Mercedes SLS AMG 2014 User Manual
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1975843381
SLS AMG
GT Coupe and GT Roadster
Operator's Manual
Order no. 6515 4898 13 Part no. 197 584 33 81 Edition A 2014
SLS AMG GT Coupe and GT Roadster Operator's Manual
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Contents
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 18
At a glance ........................................... 25
Safety ................................................... 35
Opening and closing ........................... 61
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 83
Lights and windshield wipers ............ 95
Climate control ................................. 105
Driving and parking .......................... 117
On-board computer and displays .... 149
Stowage and features ...................... 199
Maintenance and care ...................... 217
Breakdown assistance ..................... 231
Wheels and tires ............................... 247
Technical data ................................... 277
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket
see Sockets
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) .... 55
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 165
Function/notes ................................ 54
Warning lamp ................................. 192
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 108
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 58
Additional speedometer ................... 158
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 282
Adjusting lumbar support .................. 86
Air bags
Display message ............................ 171
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 40
Head bag ......................................... 42
Important safety notes .................... 38
Knee bag .......................................... 41
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Side impact air bag .......................... 41
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air filter (display message) .............. 180
AIRSCARF
Switching on/off .............................. 88
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output .............. 114
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 113
Setting ........................................... 113
Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents .............................114
Setting the center air vents ........... 114
Setting the side air vents ............... 114
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............ 88
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension system 140
Button for AMG menu .................... 128
E-SELECT lever.............................. 121
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 161
SETUP ............................................ 128
SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-gear sport
transmission .................................. 121
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 203
ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Hiding service messages ............... 222
Service messages .......................... 222
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 58
Function ...........................................58
Switching off the alarm .................... 58
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 154
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 174
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 96
B
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 55
Battery
Display message ............................ 185
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 65
Important safety notes .................... 64
Replacing ......................................... 65
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 239
Display message ............................ 178
Important safety notes .................. 236
Jump starting ................................. 240
Index
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Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 157
Display message ............................ 181
Notes/function .............................. 145
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 169
Notes ............................................. 283
Brake lamps (display message) ....... 174
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 54
BAS .................................................. 55
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 283
Display message ............................ 165
Display messages .......................... 165
Driving tips .................................... 135
High-performance brake system .... 137
Important safety notes .................. 135
Maintenance .................................. 136
Warning lamp ........................ 190, 192
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
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California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees .................... 20
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 223
Display ........................................... 229
Exhaust pipe .................................. 228
Exterior lights ................................ 228
Gear or selector lever .................... 229
Matte finish ................................... 226
Notes ............................................. 223
Paint .............................................. 225
Plastic trim .................................... 229
Power washer ................................ 225
Rear view camera .......................... 228
Seat belt ........................................ 230
Seat cover ..................................... 230
Sensors ......................................... 228
Soft top .......................................... 226
Steering wheel ............................... 229
Trim pieces .................................... 229
Washing by hand ........................... 224
Wheels ........................................... 225
Windows ........................................ 227
Wiper blades .................................. 227
Wooden trim .................................. 229
Car wash (care) ................................. 223
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 155
Center console
Lower section .................................. 31
Upper section .................................. 30
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 159
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 62
Changing bulbs
License plate lighting ..................... 101
Charge maintenance socket ............ 214
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 51
Restraint systems ............................ 51
Child seat
Special seat belt retractor ............... 53
Top Tether ....................................... 53
Cigarette lighter ................................ 203
Climate control
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 107
Controlling automatically ............... 110
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 108
Defrosting the windows ................. 112
Defrosting the windshield .............. 111
Important safety notes .................. 106
Indicator lamp ................................ 110
Maximum cooling .......................... 111
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 108
Overview of systems ...................... 106
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 110
Index
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Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 113
Refrigerant ..................................... 282
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 283
Setting the air distribution ............. 110
Setting the airflow ......................... 111
Setting the air vents ...................... 113
Setting the temperature ................ 110
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 113
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Switching the MONO function on/
off .................................................. 111
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 112
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 26
