Mercedes-Benz C Class Sedan 2013 User Manual

C-Class

Operator's Manual

Nur für internen Gebrauch / For internal use only

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Contents

Index ....................................................... 4

Introduction ......................................... 21

At a glance ........................................... 29

Safety ................................................... 39

Opening and closing ........................... 73

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 93

Lights and windshield wipers .......... 109

Climate control ................................. 125

Driving and parking .......................... 139

On-board computer and displays .... 197

Stowage and features ...................... 255

Maintenance and care ...................... 281

Breakdown assistance ..................... 295

Wheels and tires ............................... 309

Technical data ................................... 345

Index

1, 2, 3 ...

115 V socket ...................................... 265

12 V socket

see Sockets

4ETS

see ETS/4ETS (Electronic

Traction System)

4MATIC (permanent four-wheel

drive) .................................................. 179

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Display message ............................ 217

Function/notes ................................ 64

Important safety notes .................... 64

Warning lamp ................................. 244

Activating/deactivating cooling

with air dehumidification ................. 131

Active Blind Spot Assist

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 208

Display message ............................ 232

Function/information .................... 190

Active Driving Assistance package . 190 Active Lane Keeping Assist

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 208

Display message ............................ 231

Function/information .................... 193

Active light function ......................... 113

ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 69

Adaptive Highbeam Assist

Display message ............................ 227

Function/notes ............................. 114

Switching on/off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 210

Additives (engine oil) ........................ 352

Air bags

Display message ............................ 223

Front air bag (driver, front

passenger) ....................................... 44

Important safety notes .................... 42

Knee bag .......................................... 44

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

indicator lamp .................................. 47

Pelvis air bag ................................... 45

Safety guidelines ............................. 41

Side impact air bag .......................... 45

Window curtain air bag .................... 46

Air-conditioning system

see Climate control

AIR FLOW ........................................... 132

Air vents

Glove box ....................................... 137

Important safety notes .................. 137

Rear ............................................... 138

Setting ........................................... 137

Setting the center air vents ........... 137

Setting the side air vents ............... 137

see Climate control

Alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 212

Anti-lock braking system

see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Anti-theft alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Ashtray ............................................... 263

Assistance menu (on-board

computer) .......................................... 206

ASSYST PLUS

Displaying a service message ........ 282

Hiding a service message .............. 282

Notes ............................................. 282

Resetting the service interval

display ........................................... 282

Service message ............................ 282

Special service requirements ......... 283

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Activating/deactivating ................... 71

Function ........................................... 71

Switching off the alarm .................... 71

ATTENTION ASSIST

Activating/deactivating ................. 207

Display message ............................ 230

Function/notes ............................. 185

Audio menu (on-board

computer) .......................................... 204

Audio system

see separate operating instructions

Authorized Centers

see Qualified specialist workshop

Index

Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

see Qualified specialist workshop

Authorized workshops

see Qualified specialist workshop

AUTO lights

Display message ............................ 227

see Lights

Automatic engine start (ECO start/

stop function) .................................... 146

Automatic engine switch-off (ECO

start/stop function) .......................... 145

Automatic headlamp mode .............. 111

Automatic transmission

Automatic drive program ............... 151

Changing gear ............................... 150

Display message ............................ 238

Driving tips .................................... 150

Emergency running mode .............. 155

Kickdown ....................................... 150

Manual drive program .................... 153

Overview ........................................ 148

Problem (malfunction) ................... 155

Program selector button ................ 150

Pulling away ................................... 144

Releasing the parking lock

manually ........................................ 155

Selector lever ................................ 148

Shift ranges ................................... 152

Starting the engine ........................ 143

Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 151

Transmission position display ........ 149

Transmission positions .................. 149

Automatic transmission

emergency mode ............................... 155

Backup lamp

Changing bulbs .............................. 120

Display message ............................ 226

Bag hook ............................................ 260

BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System

PLUS) .................................................... 65

Battery (SmartKey)

Checking .......................................... 77

Important safety notes .................... 76

Replacing ......................................... 77

Battery (vehicle)

Charging ........................................ 300

Display message ............................ 229

Important safety notes .................. 298

Jump starting ................................. 302

Blind Spot Assist

Activating/deactivating ................. 208

Display message ............................ 232

Notes/function .............................. 186

see Active Blind Spot Assist

Brake Assist

see BAS (Brake Assist System)

