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G WARNING When you drive with the chassis lowered or raised, the vehicle's braking and driving characteristics can be significantly impaired. You could also exceed the permissible vehicle height if the chassis is raised. There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the vehicle level before pulling away.
G WARNING Due to the high center of gravity, the vehicle may start to skid and roll over in the event of an abrupt steering maneuver and/or when the vehicle's speed is not adapted to the road conditions. There is a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to the vehicle's driving characteristics and to the prevailing road and weather conditions.
! 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.
RUtility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury.
RIn a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
You and all vehicle occupants should always wear your seat belts.
Level control adapts the vehicle level automatically to the current operating and driving situation. This results in reduced fuel consumption 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 possible.
The vehicle level may change visibly if you park the vehicle and the outside temperature changes. If the temperature drops, the
vehicle level is lower; with an increase in temperature, the vehicle level rises.
If you unlock the vehicle or open a door, the vehicle begins to compensate for load discrepancies while still parked. However, for significant level changes, such as after the vehicle has been stationary for a long period, the engine must be on. For safety reasons, the vehicle is only lowered when the doors are closed. Lowering is interrupted if a door is opened, and it continues once the door has been closed.
For information about driving off-road, see (Y page 191).
Basic settings
The extent to which the vehicle is raised or lowered depends on the basic setting selected.
Select:
Rhighway/high-speed level for driving on
normal roads
Roff-road level 1 for driving on easily
negotiable off-road terrain
Roff-road level 2 for driving on normal off-
road terrain
Roff-road level 3 for freeing the vehicle in particularly rough terrain at low speeds only
The individual vehicle levels differ from highway level as follows:
Rhighway level: +/–0 in (+/–0 mm)
Rhigh-speed level: –0.6 in (–15 mm)
Roff-road level 1: + 1.2 in (+30 mm)
Roff-road level 2: + 2.3 in (+60 mm)
Roff-road level 3: + 3.6 in (+ 90 mm)
Highway/high-speed level
! Make sure that there is enough ground
clearance when the vehicle is being lowered. It could otherwise hit the ground, damaging the underbody.
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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 70 mph (115 km/h) or if you drive at a speed between 62 mph (100 km/h) and 70 mph (115 km/h) for approximately 20 seconds. The vehicle is lowered to high-speed level if you are traveling at higher speeds.
Off-road levels
General notes
ROnly select off-road level 3 for driving off-
road in particularly rough terrain.
RAdjust your driving style to the altered
handling characteristics.
RDo not drive faster than 12 mph
(20 km/h).
Only select an off-road level when this is appropriate for road conditions. Otherwise, fuel consumption increases and handling may be affected.
X Start the engine.
X Selector wheel : engaged: briefly press
selector wheel :. Selector wheel : extends.
X To raise: turn selector wheel :
clockwise ;. The vehicle is raised.
or
X To lower: turn selector wheel : counter-
clockwise ?. The vehicle is lowered.
: 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 : counter-
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.
During the adjustment, the Lowering message, for example, appears in the multifunction display. If you press the % or a button on the multifunction steering wheel, the message
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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 center
indicator lamps flash
ROff-road level 3: all three indicator lamps
flash
The vehicle adjusts 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 rising message, for example, appears in the multifunction display.
The vehicle rises from highway level to off- road level 1. 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 center indicator lamps of the selector wheel are on.
The Max. Speed 12 mph (20 km/h) message draws your attention to the maximum speed permitted for off-road level 3.
Once off-road level 3 has been reached, you will see a message shown in white in the multifunction display, for example: Max. Speed 12 mph (20 km/h).
If you drive above 20 km/h at off-road level 3, you will see the following message in red in the multifunction display: Vehicle Lowering Max. Speed 12 mph (20 km/h).
i You cannot clear these messages.
You also hear a warning. The vehicle is lowered and off-road level 3 is canceled.
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.
Lowering the vehicle
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 following: Vehicle Lowering Max. Speed 12 mph (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.
