Mercedes SLK 2013 Owner's Manual
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1725840300
SLK
Operator's Manual
Order no. 6515 3326 13 Part no. 172 584 03 00 Edition B 2013
SLK Operator's Manual
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Contents
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 20
At aglance ........................................... 27
Safety ................................................... 37
Opening/closing ................................. 69
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 93
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 105
Climate control ................................. 119
Driving and parking .......................... 133
On-board computer and displays .... 191
Stowage and features ...................... 255
Maintenance and care ...................... 275
Breakdown assistance ..................... 289
Wheels and tires ............................... 307
Technical data ................................... 345
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 212
Function/notes ................................ 59
Important safety notes .................... 59
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 125
Active light function ......................... 110
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 65
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 225
Function/notes ............................. 110
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Additional speedometer ................... 204
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 351
Airbags
Display message ............................ 221
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger)....................................... 42
Head bag ......................................... 44
Important safety notes .................... 41
Knee bag .......................................... 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 45
Safety guidelines ............................. 40
Side impact airbag .......................... 43
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRGUIDE ............................................. 90
AIRSCARF
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 98
Setting the vents ........................... 131
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Airvents
Important safetynotes .................. 130
Setting ........................................... 130
Setting the AIRSCARF vents .......... 131
Setting the center air vents ........... 130
Setting the side air vents ............... 130
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............ 98
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 205
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 207
Anti-lockbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 260
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 201
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 280
Hiding a service message .............. 280
Resetting the service interval
display........................................... 280
Service message ............................ 280
Special service requirements ......... 281
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 67
Function ...........................................67
Switching off the alarm .................... 67
ATTENTIONASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 202
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ............................. 184
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 199
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 225
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 141
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 141
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 107
Index
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Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position............. 147
Automatic drive program ............... 148
Changing gear............................... 147
Display message ............................ 237
Driving tips .................................... 147
Emergency running mode .............. 152
Kickdown....................................... 147
Manual drive program .................... 150
Overview ........................................ 145
Problem (malfunction) ................... 152
Programselectorbutton ................ 147
Pulling away ................................... 138
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 152
Selector lever................................ 145
Shift ranges................................... 149
Starting the engine ........................ 137
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 148
Transmission position display........ 146
Transmissionpositions .................. 146
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 152
B
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 115
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 60
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 60
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 73
Important safety notes .................... 73
Replacing ......................................... 73
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 298
Display message ............................ 227
Important safety notes .................. 296
Jump starting ................................. 299
Overview ........................................ 296
BlindSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 202
Display message ............................ 230
Notes/function .............................. 186
Bottle holder ...................................... 259
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 217
Notes ............................................. 351
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 223
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 59
BAS .................................................. 60
BAS PLUS ........................................ 60
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 351
Display message ............................ 212
Driving tips .................................... 160
High-performance brake system .... 161
Important safety notes .................. 160
Maintenance .................................. 162
Parking brake ................................ 156
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
C
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees .................... 21
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 287
Car wash ........................................ 282
Display ........................................... 285
Exterior lights ................................ 285
Gearorselectorlever .................... 286
Interior ........................................... 285
Matte finish ................................... 283
Notes ............................................. 281
Paint .............................................. 283
Plastic trim .................................... 286
Power washer ................................ 283
Roof lining ...................................... 287
Seat belt........................................ 287
Seat cover ..................................... 286
Sensors ......................................... 285
Index
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Steering wheel ............................... 286
Tailpipes ....................................... 285
Trim pieces .................................... 286
Washing by hand ........................... 282
Wheels ........................................... 284
Windows ........................................ 284
Wiper blades .................................. 284
Wooden trim .................................. 286
Car keys
see SmartKey
Car wash (care) ................................. 282
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 199
Center console
Lowersection .................................. 33
Uppersection .................................. 32
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 206
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 71
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ................... 114
Important safety notes .................. 112
Low-beam headlamps .................... 114
Overview of bulbtypes .................. 113
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 114
Reversing lamps ............................ 115
Side marker lamps (rear) ............... 114
Turn signals (front) ......................... 115
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 56
Restraint systems ............................ 56
Specialseat belt retractor ............... 58
Cigarette lighter ................................ 261
Cleaning
Mirrorturn signal ........................... 285
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 121
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 123
Controlling automatically ............... 126
Cooling with airdehumidification .. 125
Defrosting the windows ................. 128
Defrosting the windshield .............. 128
Important safety notes .................. 120
Indicator lamp ................................ 126
