Mercedes S 2014 Owner's Manual
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S-Class
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S-Class Operator's Manual
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Contents
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 22
At a glance ........................................... 31
Safety ................................................... 43
Opening and closing ........................... 83
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 109
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 137
Climate control ................................. 151
Driving and parking .......................... 169
On-board computer and displays .... 247
Stowage and features ...................... 315
Maintenance and care ...................... 347
Breakdown assistance ..................... 363
Wheels and tires ............................... 383
Technical data ................................... 421
Index
4
1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ...................................... 329
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................358
Function/notes ............................. 230
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 218
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 266
Function/notes ................................ 71
Important safety notes .................... 71
Warning lamp ................................. 304
Accident
Automatic measures after an
accident ........................................... 57
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 156
Activating/deactivating Night
View Assist Plus
With spotlight function ................... 238
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 261
Display message ............................ 290
Function/information.................... 240
Active Body Control (ABC)
Display message ............................ 288
Function/notes ............................. 214
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 262
Display message ............................ 289
Function/information.................... 243
Active multicontour seat .................. 125
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 222
Display message ............................ 290
Exiting a parking space .................. 224
Function/notes ............................. 221
Important safety notes .................. 221
Parking .......................................... 223
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 78
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 75
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 217
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 283
Function/notes ............................. 141
Switching on/off ........................... 142
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS
Display messages .......................... 283
Function/notes ............................. 143
Switching on/off ........................... 144
Additional speedometer ................... 263
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 426
Air bags
Belt bags .......................................... 63
Cushion air bags.............................. 51
Display message ............................ 279
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 48
Important safety notes .................... 46
Knee bag .......................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 51
Safety guidelines ............................. 45
Side impact air bag .......................... 49
Window curtain air bag .................... 50
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 287
Function/notes ............................. 216
Air vents
Glove box .......................................167
Important safety notes .................. 166
Rear ............................................... 167
Setting ........................................... 166
Setting the center air vents ........... 166
Setting the side air vents ............... 167
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 81
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 81
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 81
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Index
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Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 318
Ashtray ............................................... 326
Assistance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 258
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 259
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 352
Hiding a service message .............. 352
Notes ............................................. 352
Resetting the service interval
display........................................... 353
Service message ............................ 352
Special service requirements ......... 353
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 81
Function ...........................................81
Switching off the alarm .................... 81
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 261
Display message ............................ 287
Function/notes ............................. 234
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 282
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 176
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 175
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 138
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ............... 183
Changing gear............................... 182
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 179
Display message ............................ 297
Driving tips .................................... 182
Emergency running mode .............. 187
Engaging drive position .................. 180
Engaging neutral ............................ 180
Engaging park position
automatically ................................. 179
Engaging reverse gear ................... 179
Engaging the park position ............ 179
Kickdown ....................................... 182
Manual drive program .................... 184
Manual drive program (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 185
Overview ........................................ 179
Problem (malfunction) ................... 187
Program selector button ................ 182
Pulling away ................................... 174
Starting the engine ........................ 174
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 183
Transmission position display........ 181
Transmission positions .................. 181
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 187
B
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 71
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/notes ................................ 72
BAS PLUS Q (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Important safety notes .................... 72
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 87
Important safety notes .................... 87
Replacing ......................................... 87
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 371
Display message ............................ 285
Important safety notes .................. 369
Jump starting ................................. 373
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt bag ................................................ 63
Belt force limiter
Activation ......................................... 62
Function ...........................................62
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Index
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Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 272
Notes ............................................. 426
Brake force distribution,
electronic
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 281
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 71
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 75
BAS .................................................. 71
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist .72
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 426
Display message ............................ 266
EBD .................................................. 78
High-performance brake system .... 197
Hill start assist ............................... 175
HOLD function ............................... 212
Important safety notes .................. 196
Maintenance .................................. 196
Parking brake ................................ 192
Riding tips ...................................... 196
Warning lamp ................................. 303
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 249
C
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees .................... 24
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Camera
see 360° camera
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 358
