Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2020, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...rvices and guarantees in printed form You can find the Operator s Man ual on the Mercedes Benz home page The Mercedes Benz Guides app is available free of charge in familiar app stores É1775842905 ËÍ 1775842905 Apple iOS AndroidTM Order no P177 0254 13 Part no 177 584 29 05 Edition ÄJ2019 1a A Class Operator s Manual Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz A Class ...

Page 2: ...mler AG Vehicle manufacturer Daimler AG Mercedesstrasse 137 70327 Stuttgart Germany Front passenger airbag warning Example WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injuries if the front passenger airbag is enabled If the front passenger front airbag is enabled a child on the front passenger seat may be struck by the front passenger airbag during an accident NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint syste...

Page 3: ...model designation of your vehicle may vary according to R Model R Order R National version R Availability Mercedes Benz reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas R Design R Equipment R Technical features The equipment in your vehicle may therefore dif fer from that shown in the descriptions and illus trations The following are integral parts of the vehicle R Printed Operator s...

Page 4: ...t belts 32 Airbags 37 PRE SAFE system 44 Safely transporting children in the vehi cle 45 Notes on pets in the vehicle 60 Opening and closing 61 SmartKey 61 Doors 66 Cargo compartment 70 Side windows 71 Sliding sunroof 75 Anti theft protection 79 Seats and stowing 83 Notes on the correct driver s seat posi tion 83 Seats 84 Steering wheel 89 Easy entry and exit feature 90 Operating the memory functi...

Page 5: ...6 ASSYST PLUS service interval display 256 Engine compartment 257 Cleaning and care 262 Breakdown assistance 272 Emergency 272 Flat tire 273 Battery vehicle 279 Tow starting or towing away 284 Electrical fuses 289 Wheels and tires 293 Notes on noise or unusual handling char acteristics 293 Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and tires 293 Notes on snow chains 294 Tire pressure 294 Loading the veh...

Page 6: ...avior or envi ronmentally responsible disposal Observe environmental notes NOTE Damage to property due to failure to observe notes on material damage Notes on material damage inform you of risks which may lead to your vehicle being damaged Observe notes on material damage Useful instructions or further information that could be helpful to you X Instruction Q page Further information on a topic Dis...

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Page 8: ...Left hand drive vehicles 6 At a glance Cockpit ...

Page 9: ...ff 214 Switches the MBUX multimedia system on off 214 D Calls up navigation E Calls up the radio 252 Calls up media 249 F Calls up the telephone 228 G Calls up favorites 220 H Calls up vehicle functions 219 I Active Parking Assist 193 J DYNAMIC SELECT switch 140 K Touchpad 216 L Control panel for the MBUX multimedia sys tem steering wheel 206 M Adjusts the steering wheel 89 N Control panel for On ...

Page 10: ...Q Electric parking brake 155 R Light switch 112 8 At a glance Cockpit ...

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Page 12: ...Instrument Display standard 10 At a glance Warning and indicator lamps ...

Page 13: ...red 388 F USA only Canada only A Electric parking brake yellow 388 B This indicator lamp has no function C Check Engine 395 D R Rear fog light 113 E K High beam 113 L Low beam 112 T Parking lights 112 F å ESP OFF 388 ESP 388 G 6 Restraint system 388 H Fuel level indicator I æ Fuel reserve with fuel filler cap location indicator 395 J Ù Electric power steering malfunction 400 K ü Seat belt not fast...

Page 14: ...12 At a glance Overhead control panel ...

Page 15: ...the rear interior lighting on off 117 6 p Switches the right hand reading lamp on off 117 7 Service call button Mercedes me connect 241 8 SOS emergency call system Mercedes Benz emergency call system 244 9 3 Opens closes the panoramic sliding sunroof 75 Opens closes the roller sunblinds 75 A Eyeglasses compartment 95 B Inside rearview mirror 123 At a glance Overhead control panel 13 ...

Page 16: ...14 At a glance Door control panel and seat adjustment ...

Page 17: ...es the rear right side win dow 71 A Child safety lock for the rear side windows 59 B W Opens closes the rear left side window 71 C W Opens closes the left side window 71 D Adjusts the head restraints 85 E Seat adjustment using the multimedia system 87 F Adjusts the seat backrest inclination 84 G Adjusts the seat height 84 H Adjusts the seat cushion inclination 84 I Sets the seat fore and aft posit...

Page 18: ...16 At a glance Emergencies and breakdowns ...

Page 19: ...g operating fluids 331 7 Tow starting and towing away 285 8 Flat tire 273 9 QR code for accessing the rescue card 25 A Tow starting and towing away 285 B Warning triangle 272 C TIREFIT kit 275 D First aid kit soft sided 273 E Fuel filler flap with instruction labels for tire pressure fuel type and QR code for accessing the rescue card 146 At a glance Emergencies and breakdowns 17 ...

Page 20: ...arm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary Drive carefully and maintain a suitable distance from the vehicle in front Avoid frequent sudden acceleration and braking Change gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed Switch off the engine in stationary traf fic e g by using the ECO start stop function Drive fuel efficiently Observe the ECO display for a fuel ...

Page 21: ...s been spe cially developed manufactured or selected for Mercedes Benz vehicles and fine tuned for them Therefore only Mercedes Benz Genuine Parts should be used More than 300 000 different Mercedes Benz Genuine Parts are available for Mercedes Benz models All authorized Mercedes Benz Centers maintain a supply of Mercedes Benz Genuine Parts for necessary service and repair work In addition strateg...

Page 22: ...he service report Roadside Assistance The Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance Pro gram offers technical help in the case of a breakdown Your calls to the toll free Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 hours a day 365 days a year 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 USA 1 800 387 0100 Canada You can find further information in the Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure U...

Page 23: ...rect modifications to electronic component parts Modification to electronic components their software or wiring could impair their function and or the function of other networked com ponent parts In particular systems relevant to safety could also be affected As a result they may no longer function as intended and or endanger the operating safety of the vehicle Never tamper with the wiring and ele...

Page 24: ...mpaired while con tinuing your journey pull over and stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions and contact a qualified specialist workshop Declaration of conformity for wireless vehi cle components USA The wireless devices of this vehicle com ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 These devices may not cause harmful int...

Page 25: ... for the pedals Do not use loose floor mats and do not place floor mats on top of one another NOTE Battery discharging from using devices connected to the diagnostics connection Using devices at the diagnostics connection drains the battery Check the charge level of the battery If the charge level is low charge the battery e g by driving a considerable distance Connecting equipment to the diagnost...

Page 26: ...s GA 30328 In Canada Mercedes Benz Canada Inc Customer Relations Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto Ontario M4G 4C9 Reporting safety defects USA only The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49 Code of U S Fed eral Regulations Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could...

Page 27: ...ving driver assistance systems In addition your vehicle provides comfort and entertainment functions which are also made possible by electronic control units Electronic control units contain data memories which can temporarily or permanently store technical information about the vehicle s operat ing state component loads maintenance requirements and technical events or malfunc tions In general thi...

Page 28: ... integrated hands free system or an inte grated navigation system R Entered navigation destinations R Data about the use of Internet services This data can be saved locally in the vehicle or it is located on a device which you have connected to the vehicle e g a smartphone USB flash drive or MP3 player If this data is stored in the vehicle you can delete it at any time This data is sent to third p...

Page 29: ...nd functions sometimes subject to a fee can usually be activated or deactivated In some cases this also applies to the entire vehicle s data connection This excludes in par ticular legally prescribed functions and services Third party services If it is possible to use online services from other providers these services are subject to the data protection and terms of use of the responsible provider...

Page 30: ... tool in accident reconstruction acci dent claims and vehicle safety Since the Crash Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract data from the EDR is commercially available Mercedes Benz USA LLC MBUSA expressly disclaims any and all liability arising from the extraction of this information by unauthorized Mercedes Benz personnel MBUSA will not share EDR data with others with out the consent of...

Page 31: ...ohnson Controls R iPod and iTunes are registered trademarks of Apple Inc R Burmester is a registered trademark of Burmester Audiosysteme GmbH R Microsoft and Windows Media are regis tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation R SIRIUS is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc R HD Radio is a registered trademark of iBiq uity Digital Corporation R Gracenote is a registered trademark of Graceno...

Page 32: ...rest R Sit with their feet resting on the floor if pos sible R Always secure persons under 5 ft 1 50 m tall in an additional restraint system suitable for Mercedes Benz vehicles However no system available today can com pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities in every accident situation In particular the seat belt and airbag generally do not protect against objects penetrating the vehicle from t...

Page 33: ...cci dent How the restraint system works is determined by the severity of the impact detected and the type of accident anticipated R Frontal impact R Rear impact R Side impact R Rollover The activation thresholds for the components of the restraint system are determined based on the evaluation of the sensor values measured at various points in the vehicle This process is pre emptive in nature The t...

Page 34: ...d specialist workshop after an accident Take this into account partic ularly if an Emergency Tensioning Device is trig gered or an airbag deployed If the Emergency Tensioning Devices are trig gered or an airbag is deployed you will hear a bang and a small amount of powder may also be released R The bang will not generally affect your hear ing R In general the powder released is not haz ardous to h...

Page 35: ...s far as possible across your hips and pull tight with the shoul der section of the belt Never route the lap belt across your abdomen Pregnant women must also take particular care with this R Never route the seat belt across sharp poin ted abrasive or fragile objects R Only one person may use each seat belt at any one time Infants and children must never travel sitting on the lap of a vehicle occu...

Page 36: ...llowing situations R The seat belt is damaged has been modi fied is extremely dirty bleached or dyed R The seat belt buckle is damaged or extremely dirty R Modifications have been made to the Emergency Tensioning Device seat belt anchorage or seat belt retractor Seat belts may sustain non visible damage in an accident e g due to glass splinters Modified or damaged seat belts could tear or fail in ...

Page 37: ... deployed pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices immedi ately replaced at a qualified specialist workshop Mercedes Benz recommends that you have the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop after an accident NOTE Damage caused by trapping the seat belt If an unused seat belt is not fully retracted it may become trapped in the door or in the seat mechanism Always ensure that an unused sea...

Page 38: ...e front seat belt is not pulled tight across your body the seat belt adjustment may automatically apply a certain tightening force Do not hold the seat belt tightly while it is adjusting You can activate and deactivate the seat belt adjustment function using the multimedia sys tem page 36 Releasing seat belts Press the release button in the seat belt buckle and guide the seat belt back with the se...

Page 39: ... and pelvis Mercedes AMG vehicles observe the notes in the Supplement Otherwise you may not recog nize dangers WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injuries if the front passenger airbag is enabled If the front passenger front airbag is enabled a child on the front passenger seat may be struck by the front passenger airbag during an accident NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint system on a seat ...

Page 40: ...e function and deployment may even cause further injuries In order to avoid risks each vehicle occupant must always make sure of the following R Fasten seat belts correctly Pregnant women must take particular care to ensure that the lap belt never lies across the abdomen R Adopt the correct seat position and keep as far away as possible from the airbags R Observe the following information Always m...

Page 41: ... R There are no heavy sharp edged or fragile objects in the pockets of your clothing Store such objects in a suitable place Limited protection from airbags WARNING Risk of injury due to modifi cations to the airbag cover If you modify the cover of an airbag or affix objects such as stickers to it the airbag may no longer function correctly Never modify the cover of an airbag and do not affix objec...

Page 42: ...hat the child restraint system is posi tioned correctly page 45 R Always observe the child restraint system manufacturer s installation instructions R Never place objects e g cushions under or behind the child restraint system R Fully retract the seat cushion length adjust ment R The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front passenger seat R The ba...

Page 43: ...ER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit the front passenger airbag is disa bled It will not be deployed in the event of an accident and cannot perform its intended protective function A person in the front passenger seat could then for example come into contact with the vehicle interior especially if the person is sitting too close to the cockpit If the front passenger seat is occupied always ensure ...

Page 44: ...e 6 restraint system warning lamp light up simultaneously the front passenger seat may not be used Also in this case do not install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat Have automatic front passenger airbag shutoff checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Status display If the front passenger seat is occupied ensure both before and during the journey that...

Page 45: ...tact with parts of the vehi cle interior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit for example R be struck by the airbag if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off Always move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and fully retract the seat cushion length adjustment Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the seat belt outlet on the vehicl...

Page 46: ...nger air bag cannot perform its intended protective func tion e g when a person is seated in the front passenger seat That person could for example come into contact with the vehicle interior especially if the person is sitting too close to the cockpit If the front passenger seat is occupied always ensure that R The classification of the person in the front passenger seat is correct and the front ...

Page 47: ... particularly an imminent rear impact and take pre emptive measures to protect the vehicle occupants These measures cannot necessarily prevent an imminent impact PRE SAFE PLUS can implement the following measures independently of each other R Tightening the seat belts on the driver s seat and front passenger seat R Increasing brake pressure when the vehicle is stationary This brake application is ...

Page 48: ... is for example R a baby car seat R a rearward facing child seat R a forward facing child seat R a child booster seat with a backrest and seat belt guide Mercedes Benz recommends using a child booster seat with a backrest The child restraint system must be appropriate to the age weight and size of the child Observing laws and legal requirements Always observe the legal requirements when using a ch...

Page 49: ... to the cer vical spine during an accident can be reduced in a rearward facing child restraint system Always secure a child restraint system cor rectly WARNING Risk of injury or death caused by incorrect installation of the child restraint system If the child restraint system is incorrectly installed on a suitable seating position it cannot perform its intended protective func tion The child canno...

Page 50: ...sk of injury due to modifi cations to the child restraint system The child restraint system may no longer function as it is supposed to if you make modifications or attach objects to it e g toys or unsuitable accessories This poses an increased risk of injury Never modify the child restraint system Only attach accessories which the manufacturer of the child restraint system has authorized especial...

Page 51: ...eft unattended in the vehicle they could R Open doors thereby endangering other persons or road users R Get out and be struck by oncoming traf fic R Operate vehicle equipment and become trapped for example In addition the children could also set the vehicle in motion for example by R Releasing the parking brake R Changing the transmission position R Starting the vehicle Never leave children unatte...

Page 52: ...ys tem Also secure Top Tether if present page 54 Alternative securing system R Vehicle seat belt Front passenger seat Securing system R Vehicle seat belt Be sure to observe R If the front passenger seat is occupied ensure both before and during the journey that the sta tus of the front passenger airbag is correct for the current situation page 42 R Notes on automatic front passenger airbag shut of...

Page 53: ...the child restraint system When enabled the special seat belt retractor ensures that the seat belts of the front passenger seat and rear seats do not slacken once the child restraint system is secured The seat belts on the following seats are equip ped with a special seat belt retractor R Front passenger seat R Rear seats To install a child restraint system when installing a child restraint system...

Page 54: ...ication indica tor will be visible WARNING Risk of injury or death if the permissible gross mass of the child and child restraint system is exceeded For LATCH type ISOFIX child restraint sys tems in which the child is secured using the integrated seat belt in the child restraint sys tem the permissible gross mass of the child and child restraint system is 73 lb 33 kg If the child and the child res...

Page 55: ...oup I forward facing child restraint system remove the head restraint from the respective seat if possi ble In addition the backrest of the child restraint system must as far as possible lie flat against the backrest of the vehicle seat After the child restraint system has been removed replace the head restraints imme diately and adjust them correctly O For certain child restraint systems in weigh...

Page 56: ...ystems cannot perform their intended protective function Rear seat backrests that are not locked can also cause additional injuries e g in the event of an accident Always lock rear seat backrests after installing Top Tether belts Observe the lock verification indicator If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and locked in place the red lock verification indica tor will be visible If the child res...

Page 57: ...stem with the seat belt on the rear seat WARNING Risk of injury if the rear bench seat rear seat and seat backrest are not engaged If the rear bench seat rear seat and seat backrest are not engaged they could fold for wards e g when braking suddenly or in the event of an accident R If this is the case the vehicle occupant would be forced into the seat belt by the rear bench seat rear seat or by th...

Page 58: ... seatbelt retractor ensures that the seat belts of the front passenger seat and rear seats do not slacken once the child restraint system is secured page 51 Install the child restraint system The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the sitting surface of the rear seat Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the seat belt outlet of the vehicl...

Page 59: ...removed replace the head restraints imme diately and adjust them correctly O The backrest of the forward facing child restraint system must lie as flat as possible against the backrest of the front passenger seat O For certain child restraint systems in weight category II or III there may be restrictions on the maximum size setting e g due to possible contact with the roof O The child restraint sy...

Page 60: ...ft unattended in the vehicle they could R Open doors thereby endangering other persons or road users R Get out and be struck by oncoming traf fic R Operate vehicle equipment and become trapped for example In addition the children could also set the vehicle in motion for example by R Releasing the parking brake R Changing the transmission position R Starting the vehicle Never leave children unatten...

Page 61: ...e When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle There are child safety locks for the rear doors and the rear side windows The child safety lock on the rear doors secures each door separately The doors can no longer be opened from the inside Press the lever in direction 1 activate or 2 deactivate Make sure that the child safety locks are working properly Activating...

Page 62: ...bly press down buttons or switches Thereby an animal may R activate vehicle equipment and become trapped for example R switch systems on or off and endanger other road users Unsecured animals may be thrown around in the vehicle in the event of an accident or sudden steering and braking maneuver and injure vehicle occupants in the process Never leave animals in the vehicle unat tended Always correc...

