Mercedes-Benz Gl-Class Uk 2013 Owner's Manual
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Contents
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 23
At a glance ........................................... 27
Safety ................................................... 39
Opening and closing ........................... 75
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 99
Lights and windscreen wipers ......... 117
Climate control ................................. 135
Driving and parking .......................... 157
On-board computer and displays .... 265
Stowing and features ....................... 337
Maintenance and care ...................... 359
Breakdown assistance ..................... 375
Wheels and tyres .............................. 395
Technical data ................................... 419
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket
see Socket
360°camera
Function/notes ............................. 228
360° camera
Cleaning ......................................... 370
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) .... 66
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 250
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 291
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Warning lamp ................................. 327
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode .................................... 146
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 141
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 279
Display message ............................ 311
Function/notes ............................. 242
Towing a trailer .............................. 245
Active Curve System
Display message ............................ 308
Function/notes ............................. 213
Active Driving Assistance package . 242
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 279
Display message ............................ 311
Function/notes ............................. 246
Towing a trailer .............................. 248
Active light function ......................... 123
Active Park Assist
Display message ............................ 312
Active Parking Assist
Important safety notes .................. 219
Towing a trailer .............................. 223
Active Service System
see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 297
Function/notes ................................ 64
Adaptive brake lamps ......................... 65
Adaptive Damping System
see ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 303
Function/notes ............................. 124
Adaptive Main-beam Assist
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 281
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AdBlue
Display message ............................ 306
Filling capacity ............................... 428
Important safety notes .................. 427
Service indicator ............................ 366
topping up ..................................... 178
AdBlue® service indicator ................ 366
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 429
ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Function/notes ............................. 212
Airbags
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 43
Important safety guidelines ............. 42
Kneebag ........................................... 44
Sidebag ............................................ 44
Triggering ......................................... 41
Windowbag ...................................... 45
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air filter (white display message) .... 306
AIR FLOW ........................................... 143
AIRMATIC package
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 212
Function/notes ............................. 212
Level control .................................. 213
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Glove compartment ....................... 154
Important safety notes .................. 154
Rear ............................................... 155
Setting ........................................... 154
Setting the centre air vents ........... 154
Setting the side air vents ............... 154
Index
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Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 281
Setting the colour (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 282
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 286
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension ............................................... 215
Anti-glare film .................................... 358
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 191
Aquaplaning ....................................... 186
Ashtray ............................................... 349
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 277
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 365
Hiding a service message .............. 365
Notes ............................................. 364
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 365
Service message ............................ 364
Special service requirements ......... 365
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 71
Function ........................................... 71
Interior motion sensor ..................... 72
Switching off the alarm .................... 71
Tow-away protection ........................ 71
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 278
Display message ............................ 307
Function/notes ............................. 232
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 274
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 303
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 165
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 164
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 119
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 170
Automatic drive program ............... 171
Changing gear ............................... 170
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 167
Display message ............................ 319
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 169
Drive program display .................... 168
Driving tips .................................... 170
Emergency running mode .............. 174
Engaging drive position .................. 169
Engaging neutral ............................ 169
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 168
Engaging reverse gear ................... 169
Engaging the park position ............ 168
Kickdown ....................................... 170
Manual drive program .................... 172
Neutral (ECO start/stop function) . 169
Overview ........................................ 167
Problem (fault) ............................... 174
Program selector button ................ 170
Pulling away ................................... 161
Shift ranges ................................... 171
Starting the engine ........................ 161
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ... 171
Trailer towing ................................. 170
Transmission position display ........ 168
Transmission positions .................. 169
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 174
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating ................. 148
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console) .............................. 149
Display message ............................ 321
Important safety notes .................. 148
Problem (display message) ............ 153
Remote control .............................. 149
Setting ........................................... 284
Setting the departure time ............. 150
Index
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Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating ................. 148
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console) .............................. 149
Problem (display message) ............ 153
Remote control .............................. 149
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 433
B
Bag hook ............................................ 343
Ball coupling
Folding in ....................................... 261
Folding out ..................................... 259
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 62
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 79
Important safety notes .................... 79
Replacing ......................................... 79
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 384
Display message ............................ 305
Important safety notes .................. 382
Jump starting ................................. 386
Overview ........................................ 382
Belt
see Seat belt
Belt force limiters (activation) ........... 41
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 41
Function ........................................... 49
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 279
Display message ............................ 311
Notes/function .............................. 238
Trailer towing ................................. 240
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Topping up AdBlue® ....................... 178
BlueTEC (AdBlue®) ............................. 427
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-
tion) ............................................... 360
Closing ........................................... 361
Display message ............................ 320
Opening ......................................... 360
Boot
see Tailgate
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 296
Notes ............................................. 429
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 65
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 301
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 64
BAS .................................................. 62
BAS PLUS ........................................ 62
