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158 Driving
Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of going to press. National variations are pos- sible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the functions descri- bed. This is also the case for systems and functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 25).
After 1,500 km, you may gradually accelerate the vehicle to full road and engine speeds. Additional running-in notes for AMG vehicles: Rdo not drive at speeds above 140 km/h for
the first 1,500 km.
Ronly allow the engine to reach a maximum
engine speed of 4,500 rpm briefly.
Rdrive the vehicle mainly in drive program
C for the first 1,500 km.
i You should also observe these notes on running in if the engine or parts of the drive train on your vehicle have been replaced.
Running-in notes Important safety notes New brake pads/brake pads and discs that have been replaced only achieve optimum braking effect after several hundred kilome- tres of driving. Compensate for the reduced braking effect by applying greater force to the brake pedal.
The first 1,500 km If you treat the engine with sufficient care from the very start, you will be rewarded with excellent performance for the remainder of the engine's life. RDrive at varying vehicle speeds and engine
speeds for the first 1,500 km.
RAvoid overstraining the vehicle during this
period, e.g. driving at full throttle.
RChange gear in good time, before the rev counter needle is Ô of the way to the red area of the rev counter.
RDo not shift down a gear manually in order
to brake.
RTry to avoid depressing the accelerator
pedal beyond the point of resistance (kick- down).
RShift ranges 3, 2 or 1 should only be
engaged when driving slowly, e.g. when driving in mountainous terrain.
Driving Important safety notes G WARNING Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal. The operating and road safety of the vehicle is jeopardised. There is a risk of an accident. Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter the driver's footwell. Fit the floormats securely and as specified in order to ensure sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats. G WARNING Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage of the pedals, e.g.: Rshoes with thick soles Rshoes with high heels Rslippers There is a risk of an accident. Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct usage of the pedals. G WARNING If you switch off the ignition while driving, safety-relevant functions are only available with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident. Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G WARNING If the parking brake has not been fully released when driving, the parking brake can: Roverheat and cause a fire Rlose its hold function. There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release the parking brake fully before driving off.
! Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use the engine's full performance until it has reached operating temperature. Only set the automatic transmission to the respective drive positions when the vehicle is stationary. Where possible, avoid spinning the drive wheels when pulling away on slippery roads. Otherwise, you could damage the drive train.
! AMG vehicles: at low engine oil temper-
atures (below +20 †), the maximum engine speed is restricted in order to pro- tect the engine. To protect the engine and maintain smooth engine operation, avoid driving at full throttle when the engine is cold.
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Key positions Key
g To remove the key 1 Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windscreen wipers
2 Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position 3 To start the engine i If the key does not belong to the vehicle,
it can still be turned in the ignition lock. However, the ignition will not be switched on. The engine cannot be started.
KEYLESS-GO General notes RDo not keep the KEYLESS-GO key together
with: - electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another key
- metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal film - metallic objects, e.g. a metal case This can affect the function of the key with KEYLESS-GO.
Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key in the tem- perature-controlled cup holder (Y page 347). Otherwise, the KEYLESS-GO key will not be detected. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO are equipped with a key featuring an integrated KEYLESS-GO function and a detachable Start/Stop button.
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Switching on the ignition X Press Start/Stop button : twice.
The ignition is switched on.
i The power supply is switched off again if:
Rthe driver's door is opened and Ryou press Start/Stop button : once
when in this position
Removing the Start/Stop button
The Start/Stop button must be inserted in the ignition lock and the key with the integrated KEYLESS-GO function must be in the vehicle. Pressing the Start/Stop button several times in succession corresponds to the different key positions in the ignition lock. This is only the case if you are not depressing the brake pedal. If you depress the brake pedal and press the Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi- ately. i The engine can be switched off while the vehicle is in motion by pressing and holding the Start/Stop button for three seconds. This function operates independently of the ECO start/stop automatic engine switch- off function.
Key positions with KEYLESS-GO
You can remove the Start/Stop button from the ignition lock and start the vehicle as nor- mal using the key. X Remove Start/Stop button : from ignition
lock ;.
i You do not have to remove the Start/Stop
button from the ignition lock when you leave the vehicle.
i It is only possible to switch between KEY- LESS-GO mode and key operation when the transmission is in position P.
i When you insert Start/Stop button : into ignition lock ;, the system needs approximately two seconds' recognition time. You can then use Start/Stop but- ton :.
Switching on the power supply X If Start/Stop button : has not yet been pressed, this corresponds to the key being removed from the ignition.
X Press Start/Stop button : once.
