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Cargo compartment enlargement ... 304
Cargo compartment floor ................. 313
Cargo net


Attaching ....................................... 309
Important safety information ......... 309
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 306
Car keys


see SmartKey


Car wash (care) ................................. 342
CD player/CD changer (on-board computer) .......................................... 244
Center console


Lower section .................................. 35
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 36
Upper section .................................. 34


Automatic locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 251
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 82


Changing bulbs


High-beam headlamps ................... 137
Turn signals (front) ......................... 138


Child-proof locks


Important safety notes .................... 65
Rear doors ....................................... 66


Children


In the vehicle ................................... 60
Restraint systems ............................ 60
Special seat belt retractor ............... 63


Important notice for retail customers and lessees .................... 24


Central locking


Index


Child seat


LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors ............................................ 63
Top Tether ....................................... 64
Cigarette lighter ................................ 319
Cleaning


Mirror turn signal ........................... 345


Climate control


Automatic climate control (3-zone) 147
Controlling automatically ............... 150
Cooling with air dehumidification . . 149
Defrosting the windows ................. 153
Defrosting the windshield .............. 152
Dual-zone automatic climate control ........................................... 145
Important safety notes .................. 144
Indicator lamp ................................ 150
Information about using dual-zone automatic climate control .............. 146
Information on using dual-zone automatic climate control .............. 148
Maximum cooling .......................... 153
Overview of systems ...................... 144
Problems with cooling with air dehumidification ............................ 150
Problem with the rear window defroster ........................................ 154
Rear control panel ......................... 147
Refrigerant ..................................... 425
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 425
Setting the air distribution ............. 151
Setting the airflow ......................... 152
Setting the air vents ...................... 155
Setting the climate mode ............... 150
Setting the temperature ................ 151
Setting the temperature with 3- zone automatic climate control ..... 151
Setting the temperature with dual- zone automatic climate control ..... 151
Switching air-recirculation mode on/off ............................................ 154
Switching on/off ........................... 148
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 154
Switching the rear window defroster on/off ............................ 153
Switching the ZONE function on/ off .................................................. 152
Coat hooks ......................................... 309


Cockpit


Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster Collapsible spare wheel


Inflating ......................................... 412
see Emergency spare wheel


COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST


Activating/deactivating the distance warning function .............. 247
Display message ............................ 261
Operation/notes .............................. 70


COMAND


see separate operating instructions


COMAND display


Cleaning ......................................... 347
Combination switch .......................... 131
Combined cargo cover and net ........ 308
Consumption statistics (on-board computer) .......................................... 241
Convenience box ............................... 309
Convenience closing feature .............. 99
Convenience opening feature ............ 99
Coolant (engine)


Checking the level ......................... 339
Display message ............................ 269
Filling capacity ............................... 424
Important safety notes .................. 423
Temperature (on-board computer) . 253
Temperature gauge ........................ 238
Warning lamp ................................. 293


Cooling


see Climate control


Copyright ............................................. 28
Cornering light function


Display message ............................ 266
Function/notes ............................. 133


Crash-responsive emergency lighting ............................................... 136
Cruise control


Activation conditions ..................... 190
Cruise control lever ....................... 190
Deactivating ................................... 191
Display message ............................ 279
Driving system ............................... 189
Function/notes ............................. 189
Important safety notes .................. 189


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Index


Setting a speed .............................. 191
Storing and maintaining current speed ............................................. 190


Cup holder


Center console .............................. 316
Important safety notes .................. 316
Rear compartment ......................... 316
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 27
Customer Relations Department ....... 27


Dashboard


see Instrument cluster


Dashboard lighting


see Instrument cluster lighting


Data


see Technical data


Daytime running lamps


Display message ............................ 268
Function/notes ............................. 129
Switching on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 250


Dealerships


see Qualified specialist workshop


Declarations of conformity ................. 26
DEF


Adding ........................................... 180
Display message ............................ 273
Filling capacity ............................... 422
Important safety notes .................. 421


Delayed switch-off


Exterior lighting (on-board computer) ...................................... 251
Interior lighting .............................. 251
Diagnostics connection ...................... 26
Diesel .................................................. 420
Digital speedometer ......................... 242
DIRECT SELECT lever


see Automatic transmission


Display messages


ASSYST PLUS ................................ 340
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 257
Driving systems ............................. 273
Engine ............................................ 269
General notes ................................ 257
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 257
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 284


Lights ............................................. 266
Safety systems .............................. 258
SmartKey ....................................... 284
Tires ............................................... 280
Vehicle ........................................... 282
Distance recorder ............................. 241
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 295
Distance warning function


Activating/deactivating ................. 247
Function/notes ................................ 70


DISTRONIC PLUS


Activating ....................................... 194
Activation conditions ..................... 194
Deactivating ................................... 198
Display message ............................ 277
Displays in the multifunction display ........................................... 197
Function/notes ............................. 191
Important safety notes .................. 192
Setting the specified minimum distance ......................................... 196
Warning lamp ................................. 295