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 429
Display message ............................ 291
Driving tips .................................... 184
High-performance brake system .... 186
Important safety notes .................. 184
Parking brake ................................ 182
Warning lamp ................................. 326
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
C
Calling up a fault
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 370
Automatic car wash ....................... 366
Carpets .......................................... 373
Display ........................................... 371
Exhaust pipe .................................. 371
Exterior lighting ............................. 369
Gear or selector lever .................... 372
High-pressure cleaner .................... 368
Interior ........................................... 371
Matt paintwork .............................. 368
Index
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Night View Assist Plus ................... 371
Notes ............................................. 366
Paint .............................................. 368
Plastic trim .................................... 372
Reversing camera .......................... 370
Roof lining ...................................... 373
Seat belt ........................................ 373
Seat cover ..................................... 372
Sensors ......................................... 370
Steering wheel ............................... 372
Trim pieces .................................... 372
Washing by hand ........................... 367
Wheels ........................................... 369
Windows ........................................ 369
Wiper blades .................................. 369
Wooden trim .................................. 372
Car key
see Key
Car wash (care) ................................. 366
CD player/CD changer(on-board
computer) .......................................... 274
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 283
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 77
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 131
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 129
Important safety notes .................. 128
Main-beam headlamps ................... 130
Overview of bulb types .................. 129
Parking lamps (front) ..................... 130
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 129
Standing lamps .............................. 130
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 59
Rear doors ....................................... 60
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 50
Restraint systems ............................ 50
Child seat
Automatic recognition ..................... 52
ISOFIX .............................................. 53
On the front-passenger seat ............ 51
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 56
Recommendations ........................... 58
Suitable positions ............................ 56
Top Tether ....................................... 55
Cigarette lighter ................................ 349
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 370
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 371
Climate control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 148
Controlling automatically ............... 142
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 147
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 141
Demisting the windows .................. 145
Demisting the windscreen ............. 145
Important safety notes .................. 136
Indicator lamp ................................ 142
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 141
Notes on using THERMATIC auto-
matic climate control ..................... 138
Overview of systems ...................... 136
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 142
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 146
Rear control panel ......................... 139
Rear control panel
(THERMOTRONIC with additional
rear-compartment climate con-
trol) ................................................ 140
Setting the air distribution ............. 144
Setting the airflow ......................... 144
Setting the air vents ...................... 154
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 143
Setting the temperature ................ 143
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 146
Switching on/off ........................... 141
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 147
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 146
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 145
Index
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THERMATIC automatic climate
control (2-zone) ............................. 137
THERMOTRONIC (3-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 139
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control with additional rearcompartment climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 140
Coat hooks ......................................... 344
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST ....... 63
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 371
COMAND Online
ON&OFFROAD menu ..................... 256
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 121
Constant headlamp mode
see Daytime driving lights
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 271
Convenience closing feature .............. 90
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 147
Convenience opening feature ............ 90
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 363
Display message ............................ 304
Important safety notes .................. 429
Temperature (on-board computer) . 286
Temperature gauge ........................ 268
Warning lamp ................................. 333
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 300
Function/notes ............................. 123
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 128
Crosswind driving assistance ............ 68
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 194
Activation conditions ..................... 194
Cruise control lever ....................... 193
Deactivating ................................... 195
Display message ............................ 314
Driving system ............................... 193
Important safety notes .................. 193
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 193
Selecting ........................................ 193
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 194
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 346
Important safety notes .................. 346
Rear compartment ......................... 347
Temperature controlled ................. 347
Third row of seats .......................... 347
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 303
Function/notes ............................. 119
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 280
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 282
Interior lighting .............................. 282
Diagnostics connection ...................... 25
Diesel .................................................. 426
Diesel particle filter .......................... 184
Differential lock (display message) . 308
Digital speedometer ......................... 272
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 129
Display message ............................ 300
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 118
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 281
Switching on/off ........................... 120
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Index
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Display message
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 364
General information ....................... 290
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 290
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 322
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 290
Driving systems ............................. 307
Engine ............................................ 304
Key ................................................ 322
Lights ............................................. 300
Safety systems .............................. 291
Tyres .............................................. 315
Vehicle ........................................... 319
Distance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 277
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating ................. 278
Function/notes ................................ 63
Warning lamp ................................. 335
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 335
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 200
Activation conditions ..................... 200
Cruise control lever ....................... 200
Deactivating ................................... 204
Display message ............................ 313
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 205
Driving tips .................................... 206
Function/notes ............................. 198
Important safety notes .................. 198
Selecting ........................................ 200
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 204
Warning lamp ................................. 335
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 283
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 84
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 77
Control panel ................................... 38
Display message ............................ 320
Emergency locking ........................... 85
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 82
Opening (from the inside) ................ 82
Power closing .................................. 84
Doors
Overview .......................................... 82
Downhill Speed Regulation
see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 171