Carpets .......................................... 361
Car wash ........................................ 354
Display ........................................... 359
Exhaust pipe .................................. 359
Exterior lights ................................ 357
Gear or selector lever .................... 360
Interior ........................................... 359
Matte finish ................................... 356
Night View Assist Plus ................... 359
Notes ............................................. 353
Paint .............................................. 356
Plastic trim .................................... 360
Power washer ................................ 355
Rear view camera .......................... 358
Roof lining ...................................... 361
Seat belt ........................................ 361
Seat cover ..................................... 361
Sensors ......................................... 358
Steering wheel ............................... 360
Trim pieces .................................... 360
Washing by hand ........................... 355
Wheels ........................................... 356
Windows ........................................ 357
Wiper blades .................................. 357
Wooden trim .................................. 360
Car key
see SmartKey
Car wash (care) ................................. 354
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 256
Center console
Overview .......................................... 37
Stowage space .............................. 317
Center console in the rear
compartment
Stowage compartment .................. 319
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 85
Chauffeur mode
Display message ............................ 299
Fully reclined position .................... 121
General notes ................................ 117
Installing the head restraint ........... 119
Moving front-passenger seat into
the chauffeur position .................... 118
Moving the front-passenger seat
into the normal position ................. 120
Removing the head restraint .......... 119
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 69
Rear doors ....................................... 69
Index
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Children
In the vehicle ................................... 63
Restraint systems ............................ 63
Special seat belt retractor ............... 66
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 67
Top Tether ....................................... 68
Cigarette lighter ................................ 326
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 357
Climate control
Automatic climate control ............. 153
Controlling automatically ............... 157
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 156
Defrosting the windows ................. 162
Defrosting the windshield .............. 161
ECO start/stop function ................ 155
Important safety notes .................. 152
Indicator lamp ................................ 157
Ionization ....................................... 166
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 155
Overview of systems ...................... 152
Perfume atomizer .......................... 164
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 157
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 163
Rear control panel ......................... 153
Refrigerant ..................................... 428
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 428
Setting the air distribution ............. 160
Setting the airflow ......................... 160
Setting the air vents ...................... 166
Setting the climate mode ...............159
Setting the temperature ................ 159
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 163
Switching on/off ........................... 155
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 163
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 162
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 161
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating the
distance warning function .............. 261
Display message ............................ 273
Operation/notes .............................. 73
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 359
Combination switch .......................... 140
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 251
Convenience closing feature ............ 100
Convenience opening feature .......... 100
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 351
Display message ............................ 283
Filling capacity ............................... 427
Important safety notes .................. 426
Temperature gauge ........................ 259
Warning lamp ................................. 309
Coolbox .............................................. 331
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 29
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 280
Function/notes ............................. 141
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 145
Crosswind, driving assistance
(vehicles without MAGIC BODY
CONTROL) ............................................ 77
Crosswind driving assistance
(vehicles with Magic Body
Control) .............................................. 214
Crosswind driving assistance
(vehicles without MAGIC BODY
CONTROL) ............................................ 77
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 200
Deactivating ................................... 201
Display message ............................ 294
Driving system ............................... 199
Function/notes ............................. 199
Important safety notes .................. 199
Setting a speed .............................. 201
Storing and maintaining current
speed .............................................200
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Index
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 322
Important safety notes .................. 322
Rear compartment ......................... 322
Temperature controlled ................. 323
Cushion air bags .................................. 51
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 27
Customer Relations Department ....... 27
D
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 282
Function/notes ............................. 138
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 262
Declarations of conformity ................. 26
Diagnostics connection ...................... 26
Digital speedometer ......................... 252
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display
see Display message
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 352
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 265
Driving systems ............................. 287
Engine ............................................ 283
General notes ................................ 265
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 265
Introduction ................................... 265
Lights .............................................280
Safety systems .............................. 266
SmartKey ....................................... 300
Tires ............................................... 295
Vehicle ...........................................297
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 311
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating ................. 261
Function/notes ................................ 73
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 203
Activation conditions ..................... 203
Cruise control lever ....................... 203
Deactivating ................................... 208
Display message ............................ 292
Displays in the multifunction
display........................................... 207
Driving tips .................................... 208
Function/notes ............................. 201
Important safety notes .................. 202
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 206
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ...............92
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................85
Control panel ................................... 40
Display message ............................ 298
Emergency locking ........................... 93
Emergency unlocking ....................... 92
Important safety notes .................... 90
Opening (from inside) ...................... 91
Power closing .................................. 92
Drinking and driving ......................... 194
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 183
Manual ...........................................184
Manual (AMG vehicles) .................. 185
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 264
Driver's/front-passenger seat
Stowage compartment .................. 318
