Mercedes-Benz B-Class Operator's Manual
B-Class
Operator's Manual
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Index ....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual .................. 22
Introduction ...........................................22
Operation ............................................... 22
Introduction ......................................... 23
Protecting the environment ...................23
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ...............23
Operator's Manual ................................. 24
Service and vehicle operation ................24
Operating safety .................................... 25
QR codes for the rescue card ................27
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 27
Information on copyright ....................... 29
At a glance ........................................... 30
Cockpit .................................................. 30
Instrument cluster ................................. 31
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 32
Center console ...................................... 33
Door control panel ................................. 35
Overhead control panel .........................36
Safety ................................................... 37
Panic alarm ............................................ 37
Occupant safety .................................... 37
Children in the vehicle ........................... 50
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 56
Driving safety systems ........................... 56
Protection against theft .........................62
Opening and closing ........................... 64
SmartKey ............................................... 64
Doors ..................................................... 70
Cargo compartment ...............................72
Side windows ......................................... 75
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel ...................................................... 79
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 83
Correct driver's seat position ................ 83
Seats ..................................................... 83
Steering wheel ....................................... 88
Mirrors ................................................... 88
Memory function ................................... 91
Lights and windshield wipers ............ 93
Exterior lighting ..................................... 93
Interior lighting ...................................... 95
Replacing bulbs ..................................... 96
Windshield wipers ................................ 100
Climate control ................................. 104
Overview of climate control systems ... 104
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 107
Air vents .............................................. 112
Driving and parking .......................... 113
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 113
Driving ................................................. 113
DYNAMIC SELECT button .................... 120
Automatic transmission ....................... 121
Refueling ............................................. 127
Parking ................................................ 129
Driving tips .......................................... 131
Driving systems ................................... 138
On-board computer and displays .... 164
Important safety notes ........................ 164
Displays and operation ........................ 164
Menus and submenus ......................... 167
Display messages ................................ 177
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 203
Multimedia system ........................... 213
General notes ...................................... 213
Important safety notes ........................ 213
Function restrictions ............................ 213
Operating system ................................ 214
Stowage and features ...................... 221
Loading guidelines ............................... 221
Stowage areas ..................................... 221
Features .............................................. 230
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Contents
Maintenance and care ...................... 239
Engine compartment ........................... 239
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 243
Care ..................................................... 244
Breakdown assistance ..................... 251
Where will I find...? .............................. 251
Flat tire ................................................ 253
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 258
Jump-starting ....................................... 260
Towing and tow-starting ...................... 263
Fuses ...................................................266
Wheels and tires ............................... 269
Important safety notes ........................ 269
Operation ............................................ 269
Winter operation .................................. 271
Tire pressure ....................................... 272
Loading the vehicle .............................. 276
All about wheels and tires ................... 279
Changing a wheel ................................ 286
Wheel and tire combinations ...............290
Emergency spare wheel ....................... 291
Technical data ................................... 293
Information regarding technical data ... 293
Vehicle electronics .............................. 293
Identification plates .............................294
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 295
Vehicle data ......................................... 300
Contents
3
1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
4MATIC
Display message ............................ 200
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 148
12 V socket
see Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 179
Function/notes ................................ 57
Important safety notes .................... 57
Warning lamp .................................206
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 50
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 219
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 107
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 174
Display message ............................ 184
Function/notes ................................ 58
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 62
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes .............................148
Additional speedometer ................... 175
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 298
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................213
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 214
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 49
Display message ............................ 187
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 43
Important safety notes .................... 42
Introduction ..................................... 42
Knee bag .......................................... 43
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 44
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 38
Side impact air bag .......................... 43
Window curtain air bag .................... 44
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 112
Rear ............................................... 112
Setting the center air vents ........... 112
Setting the side air vents ...............112
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 63
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 63
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 63
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 232
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................173
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................172
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........243
Driving abroad ............................... 244
Hiding a service message .............. 243
Information about Service ............. 243
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 243
Service message ............................ 243
Special service requirements ......... 243
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 63
Function ........................................... 63
Switching off the alarm .................... 63
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 174
Display message ............................ 194
Function/notes ............................. 158
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Index
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 170
Audio system
see Digital Operator's Manual
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 191
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ...............244
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) ....................................118
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 118
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 93
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 123
Changing gear ............................... 123
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 121
Drive program ................................ 124
Drive program display .................... 121
Driving tips .................................... 123
DYNAMIC SELECT button .............. 120
Emergency running mode .............. 126
Engaging drive position .................. 123
Engaging neutral ............................ 122
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 122
Engaging reverse gear ................... 122
Engaging the park position ............ 121
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 124
Kickdown ....................................... 124
Manual shifting .............................. 125
Overview ........................................ 121
Problem (malfunction) ................... 126
Pulling away ................................... 117
Starting the engine ........................ 116
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 125
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 121
Transmission positions .................. 123
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 126
B
Back button ....................................... 214
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 190
Replacing bulbs ............................... 98
Bag hook ............................................ 227
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 57
