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Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz
Before your first drive, please read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your
vehicle. For your own safety and a longer service
life of the vehicle, follow the instructions and
warning notices in this Operator's Manual. Disregarding them may lead to damage to the vehicle
or injury to people.
Damage to the vehicle resulting from the disregard of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited warranty.
The standard equipment and product description
of your vehicle may vary and depends on the following factors:
R Model
R Order
R National version
R Availability
Your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown
in the descriptions and illustrations in individual
cases.
Mercedes-Benz reserves the right to introduce
changes in the following areas:
R Design
R Equipment
R Technical features
The following documents are components of the
vehicle:
R Digital operator's manual
R Printed Operator's Manual
R Maintenance Booklet
R Supplementary manuals relating to specific
equipment
R Supplementary documents
Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times.
Ensure that all documents are in the vehicle or
passed on in the event of sale or rental.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
A Mercedes-Benz Group AG Company
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Contents
Symbols .......................................................... 5
At a glance ...................................................... 6
Cockpit ........................................................... 6
Indicator and warning lamps (standard) ........... 8
Indicator and warning lamps (with driver
camera) ........................................................ 12
Overhead control panel ................................. 16
Door operating unit and seat adjustment ....... 18
Control settings in the rear passenger
compartment ................................................ 20
Emergencies and breakdowns ....................... 22
Digital Operator's Manual .............................. 24
Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual ........ 24
General notes ...............................................
Protecting the environment ...........................
Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts ........................
Operator's Manual ........................................
Touch-sensitive controls ................................
Mercedes me app .........................................
Service and vehicle operation ........................
25
25
25
26
27
27
28
Operating safety ............................................
Notes on assembling the license plate on
the front license plate holder .........................
National information for components relevant to radio regulation .................................
Diagnostics connection .................................
Qualified specialist workshop ........................
Correct use of the vehicle .............................
Notes for persons with electronic medical
aids ..............................................................
Problems with your vehicle ............................
Reporting safety defects ................................
Limited Warranty ...........................................
QR code for rescue card ...............................
Data storage .................................................
Copyright ......................................................
Occupant safety ............................................
Brief overview of the most important
points ...........................................................
Information on the automatic functions of
the restraint system ......................................
Purpose and function of the restraint system ...............................................................
Seat belts .....................................................
29
31
31
32
33
33
34
34
34
35
35
36
40
41
Airbags ......................................................... 60
Safely transporting children in the vehicle ......
Brief overview of most important points .........
Important safety notes ..................................
Suitable child restraint systems for the
transport of children .....................................
Securing the child restraint system ................
Child-proof locks ...........................................
63
63
64
70
70
75
Opening and closing ...................................... 78
SmartKey ...................................................... 78
Doors ............................................................ 83
Trunk ............................................................ 92
Side windows ................................................ 98
Sliding sunroof ............................................ 102
Roller sun blinds .......................................... 107
Anti-theft protection .................................... 109
41
49
53
59
Seats and stowing .......................................
Notes on the correct driver's seat position ..
Notes on grab handles ................................
Seats ..........................................................
112
112
112
113
Steering wheel ............................................
Easy entry and exit feature ..........................
Memory function .........................................
Memory function in the rear passenger
compartment ..............................................
Stowage areas ............................................
Cup holder ..................................................
Sockets .......................................................
Refrigerator box ..........................................
Wireless charging of the mobile phone
and connection with the exterior antenna ....
Installing and removing the floor mats .........
132
133
135
Light and visibility ........................................
Exterior lighting ...........................................
Interior lighting ............................................
Windshield wiper and windshield washer
system ........................................................
Mirrors ........................................................
Area permeable to radio waves on the
windshield ...................................................
Infrared-reflective windshield function .........
158
158
168
136
140
150
151
152
154
157
170
172
175
175
Climate control ........................................... 176
Overview of climate control systems ............ 176
Operating the climate control system .......... 178
Driving and parking .....................................
Driving ........................................................
