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map data in the navigation system. The current speed is maintained: Rapproximately 10 seconds before the
roundabout/T-junction and approximately 1.5 seconds when driving on a roundabout. Rapproximately 12 seconds before reaching
a motorway exit and approximately 4 seconds after the motorway exit.
Afterwards, the vehicle accelerates back to the set speed you specified. Stopping G WARNING Never get out of the vehicle when DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. DISTRONIC PLUS must also never be oper- ated, activated or deactivated by a passenger or from outside the vehicle. DISTRONIC PLUS does not replace the elec- tric parking brake and must not be used for parking. The DISTRONIC PLUS braking effect is can- celled and the vehicle can start moving if: RDISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated using the
cruise control lever.
Ryou accelerate. Rthere is a malfunction in the system or an interruption in the power supply, e.g. bat- tery failure.
Rthe electrical system in the engine com-
partment, the battery or the fuses are tam- pered with.
Rthe battery is disconnected. If you wish to leave the vehicle or park it, deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and secure the vehicle against rolling away.
If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle in front is stopping, it brakes your vehicle until it is stationary.
Once your vehicle is stationary, it remains stationary and you do not need to depress the brake. After a time, the electric parking brake secures the vehicle and relieves the service brake. Depending on the specified minimum dis- tance, your vehicle will come to a standstill at a sufficient distance behind the vehicle in front. The specified minimum distance is set using the control on the cruise control lever. The electric parking brake secures the vehicle automatically if DISTRONIC PLUS is activated and: Rthe driver's door is open and the driver's
seat belt is unfastened.
Rthe engine is switched off, unless it is auto-
matically switched off by the ECO start/ stop function.
Ra system fault occurs. Rthe power supply is not sufficient. On steep uphill or downhill inclines or if there is a malfunction, the transmission may also be automatically shifted into position P.
Setting a speed
X Press the cruise control lever up : for a higher speed or down ; for a lower speed. X Keep the cruise control lever pressed until
the desired speed is reached.
X Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is stored. DISTRONIC PLUS is activated and adjusts the vehicle's speed to the new speed stored.
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X To adjust the set speed in 1 km/h incre-
ments: briefly press the cruise control lever up : or down ; to the pressure point. The last stored speed increases or decrea- ses in 1 km/h increments.
X To adjust the set speed in 10 km/h
increments: briefly press the cruise con- trol lever up : or down ; to beyond the pressure point. The last stored speed increases or decrea- ses in 10 km/h increments.
i DISTRONIC PLUS is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal. If you accel- erate to overtake, DISTRONIC PLUS adjusts the vehicle's speed to the last speed stored after you have finished over- taking.
Setting the specified minimum distance
X To increase: turn control ; in direction
=. DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a greater distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.
X To decrease: turn control ; in direc-
tion :. DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a shorter distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.
i Make sure that you maintain a sufficient and safe distance from the vehicle in front. Adjust the distance to the vehicle in front if necessary.
Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS
You can set the specified minimum distance for DISTRONIC PLUS by varying the time span between one and two seconds. With this func- tion, you can set the minimum distance that DISTRONIC PLUS keeps to the vehicle in front, dependent on vehicle speed. You can see this distance in the multifunction display (Y page 205).
There are several ways to deactivate DIS- TRONIC PLUS: X Briefly press the cruise control lever for-
wards :.
or X Brake, unless the vehicle is stationary. or X Briefly press the cruise control lever in the
direction of arrow =. Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected. LIM indicator lamp ; in the cruise control lever lights up. When you deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS, you will see the DISTRONIC PLUS off message in the multifunction display for approximately five seconds.
i The last speed stored remains stored until
you switch off the engine.
i DISTRONIC PLUS is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal. If you accel- erate to overtake, DISTRONIC PLUS adjusts the vehicle's speed to the last speed stored after you have finished over- taking.
DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactiva- ted if: Ryou engage the electric parking brake or if
the vehicle is automatically secured with the electric parking brake.
Ryou are driving slower than 25 km/h and there is no vehicle in front, or if the vehicle in front is no longer detected.
RESP® intervenes or you deactivate ESP®. Rthe transmission is in the P, R or N position. Rthe vehicle is near a radio telescope facility
Ryou switch off the radar sensor system
(Y page 433).
(Y page 283).
Ryou pull the cruise control lever towards you in order to pull away, and the front- passenger door or one of the rear doors is open.
Ryou activate DSR. Ryou activate off-road program 2 on vehicles
with the ON&OFFROAD package.
Rthe vehicle has skidded. If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will hear a warning tone. You will see the DIS‐ TRONIC PLUS off message in the multifunc- tion display for approximately five seconds.
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Displays in the instrument cluster Displays in the speedometer
Example: DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the speed- ometer When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, one or two segments ; in the set speed range light up. If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front, segments ; between speed of the vehicle in front : and stored speed = light up. i For design reasons, the speed displayed in the speedometer may differ slightly from the speed set for DISTRONIC PLUS.
Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is deacti- vated
Distance display when DISTRONIC PLUS is deacti- vated : Vehicle in front, if detected ; Distance indicator: current distance to
the vehicle in front
= Specified minimum distance to the vehi-
cle in front; adjustable
? Own vehicle
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In the Assistance menu (Y page 277)of the on-board computer, you can select the dis- tance display. X Select the Distance display function using the on-board computer .