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 168
Manual ........................................... 172
Off-road program (vehicle without
the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 252
Off-road programs (vehicle with
the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 253
Driver's door
see Door
Drive system
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 242
Driving abroad
Service24h .................................... 366
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 118
Driving assistance, crosswind ........... 68
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 191
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving programs
see On-road programs
Driving safety system
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 64
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 62
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 63
Distance warning function ............... 63
Electronic Brake-force Distribu-
tion .................................................. 68
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
Important safety guidelines ............. 61
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ... 66
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 61
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 68
Adaptive brake lamps ...................... 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62
Overview .......................................... 60
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Index
PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 68
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL ................................................ 70
Driving system
360°camera .................................. 228
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 245
Active Parking Assist ..................... 219
ADS ............................................... 212
AIRMATIC package ........................ 212
Level control (vehicle with AIR-
MATIC package) ............................. 213
On-road programs .......................... 248
Driving systems
Active Curve System ...................... 213
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 242
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 215
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 232
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 238
Cruise control ................................ 193
Display message ............................ 307
Distronic Plus ................................ 198
HOLD function ............................... 211
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 240
Level control (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package) ................ 207
PARKTRONIC ................................. 216
Reversing camera .......................... 223
Speed Limit Assist ......................... 233
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 196
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 186
Automatic transmission ................. 170
Brakes ........................................... 184
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 206
Downhill gradient ........................... 185
Driving abroad ............................... 118
Driving in winter ............................. 187
Driving on flooded roads ................ 186
Driving on sand .............................. 190
Driving on wet roads ...................... 186
Driving over obstacles ................... 191
Fuel ................................................ 184
General .......................................... 184
Icy road surfaces ........................... 188
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 185
New brake pads/linings ................ 185
Off-road driving .............................. 188
Off-road fording ............................. 186
Running-in tips ............................... 158
Snow chains .................................. 399
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 118
Towing a trailer .............................. 257
Travelling uphill .............................. 191
Tyre ruts ........................................ 190
Wet road surface ........................... 185
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 309
Function/notes ............................. 251
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 274
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 275
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 285
Function/notes ............................. 111
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 112
Function/notes ............................. 111
Switching on/off ........................... 285
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Display message ............................ 293
Function/notes ................................ 68
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 163
General information ....................... 163
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 84
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 78
Locking vehicle ................................ 85
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 84
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes .................. 414
Points to remember ....................... 414
Index
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Removing ....................................... 415
Storage location ............................ 415
Technical data ............................... 417
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 88
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Engine
Display message ............................ 304
ECO start/stop function ................ 163
Engine number ............................... 423
Jump-starting ................................. 386
Running irregularly ......................... 166
Starting problems .......................... 166
Starting the engine with the key .... 161
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 161
Stopping ........................................ 182
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 391
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 333
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 421
Problem (fault) ............................... 166
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 429
Checking the oil level ..................... 362
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 362
Display message ............................ 305
Filling capacity ............................... 428
Notes about oil grades ................... 428
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 362
Temperature (on-board computer) . 286
Topping up ..................................... 362
Viscosity ........................................ 429
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 23
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
4ETS ................................................ 66
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 287
Deactivating/activating ................... 67
Display message ............................ 291
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety guidelines ............. 66
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 67
Warning lamp ................................. 329
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 371
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 112
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 114
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 113
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 113
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 285
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 113
Parking position ............................. 114
Resetting ....................................... 113
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 115
F
Fault message
see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 377
First-aid kit ......................................... 376
Fitting a wheel
Removing a wheel .......................... 407
Fitting wheels
Fitting a wheel ............................... 408
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 409
Raising the vehicle ......................... 406
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 405
Flat tyre
MOExtended tyres ......................... 378
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 378
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 379
Floormat ............................................. 358
Foglamps (extended range) .............. 124
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 341
Fording
Off-road ......................................... 186
On flooded roads ........................... 186
Frequencies
Garage door opener ....................... 354
Mobile phone ................................. 421
Two-way radio ................................ 421
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Index
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 425
Consumption information .............. 427
Consumption statistics .................. 271
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 272
Displaying the range ...................... 272
Driving tips .................................... 184
Fuel gauge ............................... 30, 267
Grade (petrol) ................................ 424
Important safety notes .................. 423
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 425
Problem (malfunction) ................... 177
Quality (diesel) ............................... 426
Refuelling ....................................... 174
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 424
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 175
Fuel filter (white display message) . 306
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 272
Gauge ...................................... 30, 267
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 424