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 multifunction display: Vehicle rising Max. speed 12 mph (20 km/h).
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You can select from the following:
ROff-road level 1 at speeds up to 60 mph
(100 km/h)
ROff-road level 2 at speeds up to 40 mph
(65 km/h)
ROff-road level 3 at speeds up to 12 mph
(20 km/h)
If you are driving above 50 mph (80 km/h) or drive between 40 mph (65 km/h) and 50 mph (80 km/h) for longer than 20 seconds, off-road level 2 will be canceled. 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 70 mph (115 km/h) or drive between 62 mph (100 km/h) and 70 mph (115 km/h) for longer than 20 seconds, off-road level 1 will be canceled. 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.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off the HOLD function and secure the vehicle against rolling away.
! If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes automatically in certain situations. To prevent damage to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in the following or other similar situations:
Rwhen towing the vehicle
Rin the car wash
Deactivate the HOLD function (Y page 212).
General notes
The HOLD function can assist the driver in the following situations:
Rwhen pulling away, especially on steep
slopes
Rwhen maneuvering on steep slopes
Rwhen waiting in traffic
You will see a message in the multifunction display, for example: Lowering.
The vehicle is kept stationary without the driver having to depress the brake pedal.
HOLD function
Important safety notes
G WARNING When leaving the vehicle, it can still roll away despite being braked by the HOLD function if:
Rthere is a malfunction in the system or in
The braking effect is canceled and the HOLD function deactivated when you depress the accelerator pedal to pull away.
i Do not use the HOLD function when
driving off-road, on steep uphill or downhill gradients or on slippery or loose surfaces. The HOLD function cannot hold the vehicle on such surfaces.
the voltage supply.
Activation conditions
Rthe HOLD function has been deactivated by pressing the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.
Rthe electrical system in the engine
compartment, the battery or the fuses have been tampered with.
Rthe battery is disconnected
There is a risk of an accident.
You can activate the HOLD function if:
Rthe vehicle is stationary
Rthe engine is running
Rthe driver's door is closed or your seat belt
is fastened
Rthe electric parking brake is released
Rthe transmission is in position D, R or N
RDISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated
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Activating the HOLD function
AIRMATIC package
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 display. 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
The HOLD function is deactivated automatically if:
Ryou accelerate and the transmission is in
position D or R
Ryou shift the transmission to position P
Ryou depress the brake pedal again with a
certain amount of pressure until ë disappears 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 automatically secures the vehicle if the HOLD function is activated and:
Rthe driver's door is open and the driver's
seat belt is unfastened.
Rthe engine is switched off.
Ra system malfunction 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.
General notes
AIRMATIC regulates the level of your vehicle. As well as level control (Y page 213), your vehicle can be equipped with ADS (Adaptive Damping System) (Y page 212) and 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 SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Sports tuning
Example: vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD package : Suspension tuning button
; Indicator lamp for sports tuning
= Indicator lamp for comfort tuning
X Start the engine.
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X Press button :.
If you select ADS comfort mode:
Indicator lamp ; lights up. Sports suspension tuning is selected. The vehicle is lowered by 0.6 in (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
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 When the vehicle is being lowered, people could become trapped if their limbs are between the vehicle body and the wheels or underneath the vehicle. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure no one is underneath the vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches when the vehicle is being lowered.
G WARNING When you drive with the vehicle raised, the driving characteristics could be impaired by the vehicle's raised center of gravity. The vehicle could rollover more easily, for example on a bend. There is a risk of an accident.
Always select as low a vehicle level as possible and adjust your driving style.
G WARNING When you drive with the chassis lowered or raised, the vehicle's braking and driving characteristics can be significantly impaired. You could also exceed the permissible vehicle height if the chassis is raised. There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the vehicle level before pulling away.
G WARNING Due to the high center of gravity, the vehicle may start to skid and roll over in the event of an abrupt steering maneuver and/or when
Example: vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD package : Suspension tuning button
; Indicator lamp for sports tuning
= Indicator lamp for comfort tuning
X Press button :.
