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X Switching on: Press hazard warning
flasher switch :. All turn signal lamps are flashing.
i With the hazard warning flasher activated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn, only the respective left or right turn signals will operate when the ignition is switched on.
X Switching off: Press hazard warning
flasher switch : again.
i If the hazard warning flasher has been
activated automatically, press hazard warning flasher switch : to switch it off.
Headlamp cleaning system The headlamps will be cleaned with a high- pressure water jet automatically when the engine is running and you have Rswitched on the headlamps
and
Rthe windshield wipers have wiped the
windshield with washer fluid for the first time
The headlamps are cleaned every tenth time the windshield is washed with washer fluid. The counter resets when you switch off the ignition. For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 227).
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Version: 2.11.8.1Corner-illuminating lamps The corner-illuminating lamps improve illumination of the area in the direction into which you are turning. The corner-illuminating lamps will only operate in low ambient lighting conditions. If you are driving faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) the corner-illuminating function is not available.
Switching on X Make sure the engine is running. X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
L or c (Y page 97).
or X Activate the daytime running lamp mode
(Y page 98).
X Switch on the left or right turn signal,
depending on whether you are turning left or right. The respective corner-illuminating lamp comes on. If you have switched on the turn signal for one side but turn the steering wheel in the other direction, the corner- illuminating lamp comes on on the side of the turn signal.
or X Turn steering wheel in desired direction. Driving forward: The corner-illuminating lamp on the side of your steering direction comes on. Driving in reverse: The corner-illuminating lamp opposite to your steering direction comes on.
The corner-illuminating lamps will come on automatically depending on the steering angle, even if you did not switch on either turn signal. If the corner-illuminating lamps came on automatically, they will also go out automatically depending on the steering angle and vehicle speed. The corner-illuminating lamps temporarily come on on both sides of the vehicle if you turn the steering wheel in one direction and
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then again in the other direction shortly thereafter. The corner-illuminating lamp remains lit for a short time only. It then goes out automatically.
The interior lighting goes out after a short time. i If a door remains open, the interior lamps
go out automatically after approximately 5 minutes.
Switching off X Switch off the left or right turn signal. or X Steer straight ahead.
The corner-illuminating lamp goes out. i There may be a brief delay before the
corner-illuminating lamps go out.
Interior lighting in the front
: v Rear interior lighting on/off ; ~ Automatic control on/off = p Right front reading lamp on/off ? c Front interior lighting on/off A p Left front reading lamp on/off
Automatic control X Activating: Press button ~.
Button ~ disengages and sits flush with the other buttons. The interior lighting comes, when you Runlock the vehicle Rremove the SmartKey from the starter switch (Interior Lighting Delay: must be enabled (Y page 143))
Ropen a door
X Deactivating: Press button ~.
Button ~ engages.
Manual control ! An interior lamp switched on manually
does not go out automatically. Leaving an interior lamp switched on for an extended period of time with the engine turned off could result in a discharged battery.
X Switching front interior lighting on/
off: Press switch c.
X Switching rear interior lighting on/off:
Press switch v.
X Switching front reading lamps on/off:
Press respective button p.
Ambient lighting The brightness of the ambient lighting is adjusted via the “Control system” (Y page 143).
Emergency lighting When the interior lighting is set to automatic mode, the interior lighting comes on automatically if the vehicle is involved in an accident. Switching off: X Press hazard warning flasher switch
(Y page 101).
or X Unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey.
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Interior lighting in the rear ! An interior lamp switched on manually
does not go out automatically. Leaving an interior lamp switched on for an extended period of time with the engine turned off could result in a discharged battery.
Combination switch 1 $ Windshield wipers off 2 Ä Slow intermittent wiping7
3 Å Fast intermittent wiping8
4 ° Slow continuous wiping 5 ¯ Fast continuous wiping B í Single wipe/ î Wiping withwasher fluid
X Switch on the ignition. X Turn the combination switch to the desired position, depending on the intensity of the rain.
Intermittent wiping Only switch on intermittent wiping under wet weather conditions or in the presence of precipitation. When you select intermittent wiping, the rain sensor is activated. The rain sensor sets a suitable wiping interval depending on the wetness of the sensor surface automatically. ! Do not leave windshield wipers on an intermittent setting when the vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Windshield wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield, and windshield wipers may be damaged as a result.
