sdoor .................................... 90

Trunk ............................................... 93

Vehicle ............................................. 90

Emergency spare wheel

Important safety notes .................. 377

Points to remember ....................... 377

Storage location ............................ 378

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

Emergency Tensioning Devices

Function ...........................................61

Safety guidelines............................. 43

Emissions control

Service and warranty information .... 22

Engine

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

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

ECO start/stop function ................ 168

Engine number ............................... 383

Irregularrunning ............................ 171

Jump-starting ................................. 334

Starting problems .......................... 171

Starting the engine with the

SmartKey ....................................... 167

Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 167

Switching off .................................. 183

Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 338

Engine electronics

Problem (malfunction) ................... 171

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Engine oil

Adding ........................................... 314

Additives ........................................ 387

Checking the oil level ..................... 313

Checking the oil level using the

dipstick .......................................... 313

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

Filling capacity ............................... 387

Notes about oil grades ................... 386

Notes on oil level/consumption .... 313

Viscosity ........................................ 387

ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program)

Deactivating/activating ................. 241

Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 75

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

ETS/4ETS ........................................ 74

Function/notes ................................ 74

General notes .................................. 74

Important safety information ........... 74

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

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction

System) ................................................ 74

Exhaustcheck ................................... 185

Exhaustpipe (cleaning instructions) 324
Exterior lighting

Settingoptions.............................. 134

see Lights

Exterior mirrors

Adjusting ....................................... 127

Dipping (automatic) ....................... 129

Folding in/out(automatically) ....... 128

Folding in/out(electrically) ........... 128

Folding in whenlocking (on-board

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

Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 129

Setting ........................................... 128

Storing settings (memory function) 130

Storing the parking position .......... 129

F

Fillercap

see Fuel filler flap

First-aid kit ......................................... 328

Flat tire

MOExtended tires .......................... 329

Preparing the vehicle ..................... 328

Floormats ........................................... 308

Fuel

Additives ........................................ 385

Consumption statistics .................. 235

Displaying the current

consumption .................................. 236

Displaying the range ...................... 236

Driving tips .................................... 184

Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 386

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

Grade (gasoline) ............................ 385

Important safety notes .................. 384

Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .385

Problem (malfunction) ................... 182

Refueling ........................................ 179

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

Fuel filler flap

Opening/closing ............................ 180

Fuel level

Calling up the range (on-board

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

Fuel tank

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

Problem (malfunction) ................... 182

Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool

kit) ...................................................... 328

Fuses

Allocation chart ............................. 339

Before changing ............................. 339

Dashboard fuse box ....................... 339

Fuse box in the engine

compartment ................................. 340

Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 340

Important safety notes .................. 339

G

Garage door opener

Clearing the memory ..................... 308

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

Opening/closing the garage door .. 308
Programming (button in the rear-

view mirror) ................................... 306

Genuine parts ...................................... 21

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

Index

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H

Handbrake

see Parking brake

Hazard warning lamps ...................... 138

Head bags

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

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

Headlamps

Fogging up ..................................... 141

see Automatic headlamp mode

Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........ 124

Head restraint

Lowering manually (rear) ............... 119

Head restraints

Adjusting ....................................... 118

Adjusting (electrically)................... 119

Adjusting (rear) .............................. 119

see NECK-PROhead restraints

Heating

see Climate control

High-beam headlamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 143

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

Switching on/off ........................... 138

Hill start assist .................................. 168

HOLD function

Activating ....................................... 202

Deactivating ................................... 202

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

Function/notes ............................. 201

Hood

Closing ...........................................313

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

Important safety notes .................. 312

Opening ......................................... 312

Hydroplaning ..................................... 188

I

Ignition lock

see Key positions

Immobilizer .......................................... 78

Indicator lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Instrument cluster

