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Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz Before you first drive off, read this Owner's Manual carefully and familiarise yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warn- ing notices in this manual. Disregarding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or personal injury. The equipment or model designation of your vehicle may vary according to: RModel ROrder RCountry variant RAvailability The illustrations in this manual show a left- hand-drive vehicle. On right-hand-drive vehi- cles, the layout of components and controls differs accordingly. Mercedes-Benz is constantly updating its vehicles to the state of the art. Mercedes-Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas: RDesign REquipment RTechnical features The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations. The following are integral components of the vehicle: ROwner's Manual RService Booklet REquipment-dependent supplements Keep printed copies of the documents in the vehicle at all times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass the documents on to the new owner. i You can get to know the important fea-


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Contents


Index ....................................................... 4


At a glance ........................................... 29


Introduction ......................................... 23


Safety ................................................... 41


Opening and closing ........................... 87


Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 113


Lights and windscreen wipers ......... 135


Climate control ................................. 155


Driving and parking .......................... 175


On-board computer and displays .... 267


Stowing and features ....................... 329


Maintenance and care ...................... 363


Breakdown assistance ..................... 381


Wheels and tyres .............................. 403


Technical data ................................... 465


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Index


1, 2, 3 ... 12 V socket


360° camera


4ETS


see Socket


Cleaning ......................................... 376
Function/notes ............................. 241


see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac- tion System)


4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive) .................................................. 228
4MATIC off-road system ................... 228


ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)


Display message ............................ 291
Function/notes ................................ 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Warning lamp ................................. 321


Activating/deactivating air-recir- culation mode .................................... 166
Activating/deactivating cooling with air dehumidification ................. 161
Active Blind Spot Assist


Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ............................ 279
Display message ............................ 307
Function/notes ............................. 254
Towing a trailer .............................. 256
Active Driving Assistance package . 254
Active Lane Keeping Assist


Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ............................ 279
Display message ............................ 306
Function/notes ............................. 256
Towing a trailer .............................. 259
Active light function ......................... 141
Active multicontour seat


Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 120


Active Park Assist


Active Parking Assist


Detecting parking spaces .............. 233
Exiting a parking space .................. 235
Function/notes ............................. 232
Important safety notes .................. 232


Parking .......................................... 234
Towing a trailer .............................. 237
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 81
Adaptive Brake Assist


Function/notes ................................ 76
Adaptive brake lamps ......................... 77
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 225
Adaptive Highbeam Assist


Display message ............................ 300
Function/notes ............................. 142
Switching on/off ........................... 143


Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS


Function/notes ............................. 144
Switching on/off ........................... 145


Adaptive Main-beam Assist Plus


Display messages .......................... 300


AdBlue®


Display message ............................ 303
Filling capacity ............................... 474
Important safety notes .................. 473
Service indicator ............................ 371
AdBlue® service indicator ................ 371
Additional speedometer ................... 281
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 475
Airbags


Front airbag (driver, front passenger) ....................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Kneebag ........................................... 46
Pelvis airbag .................................... 48
Sidebag ............................................ 47
Triggering ......................................... 43
Windowbag ...................................... 48


Air-conditioning system


see Climate control Air filter (white display message) .... 303
AIRMATIC


Display message ............................ 304
Function/notes ............................. 224


Air pressure


see Tyre pressure


Glove compartment ....................... 173
Important safety notes .................. 172
Rear ............................................... 173
Setting ........................................... 172


Display message ............................ 307


Air vents


Index


Setting the centre air vents ........... 173
Setting the side air vents ............... 173


see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)


Alarm system


Ambient lighting


Setting the brightness (on-board computer) ...................................... 282
Setting the colour (on-board com- puter) ............................................. 283


AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus- pension ............................................... 226
Anti-glare film .................................... 361
Anti-lock braking system


see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)


Anti-Theft Alarm system


see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Aquaplaning ....................................... 204
Ashtray ............................................... 351
Assistance display (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 277
Assistance menu (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 277
ASSYST PLUS


Displaying a service message ........ 370
Hiding a service message .............. 370
Notes ............................................. 370
Resetting the service interval dis- play ................................................ 370
Service message ............................ 370
Special service requirements ......... 371


ATA (anti-theft alarm system)


Activating/deactivating ................... 83


ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)


Function ........................................... 83
Interior motion sensor ..................... 85
Switching off the alarm .................... 83
Tow-away protection ........................ 84


ATTENTION ASSIST


Activating/deactivating ................. 279
Display message ............................ 304
Function/notes ............................. 246


Authorised workshop


see Qualified specialist workshop


AUTO lights


Display message ............................ 300
see Lights


Automatic engine start (ECO start/ stop function) .................................... 182
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO start/stop function) .......................... 181
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 137
Automatic transmission


Accelerator pedal position ............. 189
Automatic drive program ............... 191
Changing gear ............................... 189
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 187
Display message ............................ 314
Drive program display .................... 187
Driving tips .................................... 189
Emergency running mode .............. 195
Engaging drive position .................. 188
Engaging neutral ............................ 188
Engaging reverse gear ................... 188
Engaging the park position ............ 187
Kickdown ....................................... 189
Manual drive program .................... 191
Manual drive program (AMG vehi- cles) ............................................... 193
Manual drive program (vehicles with Sports package AMG) ............ 193
Overview ........................................ 186
Problem (fault) ............................... 195
Program selector button ................ 190
Pulling away ................................... 180
Selector lever ................................ 186
Starting the engine ........................ 179
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ... 191
Trailer towing ................................. 189
Transmission position display ........ 187
Transmission position display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 187
Transmission positions .................. 189