Problem (malfunction) ................... 177
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 392
Before changing ............................. 392
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 392
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 392
Fuse box under rear bench seat .... 393
Important safety notes .................. 391
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 354
Frequencies ................................... 354
Important safety notes .................. 352
Opening/closing the garage door .. 354
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 352
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 286
Gearshift program
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 287
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 420
Glove compartment .......................... 339
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 122
Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) ............ 123
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 430
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 126
Topping up the cleaning system .... 364
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 102
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 103
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 102
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 103
Fitting/removing (rear) .................. 104
Luxury ............................................ 103
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 368
Hill start assist .................................. 162
HOLD function
Display message ............................ 310
Function/notes ............................. 211
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 71
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 333
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 335
Engine diagnostics ......................... 333
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 301
see Warning and indicator lamps
Insect protection on the radiator .... 362
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Index
13
Instrument cluster
Overview .................................. 30, 267
Warning and indicator
lamps ....................................... 32, 324
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 268
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 281
Display message ............................ 303
Overview ........................................ 123
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left . 281
Interior lighting ................................. 126
Automatic control system .............. 127
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 282
Emergency lighting ........................ 128
Manual control ............................... 127
Overview ........................................ 126
Reading lamp ................................. 126
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 281
Setting the ambient lighting col-
our (on-board computer) ................ 282
Interior motion sensor ........................ 72
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 53
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 377
Using ............................................. 406
Jump start (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 386
K
Key
Changing the battery ....................... 79
Checking the battery ....................... 79
Convenience closing feature ............ 91
Convenience opening feature .......... 90
Display message ............................ 322
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 77
Emergency key element ................... 78
Important safety notes .................... 76
Loss ................................................. 81
Modifying the programming ............. 78
Overview .......................................... 76
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 159
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 81
Starting the engine ........................ 161
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................ 91
Display message ............................ 322
Locking ............................................ 77
Start/Stop button .......................... 159
Starting the engine ........................ 161
Unlocking ......................................... 77
Key positions
Key ................................................ 159
KEYLESS GO .................................. 159
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 170
Manual drive program .................... 173
Kneebag ............................................... 44
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 279
Display message ............................ 311
Function/information .................... 240
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 287
Lashing eyelets ................................. 343
Level control (display message) ...... 307
Level control (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package)
Basic settings ................................ 208
Function/notes ............................. 207
Important safety notes .................. 207
Level control (vehicle with AIRMATIC package)
Basic settings ................................ 213
Function/notes ............................. 213
Important safety notes .................. 213
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 302
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 281
14
Index
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 282
Active light function ....................... 123
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 119
Cornering light function ................. 123
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 120
Driving abroad ............................... 118
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 124
Hazard warning lamps ................... 122
Headlamp flasher ........................... 122
Light switch ................................... 119
Main-beam headlamps ................... 122
Motorway mode ............................. 124
Off-road lights ................................ 124
Parking lamps ................................ 121
Rear foglamp ................................. 120
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 281
Setting the ambient lighting col-
our (on-board computer) ................ 282
Side lamps ..................................... 120
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 281
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) . 280
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 282
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 282
Turn signals ................................... 121
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 303
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 193
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 200
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 196
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 338
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 84
Emergency locking ........................... 85
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 83
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 283
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 309
Off-road gear ................................. 254
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 254
Luggage compartment cover
Notes/function .............................. 344
Luggage compartment enlargement
Important safety notes .................. 341
Luggage compartment floor
opening/closing ............................ 344
stowage well, under ....................... 344
Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 108
Luxury head restraint ....................... 103
M
M+S tyres ........................................... 398
Main-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 130
Display message ............................ 302
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 125
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 368
Memory card (audio) ......................... 274
Memory function ............................... 115
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 290
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 421
Installation ..................................... 421
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 275
Index
15
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 351
Transmission output (maximum) .... 421
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 78
MOExtended tyres ............................. 378
Motorway mode ................................ 124
MP3
Operating ....................................... 274
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 270
Permanent display ......................... 280
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 269
Overview .......................................... 33
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 272
see separate operating instructions
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 235
Cleaning ......................................... 371
Problem (fault) ............................... 238
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 158
O
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 50
Important safety notes .................... 40
Odometer
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 190
Checklist before driving off-road .... 189
General information ....................... 188
Important safety notes .................. 188
Travelling uphill .............................. 191
Off-road lights .................................... 124
Off-road program (vehicle without
the ON&OFFROAD package)
Function/notes ............................. 252
Off-road program (vehicle with the
ON&OFFROAD package)
Off-road program 1 ........................ 253
Off-road program 2 ........................ 254
Off-road programmes (vehicles
with the ON&OFFROAD package)
