Mercedes-benz S-class Coupe 2020 User Manual
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Edition B 2020
S-Class Coupe
Operator's Manual
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe
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Front passenger airbag warning
Example
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WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injuries
if the front-passenger airbag is enabled
If the front-passenger front airbag is enabled,
a child on the front-passenger seat may be
struck by the front-passenger airbag during
an accident.
NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint
system on a seat with an ENABLED FRONT
AIRBAG, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.
Observe the chapter "Children in the vehicle".
As at 28.03.2019
Thank you for purchasing a Mercedes-Benz
Before you first drive off, read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with
your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer
operating lifespan of the vehicle, follow the
instructions and warning notices in this Opera‐
tor's Manual. Disregarding them may lead to
damage to the vehicle or injury to people.
Damage to the vehicle resulting from the disre‐
gard of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
The standard equipment and product description
of your vehicle may vary and depends on the fol‐
lowing factors:
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Model
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Order
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Availability
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changes in the following areas:
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Design
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Equipment
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Technical features
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fer from that shown in the descriptions and illus‐
trations.
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the vehicle:
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Digital Operator's Manual
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Printed Operator's Manual
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Maintenance Booklet
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Equipment-dependent Supplements
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Symbols ........................................................ 5
At a glance .................................................... 6
Cockpit ........................................................... 6
Indicator and warning lamps .........................10
Overhead control panel ................................ 12
Door control panel and seat adjustment ....... 14
Control settings in the rear passenger
compartment ................................................ 16
Emergencies and breakdowns ...................... 18
Digital Operator's Manual ......................... 20
Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual ...... 20
General notes ............................................. 21
Protecting the environment .......................... 21
Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts ......................21
Operator's Manual ........................................22
Service and vehicle operation ......................23
Operating safety ...........................................24
Declaration of conformity for wireless
vehicle components .....................................25
Diagnostics connection ................................ 26
Qualified specialist workshop ....................... 26
Correct use of the vehicle ............................. 27
Notes for persons with electronic medi‐
cal aids ......................................................... 27
Problems with your vehicle ........................... 27
Reporting safety defects ...............................27
Limited Warranty .......................................... 28
QR code for rescue card ...............................28
Data storage .................................................28
Copyright ...................................................... 32
Occupant safety ......................................... 33
Restraint system ...........................................33
Seat belts ..................................................... 35
Airbags .......................................................... 41
PRE-SAFE®system ....................................... 48
Safely transporting children in the vehi‐
cle ................................................................49
Notes on pets in the vehicle .........................60
Opening and closing .................................. 61
SmartKey ...................................................... 61
Doors ............................................................ 66
Trunk ............................................................ 70
Side windows ................................................ 76
Panoramic roof ............................................. 80
Roller sun blinds ...........................................87
Anti-theft protection .....................................89
Seats and stowing ..................................... 93
Notes on the correct driver's seat posi‐
tion ............................................................... 93
Seats ............................................................ 93
Steering wheel ............................................ 102
Easy entry and exit feature .........................103
Operating the memory function .................. 105
Stowage areas ............................................ 106
Cup holder .................................................. 113
Ashtray and cigarette lighter .......................114
Sockets ....................................................... 114
Refrigerator box .......................................... 115
Wireless charging of the mobile phone
and connection with the exterior antenna ... 11 7
Installing and removing the floor mats ........ 119
Light and visibility ................................... 120