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ............................ 98
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 153
Convenience closing feature .............. 77
Convenience opening feature ............ 76
see Opening/closing the side
windows (all)
Coolant
Display message ............................ 177
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 220
Important safety notes .................. 283
Temperature (on-board computer) .161
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 24
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 100
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 139
Deactivating ................................... 140
Display message ............................ 180
Driving system ............................... 138
Function/notes ............................. 138
Important safety notes .................. 138
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 139
Setting a speed .............................. 139
Storing and maintaining current
speed .............................................139
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 202
Important safety notes .................. 202
Curb weight
see Technical data
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 23
Customer Relations Department ....... 23
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Dashboard
see Cockpit
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 175
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 158
Switching on/off (switch) ................ 96
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 22
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 159
Interior lighting .............................. 159
Diagnostics connection ...................... 22
Digital speedometer ......................... 152
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 229
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS service interval
display........................................... 222
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 164
Driving systems ............................. 180
Engine ............................................ 177
General notes ................................ 163
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 164
Lights .............................................173
Safety systems .............................. 170
Service interval display.................. 222
SmartKey ....................................... 185
Tires ............................................... 182
Vehicle ...........................................184
Index
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Distance recorder ............................. 152
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 33
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 159
Automatic locking (switch) ...............70
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................62
Display message .................... 184, 186
Emergency locking ........................... 71
Emergency unlocking ....................... 71
Important safety notes .................... 68
Opening (from inside) ...................... 69
Draft stop ............................................. 80
Drinking and driving ......................... 135
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 126
Manual ...........................................127
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 161
Drive program display ...................... 123
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 223
Symmetrical low beam.................... 96
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads .................. 137
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 54
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 58
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 55
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution) ..................................... 57
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) .56
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 55
Important safety information ........... 54
Overview .......................................... 54
Driving systems
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 140
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 145
Cruise control ................................ 138
Display message ............................ 180
PARKTRONIC ................................. 141
Rear view camera .......................... 144
Driving tips
AMG ceramic high-performance
compound brake system ............... 137
Brakes ........................................... 135
Break-in period .............................. 118
Downhill gradient ........................... 135
Drinking and driving ....................... 135
Driving abroad ................................. 96
Driving in winter .............................137
Driving on wet roads ...................... 137
Exhaust check ............................... 135
Fuel ................................................ 134
General .......................................... 134
Hydroplaning ................................. 137
Icy road surfaces ........................... 137
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads................................... 136
Snow chains .................................. 251
Symmetrical low beam.................... 96
Wet road surface ........................... 136
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 155
DVD video (on-board computer) ...... 155
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EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 160
Function/notes ................................ 89
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ............................. 90
Function/notes ................................ 89
Switching on/off ........................... 160
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 166
Function/notes ................................ 57
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic traction control system
see ETS ............................................ 55
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 71
Trunk ............................................... 74
Vehicle ............................................. 71
Index
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Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ...........................................50
Safety guidelines............................. 37
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 19
Engine
Display message ............................ 177
Engine number ............................... 279
Starting .......................................... 120
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 120
Starting with the KEYLESS-GO
start function ................................. 120
Switching off .................................. 132
Engine diagnostics warning lamp .... 195
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 220
Additives ........................................ 282
Checking the oil level ..................... 219
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 219
Display message .................... 178, 179
Filling capacity ............................... 282
Notes about oil grades ................... 281
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 219
Temperature (on-board computer) .161
Temperature gauge ........................ 150
Viscosity ........................................ 282
E-SELECT lever ................................... 121
ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program)
Deactivating/activating ................... 56
Display message ............................ 170
Function/notes ................................ 56
Important safety information ........... 55
Warning lamp ................................. 193
Exhaust check ................................... 135
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instructions) 228
Exterior lighting
Setting options ................................ 96
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 90
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 91
Folding in/out (automatically)......... 91
Folding in/out (electrically)............. 91
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 160