Displays in the COMAND display ... 256
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package)
Function/notes ............................. 253
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 250
DSR ............................................... 251
LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 254
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 66
Off-road ABS .................................... 61
Off-road ESP® .................................. 67
Off-road program (vehicle without
the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 252
Off-road programs (vehicle with
the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 253
Oil
see Engine oil
On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 286
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 286
Assistance menu ........................... 277
Audio menu ................................... 274
Convenience submenu .................. 285
Displaying a service message ........ 365
Display messages .......................... 290
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 205
Factory setting submenu ............... 286
Heating submenu ........................... 284
Important safety notes .................. 266
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 280
Light submenu ............................... 280
Menu overview .............................. 271
Message memory .......................... 290
Navigation menu ............................ 272
On and Offroad menu .................... 286
Operating the TV ............................ 275
Operating video DVD ..................... 275
Operation ....................................... 269
RACETIMER ................................... 287
Service menu ................................. 279
Settings menu ............................... 279
Standard display ............................ 271
Telephone menu ............................ 275
Trip menu ...................................... 271
Vehicle submenu ........................... 283
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Index
On-road programs
AUTO program ............................... 248
Function/notes ............................. 248
Snow program ............................... 249
SPORT program ............................. 249
Trailer program .............................. 250
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 130
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 268
Overhead control panel ...................... 37
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 60
P
Paint code .......................................... 422
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 368
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information ........... 93
Opening/closing .............................. 95
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ................................................. 96
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 97
Rain closing feature ......................... 95
Resetting ......................................... 96
Parking ............................................... 181
Important safety notes .................. 181
Parking brake ................................ 182
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 114
Reversing camera .......................... 223
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 219
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 294
Electric parking brake .................... 182
Warning lamp ................................. 332
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 130
Display message ............................ 302
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 130
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 218
Driving system ............................... 216
Function/notes ............................. 216
Important safety notes .................. 216
Problem (fault) ............................... 219
Sensor range ................................. 216
Trailer towing ................................. 218
Warning display ............................. 217
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ...................................................... 52
Petrol .................................................. 424
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 372
Power closing feature ......................... 84
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE® (preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 297
Operation ......................................... 45
PRE-SAFE® Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 278
Display message ............................ 298
Function/notes ................................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 335
Product information ............................ 23
Program selector button .................. 170
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Trailer ............................................ 162
Pulling away (automatic transmis-
sion) .................................................... 161
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 287
Radar sensors
Overview ........................................ 433
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 283
Display message ............................ 310
Radiator cover ................................... 362
Index
17
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 274
see separate operating instructions
Radio-controlled devices (fitting) .... 358
Rain closing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 95
Sliding sunroof ................................. 94
Reading lamp ..................................... 126
Rear compartment
Exit/entry position (3rd row of
seats) ............................................. 106
Setting the air vents ...................... 155
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 49
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 302
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Rear seat
Adjusting ....................................... 104
Display message ............................ 320
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 114
Dipping (manual) ........................... 112
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 146
Switching on/off ........................... 146
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 133
Switching on/off ........................... 132
Refuelling
Fuel gauge ............................... 30, 267
Important safety notes .................. 174
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 425
Refuelling process ......................... 175
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 149
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 151
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 352
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 151
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 305
Warning lamp ................................. 333
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 147
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Rev counter ........................................ 268
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 370
Function/notes ............................. 223
Switching on/off ........................... 224
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 302
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 95
Roof carrier ........................................ 345
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 373
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 431
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 272
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 50
Child restraint systems .................... 50
Safety system
see Driving safety system
Seat belt
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 48
Adjusting the height ......................... 48
Belt force limiter .............................. 49
Belt tensioner .................................. 49
Cleaning ......................................... 373
Display message ............................ 298
Fastening ......................................... 47
Important safety guidelines ............. 46
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 49
Releasing ......................................... 48
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 285
Warning lamp ................................. 325
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
18
Index
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 102
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 102
Cleaning the cover ......................... 372
Correct driver's seat position ........ 100
Entry position (3rd row of seats) .... 106
Exit position (3rd row of seats) ...... 107
Folding down/up (3rd row of
seats) ............................................. 105
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward electrically ........................ 107
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward manually ........................... 106
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ................................... 341
Important safety notes .................. 101
Overview ........................................ 101
Seat heating problem .................... 109
Seat ventilation problem ................ 110
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 115
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 108
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 109
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 372
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 370
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board computer) . 279
Service products
AdBlue® special additives .............. 427
Brake fluid ..................................... 429
Coolant (engine) ............................ 429
Engine oil ....................................... 428