Exterior lighting .......................................... 120
Interior lighting ........................................... 125
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Contents
Windshield wiper and windshield washer
system ........................................................ 12 6
Mirrors ........................................................ 128
Operating the sun visors ............................. 131
Area permeable to radio waves on the
windshield ...................................................131
Infrared-reflective windshield function ........ 132
Climate control ........................................ 133
Overview of climate control systems ..........133
Operating the climate control system ......... 133
Driving and parking ................................. 140
Driving ........................................................ 14 0
DYNAMIC SELECT switch ........................... 150
Automatic transmission .............................. 151
Function of 4MATIC .................................... 155
Refueling .................................................... 156
Parking .......................................................158
Driving and driving safety systems .............. 167
Vehicle towing instructions .........................225
Instrument Display and on-board
computer .................................................. 226
Instrument Display overview ...................... 226
Overview of the buttons on the steering
wheel ..........................................................227
Operating the on-board computer .............. 227
Setting the design ...................................... 229
Setting the area for additional values .........229
Overview of displays on the multifunc‐
tion display .................................................230
Adjusting the instrument lighting ............... 230
Menus and submenus ................................. 231
Head-up Display ......................................... 237
Voice Control System .............................. 239
Notes on operating safety .......................... 239
Operation ................................................... 240
Using the Voice Control System effec‐
tively ........................................................... 241
Essential voice commands .......................... 242
Multimedia system .................................. 254
Overview and operation .............................. 254
System settings .......................................... 263
Fit & Healthy ............................................... 275
Navigation .................................................. 277
Telephone ...................................................302
Online and Internet functions ..................... 325
Media .........................................................330
Radio .......................................................... 343
Sound .........................................................351
Maintenance and care ............................. 354
ASSYST PLUS service interval display ........ 354
Engine compartment .................................. 355
Cleaning and care .......................................361
Breakdown assistance ............................ 372
Emergency ..................................................372
Flat tire ....................................................... 372
Battery (vehicle) .......................................... 378
Tow starting or towing away ....................... 383
Electrical fuses ........................................... 389
Wheels and tires ...................................... 393
Notes on noise or unusual handling char‐
acteristics ...................................................393
Contents
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Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and
tires ............................................................ 393
Notes on snow chains ................................ 394
Tire pressure .............................................. 395
Loading the vehicle .....................................401
Tire labeling ................................................ 406
Definition of terms for tires and loading ......411
Changing a wheel ........................................ 414
Emergency spare wheel .............................. 423
Technical data .......................................... 425
Notes on technical data .............................. 425
Vehicle electronics .....................................425
Vehicle identification plate, VIN and
engine number overview .............................427
Operating fluids .......................................... 429
Vehicle data ................................................ 435
Display messages and warning/indi‐
cator lamps .............................................. 437
Display messages .......................................437
Warning and indicator lamps ...................... 485
Index ......................................................... 500
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Contents
In this Operator's Manual, you will find the fol‐
lowing symbols:
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DANGER Danger due to not observing
the warning notices
Warning notices draw your attention to haz‐
ards that may endanger your health or life, or
the health or life of others.
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Observe the warning notices.
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to failure to observe envi‐
ronmental notes
Environmental notes include information on
environmentally responsible behavior or envi‐
ronmentally responsible disposal.
#
Observe environmental notes.
*
NOTE Damage to property due to failure
to observe notes on material damage
Notes on material damage inform you of
risks which may lead to your vehicle being
damaged.
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Observe notes on material damage.
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Useful instructions or further information
that could be helpful to you.
