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Ryou switch to drive program S, S+ or M
(AMG vehicles)
Ryou unfasten your seat belt or open the
driver's door
Rthe vehicle starts to roll Rthe brake system requires this Rthe temperature in the vehicle interior devi-
ates from the set range
Rthe system detects moisture on the wind- screen when the air-conditioning system is switched on
Rthe battery's charge status is too low i Shifting the transmission to position P
does not start the engine.
i If you shift the transmission from R to D,
the ECO start/stop function is available again once the ¤ symbol reappears in green in the multifunction display.
ECO button Deactivating (except for AMG vehicles) X Press button :.
Indicator lamp ; on button : and the ¤ symbol in the multifunction display go out.
Activating (except for AMG vehicles) X Press button :.
Indicator lamp ; on button : lights up. If all conditions for automatic engine switch- off (Y page 157) are fulfilled, the ¤ sym- bol is shown in green in the multifunction display. If not all conditions for automatic engine switch-off are fulfilled (Y page 157), the ¤ symbol is shown in yellow in the mul- tifunction display. If this is the case, the ECO start/stop function is not available. i If indicator lamp ; on button : is off,
the ECO start/stop function has been deactivated manually or as the result of a malfunction. The engine will then not be switched off automatically when the vehi- cle stops.
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i If indicator lamp ; on button : is off,
the ECO start/stop function has been deactivated manually or as the result of a malfunction. The engine will then not be switched off automatically when the vehi- cle stops.
ECO button in AMG vehicles Deactivating (AMG vehicles) X Press button : in drive program C. or X Switch to drive program S, S+ or M
(Y page 165). Indicator lamp ; on button : and the ¤ symbol in the multifunction display go out. The Stop/Start active or Stop/Start inactive message in the AMG menu in the multifunction display goes out.
Activating (AMG vehicles) X Press button :.
Indicator lamp ; on button : lights up. If drive program S, S+ or M is active, the automatic transmission switches to drive program C. If all conditions for automatic engine switch-off (Y page 157) are fulfilled, the ¤ symbol is shown in green in the mul- tifunction display. In addition, the Stop/ Start active message is shown in the AMG menu in the multifunction display. If not all conditions for automatic engine switch-off (Y page 157) are fulfilled, the ¤ symbol is shown in yellow in the mul- tifunction display. If this is the case, the ECO start/stop function is not available. In addition, the Stop/Start inactive mes- sage is shown in the AMG menu in the mul- tifunction display.
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Problems with the engine Problem The engine does not start.
The engine does not start. The starter motor can be heard.
The engine does not start. You cannot hear the starter motor.
The engine is not run- ning smoothly and is misfiring.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The HOLD function is activated. X Deactivate the HOLD function (Y page 193). X Try to start the engine again. RThere is a malfunction in the engine electronics. RThere is a malfunction in the fuel supply. X Turn the key back to position 0 in the ignition lock before
attempting to start the engine again.
or X Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until all indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster go out.
X Try to start the engine again (Y page 155). Avoid excessively
long and frequent attempts to start the engine, as this will drain the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or discharged. X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 553). If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high. X Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two
minutes.
X Try to start the engine again. If the engine still does not start: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical component of the engine management system. X Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic con- verter and damage it.
X Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
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Problem The coolant tempera- ture display is showing more than 120 †. The coolant warning lamp may also be lit and a warning tone may sound.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled sufficiently. X Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant
to cool down.
X Check the coolant level (Y page 533). Observe the warning
notes as you do so and top up the coolant if necessary.
If the coolant level is correct, the engine radiator fan may be faulty. The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled sufficiently. X If the coolant temperature is below 120 †, you can continue
driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain and stop-start traffic.
Automatic transmission Important safety notes G WARNING If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is a risk of an accident. When engaging transmission position D or R, always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate.
Selector lever Overview of transmission positions ! If the engine speed is too high or if the
vehicle is rolling, do not shift the transmis- sion directly from D to R, from R to D or directly to P. Do not open the driver's door while the vehicle is in motion. At low speeds in trans- mission position D or R, park position P is otherwise engaged automatically. The transmission could be damaged.
Selector lever j Park position k Reverse gear i Neutral h Drive When you select a transmission position, the selector lever subsequently returns to its original position. The current transmission position P, R, N or D appears in the transmission position dis- play in the multifunction display.
Engaging park position P X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Press the P button in the centre console.
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i Park position P is disengaged if you:
Rdepress the brake pedal and Rpush the selector lever forwards or back
to the first point of resistance.