Page 63: ...n R Starting the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Keep the vehicle key out of reach of children NOTE Damage to the key caused by magnetic fields Keep the key away from strong mag netic fields The SmartKey may vary from the one shown in the diagram depending on the vehicle equipment 1 Locks 2 Battery ch...

Page 64: ...motion Activating deactivating the acoustic locking verification signal Multimedia system 4 5 Settings 5 Vehicle Activate or deactivate Acoustic Lock Activating deactivating the panic alarm Requirements R The ignition is switched off The panic alarm function is only available in certain countries To activate press button 1 for approx imately one second A visual and audible alarm is triggered To de...

Page 65: ...nce To activate press any button on the Smart Key When the vehicle is started with the Smart Key in the marked space of the center con sole the key functions are automatically activated page 132 Removing inserting the emergency key To remove press release knob 1 Emergency key 2 is pushed out slightly Pull out emergency key 2 until it engages in the intermediate position You can use the intermediat...

Page 66: ...u require a CR 2032 3 V cell battery Mercedes Benz recommends that you have the battery replaced at a qualified specialist work shop Remove the emergency key page 63 Press release button 2 down fully and slide cover 1 in the direction of the arrow Fold out cover 1 in the direction of the arrow and remove Remove battery compartment 3 and take out the discharged battery Insert the new battery into b...

Page 67: ...rence from a powerful radio signal source R The SmartKey is defective Check the battery using the battery check lamp and replace if necessary page 63 Use the emergency key to lock or unlock page 63 Have the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop You have lost a SmartKey Have the SmartKey deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop If necessary have the mechanical lock changed as we...

Page 68: ...nger door lights up You can also lock and unlock the vehicle with the buttons on the front passenger door and rear doors This does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap The vehicle is not unlocked R If you have locked the vehicle using the SmartKey R If you have locked the vehicle using KEY LESS GO Locking unlocking the vehicle with KEY LESS GO Requirements R The SmartKey is outside the vehicle ...

Page 69: ...nience closing page 73 If you open the tailgate from outside it is auto matically unlocked Problems with KEYLESS GO Problem Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS GO Possible causes are R The key functions have been deactivated page 63 R The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged R There is interference from a powerful...

Page 70: ...d automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turn ing faster than walking pace To activate press and hold button 2 for approximately five seconds until an acoustic signal sounds To deactivate press and hold button 1 for approximately five seconds until an acoustic signal sounds When the vehicle is locked automatically the indicator lamp in button 2 lights up In the following...

Page 71: ...sert the emergency key as far as it will go into opening 1 in the cover Pull and hold the door handle Pull the cover on the emergency key as straight as possible away from the vehicle until it releases Release the door handle To unlock turn the emergency key counter clockwise to position 1 To lock turn the emergency key clockwise to position 1 Carefully press the cover onto the lock cylin der unti...

Page 72: ...he tailgate caused by obstacles above the vehicle The tailgate swings rearwards and upwards when it is opened Make sure that there is sufficient space behind and above the tailgate Pull the tailgate handle Closing the tailgate WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured items in the vehicle If objects luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently they could slip tip over or be thrown arou...

Page 73: ...hen closing a side window When closing a side window body parts could be trapped in the closing area in the process When closing make sure that no body parts are in the closing area If someone is trapped release the but ton immediately or press the button in order to reopen the side window WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when children operate the side windows Children could become trapped if they...

Page 74: ...sure that no body parts are in the closing area WARNING Risk of becoming trapped despite there being reversing protection on the side window The reversing function does not react R To soft light and thin objects e g fingers R During resetting This means that the reverse function cannot prevent someone from becoming trapped in these situations When closing make sure that no body parts are in the cl...

Page 75: ...enience closing When closing make sure that no body parts are in the closing area Press and hold the ß button on the SmartKey The following functions are performed R The vehicle is locked R The side windows are closed R The panoramic sliding sunroof is closed To interrupt convenience closing release the ß button To close the roller sunblinds press and hold the ß button again Convenience closing ca...

Page 76: ...more second re adjustment The side window is closed without the automatic reversing feature If the side window is obstructed again and reopens again immediately Immediately after this pull the corresponding button again until the side window has closed and hold the button for at least one more second follow up adjustment The side window is closed without the automatic reversing feature The side wi...

Page 77: ...ldren unattended in the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle WARNING Risk of becoming trapped while opening and closing the roller sun blind When opening or closing make sure that no body parts become trapped between the roller sun blind and frame or the sliding sun roof When opening or closing make sure that no body parts are in the sweep of the rolle...

Page 78: ...g sunroof is closed To start automatic operation press the 3 button beyond the point of resistance or pull and release it To interrupt automatic operation briefly press the 3 button in any direction The opening closing process will be stop ped Check whether the sliding sunroof can be raised or opened when a roof rack is instal led Vehicles with a panoramic sliding sunroof The automatic raising fea...

Page 79: ...the range of move ment WARNING Risk of becoming trapped despite reversing feature In particular the reversing feature does not react to soft light and thin objects e g fin gers This means that the reversing feature cannot prevent entrapment in these situations When closing the roller sunblind make sure that no body parts are in the range of movement Release the button immediately if somebody becom...

Page 80: ...lem Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions The sliding sunroof cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or fatal injury by closing the sliding sunroof again If you close the sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked or reset the sliding sunroof closes with increased force Parts of the body could become trapped in the closing area in t...

Page 81: ...atic operation to fully open and then close the sliding sunroof Anti theft protection Function of the immobilizer The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct SmartKey The immobilizer is automatically activated when the ignition is switched off and deactivated when the ignition is switched on When leaving the vehicle always take the Smart Key with you and lock the v...

Page 82: ...ter unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS GO R after pressing the start stop button with the SmartKey in the stowage compartment page 132 When the Mercedes Benz emergency call system is active and the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds a message is auto matically sent to the Customer Assistance Center page 245 In the case of severe battery discharging the anti theft alarm system is automaticall...

Page 83: ... the follow ing cases R The vehicle is unlocked again R A door is opened R The vehicle is locked again If quick access is unavailable select the Vehicle submenu in the Settings main menu to arm or disarm the tow away alarm Function of the interior motion sensor When the interior motion sensor is activated a visual and audible alarm is triggered if move ment is detected in the vehicle interior The ...

Page 84: ... Activate or deactivate Interior Motion Sen sor The interior motion sensor is activated again in the following cases R The vehicle is unlocked again R A door is opened R The vehicle is locked again If quick access is unavailable select the Vehicle menu under Settings to activate or deactivate the interior motion sensor 82 Opening and closing ...

Page 85: ...eering wheel 1 seat belt 2 and driver s seat 3 R You are sitting as far away from the driver s airbag as possible R You are sitting in an upright position R Your thighs are slightly supported by the seat cushion R Your legs are not fully extended and you can depress the pedals properly R The back of your head is supported at eye level by the center of the head restraint R You can hold the steering...

Page 86: ...el 3 forwards and back wards until the desired position has been reached To adjust the seat height push or pull lever 4 until the desired position has been reached To adjust the seat backrest inclination turn handwheel 5 forwards and backwards until the desired position has been reached You can expand the cargo compartment by folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards page 95 Adjusting the...

Page 87: ...or the mirror and fasten your seat belt WARNING Risk of injury due to head restraints which are not installed or are adjusted incorrectly If head restraints are not installed or are adjusted incorrectly the head restraints can not provide protection as intended There is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck area e g in the event of an accident or when braking Always drive with the head ...

Page 88: ... knob 2 and push the head restraint backwards Adjusting the head restraints of the rear seats mechanically To raise pull the head restraint up To lower press release knob 1 in the direc tion of the arrow and push the head restraint down Installing removing the rear seat head restraints Removing Release the rear seat backrest and fold it for wards slightly page 96 Pull the head restraint upwards as...

Page 89: ... Select Wave Massage or Pulsating Massage The selected program will start Start the program for the desired seat To set the massage intensity switch High Intensity on or off Resetting seat settings Multimedia system 4 5 Comfort 5 Seat Comfort Select a seat e g the front passenger seat a Select Reset Confirm the prompt The settings for the selected seat are reset Switching the seat heating on off W...

Page 90: ...upply is switched on To switch on increase the level press but ton 1 repeatedly until the desired heating level is set Depending on the heating level up to three indicator lamps will light up To switch off reduce the level press but ton 1 repeatedly until the desired heating level is set If all indicator lamps are off the seat heating is switched off The seat heating will automatically switch down...

Page 91: ...le is in motion You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations R if you adjust the driver s seat the head restraint the steering wheel or the mirror while the vehicle is in motion R if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi cle is in motion Before starting the engine adjust the driver s seat the head restraint the steering wheel or the mirror and fasten your seat belt WARNING ...

Page 92: ...ater is switched on When you switch the ignition off the steering wheel heater will switch off Easy entry and exit feature Using the easy entry and exit feature WARNING Risk of accident when driving off while adjusting the easy exit feature If you drive off while the easy entry and exit feature is making adjustments you could lose control of the vehicle Always wait until the adjustment proc ess is...

Page 93: ...nition off with the driver s door open R You open the driver s door with the ignition switched off The driver s seat will move backwards only if it is not already in the rearmost position The seat backrest will move forwards only if it is not already in the foremost position The driver s seat will move back to the last drive position when R You switch the ignition on with the driver s door closed ...

Page 94: ...hey acti vate the memory function particularly when unattended Never leave children unattended in the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle The memory function can be used when the igni tion is switched off Storing Seat adjustments for up to three people can be stored and called up using the memory function The following systems can be selected R S...

Page 95: ...adequately stow objects in the vehicle interior they could slip or be tossed around and thereby strike vehicle occupants In addition cup holders open stowage spaces and mobile phone brackets cannot always restrain the objects they contain in the event of an accident There is a risk of injury particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction Always stow objects in such a w...

Page 96: ...krests R Always use the partition net when transport ing objects in the cargo compartment R Always place the load behind unoccupied seats if possible R Secure the load using the tie down eyes and distribute the load evenly Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior Overview of the front stowage compart ments 1 Stowage space in the doors 2 Stowage compartment in the armrest with a multimedia and USB co...

Page 97: ... occupants could become trapped e g on the seat guide rail When adjusting a seat make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat Observe the safety notes on Airbags and Chil dren in the vehicle WARNING Risk of injury due to seat backrest folded forwards If the front passenger seat backrest is folded forwards persons in the rear compartment could collide with parts of the seat adj...

Page 98: ...seat backrest are not engaged If the rear bench seat rear seat and seat backrest are not engaged they could fold for wards e g when braking suddenly or in the event of an accident R If this is the case the vehicle occupant would be forced into the seat belt by the rear bench seat rear seat or by the seat backrest The seat belt cannot protect as intended and could result in additional injury R Obje...

Page 99: ... back the seat backrest The seat belt could become trapped and thus damaged when the seat backrest is folded back Make sure that the seat belt is not trap ped when folding back the seat back rest Move the driver s or front passenger seat for wards if necessary Fold corresponding seat backrest 1 back until it engages Left and right seat backrest if the seat backrest is not engaged and locked red lo...

Page 100: ...eat backrests for wards To lock slide catch 1 upwards The release catch of the center seat backrest will be locked To unlock slide catch 1 downwards Adjusting the angle of the rear seat backr ests cargo position To enlarge the cargo compartment you can adjust the seat backrests so that they are ten degrees steeper cargo position Fold the seat backrest forwards page 96 Move bracket 1 in the directi...

Page 101: ...elet 1 and unhook it Swivel the cargo compartment cover down wards and pull it out in the direction of arrow 4 To install place the cargo compartment cover onto the guide rails on the left and right Push the cargo compartment cover forwards evenly with both hands until it engages Swivel the cargo compartment cover upwards and hook hanger 3 through eyelet 2 Then pull hanger 3 downwards into eyelet ...

Page 102: ...ust be replaced Visit a qualified specialist workshop Partition net without cargo compartment enlarge ment Partition net with cargo compartment enlargement To attach attach the partition net to brack ets 1 on the left and right of the headliner Without cargo compartment enlargement attach hooks 2 to tie down eyes 3 on the left and right in such a way that hooks 2 point backwards 100 Seats and stow...

Page 103: ...in the direction of arrow 5 Slide the loose end of the tie down strap into the buckle in the direction of arrow 4 until the tie down straps are loose Remove hooks 2 from tie down eyes 3 on the left and right Remove the partition net from brackets 1 on the headliner on the left and right Overview of the tie down eyes Observe the notes on loading the vehicle page 93 1 Tie down eyes vehicles with thr...

Page 104: ...e bag hooks Never hang hard sharp edged or fragile objects on the bag hooks Observe the notes on loading the vehicle page 93 The bag hooks can bear a maximum load of 6 6 lbs 3 kg Do not use them to secure a load 1 Bag hook Overview of coat hooks on the tailgate Observe the notes on loading the vehicle page 93 1 Coat hook Coat hooks are not suitable for hanging heavy objects as this can cause the t...

Page 105: ...ment floor downwards and then press handle 1 down until it engages Attaching the roof carrier WARNING Risk of injury if the maximum roof load is exceeded When you load the roof the center of gravity of the vehicle rises and the usual driving characteristics as well as the steering and braking characteristics change During cor nering the vehicle tilts more strongly and may react more sluggishly to ...

Page 106: ...in motion NOTE Damage to the panoramic sliding sunroof caused by a non approved roof rack The panoramic sliding sunroof may be dam aged by the roof rack if you attempt to open it when using a roof rack not tested and approved for Mercedes Benz When a roof rack is installed open the panoramic sliding sunroof only if this has been tested and approved for Mercedes Benz In order to allow ventilation o...

Page 107: ...nd and liquids may be spilled The vehicle occu pants may come into contact with the liquid and if it is hot they could be scalded You could be distracted from traffic conditions and you may lose control of the vehicle Only use the cup holder when the vehi cle is stationary Only use the cup holder for containers of the right size Close the container particularly if the liquid is hot Cup holder in t...

Page 108: ...n wards and locked The cup holder s holding function will then not be available Opening or closing the cup holder in the rear armrest NOTE Damage to the rear armrest due to body weight When folded out the rear armrest can be damaged due to body weight Do not sit or support yourself on the rear seat armrest NOTE Damage to the cup holder When the rear armrest is folded back the cup holder could beco...

Page 109: ...k Only use dry and damage free connect ing cables When the ignition is switched off ensure that the 115 V socket is dry If the 115 V socket is damaged or gets pulled out of the paneling immediately have the socket checked or replaced at a qualified specialized workshop Never plug the connecting cable into a 115 V socket that is damaged or has been pulled out of the trim DANGER Risk of fatal injury...

Page 110: ...e 12 V socket in the cargo compart ment Requirements R Only connect devices up to a maximum of 180 W 15 A Lift up cap 1 of the socket and insert the plug of the device USB port in the rear passenger compartment If the ignition is switched on you can charge a USB device e g a mobile phone at USB ports 1 using a suitable charging cable 108 Seats and stowing ...

Page 111: ...nt Observe the notes on loading the vehicle WARNING Risk of fire from placing objects in the mobile phone stowage compartment There is a risk of fire in particular if you place more than one mobile phone in the mobile phone stowage compartment Apart from a mobile phone do not place any other objects in the mobile phone stowage compartment espe cially those made of metal NOTE Damage to objects caus...

Page 112: ...ireless charging are excluded Wirelessly charging a mobile phone Requirements R The mobile phone is suitable for wireless charging You can find a list of compatible mobile phones at http www mercedes benz com connect Place the mobile phone as close to the cen ter of the marked surface on mat 1 as pos sible with the display facing upwards When a message is shown in the multimedia system the mobile ...

Page 113: ... as prescribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals Do not use loose floor mats and do not place floor mats on top of one another To install slide the corresponding seat backwards and lay the floor mat in the foot well Press studs 1 onto holders 2 Adjust the corresponding seat To remove pull the floor mat off holders 2 Remove the floor mat Seats and stowing 111 ...

Page 114: ...fog light on or off When low beam is activated the T indicator lamp for the parking lights is deactivated and replaced by the L low beam indicator lamp Always park your vehicle safely using suffi cient lighting in accordance with the rele vant legal stipulations NOTE Battery discharging by operating the standing lights Operating the standing lights over a period of hours puts a strain on the batte...

Page 115: ... snow or other causes of poor visibility such as spray In such cases turn the light switch to L The automatic driving lights are only an aid You are responsible for vehicle lighting Switching the rear fog lights on or off Requirements R The light switch is in the L or à posi tion Press the R button Please observe the country specific laws on the use of rear fog lamps Operating the combination swit...

Page 116: ... combination switch briefly to the point of resistance in the direction of arrow 2 or 4 The corresponding turn signal indicator will flash three times To indicate permanently press the combi nation switch beyond the point of resistance in the direction of arrow 2 or 4 Activating deactivating the hazard warning lamps Press button 1 The hazard warning lamps will switch on auto matically if R the air...

Page 117: ...t lights e g pedes trians R Road users with poor lighting e g cyclists R Road users whose lighting is obstructed e g by a barrier On very rare occasions Adaptive Highbeam Assist may fail to recognize other road users with their own lighting or may recognize them too late In these or similar situations the automatic high beam is not deactivated or is activated despite the presence of other road use...