X
Instruction
(Q page)
Further information on a topic
Display
Information on the multifunction dis‐
play/media display
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Highest menu level, which is to be
selected in the multimedia system
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Corresponding submenus, which are
to be selected in the multimedia sys‐
tem
*Marks a cause
Symbols
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Left-hand drive vehicles
6
At a glance – Cockpit
1
Steering wheel gearshift paddles
→
153
2
Combination switch
→
121
3
Instrument Display
→
226
4
DIRECT SELECT lever
→
151
5
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
→
46
6
Media display
→
254
7
Start/stop button
→
141
8
Climate control systems
→
133
9
Glove box
→
108
A
Stowage compartment
→
107
B
Cup holder
→
113
C
Hazard warning lights
→
122
D
Extends the rear seat head restraints
→
97
E
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
→
200
F
Touchpad
→
255
G
Active Parking Assist
→
208
H
Sets the vehicle level
→
195
I
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
→
150
J
ECO start/stop function
→
148
K
Control panel for the multimedia system
→
227
L
Adjusts the steering wheel
→
102
Switches the steering wheel heater on/off
→
103
M
Control panel for:
On-board computer
→
227
Cruise control
→
178
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
→
181
N
Diagnostics connection
→
26
O
Opens the hood
→
356
P
Electric parking brake
→
164
Q
Light switch
→
120
R
Control panel for:
Active Steering Assist
→
187
Active Lane Keeping Assist
→
224
Night View Assist
→
218
At a glance – Cockpit
7
Head-up Display
→
238
Rear-window roller sunblind
→
87
Seat belt extender
→
38
8
At a glance – Cockpit
Instrument Display
10
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps
1
Speedometer
→
226
2
ä Suspension malfunction
→
494
3
#! Tu rn signal lights
→
121
4
Multifunction display
→
230
5
Tachometer
→
226
6
å ESP®OFF
→
495
÷ ESP
®
→
495
7
K High beam
→
121
L Low beam
→
120
T Parking lamps
→
120
8
ÿ Coolant too hot/cold
→
489
9
Coolant temperature display
→
226
A
Ð Electric power steering malfunction
→
488
B
L Distance warning
→
494
C
# Electrical malfunction
→
489
D
Brakes (red)
→
492
$ USA only
J Canada only
E
ü Seat belt not fastened
→
487
F
Fuel level indicator
G
8 Fuel reserve with fuel filler cap location
indicator
→
489
H
R Rear fog light
→
121
I
6 Restraint system
→
487
J
; Check Engine
→
489
K
Electric parking brake applied (red)
→
492
F USA only
! Canada only
L
h Tire pressure monitor
→
498
M
! ABS malfunction
→
495
N
! Electric parking brake (yellow)
→
492
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps
11
12
At a glance – Overhead control panel
1
Sun visors
→
131
2
p Switches the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
→
125
3
| Switches automatic light control on/off
→
125
4
G SOS button
→
319
5
c Switches the front interior lighting
on/off
→
125
6
u Switches the rear interior lighting
on/off
→
125
7
p Switches the right-hand reading lamp
on/off
→
125
8
; me button
→
319
9
Eyeglasses compartment
→
109
A
3 Opens/closes the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel
→
80
3 Opens/closes the front roller sunblind
→
87
B
Opens/closes the rear roller sunblind
→
80
Operates MAGIC SKY CONTROL
→
84
C
Inside rearview mirror
→
129
At a glance – Overhead control panel
13
14
At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment
1
Adjusts the seats electrically
→
93
2
Switches the seat heating on/off
→
100
3
Switches the seat ventilation on/off
→
101
4
Adjusts the front passenger seat from the
driver's seat
→
96
5
Sets the memory function
→
105
6
W Opens/closes the rear left side window
→
76
7
W Opens/closes the left side window
→
76
8
Adjusts and folds the outside mirrors out/in
electrically
→
128
9
Opens/closes the trunk lid
→
70
A
W Opens/closes the right side window
→
76
B
W Opens/closes the rear right side win‐
dow
→
76
C
Opens the door
→
66
D
& Locks the vehicle
→
66
E
% Unlocks the vehicle
→
66
F
Seat adjustment using the multimedia system
→
98
G
Adjusts the head restraints
→
96
At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment
15
16
At a glance – Control settings in the rear passenger compartment
1
Stowage compartment in the center console
→
109
12 V socket
→
114
2
Cup holder
→
113
3
Stowage compartment in the rear armrest
→
109
4
Stowage box in the seat backrest
→
109
Refrigerator box
→
115
5
Switches the rear seat heating on/off
→
100
At a glance – Control settings in the rear passenger compartment
17
18
At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns
1
QR code for accessing the rescue card
→
28
2
Safety vests
→
372
3
me button and SOS button
→
319
4
Checking and adding operating fluids
→
429
5
Tow-starting and towing away
→
385
6
Flat tire
→
372
7
Starting assistance
→
382
8
Hazard warning lights
→
122
9
Fuel filler flap with instruction labels for tire
pressure, fuel type and QR code for accessing
the rescue card
→
156
A
Tow-starting and towing away
→
385
B
TIREFIT kit
→
374
At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns
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Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual
Multimedia system:
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Vehicle5Õ Operator's Manual
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Select a menu item.