Maximum cooling .......................... 128
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 124
Notes on using the air-
conditioning system ....................... 122
Overview of systems ...................... 120
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 126
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 129
Setting the airdistribution ............. 127
Setting the airflow ......................... 127
Setting the airvents...................... 130
Setting the temperature ................ 126
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 129
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Switching residual heaton/off ...... 129
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 128
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 127
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 341
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 285
Combination switch .......................... 108
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 196
Convenience closing feature .............. 83
Convenience opening feature
see Side windows
Coolant(engine)
Checkingthe level ......................... 279
Display message ............................ 226
Filling capacity ............................... 352
Important safety notes .................. 351
Temperature (on-board computer) .207
Temperature gauge ........................ 193
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 222
Function/notes ............................. 109
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Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 112
Cruise control
Cruise control lever....................... 164
Deactivating ................................... 165
Display message ............................ 233
Driving system ............................... 163
Function/notes ............................. 164
Important safety notes .................. 163
Setting aspeed .............................. 165
Storing and maintaining current
speed .............................................164
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 259
Important safety notes .................. 259
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 24
Customer Relations Department ....... 24
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 225
Function/notes ............................. 107
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Delayedswitch-off
Exteriorlighting (on-board
computer)...................................... 205
Interior lighting .............................. 205
Diagnostics connection ...................... 23
Digital speedometer ......................... 197
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 280
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 211
Driving systems ............................. 228
Engine ............................................ 226
General notes ................................ 211
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 211
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 241
Lights .............................................222
Safety systems .............................. 212
SmartKey ....................................... 240
Tires ............................................... 234
Vehicle ...........................................237
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 201
Distance recorder ............................. 196
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 252
DISTRONIC PLUS
Cruise control lever....................... 169
Deactivating ................................... 173
Display message ............................ 231
Displays in the multifunction
display........................................... 173
Driving tips .................................... 174
Function/notes ............................. 168
Important safety notes .................. 166
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 172
Warning lamp ................................. 252
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 206
Automatic locking (switch) ...............78
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................71
Control panel ................................... 35
Display message ............................ 239
Emergency locking ........................... 78
Emergency unlocking ....................... 78
Important safety notes .................... 76
Opening (from inside) ...................... 77
Overview .......................................... 76
Drinking and driving ......................... 159
Drinks holder
see Bottle holder
see Cupholder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 148
Display ........................................... 146
Manual ...........................................150
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 208
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 281
Symmetrical low beam.................. 106
Driving on flooded roads .................. 162
Index
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Driving safetysystems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 59
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 60
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ...............................................60
Electronicbrake force distribution ... 64
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) .61
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 62
Important safety information ........... 59
Overview .......................................... 59
PRE-SAFE®Brake .............................65
Driving systems
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 184
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 185
Cruisecontrol ................................ 163
Display message ............................ 228
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 166
Driving Assistance package ........... 185
Dynamichandling package ............ 176
HOLD function ............................... 176
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 187
Parking Guidance ........................... 181
PARKTRONIC................................. 178
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 147
Brakes ........................................... 160
Break-in period .............................. 134
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 174
Downhill gradient ........................... 160
Drinking and driving ....................... 159
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Driving in winter .............................163
Driving on flooded roads................ 162
Driving on wet roads...................... 162
Exhaustcheck ............................... 159
Fuel ................................................ 159
General .......................................... 158
Hydroplaning ................................. 162
Icy road surfaces ........................... 163
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads................................... 161
Snow chains .................................. 311
Symmetrical low beam.................. 106
Wet road surface ........................... 161
Drowsiness detection assistance
system
see ATTENTION ASSIST
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 199
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 200
Dynamic handling package
Function/notes ............................. 176
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 206
Function/notes ................................ 99
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 100
Function/notes ................................ 99
Switching on/off ........................... 206
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 214
Function/notes ................................ 64
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 159
On-board computer ....................... 196
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 140
General information ....................... 139
Important safety notes .................. 139
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergencyrelease
Driver's door .................................... 78
Trunk ............................................... 81
Vehicle ............................................. 78
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes .................. 339
Points to remember ....................... 339
Removing ....................................... 340
Stowing .......................................... 340
Technical data ............................... 343
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ...........................................55
Safety guidelines............................. 40
Index
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Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 20
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 250
Display message ............................ 226
ECO start/stop function ................ 139
Engine number ............................... 348
Irregularrunning ............................ 143
Jump-starting ................................. 299
Starting problems .......................... 143