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 67
Important safety notes .................... 67
Replacing ......................................... 67
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 260
Display message ............................ 192
Important safety notes .................. 258
Jump starting ................................. 260
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning ......................................... 41
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 174
Display message ............................ 195
Notes/function .............................. 160
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 217
Searching for a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 218
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 213
Telephony ...................................... 217
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 184
Notes ............................................. 298
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 189
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 57
BAS .................................................. 57
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 298
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 59
Index
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Display message ............................ 179
EBD .................................................. 62
Hill start assist ............................... 117
HOLD function ............................... 146
Important safety notes .................. 135
Maintenance .................................. 136
Parking brake ................................ 130
Riding tips ...................................... 135
Warning lamp ................................. 205
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation
Function/notes ................................ 59
Breakdown assistance
Where will I find...? ........................ 251
see Flat tire
see Tow-starting
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 31
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 165
C
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 244
Carpets .......................................... 250
Display ........................................... 249
Exhaust pipe .................................. 248
Exterior lights ................................ 247
Gear or selector lever .................... 249
Interior ........................................... 249
Matte finish ................................... 246
Notes ............................................. 244
Paint .............................................. 245
Plastic trim .................................... 249
Power washer ................................ 245
Rear view camera .......................... 248
Roof lining ...................................... 250
Seat belt ........................................ 250
Seat cover ..................................... 249
Sensors ......................................... 248
Steering wheel ............................... 249
Trim pieces .................................... 249
Washing by hand ........................... 245
Wheels ........................................... 247
Windows ........................................ 247
Wiper blades .................................. 247
Wooden trim .................................. 249
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 227
Installing/removing ....................... 228
Notes/how to use ......................... 227
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 224
Cargo compartment floor
Height adjustment ......................... 229
Important safety notes .................. 228
Opening/closing ............................ 228
Stowage well (under) ..................... 228
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 227
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 213
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 171
Center console
Lower section .................................. 34
Upper section .................................. 33
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 176
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 64
Change of address .............................. 25
Change of ownership .......................... 25
Changing a wheel
Wheels and tires ............................ 287
Child
Restraint system .............................. 52
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 55
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 53
On the front-passenger seat ............ 54
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 54
Top Tether ....................................... 53
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 55
Rear doors ....................................... 56
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 51
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 50
Cigarette lighter ................................ 232
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Index
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ...........................248
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 104
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 106
Controlling automatically ...............108
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 107
Defrosting the windows ................. 110
Defrosting the windshield .............. 109
General notes ................................ 104
Indicator lamp ................................ 108
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 106
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 105
Overview of systems ......................104
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 111
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 108
Refrigerant ..................................... 299
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 300
Setting the air distribution ............. 108
Setting the air vents ......................112
Setting the airflow ......................... 109
Setting the temperature ................ 108
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 111
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 111
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 110
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 109
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 249
Combination switch ............................ 94
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 237
Calling up ....................................... 236
Magnetic field zone maps .............. 237
Setting ...........................................237
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................213
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 168
Controller ...........................................214
Convenience closing feature .............. 76
Convenience opening feature ............ 76
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 242
Display message ............................ 191
Filling capacity ............................... 299
Important safety notes .................. 298
Temperature gauge ........................ 165
Warning lamp ................................. 210
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 29
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 139
Cruise control lever ....................... 138
Deactivating ................................... 139
Display message ............................ 197
Driving system ............................... 138
Function/notes .............................138
Important safety notes .................. 138
Setting a speed .............................. 139
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 139
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 231
Important safety notes .................. 230
Rear compartment ......................... 231
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 27
Customer Relations Department ....... 27
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 191
Function/notes ................................ 93
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 176
Index
7
Declarations of conformity .................26
Decorative film
Cleaning instructions .....................246
Diagnostics connection ......................26
Digital Operator's Manual
Help .................................................22
Introduction .....................................22
Digital speedometer .........................169
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 121
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 243
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 178
Driving systems .............................194
Engine ............................................ 191
General notes ................................ 177
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 177
Lights ............................................. 189
Safety systems .............................. 179
SmartKey ....................................... 202
Tires ............................................... 198
Vehicle ...........................................199
Distance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................173
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 141
Calling up a speed ......................... 142
Cruise control lever ....................... 141
Display Message ............................ 196
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 144
Driving tips .................................... 146
Function/notes ............................. 140
Important safety notes .................. 140
Setting a speed .............................. 143
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 143
Stopping ........................................ 143
Storing a speed .............................. 142
Switching off .................................. 144
Distance recorder ............................. 168
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 212
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 58
Warning lamp ................................. 212
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 176
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 71
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 64
Control panel ................................... 35
Display message ............................ 201
Emergency locking ........................... 71
Emergency unlocking ....................... 71
Important safety notes .................... 70
