Mercedes-benz SLC 2020 User Manual
SLC
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Index ....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual .................. 22
Introduction........................................... 22
Operation ............................................... 22
Introduction ......................................... 23
Protecting the environment ...................23
Genuine Mercedes-Benzparts............... 23
Operator's Manual ................................. 24
Service and vehicle operation ................24
Operating safety .................................... 26
QR code for rescue card ........................ 28
Data storage .......................................... 28
Information on copyright ....................... 30
At aglance ........................................... 31
Cockpit .................................................. 31
Instrument cluster ................................. 32
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 33
Center console ...................................... 34
Overhead control panel .........................36
Doorcontrolpanel ................................. 37
Safety ................................................... 38
Panic alarm............................................ 38
Occupant safety .................................... 38
Childreninthe vehicle........................... 53
Pets in the vehicle................................. 56
Driving safety systems ........................... 56
Protection against theft .........................64
Opening and closing ........................... 66
SmartKey ............................................... 66
Doors ..................................................... 71
Trunk ..................................................... 73
Side windows ......................................... 75
Roof .......................................................78
Seats, steering wheel and mir-
rors ....................................................... 85
Correct driver's seat position ................85
Seats ..................................................... 85
Steering wheel ....................................... 89
Mirrors................................................... 92
Memory function ................................... 95
Lights and windshield wipers ............ 97
Exterior lighting ..................................... 97
Interior lighting .................................... 101
Replacing bulbs................................... 101
Windshield wipers ................................ 103
Climate control ................................. 106
Overview of climate control systems ... 106
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 110
Setting the airvents ............................ 115
Drivingand parking .......................... 117
Notesonbreaking-in anew vehicle..... 117
Driving ................................................. 117
DYNAMIC SELECT button .................... 124
Automatictransmission....................... 125
Refueling ............................................. 132
Parking ................................................ 134
Driving tips.......................................... 137
Driving systems ................................... 142
On-board computer and displays .... 168
Important safety notes ........................ 168
Displays and operation ........................ 168
Menusand submenus ......................... 171
Displaymessages ................................ 183
Indicatorand warning lamps ............... 209
Multimediasystem ........................... 218
Generalnotes ...................................... 218
Important safety notes ........................ 218
Function restrictions ............................ 218
Operating system ................................ 219
Stowageand features ...................... 226
Stowageareas ..................................... 226
Features.............................................. 228
Maintenanceand care ...................... 241
Engine compartment ........................... 241
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Contents
Overview of the engine compart-
ment ....................................................245
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 245
Care ..................................................... 246
Breakdownassistance ..................... 252
Where will Ifind...? .............................. 252
Flat tire ................................................ 253
Battery (vehicle).................................. 258
Jump-starting ....................................... 261
Towing and tow-starting ......................264
Fuses................................................... 266
Wheels and tires ............................... 268
Important safety notes ........................ 268
Operation ............................................ 268
Winter operation.................................. 270
Tire pressure ....................................... 271
Loading the vehicle .............................. 280
All about wheels and tires ................... 282
Changing awheel ................................ 289
Wheeland tire combinations ...............293
Emergency spare wheel ....................... 294
Technical data ................................... 297
Information regarding technical data
............................................................. 297
Vehicle electronics .............................. 297
Identification plates .............................298
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 299
Vehicle data ......................................... 305
Contents
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1, 2, 3...
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 184
Function/notes ................................ 57
Important safety notes .................... 57
Warninglamp .................................211
Accident
Automatic measuresafter an
accident ...........................................53
Acoustic lockingverificationsignal
Activating/deactivating (multi-
media system) ...............................179
Activatingmedia mode
General notes ................................ 224
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 110
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 176
Display message ............................ 189
Function/notes ................................ 58
Active DistanceAssist
DISTRONIC
Calling up aspeed................. 146,147
Cruise control lever ....................... 146
Deactivating ................................... 150
Displaymessage ............................ 200
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 149
Driving tips.................................... 150
Function/notes............................. 144
Important safety notes .................. 145
Indicatorand warning lamp ........... 216
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 149
Stopping ........................................ 148
Storing aspeed .............................. 147
Warning lamp ................................. 216
Active light function ......................... 100
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 64
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes................................ 59
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 60
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes............................. 153
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Displaymessage ............................ 195
Function/notes............................. 100
Switching on/off........................... 100
Additives(engine oil) ........................ 302
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 218
Adjustingthe volume
Multimedia system ........................ 219
Airbags
Deployment ..................................... 50
Displaymessage ............................ 192
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger)....................................... 44
Headbag ......................................... 45
Important safety notes .................... 43
Introduction ..................................... 43
Knee bag.......................................... 45
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 39
Sideimpact airbag .......................... 45
Airvents
Important safety notes .................. 115
Setting ........................................... 115
Setting the blower outputofthe
AIRSCARFvents ............................. 116
Setting the center airvents ........... 115
Setting the sideair vents ............... 115
Switching AIRSCARFon/off............ 89
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRGUIDE ............................................. 82
AIRSCARF
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89
Switching on/off.............................. 89
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output.............. 116
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)......... 64
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 64
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 64
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Index
Alarmsystem
see ATA(Anti-Theft Alarmsystem)
Ambient lighting
Setting thebrightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 178
Setting thecolor (on-board com-
puter) .............................................178
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 180
AMG sports suspension
(Mercedes-AMG SLC 43)
Function/notes .............................153
Anti-lockbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 230
Assistancedisplay (on-board
computer) .......................................... 176
Assistancemenu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................175
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying aservice message ........246
Hiding aservice message .............. 246
Resetting the service intervaldis-
play................................................ 246
Service message ............................ 245
Specialservice requirements ......... 246
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 64
Function ...........................................64
Switching off the alarm .................... 64
ATTENTIONASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 176
Displaymessage ............................ 198
Function/notes............................. 163
Audiomenu(on-board computer) .... 174
Audiosystem
see Digital Operator's Manual
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualifiedspecialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualifiedspecialist workshop
AUTO lights
Displaymessage ............................ 194
see Lights
Automatic car wash(care) ............... 247
Automatic engine start (ECO
start/stopfunction) .......................... 122
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stopfunction) .......................... 121
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 97
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedalposition ............. 128
Changing gear............................... 128
Displaymessage ............................ 204
Drive program................................ 128
Drive programdisplay .................... 125
Driving tips.................................... 128
DYNAMIC SELECT button .............. 124
