Mercedes SLK 2014 Owner's Manual
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SLK Operator's Manual
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Contents
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 20
At a glance ........................................... 27
Safety ................................................... 37
Opening and closing ........................... 69
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 95
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 107
Climate control ................................. 121
Driving and parking .......................... 137
On-board computer and displays .... 191
Stowage and features ...................... 253
Maintenance and care ...................... 273
Breakdown assistance ..................... 287
Wheels and tires ............................... 305
Technical data ................................... 341
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket
see Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 211
Function/notes ................................ 59
Important safety notes .................... 59
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 127
Active light function ......................... 112
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 65
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes ............................. 112
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 203
Additional speedometer ................... 203
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 346
Air bags
Display message ............................ 220
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 42
Head bag ......................................... 44
Important safety notes .................... 40
Knee bag .......................................... 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 45
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Side impact air bag .......................... 43
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRGUIDE ............................................. 91
AIRSCARF
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Switching on/off ........................... 100
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output .............. 135
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 134
Setting ........................................... 134
Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents .............................135
Setting the center air vents ........... 134
Setting the side air vents ............... 135
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 100
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 203
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 206
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 258
Assistance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 200
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 200
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 279
Hiding a service message .............. 278
Resetting the service interval
display........................................... 279
Service message ............................ 278
Special service requirements ......... 279
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 67
Function ...........................................67
Switching off the alarm .................... 67
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 201
Display message ............................ 227
Function/notes ............................. 186
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 198
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 224
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 144
Index
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Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 144
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 109
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 150
Automatic drive program ............... 152
Changing gear............................... 150
Display message ............................ 235
Driving tips .................................... 150
Emergency running mode .............. 156
Kickdown ....................................... 151
Manual drive program .................... 152
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 153
Overview ........................................ 149
Problem (malfunction) ................... 156
Program selector button ................ 151
Pulling away ................................... 142
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 156
Selector lever ................................ 149
Starting the engine ........................ 142
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 152
Transmission position display........ 149
Transmission positions .................. 150
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 156
B
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 117
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 ........................................ 296
Display message ............................ 226
Important safety notes .................. 294
Jump starting ................................. 298
Overview ........................................ 294
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 201
Display message ............................ 229
Notes/function .............................. 187
Bottle holder ...................................... 257
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 216
Notes ............................................. 347
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 222
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 59
BAS .................................................. 60
BAS PLUS ........................................ 60
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 347
Display message ............................ 211
Driving tips .................................... 164
High-performance brake system .... 165
Important safety notes .................. 164
Maintenance .................................. 165
Parking brake ................................ 160
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
C
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees .................... 22
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 285
Car wash ........................................ 280
Display ........................................... 284
Exhaust pipe .................................. 283
Exterior lights ................................ 283
Gear or selector lever .................... 284
Interior ........................................... 284
Matte finish ................................... 282
Index
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Notes ............................................. 279
Paint .............................................. 281
Plastic trim .................................... 284
Power washer ................................ 281
Roof lining ...................................... 285
Seat belt ........................................ 285
Seat cover ..................................... 285
Sensors ......................................... 283
Steering wheel ............................... 284
Trim pieces .................................... 284
Washing by hand ........................... 280
Wheels ........................................... 282
Windows ........................................ 282
Wiper blades .................................. 282
Wooden trim .................................. 284
Car keys
see SmartKey
Car wash (care) ................................. 280
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 198
Center console
Lower section .................................. 33
Upper section .................................. 32
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 205
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 70
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ................... 116
Low-beam headlamps .................... 116
Reversing lamps ............................ 117
Side marker lamps (rear) ............... 116
Turn signals (front) ......................... 117
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 55
Restraint systems ............................ 55
Special seat belt retractor ............... 58
Cigarette lighter ................................ 258
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 283
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 123
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 125
Controlling automatically ............... 129
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 127
Defrosting the windows ................. 131
Defrosting the windshield .............. 131
Important safety notes .................. 122
Indicator lamp ................................ 129
Information on using dual-zone
automatic climate control .............. 126
Maximum cooling .......................... 131
Notes on using the air-
conditioning system ....................... 124
Overview of systems ...................... 122
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 129
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 133
Refrigerant ..................................... 349
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 349
Setting the air distribution ............. 130
Setting the airflow ......................... 130
Setting the air vents ...................... 134
Setting the temperature ................ 129
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 133
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 133
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 131