Page 118: ...ght switch to the à position Switch on the high beam using the combina tion switch When the high beam is switched on automat ically in the dark the _ indicator lamp on the multifunction display comes on To switch off switch off the high beam using the combination switch Setting the exterior lighting switch off delay time Requirements R The light switch is in the à position Multimedia system 4 5 Se...

Page 119: ...or and brightness Select Settings Set the color and brightness values There are 64 colors available Activating the brightness for zones Select Settings Select Brightness Zones Activate or deactivate the function The ACCENT AMBIANCE and VENTS zones can be set separately Fewer zones may be available depending on the vehicle equipment Activating multi color lighting Select Settings Select Multi color...

Page 120: ...or of the ambient lighting will change briefly Switching the interior lighting switch off delay time on off Multimedia system 4 5 Settings 5 Light 5 Interior Lighting Delay Switch the lighting switch off delay time on or off When this function is active the interior light ing is lit up for short time after the vehicle has been locked Windshield wiper and windshield washer system Switching the wind...

Page 121: ...resistance To switch intermittent wiping on or off press button 2 The è symbol will appear on the instru ment cluster when the rear window wiper is switched on Changing the windshield wiper blades WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the windshield wipers are switched on while wiper blades are being replaced If the windshield wipers begin to move while you are changing the wiper blades you can be t...

Page 122: ...e wiper blade in the direc tion of arrow 1 away from the wiper arm as far as it will go Slide catch 2 in the direction of arrow 3 until it engages in the removal position Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm in the direction of arrow 4 Installing the wiper blades Insert the new wiper blade into the wiper arm in the direction of arrow 1 Slide catch 2 in the direction of arrow 3 until it engage...

Page 123: ...ance display Remove protective film 1 from the mainte nance display on the tip of the newly instal led wiper blades If the color of the maintenance display changes from black to yellow the wiper blades should be replaced The duration until the color changes varies depending on the usage conditions Changing the rear window wiper blade Removing the wiper blade Switch the ignition off Light and visib...

Page 124: ...tions R if you adjust the driver s seat the head restraint the steering wheel or the mirror while the vehicle is in motion R if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi cle is in motion Before starting the engine adjust the driver s seat the head restraint the steering wheel or the mirror and fasten your seat belt WARNING Risk of accident due to mis judgment of distances when using the passenger m...

Page 125: ...anti glare mirrors function WARNING Risk of burns and poisoning due to the anti glare mirror electrolyte Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an automatic anti glare mirror breaks The electrolyte is harmful and causes irrita tion It must not come into contact with your skin eyes respiratory organs or clothing or be swallowed If you come into contact with electro lyte observe the following R Rins...

Page 126: ...ont passeng er s side R the parking position is stored page 124 R the front passenger mirror is selected R reverse gear is engaged The front passenger outside mirror will move back to its original position in the following sit uations R you shift the transmission to another trans mission position R you are traveling at speeds greater than 9 mph 15 km h R you press the button for the outside mirror...

Page 127: ...or will move to the stored parking position Activating deactivating the automatic mirror folding function Multimedia system 4 5 Settings 5 Vehicle Switch Automatic Folding on or off Operating the sun visors Glare from the front fold sun visor 1 down Glare from the side swing sun visor 1 to the side Light and visibility 125 ...

Page 128: ...auto matic climate control The indicator lamps in the à g and buttons indicate that the corre sponding function is activated 1 w Sets the temperature 2 Button without function 3 H Sets the airflow or switches off climate control 4 à Sets climate control to automatic mode page 128 5 Defrosts the windshield 6 Switches the rear window heater on off 7 g Switches air recirculation mode on off page 129 ...

Page 129: ... the Á button Switch off the A C function only briefly other wise the windows may fog up more quickly Condensation may drip from the underside of the vehicle when cooling mode is active This is not a sign that there is a malfunction Calling up the air conditioning menu Calling up the air conditioning menu using the multimedia system Select one of the temperature displays at the lower edge of the m...

Page 130: ... Set the airflow Several air distribution options can be selec ted at the same time for example to set the temperature air conditioning for the wind shield and the footwells simultaneously The climate control for the windshield can only be selected for the first seat row Activating deactivating the climate control synchronization function via the control panel Climate control can be set centrally ...

Page 131: ...of the residual heat from the engine to continue heating or ventilat ing the front compartment of the vehicle for approximately 30 minutes depending on the temperature set To switch on press the Á button Residual heat is switched off automatically Air vents Adjusting the front air vents WARNING Danger of burns or frostbite due to being too close to the air vents Very hot or very cold air can flow ...

Page 132: ...hold air vent 1 in the center and move it up or down or to the left or right Adjusting the rear air vents To open or close hold air vent 1 in the center and turn it to the left open or right closed as far as it will go To adjust the air direction hold air vent 1 in the center and move it up or down or to the left or right 130 Climate control ...

Page 133: ...rials in the engine compartment or on the exhaust system WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle If children are left unattended in the vehicle they could R Open doors thereby endangering other persons or road users R Get out and be struck by oncoming traf fic R Operate vehicle equipment and become trapped for example In addition the children could also s...

Page 134: ...s R the SmartKey is in the vehicle and is recog nized Shift the transmission to position j or i Depress the brake pedal and press button 1 once If the vehicle does not start switch off non essential consumers and press button 1 once If the vehicle still does not start and the Place the Key in the Marked Space See Operator s Manual display message also appears in the multifunction display start the...

Page 135: ... button You can also switch on the power supply or the ignition with the start stop button Starting the vehicle via Remote Online serv ices Cooling or heating the vehicle interior before commencing your journey This function is not available in all countries If you start the vehicle via your smartphone the previously selected air conditioning adjustment is active Ensure the following before starti...

Page 136: ...m system is not activated R The panic alarm is not activated R The hazard warning lights are switched off R The hood is closed R The doors are closed and locked R The windows and sliding sunroof are closed Start the vehicle using the smartphone After every vehicle start the engine runs for ten minutes You can carry out a maximum of two consecu tive starting attempts The vehicle must be star ted on...

Page 137: ...ue to objects in the driver s footwell Objects in the driver s footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal This jeopardizes the operating and road safety of the vehicle Stow all objects in the vehicle securely so that they cannot get into the driver s footwell Always install the floor mats securely and as prescribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pe...

Page 138: ...d the area around the vehicle free from snow when the engine or the stationary heater are run ning Open a window on the windward side of the vehicle to ensure an adequate sup ply of fresh air WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to being under the influence of alco hol and drugs while driving Driving when under the influence of alcohol and or drugs is an extremely dangerous combination Even sma...

Page 139: ... considerably or result in braking only on one side R Maintain a much greater safe distance to the vehicle in front To prevent salt build up R Brake occasionally while paying attention to the traffic conditions R Carefully depress the brake pedal at the end of the journey and when starting the next journey ECO start stop function Operation of the ECO start stop function The engine is switched off ...

Page 140: ...s deactivated or there is a malfunction If in spite of an intelligent stop inhibitor the engine should be switched off by the ECO start stop function you have the following options R switch on the HOLD function in transmis sion position h or i R engage transmission position j If the engine was switched off by the ECO start stop function and you leave the vehicle a warn ing tone sounds and the engi...

Page 141: ...op ted R 1 fluctuations in speed R 2 heavy braking R 3 sporty acceleration The ECO display will show you when you have driven economically R The three segments will fill up completely at the same time R The edge around all three segments will light up The additional range achieved as a result of your driving style in comparison with a driver with a very sporty driving style will be shown in the ce...

Page 142: ...hicle with a roof load is shown as a warning When this symbol is shown the selected drive program is not suitable for transporting a load on the roof The following drive programs are affected R Sport drive program R Individual drive program with the Sport ESP setting The symbol is also shown in the following sit uations R Within the reset display if the previously active drive program is unsuitabl...

Page 143: ...program should be restored If the ECO start stop function was deactivated an addi tional prompt appears asking if the function should remain deactivated The prompt appears only if the previously active settings deviate from the standard settings Function off the next time the vehicle is star ted the Comfort drive program is set automati cally The ECO start stop function is activated automatically ...

Page 144: ... DIRECT SELECT lever to shift the trans mission position The current transmission posi tion is displayed in the multifunction display j Park position k Reverse gear i Neutral h Drive position Engaging reverse gear R Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT lever upwards past the first point of resistance The transmission position display shows k in the multifunction display Engaging neut...

Page 145: ...ransmission is in position h or k To maneuver with an open driver s door open the driver s door while stationary and engage transmission position h or k again At very low outside temperatures from approx 4 F 20 C you may not be able to shift the transmission from j to another transmission position when the engine is switched off If this is the case only change the transmission position while the e...

Page 146: ...a short time The current gear is displayed in the multifunction display How long the manual gearshifting stays acti vated is dependent on the driving style To shift up pull steering wheel paddle shifter 2 To shift down pull steering wheel paddle shifter 1 If you pull and hold the steering wheel paddle shifter 1 the transmission shifts to the low est possible gear To deactivate pull steering wheel ...

Page 147: ...se is suitable e g no steep uphill or downhill inclines or tight bends R you are no longer depressing the accelerator or brake pedal Glide mode can also be activated if you have selected the Eco setting for the drive in the drive program Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the conditions is no longer met Vehicles with Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC when Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is ...

Page 148: ...n checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately Refueling Refueling the vehicle WARNING Risk of fire or explosion from fuel Fuels are highly flammable Fire open flames smoking and creation of sparks must be avoided Switch off the ignition and if available the stationary heater before and while refueling the vehicle WARNING Risk of injury from fuels Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to you...

Page 149: ...ated in the fuel filler flap Only refuel with low sulfur unleaded fuel This fuel may contain up to 10 ethanol Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10 fuel Never refuel using any of the following fuels R Diesel R Gasoline with more than 10 ethanol by volume e g E15 E85 E100 R Gasoline with more than 3 methanol by volume e g M15 M30 M85 M100 R Gasoline with additives containing metal If you accide...

Page 150: ...a of fuel filler flap 1 Turn the fuel filler cap counter clockwise and remove it Insert the fuel filler cap into bracket 2 Completely insert the pump nozzle into the tank filler neck hook in place and refuel Only fill the fuel tank until the pump nozzle switches off Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn clockwise until it engages audibly Close the fuel filler flap Parking Parking the vehicle...

Page 151: ...park on dry grass land or harvested grain fields WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle If children are left unattended in the vehicle they could R Open doors thereby endangering other persons or road users R Get out and be struck by oncoming traf fic R Operate vehicle equipment and become trapped for example In addition the children could also set the v...

Page 152: ...ses such as carbon monoxide Inhaling these exhaust gases is hazardous to health and can lead to poisoning Never leave the engine running in an enclosed space without sufficient venti lation WARNING Risk of injury when opening or closing a door with the garage door opener When you operate or program the door with the integrated garage door opener people in the range of movement of the door may beco...

Page 153: ...til one of the following signals appears R Indicator lamp 4 lights up green contin uously Programming is complete R Indicator lamp 4 flashes green Pro gramming was successful Additionally synchronization of the rolling code with the door system must also be carried out If indicator lamp 4 does not light up or flash green repeat the procedure Release all of the buttons The remote control for the do...

Page 154: ...iew mirror You should test every position for at least 25 sec onds before trying another position Hold remote control 5 at the same angles at various distances in front of the inside rearview mirror You should test every posi tion for at least 25 seconds before trying another position Note that some remote controls transmit only for a limited period press button 6 on remote control 5 again before ...

Page 155: ...lights up yellow If indicator lamp 4 flashes green release buttons 1 and 3 The entire memory has been deleted Radio equipment approval numbers for the garage door opener Radio equipment approval numbers Brazil Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário isto é não tem direito à proteção contra interfer ência prejudicial mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo e não pode causar interferência a sistemas op...

Page 156: ...chten stein CE Country Radio type approval number Mexico RCPGEMU15 0448 Monaco CE New Zea land R NZ Norway CE Russian Federa tion Not required Saudi Ara bia TA 10525 Switzer land CE South Africa TA 2015 1386 Turkey Not required Country Radio type approval number United Arab Emi rates ER41849 15 Dealer No DA35176 14 United States FCC ID NZLMUAHL5 Further information on the declaration of con formit...

Page 157: ...ngine is switched off R The seat belt tongue is not inserted in the seat belt buckle of the driver s seat and the driver s door is opened To prevent application pull the handle of the electric parking brake In the following situations the electric parking brake is also applied R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is bringing the vehicle to a standstill R The HOLD function is keeping the vehicle sta ...

Page 158: ...n You move the transmission out of transmis sion position j or you have previously driven faster than 2 mph 3 km h When the electric parking brake is released the red F USA or Canada indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out Applying releasing the electric parking brake manually Applying Push handle 1 The red F USA or Canada indica tor lamp appears in the instrument cluster The electric pa...

Page 159: ...irror is torn off or the paint is damaged by a key R Impact occurs at low speed R The electric parking brake is not applied Notes on parking the vehicle for an extended period If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than four weeks the disconnected battery may be damaged by deep discharge If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six weeks it may suffer disuse damage Further information c...

Page 160: ... The driving systems are aids and do not relieve you of your responsibility per taining to road traffic law Pay attention to the traffic conditions at all times and intervene when necessary Be aware of the limitations regarding the safe use of these systems Information about radar sensors Some driving and driving safety systems use radar sensors to monitor the area in front of behind or next to th...

Page 161: ...re traction the wheels are prevented from locking R Vehicle steerability while braking is ensured If ABS intervenes when braking you will feel a pulsing in the brake pedal The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions and can serve as a reminder to take extra care while driving System limitations R ABS is active from speeds of approx 5 mph 8 km h R ABS may be impaired...

Page 162: ...km h If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired by the driver ESP can stabilize the vehicle by intervening in the following ways R One or more wheels are braked R The engine output is adapted according to the situation ESP is deactivated if the å ESP OFF warn ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument cluster Observe the following points when ESP is deac tivated R Driving stability ...

Page 163: ... ESP and makes it possible to pull away and accelerate on a slippery roadway ETS 4ETS can improve the vehicle s traction by intervening in the following ways R The drive wheels are braked individually if they spin R More drive torque is transferred to the wheel or wheels with traction Influence of drive programs on ESP The drive programs enable ESP to adapt to dif ferent weather and road condition...

Page 164: ...hu siastic driver a more active driving style Select drive program C in good road condi tions for example on dry roads and clear stretches of road Activating deactivating ESP Electronic Sta bility Program Multimedia system 4 5 Settings 5 Quick Access Select ESP A prompt appears Select On or å Off ESP is deactivated if the å ESP OFF warn ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument cluster Obs...

Page 165: ...ace when you brake R The vehicle starts to skid System limits STEER CONTROL may be impaired or may not function in the following situations R ESP is deactivated R ESP is malfunctioning R The steering is malfunctioning If ESP is malfunctioning you will be assisted further by the electric power steering Function of Active Brake Assist Active Brake Assist consists of the following functions R Distanc...

Page 166: ...plex traffic situa tions In such cases Active Brake Assist might R Give a warning or brake without reason R Not give a warning or not brake Always pay careful attention to the traf fic situation do not rely on Active Brake Assist alone Active Brake Assist is only an aid The driver is responsible for maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle in front vehicle speed and for braking in good time ...

Page 167: ...without Driv ing Assis tance Pack age Up to approx 155 mph 250 km h Up to approx 50 mph 80 km h No reaction Up to approx 50 mph 80 km h No reaction Up to approx 37 mph 60 km h Up to approx 50 mph 80 km h No reaction Vehicles with Driving Assis tance Pack age Up to approx 155 mph 250 km h Up to approx 62 mph 100 km h Up to approx 43 mph 70 km h Up to approx 50 mph 80 km h Up to approx 43 mph 70 km ...

Page 168: ... without Driv ing Assis tance Pack age Up to approx 124 mph 200 km h Up to approx 31 mph 50 km h No reaction Up to approx 37 mph 60 km h No reaction Up to approx 37 mph 60 km h Up to approx 50 mph 80 km h No reaction Vehicles with Driving Assis tance Pack age Up to approx 155 mph 250 km h Up to approx 62 mph 100 km h Up to approx 43 mph 70 km h Up to approx 43 mph 70 km h Up to approx 43 mph 70 km...

Page 169: ...ox 43 mph 70 km h Up to approx 43 mph 70 km h Up to approx 43 mph 70 km h Up to approx 50 mph 80 km h Up to approx 43 mph 70 km h Canceling a brake application of Active Brake Assist You can cancel a brake application of Active Brake Assist at any time by R Fully depressing the accelerator pedal or with kickdown R Releasing the brake pedal Active Brake Assist may cancel the brake appli cation when...

Page 170: ...ive at an appropriate speed if pedes trians are close to the path of your vehi cle System limits Full system performance is not available for a few seconds after switching on the ignition or after driving off The system may be impaired or may not function in the following situations R In snow rain fog heavy spray if there is glare in direct sunlight or in greatly varying ambient light R If the sen...

Page 171: ...e control is operated using the correspond ing steering wheel buttons You can store any speed above 15 mph 20 km h up to the maxi mum speed If you fail to adapt your driving style cruise con trol can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics It cannot take into account road weather or traffic conditions Cruise control is only an aid The driver is responsible for the d...