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 137
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 138
Switching off .................................. 156
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 303
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 143
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 278
Additives ........................................ 351
Checking the oil level ..................... 277
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 278
Display message ............................ 227
Filling capacity ............................... 350
Notes about oil grades ................... 350
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 277
Temperature (on-board computer) .207
Viscosity ........................................ 351
ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 208
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 63
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ...................... 62
Display message ............................ 212
ETS .................................................. 62
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety information ........... 61
Warning lamp ................................. 246
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 62
Exhaustcheck ................................... 159
Exhausttail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 285
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 106
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 100
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 101
Folding in/out(automatically) ....... 101
Folding in/out(electrically) ........... 101
Folding in whenlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 207
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 101
Storing settings (memory function) 103
Storing the parking position .......... 102
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 257
F
Fillercap
see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 348
Fire extinguisher ............................... 291
First-aid kit ......................................... 290
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 292
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 291
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 293
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 273
Fog lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 224
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 350
Consumption statistics .................. 196
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 196
Displaying the range ...................... 196
Driving tips .................................... 159
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 349
Important safety notes .................. 348
Problem (malfunction) ................... 155
Refueling ........................................ 152
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 349
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 153
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Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 196
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 349
Problem (malfunction) ................... 155
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 291
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 304
Before changing ............................. 304
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 304
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 305
Important safety notes .................. 303
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 265
Important safety notes .................. 262
Opening/closing the garage door .. 264
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 263
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 207
Genuine parts .................................... 346
Glove box ........................................... 256
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 109
Display message ............................ 240
Head bags
Display message ............................ 219
Operation .........................................44
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 279
Cleaning system (capacity)............ 353
Cleaning system (function) ............ 109
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 352
Fogging up ..................................... 111
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) .......... 98
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 97
see NECK-PROhead restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 114
Display message ............................ 223
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 111
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Hill start assist .................................. 139
HOLD function
Display message ............................ 229
Function/notes ............................. 177
Hood
Closing ...........................................277
Display message ............................ 239
Opening ......................................... 276
Hydroplaning ..................................... 162
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 66
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 29
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 30
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 192
Interior lighting ................................. 111
Automatic control .......................... 112
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 205
Emergency lighting ........................ 112
Manual control ............................... 112
Overview ........................................ 111
Reading lamp ................................. 111
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 205
Index
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J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 291
Using ............................................. 331
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 299
K
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 83
Display message ............................ 241
Locking ............................................ 71
Start/Stop button .......................... 136
Starting the engine ........................ 138
Unlocking ......................................... 71
Keypositions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 136
SmartKey ....................................... 135
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 147
Manual drive program .................... 151
Knee bag .............................................. 43
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 202
Display message ............................ 229
Function/information.................... 187
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 208
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 224
Light function,active
Display message ............................ 225
Lighting
Lightswitch................................... 106
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interiorlighting delayed switch-off .205
Active light function ....................... 110
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 107
Cornering light function ................. 109
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Fog lamps ...................................... 108
Hazard warning lamps ................... 109
High beam flasher .......................... 109
High-beam headlamps ................... 109
Low-beam headlamps .................... 107
Parking lamps ................................ 108
Rearfog lamp ................................ 108
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 205
Standing lamps .............................. 108
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 204
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 204
Switching the exteriorlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer)............................ 205
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 205
Turn signals ................................... 108
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 225
Locking
see Centrallocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 78
Emergency locking ........................... 78
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 77
Locking centrally
see Centrallocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 206
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 114
Display message ............................ 222
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 106
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support ................................... 97
M
M+S tires ............................................ 310
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 91
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Malfunction message
see Display messages
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear................... 145
Gearlever ...................................... 144
Pulling away ................................... 138
Shifting to neutral.......................... 144
Shift recommendation................... 145