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

Settings ......................................... 243

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

Instrument cluster lighting .............. 244

Interior lighting ................................. 141

Automatic control .......................... 141

Delayed switch-off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 245

Emergency lighting ........................ 142

Manual control ............................... 142

Overview ........................................ 141

Reading lamp ................................. 141

Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board

computer) ...................................... 244

Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board

computer) ...................................... 244

Setting the color of the ambient

lighting (on-board computer) ......... 244

J

Jack

Storage location ............................ 328

Using ............................................. 369

Jump starting (engine) ...................... 334

K

KEYLESS-GO

Convenience closing feature ............ 97

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

Locking ............................................ 83

Start/Stop button .......................... 165

Starting the engine ........................ 167

Unlocking ......................................... 83

Keypositions

KEYLESS-GO .................................. 165

SmartKey ....................................... 165

Kickdown

Driving tips .................................... 175

Manual drive program .................... 178

Knee bag .............................................. 47

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L

Lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Lane Keeping Assist

Activating/deactivating ................. 242

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

Function/information.................... 223

Lane Tracking package ..................... 221

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ................................................ 66

License plate lamp (display

message) ............................................ 258

Light function,active

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

Lighting

Lightswitch................................... 134

Lights

Activating/deactivating the

interiorlighting delayed switch-off .245

Active light function ....................... 139

Automatic headlamp mode ............ 135

Cornering light function ................. 139

Driving abroad ............................... 134

Hazard warning lamps ................... 138

High beam flasher .......................... 138

High-beam headlamps ................... 138

Low-beam headlamps .................... 136

Parking lamps ................................ 136

Rearfog lamp ................................ 136

Setting the brightness of the

ambient lighting (on-board

computer) ...................................... 244

Setting the brightness of the

display/switch (on-board

computer) ...................................... 244

Setting the color of the ambient

lighting (on-board computer) ......... 244

Standing lamps .............................. 137

Switching the daytime running

lamps on/off (on-board computer) 244

Switching the exteriorlighting

delayed switch-off on/off (on-

board computer)............................ 245

Switching the surround lighting

on/off (on-board computer) .......... 245

Turn signals ................................... 137

see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs

Light sensor (display message) ....... 260

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

Locking

see Centrallocking

Locking (doors)

Automatic ........................................ 89

Emergency locking ........................... 90

From inside (central locking

button) ............................................. 89

Locking centrally

see Centrallocking

Locking verification signal (on-

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

Low-beam headlamps

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

Setting for driving abroad

(symmetrical) ................................. 134

Switching on/off ........................... 136

Luggage cover

see Trunk partition

Lumbar support

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar

support .......................................... 121

M

M+S tires ............................................ 346

Malfunction message

see Display messages

Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 320
mbrace

Call priority .................................... 301

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

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 301

Downloading routes....................... 304

Emergency call .............................. 298

General notes ................................ 297

Geo fencing ................................... 305

Locating astolen vehicle............... 303

MB info call button ........................ 300

Remote vehicle locking .................. 303

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

Index

Information Provided by:

13

Search &Send ............................... 302

Self-test ......................................... 297

Speed alert .................................... 305

System .......................................... 297

Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 305

Vehicle remote malfunction

diagnosis....................................... 303

Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 302

Mechanical key

Function/notes ................................ 84

Locking vehicle ................................ 90

Unlocking the driver's door .............. 90

Memory card (audio) ......................... 238

Memory function ............................... 130

Message memory (on-board

computer) .......................................... 248

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) ............ 239

Modifying the programming

(SmartKey) ........................................... 83

MOExtendedtires .............................. 329

Mounting wheels

Loweringthe vehicle ...................... 371

Mounting anew wheel ................... 371

Raising the vehicle ......................... 369

Removing awheel .......................... 370

Securing the vehicle against

rolling away ................................... 368

MP3

Operation ....................................... 238

see separate operating instructions

Multicontour seat

Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 121

Multifunction display

Function/notes ............................. 234

Permanent display......................... 243

Multifunction steering wheel

Operating the on-board computer .233

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

N

Navigation

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 237

Neck-level heating

see AIRSCARF

NECK-PRO head restraints

Operation .........................................55

Resetting after being triggered ........ 56

Notes on breaking-in anew vehicle 164

O

Occupant Classification System
(OCS)