Automatic transmission emer- gency running mode ......................... 195
Auxiliary heating


Activating/deactivating ................. 168
Activating/deactivating (on the centre console) .............................. 169
Display message ............................ 316
Important safety notes .................. 168
Problem (display message) ............ 172
Remote control .............................. 169
Setting ........................................... 284
Setting the departure time ............. 170


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Index


Auxiliary ventilation


Activating/deactivating ................. 168
Activating/deactivating (on the centre console) .............................. 169
Problem (display message) ............ 172
Remote control .............................. 169


Axle load, permissible (trailer tow- ing) ...................................................... 483


Bag hook ............................................ 339
Ball coupling


Folding in ....................................... 263
Folding out ..................................... 261
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 73
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist


Function/notes ................................ 73


BAS PLUS Q (Brake Assist System PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist


Important safety notes .................... 73


Battery (key)


Checking .......................................... 91
Important safety notes .................... 91
Replacing ......................................... 92


Battery (vehicle)


Charging ........................................ 391
Display message ............................ 302
Important safety notes .................. 389
Jump starting ................................. 393


see Seat belt


Belt force limiter


Activation ......................................... 54
Function ........................................... 54


Belt tensioner


Activation ......................................... 43
Function ........................................... 54


Blind Spot Assist


Activating/deactivating ................. 279
Display message ............................ 307
Notes/function .............................. 250
Trailer towing ................................. 252
see Active Blind Spot Assist BlueTEC (AdBlue®) ............................. 473


Belt


Bluetooth® SAP V3 telephone mod- ule


see Separate operating instructions


Bonnet


Active bonnet (pedestrian protec- tion) ............................................... 364
Closing ........................................... 366
Display message ............................ 315
Important safety notes .................. 364
Opening ......................................... 366


Emergency release ........................ 103
Opening/closing (from the out- side, HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .......... 100


Boot


Boot lid


Display message ............................ 315
Opening dimensions ...................... 477
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 477
Bottle holders .................................... 349
Box (boot) ........................................... 342
Brake Assist


see BAS (Brake Assist System)


Brake fluid


Brake lamps


Brakes


Display message ............................ 294
Notes ............................................. 475


Adaptive ........................................... 77
Display message ............................ 298


ABS .................................................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 76
BAS .................................................. 73
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist . 73
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 475
Display message ............................ 291
Driving tips .................................... 202
High-performance brake system .... 203
HOLD function ............................... 221
Important safety notes .................. 202
Parking brake ................................ 200
Warning lamp ................................. 320


Breakdown


Bulbs


see Flat tyre


see Replacing bulbs


Index


see Display messages


Children


Calling up a fault


Car


Care


see Vehicle


360° camera ................................. 376
Automatic car wash ....................... 372
Carpets .......................................... 379
Display ........................................... 377
Exhaust pipe .................................. 377
Exterior lighting ............................. 375
Gear or selector lever .................... 378
High-pressure cleaner .................... 373
Interior ........................................... 377
Matt paintwork .............................. 374
Notes ............................................. 371
Paint .............................................. 374
Plastic trim .................................... 377
Reversing camera .......................... 376
Roof lining ...................................... 379
Seat belt ........................................ 378
Seat cover ..................................... 378
Sensors ......................................... 375
Steering wheel ............................... 378
Trim pieces .................................... 378
Washing by hand ........................... 373
Wheels ........................................... 374
Windows ........................................ 374
Wiper blades .................................. 375
Wooden trim .................................. 378


Car key


see Key Car wash (care) ................................. 372
CD player/CD changer(on-board computer) .......................................... 275
Central locking


Automatic locking (on-board com- puter) ............................................. 284
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 89


Centre console


Lower section .................................. 37
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 38
Upper section .................................. 36


Changing bulbs


Main-beam headlamps ................... 148
Turn signals (front) ......................... 148


Child-proof locks


Important safety notes .................... 70
Rear doors ....................................... 71


Fastening seat belts ......................... 62
In the vehicle ................................... 55
Restraint systems ............................ 55


Child seat


Automatic recognition ..................... 57
Integrated ........................................ 61
Integrated, ICS padded play table .... 63
Integrated, side head restraints ....... 64
Integrated, storing ........................... 65
ISOFIX .............................................. 59
On the front-passenger seat ............ 57
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 70
Recommendations ........................... 67
Suitable positions ............................ 65
Top Tether ....................................... 59
Cigarette lighter ................................ 352
Cleaning


Mirror turn signal ........................... 375
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 377


Climate control


Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 168
Controlling automatically ............... 162
Convenience opening/closing (air-recirculation mode) ................. 166
Cooling with air dehumidification . . 161
Demisting the windows .................. 165
Demisting the windscreen ............. 164
Important safety notes .................. 156
Indicator lamp ................................ 162
Information about using THERMATIC automatic climate control ........................................... 157
Information on using THERMOTRONIC automatic cli- mate control .................................. 160
Overview of systems ...................... 156
Problems with cooling with air dehumidification ............................ 162
Problem with the rear window heating .......................................... 166
Rear control panel ......................... 159
Setting the air distribution ............. 163
Setting the airflow ......................... 164
Setting the air vents ...................... 172


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Index


Setting the climate mode ............... 162
Setting the temperature ................ 163
Setting the temperature, THERMATIC ................................... 163
Setting the temperature, THERMOTRONIC ............................ 163
Switching air-recirculation mode on/off ............................................ 166
Switching on/off ........................... 160
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 167
Switching the rear window heat- ing on/off ...................................... 165
Switching the ZONE function on/ off .................................................. 164
THERMATIC automatic climate control (2-zone) ............................. 157
THERMOTRONIC (3-zone) auto- matic climate control ..................... 159
Coat hooks ......................................... 342
Cockpit


Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster


Collapsible emergency spare wheel


see Emergency spare wheel


COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST Activating/deactivating the dis- tance warning function .................. 279
Display message ............................ 295
Operation/notes .............................. 75


COMAND display


COMAND Online


Cleaning ......................................... 377


see separate operating instructions Combination switch .......................... 139
Combined luggage cover and net .... 341
Consumption statistics (on-board computer) .......................................... 271
Convenience box ............................... 342
Convenience closing feature ............ 105
Convenience opening/closing (air- recirculation mode) ........................... 166
Convenience opening feature .......... 105
Coolant (engine)


Checking the level ......................... 368
Display message ............................ 301
Important safety notes .................. 475
Temperature (on-board computer) . 287


Temperature gauge ........................ 268
Warning lamp ................................. 325


Cooling


see Climate control Copyright ............................................. 27
Cornering light function


Display message ............................ 297
Function/notes ............................. 141


Crash-responsive emergency light- ing ....................................................... 147
Cruise control


Activation conditions ..................... 206
Cruise control lever ....................... 205
Deactivating ................................... 207
Display message ............................ 310
Driving system ............................... 205
Important safety notes .................. 205
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 205
Selecting ........................................ 206
Setting a speed .............................. 207
Storing and maintaining current speed ............................................. 206


Cup holder


Centre console .............................. 348
Folding bench seat ........................ 349
Important safety notes .................. 348
Rear compartment ......................... 349


Dashboard


Data


see Instrument cluster


Dashboard lighting


see Instrument cluster lighting


see Technical data


Daytime driving lights


Display message ............................ 299
Function/notes ............................. 137
Switching on/off (on-board com- puter) ............................................. 281
Declarations of conformity ................. 25
Delayed switch-off


Exterior lighting (on-board com- puter) ............................................. 283
Interior lighting .............................. 283
Diagnostics connection ...................... 25
Diesel .................................................. 472


Digital speedometer ......................... 272
Dipped-beam headlamps


Display message ............................ 297
Setting for driving abroad (sym- metrical) ........................................ 136
Setting for driving on the right/left 282
Switching on/off ........................... 137


DIRECT SELECT lever


see Automatic transmission


Display message


ASSYST PLUS ................................ 370
General information ....................... 290
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 290
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 317


Display messages


Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 290
Driving systems ............................. 304
Engine ............................................ 301
Key ................................................ 317
Lights ............................................. 297
Safety systems .............................. 291
Tyres .............................................. 312
Vehicle ........................................... 314


Distance recorder


see Trip meter


Distance warning function


Activating/deactivating ................. 279
Function/notes ................................ 75


Distance warning signal (warning lamp) .................................................. 327
DISTRONIC PLUS


Activating ....................................... 213
Activation conditions ..................... 213
Deactivating ................................... 218
Display message ............................ 308
Displays in the multifunction dis- play ................................................ 217
Function/notes ............................. 211
Important safety notes .................. 211
Selecting ........................................ 213
Setting the specified minimum distance ......................................... 216
Warning lamp ................................. 327


Automatic locking (on-board com- puter) ............................................. 284
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 96
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 89


Door


Index


Control panel ................................... 40
Display message ............................ 315
Emergency locking ........................... 97
Emergency unlocking ....................... 96
Important safety notes .................... 94
Opening (from the inside) ................ 95


Drive program


Automatic ...................................... 191
Display ........................................... 187
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 187
Manual ........................................... 191
Manual (AMG vehicles) .................. 193
Manual (vehicles with Sports package AMG) ............................... 193
Drive program selector ..................... 190
Driver's door


see Door


Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 254


Drive system


Driving abroad


Service24h .................................... 371
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 136
Driving on flooded roads .................. 204
Driving safety system


Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 76
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist . 73
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 75
Distance warning function ............... 75
Electronic Brake-force Distribution .. 80
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) . 77
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ........................................... 77
Important safety guidelines ............. 72


Driving safety systems


ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 72
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 81
Adaptive brake lamps ...................... 77
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 73
Overview .......................................... 71
PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 81
Steering assistant STEER CON- TROL ................................................ 83


Driving system


360°camera .................................. 241
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 256
Active Parking Assist ..................... 232


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Index


Driving systems


Driving tips


Active Driving Assistance package 254
AIRMATIC ...................................... 224
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus- pension .......................................... 226
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 246
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 250
Cruise control ................................ 205
Display message ............................ 304
Distronic Plus ................................ 211
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist ............................................. 220
HOLD function ............................... 221
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 252
Lane package ................................ 250
PARKTRONIC ................................. 228
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 223
Reversing camera .......................... 237
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 208
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 247


AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 203
Aquaplaning ................................... 204
Automatic transmission ................. 189
Brakes ........................................... 202
Downhill gradient ........................... 202
Driving abroad ............................... 136
Driving in winter ............................. 204
Driving on flooded roads ................ 204
Driving on wet roads ...................... 204
General .......................................... 201
Icy road surfaces ........................... 204
Limited braking efficiency on sal- ted roads ....................................... 203
New brake pads/linings ................ 203
Running-in tips ............................... 176
Snow chains .................................. 407
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 136
Towing a trailer .............................. 260
Wet road surface ........................... 203


DVD audio


DVD video


Operating (on-board computer) ..... 275


Operating (on-board computer) ..... 275


EASY-ENTRY feature


Activating/deactivating ................. 285
Function/notes ............................. 128