Opening (from inside) ...................... 70
Drinking and driving ......................... 132
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 124
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 121
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 244
Driving on flooded roads .................. 137
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 58
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 59
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 57
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 62
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 57
Distance warning function ............... 58
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 62
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 60
Important safety information ........... 56
Overview .......................................... 56
STEER CONTROL ............................. 62
Driving system
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 140
DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL ............ 148
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 148
Parking Pilot .................................. 151
Start-off assist ............................... 147
Driving systems
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 158
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 160
Cruise control ................................ 138
Display message ............................ 194
HOLD function ............................... 146
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 162
Lane Tracking package .................. 160
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Index
Rear view camera .......................... 155
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................123
Brakes ...........................................135
Break-in period .............................. 113
Checking brake lining thickness .... 136
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 146
Downhill gradient ........................... 135
Drinking and driving ....................... 132
Driving in winter .............................137
Driving on flooded roads ................ 137
Driving on wet roads ......................137
Exhaust check ............................... 132
Fuel ................................................ 132
General .......................................... 131
Hydroplaning ................................. 137
Icy road surfaces ........................... 137
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 136
Snow chains .................................. 272
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 113
Wet road surface ........................... 135
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 171
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................213
DYNAMIC SELECT button .................. 120
Climate control (3-zone automatic
climate control) .............................107
Climate control (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 105
E
EASY-PACK tailgate
see Tailgate
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system
Cargo compartment enlargement .. 224
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Display message ............................ 181
Function/notes ................................ 62
ECO display
Function/notes .............................133
On-board computer ....................... 168
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 118
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 118
Deactivating/activating ................. 118
General information ....................... 118
Important safety notes .................. 117
Introduction ................................... 117
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 50
Emergency release
Driver's door ....................................71
Vehicle .............................................71
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 291
Important safety notes .................. 291
Removing ....................................... 291
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 49
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 24
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 210
Display message ............................ 191
ECO start/stop function ................ 117
Engine number ............................... 295
Irregular running ............................ 119
Jump-starting ................................. 260
Starting (important safety notes) ... 115
Starting problems .......................... 119
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 116
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 116
Switching off .................................. 129
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 266
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 119
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 241
Additives ........................................ 298
Checking the oil level ..................... 240
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 240
Display message ............................ 193
Filling capacity ............................... 298
Notes about oil grades ................... 297
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 240
Index
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Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 213
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 173
Characteristics .................................61
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 61
Display message ............................ 179
Function/notes ................................ 60
General notes .................................. 60
Important safety information ........... 60
Trailer stabilization ........................... 62
Warning lamp ................................. 207
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 60
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 132
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 248
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 247
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 89
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 90
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 176
Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 90
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 89
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 90
Setting ............................................. 89
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 91
Storing the parking position ............. 90
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 222
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 215
Filler cap
see Refueling
First-aid kit ......................................... 252
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 254
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 253
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 254
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 237
Folding table ...................................... 223
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 293
Two-way radio ................................ 293
Front-passenger seat
Folding the backrest forward/
back ............................................... 223
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 297
Consumption statistics .................. 168
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 168
Displaying the range ...................... 168
Driving tips .................................... 132
E10 ................................................ 296
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 296
Important safety notes .................. 296
Problem (malfunction) ................... 128
Refueling ........................................ 127
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 296
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 127
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 168
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 296
Problem (malfunction) ................... 128
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 267
Before changing ............................. 266
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 267
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 267
Important safety notes .................. 266
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 236
General notes ................................ 233
Important safety notes .................. 234
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Index
Opening/closing the garage door .. 236
Problems when programming ........ 235
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 234
Synchronizing the rolling code .......235
Gasoline ............................................. 296
Genuine parts ...................................... 23
Glove box ...........................................222
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................213
H
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 202
Switching on/off .............................. 95
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 85
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 86
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 86
Headlamps
Fogging up ....................................... 95
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................... 94
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 190
Replacing bulbs ............................... 98
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Hill start assist .................................. 117
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 147
Activation conditions ..................... 147
Deactivating ................................... 147
Display message ............................ 194
Function/notes .............................146
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................213
Hood
Closing ...........................................240
Display message ............................ 201
Important safety notes .................. 239
Opening ......................................... 239
Horn ...................................................... 30
Hydroplaning ..................................... 137
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 62
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Settings ......................................... 175
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 31
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 164