The power supply is switched on. You can now activate the windscreen wipers, for example.
i The power supply is switched off again if:
Rthe driver's door is opened and Ryou press Start/Stop button : twice
when in this position
Starting the engine Important safety notes G WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave the engine running in enclosed spaces with- out sufficient ventilation.
i Vehicles with a petrol engine: the cat-
alytic converter is preheated for up to 30seconds after a cold start. The sound of the engine may change during this time.
Automatic transmission X Shift the transmission to position
P(Y page 168). The transmission position display in the multifunction display shows P(Y page 168).
i You can also start the engine when the
transmission is in position N.
Starting procedure with the key X To start a petrol engine: turn the key to
position 3 in the ignition lock (Y page 159) and release it as soon as the engine is running.
X To start a diesel engine: turn the key to
position 2 in the ignition lock (Y page 159). The % preglow indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
X When the % preglow indicator lamp
goes out, turn the key to position 3(Y page 159) and release it as soon as the engine is running.
i You can start the engine without preglow
if the engine is warm.
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Using KEYLESS-GO to start the engine G WARNING Your vehicle can be started using a valid KEY- LESS-GO key. For this reason, children should never be left unsupervised in the vehicle. Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for a short time.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X To start a petrol engine: press the Start/
Stop button (Y page 159) once. The engine starts.
X To start a diesel engine: press the Start/
Stop button (Y page 159) once. Preglow is activated and the engine starts.
i The Start/Stop button can be used to
start the vehicle without inserting the key into the ignition lock. The key must be in the vehicle and the Start/Stop button must be inserted in the ignition lock. This mode for starting the engine operates independ- ently of the ECO start/stop automatic engine start function.
Pulling away Automatic transmission G WARNING If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is a risk of an accident. When engaging transmission position D or R, always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
X Shift the transmission to position D or
depressed.
R(Y page 167).
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X Release the brake pedal. X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
The electric parking brake (Y page 182) is automatically released. The red ! indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster goes out.
i It is only possible to shift the transmission
from position P to the desired position if you depress the brake pedal. Only then is the parking lock released. If the brake pedal is not depressed, the DIRECT SELECT lever can still be moved but the parking lock remains engaged.
i The vehicle locks centrally once you have pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors drop down. You can open the doors from the inside at any time. You can also deactivate the automatic lock- ing feature (Y page 283).
i Upshifts take place at higher engine
speeds after a cold start. This helps the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature more quickly.
Pulling away with a trailer
To ensure that you do not roll backwards when pulling away on an uphill slope, engage the electric parking brake. X Press and hold handle :.
The electric parking brake continues to brake and prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards.
The red ! indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster remains on.
X Depress the accelerator pedal. X As soon as the vehicle/trailer combination is held by the driving force of the engine, release lever :. The electric parking brake is released. The red ! indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster goes out.
Hill start assist G WARNING After a short time, hill start assist will no lon- ger brake your vehicle and it could roll away. There is a risk of an accident and injury. Therefore, quickly move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. Never leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start assist.
X Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
The vehicle is then held for about a second.
X Pull away. Hill start assist helps you when pulling away forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient. It holds the vehicle for a short time after you have removed your foot from the brake pedal. This gives you enough time to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and depress it before the vehicle begins to roll. Hill start assist will not function if: Ryou are pulling away on a level road or a
downhill gradient.
Rthe transmission is in position N. Rthe electric parking brake is engaged. RESP® is malfunctioning.
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ECO start/stop function Important safety notes G WARNING If the engine is switched off automatically and you exit the vehicle, the engine is restarted automatically. The vehicle may begin moving. There is a risk of accident and injury. If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off the ignition and secure the vehicle against rolling away.
General notes
AMG vehicles: the AMG menu in the multi- function display additionally shows the Stop/ Start inactive message. If the ECO start/stop function has been man- ually deactivated (Y page 163) or if a mal- function has caused the system to be deac- tivated, the ¤ symbol is not displayed. AMG vehicles: the Stop/Start active or Stop/Start inactive display message goes out in the AMG menu of the multifunc- tion display. If the engine is switched off and the ¤ symbol is shown in green in the multifunction display, the engine has been switched off automatically. However, all vehicle systems remain active.