Page 172: ...alling up the stored speed Requirements R ESP must be activated but not intervening R The driven speed is at least 15 mph 20 km h R The transmission is in position h To activate cruise control press rocker switch 1 up To activate cruise control press rocker switch 2 up SET or down SET The current speed is stored and maintained by the vehicle or Press rocker switch 3 up RES The last stored speed is...

Page 173: ...he vehicle accelerates or brakes depend ing on the distance to the vehicle in front and the set speed The speed and distance to the vehicle in front are set and saved on the steering wheel on vehicles without the Driving Assistance Package in the range between 15 mph 20 km h and 120 mph 200 km h and on vehicles with the Driving Assistance Package in the range between 15 mph 20 km h and 130 mph 210...

Page 174: ...If the vehicle pulls away using Active Dis tance Assist DISTRONIC R If the stored speed is called up and is considerably faster or slower than the currently driven speed R If Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC no longer detects a vehicle in front or does not react to relevant objects Always carefully observe the traffic con ditions and be ready to brake at all times Take into account the traffic sit...

Page 175: ...hicle does not skid To activate deactivate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC press button 1 To activate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC press rocker switch 3 up SET or down SET or press rocker switch 4 up RES Remove your foot from the acceler ator pedal The current speed is stored and maintained by the vehicle or To activate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC with a stored speed press rocker switch ...

Page 176: ...T to the pressure point The stored speed is increased or reduced by 1 mph 1 km h or Press rocker switch 3 up SET or down SET to the pressure point and hold The stored speed is increased or reduced in increments of 1 mph 1 km h or Press rocker switch 3 up SET or down SET beyond the pressure point The stored speed is increased or reduced by 5 mph 10 km h or Press rocker switch 3 up SET or down SET a...

Page 177: ...maximum permissible speed applying to a vehicle with a trailer is not detected by the system In these sit uations you must adjust your speed yourself WARNING Risk of accident due to Active Speed Limit Assist adapting the vehicle s speed The speed adopted by Active Speed Limit Assist may be too high or incorrect in some individual cases such as R In the wet or in fog R When towing a trailer Ensure ...

Page 178: ...een reached a visual and acoustic warning is issued Active Steering Assist is only an aid The driver is responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front for vehicle speed for braking in good time and for staying in lane Before changing lanes the driver must make sure that the neighboring lane is free glance over the shoulder System limits Active Steering Assist has a limited steering tor que f...

Page 179: ...unexpectedly intervenes A malfunction in the detection of lane mark ings and objects can occur This could cause unexpected steering inter vention Steer according to traffic conditions Activating deactivating Active Steering Assist Requirements R ESP is activated but is not intervening R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa ted Multimedia system 4 5 Settings 5 Quick Access Select a Steering A...

Page 180: ... of the following functions in the instrument cluster R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC R Route based speed adaptation R Active Steering Assist Assistant display 1 Route based speed adaptation type of route event 2 Vehicle in front 3 Distance indicator 4 Set specified distance 5 Active Lane Change Assist lane change dis play Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC status dis play and route based speed a...

Page 181: ...l feedback of the multifunction display on a single line Active Steering Assist status display 1 Gray steering wheel Active Steering Assist switched on and passive 2 Green steering wheel Active Steering Assist switched on and active 3 Flashing steering wheel prompt to the driver to actively confirm or transition from active to passive status system limits detected During the transition from active...

Page 182: ...ction is braking the vehicle the vehicle can roll away in the following situations R If there is a malfunction in the system or in the power supply R If the HOLD function is deactivated by depressing the accelerator pedal or brake pedal e g by a vehicle occupant Always deactivate the HOLD function and secure the vehicle against rolling away before leaving the vehicle NOTE Damage from automatic bra...

Page 183: ...or is opened R The vehicle is switched off R There is a malfunction in the system or the power supply is insufficient Start off assist Function of the start off assist The start off assist enables optimal vehicle acceleration from a standstill For this a suitably high grip road surface is required the tires and vehicle must also be in good condition Do not activate the start off assist on public r...

Page 184: ... only an aid It is not a substitute for your attention to the sur roundings You are always responsible for safe maneuvering parking and exiting a parking space Make sure that there are no persons ani mals or objects in the maneuvering area while maneuvering and parking in exiting parking spaces In the standard setting an intermittent warning tone sounds from a distance of approximately 1 0 ft 0 3 ...

Page 185: ... in the multimedia system at speeds below 6 mph 10 km h Display of Active Parking Assist PARKTRONIC in the Head up Display Optionally obstacles detected by Active Parking Assist PARKTRONIC from a distance of approx imately 3 3 ft 1 0 m in front 1 and 2 0 ft 0 6 m on the sides 2 can also be displayed in the Head up Display System limits Parking Assist PARKTRONIC does not necessa rily take into acco...

Page 186: ...vering objects are detected as the vehicle drives past If you steer in the direction of a detected obsta cle and there is a risk of a lateral collision a warning is issued The segments on the sides light up yellow or red depending on the distance to the obstacle Segment color depending on distance Color Lateral distance Yellow Approx 1 0 2 0 ft 30 60 cm Red Approx 1 0 ft 30 cm In order for lateral...

Page 187: ...jects placed next to the vehicle Activating deactivating Parking Assist PARKTRONIC NOTE Risk of an accident from objects at close range Parking Assist PARKTRONIC may not detect certain objects at close range When parking or maneuvering the vehi cle pay particular attention to any objects which are above or below the sensors e g flower pots or drawbars The vehicle or other objects could oth erwise ...

Page 188: ...everse gear the image from rear view camera 1 is shown in the media dis play Dynamic guide lines show the path the vehicle will take with the steering wheel in its current position This helps you to orient your self and to avoid obstacles when backing up The rear view camera is only an aid It is not a substitute for your attention to the surroundings The responsibility for safe maneuvering and par...

Page 189: ...ar area Wide angle view Vehicles with Active Parking Assist The following camera views are available in the multimedia system Normal view 1 Yellow lane marking the course the tires will take at the current steering wheel angle dynamic 2 Yellow guide line vehicle width driven sur face depending on the current steering wheel angle dynamic 3 Red guide line at a distance of approximately 1 0 in 0 3 m ...

Page 190: ...display fades out Wide angle view System failure If there is no operational readiness a message appears in the multimedia system System limits The rear view camera will not function or will only partially function in the following situations R The tailgate is open R There is heavy rain snow or fog R The ambient light conditions are poor e g at night R The camera lens is obstructed dirty or fog ged...

Page 191: ... safe maneuvering and parking remains with you Make sure that there are no persons animals or objects etc in the maneuvering area while maneuvering and park ing The system evaluates images from the following cameras R Rear view camera R Front camera R Two side cameras in the outside mirrors Views of the 360 Camera You can select from different views 1 Wide angle view front 2 Top view with image fr...

Page 192: ...s deactivated the warning display fades out Guide lines 1 Yellow lane marking the course the tires will take at the current steering wheel angle dynamic 2 Yellow guide line vehicle width driven sur face depending on the current steering wheel angle dynamic 3 Red guide line at a distance of approximately 12 in 0 3 m from the rear area 4 Mark at a distance of approx 3 3 ft 1 0 m When Active Parking ...

Page 193: ... the camera system may be restricted due to addi tional attachments on the vehicle e g license plate bracket bicycle rack The contrast of the display may be impaired by abrupt direct sunlight or by other light sources e g when driving out of a garage In this case pay particular attention Have the display repaired or replaced if for example pixel errors considerably restrict its use See the notes o...

Page 194: ...ndings You are always responsible for safe maneuver ing parking and exiting a parking space Make sure that no persons animals or objects etc are in the maneuvering range Active Parking Assist is canceled if among other things one of the following actions is carried out R Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivated R Active Parking Assist is deactivated R You begin steering R You apply the parking bra...

Page 195: ...at are not suitable for parking e g the following R Parking spaces where parking is prohibited R Parking spaces on unsuitable surfaces Active Parking Assist will not assist you with parking spaces at right angles to the direction of travel in the following situations R If two parking spaces are located immedi ately next to each other R If the parking space is immediately next to a low obstacle suc...

Page 196: ...a tor accordingly WARNING Risk of accident due to vehi cle swinging out while parking or pulling out of a parking space While parking or exiting a parking space the vehicle swings out and can drive onto areas of the oncoming lane This could cause you to collide with objects or other road users Pay attention to objects and other road users Where necessary stop the vehicle or cancel the parking proc...

Page 197: ...t a different position in the center console Please note that you are responsible for the vehi cle and surroundings during the entire parking procedure Start the vehicle Press button 1 The media display shows the view of Active Parking Assist If the vehicle has been parked at right angles to the direction of travel in area 2 select direction of travel 3 The vehicle path shown on the media display ...

Page 198: ...message appears in the media display A warning tone and display 4 in the media dis play prompt you to take over control of the vehi cle You have to accelerate brake steer and change gear yourself again Function of Drive Away Assist Drive Away Assist can reduce the severity of an impact when pulling away If an obstacle is detected in the direction of travel the vehicle s speed is briefly reduced to...

Page 199: ... on inclines Function of Cross Traffic Alert Also read the instructions on Blind Spot Assist page 199 Vehicles with Blind Spot Assist the Cross Traffic Alert function can warn drivers of any crossing traffic when backing up out of a parking space The radar sensors in the bumper also monitor the area adjacent to the vehicle If a crit ical situation is detected symbol 1 appears in the media display ...

Page 200: ...Take a Break warning appears in the Instrument Dis play You can acknowledge the message and take a break where necessary If you do not take a break and ATTENTION ASSIST continues to detect increasing lapses in concentration you will be warned again after a minimum of 15 minutes You can have the following status information for ATTENTION ASSIST displayed in the assistance menu of the on board compu...

Page 201: ...ST detects fatigue or increasing lack of attention it suggests a rest area in the vicinity Select the suggested rest area You are guided to the selected rest area Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist with exit warning Function of Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist with exit warning Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist use two lateral rear facing radar sensors to mon...

Page 202: ...tone sounds and the warning lamp in the outside mirror starts to flash This additional function is only available when Blind Spot Assist is activated and up to a maxi mum of three minutes after the ignition has been switched off The exit warning is no longer available once the warning lamp in the outside mirror flashes three times The exit warning is only an aid and not a substi tute for the atten...

Page 203: ...revent a collision Always steer brake or accelerate your self especially if Active Blind Spot Assist warns you or makes a course correcting brake application Always maintain a safe distance at the sides WARNING Risk of accident despite Active Blind Spot Assist Active Blind Spot Assist does not react to the following R If vehicles overtake too closely on the side placing them in the blind spot area...

Page 204: ...icle by means of multifunction camera 1 It serves to protect you against unin tentionally leaving your lane You will be warned by vibration pulses in the steering wheel and gui ded by a course correcting brake application back into your lane You are warned by vibration pulses in the steer ing wheel in the following circumstances R Active Lane Keeping Assist detects a lane marking R A front wheel d...

Page 205: ...e multifunction display Sensitivity of Active Lane Keeping Assist The availability of the following function is country dependent A lane correcting brake application also occurs in the Sensitive setting in the following situa tions R Active Lane Keeping Assist detects a solid lane marking R A front wheel drives over this lane marking System limits No lane correcting brake application occurs in the...

Page 206: ...ed no lane correcting brake application occurs Activating deactivating Active Lane Keeping Assist Multimedia system 4 5 Settings 5 Quick Access 5 Active Lane Keeping Assist Activate or deactivate the function Setting Active Lane Keeping Assist Multimedia system 4 5 Settings 5 Assistance 5 Active Lane Keeping Assist Setting the sensitivity The availability of this function is dependent on the count...

Page 207: ... example 2 Multifunction display 3 Fuel level and fuel filler cap location indica tor Further content can be shown on the multifunc tion display 2 R Assistant display R Telephone R Trip R Radio R Media R Vehicle dynamics R Styles R Maintenance The segments on speedometer 1 indicate the system status for the following R Cruise control page 169 R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC page 171 NOTE Engine...

Page 208: ...communications equipment If you operate information and communica tion equipment integrated in the vehicle when driving you will be distracted from the traffic situation This could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle Only operate this equipment when the traffic situation permits If you cannot be sure of this stop the vehicle whilst paying attention to road and traffic conditions and oper...

Page 209: ...ò button to call up the menu bar of the on board computer The illustration shows the Instrument Display in the Widescreen Cockpit To scroll in the menu bar swipe left or right on left hand Touch Control 2 To call up a menu or confirm a selection press left hand Touch Control 2 To scroll through displays or lists on the menu swipe upwards or downwards on left hand Touch Control 2 To call up a subme...

Page 210: ...ment lighting Turn brightness control 1 up or down The lighting of the Instrument Display and in the control elements of the vehicle interior is adjusted Menus and submenus Functions on the service menu of the on board computer On board computer 4 Service To select the function swipe upwards or downwards on the left hand Touch Control Press the left hand Touch Control Functions on the Service menu...

Page 211: ...kings Active Lane Keeping Assist enabled R Green lane markings Active Lane Keeping Assist active R Gray radar waves next to vehicle Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist ena bled R Green radar waves next to vehicle Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist active R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC displays page 171 Calling up displays on the trip menu On board computer 4 Trip To select...

Page 212: ...ter On board computer 4 Trip You can reset the values of the following func tions R Trip distance R Trip computer From Start and From Reset R ECO display page 139 To select the function to be reset swipe upwards or downwards on the left hand Touch Control Press the left hand Touch Control Select Yes Press the left hand Touch Control If you press and hold the left hand Touch Con trol the values of ...

Page 213: ...adio station swipe upwards or downwards on the left hand Touch Control Selecting the frequency range or memory preset Press the left hand Touch Control Swipe upwards or downwards on the left hand Touch Control Press the left hand Touch Control Operating media playback using the on board computer On board computer 4 Media 1 Media source 2 Track number and current track 3 Name of artist example The ...

Page 214: ...ent telephone calls dialed received and missed calls are displayed on the Phone menu To select an entry swipe upwards or down wards on the left hand Touch Control Press the left hand Touch Control If there is only one telephone number saved to an entry the telephone number will be selected If there are multiple telephone numbers saved to an entry swipe upwards or down wards on the left hand Touch ...

Page 215: ...You may accept or reject the call using the 6 or button on the steering wheel Instrument Display and on board computer 213 ...

Page 216: ...multimedia system Operating Touch Control page 216 2 Media display with touch functionality Home screen overview page 215 Operating the touchscreen page 217 3 Touchpad Operating the touchpad page 218 4 Control knob Press and hold switches the multimedia sys tem or media display on or off Press briefly switches the mute function on off Turn adjusts the volume 5 Buttons for navigation radio media an...

Page 217: ...brightness is initially reduced automatically The media display may then switch off completely for a while If you are wearing polarized sunglasses it may be difficult to read the multimedia sys tem display Home screen overview 1 On the home screen displays the first three applications in the menu In other displays calls up the home screen 2 Displays for example network display signal strength of t...

Page 218: ...ntrol panel for MBUX multimedia system ß rocker switch Press down briefly shows favorites Press down and hold adds favorites Control knob Turn adjusts the volume VOL Press switches off the sound 8 6 rocker switch Press up makes or accepts a call rocker switch Press down rejects or ends a call You can navigate in menus and lists via the touch sensitive surface of Touch Control 2 by using a single f...

Page 219: ...try tap on a symbol or an entry To enter characters with the keypad tap on a button Single finger swipe To navigate in menus swipe up down left or right Touching holding and moving To set the volume on a scale touch the touchscreen and move the finger to the left or right Touching and holding To call up a global menu in the applica tions touch the touchscreen and hold until the OPTIONS menu appear...

Page 220: ...nt page 218 To enter a character select a character on the keyboard page 223 or Write a character on the touchpad with hand writing input Setting the sensitivity for the touchpad Multimedia system 4 5 Settings 5 System 5 Controls 5 Touchpad Sensitivity Select Fast Medium or Slow To set the pressure sensitivity switch Touchpad Tap on or off If the function is switched on a tap on the touchpad is en...

Page 221: ...he previous or next station is set Media source the previous or next track is selected To hide the control menu press the button on the touchpad Main functions Calling up applications 1 y button Calls up vehicle functions 2 z button Calls up navigation 3 button Calls up radio or media 4 button Calls up the telephone 5 ß button Press briefly calls up favorites page 220 Press and hold adds a favorit...

Page 222: ...il FAVORITES is shown Select W Create Favorite The categories are displayed Select the category The favorites are displayed Select a favorite The favorite is stored at the next available position All positions in the favorites are taken confirm the message shown with OK A list shows all the favorites Select a favorite which should be overwrit ten Adding a favorite from an application Examples of a...

Page 223: ...Move the favorite to the new position Tap on ø Deleting favorites Tap on in the media display The home screen is shown Swipe up until FAVORITES is shown Press on a favorite until the OPTIONS menu is shown Select Delete Select Yes Switching the sound on off On the multifunction steering wheel On the multimedia system To mute press volume control 1 The 8 symbol appears in the status line of the medi...

Page 224: ...a traffic announcement R During a telephone call Setting in the menu Press the button on the Touch Control or on the touchpad Select Settings Select System Select Audio Select a volume setting Set the volume Entering characters Using the character input function WARNING Risk of distraction from infor mation systems and communications equipment If you operate information and communica tion equipmen...