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 353
Symmetrical low beam.................. 138
Driving Assistance package ............. 240
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 71
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 78
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 75
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 71
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist .72
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 73
Distance warning function ............... 73
Electronic brake force distribution ... 78
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) .76
Index
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ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 76
Important safety information ........... 70
Overview .......................................... 70
PRE-SAFE®Brake .............................78
STEER CONTROL ............................. 80
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 230
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 240
Active Body Control ....................... 214
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 243
Active Parking Assist ..................... 221
AIRMATIC ...................................... 216
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 234
Cruise control ................................ 199
Display message ............................ 287
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 201
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist ............................................. 210
Driving Assistance package ........... 240
HOLD function ............................... 212
Night View Assist Plus ................... 236
PARKTRONIC ................................. 218
Rear view camera .......................... 226
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 197
Automatic transmission ................. 182
Brakes ........................................... 196
Break-in period .............................. 170
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 208
Downhill gradient ........................... 196
Drinking and driving ....................... 194
Driving abroad ............................... 138
Driving in winter .............................198
Driving on flooded roads ................ 198
Driving on wet roads ...................... 198
Exhaust check ............................... 194
Fuel ................................................ 194
General .......................................... 193
Hydroplaning ................................. 198
Icy road surfaces ........................... 198
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads................................... 196
Snow chains .................................. 387
Symmetrical low beam.................. 138
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 170
Wet road surface ........................... 196
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 256
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EASY-ENTRY feature
Function/notes ............................. 129
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................. 129
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 269
Function/notes ................................ 78
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 195
On-board computer ....................... 251
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 176
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 175
Climate control .............................. 155
Deactivating/activating ................. 177
General information ....................... 175
Important safety notes .................. 175
Introduction ................................... 175
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an
accident ........................................... 57
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 92
Trunk ............................................... 98
Vehicle ............................................. 92
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ...........................................62
Safety guidelines............................. 45
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 23
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 308
Display message ............................ 283
ECO start/stop function ................ 175
Engine number ............................... 423
Irregular running ............................ 178
Jump-starting ................................. 373
Starting problems .......................... 178
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 174
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Index
Starting with the Start/Stop button 174
Switching off .................................. 191
Switching off with the Start/Stop
button ............................................ 191
Switching off with the vehicle key .. 191
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 378
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 178
Engine emergency stop .................... 381
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 350
Additives ........................................ 426
Checking the oil level ..................... 349
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 349
Display message ............................ 285
Filling capacity ............................... 426
Notes about oil grades ................... 425
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 349
Temperature (on-board computer) .264
Viscosity ........................................ 426
ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 264
Characteristics ................................. 76
Deactivating/activating ................... 77
Display message ............................ 266
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 76
Function/notes ................................ 76
General notes .................................. 76
Important safety information ........... 76
Warning lamp ................................. 305
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 76
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 194
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 359
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 357
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 131
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 132
Folding in/out (automatically)....... 131
Folding in/out (electrically)........... 131
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 132
Setting ........................................... 131
Storing settings (memory function) 133
Storing the parking position .......... 132
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 317
F
Features ............................................. 322
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 407
MOExtended tires .......................... 365
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 365
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 366
Floormats ........................................... 344
Folding table ...................................... 319
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 114
Adjusting from the rear
compartment ................................. 114
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 425
Consumption statistics .................. 251
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 251
Displaying the range ...................... 251
Driving tips .................................... 194
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 424
Important safety notes .................. 424
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 425
Problem (malfunction) ................... 190
Refueling ........................................ 187
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 424
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 188
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 251
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 424
Problem (malfunction) ................... 190
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Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 380
Before changing ............................. 379
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 379
Engine emergency stop ................. 381
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 380
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 380
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 380
Important safety notes .................. 379
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 344
General notes ................................ 341
Important safety notes .................. 341
Opening/closing the garage door .. 344
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 342
Gasoline ............................................. 424
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 264