Starting the engine ........................ 137
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 283
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 269
Display message ............................ 218
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 269
Downloading routes....................... 272
Emergency call .............................. 266
Geo fencing ................................... 273
Important safety notes .................. 265
Locating astolen vehicle............... 271
MB info call button ........................ 268
Remote vehicle locking .................. 271
Roadside Assistance button .......... 267
Search &Send ............................... 270
Self-test ......................................... 266
Speed alert .................................... 273
System .......................................... 265
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 273
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis....................................... 271
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 270
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 72
Locking vehicle ................................ 78
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 78
Memory card (audio) ......................... 199
Memory function ............................... 103
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 211
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 200
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 72
MOExtendedtires .............................. 292
Mounting wheels
Loweringthe vehicle ...................... 334
Mounting anew wheel ................... 333
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 330
Raising the vehicle ......................... 331
Removing awheel .......................... 333
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 331
MP3
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 195
Permanent display......................... 204
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .194
Overview .......................................... 31
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 197
Neck-level heating
see AIRSCARF
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation .........................................50
Resetting after being triggered ........ 51
Notes on breaking-in anew vehicle 134
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults............................................... 49
Operation .........................................45
System self-test ............................... 48
Occupant safety
Childreninthe vehicle ..................... 56
Important safety notes .................... 38
OCS
Faults ............................................... 49
Operation .........................................45
System self-test ............................... 48
Odometer ........................................... 196
Oil
see Engine oil
Index
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On-board computer
AMG menu .....................................207
Assistance menu ........................... 201
Audiomenu ................................... 199
Convenience submenu .................. 206
Displaying a service message ........ 280
Display messages .......................... 211
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 173
Factory settings submenu ............. 203
Important safety notes .................. 192
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 203
Lighting submenu .......................... 204
Menu overview .............................. 195
Message memory .......................... 211
Navigation menu ............................ 197
Operation ....................................... 194
RACETIMER ................................... 208
Service menu ................................. 203
Settings menu ............................... 203
Standard display............................ 196
Telephone menu ............................ 200
Trip menu ...................................... 196
Vehicle submenu ........................... 206
Video DVD operation..................... 200
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 193
Overhead control panel ...................... 34
P
Paintcode number ............................ 347
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 283
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Parking ............................................... 155
Important safety notes .................. 155
Parking brake ................................ 156
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 102
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 181
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 214
Electric parking brake .................... 156
Warning lamp ................................. 249
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 230
Important safety notes .................. 181
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 108
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 180
Driving system ............................... 178
Function/notes ............................. 178
Important safety notes .................. 178
Problem (malfunction) ................... 181
Range of the sensors ..................... 179
Warning display............................. 179
PASSENGERAIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 45
Pivoting draftstop
see AIRGUIDE
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .286
Power washers .................................. 283
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 218
Operation .........................................50
PRE-SAFE®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 202
Display message ............................ 218
Function/notes ................................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 252
Product information ............................ 20
Program selector button .................. 147
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 138
Manual transmission ......................138
Q
Qualifiedspecialistworkshop ........... 23
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 208
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 206
Display message ............................ 229
Radio
Selecting astation ......................... 199
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Reading lamp ..................................... 111
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 224
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual)........................ 100
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 101
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Important safety notes .................. 152
Refueling process.......................... 153
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock
manually (automatic transmission) 152
Remote control
Programming (garage door opener) 263
Reporting safety defects .................... 24
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 228
Warning lamp ................................. 250
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 129
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmission) 145
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 145
Reversible floor panel (trunk) .......... 258
Reversing lamps (display message) 224
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 21
Roof
Display message ............................ 239
Important safety notes .................... 85
Opening/closing (with roof switch) .. 86
Opening/closing (with SmartKey) .... 87
Overview .......................................... 85
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92
Relocking ......................................... 87
Roof carrier ........................................ 258
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 287
Roof switch .......................................... 86
S
Safety
Childreninthe vehicle ..................... 56
Child restraint systems .................... 56
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 45
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seatbelt ......................... 54
Belt force limiters ............................ 55
Cleaning ......................................... 287
Correct usage .................................. 52
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........55
Fastening ......................................... 53
Important safety guidelines ............. 51
Releasing ......................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 40
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 207
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Warning lamp (function) ................... 55
Seats
Adjusting (electrically)..................... 96
Adjusting (manually)........................ 96
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 97
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 97
Cleaning the cover ......................... 286
Correct driver's seat position ........... 94
Important safety notes .................... 95
Overview .......................................... 95
Seat heating problem ...................... 97