Page 225: ...favorite R Entering a telephone number Entering characters on the touchpad Using the keyboard 1 Input line 2 Shows suggestions during input if available 3 Deletes an entry 4 Calls up a list and selects a search result if available 5 Deletes Pressing or pressing briefly deletes the last character entered Pressing and holding deletes the entry 6 Accepts the input if available 7 Enters a space 8 Chan...

Page 226: ...a list and selects a search result if available 5 Deletes Pressing briefly deletes the last character entered Pressing and holding deletes the entry 6 Accepts the input if available 7 Enters a space 8 Changes the keyboard language 9 Switches to digits and special characters level 2 switches to additional special charac ters level 3 ABC switches to letters level 1 A Pressing or tapping switches bet...

Page 227: ...ting the display brightness Select Display Brightness Select a brightness value Time and date Setting the time and date automatically Multimedia system 4 5 Settings 5 System 5 Time and Date Deactivate Manual Time Adjustment The time and date are set automatically for the selected time zone and summer time option The correct time is required for the following functions R Route guidance with time de...

Page 228: ...manual time adjustments The date is then set automatically through the selected time zone Connectivity Switching transmission of the vehicle posi tion on off Multimedia system 4 5 Settings 5 System 5 Wi Fi Bluetooth Select Transmit Vehicle Position Activate or deactivate the function Bluetooth Information about Bluetooth Bluetooth technology is a standard for short range wireless data transfer up ...

Page 229: ...guage Notes on the system language This function allows you to determine the lan guage for the menu displays system announce ments The selected language affects the char acters available for entry Setting the system language Multimedia system 4 5 Settings 5 System 5 Language Set the language Setting the distance unit Multimedia system 4 5 Settings 5 System 5 Units Select km or mi In the multifunct...

Page 230: ...Mobile communications devices distract the driver from the traffic situation This could also cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle As the driver only operate mobile com munications devices when the vehicle is stationary As a vehicle occupant only use mobile communications devices in the areas intended for this purpose e g in the rear passenger compartment You must observe the legal requi...

Page 231: ...g on the quality of the connection the voice quality may fluctuate Connecting a mobile phone Requirements R Bluetooth is activated on the mobile phone see the manufacturer s operating instruc tions R Bluetooth is activated on the multimedia system page 227 Multimedia system 4 5 Phone Searching for a mobile phone Select Select Connect New Device Connecting a mobile phone authorization using Secure ...

Page 232: ...a mobile phone with the multimedia system Further information can be obtained at http www mercedes benz com connect Using the mobile phone with Near Field Com munication NFC Requirements R NFC is activated on the mobile phone see the manufacturer s operating instructions R The mobile phone s screen is switched on and unlocked see the manufacturer s oper ating instructions To connect a mobile phone...

Page 233: ...ception Volume and Transmission Volume Set the volume Further information on the recommended recep tion and transmission volume http www mercedes benz com connect Starting stopping mobile phone voice recog nition Requirements R The mobile phone in the foreground is con nected with the multimedia system page 229 Starting mobile phone voice recognition Press and hold the button on the multi function...

Page 234: ...all on hold is activated as soon as the active call is ended Accepting rejecting a waiting call Requirements R There is an active call page 231 If you receive a call while already in a call a message is displayed Depending on the mobile phone and mobile net work operator you will hear a call waiting sound Select R Accept The incoming call is active The previous call is on hold Select k Reject This...

Page 235: ...ion Calling a contact Multimedia system 4 5 Phone 5 g Select ª Search for Contacts Enter characters into the search field Select the contact Select the telephone number The number is dialed Deleting contacts Requirements R The Synchronize Contacts Automatically function is switched off page 233 Multimedia system 4 5 Phone Deleting all contacts Select Z Select Delete Contacts Call list Overview of ...

Page 236: ...his stop the vehicle whilst paying attention to road and traffic conditions and operate the equipment with the vehicle stationary You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when operating the multimedia system With Mercedes Benz Link you can use mobile phone functions via the multimedia system It is operated using the touchscreen or the voice operate...

Page 237: ...ercedes Benz Link starts automatically when it is connected with the system using a cable If Mercedes Benz Link was not dis played in the foreground before disconnect ing the application starts in the background when reconnected You can call up Mercedes Benz Link using the main menu Calling up Mercedes Benz Link sound set tings Multimedia system 4 5 Apps 5 Mercedes Benz Link 5 Z Select sound setti...

Page 238: ... is equipped with the function R The current version of your device s operat ing system is being used see the manufac turer s operating instructions R The full range of functions for Apple Car Play is only available with an Internet con nection Connect the iPhone to the ç USB port on the multimedia system using a suitable cable page 249 If no other device is connected with the sys tem via Bluetoot...

Page 239: ...Play It is possible at any time to switch between connection via Bluetooth or Apple Car Play wireless in the device list Accepting rejecting the data protection reg ulations A message with the data protection regulations appears Select Accept Start Exiting Apple CarPlay Press the ò button If Apple CarPlay was not displayed in the foreground before disconnecting the appli cation starts in the backg...

Page 240: ...he multimedia sys tem The availability of Android Auto and Android Auto apps may vary according to the country The service provider is responsible for this appli cation and the services and content connected to it Connecting a mobile phone via Android Auto wired Requirements R The multimedia system is equipped with the function R The current version of your device s operat ing system is being used...

Page 241: ...version of your device s operat ing system is being used see the manufac turer s operating instructions R The device supports the Android Auto wire less function R Bluetooth is activated on the device see the manufacturer s operating instructions R The device is visible for other devices R The full range of functions for Android Auto is only possible with an Internet connection Multimedia system 4...

Page 242: ...ansferred vehicle data with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Overview of transferred vehicle data When using Android Auto or Apple CarPlay certain vehicle data is transferred to the mobile phone This enables you to get the best out of selected mobile phone services Vehicle data is not directly accessible The following system information is transmitted R Software release of the multimedia system R Sy...

Page 243: ...Press and hold SOS button 3 for at least one second If a Mercedes me call is active an emergency call can still be triggered This has priority over all other active calls Information about the Mercedes me call using the me button A call to the Mercedes Benz Customer Center has been initiated via the me button in the over head control panel or the multimedia system page 241 Using the voice dialog s...

Page 244: ...data is transferred automatically to the Mercedes Benz Customer Center You will then receive individual recom mendations regarding the maintenance of your vehicle Regardless of whether you have consented to the maintenance management service the multi media system reminds you after a certain amount of time that a service is due A prompt appears asking if you would like to make an appointment To ar...

Page 245: ...on Mercedes me connect Mercedes me connect consists of multiple serv ices Depending on whether the services are activated and on the vehicle equipment you can use the following services via the multimedia system and the overhead control panel for example R Accident and breakdown management me button R If the service is activated Concierge Service me button R Mercedes Benz emergency call system aut...

Page 246: ...y valid terms of use These can be obtained in the Mercedes me por tal https me secure mercedes benz com Mercedes Benz emergency call system Information on the Mercedes Benz emer gency call system Your vehicle is equipped with the Mercedes Benz emergency call system eCall This feature can help save lives in the event of an accident eCall in no way replaces assistance provided from dialing 911 Merce...

Page 247: ... G appears in the display You can find more information on the regional availability of eCall at http www mercedes benz com connect_ecall If there is a malfunction in the Mercedes Benz emergency call system e g a malfunc tion with the speaker microphone airbag SOS button a corresponding message appears in the multifunction display of the instrument cluster Triggering an automatic Mercedes Benz eme...

Page 248: ...hed with the emer gency call center service provider R On the basis of the call the service provider decides whether it is necessary to call res cue teams and or the police to the accident site If no connection can be made to the emergency services either a corresponding message appears in the media display Dial the local emergency number on your mobile phone Ending an unintentionally triggered ma...

Page 249: ...affic conditions This could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle Only handle a data storage medium when the vehicle is stationary Observe the following notes R The multimedia system supports a total of up to 50 000 files R Data storage media up to 2 TB are sup ported 32 bit address space R Due to the wide range of USB devices available on the market playback cannot be guaranteed for all U...

Page 250: ...usicID and Playlist Plus are either registered trademarks or trade marks of Gracenote Inc in the United States and or other countries For DTS Patents see http patents dts com Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited DTS the Symbol DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks and DTS Tru Volume is a trademark of DTS Inc DTS Inc All rights reserved 248 MBUX multimedia system ...

Page 251: ...e multimedia system Connecting USB devices NOTE Damage caused by high tempera tures High temperatures can damage USB devices Remove the USB device after use and take it out of the vehicle The multimedia connection unit is found in the stowage compartment under the armrest and has two type C USB ports Depending on the vehicle s equipment additional USB ports can be found in the stowage compartment ...

Page 252: ...is displayed in the device list Select an audio device Authorization starts A code is displayed on the multimedia system and on the mobile phone If the codes are identical confirm on the audio equipment Connecting previously authorized Bluetooth audio equipment Select a Bluetooth audio device from the list The connection is established Starting media playback Requirements R A data storage medium i...

Page 253: ...ries with Bluetooth audio R Current Tracklist The folders and categories of the connected device are shown Available categories with audio files R Current Tracklist R Playlists R Folder R Albums R Artists R Tracks R Often Played R Most Recently Added R Mood R Music Genres R Year R Composers R Podcasts Apple devices R Audiobooks Apple devices The categories are available as soon as the entire media...

Page 254: ...Radio Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corporation U S and Foreign Patents For patents see DTS website HD Radio and the HD HD Radio and ARC logos are registered trade marks or trademarks of iBiquity Digital Cor poration in the United States and or other countries Setting the waveband Multimedia system 4 5 Radio The following frequency bands are available R HD FM R HD AM ...

Page 255: ... the station presets Press and hold on an entry in the station pre sets Select Yes Editing station presets Multimedia system 4 5 Þ Radio Moving stations Press and hold a stored station Select Move Move the station to the new position Deleting channels Press and hold a station Select Delete Replacing a station Press and hold a station Select Replace Radio Station Showing accident reports Multimedia...

Page 256: ...justment on or off Adjusting the balance fader Multimedia system 4 5 Media 5 Z 5 Sound 5 Balance and Fader Adjusting the balance Move the volume distribution between the right and left sides of the vehicle in the grid shown The volume is distributed between the speak ers on the left and right sides in the vehicle Adjusting the fader Move the volume distribution between the front and rear of the ve...

Page 257: ... audio source Switch Automatic Adjustment on or off Setting the balance fader in the Advanced sound system Multimedia system 4 5 Media 5 Z 5 Sound 5 Balance and Fader Adjusting the balance Move the volume distribution between the right and left sides of the vehicle in the grid shown The volume is distributed between the speak ers on the left and right sides in the vehicle Adjusting the fader Move ...

Page 258: ... the back button on the left hand side of the steering wheel Make sure to observe the following further rela ted subject R Operating the on board computer page 206 Information on regular maintenance work NOTE Premature wear through failure to observe service due dates Service work which is not carried out at the right time or incompletely can lead to increased wear and damage to the vehicle Always...

Page 259: ...tion and block your view Never unlatch the engine hood while driving Before every trip ensure that the engine hood is latched WARNING Risk of accident and injury when opening and closing the engine hood When opening or closing the engine hood it may suddenly drop into the end position There is a risk of injury for anyone in the engine hood s range of movement Only open or close the engine hood whe...

Page 260: ...tion sys tem when the ignition is switched on WARNING Risk of burns from hot com ponent parts in the engine compartment Certain components in the engine compart ment can be very hot e g the engine the radiator and parts of the exhaust system Allow the engine to cool down and only touch component parts described in the following WARNING Risk of injury from using the windshield wipers while the engi...

Page 261: ... will see one of the following messages on the multifunction display R Measuring Engine Oil Level measurement of the oil level is not yet possible Repeat the request after a maximum of 30 minutes driving R Engine Oil Level OK and the bar display for indicating the oil level on the multifunction display is green and is between min and max the oil level is correct R Engine Oil Level Add 1 1 qts and ...

Page 262: ...nt parts before starting the vehicle NOTE Engine damage caused by an incorrect oil filter incorrect oil or addi tives Do not use engine oils or oil filters which do not correspond to the specifi cations explicitly prescribed for the service intervals Do not alter the engine oil or oil filter in order to achieve longer change intervals than prescribed Do not use additives Follow the instructions in...

Page 263: ...e vehicle on a level surface Check the coolant temperature display in the instrument cluster The coolant temperature must be in the bot tom quarter of the temperature display Slowly turn cap 1 counter clockwise to relieve overpressure Continue turning cap 1 counter clockwise and remove it The coolant level is correct in the following cases R If the engine is cold the coolant is up to marker bar 2 ...

Page 264: ...concentrate is highly flammable It could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine component parts or the exhaust system Make sure that no windshield washer concentrate spills out next to the filler opening Remove cap 1 by the tab Add washer fluid Keeping the air water duct free Keep the area between the hood and the windshield free of deposits e g ice snow and leaves Cleaning and care Notes...

Page 265: ...ionally R in car washes with a conveyor system neu tral i is engaged In car washes with a conveyor system if you would like to leave the vehicle while it is being washed make sure the SmartKey is located in the vehicle The park position j is otherwise automatically engaged If after the car wash you remove the wax from the windshield and wiper rubbers this will prevent smearing and reduce wiper noi...

Page 266: ... Maintain a distance of at least 27 6 in 70 cm between the foil covered parts of the vehicle and the nozzle of the power washer Move the power washer nozzle around whilst cleaning The water temperature of the power washer must not exceed 124 F 60 C R Observe the information on the correct dis tance in the equipment manufacturer s oper ating instructions R Do not point the nozzle of the power washe...

Page 267: ...erwards R Bird droppings soak with water and rinse off afterwards R Tree resin oils fuels and greases remove by rubbing gen tly with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighter fluid R Coolant and brake fluid remove with a damp cloth and clean water R Tar stains use tar remover R Wax use silicone remover R Do not attach stickers films or similar R Remove dirt immediately where possible Maintenanc...

Page 268: ...o not use car wash programs with a final hot wax treat ment R Do not use paint cleaners buffing or polishing products gloss preservers e g wax R Always have paintwork repairs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Notes on cleaning decorative foils Observe the notes on matte finish care in the chapter Notes on paintwork matte finish paint work care page 265 They also apply to matte decorat...

Page 269: ...e life and color of decorative foils are impaired by Sunlight Temperature e g hot air blower Weather conditions Stone chippings and dirt Chemical cleaning agents Oily products R Do not use polish on matte decorative foil Polishing will have the effect of shining the foil wrapped surface R Do not treat matte or structured decorative foils with wax Permanent stains may occur Scratches corrosive depo...

Page 270: ...children very closely when in this area Before any contact allow the car parts to cool down Observe the following information Notes on cleaning and care Avoiding vehicle damage Wheels rims Use water and acid free wheel cleaners R Do not use acidic wheel cleaners to remove brake dust This could damage wheel bolts and brake components R To avoid corrosion of the brake discs and brakepads drive the v...

Page 271: ...th a cleaning agent recommended for Mercedes Benz especially in the winter and after washing the vehicle Do not use acidic cleaning agents Notes on care of the interior WARNING Risk of injury from plastic parts breaking off after the use of sol vent based care products Care and cleaning products containing sol vents can cause surfaces in the cockpit to become porous When the airbags are deployed p...

Page 272: ...ic trim R Clean with a damp microfiber cloth R For heavy soiling use care product recommended for Mercedes Benz R Do not attach stickers films or similar materials R Do not allow cosmetics insect repellent or sun cream to come in contact with the plastic trim Real wood trim ele ments R Clean with a microfiber cloth R Black piano lacquer look clean with a damp cloth and soapy water R For heavy soil...

Page 273: ...nded for Mercedes Benz R Do not allow the leather to become too damp R Do not use a microfiber cloth DINAMICA seat cov ers Clean with a damp cloth Do not use a microfiber cloth Imitation leather seat covers Clean with a damp cloth and 1 soapy water Do not use a microfiber cloth Cloth seat covers Clean with a damp microfiber cloth and 1 soapy water and allow to dry Maintenance and care 271 ...

Page 274: ... vests can be stored 1 Maximum number of washes 2 Maximum wash temperature 3 Do not bleach 4 Do not iron 5 Do not tumble dry 6 Do not dry clean 7 Class 2 safety vest The requirements defined by the legal standard are only fulfilled if the safety vest is the correct size and is fully closed The safety vest must be replaced in the following situations R the reflective strips are damaged or dirty R t...

Page 275: ...soft sided is in the recess in the side trim Flat tire Notes on flat tires WARNING Risk of accident due to a flat tire A flat tire severely affects the driving charac teristics as well as the steering and braking of the vehicle Tires without run flat characteristics Do not drive on with a flat tire Change the flat tire immediately with an emergency spare wheel or spare wheel Alternatively consult ...

Page 276: ...i mum speed for MOExtended tires Avoid any abrupt steering and driving maneuvers as well as driving over obstacles curbs pot holes off road This applies in particular to a loaded vehicle Stop driving in the emergency mode if you notice R banging noise R vehicle vibration R smoke which smells like rubber R continuous ESP intervention R cracks in tire side walls After driving in emergency mode have ...