Doors


Automatic locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 251
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 89
Central locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....................................... 82
Control panel ................................... 38
Display message ............................ 283
Emergency locking ........................... 90
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 88
Opening (from inside) ...................... 88
Drinking and driving ......................... 184
Drinks holder


see Cup holder


Drive program


Automatic ...................................... 172
Display ........................................... 167
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 168
Manual ........................................... 172
Manual (AMG vehicles) .................. 173
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 254
Drive program selector ..................... 171
Driver's door see Doors


Driving abroad


Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 341
Symmetrical low beam .................. 128
Driving on flooded roads .................. 188
Driving safety system


BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist . 68


Driving safety systems


Driving systems


ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 67
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 75
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 71
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 68
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 70
Distance warning function ............... 70
Electronic brake force distribution ... 75
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) . 72
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ........................................... 72
Important safety information ........... 67
Overview .......................................... 67
PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 76
STEER CONTROL ............................. 78


360°camera .................................. 220
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 230
Active Driving Assistance package 230
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 233
Active Parking Assist ..................... 212
AIRMATIC ...................................... 204
AMG adaptive sport suspension system ........................................... 206
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 225
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 226
Cruise control ................................ 189
Display message ............................ 273
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 191
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist ............................................. 200
HOLD function ............................... 202
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 228
Lane Tracking package .................. 226
PARKTRONIC ................................. 208
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 203
Rear view camera .......................... 217


AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 187
Automatic transmission ................. 170
Brakes ........................................... 186


Driving tips


Index


Break-in period .............................. 158
Downhill gradient ........................... 186
Drinking and driving ....................... 184
Driving abroad ............................... 128
Driving in winter ............................. 188
Driving on flooded roads ................ 188
Driving on wet roads ...................... 188
Exhaust check ............................... 184
Fuel ................................................ 184
General .......................................... 184
Hydroplaning ................................. 188
Icy road surfaces ........................... 189
Limited braking efficiency on salted roads ................................... 186
Snow chains .................................. 375
Symmetrical low beam .................. 128
Wet road surface ........................... 186


DVD audio


DVD video


Operating (on-board computer) ..... 244


Operating (on-board computer) ..... 245


EASY-ENTRY feature


Activating/deactivating ................. 252
Function/notes ............................. 121


EASY-EXIT feature


Crash-responsive ........................... 122
Function/notes ............................. 121
Switching on/off ........................... 252


EASY-PACK cargo compartment management system ........................ 311
EASY-PACK folding floor


Important safety notes .................. 313


EASY-PACK folding luggage- compartment floor


Opening and closing ...................... 313


EASY-PACK load-securing kit


Components and storage .............. 311
Inserting the brackets into the loading rail ..................................... 311
EASY-PACK rear sill protector .......... 314
EASY-PACK trunk box ....................... 309
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)


Display message ............................ 260
Function/notes ................................ 75


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Index


ECO display


Function/notes ............................. 185
On-board computer ....................... 242


ECO start/stop function


Automatic engine start .................. 164
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 163
Deactivating/activating ................. 164
General information ....................... 163
Important safety notes .................. 163
Introduction ................................... 163


Electronic Stability Program


see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)


Emergency release


Driver's door .................................... 90
Fuel filler flap ................................. 177
Trunk ............................................... 97
Vehicle ............................................. 90


Emergency spare wheel


Important safety notes .................. 410
Points to remember ....................... 410
Removing ....................................... 411
Storage location ............................ 411
Stowing .......................................... 412
Technical data ............................... 414


Emergency Tensioning Devices


Function ........................................... 59
Safety guidelines ............................. 41


Emergency unlocking


Tailgate ............................................ 97


Emissions control


Service and warranty information .... 23


Engine


Check Engine warning lamp ........... 292
Display message ............................ 269
ECO start/stop function ................ 163
Engine number ............................... 417
Irregular running ............................ 166
Jump-starting ................................. 362
Starting problems .......................... 166
Starting the engine with the SmartKey ....................................... 161
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 161
Switching off .................................. 182
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 367


Engine electronics


Problem (malfunction) ................... 166


Engine oil


Adding ........................................... 338
Additives ........................................ 422
Checking the oil level ..................... 337
Checking the oil level using the dipstick .......................................... 338
Display message ............................ 271
Filling capacity ............................... 422
Notes about oil grades ................... 422
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 337
Temperature (on-board computer) . 253
Viscosity ........................................ 423


ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)


AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 254
Deactivating/activating (AMG vehicles) .......................................... 74
Deactivating/activating (except AMG vehicles) ................................ 247
Deactivating/activating (notes; except AMG vehicles) ...................... 73
Display message ............................ 258
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 72
Function/notes ................................ 72
General notes .................................. 72
Important safety information ........... 72
Warning lamp ................................. 289


ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ................................................ 72
Exhaust check ................................... 184
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instructions) 347
Exterior lighting


Setting options .............................. 128
see Lights


Exterior mirrors


Adjusting ....................................... 122
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 124
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 123
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 123
Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 252
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 124
Setting ........................................... 123
Storing settings (memory function) 125
Storing the parking position .......... 124
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 299