Storing settings (memory function) 103
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............ 98
Switching seatheating on/off ......... 97
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 286
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 285
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service menu (on-board computer) .203
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Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 351
Coolant (engine) ............................ 351
Engine oil ....................................... 350
Fuel ................................................ 348
Important safety notes .................. 348
Washer fluid ...................................352
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 203
On-board computer ....................... 203
Setting the air distribution ............... 127
Setting the airflow ............................ 127
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 208
Side impact air bag ............................. 43
Side marker lamp
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 114
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 224
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Convenience closing feature ............ 83
Important safety information ........... 82
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 82
Opening/closing (front) ................... 82
Overview .......................................... 82
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 85
Resetting ......................................... 84
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 73
Changing the programming ............. 72
Checking the battery ....................... 73
Convenience opening feature .......... 83
Display message ............................ 240
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 71
Important safety notes .................... 70
Loss ................................................. 75
Mechanical key ................................ 72
Opening/closing the roof ................ 87
Overview .......................................... 70
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 135
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 75
Starting the engine ........................ 137
Snow chains ...................................... 311
Sockets
Center console .............................. 261
General notes ................................ 261
Under the armrest ......................... 261
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 340
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Special seat beltretractor .................. 58
Speed,controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer ................. 204
Digital............................................ 197
In the Instrument cluster ................. 29
Segments ...................................... 193
Selecting the unit of measurement 203
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 63
Warning lamp ................................. 247
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 219
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 249
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 224
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Starting (engine) ................................ 137
Steering (display message) .............. 239
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically)..................... 99
Adjusting (manually)........................ 98
Button overview ............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 194
Cleaning ......................................... 286
Important safety notes .................... 98
Paddle shifters ............................... 148
Storing settings (memory function) 103
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 148
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 208
Stowage areas ................................... 256
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 257
Center console .............................. 257
Cupholders ................................... 259
Door ............................................... 257
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 257
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Glove box ....................................... 256
Important safety information......... 256
Rearwall ........................................ 257
Stowage net ................................... 258
Stowage net ....................................... 258
Summer tires ..................................... 310
Sun visor ............................................ 260
Supplement Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 205
Suspension tuning
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 208
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 129
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 67
T
Tachometer ........................................ 193
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 223
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 348
Emergency spare wheel ................. 343
Notes ............................................. 346
Tires/wheels ................................. 335
Vehicle data ................................... 353
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 269
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 269
Downloading routes....................... 272
Emergency call .............................. 266
Geo fencing ................................... 273
Important safety notes .................. 265
Locating astolen vehicle............... 271
MB info call button ........................ 268
Remote vehicle locking .................. 271
Roadside Assistance button .......... 267
Search &Send ............................... 270
Self-test ......................................... 266
Speed alert .................................... 273
System .......................................... 265
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 273
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis....................................... 271
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 270
Telephone
Accepting acall ............................. 200
Display message ............................ 239
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 200
Number from the phone book ........201
Redialing ........................................ 201
Rejecting/ending acall ................. 200
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 193
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 207
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 207
Outside temperature ......................193
Setting (climate control) ................ 126
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 67
Immobilizer...................................... 66
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 208
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 293
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 316
Checking manually ........................ 315
Display message ............................ 234
Maximum ....................................... 314
Notes ............................................. 313
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 294
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 295
Recommended ............................... 311
Tire pressure loss warning
system
Important safety notes .................. 315
Restarting ...................................... 315
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 316
Restarting ...................................... 318
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 329
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 327
Bar (definition) ............................... 327
Changing awheel .......................... 329
Characteristics .............................. 327
Checking ........................................ 309
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Definition of terms......................... 327
Direction of rotation...................... 330
Display message ............................ 234
Distributionofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 329
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ...............................................326
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 327
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 328
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 328
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 328
Important safety notes .................. 308
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 328
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 328
Labeling (overview)........................ 323
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 329
Load index ..................................... 326
Load index (definition) ................... 328
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 328
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 328
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 328
Maximum tire load......................... 326