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 130
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 338
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Combination switch .......................... 110
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 272
Calling up ....................................... 271
Setting ........................................... 271
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 195
Convenience closing feature .............. 84
Convenience opening feature
see Side windows
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 277
Display message ............................ 225
Filling capacity ............................... 348
Index
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Important safety notes .................. 347
Temperature (on-board computer) .206
Temperature gauge ........................ 192
Warning lamp ................................. 248
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 26
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 221
Function/notes ............................. 111
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 114
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 168
Deactivating ................................... 169
Display message ............................ 232
Driving system ............................... 167
Function/notes ............................. 167
Important safety notes .................. 167
Setting a speed .............................. 169
Storing and maintaining current
speed .............................................168
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 257
Important safety notes .................. 256
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 25
Customer Relations Department ....... 25
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes ............................. 109
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 203
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 24
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Interior lighting .............................. 204
Diagnostics connection ...................... 24
Digital speedometer ......................... 196
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 278
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 210
Driving systems ............................. 227
Engine ............................................ 225
General notes ................................ 210
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 210
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 239
Lights .............................................221
Safety systems .............................. 211
SmartKey ....................................... 238
Tires ............................................... 233
Vehicle ...........................................235
Distance recorder ............................. 195
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 250
DISTRONIC PLUS
Cruise control lever ....................... 171
Deactivating ................................... 176
Display message ............................ 230
Displays in the multifunction
display........................................... 175
Driving tips .................................... 177
Function/notes ............................. 169
Important safety notes .................. 170
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 175
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 205
Automatic locking (switch) ...............78
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................70
Control panel ................................... 35
Display message ............................ 237
Emergency locking ........................... 78
Emergency unlocking ....................... 78
Important safety notes .................... 76
Opening (from inside) ...................... 77
Overview .......................................... 76
Drinking and driving ......................... 162
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Index
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Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 152
Display ........................................... 149
Manual ...........................................152
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 153
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 207
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 279
Symmetrical low beam.................. 108
Driving on flooded roads .................. 166
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 59
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 60
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ...............................................60
Electronic brake force distribution... 65
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) .61
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 61
Important safety information ........... 59
Overview .......................................... 59
PRE-SAFE®Brake .............................65
Driving systems
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 186
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 187
Cruise control ................................ 167
Display message ............................ 227
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 169
Driving Assistance package ........... 187
Dynamic handling package ............ 178
HOLD function ............................... 179
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 188
Parking Guidance ........................... 183
PARKTRONIC ................................. 180
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 150
Brakes ........................................... 164
Break-in period .............................. 138
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177
Downhill gradient ........................... 164
Drinking and driving ....................... 162
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Driving in winter .............................166
Driving on flooded roads ................ 166
Driving on wet roads ...................... 166
Exhaust check ............................... 163
Fuel ................................................ 162
General .......................................... 162
Hydroplaning ................................. 166
Icy road surfaces ........................... 167
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads................................... 165
Snow chains .................................. 309
Symmetrical low beam.................. 108
Wet road surface ........................... 165
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 198
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 199
Dynamic handling package
Function/notes ............................. 178
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 205
Function/notes ............................. 101
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 102
Function/notes ............................. 101
Switching on/off ........................... 205
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 213
Function/notes ................................ 65
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 163
On-board computer ....................... 196
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 144
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 144
Deactivating/activating ................. 145
General information ....................... 143
Important safety notes .................. 143
Introduction ................................... 143
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 78
Trunk ............................................... 81
Vehicle ............................................. 78
Index
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Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes.................. 337
Points to remember ....................... 337
Removing ....................................... 337
Stowing .......................................... 338
Technical data ............................... 340
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ...........................................55
Safety guidelines............................. 39
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 21
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 248
Display message ............................ 225
ECO start/stop function ................ 143
Engine number ............................... 343
Irregular running ............................ 147
Jump-starting ................................. 298
Starting problems .......................... 147
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 142
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 142
Switching off .................................. 160
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 303
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 147
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 276
Additives ........................................ 346
Checking the oil level ..................... 275
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 275
Display message ............................ 226
Filling capacity ............................... 346
Notes about oil grades ................... 346
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 275
Temperature (on-board computer) .206
Viscosity ........................................ 346
ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 207
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 63
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ...................... 62
Display message ............................ 211