Indicator lamp = lights up. Comfort tuning is selected. The vehicle is raised by 0.6 in (15 mm).
In comfort mode, the driving characteristics of your vehicle are more comfortable. Therefore, select this mode if you favor a more comfortable driving style. Select comfort mode also when driving fast on straight roads, e.g. on straight stretches of freeway.
Active Curve System
The Active Curve System uses active stabilizers to optimize both driving comfort and vehicle agility. Depending on the ADS mode selected (Y page 212), the Active Curve System also changes the setting.
The vehicle level may change visibly if you park the vehicle and the outside temperature changes. If the temperature drops, the vehicle level is lower; with an increase in temperature, the vehicle level rises.
If you unlock the vehicle or open a door, the vehicle begins to compensate for load discrepancies while still parked. However, for significant level changes, such as after the vehicle has been stationary for a long period, the engine must be on. For safety reasons, the vehicle is only lowered when the doors are closed. Lowering is interrupted if a door is opened, and it continues once the door has been closed.
Basic settings (excluding AMG vehicles)
The extent to which the vehicle is raised or lowered depends on the basic setting selected. Select raised level for off-road driving or highway/high-speed level for normal roads.
The individual vehicle levels differ from highway level as follows:
Rhighway level: +/–0 in (+/–0 mm)
Rhigh-speed level: –0.6 in (–15 mm)
Rraised level: +2.3 in (+60 mm)
Basic settings for AMG vehicles
The extent to which the vehicle is raised or lowered depends on the AMG adaptive sport suspension setting selected. Select the raised level for off-road driving or highway/ high-speed level for normal roads.
The raised level corresponds to a vehicle position raised by 50 mm compared with highway level in comfort mode.
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the vehicle's speed is not adapted to the road conditions. There is a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to the vehicle's driving characteristics and to the prevailing road and weather conditions.
! 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.
! When you raise the vehicle in such a way
that not all wheels have contact with the ground, remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
RUtility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury.
RIn a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
You and all vehicle occupants should always wear your seat belts.
General notes
Further information about "Driving off-road" (Y page 191).
Level control adapts the vehicle level automatically to the current operating and driving situation. This results in reduced fuel consumption 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 speed decreases, 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 214).
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 possible.
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Raised level
Slowly message appears in the multifunction display.
Highway/high-speed level ! Make sure that there is enough ground
clearance when the vehicle is being lowered. It could otherwise hit the ground, damaging the underbody.
Only select raised level if this is appropriate for the road conditions. Otherwise, fuel consumption 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.
: 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 Raising 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 Raising message disappears from the multifunction display.
If you try to select raised level at a speed above 40 mph (64 km/h), the Drive More
During the adjustment, the Lowering 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 highway level has been reached, indicator lamp ; goes out. The Lowering
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message disappears from the multifunction display.
The vehicle automatically adjusts to highway level when you:
! The vehicle is lowered by approximately
10 mm if:
Ryou have selected the Sport or Comfort
suspension tuning and
Rdrive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h)
Ryou switch off the engine and then
Rdrive between 40 mph (64 km/h) and 50 mph (80 km/h) for approximately 20 seconds
Depending on the ADS mode selected (Y page 212), the vehicle is lowered to high- speed level at high speeds.
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system
Important safety notes
G WARNING When the vehicle is being lowered, people could become trapped if their limbs are between the vehicle body and the wheels or underneath the vehicle. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure no one is underneath the vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches when the vehicle is being lowered.
G WARNING The vehicle is lowered if:
Ryou have selected the Comfort or Sport
suspension tuning and
Rlock the vehicle after switching off the
engine
Persons in the vicinity of the wheel arch or the underbody may thus become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the wheel arch or the underbody when you switch off the engine.