Deactivating/activating the ECO start/ stop function
: ECO start/stop display The ECO start/stop function switches the engine off automatically if the vehicle stops moving. When pulling away again, the engine starts automatically. The ECO start/stop function thereby helps you to reduce the fuel con- sumption and emissions of your vehicle. Every time you switch on the engine using the key or the Start/Stop button, the ECO start/ stop function is activated. AMG vehicles: the ECO start/stop function is only available in drive program C. The system is operational when the ¤ symbol is shown in green in the multifunction display. AMG vehicles: the AMG menu in the multi- function display additionally shows the Stop/ Start active message. If not all conditions for automatic engine switch-off are fulfilled (Y page 164), the ¤ symbol is shown in yellow in the multi- function display.
ECO button X To switch off (except AMG vehicles):
press button :. Indicator lamp ; on button : and the ¤ symbol in the multifunction display go out.
X To switch on (except AMG vehicles):
press button :. Indicator lamp ; lights up. If all conditions for automatic engine switch-off (Y page 164) are fulfilled, the ¤ symbol is shown in green in the multifunction dis- play. If not all conditions for automatic engine switch-off are fulfilled, the
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(Y page 164)¤ symbol is shown in yel- low in the multifunction display. If this is the case, the ECO start/stop function is not available.
X To switch off (AMG vehicles): in program
C, press button :.
or X Switch to drive program S or M
(Y page 170). Indicator lamp ; on button : and the ¤ symbol in the multifunction display go out. The Stop/Start active or Stop/Start inactive message in the AMG menu in the multifunction display goes out.
X To switch on (AMG vehicles): press but-
ton :. Indicator lamp ; lights up. If drive pro- gram S or M is active, the automatic trans- mission switches to drive program C. If all conditions for automatic engine switch-off (Y page 164) are fulfilled, the ¤ symbol is shown in green in the mul- tifunction display. In addition, the Stop/ Start active message is shown in the AMG menu in the multifunction display. If not all conditions for automatic engine switch-off (Y page 164) are fulfilled, the ¤ symbol is not shown. If this is the case, the ECO start/stop function is not available. In addition, the Stop/Start inactive message is shown in the AMG menu in the multifunction display.
i If indicator lamp ; is off, the ECO start/ stop function has been deactivated man- ually or as the result of a malfunction. The engine will then not be switched off auto- matically when the vehicle stops.
i Every time you switch on the engine using the key or the Start/Stop button, the ECO start/stop function is activated.
Automatic engine switch-off If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in D or N, the ECO start/stop function switches off the engine automatically. The ECO start/stop function is operational and the ¤ symbol is displayed in green in the multifunction display if: Rthe indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green
Rnone of the off-road programs are selected Rthe vehicle is stationary Rthe outside temperature is within the com-
fort range
Rthe engine is at normal operating temper-
ature
Rthe set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached
Rthe battery is sufficiently charged Rthe system detects that the windscreen is
not misted up when the air-conditioning system is switched on
Rthe bonnet is closed Rthe driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened
If not all conditions for automatic engine switch-off are fulfilled, the ¤ symbol is shown in yellow. AMG vehicles: the AMG menu in the multi- function display additionally shows the Stop/ Start inactive message. i If you shift the transmission from R to D,
the ECO start/stop function is available again once the ¤ symbol reappears in green in the multifunction display.
i All vehicles (except AMG vehicles):
automatic engine switch-off can take place a maximum of four times consecutively (ini- tial stop, then three subsequent stops). The ¤ symbol is shown in yellow in the mul- tifunction display after the engine has been started automatically for the fourth time. When the ¤ symbol is shown in green
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Rthe system detects moisture on the wind- screen when the air-conditioning system is switched on
Rthe battery's charge status is too low i Shifting the transmission to position P
does not start the engine.
in the multifunction display, automatic engine switch-off is again possible.
i AMG vehicles: times which the engine
can be automatically switched off.
i You can also activate the HOLD function when the vehicle is stationary if the engine has been switched off automatically. It is then not necessary to continue depressing the brake pedal during the automatic stop phase. When you depress the accelerator pedal, the engine starts automatically and the braking effect of the HOLD function is deactivated. Depress the accelerator pedal gently, as the engine must be started first. i During automatic engine switch-off, the climate control system only operates at a reduced capacity. If you require full climate control capacity, the ECO start/stop func- tion can be deactivated by pressing the ECO button (Y page 163).