: p Right rear reading lamp on/off ; p Left rear reading lamp on/off
Wipers Notes ! Do not operate the wipers when the
windshield is dry. Dust that accumulates on a windshield might scratch the glass and/ or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield. If it is necessary to operate the wipers in dry weather conditions, always operate the wipers with washer fluid.
Windshield wipers X Observe notes on page (Y page 104).
7 Rain sensor operation with low sensitivity. 8 Rain sensor operation with high sensitivity.
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Version: 2.11.8.1! If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt on
the surface of the rain sensor or optical effects may cause the windshield wipers to wipe in an undesired fashion. This could then damage the windshield wiper blades or scratch the windshield. You should therefore switch off the windshield wipers when weather conditions are dry.
X Turn the combination switch to position
Ä or Å. After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are controlled by the rain sensor automatically.
Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a front door is opened. This protects persons getting into or out of the vehicle from being sprayed. Intermittent wiping will be continued when all doors are closed and Rthe automatic transmission is in drive
position D or reverse gear R or
Rthe wiper setting is changed using the
combination switch
Single wipe X Press the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow B to the resistance point. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid.
Wiping with washer fluid X Press the combination switch in direction
of arrow B past the resistance point. The windshield wipers operate with washer fluid.
i To prevent smears on the windshield or noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe with washer fluid every now and then even when it is raining.
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For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 227). For information on cleaning the headlamps with washer fluid, see “Headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 102).
Problems with wipers ! If anything blocks the windshield wipers
(leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off immediately. For safety reasons, do the following before attempting to remove any blockage: RStop the vehicle in a safe location. RRemove the SmartKey from the starter
switch. or
RTurn off the engine by pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open the driver’s door (with the driver’s door open, starter switch is in position 0, same as with SmartKey removed from starter switch).
REngage the parking brake. RRemove blockage. RTurn the windshield wipers on again. If the windshield wipers fail to function at all with the combination switch in position Ä or Å, Rset the combination switch to the next
higher wiper speed
Rhave the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
Power windows Opening and closing The door windows are opened and closed electrically. The switches for all door windows are located on the driver’s door control panel.
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The switches for the respective door windows are located on the front passenger door and on the rear doors. i Operating the rear door windows from the rear is not possible when you activate the override switch (Y page 60). G Observe Safety notes, see page 56. G Warning! When opening or closing the door windows, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/closing procedure. The door windows are equipped with the express operation and automatic reversal function. If in express operation mode a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path, the automatic reversal function will stop the door window and open it slightly. The door windows operate differently when the switch is pulled and held. See the “Closing when a door window is blocked” section in this chapter for details. The closing of the door windows can be immediately halted by releasing the switch or, if the switch was pulled past the resistance point and released, by either pressing or pulling the respective switch. If a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are closing the door windows by pressing and holding button & on the SmartKey or by touching and holding the sensor surface (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO) on an outside door handle, the automatic reversal function will not operate. Activate the override switch when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The children may otherwise injure themselves, e.g. by becoming trapped in the door window opening. G Warning! Do not keep any part of your body up against the window pane when opening a window. The
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i You can also open or close the door
windows using the SmartKey, see “Summer opening feature” (Y page 107) and “Convenience closing feature” (Y page 108).
i After switching off the ignition or
removing the SmartKey from the starter switch, you can operate the door windows until you open the driver’s or front passenger door. If no door was opened you can operate the door windows for up to 5 minutes.
X Switch on the ignition. X Opening/closing: Press or pull and hold switch : to ? to the resistance point. The corresponding door window moves downward or upward until you release the switch.
X Express operation: Press or pull
switch : to ? past the resistance point and release. The corresponding door window opens or closes completely.
X Stopping during express operation:
Press or pull the respective switch again.
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Closing when a door window is blocked G Warning! Make sure that nobody can become trapped and be seriously or even fatally injured when closing a door window with greater force or without automatic reversal function.
X Pull and hold the respective switch once
more immediately until the door window is closed completely.
X Hold the respective switch for
approximately 1 second. The door window is synchronized.