In the Assistance menu of the on-board com- puter, you can also activate or deactivate PRE-SAFE® Brake (Y page 278). Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is activa- ted
ROther vehicles changing lane RNarrow vehicles RObstructions and stationary vehicles RCrossing vehicles In such situations, brake if necessary. DIS- TRONIC PLUS is then deactivated. Cornering, going into and coming out of a bend
The ability of DISTRONIC PLUS to detect vehi- cles when cornering is limited. Your vehicle may brake unexpectedly or late. Vehicles travelling on a different line
DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect vehicles travelling on a different line. The distance to the vehicle in front will be too short.
Distance display with DISTRONIC PLUS activated in the multifunction display : DISTRONIC PLUS activated ; Own vehicle = Specified minimum distance to the vehi-
cle in front; adjustable
? Vehicle in front, if detected In the Assistance menu (Y page 277)of the on-board computer, you can select the dis- tance display. X Select the Distance display function using the on-board computer .
You will see the stored speed for about five seconds when you activate DISTRONIC PLUS.
Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS General notes Pay particular attention in the following traffic situations: RCornering, going into and coming out of a
bend
RVehicles travelling on a different line
Other vehicles changing lane
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detected vehicle turns a corner and reveals an obstacle or stationary vehicle, DISTRONIC PLUS will not brake for these. Crossing vehicles
DISTRONIC PLUS has not detected the vehi- cle cutting in yet. The distance to this vehicle will be too short. Narrow vehicles
DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detected the vehicle in front on the edge of the carriage- way, because of its narrow width. The dis- tance to the vehicle in front will be too short. Obstructions and stationary vehicles
DISTRONIC PLUS does not brake for obsta- cles or stationary vehicles. If, for example, the
DISTRONIC PLUS may mistakenly detect vehicles that are crossing your lane. Activat- ing DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights with crossing traffic, for example, could cause your vehicle to pull away unintentionally.
Level control (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package) Important safety notes G WARNING Make sure that nobody is near the wheel arch or vehicle underside when you make a change to the vehicle level. Otherwise, you or others may be trapped. G WARNING Always select as low a vehicle level as possi- ble. If the vehicle level is high, the vehicle centre of gravity shifts upwards. This increa- ses the risk of the vehicle tipping over. Adapt your driving style to suit the vehicle level. ESP® cannot reduce the risk of an acci- dent if you drive too fast. ESP® cannot over- ride the laws of physics.
! When driving on extremely rough terrain,
select a high vehicle level in good time. Make sure there is always sufficient ground
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clearance. You will otherwise damage the vehicle.
Level control adapts the vehicle level auto- matically to the current operating and driving situation. This results in reduced fuel con- sumption and improved handling. Make changes to the vehicle level while the vehicle is in motion. This enables the vehicle to adjust to the new level as quickly as pos- sible. The vehicle level may change visibly if you park the vehicle and the outside temperature changes. If the temperature drops, the vehi- cle level lowers; with an increase in temper- ature, the vehicle level rises. If you unlock the vehicle or open a door, the vehicle begins to compensate for load dis- crepancies while still parked. However, for significant level changes, e.g. after the vehi- cle has been stationary for a long period, the engine must be running. For safety reasons, the vehicle is only lowered when the doors are closed. Lowering is interrupted if a door is opened; it continues once the door has been closed. For information about driving off-road, see (Y page 188).
Basic settings The extent to which the vehicle is raised or lowered depends on the basic setting selec- ted. Select: RHighway/high-speed level for driving on
normal roads
ROff-road level 1 for driving on easily nego-
tiable off-road terrain
ROff-road level 2 for driving on normal off-
road terrain
ROff-road level 3 for freeing the vehicle from
especially difficult off-road terrain at low speeds
The individual vehicle levels differ from high- way level as follows: Rhighway level: +/– 0 mm Rhigh-speed level: –15 mm Roff-road level 1: 30 mm above highway level Roff-road level 2: 60 mm above highway level Roff-road level 3: 90 mm above highway level
Highway/high-speed level ! Make sure there is enough ground clear- ance when the vehicle is being lowered. It could otherwise hit the ground, damaging the underbody.
: Selector wheel ; To raise the level = Indicator lamps ? To lower the level X Start the engine. X Selector wheel : engaged: briefly press
selector wheel :. Selector wheel : extends.
If one or more indicator lamps = are on: X Turn selector wheel : anti-clockwise ? until all indicator lamps = that are lit start to flash. The vehicle is lowered to highway level. As soon as the next lowest level is reached, the indicator lamp stops flashing and goes out.
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During the adjustment, the Lowering mes- sage, for example, appears in the multifunc- tion display. If you press the % or a button on the multifunction steering wheel, the message will disappear. Once highway level has been reached, all indicator lamps = go out. The vehicle automatically selects highway level if you are driving at a speed above 115 km/h or if you drive at a speed between 100 km/h and 115 km/h for around 20 seconds. The vehicle is lowered to high- speed level if you are travelling at higher speeds.
Off-road levels General notes G WARNING Off-road level 3 is not permitted for use on public roads. Off-road level 3 gives your vehi- cle a very high centre of gravity. This increa- ses the risk of the vehicle tipping over. ROnly select off-road level 3 for driving off-
road in particularly rough terrain.
RAdjust your driving style to the altered han-
dling characteristics.