DYNAMIC SELECT button ............................
Automatic transmission ...............................
Function of 4MATIC .....................................
Refueling .....................................................
Parking .......................................................
Driving and driving safety systems ...............
Vehicle towing instructions ..........................
190
190
202
205
209
209
212
220
285
Driver's display ...........................................
Notes on the driver's display .......................
Notes on the 3D driver's display ..................
Operating the driver's display ......................
Driver display menus ...................................
Head-up Display ..........................................
Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical
system ........................................................
Overview of status displays on the driver's
display ........................................................
286
286
286
286
287
288
292
292
Contents
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MBUX multimedia system ............................
Overview and operation ...............................
System settings ..........................................
AMG TRACK PACE .......................................
Navigation and traffic ..................................
Telephone ...................................................
Mercedes me Apps .....................................
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system .......
Radio & media .............................................
Sound settings ............................................
294
294
315
320
325
335
339
346
349
355
Maintenance and care .................................
ASSYST PLUS service interval display ..........
Maintenance Management ..........................
Telediagnosis ..............................................
Engine compartment ...................................
Cleaning and care .......................................
356
356
357
357
358
363
Breakdown assistance .................................
Emergency ..................................................
Flat tire .......................................................
Battery (vehicle) ..........................................
Tow starting or towing away ........................
Electrical fuses ............................................
372
372
373
379
385
391
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Contents
Wheels and tires .........................................
Notes on noise or unusual handling characteristics ...................................................
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and
tires ............................................................
Notes on snow chains .................................
Activating or deactivating snow chain
mode ..........................................................
Tire pressure ...............................................
Loading the vehicle .....................................
Tire labeling ................................................
Definition of terms for tires and loading .......
Changing a wheel ........................................
Emergency spare wheel ...............................
Technical data .............................................
Notes on technical data ..............................
Vehicle electronics ......................................
Radio regulations ........................................
Vehicle identification plate, VIN and
engine number overview ..............................
Operating fluids ...........................................
Vehicle data ................................................
396
396
396
397
397
398
403
407
412
414
424
426
426
426
428
428
430
437
Display messages and warning/indicator
lamps .......................................................... 439
Display messages ........................................ 439
Warning and indicator lamps ....................... 501
Index .......................................................... 520
Symbols
In this Operator's Manual, you will find the following symbols:
& WARNING Danger due to failure to
observe the warning notices
Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life, or
the health or life of others.
# Observe the warning notices.
+
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to failure to observe environmental notes
Environmental notes include information on
environmentally responsible behavior or environmentally responsible disposal.
# Observe environmental notes.
* NOTE Damage to property due to failure
to observe notes on material damage
Notes on material damage inform you of risks
which may lead to your vehicle being damaged.
#
Observe notes on material damage.
% These symbols indicate useful instructions or
further information that could be helpful to
you.
