Mercedes SL 2019 Owner's Manual
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Contents
Index ....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual .................. 23
Introduction ...........................................23
Operation ............................................... 23
Introduction ......................................... 24
Protecting the environment ...................24
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ...............24
Operator's Manual ................................. 25
Service and vehicle operation ................25
Operating safety .................................... 27
QR code for rescue card ........................ 29
Data storage .......................................... 29
Information on copyright ....................... 31
At a glance ........................................... 32
Cockpit .................................................. 32
Instrument cluster ................................. 33
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 34
Center console ...................................... 35
Overhead control panel .........................38
Door control panel ................................. 39
Safety ................................................... 40
Panic alarm ............................................ 40
Occupant safety .................................... 40
Children in the vehicle ........................... 57
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 59
Driving safety systems ........................... 60
Protection against theft .........................72
Opening and closing ........................... 74
SmartKey ............................................... 74
Doors ..................................................... 79
Trunk ..................................................... 81
Side windows ......................................... 87
Roof .......................................................90
Seats, steering wheel and mir-
rors ....................................................... 97
Correct driver's seat position ................97
Seats ..................................................... 97
Steering wheel ..................................... 103
Mirrors ................................................. 105
Memory function ................................. 107
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 109
Exterior lighting ................................... 109
Interior lighting .................................... 112
Replacing bulbs ................................... 113
Windshield wipers ................................ 113
Climate control ................................. 116
Overview of climate control systems ... 116
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 118
Setting the air vents ............................ 122
Driving and parking .......................... 125
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 125
Driving ................................................. 125
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ..................................................... 132
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................... 133
Automatic transmission ....................... 134
Refueling ............................................. 144
Parking ................................................ 146
Driving tips .......................................... 149
Driving systems ................................... 154
On-board computer and displays .... 190
Important safety notes ........................ 190
Displays and operation ........................ 190
Menus and submenus ......................... 193
Display messages ................................ 205
Warning and indicator lamps ............... 233
Multimedia system ........................... 243
General notes ...................................... 243
Important safety notes ........................ 243
Function restrictions ............................ 243
Operating system ................................ 244
Stowage and features ...................... 249
Stowage areas ..................................... 249
Features .............................................. 252
Maintenance and care ...................... 265
Engine compartment ........................... 265
Overview of the engine compart-
ment .................................................... 269
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 269
Care ..................................................... 270
Breakdown assistance ..................... 276
Where will I find...? .............................. 276
Flat tire ................................................ 278
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 282
Jump-starting ....................................... 285
Towing and tow-starting ...................... 288
Fuses ...................................................290
Wheels and tires ............................... 293
Important safety notes ........................ 293
Operation ............................................ 293
Winter operation .................................. 295
Tire pressure ....................................... 296
Loading the vehicle .............................. 303
All about wheels and tires ................... 306
Changing a wheel ................................ 313
Wheel and tire combinations ...............318
Contents
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Technical data ................................... 319
Information regarding technical data
............................................................. 319
Vehicle electronics .............................. 319
Identification plates .............................320
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 321
Vehicle data ......................................... 326
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket
see Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 206
Function/notes ................................ 60
Important safety notes .................... 60
Warning lamp .................................236
Accident
Automatic measures after an
accident ...........................................56
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 248
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................118
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 199
Display message ............................ 223
Function/information .................... 184
Active Body Control (ABC)
CURVE ........................................... 170
Vehicle level .................................. 168
Active Body Control (ABC) (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Comfort ......................................... 169
Driving dynamics display ............... 170
Normal level .................................. 169
Operation/notes ............................ 168
Raised level ................................... 169
Sport .............................................. 169
Sport Plus ...................................... 169
Vehicle level .................................. 168
Active Body Control (ABC)
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Comfort ......................................... 172
Driving dynamics display ............... 172
Normal level .................................. 171
Operation/notes ............................ 170
Raised level ................................... 171
Sport .............................................. 172
Vehicle level .................................. 170
Active Body Control (except
Mercedes-AMG Vehicles)
Display message ............................ 221
Active Body Control (MercedesAMG Vehicles)
Display message ............................ 221
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 198
Display message ............................ 211
Function/notes ................................ 63
Active Brake Assist with crosstraffic function
Activating or deactivating .............. 198
Display message ............................ 212
Function/notes ................................ 70
Important safety notes .................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC
Calling up a speed ......................... 158
Cruise control lever ....................... 158
Deactivating ................................... 161
Display message ............................ 224
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 160
Driving tips .................................... 162
Function/notes ............................. 156
Important safety notes .................. 156
Indicator and warning lamp ........... 241
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 160
Stopping ........................................ 159
Storing a speed .............................. 158
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ...................................................... 184
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 199
Display message ............................ 223
Function/information .................... 187
Active light function ......................... 111
Active Parking Assist
Canceling ....................................... 179
Detecting parking spaces .............. 176
Display message ............................ 224
Exiting a parking space .................. 178
General notes ................................ 175
Index
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Important safety notes .................. 175
Parking .......................................... 177
Active Steering Assist
Activating/deactivating .................198
Display message ............................ 226
Adaptive adjustable damping
Driving dynamics display ............... 168
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 70
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 64
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 65