ETS .................................................. 61
Function/notes ................................ 61
General notes .................................. 61
Important safety information ........... 62
Warning lamp ................................. 244
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 61
Exhaust check ................................... 163
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instructions) 283
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 108
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in/out (automatically)....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically)........... 104
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 206
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Storing settings (memory function) 105
Storing the parking position .......... 104
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 255
F
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 344
Fire extinguisher ............................... 289
First-aid kit ......................................... 288
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 290
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 289
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 291
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 272
Fog lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 223
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 345
Consumption statistics .................. 195
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 196
Displaying the range ...................... 196
Driving tips .................................... 162
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 345
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Index
Important safety notes .................. 344
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .345
Problem (malfunction) ................... 159
Refueling ........................................ 156
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 344
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 157
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 196
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 344
Problem (malfunction) ................... 159
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 289
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 303
Before changing ............................. 303
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 304
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 304
Important safety notes .................. 303
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 270
Important safety notes .................. 268
Opening/closing the garage door .. 270
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 268
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 206
Genuine parts ...................................... 20
Glove box ........................................... 254
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 111
Display message ............................ 238
Head bags
Display message ............................ 218
Operation .........................................44
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 348
Fogging up ..................................... 113
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........ 100
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 99
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 222
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 113
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Hill start assist .................................. 143
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 179
Deactivating ................................... 179
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ............................. 179
Hood
Closing ...........................................275
Display message ............................ 236
Important safety notes .................. 274
Opening ......................................... 274
Hydroplaning ..................................... 166
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 67
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 29
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 30
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 192
Interior lighting ................................. 113
Automatic control .......................... 114
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Emergency lighting ........................ 114
Manual control ............................... 114
Overview ........................................ 113
Reading lamp ................................. 113
Index
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Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 203
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 204
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 289
Using ............................................. 330
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 298
K
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 84
Display message ............................ 239
Locking ............................................ 71
Start/Stop button .......................... 139
Starting the engine ........................ 142
Unlocking ......................................... 71
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 139
SmartKey ....................................... 139
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 151
Manual drive program .................... 155
Knee bag .............................................. 43
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 201
Display message ............................ 228
Function/information.................... 188
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 207
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 223
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 224
Lighting
Light switch ................................... 108
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off .204
Active light function ....................... 112
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 109
Cornering light function ................. 111
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Fog lamps ...................................... 109
Hazard warning lamps ................... 111
High beam flasher .......................... 111
High-beam headlamps ................... 111
Low-beam headlamps .................... 109
Parking lamps ................................ 110
Rear fog lamp ................................ 110
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 203
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 204
Standing lamps .............................. 110
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 203
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 203
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 204
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 204
Turn signals ................................... 110
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) ....... 224
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 78
Emergency locking ........................... 78
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 77
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 205
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 221
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 108
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
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Index
Lumbar support ...................................99
M
M+S tires ............................................ 308
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 91
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ................... 148
Gear lever...................................... 148
Pulling away ................................... 142
Shift recommendation................... 149
Starting the engine ........................ 141
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 282
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 263
Display message ............................ 216
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 263
Downloading routes ....................... 267
Emergency call .............................. 260
General notes ................................ 259
Geo fencing ................................... 267
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 266
MB info call button ........................ 262
Remote vehicle locking .................. 265
Roadside Assistance button .......... 262
Search & Send ............................... 264
Self-test ......................................... 260
Speed alert .................................... 267
System .......................................... 260
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 268
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 266
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 265
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 72
Locking vehicle ................................ 78
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 78
Memory card (audio) ......................... 198
Memory function ............................... 105
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 210
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) ............ 199
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 71
MOExtended tires .............................. 290
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 332
Mounting a new wheel ................... 332
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 329