Brake fluid

Display message ............................ 219

Notes ............................................. 352

Brake lamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 120

Display message ............................ 225

Brakes

ABS .................................................. 64

BAS .................................................. 65

BAS PLUS ........................................ 65

Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 352

Display message ............................ 217

Driving tips .................................... 162

High-performance brake system .... 164

Important safety notes .................. 162

Maintenance .................................. 163

Parking brake ................................ 159

Warning lamp ................................. 244

Breakdown

see Flat tire see Towing away/tow-starting

Bulbs

see Changing bulbs

California

Important notice for retail

customers and lessees .................... 23

Calling up a malfunction

see Display messages

Car

see Vehicle

Care

Carpets .......................................... 293

Car wash ........................................ 287

Index

Display ........................................... 291

Exterior lights ................................ 290

Gear or selector lever .................... 292

Interior ........................................... 291

Matte finish ................................... 289

Notes ............................................. 287

Paint .............................................. 289

Plastic trim .................................... 292

Power washer ................................ 288

Rear view camera .......................... 291

Roof lining ...................................... 293

Seat belt ........................................ 293

Seat cover ..................................... 292

Sensors ......................................... 291

Steering wheel ............................... 292

Tail pipes ....................................... 291

Trim pieces .................................... 292

Washing by hand ........................... 288

Wheels ........................................... 289

Windows ........................................ 290

Wiper blades .................................. 290

Wooden trim .................................. 292

Cargo tie down rings ......................... 259

Car wash (care) ................................. 287

CD player/CD changer (on-board

computer) .......................................... 204

Center console

Lower section .................................. 35

Upper section .................................. 34

Central locking

Automatic locking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 211

Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 74

Changing bulbs

Brake lamps ................................... 120

Cornering light function ................. 119

High-beam headlamps ................... 118

Important safety notes .................. 116

Low-beam headlamps .................... 118

Overview of bulb types .................. 117

Parking lamps ................................ 119

Reversing lamps ............................ 120

Standing lamps (front) ................... 119

Child-proof locks

Important safety notes .................... 63

Rear doors ....................................... 63

Children

In the vehicle ................................... 58

Restraint systems ............................ 58

Special seat belt retractor ............... 61

Child seat

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ............................................ 61

Top Tether ....................................... 62

Cigarette lighter ................................ 264

Cleaning

Mirror turn signal ........................... 291

Climate control

Adjusting the airflow (AIR FLOW) ... 132 Automatic climate control (3-zone) 130

Controlling automatically ............... 132

Cooling with air dehumidification .. 131

Defrosting the windows ................. 135

Defrosting the windshield .............. 134

Dual-zone automatic climate

control ........................................... 127

Important safety notes .................. 126

Indicator lamp ................................ 132

Maximum cooling .......................... 135

Notes on using automatic climate

control ................................... 128, 131

Overview of systems ...................... 126

Problems with cooling with air

dehumidification ............................ 132

Problem with the rear window

defroster ........................................ 136

Rear control panel ......................... 130

Refrigerant ..................................... 354

Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 354

Setting the air distribution ............. 133

Setting the airflow ......................... 134

Setting the air vents ...................... 137

Setting the temperature ................ 133

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off ............................................ 136

Switching on/off ........................... 131

Switching residual heat on/off ...... 136

Switching the rear window

defroster on/off ............................ 135

Switching the ZONE function on/

off .................................................. 134

Cockpit

Overview .......................................... 30

see Instrument cluster

Index

COMAND

see separate operating instructions

Combination switch .......................... 112

Compass

Calibrating ..................................... 279

Calling up ....................................... 278

Setting ........................................... 278

Consumption statistics (on-board

computer) .......................................... 201

Convenience closing feature .............. 87

Convenience opening feature ............ 86

Coolant (engine)