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 328
MOExtended tires .......................... 310
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 329
Overview ........................................ 308
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 328
Replacing ....................................... 329
Service life ..................................... 310
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 329
Speed rating (definition) ................ 328
Storing ........................................... 330
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 327
Temperature .................................. 323
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 329
Tire bead(definition) ...................... 329
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 329
Tire pressures (recommended)...... 327
Tire size (data) ............................... 335
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 323
Tire tread ....................................... 309
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 329
Total load limit (definition) ............. 329
Traction ......................................... 322
Traction (definition) ....................... 329
Treadwear ..................................... 322
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards...................................... 322
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards(definition) .................... 327
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 328
Wearindicator(definition) ............. 329
Wheelrim (definition).................... 328
see Flat tire
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 301
Installing the towing eye ................ 302
Removing the towing eye............... 302
With the rear axle raised ................ 302
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 302
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 303
Important safety notes .................. 301
Installing the towing eye ................ 302
Removing the towing eye............... 302
Transmission
Selector lever................................ 145
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 303
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .286
Trip computer (on-board computer) 196
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 196
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 197
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 79
Locking separately........................... 80
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 80
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Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 80
Overview .......................................... 79
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 239
Opening/closing .............................. 79
Opening dimensions ...................... 353
Trunk load (maximum) ......................353
Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 239
General notes .................................. 88
Opening/closing .............................. 88
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 115
Display message ............................ 222
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 78
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 77
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........260
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Display message ............................ 237
Equipment ....................................... 20
Individualsettings .......................... 203
Limited Warranty ............................. 24
Loading .......................................... 319
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 78
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 71
Lowering ........................................ 334
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 158
Pulling away ................................... 138
Raising ........................................... 331
Reporting problems ......................... 24
Securing from rolling away ............ 331
Towing away .................................. 301
Tow-starting ................................... 301
Transporting .................................. 303
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 78
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 71
Vehicle data ................................... 353
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 353
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 353
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 78
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 347
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 291
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 200
VIN ...................................................... 347
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 244
Brakes ........................................... 244
Check Engine ................................. 250
Coolant .......................................... 250
Distance warning ........................... 252
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 252
ESP®.............................................. 246
ESP®OFF ....................................... 247
Fuel tank ........................................ 250
Overview .......................................... 30
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 45
Reserve fuel ................................... 250
Seat belt........................................ 242
SPORT handling mode ................... 247
SRS ................................................ 249
Tire pressure monitor .................... 253
Warning triangle ................................ 290
Warranty ............................................ 346
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 240
Wheel bolttightening torque ........... 334
Wheel chock ...................................... 331
Wheels
Changing awheel .......................... 329
Checking ........................................ 309
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 330
Emergency sparewheel ................. 339
Important safety notes .................. 308
Interchanging/changing ................ 329
Mounting anew wheel ................... 333
Mounting awheel .......................... 330
Overview ........................................ 308
Removing awheel .......................... 333
Storing ........................................... 330
Tightening torque ........................... 334
Wheelsize/tiresize ....................... 335
Windows
see Side windows
Wind screen
Inserting and removing .................... 88
Preparing for installation .................. 89
see AIRGUIDE
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 128
Windshieldwasher fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshieldwasher system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 279
Filling capacity ............................... 353
Notes ............................................. 352
Windshieldwipers
Display message ............................ 240
Problem (malfunction) ................... 117
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 116
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Winterdriving
Important safety notes.................. 310
Slippery road surfaces ................... 163
Snow chains .................................. 311
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 310
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 310
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Important safety notes .................. 116
Replacing ....................................... 116
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 286
Workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
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Introduction
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Product information
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion
parts and accessories that have been
approved for your vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories that have
been specifically approved for your vehicle for
their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to assess other parts. Therefore,
Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. This is also the case, even if they
have been independently or officially
approved. The use of non-approved parts
could affect your vehicle's operating safety.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, approved
conversion parts and accessories are
available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Here, you will receive advice about
permissible technical modifications, and the
parts will be professionally installed.
Operator's Manual
General notes
Before you first drive off, read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with
your vehicle.
For your own safety and a longer vehicle life,
follow the instructions and warning notices in
this manual. Disregarding them may lead to
damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard
of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features described.