Rlock the vehicle
When parking, position your vehicle so that it does not make contact with the curb as the vehicle is lowered. Your vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
Vehicle level
Level control adapts the vehicle level automatically to the current operating and driving situation. Level control ensures the best possible suspension and constant ground clearance, even with a laden vehicle. This improves driving safety and fuel consumption.
The AIRMATIC package and ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM are always components of AMG adaptive suspension system (Y page 212). Due to the sportier suspension settings compared to standard vehicles, the levels and speed thresholds for sinking and raising the vehicle are different.
In Comfort and Sport driving modes, after locking the vehicle it lowers to the Sport+ level. When locking the vehicle at the raised level, the vehicle does not lower.
The settings will remain stored after you switch off the engine. When starting the engine, the selected setting, e.g. AMG adaptive suspension system Comfort, is restored.
i The vehicle level may change visibly if you
park the vehicle and the outside temperature changes. If the temperature drops, the vehicle level lowers; with an increase in temperature, the vehicle level rises.
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Suspension tuning
If indicator lamps = and ; are off:
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:
X Press button : twice.
Indicator lamps = and ; light up. You have selected Sport + mode. The vehicle is lowered by 10 mm.
The AMG Ride Control SPORT + message appears in the multifunction display.
Ryour driving style
If indicator lamp ; lights up:
Rthe road surface conditions
X Press button : once.
Ryour individual selection of Sport, Sport +
or Comfort
Your selection remains stored even if you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Sport mode
Second indicator lamp = lights up. You have selected Sport + mode. The vehicle is lowered by 10 mm.
The AMG Ride Control SPORT + message appears in the multifunction display.
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 button : once.
Indicator lamp ; lights up. You have selected 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 preferably when driving on race circuits.
Comfort mode
In comfort mode, the driving characteristics of your vehicle are more comfortable. Select this mode if you prefer a comfortable driving style. Select comfort mode also when driving fast on straight roads, e.g. on straight stretches of freeway.
X Press button : repeatedly until indicator
lamps = and ; go out. You have selected Comfort mode. The vehicle is raised by 10 mm compared with Sport + suspension tuning.
The AMG Ride Control COMFORT message appears in the multifunction display.
PARKTRONIC
Important safety notes
PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with ultrasonic sensors. It indicates visually and audibly the distance between your vehicle and an object.
PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is not a replacement for your attention to your immediate surroundings. You are always responsible for safe maneuvering, parking and exiting a parking space. When
Range of the sensors
General notes
PARKTRONIC does not take objects into consideration that are:
Rbelow the detection range, e.g. people,
animals or objects
Rabove the detection range, e.g.
overhanging loads, truck overhangs or loading ramps.
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maneuvering, parking or pulling out of a parking space, make sure that there are no persons, animals or objects in the area in which you are maneuvering.
! When parking, pay particular attention to objects above or below the sensors, such as flower pots or trailer drawbars. PARKTRONIC 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 other objects that absorb ultrasonic waves.
Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car wash, the compressed-air brakes on a truck or a pneumatic drill could cause PARKTRONIC to malfunction.
PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on uneven terrain.
PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when you:
Side view
Rswitch on the ignition
Rshift the transmission to position D, R or N
Rrelease the electric parking brake
PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above 11 mph (18km/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.
Top view
The sensors must be free from dirt, ice or slush. They can otherwise not function correctly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them (Y page 375).
Front sensors
Center
Corners
Approx. 40in (approx. 100cm)
Approx. 24in (approx. 60cm)
: Sensors in the front bumper, left-hand
side (example)
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Rear sensors
Center
Corners
Approx. 48in (approx. 120cm)
Approx. 32in (approx. 80cm)
yellow segments showing operational readiness = light up.
The selected transmission position and the direction in which the vehicle is rolling determine which warning display is active when the engine is running.
Minimum distance
Transmission
Warning display
Center
Approx. 8in (approx. 20cm)
Corners
Approx. 6in (approx. 15cm)
If there is an obstacle within this range, the relevant warning displays light up and a warning tone sounds. If the distance falls below the minimum, the distance may no longer be shown.