EASY-EXIT feature


Crash-responsive ........................... 129
Function/notes ............................. 128
Switching on/off ........................... 285
EASY-PACK convenience box ........... 342
EASY-PACK folding floor


Important safety notes .................. 346


EASY-PACK folding luggage-com- partment floor


Opening and closing ...................... 346
EASY-PACK loading sill protector .... 347
EASY-PACK load-securing kit


Components and storage .............. 344
Inserting the brackets into the loading rail ..................................... 344


EASY-PACK luggage compartment management system ........................ 344
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution)


Display message ............................ 293
Function/notes ................................ 80


ECO display


Function/notes ............................. 201
On-board computer ....................... 272


ECO start/stop function


Automatic engine start .................. 182
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 181
Deactivating/activating ................. 183
General information ....................... 181
Important safety notes .................. 181
Introduction ................................... 181


Electrical fuses


see Fuses


Electromagnetic compatibility


Declaration of conformity ................ 25


Electronic Stability Program


see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)


Emergency key


Unlocking the driver's door .............. 96


Emergency key element


Function/notes ................................ 90
Locking vehicle ................................ 97


Emergency release


Driver's door .................................... 96
Fuel filler flap ................................. 197


Emergency spare wheel


Important safety notes .................. 459
Inflating the collapsible spare wheel ............................................. 461
Points to remember ....................... 459
Removing ....................................... 460
Storage location ............................ 460
Stowing .......................................... 461
Technical data ............................... 463


Emergency unlocking


Tailgate .......................................... 103
Vehicle ............................................. 96


Engine


Display message ............................ 301
ECO start/stop function ................ 181
Engine number ............................... 469
Jump-starting ................................. 393
Running irregularly ......................... 184
Starting problems .......................... 184
Starting the engine with the key .... 179
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 179
Stopping ........................................ 199
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 399
Warning lamp (engine diagnostics) 325


Engine electronics


Notes ............................................. 466
Problem (fault) ............................... 184


Engine jump starting


see Jump starting (engine)


Engine oil


Additives ........................................ 475
Checking the oil level ..................... 366
Checking the oil level using the dipstick .......................................... 367
Display message ............................ 302
Filling capacity ............................... 474
Notes about oil grades ................... 474
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 366
Temperature (on-board computer) . 287
Topping up ..................................... 367
Viscosity ........................................ 475


Environmental protection


Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 23


Index


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ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro- gram)


AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 287
Deactivating/activating (AMG vehicles) .......................................... 79
Deactivating/activating (except AMG vehicles) ................................ 278
Deactivating/activating (notes; except AMG vehicles) ...................... 78
Display message ............................ 291
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 77
Function/notes ................................ 77
General notes .................................. 77
Important safety guidelines ............. 77
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 80
Warning lamp ................................. 322


ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys- tem) ...................................................... 77
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instructions) 377
Exterior lighting


Settings options ............................. 136
see Lights


Exterior mirrors


Adjusting ....................................... 129
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 131
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 130
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 130
Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 286
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 130
Parking position ............................. 131
Resetting ....................................... 130
Storing settings (memory function) 132


Fault message


Filler cap


see Display messages


see Fuel filler flap Fire extinguisher ............................... 383
First-aid kit ......................................... 382
Fitting a wheel


Removing a wheel .......................... 417


Fitting wheels


Fitting a wheel ............................... 417
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 418


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Index


Raising the vehicle ......................... 415
Securing the vehicle against roll- ing away ........................................ 415


Flat tyre


MOExtended tyres ......................... 385
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 385
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 387
Floormat ............................................. 360
Foglamps


Extended range .............................. 142


Folding bench seat (luggage com- partment) ........................................... 121
Frequencies


Garage door opener ....................... 357
Mobile phone ................................. 466
Two-way radio ................................ 466


Fuel


Additives ........................................ 471
Consumption information .............. 472
Consumption statistics .................. 271
Displaying the current consump- tion ................................................ 272
Displaying the range ...................... 272
E10 ................................................ 470
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Grade (petrol) ................................ 470
Important safety notes .................. 469
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 471
Problem (malfunction) ................... 198
Quality (diesel) ............................... 472
Refuelling ....................................... 195
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 470


Fuel filler flap


Emergency release ........................ 197
Opening/closing ............................ 196
Fuel filter (white display message) . 303
Fuel level


Calling up the range (on-board computer) ...................................... 272
Gauge .............................................. 32


Fuel reserve


Fuel tank


see Fuel


Capacity ........................................ 470
Problem (malfunction) ................... 198


Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool kit) ...................................................... 383


Fuses


Allocation chart ............................. 400
Before changing ............................. 400
Fuse box in the boot ...................... 401
Fuse box in the engine compart- ment .............................................. 400
Fuse box in the luggage compart- ment .............................................. 401
Important safety notes .................. 399


Garage door opener


Clearing the memory ..................... 357
Frequencies ................................... 357
Important safety notes .................. 355
Opening/closing the garage door .. 357
Programming (button in the rear- view mirror) ................................... 355
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 287
Gearshift program


SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 287
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 23
Glove compartment .......................... 331


Handbrake


see Parking brake HANDS-FREE ACCESS ....................... 100
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 140
Headbag


Display message ............................ 297


Headlamps


Misting up ...................................... 145
see Automatic headlamp mode


Head restraints


Adjusting ....................................... 117
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 118
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 117
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 118
Fitting/removing (rear) .................. 119
Luxury ............................................ 118


Heating


see Climate control High-pressure cleaners .................... 373
Hill start assist .................................. 180


HOLD function


Activating ....................................... 222
Deactivating ................................... 222
Display message ............................ 305
Function/notes ............................. 221