F Filler cap


see Fuel filler flap


First-aid kit ......................................... 352
Flat tire


MOExtended tires .......................... 354
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 354
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 355
Floormats ........................................... 334
Folding bench seat (cargo compartment) .................................... 114
Fuel


Additives ........................................ 420
Consumption statistics .................. 241
Displaying the current consumption .................................. 242
Displaying the range ...................... 242
Driving tips .................................... 184
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 420
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 419
Important safety notes .................. 418
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 419
Problem (malfunction) ................... 179
Quality (diesel) ............................... 420
Refueling ........................................ 175
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 419


Fuel filler flap


Emergency release ........................ 177
Opening/closing ............................ 176
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 272
Fuel level


Calling up the range (on-board computer) ...................................... 242


Fuel tank


Capacity ........................................ 419
Problem (malfunction) ................... 179


Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool kit) ...................................................... 352
Fuses


Allocation chart ............................. 367
Before changing ............................. 367
Fuse box in the cargo compartment ................................. 369
Fuse box in the engine compartment ................................. 368


Index


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Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 368
Important safety notes .................. 367


Garage door opener


Clearing the memory ..................... 333
Important safety notes .................. 331
Opening/closing the garage door .. 333
Programming (button in the rear- view mirror) ................................... 331
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 253
Genuine parts ...................................... 22
Glove box ........................................... 299


Handbrake


see Parking brake


HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 93
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 132
Head bags


Display message ............................ 263


Headlamps


Fogging up ..................................... 135
see Automatic headlamp mode


Head restraints


Adjusting ....................................... 110
Adjusting (angle) ............................ 111
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 111
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 112
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 112
Luxury ............................................ 111


Heating


see Climate control High-beam headlamps


Changing bulbs .............................. 137
Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/off ........................... 132
Hill start assist .................................. 162
HOLD function


Activating ....................................... 202
Deactivating ................................... 203
Display message ............................ 274
Function/notes ............................. 202


Hood


Closing ........................................... 337
Display message ............................ 283


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Index


Important safety notes .................. 336
Opening ......................................... 336
Hydroplaning ..................................... 188


Ignition lock


see Key positions


Immobilizer .......................................... 78
Indicator lamps


see Warning and indicator lamps


Insect protection on the radiator .... 337
Instrument cluster


Overview .......................................... 31
Settings ......................................... 249
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 250
Interior lighting ................................. 135
Automatic control .......................... 136
Delayed switch-off (on-board computer) ...................................... 251
Emergency lighting ........................ 136
Manual control ............................... 136
Overview ........................................ 135
Reading lamp ................................. 135
Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ...................................... 250
Setting the brightness of the display/switch (on-board computer) ...................................... 250
Setting the color of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ......... 250


Jack


Storage location ............................ 352
Using ............................................. 397
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 362


KEYLESS-GO


Convenience closing feature .......... 100
Display message ............................ 284
Locking ............................................ 83
Start/Stop button .......................... 159


Starting the engine ........................ 161
Unlocking ......................................... 83


KEYLESS-GO .................................. 159
SmartKey ....................................... 159


Key positions


Kickdown


Driving tips .................................... 171
Manual drive program .................... 174
Knee bag .............................................. 45


Lamps


see Warning and indicator lamps


Lane Keeping Assist


Activating/deactivating ................. 248
Display message ............................ 275
Function/information .................... 228
Lane Tracking package ..................... 226
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 254
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors ................................................ 63
License plate lamp (display message) ............................................ 267
Light function, active


Display message ............................ 268


Lighting


Lights


Light switch ................................... 128


Activating/deactivating the interior lighting delayed switch-off . 251
Active light function ....................... 133
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 129
Cornering light function ................. 133
Driving abroad ............................... 128
Hazard warning lamps ................... 132
High beam flasher .......................... 132
High-beam headlamps ................... 132
Low-beam headlamps .................... 130
Parking lamps ................................ 130
Rear fog lamp ................................ 130
Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ...................................... 250
Setting the brightness of the display/switch (on-board computer) ...................................... 250


Setting the color of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ......... 250
Standing lamps .............................. 131
Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (on-board computer) 250
Switching the exterior lighting delayed switch-off on/off (on- board computer) ............................ 251
Switching the surround lighting on/off (on-board computer) .......... 251
Turn signals ................................... 131
see Interior lighting see Replacing bulbs


Light sensor (display message) ....... 269
Loading guidelines ............................ 298
Locking


see Central locking


Locking (doors)


Automatic ........................................ 89
Emergency locking ........................... 90
From inside (central locking button) ............................................. 89


Locking centrally


see Central locking


Locking verification signal (on- board computer) ............................... 252
Low-beam headlamps


Display message ............................ 266
Setting for driving abroad (symmetrical) ................................. 128
Switching on/off ........................... 130


Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load- securing kit) ....................................... 311
Lumbar support


Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support .......................................... 114
Luxury head restraints ..................... 111


M+S tires ............................................ 374
Malfunction message


see Display messages


Massage function (PULSE) ............... 113
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 344
mbrace


Call priority .................................... 326
Display message ............................ 261