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 91
Setting ............................................. 91
Storing settings (memory function) .. 92
Storing the parking position ............. 92
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Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 232
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 233
Raising the vehicle ......................... 270
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 233
Floormats ........................................... 214
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 281
Consumption statistics .................. 153
Displaying the range ...................... 153
Driving tips .................................... 134
E10 ................................................ 280
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 280
Important safety notes .................. 280
Problem (malfunction) ................... 131
Refueling ........................................ 129
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 280
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 129
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 153
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 280
Problem (malfunction) ................... 131
Fuse box
Front-passenger footwell ............... 245
Rear compartment ......................... 245
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 245
Before changing ............................. 245
Important safety notes .................. 244
Index
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Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 214
Important safety notes .................. 211
Opening/closing the garage door .. 214
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 212
Gasoline ............................................. 280
Gear indicator .................................... 123
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 229
Genuine parts ...................................... 18
Glove box ........................................... 200
H
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 98
Head bags ............................................ 42
Headlamp cleaning system
Notes ............................................. 284
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 221
Cleaning system (capacity)............ 284
Cleaning system (function) .............. 99
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 284
Fogging up ....................................... 99
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) .......... 88
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Switching on/off .............................. 98
High-beam headlamps (display
message) ............................................ 175
Hill start assist .................................. 121
Hood
Closing ...........................................219
Display message ............................ 184
Important safety notes .................. 218
Opening ......................................... 218
Hydroplaning ..................................... 137
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Ignition lock ....................................... 119
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 58
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 27
Settings ......................................... 157
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 28
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 158
Interior lighting
Automatic control ............................ 99
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 159
Emergency lighting ........................ 100
Manual control ............................... 100
Overview .......................................... 99
Reading lamp ................................... 99
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 232
Using ............................................. 270
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 240
K
KEYLESS-GO start function
Display message ............................ 185
Start/Stop button .......................... 119
Starting the engine ........................ 120
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 119
Kickdown ........................................... 124
Driving tips .................................... 124
Knee bag .............................................. 41
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 161
License plate lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 101
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 175
Lighting
Light switch ..................................... 96
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off .159
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Index
Automatic headlamp mode.............. 96
Display message ............................ 173
Driving abroad ................................. 96
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 98
High beam flasher ............................ 98
High-beam headlamps ..................... 98
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 97
Parking lamps .................................. 97
Standing lamps ................................ 97
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 158
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ...................... 96
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 159
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 159
Turn signals ..................................... 98
see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 139
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 70
Emergency locking ........................... 71
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 70
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 174
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................... 96
Switching on/off .............................. 97
M
M+S tires ............................................ 250
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Manual drive program ...................... 127
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 226
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 208
Display message ............................ 173
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 208
Emergency call .............................. 205
General notes ................................ 204
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 209
MB info call button ........................ 207
Remote vehicle locking .................. 209
Roadside Assistance button .......... 207
Search & Send ............................... 209
Self-test ......................................... 205
System .......................................... 205
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 64
Locking vehicle ................................ 71
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 71
Memory card (audio) ......................... 155
Memory function ................................. 92
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 164
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 155
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 63
MP3
Operation ....................................... 155
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 152
Permanent display......................... 158
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .151
Overview .......................................... 29
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 153
On-board computer ....................... 153
see separate operating instructions
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 118
Index
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O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults ...............................................46
Operation .........................................42
System self-test ............................... 45
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 51
Important safety notes .................... 36
OCS
Faults ............................................... 46
Operation .........................................42
System self-test ............................... 45
Odometer ........................................... 152