Emergency running mode.............. 132
Engaging drive position .................. 127
Engaging neutral ............................ 126
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 126
Engaging reverse gear................... 126
Engaging the park position ............ 126
Gearshift recommendation ............ 131
Kickdown....................................... 128
Manualshifting .............................. 129
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMGSLC 43) ...... 180
Overview ........................................ 125
Problem (malfunction) ................... 132
Pulling away ................................... 120
Selector lever ................................ 125
Starting the engine ........................ 120
Steering wheelpaddleshifters ...... 129
Transmission position display ........ 125
Transmission positions .................. 127
Automatic transmissionemer-
gencymode ....................................... 132
B
Back button ....................................... 219
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 57
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 69
Important safety notes .................... 68
Replacing ......................................... 69
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 260
Displaymessage ............................ 196
Index
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Important safety notes .................. 258
Jump starting .................................261
Overview ........................................ 258
Replacing ....................................... 261
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning ......................................... 42
BlindSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 176
Display message ............................ 199
Notes/function .............................. 164
Bluetooth
®
Searching for amobile phone ........222
Searching for amobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 223
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................218
Telephony ...................................... 222
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 189
Notes ............................................. 302
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ...........................................60
Display message ............................ 194
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 57
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 59
BAS .................................................. 57
Brake fluid (notes).........................302
Display message ............................ 184
EBD ..................................................63
High-performance brake system .... 141
Important safety notes .................. 139
Maintenance .................................. 140
Parking brake ................................ 135
Riding tips ...................................... 139
Warning lamp ................................. 211
Breakdown assistance
Reflective safety jacket .................. 252
Where will Ifind...? ........................ 252
see Flattire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 32
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees.......................... 24
Calling up amalfunction
see Displaymessages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carwash........................................ 247
Exhaust pipe..................................251
Exterior lights ................................ 250
Matte finish ................................... 249
Notes ............................................. 246
Paint .............................................. 248
Power washer ................................ 248
Rearview camera .......................... 251
Sensors ......................................... 251
Washing by hand ........................... 247
Wheels ...........................................250
Windows ........................................ 250
Wiper blades .................................. 250
CD
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................218
CD player (on-board computer) ........174
Center console
Lowersection .................................. 35
Uppersection .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 179
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........66
Changing bulbs
Sidemarker lamps (rear)............... 103
Child
Restraintsystem .............................. 55
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 56
On thefront-passenger seat ............ 56
Rearward-facingrestraint system .... 56
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Index
Children
Special seat belt retractor............... 54
Children in thevehicle
Important safety notes....................53
Cigarettelighter ................................ 230
Cleaning
Mirror turnsignal ...........................251
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 106
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 108
Controlling automatically ...............111
Cooling with airdehumidification .. 110
Defrosting the windows ................. 113
Defrosting the windshield .............. 112
General notes ................................ 106
Indicator lamp ................................ 111
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 109
Maximum cooling .......................... 113
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 107
Overview of systems ......................106
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 114
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 111
Refrigerant ..................................... 304
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 305
Setting the airdistribution ............. 112
Setting the airvents ......................115
Setting the airflow ......................... 112
Setting the temperature ................ 111
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 114
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Switching residualheaton/off ...... 114
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 113
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 112
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 31
see Instrument cluster
Collapsiblespare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 296
see Emergency spare wheel
Combination switch ............................ 99
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 239
Calling up ....................................... 238
Setting ...........................................239
ConnectingaUSB device
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................218
Consumptionstatistics(on-board
computer) .......................................... 171
Controller ...........................................219
Convenience closing feature .............. 77
Coolant(engine)
Checking the level......................... 243
Display message ............................ 195
Filling capacity ............................... 303
Important safety notes .................. 303
Temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) ...... 180
Temperature gauge ........................ 169
Warning lamp ................................. 214
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 30
Corneringlight function
Display message ............................ 194
Function/notes ................................ 99
Cruisecontrol
Cruise control lever....................... 142
Deactivating ................................... 144
Display message ............................ 201
Driving system ............................... 142
Function/notes .............................142
Important safety notes .................. 142
Setting aspeed.............................. 143
Storing and maintaining current
speed............................................. 143
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 229
Important safety notes .................. 228
Customer AssistanceCenter
(CAC) ..................................................... 28
Customer Relations Department ....... 28
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Index
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Data
see Technicaldata
Datacarrier
Selecting ........................................ 174
Daytime runninglamps
Displaymessage ............................ 194
Function/notes ................................ 97
Switchingon/off(on-boardcom-
puter) .............................................177
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
Decorative film
Cleaning instructions ..................... 249
Delayedswitch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 178
Interior lighting .............................. 178
Diagnosticsconnection ......................27
Digital Operator's Manual
Help .................................................22
Introduction .....................................22
Digital speedometer .........................172
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 245
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 183
Driving systems .............................198
Engine ............................................ 195
General notes ................................ 183
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 183
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 208
Lights ............................................. 194
Safety systems .............................. 184
SmartKey ....................................... 207
Tires............................................... 202
Vehicle ...........................................204
Distancerecorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distancewarning (warning lamp) .... 216
Distancewarning function
Function/notes ................................ 58
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 179
Automatic locking (switch) ...............73
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................66
Control panel ...................................37
Display message ............................ 206
Emergency locking ........................... 73
Emergency unlocking ....................... 73
Important safety notes.................... 71
Opening (frominside)...................... 72
Overview .......................................... 71
Drinking and driving ......................... 137
Drive program
Automatictransmission ................. 128
Display........................................... 125
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMGvehicles) ............... 181
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving
Towing vehicles ............................. 124
Drivingabroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 246
Drivingonfloodedroads .................. 141
Drivingsafety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 58
Drivingsafety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 57
ADAPTIVEBRAKE............................. 64
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 59
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 60
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 57
Distance warning function ............... 58
EBD (electronicbrake force dis-
tribution) .......................................... 63
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 60
Important safety information ........... 57