The transmission shifts to neutral N.
Park position P is engaged automatically and the electric parking brake applied: Rif you remove the key from the ignition lock Rif you switch off the engine using the Start/ Stop button and open the driver's or front- passenger door
Rif you open the driver's door while travelling at low speed in transmission position D or
Rwhen HOLD (Y page 193) or DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 181) brakes your vehicle until it is stationary and at least one of the following conditions is fulfilled:
the engine is switched off the driver's door is open and the seat belt is not fastened there is a system malfunction the power supply is insufficient
Engaging reverse gear R ! Only shift the automatic transmission to
R when the vehicle is stationary.
X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Push the selector lever forwards past the
first point of resistance.
i When reverse gear is engaged and the
ECO start/stop function is switched on, the engine starts up automatically (Y page 158).
Shifting to neutral (N) X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Push the selector lever forwards or back to
the first point of resistance.
i If the vehicle is braked to a standstill when
in neutral N and the brake pedal is kept depressed, the ECO start/stop function switches the engine off automatically (Y page 157).
Staying in neutral (N) G WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could: Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic. Roperate the vehicle's equipment. Additionally, children could set the vehicle in motion if, for example, they: Rrelease the parking brake. Rshift the automatic transmission out of
parking position P.
Rstart the engine. There is a risk of an accident and injury. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. Always keep the key out of reach of children.
With the key: Rmake sure the ignition is switched on Rwhen the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed
Rselect neutral N Rrelease the brake pedal Rif the electric parking brake is applied,
release it
Rswitch off the ignition and leave the key in
the ignition lock With KEYLESS-GO: Rmake sure the ignition is switched on Rwhen the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed
Rengage park position P Rrelease the brake pedal
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Rremove the Start/Stop button from the
ignition lock
Display when in transmission position
Rinsert the key into the ignition lock Rswitch on the ignition Rdepress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed
Rselect neutral N Rrelease the brake pedal Rif the electric parking brake is applied,
release it
Rswitch off the ignition and leave the key in
the ignition lock
Shifting to transmission position D X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Push the selector lever back past the first
point of resistance.
i If the vehicle is braked to a standstill when in transmission position D(Y page 157) and the brake pedal is kept depressed, the ECO start/stop function switches the engine off automatically.
Transmission position and drive pro- gram display Display in transmission positions P, R and N
: Transmission position: currently selected transmission position will be highlighted
; Drive program (E/S/M) In addition to drive program ; being shown in the multifunction display, the currently selected drive program is indicated in red on the program selector button.
: Transmission position ; Gear = Drive program (E/S) If you have restricted the shift range, the selected shift range and gear, e.g. D4, are shown at position :.
Display when in transmission position D and drive program M
: Gear ; Drive program (M)
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Transmission positions B Park position
This prevents the vehicle from roll- ing away when stopped. Do not shift the transmission into position P(Y page 161) unless the vehicle is stationary. The parking lock should not be used as a brake when park- ing. In order to secure the vehicle, always engage the electric parking brake in addition to the parking lock. If the key is removed from the igni- tion lock, the transmission is locked. The automatic transmission shifts into P automatically: Rwhen the key is removed from
the ignition lock.
Rwhen the engine is switched off with the transmission in position R or D and one of the doors is opened.
In the event of a malfunction of the vehicle's electronics, the transmis- sion may lock in position P. Have the vehicle electronics checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
C Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission to R when the vehicle is stationary.
A Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to N while driving. Otherwise, the auto- matic transmission could be dam- aged. No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive wheels. Releasing the brakes will allow you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push it or tow it. If ESP® is deactivated or faulty: only shift the transmission to posi- tion N if the vehicle is in danger of skidding, e.g. on icy roads. ! Rolling in neutral N can lead to
damage to the transmission.
7 Drive
The automatic transmission changes gear automatically. All forward gears are available.
Changing gear The automatic transmission shifts to the indi- vidual gears automatically when it is in trans- mission position D. Gearshifting is deter- mined by: Ra shift range restriction, if selected Rthe selected drive program E, S or
M (Y page 165)
Rthe position of the accelerator pedal Rthe road speed
Driving tips Accelerator pedal position Your style of driving influences how the auto- matic transmission shifts gear: Rlittle throttle: early upshifts Rmore throttle: late upshifts
Double-clutch function When shifting down, the double-clutch func- tion is active regardless of the currently selec- ted drive program. The double-clutch function reduces load change reactions and is condu- cive to a sporty driving style. The sound gen- erated by the double-clutch function depends on the drive program selected.
Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration. X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point. The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.
X Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached. The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Program selector button Selecting drive program
Program selector button Program selector button : allows you to choose between different driving character- istics. X Press program selector button : repeat- edly until the letter for the desired gearshift program appears in the multifunction dis- play in the speedometer.
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RE Economy: comfortable, economical
driving
RS Sport: sporty driving style RM Manual: manual gearshifting
i The automatic transmission switches to automatic drive program E each time the engine is started.
i Further information on the "Automatic
drive program" (Y page 166).
Drive program for AMG vehicles
With the drive program selector switch, you can choose from a range of different trans- mission configurations or select the RACE START drive mode. X Turn drive program selector : until the
desired drive program appears in the mul- tifunction display. RC Controlled Efficiency: comfortable
engine and transmission design that pro- vides for optimum fuel consumption
RS Sport: sporty engine and transmission
settings
RS+ SportPlus: extremely sporty engine
and transmission settings
RM Manual: manual gearshifting RRS driving mode RACE START: optimum acceleration dynamics from a standstill (SL 63 AMG only)
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X Turn drive program selector switch : until the desired drive program is shown in the multifunction display. The drive program indicator on the drive program selector lights up red.
i The automatic transmission switches to automatic drive program C each time the engine is started.
i RS cannot be selected during normal driv-
ing. For further information on RACE START, see (Y page 194).
AMG button (SETUP) You can save and call up the following pre- settings with the AMG button: RDrive program (Y page 165) RSuspension tuning
X To store: press and hold AMG button :
until you hear a tone.
X To call up: press AMG button :.
The stored drive program is selected.
X To display: briefly press AMG button :. The multifunction display shows the SETUP in the AMG menu (Y page 238).
Steering wheel gearshift paddles
: Left-hand steering wheel gearshift paddle ; Right-hand steering wheel gearshift pad-
dle
In the automatic drive program, you can restrict or derestrict the shift range (Y page 167) by using steering wheel gear- shift paddles : and ;. In the manual drive program, you can change gear yourself by using the steering wheel gearshift paddles (Y page 168). i The full range of functions of the steering
wheel gearshift paddles is available only once the operating temperature is reached. i You can only change gear with the steer- ing wheel gearshift paddles when the trans- mission is in position D.
Automatic drive program Drive program E is characterised by the fol- lowing: Rcomfort-oriented engine and transmission
settings
Roptimal fuel consumption resulting from the automatic transmission shifting up sooner
Rthe vehicle pulling away more gently in forward and reverse gears, unless the accelerator pedal is depressed fully
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Rincreased sensitivity. This improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for example
Restricting the shift range
Rthe automatic transmission shifting up sooner. This results in the vehicle being driven at lower engine speeds and the wheels being less likely to spin
Drive program S is characterised by the fol- lowing: Rsporty engine and transmission settings Rthe vehicle pulling away in first gear Rthe automatic transmission shifting up
later
Ras a result of the later automatic transmis- sion shift points, the fuel consumption pos- sibly being higher
Shift ranges Introduction When the automatic transmission is in posi- tion D, it is possible to restrict or derestrict the shift range. The set shift range appears in the multifunc- tion display. The automatic transmission shifts only as far as the selected gear. Driving situations
= To use the engine's braking effect 5 The braking effect of the engine can be utilised on downhill gradients or when driving: Ron steep mountain roads Rin mountainous terrain Rin arduous conditions
4 The braking effect of the engine can
be utilised on extremely steep downhill gradients and long down- hill stretches.
X Pull left-hand paddle :.
The automatic transmission shifts down one gear and restricts the shift range to the relevant gear.
i If the engine exceeds the maximum
engine speed when shifting down, the auto- matic transmission protects against engine damage by not shifting down.
i If the maximum engine speed for the shift range is reached and you continue to accel- erate, the automatic transmission shifts up, even if the shift range is restricted. This is to prevent the engine from overrevving.
Extending the shift range X Pull right-hand paddle ;.
The shift range is derestricted.
Clearing the shift range restriction X Pull and hold right-hand steering wheel
gearshift paddle ; until D is shown again in the multifunction display.
or X Use the selector lever to shift the trans-
mission to transmission position D. The automatic transmission shifts from the current shift range directly to D.
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Selecting the ideal shift range X Pull and hold left-hand steering wheel gear- shift paddle : until the function is activa- ted. Depending on the selected drive program, the automatic transmission shifts to a gear which allows ideal acceleration and decel- eration. To do this, the automatic transmis- sion shifts down one or more gears.