ICS padded play table ......................... 63
Ignition lock


see Key positions Immobiliser .......................................... 83
In-car hotspot


see Separate operating instructions


Indicator and warning lamps


Coolant .......................................... 325
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 327
Engine diagnostics ......................... 325
SPORT handling mode ................... 323


Indicator lamps


Display message ............................ 298
see Warning and indicator lamps


Indicators


see Turn signals Insect protection on the radiator .... 366
Inspection


see ASSYST PLUS


Instrument cluster


Overview .......................................... 32
Settings ......................................... 280
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 281
Integrated child seat


ICS padded play table ...................... 63
Important safety guidelines ............. 61
Side head restraints ......................... 64
Storing, ICS padded play table and side head restraints ......................... 65


Intelligent Light System


Activating/deactivating ................. 282
Display message ............................ 299
Overview ........................................ 141
Setting the dipped-beam head- lamps for driving on the right/left . 282
Interior lighting ................................. 146
Automatic control system .............. 146
Delayed switch-off (on-board computer) ...................................... 283


Index


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Emergency lighting ........................ 147
Manual control ............................... 147
Overview ........................................ 146
Reading lamp ................................. 146
Setting brightness for display/ switches (on-board computer) ....... 281
Setting the ambient lighting brightness (on-board computer) .... 282
Setting the ambient lighting col- our (on-board computer) ................ 283
Interior motion sensor ........................ 85
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 59


Jack


Storage location ............................ 383
Using ............................................. 415
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 393


Key


Changing the battery ....................... 92
Checking the battery ....................... 91
Convenience closing feature .......... 105
Convenience opening feature ........ 105
Display message ............................ 317
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 89
Emergency key element ................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 88
Loss ................................................. 93
Modifying the programming ............. 90
Overview .......................................... 88
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 177
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 93
Starting the engine ........................ 179


Convenience closing ...................... 106
Display message ............................ 317
Locking ............................................ 89
Start/Stop button .......................... 177
Starting the engine ........................ 179
Unlocking ......................................... 89


Key ................................................ 177
KEYLESS GO .................................. 177


Key positions


KEYLESS-GO


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Kickdown


Driving tips .................................... 189
Manual drive program .................... 194
Kneebag ............................................... 46


Lamps


see Warning and indicator lamps


Lane Keeping Assist


Activating/deactivating ................. 279
Display message ............................ 306
Function/information .................... 252
Lane package ..................................... 250
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 287
Lashing eyelets ................................. 339
Licence plate lamp (display mes- sage) ................................................... 299
Lights


Activating/deactivating the Intel- ligent Light System ........................ 282
Activating/deactivating the inte- rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 283
Active light function ....................... 141
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 144
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 137
Cornering light function ................. 141
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 137
Driving abroad ............................... 136
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 142
Hazard warning lamps ................... 140
Headlamp flasher ........................... 140
Light switch ................................... 136
Main-beam headlamps ................... 140
Motorway mode ............................. 142
Parking lamps ................................ 139
Rear foglamp ................................. 138
Setting brightness for display/ switches (on-board computer) ....... 281
Setting the ambient lighting brightness (on-board computer) .... 282
Setting the ambient lighting col- our (on-board computer) ................ 283
Side lamps ..................................... 138
Switching the daytime driving lights on/off (on-board computer) . 281


Switching the exterior lighting delayed switch-off on/off (on- board computer) ............................ 283
Switching the surround lighting on/off (on-board computer) .......... 283
Turn signals ................................... 139
see Interior lighting see Replacing bulbs Light sensor (display message) ....... 300
LIM indicator lamp


Cruise control ................................ 205
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 212
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 208


Limiting the speed


see SPEEDTRONIC Loading guidelines ............................ 330
Loading sill protector ........................ 347
Locking


see Central locking


Locking (doors)


Automatic ........................................ 96
Emergency locking ........................... 97
From inside (central locking but- ton) .................................................. 95


Locking centrally


see Central locking


Locking verification signal (on- board computer) ............................... 284
Luggage compartment cover ........... 340
Luggage compartment enlargement 337
Luggage compartment floor ............ 346
Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load- securing kit) ....................................... 344
Lumbar support


Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup- port ................................................ 121
Luxury head restraint ....................... 118


M+S tyres ........................................... 406
Main-beam headlamps


Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 144
Changing bulbs .............................. 148
Display message ............................ 298
Switching on/off ........................... 140


Maintenance


see ASSYST PLUS


see Exterior mirrors see Rear-view mirror


see Engine oil


On-board computer


Manual transmission


Engaging reverse gear ................... 186
Gear lever ...................................... 185
Pulling away ................................... 180
Shifting to neutral .......................... 186
Shift recommendation ................... 186
Starting the engine ........................ 179
Massage function (PULSE) ............... 121
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) . . 374
Memory card (audio) ......................... 275
Memory function ............................... 132
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre


see Qualified specialist workshop


Message memory (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 290
Messages


see Display messages


see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)


Mirror


Mirrors


Mobile phone


Frequencies ................................... 466
Installation ..................................... 466
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 276
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 353
Transmission output (maximum) .... 466


Mobile telephone


Pre-installed bracket ...................... 355
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 90
MOExtended tyres ............................. 385
Motorway mode ................................ 142
MP3


Operating ....................................... 275
see Separate operating instructions


Multicontour seat


Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 120


Multifunction display


Function/notes ............................. 270
Permanent display ......................... 281


Multifunction steering wheel


Operating the on-board computer . 269
Overview .......................................... 35