Overview .......................................... 56
Drivingsystem
AMG sports suspension
(Mercedes-AMGSLC 43) ............... 153
Drivingsystems
Adaptive Damping System ............. 153
ATTENTIONASSIST ........................ 163
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 164
Cruise control ................................ 142
Displaymessage ............................ 198
DISTRONIC PLUS........................... 144
HOLD function ............................... 152
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 166
Lane Tracking package.................. 164
Parking Guidance ........................... 157
PARKTRONIC ................................. 154
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Index
Rear viewcamera .......................... 160
Driving tips
Active DistanceAssist
DISTRONIC....................................150
Automatictransmission .................128
Brakes ...........................................139
Break-in period .............................. 117
Downhill gradient ........................... 140
Drinking and driving ....................... 137
Driving in winter .............................141
Driving on flooded roads................ 141
Driving on wet roads......................141
Exhaustcheck ............................... 138
Fuel ................................................ 137
General .......................................... 137
Hydroplaning ................................. 141
Icy road surfaces ........................... 141
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads....................................... 140
Snow chains .................................. 271
Subjecting brakes to aload........... 140
Wet road surface ........................... 140
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 174
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................218
DYNAMICSELECTbutton .................. 124
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 179
Function/notes ................................ 91
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive .............................92
Function/notes ................................ 91
Switching on/off ........................... 179
EBD (electronic brake forcedistribution)
Displaymessage............................ 186
Function/notes................................ 63
ECOdisplay
Function/notes............................. 138
On-board computer....................... 171
ECOstart/stopfunction
Automaticengine start .................. 122
Automaticengine switch-off .......... 121
Deactivating/activating ................. 122
Generalinformation ....................... 121
Important safety notes .................. 121
Introduction ................................... 121
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automaticmeasures afteran
accident ........................................... 53
Emergencyrelease
Driver's door.................................... 73
Trunk ............................................... 75
Vehicle............................................. 73
Emergencyspare wheel
Generalnotes ................................ 295
Important safety notes .................. 294
Removing ....................................... 295
Storage location ............................ 295
Stowing .......................................... 295
Technical data ............................... 295
EmergencyTensioningDevices
Activation ......................................... 50
Emissionscontrol
Service and warranty information .... 24
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 214
Displaymessage ............................ 195
ECO start/stop function ................ 121
Engine number ............................... 299
Irregularrunning ............................ 123
Jump-starting ................................. 261
Overview ........................................ 245
Starting problems .......................... 123
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 120
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 120
Switching off .................................. 135
Tow-starting (vehicle)..................... 266
Engine electronics
Notes............................................. 297
Problem (malfunction) ................... 123
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 242
Additives ........................................ 302
Checking the oillevel ..................... 242
Checking the oillevel using the
dipstick .......................................... 242
Displaymessage ............................ 197
Filling capacity ............................... 302
Index
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General notes................................302
Notes about oil grades ...................302
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 242
Temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) ...... 180
Entering an address
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................218
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 181
Characteristics ................................. 61
Deactivating/activating (except
SLC 43 AMG) ................................... 61
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) ................. 62
Display message ............................ 184
Function/notes ................................ 60
General notes .................................. 60
Important safety information ........... 61
Warning lamp ................................. 212
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 61
Exhaustcheck ................................... 138
Exhaustpipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................251
Exterior lighting
Setting options ................................ 97
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 92
Calling up astored parking posi-
tion ..................................................95
Dipping (automatic) .........................93
Folding in whenlocking (on-
board computer) ............................ 180
Folding in/out(automatically)......... 93
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 93
Outofposition (troubleshooting)..... 93
Setting and storing the parking
position for reverse gear.................. 94
Setting and storing the parking
position using the memory but-
ton ................................................... 94
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 95
Storing the parking position ............. 94
Eyeglassescompartment ................. 227
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 220
Filler cap
see Refueling
Fillingcapacities(Technical data) ... 299
Flat tire
MOExtended tires.......................... 254
Preparing the vehicle..................... 253
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 255
see Emergency spare wheel
Flexible Fuelvehicles ........................ 300
Floormats ........................................... 239
Frequencies
Mobilephone ................................. 297
Two-way radio ................................ 297
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 301
Consumption statistics .................. 171
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 172
Displaying the range...................... 172
Driving tips.................................... 137
E10 ................................................ 300
Fuelgauge ....................................... 32
Grade (gasoline)............................ 300
Important safety notes .................. 300
Problem (malfunction) ................... 134
Refueling ........................................ 132
Tank content/reserve fuel............. 300
Fuelfillerflap
Opening ......................................... 133
Fuellevel
Calling up the range(on-board
computer) ...................................... 172
Fueltank
Capacity ........................................ 300
Problem (malfunction) ................... 134
Fuseallocationchart (vehicletool
kit) ...................................................... 253
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 266
Before changing ............................. 266
Fusebox in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 267
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Index
Fusebox in the trunk ..................... 267
Important safety notes .................. 266
G
Garage dooropener
Clearing the memory ..................... 238
Generalnotes ................................ 235
Important safety notes .................. 236
Opening/closing the garagedoor..238
Problems whenprogramming ........ 237
Programming (button in the rear-
viewmirror) ................................... 236
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 236
Gear indicator(on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) ......... 180
Genuineparts ...................................... 23
Glove box ........................................... 226
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 218
H
Harmful substances
Information ...................................... 26
Hazard warning lamps
Displaymessage............................ 207
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Head bags
Displaymessage............................ 191
Operation ......................................... 45
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) .......... 89
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 87
see NECK-PRO headrestraints
Headlamps
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
Highbeamflasher ............................... 99
High-beam headlamps
Displaymessage............................ 194
Replacing bulbs............................. 103
Switching on/off.............................. 99
Hillstart assist .................................. 120
HOLDfunction
Activating ....................................... 152
Activation conditions ..................... 152
Deactivating ................................... 152
Displaymessage ............................ 198
Generalnotes ................................ 152
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 218
Hood
Closing ........................................... 242
Displaymessage ............................ 206
Important safety notes .................. 241
Opening ......................................... 241
Horn ...................................................... 31
Hydroplaning ..................................... 141
I
Ignitionlock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 64
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32
Instrument clusterlighting .............. 168
Interior lighting
Automaticcontrol .......................... 101
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 178
Reading lamp ................................. 101
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 178
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 218
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 253
Using ............................................. 291
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 261
Index
11
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 118
SmartKey .......................................118
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 66
Convenience closing feature ............ 77
Deactivation ..................................... 66
