Mercedes Benz B Class 2014 Operator Manual
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B-Class Electric Drive
Operator's Manual
Order no. 65155605 13 Part no. 2425842200 Edition C 2014
B-Class Electric Drive Operator's Manual
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Contents
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 19
At a glance ........................................... 29
Safety ................................................... 39
Opening and closing ........................... 71
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 85
Lights and windshield wipers ............ 97
Climate control ................................. 113
Driving and parking .......................... 125
On-board computer and displays .... 171
Stowage and features ...................... 227
Maintenance and care ...................... 251
Breakdown Assistance ..................... 263
Wheels and tires ............................... 277
Technical data ................................... 307
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket
see Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 191
Function/notes ................................ 63
Important safety notes .................... 63
Warning lamp .................................218
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 116
Active Parking Assist
Canceling ....................................... 163
Detecting parking spaces .............. 160
Display message ............................ 210
Exiting a parking space .................. 162
Function/notes .............................159
Important safety notes .................. 159
Parking .......................................... 161
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 200
Function/notes ................................ 65
Additional speedometer ................... 187
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 54
Display message ............................ 203
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 47
Important safety notes .................... 46
Introduction ..................................... 46
Knee bag .......................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Side impact air bag .......................... 48
Window curtain air bag .................... 48
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 123
Setting ...........................................123
Setting the center air vents ........... 123
Setting the side air vents ...............123
see Climate control
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 188
Antenna ................................................ 23
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 236
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................183
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................183
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........255
Hiding a service message .............. 255
Notes ............................................. 254
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 255
Service message ............................ 254
Special service requirements ......... 255
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 69
Function ...........................................69
Switching off the alarm .................... 69
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 184
Display message ............................ 208
Function/notes ............................. 166
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 180
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 207
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 256
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 98
Index
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B
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 106
Display message ............................ 206
Bag hook ............................................ 232
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 63
Battery
Display message ............................ 215
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 74
Important safety notes .................... 74
Replacing ......................................... 74
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 268
Display message ............................ 207
Important safety notes .................. 265
Jump starting ................................. 269
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 184
Display message ............................ 209
Notes/function .............................. 167
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 199
Notes ............................................. 309
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 106
Display message ............................ 205
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 63
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 65
BAS .................................................. 63
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 309
Display message ............................ 191
HOLD function ............................... 154
Important safety notes .................. 148
Maintenance .................................. 150
Parking brake ................................ 145
Riding tips ...................................... 148
Warning lamp ................................. 218
Brake system
Driving safety systems ..................... 68
Breakdown
Towing away .................................. 271
see Flat tire
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 31
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
C
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 262
Car wash ........................................ 256
Display ........................................... 260
Exterior lights ................................ 259
Gear or selector lever .................... 261
Interior ........................................... 260
Matte finish ................................... 258
Notes ............................................. 256
Paint .............................................. 257
Plastic trim .................................... 260
Power washer ................................ 257
Rear view camera .......................... 260
Roof lining ...................................... 262
Seat belt ........................................ 262
Seat cover ..................................... 261
Sensors ......................................... 259
Steering wheel ............................... 261
Trim pieces .................................... 261
Washing by hand ........................... 256
Wheels ........................................... 258
Windows ........................................ 258
Wiper blades .................................. 259
Wooden trim .................................. 261
Cargo compartment cover ............... 232
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 230
Important safety notes .................. 230
Cargo compartment floor
Height adjustment ......................... 234
Important safety notes .................. 233
Opening/closing ............................ 233
Stowage well (under) ..................... 233
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 231
Index
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Center console
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) .............................................188
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........72
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ...................................106
High-beam headlamps ................... 105
Low-beam headlamps .................... 104
Parking lamps ................................ 105
Rear fog lamp ................................ 106
Reversing lamps ............................ 106
Standing lamps (front) ................... 105
Tail lamps ...................................... 106
Turn signals (front) ......................... 105
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 106
Charge level display .......................... 174
Charging
see Charging the high-voltage battery
Charging cable
Connecting ....................................139
Controls ......................................... 138
Important safety notes .................. 137
Removing ....................................... 140
Storing ...........................................138
Warming up ................................... 137
Charging the high-voltage battery
(important safety notes) ................... 134
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 61
Rear doors ....................................... 62
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 56
Restraint systems ............................ 57
Special seat belt retractor ...............57
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 60
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 58
On the front-passenger seat ............ 60
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 60
Top Tether .......................................59
Cigarette lighter ................................ 236
Climate control
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 115
Auxiliary climate control (on-
board computer) ............................ 186
Controlling automatically ...............117
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 120
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 116
Defrosting the windows ................. 119
Defrosting the windshield .............. 118
Immediate pre-entry climate con-
trol ................................................. 122
Important safety notes .................. 114
Indicator lamp ................................ 117
Maximum cooling .......................... 119
Notes on using dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 115
Overview of systems ......................114
Pre-entry climate control at