If the upward movement of a door window is blocked during the closing procedure, the door window will stop and open slightly. X Immediately after the door window has
stopped because it was blocked, pull and hold the respective switch upward until the door window is fully closed. The door window closes with greater force. If the door window is blocked again and opens slightly: X Immediately after the door window was
blocked, pull and hold the respective switch upward until the door window is fully closed. The door window closes without automatic reversal function. G Warning! Pulling and holding the switch to close the door window immediately after it had been blocked two times will cause the door window to close without any reversal function for as long as you hold the switch.
Synchronizing door windows The door windows must be synchronized if they cannot be fully closed (express operation). Each door window must be synchronized separately. X Close all doors. X Switch on the ignition. X Pull and hold switch :, ;, = or ? (Y page 106) until the respective door window is closed. The door window opens again slightly.
Summer opening feature When the weather is warm, you can ventilate the vehicle before driving off by simultaneously Ropening the door windows Ropening the tilt/sliding sunroof Ropening the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel and roller sunblinds
Rswitching on the seat ventilation for the
driver’s seat
The summer opening feature can only be activated via the remote control of the SmartKey. The SmartKey must be in close proximity to the driver’s outside door handle. X Aim the transmitter eye of the SmartKey at
the driver’s outside door handle.
X Press button % on the SmartKey to
unlock the vehicle. Keep button % pressed until the door windows and the tilt/sliding panel of the panorama roof or the tilt/sliding sunroof have reached the desired position. Vehicles with panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel: When the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed, the roller sunblinds will open first.
X Press button % once more until the tilt/
sliding panel of the panorama roof has reached the desired position.
X Release button % on the SmartKey to
interrupt the opening procedure.
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Convenience closing feature When locking the vehicle, you can simultaneously close Rthe door windows Rthe tilt/sliding sunroof Rthe panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel
Afterward, you can extend the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel. G Warning! When closing the door windows and the tilt/ sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. If potential danger exists, proceed as follows: RRelease button & to stop the closing
procedure. To open, press and hold button %. To continue the closing procedure after making sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure, press and hold button &.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: RRelease the sensor surface on the outside door handle to stop the closing procedure. RImmediately pull on the same outside door handle and hold firmly. The door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel will open for as long as the door handle is held but the door not opened.
With SmartKey The SmartKey must be in close proximity to the driver’s outside door handle. X Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey at the
driver’s outside door handle.
X Press and hold button & on the
SmartKey until the door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with
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X Release button & on the SmartKey to
interrupt the closing procedure.
X Vehicles with panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel: Press and hold button & on the SmartKey once more. The roller sunblinds extend.
X Release button & on the SmartKey to
interrupt the extending procedure.
With KEYLESS-GO
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located outside the vehicle within approximately 3 ft (1 m) of a door. X Close all doors. X Touch and hold sensor surface : on an outside door handle (Y page 79) until the door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed completely.
i Make sure you are only touching sensor
surface :.
X Release sensor surface : on the outside
door handle to interrupt the closing procedure.
X Vehicles with panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel: Touch and hold
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sensor surface : on an outside door handle once more. The roller sunblinds extend.
X Release sensor surface : on the outside
door handle to interrupt the extending procedure.
immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one window fully open at all times.
Automatic transmission
Driving and parking Safety notes G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between or under the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury. G Warning! With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
Starting the engine G Warning! Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected
Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission : Button for selecting park position P j Park position k Reverse gear i Neutral position h Drive position
Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission (E 63 AMG) : Button for selecting park position P j Park position k Reverse gear i Neutral position h Drive position For more information, see “Automatic transmission” (Y page 114).
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X Make sure the automatic transmission is in
park position P. The transmission position indicator in the multifunction display should be on P (Y page 118).
With SmartKey X Do not depress the accelerator pedal. X Gasoline engine: Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 (Y page 85) and release it. The engine starts automatically.
X Diesel engine: Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 (Y page 85). Preglow indicator lamp % in the instrument cluster comes on.
X As soon as preglow indicator lamp % goes out, turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 and release it. The engine starts automatically.
i If the engine is at operating temperature, preglow indicator lamp % may not stay on and you can start the engine without preglowing.
With KEYLESS-GO G Warning! As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave children unattended in the vehicle, as they could otherwise accidentally start the engine. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. You can start your vehicle without the SmartKey in the starter switch using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. The SmartKey must be located in the vehicle.
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button : USA only ; Canada only X Make sure the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button is inserted in the starter switch (Y page 86).
i To start the engine with the SmartKey
instead of the KEYLESS-GO function, remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from the starter switch. Proceed as described in “With SmartKey” (Y page 110).