#
Instruction
(/ page) Further information on a topic
Display
Display in the central display
4
Highest menu level, which is to be
selected in the multimedia system
5
Relevant submenus, which are to be
selected in the multimedia system
*
Indicates a cause
5
6
At a glance – Cockpit
Left-hand-drive vehicles
At a glance – Cockpit
1 Light switch
→
158
2 Steering wheel paddle shifters
→
207
3 Combination switch
→
159
4 Driver's display
→
5 DIRECT SELECT lever
→
6 ü Start/stop button
→
è ECO start/stop function
→
Ü Switches the MBUX multimedia system
on/off
→
294
a Switches sound on/off
→
294
ø Adjusts the volume
→
294
205
B £ Hazard warning light system
→
160
191
C Control panel for the MBUX multimedia system
→
301
199
D Adjusts the steering wheel
→
132
→
133
Driver's display
→
286
H Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
→
231
F Diagnostics connection
→
32
G M Opens the hood
→
358
H ! Electric parking brake
→
216
286
7 Central display
→
294
8 Glove box
→
142
9 Stowage space
→
142
A Switch panel for:
÷ DYNAMIC SELECT button
→
203
c Active Parking Assist
→
272
\ Quick vehicle access
ú Fingerprint sensor
→
294
ý Switches the steering wheel heater
on/off
E Control panel:
7
8
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (standard)
Standard driver's display
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (standard)
1 #! Turn signal lights
→
159
C ÿ Coolant temperature
2 ä Suspension (red)
→
513
D Coolant temperature display
→
513
ä Suspension (yellow)
→
506
E ! Electric parking brake (yellow)
→
510
F Electric parking brake (red)
→
510
→
510
→
510
→
506
J K High beam
→
159
L Low beam
→
158
T Standing lights
→
158
3 # Electrical malfunction
→
4 Ù Power steering (red)
→
504
F USA only
Ù Power steering (yellow)
→
504
! Canada only
Ù Rear axle steering (red)
→
504
506
G Brakes (red)
→
504
$ USA only
5 6 Restraint system
→
503
J Canada only
6 ü Seat belt
→
503
é Recuperative Brake System, USA only
7 L Distance warning
→
513
J Brakes (yellow), Canada only
8 ! ABS
→
513
9 h Tire pressure monitor
→
518
A ; Engine diagnosis
→
506
B å ESP® OFF
→
513
÷ ESP®
→
513
Ù Rear axle steering (yellow)
H 8 Reserve fuel with fuel filler flap location
indicator
I Fuel level
9
10
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (standard)
K R Rear fog light
→
159
L H Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
→
517
12
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (with driver camera)
Driver's display with driver camera
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (with driver camera)
1 #! Turn signal lights
→
159
J Canada only
2 ü Seat belt
→
503
é Recuperative Brake System, USA only
3 L Distance warning
→
513
J Brakes (yellow), Canada only
4 6 Restraint system
→
503
5 h Tire pressure monitor
→
518
6 å ESP® OFF
→
513
÷ ESP®
→
513
7 ! ABS
→
513
8 ÿ Coolant temperature
→
506
9 Coolant temperature display
A ! Electric parking brake (yellow)
→
510
B Electric parking brake (red)
→
510
F USA only
! Canada only
C Brakes (red)
$ USA only
→
510
→
510
→
506
F R Rear fog light
→
159
G K High beam
→
159
L Low beam
→
158
T Standing lights
→
158
H H Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
→
517
I # Electrical malfunction
→
506
J ; Engine diagnosis
→
506
K Ù Power steering (red)
→
504
Ù Power steering (yellow)
→
504
Ù Rear axle steering (red)
→
504
Ù Rear axle steering (yellow)
→
504
D 8 Reserve fuel with fuel filler flap location
indicator
E Fuel level
13
14
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (with driver camera)
L ä Suspension (red)
→
513
ä Suspension (yellow)
→
513
16
At a glance – Overhead control panel
At a glance – Overhead control panel
1 Sun visors
2 c Switches the front interior lighting on/off
→
168
3 u Switches the rear interior lighting on/off
→
168
4 ; me button
→
339
5 D Opens/closes the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel rear roller sunblind
→
102
6 | Switches automatic interior lighting control on/off
→
7 G SOS button
→
339
8 Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/off
→
168
168
9 3 Opens/closes the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel
→
102
3 Opens/closes the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel front roller sunblind
→
102
PASSENGER AIR BAG
→
46
REAR SEAT AIR BAG
→
48
B Inside rear-view mirror
→
173
C Switches the left-hand reading lamp on/off
→
168
A Indicator lamps:
17
18
At a glance – Door operating unit and seat adjustment
At a glance – Door operating unit and seat adjustment
1 ß Ü Locks/unlocks the vehicle
→
2 Adjusts the seats electrically
83
A p Opens/closes the trunk lid
→
92
→
113
B D Rear window roller sunblind
→
107
3 w Switches the seat heating on/off
→
129
→
77
4 s Switches the seat ventilation on/off