Warning displays
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 center 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 vehicle is divided into five yellow and two red segments. PARKTRONIC is operational if
position
R, N or the vehicle is rolling backwards
Front area activated
Rear and front areas activated
No areas activated
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 approximately two seconds.
Rseventh segment onwards, you will hear a
warning tone for approximately two seconds. This indicates that you have now reached the minimum distance.
Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC
: Indicator lamp
; Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC
If indicator lamp : lights up, PARKTRONIC is deactivated. Active Park Assist is then also deactivated.
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i PARKTRONIC is automatically activated when you turn the SmartKey to position 2
in the ignition lock.Towing a trailer
! Fold in the ball coupling if the trailer tow
hitch is not required. PARKTRONIC measures the minimum detection range to an obstacle from the bumper, not the ball coupling.
PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear area when you establish an electrical connection between your vehicle and a trailer.
Problems with PARKTRONIC
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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Only the red segments in the PARKTRONIC warning displays are lit. You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds.
PARKTRONIC is deactivated after approximately 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 deactivated after approximately five seconds.
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 375).
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.
cancel the Active Parking Assist parking procedure.
! If unavoidable, you should drive over
obstacles such as curbs slowly and not at a sharp angle. Otherwise, you may damage the wheels or tires.
Active Parking Assist may possibly indicate parking spaces which are not suitable for parking, for example:
Rwhere parking or stopping is prohibited
Rin front of driveways or entrances and exits
Ron unsuitable surfaces
Active Parking Assist
Important safety notes
Active Parking Assist is merely an aid. It is not a replacement for your attention to your immediate surroundings. You are always responsible for safe maneuvering, parking and exiting a parking space. When maneuvering, parking or pulling out of a parking space, make sure that there are no persons, animals or objects in the area in which you are maneuvering.
G WARNING The vehicle swings out when parking and in doing so could cross into the opposite lane. This could result in a collision with another road user. There is a risk of an accident.
Pay attention to other road users when parking. Stop the vehicle if necessary or
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Parking tips:
ROn narrow roads, drive as close to the
parking space as possible.
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.
RPay attention to the PARKTRONIC
(Y page 219) warning messages during the parking procedure.
RWhen transporting a load which protrudes
from your vehicle, you should not use Active Parking Assist.
RNever use Active Parking Assist when snow
chains are installed.
RMake sure that the tire pressures are
always correct. This has a direct influence on the parking characteristics of the vehicle.
General notes
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 217). When PARKTRONIC 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
Detecting parking spaces
G WARNING If there are objects above the detection range, Active Parking Assist may turn prematurely. You may cause a collision as a result. There is a risk of an accident.
If there are objects above the detection range, stop and deactivate Active Parking Assist.
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 Parking Assist may therefore guide you into the parking space too early.
: Detected parking space on the left
; Parking symbol
= Detected parking space on the right
Active Parking Assist is switched on automatically when driving forwards. The system is operational at speeds of up to approximately 22 mph (35 km/h). While in operation, the system independently locates and measures parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle. When driving at speeds below 19 mph (30 km/h), you will see the parking symbol as a status indicator in the instrument cluster. By default, Active Parking Assist only displays parking spaces on the front- passenger side. Parking spaces on the driver's side are displayed as soon as the turn signal on the driver's side is activated. 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 multifunction steering wheel.
When a parking space has been detected, an arrow towards the right or the left also appears.
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Active Parking Assist will only detect parking spaces:
far as possible. When doing so, also observe the PARKTRONIC messages.
Rthat are parallel to the direction of travel
X Stop as soon as PARKTRONIC sounds the
Rthat are at least 59 in (1.5 m) wide
Rthat are at least 51 in (1.3 m) longer than
your vehicle
A parking space is displayed while you are driving past it, and until you are approximately 50 ft (15 m) away from it.