RDo not drive faster than 20 km/h. RAvoid sudden major steering movements. RTake account of the altered handling char-
acteristics.
Only select an off-road level if this is appro- priate for road conditions. Otherwise, fuel consumption may increase and handling per- formance may be affected. X Start the engine. X Selector wheel : engaged: briefly press
selector wheel :. Selector wheel : extends.
X To raise: turn selector wheel : clock-
wise ;. The vehicle is raised.
or X To lower: turn selector wheel : anti-
clockwise ?. The vehicle is lowered.
Indicator lamps = for the desired off-road level flash: ROff-road level 1: the lower indicator lamp
flashes.
ROff-road level 2: the lower and centre indi-
cator lamps flash.
ROff-road level 3: all three indicator lamps
flash.
The vehicle is being adjusted to the off-road level selected. As soon as an off-road level is reached, the corresponding indicator lamp stops flashing and lights up constantly. Raising the vehicle During the adjustment, the Vehicle ris‐ ing message, for example, appears in the multifunction display. The vehicle rises from highway level to off- road level 1.
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Lowering the vehicle
If you press the % or a button on the multifunction steering wheel, the message will disappear. i Up to off-road level 2, you can hide the messages using the % or a button on the multifunction steering wheel.
Once off-road level 2 has been reached, the lower and centre indicator lamps of the selec- tor wheel are on.
If you maintain or reduce your speed, you will see a message in white in the display while the vehicle is being lowered, such as the fol- lowing: Lowering Max. speed 20 km/h The vehicle is lowered to off-road level 2. If you select an off-road level when driving at too high a speed, the Please reduce speed message appears in the multifunction display. You can select the following: ROff-road level 1 at speeds up to
100 km/h
ROff-road level 2 at speeds up to 65 km/h ROff-road level 3 at speeds up to 20 km/h If you are driving above 80 km/h or drive between 65 km/h and 80 km/h for longer than 20 seconds, off-road level 2 will be can- celled. The vehicle is lowered to off-road level 1. You will see a message in the multifunction display, for example: Lowering. If you are driving above 115 km/h or drive at a speed between 100 km/h and 115 km/h for longer than 20 seconds, off-road level 1
will be cancelled. Depending on the vehicle's speed and the ADS mode selected (Y page 212), the vehicle is automatically lowered to highway or high-speed level. You will see a message in the multifunction display, for example: Lowering.While the adjustment from off-road level 2 to off-road level 3 is taking place, you will see a message such as the following in the multi- function display: Vehicle rising Max. speed 20 km/h. The Max. speed 20 km/h message draws your attention to the maximum speed permit- ted for off-road level 3. Once off-road level 3 has been reached, you will see a message shown in white in the mul- tifunction display, for example: Max. speed 20 km/h. If you drive above 20 km/h with off-road level 3, you will see the following message in red in the multifunction display: Lowering Max. speed 20 km/h. i You cannot clear these messages. You also hear a warning tone. The vehicle is lowered and off-road level 3 is cancelled. If you continue to increase your speed, the red message continues to be shown in the multifunction display. The newly set level is not displayed until the vehicle has been set to a level suitable for the current speed.
HOLD function General notes The HOLD function can assist the driver in the following situations: Rwhen pulling away, especially on steep
slopes
Rwhen manoeuvring on steep slopes Rwhen waiting in traffic The vehicle is kept stationary without the driver having to depress the brake pedal. The braking effect is cancelled and the HOLD function is deactivated when you depress the accelerator pedal to pull away. i Do not use the HOLD function when driv-
ing off-road, on steep downhill or uphill inclines or on a slippery or loose surface. Under such circumstances, the HOLD func- tion may not be able to keep the vehicle stationary.
Activation conditions You can activate the HOLD function if: Rthe vehicle is stationary. Rthe engine is running or if it has been auto-
matically switched off by the ECO start/ stop function.
Rthe driver's door is closed or if your seat
belt is fastened.
Rthe electric parking brake is released. Rthe transmission is in position D, R or N. RDISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
Activating the HOLD function G WARNING The vehicle's brakes are applied when the HOLD function is activated. For this reason, deactivate the HOLD function if the vehicle is to be set in motion by other means (e.g. in a car wash or by towing).
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X Make sure that the activation conditions
are met.
X Depress the brake pedal. X Quickly depress the brake pedal further
until ë appears in the multifunction dis- play. The HOLD function is activated. You can release the brake pedal.
i If depressing the brake pedal the first
time does not activate the HOLD function, wait briefly and then try again.
Deactivating the HOLD function G WARNING Never get out of the vehicle when the HOLD function is activated. The HOLD function must never be operated or deactivated by a passenger or from outside the vehicle. The HOLD function does not replace the elec- tric parking brake and must not be used for parking. The braking effect of the HOLD function is cancelled and the vehicle could roll away if: Rthe HOLD function is deactivated by
depressing the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal.
Rthere is a malfunction in the system or an interruption in the power supply, e.g. bat- tery failure.
Rthe electrical system in the engine com-
partment, the battery or the fuses are tam- pered with.
Rthe battery is disconnected. If you leave the vehicle or park it, deactivate the HOLD function and secure the vehicle against rolling away.
The HOLD function is deactivated automati- cally if: Ryou accelerate and the transmission is in
position D or R.
Ryou shift the transmission to position P.