departure time ............................... 122
Pre-entry climate control at time
of departure (on-board computer) .. 186
Pre-entry climate control via key ... 121
Pre-entry climate control via key
(on-board computer) ......................186
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 117
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 120
Refrigerant ..................................... 311
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 311
Setting the air distribution ............. 117
Setting the airflow ......................... 118
Setting the air vents ......................123
Setting the temperature ................ 117
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 120
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 119
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ..................................................118
Cockpit ................................................. 30
see Instrument cluster
Index
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COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating the dis-
tance warning function .................. 184
Display message ............................ 191
Operation/notes .............................. 64
Combination switch .......................... 100
Compass
Calibrating .....................................249
Calling up ....................................... 248
Setting ...........................................249
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 177
Convenience closing feature .............. 82
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 120
Convenience opening feature ............ 82
Coolant
Service product .............................309
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 253
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 27
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 204
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 102
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 153
Cruise control lever ....................... 152
Deactivating ................................... 154
Display message ............................ 210
Driving system ............................... 152
Important safety notes .................. 152
Setting a speed .............................. 153
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 153
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 235
Important safety notes .................. 234
see Cup holder
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 25
Customer Relations Department ....... 25
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 206
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 187
Switching on/off (switch) ................ 98
Declarations of conformity ................. 24
Delayed switch-off
Interior lighting .............................. 188
Departure time
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 185
Diagnostics connection ......................24
Digital speedometer .........................177
DIRECT SELECT lever
Transmission ................................. 129
Display
High-voltage battery charge level
(instrument cluster) ....................... 174
Display (cleaning instructions) ........260
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 254
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 190
Drive system .................................. 207
Driving systems .............................208
General notes ................................ 190
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 190
Lights ............................................. 204
Safety systems .............................. 191
SmartKey ....................................... 215
Tires ............................................... 211
Vehicle ...........................................212
Distance recorder .............................176
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating ................. 184
Function/notes ................................ 64
Warning lamp ................................. 225
Door control panel .............................. 37
Index
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Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) .............................................188
Automatic locking (switch) ...............78
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................72
Display message ............................ 214
Emergency locking ........................... 79
Emergency unlocking ....................... 79
Important safety notes .................... 77
Opening (from inside) ...................... 77
Drinking and driving ......................... 147
Driver's door
see Doors
Drive system
Jump-starting ................................. 269
Starting with the SmartKey ............ 127
Switching off .................................. 145
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 256
Driving on flooded roads .................. 151
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 63
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 63
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 64
Distance warning function ............... 64
Electronic brake force distribu-
tion .................................................. 66
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 66
Important safety information ........... 63
Overview .......................................... 62
RBS .................................................. 68
STEER CONTROL ............................. 68
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 159
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 166
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 167
Cruise control ................................ 152
Display message ............................ 208
HOLD function ............................... 154
PARKTRONIC ................................. 155
Rear view camera .......................... 163
Driving tips
Brakes ........................................... 148
Break-in period .............................. 126
Checking brake lining thickness .... 150
Downhill gradient ........................... 149
Drinking and driving ....................... 147
Driving in winter ............................. 152
Driving on flooded roads ................ 151
Driving on wet roads ...................... 151
Energy ........................................... 147
General .......................................... 147
Hydroplaning ................................. 151
Icy road surfaces ........................... 152
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 149
Snow chains .................................. 280
Wet road surface ........................... 149
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 181
DVD video (on-board computer) ...... 181
E
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Display message ............................ 195
Function/notes ................................ 66
E‑CELL display ................................... 173
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 148
On-board computer ....................... 177
Electric motor number ...................... 308
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 79
Vehicle ............................................. 79
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 54
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 80
Energy
Driving tips .................................... 147
Environmental protection
Note ................................................. 19
Index
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ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Characteristics .................................67
Deactivating/activating ................. 183
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 67
Display message ............................ 191
ETS .................................................. 66
Function/notes ................................ 66
General notes .................................. 66
Important safety information ........... 67
Warning lamp ................................. 221
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 66
Exterior lighting
Setting options ................................ 98
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 93
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 93
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 93
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 95
Storing the parking position ............. 94
F
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 264
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 264
Floormats ........................................... 249
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 275
Before changing ............................. 274
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 275
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 275
Important safety notes .................. 274
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 248
Important safety notes .................. 245
Opening/closing the garage door..248
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 245
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 261
Genuine parts ...................................... 19
Glove box ...........................................229
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................100
Display message ............................ 215
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 310
Fogging up ..................................... 101
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 89
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 90
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 89
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 90
Installing/removing (rear) ................ 90
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 105