Index


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Downloading destinations (COMAND) ..................................... 326
Downloading routes ....................... 330
Emergency call .............................. 323
General notes ................................ 322
Geo fencing ................................... 330
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 328
MB info call button ........................ 325
Remote vehicle locking .................. 328
Roadside Assistance button .......... 325
Search & Send ............................... 327
Self-test ......................................... 323
Speed alert .................................... 330
System .......................................... 323
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 330
Vehicle remote malfunction diagnosis ....................................... 329
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 328


Mechanical key


Function/notes ................................ 84
Locking vehicle ................................ 90
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 90
Memory card (audio) ......................... 244
Memory function ............................... 125
Message memory (on-board computer) .......................................... 257
Messages


see Display messages


Mirrors


see Exterior mirrors see Rear-view mirror see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)


Mobile phone


Menu (on-board computer) ............ 245


Modifying the programming (SmartKey) ........................................... 83
MOExtended tires .............................. 354
Mounting wheels


Lowering the vehicle ...................... 400
Mounting a new wheel ................... 399
Raising the vehicle ......................... 397
Removing a wheel .......................... 399
Securing the vehicle against rolling away ................................... 396


MP3


Operation ....................................... 244
see separate operating instructions


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Index


Multifunction display


Function/notes ............................. 240
Permanent display ......................... 249


Multifunction steering wheel


Operating the on-board computer . 239
Overview .......................................... 33


Navigation


Menu (on-board computer) ............ 243


NECK-PRO head restraints


Operation ......................................... 53
Resetting after being triggered ........ 54


NECK-PRO luxury head restraints


Operation ......................................... 53
Resetting after being triggered ........ 54
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 158


Occupant Classification System (OCS)


Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 48
System self-test ............................... 50


Occupant safety


Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
Important safety notes .................... 40


OCS


Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 48
System self-test ............................... 50
Odometer ........................................... 241
Oil


see Engine oil


On-board computer


AMG menu ..................................... 253
Assistance menu ........................... 246
Audio menu ................................... 244
Convenience submenu .................. 252
Displaying a service message ........ 341
Display messages .......................... 257
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 197
Factory settings submenu ............. 253
Important safety notes .................. 238
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 249
Lighting submenu .......................... 250


Menu overview .............................. 241
Message memory .......................... 257
Navigation menu ............................ 243
Operation ....................................... 239
RACETIMER ................................... 254
Service menu ................................. 249
Settings menu ............................... 249
Standard display ............................ 241
Telephone menu ............................ 245
Trip menu ...................................... 241
Vehicle submenu ........................... 251
Video DVD operation ..................... 245


Operating safety


Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety notes .................... 25


Operating system


see On-board computer


Operator's Manual


Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Outside temperature display ........... 239
Overhead control panel ...................... 37
Override feature


Rear side windows ........................... 66


Paint code number ............................ 416
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 344
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel


Opening/closing ............................ 104
Opening/closing the roller sunblind ......................................... 105
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Resetting ....................................... 105


Panorama sliding sunroof


Important safety notes .................. 102
Parking ............................................... 182
Important safety notes .................. 182
Parking brake ................................ 183
Position of exterior mirror, front- passenger side ............................... 124
Rear view camera .......................... 217
see PARKTRONIC


Parking aid


Active Parking Assist ..................... 212
see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC


Parking brake


Display message ............................ 260
Notes/function .............................. 183
Warning lamp ................................. 287


Switching on/off ........................... 130


Parking lamps


PARKTRONIC


Deactivating/activating ................. 211
Driving system ............................... 208
Function/notes ............................. 208
Important safety notes .................. 208
Problem (malfunction) ................... 212
Range of the sensors ..................... 209
Warning display ............................. 210


PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF


Problem (malfunction) ..................... 52
Problems (malfunction) .................. 265


PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ...................................................... 48
Plastic hooks ..................................... 306
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 347
Power washers .................................. 343
Power windows


see Side windows


PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant protection)


Display message ............................ 261
Operation ......................................... 54


PRE-SAFE® Brake


Activating/deactivating ................. 247
Display message ............................ 261
Function/notes ................................ 76
Important safety notes .................... 76
Warning lamp ................................. 295
Program selector button .................. 171
Protection of the environment


General notes .................................. 22


Pulling away


Automatic transmission ................. 162


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


Index


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RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 203
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 254
Radiator cover ................................... 337
Radio


Selecting a station ......................... 244
see separate operating instructions


Radio-wave reception/ transmission in the vehicle


Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Reading lamp ..................................... 135
Rear compartment


Setting the airflow ......................... 152
Setting the air vents ...................... 156
Setting the temperature ................ 151


Rear fog lamp


Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/off ........................... 130


Rear seats


Display message ............................ 283
Folding the backrest forwards/ back ............................................... 303
Rear sill protector ............................. 314
Rear view camera


Cleaning instructions ..................... 346
Function/notes ............................. 217
Switching on/off ........................... 217


Rear-view mirror


Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 122
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 124
Rear window blind ............................ 318
Rear window defroster


Problem (malfunction) ................... 154
Switching on/off ........................... 153