Automatic engine start The engine is started automatically if: Ryou switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button
Ryou release the brakes when in transmis- sion position D or N, when the HOLD func- tion is inactive
Ryou depress the accelerator pedal Ryou engage reverse gear R Ryou move the transmission out of position
Ryou switch to drive program S or M (AMG
vehicles)
Ryou switch to an off-road program (except
AMG vehicles)
Ryou unfasten your seat belt or open the
driver's door
Rthe vehicle starts to roll Rthe brake system requires this Rthe temperature in the vehicle interior devi-
ates from the set range
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Problems with the engine Problem The engine does not start. The starter motor can be heard.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions RThere is a malfunction in the engine electronics. RThere is a malfunction in the fuel supply. X Before attempting to start the engine again, turn the key in the
ignition back to position 0 or press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until all indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
X Try to start the engine again (Y page 161). Avoid excessively
long and frequent attempts to start the engine, as this will drain the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The fuel tank is empty. X Refuel the vehicle.
The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or discharged. X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 386). If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high. X Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two
minutes.
X Try to start the engine again. If the engine still does not start: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical component of the engine management system. X Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic con- verter and damage it.
X Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The engine does not start. The starter motor can be heard. The reserve fuel warning lamp is lit and the fuel gauge display shows 0.
The engine does not start. You cannot hear the starter motor.
Vehicles with a petrol engine: The engine is not run- ning smoothly and is misfiring.
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Problem The coolant tempera- ture display is showing more than 120 †. The coolant warning lamp may also be lit and a warning tone may sound.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled sufficiently. X Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant
to cool down.
X Check the coolant level (Y page 363). Observe the warning
notes as you do so and top up the coolant if necessary.
If the coolant level is correct, the radiator fan may be faulty. The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled suffi- ciently. X At coolant temperatures under 120 †, drive on to the nearest qualified specialist workshop, e.g. to a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain and stop-start traffic.
DIRECT SELECT lever Overview of transmission positions
Automatic transmission Important safety notes G WARNING If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is a risk of an accident. When engaging transmission position D or R, always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate.
P Park position with parking lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the steering column. i The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns to its original position. The current trans- mission position P, R, N or D appears in the transmission position display (Y page 168) in the multifunction display.
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Transmission position and drive pro- gram display ! If the transmission position display in the
multifunction display is not working, you should pull away carefully to check whether the desired transmission position is engaged. Ideally, you should select trans- mission position D and, for AMG vehicles, drive program C or S. Do not restrict the shift range.
Transmission position and drive program display : Transmission position display ; Drive program display The current transmission position and drive program appear in the multifunction display. i The arrows in the transmission position display show how and into which transmis- sion positions you can change using the DIRECT SELECT lever.
Engaging park position P ! If the engine speed is too high, do not shift
the automatic transmission directly from D to R, from R to D or directly to P. Other- wise, the automatic transmission could be damaged.
P Park position with parking lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the direc-
tion of arrow P.
i The automatic transmission shifts into
park position P automatically: Rif you open the driver's door while the
vehicle is stationary in transmission posi- tion D or R
Rif you open the door while travelling at
very low speeds in transmission position D or R
i If you depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down, the parking lock is released. The transmission is in N neutral. In order to shift from park position P directly into R or D: Rdepress the brake pedal and Rpush the DIRECT SELECT lever up or
down past the first point of resistance
Engaging park position P automatically Park position P is automatically engaged if: Ryou switch off the engine using the key and
remove the key
Ryou switch off the engine using the Start/ Stop button and open one of the front doors
Rthe HOLD (Y page 211) or DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 198) function brake your
vehicle until it is stationary and at least one of the following conditions is fulfilled:
there is a system malfunction the vehicle is on a steep uphill or downhill gradient. The electric parking brake is then also engaged.
Engaging reverse gear R ! Only shift the automatic transmission to
R when the vehicle is stationary.
X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the
first point of resistance.
Neutral N with ECO start/stop function activated The ECO start/stop function switches the engine off automatically if: Rthe vehicle is braked until stationary while
in neutral N and
Ryou continue to depress the brake pedal For further information on the ECO start/stop function (Y page 163).
Shifting to neutral (N) X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down
to the first point of resistance.
Drive position D with ECO start/stop function activated The ECO start/stop function switches the engine off automatically if: Rthe vehicle is braked until stationary while
in transmission position D and
Ryou continue to depress the brake pedal For further information on the ECO start/stop function (Y page 163).
Engaging drive position D X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past
the first point of resistance.
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Transmission positions B Park position
This prevents the vehicle from roll- ing away when stopped. Do not shift the transmission into position P (Y page 181) unless the vehicle is stationary. The automatic transmission shifts to P automatically if you: Rremove the key Rswitch off the engine when in R or D and open one of the front doors
C Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission to R when the vehicle is stationary.
A Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to N while driving. Otherwise, the auto- matic transmission could be dam- aged. No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive wheels. Releasing the brakes will allow you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push it or tow it. If ESP® is deactivated or faulty: only shift the transmission to posi- tion N if the vehicle is in danger of skidding, e.g. on icy roads. If you switch off the engine using the key or the Start/Stop button, the automatic transmission shifts to neutral N automatically. ! Rolling in neutral N can lead to
damage to the transmission.
7 Drive
The automatic transmission changes gear automatically. All forward gears are available.
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Changing gear The automatic transmission shifts to the indi- vidual gears automatically when it is in trans- mission position D. Gearshifting is deter- mined by: Ra possible limitation of the shift range Rthe selected drive program Rthe position of the accelerator pedal Rthe road speed
Driving tips Accelerator pedal position Your style of driving influences how the auto- matic transmission shifts gear: Rlittle throttle: early upshifts Rmore throttle: late upshifts
Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration: X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point. The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.
X Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached. The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Towing a trailer X Drive in the middle of the engine speed
range on uphill gradients.
X Shift down to shift range 3 or
2(Y page 171) depending on the uphill or downhill gradient, even if cruise control, DISTRONIC PLUS or SPEEDTRONIC is acti- vated.
Program selector button General notes
Program selector button on vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package X Press program selector button :.
The letter M appears in the multifunction display. Manual drive program M is ena- bled.
Program selector button on AMG vehicles X Press program selector button : repeat- edly until the letter for the desired gearshift program appears in the multifunction dis- play.
The program selector button allows you to choose between different driving character- istics. i Drive program M is not stored when the engine is switched off. If you want to use this drive program you will need to reacti- vate it after starting the engine.
Drive programs on AMG vehicles C Controlled Efficiency S Sport M Manual
Comfortable, economical driving Sporty driving style Manual gearshifting
i For further information on the automatic
drive program, see (Y page 171).
Steering wheel gearshift paddles
In the automatic drive program, you can restrict or derestrict the shift range by using steering wheel gearshift paddles : and ; (Y page 171). In the manual drive program (Y page 172), you can change gears manually using steer- ing wheel gearshift paddles : and ;. i You can only change gear with the steer- ing wheel gearshift paddles when the trans- mission is in position D.
Automatic drive program (AMG vehi- cles) Drive program C is characterised by the fol- lowing: Rcomfort-oriented engine and transmission
settings.
Roptimal fuel consumption resulting from the automatic transmission shifting up sooner
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Rthe vehicle pulling away more gently in forward and reverse gears, unless the accelerator pedal is depressed fully
Rincreased sensitivity. This improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for example
Rthe automatic transmission shifting up sooner. This results in the vehicle being driven at lower engine speeds and the wheels being less likely to spin
Drive program S is characterised by the fol- lowing: Rsporty engine and transmission settings Rthe automatic transmission shifting up
later
Ras a result of the later automatic transmis- sion shift points, the fuel consumption pos- sibly being higher
Shift ranges Introduction In transmission position D, you can use the steering wheel gearshift paddle to restrict or derestrict the shift range for the automatic transmission (Y page 171). The shift range selected is shown in the mul- tifunction display. The automatic transmis- sion shifts only as far as the selected gear. Driving situations = To use the engine's braking effect 5 The braking effect of the engine can be utilised on downhill gradients or when driving: Ron steep mountain roads Rin mountainous terrain Rin arduous conditions
4 The braking effect of the engine can
be utilised on extremely steep downhill gradients and long down- hill stretches.
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Restricting the shift range X Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle. The automatic transmission shifts down one gear and restricts the shift range to the relevant gear.
i If the engine exceeds the maximum
engine speed when shifting down, the auto- matic transmission protects against engine damage by not shifting down.
i If the maximum engine speed for the shift range is reached and you continue to accel- erate, the automatic transmission shifts up, even if the shift range is restricted. This prevents the engine from overrevving.
Extending the shift range X Pull the right-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle. The shift range is derestricted.
Clearing the shift range restriction X Pull and hold the right-hand steering wheel gearshift paddle until D is shown again in the multifunction display. The automatic transmission shifts from the current shift range directly to D.
or X Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to shift the
transmission to position D. The automatic transmission shifts from the current shift range directly to D.
Selecting the ideal shift range X Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle and hold it in position. The automatic transmission shifts to the gear which allows optimum acceleration and deceleration. To do this, the automatic transmission shifts down one or more gears.