Index


15


Navigation


Menu (on-board computer) ............ 273


NECK-PRO head restraints


Operation ......................................... 49
Resetting after being triggered ........ 49


NECK-PRO luxury head restraints


Operation ......................................... 49
Resetting after being triggered ........ 49
Notes on running in a new vehicle . . 176


Occupant safety


Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
Important safety notes .................... 42


see Total distance recorder see Trip meter


Odometer


Oil


AMG menu ..................................... 287
Assistance menu ........................... 277
Audio menu ................................... 274
Convenience submenu .................. 285
Displaying a service message ........ 370
Display messages .......................... 290
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 217
Factory setting submenu ............... 286
Heating submenu ........................... 284
Important safety notes .................. 268
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 280
Light submenu ............................... 281
Menu overview .............................. 271
Message memory .......................... 290
Navigation menu ............................ 273
Operating the TV ............................ 275
Operating video DVD ..................... 275
Operation ....................................... 269
RACETIMER ................................... 287
Service menu ................................. 280
Settings menu ............................... 280
Standard display ............................ 271
Telephone menu ............................ 276
Trip menu ...................................... 271
Vehicle submenu ........................... 284


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Index


Operating instructions


Vehicle equipment ........................... 24


Operating safety


Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Important safety note ...................... 24


Operating system


see On-board computer Outside temperature display ........... 269
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature


Rear side windows ........................... 71


Paint code .......................................... 468
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 374
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama sliding sunroof


Important safety information ......... 107
Opening/closing ............................ 109
Opening/closing the roller sun- blind ............................................... 110
Problem (malfunction) ................... 112
Rain closing feature ....................... 109
Resetting ....................................... 111
Parking ............................................... 199
Important safety notes .................. 199
Parking brake ................................ 200
Position of exterior mirror, front- passenger side ............................... 131
Reversing camera .......................... 237
see PARKTRONIC


Parking aid


Active Parking Assist ..................... 232
see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC


Parking assistance


Parking brake


see PARKTRONIC


Display message ............................ 293
Notes/function .............................. 200
Warning lamp ................................. 320


Parking lamps


PARKTRONIC


Display message ............................ 299
Switching on/off ........................... 139


Deactivating/activating ................. 230
Driving system ............................... 228


Function/notes ............................. 228
Important safety notes .................. 228
Problem (fault) ............................... 232
Sensor range ................................. 229
Trailer towing ................................. 231
Warning display ............................. 230


PASS AIRBAG OFF


see PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF


PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF


Indicator lamp .................................. 57
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 70
Petrol .................................................. 470
Plastic hooks ..................................... 339
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 377
Power windows


see Side windows


PRE-SAFE® (preventive occupant safety system)


Display message ............................ 294
Operation ......................................... 50


PRE-SAFE® Brake


Activating/deactivating ................. 278
Display message ............................ 295
Function/notes ................................ 81
Important safety notes .................... 81
Warning lamp ................................. 327
Program selector button .................. 190
Protection of the environment


General notes .................................. 23


Pulling away


Automatic transmission ................. 180
Manual transmission ...................... 180


Qualified specialist workshop ........... 26


RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 223
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 287
Radiator cover ................................... 366
Radio


Selecting a station ......................... 274
see separate operating instructions


Radio-based vehicle components


Declaration of conformity ................ 25


Rain closing feature


Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 109
Sliding sunroof ............................... 108
Reading lamp ..................................... 146
Rear bench seat


Folding the backrest forwards/ back ............................................... 336


Rear compartment


Setting the airflow ......................... 164
Setting the air vents ...................... 173
Setting the temperature ................ 163


Rear-compartment seat belt sta- tus indicator ........................................ 54
Rear foglamp


Display message ............................ 299
Switching on/off ........................... 138


Rear seat


Display message ............................ 316


Rear Seat Entertainment System


see Separate operating instructions


Rear-view mirror


Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 131
Dipping (manual) ........................... 129
Rear window blind ............................ 351
Rear window heating


Problem (fault) ............................... 166
Switching on/off ........................... 165


Rear window wiper


Replacing the wiper blade .............. 151
Switching on/off ........................... 150


Refuelling


Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 195
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 471
Refuelling process ......................... 196
see Fuel


Remote control


Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 169
Changing the batteries (auxiliary heating) ......................................... 170
Garage door opener ....................... 355
Programming (garage door opener) 355


Replacing bulbs


Important safety notes .................. 147
Overview of bulb types .................. 148


Replacing the battery (auxiliary heating remote control) .................... 170


Index


17


Reserve (fuel tank)


Reserve fuel


see Fuel


Display message ............................ 303
Warning lamp ................................. 325
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 167
Restraint system


see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Rev counter ........................................ 268
Reverse gear


Engaging (automatic transmission) 186
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 186


Reversing camera


Cleaning instructions ..................... 376
Function/notes ............................. 237
Switching on/off ........................... 238


Reversing feature


Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 108
Roller sunblinds ............................. 110
Side windows ................................. 104
Sliding sunroof ............................... 108


Reversing function


Boot lid/tailgate .............................. 98
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 299
Roller sunblind


Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 110
Rear window .................................. 351
Roof carrier ........................................ 347
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 379
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 477


Safety


Safety net


Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
Child restraint systems .................... 55


Attaching ....................................... 342
Important safety information ......... 342


Safety system


Seat


see Driving safety system


Adjusting the active multicontour seat ............................................... 120
Adjusting the multicontour seat ..... 120


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Index


Seat belt


Folding the backrest (rear com- partment) forwards/back .............. 337
Massage function .......................... 121


Fuel ................................................ 469
Important safety notes .................. 469
Washer fluid ................................... 476