X Depress the brake pedal during the starting
procedure.
X Do not depress the accelerator pedal. X Gasoline engine: Press the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button once. The engine starts automatically.
X Diesel engine: Press the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button once. The engine preglows and starts automatically.
i If the engine is at operating temperature,
the time the engine needs to preglow is reduced.
Starting difficulties ! Remember that extended starting
attempts can drain the battery.
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The engine does not start. You can hear the starter. There could be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. Carry out the following steps: X If you are starting the engine with the
SmartKey: Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and repeat the starting procedure.
X If you are starting the engine with KEYLESS- GO: Close any doors that may be open to allow for better detection of the SmartKey.
or X Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button from the starter switch.
X Start the engine with the SmartKey as radio
signals from another source may be interfering with the KEYLESS-GO function.
X Repeat the starting procedure. If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
The engine does not start. You cannot hear the starter. The battery may not be charged sufficiently. X Get a jump start (Y page 338). If the engine will not start despite a jump start: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
The starter has been exposed to excessive temperatures. X Let the starter cool for about 2 minutes. X Repeat the starting procedure. If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
Driving off G Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.
! Do not run a cold engine at high engine
speeds. Running a cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of the engine. This is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. E 63 AMG: At engine temperatures below 68‡ (20†), the engine’s maximum speed is restricted in order to protect it from damage. Avoid driving your vehicle at full speed when the engine is cold to prevent premature engine wear and/or diminished comfort.
! If an acoustic warning sounds and the message Release Parking Brake appears in the multifunction display when driving off, you have forgotten to release the parking brake. Release the parking brake.
! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel. This may
cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
! Simultaneously depressing the
accelerator pedal and applying the brakes reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
i Once the vehicle is in motion, the
automatic central locking function engages and the locking knobs in the doors move down.
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The automatic central locking function can be switched off (Y page 144).
For more information on driving, see “Driving instructions” (Y page 254).
Automatic transmission G Warning! It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of park position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
! Only shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R or park position P when the vehicle is stopped. Otherwise the automatic transmission could be damaged.
X Depress the brake pedal.
The gear selector lever can now be used. X Shift the automatic transmission into drive
position D or reverse gear R.
i Shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P is only possible with the brake pedal depressed. Without the brake pedal depressed, the gear selector lever can be moved up or down. However, the parking pawl remains engaged, not allowing shifting to occur.
X Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion.
X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Release the brake pedal. X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. After a cold start, the automatic transmission shifts at a higher engine speed. This allows the catalytic converter (gasoline engine) or the oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) to reach its operating temperature earlier.
Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires RGasoline engine: An ignition cable may be
damaged.
RThe engine electronics may not be
operating properly.
RGasoline engine: Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it.
X Give very little gas. X Have the problem checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
The coolant temperature is above 248‡ (120†) The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon
as possible.
X Turn off the engine immediately. X Allow the engine and coolant to cool off. X Check the coolant level and add coolant if
necessary (Y page 226).
In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking fuel: X Do not start the engine under any
circumstances.
X Exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the
roadway.
X Notify local fire and/or police authorities. If the extent of the damage cannot be determined: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
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If no damage on major assemblies, fuel system, and engine mount can be determined: X Start the engine in the usual manner.
Parking G Warning! Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system. These materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. Vehicle movement may result in serious personal injury or damage to the vehicle or vehicle drivetrain. Therefore, always do the following before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle: RKeep right foot on the brake pedal. REngage the parking brake. RShift the automatic transmission into park
position P.
RSlowly release the brake pedal. RWhen parked on an incline, always turn the
front wheels towards the road curb.
RTurn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, or press the KEYLESS- GO start/stop button.
RTake the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle when leaving.
Parking brake G Warning! Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock up. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle’s brake lights do not light up when the parking brake is engaged.
G Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake and/or shift the automatic transmission out of park position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
X Releasing: Pull on release handle :. When the ignition is switched on or the engine is running, the brake warning lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. X Engaging: Step on parking brake
pedal ; firmly. When the engine is running, the brake warning lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on.
Turning off the engine G Warning! Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle.
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X Shift the automatic transmission into park
position P (Y page 116). X Engage the parking brake. i Always engage the parking brake in
addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P.
i Observe instructions if you want the automatic transmission to remain in neutral position N, see “Remaining in neutral position N” (Y page 115).