Raising the vehicle ......................... 330
Removing a wheel .......................... 331
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 329
MP3
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 194
Permanent display......................... 203
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .193
Overview .......................................... 31
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 197
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation .........................................50
Resetting after being triggered ........ 51
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 138
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults ............................................... 49
Operation .........................................45
System self-test ............................... 48
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
Important safety notes .................... 38
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory
occupant protection) ....................... 50
Index
13
OCS
Faults ...............................................49
Operation .........................................45
System self-test ............................... 48
Odometer ........................................... 195
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 206
Assistance menu ........................... 200
Audio menu ................................... 198
Convenience submenu .................. 205
Displaying a service message ........ 279
Display messages .......................... 210
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 175
Factory settings submenu ............. 202
Important safety notes .................. 192
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 202
Lighting submenu .......................... 203
Menu overview .............................. 195
Message memory .......................... 210
Navigation menu ............................ 197
Operation ....................................... 193
RACETIMER ................................... 207
Service menu ................................. 201
Settings menu ............................... 202
Standard display............................ 195
Telephone menu ............................ 199
Trip menu ...................................... 195
Vehicle submenu ........................... 205
Video DVD operation ..................... 199
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Important safety notes .................... 23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 21
Outside temperature display ........... 193
Overhead control panel ...................... 34
P
Paint code number ............................ 342
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 281
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Parking ............................................... 159
Important safety notes .................. 159
Parking brake ................................ 160
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 104
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 183
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 213
Electric parking brake .................... 160
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 229
Important safety notes .................. 183
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 110
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 182
Driving system ............................... 180
Function/notes ............................. 180
Important safety notes .................. 180
Problem (malfunction) ................... 183
Range of the sensors ..................... 181
Warning display............................. 182
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 49
Problems (malfunction) .................. 220
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 45
Pivoting draft stop
see AIRGUIDE
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .284
Power washers .................................. 281
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 216
Operation .........................................50
PRE-SAFE®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 201
Display message ............................ 217
Function/notes ................................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Program selector button .................. 151
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Index
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 20
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 142
Manual transmission ......................142
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 24
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 207
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 205
Display message ............................ 228
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 198
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Reading lamp ..................................... 113
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 223
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Switching on/off ........................... 132
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes .................. 349
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Important safety notes .................. 156
Refueling process.......................... 157
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock
manually (automatic transmission) 156
Remote control
Programming (garage door opener) 268
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 114
Overview of bulb types.................. 115
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 115
Reporting safety defects .................... 25
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 227
Warning lamp ................................. 248
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 133
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmission) 149
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 148
Reversible floor panel (trunk) .......... 256
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 82
Trunk lid ...........................................79
Reversing lamps (display message) 223
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 22
Roof
Display message ............................ 237
Important safety notes .................... 86
Opening/closing (with roof switch) .. 87
Opening/closing (with SmartKey) .... 88
Overview .......................................... 86
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 93
Relocking ......................................... 88
Roof carrier ........................................ 256
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 285
Roof switch .......................................... 87
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
Child restraint systems .................... 55
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 45
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Index
15
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 53
Belt force limiters ............................ 55
Cleaning ......................................... 285
Correct usage .................................. 52
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........55
Fastening ......................................... 53
Important safety guidelines ............. 51
Releasing ......................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 206
Warning lamp ................................. 240
Warning lamp (function) ................... 54
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98
Adjusting (manually)........................ 98
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 99
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 99
Cleaning the cover ......................... 285
Correct driver's seat position ........... 96
Important safety notes .................... 97
Overview .......................................... 97
Seat heating problem .................... 100
Storing settings (memory function) 105
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 100
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 99
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 283
Service menu (on-board computer) .201
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 347
Coolant (engine) ............................ 347
Engine oil ....................................... 346
Fuel ................................................ 344
Important safety notes .................. 344
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 349
Washer fluid ...................................348
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 202
On-board computer ....................... 202
Setting the air distribution ............... 130
Setting the airflow ............................ 130
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 207
Side impact air bag ............................. 43
Side marker lamp
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 116
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 223
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Convenience closing feature ............ 84
Important safety information ........... 82
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 83
Opening/closing (front) ................... 82
Overview .......................................... 82
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 86
Resetting ......................................... 84
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 73
Changing the programming ............. 71
Checking the battery ....................... 73
Convenience opening feature .......... 83