Seats


Adjusting the driver's and front- passenger seat belt ......................... 52
Adjusting the height ......................... 52
Belt force limiter .............................. 54
Belt tensioner .................................. 54
Centre rear-compartment seat ........ 53
Cleaning ......................................... 378
Display message ............................ 295
Fastening ......................................... 52
Important safety guidelines ............. 51
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 54
Releasing ......................................... 53
Switching belt adjustment on/off (on-board computer) ...................... 286
Warning lamp ................................. 319
Warning lamp (function) ................... 53


Adjusting (electrically) ................... 116
Adjusting (manually and electri- cally) .............................................. 116
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup- port ................................................ 121
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 117
Cleaning the cover ......................... 378
Correct driver's seat position ........ 114
Important safety notes .................. 115
Overview ........................................ 115
Seat heating problem .................... 125
Seat ventilation problem ................ 126
Storing settings (memory function) 132
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 123
Switching the seat ventilation on/ off .................................................. 125


Selector lever


Cleaning ......................................... 378
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 375
Service


see ASSYST PLUS Service menu (on-board computer) . 280
Service products


AdBlue® special additives .............. 473
Brake fluid ..................................... 475
Coolant (engine) ............................ 475
Engine oil ....................................... 474


Settings


Factory (on-board computer) ......... 286
On-board computer ....................... 280
Setting the air distribution ............... 163
Setting the airflow ............................ 164
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 287
Shifting to neutral (manual trans- mission) ............................................. 186
Sidebag ................................................ 47
Side lamps


Switching on/off ........................... 138
Side marker lamp Display message 299
Side windows


Convenience closing ...................... 105
Convenience opening .................... 105
Important safety notes .................. 104
Opening/closing ............................ 104
Problem (malfunction) ................... 107
resetting ........................................ 106
Skibag ................................................ 334
Sliding sunroof


Important safety information ......... 107
Opening/closing ............................ 108
Problem (malfunction) ................... 112
Rain closing feature ....................... 108
Resetting ....................................... 109
see Panorama sliding sunroof Snow chains ...................................... 407
Socket


Centre console .............................. 353
Luggage compartment ................... 353
Rear compartment ......................... 353


Sockets


Spare wheel


General notes ................................ 353


Storing ........................................... 461
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Spectacles compartment ................. 331
Speed, controlling


see Cruise control


Speedometer


Activating/deactivating the addi- tional speedometer ........................ 281
Digital ............................................ 272


In the Instrument cluster ................. 32
Segments ...................................... 269
Selecting the unit of measurement 280
see Instrument cluster


SPEEDTRONIC


Deactivating variable ..................... 210
Display message ............................ 310
Function/notes ............................. 208
Important safety notes .................. 208
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 208
Permanent ..................................... 211
Selecting ........................................ 209
Storing the current speed .............. 209
Variable ......................................... 208


SPORT handling mode


Activating/deactivating (AMG vehicles) .......................................... 79
Warning lamp ................................. 323


SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem)


Display message ............................ 296
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 324
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43


Start/stop function


see ECO start/stop function Starting (engine) ................................ 178
STEER CONTROL .................................. 83
Steering (display message) .............. 317
Steering Assist (DISTRONIC PLUS)


Activating/deactivating ................. 279
Display message ............................ 310


Steering wheel


Adjusting (electrically) ................... 127
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 126
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 269
Cleaning ......................................... 378
Gearshift paddles ........................... 191
Important safety notes .................. 126
Steering wheel heating .................. 127
Storing settings (memory function) 132
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 191
Steering wheel heating


Problem (malfunction) ................... 128
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 287
Stowage areas ................................... 330


Index


19


Stowage compartment


Spectacles compartment ............... 331


Stowage compartments


Armrest (under) ............................. 332
Centre console .............................. 331
Cup holder ..................................... 348
Glove compartment ....................... 331
Important safety information ......... 330
Rear ............................................... 333
Under driver's seat/front- passenger seat .............................. 333
Stowage net ....................................... 334
Stowage space


Stowage net ................................... 334


Stowage well beneath the boot floor .................................................... 345
Summer tyres .................................... 406
Sun blind


Rear side windows ......................... 351
Sun visor ............................................ 350
Supplemental Restraint System


see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)


Surround lighting (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 283
Suspension tuning


AIRMATIC ...................................... 225
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus- pension .......................................... 226
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 287
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 83


Tailgate


Display message ............................ 315
Emergency unlocking ..................... 103
Important safety notes .................... 97
Limiting the opening angle ............. 102
Opening/closing (automatically from inside) ................................... 101
Opening/closing (automatically from outside) ................................... 99
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 98
Opening dimensions ...................... 477


Display message ............................ 298


Tail lamps


20


Index


Tank


Technical data


see Fuel tank


Capacities ...................................... 469
Emergency spare wheel ................. 463
Information .................................... 466
Trailer loads ................................... 481
Tyres/wheels ................................. 419
Vehicle data ................................... 477


Telephone


Accepting a call ............................. 276
Display message ............................ 317
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 276
Number from the phone book ........ 277
Redialling ....................................... 277
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 276
Telephone compartment ................ 332
Telescopic rod (Easy-Pack fix kit) .... 345
Temperature


Coolant .......................................... 268
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 287
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 287
Outside temperature ...................... 269
Setting (climate control) ................ 163


TEMPOMAT


Function/notes ............................. 205


Theft-deterrent system


ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 83
Immobiliser ...................................... 83
Through-loading ................................ 336
Through-loading feature ................... 336
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 287
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 387
Top Tether ............................................ 59
Total distance recorder .................... 271
Tow-away protection .......................... 84
Towing