Checking the level ......................... 286

Display message ............................ 228

Filling capacity ............................... 353

Important safety notes .................. 352

Temperature (on-board computer) . 212

Temperature gauge ........................ 198

Warning lamp ................................. 251

Cooling

see Climate control

Cornering light function

Changing bulbs .............................. 119

Display message ............................ 224

Function/notes ............................. 114

Crash-responsive emergency

lighting ............................................... 116

Cruise control

Cruise control lever ....................... 166

Deactivating ................................... 167

Display message ............................ 235

Driving system ............................... 165

Function/notes ............................. 165

Important safety notes .................. 165

Setting a speed .............................. 167

Storing and maintaining current

speed ............................................. 166

Cup holder

Center console .............................. 261

Important safety notes .................. 261

Rear compartment ......................... 262

Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 26

Customer Relations Department ....... 26

Dashboard

see Instrument cluster

Dashboard lighting

see Instrument cluster lighting

Data

see Technical data

Daytime running lamps

Display message ............................ 226

Switching on/off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 209

Switching on/off (switch) .............. 111

Dealerships

see Qualified specialist workshop

Declarations of conformity ................. 25

Delayed switch-off

Exterior lighting (on-board

computer) ...................................... 210

Interior lighting .............................. 210

Diagnostics connection ...................... 25

Digital speedometer ......................... 202

Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 291

Display messages

ASSYST PLUS ................................ 282

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 216

Driving systems ............................. 230

Engine ............................................ 228

General notes ................................ 216

Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 216

KEYLESS-GO .................................. 240

Lights ............................................. 224

Safety systems .............................. 217

SmartKey ....................................... 240

Tires ............................................... 236

Vehicle ........................................... 238

Distance display (on-board

computer) .......................................... 206

Distance recorder ............................. 201

see Odometer see Trip odometer

Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 253

DISTRONIC PLUS

Activation conditions ..................... 169

Deactivating ................................... 173

Display message ............................ 233

Displays in the multifunction

display ........................................... 173

Index

Driving tips .................................... 174

Function/notes ............................. 167

Important safety notes .................. 167

Setting the specified minimum

distance ......................................... 172

Warning lamp ................................. 253

Doors

Automatic locking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 211

Automatic locking (switch) ............... 81

Central locking/unlocking

(SmartKey) ....................................... 74

Control panel ................................... 37

Display message ............................ 239

Emergency locking ........................... 81

Emergency unlocking ....................... 81

Important safety notes .................... 79

Opening (from inside) ...................... 79

Drinking and driving ......................... 161

Drinks holder

see Cup holder

Drive program

Automatic ...................................... 151

Display ........................................... 149

Manual ........................................... 153

SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 213

Drive program selector ..................... 151

Driver's door

see Doors

Driving abroad

Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 283

Symmetrical low beam .................. 110

Driving lamps

see Daytime running lamps

Driving on flooded roads .................. 164

Driving safety systems

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64

ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 69

BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 65

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System

PLUS) ............................................... 65

Electronic brake force distribution ... 69

ESP® (Electronic Stability

Program) .................................... 66, 67

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction

System) ........................................... 66

Important safety information ........... 64

Overview .......................................... 64

PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 69

Driving systems

Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 190

Active Driving Assistance package 190

Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 193

ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 185

Blind Spot Assist ............................ 186

Cruise control ................................ 165

Display message ............................ 230

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 167

Dynamic handling package with

sports mode .................................. 175

HOLD function ............................... 176

Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 188

Lane Tracking package .................. 186

Parking Guidance ........................... 182

PARKTRONIC ................................. 179

RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 177

Rear view camera .......................... 185

Driving tips

Automatic transmission ................. 150

Brakes ........................................... 162

Break-in period .............................. 140

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 174

Downhill gradient ........................... 162

Drinking and driving ....................... 161

Driving abroad ............................... 110

Driving in winter ............................. 165

Driving on flooded roads ................ 164

Driving on wet roads ...................... 164

Exhaust check ............................... 161

Fuel ................................................ 160

General .......................................... 160

Hydroplaning ................................. 164

Icy road surfaces ........................... 165

Limited braking efficiency on

salted roads ................................... 163

Snow chains .................................. 313

Symmetrical low beam .................. 110

Wet road surface ........................... 163

DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 204

DVD video (on-board computer) ...... 205

Dynamic handling package with

sports mode ....................................... 175

Index

EASY-ENTRY feature

Activating/deactivating ................. 211

Function/notes ............................. 102

EASY-EXIT feature

Crash-responsive ........................... 103

Function/notes ............................. 102

Switching on/off ........................... 211

EBD (electronic brake force distribution)

Display message ............................ 218

Function/notes ................................ 69

ECO display

Function/notes ............................. 161

On-board computer ....................... 202

ECO start/stop function

Automatic engine start .................. 146

Automatic engine switch-off .......... 145

Deactivating/activating ................. 146

General information ....................... 145

Important safety notes .................. 145

Electronic Stability Program

see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)

Emergency release

Driver's door .................................... 81

Fuel filler flap ................................. 157

Trunk ............................................... 84

Vehicle ............................................. 81

Emergency spare wheel

General notes ................................ 342

Important safety notes .................. 342

Storage location ............................ 343

Technical data ............................... 344

Emergency Tensioning Devices

Function ........................................... 58

Safety guidelines ............................. 41

Emissions control

Service and warranty information .... 22

Engine

Check Engine warning lamp ........... 250

Display message ............................ 228

ECO start/stop function ................ 145

Engine number ............................... 347

Irregular running ............................ 147

Jump-starting ................................. 302

Starting problems .......................... 147

Starting the engine with the

SmartKey ....................................... 143

Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 143

Switching off .................................. 159

Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 306

Engine, jump starting

see Jump starting (engine)

Engine electronics

Problem (malfunction) ................... 147

Engine oil

Adding ........................................... 285

Additives ........................................ 352

Checking the oil level ..................... 284

Checking the oil level using the

dipstick .......................................... 285

Display message ............................ 229

Filling capacity ............................... 351

Notes about oil grades ................... 351

Notes on oil level/consumption .... 284

Temperature (on-board computer) . 212

Viscosity ........................................ 352

ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)

AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 213 Deactivating/activating (AMG

vehicles) .......................................... 68

Deactivating/activating (except

AMG vehicles) ................................ 207

Deactivating/activating (notes;