Display message ............................ 205
Switching on/off ........................... 100
High voltage
see Safety notes
High-voltage battery
Battery care ................................... 136
Charging (charging station) ............ 140
Charging (mains socket) ................ 137
Charging cable warming ................ 137
Cruise range .................................. 136
Discharged battery ........................ 135
Display message ............................ 208
Energy consumption ...................... 136
General notes ................................ 135
Method of operation ...................... 135
Outside temperatures .................... 135
Overvoltage protection .................. 137
Problems with the charging proc-
ess ................................................. 142
Reserve, warning lamp ................... 224
Terms of use .................................. 137
High-voltage disconnect device ......... 23
Hill start assist .................................. 128
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 155
Deactivating ................................... 155
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Index
Display message ............................ 209
Function/notes ............................. 154
Hood
Closing ........................................... 253
Display message ............................ 214
Important safety notes .................. 252
Opening ......................................... 252
Horn ...................................................... 30
Hydroplaning ..................................... 151
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 69
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Charge level display ......................... 31
Overview .......................................... 31
Power display ................................ 173
Settings ......................................... 187
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 172
Interior lighting ................................. 101
Automatic control .......................... 102
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 188
Emergency lighting ........................ 102
Manual control ............................... 102
Overview ........................................ 101
Reading lamp ................................. 101
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 188
Internet connection
Via mobile service module ............. 144
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 264
Using ............................................. 300
K
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 131
Knee bag .............................................. 48
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 58
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 205
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 188
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 98
Display message ............................ 204
Hazard warning lamps ................... 100
High beam flasher .......................... 100
High-beam headlamps ................... 100
Light switch ..................................... 98
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 99
Parking lamps .................................. 99
Rear fog lamp .................................. 99
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 188
Standing lamps .............................. 100
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 187
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ...................... 98
Turn signals ................................... 100
see Interior lighting
see Lights
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) ....... 207
Loading guidelines ............................ 228
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 78
Emergency locking ........................... 79
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 78
Index
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Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ...............................188
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 104
Display message ............................ 204
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ..................................................91
M
M+S tires ............................................ 280
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 258
Maximum charge current
Setting (charging cable) ................. 138
mbrace
Call priority ....................................241
Display message ............................ 199
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 241
Downloading routes ....................... 244
Emergency call .............................. 238
General notes ................................ 237
Geo fencing ................................... 245
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............243
MB info call button ........................ 240
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 243
Remote vehicle locking .................. 243
Roadside Assistance button .......... 240
Search & Send ............................... 242
Self-test ......................................... 238
Speed alert .................................... 244
System .......................................... 238
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 245
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 243
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 73
Locking vehicle ................................ 79
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 79
Memory card (audio) ......................... 181
Memory function ................................. 95
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 190
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 181
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 73
MOExtended tires .............................. 264
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 303
Mounting a new wheel ................... 302
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 300
Raising the vehicle ......................... 300
Removing a wheel .......................... 302
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 300
MP3
Operation ....................................... 181
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 176
Permanent display ......................... 187
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer..174
Overview .......................................... 33
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 179
see separate operating instructions
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 126
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
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Index
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ...............................51
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent .................................................56
Children in the vehicle .....................56
Important safety notes .................... 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 62
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation .........................................49
System self-test ............................... 51
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 183
Audio menu ................................... 180
Displaying a service message ........ 255
Display messages .......................... 190
E‑CELL menu ................................. 185
Factory settings submenu ............. 189
Important safety notes .................. 172
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 187
Lighting submenu .......................... 187
Menu overview .............................. 176
Message memory .......................... 190
Navigation menu ............................ 179
Operation ....................................... 174
Service menu ................................. 184
Settings menu ............................... 185
Standard display ............................ 176
Telephone menu ............................ 181
Trip menu ...................................... 176
Vehicle submenu ........................... 188
Video DVD operation ..................... 181
On-board computer (multifunction
steering wheel)
Range ............................................ 178
Online access .................................... 143
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 105
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 20
Outside temperature display ........... 173
Overhead control panel ...................... 36
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 62
P
Paint code number ............................ 308
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 257
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Parking ............................................... 144
Important safety notes .................. 144
Parking brake ................................ 145
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 94
Rear view camera .......................... 163
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 159
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 196
Electric parking brake .................... 145
Warning lamp ................................. 223
see Parking brake
Parking lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 105
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 157
Driving system ............................... 155
Function/notes ............................. 155
Important safety notes .................. 155
Problem (malfunction) ................... 159
Range of the sensors ..................... 156
Warning display ............................. 157
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Indicator lamps ................................ 41
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Problems (malfunction) .................. 203