Display message ............................ 208
Locking ............................................ 66
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 119
Start/Stop button .......................... 118
Starting the engine ........................ 120
Unlocking ......................................... 66
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................128
Manual gearshifting ....................... 131
Kneebag .............................................. 45
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane KeepingAssist
Activating/deactivating ................. 176
Display message ............................ 199
Function/information.................... 166
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 181
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 194
Light function, active
Displaymessage ............................ 194
Light sensor(display message) ....... 194
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
riorlighting delayedswitch-off ....... 178
Active light function ....................... 100
Automaticheadlamp mode.............. 97
Cornering light function ................... 99
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 99
Highbeamflasher............................ 99
High-beam headlamps..................... 99
Light switch ..................................... 97
Low-beamheadlamps...................... 98
Parking lamps .................................. 98
Rear fog lamp .................................. 98
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 178
Standing lamps ................................ 98
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off(on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 177
Switching the exteriorlighting
delayedswitch-off on/off(on-
board computer) ............................ 178
Switching the surround lighting
on/off(on-board computer) .......... 178
Turn signals ..................................... 99
see Interior lighting
see Replacing the bulbs
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic........................................ 73
Emergency locking ........................... 73
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 72
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 179
Low-beam headlamps
Displaymessage ............................ 194
Replacing bulbs............................. 102
Switching on/off.............................. 98
Luggagecover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support ................................... 88
M
M+S tires ............................................ 270
MAGIC SKYCONTROL ......................... 83
Malfunctionmessage
see Displaymessages
Matte finish(cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 249
Mechanical key
Function/notes................................ 68
Generalnotes .................................. 68
Inserting .......................................... 68
Locking vehicle................................ 73
Removing ......................................... 68
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Index
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 73
Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) .........................174
Memory function ................................. 95
Mercedes me connect
Call priority ....................................234
General notes ................................ 231
Info call button .............................. 234
Mercedes-Benz emergency call ..... 232
Remote Vehicle Health Check ....... 234
Roadside Assistance call button .... 233
Self-diagnosis ................................ 231
System .......................................... 231
Mercedes-Benz IntelligentDrive
Rearview camera .......................... 160
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................183
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth®inter-
face) .............................................. 222
Connecting (device manager) ........223
Frequencies ................................... 297
Installation..................................... 297
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 174
Transmissionoutput (maximum).... 297
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................67
MOExtended tires .............................. 254
Mountingwheels
Lowering the vehicle...................... 293
Mounting anew wheel................... 292
Preparing the vehicle.....................290
Raising the vehicle ......................... 291
Removing awheel .......................... 292
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 290
MP3
Operation ....................................... 174
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................218
Multifunctiondisplay
Function/notes .............................170
Permanent display......................... 177
Multifunctionsteering wheel
Operating the on-board com-
puter.............................................. 169
Overview .......................................... 33
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................219
Music files
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................218
N
Navigation
Entering adestination .................... 220
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 172
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................218
Navigation menu
Important safety notes .................. 172
NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 52
Operation ......................................... 52
Resetting triggered .......................... 53
Notes on breaking-inanew vehi-
cle ....................................................... 117
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 46
Faults ............................................... 49
Operation ......................................... 46
Self-test ...........................................48
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................43
Automatic measures after an
accident ........................................... 53
Beltwarning ..................................... 42
Childreninthe vehicle..................... 53
Important safety notes.................... 38
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 38
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
Index
13
PASSENGERAIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 39
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 56
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ...............................53
Restraintsystem warninglamp ........ 39
Seat belt .......................................... 39
OCS
Faults ...............................................49
Operation ......................................... 46
Self-test ...........................................48
Odometer ...........................................171
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 180
Assistance menu ........................... 175
Audiomenu ................................... 174
Convenience submenu .................. 179
Display messages .......................... 183
Displaying aservice message ........246
Factory settings submenu ............. 180
Important safety notes .................. 168
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 177
Lighting submenu .......................... 177
Menu overview .............................. 171
Message memory .......................... 183
Navigation menu ............................ 172
Operation ....................................... 169
RACETIMER ................................... 181
Service menu ................................. 177
Settings menu ............................... 177
Standard display............................ 171
Telephone menu ............................ 174
Tripmenu ...................................... 171
Vehiclesubmenu ........................... 179
Video DVD operation ..................... 174
Operatingsafety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety notes .................... 26
Operatingsystem
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual................ 22
Operator's Manual
Vehicleequipment ........................... 24
Outside temperature display ........... 168
Overhead controlpanel ...................... 36
P
Paddleshifters
see Steering wheelpaddleshifters
Paint code number ............................ 298
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 248
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 134
Parking brake ................................ 135
Position of exteriormirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 94
Rear viewcamera .......................... 160
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 157
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 156
Important safety notes .................. 154
Problems (malfunctions)................ 157
Sensorrange................................. 154
Warning display ............................. 155
Parking brake
Applying automatically................... 136
Applying or releasing manually ...... 136
Displaymessage ............................ 186
Electric parking brake .................... 135
Emergency braking ........................ 136
Generalnotes ................................ 135
Releasing automatically................. 136
Warning lamp ................................. 213
Parking Guidance
Displaymessage ............................ 200
Important safety notes .................. 157
Parking lamps
Switching on/off.............................. 98
PARKTRONIC
Driving system ............................... 154
Function/notes............................. 154
PASSENGER AIRBAG
Displaymessage ............................ 192
Indicatorlamps ................................ 39
Problems (malfunction) .................. 192
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 56
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Index
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 218
Pivoting draft stop
see AIRGUIDE
Power washers ..................................248
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant protection)
Display message ............................ 189
Operation ......................................... 53
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 64
Immobilizer...................................... 64
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 120
General notes ................................ 120
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 28
Qualifiedspecialist workshop ........... 27
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 181
Radio
Selecting astation......................... 174
see DigitalOperator's Manual
Radio mode
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................218
Radio-wave reception/transmissioninthe vehicle
Declarationofconformity ................ 27
Readinglamp ..................................... 101
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 194
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear viewcamera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 251
Display in the multimediasystem .. 161
Function/notes .............................160
Switching on/off ........................... 160
Rear window defroster
General notes ................................ 113
Problem (malfunction) ................... 114