Faults............................................... 54

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

System self-test ............................... 53

Occupant safety

Childreninthe vehicle ..................... 62

Important safety notes .................... 42

OCS

Faults ............................................... 54

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

System self-test ............................... 53

Odometer ........................................... 235

Oil

see Engine oil

On-board computer

Assistance menu ........................... 240

Audiomenu ................................... 238

Convenience submenu .................. 246

Displaying a service message ........ 317

Display messages .......................... 248

DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 197

Factory settings submenu ............. 247

Important safety notes .................. 232

Instrument cluster submenu .......... 243

Lighting submenu .......................... 244

Menu overview .............................. 235

Message memory .......................... 248

Navigation menu ............................ 237

Operation ....................................... 233

Service menu ................................. 243

Settings menu ............................... 243

Standard display............................ 235

Telephone menu ............................ 239

Trip menu ...................................... 235

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Vehicle submenu ........................... 245

Video DVD operation..................... 239

Operating safety

Declarationofconformity ................ 25

Important safety notes .................... 24

Operating system

see On-board computer

Operator's Manual

Vehicle equipment ........................... 22

Outside temperature display ........... 233

Overhead control panel ...................... 38

Override feature

Rearside windows ........................... 68

P

Paintcode number ............................ 382

Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 319

Panic alarm .......................................... 42

Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel

Opening/closing ............................ 111

Opening/closing the roller

sunblind ......................................... 112

Problem (malfunction) ................... 114

Resetting ....................................... 113

Panorama sliding sunroof

Important safety notes .................. 110

Parking ............................................... 182

Important safety notes .................. 182

Parking brake ................................ 183

Position of exterior mirror, front-

passenger side ............................... 129

Rearview camera .......................... 212

see PARKTRONIC

Parking aid

Active Parking Assist ..................... 207

see Exterior mirrors

see PARKTRONIC

Parking brake

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

Notes/function .............................. 183

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

Parking lamps

Switching on/off ........................... 136

PARKTRONIC

Deactivating/activating ................. 206

Driving system ............................... 204

Function/notes ............................. 204

Important safety notes .................. 204

Problem (malfunction) ................... 207

Range of the sensors ..................... 204

Warning display............................. 205

PASSENGERAIR BAG OFF

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 54

Problems (malfunction) .................. 256

PASSENGERAIR BAG OFF indicator

lamp ...................................................... 50

Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .324

Power washers .................................. 319

Power windows

see Side windows

PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant
protection)

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

Operation .........................................56

PRE-SAFE®Brake

Activating/deactivating ................. 241

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

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

Important safety notes .................... 76

Warning lamp ................................. 284

Program selector button .................. 175

Protection of the environment

General notes .................................. 21

Pulling away

Automatic transmission ................. 167

Q

Qualifiedspecialistworkshop ........... 25

R

Radio

Selecting astation ......................... 238

see separate operating instructions

Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle

Declarationofconformity ................ 25

Reading lamp ..................................... 141

Rear compartment

Setting the airvents...................... 160

Setting the temperature ................ 155

Index

Information Provided by:

15

Rear fog lamp

Displaymessage ............................ 258

Switching on/off ........................... 136

Rear seats

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

Rear view camera

Cleaning instructions ..................... 323

Function/notes ............................. 212

Switching on/off ........................... 212

Rear-view mirror

Anti-glare (manual)........................ 127

Dipping (automatic) ....................... 129

Rear window blind ............................ 295

Rear window defroster

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

Switching on/off ........................... 157

Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)

Important safety notes .................. 389

Refueling

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

Important safety notes .................. 179

Refueling process.......................... 180

see Fuel

Remote control

Garage door opener....................... 305

Programming (garage door opener) 306

Replacing bulbs

Important safety notes .................. 142

Overview of bulbtypes .................. 143

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

Reserve (fuel tank)

see Fuel

Reserve fuel

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

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

see Fuel

Residual heat (climate control) ........ 158

Restraint system

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)