Interior lighting
Control ............................................. 96
Overview .......................................... 95
Reading lamp ................................... 95
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................213
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 252
Using ............................................. 287
Jump starting (engine) ......................260
K
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 114
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 76
Deactivation ..................................... 64
Locking ............................................ 64
Unlocking ......................................... 64
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................124
Manual gearshifting ....................... 126
Knee bag .............................................. 43
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Index
11
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 174
Display message ............................ 194
Function/information .................... 162
Lane Tracking package .....................160
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 53
License plate lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 100
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 190
Light sensor (display message) ....... 191
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 93
Fogged up headlamps ......................95
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 95
High beam flasher ............................ 94
High-beam headlamps ..................... 94
Light switch .....................................93
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 94
Parking lamps .................................. 94
Rear fog lamp .................................. 94
Setting exterior lighting ................... 93
Standing lamps ................................ 94
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 176
Turn signals ..................................... 94
Loading guidelines ............................ 221
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 71
Emergency locking ........................... 71
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 70
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 176
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 189
Replacing bulbs ............................... 97
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 86
M
M+S tires ............................................ 271
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 246
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 66
Inserting .......................................... 66
Locking vehicle ................................ 71
Removing ......................................... 66
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 71
Memory card (audio) ......................... 171
Memory function ................................. 91
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 178
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 248
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth®inter-
face) .............................................. 217
Connecting (device manager) ........ 218
Frequencies ................................... 293
Installation ..................................... 293
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 171
Transmission output (maximum) .... 293
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 66
MOExtended tires .............................. 254
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 289
Mounting a new wheel ................... 289
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 287
Raising the vehicle ......................... 287
Removing a wheel .......................... 289
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 287
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Index
MP3
Operation ....................................... 171
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 213
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 167
Permanent display ......................... 175
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 165
Overview .......................................... 32
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ...................... 214
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 213
N
Navigation
Entering a destination .................... 215
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 169
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 213
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 113
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 44
Faults ............................................... 48
Operation .........................................45
System self-test ............................... 47
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 42
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 50
Belt warning ..................................... 41
Children in the vehicle ..................... 50
Important safety notes .................... 37
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 37
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 44
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 38
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 56
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 38
Seat belt .......................................... 38
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 44
Faults ............................................... 48
Operation ......................................... 45
System self-test ............................... 47
Odometer ........................................... 168
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu ............... 173
Assistance menu ........................... 172
Audio menu ................................... 170
Convenience submenu .................. 176
Display messages .......................... 177
Displaying a service message ........ 243
Factory settings ............................. 177
Important safety notes .................. 164
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 175
Lighting submenu .......................... 176
Menu overview .............................. 167
Message memory .......................... 178
Navigation menu ............................ 169
Operation ....................................... 165
Service menu ................................. 174
Settings menu ............................... 175
Standard display ............................ 168
Telephone menu ............................ 171
Trip menu ...................................... 168
Vehicle submenu ........................... 176
Video DVD operation ..................... 171
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety notes .................... 25
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 22
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 24
Outside temperature display ........... 164
Overhead control panel ...................... 36
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 56
P
Paint code number ............................ 294
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 245
Panic alarm .......................................... 37
Index
13
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 79
Operating ......................................... 80
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 80
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 82
Reversing feature ............................. 79
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 129
Parking brake ................................ 130
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side .................................................. 90
Rear view camera .......................... 155
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 150
Driving system ...............................148
Function/notes .............................148
Important safety notes .................. 148
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 151
Sensor range ................................. 149
Warning display ............................. 150
Parking assistance
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 131
Applying or releasing manually ...... 130
Display message ............................ 181
Electric parking brake .................... 130
Emergency braking ........................ 131
General notes ................................ 130
Releasing automatically ................. 131
Warning lamp ................................. 209
Parking lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Parking Pilot
Canceling ....................................... 155
Detecting parking spaces .............. 152
Display Message ............................ 195
Exiting a parking space .................. 154
Function/notes ............................. 151
Important safety notes .................. 151
Parking .......................................... 153
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 187
Indicator lamps ................................ 38
Problem (malfunction) ................... 187
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 56
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 213
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 249
Power washers .................................. 245
Power windows
see Side windows
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 63
Immobilizer ...................................... 62
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 117
General notes ................................ 117
Hill start assist ............................... 117
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 27
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 26
R
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 170
see Digital Operator's Manual
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 213
Radio-wave reception/transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel) .... 80
Reading lamp ....................................... 95
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 112
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 190
14
Index
Replacing bulbs ...............................98
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 226
Folding the backrest forwards/
back (vehicles with the EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) ..................... 225
Folding the backrest forwards/