This also applies to safety-related systems
and functions. The equipment in your vehicle
may therefore differ from some of the
descriptions or illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
if you have any questions about equipment or
operation.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following
warranties:
R
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R
Emission Systems Warranty
R
Emission Performance Warranty
R
California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
R
State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are
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Information for customers in
California
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacementofyour vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a
reasonable number of repair attempts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its
authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or
malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered
by its express warranty. During the period of
18 months from original delivery of the
vehicle or the accumulation of 18,000 miles
(approximately 29,000 km) on the odometer
of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a
reasonable number of repair attempts is
presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or
more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or
malfunction results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect
or malfunction has been subject to repair
two or more times, and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in
writing of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or
malfunction of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly
notified us in writing of the need for its
repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of
repair of the same or different substantial
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes
all the necessary maintenance work which
should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty
Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle
to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The
service advisor will record every service for
you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of
a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside
Assistance" section in the Service and
Warranty booklet (Canada).You will find both
in your vehicle literature portfolio.
Change of address or change of
ownership
In the event of a change of address, please
send us the "Notification of Address Change"
in the Service and Guarantee booklet or
simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline
number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in
contacting you in a timely manner should the
need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehicle so that it is
available to the next owner.
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If you have purchased a used car, please send
us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in
the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you planto operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R
service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R
unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
R
the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Operating safety
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because the
vehicle's electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function when the
engine is running. You should therefore never
turn off the engine while driving.
WARNING
G
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or
tires/wheels may cause serious damage and
impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Such blows can be caused, for example, by
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole.
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage
to your vehicle has occurred:
R
turn on your hazard warning flashers.
R
slow down carefully.
R
drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other
qualified maintenance or repair facility for
further inspection or repairs.
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Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part15ofthe FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) These devices
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device."
Diagnostics connection
WARNING
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If you connect equipment to the on-board
diagnostics connection, it can affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. This can
impair the operating safety of your vehicle
while driving. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to the onboard diagnostics connection.
Do not attach any equipment or cables in the
driver's footwell.
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If the engine is switched off and
equipment on the diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can, for example, lead to
emissions monitoring information being
reset. This may lead to the vehicle failing to
meet the requirements of the next emissions
test during the main inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and
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-BenzCenter:
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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
WARNING
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Loose equipment or equipment cables which
are connected to the on-board diagnostics
connection can obstruct the area around the
pedals. The equipment or the cables could
come between the pedals in the event of
sudden braking or acceleration. This may
affect the function of the pedals. There is a
risk of an accident.
Correct use
WARNING
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There are various warning stickers affixed to
your vehicle. Their purpose is to alert you and
others to various dangers. Therefore, do not
remove any warning stickers unless the
sticker clearly states that you may do so.
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If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers
and be injured.
When driving yourvehicle observe the
following information:
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the safety notes in this manual
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the Technical Data section in this manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to
motorvehicles
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience aproblemwith your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affectits safe operation, we urge you to
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
againwith a Mercedes-BenzCenter or
contact us at one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-BenzCanada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Reporting safety defects
USA only:
The following text is reproduced as required
of all manufacturers according to Title 49,
Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575
pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor
Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can obtain additional information about
vehicle safety from:
http://www.safercar.gov
Limited Warranty
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Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions is not covered either by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
Data stored in the vehicle
Information about electronic data
acquisition in the vehicle
(Including notice pursuant to California Code
§ 9951)
Your vehicle records electronic data. If your
vehicle is equipped with mbrace (Canada:
TELE AID), data is transmitted in the event of
an accident.
This information helps, for example, to test
vehicle systems after an accident and to
continually improve vehicle safety.
Daimler AG can access this data and submit
it:
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for safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
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with the consent of the vehicle owner
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on the instruction of prosecuting
authorities
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for use in arbitration of disputes that
involve Daimler AG, its affiliates or its sales
and service organizations
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as otherwise required or permitted by law.
Please check your mbrace (Canada: TELE
AID) purchase agreement to find out more
about data that can be recorded and
transmitted by this system.
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Cockpit ................................................. 28
Instrumentcluster .............................. 29
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 31
Center console .................................... 32
Overheadcontrol panel ...................... 34
Door control panel .............................. 35
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At a glance
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At a glance
Cockpit
Cockpit
Function Page
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Steering wheel paddle
shifters 148
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Combination switch 108
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Instrument cluster 29
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Horn
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PARKTRONIC warning
display 178
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Overhead control panel 34
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Climate control systems 120
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Ignition lock 135
Start/Stop button
136
Function Page
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Adjusting the steering
wheel manually 98
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Adjusting the steering
wheel electrically 98
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Cruise control lever 164
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Electric parking brake 156
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Diagnostics connection 23
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Opening the hood 276
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Lightswitch 106
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