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Ryou depress the brake pedal again with a certain amount of pressure until ë dis- appears from the multifunction display. Ryou secure the vehicle using the electric
parking brake.
Ryou activate DISTRONIC PLUS. i After a time, the electric parking brake
secures the vehicle and relieves the service brake.
The electric parking brake secures the vehicle automatically if the HOLD function is activa- ted and: Rthe driver's door is open and the driver's
seat belt is unfastened.
Rthe engine is switched off, unless it is auto-
matically switched off by the ECO start/ stop function.
Ra system fault occurs. Rthe power supply is not sufficient. On steep uphill or downhill inclines or if there is a malfunction, the transmission may also be automatically shifted into position P.
AIRMATIC package General notes AIRMATIC enables a suspension tuning set- ting to be selected and regulates the damping behaviour and level of your vehicle. The sys- tem comprises a minimum of two compo- nents. These are ADS (Adaptive Damping Sys- tem) (Y page 212) and level control (Y page 213). Your vehicle may also be equip- ped with the Active Curve System (Y page 213). Observe the notes on driving with a trailer (Y page 257).
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) General notes ADS adapts the damping characteristics to the current operating and driving situation.
This depends on: Ryour driving style Rthe road surface conditions Rthe ADS setting Rthe vehicle level setting Your selection remains stored even if you remove the key from the ignition lock. Sports tuning
Example: vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package X Start the engine. X Press button :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up. You have selec- ted "Sports tuning". The vehicle is lowered by 15 mm.
The firmer suspension tuning in Sport mode ensures even better contact with the road. Select this mode when employing a sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country roads. Comfort tuning X Press button :.
Indicator lamp = lights up. You have selec- ted "Comfort tuning". The vehicle is raised by 15 mm.
In comfort mode, the driving characteristics of your vehicle are more comfortable. There- fore, select this mode if you prefer a more comfortable driving style. Select comfort mode also when driving fast on straight roads, e.g. on straight stretches of motorway.
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Active Curve System The Active Curve System uses active stabil- isers to optimise both driving comfort and vehicle agility. Depending on the ADS mode selected (Y page 212), the Active Curve Sys- tem also changes the setting. If you select ADS comfort mode: Rrolling movement is reduced in the event of
changing surface undulations.
Rthe roll angle when cornering is reduced. Rthe driving style is agile. If you select ADS sport mode: Rthe roll angle is reduced significantly. Rthe driving style is even more agile.
Level control Important safety notes G WARNING Make sure that nobody is near the wheel arch or vehicle underside when you make a change to the vehicle level. Otherwise, you or others may be trapped. G WARNING Always select as low a vehicle level as possi- ble. If the vehicle level is high, the vehicle centre of gravity shifts upwards. This increa- ses the risk of the vehicle tipping over. Adapt your driving style to suit the vehicle level. ESP® cannot reduce the risk of an acci- dent if you drive too fast. ESP® cannot over- ride the laws of physics.
! When driving on extremely rough terrain,
select a high vehicle level in good time. Make sure there is always sufficient ground clearance. You will otherwise damage the vehicle.
General notes Further information about "Driving off-road" (Y page 188). Level control adapts the vehicle level auto- matically to the current operating and driving
situation. This results in reduced fuel con- sumption and improved handling. If you select ADS comfort mode (Y page 212), the vehicle is lowered to high- speed level as the speed increases. As the vehicle decelerates, the vehicle is raised back up to highway level. If you select ADS sport mode (Y page 212), the vehicle skips highway level and lowers directly to high-speed level depending on the basic setting (Y page 213). Make changes to the vehicle level while the vehicle is in motion. This enables the vehicle to adjust to the new level as quickly as pos- sible. The vehicle level may change visibly if you park the vehicle and the outside temperature changes. If the temperature drops, the vehi- cle level lowers; with an increase in temper- ature, the vehicle level rises. If you unlock the vehicle or open a door, the vehicle begins to compensate for load dis- crepancies while still parked. However, for significant level changes, e.g. after the vehi- cle has been stationary for a long period, the engine must be running. For safety reasons, the vehicle is only lowered when the doors are closed. Lowering is interrupted if a door is opened; it continues once the door has been closed. Basic settings The extent to which the vehicle is raised or lowered depends on the basic setting selec- ted. Select raised level for off-road driving or highway/high-speed level for normal roads. The individual vehicle levels differ from high- way level as follows: Rhighway level: +/– 0 mm Rhigh-speed level: –15 mm Rraised level: +60 mm
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Raised level
Example: vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD package Only select raised level if this is appropriate for the road conditions. Otherwise, fuel con- sumption may increase and handling may be affected. X Start the engine. If indicator lamp ; is not lit: X Press button :.
Indicator lamp ; flashes. The vehicle rises to raised level.
If you try to select raised level at a speed above 65 km/h, the Please reduce speed message appears. Highway/high-speed level ! Make sure there is enough ground clear- ance when the vehicle is being lowered. It could otherwise hit the ground, damaging the underbody.
Example: vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD package : Level control button ; Level control indicator lamp X Start the engine. If indicator lamp ; is lit: X Press button :.
Indicator lamp ; flashes. The vehicle is adjusting to highway/high-speed level.
During the adjustment, the Vehicle ris‐ ing message, for example, appears in the multifunction display. If you press the % or a button on the multifunction steering wheel, the message will disappear. Once the vehicle has reached raised level, indicator lamp ; remains lit. The Vehicle rising message disappears from the multi- function display.