Rear window wiper


Replacing the wiper blade .............. 141
Switching on/off ........................... 139


Refrigerant (air-conditioning system)


Important safety notes .................. 425


Refueling


Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes .................. 175
Refueling process .......................... 176
see Fuel


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Index


Remote control


Garage door opener ....................... 331
Programming (garage door opener) 331


Replacing bulbs


Important safety notes .................. 137
Overview of bulb types .................. 137
Reporting safety defects .................... 27
Reserve (fuel tank)


see Fuel Reserve fuel


Display message ............................ 272
Warning lamp ................................. 292
see Fuel


Residual heat (climate control) ........ 154
Restraint system


see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)


Reverse gear


Reversing feature


Engaging (automatic transmission) 167


Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 103
Roller sunblinds ............................. 104
Side windows ................................... 98
Sliding sunroof ............................... 103
Trunk lid/tailgate ............................. 91
Reversing lamps (display message) 268
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 24
Roller sunblind


Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel .................................. 104
Rear side windows ......................... 318
Rear window .................................. 318
Roof carrier ........................................ 314
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning guidelines) ......................................... 349
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 426


Safety


Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
Child restraint systems .................... 60
Occupant Classification System (OCS) ............................................... 48


Safety system


see Driving safety systems


Seat belts


Seats


Adjusting the driver's and front- passenger seat belt ......................... 57
Adjusting the height ......................... 58
Belt force limiters ............................ 59
center rear-compartment seat ......... 58
Cleaning ......................................... 348
Correct usage .................................. 56
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 59
Fastening ......................................... 56
Important safety guidelines ............. 55
Releasing ......................................... 58
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Switching belt adjustment on/off (on-board computer) ...................... 252
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Warning lamp (function) ................... 58


Adjusting (electrically) ................... 110
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support .......................................... 114
Adjusting the active multicontour seat ............................................... 113
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 110
Cleaning the cover ......................... 348
Correct driver's seat position ........ 108
Folding the backrest (rear compartment) forwards/back ....... 305
Important safety notes .................. 109
Massage function .......................... 113
Overview ........................................ 109
Seat heating problem .................... 118
Seat ventilation problem ................ 119
Storing settings (memory function) 125
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 116
Switching seat ventilation on/off . . 118


Selector lever


Cleaning ......................................... 347
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 346
Service menu (on-board computer) . 249
Service products


Brake fluid ..................................... 423
Coolant (engine) ............................ 423
DEF special additives ..................... 421
Engine oil ....................................... 422
Fuel ................................................ 418
Important safety notes .................. 418


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Refrigerant (air-conditioning system) .......................................... 425
Washer fluid ................................... 424


Sockets


Service work


see ASSYST PLUS


Settings


Factory (on-board computer) ......... 253
On-board computer ....................... 249
Setting the air distribution ............... 151
Setting the airflow ............................ 152
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 254
Side impact air bag ............................. 45
Side marker lamp (display message) ............................................ 268
Side windows


Cleaning ......................................... 345
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Important safety information ........... 98
Opening/closing .............................. 99
Problem (malfunction) ................... 102
Resetting ....................................... 101
Skibag ................................................ 301
Sliding sunroof


Important safety notes .................. 102
Opening/closing ............................ 103
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Resetting ....................................... 104
see Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel


SmartKey


Changing the battery ....................... 85
Changing the programming ............. 83
Checking the battery ....................... 85
Convenience closing feature .......... 100
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Display message ............................ 284
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 82
Important safety notes .................... 82
Loss ................................................. 87
Mechanical key ................................ 84
Overview .......................................... 82
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 159
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Starting the engine ........................ 161
Snow chains ...................................... 375


Center console .............................. 320
General notes ................................ 320
Luggage compartment ................... 320
Rear compartment ......................... 320


Spare wheel


Stowing .......................................... 412
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Special seat belt retractor .................. 63
Speed, controlling


see Cruise control


Speedometer


Digital ............................................ 242
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Segments ...................................... 239
Selecting the unit of measurement 249
see Instrument cluster


SPORT handling mode


Activating/deactivating (AMG vehicles) .......................................... 74
Warning lamp ................................. 290


SRS


see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)


SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)


Display message ............................ 262
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 291
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41


Standing lamps


Display message ............................ 268
Switching on/off ........................... 131


Start/stop function


see ECO start/stop function


Starting (engine) ................................ 161
STEER CONTROL .................................. 78
Steering (display message) .............. 283
Steering Assist (DISTRONIC PLUS)


Activating/deactivating ................. 248
Display message ............................ 279


Steering wheel


Adjusting (electrically) ................... 119
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 239
Cleaning ......................................... 347
Important safety notes .................. 119


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Paddle shifters ............................... 172
Steering wheel heating .................. 120
Storing settings (memory function) 125


Steering wheel heating


Problem (malfunction) ................... 121
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 172
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 254
Stowage areas ................................... 298
Stowage compartments