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 161
Audio menu ................................... 154
Convenience submenu .................. 160
Displaying a service message ........ 222
Display messages .......................... 163
Factory settings ............................. 160
Important safety notes .................. 150
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 157
Lighting submenu .......................... 158
Menu overview .............................. 152
Message memory .......................... 164
Navigation menu ............................ 153
Operation ....................................... 151
RACETIMER ................................... 161
Service menu ................................. 157
Settings menu ............................... 157
Standard display............................ 152
Telephone menu ............................ 155
Trip menu ...................................... 152
Vehicle submenu ........................... 160
Video DVD operation ..................... 155
Opening and closing ........................... 68
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 22
Important safety notes .................... 21
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 19
Outside temperature display ........... 150
Overhead control panel ...................... 32
P
Paint code number ............................ 278
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 225
Panic alarm .......................................... 36
Parcel net ........................................... 201
Parking ............................................... 131
Important safety notes .................. 131
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 92
Rear view camera .......................... 144
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 166
Electric parking brake .................... 133
Parking lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 97
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 143
Driving system ............................... 141
Function/notes ............................. 141
Problem (malfunction) ................... 144
Range of the sensors ..................... 142
Warning display............................. 142
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 42
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .229
Power washers .................................. 225
Power windows
see Side windows
Program selector ............................... 124
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 18
Pulling away ...................................... 120
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 22
R
RACE START ....................................... 125
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 161
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 154
see separate operating instructions
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Index
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 22
Reading lamp ....................................... 99
Rear spoiler
Display message ............................ 189
Extending/retracting ..................... 210
Problem ......................................... 211
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 228
Function/notes ............................. 144
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 90
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 91
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 113
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes .................. 282
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Important safety notes .................. 129
Refueling process.......................... 129
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener....................... 211
Programming (garage door opener) 212
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 100
Reporting safety defects .................... 23
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 179
Warning lamp ................................. 196
see Fuel
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing lamps (display message) 175
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 20
Roof
see Soft top
Route
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 153
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 51
Child restraint systems .................... 51
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Belt force limiters ............................ 50
Cleaning ......................................... 230
Correct usage .................................. 48
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........50
Fastening ......................................... 49
Important safety guidelines ............. 47
Releasing ......................................... 49
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Special seat belt retractor ............... 53
Warning lamp ................................. 191
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 86
Adjusting (manually)........................ 86
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 86
Cleaning the cover ......................... 230
Correct driver's seat position ........... 84
Important safety notes .................... 85
Seat heating problem ...................... 87
Storing settings (memory function) .. 92
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............ 88
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 87
Selector lever
Positions ........................................ 121
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 228
Service interval display
Displaying service messages ......... 222
Hiding service messages ............... 222
Notes ............................................. 222
Service messages .......................... 222
Service menu (on-board computer) .157
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 283
Coolant (engine) ............................ 283
Engine oil ....................................... 281
Fuel ................................................ 280
Important safety notes .................. 279
Notes ............................................. 279
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Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 282
Washer fluid ...................................284
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 160
On-board computer ....................... 157
Setting the air distribution ............... 110
Setting the airflow ............................ 111
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 161
Shift ranges ....................................... 127
Side impact air bag ............................. 41
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 176
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 227
Convenience closing feature ............ 77
Convenience opening feature .......... 76
Important safety information ........... 75
Opening/closing .............................. 75
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 76
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
SmartKey ............................................. 68
Changing the battery ....................... 65
Changing the programming ............. 63
Checking the battery ....................... 65
Convenience closing feature ............ 77
Convenience opening feature .......... 76
Display message ............................ 185
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 62
Loss ................................................. 66
Mechanical key ................................ 64
Opening/closing soft top ................. 80
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 119
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 66
Starting the engine ........................ 120
Unlocking/locking vehicle ............... 68
SmartKey positions
KEYLESS-GO start function ............ 119
Snow chains ...................................... 251
Socket
Glove box .......................................204
Sockets
Center console .............................. 204
Points to observe before use ......... 203
Soft top
Cleaning ......................................... 226
Display message ............................ 184
Important safety notes .................... 78
