Mercedes S 2018 Owner's Manual

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Before you first drive off, read this Operator's Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warning notices in this Operator's Manual. Disregarding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or per‐ sonal injury.

Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard of the instructions is not covered by the MercedesBenz Limited Warranty.

The equipment or model designation of your vehicle may vary according to:

Model

Order

National version

Availability

Mercedes-Benz reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas:

Design

Equipment

Technical features

The equipment in your vehicle may therefore dif‐ fer from that shown in the descriptions and illus‐ trations.

The following are integral parts of the vehicle:

Digital Operator's Manual

Printed Operator's Manual

Maintenance Booklet

Equipment-dependent supplements

Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass all of the documents on to the new owner.

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Contents

At a glance .................................................... 6

Cockpit ........................................................... 6

Warning and indicator lamps ........................ 10

Overhead control panel ................................ 12

Door control panel and seat adjustment ....... 14

Control settings in the rear compartment .....16

Emergencies and breakdowns ...................... 18

Digital Operator's Manual ......................... 20

Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual ...... 20

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

Protecting the environment .......................... 21

Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts ....................... 21

Operator's Manual ........................................22

Service and vehicle operation ......................23

Operating safety ...........................................24

Declaration of conformity for wireless

vehicle components .....................................25

Diagnostics connection ................................ 26

Qualified specialist workshop ....................... 27

Correct use of the vehicle ............................. 27

Problems with your vehicle ........................... 27

Reporting safety defects ...............................27

Limited Warranty .......................................... 28

QR codes for the rescue card ....................... 28

Data storage .................................................28

Occupant safety ......................................... 33

Restraint system ...........................................33

Seat belts ..................................................... 35

Airbags ......................................................... 40

PRE-SAFE

system ....................................... 47

Children in the vehicle ..................................49

Notes on pets in the vehicle .........................56

Opening and closing .................................. 57

SmartKey ...................................................... 57

Doors ............................................................ 61

Trunk ............................................................ 65

Roller sun blinds ...........................................71

Side windows ................................................ 72

Panoramic roof ............................................. 76

Anti-theft protection .....................................79

Seats and stowing ...................................... 81

Notes on the correct driver's seat posi‐

tion ............................................................... 81

Seats ............................................................ 82

Steering wheel ..............................................90

Using the memory function .......................... 93

Stowage areas .............................................. 94

Cup holder .................................................. 100

Ashtray and cigarette lighter .......................101

Sockets ....................................................... 102

Refrigerator box .......................................... 103

Wireless charging of the mobile phone and connection with the exterior antenna .. 105