Parking
G WARNING Active Parking Assist merely aids you by intervening actively in the steering. If you do not brake there is a risk of an accident.
Always apply the brakes yourself when maneuvering and parking.
X Stop the vehicle when the parking space
symbol shows the desired parking space in the instrument cluster.
continuous warning tone, if not before. Maneuvering may be required in tight parking spaces.
The Park Assist active Select D Observe surroundings message appears in the multifunction display.
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 message appears in the multifunction display.
i You will achieve the best results by waiting for the steering procedure to complete before pulling away.
X Drive forwards and be ready to brake at all
X Shift the transmission to position R.
times.
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 thea button on the multifunction steering wheel. The Park Assist active Accelerate and brake Observe surroundings message appears in the multifunction display.
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 necessary.
As soon as the parking procedure is complete, the Park Assist switched off message appears in the multifunction display. PARKTRONIC is still available.
X Maneuver if necessary.
X Always observe the warning messages
displayed by PARKTRONIC (Y page 219).
X Let go of the multifunction steering wheel.
Parking tips:
X Back up the vehicle, being ready to brake
at all times. When backing up, drive at a speed below approximately 6 mph (10 km/h). Otherwise Active Parking Assist will be canceled.
i In tight parking spaces, you will achieve the best parking results by backing up as
RThe way your vehicle is positioned in the parking space after parking is dependent on various factors. These include the position 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
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parking space, or not far enough into it. In some cases, it may also lead you across or onto the curb. If necessary, you should cancel the parking procedure with Active Parking Assist.
RYou can also engage forward gear
prematurely. The vehicle redirects and does not drive as far into the parking space. Should the gear change occur too soon to achieve a sensible parking position, the parking procedure will be aborted.
RYou can intervene in the steering procedure
to correct it at any time. Active Parking Assist will then be canceled.
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
message appears in the multifunction display.
X Let go of 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 6 mph (10 km/h) when exiting a parking space. Otherwise, Active Parking Assist will be deactivated.
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 waiting for the steering procedure to complete before pulling away.
If you back up after activation, the steering wheel is moved to the straight-ahead position.
X Drive forwards or back up 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 back up as instructed
by the PARKTRONIC warning displays.
Once you have exited the parking space completely, the steering wheel is moved to the straight-ahead position. You hear a tone and the message Park Assist Finished appears in the multifunction display. You will then have to steer and merge into traffic on your own. PARKTRONIC is still available.
Canceling Active Parking Assist
X Stop the movement of the multifunction
steering wheel or steer yourself. Active Parking Assist will be canceled at once. The Park Assist Canceled
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message appears in the multifunction display.
or
X Press the PARKTRONIC button on the
center console (Y page 219). PARKTRONIC is switched off and Active Parking Assist is immediately canceled. The Park Assist Canceled message appears in the multifunction display.
Active Parking Assist is canceled automatically if:
sure that there are no persons, animals or objects in the area in which you are maneuvering.
Under the following circumstances, the rear view camera will not function, or will function in a limited manner:
Rthe tailgate 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
Rparking using Active Parking Assist is no
lighting (the display may flicker)
longer possible.
Ryou are driving faster than 6mph
(10 km/h).
Rif there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in winter
Ra wheel spins, ESP® intervenes or fails. The
Rif the camera lens is dirty or obstructed
÷ warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.
A warning tone sounds. The parking symbol disappears and the multifunction display shows the Park Assist Canceled message.
When Active Parking Assist is canceled, you must steer again yourself.
Towing a trailer
For vehicles with a trailer tow hitch, the minimum 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. PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear area.
Rear view camera
Important safety notes
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a replacement for your attention to your immediate surroundings. You are always responsible for safe maneuvering and parking. When maneuvering or parking, make
Rif the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this event, have the camera position and setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
General notes
Rear view camera : is in the handle on the tailgate.
Rear view camera : is an optical parking and maneuvering 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 rear
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view camera messages in the COMAND display.