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 62
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 260
Power display .................................... 173
Index
13
Power washers ..................................257
Power windows
see Side windows
Program selector button .................. 131
Pulling away ...................................... 128
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 24
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Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 188
Display message ............................ 209
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 180
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Range
Calling up (on-board computer,
luxury multifunction steering
wheel) ............................................ 178
RANGE PLUS ................................. 136
RANGE PLUS
Range ............................................ 136
RBS
see Recuperative braking system
(RBS) ................................................ 68
Reading lamp ..................................... 101
READY indicator ................................ 172
Rear fog lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 106
Display message ............................ 206
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Rear lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 106
see Lights
Rear seat
Folding the backrest forwards/
back (vehicles without the EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) ..................... 231
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 260
Function/notes .............................163
Switching on/off ........................... 164
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 93
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 93
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 120
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 110
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Recuperative braking system (rbs) ... 68
Refrigerant (air-conditioning system)
Important safety notes .................. 311
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 245
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 245
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 102
Overview of bulb types .................. 103
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 104
Reporting safety defects .................... 25
Reserve
High-voltage battery ......................224
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 200
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 224
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Reverse gear
Engaging ........................................ 130
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 81
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 21
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 262
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 311
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 179
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Index
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Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 56
Child restraint systems .................... 57
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
Safety notes ......................................... 21
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the height .........................44
center rear-compartment seat ......... 45
Cleaning ......................................... 262
Correct usage .................................. 43
Fastening ......................................... 44
Important safety guidelines ............. 42
Introduction ..................................... 42
Releasing ......................................... 45
Warning lamp ................................. 216
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 89
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 88
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 91
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 89
Cleaning the cover ......................... 261
Correct driver's seat position ........... 86
Folding the backrest (rear compartment) forwards/back (vehicles without the EASY-VARIO-
PLUS system) ................................ 231
Important safety notes .................... 87
Seat heating problem ...................... 92
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 95
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 91
Selector lever
see DIRECT SELECT lever
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 259
Service Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 184
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 309
Important safety notes .................. 309
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 311
Washer fluid ................................... 310
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 189
On-board computer ....................... 185
Setting the air distribution ............... 117
Setting the airflow ............................ 118
Setting the maximum charge cur-
rent (Control system) ........................ 186
Side impact air bag ............................. 48
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 206
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 258
Convenience closing feature ............ 82
Convenience opening feature .......... 82
Important safety information ........... 81
Opening/closing .............................. 81
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 84
Resetting ......................................... 83
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 74
Changing the programming ............. 73
Checking the battery ....................... 74
Convenience closing feature ............ 82
Convenience opening feature .......... 82
Display message ............................ 215
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Loss ................................................. 76
Mechanical key ................................ 73
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 127
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 76
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 127
Snow chains ...................................... 280
Sockets
General notes ................................ 237
Luggage compartment ................... 237
Rear compartment ......................... 237
Specialist workshop ............................ 24
Special seat belt retractor .................. 57
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 187
Index
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Digital ............................................ 177
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 187
see Instrument cluster
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
see Restraint system
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 105
Display message ............................ 206
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Starting (vehicle) ............................... 127
STEER CONTROL .................................. 68
Steering (display message) .............. 214
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 92
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 174
Cleaning ......................................... 261
Important safety notes .................... 92
Paddle shifters ............................... 131
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 131
Stowage areas ................................... 228
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 229
Armrest (under) ............................. 229
Center console (rear) ..................... 230
Cup holders ................................... 234
Glove box ....................................... 229
Important safety information ......... 228
Stowage net ................................... 230
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 230
Stowage net ....................................... 230
Summer tires ..................................... 280
Sun visor ............................................ 235
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 120
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 69
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Tailgate
Display message ............................ 213
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 79
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 80
Opening dimensions ...................... 311
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 205
see Lights
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 309
Information .................................... 308
Tires/wheels ................................. 303
Vehicle data ................................... 311
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 182
Display message ............................ 214
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 181
Number from the phone book ........ 182
Redialing ........................................ 183
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 182
Temperature
Outside temperature ...................... 173
Setting (climate control) ................ 117
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 69
Immobilizer ...................................... 69
Time
see separate operating instructions
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 284
Checking manually ........................ 284
Display message ............................ 211
Important safety notes .................. 284
Maximum ....................................... 284
Notes ............................................. 283
Recommended ............................... 281
see Tire pressure
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 286
Function/notes ............................. 284
General notes ................................ 284