Installing or removing the floor mats ..........107

Light and visibility ................................... 108

Exterior lighting .......................................... 108

Interior lighting ............................................ 113

Windshield wiper and windshield washer

system ........................................................ 11 4

Mirrors ........................................................ 116

Operating the sun visors ............................. 119

Infrared reflective windshield function ........ 119

Contents

Climate control ......................................... 121

Overview of climate control systems ..........121

Operating the climate control system ......... 121

Driving and parking ................................. 128

Driving ........................................................ 128

DYNAMIC SELECT switch ............................136

Automatic transmission .............................. 137

Refueling .................................................... 140

Parking .......................................................142

Driving and driving safety systems .............150

Instrument Display and on-board

computer .................................................. 208

Instrument Display overview ...................... 208

Overview of the buttons on the steering

wheel ..........................................................209

Operating the on-board computer .............. 209

Overview of displays in the multifunction

display ......................................................... 211

Adjusting the instrument lighting ................211

Menus and submenus ................................. 212

Head-up Display .......................................... 218

Voice Control System .............................. 220

Notes on operating safety .......................... 220

Operation ................................................... 220

Using the Voice Control System effec‐

tively ........................................................... 222

Essential voice commands .........................223

Multimedia system .................................. 233

Overview and operation .............................. 233

System settings .......................................... 242

ENERGIZING comfort .................................. 254

Navigation .................................................. 256

Telephone ...................................................280

Online and Internet functions ..................... 297

Media .........................................................304

Radio ...........................................................316

Sound ......................................................... 324

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

ASSYST PLUS service interval display ........ 327

Engine compartment .................................. 328

Cleaning and care .......................................334

Breakdown assistance ............................ 342

Emergency ..................................................342

Flat tire ....................................................... 342

Battery (vehicle) ......................................... 348

Tow starting or towing away ....................... 353

Electrical fuses ........................................... 359

Wheels and tires ...................................... 362

Notes on noise or unusual handling char‐

acteristics ...................................................362

Regular checking of wheels and tires ......... 362

Notes on snow chains ................................ 363

Tire pressure .............................................. 364

Loading the vehicle .....................................370

Tire labeling ................................................ 374

Definition of terms for tires and loading ..... 379

Changing a wheel .......................................382

Technical data .......................................... 392

Notes on technical data .............................. 392

Vehicle electronics .....................................392

Vehicle identification plate, VIN and

engine number overview .............................394

Operating fluids .......................................... 396

Contents

Vehicle data ................................................ 402

Display messages and warning/indi‐

cator lamps .............................................. 404

Display messages .......................................404

Warning and indicator lamps ...................... 445

Index ......................................................... 462

At a glance – Cockpit

Steering wheel gearshift paddle

Combination switch

DIRECT SELECT lever

PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamps

Display (multimedia system)

Start/Stop button

Climate control systems

Glove box

Stowage compartment

Cup holder

Hazard warning lights

Extends the rear seat head restraints

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC

Control elements for the multimedia system

Active Parking Assist

Sets the vehicle level

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139

109

137

45,

233

129

121

100

110

184

234

192

176

DYNAMIC SELECT switch

ECO start/stop function

Control panel for the multimedia system

Adjusts the steering wheel

Control panel for:

on-board computer

Operates cruise control

Operates Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

Unlocks the hood

Electric parking brake

Light switch

Control panel for:

Active Steering Assist

Active Lane Keeping Assist

Night View Assist

Head-up Display

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136

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135

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209

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209

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160

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163

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328

→

147

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108

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169

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206

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201

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218,

218

At a glance – Cockpit

Rear window roller sunblind

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71 Seat belt extender

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At a glance – Warning and indicator lamps

Instrument Display in the Widescreen Cockpit

At a glance – Warning and indicator lamps

Speedometer

AIR BODY CONTROL malfunctioning

#! Turn signal light

Multifunction display

Tachometer

å ESP

÷ ESP

K High beam

OFF

L Low beam

T Parking lights

? Coolant too hot/cold

Coolant temperature gauge

· Distance warning

Ð Steering assistance malfunction

# Electrical malfunction

Brakes (red)

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208

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454

→

109

→

211

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208

→

447

→

447

→

109

→

108

→

108

→

456

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208

→

454

→

455

→

456

→

447

$ USA only

J Canada only

ü Seat belt is not fastened

Fuel level display

8 Fuel reserve with fuel filler flap location indicator

R Rear fog light

6 Restraint system

% Indicator lamp has no function

; Check Engine

Electric parking brake applied (red)

F USA only

! Canada only

h Tire pressure monitoring system

! ABS malfunction

! Electric parking brake (yellow)

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454

→

456,

456

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109

→

456

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447

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460

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447

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447

At a glance – Overhead control panel

Sun visors

F Roadside assistance call button (mbrace

p Switches the left-hand reading lamp on/off

| Switches the automatic lighting control on/off

G SOS button (mbrace

c Switches the front interior lighting on/off

u Switches the rear interior lighting on/off

)

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)

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119

296

113

295

113

p Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/off

ï MB Info call button (mbrace

Glasses compartment

3 Operates the roller sunblind

Operates MAGIC SKY CONTROL

Inside rearview mirror

)

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113

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296

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117

At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment

Adjusts the seats electrically

Switches the seat heater on/off

Switches the seat ventilation on/off

Adjusts the front passenger seat from the driv‐ er’s seat

Sets the memory function

W Opens/closes the rear left side window

W Opens/closes the left side window

Adjusts and folds the outside mirrors out/in electrically

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116

Opens/closes the trunk lid

W Opens/closes the right side window

W Opens/closes the rear right side window

Opens the door

& Locks the vehicle

% Unlocks the vehicle

Seat adjustment using the multimedia system

Adjusts the head restraints

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At a glance – Control settings in the rear compartment