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera
Displays in the COMAND display
The rear view camera may show a distorted view of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at all. The rear view camera does not show objects in the following positions:
Rvery close to the rear bumper
Runder the rear bumper
Rin the area immediately above the tailgate
handle
! Objects not at ground level may appear to be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
Rthe bumper of a parked vehicle
Rthe drawbar of a trailer
Rthe ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
X To activate: make sure that the SmartKey
Rthe rear section of an HGV
is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
X Make sure that the function "show rear
view camera display" is selected in COMAND.
X Engage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown in the COMAND display with guide lines.
X To change the function mode for
vehicles with trailer tow hitch: using the COMAND controller, select symbol : for the "Reverse parking" function or symbol ; for "Coupling up a trailer" (see the separate COMAND operating instructions). The symbol of the selected function is highlighted.
To deactivate: the rear view camera is deactivated if you:
Rshift the transmission to position P
Rdrive forwards 33 ft (10 m)
Rshift the transmission from R to another
position (after 15 seconds)
Rdrive forwards at a speed of over 5 mph
(10km/h)
Ra slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation. Approach objects no further than the bottom-most guideline.
: White guide line without turning the
steering wheel, vehicle width including the exterior mirrors (static)
; Yellow guide line at a distance of
approximately 13 ft (4.0m) from the rear of the vehicle
= Red guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current steering wheel angle (dynamic)
? Yellow lane marking tires at current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
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active or light up correspondingly in the COMAND display.
Reverse parking function
Backing up straight into a parking space
without turning the steering wheel
: White guide line without turning the
steering wheel, vehicle width including the exterior mirrors (static)
; Red guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current steering wheel angle (dynamic)
= Yellow guide line at a distance of
approximately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the rear of the vehicle
? Red guide line at a distance of
approximately 10 in (0.25 m) from the rear of the vehicle
X Make sure that the rear view camera is
switched on (Y page 226). 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,
carefully back up until you reach the end position. Red guide line ? is then at the end of the parking space. The vehicle is almost parallel in the parking space.
A Yellow guide line at a distance of
approximately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the rear of the vehicle
B Vehicle center axle (marker assistance)
C Bumper
D Red guide line at a distance of
approximately 10 in (0.25 m) from the rear of the vehicle
The guide lines are shown when the transmission is in position R.
The distance specifications only apply to objects that are at ground level.
Additional messages for vehicles with PARKTRONIC : Front warning display
; Additional PARKTRONIC measurement
operational readiness indicator
= Rear warning display
Vehicles with PARKTRONIC: if PARKTRONIC is operational (Y page 219), an additional operational readiness indicator will appear in COMAND display ;. If the PARKTRONIC warning displays are active or light up, warning displays : and = are also
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Reverse perpendicular parking with the
X Stop the vehicle when it is almost exactly
steering wheel at an angle
in front of the parking space. The white lane should be as close to parallel with the parking space marking as possible.
Turning the steering wheel : Red guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current steering wheel angle (dynamic)
; Parking space marking
X Make sure that the rear view camera is
switched on (Y page 226). The lane and the guide lines are shown.
Driving to the final position : White guide line at current steering wheel
angle
; Parking space marking
X Turn the steering wheel to the center
X Drive past the parking space and bring the
position while the vehicle is stationary.
vehicle to a standstill.
X While the vehicle is at a standstill, turn the
steering wheel in the direction of the parking space until red guide line : reaches parking space marking ;.
X Keep the steering wheel in that position
and back up carefully.
: Red guide line at a distance of
approximately 10 in (0.25 m) from the rear of the vehicle
; White guide line without turning the
steering wheel
= End of parking space
X Back up carefully until you have reached
the final position. Red guide line : is then at end of parking space =. The vehicle is almost parallel in the parking space.
Backing up with the steering wheel turned : Red guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current steering wheel angle (dynamic)
"Coupling up a trailer" function
! The following distance specifications
refer to trailer tow hitches with ball coupling that have been approved for this vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Distances may