Important safety notes .................. 285
Restarting ...................................... 287
Warning lamp ................................. 226
Warning message .......................... 286
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 298
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 296
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Bar (definition) ............................... 296
Changing a wheel .......................... 299
Characteristics .............................. 296
Checking ........................................ 279
Curb weight (definition) ................. 298
Definition of terms ......................... 296
Direction of rotation ...................... 299
Display message ............................ 211
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 299
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 295
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 296
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 297
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 297
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 297
Important safety notes .................. 278
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 297
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 297
Labeling (overview) ........................ 293
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 299
Load index ..................................... 295
Load index (definition) ................... 297
M+S tires ....................................... 280
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 297
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 298
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 298
Maximum tire load ......................... 291
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 298
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 298
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 298
Replacing ....................................... 299
Service life ..................................... 280
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 298
Speed rating (definition) ................ 297
Storing ........................................... 300
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 296
Summer tires ................................. 280
Temperature .................................. 292
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 298
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 298
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 298
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 297
Tire size (data) ............................... 303
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 293
Tire tread ....................................... 279
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 298
Total load limit (definition) ............. 299
Traction ......................................... 292
Traction (definition) ....................... 299
Tread wear ..................................... 292
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 291
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 297
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 299
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 297
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 59
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 271
Installing the towing eye ................ 272
Removing the towing eye ............... 273
With both axles on the ground ....... 273
With the rear axle raised ................ 273
Tow-starting
Installing the towing eye ................ 272
Removing the towing eye ............... 273
Trailer hitch ......................................... 23
Trailer tow hitch .................................. 23
Transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 129
Display message ............................ 212
Drive program ................................ 134
Driving tips .................................... 131
Engaging the drive position ............ 130
Engaging the park position ............ 129
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 131
Kickdown ....................................... 131
Overview ........................................ 128
Index
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Program selector button ................131
Shifting to neutral .......................... 130
Transmission position display ......... 129
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 129
Transmission positions .................... 130
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 261
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 177
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 176
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 177
see Trip odometer
Trunk
see Tailgate
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 105
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 106
Display message ............................ 204
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
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Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 79
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 78
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Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 236
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 25
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Equipment ....................................... 20
Individual settings .......................... 185
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 288
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 79
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 72
Lowering ........................................ 303
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 147
Raising ........................................... 300
Reporting problems ......................... 25
Securing from rolling away ............ 300
Starting .......................................... 127
Towing (front axle raised) .............. 273
Towing away .................................. 271
Tow-starting ................................... 271
Transporting .................................. 274
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 79
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 72
Vehicle data ................................... 311
Vehicle data ....................................... 311
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 311
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 79
Vehicle Homepage
Data protection .............................. 143
Functions ....................................... 144
General information ....................... 143
Internet connection ....................... 144
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 308
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 264
Video (DVD) ........................................ 181
VIN ...................................................... 308
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Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 218
Brakes ........................................... 218
Distance warning ........................... 225
ESP®.............................................. 221
ESP®OFF ....................................... 222
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 41
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys-
tem) ............................................... 218
Restraint system ............................ 224
Seat belt ........................................ 216
Tire pressure monitor .................... 226
Warranty .............................................. 20
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 214
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 303
Wheel chock ...................................... 300
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Index
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 299
Checking ........................................ 279
Cleaning ......................................... 258
Important safety notes .................. 278
Interchanging/changing ................ 299
Mounting a new wheel ...................302
Mounting a wheel .......................... 300
Removing a wheel .......................... 302
Storing ...........................................300
Tightening torque ........................... 303
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 303
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 201
Operation ......................................... 48
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 118
see Windshield
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 254
Notes ............................................. 310
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 214
Problem (malfunction) ................... 111
Rear window wiper ........................ 109
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 109
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 152
Snow chains .................................. 280
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 280
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 280
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 259
Important safety notes .................. 109
Replacing (rear window) ................ 110
Replacing (windshield) ................... 109
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 261
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
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ZONE function
Switching on/off ........................... 118
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Protection of the environment
Note
Environmental note
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Daimler's declared policy is one of comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
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.