Opening/closing (SmartKey) ........... 80
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 79
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 82
Relocking ......................................... 80
wind screen ..................................... 80
Soft-top switch .................................... 79
Specialist workshop ............................ 22
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer ................. 158
Digital ............................................ 152
In the Instrument cluster ................. 27
Selecting the unit of measurement 157
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Warning lamp ................................. 193
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 173
Introduction ..................................... 37
Warning lamp ................................. 194
Warning lamp (function) ................... 37
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 176
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Starting (engine) ................................ 120
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 89
Button overview ............................... 29
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 151
Cleaning ......................................... 229
Important safety notes .................... 88
Paddle shifters ............................... 125
Storing settings (memory function) .. 92
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 161
Stowage areas ................................... 200
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 201
Center console .............................. 201
Cup holders ................................... 202
Glove box .......................................200
Important safety information ......... 200
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Parcel net ...................................... 201
Rear wall ........................................ 201
Stowage space
Center console (rear) ..................... 201
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 250
Sun visor ............................................ 202
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 159
Suspension tuning
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 140
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 113
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 58
T
Tachometer ........................................ 150
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 175
Tail lamps (Display message) ........... 175
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Technical data
Notes ............................................. 278
Tires/wheels ................................. 273
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 208
Display message ............................ 173
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 208
Emergency call .............................. 205
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 209
MB info call button ........................ 207
Remote vehicle locking .................. 209
Roadside Assistance button .......... 207
Search & Send ............................... 209
Self-test ......................................... 205
System .......................................... 205
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 204
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 156
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 155
Number from the phone book ........156
Redialing ........................................ 157
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 156
Temperature
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 161
Engine oil ....................................... 150
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 161
Outside temperature ......................150
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 58
Immobilizer ...................................... 58
Tow-away alarm ............................... 59
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 161
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 233
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 254
Checking manually ........................ 254
Display message ............................ 182
Maximum ....................................... 254
Notes ............................................. 253
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 235
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 235
Recommended ............................... 251
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 256
Function/notes ............................. 254
Restarting ...................................... 257
Warning lamp ................................. 197
Warning message .......................... 257
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 267
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 266
Bar (definition) ............................... 266
Characteristics .............................. 266
Checking ........................................ 249
Definition of terms ......................... 266
Direction of rotation...................... 269
Display message ............................ 182
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 268
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ...............................................265
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 266
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 266
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 267
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 267
Important safety notes .................. 248
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 266
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 267
Labeling (overview)........................ 262
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 268
Load index ..................................... 265
Load index (definition) ................... 267
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 267
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 267
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 267
Maximum tire load......................... 265
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 267
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 268
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 267
Replacing ....................................... 268
Service life ..................................... 250
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 268
Speed rating (definition) ................ 267
Storing ........................................... 269
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 266
Technical data ............................... 275
Temperature .................................. 262
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 268
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 268
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 267
Tire pressures (recommended)...... 266
Tire size (data) ............................... 273
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 262
Tire tread ....................................... 249
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 268
Total load limit (definition) ............. 268
Traction ......................................... 261
Traction (definition) ....................... 268
Tread wear..................................... 261
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 261
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 266
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 267
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 268
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 266
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 53
Tow-away alarm .................................. 59
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 242
Installing the towing eye ................ 243
Removing the towing eye ............... 243
With the rear axle raised ................ 243
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 244
Transmission
Driving tips .................................... 124
Selector lever ................................ 121
Shift range ..................................... 127
Transmission position display ......... 123