Reversing feature

Panorama sliding sunroof.............. 111

Roller sunblinds ............................. 112

Side windows ................................... 94

Sliding sunroof............................... 111

Trunklid ...........................................91

Reversing lamps (displaymessage) 259

Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 23

Roll bar

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

Operation .........................................55

Rollersunblind

Panorama roof with power tilt/

sliding panel .................................. 112

Rearwindow .................................. 295

Roof

Overview .......................................... 99

see Soft top

Roof lining and carpets (cleaning

guidelines) ......................................... 326

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

S

Safety

Childreninthe vehicle ..................... 62

Child restraint systems .................... 62

Occupant Classification System

(OCS) ............................................... 50

Safety system

see Driving safety systems

Seat belts

Adjusting the driver's and front-

passenger seatbelt ......................... 60

Automatic comfort-fit feature .......... 62

Belt force limiters ............................ 61

Cleaning ......................................... 326

Correct usage .................................. 58

Emergency Tensioning Devices ........61

Fastening ......................................... 59

Important safety guidelines ............. 57

Releasing ......................................... 60

Safety guidelines ............................. 43

Switching belt adjustment on/off

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

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

Warning lamp (function) ................... 61

Seats

Adjusting (electrically)................... 118

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar

support .......................................... 121

Adjusting the head restraint .......... 118

Adjusting the multicontour seat ..... 121

Cleaning the cover ......................... 325

16

Information Provided by:

Index

Correct driver's seat position ........ 116

Folding the backrests forward/

back ............................................... 120

Important safety notes .................. 117

Overview ........................................ 117

Seat backrestdisplay message ..... 272

Seat heating problem .................... 123

Seat ventilation problem ................ 124

Storing settings (memory function) 130

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

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

Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 123

Selector lever

Cleaning ......................................... 325

Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 323

Service menu (on-board computer) .243
Service products

Brake fluid ..................................... 387

Coolant (engine) ............................ 388

Engine oil ....................................... 386

Fuel ................................................ 384

Important safety notes .................. 384

Refrigerant (air-conditioning

system) .......................................... 389

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

Service work

see ASSYST PLUS

Settings

Factory (on-board computer) ......... 247

On-board computer ....................... 243

Setting the air distribution ............... 155

Setting the airflow ............................ 156

Side impact air bag ............................. 47

Side marker lamp (display

message) ............................................ 259

Side windows

Cleaning ......................................... 322

Convenience closing feature ............ 97

Convenience opening feature .......... 96

Important safety information ........... 94

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

Opening/closing all (Cabriolet) ........ 95

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 99

Resetting ......................................... 98

Sliding sunroof

see Panorama roof with power

tilt/sliding panel

SmartKey

Changing the battery ....................... 85

Changing the programming ............. 83

Checking the battery ....................... 85

Convenience closing feature ............ 97

Convenience opening feature .......... 96

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

Door central locking/unlocking ....... 82

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

Loss ................................................. 87

Mechanical key ................................ 84

Opening/closing soft top ...............101

Overview .......................................... 82

Positions (ignition lock) ................. 165

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87

Starting the engine ........................ 167

Snow chains ...................................... 347

Sockets

General notes ................................ 296

Rearcompartment......................... 297

Soft top

AIRCAP .......................................... 107

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

Closing manually in an emergency .101

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

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

Installing/removing the AIRCAP

wind screen ................................... 108

Opening/closing (SmartKey) ......... 101

Opening/closing (with soft-top

switch) ........................................... 100

Problem (malfunction) ................... 110

Relocking ....................................... 105

wind screen ................................... 106

Soft-top switch .................................. 100

Spare wheel

Storage location ............................ 378

see Emergency spare wheel

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

Special seat beltretractor .................. 65

Speed,controlling

see Cruise control

Speedometer

Digital ............................................ 236

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

Segments ...................................... 233

Selecting the unit of measurement 243
see Instrument cluster

Index

Information Provided by:

17

SRS

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)

SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)

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

Introduction ..................................... 43

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

Warning lamp (function) ................... 43

Standing lamps

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

Switching on/off ........................... 137

Start/stop function

see ECO start/stop function

Starting (engine) ................................ 166

STEERCONTROL .................................. 78

Steering (display message) .............. 273

Steering Assist (DISTRONIC PLUS)

Activating/deactivating ................. 242

Display message ............................ 268

Steering wheel

Adjusting (electrically)................... 125

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

Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 233

Cleaning ......................................... 325

Important safety notes .................. 124

Paddle shifters ............................... 176

Steering wheel heating .................. 125

Storing settings (memory function) 130

Steering wheel heating

Problem (malfunction) ................... 126

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

Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 176

Stowage areas ................................... 288

Stowage compartments

Armrest (under) ............................. 289

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

Cupholders ................................... 293

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

Important safety information ......... 288

Stowage net ................................... 290

Under driver's seat/front-

passenger seat.............................. 290

Stowage net ....................................... 290

Stowage well beneath the trunk

floor .................................................... 292

Summer tires ..................................... 346

Sun visor ............................................ 294

Surround lighting (on-board

computer) .......................................... 245

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off ................................................. 158

Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 78

T

Tachometer ........................................ 232

Tail lamps

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

Tank content

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

Technical data

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

Emergency spare wheel ................. 379

Information .................................... 382

Tires/wheels ................................. 372

Vehicle data ................................... 390

TELEAID

Call priority .................................... 301

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 301

Downloading routes....................... 304

Emergency call .............................. 298

Geo fencing ................................... 305

Locating astolen vehicle............... 303

MB info call button ........................ 300

Remote vehicle locking .................. 303

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

Search &Send ............................... 302

Self-test ......................................... 297

Speed alert .................................... 305

System .......................................... 297

Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 305

Vehicle remote malfunction

diagnosis....................................... 303

Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 302

Tele Aid

General notes ................................ 297

Telephone

Accepting acall ............................. 239

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

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 239

Number from the phone book ........239

Redialing ........................................ 240

Rejecting/ending acall ................. 239

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Information Provided by:

Index

Temperature

Coolant .......................................... 232

Outside temperature ......................233

Setting (climate control) ................ 155

Theft deterrent systems

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 78

Immobilizer...................................... 78

Through-loading ................................ 290

Through-loading feature ................... 290

Tire pressure

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 352

Checking manually ........................ 351

Display message ............................ 269

Important safety notes .................. 352

Maximum ....................................... 350

Notes ............................................. 349

Recommended ............................... 348

Tire pressure loss warning
system

General notes ................................ 351

Important safety notes .................. 351

Restarting ...................................... 352

Tire pressure monitoring system

Checking the tire pressure

electronically ................................. 354

Function/notes ............................. 352

General notes ................................ 352

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

Restarting ...................................... 355

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

Warning message .......................... 354

Tires

Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 366

Average weight of the vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 365

Bar (definition) ............................... 364

Changing awheel .......................... 367

Characteristics .............................. 364

Checking ........................................ 345

Definition of terms ......................... 364

Direction of rotation...................... 367

Display message ............................ 269

Distributionofthe vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 367

DOT, Tire Identification Number

(TIN) ...............................................364

DOT (Department of

Transportation) (definition) ............ 365

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

(definition) ..................................... 365

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

(definition) ..................................... 365

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating) (definition) ......................... 365

Important safety notes .................. 344

Increased vehicle weight due to

optional equipment (definition) ...... 365

Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 365

Labeling (overview)........................ 361

Load bearing index (definition) ...... 366

Load index ..................................... 363

Load index (definition) ................... 365

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

(definition) ..................................... 365

Maximum load on a tire (definition) 366
Maximum permissible tire

pressure (definition) ....................... 366

Maximum tire load......................... 363

Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 366

MOExtended tires .......................... 346

Optional equipment weight

(definition) ..................................... 366

PSI (pounds per square inch)