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 167
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 218
Function/notes ............................. 111
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 324
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 244
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 53
Display message ............................ 215
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 46
Head bag ......................................... 47
Important safety notes .................... 45
Introduction ..................................... 45
Knee bag .......................................... 46
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Side impact air bag .......................... 47
AIR FLOW ........................................... 119
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 123
Important safety notes .................. 122
Setting ........................................... 122
Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents ............................. 124
Setting the center air vents ........... 123
Setting the side air vents ............... 123
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 102
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRSCARF
Switching on/off ........................... 102
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output .............. 124
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 72
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 72
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 72
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 200
Setting the color (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 200
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 202
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 254
Assistance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 198
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 197
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 270
Hiding a service message .............. 270
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 270
Service message ............................ 269
Special service requirements ......... 270
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 72
Function ........................................... 72
Switching off the alarm .................... 72
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 198
Display message ............................ 222
Function/notes ............................. 183
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 195
Index
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Audio system
see Digital Operator's Manual
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 217
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ...............271
Automatic engine start (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 130
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 129
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 109
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 138
Changing gear ............................... 138
Display message ............................ 228
Drive program ................................ 138
Drive program display .................... 135
Driving tips .................................... 138
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all
vehicles except Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 132
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 133
Emergency running mode .............. 144
Engaging drive position .................. 137
Engaging neutral ............................ 136
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 136
Engaging reverse gear ................... 136
Engaging the park position ............ 136
Gearshift recommendation ............ 143
Kickdown ....................................... 138
Manual shifting .............................. 141
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 202
Overview ........................................ 134
Problem (malfunction) ................... 144
Pulling away ................................... 128
Selector lever ................................ 134
Starting the engine ........................ 128
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 141
Transmission position display ........ 135
Transmission positions .................. 137
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 144
B
Back button ....................................... 244
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 61
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 77
Important safety notes .................... 76
Replacing ......................................... 77
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 284
Display message ............................ 219
Important safety notes .................. 282
Jump starting ................................. 285
Overview ........................................ 282
Replacing ....................................... 285
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning ......................................... 44
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth
Brake Assist System
Brake Assist with cross-traffic
function
Brake fluid
Brake force distribution
Brake lamps
Brakes
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 247
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Telephony ...................................... 246
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Display message ............................ 211
Notes ............................................. 324
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Adaptive ........................................... 65
Display message ............................ 217
ABS .................................................. 60
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 64
BAS .................................................. 61
Index
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Brake Assist with cross-traffic
function ........................................... 61
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 324
Display message ............................ 206
EBD .................................................. 69
High-performance brake system .... 152
Important safety notes .................. 151
Maintenance .................................. 152
Parking brake ................................ 147
Riding tips ...................................... 151
Warning lamp ................................. 235
Breakdown assistance
Reflective safety jacket .................. 276
Where will I find...? ........................ 276
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 33
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 25
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 271
Exhaust pipe .................................. 275
Exterior lights ................................ 275
Matte finish ................................... 273
Notes ............................................. 270
Paint .............................................. 272
Power washer ................................ 272
Rear view camera .......................... 275
Sensors ......................................... 275
Washing by hand ........................... 271
Wheels ........................................... 274
Windows ........................................ 274
Wiper blades .................................. 274
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 196
Center console
Lower section .................................. 36
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 37
Upper section .................................. 35
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 201
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 74
Child
Restraint system .............................. 58
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 59
On the front-passenger seat ............ 59
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 59
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 57
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 57
Cigarette lighter ................................ 254
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 275
Climate control
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 116
Controlling automatically ............... 119
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 118
Defrosting the windows ................. 121
Defrosting the windshield .............. 120
General notes ................................ 116
Indicator lamp ................................ 119
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 117
Maximum cooling .......................... 121
Overview of systems ...................... 116
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 121
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 119
Refrigerant ..................................... 326
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 326
Setting the air distribution ............. 120
Setting the air vents ...................... 122
Setting the airflow ......................... 120
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 119
Setting the temperature ................ 119
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 122
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 122
Index
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Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 121
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 120
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
Driving dynamics display (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 168, 170
Driving dynamics display
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 172
Combination switch .......................... 110
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 263