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Rear-viewmirror
Anti-glare (manual).......................... 92
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 93
Refrigerant (air-conditioning system)
Important safety notes .................. 304
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 132
Refueling process.......................... 133
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 236
Replacing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ................... 103
Important safety notes .................. 101
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 102
Low-beam headlamps .................... 102
Overview of bulbtypes.................. 102
Reporting safety defects .................... 28
Rescue card ......................................... 28
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Displaymessage ............................ 198
Warning lamp ................................. 214
Residual heat(climate control) ........ 114
Restraintsystem
Displaymessage ............................ 190
Introduction ..................................... 38
Warning lamp ................................. 213
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Reversegear
Engaging (automatictransmis-
sion) ............................................... 126
Reversible floor panel(trunk) .......... 228
Index
15
Reversingfeature
Sidewindows................................... 75
Reversinglamps (displaymes-
sage) ................................................... 194
Roadside Assistance(breakdown) .... 25
Roof
Displaymessage............................ 206
Important safety notes .................... 78
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ............................................. 79
Opening/closing (with SmartKey).... 80
Overview .......................................... 78
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 84
Relocking ......................................... 80
Roofcarrier ........................................ 228
Roofswitch .......................................... 79
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 218
Route guidanceactive ...................... 173
S
Safety
Childreninthe vehicle..................... 53
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 225
Inserting/removing ........................ 224
Removing ....................................... 225
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 218
Selecting ........................................ 174
Search &Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 218
Seat
Correct driver'sseatposition ........... 85
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver'sand front-
passenger seatbelt......................... 42
Correct usage.................................. 41
Fastening ......................................... 42
Important safety guidelines............. 40
Introduction ..................................... 39
Releasing ......................................... 42
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 180
Warning lamp ................................. 209
Warning lamp (function) ................... 42
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 87
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 87
Adjusting the 4-waylumbarsup-
port.................................................. 88
Adjusting the headrestraint ............ 87
Important safety notes .................... 85
Overview .......................................... 85
Seatheating problem ...................... 89
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 95
Switching AIRSCARFon/off............ 89
Switching seatheating on/off......... 88
Selectorlever
Positions ........................................ 125
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 251
Servicemenu(on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 177
Servicemessage
see ASSYST PLUS
Serviceproducts
Brake fluid ..................................... 302
Coolant (engine) ............................ 303
Engine oil....................................... 302
Fuel................................................ 300
Important safety notes .................. 299
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 304
Washerfluid ................................... 304
Settingthe air distribution ............... 112
Setting the airflow ............................ 112
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 218
Settingthe language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 218
Settingthe time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 218
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 180
On-board computer....................... 177
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Index
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 181
Side impact air bag ............................. 45
Side marker lamp
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 103
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 194
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 250
Convenienceclosing feature ............ 77
Important safety information ........... 75
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 76
Opening/closing (front)................... 76
Overview .......................................... 75
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
Resetting ......................................... 77
Reversing feature ............................. 75
SIRIUSservices
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 218
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 69
Changing the programming ............. 67
Checking the battery ....................... 69
Displaymessage ............................ 207
Door centrallocking/unlocking ....... 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
Loss................................................. 70
Mechanical key ................................ 68
Opening/closing the roof................ 80
Overview .......................................... 66
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 118
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 70
Starting the engine ........................ 120
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 218
Snowchains ...................................... 271
Sockets
Center console .............................. 231
Generalnotes ................................ 230
Sound
Switching on/off........................... 219
Special seat belt retractor .................. 54
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 172
In the Instrument cluster ................. 32
Segments ...................................... 168
Selecting the display unit............... 177
Sport handlingmode
Activating/deactivating
(Mercedes-AMGSLC 43) ................. 62
Warning lamp ................................. 213
Standinglamps
Displaymessage ............................ 194
Switching on/off.............................. 98
Start/stopfunction
see ECO start/stop function
Starting(engine) ................................ 119
Steering
Displaymessage ............................ 206
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 90
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 90
Buttonoverview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 169
Important safety notes .................... 89
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 95
Steering wheelpaddle shifters ........ 129
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 181
Stowageareas ................................... 226
Stowagecompartments
Armrest (under)............................. 226
Center console .............................. 227
Cupholders ................................... 228
Door ............................................... 227
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 227
Glove box ....................................... 226
Important safety information ......... 226
Rear wall ........................................ 227
Stowagenet ................................... 227
Stowagenet ....................................... 227
Summertires ..................................... 270
Sun visor ............................................ 229
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 178
Switchingair-recirculationmode
on/off ................................................. 114
Switchingonmediamode
Via the device list .......................... 224
Index
17
T
Tachometer ........................................ 168
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 194
see Lights
Tank content
Fuelgauge ....................................... 32
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 299
Emergency spare wheel................. 295
Information.................................... 297
Tires/wheels ................................. 293
Vehicledata................................... 305
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 234
Emergency call.............................. 232
Generalnotes ................................ 231
MB info callbutton ........................234
Roadside Assistance button .......... 233
Self-test ......................................... 231
System .......................................... 231
Vehicle Health Check .................... 234
Telephone
Accepting acall (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 175
Authorizing amobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 222
Authorizing amobile phone via
the device manager (connecting) ... 223
Connecting amobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 223
Connecting amobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 222
Display message ............................ 206
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 174
Number from the phone book ........175
Redialing ........................................ 175
Rejecting/ending acall ................. 175
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................218
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 169
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) ................ 180
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) ................ 180
Outside temperature ......................168
Setting (climate control) ................ 111
Transmissionoil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) ...... 180
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 181
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 275
Checking manually ........................ 274
Display message ............................ 202
Maximum ....................................... 274
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 257
Notes ............................................. 273
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 257
Recommended ............................... 271
Tire pressure losswarning system
General notes ................................ 274
Important safety notes .................. 275
Restarting ...................................... 275
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 277
Function/notes .............................275
General notes ................................ 275
Important safety notes .................. 276
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 279
Restarting ...................................... 278
Warning lamp ................................. 217