In addition, you can also call up the Operator's
Manual within a main function (e.g. via Media
Info).
The Digital Operator's Manual describes the
function and operation of the vehicle and the
multimedia system.
For safety reasons, the Digital Operator's Man‐
ual is deactivated while driving.
The Digital Operator's Manual contains the fol‐
lowing menu items:
R
Search: allows you to search precisely for
keywords.
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Quick start: provides you with important
information so that you can start using your
vehicle immediately.
R
Tips: provides tips on how to use your vehicle
in certain situations.
R
Messages: provides you with further informa‐
tion about the messages in the instrument
cluster.
R
Bookmarks: provides you with a list of all the
bookmarks you have stored yourself.
1
Picture
2
Menu
3
Navigation window
Some sections of the Digital Operator's Manual,
such as warnings, can be made visible by high‐
lighting and pressing them.
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The Operator's Manual can also be found in
the Mercedes-Benz Guides app in all com‐
mon app stores.
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Digital Operator's Manual
Protecting the environment
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to operating conditions and
personal driving style
The pollutant emission of the vehicle is
directly related to the way you operate the
vehicle.
Operate your vehicle in an environmentally
responsible manner to help protect the envi‐
ronment. Please observe the following rec‐
ommendations on operating conditions and
personal driving style.
Operating conditions:
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Make sure that the tire pressure is cor‐
rect.
#
Do not carry any unnecessary weight
(e.g. roof luggage racks once you no
longer need them).
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Adhere to the service intervals.
A regularly serviced vehicle will contrib‐
ute to environmental protection.
#
Always have maintenance 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.
#
Do not warm up the engine while the
vehicle is stationary.
#
Drive carefully and maintain a suitable
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 traf‐
fic, e.g. by using the ECO start/stop
function.
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Drive fuel-efficiently. Observe the ECO
display for a fuel-efficient driving style.
Environmental issues and recommendations:
It is recommended that you re-use or recycle
materials instead of just disposing of them.
The relevant environmental guidelines and regu‐
lations serve to protect the environment and
must be strictly observed.
Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage caused by not using recycled
reconditioned components
Mercedes-Benz AG offers recycled recondi‐
tioned components and parts with the same
quality as new parts. The same entitlement
from the Limited Warranty is valid as for new
parts.
#
Recycled reconditioned components
and parts from Mercedes-Benz AG.
General notes
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*
NOTE Impairment of the operating effi‐
ciency of the restraint systems from
installing accessory parts or from repairs
or welding
Airbags and Emergency Tensioning Devices,
as well as control units and sensors for the
restraint systems, may be installed in the fol‐
lowing areas of your vehicle:
R
Doors
R
Door pillars
R
Door sills
R
Seats
R
Cockpit
R
Instrument cluster
R
Center console
R
Lateral roof frame
#
Do not install accessory parts such as
audio systems in these areas.
#
Do not carry out repairs or welding.
#
Have aftermarket installation of acces‐
sories carried out at a qualified special‐
ist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of your
vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as well
as accessories relevant to safety which have not
been approved by Mercedes-Benz. Safety-rele‐
vant systems, e.g. the brake system, may mal‐
function. Only use Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts
or parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels
and accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle model.
Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts are subject to
strict quality control. Each part has been spe‐
cially developed, manufactured or selected for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles and fine-tuned for them.
Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts
should be used.
More than 300,000 different Mercedes-Benz
Genuine Parts are available for Mercedes-Benz
models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain
a supply of Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts for
necessary service and repair work. In addition,
strategically located parts delivery centers pro‐
vide for quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) (/ page 427) when ordering MercedesBenz Genuine Parts.
Operator's Manual
This Operator's Manual describes all models and
all standard and optional equipment available for
your vehicle at the time of this Operator's Man‐
ual going to press. Country-specific differences
are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped 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 illus‐
trations.