except AMG vehicles) ...................... 67

Display message ............................ 217

ETS/4ETS ........................................ 66

Function/notes ......................... 66, 67

Important safety information ........... 66

Warning lamp ................................. 246

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction

System) ................................................ 66

Exhaust check ................................... 161

Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 291

Exterior lighting

Setting options .............................. 110

see Lights

Exterior mirrors

Adjusting ....................................... 103

Dipping (automatic) ....................... 105

Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 104

Index

Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 104

Folding in when locking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 212

Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 105

Setting ........................................... 104

Storing settings (memory function) 106

Storing the parking position .......... 105

Eyeglasses compartment ................. 257

Filler cap

see Fuel filler flap

First-aid kit ......................................... 296

Flat tire

MOExtended run-flat system ......... 297

Preparing the vehicle ..................... 297

see Emergency spare wheel

Floormats ........................................... 279

Fog lamps

Switching on/off ........................... 111

Front fog lamps

Display message ............................ 225

Switching on/off ........................... 111

Fuel

Additives ........................................ 349

Consumption statistics .................. 201

Displaying the current

consumption .................................. 202

Displaying the range ...................... 202

Driving tips .................................... 160

Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 350

Fuel gauge ....................................... 31

Grade (gasoline) ............................ 349

Important safety notes .................. 348

Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 349

Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 349

Problem (malfunction) ................... 158

Refueling ........................................ 156

Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 348

Fuel filler flap

Emergency release ........................ 157

Opening/closing ............................ 156

Fuel level

Calling up the range (on-board

computer) ...................................... 202

Fuel tank

Capacity ........................................ 348

Problem (malfunction) ................... 158

see Fuel tank

Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool

kit) ...................................................... 296

Fuses

Allocation chart ............................. 306

Before changing ............................. 306

Dashboard fuse box ....................... 307

Fuse box in the engine

compartment ................................. 307

Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 308

Important safety notes .................. 306

see Fuses

Garage door opener

Clearing the memory ..................... 278

Important safety notes .................. 275

Opening/closing the garage door .. 277 Programming (button in the rear-

view mirror) ................................... 275

Gear indicator (on-board computer) 212 Gear or selector lever (cleaning

guidelines) ......................................... 292

Genuine parts ...................................... 21

Glove box ........................................... 257

Handbrake

see Parking brake

Hazard warning lamps ...................... 113

Headlamps

Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 287

Cleaning system (function) ............ 113

Cleaning system (notes) ................ 353

Fogging up ..................................... 115

see Automatic headlamp mode

Head restraints

Adjusting ......................................... 97

Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98

Adjusting (manually) ........................ 98

Adjusting (rear) ................................ 98

Index

Installing/removing (rear) ................ 99

Luxury .............................................. 98

see NECK-PRO head restraints/ NECK-PRO luxury head restraints

Heating

see Climate control

High-beam headlamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 118

Display message ............................ 225

Switching Adaptive Highbeam

Assist on/off ................................. 114

Switching on/off ........................... 113

Hill start assist .................................. 144

HOLD function

Deactivating ................................... 177

Display message ............................ 231

Function/notes ............................. 176

Hood

Closing ........................................... 284

Display message ............................ 239

Important safety notes .................. 283

Opening ......................................... 284

Hydroplaning ..................................... 164

Ignition lock

see Key positions

Immobilizer .......................................... 71

Indicator lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Instrument cluster

Overview .......................................... 31

Settings ......................................... 209

Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32

Instrument cluster lighting .............. 198

Interior lighting ................................. 115

Automatic control .......................... 116

Delayed switch-off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 210

Emergency lighting ........................ 116

Manual control ............................... 116

Overview ........................................ 115

Reading lamp ................................. 115

Jack

Storage location ............................ 296

Using ............................................. 335

Jump starting (engine) ...................... 302

KEYLESS-GO

Convenience closing feature ............ 87

Display message ............................ 240

Locking ............................................ 75

Start/Stop button .......................... 142

Starting the engine ........................ 143

Unlocking ......................................... 75

Key positions

KEYLESS-GO .................................. 142

SmartKey ....................................... 141

Kickdown

Driving tips .................................... 150

Manual drive program .................... 154

Knee bag .............................................. 44

Lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Lane Keeping Assist

Activating/deactivating ................. 208

Display message ............................ 231

Function/information .................... 188

Lane Tracking package ..................... 186

Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 213

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ................................................ 61

Light function, active

Display message ............................ 226

Lighting

Light switch ................................... 110

Lights

Activating/deactivating the interior lighting delayed switch-off . 210

Active light function ....................... 113

Automatic headlamp mode ............ 111

Cornering light function ................. 114

Display message ............................ 224

Driving abroad ............................... 110

Fog lamps ...................................... 111

Index

Hazard warning lamps ................... 113

High beam flasher .......................... 113

High-beam headlamps ................... 113

Low-beam headlamps .................... 111

Parking lamps ................................ 112

Rear fog lamp ................................ 112

Standing lamps .............................. 112

Switching Adaptive Highbeam

Assist on/off ................................. 210

Switching the daytime running

lamps on/off (on-board computer) 209

Switching the daytime running

lamps on/off (switch) .................... 111

Switching the exterior lighting

delayed switch-off on/off (on-

board computer) ............................ 210

Switching the surround lighting

on/off (on-board computer) .......... 210

Turn signals ................................... 112

see Changing bulbs

see Interior lighting

see Lighting

Light sensor (display message) ....... 227

Loading guidelines ............................ 256

Locking

see Central locking

Locking (doors)

Automatic ........................................ 81

Emergency locking ........................... 81

From inside (central locking

button) ............................................. 80

Locking centrally

see Central locking

Locking verification signal (on-

board computer) ............................... 211

Low-beam headlamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 118

Display message ............................ 224

Setting for driving abroad

(symmetrical) ................................. 110

Switching on/off ........................... 111

Lumbar support

Adjusting ......................................... 99

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar

support ............................................ 99

Luxury head restraints ....................... 98

M+S tires ............................................ 312

Maintenance

see ASSYST PLUS

Malfunction message

see Display messages

Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 289 mbrace

Call priority .................................... 271

Display message ............................ 219

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 271

Downloading routes ....................... 274

Emergency call .............................. 268

Geo fencing ................................... 274

Important safety notes .................. 267

Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 273

MB info call button ........................ 270

Remote vehicle locking .................. 272

Roadside Assistance button .......... 270

Search & Send ............................... 272

Self-test ......................................... 268

Speed alert .................................... 274

System .......................................... 268

Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 275

Vehicle remote malfunction

diagnosis ....................................... 273

Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 272

Mechanical key

Function/notes ................................ 76

Locking vehicle ................................ 81

Unlocking the driver's door .............. 81

Memory card (audio) ......................... 204

Memory function ............................... 106

Message memory (on-board

computer) .......................................... 216

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) ............ 205

Modifying the programming

(SmartKey) ........................................... 75

MOExtended run-flat system ........... 297

Index

Mounting wheels

Lowering the vehicle ...................... 338

Mounting a new wheel ................... 337

Preparing the vehicle ..................... 334

Raising the vehicle ......................... 335

Removing a wheel .......................... 337

Securing the vehicle against

rolling away ................................... 335

MP3

Operation ....................................... 204

see separate operating instructions

Multifunction display

Function/notes ............................. 200

Permanent display ......................... 209

Multifunction steering wheel

Operating the on-board computer . 199

Overview .......................................... 33

Navigation

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 203

see separate operating instructions

NECK-PRO head restraints

Operation ......................................... 52

Resetting after being triggered ........ 53

NECK-PRO luxury head restraints

Operation ......................................... 52

Resetting after being triggered ........ 53

Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 140

Occupant Classification System (OCS)