Page 277: ...TIREFIT kit storage location The TIREFIT kit is located under the cargo com partment floor 1 Tire sealant bottle 2 Tire inflation compressor Using the TIREFIT kit Requirements R Tire sealant bottle and tire inflation compres sor page 275 R TIREFIT sticker R Gloves depending on the vehicle equipment You can use TIREFIT tire sealant to seal perfora tion damage of up to 0 16 in 4 mm particularly thos...

Page 278: ... out the mouth thor oughly and drink plenty of water Do not induce vomiting and seek medical attention immediately Change out of any clothes contamina ted with tire sealant immediately If allergic reactions occur seek medical attention immediately NOTE Overheating due to the tire infla tion compressor running too long Do not run the tire inflation compressor for longer than ten minutes without int...

Page 279: ... pressure may briefly rise to approximately 500 kPa 5 bar 73 psi Do not switch off the tire inflation compres sor during this phase Let the tire inflation compressor run for a maximum of ten minutes The tire should then have attained a tire pressure of at least 200 kPa 2 0 bar 29 psi If tire sealant leaks out make sure you clean the affected area as quickly as possible It is prefera ble to use cle...

Page 280: ...aled tires A tire temporarily sealed with tire sealant impairs driving characteristics and is not suitable for higher speeds Adapt your driving style accordingly and drive carefully Do not exceed the maximum speed limit with a tire that has been repaired using tire sealant Observe the maximum permissible speed for a tire sealed with tire sealant 50 mph 80 km h Affix the upper section of the TIREFI...

Page 281: ... pillar on the driver s side or the tire pressure table in the fuel filler flap for values To increase the tire pressure switch on the tire inflation compressor To reduce the tire pressure press pressure release button 1 next to manometer 2 When the tire pressure is correct unscrew the filling hose from the valve of the sealed tire Screw the valve cap onto the valve of the sealed tire Pull the tir...

Page 282: ...use sparks which may ignite the highly flammable gas mixture in the battery To discharge any electrostatic charge that may have built up touch the metal vehicle body before handling the bat tery The highly flammable gas mixture is created while the battery is charging and during starting assistance WARNING Danger of chemical burns from the battery acid Battery acid is caustic Avoid contact with th...

Page 283: ...ct the battery Notes on starting assistance and on charg ing the 12 V battery When charging the battery and during starting assistance always use the jump start connec tion point in the engine compartment NOTE Damaging the battery through overvoltage When charging using a battery charger with out a maximum charging voltage the battery or the vehicle electronics may be damaged Only use battery char...

Page 284: ...ow temperatures it is very likely that the discharged battery has fro zen In this case you may neither jump start the vehicle nor charge the battery The service life of a battery that has been thawed may be dramatically shortened The starting characteristics may be impaired espe cially at low temperatures It is recommended that you have a thawed bat tery checked at a qualified specialist workshop ...

Page 285: ...is in position j R The ignition and all electrical consumers are switched off R The hood is open Slide cover 1 of positive clamp 2 on the jump starting connection point in the direc tion of the arrow Connect positive clamp 2 on your vehicle to the positive pole of the donor battery using the jumper cable charging cable Always begin with positive clamp 2 on your own vehicle first During starting as...

Page 286: ...i cle functionality is only guaranteed with an AGM battery For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recommends that you only use batter ies which have been tested and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz R Carry over detachable parts such as vent hoses elbow fitting or terminal covers from the battery being replaced R Make sure that the vent hose is always con nected to the original opening on the s...

Page 287: ...ve the notes on the permitted towing methods page 284 Make sure that the battery is connected and charged Observe the following points when the battery is discharged R The engine cannot be started R The electric parking brake cannot be released or applied R Vehicles with automatic transmission The automatic transmission cannot be shif ted to position i or j Vehicles with automatic transmission If ...

Page 288: ...hicle can be found on the vehicle iden tification plate page 330 Vehicles with automatic transmission Do not open the driver s door or front passenger door otherwise the automatic transmission automatically shifts to position j Install the towing eye page 289 Fasten the tow bar NOTE Damage due to incorrect connec tion of the tow bar Only connect the tow rope or tow bar to the towing eyes Deactivat...

Page 289: ...electrical system with power page 283 Load the vehicle onto the transporter Vehicles with automatic transmission Shift the automatic transmission to position j Use the electric parking brake to secure the vehicle against rolling away Only secure the vehicle by the wheels AMG vehicles with ADS PLUS Adaptive Damping System PLUS WARNING Risk of an accident when transporting vehicles with Adaptive Dam...

Page 290: ...sport platform Secure the vehicle on all four wheels after loading 4MATIC vehicles vehicles with automatic transmission Make sure that the front and rear axles come to rest on the same transportation vehicle NOTE Damage to the drivetrain due to incorrect positioning Do not position the vehicle above the connection point of the transport vehi cle Towing eye storage location Towing eye 1 is under th...

Page 291: ...e process of tow starting vehicles with automatic transmission Vehicles with automatic transmission must not be tow started Vehicles with automatic transmission must not be tow started Electrical fuses Notes on electrical fuses WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to overloaded lines If you manipulate or bridge a faulty fuse or if you replace it with a fuse with a higher amperage the electric l...

Page 292: ...ore replacing a fuse R The vehicle is secured against rolling away R All electrical consumers are switched off R The ignition is switched off The electrical fuses are located in various fuse boxes R Fuse box in the engine compartment on the left hand side of the vehicle when viewed in the direction of travel page 290 R Fuse box in the front passenger footwell page 291 R Fuse box in the center of t...

Page 293: ...on the side of the fuse box Closing Check whether the seal is positioned cor rectly in the lid Place the lid on the fuse box Make sure that clamps 2 engage Tighten screws 1 Close the hood Opening and closing the fuse box in the front passenger footwell Observe the notes on electrical fuses page 289 Opening Lift carpet 1 in the direction of the arrow Breakdown assistance 291 ...

Page 294: ...se box Tighten screws 2 Fold back the carpet Opening and closing the fuse box in the cargo compartment Observe the notes on electrical fuses page 289 Open the cargo compartment floor page 103 Fuse box 1 is located in the center underneath the cargo compartment floor 292 Breakdown assistance ...

Page 295: ...e water This means that in heavy rain or slush the risk of hydroplaning is increased in particu lar if vehicle speed is not adapted to suit the conditions If the tire pressure is too high or too low tires may exhibit different levels of wear at different locations on the tire contact sur face Thus you should regularly check the tread depth and the condition of the tire contact surface across the e...

Page 296: ...ve the following notes when using snow chains R Snow chains are only permissible for certain wheel tire combinations You can obtain information about this from an authorized Mercedes Benz Center R For safety reasons only use snow chains that have been specifically approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz or snow chains with the same quality standard R If snow chains are installed the maximum per...

Page 297: ...g properties and the han dling characteristics Avoid excessively low tire pressures in all the tires including the spare wheel Tire pressure which is too low can cause R Tire defects as a result of overheating R Impaired handling characteristics R Irregular wear R Increased fuel consumption WARNING Risk of accident from exces sive tire pressure Tires with excessively high pressure can burst becaus...

Page 298: ...ess than 1 mile 1 6 km A rise in the tire temperature of 18 F 10 C increases the tire pressure by approx 10 kPa 0 1 bar 1 5 psi Take this into account when checking the tire pressure of warm tires The tire pressure recommended for increased load speed in the tire pressure table can affect the ride comfort WARNING Risk of accident due to unsuitable accessories on tire valve If you mount unsuitable ...

Page 299: ...tion placard page 302 R Maximum tire pressure page 308 Checking tire pressures manually Read the tire pressure for the current operat ing conditions from the Tire and Loading Information placard or the tire pressure table Observe the notes on tire pressure Remove the valve cap of the tire to be checked Press the tire pressure gauge securely onto the valve Read the tire pressure If the tire pressur...

Page 300: ... maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure indicator lamp Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure ind...

Page 301: ...ystem manually page 300 System limits The system may be impaired or may not function in the following situations R The tire pressure has been set incorrectly R There is a sudden pressure loss caused for example by a foreign object penetrating the tire R There is a malfunction caused by another radio signal source Make sure to observe the following further rela ted subject R Notes on tire pressure ...

Page 302: ...ontrol on the left hand side of the steering wheel The Tire Press Monitor Restartedmessage is shown in the multifunction display Current warning messages are deleted and the yellow h warning lamp goes out After you have been driving for a few minutes the system checks whether the cur rent tire pressures are within the specified range The current tire pressures are then accepted as reference values...

Page 303: ... four wheels page 294 Restart the tire pressure loss warning system in the following situations R The tire pressure has changed R The wheels or tires have been changed or newly installed On board computer 4 Service 5 Tires Swipe downwards on the Touch Control on the left hand side of the steering wheel The Tire Pressure Control System ActiveRestart message is shown in the multi function display Re...

Page 304: ...st half the gross axle weight rating of the vehicle Never overload the tires by exceeding the maximum load The Tire and Loading Information placard is on the B pillar on the driver s side of the vehicle 1 Tire and Loading Information placard The data shown in the illustration is example data The Tire and Loading Information placard shows R Maximum number of seats 2 according to the maximum number ...

Page 305: ...tep 3 subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs Step 4 the resulting figure equals the per missible cargo and luggage load capacity For example If XXX equals 1400 lbs and there are five occupants in your vehicle with a weight of 150 lbs each the maximum cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1 400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs Step 5 determine the combined weight o...

Page 306: ...e you are using the actual load limit for your vehi cle stated on your vehicle s Tire and Loading Information placard page 302 The higher the weight of all the occupants the smaller the maximum load for luggage Step 1 Example 1 Example 2 Combined maximum weight of occupants and load data from the Tire and Loading Information placard 1500 lbs 680 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg Step 2 Example 1 Example 2 Number...

Page 307: ...Occupant 1 200 lbs 91 kg Total weight of all occupants 750 lbs 340 kg 200 lbs 91 kg Step 3 Example 1 Example 2 Permissible load maximum gross vehicle weight rating from the Tire and Loading Information placard minus the gross weight of all occupants 1500 lbs 680 kg Ò 750 lbs 340 kg 750 lbs 340 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg Ò 200 lbs 91 kg 1300 lbs 589 kg Wheels and tires 305 ...

Page 308: ... Department of Trans portation s Uniform Tire Quality Grading Stand ards tire manufacturers are required to grade their tires on the basis of the following three per formance factors 1 Tread wear grade 2 Traction grade 3 Temperature grade The data shown in the image is example data The classification is not legally stipulated for Canada but it is generally stated Tread wear grade The tread wear gr...

Page 309: ...WARNING Risk of accident from tire overheating and tire failure The temperature grade for this tire is estab lished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinfla tion or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause excessive heat build up and possible tire failure Observe the recommended tire pres sures and regularly check the tire pres sure ...

Page 310: ...can be used by the manufacturer as a code to describe specific characteristics of the tire R Manufacturing date manufacturing date 5 provides information about the age of a tire The 1st and 2nd positions represent the calendar week and the 3rd and 4th positions state the year of manufacture e g 3208 represents the 32nd week of 2008 Information on the maximum tire load The data shown in the image i...

Page 311: ... the permissible speed rating Exceeding the specified tire load rating or the permissible speed rating may lead to tire damage and to the tires bursting Therefore only use tire types and sizes approved for your vehicle model Observe the tire load rating and speed rating required for your vehicle 1 Preceding letter 2 Nominal tire width in millimeters 3 Aspect ratio in 4 Tire code 5 Rim diameter 6 L...

Page 312: ...ode that specifies the maximum load bearing capacity of a tire e g 91 corre sponds to 1356 lbs 615 kg The load bearing capacity of the tire must be at least half the permissible axle load of your vehi cle Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit See also R Maximum permissible load on the Tire and Loading Information placard page 302 R Maximum tire load page 308 R Load index ...

Page 313: ...e Rubber Association of Canada RAC regarding the tire traction on snow Load index 8 8 R No specification given standard load SL tire R XL or Extra Load extra load tire or rein forced tire R Light Load light load tire R C D E a load range that depends on the maximum load that the tire can carry at a certain pressure Definition of terms for tires and loading Tire structure and characteristics descri...

Page 314: ...part of the tire identification It specifies the speed range for which a tire is approved GVW Gross Vehicle Weight the gross vehicle weight comprises the weight of the vehicle including fuel tools the spare wheel accesso ries installed occupants luggage and the trailer drawbar noseweight if applicable The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating GVWR as specified on the...

Page 315: ...revent the tire from changing length on the wheel rim Side wall the part of the tire between the tread and the tire bead Weight of optional equipment the combined weight of the optional equipment weighing more than the replaced standard parts and more than 5 lbs 2 3 kg This optional equipment such as high performance brakes level control system a roof luggage rack or high performance batteries is ...

Page 316: ... speed rating may lead to tire damage and to the tires bursting Therefore only use tire types and sizes approved for your vehicle model Observe the tire load rating and speed rating required for your vehicle NOTE Vehicle and tire damage through tire types and sizes that have not been approved For safety reasons only use tires wheels and accessories which have been specially approved by Mercedes Be...

Page 317: ...the area of the valve This could otherwise damage the electronic component parts Have the tires changed at a qualified specialist workshop only NOTE Damage to summer tires at low ambient temperatures At low ambient temperatures tears could form when driving with summer tires caus ing permanent damage to the tires At temperatures below 45 F 7 C use M S tires Accessory parts that are not approved fo...

Page 318: ...he driver s field of vision R Break in new tires at moderate speeds for the first 60 miles 100 km R Replace the tires after six years at the latest regardless of wear R When replacing with tires that do not fea ture run flat characteristics vehicles with MOExtended tires are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory Equip the vehicle with a TIREFIT kit after replacing with tires that do not f...

Page 319: ...ring wheels When storing wheels observe the following notes R After removing wheels store them in a cool dry and preferably dark place R Protect the tires from contact with oil grease or fuel Overview of the tire change tool kit Apart from some country specific variants vehi cles are not equipped with a tire change tool kit For more information on which tire change tools are required and approved ...

Page 320: ...ot be started Place chocks or other suitable items under the front and rear of the wheel that is diago nally opposite the wheel you wish to change Remove the hub caps if necessary page 318 Raise the vehicle page 319 Removing and installing hub caps Requirements R The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change page 318 Vehicles with steel wheels The wheel trim covers the wheel bolts Before you can unsc...

Page 321: ... the vehicle R The vehicle has been prepared for a wheel change page 318 R The hub caps have been removed page 318 Important notes on using the jack R Use only a vehicle specific jack that has been approved by Mercedes Benz to raise the vehicle R The jack is only designed for raising and holding the vehicle for a short time while a wheel is being changed and not for mainte nance work under the veh...

Page 322: ...the vehicle raised Only position the jack at the appropri ate jacking point of the vehicle The base of the jack must be positioned vertically under the jacking point of the vehicle NOTE Vehicle damage from the jack If you do not position the jack correctly at the appropriate jack support point of the vehicle the jack could tip over with the vehi cle raised The jack is designed exclusively for jack...

Page 323: ... Requirements R The vehicle is raised page 319 When changing a wheel avoid applying any force to the brake discs since this could impair the level of comfort when braking NOTE Damage to threading from dirt on wheel bolts Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a dirty surface Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt com pletely Screw alignment bolt 1 into the thread instead of the wheel bolt Unscrew the re...

Page 324: ...RNING Risk of injury from tightening wheel bolts and nuts If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts when the vehicle is raised the jack could tip Only tighten wheel bolts or wheel nuts when the vehicle is on the ground Be sure to observe the instructions and safety notes on Changing a wheel page 314 For safety reasons only use wheel bolts which have been approved by Mercedes Benz and for the wh...

Page 325: ...que checked immediately Check the tire pressure of the newly moun ted wheel and adjust accordingly Vehicles with tire pressure loss warning system Restart the tire pressure loss warn ing system page 301 Exception the new wheel is an emergency spare wheel Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system Restart the tire pressure monitoring system page 300 Make sure to observe the following further r...

Page 326: ... 325 326 The maximum permissible speed with an emer gency spare wheel installed is 50 mph 80 km h Do not equip the emergency spare wheel with snow chains Replace the emergency spare wheel after six years at the latest regardless of wear Vehicles with a tire pressure loss warn ing system If an emergency spare wheel is installed the tire pressure loss warning sys tem cannot function reliably Only re...

Page 327: ... driver s field of vision Pull filler hose 2 and plug 4 out of the tire inflation compressor housing Insert plug 8 of filler hose 2 in the socket on the tire inflation compressor and then turn it until plug 8 engages Unscrew the cap from the valve on the emer gency spare wheel Screw union nut 3 of filler hose 2 onto the valve Make sure on and off switch 5 of the tire inflation compressor is set to...

Page 328: ...mergency spare wheel onto the valve again Stow filler hose 2 and plug 4 in the lower section of the compressor housing Stow the tire inflation compressor in the vehicle Inflating the emergency spare wheel NOTE Overheating due to the tire infla tion compressor running too long Do not run the tire inflation compressor for longer than ten minutes without interruption Requirements R Comply with the ma...

Page 329: ...o I The tire inflation compressor is switched on The tire is inflated The tire pressure is shown on pressure gauge 6 Pump the tire to the specified tire pressure The specified tire pressure is stated on the label of the emergency spare wheel When the specified tire pressure has been reached press on and off switch 5 on the tire inflation compressor to 0 The tire inflation compressor is switched of...