Calling up ....................................... 262
Setting ........................................... 263
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 193
Controller ........................................... 244
Convenience closing feature .............. 89
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 267
Display message ............................ 218
Filling capacity ............................... 325
Important safety notes .................. 324
Temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 202
Temperature gauge ........................ 191
Warning lamp ................................. 239
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 31
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 217
Function/notes ............................. 111
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 154
Deactivating ................................... 155
Display message ............................ 226
Driving system ............................... 154
Function/notes ............................. 154
Important safety notes .................. 154
Setting a speed .............................. 155
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 154
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 253
Important safety notes .................. 252
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 29
Customer Relations Department ....... 29
D
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 196
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 217
Function/notes ............................. 109
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 200
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
Decorative film
Cleaning instructions ..................... 273
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 200
Interior lighting .............................. 201
Diagnostics connection ...................... 28
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 23
Introduction ..................................... 23
Digital speedometer ......................... 194
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 269
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 205
Driving systems ............................. 221
Engine ............................................ 218
General notes ................................ 205
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 205
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 232
Lights ............................................. 217
Safety systems .............................. 206
SmartKey ....................................... 231
Tires ............................................... 227
Vehicle ........................................... 228
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Index
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Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 241
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 63
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 201
Automatic locking (switch) ...............81
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................74
Control panel ...................................39
Display message ............................ 230
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 79
Opening (from inside) ...................... 80
Overview .......................................... 79
Power closing .................................. 81
Drinking and driving ......................... 149
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 138
Display ........................................... 135
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 203
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving
Towing vehicles ............................. 132
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 270
Driving on flooded roads .................. 153
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 63
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 60
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 70
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 70
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 64
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 61
Brake Assist with cross-traffic
function ........................................... 61
Distance warning function ............... 63
EBD (electronic brake force dis-
tribution) .......................................... 69
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 65
Important safety information ........... 60
Overview .......................................... 60
STEER CONTROL ............................. 72
Driving system
Active Body Control (ABC)
(except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .. 168
Active Body Control (ABC)
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 170
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 166
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 184
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 184
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 187
Active Parking Assist ..................... 175
Adaptive Damping System ............. 167
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 183
Cruise control ................................ 154
Display message ............................ 221
DISTRONIC PLUS ................... 156, 163
HOLD function ............................... 165
PARKTRONIC ................................. 172
Rear view camera .......................... 179
Driving tips
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 162
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 152
Automatic transmission ................. 138
Brakes ........................................... 151
Break-in period .............................. 125
Downhill gradient ........................... 151
Drinking and driving ....................... 149
Driving in winter ............................. 153
Driving on flooded roads ................ 153
Driving on wet roads ...................... 153
Exhaust check ............................... 150
Fuel ................................................ 149
General .......................................... 149
Hydroplaning ................................. 153
Icy road surfaces ........................... 153
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 152
Snow chains .................................. 295
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 151
Wet road surface ........................... 151
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 196
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Index
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all
vehicles except Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ............................................. 132
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................. 133
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 201
Function/notes ............................. 103
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 104
Function/notes ............................. 103
Switching on/off ........................... 201
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Display message ............................208
Function/notes ................................ 69
ECO display
Function/notes .............................150
On-board computer ....................... 193
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 130
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 129
Deactivating/activating ................. 130
General information ....................... 129
Important safety notes .................. 129
Introduction ................................... 129
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an
accident ...........................................56
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 81
Trunk ...............................................86
Vehicle .............................................81
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation .........................................53
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ...........239
Display message ............................ 218
ECO start/stop function ................ 129
Engine number ............................... 321
Irregular running ............................ 131
Jump-starting ................................. 285
Overview ........................................ 269
Starting problems .......................... 131
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 128
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 128
Switching off .................................. 147
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 290
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 319
Problem (malfunction) ................... 131
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................266
Additives ........................................ 324
Checking the oil level ..................... 266
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 266
Display message ............................ 220
Filling capacity ............................... 324
General notes ................................ 323
Notes about oil grades ................... 323
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 266
Temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 202
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................243
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 203
Characteristics ................................. 66
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 68
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles) ................. 67
Display message ............................ 206
Function/notes ................................ 65
General notes .................................. 65