Faults ............................................... 51

Operation ......................................... 47

System self-test ............................... 49

Occupant safety

Children in the vehicle ..................... 58

System overview .............................. 40

OCS

Faults ............................................... 51

Operation ......................................... 47

System self-test ............................... 49

Odometer ........................................... 201

Oil

see Engine oil

On-board computer

AMG menu ..................................... 212

Assistance menu ........................... 206

Audio menu ................................... 204

Convenience submenu .................. 211

Displaying a service message ........ 282

Display messages .......................... 216

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 173

Factory settings submenu ............. 212

Important safety notes .................. 198

Instrument cluster submenu .......... 209

Lighting submenu .......................... 209

Menu overview .............................. 201

Message memory .......................... 216

Navigation menu ............................ 203

Operation ....................................... 199

RACETIMER ................................... 213

Service menu ................................. 208

Settings menu ............................... 208

Standard display ............................ 201

Telephone menu ............................ 205

Trip menu ...................................... 201

Vehicle submenu ........................... 211

Video DVD operation ..................... 205

Opening and closing the side trim

panels ................................................. 119

Operating system

see On-board computer

Outside temperature display ........... 199

Overhead control panel ...................... 36

Override feature

Rear side windows ........................... 63

Paint code number ............................ 346

Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 289

Panic alarm .......................................... 40

Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel

Opening/closing .............................. 90

Opening/closing the roller

sunblind ........................................... 91

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92

Resetting ......................................... 91

Panorama sliding sunroof

Important safety notes .................... 88

Index

Parking ............................................... 158

Important safety notes .................. 158

Parking brake ................................ 159

Position of exterior mirror, front-

passenger side ............................... 105

Rear view camera .......................... 185

see PARKTRONIC

Parking aid

Parking Guidance ........................... 182

see Exterior mirrors

see PARKTRONIC

Parking brake

Display message ............................ 218

Notes/function .............................. 159

Parking Guidance

Display message ............................ 232

Important safety notes .................. 182

Parking lamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 119

Switching on/off ........................... 112

PARKTRONIC

Deactivating/activating ................. 181

Driving system ............................... 179

Function/notes ............................. 179

Important safety notes .................. 179

Problem (malfunction) ................... 182

Range of the sensors ..................... 180

Warning display ............................. 180

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

Problems (malfunction) .................. 223

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator

lamp ...................................................... 47

Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 292

Power washers .................................. 288

Power windows

see Side windows

PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant protection)

Display message ............................ 219

Operation ......................................... 52

PRE-SAFE® Brake

Activating/deactivating ................. 207

Display message ............................ 220

Function/notes ................................ 69

Warning lamp ................................. 253

Program selector button .................. 150

Protection of the environment

General notes .................................. 21

Pulling away

Automatic transmission ................. 144

Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25

RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 177

RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 213

Radar sensor system

Activating/deactivating ................. 211

Display message ............................ 231

Radio

Selecting a station ......................... 204

see separate operating instructions

Reading lamp ..................................... 115

Rear compartment

Setting the airflow ......................... 134

Setting the air vents ...................... 138

Rear fog lamp

Display message ............................ 226

Switching on/off ........................... 112

Rear seats

Display message ............................ 239

Folding the backrest forwards/

back ............................................... 259

Rear view camera

Cleaning instructions ..................... 291

Function/notes ............................. 185

Rear-view mirror

Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 103

Dipping (automatic) ....................... 105

Rear window blind ............................ 263

Rear window defroster

Problem (malfunction) ................... 136

Switching on/off ........................... 135

Refrigerant (air-conditioning system)

Important safety notes .................. 354

Refueling

Fuel gauge ....................................... 31

Important safety notes .................. 156

Index

Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 349

Refueling process .......................... 156

see Fuel

Releasing the parking lock manually (automatic transmission) 155 Remote control

Garage door opener ....................... 275

Programming (garage door opener) 275

Reporting safety defects .................... 26

Reserve (fuel tank)

see Fuel

Reserve fuel

Display message ............................ 230

Warning lamp ................................. 250

see Fuel

Residual heat (climate control) ........ 136

Restraint system

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Reverse gear

Engaging (automatic transmission) 148

Reversing feature

Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 89

Roller sunblinds ............................... 91

Side windows ................................... 85

Sliding sunroof ................................. 89

Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 23

Roller blind

see Roller sunblind

Roller sunblind

Panorama roof with power tilt/

sliding panel ..................................... 91

Rear side windows ......................... 263

Rear window .................................. 263

Roof carrier ........................................ 261

Roof lining and carpets (cleaning

guidelines) ......................................... 293

Roof load (maximum) ........................ 355

Route (navigation)

see Route guidance (navigation)