Display message ............................ 238
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 70
Important safety notes .................... 70
Loss ................................................. 75
Mechanical key ................................ 72
Opening/closing the roof ................ 88
Overview .......................................... 70
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 139
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 75
Starting the engine ........................ 142
Snow chains ...................................... 309
Sockets
Center console .............................. 259
General notes ................................ 258
Under the armrest ......................... 259
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 338
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 24
Special seat belt retractor .................. 58
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer ................. 203
Digital ............................................ 196
In the Instrument cluster ................. 29
Segments ...................................... 193
Selecting the unit of measurement 202
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Index
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 63
Warning lamp ................................. 245
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 217
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 223
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 141
Steering (display message) .............. 237
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Adjusting (manually)...................... 101
Button overview ............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 193
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Important safety notes .................. 100
Paddle shifters ............................... 152
Storing settings (memory function) 105
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 152
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 207
Stowage areas ................................... 254
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 255
Center console .............................. 255
Cup holders ................................... 256
Door ............................................... 255
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 255
Glove box .......................................254
Important safety information ......... 254
Rear wall ........................................ 255
Stowage net ................................... 256
Stowage net ....................................... 256
Summer tires ..................................... 308
Sun visor ............................................ 257
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 204
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 133
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 67
T
Tachometer ........................................ 193
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 222
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 344
Emergency spare wheel ................. 340
Information .................................... 342
Tires/wheels ................................. 333
Vehicle data ................................... 350
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 263
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 263
Downloading routes ....................... 267
Emergency call .............................. 260
Geo fencing ................................... 267
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 266
MB info call button ........................ 262
Remote vehicle locking .................. 265
Roadside Assistance button .......... 262
Search & Send ............................... 264
Self-test ......................................... 260
Speed alert .................................... 267
System .......................................... 260
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 268
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 266
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 265
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 259
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 199
Display message ............................ 237
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 199
Number from the phone book ........200
Redialing ........................................ 200
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 199
Index
17
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 192
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 206
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 206
Outside temperature ......................193
Setting (climate control) ................ 129
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 67
Immobilizer ...................................... 67
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 207
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 291
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 314
Checking manually ........................ 313
Display message ............................ 233
Important safety notes .................. 314
Maximum ....................................... 312
Notes ............................................. 311
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 293
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 293
Recommended ............................... 310
Tire pressure loss warning
system
Important safety notes .................. 313
Restarting ...................................... 314
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 316
Function/notes ............................. 314
General notes ................................ 314
Important safety notes .................. 315
Restarting ...................................... 317
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Warning message .......................... 316
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 327
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 326
Bar (definition) ............................... 326
Changing a wheel .......................... 328
Characteristics .............................. 325
Checking ........................................ 307
Definition of terms ......................... 326
Direction of rotation...................... 329
Display message ............................ 233
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 328
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ...............................................325
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 326
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 326
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 326
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 326
Important safety notes .................. 306
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 326
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 327
Labeling (overview)........................ 322
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 328
Load index ..................................... 324
Load index (definition) ................... 327
M+S tires ....................................... 308
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 327
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 327
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 327
Maximum tire load......................... 325
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 327
MOExtended tires .......................... 308
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 327
Overview ........................................ 306
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 327
Replacing ....................................... 328
Service life ..................................... 308
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 327
Speed rating (definition) ................ 326
Storing ........................................... 329
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 326
Summer tires ................................. 308
Temperature .................................. 321
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 327
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 327
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 327
Tire pressures (recommended)...... 326
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Index
Tire size (data) ............................... 333
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 322
Tire tread ....................................... 307
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 327
Total load limit (definition) ............. 328
Traction ......................................... 321
Traction (definition) ....................... 328
Tread wear..................................... 321
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 320
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 326
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 327
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 328
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 326
see Flat tire
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 300
Installing the towing eye ................ 301
Removing the towing eye ............... 301
With the rear axle raised ................ 302
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 302
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 303
Important safety notes .................. 300
Installing the towing eye ................ 301
Removing the towing eye ............... 301
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 149