Manual drive program Activating the manual drive program Manual drive program M differs from drive program S with regard to spontaneity, responsiveness and the smoothness of the gear changes. You can select manual drive program M with the program selector button or the drive pro- gram selector (AMG vehicles). In manual drive program M, you can change gear using the steering wheel gearshift paddles if the transmission is in position D. The selected gear appears in the multifunction display. X Press the program selector button repeat-
edly until M(Y page 165) appears in the multifunction display.
X AMG vehicles: turn the drive program
selector until M(Y page 165) appears in the multifunction display.
Shifting up X Pull the right-hand paddle (Y page 166).
The automatic transmission shifts up to the next gear. Before the engine speed reaches the red area, an upshift indicator will be shown in the multifunction display.
: Upshift indicator ; Gear indicator X Shift up a gear if upshift symbol : appears
in the multifunction display.
AMG vehicles ! In manual gearshift program M, the auto- matic transmission does not shift up auto- matically even when the engine limiting speed for the current gear is reached. When the engine limiting speed is reached, the fuel supply is cut to prevent the engine from overrevving. You must make sure that the engine speed does not reach the red area of the rev counter. Otherwise, there is a risk of engine damage.
X If the display colour of the multifunction display changes to red and upshift sym- bol : appears, shift up a gear.
Downshifting X Pull the left-hand paddle (Y page 166).
The automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear.
Maximum acceleration X Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift paddle until the transmission selects the optimum gear for the current speed.
i If you brake the vehicle or stop without shifting down, the automatic transmission will shift down to a gear that will allow the vehicle to accelerate or pull away again.
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Kickdown You can also use kickdown for maximum acceleration in manual drive program M. X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point. The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.
i AMG vehicles: it is not possible to use
kickdown in manual drive program M.
Deactivating the manual drive program X Press the program selector button (Y page 165) repeatedly until E or S appears in the multifunction display.
X AMG vehicles: turn the drive program selector until C, S or S+(Y page 165) appears in the multifunction display.
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Problems with the transmission Problem The transmission has problems shifting gear.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The transmission is losing oil. X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately.
The acceleration ability is deteriorating. The transmission no longer changes gear.
The transmission is in emergency mode. It is only possible to shift into second gear and reverse gear. X Stop. X Shift the transmission to position P. X Switch off the engine. X Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine. X Shift the transmission to position D or R.
If D is selected, the transmission shifts into second gear; if R is selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear.
X Have the transmission checked immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Refuelling Important safety notes G WARNING Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo- sion. You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refuelling. G WARNING Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health. There is a danger of injury. Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale fuel vapours. Keep fuels out of the reach of chil- dren.
If you or others come into contact with fuel, observe the following: RWash the fuel off any affected areas of skin
with water and soap immediately.
RIf you get fuel in your eyes, rinse them thor- oughly with clean water immediately. Seek immediate medical attention.
RIf fuel is swallowed, seek immediate medi-
cal attention. Do not induce vomiting.
RChange any clothing that has come into
contact with fuel immediately. G WARNING Electrostatic charge can cause sparks and thereby ignite fuel vapours. There is a risk of fire and explosion. Always touch the vehicle body before opening the fuel filler flap or touching the fuel pump nozzle. This discharges any electrostatic charge that may have built up.
! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a petrol engine. Do not switch on the ignition if you accidentally refuel with the wrong
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fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system. Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel sys- tem and the engine. The repair costs are high. Notify a qualified specialist workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked auto- matically when you open or close the vehicle with the key or using KEYLESS-GO. The position of the fuel filler cap 8 is dis- played in the instrument cluster. The arrow next to the filling pump indicates the side of the vehicle.
! Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
! Take care not to spill any fuel on painted surfaces. You could otherwise damage the paintwork.
! Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel can. The fuel lines and/or the diesel injec- tion system could otherwise be blocked by particles from the fuel can.
Do not get into the vehicle again during the refuelling process. Otherwise, electrostatic charge could build up again. If you overfill the fuel tank, some fuel may spray out when you remove the fuel pump nozzle. For further information on fuel and fuel quality (Y page 587).
Refuelling Opening/closing the fuel filler flap
: To open the fuel filler flap ; To insert the fuel filler cap = Tyre pressure table ? Fuel type to be refuelled
Opening X Switch off the engine. X Remove the key from the ignition lock. X KEYLESS-GO: open the driver's door.