Important safety information ........... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 236
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 66
Exhaust check ................................... 150
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................275
Index
11
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 109
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting .......................................105
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 106
Folding in when locking (on-
board computer) ............................ 202
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 105
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 105
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Storing the parking position .......... 106
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 250
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 245
Filler cap
see Refueling
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 321
First-aid kit ......................................... 276
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 278
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 278
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 279
Floormats ........................................... 263
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 319
Two-way radio ................................ 319
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ....... 99
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 323
Consumption statistics .................. 193
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 193
Displaying the range ...................... 193
Driving tips .................................... 149
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 322
Important safety notes .................. 322
Problem (malfunction) ................... 146
Refueling ........................................ 144
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 322
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 145
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 193
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 322
Problem (malfunction) ................... 146
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 277
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 290
Before changing ............................. 291
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 291
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 291
Fuse box in the rear compart-
ment .............................................. 292
Important safety notes .................. 290
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 262
General notes ................................ 259
Important safety notes .................. 260
Opening/closing the garage door .. 262
Problems when programming ........ 261
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 260
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 261
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 202
Genuine parts ...................................... 24
Glove box ........................................... 249
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 84
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 231
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Head bags
Display message ............................ 214
Operation ......................................... 47
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........ 102
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Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 100
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Headlamps
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 110
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 217
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Hill start assist .................................. 129
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 165
Activation conditions .....................165
Deactivating ................................... 165
Display message ............................ 222
General notes ................................ 165
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................243
Hood
Closing ...........................................266
Display message ............................ 230
Important safety notes .................. 265
Opening ......................................... 265
Horn ...................................................... 32
Hydroplaning ..................................... 153
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 72
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 190
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 113
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 201
Reading lamp ................................. 112
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 200
®
iPod
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................243
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 278
Using ............................................. 314
Jump starting (engine) ......................285
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 126
SmartKey ....................................... 126
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 74
Convenience closing feature ............ 89
Deactivation ..................................... 74
Display message ............................ 232
Locking ............................................ 74
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 127
Start/Stop button .......................... 126
Starting the engine ........................ 128
Unlocking ......................................... 74
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................138
Manual gearshifting ....................... 143
Knee bag .............................................. 46
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................203
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 217
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 217
Light sensor (display message) ....... 217
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 201
Index
13
Active light function ....................... 111
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 109
Cornering light function ................. 111
Hazard warning lamps ................... 111
High beam flasher .......................... 110
High-beam headlamps ................... 110
Light switch ................................... 109
Low-beam headlamps .................... 110
Parking lamps ................................ 110
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 200
Standing lamps .............................. 110
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 200
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 200
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 200
Turn signals ................................... 110
see Interior lighting
see Replacing the bulbs
Loading aid (trunk)
Raising/lowering the roof .............. 251
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 81
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 80
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 201
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 217
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
M
M+S tires ............................................ 295
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 94
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 273
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 76
General notes .................................. 76
Inserting .......................................... 76
Locking vehicle ................................ 81
Removing ......................................... 76
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 81
Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 196
Memory function ............................... 107
Mercedes me connect
Call priority .................................... 258
General notes ................................ 255
Info call button .............................. 258
Mercedes-Benz emergency call ..... 256
Remote Vehicle Health Check ....... 259
Roadside Assistance call button .... 257
Self-diagnosis ................................ 255
System .......................................... 255
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 184
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC with Active Steering
Assist ............................................. 163
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 187
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 183
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 56
Rear view camera .......................... 179
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 205
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth®inter-
face) .............................................. 246
Frequencies ................................... 319
Installation ..................................... 319
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 196
Transmission output (maximum) .... 319
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Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 75
MOExtended tires .............................. 278
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 317
Mounting a new wheel ................... 316
Preparing the vehicle .....................313
Raising the vehicle ......................... 314
Removing a wheel .......................... 316
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 314
MP3
Operation ....................................... 196
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................243
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................192
Permanent display ......................... 199
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board com-