→
131
C S Child safety lock for the rear side windows
5 w Adjusts the front passenger seat from
the driver's seat
→
115
D Opens the door
→
83
E W Opens/closes the rear left side window
→
98
6 V Operates the memory function
→
136
F W Opens/closes the left side window
→
98
7 Í Operates the outside mirrors
→
172
G Adjusts the head restraints
→
123
8 W Opens/closes the right side window
→
98
H Seat adjustment using the multimedia system
→
127
9 W Opens/closes the rear right side window
→
98
19
20
At a glance – Control settings in the rear passenger compartment
Vehicles with a reclining rear seat
At a glance – Control settings in the rear passenger compartment
→
177
3 j Sets the fully reclined position
→
118
4 V Selects the front passenger seat
→
116
5 s Switches the rear seat ventilation on/off
→
131
6 w Switches the rear seat heating on/off
→
129
7 Adjusts reclining rear seats electrically
→
117
8 a Resets the standard seat adjustment settings
→
118
1 Climate control rear operating unit
2 Electronics compartment in the center console
9 V Memory function in the rear passenger
compartment
→
137
→
152
A Stowage box in the seat backrest
Refrigerator box
B Stowage compartment in the rear armrest
C MBUX rear tablet bracket
D Cup holder
21
22
At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns
At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns
1 B-pillar with:
→
160
information label on fuel type
→
209
399
7 £ Hazard warning light system
→
35
2 Safety vests
→
372
3 ; me button
→
339
information label on tire pressure
→
→
339
QR code for accessing the rescue card
→
35
→
QR code for accessing the rescue card
G SOS button
8 Fuel filler flap with:
430
9 Tow-starting or towing away
→
386
→
383
A First-aid kit (soft sided)
→
373
5 Tow-starting or towing away
→
386
B TIREFIT kit
→
375
6 Flat tire
→
373
C Warning triangle
→
372
4 To check and top up operating fluids
Jump-starting
23
24
Digital Operator's Manual
Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Info
5 Operator's Manual
5 Open Digital Operator's Manual
The Digital Operator's Manual describes the functions and operation of the vehicle and the multimedia system.
# Select one of the following menu items in the
Digital Operator's Manual:
R Quick start: find the first steps towards
adjusting your seat (driver's side).
R Tips: find information that prepares you for
certain everyday situations with your vehicle.
R Animations: watch animations about the vehicle functions.
R Messages: find additional information about
the messages on the driver's display.
R Language: select the language for the Digital
Operator's Manual.
You can search for keywords using the Search
field in order to quickly find answers to questions
about the operation of the vehicle.
1
2
3
4
Menu
Search
Back
Contents section
Some sections in the Digital Operator's Manual,
such as warning notes, can be expanded and collapsed.
Additional options for calling up the Digital Operator's Manual:
Driver's display: call up brief information about
display messages on the driver's display
MBUX Voice Assistant: call up via the voice control system
Global search: call up search results for contents
of the Digital Operator's Manual on the home
screen
For safety reasons, the Digital Operator's Manual
is deactivated while the vehicle is in motion.
General notes
Protecting the environment
+
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to operating conditions and
personal driving style
The pollutant emissions of the vehicle are
directly related to the way you operate the
vehicle.
Operate your vehicle in an environmentally
responsible manner to help protect the environment. Please observe the following recommendations on operating conditions and personal driving style.
Operating conditions:
# Make sure that the tire pressure is correct.
# Do not carry any unnecessary weight.
# Adhere to the service intervals.
A regularly serviced vehicle will contribute to environmental protection.
# Always have maintenance work carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
# Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
# Do not warm up the engine while the
vehicle is stationary.
# Drive carefully and keep a suitable distance from the vehicle ahead.
# Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
# Change gear in good time and use each
gear only up to Ô of its maximum
engine speed.
# Switch off the engine in stationary traffic, e.g. by using the ECO start/stop
function.
# Drive in a fuel-efficient manner. Observe
the ECO display for an economical driving style.
Environmental issues and recommendations:
It is recommended that you re-use or recycle
materials instead of just disposing of them.