Armrest (under) ............................. 300
Center console .............................. 299
Cup holders ................................... 316
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 299
Glove box ....................................... 299
Important safety information ......... 298
Rear ............................................... 300
Stowage net ................................... 301
Under driver's seat/front- passenger seat .............................. 300
Stowage net ....................................... 301
Stowage well beneath the trunk floor .................................................... 312
Summer tires ..................................... 374
Sun visor ............................................ 317
Surround lighting (on-board computer) .......................................... 251
Suspension tuning


AIRMATIC ...................................... 205
AMG adaptive sport suspension system ........................................... 206
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 254


Switching air-recirculation mode on/off ................................................. 154
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 78


Tachometer ........................................ 238
Tailgate


Display message ............................ 282
Emergency unlocking ....................... 97
Important safety notes .................... 90
Limiting the opening angle ............... 96
Opening/closing (automatically from inside) ...................................... 95
Opening/closing (automatically from outside) ................................... 92


Tail lamps


Tank content


Technical data


Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 92
Opening dimensions ...................... 426


Display message ............................ 267


Fuel gauge ....................................... 31


Capacities ...................................... 418
Emergency spare wheel ................. 414
Information .................................... 416
Tires/wheels ................................. 400
Vehicle data ................................... 426


TELEAID


Call priority .................................... 326
Downloading destinations (COMAND) ..................................... 326
Downloading routes ....................... 330
Emergency call .............................. 323
Geo fencing ................................... 330
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 328
MB info call button ........................ 325
Remote vehicle locking .................. 328
Roadside Assistance button .......... 325
Search & Send ............................... 327
Self-test ......................................... 323
Speed alert .................................... 330
System .......................................... 323
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 330
Vehicle remote malfunction diagnosis ....................................... 329
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 328


General notes ................................ 322


Tele Aid


Telephone


Accepting a call ............................. 245
Display message ............................ 283
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 245
Number from the phone book ........ 245
Redialing ........................................ 246
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 245


Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load- securing kit) ....................................... 312
Temperature


Coolant .......................................... 238
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 253
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 253
Outside temperature ...................... 239
Setting (climate control) ................ 151


Theft deterrent systems


ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 78
Immobilizer ...................................... 78
Through-loading ................................ 303
Through-loading feature ................... 303
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 254
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 355
Tire pressure


Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 380
Checking manually ........................ 379
Display message ............................ 280
Important safety notes .................. 380
Maximum ....................................... 378
Notes ............................................. 377
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 356
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 357
Recommended ............................... 376


Tire pressure loss warning system


General notes ................................ 379
Important safety notes .................. 379
Restarting ...................................... 380


Tire pressure monitoring system


Checking the tire pressure electronically ................................. 382
Function/notes ............................. 380
General notes ................................ 380
Important safety notes .................. 381
Restarting ...................................... 383
Warning lamp ................................. 296
Warning message .......................... 382


Tires


Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 394
Average weight of the vehicle occupants (definition) .................... 393
Bar (definition) ............................... 392
Changing a wheel .......................... 395
Characteristics .............................. 392
Checking ........................................ 373
Definition of terms ......................... 392
Direction of rotation ...................... 395
Display message ............................ 280
Distribution of the vehicle occupants (definition) .................... 395
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................... 392
DOT (Department of Transportation) (definition) ............ 393


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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) (definition) ..................................... 393
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (definition) ..................................... 393
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) (definition) ......................... 393
Important safety notes .................. 372
Increased vehicle weight due to optional equipment (definition) ...... 393
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 393
Labeling (overview) ........................ 389
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 394
Load index ..................................... 391
Load index (definition) ................... 393
Maximum loaded vehicle weight (definition) ..................................... 393
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 394
Maximum permissible tire pressure (definition) ....................... 394
Maximum tire load ......................... 391
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 394
MOExtended tires .......................... 374
Optional equipment weight (definition) ..................................... 394
PSI (pounds per square inch) (definition) ..................................... 394
Replacing ....................................... 395
Service life ..................................... 374
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 394
Speed rating (definition) ................ 393
Storing ........................................... 395
Structure and characteristics (definition) ..................................... 392
Temperature .................................. 388
TIN (Tire Identification Number) (definition) ..................................... 394
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 394
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 394
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 393
Tire size (data) ............................... 400
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 389
Tire tread ....................................... 373
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 394
Total load limit (definition) ............. 395
Traction ......................................... 388
Traction (definition) ....................... 394
Tread wear ..................................... 388


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Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards ...................................... 387
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (definition) .................... 393
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 394
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 394
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 393
see Flat tire


Top Tether ............................................ 64
Towing


Important safety guidelines ........... 364
Installing the towing eye ................ 365
Removing the towing eye ............... 366
With the rear axle raised ................ 366


With both axles on the ground ....... 366


Towing away


Tow-starting


Emergency engine starting ............ 367
Important safety notes .................. 364
Transfer case ..................................... 175
Transmission


see Automatic transmission


Transmission position display ......... 168
Transmission position display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 168
Transporting the vehicle .................. 366
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 348
Trip computer (on-board computer) 241
Trip odometer


Calling up ....................................... 241
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 242


Trunk


Emergency release .......................... 97
Locking separately ........................... 96
Opening/closing (from outside, HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 93