(definition) ..................................... 366

Replacing ....................................... 367

Service life ..................................... 346

Sidewall (definition) ....................... 366

Speed rating (definition) ................ 365

Storing ........................................... 367

Structure and characteristics

(definition) ..................................... 364

Temperature .................................. 360

TIN (Tire Identification Number)

(definition) ..................................... 366

Tire bead(definition) ...................... 366

Tire pressure (definition) ................ 366

Tire pressures (recommended)...... 365

Tire size (data) ............................... 372

Tire size designation, load-bearing

capacity, speed rating .................... 361

Tire tread ....................................... 345

Tire tread (definition) ..................... 366

Total load limit (definition) ............. 367

Traction ......................................... 360

Traction (definition) ....................... 366

Treadwear ..................................... 360

Index

Information Provided by:

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Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards ...................................... 359

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards(definition) .................... 365

Unladen weight (definition) ............ 366

Wearindicator(definition) ............. 366

Wheelrim (definition).................... 365

see Flat tire

Top Tether ............................................ 66

Towing

Important safety guidelines ........... 336

Installing the towing eye ................ 337

Removing the towing eye............... 337

With the rear axle raised ................ 337

Towing away

With both axles on the ground ....... 338

Tow-starting

Emergency engine starting ............ 338

Important safety notes .................. 336

Transfer case ..................................... 179

Transmission

see Automatic transmission

Transmission position display ......... 172

Transmission position display

(DIRECT SELECTlever) ...................... 172

Transporting the vehicle .................. 338

Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .325
Trip computer (on-board computer) 235
Trip odometer

Calling up ....................................... 235

Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 236

Trunk

Emergency release .......................... 93

Important safety notes .................... 91

Locking separately........................... 93

Opening/closing (manually from

outside) ............................................ 91

Opening (automatically from

inside) .............................................. 92

Opening (automatically from

outside) ............................................ 92

Trunk lid

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

Opening/closing .............................. 91

Opening dimensions ...................... 390

Trunk load (maximum) ......................390

Trunk partition

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

General notes ................................ 106

Opening/closing ............................ 106

Turn signals

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

Switching on/off ........................... 137

Type identification plate

see Vehicle identification plate

U

Unlocking

Emergency unlocking ....................... 90

From inside the vehicle (central

unlocking button) ............................. 89

V

Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........294

Vehicle

Correct use ...................................... 26

Data acquisition ............................... 27

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

Equipment ....................................... 22

Individualsettings .......................... 243

Limited Warranty ............................. 26

Loading .......................................... 355

Locking (in an emergency) ............... 90

Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 82

Lowering ........................................ 371

Maintenance .................................... 23

Parking for a long period ................ 184

Pulling away ................................... 167

Raising ........................................... 369

Reporting problems ......................... 26

Securing from rolling away ............ 368

Towing away .................................. 336

Transporting .................................. 338

Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 90

Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 82

Vehicle data ................................... 390

Vehicle data ....................................... 390

Vehicle dimensions ........................... 390

Vehicle emergency locking ................ 90

Vehicle identification number

see VIN

Vehicle identification plate .............. 382

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Information Provided by:

Index

Vehicle tool kit .................................. 328

Video

Operating the DVD ......................... 239

VIN ...................................................... 382

W

Warning and indicator lamps

ABS ................................................ 278

Brakes ........................................... 277

Check Engine ................................. 282

Coolant .......................................... 282

Distance warning ........................... 284

DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 284

ESP®.............................................. 279

ESP®OFF ....................................... 280

Fuel tank ........................................ 282

Overview .......................................... 32

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 50

Reserve fuel ................................... 282

Seat belt........................................ 276

SRS ................................................ 281

Tire pressure monitor .................... 285

Warranty ............................................ 382

Washer fluid

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

Wheel bolttightening torque ........... 371

Wheel chock ...................................... 368

Wheels

Changing awheel .......................... 367

Checking ........................................ 345

Cleaning ......................................... 322

Cleaning (warning) ......................... 367

Emergency spare wheel ................. 377

Important safety notes .................. 344

Interchanging/changing ................ 367

Mounting anew wheel ................... 371

Mounting awheel .......................... 368

Removing awheel .......................... 370

Storing ........................................... 367

Tightening torque ........................... 371

Wheelsize/tiresize ....................... 372

Wind deflector (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 321

Window curtain air bag

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

Windows

see Side windows

Wind screen (cleaning instructions) 321
Windshield

Defrosting ...................................... 156

Windshieldwasher fluid

see Windshield washer system

Windshieldwasher system

Adding washer fluid ....................... 315

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

Windshieldwipers

Problem (malfunction) ................... 146

Replacing the wiper blades ............ 144

Switching on/off ........................... 143

Winterdriving

Important safety notes.................. 346

Slippery road surfaces ................... 188

Snow chains .................................. 347

Winter tires

M+S tires ....................................... 346

Wiper blades

Cleaning ......................................... 322

Important safety notes .................. 144

Replacing ....................................... 144

Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 325
Workshops

see Qualified specialist workshop

Z

ZONE function

Switching on/off ........................... 156

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Information Provided by:

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Protection of the environment

General notes

Environmental note

H

Daimler's declared policy is one of
comprehensive environmental protection.

The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.

You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.

Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wearare affected
by these factors:

R

operating conditions of your vehicle

R

your personal driving style

You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:

Operating conditions:

R

avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.

R

always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.

R

do not carry any unnecessary weight.

R

remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.

R

a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.

R

always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.

Personal driving style:

R

do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.

R

do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.

R

drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.

R

avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.

R

change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.

R

switch off the engine in stationary traffic.

R

keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption.

Environmental concerns and
recommendations

Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to
regenerate or re-use them. Observe the
relevant environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials. In this way you
will help to protect the environment.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts

Environmental note

H

Daimler AGalso supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.

!

Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for theserestraint systems, maybe
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:

R

doors

R

door pillars

R

door sills

R

seats

R

cockpit

R

instrument cluster

R

center console

Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems.

Z

Introduction

Information Provided by:

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Have aftermarketaccessories installed at
a qualified specialist workshop.

You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not beenapproved by Mercedes.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety­relevant systems, e.g. the brake system.Use
only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of
equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and
accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been
specifically developed, manufactured or
selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should therefore be used.

More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.

All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts for necessary service and repair work.
In addition, strategically located parts
delivery centers provide quick and reliable
parts service.

Always specify the vehicle identification
number (VIN) (Y page 382) and the engine
number (Y page 383) when ordering genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts.

The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.

Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter.

The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle.

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-BenzCenter will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the termsofthe following
warranties:

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New Vehicle Limited Warranty

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Emission Systems Warranty

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Emission Performance Warranty

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California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty

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State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)

Operator's Manual

Vehicle equipment

This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are
possible.Bear in mind that your vehicle may
not feature all functions described here. This
also applies to safety-relevant systems and
functions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations.

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Information for customers in
California

Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacementofyour 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 us in writing of the need for its
repair, or

(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of

repair of the same ordifferent substantial
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.

Please send your written notice to:

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Customer Assistance Center

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

Maintenance

The Service and Warranty Booklet describes
all the necessary maintenance work which
should be done at regular intervals.

Always have the Service and Warranty
Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle
to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The
service advisor will record every service for
you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.

Roadside Assistance

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of
a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)

1-800-387-0100 (Canada)

For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside
Assistance" section in the Service and
Warranty booklet (Canada).You will find both
in your vehicle literature portfolio.

Change of address or change of
ownership

In the event of a change of address, please
send us the "Notification of Address Change"
in the Service and Guarantee booklet or
simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline
number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in
contacting you in a timely manner should the
need arise.

If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehicle so that it is
available to the next owner.

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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
Customer Service (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.

Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada

If you planto operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:

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service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.

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unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available.Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.

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the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.

Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.

In the USA

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

European Delivery Department

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.