back (vehicles without the EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) ..................... 225
Fore-and-aft adjustment ................ 226
Rear view camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 157
Cleaning instructions ..................... 248
Display in the multimedia system .. 156
Function/notes ............................. 155
General notes ................................ 155
Switching on/off ........................... 156
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 111
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 102
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 88
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 90
Reflective safety jacket .................... 251
Refrigerant (air-conditioning system)
Important safety notes .................. 299
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes .................. 127
Refueling process .......................... 127
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 233
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 234
Replacing bulbs
Backup lamp .................................... 98
High-beam headlamps ..................... 98
Important safety notes .................... 96
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) ............................ 97
License plate lamp ......................... 100
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 97
Overview of bulb types .................... 96
Rear fog lamp .................................. 98
Turn signals (front) ........................... 98
Rescue card ......................................... 27
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 193
Warning lamp ................................. 210
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 111
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 185
Introduction ..................................... 37
Warning lamp ................................. 209
Warning lamp (function) ................... 38
Reversing feature
Roller sunblind ................................. 81
Side windows ................................... 75
Tailgate ............................................ 72
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 24
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 80
Roof carrier ........................................ 229
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 250
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 300
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 213
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 50
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 219
Inserting/removing ........................ 219
Removing ....................................... 219
Index
15
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 213
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 213
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 83
Seat belts
Adjusting the height .........................41
center rear-compartment seat ......... 41
Cleaning ......................................... 250
Correct usage .................................. 40
Fastening ......................................... 41
Important safety guidelines ............. 39
Introduction ..................................... 38
Releasing ......................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 204
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 85
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 84
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 86
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 85
Cleaning the cover ......................... 249
Folding the backrest (rear compartment) forwards/back (vehicles with the EASY-VARIO-PLUS
system) .......................................... 225
Folding the backrest (rear compartment) forwards/back (vehicles without the EASY-VARIO-
PLUS system) ................................ 225
Important safety notes .................... 83
Seat heating problem ...................... 87
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 91
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 87
Section
Cargo compartment ......................... 72
Securing cargo .................................. 227
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 249
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 248
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 174
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 298
Coolant (engine) ............................ 298
Engine oil ....................................... 297
Fuel ................................................ 295
Important safety notes .................. 295
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 299
Washer fluid ................................... 299
Setting the air distribution ............... 108
Setting the airflow ............................ 109
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 213
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 213
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 213
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 177
On-board computer ....................... 175
Side impact air bag ............................. 43
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 190
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 247
Convenience closing feature ............ 76
Convenience opening feature .......... 76
Important safety information ........... 75
Opening/closing .............................. 75
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
Resetting ......................................... 77
Reversing feature ............................. 75
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 213
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 67
Changing the programming ............. 66
Checking the battery ....................... 67
Convenience closing feature ............ 76
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Index
Convenience opening feature .......... 76
Display message ............................ 202
Door central locking/unlocking .......64
Important safety notes .................... 64
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 65
Loss .................................................68
Mechanical key ................................ 66
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 114
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 68
Starting the engine ........................ 116
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 114
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 213
Snow chains ...................................... 272
Sockets
Center console .............................. 233
General notes ................................ 233
Luggage compartment ...................233
Rear compartment ......................... 233
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 214
Special seat belt retractor .................. 51
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 175
Digital ............................................ 169
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Segments ...................................... 164
Selecting the display unit ...............175
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 190
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Start-off assist
Activating ....................................... 147
Important safety notes .................. 147
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 115
Starting the engine ........................ 116
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Status overview (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................173
STEER CONTROL .................................. 62
Steering
Display message ............................ 201
Steering assistant STEER CONTROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 88
Button overview ............................... 32
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 165
Cleaning ......................................... 249
Important safety notes .................... 88
Paddle shifters ............................... 125
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 125
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 222
Armrest (under) ............................. 223
Center console .............................. 222
Center console (rear) ..................... 223
Cup holders ................................... 230
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 222
Glove box ....................................... 222
Important safety information ......... 221
Map pockets .................................. 223
Stowage net ................................... 223
Stowage net ....................................... 223
Summer tires ..................................... 271
Sun visor ............................................ 231
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 111
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 219
T
Tachometer ........................................ 164
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 190
see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 201
Emergency unlocking ....................... 74
Important safety notes .................... 72
Limiting the opening angle ............... 74
Obstruction detection ...................... 72
Opening dimensions ...................... 300
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 73
Opening/closing automatically
from inside ....................................... 73
Index
17
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 295
Information .................................... 293
Tires/wheels ................................. 290
Vehicle data ................................... 300
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 172
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 217
Authorizing a mobile phone via the
device manager (connecting) ......... 218
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 218
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 217
Display message ............................ 201
Introduction ................................... 171
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 171
Number from the phone book ........ 172
Redialing ........................................ 172
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 172
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 213
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 165
Outside temperature ...................... 164