Route guidance (navigation) ............ 203

Safety

Children in the vehicle ..................... 58

Child restraint systems .................... 58

Occupant Classification System

(OCS) ............................................... 47

Overview of occupant safety

systems ........................................... 40

Safety system

see Driving safety systems

Seat belts

Adjusting the driver's and front-

passenger seat belt ......................... 56

Adjusting the height ......................... 57

Belt force limiters ............................ 58

Cleaning ......................................... 293

Correct usage .................................. 55

Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 58

Fastening ......................................... 56

Important safety guidelines ............. 54

Releasing ......................................... 57

Safety guidelines ............................. 41

Switching belt adjustment on/off

(on-board computer) ...................... 212

Warning lamp ................................. 242

Warning lamp (function) ................... 57

see Seat belts

Seats

Adaptive seat backrests (AMG

vehicles) .......................................... 99

Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 96

Adjusting (manually and

electrically) ...................................... 96

Adjusting lumbar support ................ 99

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar

support ............................................ 99

Adjusting the head restraint ............ 97

Cleaning the cover ......................... 292

Correct driver's seat position ........... 94

Important safety notes .................... 95

Seat heating problem .................... 101

Seat ventilation problem ................ 101

Storing settings (memory function) 106

Switching seat heating on/off ....... 100

Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 101

Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 291

Service menu (on-board computer) . 208 Service products

Brake fluid ..................................... 352

Coolant (engine) ............................ 352

Engine oil ....................................... 351

Fuel ................................................ 347

Index

Important safety notes .................. 347

Refrigerant (air-conditioning

system) .......................................... 354

Washer fluid ................................... 353

Service work

see ASSYST PLUS

Settings

Factory (on-board computer) ......... 212

On-board computer ....................... 208

Setting the air distribution ............... 133

Setting the airflow ............................ 134

SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 213

Side impact air bag ............................. 45

Side marker lamp (display

message) ............................................ 226

Side windows

Cleaning ......................................... 290

Convenience closing feature ............ 87

Convenience opening feature .......... 86

Important safety information ........... 85

Opening/closing .............................. 86

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 88

Resetting ......................................... 88

Sliding sunroof

Important safety notes .................... 88

Opening/closing .............................. 89

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92

Resetting ......................................... 90

see Panorama roof with power

tilt/sliding panel

SmartKey

Changing the battery ....................... 77

Changing the programming ............. 75

Checking the battery ....................... 77

Convenience closing feature ............ 87

Convenience opening feature .......... 86

Display message ............................ 240

Door central locking/unlocking ....... 74

Important safety notes .................... 74

Loss ................................................. 78

Mechanical key ................................ 76

Positions (ignition lock) ................. 141

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78

Starting the engine ........................ 143

Snow chains ...................................... 313

Sockets

General notes ................................ 265

Rear compartment ......................... 265

Spare wheel

Notes/data .................................... 340

Storage location ............................ 343

Specialist workshop ............................ 25

Special seat belt retractor .................. 61

Speed, controlling

see Cruise control

Speedometer

Digital ............................................ 202

In the Instrument cluster ................. 31

Segments ...................................... 199

Selecting the unit of measurement 209 see Instrument cluster

SPORT handling mode

Activating/deactivating (AMG

vehicles) .......................................... 68

Warning lamp ................................. 247

SRS

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Display message ............................ 220

Introduction ..................................... 41

Warning lamp ................................. 249

Warning lamp (function) ................... 41

Standing lamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 119

Display message ............................ 226

Switching on/off ........................... 112

Start/stop function

see ECO start/stop function

Starting (engine) ................................ 143

Steering (display message) .............. 240

Steering wheel

Adjusting (electrically) ................... 102

Adjusting (manually) ...................... 102

Button overview ............................... 33

Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 199

Cleaning ......................................... 292

Important safety notes .................. 101

Paddle shifters ............................... 151

Storing settings (memory function) 106

Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 151

Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 213

Stowage areas ................................... 256

Index

Stowage compartments

Armrest (under) ............................. 257

Cup holders ................................... 261

Eyeglasses compartment ............... 257

Glove box ....................................... 257

Important safety information ......... 256

Rear ............................................... 258

Stowage net ................................... 258

Under driver's seat/front-

passenger seat .............................. 258

Stowage net ....................................... 258

Stowage well beneath the trunk

floor .................................................... 260

Summer opening

see Convenience opening feature

Summer tires ..................................... 312

Sun visor ............................................ 262

Surround lighting (on-board

computer) .......................................... 210

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off ................................................. 136

Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 71

Tachometer ........................................ 199

Tail lamps

Display message ............................ 225

Tank content

Fuel gauge ....................................... 31

Technical data

Capacities ...................................... 347

Emergency spare wheel ................. 344

Information .................................... 346

Tires/wheels ................................. 338

Vehicle data ................................... 355

TELEAID

Call priority .................................... 271

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 271

Downloading routes ....................... 274

Emergency call .............................. 268

Geo fencing ................................... 274

Important safety notes .................. 267

Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 273

MB info call button ........................ 270

Remote vehicle locking .................. 272

Roadside Assistance button .......... 270

Search & Send ............................... 272

Self-test ......................................... 268

Speed alert .................................... 274

System .......................................... 268

Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 275

Vehicle remote malfunction

diagnosis ....................................... 273

Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 272

Telephone

Accepting a call ............................. 205

Display message ............................ 240

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 205

Number from the phone book ........ 206

Redialing ........................................ 206

Rejecting/ending a call ................. 205

Temperature

Coolant .......................................... 198

Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 212

Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 212

Outside temperature ...................... 199

Setting (climate control) ................ 133

Theft deterrent systems

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 71

Immobilizer ...................................... 71

Through-loading feature ................... 258

Time

see separate operating instructions

Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 213

Tire pressure

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 318

Checking manually ........................ 317

Display message ............................ 236

Maximum ....................................... 316

Notes ............................................. 315

Pressure loss warning .................... 317

Recommended ............................... 313

see Tire pressure

Tire pressure loss warning system

Important safety notes .................. 317

Restarting ...................................... 318

Tire pressure monitoring system

Checking the tire pressure

electronically ................................. 320

Function/notes ............................. 318

Restarting ...................................... 320

Warning lamp ................................. 254

Warning message .......................... 320

Index

Tires

Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 333

Average weight of the vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 331

Bar (definition) ............................... 331

Changing a wheel .......................... 334

Characteristics .............................. 331

Checking ........................................ 311

Definition of terms ......................... 331

Direction of rotation ...................... 334

Display message ............................ 236

Distribution of the vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 333

DOT, Tire Identification Number

(TIN) ............................................... 330

DOT (Department of

Transportation) (definition) ............ 331

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

(definition) ..................................... 332

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

(definition) ..................................... 332

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating) (definition) ......................... 332