European Delivery Department

98 Vanderhoof Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

Operating safety

Important safety notes

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If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or
system failures. There is a risk of an accident.

Always have the prescribed service/
maintenance work as well as any required
repairs carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.

WARNING

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If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations,or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect.You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.

Do not switch off the ignition while driving.

WARNING

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Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other
networked components. In particular,
systems relevant to safety could also be
affected. As a result, these may no longer
function as intended and/or jeopardize the
operating safety of the vehicle. There is an
increased risk of an accident and injury.

Never tamper with the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and
electronic equipment carriedout at aqualified
specialist workshop.

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There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:

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the vehiclebecomes stuck,e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road

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you drive too fastover an obstacle, e.g.
a curb or a hole in the road

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a heavy object strikes the undercarriage
or parts of the chassis

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In situations like this, the body, the
undercarriage, chassis parts, wheels or
tires could be damaged withoutthe
damage being visible. Components
damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail
or, in the case of an accident, no longer
withstand the strain they are designed to.

If the underbody paneling is damaged,
combustible materials such as leaves,
grass or twigs can gather between the
underbody and the underbody paneling. If
these materials come in contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system for an
extended period, they can catch fire.

In such cases, have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop. If on continuing your
journey you notice that driving safety is
impaired, pull over and stop the vehicle
immediately, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions. In such cases, visit a
qualified specialist workshop.

Declarations of conformity

Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves

USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle

comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) These devices
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment."

Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference,

including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device."

Diagnostics connection

The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.

WARNING

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If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. As a result,
the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.

Do not connect any equipment to a
diagnostics connection in the vehicle.

WARNING

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Objects in thedriver's footwell canrestrict the
pedal travel or obstruct adepressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.

Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficientclearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.

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If the engine is switched off and
equipmentonthe diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.

Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test
during the main inspection.

Qualified specialist workshop

An authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and

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qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especiallythe
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:

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work relevant to safety

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service and maintenance work

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repair work

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alterations, installation work and
modifications

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work on electronic components

Correct use

If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognizecertain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.

Observe the following information when
driving your vehicle:

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the safety notes in this manual

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the Technical Data section in this manual

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traffic rules and regulations

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laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles

Problems with your vehicle

If you should experience aproblemwith your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affectits 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
againwith a Mercedes-BenzCenter 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-BenzCanada, Inc.

98 Vanderhoof Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

Reporting safety defects

USA only:

The following text is published as required of
manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.
Federal Regulations, Part 575pursuantto 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 thata
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590.

You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from

http://www.safercar.gov

Limited Warranty

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Follow the instructions in this manual
aboutthe 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

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Mercedes-BenzLimited Warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.

Data stored in the vehicle

Information about electronic data
acquisition in the vehicle

(Including notice pursuantto California Code

§ 9951)

Please note that your vehicle is equipped with
devices that can record vehicle systems 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 these data andsubmit
them:

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for safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes

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with the consentofthe vehicle owner

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on the instruction of prosecuting
authorities

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for use in arbitration of disputes that
involve Daimler AG, its subsidiaries or its
sales and service organizations

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as otherwise required or permitted by law

Please check your mbrace (Canada:TELE
AID) purchase agreement to find out more
aboutdata that can be recorded and
transmitted by this system.

This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record data that will assistin
understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed in certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as during air bag deployment
or when hitting a road obstacle.The EDR is
designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:

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how various systems in your vehicle are
operating

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whether or not the driver and passenger
seat belts are fastened

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how far (if at all) the driver is depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal and

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how fast the vehicle is traveling

This data can help provide abetter
understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by
the EDR under normal driving conditions and
no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age,
and crash location) are recorded. However,
other parties, such as law enforcement, can
combine the EDR data with the type of
personal identification data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such
as law enforcement, who have the special
equipment, can read the information if they
have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

Information on copyright

General information

Information on license for free and open­source software used in your vehicle and its
electronic components is available on the
following website:

http://www.mercedes-benz.com/
opensource

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