Warning message .......................... 277
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 253
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 255
Important safety notes .................. 255
Storage location ............................ 253
Tire pressure not reached .............. 257
Tire pressure reached .................... 257
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 288
Averageweight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 287
Bar (definition) ............................... 287
Changing awheel .......................... 289
Characteristics .............................. 287
Checking ........................................ 268
Curb weight (definition) ................. 288
Definition of terms ......................... 287
Direction of rotation...................... 290
Displaymessage ............................ 202
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Index
Distributionofthe vehicleoccu-
pants (definition) ............................ 289
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 287
DOT, Tire IdentificationNumber
(TIN) ............................................... 286
GAWR(GrossAxle Weight Rat-
ing)(definition) .............................. 288
GVW(GrossVehicleWeight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 288
GVWR (GrossVehicleWeight
Rating)(definition) .........................288
Important safety notes .................. 268
Increasedvehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 287
Information on driving .................... 268
Kilopascal (kPa)(definition) ........... 288
Labeling (overview)........................ 284
Loadbearing index (definition) ...... 289
Loadindex ..................................... 286
Loadindex (definition) ................... 288
M+S tires....................................... 270
Maximumloadonatire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 288
Maximumloaded vehicleweight
(definition) ..................................... 288
Maximumpermissibletire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 288
Maximumtire load ......................... 286
Maximumtire load (definition) ....... 288
MOExtended tires.......................... 270
Optionalequipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 289
Overview ........................................ 268
PSI (pounds persquare inch)
(definition) ..................................... 288
Replacing ....................................... 289
Service life ..................................... 269
Sidewall(definition) ....................... 289
Speed rating (definition) ................ 288
Storing ........................................... 290
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 287
Summer tires................................. 270
Temperature .................................. 283
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 289
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 289
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 288
Tire pressures (recommended)...... 287
Tire size (data)............................... 293
Tire size designation, load-bear-
ing capacity, speed rating .............. 284
Tire tread....................................... 269
Tire tread(definition) ..................... 289
Totalloadlimit (definition) ............. 289
Traction......................................... 283
Traction(definition) ....................... 289
Tread wear ..................................... 283
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards...................................... 282
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards(definition) .................... 287
Wearindicator (definition) ............. 289
Wheel and tire combination ........... 293
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 288
see Flattire
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 266
Important safety notes .................. 264
Towing
Permittedtowing methods ............ 265
Towingaway
Important safety guidelines........... 264
Installing the towing eye................ 264
Removing the towing eye............... 265
Transporting the vehicle................ 266
With both axles on the ground ....... 265
With the rearaxleraised ................ 265
Trafficreports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 218
Transmission
Overview of transmission posi-
tions .............................................. 125
Selector lever ................................ 125
see Automatictransmission
Transmissionposition display ......... 125
Transporting the vehicle .................. 266
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 171
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 171
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 172
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 74
Index
19
Important safety notes .................... 73
Locking separately ........................... 74
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 74
Overview .......................................... 73
Trunk lid
Displaymessage............................ 205
Opening dimensions ...................... 305
Trunk partition
Displaymessage ............................ 206
Generalnotes .................................. 80
Opening/closing .............................. 81
Turn signals
Displaymessage ............................ 194
Switching on/off.............................. 99
Two-wayradio
Frequencies................................... 297
Installation ..................................... 297
Transmission output(maximum) .... 297
Type identificationplate
see Vehicleidentification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 73
From inside the vehicle(central
unlocking button) ............................. 72
Upshiftindicator
(on-board computer, Mercedes-
AMG SLC 43) ................................. 180
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 225
V
Vehicle
Correct use...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Displaymessage ............................ 204
Electronics ..................................... 297
Equipment ....................................... 24
Individualsettings .......................... 177
LimitedWarranty ............................. 28
Loading .......................................... 280
Locking (inanemergency) ............... 73
Locking (SmartKey).......................... 66
Lowering ........................................ 293
Maintenance .................................... 25
Parking for alongperiod................ 137
Pulling away ................................... 120
Raising ........................................... 291
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 290
Tow-starting ................................... 264
Towing away .................................. 264
Transporting .................................. 266
Unlocking (inanemergency) ........... 73
Unlocking (SmartKey)...................... 66
Vehicledata................................... 305
Vehiclebattery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicledata ....................................... 305
Vehicledimensions ........................... 305
Vehicleemergencylocking ................ 73
Vehicleidentificationnumber
see VIN
Vehicleidentificationplate .............. 298
Vehicletoolkit .................................. 253
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 174
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 218
VIN
Seat............................................... 299
Type plate ...................................... 298
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Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 211
Active Brake Assist ........................ 216
Brake Assist ................................... 216
Brakes ........................................... 211
Check Engine ................................. 214
Coolant .......................................... 214
Distance warning ........................... 216
ESP®.............................................. 212
ESP®OFF ....................................... 213
Fueltank ........................................ 214
Generalnotes ................................ 209
Parking brake ................................ 213
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 39
Reserve fuel................................... 214
Restraint system ............................ 213
Seatbelt........................................ 209
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Index
SPORThandling mode................... 213
Tire pressure monitor .................... 217
Warranty .............................................. 24
Washerfluid
Displaymessage ............................ 207
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 218
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 293
Wheel bolt tighteningtorque ........... 293
Wheel chock ...................................... 290
Wheels
Changing awheel .......................... 289
Checking ........................................ 268
Cleaning ......................................... 250
Emergency spare wheel ................. 294
Important safety notes .................. 268
Information on driving .................... 268
Interchanging/changing ................ 289
Mounting anew wheel ................... 292
Mounting awheel .......................... 290
Overview ........................................ 268
Removing awheel .......................... 292
Storing ........................................... 290
Tightening torque ........................... 293
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 293
Windscreen
Inserting and removing .................... 81
Preparing for installation .................. 81
see AIRGUIDE
Windows
see Sidewindows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 112
Windshieldwasher fluid
see Windshield washersystem
Windshieldwasher system
Adding washerfluid ....................... 244
Important safety notes .................. 304
Windshieldwipers
Displaymessage ............................ 207
Problem (malfunction) ................... 105
Replacing the wiperblades............ 104
Switching on/off........................... 103
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 270
Slippery roadsurfaces ................... 141
Snow chains .................................. 271
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 270
Winter tires
M+S tires....................................... 270
Wiperblades
Cleaning ......................................... 250
Important safety notes .................. 104
Replacing ....................................... 104
Workshop
see Qualifiedspecialist workshop
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ZONE function
Switching on/off........................... 112
Index
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The printedOperator's Manual providesinformation about thesafeoperation of your vehicle.The Digital Operator's Manual provides
comprehensiveand specifically adapted information on your vehicle's equipmentand multimedia system. You can call up theDigital
Operator's Manual via themultimedia system.
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You will notincur any costswhen calling
up theDigital Operator's Manual. The Digital
Operator's Manual works without connecting to theInternet.