Important safety notes .................. 310

Increased vehicle weight due to

optional equipment (definition) ...... 331

Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 332

Labeling (overview) ........................ 327

Load bearing index (definition) ...... 333

Load index ..................................... 330

Load index (definition) ................... 332

M+S tires ....................................... 312

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

(definition) ..................................... 332

Maximum load on a tire (definition) 332

Maximum permissible tire

pressure (definition) ....................... 332

Maximum tire load ......................... 325

Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 332

MOExtended tires .......................... 297

Optional equipment weight

(definition) ..................................... 333

PSI (pounds per square inch)

(definition) ..................................... 332

Replacing ....................................... 334

Service life ..................................... 312

Sidewall (definition) ....................... 333

Speed rating (definition) ................ 332

Storing ........................................... 334

Structure and characteristics

(definition) ..................................... 331

Summer tires ................................. 312

Temperature .................................. 327

TIN (Tire Identification Number)

(definition) ..................................... 333

Tire bead (definition) ...................... 333

Tire pressure (definition) ................ 333

Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 331

Tire size (data) ............................... 338

Tire size designation, load-bearing

capacity, speed rating .................... 328

Tire tread ....................................... 311

Tire tread (definition) ..................... 333

Total load limit (definition) ............. 333

Traction ......................................... 326

Traction (definition) ....................... 333

Tread wear ..................................... 326

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards ...................................... 326

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards (definition) .................... 331

Unladen weight (definition) ............ 332

Wear indicator (definition) ............. 333

Wheel rim (definition) .................... 331

see Flat tire

Top Tether ............................................ 62

Towing

Important safety guidelines ........... 304

Installing the towing eye ................ 305

Removing the towing eye ............... 305

With the rear axle raised ................ 305

Towing away

With both axles on the ground ....... 305

Tow-starting

Emergency engine starting ............ 306

Important safety notes .................. 304

Transfer case ..................................... 155

Transmission

see Automatic transmission

Transporting the vehicle .................. 306

Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 292 Trip computer (on-board computer) 201 Trip odometer

Calling up ....................................... 201

Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 202

see Trip odometer

Index

Trunk

Emergency release .......................... 84

Important safety notes .................... 82

Locking separately ........................... 84

Opening (automatically from

inside) .............................................. 83

Opening (automatically from

outside) ............................................ 83

Trunk lid

Display message ............................ 239

Opening/closing .............................. 82

Opening dimensions ...................... 355

Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 355

Turn signals

Display message ............................ 224

Switching on/off ........................... 112

see Turn signals

Type identification plate

see Vehicle identification plate

Unlocking

Emergency unlocking ....................... 81

From inside the vehicle (central

unlocking button) ............................. 80

Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 262

Vehicle

Data acquisition ............................... 26

Display message ............................ 238

Emergency locking ........................... 81

Emergency unlocking ....................... 81

Equipment ....................................... 22

Individual settings .......................... 208

Limited Warranty ............................. 26

Loading .......................................... 321

Locking (in an emergency) ............... 81

Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 74

Lowering ........................................ 338

Maintenance .................................... 23

Parking for a long period ................ 160

Pulling away ................................... 144

Raising ........................................... 335

Reporting problems ......................... 26

Securing from rolling away ............ 335

Towing away .................................. 304

Transporting .................................. 306

Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 81

Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 74

Vehicle data ................................... 355

Vehicle data ....................................... 355

Vehicle dimensions ........................... 355

Vehicle emergency locking ................ 81

Vehicle identification number

see VIN

Vehicle identification plate .............. 346

Vehicle tool kit .................................. 296

Video (DVD) ........................................ 205

VIN ...................................................... 346

Warning and indicator lamps

ABS ................................................ 244

Brakes ........................................... 244

Check Engine ................................. 250

Coolant .......................................... 251

Distance warning ........................... 253

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 253

ESP® .............................................. 246

ESP® OFF ....................................... 247

Fuel tank ........................................ 250

Overview .......................................... 32

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

indicator lamp .................................. 47

Reserve fuel ................................... 250

Seat belt ........................................ 242

SPORT handling mode ................... 247

SRS ................................................ 249

Tire pressure monitor .................... 254

Warranty ............................................ 346

Washer fluid

Display message ............................ 240

Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 338

Wheel chock ...................................... 335

Wheels

Changing a wheel .......................... 334

Checking ........................................ 311

Cleaning ......................................... 289

Cleaning (warning) ......................... 334

Emergency spare wheel ................. 342

Important safety notes .................. 310

Interchanging/changing ................ 334

Index

Mounting a new wheel ................... 337

Mounting a wheel .......................... 334

Removing a wheel .......................... 337

Storing ........................................... 334

Tightening torque ........................... 338

Wheel size/tire size ....................... 338

Window curtain air bag

Display message ............................ 221

Operation ......................................... 46

Windows

see Side windows

Windshield

Defrosting ...................................... 134

see Windshield

Windshield washer fluid

see Windshield washer system

Windshield washer system .............. 287

Notes ............................................. 353

Windshield wipers

Problem (malfunction) ................... 123

Replacing the wiper blades ............ 121

Switching on/off ........................... 121

Winter driving

Important safety notes .................. 312

Slippery road surfaces ................... 165

Snow chains .................................. 313

Winter tires

M+S tires ....................................... 312

Wiper blades

Cleaning ......................................... 290

Important safety notes .................. 121

Replacing (windshield) ................... 122

Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 292 Workshops

see Qualified specialist workshop

Introduction

Protection of the environment

General notes

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:

operating conditions of your vehicle

your personal driving style

You can influence both factors. You should bear the following in mind:

Operating conditions:

avoid short trips as these increase fuel consumption.

always make sure that the tire pressures are correct.

do not carry any unnecessary weight.

remove roof racks once you no longer need them.

a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute to environmental protection. You should therefore adhere to the service intervals.

always have service work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Personal driving style:

do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine.

do not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary.

drive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.

avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and braking.

change gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.

switch off the engine in stationary traffic.

keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consumption.