Important safety notes .................. 396
With the rear axle raised ................ 398


Towing a trailer


Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 256
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 259
Active Parking Assist ..................... 237
Axle load, permissible .................... 483
Bulb failure indicator for LED lamps 265
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) . 80


Towing away


Fitting the towing eye .................... 397
Removing the towing eye ............... 397
With both axles on the ground ....... 398


Tow-starting


Emergency engine starting ............ 399
Important safety notes .................. 396
Removing the towing eye ............... 397


Traffic Sign Assist


Activating/deactivating the warn- ing function .................................... 278
Display message ............................ 305
Function/notes ............................. 247
Important safety notes .................. 248
Instrument cluster display ............. 249


Trailer


Trailer coupling


Trailer towing


Display message ............................ 316


see Towing a trailer


7-pin connector ............................. 265
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 252
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 377
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 263
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 263
Driving tips .................................... 260
Folding in the ball coupling ............ 263
Folding out the ball coupling .......... 261
Important safety notes .................. 259
Lights display message .................. 297
Mounting dimensions .................... 480
Parktronic ...................................... 231
Power supply ................................. 265
Trailer loads ................................... 481


Transmission


see Automatic transmission see Manual transmission Transmission position display ......... 187
Transmission position display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 187
Transporting the vehicle .................. 398
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 378
Trip computer (on-board computer) 271
Trip meter


Calling up ....................................... 271
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 272


see Vehicle identification plate


Vehicle


Turn signals


TV


Changing bulbs (front) ................... 148
Switching on/off ........................... 139


Operating (on-board computer) ..... 275
see Separate operating instructions


Two-way radio


Frequencies ................................... 466
Installation ..................................... 466
Transmission output (maximum) .... 466


Type identification plate


Tyre pressure


Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 410
Display message ............................ 312
Important safety notes .................. 410
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 388
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 388
Recommended ............................... 407


Tyre pressure loss warning


General notes ................................ 409
Important safety notes .................. 409
Restarting ...................................... 410


Tyre pressure monitor


Checking the tyre pressure elec- tronically ........................................ 411
Function/notes ............................. 410
General notes ................................ 410
Important safety notes .................. 411
Restarting ...................................... 412
Warning lamp ................................. 328
Warning message .......................... 412


Tyres


Changing a wheel .......................... 413
Checking ........................................ 405
Direction of rotation ...................... 414
Display message ............................ 312
Important safety notes .................. 404
MOExtended tyres ......................... 406
Replacing ....................................... 413
Service life ..................................... 405
Storing ........................................... 414
Tyre size (data) .............................. 419
Tyre tread ...................................... 405
see Flat tyre


Index


21


Unlocking


Emergency unlocking ....................... 96
From inside the vehicle (central unlocking button) ............................. 95


Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 350
Variable SPEEDTRONIC


see SPEEDTRONIC


Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 314
Electronics ..................................... 466
Equipment ....................................... 24
Implied warranty .............................. 26
Individual settings .......................... 280
Leaving parked up ......................... 201
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 97
Locking (key) ................................... 89
Lowering ........................................ 418
Pulling away ................................... 180
Raising ........................................... 415
Registration ..................................... 26
Securing from rolling away ............ 415
Towing away .................................. 396
Tow-starting ................................... 396
Transporting .................................. 398
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 96
Unlocking (key) ................................ 89
Vehicle data ................................... 477
Vehicle data ....................................... 477
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 477
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 97
Vehicle identification number


see VIN Vehicle identification plate .............. 468
Vehicle level


AIRMATIC ...................................... 224
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 304
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 383
Vehicle weights ................................. 477
Video


Operating the DVD ......................... 275
VIN ...................................................... 468


Windscreen washer system


Notes ............................................. 476
Topping up ..................................... 369


Windscreen wipers


Problem (malfunction) ................... 153
Rear window wiper ........................ 150
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 150
Switching on/off ........................... 149


Winter operation


Important safety notes .................. 406
Radiator cover ............................... 366
Slippery road surfaces ................... 204
Snow chains .................................. 407


Winter tyres


Limiting the speed (on-board com- puter) ............................................. 284
M+S tyres ...................................... 406


Wiper blades


Cleaning ......................................... 375
Important safety notes .................. 150
Replacing (on the rear window) ..... 151
Replacing (windscreen) .................. 151
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 378
Workshop


see Qualified specialist workshop


ZONE function


Switching on/off ........................... 164


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Index


Warning and indicator lamps


ABS ................................................ 321
Brakes ........................................... 320
Distance warning signal ................. 327
ESP® .............................................. 322
ESP® OFF ....................................... 323
Fuel tank ........................................ 325
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 205
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 212
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 208
Overview .......................................... 34
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 57
Reserve fuel ................................... 325
Seat belt ........................................ 319
SRS ................................................ 324
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 328
Warning triangle ................................ 382
Washer fluid


Display message ............................ 317
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 418
Wheel chock ...................................... 415
Wheels


Changing/replacing ....................... 413
Changing a wheel .......................... 413
Checking ........................................ 405
Cleaning ......................................... 374
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 414
Emergency spare wheel ................. 459
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 417
Fitting a wheel ............................... 414
Important safety notes .................. 404
Removing a wheel .......................... 417
Storing ........................................... 414
Tightening torque ........................... 418
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 419


Windowbag


Windows


Windscreen


Operation ......................................... 48


Cleaning ......................................... 374
see Side windows


Demisting ...................................... 164


Windscreen washer fluid


see Windscreen washer system


Introduction


23


Protection of the environment General notes

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