Thereare three ways to access thetopicsof
theDigital Operator's Manual:
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Visualsearch
The visual search allows you to exploreyour
vehicle"virtually". Starting from either the
vehicleexteriorvieworinteriorview, you
can access manyofthe differenttopicscoveredbythe Digital Operator's Manual. To
access thevehicleinteriorsection,select
the"Vehicleinterior" view.
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Keywordsearch
The keyword search allows you to search for
akeyword by enteringcharacters.
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Contents
You can select individual sectionsinthe
contents.
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The Digital Operator's Manual is deactivatedfor safetyreasonswhile driving.
Operation
Calling up theDigital Operator's
Manual
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Press the Ø buttoninthe center console.
The overview relating to thevehicleappears.
X
Selectthe "Operator's Manual" menuitem
by turning 3 or pressing 7 thecontroller.
X
Confirm 7 themessage about thewarning
and safetynotes.
The basic menufor theDigital Operator's
Manual appears.
Operating theDigital Operator's
Manual
General notes
Pleaseobservethe information about the
operation of thecontroller (Y page 219).
Content pages
The contentpages can be accessed by means
of avisual search,akeyword search or using
thecontents.
X
To scroll forwards/backwards: turn 3
thecontroller.
X
To displayinfull-screen or animation:
slide 8 thecontroller to theleft :.
X
To select information texts or savebookmarks: slide 9 thecontroller to the
right ;.
X
To select alink: slide 6 thecontroller
downwards =.
X
To exit acontent page: select % sym-
bol ?.
X
To call up thebasic menuofthe Digital
Operator's Manual: select Þ symbol
A.
X
To switch functions to themultimedia
system using thebuttonsonthe center
console: press the $, %, Õ or
Ø button.
The selected menuappears. The Digital
Operator's Manual remainsopen in the
background.
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Protecting the environment
General notes
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Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in amanner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
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operating conditionsofyour vehicle
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your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
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avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
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always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
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do not carry any unnecessary weight.
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remove roof racks once you no longer
need them.
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aregularly 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 startingthe engine.
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do not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary.
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drive carefully and maintain asafe distance from the vehicle in front.
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avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
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change gear in good time and use each
gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine
speed.
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switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
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keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consumption.
Environmental concerns and recommendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when disposing of materials. In this way you will help to
protect the environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also suppliesreconditioned
major assemblies and parts which are of the
same quality as new parts. They are covered
by the same Limited Warranty entitlements
as new parts.
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Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devices, as well as control units and sensors for
these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
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doors
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door pillars
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door sills
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seats
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cockpit
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instrumentcluster
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center console
Do not install accessories such as audio systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety which
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
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have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only
genuine Mercedes-Benzparts or parts of equal
quality. Only use tires, wheels and accessories
that have been specifically approved for your
vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benzparts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been specifically developed, manufactured or selected
for and adapted to Mercedes-Benzvehicles.
Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benzparts
should be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benzparts are available for
Mercedes-Benzmodels.
All authorized Mercedes-BenzCenters maintain asupply of genuine Mercedes-Benzparts
for necessary service and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts delivery centers provide quick and reliableparts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number (VIN) when ordering genuine MercedesBenz parts (Y page 298).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
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This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment
of your vehicle available at the time of going
to print. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may
not feature all functions described here.
This also applies to safety-relevant systems
and functions. The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in
the descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all systems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Warranty
The implied warranty for your vehicle applies
in accordance with the warranty terms and
conditions in the Service and Warranty Information booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts in
accordance with the following warranty terms
and conditions:
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Emission System Warranty
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Emission Performance Warranty
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California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty
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State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-BenzParts and Accessories warranties. These are available at any
authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter.
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Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-BenzCenter arrange for a
replacement. The new Service and Warranty
Information booklet will be posted to you.
Information for customers in California
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or arefund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after areasonable number of repair attemptsMercedesBenz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or
service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle
that are covered by its express warranty.
During the period of 18 months from original
delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of
29,000 km (approximately 18,000 miles) on
the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs
first, areasonable number of repair attempts
is presumed for aretail buyer or lessee if one
or more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or malfunc-
tion results in acondition that is likely to
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cause death or seriousbodilyinjury if the
vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction hasbeensubject to repairtwo or
more times, and youhavedirectlynotified
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the
need for its repair.
(2) the samesubstantialdefect or malfunc-
tion of alessseriousnature than category
(1) hasbeensubject to repairfourormore
timesand youhavedirectlynotified
Mercedes-Benz in writing of the need for
its repair.
(3) the vehicle is outofservice by reason of
repairofthe sameordifferent substantial
defects or malfunctions for acumulative
total of more than 30 calendardays.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
CustomerAssistance Center
One Mercedes-Benz Drive
SandySprings, GA 30328
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all
the necessarymaintenance work which should
be done at regularintervals.
Alwayshavethe Service and Warranty Booklet
with youwhenyou bring the vehicle to an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The service
advisor will recordevery service for youinthe
Service and Warranty Booklet.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz RoadsideAssistance Programoffers technical helpinthe event of a
breakdown. Callstothe toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answeredbyour agents
24 hours aday,365 days ayear.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additionalinformation, refertothe
Mercedes-Benz RoadsideAssistance Program
brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance"
section in the Service and Warranty booklet
(Canada). You will find both in your vehicle literature portfolio.
Change of address or change of ownership
In the event of achange of address, please
send us the "Notification of Address Change"
in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply
callthe Mercedes-Benz CustomerAssistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (Canada)at
1-800-387-0100.Thiswillassistusincontacting youinatimely mannershouldthe need
arise.
If yousellyourMercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehiclesothatitis
available to the next owner.
If youhavepurchased ausedcar,pleasesend
us the "NotificationofUsedCar Purchase" in
the Service and Guarantee bookletorsimply
callthe Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada)at
1-800-387-0100.
Vehicleoperationoutside the USA
and Canada
Whenyou are abroadwithyourvehicle,
observe the following points:
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Service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
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Lead-freefuelfor vehicles with acatalytic
converter may not be available.Leadedfuel
can cause damagetothe catalytic converter.
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The fuelmay have aconsiderably lower
octane number. Unsuitablefuelcan cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz modelsare available for
delivery in Europe throughour European Delivery Program. For details,consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or write to one of the
following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes-Benz Drive
SandySprings, GA 30328
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
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EuropeanDelivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto,Ontario M4G 4C9
Possible danger due to substances
hazardous to health
In compliance with Proposition65(“Prop65”),
the following detachable labelhas been added
to each vehiclesoldinCalifornia:
Operatingsafety
Important safety notes
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WARNING
If youdonot have the prescribedservice/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carriedout,thiscan resultinmalfunctions
or system failures. There is ariskofanaccident.