With SmartKey X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 0.
X Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
When you turn off the engine using the SmartKey, and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or open a front door, the automatic transmission will shift into park position P automatically. G Warning! Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone only will shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N automatically. Always shift the automatic transmission into park position P before turning off the engine. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
With KEYLESS-GO X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. With the driver’s door closed, the starter switch is now in position 1. With the driver’s door opened, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as the SmartKey removed from the starter switch (Y page 85). When you turn off the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open a front door, the automatic transmission will shift into park position P automatically.
G Warning! Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone only will shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N automatically. Always shift the automatic transmission into park position P before turning off the engine. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
i In an emergency you can turn off the
engine while driving by pressing and holding the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button for approximately 3 seconds.
If you have started the engine with the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and cannot turn it off as described above: X Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button from the starter switch.
X Insert the SmartKey into the starter switch. The engine turns off. The starter switch is in position 0 (Y page 85).
Automatic transmission Introduction For information on driving with an automatic transmission, see “Driving and parking” (Y page 109). G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between or under the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury.
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! Allow the engine to warm up under low
load use. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the engine and the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
i During the brief warm-up, transmission
upshifting is delayed. This allows the catalytic converter (gasoline engine) or oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) to heat up more quickly to operating temperature.
Gear selector lever
Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission : Button for selecting park position P j Park position k Reverse gear i Neutral position h Drive position
Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission (E 63 AMG) : Button for selecting park position P j Park position k Reverse gear i Neutral position h Drive position G Warning! It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of park position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
! The vehicle must be stopped when you
shift the automatic transmission Rdirectly between drive position D and
reverse gear R
Rdirectly between reverse gear R and
drive position D
Rdirectly into park position P Otherwise the automatic transmission could be damaged.
When trying to free a vehicle stuck in mud or snow, see “Rocking the vehicle” (Y page 120).
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i Shifting the automatic transmission out of park position P is only possible with the brake pedal depressed. Without the brake pedal depressed, the gear selector lever can be moved up or down, but the parking pawl remains engaged, not allowing shifting to occur.
i The gear selector lever always returns to
its original position. The current transmission position P, R, N, or D appears in the multifunction display (Y page 118).
E 63 AMG only: There are additional indicators on the cover of the shifting gate showing the current gear selector lever position. The indicators come on when you insert the SmartKey into the starter switch, and go out when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.
G Warning! Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone only will shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N automatically. Always shift the automatic transmission into park position P before turning off the engine. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
i Moving the gear selector lever up or down
shifts the automatic transmission out of park position P.
All models except E 63 AMG: Shifting into park position P X With the vehicle at a standstill, press button : on the gear selector lever.
SmartKey: When you turn off the engine using the SmartKey, and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or open a front door, the automatic transmission will shift into park position P automatically.
KEYLESS-GO: When you turn off the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open a front door, the automatic transmission will shift into park position P automatically. G Warning! Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone only will shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N automatically. Always shift the automatic transmission into park position P before turning off the engine. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
i Moving the gear selector lever up or down
shifts the automatic transmission out of park position P.
HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS: The automatic transmission will shift into park position P automatically when HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS brings your vehicle to standstill. In addition, at least one of the following conditions must be met: RThe engine is turned off. RThe driver’s door is opened and the seat
belt is not inserted in the seat belt buckle.
E 63 AMG: Shifting into park position P
X With the vehicle at a standstill, press
button : on the gearshift pattern.
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Version: 2.11.8.1G Warning! Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone only will shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N automatically. Always shift the automatic transmission into park position P before turning off the engine. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
Shifting into neutral position N X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal.
X Move the gear selector lever up or down to
the resistance point to select neutral position N.
When you turn off the engine, the automatic transmission will shift into neutral position N automatically. SmartKey: Removing the SmartKey from the starter switch or opening a front door after turning off the engine will shift the automatic transmission into park position P automatically. KEYLESS-GO: Opening a front door after turning off the engine will shift the automatic transmission into park position P automatically. Remaining in neutral position N If you want the automatic transmission to remain in neutral position N, e.g. when taking the vehicle through an automatic conveyor- type car wash, observe the following instructions. G Warning! When leaving the SmartKey in the starter switch, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle. It is possible for children to switch on the ignition which could result in unsupervised use of vehicle equipment. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
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With SmartKey: X Make sure the ignition is switched on. X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal and keep it pressed.