Fuel ................................................ 423
Important safety notes .................. 423
Washer fluid ................................... 430
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 286
On-board computer ....................... 279
Setting the air distribution ............... 144
Setting the airflow ............................ 144
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 287
Short journeys (diesel particle fil-
ter) ...................................................... 184
Sidebag ................................................ 44
Side lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Side marker lamp Display mes-
sage .................................................... 302
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 90
Convenience opening ...................... 90
Hinged side windows ....................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 89
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Overview .......................................... 89
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 93
resetting .......................................... 91
Sliding sunroof
Important safety information ........... 93
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 97
Rain closing feature ......................... 94
Resetting ......................................... 94
see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snow chains
Information .................................... 399
Snow drive program ....................... 249
Socket
Centre console .............................. 350
Luggage compartment ................... 351
Rear compartment ......................... 350
Sockets
General notes ................................ 350
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Spectacles compartment ................. 340
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speed Limit Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 277
Displaying ...................................... 277
Display message ............................ 310
Display message in the multifunc-
tion display .................................... 234
Function/notes ............................. 233
Important safety notes .................. 233
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 272
In the Instrument cluster ......... 30, 267
Index
19
Segments ...................................... 268
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 280
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Activating variable ......................... 197
Deactivating variable ..................... 198
Display message ............................ 314
Function/notes ............................. 196
Important safety notes .................. 196
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 196
Permanent ..................................... 198
Selecting ........................................ 196
Storing the current speed .............. 196
Variable ......................................... 196
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Display message ............................ 299
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 332
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Starting (engine) ................................ 161
STEER CONTROL .................................. 70
Steering (display message) .............. 321
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 110
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 110
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 269
Cleaning ......................................... 372
Gearshift paddles ........................... 171
Important safety notes .................. 110
Steering wheel heating .................. 111
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 115
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 171
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 111
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 287
Stowage areas ................................... 338
Stowage compartment
Spectacles compartment ............... 340
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 339
Centre console .............................. 340
Centre console (rear) ..................... 340
Cup holder ..................................... 346
Glove compartment ....................... 339
Important safety information ......... 338
Stowage net ....................................... 340
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 340
Summer tyres .................................... 398
Sun blind
Rear side windows ......................... 348
Sun visor ............................................ 347
Supplement Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 282
Suspension tuning
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 215
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 287
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 71
T
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 320
Emergency unlocking ....................... 88
Important safety notes .................... 85
Limiting the opening angle ............... 88
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 87
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 86
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 86
Opening dimensions ...................... 431
Power closing .................................. 84
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 301
Tank
see Fuel tank
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 423
Emergency spare wheel ................. 417
Information .................................... 420
Trailer loads ................................... 433
Tyres/wheels ................................. 409
Vehicle data ................................... 431
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 276
Display message ............................ 322
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Index
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 275
Number from the phone book ........ 276
Redialling ....................................... 276
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 276
Telephone compartment ................ 339
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 268
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 286
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 286
Outside temperature ...................... 268
Setting (climate control) ................ 143
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 193
Theft-deterrent system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 71
Immobiliser ...................................... 71
Through-loading ................................ 341
Time
see Separate Owner's manual
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 287
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 379
Top Tether ............................................ 55
Total distance recorder .................... 271
Tow-away protection .......................... 71
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 388
Towing a trailer
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 245
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 248
Active Parking Assist ..................... 223
Axle load, permissible .................... 433
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 263
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 67
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 162
Trailer drive program ..................... 250
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye .................... 390
Removing the towing eye ............... 390
With both axles on the ground ....... 390
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 391
Important safety notes .................. 388
Trailer
Display message ............................ 321
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connector ............................. 263
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 240
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 371
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 260
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 261
Driving tips .................................... 257
Folding in the ball coupling ............ 261
Folding out the ball coupling .......... 259
Important safety notes .................. 257
Mounting dimensions .................... 432
Parktronic ...................................... 218
Power supply ................................. 262
Problem (fault) ............................... 264
Shift range ..................................... 170
Trailer loads ................................... 433
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 168
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 168
Transporting the vehicle .................. 391
Travelling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 192
Driving downhill ............................. 192
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 192
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 372
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 271
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 271
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 272
Turn signal
see Turn signals
Turn signals
Switching on/off ........................... 121
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 275
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 421
Installation ..................................... 421
Transmission output (maximum) .... 421
Index
21
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 402
Display message ............................ 315
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 381
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 381
Recommended ............................... 399
Tyre pressure loss warning
Important safety notes .................. 401
Restarting ...................................... 401