Alwayshavethe prescribedservice/maintenance work as well as any required repairs
carriedout at aqualified specialistworkshop.
G
WARNING
Flammablematerial such as leaves, grass or
twigs mayignite if theycome into contact
with hot parts of the exhaust system.There
is ariskoffire.
When drivingonanunpaved roadoroffroad, check the vehicleundersideregularly.
In particular,remove trapped plant parts or
otherflammablematerial.Contact aquali-
fiedspecialistworkshop immediatelyifdamageisdetected.
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WARNING
Modification to electronic components, their
software or wiringcould impairtheir functionand/or the functionofothernetworked
components. In particular,systemsrelevant
to safety could also be affected. As aresult,
these maynolongerfunctionproperly
and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased riskof
accident and injury.
Youmustnot tamperwithwiring, electronic
components, or their software. Youshould
have allworkonelectrical and electronic
components carriedout at aqualified specialist workshop.
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There is ariskofdamagetothe vehicleif:
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the vehiclebecomesstuck, e.g.onahigh
curboranunpaved road
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youdrive too fast overanobstacle,e.g.a
curb, aspeed bump or apotholeinthe
road
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aheavy object strikes the underbodyor
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body,the underbody,chassisparts, wheels or tirescould be
damagedwithoutthe damage being visible.
Components damagedinthisway can unexpectedly fail or, in the caseofanaccident,
no longerwithstand the loadstheyare
designedto.
If the underbodypaneling is damaged, combustiblematerialssuchasleaves, grass or
twigs can gatherbetween the underbody
and the underbodypaneling.Ifthese materialscome in contact with hot parts of the
exhaust system,theycan catchfire.
In such situations, have the vehiclechecked
and repaired immediatelyataqualified specialist workshop.Ifoncontinuing your journey younotice thatdrivingsafety is
impaired,pulloverand stop the vehicle
immediately, paying attentiontoroadand
trafficconditions. In such cases, consulta
qualified specialistworkshop.
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Declarations of conformity
Vehiclecomponentswhich receive
and/ortransmitradio waves
USA: "The wirelessdevices of this vehicle
complywithPart15ofthe FCC Rules.Operation is subjecttothe twofollowingtwo conditions: 1) These devices may notcause harmful
interference, and 2) These devices must
accept any interferencereceived, including
interferencethatmay cause undesired operation.Changes or modificationsnot expressly
approved by theparty responsible forcompliancecould void theuser’s authoritytooperate
theequipment."
Canada: "The wirelessdevices of this vehicle
complywithIndustry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s).Operation is subjecttothe
followingtwo conditions: (1) These devices
may notcause interference, and (2) These
devices mustaccept any interference, includinginterferencethatmay cause undesired
operation of thedevice."
Diagnostics connection
The diagnosticsconnectionisused forconnectingdiagnostic equipmentataqualified
specialistworkshop.
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WARNING
If you connectequipmenttoadiagnostics
connection in thevehicle, it may affectthe
operation of vehicle systems.Asaresult,
theoperatingsafetyofthe vehicle could be
affected. There is ariskofanaccident.
Only connectequipmenttoadiagnostics
connection in thevehicle, whichisapproved
foryour vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
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WARNING
Objects in thedriver's footwell may restrict
theclearancearound thepedals or blocka
depressed pedal. Thisjeopardizes theoperatingand road safetyofthe vehicle. There is
ariskofanaccident.
Stow all objects securely in thevehicle so
that they do notget into thedriver's footwell. Whenusingfloormatsorcarpets, make
surethattheyare properly securedsothat
they do notslip or obstruct thepedals. Do
notplaceseveralfloormatsorcarpetson
topofone another.
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If theengineisswitched offand equipmentonthe diagnosticsconnectionisused,
thestarter battery may discharge.
Connectingequipmenttothe diagnosticsconnection can lead to emissionsmonitoring
information beingreset,for example. Thismay
lead to thevehicle failingtomeetthe requirements of thenextemissionstestduringthe
main inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-BenzCenterisa
qualified specialistworkshop.Ithas thenecessaryspecialistknowledge,tools and qualificationstocorrectly carry out theworkrequired
on your vehicle. Thisisespecially thecasefor
workrelevant to safety.
Observethe notesinthe Maintenance Booklet.
Always havethe followingworkcarriedout at
an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter:
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workrelevant to safety
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serviceand maintenance work
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repair work
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alterations, installation workand modifications
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workonelectronic components
Correct use
If you removeany warningstickers, you or others could fail to recognizecertaindangers.
Leave warningstickersinposition.
Observethe followinginformation when drivingyour vehicle:
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thesafetynotes in this manual
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technical datafor thevehicle
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traffic rulesand regulations
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laws and safetystandardspertainingto
motorvehicles
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Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience aproblem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction,please discuss the problem
again with an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or, if necessary, contact us at one of the
following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer AssistanceCenter
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.
Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
"National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
of 1966".
If you believe that your vehicle has adefect
which could cause acrash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)inaddition 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 agroup of vehicles, it
may order arecall 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);goto
http://www.safercar.gov;orwrite to:
Administrator, NHTSA,400 SeventhStreet,
SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov
Limited Warranty
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Observe the notes in this Operator's Manual regarding the correct operation of your
vehicle and possible damage to the vehicle.
Damage to the vehicle which is caused by
violation of these notes is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or the
new or used-vehicle warranty.
QR code for rescue card
The QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flap
and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the
event of an accident, rescue services can use
the QR code to quickly find the appropriate
rescue card for your vehicle. The current rescue card contains the most important information about your vehicle in acompact form, e.g.
the routing of the electric cables.
You can find more information at http://
www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code.
Data storage
Data storage
Awide range of electronic components in your
vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or permanently store technical information about:
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the vehicle's operating state
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incidents
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malfunctions
In general, this technical information documentsthe state of acomponent, amodule, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
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operating conditionsofsystem components.
For example, fluid levels
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the vehicle's status messages and those of
its individual components, e.g. number of
wheel revolutions/speed, deceleration in
movement,lateral acceleration, accelerator
pedal position
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