During the adjustment, the being lowered message, for example, appears in the multi- function display.
If you press the % or a button on the multifunction steering wheel, the message will disappear. Once highway level has been reached, indi- cator lamp ; goes out. The being low‐ ered message disappears from the multi- function display. The vehicle automatically adjusts to highway level when you: Rdrive faster than 80 km/h or Rdrive at a speed between 65 km/h and 80 km/h for approximately 20 seconds.
Depending on the ADS setting selected (Y page 212), the vehicle is lowered to high- speed level at high speeds.
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspen- sion Vehicle level The vehicle automatically sets the vehicle level at the rear axle. Rear axle level control ensures the best possible suspension and that the ground clearance remains constant even when the vehicle is loaded. This improves driving safety and fuel consump- tion.
Suspension tuning General notes The electronically controlled damping system works continuously. This improves driving safety and ride comfort. The damping is tuned individually to each wheel and depends on: Ryour driving style, e.g. sporty Rthe road surface condition, e.g. bumps Ryour individual selection of Sport, Sport +
or Comfort
If you select Sport or Sport + mode and restart the engine, the suspension setting reverts to Comfort mode.
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Sport mode
The firmer suspension tuning in Sport mode ensures even better contact with the road. Select this mode when employing a sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country roads. X Press the : button once.
Indicator lamp ; lights up. You have selec- ted Sport mode. The AMG Ride Control SPORT message appears in the multifunction display.
Sport + mode The very firm setting of the suspension tuning in Sport + mode ensures the best possible contact with the road. Select this mode only when driving on race circuits. If indicator lamps = and ; are off: X Press button : twice.
Indicator lamps = and ; light up. You have selected Sport + mode. The AMG Ride Control SPORT + message appears in the multifunction display.
If indicator lamp ; lights up: X Press the : button once.
Second indicator lamp = lights up. You have selected Sport + mode. The AMG Ride Control SPORT + message appears in the multifunction display.
Comfort mode In comfort mode, the driving characteristics of your vehicle are more comfortable. There- fore, select this mode if you prefer a more
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comfortable driving style. Select comfort mode also when driving fast on straight roads, e.g. on straight stretches of motorway. X Press button : repeatedly until indicator
lamps = and ; go out. You have selected Comfort mode. The AMG Ride Control COMFORT mes- sage appears in the multifunction display.
PARKTRONIC Important safety notes G WARNING PARKTRONIC is only an aid and may not detect all obstacles. It is not a substitute for attentive driving. You are always responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your imme- diate surroundings when parking and manoeuvring. You could otherwise endanger yourself and others. G WARNING Make sure that no persons or animals are in the manoeuvring range. Otherwise, they could be injured.
PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with ultrasonic sensors. It indicates visually and audibly the distance between your vehicle and an object. PARKTRONIC is activated automatically if you: Rswitch on the ignition Rshift the transmission to position D, R or N Rrelease the electric parking brake PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above 18 km/h. It is reactivated at lower speeds. PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper.
: Example: sensors in the front bumper,
left-hand side
Range of the sensors General notes ! When parking, pay particular attention to objects above or below the sensors, such as flower pots or trailer drawbars. PARK- TRONIC does not detect such objects when they are in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. You could damage the vehicle or the objects. The sensors may not detect snow and objects which absorb ultrasonic sources. Ultrasonic sources, such as an automatic car wash, a lorry's compressed-air brakes or a pneumatic drill, could cause PARK- TRONIC to malfunction. PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on uneven terrain.
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the minimum, the distance may no longer be shown.
Warning displays
Side view
Top view The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and slush. Otherwise, they may not function cor- rectly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them (Y page 370). Front sensors Centre Corners
approximately 100 cm approximately 60 cm
Rear sensors Centre Corners
approximately 120 cm approximately 80 cm
Minimum distance Centre Corners
approximately 20 cm approximately 15 cm
If there is an obstacle within this range, the relevant warning displays light up and a warn- ing tone sounds. If the distance falls below
Warning display for the front area : Segments on the left-hand side of the
vehicle
; Segments on the right-hand side of the
vehicle
= Segments showing operational readiness The warning displays show the distance between the sensors and the obstacle. The warning display for the front area is located on the dashboard above the centre air vents. The warning display for the rear area is in the roof lamp in the rear compartment. The warning display for each side of the vehi- cle is divided into five yellow and two red seg- ments. PARKTRONIC is operational if yellow segments showing operational readiness = light up. The selected transmission position and the direction in which the vehicle is rolling deter- mine which warning display is active when the engine is running. Transmission position R, N or the vehicle is rolling back- wards
Front area activated Rear and front areas activated
Warning display
No areas activated
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One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle, depending on the vehicle's distance from the obstacle. From the: Rsixth segment onwards, you will hear an
intermittent warning tone for approx- imately two seconds.
Rseventh segment onwards, you will hear a warning tone for approximately two sec- onds. This indicates that you have now reached the minimum distance.
Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC
: Indicator lamp ; To deactivate/activate PARKTRONIC If indicator lamp : lights up, PARKTRONIC is deactivated. Active Park Assist is then also deactivated. i PARKTRONIC is automatically activated when you turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
Towing a trailer ! Fold in the ball coupling if the trailer tow hitch is not required. PARKTRONIC meas- ures the minimum detection range to an obstacle from the bumper, not the ball cou- pling.
PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear area when you establish an electrical connection between your vehicle and a trailer.
Problems with PARKTRONIC
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Problem Only the red segments in the PARKTRONIC warning displays are lit. You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds. PARKTRONIC is deacti- vated after approx- imately five seconds, and the indicator lamp in the PARKTRONIC button lights up.
Only the red segments in the PARKTRONIC warning displays are lit. PARKTRONIC is deacti- vated after approx- imately five seconds.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. X If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference. X Clean the PARKTRONIC sensors (Y page 370). X Switch the ignition back on. The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or ultrasound waves. X See if PARKTRONIC functions in a different location.
Active Parking Assist Important safety notes G WARNING Active Parking Assist is merely an aid and may sometimes recommend parking spaces that are not suitable for parking. For example, these might be spaces where parking is pro- hibited, driveways, unsuitable surfaces, etc. Active Parking Assist measures the parking space as you drive past it. Any later changes to the parking space are not taken into account. For instance, this may be the case when the vehicle parked in front of or behind the space changes its position or when an obstacle is moved into the parking space. Active Parking Assist does not relieve you of the responsibility of paying attention. If you rely solely on Active Parking Assist, you could
cause an accident and injure yourself and oth- ers. You are always responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your imme- diate surroundings when parking and manoeuvring. G WARNING Objects located above the height range of Active Parking Assist will not be detected when the parking space is measured. These are not taken into account when the parking procedure is calculated, e. g. overhanging loads, tail sections or loading ramps of goods vehicles. In some circumstances, Active Park- ing Assist may therefore guide you into the parking space too early. This may lead to a collision. For this reason, you should avoid using Active Parking Assist in such situations.
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G WARNING The front of the vehicle will veer out in the direction of the oncoming traffic during the parking operation. In some cases the vehicle will also take you onto sections of the oncom- ing lane during the parking procedure. You are responsible for safety at all times and must pay attention to any road users approaching or passing. Stop the vehicle if necessary or cancel the Active Parking Assist parking procedure. G WARNING Make sure that no persons or animals are in the manoeuvring range. Otherwise, they could be injured.
! If unavoidable, you should drive over
obstacles such as kerbs slowly and not at a sharp angle. Otherwise, you may damage the wheels or tyres.
Active Parking Assist is an electronic parking aid with ultrasound. Ultrasound is used to measure the road on both sides of the vehicle. A suitable parking space is indicated by the parking symbol. Active steering intervention can assist you during parking. You may also use PARKTRONIC (Y page 216). When PARK- TRONIC is switched off, Active Parking Assist is also unavailable. Use Active Parking Assist for parking spaces: Rthat are parallel to the direction of travel Rthat are on straight roads, not bends Rthat are on the same level as the road, e.g.
not on the pavement
Parking tips: Ron narrow roads, drive as closely as possi-
ble past the parking space.
Rpay attention to the PARKTRONIC
(Y page 217) warning messages during the parking procedure.
Rat any time, you can intervene in the steer- ing procedure to correct it. Active Parking Assist will then be cancelled.
Rwhen transporting a load which protrudes
from your vehicle, you should not use Active Parking Assist.
Rwhen snow chains or an emergency spare wheel are fitted, you should not use Active Parking Assist here either.
Rmake sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct. This has a direct influence on the parking characteristics of the vehi- cle.
Rthe way your vehicle is positioned in the parking space after parking is dependent on various factors. These include the posi- tion and shape of the vehicles parked in front and behind it and the conditions of the location. It may be the case that Active Parking Assist guides you too far into a parking space, or not far enough into it. In some cases, it may also lead you across or onto the kerb. If necessary, you should can- cel the parking procedure with Active Park- ing Assist.
Ryou can also engage forward gear prema- turely. The vehicle redirects and does not drive as far into the parking space. Should a gear be changed too early to achieve a sensible parking position, the parking pro- cedure will be cancelled.
Detecting parking spaces
Rparking spaces that are littered, overgrown
or partially occupied by trailer drawbars might be identified incorrectly or not at all. Rsnowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
space being measured inaccurately.
: Detected parking space on the left ; Parking symbol = Detected parking space on the right
Active Parking Assist is switched on automat- ically when driving forwards. The system is operational at speeds of up to approximately 35 km/h. While in operation, the system inde- pendently locates and measures parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle. When driving at speeds below 30 km/h, you will see the parking symbol as a status indicator in the instrument cluster. Active Parking Assist only displays parking spaces on the front- passenger side as standard. Parking spaces on the driver's side are displayed as soon as the turn signal on the driver's side is activa- ted. To park on the driver's side, you must leave the driver's side turn signal switched on. This must remain switched on until you acknowledge the use of Active Parking Assist by pressing the a button on the multi- function steering wheel. When a parking space has been detected, an arrow towards the right or the left also appears. Active Parking Assist will only detect parking spaces: Rthat are parallel to the direction of travel Rthat are at least 1.5 m wide Rthat are at least 1.3 m longer than your
vehicle
A parking space is displayed while you are driving past it, and until you are approx- imately 15 m away from it.
Parking G WARNING PARKTRONIC and Active Parking Assist are merely parking aids and may not detect all obstacles. They do not relieve you of the responsibility of paying attention. You are always responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your imme- diate surroundings when parking and manoeuvring. You could, otherwise, endanger yourself and others.