puter .............................................. 191
Overview .......................................... 34
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................244
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................243
N
Navigation
Entering a destination .................... 245
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 194
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................243
Navigation menu
Important safety notes .................. 194
NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 55
Operation ......................................... 55
Resetting triggered .......................... 55
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 125
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 48
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 48
Self-test ...........................................50
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................45
Automatic measures after an
accident ........................................... 56
Belt warning ..................................... 44
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
Important safety notes .................... 40
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 40
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 59
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 55
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 56
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 41
Seat belt .......................................... 41
OCS
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 48
Self-test ........................................... 50
Odometer ........................................... 193
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 202
Assistance menu ........................... 197
Audio menu ................................... 195
Convenience submenu .................. 201
Display messages .......................... 205
Displaying a service message ........ 270
Factory settings submenu ............. 202
Important safety notes .................. 190
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 199
Lighting submenu .......................... 200
Menu overview .............................. 193
Message memory .......................... 205
Index
15
Navigation menu ............................ 194
Operation ....................................... 191
RACETIMER ................................... 203
Service menu .................................199
Settings menu ............................... 199
Standard display ............................ 193
Telephone menu ............................ 196
Trip menu ...................................... 193
Vehicle submenu ........................... 201
Video DVD operation ..................... 196
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety notes .................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 23
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Outside temperature display ........... 190
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
P
Paddle shifters
see Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 320
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 272
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panoramic roof
Operating the roller sunblind ........... 94
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 146
Parking brake ................................ 147
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 106
Rear view camera .......................... 179
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 174
Important safety notes .................. 172
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 175
Sensor range ................................. 173
Warning display ............................. 174
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 148
Applying or releasing manually ...... 148
Display message ............................ 208
Electric parking brake .................... 147
Emergency braking ........................ 148
General notes ................................ 147
Releasing automatically ................. 148
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 110
PARKTRONIC
Driving system ............................... 172
Function/notes ............................. 172
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 215
Indicator lamps ................................ 41
Problems (malfunction) .................. 215
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 59
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Power locks ......................................... 81
Power washers .................................. 272
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant protection)
Display message ............................ 211
Operation ......................................... 55
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 56
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 72
Immobilizer ...................................... 72
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 24
Pulling away
General notes ................................ 128
Pulling away (automatic trans-
mission) ............................................. 128
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 29
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Index
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 28
R
RACE START
Important safety notes .................. 166
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ............................................. 166
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 203
Radio
Selecting a station .........................195
see Digital Operator's Manual
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................243
Radio-wave reception/transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
REACH Regulation ............................... 28
Reading lamp ..................................... 112
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 217
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 275
Display in the multimedia system .. 180
Function/notes .............................179
Switching on/off ........................... 180
Rear window defroster
General notes ................................ 121
Problem (malfunction) ................... 121
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 106
Refrigerant (air-conditioning system)
Important safety notes .................. 326
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Important safety notes .................. 144
Refueling process .......................... 145
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 260
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 113
Reporting safety defects .................... 29
Rescue card ......................................... 29
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 221
Warning lamp ................................. 239
Residual heat (climate control) ........122
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 214
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 136
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 87
Trunk lid ...........................................82
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 217
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 26
Roll bar
Display message ............................ 213
Operation ......................................... 52
Roller sunblind .................................... 94
Roof
Display message ............................ 230
Important safety notes .................... 90
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ............................................. 91
Opening/closing (with SmartKey) .... 92
Overview .......................................... 90
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 95
Relocking ......................................... 92
Roof switch .......................................... 91
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Route guidance active ...................... 194
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Index
17
SD card
Inserting ........................................248
Inserting/removing ........................ 248
Removing ....................................... 248
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................243
Selecting ........................................ 196
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................243
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 97
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 44
Correct usage .................................. 43
Fastening ......................................... 44
Important safety guidelines ............. 42
Introduction ..................................... 41
Releasing ......................................... 44
Seat belt guide ................................. 99
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 202
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 99
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 100
Belt guide ......................................... 99
Important safety notes .................... 97
Overview .......................................... 97
Seat heating problem .................... 101
Seat ventilation problem ................ 102
Sliding forward/back ..................... 100
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 102
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 101
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 102
Selector lever
Positions ........................................ 134
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 275
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 199
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 324
Coolant (engine) ............................ 324