Stowage compartment in the center console

Socket

Cup holder

Stowage compartment in the rear armrest

→

102

101

Stowage box in the seat backrest

Refrigerator box

Switches the rear seat heating on/off

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103

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At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns

What to do in the event of an accident

QR code for accessing the rescue card

Safety vests

Button for the SOS emergency call system and breakdown assistance

Checking and topping up operating fluids

Tow-starting and towing away

Flat tire

Starting assistance

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342

294

396

354

342

Hazard warning lights

Fuel filler flap with instruction labels for tire pressure, fuel type and QR code for accessing the rescue card

Tow starting and towing away

TIREFIT kit

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350

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110

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140

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354

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344

Digital Operator's Manual

Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual

Multimedia system:

Vehicle.Õ Operator's Manual

Select a menu item.

In addition, you can also call up the Operator's Manual within a main function (e.g. via Naviga-

tion Info).

The Digital Operator's Manual describes the function and operation of:

the vehicle

the multimedia system

For safety reasons, the Digital Operator's Man‐ ual is deactivated while driving.

The Digital Operator's Manual contains the fol‐ lowing menu items:

Search: allows you to search precisely for

keywords.

Quick start: provides you with important

information so that you can start using your vehicle immediately.

Tips: provides tips on how to use your vehicle

in certain situations.

Messages: provides you with further informa‐

tion about the messages in the instrument cluster.

Bookmarks: provides you with a list of all the

bookmarks you have stored yourself.

Picture

Navigation window

Some sections of the Digital Operator's Manual, e.g. warnings, can be made visible by highlight‐ ing and pressing them.

The Operator's Manual can also be found in the Mercedes-Benz Guides app in all com‐ mon app stores.

General notes

Protecting the environment

ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental

damage due to operating conditions and personal driving style

The pollutant emission of your vehicle is directly related to the way you operate your vehicle.

You can help to protect the environment by operating your vehicle in an environmentallyresponsible manner. Please observe the fol‐ lowing recommendations on operating condi‐ tions and personal driving style.

Operating conditions:

Make sure that the tire pressure is cor‐ rect.

Do not carry any unnecessary weight (e.g. roof luggage racks once you no longer need them).

Adhere to the service intervals. A regularly serviced vehicle will contrib‐ ute to environmental protection.

Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Personal driving style:

Do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine.

Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary.

Drive carefully and maintain a suitable distance from the vehicle in front.

Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and braking.

Change gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.

Switch off the engine in stationary traf‐ fic, e.g. by using the ECO start/stop function.

Drive fuel-efficiently.

Environmental issues and recommendations:

it is recommended that you re-use or recycle materials instead of just disposing of them.

The relevant environmental guidelines and regu‐ lations serve to protect the environment and must be strictly observed.

Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts

ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental

damage caused by not using recycled reconditioned components

Daimler AG offers recycled reconditioned components and parts with the same quality as new parts. The same entitlement from the Limited Warranty is valid as for new parts.

Use recycled reconditioned compo‐ nents and parts from Daimler AG.

General notes

NOTE Impairment of the operating effi‐

ciency of the restraint systems from installing accessories or from repairs or welding

Airbags, Emergency Te nsioning Devices, as well as control units and sensors for the restraint systems, may be installed in the fol‐ lowing areas of your vehicle:

Doors

Door pillars

Door sills

Seats

Cockpit

Instrument cluster

Center console

Do not install accessories such as audio systems in these areas.

Do not carry out repairs or welding.

Have accessories retrofitted at a quali‐ fied 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-Benz. Safety-rele‐ vant systems, e.g. the brake system, may mal‐ function. Only use Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts or parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and accessory parts that have been specifically approved for your vehicle model.

Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts are subject to strict quality control. Each part has been spe‐ cially developed, manufactured or selected for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and fine-tuned for them. Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts should be used.