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 302
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .284
Trip computer (on-board computer) 195
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 195
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 196
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 79
Locking separately ........................... 81
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 80
Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 80
Overview .......................................... 79
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 236
Opening/closing .............................. 79
Opening dimensions ...................... 350
Trunk load (maximum) ......................350
Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 237
General notes .................................. 88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 117
Display message ............................ 221
Switching on/off ........................... 110
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) ........258
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 25
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 235
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings .......................... 202
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 317
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 78
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 70
Lowering ........................................ 332
Maintenance .................................... 22
Parking for a long period ................ 162
Pulling away ................................... 142
Raising ........................................... 330
Reporting problems ......................... 25
Securing from rolling away ............ 329
Towing away .................................. 300
Tow-starting ................................... 300
Transporting .................................. 302
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 78
Index
19
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 70
Vehicle data ................................... 350
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 350
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 350
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 78
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 342
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 289
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 199
VIN ...................................................... 342
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 242
Brakes ........................................... 242
Check Engine ................................. 248
Coolant .......................................... 248
Distance warning ........................... 250
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 250
ESP®.............................................. 244
ESP®OFF ....................................... 245
Fuel tank ........................................ 248
Overview .......................................... 30
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 45
Reserve fuel ................................... 248
Seat belt ........................................ 240
SPORT handling mode ................... 245
SRS ................................................ 247
Tire pressure monitor .................... 251
Warning triangle ................................ 288
Warranty ............................................ 342
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 238
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 332
Wheel chock ...................................... 329
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 328
Checking ........................................ 307
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 329
Emergency spare wheel ................. 337
Important safety notes .................. 306
Interchanging/changing ................ 328
Mounting a new wheel ................... 332
Mounting a wheel .......................... 329
Overview ........................................ 306
Removing a wheel .......................... 331
Storing ........................................... 329
Tightening torque ........................... 332
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 333
Windows
see Side windows
Wind screen
Inserting and removing .................... 89
Preparing for installation .................. 89
see AIRGUIDE
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 131
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 277
Notes ............................................. 348
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 238
Problem (malfunction) ................... 120
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 118
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 308
Slippery road surfaces ................... 167
Snow chains .................................. 309
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 308
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 308
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Important safety notes .................. 118
Replacing ....................................... 118
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 284
Workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
Z
ZONE function
Switching on/off ........................... 130
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Protection of the environment
General notes
Environmental note
H
Daimler's declared policy is one of
comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors:
R
operating conditions of your vehicle
R
your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R
avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R
always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R
do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R
remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R
a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R
always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R
do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R
do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R
drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R
avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.
R
switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R
keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption.
Environmental 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
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems, may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R
doors
R
door pillars
R
door sills
R
seats
R
cockpit
R
instrument cluster
R
center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems.
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Have aftermarket accessories installed at
a qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes.
This could lead to malfunctions in safetyrelevant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use
only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of
equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and
accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been
specifically developed, manufactured or
selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts for necessary service and repair work.
In addition, strategically located parts
delivery centers provide quick and reliable
parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification
number (VIN) (Y page 342) and the engine
number (Y page 343) when ordering genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts.
The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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)
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may
not feature all functions described here. This
also applies to safety-relevant systems and
functions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations.
Z
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Information for customers in
California
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a
reasonable number of repair attempts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its
authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or
malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered
by its express warranty. During the period of
18 months from original delivery of the
vehicle or the accumulation of 18,000 miles
(approximately 29,000 km) on the odometer
of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a
reasonable number of repair attempts is
presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or
more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or
malfunction results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect
or malfunction has been subject to repair
two or more times, and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in
writing of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or
malfunction of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly
notified us in writing of the need for its
repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of
repair of the same or different substantial
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes
all the necessary maintenance work which
should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty
Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle
to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The
service advisor will record every service for
you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of
a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside
Assistance" section in the Service and
Warranty booklet (Canada). You will find both
in your vehicle literature portfolio.