Setting (climate control) ................ 108
Through-loading feature ................... 224
Tire pressure
Checking manually ........................ 275
Display message ............................ 198
Maximum ....................................... 275
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 256
Notes ............................................. 274
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 256
Recommended ............................... 272
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 275
Important safety notes .................. 275
Restarting ...................................... 276
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 254
Important safety notes .................. 254
Storage location ............................ 253
Tire pressure not reached .............. 256
Tire pressure reached .................... 256
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 285
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 284
Bar (definition) ............................... 284
Changing a wheel .......................... 286
Characteristics .............................. 284
Checking ........................................ 269
Curb weight (definition) ................. 285
Definition of terms ......................... 284
Direction of rotation ...................... 286
Display message ............................ 198
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 286
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 284
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 283
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 284
General notes ................................ 290
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 285
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 285
Important safety notes .................. 269
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 284
Information on driving .................... 269
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 285
Labeling (overview) ........................ 281
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 286
Load index ..................................... 283
Load index (definition) ................... 285
M+S tires ....................................... 271
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 285
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 285
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 285
Maximum tire load ......................... 283
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 285
MOExtended tires .......................... 271
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 286
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Index
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ...........................................285
Replacing ....................................... 286
Service life ..................................... 270
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 285
Speed rating (definition) ................ 285
Storing ...........................................286
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 284
Summer tires ................................. 271
Temperature .................................. 280
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 286
Tire bead (definition) ......................285
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 285
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 284
Tire size (data) ............................... 290
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 281
Tire tread ....................................... 270
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 285
Total load limit (definition) ............. 286
Traction ......................................... 280
Traction (definition) ....................... 286
Tread wear ..................................... 280
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 279
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 284
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 286
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 284
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 53
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 266
Important safety notes .................. 263
Installing the towing eye ................ 264
Removing the towing eye ............... 264
Towing a trailer
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 62
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 263
Installing the towing eye ................ 264
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 266
Removing the towing eye ............... 264
Transporting the vehicle ................ 265
With both axles on the ground ....... 265
With the front axle raised ............... 264
Towing eye ......................................... 252
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 213
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 121
Transporting the vehicle .................. 265
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 249
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 168
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 168
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 169
Trunk
Emergency release button ............... 74
Trunk lid
see Tailgate
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 189
Replacing bulbs (front) ..................... 98
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 293
Installation ..................................... 293
Transmission output (maximum) .... 293
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 71
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 70
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 220
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 232
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Index
19
Display message ............................ 199
Equipment ....................................... 24
Individual settings .......................... 175
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 276
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 71
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 64
Lowering ........................................ 289
Maintenance .................................... 24
Parking for a long period ................ 131
Pulling away ................................... 117
Raising ........................................... 287
Reporting problems .........................27
Securing from rolling away ............ 287
Transporting .................................. 265
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 71
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 64
Vehicle data ................................... 300
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 300
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 300
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 300
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 71
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 294
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 252
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 112
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 171
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 213
VIN
Seat ............................................... 295
Type plate ...................................... 294
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 206
Active Brake Assist ........................ 212
Brakes ........................................... 205
Check Engine ................................. 210
Coolant .......................................... 210
Distance warning ........................... 212
ESP®.............................................. 207
ESP®OFF ....................................... 208
Fuel tank ........................................ 210
Overview .......................................... 31
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 38
Reserve fuel ................................... 210
Restraint system ............................ 209
Seat belt ........................................ 204
Warning triangle ................................ 252
Warranty .............................................. 24
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 201
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 213
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 290
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 289
Wheel chock ...................................... 287
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 286
Checking ........................................ 269
Cleaning ......................................... 247
Emergency spare wheel ................. 291
Important safety notes .................. 269
Information on driving .................... 269
Interchanging/changing ................ 286
Mounting a new wheel ................... 289
Removing a wheel .......................... 289
Storing ........................................... 286
Tightening torque ........................... 289
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 290
Wheels and tires
Changing a wheel .......................... 287
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 186
Operation ......................................... 44
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 109
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 242
Important safety notes .................. 299
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 202
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Rear window wiper ........................ 101
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 101
Switching on/off ........................... 100
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Index
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ...................137
Snow chains .................................. 272
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 271
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 271
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 247
Important safety notes .................. 101
Replacing (rear window) ................ 102
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................249
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
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ZONE function
Switching on/off ........................... 109
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The printed Operator's Manual provides information about the safe operation of your vehicle.