X Shift the automatic transmission into
neutral position N.
X Release the brake pedal. X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
With KEYLESS-GO: X Make sure the ignition is switched on. X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal and keep it pressed.
X Shift the automatic transmission into park
position P.
X Release the brake pedal. X Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button from the starter switch.
X Insert the SmartKey into the starter switch. X Switch on the ignition. X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
pressed.
X Shift the automatic transmission into
neutral position N.
X Release the brake pedal. X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
Shifting into reverse gear R X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal.
X Move the gear selector lever up past the
resistance point.
Shifting into drive position D X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal.
X Move the gear selector lever down past the
resistance point.
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Version: 2.11.8.1E 63 AMG : Transmission position indicator If the current transmission position does not appear in the multifunction display due to a malfunction, for example, make sure that the automatic transmission is in the desired position. X Shift the automatic transmission into drive
position D.
X Select automatic program mode C. X Do not limit the gear range. X Drive off carefully.
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Shifting procedure The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, depending on Rthe selected gear range (Y page 120) Rthe selected program mode:
C/S (Y page 120) or M (E 63 AMG only) (Y page 122)
Rthe position of the accelerator pedal Rthe vehicle speed With drive position D selected, you can influence transmission shifting by Rlimiting the gear range Rextending the gear range Rchanging the gears manually (E 63 AMG
only)
E 63 AMG: Double-clutching is active when downshifting in all program modes. Double- clutching reduces load-alteration effects and supports sporty driving. The degree to which you perceive double-clutching acoustically varies depending on the selected program mode.
Transmission positions The current transmission position appears in the multifunction display.
All models except E 63 AMG : Transmission position indicator
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Effect
B Park position
Effect
A Neutral position
Shift the automatic transmission into park position P only when the vehicle is stopped. The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked. Rather, the driver should always engage the parking brake in addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P to secure the vehicle. The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in park position P. With the SmartKey removed from the starter switch, the gear selector lever is locked in park position P. If the vehicle’s electrical system is malfunctioning, the automatic transmission could remain locked in park position P. X Have the vehicle’s electrical
system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. C Reverse gear
Shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R only when the vehicle is stopped.
No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle. When the brakes are released, the vehicle can be moved freely (pushed or towed). To avoid damage to the transmission, never shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N while driving. Exception: If the ESC is switched off or malfunctioning, shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N if the vehicle is in danger of skidding. ! Coasting the vehicle, or driving
for any other reason with the automatic transmission in neutral position N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
7 Drive position
The automatic transmission shifts automatically. All forward gears are available.
Driving tips Kickdown Use the kickdown when you want maximum acceleration. X U.S. vehicles except AMG vehicles:
Fully depress the accelerator pedal. Depending on the engine speed the automatic transmission shifts into a lower gear.
X Canada vehicles and AMG vehicles: Depress the accelerator pedal past the point of resistance. Depending on the engine speed the automatic transmission shifts into a lower gear.
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Rocking the vehicle Rocking the vehicle by shifting the automatic transmission directly between drive position D and reverse gear R can help free a vehicle stuck in mud or snow. The engine control system of this vehicle electronically limits directly shifting the automatic transmission between drive position D and reverse gear R to very low speeds, i.e. approximately 5 mph (9 km/h). To shift the automatic transmission directly between drive position D and reverse gear R, move the gear selector lever up or down past the resistance point.
Working on the vehicle G Warning! When working on the vehicle, engage the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into park position P. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
Gear ranges With the automatic transmission in drive position D, you can limit or extend the gear range, see “One-touch gearshifting” (Y page 121). The current gear range appears in the multifunction display.
The current gear range appears in the multifunction display.
E 63 AMG : Gear range indicator
Effect
= With this selection you can use the
braking effect of the engine.
5 Allows the use of the engine’s
braking effect when driving Ron steep downgrades Rin mountainous regions Runder extreme operating
conditions
4 For maximum use of the engine’s
braking effect on very steep or lengthy downgrades.