This corresponds to key position 0: "key removed". The driver's door can be closed again.
X Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :. The fuel filler flap opens slightly.
X Open the fuel filler flap fully. X Turn the fuel filler flap anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder bracket on the inside of filler flap ;.
X Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank and refuel. X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
i Do not add any more fuel after the pump
stops filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel could leak out.
Closing X Place fuel filler cap on the fuel filler neck
and turn clockwise until it engages.
X Close the fuel filler flap. i Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle.
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Problems with the fuel and fuel tank Problem Fuel is leaking from the vehicle.
The fuel filler flap can- not be opened.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty. G WARNING There is a risk of fire or explosion. X Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it
immediately (Y page 153).
X Do not restart the engine under any circumstances. X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The fuel filler flap is not unlocked. or The key battery is discharged. X Unlock the vehicle (Y page 85). or X Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(Y page 86).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jam- med. X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Parking Important safety notes G WARNING If flammable materials such as leaves, grass or twigs are exposed to prolonged contact to parts of the exhaust system that heat up, they could ignite. There is a risk of fire. Park the vehicle so that no flammable mate- rials come into contact with parts of the vehi- cle which are hot. Take particular care not to park on dry grassland or harvested grain fields. G WARNING If you switch off the ignition while driving, safety-relevant functions are only available with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident. Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G WARNING If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle, they could set it in motion by, for example: Rreleasing the parking brake Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
the parking position P
Rstarting the engine. They could also operate the vehicle's equip- ment. There is a risk of an accident and injury. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
! A moving vehicle can lead to damage to the vehicle or damage to the drive train.
To ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away unintentionally: Rthe electric parking brake must be applied Rthe transmission must be in position P and the key must be removed from the ignition lock
Ron uphill or downhill gradients, turn the
front wheels towards the kerb.
Switching off the engine Important safety notes G WARNING The automatic transmission switches to neu- tral position N when you switch off the engine. The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an accident. After switching off the engine, always switch to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi- cle from rolling away by applying the parking brake.
Vehicles with automatic transmission X Vehicles with a key: move the transmis-
sion to position P.
X Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition
lock and remove it. The immobiliser is activated.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: press the
Start/Stop button (Y page 153). The engine stops and all the indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out. When the driver's door is closed, this cor- responds to key position 1. When the driv- er's door is open, this corresponds to key position 0(Y page 153).
i The engine can be switched off while the vehicle is in motion by pressing and holding the Start/Stop button for about three sec- onds. This function operates independently
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of the ECO start/stop automatic engine switch-off function.
Electric parking brake General notes G WARNING If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle, they could set it in motion by, for example: Rreleasing the parking brake Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
the parking position P
Rstarting the engine. They could also operate the vehicle's equip- ment. There is a risk of an accident and injury. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
i The electric parking brake carries out a function check at regular intervals when the engine is switched off. Noises that occur are normal.
Engaging and releasing manually
X To engage: push handle :.
When the electric parking brake is applied, the ! red indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.
i The electric parking brake can also be
applied when the key is removed.
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X To release: pull handle :.
The red ! indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster goes out.
i The electric parking brake can only be
released: Rwhen the key is in position 1 in the igni-
tion lock or
Rthe ignition was switched on using the
Start/Stop button.
Applying automatically The electric parking brake is applied auto- matically: Rif DISTRONIC PLUS brings the vehicle to a
standstill or
Rif the HOLD function is keeping the vehicle
stationary.
In addition, at least one of the following con- ditions must be fulfilled: Rthe engine is switched off, unless it is auto-
matically switched off by the ECO start/ stop function.
Rthe driver's seat belt is not inserted in the belt buckle and the driver's door is open.
Rthe vehicle is stationary for a lengthy
period.
The red ! indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. i The electric parking brake is not automat- ically applied if the engine is switched off by the ECO start/stop function.
Releasing automatically The electric parking brake is released auto- matically when all of the following conditions are fulfilled: Rthe engine is running. Rthe transmission is in position D or R. Rthe driver's seat belt is fastened. Ryou depress the accelerator pedal. If the transmission is in position R, the boot lid must be closed.
If your seat belt is not fastened, the following conditions must be fulfilled to automatically release the electric parking brake: Rthe driver's door is closed Ryou have shifted out of P or you have pre-
viously driven faster than 3 km/h.