Engine oil ....................................... 323
Fuel ................................................ 322
Important safety notes .................. 321
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 326
Washer fluid ................................... 325
Setting the air distribution ............... 120
Setting the airflow ............................ 120
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 202
On-board computer ....................... 199
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 203
Side impact air bag ............................. 47
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 217
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 274
Convenience closing feature ............ 89
Important safety information ........... 87
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 88
Opening/closing (front) ................... 88
Opening/closing (rear) .................... 88
Overview .......................................... 87
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 90
Resetting ......................................... 89
Reversing feature ............................. 87
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 77
Changing the programming ............. 75
Checking the battery ....................... 77
Display message ............................ 231
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Door central locking/unlocking ....... 74
Important safety notes .................... 74
Loss ................................................. 78
Mechanical key ................................ 76
Opening/closing the roof ................ 92
Overview .......................................... 74
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 126
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
Starting the engine ........................ 128
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Snow chains ...................................... 295
Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ............... 255
General notes ................................ 254
Trunk ............................................. 255
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 244
Special seat belt retractor .................. 57
Specialist workshop ............................ 28
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 194
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Segments ...................................... 190
Selecting the display unit ............... 199
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 217
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 127
STEER CONTROL .................................. 72
Steering
Display message ............................ 230
Steering assistant STEER CONTROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 103
Button overview ............................... 34
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 191
Important safety notes .................. 103
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 141
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 203
Stowage areas ................................... 249
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 249
Center console .............................. 250
Center console (rear) ..................... 250
Cup holders ................................... 252
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 250
Glove box ....................................... 249
Important safety information ......... 249
Rear ............................................... 251
Stowage net ................................... 251
Stowage net ....................................... 251
Stowage space
Umbrella holder ............................. 250
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 252
Summer tires ..................................... 295
Sun visor ............................................ 253
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 200
Suspension settings
Active Body Control (ABC)
(except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .. 169
Active Body Control (ABC)
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 171
Suspension tuning
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 203
SVHC (Substances of Very High
Concern) ............................................... 28
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 122
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 248
T
Tachometer ........................................ 190
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 217
see Lights
Index
19
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 321
Information .................................... 319
Tires/wheels ................................. 318
Vehicle data ................................... 326
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 258
Emergency call .............................. 256
General notes ................................ 255
MB info call button ........................ 258
Roadside Assistance button .......... 257
Self-test ......................................... 255
System .......................................... 255
Vehicle Health Check .................... 259
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 197
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 247
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 246
Display message ............................ 230
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 196
Number from the phone book ........ 197
Redialing ........................................ 197
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 197
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 191
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 202
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 202
Outside temperature ...................... 190
Setting (climate control) ................ 119
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 202
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 203
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 299
Checking manually ........................ 299
Display message ............................ 227
Maximum ....................................... 299
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 281
Notes ............................................. 298
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 281
Recommended ............................... 296
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 301
Function/notes ............................. 299
General notes ................................ 299
Important safety notes .................. 300
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 302
Restarting ...................................... 301
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Warning message .......................... 301
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 278
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 279
Important safety notes .................. 279
Storage location ............................ 277
Tire pressure not reached .............. 281
Tire pressure reached .................... 281
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 312
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 311
Bar (definition) ............................... 311
Changing a wheel .......................... 313
Characteristics .............................. 311
Checking ........................................ 293
Curb weight (definition) ................. 312
Definition of terms ......................... 311
Direction of rotation ...................... 313
Display message ............................ 227
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 313
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 311
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 310
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 311
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 311
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 311
Important safety notes .................. 293
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 311
Information on driving .................... 293
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 312
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Index
Labeling (overview) ........................ 307
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 312
Load index .....................................309
Load index (definition) ................... 312
M+S tires ....................................... 295
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 312
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 312
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) .............................312
Maximum tire load ......................... 310
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 312
MOExtended tires .......................... 295
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 312
Overview ........................................ 293
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 312
Replacing ....................................... 313
Service life ..................................... 294
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 312
Speed rating (definition) ................ 311
Storing ...........................................313
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 311
Summer tires ................................. 295
Temperature .................................. 307
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 312
Tire bead (definition) ......................312
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 312
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 311
Tire size (data) ............................... 318
Tire size designation, load-bear-
ing capacity, speed rating .............. 307
Tire tread ....................................... 294