Genuine parts ...................................... 22
Glove box ........................................... 317
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 95
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 140
Head bags
Display message ............................ 277
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 427
Fogging up ..................................... 144
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraint
EASY ADJUST luxury head restraint 122
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 121
Adjusting (manually)...................... 121
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 123
Luxury ............................................ 122
Supplementary cushion ................. 124
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 140
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 141
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 143
Display message ............................ 281
Switching on/off ........................... 140
Hill start assist .................................. 175
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 213
Deactivating ................................... 213
Display message ............................ 292
Function/notes ............................. 212
Hood
Closing ...........................................349
Display message ............................ 298
Important safety notes .................. 348
Opening ......................................... 348
Hydroplaning ..................................... 198
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 80
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 311
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 35
Interior lighting ................................. 144
Control ...........................................145
Emergency lighting ........................ 145
Overview ........................................ 144
Reading lamp ................................. 144
J
Jack
Using ............................................. 409
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 373
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Index
K
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature .......... 101
Locking ............................................ 85
Unlocking ......................................... 85
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 171
Start/Stop button .......................... 171
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 182
Knee bag .............................................. 49
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 67
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 281
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 282
Lighting
Light switch ................................... 138
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 141
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 143
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 138
Cornering light function ................. 141
Driving abroad ............................... 138
Fogged up headlamps .................... 144
Hazard warning lamps ................... 140
High beam flasher .......................... 140
High-beam headlamps ................... 140
Low-beam headlamps .................... 139
Parking lamps ................................ 139
Setting exterior lighting ................. 138
Standing lamps .............................. 139
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 262
Switching the spotlight on/off ....... 262
Turn signals ................................... 140
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) ....... 282
Loading guidelines ............................ 316
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 92
Emergency locking ........................... 93
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 91
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 280
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 138
Switching on/off ........................... 139
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 125
Luxury head restraints ..................... 122
M
M+S tires ............................................ 386
Magic Body Control ........................... 213
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 356
MBC
see Magic Body Control
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 336
Display message ............................ 272
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 337
Downloading routes ....................... 340
Emergency call .............................. 334
General notes ................................ 332
Geo fencing ................................... 340
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 339
MB info call button ........................ 336
Remote vehicle locking .................. 338
Roadside Assistance button .......... 335
Search & Send ............................... 337
Self-test ......................................... 333
Speed alert .................................... 340
System .......................................... 333
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 341
Index
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Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 339
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 338
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 86
Inserting .......................................... 87
Locking vehicle ................................ 93
Removing ......................................... 86
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 92
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 256
Memory function
In the rear compartment ................ 134
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 133
Storing settings (rear
compartment) ................................ 135
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 230
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......... 71
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 240
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 243
Active Parking Assist ..................... 221
Attention Assist ............................. 234
BAS (Brake Assist) ........................... 71
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS)
with Cross-Traffic Assist .................. 72
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 73
Crosswind driving assistance
(vehicles with Magic Body Control)214
Crosswind driving assistance
(vehicles without MAGIC BODY
CONTROL) ....................................... 77
Cruise control ................................ 199
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 201
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist ............................................. 210
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) .76
General notes ................................ 199
Magic Body Control ....................... 213
Night View Assist Plus ................... 236
PARKTRONIC ................................. 218
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory
occupant protection) ....................... 56
PRE-SAFE®Brake .............................78
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 56
Rear view camera .......................... 226
ROAD SURFACE SCAN .................. 215
Seat belt buckle extender ................ 61
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 265
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 357
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 257
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 86
MOExtended tires .............................. 365
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 412
Mounting a new wheel ................... 411
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 408
Raising the vehicle ......................... 409
Removing a wheel .......................... 411
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 408
MP3
Operation ....................................... 256
Multicontour seat .............................. 124
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 250
Permanent display......................... 263
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .249
Overview .......................................... 35
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 252
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 238
Cleaning ......................................... 359
Display message ............................ 291
Function/notes ............................. 236
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Problem (malfunction) ................... 240
Switching automatic activation
on/off ............................................ 260
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 170