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 402
Function/notes ............................. 402
Restarting ...................................... 403
Warning lamp ................................. 336
Warning message .......................... 403
Tyres
Changing a wheel .......................... 404
Checking ........................................ 397
Direction of rotation ...................... 404
Display message ............................ 315
Important safety notes .................. 396
M+S tyres ...................................... 398
MOExtended tyres ......................... 398
Replacing ....................................... 404
Service life ..................................... 397
Storing ........................................... 405
Tyre size (data) .............................. 409
Tyre tread ...................................... 397
see Flat tyre
U
Unladen weight ................................. 431
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 83
V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 348
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 319
Electronics ..................................... 421
Equipment ....................................... 24
Implied warranty .............................. 26
Individual settings .......................... 279
Leaving parked up ......................... 184
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 85
Locking (key) ................................... 77
Lowering ........................................ 409
Pulling away ................................... 161
Raising ........................................... 406
Registration ..................................... 25
Securing from rolling away ............ 405
Towing away .................................. 388
Transporting .................................. 391
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 84
Unlocking (key) ................................ 77
Vehicle data ................................... 431
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 431
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 431
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 85
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 422
Vehicle level
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 215
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 307
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 377
Vehicle weights ................................. 431
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 275
VIN ...................................................... 422
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 327
Brakes ........................................... 326
Distance warning signal ................. 335
ESP® .............................................. 329
ESP® OFF ....................................... 330
Fuel tank ........................................ 333
22
Index
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 193
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 200
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 196
Overview .................................. 32, 324
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 52
Reserve fuel ................................... 333
Seat belt ........................................ 325
SRS ................................................ 332
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 336
Warning triangle ................................ 376
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 322
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 409
Wheel chock ...................................... 405
Wheels
Changing/replacing ....................... 404
Changing a wheel .......................... 404
Checking ........................................ 397
Cleaning ......................................... 369
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 405
Emergency spare wheel ................. 414
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 408
Fitting a wheel ............................... 405
Important safety notes .................. 396
Overview ........................................ 396
Removing a wheel .......................... 407
Storing ........................................... 405
Tightening torque ........................... 409
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 409
Windowbag
Display message ............................ 300
Operation ......................................... 45
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 369
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 145
Infrared reflective .......................... 358
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Notes ............................................. 430
Topping up ..................................... 364
Windscreen wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Rear window wiper ........................ 132
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 132
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Winter driving
General notes ................................ 398
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 398
Radiator cover ............................... 362
Slippery road surfaces ................... 188
Snow chains .................................. 399
Snow drive program ....................... 249
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 283
M+S tyres ...................................... 398
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 369
Important safety notes .................. 132
Replacing ....................................... 132
Replacing (on the rear window) ..... 133
Replacing (windscreen) .................. 132
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 372
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
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Protection of the environment
General notes
Environmental note
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Daimler's declared policy is one of comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
which 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 tyre 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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avoid short trips as these increase fuel consumption.
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make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.
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do not carry any unnecessary weight.
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keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel 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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do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
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do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary.
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drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
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avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
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change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.
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switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Returning an end-of-life vehicle
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environmentally responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to
3.5 t, in accordance with national regulations.
For several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and re-use.
There is a network of return points and disassembly plants which can recycle your vehicle in an environmentally-responsible manner. The methods employed in vehicle and
parts recycling are constantly being developed and improved. This means that your
Mercedes-Benz will also continue to meet
even the increased recycling quotas in the
future in good time. You can obtain further
information from your national MercedesBenz homepage or your national hotline number.
Product information
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion
parts and accessories that have been
approved for the type of vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts and conversion parts and accessories that have been
specifically approved for your vehicle for their
reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to assess other parts. Therefore,
Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehi-
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cles. This is also the case, even if they have
been independently or officially approved.
The use of non-approved parts could affect
your vehicle's operating safety.
Mercedes-Benz therefore recommends that
you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and accessories that have been
approved for the type of vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, approved conversion parts and accessories are available
from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Here,
you will receive advice about permissible
technical modifications, and the parts will be
professionally fitted.
Owner's Manual
General notes
Before you first drive off, read this Owner's
Manual carefully and familiarise 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 equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available for your vehicle at the time of publication of the Owner's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Note that your
vehicle may not be fitted with all features
described. This is also the case for systems
and functions relevant to safety. Therefore,
the equipment on your vehicle may differ from
that in the descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase contract documentation for your vehicle contains a list of all of the
systems in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
The Owner's Manual and Service Booklet are
important documents and should kept in the
vehicle.