Trunk lid


Display message ............................ 282
Opening dimensions ...................... 426
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 426
Turn signals


Changing bulbs (front) ................... 138
Display message ............................ 266
Switching on/off ........................... 131


Type identification plate


see Vehicle identification plate


Unlocking


Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
From inside the vehicle (central unlocking button) ............................. 89


Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 317
Vehicle


Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 282
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings .......................... 249
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 383
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 90
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 82
Lowering ........................................ 400
Maintenance .................................... 24
Parking for a long period ................ 183
Pulling away ................................... 162
Raising ........................................... 397
Reporting problems ......................... 27
Securing from rolling away ............ 396
Towing away .................................. 364
Transporting .................................. 366
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 90
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 82
Vehicle data ................................... 426
Vehicle data ....................................... 426
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 426
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 90
Vehicle identification number


see VIN


Vehicle identification plate .............. 416
Vehicle level


AIRMATIC ...................................... 204
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 273
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 352
Video


Operating the DVD ......................... 245
VIN ...................................................... 416


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Windshield washer system


Adding washer fluid ....................... 340
Notes ............................................. 424


Windshield wipers


Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Rear window wiper ........................ 139
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 139
Switching on/off ........................... 138


Winter driving


Important safety notes .................. 374
Slippery road surfaces ................... 189
Snow chains .................................. 375


Winter operation


Radiator cover ............................... 337


M+S tires ....................................... 374


Winter tires


Wiper blades


Cleaning ......................................... 345
Important safety notes .................. 139
Replacing (rear window) ................ 141
Replacing (windshield) ................... 140
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 348
Workshops


see Qualified specialist workshop


ZONE function


Switching on/off ........................... 152


Warning and indicator lamps


ABS ................................................ 288
Brakes ........................................... 287
Check Engine ................................. 292
Coolant .......................................... 293
Distance warning ........................... 295
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 295
ESP® .............................................. 289
ESP® OFF ....................................... 290
Fuel tank ........................................ 292
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 48
Reserve fuel ................................... 292
Seat belt ........................................ 285
SPORT handling mode ................... 290
SRS ................................................ 291
Tire pressure monitor .................... 296
Warranty ............................................ 416
Washer fluid


Display message ............................ 283
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 400
Wheel chock ...................................... 396
Wheels


Changing a wheel .......................... 395
Checking ........................................ 373
Cleaning ......................................... 344
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 395
Emergency spare wheel ................. 410
Important safety notes .................. 372
Interchanging/changing ................ 395
Mounting a new wheel ................... 399
Mounting a wheel .......................... 396
Removing a wheel .......................... 399
Storing ........................................... 395
Tightening torque ........................... 400
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 400


Window curtain air bag


Operation ......................................... 47


Windows


see Side windows


Windshield


Defrosting ...................................... 152


Windshield washer fluid


see Windshield washer system


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Protection of the environment General notes H Environmental note Daimler's declared policy is one of comprehensive environmental protection. The objectives are for the natural resources that form the basis of our existence on this planet to be used sparingly and in a manner that takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into account. You too can help to protect the environment by operating your vehicle in an environmentally responsible manner. Fuel consumption and the rate of engine, transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors: Roperating conditions of your vehicle Ryour personal driving style You can influence both factors. You should bear the following in mind: Operating conditions: Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel


consumption.


Ralways make sure that the tire pressures


are correct.


Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight. Rremove roof racks once you no longer need


them.


Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute


to environmental protection. You should therefore adhere to the service intervals. Ralways have service work carried out at a


qualified specialist workshop.


Personal driving style: Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when


starting the engine.


Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle


is stationary.


Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance


from the vehicle in front.


Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and


braking.


Rchange gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed. Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic. Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel


consumption.


Environmental concerns and recommendations Wherever the operating instructions require you to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or re-use them. Observe the relevant environmental rules and regulations when disposing of materials. In this way you will help to protect the environment.


Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts H Environmental note Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major assemblies and parts which are of the same quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new parts.


! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devices, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in the following areas of your vehicle: Rdoors Rdoor pillars Rdoor sills Rseats Rcockpit Rinstrument cluster Rcenter console Do not install accessories such as audio systems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating efficiency of the restraint systems.


Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop.


You could jeopardize the operating safety of your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as well as accessories relevant to safety which have not been approved by Mercedes. This could lead to malfunctions in safety- relevant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to strict quality control. Every part has been specifically developed, manufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts should therefore be used. More than 300,000 different genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are available for Mercedes-Benz models. All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for necessary service and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts delivery centers provide quick and reliable parts service. Always specify the vehicle identification number (VIN) (Y page 416) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz parts.


Operator's Manual Vehicle equipment This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of going to print. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also applies to safety-relevant systems and functions. The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations.


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The original purchase agreement lists all systems installed in your vehicle. Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.


Service and vehicle operation Service and literature Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange or repair any defective parts originally installed in the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the following warranties: RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty REmission Systems Warranty REmission Performance Warranty RCalifornia, Connecticut, Maine,


Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty


RState warranty enforcement laws (lemon


laws)


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Information for customers in California Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if after a reasonable number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs: (1) the same substantial defect or


malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair,


(2) the same substantial defect or


malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have directly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or


(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days.