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation .........................................51
System self-test ............................... 54
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 46
Automatic measures after an
accident ........................................... 57
Children in the vehicle ..................... 63
Important safety notes .................... 44
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory
occupant protection) ....................... 56
Seat belt .......................................... 57
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) ........................................... 45
OCS
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation .........................................51
System self-test ............................... 54
Odometer ........................................... 250
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 264
Assistance graphic menu ............... 258
Assistance menu ........................... 259
Displaying a service message ........ 352
Display messages .......................... 265
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 207
Factory settings ............................. 263
Important safety notes .................. 248
Instrument cluster menu ............... 262
Lights menu ................................... 262
Media menu ................................... 255
Menu overview .............................. 250
Message memory .......................... 265
Navigation menu ............................ 252
Operation ....................................... 249
Radio menu ................................... 254
Service menu ................................. 259
Settings menu ............................... 259
Standard display............................ 250
Telephone menu ............................ 257
Trip menu ...................................... 250
Video DVD operation ..................... 256
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety notes .................... 25
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 23
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Outside temperature display ........... 248
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 70
P
Paint code number ............................ 422
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 356
Panic alarm .......................................... 44
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing ............................ 103
Problem (malfunction) ................... 107
Resetting ....................................... 106
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................. 102
Parcel net hooks ............................... 320
Parking ............................................... 190
Important safety notes .................. 190
Parking brake ................................ 192
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 132
Rear view camera .......................... 226
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 221
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 269
Electric parking brake .................... 192
Warning lamp ................................. 307
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15
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 139
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 220
Driving system ............................... 218
Function/notes ............................. 218
Important safety notes .................. 218
Problem (malfunction) ................... 221
Range of the sensors ..................... 219
Warning display............................. 220
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 55
Problems (malfunction) .................. 279
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 51
Perfume atomizer
Operating .......................................164
Perfume vial................................... 164
Problem (malfunction) ................... 166
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .360
Power locks ......................................... 92
Power washers .................................. 355
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 272
Operation .........................................56
PRE-SAFE®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 260
Display message ............................ 273
Function/notes ................................ 78
Important safety notes .................... 78
Warning lamp ................................. 311
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation .........................................56
Program selector button .................. 182
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 22
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 174
Hill start assist ............................... 175
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27
R
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 254
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Reading lamp ..................................... 144
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating climate
control ........................................... 155
Setting the air distribution ............. 160
Setting the airflow ......................... 160
Setting the air vents ...................... 167
Setting the temperature ................ 159
Stowage compartment .................. 318
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seats
Adjusting ....................................... 113
Adjusting a rear reclining seat ....... 113
Overview .......................................... 41
Setting the reclined position .......... 113
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 358
Function/notes ............................. 226
Switching on/off ........................... 227
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 130
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 132
Rear window blind ............................ 325
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 163
Switching on/off ........................... 162
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes .................. 428
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Important safety notes .................. 187
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 425
Refueling process.......................... 188
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener....................... 341
Programming (garage door opener) 342
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 146
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Reporting safety defects .................... 27
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 286
Warning lamp ................................. 308
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 163
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof.............. 103
Roller sunblinds ............................. 104
Side windows ................................... 99
Trunk lid ...........................................93
Reversing lamps (display message) 282
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 24
ROAD SURFACE SCAN ....................... 215
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel.................................. 104
Rear side windows ......................... 324
Rear window .................................. 325
Roller sunblind of the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel
Operating (front roller sunblind) .... 105
Operating (rear roller sunblind) ...... 105
Roof carrier ........................................ 321
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 361
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 429
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 63
Child restraint systems .................... 63
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Multicontour seat in the rear
compartment ................................. 125
Seat belt buckle extender
Display message ............................ 274
Seat belt extender
Important safety notes .................... 61
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 60
Adjusting the height ......................... 60
Belt force limiters ............................ 62
Cleaning ......................................... 361
Correct usage .................................. 58
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........62
Fastening ......................................... 59
Important safety guidelines ............. 57
Releasing ......................................... 60
Safety guidelines ............................. 45
Seat belt extender ........................... 61
Warning lamp ................................. 302
Warning lamp (function) ................... 61
Seats
Active multicontour seat................ 125
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 112
Adjusting (rear compartment) ........ 113