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G WARNING When parking, you need to make sure that no obstacles are located in the vicinity of the vehicle during the entire operation. Active Parking Assist does not relieve you of the responsibility of paying attention. It merely aids you by intervening actively in the steer- ing. To stop the vehicle or avoid an accident you need to apply the brakes yourself.
X Stop the vehicle when the parking space
symbol shows the desired parking space in the instrument cluster. X Shift the transmission to position R. The Start Park Assist? Yes: OK No: % message appears in the multifunction display.
X To cancel the procedure: press the
% button on the multifunction steering wheel or pull away.
or X To park using Active Parking Assist:
press the a button on the multifunction steering wheel. The Park Assist active Accelerate and brake Observe surroundings mes- sage appears in the multifunction display. X Release the multifunction steering wheel. X Reverse the vehicle, being ready to brake
at all times. When reversing, drive at a speed below 10 km/h. Otherwise, Active Parking Assist will be cancelled.
i In tight parking spaces, you will achieve the best parking results by backing up as far as possible. When doing so, also observe the PARKTRONIC messages.
X Stop as soon as PARKTRONIC sounds the
continuous warning tone, if not before. Manoeuvring may be required in tight park- ing spaces. The Park Assist active Select D Observe surroundings message appears in the multifunction display.
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X Shift the transmission to position D while
the vehicle is stationary. Active Parking Assist immediately steers in the other direction. The Park Assist active Accelerate and brake Observe surroundings mes- sage appears in the multifunction display. i You will achieve the best results by wait- ing for the steering procedure to complete before pulling away.
X Drive forwards and be ready to brake at all
times.
X Stop as soon as PARKTRONIC sounds the continuous warning tone, if not before. The Park Assist active Select R Observe surroundings message appears in the multifunction display. Further transmission shifts may be neces- sary. As soon as the parking procedure is com- plete, the Park Assist switched off mes- sage appears in the multifunction display. PARKTRONIC is still available. X Manoeuvre if necessary. X Always observe the warning messages dis-
played by PARKTRONIC (Y page 217).
Parking tips: Ron narrow roads, drive as closely as possi-
ble past the parking space.
Rparking spaces that are littered, overgrown
or partially occupied by trailer drawbars might be identified incorrectly or not at all. Rsnowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
space being measured inaccurately.
Rthe way your vehicle is positioned in the parking space after parking is dependent on various factors. These include the posi- tion and shape of the vehicles parked in front and behind it and the conditions of the location. In some cases, Active Parking Assist may guide you too far into a parking space, or not far enough into it. In some cases, it may also lead you across or onto the kerb. If necessary, you should cancel
the parking procedure with Active Parking Assist.
Ryou can also engage forward gear prema- turely. The vehicle redirects and does not drive as far into the parking space. Should a gear be changed too early, the parking procedure will be cancelled. A sensible parking position can no longer be achieved from this position.
Exiting a parking space G WARNING Active Parking Assist does not monitor street traffic. In some cases, the vehicle will also take you onto sections of the oncoming lane when exiting a parking space. You are responsible for safety at all times and must pay attention to any road users approaching or passing. Stop the vehicle if necessary or cancel Active Parking Assist.
Active Parking Assist can only assist you with exiting a parking space if you have parked the vehicle using Active Parking Assist. X Start the engine. X Switch on the turn signal on the side facing
the street. X Shift the transmission to position D or R. The Start Park Assist? Yes: OK No: % message appears in the multifunction display.
X To cancel the procedure: press the
% button on the multifunction steering wheel or pull away.
or X To exit a parking space using Active
Parking Assist: press the a button on the multifunction steering wheel. The Park Assist active Accelerate and brake Observe surroundings mes- sage appears in the multifunction display. X Release the multifunction steering wheel. X Reverse the vehicle or drive forwards, being ready to brake at all times. Do not exceed a maximum speed of approximately
10 km/h when exiting a parking space. Otherwise, Active Parking Assist will be cancelled.
X Stop as soon as PARKTRONIC sounds the
continuous warning tone, if not before.
X Shift the transmission to position D or R as
required while the vehicle is stationary. Active Parking Assist immediately steers in the other direction.
i You will achieve the best results by wait- ing for the steering procedure to complete before pulling away. If you reverse after activation, the steering wheel is moved to the straight-ahead posi- tion.
X Drive forwards or reverse the vehicle, being
ready to brake at all times.
X Stop as soon as PARKTRONIC sounds the
continuous warning tone, if not before.
X Drive forwards and reverse as instructed by
the PARKTRONIC warning displays.
Once you have exited the parking space com- pletely, the steering wheel is moved to the straight-ahead position. You hear a tone and the message Park Assist switched off appears in the multifunction display. You will then have to steer and merge into traffic on your own. PARKTRONIC is still available.
Cancelling Active Parking Assist X Stop the movement of the multifunction
steering wheel or steer yourself. Active Parking Assist will be cancelled at once. The Park Assist cancelled mes- sage appears in the multifunction display.
or X Press the PARKTRONIC button on the
centre console (Y page 218). PARKTRONIC is switched off and Active Parking Assist is immediately cancelled. The Park Assist cancelled message appears in the multifunction display.
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Active Parking Assist is cancelled automati- cally if: Rparking using Active Parking Assist is no
longer possible.