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 312
Total load limit (definition) ............. 313
Traction ......................................... 306
Traction (definition) ....................... 312
Tread wear ..................................... 306
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 306
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 311
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 313
Wheel and tire combination ........... 318
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 311
see Flat tire
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 290
Important safety notes .................. 288
Towing
Permitted towing methods ............ 289
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 288
Installing the towing eye ................ 288
Removing the towing eye ............... 289
Transporting the vehicle ................ 290
With both axles on the ground ....... 289
With the rear axle raised ................ 290
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Traffic Sign Assist
Display message ............................ 222
Transmission
Overview of transmission posi-
tions .............................................. 134
Selector lever ................................ 134
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 135
Transporting the vehicle .................. 290
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 193
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 193
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 194
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 86
Important safety notes .................... 81
Locking separately ........................... 86
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 85
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 83
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 84
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 82
Overview .......................................... 81
Power closing .................................. 81
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 230
Opening dimensions ...................... 326
Index
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Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 230
General notes .................................. 92
Installing .......................................... 93
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Removing ......................................... 93
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 217
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 319
Installation ..................................... 319
Transmission output (maximum) .... 319
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
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Umbrella holder ................................. 250
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 80
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 202
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ...............................................248
V
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 228
Electronics ..................................... 319
Equipment ....................................... 25
Individual settings .......................... 199
Limited Warranty .............................29
Loading .......................................... 303
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 81
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 74
Lowering ........................................ 317
Maintenance .................................... 26
Parking for a long period ................ 149
Pulling away ................................... 128
Raising ........................................... 314
REACH Regulation ........................... 28
Reporting problems ......................... 29
Securing from rolling away ............ 314
Tow-starting ................................... 288
Towing away .................................. 288
Transporting .................................. 290
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 81
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 74
Vehicle data ................................... 326
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 326
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 326
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 81
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 320
Vehicle level
Active Body Control (ABC)
(except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .. 168
Active Body Control (ABC)
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 170
Display message ............................ 221
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 277
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 196
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
VIN
Seat ............................................... 321
Type plate ...................................... 320
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 236
Active Brake Assist ........................ 241
Brake Assist ................................... 241
Brakes ........................................... 235
Check Engine ................................. 239
Coolant .......................................... 239
Distance warning ........................... 241
ESP®.............................................. 236
ESP®OFF ....................................... 237
Fuel tank ........................................ 239
General notes ................................ 233
Parking brake ................................ 238
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 41
Reserve fuel ................................... 239
Restraint system ............................ 238
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Index
Seat belt ........................................ 233
SPORT handling mode ................... 238
Tire pressure monitor .................... 242
Warning triangle ................................ 276
Warranty .............................................. 25
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 231
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 318
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 317
Wheel chock ...................................... 314
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 313
Checking ........................................ 293
Cleaning ......................................... 274
Important safety notes .................. 293
Information on driving .................... 293
Interchanging/changing ................ 313
Mounting a new wheel ................... 316
Mounting a wheel .......................... 313
Overview ........................................ 293
Removing a wheel .......................... 316
Storing ........................................... 313
Tightening torque ........................... 317
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 318
Wind screen
Electrical wind screen ...................... 94
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 120
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 268
Important safety notes .................. 325
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 231
Problem (malfunction) ................... 115
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 114
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 295
Slippery road surfaces ................... 153
Snow chains .................................. 295
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 295
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 295
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 274
Important safety notes .................. 114
Replacing ....................................... 114
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
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ZONE function
Switching on/off ........................... 120
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Introduction
The printed Operator's Manual provides information about the safe operation of your vehicle. The Digital Operator's Manual provides
comprehensive and specifically adapted information on your vehicle's equipment and multimedia system. You can call up the Digital
Operator's Manual via the multimedia system.
You will not incur any costs when calling
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up the Digital Operator's Manual. The Digital
Operator's Manual works without connecting to the Internet.
There are three ways to access the topics of
the Digital Operator's Manual:
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Visual search
The visual search allows you to explore your
vehicle "virtually". Starting from either the
vehicle exterior view or interior view, you
can access many of the different topics covered by the Digital Operator's Manual. To
access the vehicle interior section, select
the "Vehicle interior" view.
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Keyword search
The keyword search allows you to search for
a keyword by entering characters.
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Contents
You can select individual sections in the
contents.
The Digital Operator's Manual is deactiva-
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ted for safety reasons while driving.
Operation
Calling up the Digital Operator's
Manual
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Press the Ø button in the center console.
The overview relating to the vehicle appears.
X
Select the "Operator's Manual" menu item
by turning 3 or pressing 7 the controller.
X
Confirm 7 the message about the warning
and safety notes.
The basic menu for the Digital Operator's
Manual appears.
Operating the Digital Operator's
Manual
General notes
Please observe the information about the
operation of the controller (Y page 244).