Page 330: ...e two way radios incorrectly in the vehicle the electromagnetic radiation could interfere with the on board electronics e g R if the two way radio is not connected to an exterior antenna R if the exterior antenna is not correctly mounted or is not of low reflection This could jeopardies the operating safety of the vehicle Have the low reflection exterior antenna installed at a qualified special is...

Page 331: ...s for detachable parts If your vehicle has installations for two way radio equipment use the power supply and antenna connectors provided in the pre installation Be sure to observe the manufacturer s supplements when installing Two way radio transmission output The maximum transmission output PEAK at the base of the antenna must not exceed the values in the following table Frequency band and maxim...

Page 332: ...2G 3G 4G There are no restrictions when positioning the antenna on the outside of the vehicle for some wavebands This applies to the following wavebands R Trunked radio system Tetra R 70 cm frequency band R 2G 3G 4G Vehicle identification plate VIN and engine number Vehicle identification plate Vehicle identification plate USA only 1 Permissible gross weight 2 Maximum permissible front axle load 3...

Page 333: ...e VIN engine number and other signs 1 Engine number stamped into the crankcase 2 VIN vehicle identification number stamped into the crossmember 3 Plate with information about emissions test ing including confirmation of emissions guidelines at the U S federal level as well as for California 4 VIN as a label at the lower edge of the wind shield Operating fluids Notes on operating fluids WARNING Ris...

Page 334: ...tion At http bevo mercedes benz com In the Mercedes Benz BeVo app R At a qualified specialist workshop WARNING Risk of fire or explosion from fuel Fuels are highly flammable Fire open flames smoking and creation of sparks must be avoided Switch off the ignition and if available the stationary heater before and while refueling the vehicle WARNING Risk of injury from fuels Fuels are poisonous and ha...

Page 335: ...ed in the instruction label in the fuel filler flap page 146 If you want maximum engine output only refuel with unleaded premium grade gasoline with an octane number of at least 91 AKI 95 RON As a temporary measure if the recommended fuel is not available you may also refuel with unleaded regular gasoline with at least 87 AKI 91 RON This may reduce engine output and increase fuel consumption Never...

Page 336: ...with the cleaning additive recommended by Mercedes Benz Be sure to observe the notes and mixing ratios specified on the container Tank content and fuel reserve Capacity Model Total capacity All models 13 4 gal 51 0 liters Model of which reserve fuel All models 1 3 gal 5 0 liters Engine oil Notes on engine oil Observe the notes on operating fluids page 331 NOTE Engine damage caused by an incorrect ...

Page 337: ...e sys tem The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture from the air This lowers the boiling point of the brake fluid If the boiling point is too low vapor pockets may form in the brake system when the brakes are applied hard This causes the braking effect to be impaired Have the brake fluid renewed at the specified intervals Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at a qualified specialist workshop...

Page 338: ...at high outside temperatures Always use coolant approved by Mercedes Benz Observe the instructions in the Mercedes Benz Specifications for Oper ating Fluids 310 1 Have the coolant regularly replaced at a qualified specialist workshop The proportion of corrosion inhibitor antifreeze concentrate in the engine cooling system should be R a minimum of 50 antifreeze protection down to approximately 35 F...

Page 339: ...uid with the windshield washer fluid all year round Refrigerant Notes on refrigerant Observe the notes on operating fluids page 331 NOTE Damage due to incorrect refriger ant If a non approved refrigerant is used the cli mate control system may be damaged Only use the refrigerant R 134a NOTE Damage to the climate control system due to incorrect refrigerant com pressor oil Only use refrigerant compr...

Page 340: ...4 oz 690 10 g Model PAG oil All models 2 8 0 4 oz 80 10 g Vehicle data Vehicle dimensions The heights specified may vary as a result of the following factors R Tires R Load R Condition of the suspension R Optional equipment Height when opened and headroom Model 1 1 Height when opened 2 2 Head room All models 78 8 in 2002 mm 73 1 in 1856 mm Vehicle dimensions All models Vehicle length 174 0 in 4419...

Page 341: ...s Please observe the following notes for the speci fied vehicle data R Items of optional equipment increase the curb weight and reduce the payload Roof load All models Maximum roof load 165 lb 75 kg Technical data 339 ...

Page 342: ...rol Press the Õ symbol to show further information on the multifunction display Press the symbol to hide the display message You can hide low priority display messages by pressing button or the left hand Touch Control The display messages will then be stored in the message memory Rectify the cause of a display message as quickly as possible High priority display messages cannot be hid den The mult...

Page 343: ...ning the wheels could lock when braking and ESP cannot carry out vehicle stabilization The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus severely impaired The braking distance in an emer gency braking situation can increase In addition other driving safety systems are switched off Drive on carefully Have ABS and ESP checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Drive carefully ...

Page 344: ...lock when braking and ESP cannot carry out vehicle stabilization The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus severely impaired The braking distance in an emer gency braking situation can increase In addition other driving safety systems are switched off Drive on carefully Have ABS and ESP checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Drive on carefully Consult a qualified...

Page 345: ...message does not disappear consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately Drive carefully Inoperative See Operator s Manual ESP is malfunctioning Other drive systems and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning The brake system will continue to operate normally The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP is malfunctioning If ESP...

Page 346: ...ng If EBD ABS and ESP are malfunctioning the wheels can lock when braking and ESP cannot carry out vehicle stabilization The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus severely impaired The braking distance in an emer gency braking situation can increase In addition other driving safety systems are switched off Drive on carefully Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualifi...

Page 347: ...Canada only Turn On the Ignition to Release the Parking Brake The red F USA only or indicator lamp Canada only is lit You have attempted to release the electric parking brake with the ignition switched off Switch on the ignition Display messages and warning indicator lamps 345 ...

Page 348: ... parking brake is applied while you are driving R A condition for automatic release of the electric parking brake is not fulfilled page 156 R You are performing emergency braking using the electric parking brake page 156 Check that the conditions for automatic release of the electric parking brake are fulfilled Release the electric parking brake manually 346 Display messages and warning indicator ...

Page 349: ...ator lamp and the red F USA only or Canada only indicator lamp are lit The electric parking brake is malfunctioning To release Switch off the ignition and turn it back on Release the electric parking brake manually page 156 or Release the electric parking brake automatically page 156 If it is still not possible to release the electric parking brake Do not continue driving under any circumstances C...

Page 350: ...nder any circumstances Consult a qualified specialist workshop Where necessary also secure the parked vehicle against rolling away The yellow indicator lamp is on and the red F indicator lamp USA only or indicator lamp Can ada only flashes for approximately ten seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released It then remains lit or goes out The electric parking brake is malfun...

Page 351: ...se and then apply the electric parking brake manually page 156 If it is still not possible to apply the electric parking brake Consult a qualified specialist workshop Where necessary also secure the parked vehicle against rolling away To release If the conditions for automatic release are fulfilled and the electric parking brake is not released automatically release the electric parking brake manu...

Page 352: ...er any circumstances Consult a qualified specialist workshop Do not add brake fluid Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driving under any circumstances Do not add brake fluid Consult a qualified specialist workshop Check Brake Pads See Operator s Manual The brakepads have reached the wear limit WARNING Risk of ac...

Page 353: ...t system malfunction R The 6 restraint system warning lamp does not light up when the ignition is switched on R The 6 restraint system warning lamp lights up continuously or repeatedly during a journey Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately 6 Front Left Malfunction Service Required example The corresponding restraint system is faulty page 31 WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions ...

Page 354: ...nally or might not be triggered at all in the event of an accident with high deceleration Have the window airbag checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately Front Passenger Airbag Dis abled See Operator s Man ual The front passenger airbag and the knee airbag has been disabled although an adult or a person with an adult st...

Page 355: ...ront passenger airbag and knee airbags are enabled during the journey R even when a child a small adult or an object weighing less than the system weight threshold is located on the front passenger seat R even when the front passenger seat is not occupied The system may detect objects or forces that are adding to the weight applied to the seat WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury when using a ch...

Page 356: ...S are temporarily unavailable or only partially available Vehicles without the Driving Assistance Package Active Brake Assist is temporarily unavailable or only partially available The ambient conditions are outside the system limits page 163 Drive on As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits the system will become available again If the display message does not disappear stop...

Page 357: ...tor s Manual Service limited At least one of the main functions of the Mercedes me connect system is malfunctioning Observe the notes on the diagnostics connection page 23 Consult a qualified specialist workshop G Inoperative At least one of the main functions of the Mercedes me connect system or of the SOS emergency call system is malfunctioning Consult a qualified specialist workshop Display mes...

Page 358: ...e See Operator s Manual Active Parking Assist and Parking Assist PARKTRONIC are malfunctioning Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the engine If the display message continues to be displayed consult a qualified specialist workshop Active Steering Assist Cur rently Unavailable See Operator s Manual Active Steering Assist is temporarily unavailable The ambient cond...

Page 359: ...on in accordance with the traffic conditions Beginning Emergency Stop Your hands are not on the steering wheel Emergency stop is initiated page 177 Put your hands back on the steering wheel You can cancel the deceleration at any time by performing one of the following actions R Steering R Braking or accelerating R Pressing a steering wheel button R Operating Touch Control R Deactivating Active Dis...

Page 360: ...Active Lane Keeping Assist Inoperative Active Lane Keeping Assist is malfunctioning Consult a qualified specialist workshop Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator s Manual Blind Spot Assist is temporarily unavailable The system limits have been reached page 199 Drive on Once the cause of the problem is no longer present the system will be available again or If the display message doe...

Page 361: ...een reached page 199 Drive on Once the cause of the problem is no longer present the system will be available again or If the display message does not disappear stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the engine Active Blind Spot Assist Inoperative Active Blind Spot Assist is malfunctioning Consult a qualified specialist workshop Display messages and warning indicato...

Page 362: ... in the desert Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable Once the cause of the problem is no longer present the driving systems and driving safety systems will be available again If the display message does not disappear Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Clean all sensors page ...

Page 363: ...stems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable Once the cause of the problem is no longer present the driving systems and driving safety systems will be available again If the display message does not disappear Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Clean the windshield if necessary ë Off The HOLD...

Page 364: ...t DISTRONIC was deactivated If a warning tone also sounds Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC has deactivated automatically page 173 Active Distance Assist Cur rently Unavailable See Operator s Manual Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is temporarily unavailable The ambient conditions are outside the system limits page 171 Drive on As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits the syst...

Page 365: ...control cannot be activated as not all activation conditions are fulfilled Observe the activation conditions for cruise control page 170 Cruise Control Inoperative Cruise control is malfunctioning Consult a qualified specialist workshop Cruise Control Off Cruise control has been deactivated If there is an additional warning tone cruise control has been deactivated automatically page 169 Display me...

Page 366: ...g fluids Before opening the hood allow the engine to cool down In the event of a fire in the engine compartment keep the hood closed and call the fire service Wait until the engine has cooled down Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not impaired Avoiding high loads on the engine drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop In doing so ensure that the coolant temperature display ...

Page 367: ...iding high loads on the engine drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop In doing so ensure that the coolant temperature display remains below the red marking See Operator s Manual The battery is not being charged NOTE Possible engine damage if you continue driving Do not continue driving under any circumstances Consult a qualified specialist workshop Pull over and stop the vehicle safely...

Page 368: ...y as soon as possible in accordance with the traffic conditions Do not con tinue driving under any circumstances Switch off the engine Consult a qualified specialist workshop 12 V Battery See Opera tor s Manual Switch off electrical consumers that are not required To charge the battery Leave the engine running for a few minutes or drive for a longer distance If the message appears while the engine...

Page 369: ...he engine running Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away If the display message does not disappear consult a qualified specialist workshop æ Fuel Level Low The fuel supply has dropped into the reserve range Refuel æ Gas Cap Loose The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking Close the fuel filler cap If the fuel filler cap was already properly clo...

Page 370: ... oil page 260 Notes on engine oil page 334 4 Engine Oil Level Low Stop Vehicle Turn Engine Off Display message only for certain engines The engine oil level is too low NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with insufficient engine oil Avoid long journeys with insufficient engine oil Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible in accordance with the traffic conditions Do not con tinue ...

Page 371: ...hop immediately and have the engine oil siphoned off 4 Engine Oil Pressure Stop Switch Off Engine Display message only for certain engines The engine oil pressure is too low NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with insufficient engine oil pressure Avoid driving with insufficient engine oil pressure Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible in accordance with the traffic conditions...

Page 372: ...door is not fully closed and transmission position h k or neutral i is engaged Engage neutral j when switching off the vehicle Apply Brake to Shift from P You have attempted to shift the transmission out of park position j and into another transmission position Depress the brake pedal Select transmission position h k or neutral i To Deselect P or N Depress Brake and Start Engine You have attempted...

Page 373: ...le the vehicle is stationary Apply Brake to Shift to R You have attempted to select transmission position k Depress the brake pedal Select transmission position k Service Required Do Not Shift Gears Visit Dealer The transmission is malfunctioning The transmission position can no longer be changed When transmission position h is selected consult a qualified specialist workshop and do not change the...

Page 374: ...ransmission position j before you switch off the engine Before leaving the vehicle apply the electric parking brake Transmission Malfunction The transmission is malfunctioning The cause could be an overheated clutch or blocked gears Let the transmission cool down If the display message still appears following a restart consult a qualified specialist workshop Trans Oil Overheated Drive on with Care...

Page 375: ...il the teach in process has been completed The electric parking brake is applied automatically during the teach in process Switch on the ignition Select park position j transmission position k or neutral i Apply Parking Brake Risk of Rolling Away See Opera tor s Manual The transmission position cannot be reliably identified Use the electric parking brake to secure the vehicle against rolling away ...

Page 376: ...characteristics as well as steering and braking may be greatly impaired You could then lose control of the vehicle Observe the recommended tire pressure Adjust the tire pressure if necessary Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions Check the tire pressure page 294 and the tires When the tire pressure is correct restart the tire pressure loss warning system page 300 Check Tire Pre...

Page 377: ... tive The tire pressure monitor is faulty WARNING There is a risk of an accident if the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning If the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning it is not able to issue a warning if there is pressure loss in one or more of the tires Underinflated tires may for example impair the driving steering and braking characteristics Have the tire pressure mo...

Page 378: ...an accident due to insufficient tire pressure Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards R The tires may burst especially as the load and vehicle speed increase R The tires may wear excessively and or unevenly which may greatly impair tire traction R The driving characteristics as well as steering and braking may be greatly impaired You could then lose control of the vehicle Observ...

Page 379: ...n The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly The wheel position is displayed WARNING Risk of an accident from driving with a flat tire Flat tires are dangerous in the following ways R The tires can overheat and cause a fire R The driving characteristics as well as steering and braking may be greatly impaired You could then lose control of the vehicle Do not drive with a flat tire ...

Page 380: ...res are displayed in red At temperatures close to the limit value the tires are displayed in yellow WARNING Risk of an accident from driving with overheated tires Overheated tires may burst particularly at high speeds Reduce speed so that the tires cool down Reduce speed so that the tires cool down SmartKey Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions Á Obtain a New Key The Smar...

Page 381: ...red dis play message The SmartKey cannot be detected and may no longer be in the vehicle The SmartKey is no longer in the vehicle and you switch off the engine R You can no longer start the engine R You cannot centrally lock the vehicle Ensure that the SmartKey is in the vehicle If the SmartKey detection function has a malfunction due to a strong radio signal source Pull over and stop the vehicle ...

Page 382: ...ave the vehicle Vehicle Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions d Vehicle Ready to Drive Switch the Ignition Off Before Exiting You are leaving the vehicle when it is in a ready to drive state When you leave the vehicle switch off the ignition secure the vehicle against rolling away and take the Smart Key with you If you do not leave the vehicle switch off the electrical co...

Page 383: ...d specialist workshop immediately Ù Steering Malfunction Stop Immediately See Opera tor s Manual The steering is malfunctioning Steering capability is considerably impaired WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired If the steering does not function as intended the vehicle s operating safety is jeopardized Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention ...

Page 384: ...n to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driving under any circumstances Consult a qualified specialist workshop Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible in accordance with the traffic conditions Do not con tinue driving under any circumstances Consult a qualified specialist workshop _ Before Starting the Engine Turn Steering Wheel The electric steering lock could not unlo...

Page 385: ...is latched Stop the vehicle immediately paying attention to road and traffic conditions Close the hood A The tailgate is open DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the tailgate is open when the engine is running especially if the vehicle is in motion Always switch off the engine b...

Page 386: ... M M Solutions b Check Left Low Beam Example The corresponding light source is faulty Drive on carefully Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately LED light bulbs the display message for the corresponding lamp appears only when all the light emitting diodes in the lamp have failed b Malfunction See Opera tor s Manual The exterior lighting is faulty Consult a qualified specialist workshop...

Page 387: ...rn the light switch to the L or à position b Switch Off Lights You are leaving the vehicle and the lights are still switched on Turn the light switch to the à position b Intell Light System Inoper ative The Intelligent Light System is faulty The lighting system continues to function properly without the functions of the Intelligent Light System Consult a qualified specialist workshop Display messa...