Change of address or change of
ownership
In the event of a change of address, please
send us the "Notification of Address Change"
in the Service and Guarantee booklet or
simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline
number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in
contacting you in a timely manner should the
need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehicle so that it is
available to the next owner.
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If you have purchased a used car, please send
us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in
the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
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service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
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unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
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the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Operating safety
Important safety notes
WARNING
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If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or
system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/
maintenance work as well as any required
repairs carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
WARNING
G
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
WARNING
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Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other
networked components. In particular,
systems relevant to safety could also be
affected. As a result, these may no longer
function as intended and/or jeopardize the
operating safety of the vehicle. There is an
increased risk of an accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and
electronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
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There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
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the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
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you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g.
a curb or a hole in the road
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a heavy object strikes the undercarriage
or parts of the chassis.
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In situations like this, the body, the
undercarriage, chassis parts, wheels or
tires could be damaged without the
damage being visible. Components
damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail
or, in the case of an accident, no longer
withstand the strain they are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged,
combustible materials such as leaves,
grass or twigs can gather between the
underbody and the underbody paneling. If
these materials come in contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system for an
extended period, they can catch fire.
Have the vehicle checked and repaired
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. If on continuing your journey
you notice that driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic
conditions. In such cases, visit a qualified
specialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) These devices
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device."
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
WARNING
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If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. As a result,
the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a
diagnostics connection in the vehicle.
WARNING
G
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
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If the engine is switched off and
equipment on the diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. This
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
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qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
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work relevant to safety
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service and maintenance work
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repair work
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alterations, installation work and
modifications
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work on electronic components
Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when
driving your vehicle:
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the safety notes in this manual
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the Technical Data section in this manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or
contact us at one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Reporting safety defects
USA only:
The following text is published as required of
manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.
Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
"National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
of 1966".
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov
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
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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)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped with
devices that can record vehicle systems data.
If your vehicle is equipped with mbrace
(Canada: TELE AID), data is transmitted in the
event of an accident.
This information helps, for example, to test
vehicle systems after an accident and to
continually improve vehicle safety.
Daimler AG can access these data and submit
them:
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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 subsidiaries or its
sales and service organizations
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as otherwise required or permitted by law
Please check your mbrace (Canada: TELE
AID) purchase agreement to find out more
about data that can be recorded and
transmitted by this system.
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed in certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as during air bag deployment
or when hitting a road obstacle. The EDR is
designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
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how various systems in your vehicle are
operating
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whether or not the driver and passenger
seat belts are fastened
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how far (if at all) the driver is depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal and
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how fast the vehicle is traveling
This data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by
the EDR under normal driving conditions and
no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age,
and crash location) are recorded. However,
other parties, such as law enforcement, can
combine the EDR data with the type of
personal identification data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such
as law enforcement, who have the special
equipment, can read the information if they
have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
Information on copyright
General information
Information on license for free and opensource software used in your vehicle and its
electronic components is available on the
following website:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/
opensource
Dashboard ........................................... 28
Instrument cluster .............................. 29
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 31
Center console .................................... 32
Overhead control panel ...................... 34
Door control panel .............................. 35
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At a glance
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At a glance
Dashboard
Dashboard
Function Page
:
Steering wheel paddle
shifters 152
;
Combination switch 110
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Instrument cluster 29
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Horn
A
PARKTRONIC warning
display 180
B
Overhead control panel 34
C
Climate control systems 122
D
Ignition lock 139
Start/Stop button
139
Function Page
E
Adjusting the steering
wheel manually 100
F
Adjusting the steering
wheel electrically 100
G
Cruise control lever 168
H
Electric parking brake 160
I
Diagnostics connection 24
J
Opening the hood 274
K
Light switch 108
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