Environmental concerns and recommendations

Wherever the operating instructions require you to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or re-use them. Observe the relevant environmental rules and regulations when disposing of materials. In this way you will help to protect the environment.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts

Environmental note

Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major assemblies and parts which are of the same quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new parts.

Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devices, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in the following areas of your vehicle:

doors

door pillars

door sills

seats

cockpit

instrument cluster

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.

Introduction

Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop.

You could jeopardize the operating safety of your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as well as accessories relevant to safety which have not been approved by Mercedes. This could lead to malfunctions in safetyrelevant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to strict quality control. Every part has been specifically developed, manufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts should therefore be used.

More than 300,000 different genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are available for Mercedes-Benz models.

All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for necessary service and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts delivery centers provide quick and reliable parts service.

Always specify the vehicle identification number (VIN) (Y page 346) and the engine number (Y page 347) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz parts.

Operator's Manual

General notes

Before you first drive off, read this Operator's Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle.

For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warning notices in this manual. Disregarding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard of the instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions. The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from some of the descriptions or illustrations.

The original purchase agreement lists all systems installed in your vehicle.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if you have any questions about equipment or operation.

The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.

Service and vehicle operation

Service and literature

Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange or repair any defective parts originally installed in the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the following warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Emission Systems Warranty

Emission Performance Warranty

California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty

State warranty enforcement laws (lemon laws)

Introduction

Information for customers in California

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if after a reasonable number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs:

(1) the same substantial defect or

malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair,

(2) the same substantial defect or

malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have directly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or

(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of

repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days.

Please send your written notice to:

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Customer Assistance Center

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

Maintenance

The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be done at regular intervals.

Always have the Service and Warranty Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The service advisor will record every service for you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.

Roadside Assistance

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program offers technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (USA)

1-800-387-0100 (Canada)

For additional information, refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" section in the Service and Warranty booklet (Canada). You will find both in your vehicle literature portfolio.

Change of address or change of ownership

In the event of a change of address, please send us the "Notification of Address Change" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service Center (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contacting you in a timely manner should the need arise.

If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the entire literature in the vehicle so that it is available to the next owner.

Introduction

If you have purchased a used car, please send us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

Vehicle operation outside the USA and Canada

If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:

service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available.

unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic converter may not be available. Leaded fuel may cause damage to the catalytic converter.

the fuel may have a considerably lower octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine damage.

Some Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe through our European Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to one of the following addresses.

In the USA

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

European Delivery Department

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.

European Delivery Department

98 Vanderhoof Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

Operating safety

Important safety notes

WARNING

If you do not have the prescribed service/ maintenance work or any required repairs carried out, this can result in malfunctions or system failures. There is a risk of an accident.

Always have the prescribed service/ maintenance work as well as any required repairs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

WARNING

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

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.

There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:

the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high curb or an unpaved road

you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a curb or a hole in the road

a heavy object strikes the undercarriage or parts of the chassis.

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In situations like this, the body, the undercarriage, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be damaged without the damage being visible. Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no longer withstand the strain they are designed to.

If the underbody paneling is damaged, combustible materials such as leaves, grass or twigs can gather between the underbody and the underbody paneling. If these materials come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust system for an extended period, they can catch fire.

Have the vehicle checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. If on continuing your journey you notice that driving safety is impaired, pull over and stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. In such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Declarations of conformity

Vehicle components which receive and/or transmit radio waves

USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle

comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and 2) These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment."

Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) These devices may not cause interference, and (2) These devices must accept any interference,

including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device."

Diagnostics connection

The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop.

WARNING

If you connect equipment to the diagnostics connection in the vehicle, it may affect the operation of the vehicle systems. As a result, the operating safety of the vehicle could be affected. There is a risk of an accident.

Do not connect any equipment to a diagnostics connection in the vehicle.

WARNING

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.

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

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required on your vehicle. This is especially the case for work relevant to safety.

Observe the notes in the Maintenance Booklet.

Always have the following work carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:

work relevant to safety

service and maintenance work

repair work

alterations, installation work and modifications

work on electronic components

Problems with your vehicle

If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the problem diagnosed and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or contact us at one of the following addresses.

In the USA

Customer Assistance Center

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada

Customer Relations Department

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.

98 Vanderhoof Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

Reporting safety defects

USA only:

The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966".

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from

http://www.safercar.gov

Limited Warranty

Follow the instructions in this manual about the proper operation of your vehicle as well as about possible vehicle damage. Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contraventions against these instructions is not covered either by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.

Data stored in the vehicle

Information about electronic data acquisition in the vehicle

(Including notice pursuant to California Code

§ 9951)

Your vehicle records electronic data. If your vehicle is equipped with mbrace (Canada: TELE AID), data is transmitted in the event of an accident.

This information helps, for example, to test vehicle systems after an accident and to continually improve vehicle safety. Daimler AG can access this data and submit it:

for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes

with the consent of the vehicle owner

on the instruction of prosecuting authorities

for use in arbitration of disputes that involve Daimler AG, its affiliates or its sales and service organizations

as otherwise required or permitted by law.

Please check your mbrace (Canada: TELE AID) purchase agreement to find out more about data that can be recorded and transmitted by this system.

Information on copyright

General information

Information on license for free and opensource software used in your vehicle and its electronic components is available on the following website:

http://www.mercedes-benz.com/ opensource

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