Emergency braking The vehicle can also be braked during an emergency using the electric parking brake. X While driving, push handle : of the electric
parking brake.
i The vehicle is braked for as long as the
handle of the electric parking brake is pressed. The longer the electric parking brake handle is depressed, the greater the braking force. During braking: Ra warning tone sounds Rthe Release parking brake message appears.
Rthe red ! indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster flashes
When the vehicle has been braked to a stand- still, the electric parking brake is engaged.
Parking up the vehicle If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer than four weeks, the battery may be damaged by exhaustive discharging. X Disconnect the battery or connect it to a
trickle charger.
i You can obtain information about trickle chargers from a qualified specialist work- shop.
If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer than six weeks, the vehicle may suffer dam- age as a result of lack of use. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop and
seek advice.
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Driving tips General notes Important safety notes 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 Operating mobile communications equip- ment while driving distracts you from paying attention to traffic conditions. This could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Use this device only when the vehicle is sta- tionary.
Observe the legal requirements for the coun- try in which you are driving. Some jurisdic- tions prohibit the driver from using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle. If you make a call while driving, always use hands-free mode. Only operate the telephone when the traffic situation permits. If you are unsure, pull over to a safe location and stop before operating the telephone. Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) per second.
Drive sensibly – save fuel Observe the following tips to save fuel: RThe tyres should always be inflated to the
recommended tyre pressure. RRemove unnecessary loads. RWarm up the engine at low engine speeds.
RAvoid frequent acceleration or braking. RObserve the service intervals in the Service
Booklet or in the service interval display. Have all the maintenance work carried in accordance with Daimler AG regulations. Fuel consumption also increases when driv- ing in cold weather, in stop-start traffic, on short journeys and in hilly terrain.
Braking Important safety notes G WARNING If you shift down on a slippery road surface in an attempt to increase the engine's braking effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip. This increases the risk of skidding and having an accident. Do not shift down for additional engine brak- ing on a slippery road surface.
Downhill gradients On long and steep downhill gradients, espe- cially if the vehicle is laden, you must select shift range 1, 2 or 3 in good time. i This also applies if you have activated
cruise control, SPEEDTRONIC or DIS- TRONIC.
This will use the braking effect of the engine, so less braking will be required to prevent the vehicle from gaining speed. This relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly.
Heavy and light loads G WARNING The braking system can overheat if you leave your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This increases the braking distance and could even cause the braking system to fail. There is a risk of an accident.
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Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. Do not simultaneously depress both the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal while driving.
! Depressing the brake pedal constantly
results in excessive and premature wear to the brake pads.
If the brakes have been subjected to a heavy load, do not stop the vehicle immediately, but drive on for a short while. This allows the air- flow to cool the brakes more quickly. If the brakes have been used only moderately, you should occasionally test their effective- ness. To do this, brake more firmly from a higher speed. This improves the grip of the brakes.
Wet road surfaces If you have driven for a long time in heavy rain without braking, there may be a delayed reac- tion from the brakes when braking for the first time. This may also occur after the vehicle has been washed. You have to depress the brake pedal more firmly. Maintain a greater distance from the vehicle in front. After driving on a wet road or having the vehi- cle washed, brake firmly while paying atten- tion to the traffic conditions. This will warm up the brake discs, thereby drying them more quickly and protecting them against corro- sion.
Limited braking performance on salt- treated roads If you drive on salt-treated roads, a layer of salt may form on the brake discs and pads. This can increase the braking distance con- siderably.
RBrake occasionally to remove any possible salt residue. Ensure that you do not endan- ger other road users when doing so.
RCarefully depress the brake pedal at the end of the journey and when starting the next journey.
RMaintain a much greater distance to the
vehicle in front.
New brake pads/linings New or replaced brake pads and discs only reach their optimum braking effect after sev- eral hundred kilometres of driving. Compen- sate for the reduced braking effect by apply- ing greater force to the brake pedal. For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you only have brake pads/linings fitted to your vehicle which have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which correspond to an equivalent quality standard. Brake pads/linings which have not been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which are not of an equivalent quality could affect your vehicle's operating safety.
High-performance and ceramic brake system for AMG vehicles The AMG brake systems are designed for heavy loads. This may lead to noise when braking. This is dependent on: Rspeed Rbraking force Rambient conditions, e.g. temperature and
humidity
The wear of individual components of the brake system, such as the brake pads/linings or brake discs, depends on the individual driv- ing style and operating conditions. For this reason, it is impossible to state a mileage (service life) that will be valid under all circumstances. An aggressive driving style will lead to high wear. You can obtain more information on this from a qualified specialist workshop.