Page 388: ...e system limits have been reached page 115 Drive on Once the cause of the problem is no longer present the system will be available again The Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available display message appears Adaptive Highbeam Assist Inoperative Adaptive Highbeam Assist is malfunctioning Consult a qualified specialist workshop Hazard Warning Flashers Malfunctioning The hazard warning lamp switch is fa...

Page 389: ... 112 K High beam page 113 Turn signal lights page 113 R Rear fog light page 112 6 Restraint system page 388 ü Seat belt not fastened page 394 USA brakes red page 388 J Canada brakes red page 388 Electric parking brake yellow page 388 F USA electric parking brake applied red page 388 Canada electric parking brake applied red page 388 ABS malfunction page 388 ESP page 388 å ESP OFF page 388 L Distan...

Page 390: ...f EBD or ABS is malfunctioning If EBD or ABS is malfunctioning the wheels could lock when braking The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus severely impaired The braking distance in an emer gency braking situation can increase In addition other driving safety systems are switched off Drive on carefully Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop ...

Page 391: ...SP warning lamp is lit while the engine is running ESP is malfunctioning Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP is malfunctioning If ESP is malfunctioning ESP cannot carry out vehicle stabilization In addition other driving safety systems are switched off Drive on carefully Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop Drive on c...

Page 392: ...eactivated If ESP is deactivated ESP cannot carry out vehicle stabilization The availability of further driving safety sys tems is also limited Drive on carefully Only deactivate ESP for as long as the situation requires If ESP cannot be activated ESP is malfunctioning Have ESP checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Observe the notes on deactivating ESP page 160 390 Display message...

Page 393: ...istics may be impaired The braking distance can increase in emergency braking situations Stop in a safe location immediately Do not continue driving Consult a qualified specialist workshop WARNING Risk of an accident due to low brake fluid level If the brake fluid level is too low the braking effect and the braking characteristics may be impaired Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as po...

Page 394: ...ng brake applied USA only Red indicator lamp electric parking brake applied Can ada only Yellow electric parking brake indicator lamp is mal functioning The red electric parking brake indicator lamp flashes or is lit The yellow indicator lamp is also lit if the electric parking brake malfunctions Observe the messages on the multifunction display 392 Display messages and warning indicator lamps ...

Page 395: ... the restraint system is malfunctioning restraint system components may be triggered unintentionally or may not deploy as intended during an accident This may affect the Emergency Tensioning Devices or airbags for example Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Drive on carefully Observe the messages on the multifunction display Consult a quali...

Page 396: ...eir seat belts Fasten your seat belt page 35 If you have placed objects on the front passenger seat the seat belt warning lamp may remain lit 7 Seat belt warning lamp flashes The red seat belt warning lamp flashes and an intermittent warning tone sounds The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt while the vehicle is in motion Fasten your seat belt page 35 There are objects on t...

Page 397: ...sist page 163 Engine Warning indicator lamp Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions Engine diagnosis warning lamp The yellow Check Engine warning lamp is lit while the engine is running A malfunction has occurred in the engine the exhaust system or the fuel system The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be in emergency mode In some states legal requirements stipulate th...

Page 398: ...ropped into the reserve range Refuel æ Fuel reserve warning lamp The yellow fuel reserve warning lamp lights up while you are driving There has been pressure loss in the fuel system The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leak ing Close the fuel filler cap If the fuel filler cap has already been closed correctly Visit a qualified specialist workshop Coolant warning lamp T...

Page 399: ...ther escaping operating fluids Before opening the hood allow the engine to cool down In the event of a fire in the engine compartment keep the hood closed and call the fire service Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driving under any circumstances Observe the messages on the multifunction display If the co...

Page 400: ... warning lamp pressure loss malfunction is lit The tire pressure monitoring system has detected tire pressure loss in at least one of the tires WARNING Risk of an accident due to insufficient tire pressure Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards R The tires may burst especially as the load and vehicle speed increase R The tires may wear excessively and or unevenly which may grea...

Page 401: ...ains lit The tire pressure monitoring system is defective WARNING There is a risk of an accident if the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning If the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning it is not able to issue a warning if there is pressure loss in one or more of the tires Underinflated tires may for example impair the driving steering and braking characteristics Have the ...

Page 402: ... malfunctioning WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired If the steering does not function as intended the vehicle s operating safety is jeopardized Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driving under any circumstances Consult a qualified specialist workshop Observe the messages on the multifunct...

Page 403: ...stem limitations 199 Active Brake Assist Function notes 163 Setting 168 Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC 171 Active Emergency Stop Assist 177 Calling up a speed 173 Displays in the Instrument Display 178 Function 171 Increasing decreasing speed 173 Requirements 173 Steering wheel buttons 173 Storing a speed 173 Switching off deactivating 173 Switching on activating 173 System limitations 171 Activ...

Page 404: ...me adjustment 255 Adjusting the balance fader 255 Adjusting treble mid range and bass settings 255 Calling up the sound menu 254 Information 254 After sales service center see ASSYST PLUS Air bag Reduced protection 39 Air conditioning menu Calling up 127 Air conditioning system see Climate control Air distribution Setting 126 Setting multimedia system 128 Air inlet see Air water duct Air pressure ...

Page 405: ... settings 237 Transferred vehicle data 240 Assistance Menu on board computer 209 Assistance systems see Driving safety system ASSYST PLUS 256 Battery disconnection periods 257 Displaying the service due date 256 Function notes 256 Regular maintenance work 256 Special service requirements 256 ATA anti theft alarm system 79 Activating deactivating the interior motion sensor 82 Arming disarming the t...

Page 406: ...n 145 Manual gearshifting 143 Steering wheel paddle shifters 143 Transmission position display 141 Transmission positions 141 Automatic transmission problem see Transmission problem B Bag hook 102 BAS Brake Assist System 159 Battery Charging Remote Online 134 SmartKey 63 Battery see Battery vehicle Battery vehicle 284 Charging 283 Charging Remote Online 134 Notes 279 Notes starting assistance and ...

Page 407: ... menu Advanced sound system 254 Calls 231 Accepting 231 Activating functions during a call 232 Calls with several participants 232 Declining 231 Ending a call 231 Incoming call during an existing call 232 Making 231 Mercedes me 241 Camera see 360 Camera see Rear view camera Car key see SmartKey Car wash see Care Car wash care 262 Care 269 Air water duct 262 Automatic car wash 262 Carpet 269 Decora...

Page 408: ...g on the front passenger seat 57 Securing on the rear seat 55 Top Tether 54 Children Avoiding dangers in the vehicle 46 Basic instructions 45 Special seat belt retractor 51 Chock 317 Storage location 317 Chock see Chock Cleaning see Care Climate control 126 Activating deactivating 127 Activating deactivating the A C function control panel 127 Activating deactivating the A C function multimedia sys...

Page 409: ...Deleting 233 Downloading from mobile phone 233 Information 232 Making a call 233 Name format 233 Convenience closing feature 73 Convenience opening 72 Coolant engine Check level 261 Filling capacity 336 Notes 335 Cooling see Climate control Copyright Licenses 28 Trademarks 29 Cornering light function 114 Cross Traffic Alert 197 Crosswind Assist Function notes 163 Cruise control 169 Buttons 170 Cal...

Page 410: ...k position automatically 143 Engaging reverse gear 142 Function 141 Display Care 269 Display multimedia system 217 Home screen 215 Operating 217 Setting acoustic operating feedback 217 Settings 225 Display on board computer Displays on the multifunction display 207 Display message 340 Calling up on board computer 340 Notes 340 Display messages mph 363 ç mph 362 12 V Battery See Operator s Manual 3...

Page 411: ...ATTENTION ASSIST Take a Break 356 bAutomatic Headlamp Mode Inoperative 385 Auxiliary Battery Malfunction 372 _Before Starting the Engine Turn Steering Wheel 382 Beginning Emergency Stop 357 Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavaila ble See Operator s Manual 358 Blind Spot Assist Inoperative 358 Check Brake Fluid Level 350 Check Brake Pads See Operator s Manual 350 Check Coolant Level See Oper ator s Ma...

Page 412: ...al 342 Inoperative See Operator s Manual 343 TInoperative See Operator s Manual 344 GInoperative 355 bIntell Light System Inoperative 385 ÁKey Not Detected red display message 379 ÁKey Not Detected white dis play message 379 6Left Side Curtain Airbag Mal function Service Required Example 352 bMalfunction See Operator s Manual 384 Mercedes me connect Services Limi ted See Operator s Manual 355 N Pe...

Page 413: ...5 Tire Press Monitor Inoperative 375 Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative No Wheel Sensors 375 Tires Overheated 378 To Deselect P or N Depress Brake and Start Engine 370 To switch engine off press and hold Start Stop button for at least 3 sec onds or press 3 times 365 Trans Oil Overheated Drive on with Care 372 Transmission Malfunction 372 Transmission Malfunction Service Required 373 Transmission Ma...

Page 414: ...t see Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC see Active Emergency Stop Assist see Active Lane Keeping Assist see Active Parking Assist see Active Speed Limit Assist see Active Steering Assist see ATTENTION ASSIST see Blind Spot Assist see Cruise control see Driving safety system see HOLD function see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC see Rear view camera see Start off assist Driving tips Drinking and driving 13...

Page 415: ...z emergency call system Emergency engine start 289 Emergency key Locking a door 69 Unlocking a door 69 Emergency operation mode Starting the vehicle 132 Emergency spare wheel 323 Inflating 325 326 Notes 323 Removing 324 Emergency Tensioning Devices Activation 31 Engine ECO start stop function 137 Engine number 330 Starting emergency operation mode 132 Starting Remote Online 134 Starting start stop...

Page 416: ...tires 274 Notes 273 TIREFIT kit 275 Flat towing see Tow bar system Floor mats 110 Foil covering Radar sensors 158 Free software 28 Frequencies Two way radio 329 Frequency band Dialing on board computer 211 Front airbag driver front passenger 37 Front passenger seat see Cargo compartment see Seat Fuel 334 Additives 334 E10 333 Fuel reserve 334 Gasoline 333 Quality gasoline 333 Refueling 146 sulfur ...

Page 417: ... 86 Rear passenger compartment adjusting 86 Head up Display Operating the memory function 91 Headliner care 269 Heating see Climate control High beam Switching on off 113 High beam flasher 113 High beam headlamps Adaptive Highbeam Assist 115 Hill start assist 179 HOLD function 180 Function notes 180 Switching on off 180 Home screen media display Overview 215 Hood Opening closing 257 I Identificati...

Page 418: ...nnection 283 General notes 281 Notes 281 K KEYLESS GO Locking the vehicle 66 Problem 67 Unlocking setting 62 Unlocking the vehicle 66 Kickdown 145 Using 145 Knee airbag 37 L Labeling tires see Tire labeling Lamp see Interior lighting Lamps Instrument Display see Warning indicator lamps Lane detection automatic see Active Lane Keeping Assist Lane Keeping Assist see Active Lane Keeping Assist Langua...

Page 419: ...e 302 Loads Securing 93 Locking unlocking Activating deactivating the auto matic locking feature 68 Emergency key 69 KEYLESS GO 66 Opening the tailgate 70 Unlocking and opening doors from the inside 66 Low beam headlamps Switching on off 112 Lubricant additives see Additives Luggage Securing 93 Lumbar support see Lumbar support 4 way Lumbar support 4 way 85 M Maintenance Menu on board computer 208...

Page 420: ...lling up stored settings 91 Outside mirrors Storing settings 91 Seat Calling up stored settings 91 Seat Storing settings 91 Menu on board computer Assistance 209 Maintenance 208 Media 211 Overview 206 Radio 211 Telephone 212 Trip 209 Mercedes me calls Arranging a service appointment 242 Calling the Mercedes Benz Customer Center 242 Information 241 Making a call via the overhead con trol panel 241 ...

Page 421: ...214 Restoring the factory settings 227 Standby mode function 157 Switching the sound on off 221 Multimedia system see Display multimedia system see Entering characters see Touch Control see Touchpad N Near Field Communication NFC 230 Connecting the mobile phone to the multimedia system 230 General information 230 Switching mobile phones 230 Using a mobile phone 230 Neutral Inserting 142 NFC see Ne...

Page 422: ...computer Operator s Manual Vehicle equipment 19 Overhead control panel Overview 12 P Paint code 330 Paintwork cleaning instructions 265 Panic alarm 62 Activating deactivating 62 Panoramic sliding sunroof see Sliding sunroof Park position Inserting 143 Selecting automatically 143 Parking see Electric parking brake Parking aid see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Parking Assist PARKTRONIC 182 Activating 18...

Page 423: ...e PRE SAFE anticipatory occu pant protection Programs see DYNAMIC SELECT Protecting the environment Notes 18 Protection against collision 196 Protection against theft see ATA anti theft alarm system Q QR code Rescue card 25 Qualified specialist workshop 23 R Radar sensors Foil covering 158 Radio Activating deactivating radio text 253 Calling up the station list 253 Deleting channels 253 Direct fre...

Page 424: ...te Online Charging the battery 134 Cooling or heating the vehicle inte rior 133 Starting the vehicle 134 Reporting malfunctions relevant to safety 24 Rescue card 25 Reserve Fuel 334 Reset function multimedia system 227 Residual heat 129 Restoring factory settings see Reset function multimedia system Restraint system 30 Basic instructions for children 45 Function in an accident 31 Functionality 31 ...

Page 425: ... 36 Seat belt warning see Seat belts Seat belts 36 Activating deactivating seat belt adjustment 36 Care 269 Reduced protection 33 Releasing 36 Seat belt adjustment function 36 Warning lamp 36 Seat cover Care 269 Seat heating Activating deactivating 87 Seat ventilation Switching on off 88 Selecting a gear see Changing gears Selector lever see DIRECT SELECT lever Self test Automatic front passenger ...

Page 426: ...lay see Mercedes Benz Link see Telephone Snow chains 294 Socket 12 V 107 Cargo compartment 108 Front center console 107 Socket 115 V 107 Rear passenger compartment 107 Sound PRE SAFE Sound 44 Wheels and tires 293 Sound see Sound settings Sound settings 254 Adjusting the balance fader 254 Adjusting treble mid range and bass settings 254 Automatic volume adjustment 254 Calls up the sound menu 254 In...

Page 427: ...rtment 94 Armrest 94 Center console 94 Door 94 Eyeglasses compartment 95 Glove box 94 Stowage compartments see Loading see Stowage compartment Stowage space underneath the cargo compartment floor 103 Sulfur content 333 Sun visor Operating 125 Surround lighting Switching on off 116 Surround View see 360 Camera Switch off delay time Exterior 116 Interior 118 Synchronization function Activating deact...

Page 428: ...lephone menu overview 228 Telephone operation 231 Using Near Field Communication NFC 230 Wireless charging mobile phone 110 Telephone number Dialing on board computer 212 Temperature 126 Temperature grade 306 Through loading feature see Cargo compartment see Seat Time Manual time setting 226 Setting the time and date automati cally 225 Setting the time zone 225 Setting the time date format 226 TIN...

Page 429: ...9 Tire pressure monitoring system function 298 Tire tread 293 Tire change tool kit Overview 317 TIREFIT kit 275 Storage location 275 Using 275 Tires Changing hub caps 318 Characteristics 309 Checking 293 Checking the tire pressure man ually 297 Checking the tire pressure tire pres sure monitoring system 299 Definitions 311 DOT Tire Identification Number TIN 307 Flat tire 273 Installing 321 Load in...

Page 430: ...rating feedback 219 Setting the sensitivity 218 Touchscreen media display Entering characters 224 Operating 217 Setting acoustic operating feedback 217 Tow away alarm Activating deactivating 81 Function 81 Tow bar system 204 Tow starting 289 Towing away 285 Towing eye Installing 289 Storage location 288 Towing methods 284 Traction grade 306 Transferred vehicle data Android Auto 240 Apple CarPlay 2...

Page 431: ...ialist workshop 23 Raising 319 Standby mode function 157 Starting emergency operation mode 132 Starting Remote Online 134 Starting start stop button 132 Switching off start stop button 148 Towing 204 Unlocking from the inside 66 Unlocking KEYLESS GO 66 Ventilating convenience opening 72 Vehicle data Roof load 339 Transferring to Android Auto 240 Transferring to Apple CarPlay 240 Turning circle 338...

Page 432: ...warning lamp Canada 391 Coolant warning lamp 396 Electrical malfunction warning lamp 396 Engine diagnosis warning lamp 395 åESP OFF warning lamp 390 ESP warning lamp flashes 389 ESP warning lamp lights up 389 æFuel reserve warning lamp 396 Red indicator lamp electric parking brake applied Canada only 392 FRed indicator lamp electric parking brake applied USA only 392 6Restraint system warning lamp...

Page 433: ...ise 293 Notes on installing 314 Overview of tire labeling 306 Removing 321 Replacing 314 318 Restarting the tire pressure loss warning system 301 Restarting the tire pressure monitor ing system 300 Rotating 316 Selection 314 Snow chains 294 Speed rating 309 Storing 317 Temperature grade 306 Tire and Loading Information placard 302 Tire characteristics 309 Tire pressure notes 294 Tire pressure loss...

Page 434: ...ndshield wipers Activating deactivating 118 Replacing the wiper blades 119 Winter operation Snow chains 294 Wiper blades Care 268 Replacing 119 Wireless charging Function notes 109 Mobile phone 110 Wireless vehicle components Declaration of conformity 22 Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop 432 Index ...