Automatic shift program
All models except E 63 AMG : Gear range indicator
Program mode selector switch on all models except E 63 AMG C Comfort S Sport
For comfort driving For sporty driving
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Automatic program mode S will not be stored. When the engine is turned off with the automatic program mode S selected, the automatic transmission will go to the automatic program mode C when the engine is restarted. E 63 AMG: Automatic program mode S+ will not be stored. When the engine is turned off with automatic program mode S+ selected, the automatic transmission will go to automatic program mode C when the engine is restarted. X All models except E 63 AMG: Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until the letter of the desired program mode appears in the right multifunction display.
X E 63 AMG: Turn the program mode
selector dial until the letter of the desired program mode appears in the right multifunction display.
Selecting program mode C means: RThe vehicle starts out more gentle, both forward and reverse, except when driving off with full throttle.
Program mode selector dial on E 63 AMG C Comfort S Sport S+ Sport Plus
For standard driving For sporty driving For sporty driving with shorter shift times For manual gearshifting (Y page 122) For optimum acceleration from a standing start
M Manual
RS RACE START
i Program mode RS cannot be selected while driving. For more information, see “RACE START (E 63 AMG)” (Y page 159). The current program mode appears in the multifunction display.
E 63 AMG : Program mode indicator
i E 63 AMG: In addition, the currently
selected program mode is indicated in red on the program mode selector dial.
You should only change the program mode when the automatic transmission is in park position P.
RTraction and driving stability are improved
on icy roads.
RUpshifts occur earlier even when you give
more gas. The engine then operates at lower revolutions and the wheels are less likely to spin.
Selecting program mode S means that upshifts occur later.
One-touch gearshifting With the automatic transmission in drive position D, you can limit or extend the gear range using the steering wheel gearshift control. E 63 AMG: You only can limit or extend the gear range when driving in automatic program mode C, S,or S+. For information on using the steering wheel gearshift control in
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manual program mode M, see “Manual shift program” (Y page 122). E 63 AMG: For information on using the steering wheel gearshift control in manual program mode M, see “Manual shift program” (Y page 122).
Steering wheel gearshift control (example illustration)
i You cannot shift with the steering wheel
gearshift control when the automatic transmission is in park position P, neutral position N, or reverse gear R.
Limiting gear range G Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.
X Briefly pull left gearshift control :.
The automatic transmission will shift into the next lower gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously limits the gear range of the automatic transmission.
i To avoid overrevving the engine when
downshifting, the automatic transmission will not shift into a lower gear if the engine’s maximum speed would be exceeded.
Extending gear range X Briefly pull right gearshift control ;.
The automatic transmission will shift into the next higher gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously extends the gear range of the automatic transmission.
i If you press on the accelerator pedal
when the engine has reached the revolution limit of the current gear range, the automatic transmission will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected.
Canceling gear range limit X Pull and hold right gearshift control ; until the gear range indicator disappears from the multifunction display. The automatic transmission will shift from the current gear range directly into drive position D.
Shifting into optimal gear range X Pull and hold left gearshift control :.
The automatic transmission will select the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration automatically. This will involve shifting down one or more gears.
Manual shift program The manual shift program is available on E 63 AMG only. Manual program mode M differs with regard to spontaneity, response time, and shifting smoothness from automatic program modes S or S+. In manual program mode M, system- controlled automatic gearshifting is switched off. You need to change the gears by manually upshifting or downshifting using the steering wheel gearshift control.
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i Manual program mode M will not be
stored. When the engine is turned off with manual program mode M selected, the automatic transmission will go to automatic program mode C when the engine is restarted.
Upshifting ! In manual program mode M, the
automatic transmission will not upshift, even if the engine has reached its overrevving range. Shift up into the next gear before the engine has reached its overrevving range. Make absolutely certain that the engine speed does not reach the red marking on the tachometer. Otherwise the engine could be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
X Briefly pull right gearshift control ;
(Y page 122). The automatic transmission shifts into the next higher gear.
Upshift indicator
In manual program mode M, upshift indicator ; in the multifunction display advises you to upshift before the engine reaches the overspeed range. Thus you can drive at the maximum engine speed for each gear without overrevving the engine. X Shift the automatic transmission from
current gear : into the next higher gear. The fuel supply will otherwise be interrupted to prevent the engine from overrevving.
Program mode selector dial on E 63 AMG C Comfort S Sport S+ Sport Plus
For standard driving For sporty driving For sporty driving with shorter shift times For manual gearshifting For optimum acceleration from a