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New brake pads/brake pads and discs that have been replaced only achieve optimum braking effect after several hundred kilome- tres of driving. Compensate for the reduced braking effect by applying greater force to the brake pedal. Always be aware of this and adapt your driving and braking accordingly during the running-in period. Excessive heavy braking results in corre- spondingly high brake wear. Observe the brake system warning lamp in the instrument cluster and note any brake status messages in the multifunction display. If you regularly drive at high speeds, it is particularly impor- tant to have the brake system checked and maintained regularly.
Driving on wet roads Aquaplaning If water has accumulated to a certain depth on the road surface, there is a danger of aqua- planing occurring, even if: Ryou are driving at low speeds Rthe tyres have adequate tread depth For this reason, do not drive in tyre ruts and brake carefully.
Driving on flooded roads ! Bear in mind that vehicles travelling in front or in the opposite direction create waves. This may cause the maximum per- missible water depth to be exceeded. These notes must be observed under all circumstances. You could otherwise dam- age the engine, the electronics or the trans- mission.
If you have to drive on stretches of road on which water has collected, please bear in mind that: Rthe maximum permissible still water depth
is 12 cm
Ryou should drive no faster than walking
pace
Winter driving Important safety notes G WARNING If you shift down on a slippery road surface in an attempt to increase the engine's braking effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip. This increases the risk of skidding and having an accident. Do not shift down for additional engine brak- ing on a slippery road surface. G DANGER If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of fatal injury. If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area around the vehicle are clear of snow. To ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open a window on the side of the vehicle that is not facing into the wind.
! Take care not to damage the sealing strip
and the moulding on the side of the rear window when scraping ice off the rear win- dow.
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified specialist workshop at the onset of winter. Observe the notes in the "Winter operation" section (Y page 564).
Driving with summer tyres Observe the notes in the "Winter operation" section (Y page 564).
Slippery road surfaces G WARNING If you shift down on a slippery road surface in an attempt to increase the engine's braking effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
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This increases the risk of skidding and having an accident. Do not shift down for additional engine brak- ing on a slippery road surface.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be stopped when moving at low speed: X Move the transmission to position N. X Try to bring the vehicle under control by
using corrective steering.
You should drive particularly carefully on slip- pery road surfaces. Avoid sudden accelera- tion, steering and braking manoeuvres. The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an ice-warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. Changes in the outside temperature are dis- played after a short delay. Indicated temperatures just above the freez- ing point do not guarantee that the road sur- face is free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges. You should pay special attention to road condi- tions when temperatures are around freezing point. i For more information on driving with
snow chains, see (Y page 565).
Driving systems Cruise control Important safety notes If you fail to adapt your driving style, cruise control can neither reduce the risk of acci- dent nor override the laws of physics. Cruise control cannot take road, weather and traffic conditions into account. Cruise control is only an aid. You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time and for maintaining lane.
Do not use cruise control: Rin road and traffic conditions which do not allow you to maintain a constant speed, e.g. heavy traffic or winding roads.
Ron slippery roads. Braking or accelerating may cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then skid.
Rwhen there is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog,
heavy rain or snow.
If there is a change of drivers, advise the new driver of the stored speed.
General notes Cruise control maintains a constant road speed for you. It brakes automatically in order to avoid exceeding the set speed. On long and steep downhill gradients, especially if the vehicle is laden, you must select shift range 1, 2 or 3 in good time (Y page 167). By doing so, you will make use of the braking effect of the engine. This relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from over- heating and wearing too quickly. Use cruise control only if road and traffic con- ditions make it appropriate to maintain a steady speed for a prolonged period. You can store any road speed above 30 km/h.
Cruise control lever
Cruise control lever : To store the current speed or a higher
speed
; LIM indicator lamp
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= To store the current speed and call up the
last stored speed
? To store the current speed or a lower
speed
A To switch between cruise control and var-
iable SPEEDTRONIC
Storing, maintaining and calling up a speed Storing and maintaining the speed
B To deactivate cruise control You can operate cruise control and variable SPEEDTRONIC with the cruise control lever. The LIM indicator lamp ; on the cruise con- trol lever indicates which system you have selected: RLIM indicator lamp ; off: cruise control
is selected.
RLIM indicator lamp ; on: variable
SPEEDTRONIC is selected.
When you activate cruise control, the stored speed is shown in the multifunction display for five seconds. The speed is then perma- nently displayed in the status indicator together with the ¯ symbol.