Content pages
The content pages can be accessed by means
of a visual search, a keyword search or using
the contents.
X
To scroll forwards/backwards: turn 3
the controller.
To display in full-screen or animation:
X
slide 8 the controller to the left :.
To select information texts or save book-
X
marks: slide 9 the controller to the
right ;.
X
To select a link: slide 6 the controller
downwards =.
X
To exit a content page: select % sym-
bol ?.
To call up the basic menu of the Digital
X
Operator's Manual: select Þ symbol
A.
To switch functions to the multimedia
X
system using the buttons on the center
console: press the $, %, Õ or
Ø button.
The selected menu appears. The Digital
Operator's Manual remains open in the
background.
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Protecting the environment
General notes
Environmental note
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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
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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:
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operating conditions of your vehicle
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your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
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avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
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always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
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do not carry any unnecessary weight.
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remove roof racks once you no longer
need them.
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a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
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always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
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do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
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do not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary.
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drive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
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avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
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change gear in good time and use each
gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine
speed.
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switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
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keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consumption.
Environmental concerns and recommendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when disposing of materials. In this way you will help to
protect the environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Environmental note
H
Daimler 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.
Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
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ces, 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
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have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant 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.
Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should 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 MercedesBenz parts (Y page 320).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all mod-
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els 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.
Should you lose your Service and Warranty
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Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a
replacement. The new Service and 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 MercedesBenz 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
29,000 km (approximately 18,000 miles) 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 malfunc-
tion results in a condition that is likely to
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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 malfunc-
tion of a less serious nature than category
(1) has been subject to repair four or more
times and you have directly notified
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Mercedes-Benz in writing of the need for
its repair.
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of
repair of the same or different substantial
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes-Benz Drive
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all
the necessary maintenance work which should
be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty Booklet
with you when you bring the vehicle to an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The service
advisor will record every service for you in the
Service and Warranty Booklet.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program offers technical help in the event of a
breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our agents
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program
brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance"
section in the Service and Warranty booklet
(Canada). You will find both in your vehicle literature portfolio.
Change of address or change of ownership
In the event of a change of address, please
send us the "Notification of Address Change"
in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contacting you in a timely manner should the need
arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehicle so that it is
available to the next owner.
If you have purchased a used car, please send
us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in
the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
When you are abroad with your vehicle,
observe the following points:
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Service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
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Lead-free fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
can cause damage to the catalytic converter.
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The fuel may have a considerably lower
octane number. 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-Benz Drive
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
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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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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 on an unpaved road or offroad, check the vehicle underside regularly.
In particular, remove trapped plant parts or
other flammable material. Contact a qualified specialist workshop immediately if damage is detected.
WARNING
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Modifications to electronic components,
their software as well as wiring can impair
their function and/or the function of other
networked components. In particular, systems relevant to safety could also be affected. As a result, these may no longer function as intended and/or jeopardize the operating safety of the vehicle. There is an
increased risk of an accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as electronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and electronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
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, a speed bump or a pothole in the
road
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a heavy object strikes the underbody or
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the underbody, 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 loads they are
designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, combustible materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can gather between the underbody
and the underbody paneling. If these materials come in contact with hot parts of the
exhaust system, they can catch fire.
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, consult 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 two 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, includ-
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ing interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device."
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is used for connecting diagnostic equipment at a qualified
specialist workshop.
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WARNING
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 vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Only connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, which is approved
for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
WARNING
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Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict
the clearance around the pedals or block a
depressed pedal. This jeopardizes the operating and road safety of the vehicle. There is
a risk of an accident.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so
that they do not get into the driver's footwell. When using floormats or carpets, make
sure that they are properly secured so that
they do not slip or obstruct the pedals. Do
not place several floormats or carpets on
top of one another.
If the engine is switched off and equip-
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ment 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 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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technical data for the vehicle
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
Information about the REACH decree
The REACH regulation (Regulation (EC) no.
1907/2006, Article 33) lays down an information obligation for substances of very high concern (SVHC).
Daimler AG acts in good faith to avoid using
these SVHCs and to allow the customer to
handle these substances safely. In accordance
with supplier information and internal product
information from Daimler AG, SVHCs that
account for more than 0.1 percent by weight
of individual products in this vehicle are
known.
More detailed information can be found at the
following addresses:
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http://www.daimler.com/reach (German
version)
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http://www.daimler.com/reach/en
(English version)
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