The original purchase agreement for your vehicle
contains a list of all of the systems in your vehi‐
cle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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General notes
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Booklet
are important documents and should be kept in
the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Vehicle operation outside the USA or Canada
When you are abroad with your vehicle, observe
the following points:
R
service points or replacement parts may not
be available immediately.
R
unleaded fuel may not be available for vehi‐
cles with a catalytic converter. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic converter.
R
the fuel may have an extremely low octane
number. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine
damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available in
Europe through our European Delivery Program.
For more information, please consult an author‐
ized Mercedes‑Benz service center, or write to
one of the following address:
in the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes-Benz Drive
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
in Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Maintenance
Your customer advisor confirms the service in
the service report.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro‐
gram offers technical help in the case of a
breakdown. Yo ur 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)
You can find further information in the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program
brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance"
section in the Service and Warranty booklet
(Canada). Yo u will find both in the vehicle docu‐
ment wallet.
Change of address or change of ownership
In the event of a change of address, please send
us the "Notification of address change" in the
Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
(USA) on the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Cus‐
tomer Service (Canada) on 1-800-387-0100. We
can then reach you in a timely fashion, if neces‐
sary.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all litera‐
ture in the vehicle so that it is available to the
next owner. If you have purchased a used vehi‐
cle, please send us the "Notice of Purchase of
Used Car" in the Service and Guarantee booklet
or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
General notes
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Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Cus‐
tomer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Possible danger due to substances hazard‐
ous to health
In compliance with Proposition 65 ("Prop65"),
the following detachable label has been added to
each vehicle sold in California:
Operating safety
&
WARNING Risk of accident due to mal‐
functions or system failures
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this could result in malfunctions
or system failures.
#
Always have the prescribed service/
maintenance work as well any required
repairs carried out at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
&
WARNING Risk of accident and injury as
a result of incorrect modifications to
electronic component parts
Modification to electronic components, their
software or wiring could impair their function
and/or the function of other networked com‐
ponent parts. In particular, systems relevant
to safety could also be affected.
As a result, they may no longer function as
intended and/or endanger the operating
safety of the vehicle.
#
Never tamper with the wiring and elec‐
tronic component parts or their soft‐
ware.
#
You should have all work on electrical
and electronic components carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Observe the "On-board electronics" section in
"Technical data".
&
WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable
materials on hot parts of the exhaust
system
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact
with hot parts of the exhaust system.
#
When driving on unpaved roads or offroad, regularly check the vehicle under‐
side.
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General notes
#
Remove trapped plants or other flam‐
mable material.
#
If there is damage, consult a qualified
specialist workshop immediately.
*
NOTE Damage to the vehicle
In the following situations, in particular, there
is a risk of damage to the vehicle:
R
The vehicle becomes grounded, e.g. on a
high curb or an unpaved road
R
The vehicle is driven too fast over an
obstacle, e.g. a curb, speed bump or pot‐
hole
R
A heavy object strikes the underbody or
chassis components
In situations such as this, the body, the
underbody, chassis components, 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, may not absorb the loads that
arise as intended.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, flam‐
mable materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can collect between the underbody and
the underbody paneling. These materials may
ignite if they come into contact with hot
parts on the exhaust system.
#
Have the vehicle checked and repaired
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
or
#
If driving safety is impaired while con‐
tinuing your journey, pull over and stop
the vehicle immediately in accordance
with the traffic conditions, and contact
a qualified specialist workshop.
Declaration of conformity for wireless vehi‐
cle components
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com‐
ply 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 fol‐
lowing two conditions: (1) These devices may
not cause interference, and (2) These devices
must accept any interference, including interfer‐
ence that may cause undesired operation of the
device."
USA: "Wireless charging system for mobile devi‐
ces (Model: D-WMI2015A): this device complies
with Part 18 of the FCC Rules."
The name and address of the responsible party
is:
Continental Automotive Systems US Inc.
2400 Executive Hills Drive
Auburn Hills, MI 48326-2980
United States of America
General notes
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Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended for
the connection of diagnostic devices at a quali‐
fied specialist workshop.