Please send your written notice to: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350


Maintenance The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be done at regular intervals. Always have the Service and Warranty Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The service advisor will record every service for you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.


Roadside Assistance The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program offers technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (USA) 1-800-387-0100 (Canada) For additional information, refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" section in the Service and Warranty booklet (Canada). You will find both in your vehicle literature portfolio.


Change of address or change of ownership In the event of a change of address, please send us the "Notification of Address Change" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service Center (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contacting you in a timely manner should the need arise. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the entire literature in the vehicle so that it is available to the next owner.


If you have purchased a used car, please send us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.


Vehicle operation outside the USA and Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that: Rservice facilities or replacement parts may


not be readily available.


Runleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic converter may not be available. Leaded fuel may cause damage to the catalytic converter.


Rthe fuel may have a considerably lower octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine damage.


Some Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe through our European Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to one of the following addresses. In the USA Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9


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Operating safety Important safety notes G WARNING If you do not have the prescribed service/ maintenance work or any required repairs carried out, this can result in malfunctions or system failures. There is a risk of an accident. Always have the prescribed service/ maintenance work as well as any required repairs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. G WARNING If you switch off the ignition while driving, safety-relevant functions are only available with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake boosting effect. You will require considerably more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident. Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G WARNING Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their function and/or the function of other networked components. In particular, systems relevant to safety could also be affected. As a result, these may no longer function as intended and/or jeopardize the operating safety of the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an accident and injury. Never tamper with the wiring as well as electronic components or their software. You should have all work to electrical and electronic equipment carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.


! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if: Rthe vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high


curb or an unpaved road


Ryou drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g.


a curb or a hole in the road


Ra heavy object strikes the undercarriage


or parts of the chassis


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In situations like this, the body, the undercarriage, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be damaged without the damage being visible. Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no longer withstand the strain they are designed to. If the underbody paneling is damaged, combustible materials such as leaves, grass or twigs can gather between the underbody and the underbody paneling. If these materials come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust system for an extended period, they can catch fire. In such cases, have the vehicle checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. If on continuing your journey you notice that driving safety is impaired, pull over and stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. In such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop.


Declarations of conformity Vehicle components which receive and/or transmit radio waves USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and 2) These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment." Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) These devices may not cause interference, and (2) These devices must accept any interference,


including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device."


Diagnostics connection The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop. G WARNING If you connect equipment to the diagnostics connection in the vehicle, it may affect the operation of the vehicle systems. As a result, the operating safety of the vehicle could be affected. There is a risk of an accident. Do not connect any equipment to a diagnostics connection in the vehicle. G WARNING Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal. The operating and road safety of the vehicle is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident. Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter the driver's footwell. Install the floormats securely and as specified in order to ensure sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place floormats on top of one another.


! If the engine is switched off and


equipment on the diagnostics connection is used, the starter battery may discharge.


Connecting equipment to the diagnostics connection can lead to emissions monitoring information being reset, for example. This may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the next emissions test during the main inspection.


Qualified specialist workshop An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a qualified specialist workshop. It has the necessary specialist knowledge, tools and


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qualifications to correctly carry out the work required on your vehicle. This is especially the case for work relevant to safety. Observe the notes in the Maintenance Booklet. Always have the following work carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center: Rwork relevant to safety Rservice and maintenance work Rrepair work Ralterations, installation work and


modifications


Rwork on electronic components


Correct use If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave warning stickers in position. Observe the following information when driving your vehicle: Rthe safety notes in this manual Rthe Technical Data section in this manual Rtraffic rules and regulations Rlaws and safety standards pertaining to


motor vehicles


Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the problem diagnosed and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or contact us at one of the following addresses. In the USA Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350


In Canada Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9


Reporting safety defects USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966". If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov


Limited Warranty ! Follow the instructions in this manual


about the proper operation of your vehicle as well as about possible vehicle damage. Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contraventions against these instructions is not covered either by the


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Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.


Data stored in the vehicle Information about electronic data acquisition in the vehicle (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data. If your vehicle is equipped with mbrace (Canada: TELE AID), data is transmitted in the event of an accident. This information helps, for example, to test vehicle systems after an accident and to continually improve vehicle safety. Daimler AG can access these data and submit them: Rfor safety research or vehicle diagnosis


purposes


Rwith the consent of the vehicle owner Ron the instruction of prosecuting


authorities


Rfor use in arbitration of disputes that


involve Daimler AG, its subsidiaries or its sales and service organizations


Ras otherwise required or permitted by law Please check your mbrace (Canada: TELE AID) purchase agreement to find out more about data that can be recorded and transmitted by this system. This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as during air bag deployment or when hitting a road obstacle. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.


The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: Rhow various systems in your vehicle are


operating


Rwhether or not the driver and passenger


seat belts are fastened


Rhow far (if at all) the driver is depressing the


accelerator and/or brake pedal and


Rhow fast the vehicle is traveling This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, can combine the EDR data with the type of personal identification data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special

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