The Digital Operator's Manual provides comprehensive and specifically adapted information on
your vehicle's equipment and multimedia system. You can call up the Digital Operator's Manual via the multimedia system.
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You will not incur any costs when calling up
the Digital Operator's Manual. The Digital
Operator's Manual works without connecting
to the Internet.
There are three ways to access the topics of the
Digital Operator's Manual:
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Visual search
The visual search allows you to explore your
vehicle "virtually". Starting from either the
vehicle exterior view or interior view, you can
access many of the different topics covered
by the Digital Operator's Manual. To access
the vehicle interior section, select the "Vehicle interior" view.
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Keyword search
The keyword search allows you to search for a
keyword by entering characters.
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Contents
You can select individual sections in the contents.
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The Digital Operator's Manual is deactivated for safety reasons while driving.
Operation
Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual
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Press the Ø button in the center console.
The overview relating to the vehicle appears.
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Select the "Operator's Manual" menu item by
turning 3 or pressing 7 the controller.
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Confirm 7 the message about the warning
and safety notes.
The basic menu for the Digital Operator's
Manual appears.
Operating the Digital Operator's Manual
General notes
Please observe the information about the operation of the controller (Y page 214).
Content pages
The content pages can be accessed by means of
a visual search, a keyword search or using the
contents.
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To scroll forwards/backwards: turn 3
the controller.
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To display in full-screen or animation: slide
8 the controller to the left :.
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To select information texts or save bookmarks: slide 9 the controller to the
right ;.
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To select a link: slide 6 the controller
downwards =.
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To exit a content page: select % sym-
bol ?.
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To call up the basic menu of the Digital
Operator's Manual: select Þ symbol A.
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To switch functions to the multimedia
system using the buttons on the center
console: press the $, %, Õ or Ø
button.
The selected menu appears. The Digital Operator's Manual remains open in the background.
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Protecting the environment
General notes
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Environmental note
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
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your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
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avoid short trips as these increase fuel consumption.
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always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
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do not carry any unnecessary weight.
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remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
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a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
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always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
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do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
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do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
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drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
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avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
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change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.
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switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
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keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consumption.
Environmental concerns and recommendations
Wherever the Operator's Manual requires you to
dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or reuse 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
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Environmental note
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:
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doors
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door pillars
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door sills
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seats
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cockpit
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instrument cluster
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center console
Do not install accessories such as audio systems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs
or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as
well as accessories relevant to safety which
have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This
could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant
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systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that
have been specifically approved for your vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been specifically developed, manufactured or selected
for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain
a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for
necessary service and repair work. In addition,
strategically located parts delivery centers provide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts (Y page 294).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
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This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of this Operator's Manual 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 safetyrelevant systems and functions. The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from
that shown in the descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all systems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept
in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Warranty
The Limited Warranty for your vehicle applies in
accordance with the warranty terms and conditions in the Service and Warranty Information
booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts in
accordance with the following warranty terms
and conditions:
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Emission System Warranty
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Emission Performance Warranty
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California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty
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State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories
warranties. These are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a replacement. The new Service and Warranty Information booklet will be posted to you.
Maintenance
Always bring the Maintenance Booklet with you
when taking the vehicle to an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Your customer service
advisor will enter every service into your Maintenance Booklet on your behalf.
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
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brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance"
section in the Service and Warranty Booklet
(Canada). You will find both in the vehicle document wallet.