Energy consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear depend on
the following 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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always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
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do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R
keep an eye on the vehicle's energy consumption.
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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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drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
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avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Environmental note
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Have a defective high-voltage battery disposed of in an environmentally-responsible
manner. Contact a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for this purpose.
Environmental concerns and recommendations
When prompted to dispose of materials by
this Operator's Manual, always try to re-use
or recycle them first. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Environmental note
H
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
!
ces, as well as control units and sensors for
these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
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doors
R
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.
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You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use
only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of
equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and
accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been specifically developed, manufactured or selected
for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts should
therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
for necessary service and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts delivery centers provide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number (VIN) when ordering genuine MercedesBenz parts (Y page 308).
Operator's Manual
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
exchange or repair any defective parts originally installed in the vehicle in accordance
with the terms of the following warranties:
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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State warranty enforcement laws (Lemon
Laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories warranties. These are available at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Should you lose your Service and War-
i
ranty Information booklet, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a
replacement. The new Service and Warranty Information booklet will be mailed to
you.
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not
feature all functions described here. This also
applies to safety-relevant systems and functions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations.
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.
Service and literature
The Limited Warranty for your vehicle applies
in accordance with the warranty terms and
conditions in the Service and Warranty Booklet. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
will exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the following warranties:
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode
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Island and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty
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State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes
all the necessary maintenance work which
should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle to an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The service advisor will record every service for you
in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of a
breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" section in the Service and Warranty
Booklet (Canada). You will find both in 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 con-
tacting 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.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Operating safety
Important safety notes
WARNING
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If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
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carried out, this can result in malfunctions or
system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/maintenance work as well as any required repairs
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
WARNING
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If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
WARNING
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Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other networked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as intended and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as electronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and electronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
If you make changes to electronic components, their software or wiring, the general
operating permit for your vehicle may be rendered invalid.
There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
!
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the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
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you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb or a hole in the road
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a heavy object strikes the undercarriage
or parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the undercarriage, chassis parts, wheels or tires
could be damaged without the damage
being visible. Components damaged in this
way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of
an accident, no longer withstand the strain
they are designed to.
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,
visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Danger of electric shock
All of the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system components are marked with yellow
warning stickers which warn you about high
voltages. The cables of the vehicle's highvoltage electrical system are orange.
DANGER
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The vehicle's high voltage electrical system is
under high voltage. If you modify components
in the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system
or touch damaged components, you may be
electrocuted. The components in the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system may be
damaged in an accident, although the damage
is not visible. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Following an accident, do not touch any highvoltage components and never modify the
vehicle's high-voltage electrical system. Have
the vehicle towed away after an accident and
the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system
checked by a qualified specialist workshop.
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When towing a vehicle after an accident, be
sure to observe the following sections:
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Transporting the vehicle (Y page 274)
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Towing the vehicle with the front axle raised
(Y page 273)
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Towing a vehicle with both axles on the
ground (Y page 273)
Read the safety instructions on towing and
tow-starting (Y page 271).
The ignition must be switched off when carrying out general tasks, such as changing
bulbs or checking the coolant level.
Automatic switching off of the vehicle's
high-voltage electrical system
If the restraint systems are activated during
an accident, the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system is automatically deactivated.
This is to ensure that you do not come into
contact with high voltage.