Manual drive program Activating the manual drive program In manual drive program M, you can change gear using the steering wheel gearshift pad- dles if the transmission is in position D. The current drive program and the engaged gear are shown in the multifunction display. X AMG vehicles: press the program selector button (Y page 170) until M appears in the multifunction display.
X Vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD pack-
age: press the program selector button (Y page 170). The letter M appears in the multifunction display.
Upshifting (all vehicles except AMG vehicles) X Pull the right-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle (Y page 171). The automatic transmission shifts up to the next gear.
Upshifting (AMG vehicles) ! In manual gearshift program M, the auto- matic transmission does not shift up auto- matically even when the engine limiting speed for the current gear is reached. When the engine limiting speed is reached, the fuel supply is cut to prevent the engine from overrevving. You must make sure that the engine speed does not reach the red area of the rev counter. Otherwise, there is a risk of engine damage.
: Gear indicator ; Upshift indicator
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Deactivating the manual drive program X AMG vehicles: press the program selector button (Y page 170) repeatedly until C or S appears in the multifunction display.
X Vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD pack-
age: press the program selector button (Y page 170). M is no longer shown in the multifunction display.
Before the engine speed reaches the red area, an upshift indicator will be shown in the mul- tifunction display. X If the colour in the speedometer multifunc- tion display changes to red and the UP dis- play message is shown, shift up a gear.
Downshifting X Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle (Y page 171). The automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear.
Maximum acceleration X Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift paddle until the transmission selects the optimum gear for the current speed.
i If you slow down or stop without shifting
down, the automatic transmission auto- matically shifts down.
Kickdown You can also use kickdown for maximum acceleration in manual drive program M. X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point. The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.
X Shift back up once the desired speed is
reached.
i All vehicles (except AMG vehicles): if you apply full throttle, the automatic trans- mission shifts up to the next gear when the maximum engine speed is reached. This prevents the engine from overrevving.
i AMG vehicles: it is not possible to use
kickdown in manual drive program M.
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Problems with the transmission Problem The transmission has problems shifting gear.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The transmission is losing oil. X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately.
The acceleration ability is deteriorating. The transmission no longer changes gear.
The transmission is in emergency mode. It is only possible to shift into second gear and reverse gear. X Stop. X Shift the transmission to position P. X Switch off the engine. X Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine. X Shift the transmission to position D or R.
If D is selected, the transmission shifts into second gear; if R is selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately.
Refuelling Important safety notes G WARNING Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo- sion. You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refuelling. G WARNING Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health. There is a danger of injury. Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale fuel vapours. Keep fuels out of the reach of chil- dren.
If you or others come into contact with fuel, observe the following: RWash the fuel off any affected areas of skin
with water and soap immediately.
RIf you get fuel in your eyes, rinse them thor- oughly with clean water immediately. Seek immediate medical attention.
RIf fuel is swallowed, seek immediate medi-
cal attention. Do not induce vomiting.
RChange any clothing that has come into
contact with fuel immediately. G WARNING Vehicles with a diesel engine: If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the flash point of this fuel mixture is lower than that of pure diesel fuel. When the engine is running, components in the exhaust system may over- heat unnoticed. There is a risk of fire. Never refuel with petrol. Never add petrol to diesel fuel.
G WARNING Electrostatic charge can lead to the creation of sparks and to fuel vapours igniting. There is a risk of fire and explosion. Touch the vehicle bodywork just before open- ing the fuel filler cap. This will discharge a possible electrostatic charge.
! Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a diesel engine. Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a petrol engine. Do not switch on the ignition if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system. Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system and the engine. The repair costs are high. Notify a qualified specialist workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely.
! Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
! Take care not to spill any fuel on painted surfaces. You could otherwise damage the paintwork.
! Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel can. The fuel lines and/or the diesel injec- tion system could otherwise be blocked by particles from the fuel can.
If you overfill the fuel tank, fuel could spray out when the fuel pump nozzle is removed. Further information on fuel and on fuel grades can be found in the "Fuel" section (Y page 423).
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Refuelling Opening/closing the fuel filler flap
: To open the fuel filler flap ; To insert the fuel filler cap = Fuel type to be refuelled ? Tyre pressure table The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked auto- matically when you open or close the vehicle with the key or using KEYLESS-GO. The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed 8 in the instrument cluster. The arrow next to the filling pump indicates the side of the vehicle.
Opening X Switch off the engine. X Remove the key from the ignition lock. X KEYLESS-GO: open the driver's door.
This corresponds to key position 0: "key removed". The driver's door can be closed again.
X Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :. The fuel filler flap swings up.