Operating safety
Important safety notes
WARNING
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All work on the vehicle and, in particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
WARNING
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Some safety systems only function when the
engine is running. You should therefore never
switch off the engine when driving. Otherwise,
the safety systems of your vehicle may not
function correctly and as a result will no longer protect you and other persons as intended. In addition, there is a risk that you may
lose control of your vehicle and thus cause an
accident.
WARNING
G
Work carried out incorrectly, or alterations
made to the vehicle, e.g. re-routing of cables
under coverings, could cause the safety systems of your vehicle to stop working properly.
The safety systems would thus no longer protect you and other persons as intended. In
addition, there is a risk that you may lose control of your vehicle and thus cause an accident.
All work and alterations to the vehicle, e.g.
installations or modifications, should therefore be carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
WARNING
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If work on electronic equipment and its software is carried out incorrectly, this equipment
could stop working. The electronic systems
are networked via interfaces. Tampering with
these electronic systems could cause mal-
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functions in systems which have not been
modified. Malfunctions such as these can
seriously jeopardise the vehicle's operating
safety and therefore your own safety.
You should therefore have all work and modifications to electronic components carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
Wireless vehicle components
The following information applies to all components of the vehicle and the COMAND system which receive and/or transmit radio
waves:
The components of this vehicle which receive
and/or transmit radio waves are compliant
with the basic requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. You
can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Electromagnetic compatibility
The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehicle components has been checked and certified according to the currently valid version
of Directive 72/245/EEC or the equivalent
ECE Regulation ECE-R 10.
Diagnostics connection
WARNING
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If you connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection, it can affect the operation of the
vehicle systems. This could compromise the
operating safety of your vehicle while driving.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnostics connection.
WARNING
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Loose equipment or cables hanging from a
device which are connected to a diagnostic
connection could impede pedal clearance.
The equipment or cables could get caught
between the pedals when driving and braking
suddenly. This could impair the function of the
pedals. There is a risk of accident.
Do not attach any equipment or cables in the
driver's footwell.
!
If the engine is switched off and equipment on the diagnostics connection is
used, the starter battery may discharge.
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
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
A qualified specialist workshop has the necessary special skills, tools and qualifications
to correctly carry out any necessary work on
your vehicle. This particularly applies to work
relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Service Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop:
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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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modifications, installations and conversions
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work on electronic components
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres
to carry out technical inspections on certain
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vehicles. The quality or safety of the vehicle
is improved as a result of the inspection.
Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about
vehicle checks if it has your registration data.
It is possible that your vehicle has not yet
been registered in your name in the following
cases:
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if your vehicle was not purchased at an
authorised specialist dealer.
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if your vehicle has not yet been examined
at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible
about any change in address or vehicle ownership.
Correct use
WARNING
G
Various warning stickers are affixed to your
vehicle. Their purpose is to draw your attention, and the attention of others, to various
dangers. Therefore, do not remove any warning stickers unless the sticker clearly states
that you may do so.
If you remove the warning stickers, you or
others could be injured by failing to recognise
certain dangers.
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
Implied warranty
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Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions are not covered either by
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
Data stored in the vehicle
Fault data
Components which are critical for vehicle
operation are equipped with fault data memories as standard. There are also data storage
devices which record how vehicle components have reacted in certain driving situations (e.g. airbag deployment or ESP® intervention).
This data is used exclusively to:
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assist in the rectification of faults and
defects
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help Mercedes-Benz optimise and develop
vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced by MercedesBenz, this technical information can be read
out from the fault memory. This is performed
by authorised employees of the MercedesBenz service network using special diagnostic computers.
After a fault has been rectified, the information is deleted from the memory. Other memory data is constantly overwritten.
Other devices that store data
Depending on the equipment level, your vehicle may feature communications and/or
entertainment systems (e.g. navigation devices, telephone systems). These allow you to
save and edit data required for the operation
of the respective device.
Further information on operation (e.g. on
deleting data) can be found in the separate
operating instructions.
Cockpit ................................................. 28
Instrument cluster .............................. 30
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 33
Centre console .................................... 34
Overhead control panel ...................... 37
Door control panel .............................. 38
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At a glance
Cockpit
28
Cockpit
At a glance
Function Page
:
Steering wheel gearshift
paddles 171
;
Combination switch 121
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Instrument cluster 30
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Horn
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 167
B
PARKTRONIC warning display 216
C
Overhead control panel 37
D
Climate control systems 136
E
Ignition lock 159
Start/Stop button
159
Function Page
F
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually 110
G
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically 110
Steering wheel heating 111
H
Cruise control lever 193
I
Opens the bonnet 360
J
Diagnostics connection 25
K
Electric parking brake 182
L
Light switch 119
M
Night View Assist Plus 235
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