Ryou are driving faster than 10 km/h. Ra wheel spins and ESP® intervenes or fails.
The ÷ warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.
A warning tone sounds. The parking symbol disappears and the multifunction display shows the Park Assist cancelled mes- sage. When Active Parking Assist is cancelled, you must steer again yourself.
Towing a trailer For vehicles with a trailer tow hitch, the min- imum length for parking spaces is slightly increased. If you have attached a trailer to your vehicle, you should not use Active Parking Assist. Once the electrical connection is established between your vehicle and the trailer, Active Parking Assist is no longer available. PARK- TRONIC is deactivated for the rear area.
Reversing camera Important safety notes G WARNING Make sure that no persons or animals are in the manoeuvring range. Otherwise, they could be injured. G WARNING The reversing camera is only an aid and may show a distorted view of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at all. The reversing camera is not a substitute for paying atten- tion. The camera cannot show objects in the following areas:
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Rvery close to the rear bumper Runder the rear bumper Rin close range above the handle on the boot
lid
You are always responsible for safety, and must always pay attention to your surround- ings when parking and manoeuvring. This applies to the areas behind, in front of and beside the vehicle. You could otherwise endanger yourself and others. G WARNING Under the following circumstances, the reversing camera will not function, or will function in a limited manner: Rif the boot lid is open Rin heavy rain, snow or fog Rat night or in very dark places Rif the camera is exposed to very bright light Rif the area is lit by fluorescent light or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
Rif there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in winter
Rif the camera lens is dirty or obstructed Rif the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this event, have the camera position and setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not use the reversing camera in these types of situation. You could otherwise injure others or damage objects and your vehicle while you are parking.
General notes
Reversing camera : is in the handle on the tailgate. Reversing camera : is an optical parking and manoeuvring aid. It shows the area behind your vehicle with guide lines in the COMAND display. The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a mirror image, as in the rear-view mirror. i The text of messages shown in the
COMAND display depends on the language setting. The following are examples of reversing camera messages in the COMAND display.
Activating/deactivating the reversing camera
X To activate: make sure that the key is in
position 2 in the ignition lock.
X Make sure that the function show reversing
camera display is selected in COMAND Online.
X Engage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown with guide lines in the COMAND display.
X To change the function mode for vehi-
cles with trailer tow hitch: using the COMAND controller, select symbol : for the "Reverse parking" function or sym- bol ; for "Coupling up a trailer" (see the separate COMAND Online operating instructions). The symbol of the selected function is high- lighted.
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To deactivate: the reversing camera is deac- tivated if you: Rshift the transmission to position P Rdrive forwards 10 m Rshift the transmission from R to another
position (after 15 seconds)
Rdrive forwards at a speed of over
10 km/h
Displays in the COMAND display G WARNING Using the reversing camera can be dangerous if you are colour-blind or if your ability to dis- tinguish colours is impaired. Only use the reversing camera if you can see and distinguish between all the coloured guide lines that are displayed by the reversing camera in the COMAND display. G WARNING Please note that objects not at ground level may appear to be further away than they actually are. These include: Rthe bumper of a vehicle that is parked
behind your vehicle
Ra trailer drawbar Rthe ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch Rthe tail-end of a lorry Rslanted posts The lines are only guides, not accurate meas- urements of the distance to an obstacle. Therefore, you should never pass the red line when approaching an obstacle. You could oth- erwise cause an accident and injure yourself and others.
: White guide line without turning the steer-
ing wheel, vehicle width including the exterior mirrors (static)
; Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- imately 4.0 m from the rear of the vehicle = Red guide line for the vehicle width includ- ing the exterior mirrors, for current steer- ing wheel angle (dynamic)
? Yellow lane marking the course the tyres
will take at the current steering wheel angle (dynamic)
A Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- imately 1.0 m from the rear of the vehicle B Vehicle centre axle (marker assistance) C Bumper D Red guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 0.25 m from the rear of the vehicle
The guide lines are shown when the trans- mission is in position R. The distance specifications only apply to objects that are at ground level.
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= Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- imately 1.0 m from the rear of the vehicle
? Red guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 0.25 m from the rear of the vehicle
X Make sure that the reversing camera is
switched on (Y page 224). The lane and the guide lines are shown.
X With the help of white guide line :, check whether the vehicle will fit into the parking space.
X Using white guide line : as a guide, care- fully reverse until you reach the end posi- tion. Red guide line ? is then at the end of the parking space. The vehicle is almost paral- lel in the parking space.
Reverse perpendicular parking with the steering wheel at an angle
Turning the steering wheel : Red guide line for the vehicle width includ- ing the exterior mirrors, for current steer- ing wheel angle (dynamic)
; Parking space marking X Make sure that the reversing camera is
switched on (Y page 224). The lane and the guide lines are shown.
X Drive past the parking space and bring the
vehicle to a standstill.
X While the vehicle is at a standstill, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the park-
Additional messages for vehicles with PARK- TRONIC : Front warning display ; Additional PARKTRONIC operational read-
iness indicator
= Rear warning display Vehicles with PARKTRONIC: when PARK- TRONIC is operational (Y page 217), the addi- tional operational readiness indicator ; appears in the COMAND Display. If the PARK- TRONIC warning displays are active or light up, then the := warning displays are also active or light up correspondingly in the COMAND display.
Reverse parking function Reversing straight into a parking space