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 125
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 121
Chauffeur mode ............................. 117
Cleaning the cover ......................... 361
Correct driver's seat position ........ 110
Display message ............................ 299
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT system ............. 129
Important safety notes .................. 111
Multicontour seat .......................... 124
Seat heating .................................. 125
Seat heating problem .................... 126
Seat ventilation .............................. 126
Seat ventilation problem ................ 127
Storing settings (memory function) 133
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 125
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 126
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 360
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 358
Service menu (on-board computer) .259
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 426
Coolant (engine) ............................ 426
Engine oil ....................................... 425
Fuel ................................................ 423
Index
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Important safety notes .................. 423
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 428
Washer fluid ...................................427
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 263
On-board computer ....................... 259
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 264
Side impact air bag ............................. 49
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 282
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 357
Convenience closing feature .......... 100
Convenience opening feature ........ 100
Important safety information ........... 99
Opening/closing .............................. 99
Problem (malfunction) ................... 102
Resetting ....................................... 101
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 87
Changing the programming ............. 86
Checking the battery ....................... 87
Convenience closing feature .......... 101
Convenience opening feature ........ 100
Display message ............................ 300
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 85
Important safety notes .................... 84
Loss ................................................. 89
Mechanical key ................................ 86
Overview .......................................... 84
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 171
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89
Starting the engine ........................ 174
Snow chains ...................................... 387
Sockets
Center console .............................. 328
General notes ................................ 328
Rear compartment ......................... 328
Trunk ............................................. 329
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Special seat belt retractor .................. 66
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer ................. 263
Digital ............................................ 252
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Selecting the unit of measurement 262
see Instrument cluster
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 276
Introduction ..................................... 45
Warning lamp ................................. 307
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 282
Switching on/off ........................... 139
Start/Stop button
Starting the engine ........................ 174
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 173
STEER CONTROL .................................. 80
Steering
Warning lamps ............................... 313
Steering (display message) .............. 299
Steering Assist (DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 293
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 127
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 249
Cleaning ......................................... 360
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 129
Important safety notes .................. 127
Paddle shifters ............................... 183
Steering wheel heating .................. 128
Storing settings (memory function) 133
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 183
Stowage areas ................................... 316
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 318
Center console .............................. 317
Center console in rear
compartment ................................. 319
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Cup holders ................................... 322
Door ............................................... 318
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 317
Glove box .......................................317
Important safety information ......... 316
Rear ............................................... 318
Rear seat backrest ......................... 319
Stowage net ................................... 320
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 318
Stowage net ....................................... 320
Stowage space
Folding table .................................. 319
Parcel net retainers ....................... 320
Securing a load.............................. 320
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 320
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 386
Sun visor ............................................ 324
Supplemental restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control ....................... 214
AIRMATIC ...................................... 217
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 264
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 163
T
Tachometer ........................................ 248
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 281
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 423
Information .................................... 422
Tires/wheels ................................. 413
Vehicle data ................................... 429
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 257
Display message ............................ 300
Introduction ................................... 257
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 257
Number from the phone book ........257
Redialing ........................................ 258
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 257
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 259
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 264
Outside temperature ......................248
Setting (climate control) ................ 159
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 81
Immobilizer ...................................... 80
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 366
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 391
Checking manually ........................ 390
Display message ............................ 295
Important safety notes .................. 391
Maximum ....................................... 390
Notes ............................................. 389
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 368
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 368
Recommended ............................... 387
Tire pressure loss warning
system
General notes ................................ 394
Important safety notes .................. 394
Restarting ...................................... 394
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 392
Function/notes ............................. 391
General notes ................................ 391
Important safety notes .................. 391
Restarting ...................................... 393
Warning lamp ................................. 312
Warning message .......................... 393
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 406
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 405
Bar (definition) ............................... 404
Changing a wheel .......................... 407
Characteristics .............................. 404
Checking ........................................ 385
Definition of terms ......................... 404
Direction of rotation...................... 407
Display message ............................ 295
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Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 407
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ...............................................404
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 405
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 405
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 405
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 405
Important safety notes .................. 384