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WARNING Risk of accident due to con‐
necting devices to the diagnostics con‐
nection
If you connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of vehicle systems.
As a result, the operating safety of the vehi‐
cle could be affected.
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Only connect the vehicle diagnostics
connection to devices which have been
tested with regard to their use and are
considered safe.
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WARNING Risk of accident due to
objects in the driver's footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell may impede
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road
safety of the vehicle.
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Stow all objects in the vehicle securely
so that they cannot get into the driver's
footwell.
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Always install the floor mats securely
and as prescribed in order to ensure
that there is always sufficient room for
the pedals.
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Do not use loose floor mats and do not
place floor mats on top of one another.
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NOTE Battery discharging from using
devices connected to the diagnostics
connection
Using devices at the diagnostics connection
drains the battery.
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Check the charge level of the battery.
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If the charge level is low, charge the
battery, e.g. by driving a considerable
distance.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics con‐
nection can lead to emissions monitoring infor‐
mation being reset, for example. This may lead
to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of
the next emissions inspection during the main
inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali‐
fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary
special skills, tools and qualifications to cor‐
rectly carry out the work required on your vehi‐
cle. This particularly applies to safety-relevant
works.
For the following, always have your vehicle
checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐
ter:
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safety-relevant works
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service and maintenance work
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repair work
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modifications as well as installations and
conversions
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work on electronic components
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General notes
Mercedes‑Benz recommends a Mercedes‑Benz
service center.
Correct use of the vehicle
If you remove any warning stickers, you or others
could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave
warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information in particular
when driving your vehicle:
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the safety notes in this manual
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technical data for the vehicle
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
Notes for persons with electronic medical
aids
Mercedes-Benz AG cannot, despite carefully
developing vehicle systems, completely rule out
the interaction of vehicle systems with electronic
medical aids such as cardiac pacemakers.
For this reason, the following can occur in isola‐
ted cases, depending on the aids used:
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Aids malfunctioning
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Adverse health effects
Observe the notes and warnings of the manufac‐
turer of the aids; if in doubt, contact the device
manufacturer and your doctor. MercedesBenz AG recommends using only few electrical
vehicle systems if there is continuing uncertainty
concerning the possibility of aids malfunction‐
ing.
Have repairs and maintenance work in the area
of vehicle components carrying live voltage and
transmission antennas carried out by a qualified
specialist workshop.
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 immedi‐
ately to have the problem diagnosed and recti‐
fied. If the problem is not resolved to your satis‐
faction, please discuss the problem again with
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or, if nec‐
essary, contact us at one of the following
addresses:
In the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes-Benz Drive
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
Customer Relations Department
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. Fed‐
eral Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
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"National Tr affic 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 Tr affic 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 https://
www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
DC 20590, USA.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from: https://
www.safercar.gov
Limited Warranty
*
NOTE Damage to the vehicle arising
from violation of these operating instruc‐
tions.
Damage to the vehicle can arise from viola‐
tion of these operating instructions.
This damage is not covered either by the
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the
New‑ or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
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Follow the instructions in these operat‐
ing instructions on proper operation of
your vehicle as well as on possible vehi‐
cle damage.
QR code for rescue card
The QR code is secured in the fuel filler flap and
on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the event
of an accident, rescue services can use the QR
code to quickly find the appropriate rescue card
for your vehicle. The current rescue card con‐
tains the most important information about your
vehicle in a compact form, e.g. the routing of the
electric lines.
Further information can be obtained at https://
www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code.
Data storage
Electronic control units
Electronic control units are installed in your vehi‐
cle. Some of these are necessary for the safe
operation of your vehicle, while some assist you
when driving (driver assistance systems). In
addition, your vehicle provides comfort and
entertainment functions, which are also made
possible by electronic control units.
Electronic control units contain data memories
which can temporarily or permanently store
technical information about the vehicle's operat‐
ing state, component loads, maintenance
requirements and technical events or malfunc‐
tions.
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