X Turn the fuel filler flap anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder bracket on the inside of filler flap ;.
X Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank and refuel. X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
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i Do not add any more fuel after the pump
stops filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel may leak out.
Closing X Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
X Close the fuel filler flap. i Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle.
Problems with the fuel and fuel tank Problem Fuel is leaking from the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
The fuel filler flap can- not be opened.
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Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty. G WARNING Risk of explosion or fire. X Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it
immediately (Y page 159).
X Do not restart the engine under any circumstances. X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The fuel tank of a vehicle with a diesel engine has been run com- pletely dry. X Refuel the vehicle with at least 5 litres of diesel. X Turn the ignition on for approximately ten seconds
X Start the engine continuously for a maximum of ten seconds
(Y page 159).
until it runs smoothly.
If the engine does not start: X Turn the ignition on again for a maximum of ten seconds
(Y page 159).
X Start the engine again continuously for a maximum of ten sec-
onds until it runs smoothly.
If the engine does not start after three attempts: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The fuel filler flap is not unlocked. or The key battery is discharged. X Unlock the vehicle (Y page 77). or X Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(Y page 78).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jam- med. X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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AdBlue® (BlueTEC vehicles only) Important notes on use To function properly, BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment must be operated with the reducing agent AdBlue®. When the supply of AdBlue® is almost used up, the Refill AdBlue See Owner's Man‐ ual message is shown in the multifunction display. When the AdBlue® supply drops to a mini- mum, the Refill AdBlue No start in XXXX km message is shown in the multifunc- tion display. If the Refill AdBlue No start in XXXX km message is shown in the multifunction dis- play, you can still drive the vehicle over the distance shown. If AdBlue® is not topped up, you will subsequently be unable to start the engine. Refill the AdBlue® tank or have the AdBlue® tank refilled at a qualified specialist workshop. If the Refill AdBlue Eng. start not possible message appears in the multifunction display and the engine does not start, you must top up with at least 3.8 l of AdBlue® (approximately 2 AdBlue® refill bottles). i If you drive the vehicle faster than 15 km/h, the Refill AdBlue See Own‐ er's Manual message goes out after approximately one minute.
If the outside temperature is lower than Ò11 †, it may be difficult to top up. If AdBlue® is frozen and there is an active warn- ing indicator, topping up may not be possible. Park the vehicle in a warm place, e.g. in a garage, until AdBlue® has become liquid again. Topping up is then possible again. Alternatively, have the AdBlue® tank refilled at a qualified specialist workshop. Further information about BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment and about AdBlue® can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Important safety notes on the refilling procedure AdBlue® is a water-soluble fluid for the exhaust gas aftertreatment of diesel engines. It is: Rnot poisonous Rcolourless and odourless Rnot flammable When you open the AdBlue® container, small amounts of ammonia vapour may be released. Ammonia vapours have a pungent odour and are particularly irritating to the skin, to mucous membranes and to the eyes. You may experience a burning sensation in your eyes, nose and throat. Coughing and watering of the eyes are possible. Do not inhale any ammonia vapours that may be released. Fill the AdBlue® tank only in well- ventilated areas. AdBlue® must not come into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing and must not be swallowed. Keep AdBlue® away from chil- dren. If you or other persons come into contact with AdBlue®, observe the following: RRinse AdBlue® from your skin immediately
with soap and water.
RIf AdBlue® comes into contact with your eyes, immediately rinse them thoroughly with clean water. Seek medical attention immediately.
RIf AdBlue® has been swallowed, rinse your
mouth out immediately. Drink plenty of water. Seek medical attention immedi- ately.
RChange out of clothing contaminated with
AdBlue® immediately.
! Only use AdBlue® in accordance with
ISO 22241. Do not mix any additives with AdBlue®, and do not dilute AdBlue® with water. This may destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment system.
! In order to fill the AdBlue® tank, the vehi- cle must be parked on a level surface. The AdBlue® tank can only be filled as intended with the vehicle parked on a level surface. Fluctuations in capacity will thus be avoi- ded. Filling a vehicle standing on an uneven surface is not permitted. There is a danger of overfilling, which can cause damage to BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment com- ponents.
! Surfaces which have come into contact
with AdBlue® while refilling should be rinsed immediately with water, or remove AdBlue® with a moist cloth and cold water. If AdBlue® has already crystallised, use a sponge and cold water to clean the area. AdBlue® residue crystallises after a certain amount of time and soils the affected sur- faces.
! AdBlue® is not a fuel additive and must
not be added to the fuel tank. If AdBlue® is added to the fuel tank, this can lead to engine damage.