Change of address or change of ownership
In the event of a change of address, please send
us the "Notification of Address Change" in the
Service and Warranty 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 all literature in the vehicle so that it is available to the
next owner.
If you have purchased a used car, please send us
the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in the
Service and Warranty 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 Canada
When you are abroad with your vehicle, observe
the following points:
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Service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
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Lead-free fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
can cause damage to the catalytic converter.
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The fuel may have a considerably lower
octane number. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available for
delivery in Europe through our European Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or write to one of the
following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes 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
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WARNING
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.
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WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk
of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
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WARNING
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, a speed bump or a pothole in the road
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a heavy object strikes the underbody or
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the underbody, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be
damaged without the damage being visible.
Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no
longer withstand the loads they are designed
to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, combustible materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody paneling. If these materials
come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust
system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. If on continuing your journey you notice that driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions. In such cases, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com-
ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the two following two conditions: 1)
These devices may not cause harmful interference, and 2) These devices must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. Changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) These devices may
not cause interference, and (2) These devices
must accept any interference, 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.
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WARNING
If you connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of vehicle systems. As a result, the
operating safety of the vehicle could be affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Only connect equipment to a diagnostics connection in the vehicle, which is approved for
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
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WARNING
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 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.
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Always have the following work carried out at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
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work relevant to safety
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service and maintenance work
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repair work
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alterations, installation work and modifications
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work on electronic components
Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognize certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when driving
your vehicle:
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the safety notes in this manual
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technical data for the vehicle
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to motor
vehicles
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
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or, if necessary, contact us at one of the following
addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
3 Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Limited Warranty
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Observe the notes in this Operator's Manual
regarding the correct operation of your vehicle and possible damage to the vehicle. Damage to the vehicle which is caused by violation
of these notes is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or the new
or used-vehicle warranty.
QR codes for the rescue card
The QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flap
and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the
event of an accident, rescue services can use
the QR code to quickly find the appropriate rescue card for your vehicle. The current rescue
card contains the most important information
about your vehicle in a compact form, e.g. the
routing of the electric cables.
You can find more information under
www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code.
Data stored in the vehicle
Data storage
A wide range of electronic components in your
vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or permanently store technical information about:
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the vehicle's operating state
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incidents
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malfunctions
In general, this technical information documents the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
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operating conditions of system components,
e.g. fluid levels
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the vehicle's status messages and those of its
individual components, e.g. number of wheel
revolutions/speed, deceleration in movement, lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal
position
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malfunctions and defects in important system
components, e.g. lights, brakes
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vehicle reactions and operating conditions in
special driving situations, e.g. air bag deploy-
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ment, intervention of stability control systems
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ambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature
This data is of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to:
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assist in recognizing and rectifying malfunctions and defects
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analyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an accident
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optimize vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical information can be read from the event data memory
and malfunction data memory.
Services include, for example:
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repair services
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service processes
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warranties
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quality assurance
The vehicle is read out by employees of the service network (including the manufacturer) using
special diagnostic testers. More detailed information is obtained from it, if required.
After a malfunction has been rectified, the information is deleted from the malfunction memory
or is continually overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations are conceivable in which this technical data, in connection with other information (if necessary, under
consultation with an authorized expert), could
be traced to a person.
Examples include:
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accident reports
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damage to the vehicle
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witness statements
Further additional functions that have been contractually agreed upon with the customer allow
certain vehicle data to be conveyed by the vehicle as well. The additional functions include, for
example, vehicle location in case of an emergency.
Event data recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). This vehicle is equipped with an
event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of
an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will
assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems
performed. 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 were
operating
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Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened
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How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal and
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How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes
and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded
by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are 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 could combine the EDR data
with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
Access to the vehicle and/or the EDR is needed
to read data that is recorded by an EDR, and
special equipment is required. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have
the special equipment, such as law enforcement, can read the information by accessing the
vehicle or the EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal matters as a tool in accident reconstruction, accident claims and vehicle safety. Since the Crash
Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract
data from the EDR is commercially available,
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly
disclaims any and all liability arising from the
extraction of this information by unauthorized
Mercedes-Benz personnel.
MBUSA will not share EDR data with others
without the consent of the vehicle owners or, if
the vehicle is leased, without the consent of the
lessee. Exceptions to this representation
include responses to subpoenas by law enforcement; by federal, state or local government; in
connection with or arising out of litigation involving MBUSA or its subsidiaries and affiliates; or,
as required by law.
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