Automatic protection from switching
on of the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system
The vehicle's high-voltage electrical system is
not activated when the vehicle is started if:
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a serious electrical insulation malfunction
is detected in the vehicle's high-voltage
electrical system.
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an electrical connection in the vehicle's
high-voltage electrical system is disconnected.
The charging process is interrupted automatically if:
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a serious electrical insulation malfunction
is detected in the vehicle's high-voltage
electrical system.
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an electrical connection in the vehicle's
high-voltage electrical system is disconnected.
High-voltage switch-off device
Your vehicle is equipped with a high-voltage
switch-off device : which can be used to
switch off the vehicle's high-voltage electrical
system.
The high-voltage system must only be
!
switched off at vehicle standstill by specially trained service engineers. Otherwise
the high-voltage system may be damaged.
Mobile phone antenna
It is not permitted to retrofit a mobile
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phone antenna.
Automatic switching off of the charging
process
The charging process is deactivated automatically if:
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the high-voltage battery is fully charged.
Trailer tow hitch
Retrofitting a trailer tow hitch is not per-
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missible.
Warning
Vehicles with an electric motor generate
much less driving noise than vehicles with
internal combustion engines. As a result,
when maneuvering or driving at low speeds
for example, your vehicle is not heard by other
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road users until it is very close, or may not
even be heard at all. This is particularly the
case if other road users have not yet seen
your vehicle but are instead relying on hearing. Drive with particular care, allowing for the
possibility that other road users may behave
unpredictably.
The vehicle is equipped with a sound generator. At low speeds, an electric vehicle makes
less noise than a vehicle with a combustion
engine. The sound generator is activated so
that other road users can hear your vehicle
better. The sound generator is activated at
speeds of under 20 mph (30 km/h) and
switches off automatically at higher speeds.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the two following two conditions: 1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) These devices
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device."
Diagnostics connection
WARNING
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If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. As a result,
the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnostics connection in the vehicle.
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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.
If equipment on the diagnostics connec-
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tion is used, the starter battery may discharge.
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Routine checks and maintenance service
Bear in mind that you are legally obliged to
carry out daily checks and regular inspections
at your own responsibility. You can find further information about the individual inspection steps in the Maintenance Booklet.
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
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work on the drive system
Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when driving your vehicle:
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the safety notes in this manual
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the Technical Data section in this manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
again with the Mercedes-Benz Center or, if
necessary, contact us at one of the following
addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Reporting safety defects
USA only:
The following text is reproduced as required
of all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of
U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant
to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle
Safety Act of 1966.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://
www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov
Limited Warranty
Follow the instructions in this manual
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about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions is not covered either by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
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Data stored in the vehicle
Data recording
This vehicle is capable of recording diagnostic
information relating to vehicle operation, malfunctions, and user settings. This may include
information about the performance or status
of various systems, including but not limited
to, engine, throttle, steering or brake systems, that is stored and can be read out with
suitable devices, particularly when the vehicle is serviced. The data obtained is used to
properly diagnose and service your vehicle or
to further optimize and develop vehicle functions.
COMAND/mbrace
If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or
mbrace, additional data about the vehicle’s
operation, the use of the vehicle in certain
situations, and the location of the vehicle may
be compiled through COMAND or the mbrace
system.
For additional information please refer to the
COMAND User Manual and/or the mbrace
Terms and Conditions.
Event data recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed
in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as during air bag deployment or when
hitting a road obstacle. The EDR is designed
to record data related to vehicle dynamics
and safety systems for a short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
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how various systems in your vehicle are
operating
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whether or not the driver and passenger
seat belts are fastened
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how far (if at all) the driver is depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal and
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how fast the vehicle is traveling
This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data is
recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by
the EDR under normal driving conditions and
no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age,
and crash location) are recorded. However,
other parties, such as law enforcement, can
combine the EDR data with the type of personal identification data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties 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.
Warning: The EDR is a component of the Supplemental Restraint System ("SRS") Module.
Tampering with, altering, modifying or removing the EDR component may result in a malfunction of the SRS Module and other systems.
State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that
conflict with federal regulation are pre-empted. This means that in the event of such conflict, the federal regulation governs. As of
February 2013, 13 states have enacted laws
relating to EDRs.
Information on copyright
General information
Information on license for free and opensource software used in your vehicle and its
electronic components is available on the following website:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/
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