More than 300,000 different Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts are available for Mercedes-Benz models.

All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a supply of Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts for necessary service and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts-delivery centers pro‐ vide for quick and reliable parts service.

Always specify the vehicle identification number

→ page 394) when ordering Mercedes-

(VIN) ( Benz GenuineParts.

Operator's Manual

This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment available for your vehicle at the time of this Operator's Man‐ ual going to press. Country-specific differences are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-relevant systems and functions. Therefore, the equipment on your vehicle may differ from that in the descriptions and illustra‐ tions.

The original purchase contract documentation for your vehicle contains a list of all of the sys‐ tems 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.

General notes

Service and vehicle operation

Vehicle operation outside the USA or Canada

When you are abroad with your vehicle, observe the following points:

Service points or replacement parts may not be available immediately.

Unleaded fuel may not be available for vehi‐ cles with a catalytic converter. Leaded fuel may cause damage to the catalytic converter.

The fuel may have an extremely low octane number. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine damage.

Some Mercedes-Benz models are available in Europe through our European Delivery Program. For more information, please consult an author‐ ized Mercedes‑Benz service center, or write to one of the following address:

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

Maintenance

Your customer advisor confirms the service in the service report.

Roadside Assistance

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro‐ gram offers technical help in the case of a breakdown. Your 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) You can find further information in the

Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance"

section in the maintenance and warranty infor‐ mation booklet (Canada). You will find both in the vehicle document wallet.

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) on the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Cus‐ tomer Service (Canada) on 1-800-387-0100. We can then reach you in a timely fashion, if neces‐ sary.

If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all litera‐ ture in the vehicle so that it is available to the next owner. If you have purchased a used vehi‐ cle, please send us the "Notice of Purchase of Used Car" 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 Cus‐ tomer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

General notes

Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles

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 reasona‐ ble 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 a period of 18 months from original deliv‐ ery of the vehicle or a kilometer/mileage read‐ ing of 18,000 miles (29,000 km), whichever occurs first, vehicle repair is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the fol‐ lowing occurs:

(1) the serious defect or damage can result in

deadly or serious injury to the vehicle occu‐ pants while driving AND this defect has already been repaired at least twice AND Mercedes‑Benz, LLC has been informed in writing of the necessity of a repair.

(2) the defect or damage, though less serious

than (1) above, has already been repaired at

least four times AND Mercedes‑Benz has been informed in writing of the necessity of a repair.

(3) the vehicle cannot be used for longer than

30 calendar days because of repair work resulting from this or other serious defects or damage.

Please send your written notice to: Mercedes‑Benz USA, LLC

enter

Customer Assista

nce C 3 Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

Operating safety

WARNING Risk of accident due to mal‐ functions or system failures

If you do not have the prescribed service/ maintenance work or any required repairs carried out, this could result in malfunctions or system failures.

Always have the prescribed service/ maintenance work as well any required repairs carried out at a qualified spe‐ cialist workshop.

WARNING Risk of accident or injury due to incorrect modification of electronic components and parts

Modification to electronic components, their software or wiring could impair their function and/or the function of other networked com‐ ponent parts. In particular, systems relevant to safety could also be affected.

As a result, these may no longer function properly and/or jeopardize the operating safety of the vehicle.

Never tamper with the vehicle's wiring, electronic components or software.

You should have all work on electrical and electronic components carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

General notes

WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable materials on hot parts of the exhaust system

Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system.

When driving on unpaved roads or offroad, regularly check the vehicle under‐ side.

Remove trapped plants or other flam‐ mable material.

If there is damage, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

NOTE Damage to the vehicle

In the following situations, in particular, there is a risk of damage to the vehicle:

The vehicle becomes grounded, e.g. on a high curb or an unpaved road.

The vehicle is driven too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a curb, speed bump or pot‐ hole.

A heavy object strikes the underbody or chassis components.

In situations such as this, the body, the underbody, chassis components, 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, may not absorb the loads that arise as intended.