Have the AdBlue® tank refilled at a qualified specialist workshop. However, you can also top up the AdBlue® tank: Rat a filling station with an AdBlue® filling
pump
Rwith AdBlue® refill bottles Rwith an AdBlue® refill canister When the pump nozzle switches off automat- ically during filling at a filling pump, the AdBlue® tank has been completely filled. Do not fill the AdBlue® tank any further. AdBlue® may leak out. For further information on AdBlue®, see (Y page 427).
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Opening the AdBlue® filler cap
The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked auto- matically when you open or close the vehicle with the key or using KEYLESS-GO. X Switch the ignition off. X Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :. The fuel filler flap swings up.
X Turn blue AdBlue® filler cap ; anti-clock-
wise and remove it. AdBlue® filler cap ; is secured with a plas- tic strip.
AdBlue® refill canisters ! Do not tighten the disposable hose with too much force. The disposable hose may otherwise be destroyed.
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X Turn disposable hose : on the opening of
AdBlue® refill canister ; anti-clockwise and remove it.
X Reseal AdBlue® refill canister ; with the
cap.
AdBlue® refill canisters can be obtained at many filling stations or at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. AdBlue® refill canisters are often sold with a filler hose. A filler hose that does not exactly fit the vehicle's AdBlue® tank offers no protection against overfilling. AdBlue® may leak out as a result of overfilling. Mercedes-Benz offers a special disposable hose with overfill protection. You can obtain this from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. AdBlue® is available in a variety of containers and receptacles. Only use the disposable hose with Mercedes-Benz AdBlue® refill can- isters.
AdBlue® refill bottle ! Screw on the AdBlue® refill bottle only
hand-tight. It may otherwise be destroyed.
X Unscrew the protective cap from AdBlue®
refill bottle :.
X Place AdBlue® refill bottle : on the filler neck as shown and screw it on hand-tight. X Press AdBlue® refill bottle : towards the
filler neck. The AdBlue® tank is filled. This could last up to one minute.
i When AdBlue® refill bottle : is no longer pressed, filling stops and the bottle may be
X Unscrew the cap from the opening on top
of AdBlue® refill canister ;.
X Place disposable hose : on the opening of AdBlue® refill canister ; and screw it on clockwise until hand-tight.
i Disposable hose : remains closed until
you fasten disposable hose : to the AdBlue® filler neck of the vehicle.
X Place disposable hose : on the filler neck
on the vehicle and screw it on clockwise until hand-tight. When you feel resistance, disposable hose : is sufficiently secured.
X Lift up and tip AdBlue® refill canister ;. i Filling stops when the AdBlue® tank is completely filled. Do not fill the AdBlue® tank any further. AdBlue® refill canis- ter ; can be removed when it has been only partially emptied.
X Turn disposable hose : on the filler neck of the vehicle anti-clockwise and remove it.
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taken off again after being only partially emptied.
X Release AdBlue® refill bottle :. X Turn AdBlue® refill bottle : anti-clockwise
and remove it.
X Screw the protective cap onto AdBlue®
refill bottle : again.
AdBlue® refill bottles can be obtained at many filling stations or at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Refill bottles without a threaded seal offer no protection against overfilling. AdBlue® may leak out as a result of overfilling. Mercedes Benz offers special refill bottles with a threaded seal. These are available at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Closing the AdBlue® filler cap
X Fit AdBlue® filler cap ; on the filler neck
and turn it clockwise.
X To close the fuel filler flap, press it in the
direction of arrow :. X Drive faster than 15 km/h. The Refill AdBlue See Owner's Man‐ ual message goes out after approximately one minute. i If the Refill AdBlue See Owner's Manual message continues to be shown in the multifunction display, you must top up with more AdBlue®.
Parking Important safety notes G WARNING If flammable materials such as leaves, grass or twigs are exposed to prolonged contact to parts of the exhaust system that heat up, they could ignite. There is a risk of fire. Park the vehicle so that no flammable mate- rials come into contact with parts of the vehi- cle which are hot. Take particular care not to park on dry grassland or harvested grain fields. G WARNING If you switch off the ignition while driving, safety-relevant functions are only available with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake boosting effect. You will require considerably more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident. Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G WARNING If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle, they could set it in motion by, for example: Rreleasing the parking brake Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
the parking position P
Rstarting the engine. They could also operate the vehicle's equip- ment. There is a risk of an accident and injury. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
! A moving vehicle can lead to damage to the vehicle or damage to the drive train.
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