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 405
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 405
Labeling (overview)........................ 401
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 406
Load index ..................................... 403
Load index (definition) ................... 405
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 405
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 406
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 406
Maximum tire load......................... 403
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 406
MOExtended tires .......................... 386
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 406
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 406
Replacing ....................................... 407
Service life ..................................... 386
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 406
Speed rating (definition) ................ 405
Storing ........................................... 407
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 404
Summer tires in winter .................. 386
Temperature .................................. 400
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 406
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 406
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 406
Tire pressures (recommended)...... 405
Tire size (data) ............................... 413
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 401
Tire tread ....................................... 385
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 406
Total load limit (definition) ............. 407
Traction ......................................... 400
Traction (definition) ....................... 406
Tread wear..................................... 400
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 399
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 405
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 406
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 406
Wheel and tire combination ........... 415
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 405
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 68
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 376
Installing the towing eye ................ 377
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 378
Removing the towing eye ............... 377
With the rear axle raised ................ 377
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 377
Towing eye ......................................... 364
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 378
Important safety notes .................. 376
Transfer case ..................................... 187
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 378
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .360
Trip computer (on-board computer) 251
Trip meter
see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 250
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 252
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 98
Important safety notes .................... 93
Locking separately ........................... 97
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 97
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Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 94
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 95
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 94
Power closing .................................. 92
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 298
Obstacle recognition ........................ 93
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Opening dimensions ...................... 429
Trunk load (maximum) ......................429
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 280
Switching on/off ........................... 140
Two-way radio
Windshield (infrared reflective) ...... 345
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 92
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 91
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........324
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 297
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings .......................... 259
Limited Warranty ............................. 28
Loading .......................................... 395
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 93
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 85
Lowering ........................................ 412
Maintenance .................................... 24
Operating safety .............................. 25
Parking for a long period ................ 193
Pulling away ................................... 174
Raising ........................................... 409
Reporting problems ......................... 27
Securing from rolling away ............ 408
Towing away .................................. 376
Transporting .................................. 378
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 92
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 85
Vehicle data ................................... 429
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum)..................... 429
Trunk load (maximum)................... 429
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 429
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 93
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 422
Vehicle level
Active Body Control (ABC) ............. 214
Display message .................... 287, 288
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 364
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 256
VIN ...................................................... 422
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 304
Brakes ........................................... 303
Check Engine ................................. 308
Coolant .......................................... 309
Distance warning ........................... 311
ESP®.............................................. 305
ESP®OFF ....................................... 306
Fuel tank ........................................ 308
Overview .......................................... 34
Parking brake ................................ 307
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 51
Reserve fuel ................................... 308
Seat belt ........................................ 302
SRS ................................................ 307
Steering ......................................... 313
Tire pressure monitor .................... 312
Warranty .............................................. 23
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 300
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 412
Wheel chock ...................................... 408
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 407
Checking ........................................ 385
Cleaning ......................................... 356
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 407
Important safety notes .................. 384
Interchanging/changing ................ 407
Mounting a new wheel ................... 411
Mounting a wheel .......................... 408
Removing a wheel .......................... 411
Storing ........................................... 407
Tightening torque ........................... 412
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 413
Window curtain air bag
Operation .........................................50
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 161
Infrared reflective .......................... 345
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 351
Notes ............................................. 427
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 147
Switching on/off ........................... 146
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 386
Slippery road surfaces ................... 198
Snow chains .................................. 387
Winter operation
Summer tires ................................. 386
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 386
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 357
Important safety notes .................. 147
Replacing ....................................... 147
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 360
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Index
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Introduction
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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 wear are 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 note
H
Have a defective high-voltage battery
disposed of in an environmentallyresponsible manner. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop which has the necessary
specialist knowledge and tools to carry out
the work required. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose.