Transmission positions .................... 123
Transporting the vehicle .................. 244
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .229
Trip computer (on-board computer) 153
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 152
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 74
Important safety guidelines ............. 72
Locking separately ........................... 74
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 73
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 184
Opening/closing ........................ 72, 73
Opening dimensions ...................... 284
Trunk load (maximum) ......................284
see Technical data
Turn signal (display message) ......... 174
Turn signals
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
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Index
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 71
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 70
Upshift indicator ............................... 128
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........202
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Display message ............................ 184
Equipment ....................................... 19
Individual settings .......................... 157
Limited Warranty ............................. 23
Loading .......................................... 258
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 71
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 62
Lowering ........................................ 273
Maintenance .................................... 20
Parking for a long period ................ 134
Pulling away ................................... 120
Raising ........................................... 270
Reporting problems ......................... 23
Towing away .................................. 242
Transporting .................................. 244
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 71
Unlocking (SmartKey) ................ 62, 68
Vehicle data ................................... 284
Vehicle data ....................................... 284
see Technical data
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 284
see Technical data
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 71
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 278
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 232
Vehicle weights
see Technical data
Video (DVD) ........................................ 155
VIN ...................................................... 278
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 192
Brakes ................................... 190, 192
Check Engine ................................. 195
Cruise control ................................ 139
ESP®.............................................. 193
Fuel tank ........................................ 196
Overview .......................................... 28
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Reserve fuel ................................... 196
Seat belt ........................................ 191
SPORT handling mode ................... 193
SRS ................................................ 194
Tire pressure monitor .................... 197
Warranty ............................................ 278
Washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Washer fluid (display message) ....... 185
Weight
see Technical data
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 273
Wheel chock ...................................... 269
Wheels
Checking ........................................ 249
Cleaning ......................................... 225
Important safety notes .................. 248
Interchanging/changing ................ 268
Mounting a new wheel ................... 272
Mounting a wheel .......................... 269
Removing a wheel .......................... 271
Storing ........................................... 269
Tightening torque ........................... 273
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 273
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield washer system .............. 221
Filling capacity ............................... 284
Notes ............................................. 284
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 102
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 250
Slippery road surfaces ................... 137
Snow chains .................................. 251
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 250
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 227
Important safety notes .................. 102
Replacing ....................................... 102
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 229
Workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
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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:
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operating conditions of your vehicle
R
your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
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avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
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.
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Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems, may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R
doors
R
door pillars
R
door sills
R
seats
R
cockpit
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instrument cluster
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center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems.
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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 278) 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.
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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:
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
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
G
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:
R
the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
R
you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g.
a curb or a hole in the road
R
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.
In such cases, 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
G
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
R
service and maintenance work
R
repair work
R
alterations, installation work and
modifications
R
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
R
the Technical Data section in this manual
R
traffic rules and regulations
R
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
!
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
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 ........................................... 26
Instrument cluster .............................. 27
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 29
Center console .................................... 30
Overhead control panel ...................... 32
Door control panel .............................. 33
25
At a glance
26
At a glance
Dashboard
Dashboard
Function Page
:
Cruise control lever 139
;
Steering wheel paddle
shifters 125
=
Instrument cluster 27
?
Overhead control panel 32
A
PARKTRONIC display 142
B
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically
89
Function Page
C
Combination switch 98
D
Unlocks the trunk 73
E
Diagnostics connection 22
F
Opens the hood 218
G
Electric parking brake 133
H
Light switch 96
Instrument cluster
Overview
Instrument cluster
27
At a glance
Function Page
:
Speedometer
;
Upshift indicator 128
=
Tachometer 150
?
Engine oil temperature
display
150
Function Page
A
Multifunction display 152
B
Fuel gauge
Instrument cluster
28
Warning and indicator lamps
At a glance
Function Page
:
;
=
?
A
B
C
D
E
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ESP
Seat belts 191
Brakes (USA only)
J Brakes (Canada only)
High-beam headlamps 98
Low-beam headlamps 97
Turn signal 98
SRS 194
Check Engine
ABS
193
192
Function Page
F
Engine oil temperature 150
G
Tire pressure 197
H
Electric parking brake (USA
only)
! Electric parking brake
(Canada only)
I
Reserve fuel 196
J
SPORT handling mode 56
K
ESP®OFF 55
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