Selecting cruise control
Cruise control lever X Check whether LIM indicator lamp : is off. If it is off, cruise control is already selected. If it is not, press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow ;. LIM indicator lamp : in the cruise control lever goes out. Cruise control is selected.
Cruise control lever X Accelerate the vehicle to the desired
speed.
X Briefly press the cruise control lever
up : or down ;.
X Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal. Cruise control is activated. The vehicle automatically maintains the stored speed.
You can store the current speed if you are driving faster than 30 km/h. i Cruise control may be unable to maintain the stored speed on uphill gradients. The stored speed is resumed when the gradient evens out. Cruise control maintains the stored speed on downhill gradients by automatically applying the brakes.
Storing or calling up the speed G WARNING If you call up a stored speed and this is dif- ferent from the current speed, the vehicle accelerates or brakes. If you do not know what the stored speed is, the vehicle may accelerate or brake unexpectedly. There is a risk of an accident. Take the traffic conditions into account before calling up the stored speed. If you do not know what the stored speed is, store the desired speed again.
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Cruise control lever X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards
you :.
X Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal. The first time cruise control is activated, it stores the current speed or regulates the speed of the vehicle to the previously stored speed.
Setting a speed
Cruise control lever X Press the cruise control lever up : for a higher speed or down ; for a lower speed. X Keep the cruise control lever pressed until
the desired speed is reached.
X Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is stored.
X To adjust the set speed in 1 km/h incre-
ments: briefly press the cruise control
lever up : to the pressure point for a higher speed or down ; for a lower speed. The last speed stored is increased or reduced.
X To adjust the set speed in 10 km/h
increments: briefly press the cruise con- trol lever up : past the pressure point for a higher speed, or down ; for a lower speed. The last speed stored is increased or reduced.
i Cruise control is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal. For exam- ple, if you accelerate briefly to overtake, cruise control adjusts the vehicle's speed to the last speed stored after you have fin- ished overtaking.
Deactivating cruise control
Cruise control lever There are several ways to deactivate cruise control: X Briefly press the cruise control lever for-
wards =.
or X Brake or X Briefly press the cruise control lever in the
direction of arrow ;. Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected. LIM indicator lamp : in the cruise control lever lights up.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated if: Ryou engage the electric parking brake. Ryou are driving at less than 30 km/h. RESP® intervenes or you deactivate ESP®. Ron vehicles with manual transmission, you
shift to a gear that is too high, and as a result the engine speed is too low.
Ron vehicles with manual transmission, you
shift to a gear that is too high, and as a result the engine speed is too low.
Ryou shift the transmission to position N
while driving. If cruise control is deactivated, you will hear a warning tone. You will see the Cruise control off message in the multifunction display for approximately five seconds. i The last speed stored is cleared when you
switch off the engine.
DISTRONIC PLUS Important safety notes G WARNING DISTRONIC PLUS does not react to: Rpeople or animals Rstationary obstacles on the road, e.g. stop-
ped or parked vehicles
Roncoming and crossing traffic As a result, DISTRONIC PLUS may neither give warnings nor intervene in such situations. There is a risk of an accident. Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- uation and be ready to brake. G WARNING DISTRONIC PLUS cannot always clearly iden- tify other road users and complex traffic sit- uations.
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In such cases, DISTRONIC PLUS may: Rgive an unnecessary warning and then
brake the vehicle
Rneither give a warning nor intervene Raccelerate unexpectedly There is a risk of an accident. Continue to drive carefully and be ready to brake, in particular when warned to do so by DISTRONIC PLUS. G WARNING DISTRONIC PLUS brakes your vehicle with up to 40% of the maximum braking force. If this braking force is insufficient, DISTRONIC PLUS warns you visually and audibly. There is a risk of an accident. In such cases, apply the brakes yourself and try to take evasive action.
! If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function is activated, the vehicle brakes automati- cally in certain situations. To prevent dam- age to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow- ing or other similar situations: Rwhen towing the vehicle Rin the car wash
If you fail to adapt your driving style, DIS- TRONIC PLUS can neither reduce the risk of accident nor override the laws of physics. DISTRONIC PLUS cannot take account of road and weather conditions or traffic condi- tions. DISTRONIC PLUS is only an aid. You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time, and for staying correctly in lane. Do not use DISTRONIC PLUS: Rin road and traffic conditions which do not
allow you to maintain a constant speed (e.g. in heavy traffic or on winding roads).
Ron smooth or slippery roads. Braking or
accelerating can cause the drive wheels to
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