If the underbody paneling is damaged, flam‐ mable materials such as leaves, grass or twigs can collect between the underbody and the underbody paneling. These materials may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts on the exhaust system.

Have the vehicle checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

If driving safety is impaired while con‐ tinuing your journey, pull over and stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions, and contact a qualified specialist workshop.

Declaration of conformity for wireless vehi‐ cle components

USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com‐

ply 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 fol‐ lowing two conditions: (1) These devices may not cause interference, and (2) These devices

General notes

must accept any interference, including interfer‐ ence that may cause undesired operation of the device."

USA: "Wireless charging system for mobile devi‐ ces (Model: D-WMI2015A): this device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules."

The name and address of the responsible party is:

Continental Automotive Systems US Inc. 2400 Executive Hills Drive Auburn Hills, MI 48326-2980 United States of America

Diagnostics connection

The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic devices at a quali‐ fied specialist workshop.

WARNING Risk of accident due to con‐ necting devices to the diagnostics con‐ nection

If you connect equipment to a diagnostics connection in the vehicle, it may affect the operation of vehicle systems.

As a result, the operating safety of the vehi‐ cle could be affected.

Only connect equipment to a diagnos‐ tics connection in the vehicle which is approved for your vehicle by MercedesBenz.

WARNING Risk of accident due to objects in the driver's footwell

Objects in the driver's footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.

This jeopardizes the operating and road safety of the vehicle.

Stow all objects in the vehicle securely so that they cannot get into the driver's footwell.

Always install the floor mats securely and as prescribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals.

Do not use loose floor mats and do not place floor mats on top of one another.

NOTE Battery discharging from using

devices connected to the diagnostics connection

Using devices at the diagnostics connection drains the battery.

Check the charge level of the battery.

If the charge level is low, charge the battery, e.g. by driving a considerable distance.

Connecting equipment to the diagnostics con‐ nection can lead to emissions monitoring infor‐ mation being reset, for example. This may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the next emissions inspection during the main inspection.

General notes

Qualified specialist workshop

An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali‐ fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary specialist knowledge, tools and qualifications to correctly carry out the work required on your vehicle. This particularly applies to work relevant to safety.

For the following, always have your vehicle checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐ ter:

work relevant to safety

service and maintenance work

repair work

modifications as well as installations and conversions

work on electronic component parts

Mercedes‑Benz recommends an authorized Mercedes‑Benz Center.

Correct use of the vehicle

If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave warning stickers in position.

When using the vehicle, observe the following information:

the safety notes in this manual

technical data for the vehicle

traffic rules and regulations

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 service center immediately to have the problem diagnosed and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem again with the authorized Mercedes-Benz service cen‐

ter or, if necessary, contact us at one of the fol‐ lowing addresses.

In the USA:

Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC 3 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. Fed‐ eral Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966".

General notes

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) (inside the USA); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Adminis‐ trator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Wash‐ ington, DC 20590, USA.

Further information on vehicle safety can be found at: http://www.safercar.gov

Limited Warranty

NOTE Damage to the vehicle arising

from violation of these operating instruc‐ tions.

Damage to the vehicle can arise from viola‐ tion of these operating instructions.

This damage is not covered either by the Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the New‑ or Used-Vehicle Warranty.

Follow the instructions in these operat‐ ing instructions on proper operation of your vehicle as well as on possible vehi‐ cle damage.

QR codes for the rescue card

The QR code is secured in the fuel filler flap and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the event of an accident, rescue services can use the QR code to quickly find the appropriate rescue card for your vehicle. The current rescue card con‐ tains the most important information about your

vehicle in a compact form, e.g. the routing of the electric lines.

Further information can be obtained at http:// www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code.

Data storage

Electronic control units

Electronic control units are installed in your vehi‐ cle. Some of these are necessary for the safe operation of your vehicle, while some assist you when driving (driver assistance systems). In addition, your vehicle provides comfort and entertainment functions, which are also made possible by electronic control units.

Electronic control units contain data memories which can temporarily or permanently store technical information about the vehicle's operat‐ ing state, component loads, maintenance requirements and technical events or malfunc‐ tions.

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