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
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Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
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Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems, may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
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doors
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door pillars
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door sills
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seats
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cockpit
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instrument cluster
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center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at
a qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes.
This could lead to malfunctions in 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) when ordering genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts (Y page 422).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may
not feature all functions described here. This
also applies to safety-relevant systems and
functions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Warranty
The implied warranty for your vehicle applies
in accordance with the warranty terms and
conditions in the Service and Warranty
Information booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts
in accordance with the following warranty
terms and conditions:
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Emission System 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 System Warranty
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State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and
Accessories warranties. These are available
at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Should you lose your Service and
Warranty Information booklet, have an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange
for a replacement. The new Service and
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Warranty Information booklet will be
posted to you.
Information for customers in
California
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a
reasonable number of repair attempts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its
authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or
malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered
by its express warranty. During the period of
18 months from original delivery of the
vehicle or the accumulation of 18,000 miles
(approximately 29,000 km) on the odometer
of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a
reasonable number of repair attempts is
presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or
more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or
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 or different substantial
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes
all the necessary maintenance work which
should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty
Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle
to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The
service advisor will record every service for
you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of
a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside
Assistance" section in the Service and
Warranty booklet (Canada). You will find both
in your vehicle literature portfolio.
Change of address or change of
ownership
In the event of a change of address, please
send us the "Notification of Address Change"
in the Service and Guarantee booklet or
simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline
number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in
contacting you in a timely manner should the
need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehicle so that it is
available to the next owner.
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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 plan to 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
WARNING
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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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Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a
risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
WARNING
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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.
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Never tamper with the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and
electronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
If you make any changes to the vehicle
electronics, the general operating permit is
rendered invalid.
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There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
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the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
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you drive too fast over 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
In situations like this, the body, the
undercarriage, chassis parts, wheels or
tires could be damaged without the
damage being visible. Components
damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail
or, in the case of an accident, no longer
withstand the strain they are designed to.
In such situations, have the vehicle
checked and repaired immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop. If on
continuing your journey you notice that
driving safety is impaired, pull over and
stop the vehicle immediately, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. In
such cases, 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 the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
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If the engine is switched off and
equipment on the diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. This
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may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test
during the main inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and
qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
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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 recognize certain 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 a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or
contact us at one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Reporting safety defects
USA only:
The following text is published as required of
manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.
Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
"National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
of 1966".
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov
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Limited Warranty
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Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions is not covered either by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
Data stored in the vehicle
Data recording
This vehicle is capable of recording diagnostic
information relating to vehicle operation,
malfunctions, and user settings. This may
include information about the performance or
status of various systems, including but not
limited to, engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems, that is stored and can be read out
with suitable devices, particularly when the
vehicle is serviced. The data obtained is used
to properly diagnose and service your vehicle
or to further optimize and develop vehicle
functions.
COMAND/mbrace
If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or
mbrace, additional data about the vehicle’s
operation, the use of the vehicle in certain
situations, and the location of the vehicle may
be compiled through COMAND or the mbrace
system.
For additional information please refer to the
COMAND User Manual and/or the mbrace
Terms and Conditions.
Event data recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed in certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as during air bag deployment
or when hitting a road obstacle. The EDR is
designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
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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 a better
understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by
the EDR under normal driving conditions and
no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age,
and crash location) are recorded. However,
other parties, such as law enforcement, can
combine the EDR data with the type of
personal identification data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer, other parties that
have the special equipment, such as law
enforcement, can read the information by
accessing the vehicle or the EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal
matters as a tool in accident reconstruction,
accident claims, and vehicle safety. Since the
Crash Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to
extract data from the EDR is commercially
available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and all
liability arising from the extraction of this
information by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz
personnel.
MBUSA will not share EDR data with others
without the consent of the vehicle owners or,
if the vehicle is leased, without the consent
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