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The relevant environmental guidelines and regulations serve to protect the environment and must
be strictly observed.
Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts
+
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to not using recycled reconditioned components
Mercedes‑Benz AG offers recycled reconditioned components and parts with the same
quality as new parts. The same entitlement
from the Limited Warranty is valid as for new
parts.
# Use recycled reconditioned components
and parts from Mercedes‑Benz AG.
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General notes
* NOTE Impairment of the operating efficiency of the restraint systems from
installing accessory parts or from repairs
or welding
Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devices,
as well as control units and sensors for the
restraint systems, may be installed in the following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R sill
R seats
R cockpit
R driver's display
R center console
R lateral roof frame
#
#
#
Do not install accessory parts such as
audio systems in these areas.
Do not carry out repairs or welding.
Have accessories retrofitted 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 that have not
been approved by Mercedes-Benz. Safety-critical
systems (e.g. the brake system) may malfunction.
Use only Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts or parts of
equal quality. Use only tires, wheels and accessory parts that have been specifically approved
for your vehicle model.
Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts are subject to strict
quality inspections. Each part has been specially
developed, manufactured or selected for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles and adapted to them.
Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts
should be used.
More than 300,000 different Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts are available for Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Service Centers
maintain a supply of Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts
for necessary service and repair work. In addition,
strategically located parts delivery centers provide for quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) (/ page 428) when ordering MercedesBenz GenuineParts.
Operator's Manual
This Operator's Manual and the Digital Operator's
Manual in the vehicle describe the following models and the standard and special equipment for
your vehicle:
R The models and the standard and special
equipment available at the time of this Operator's Manual going to press.
R The models and the standard and special
equipment only available in certain countries.
R The models and the standard and special
equipment, which will only be available at a
later date.
Note that your vehicle may not have all features
described. This is also the case for systems relevant to safety. Therefore, the equipment on your
vehicle may differ from that in the descriptions
and illustrations.
General notes
The original purchase agreement for your vehicle
contains a list of the equipment in your vehicle at
the time of delivery.
Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
% Please bear in mind that all the speed values
stated in this Operator's Manual are approximate and are subject to a certain tolerance.
The Operator's Manual, Supplement, further supplementary documents and Maintenance Booklet
are important documents and should be kept in
the vehicle.
Touch-sensitive controls
In addition to conventional switches and buttons,
your vehicle is equipped with touch-sensitive controls.
These are located in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R Roof and door control panel
R Climate control
R
R
Steering wheel
MBUX multimedia system
The controls have touch-sensitive user interface
surfaces. You can control these surfaces by
pressing or swiping to adjust settings or to trigger
functions, for example.
In the area of the touchscreen, you will also
receive haptic feedback in the form of a pulse or a
vibration, or the surface structure will change on
the touch-sensitive user interface surface, for
example.
You will receive haptic feedback in the following
situations, for example:
R When pressing a button on the user interface
surface
R When scrolling in a list or table
R When reaching a new area on the user interface surface, e.g. a pop-up window
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When handling touch-sensitive user interface surfaces, observe the following points to avoid problems operating them:
R Do not affix stickers or similar objects to the
surfaces
R Keep the surfaces protected from moisture
R Keep the surfaces free of dust and dirt
(/ page 369).
Some touch-sensitive controls have a symbol and
integrated indicator lamps. When operating, make
sure to press on the symbol of the control.
Mercedes me app
Notes about the on-demand feature
You can also activate various functions (ondemand feature) subsequently via Mercedes me
after purchasing your vehicle.
Information is available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Service Center.
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General notes
Activating on-demand feature using Mercedes me
Requirements
R The vehicle has a wireless connection.
R The vehicle is linked to the Mercedes me user
account.
Ordering and activating on-demand feature
Add the desired on-demand feature for the
vehicle to the shopping basket in the
Mercedes me Store.
# Complete the order.
The on-demand feature is activated when
operating the vehicle.
#
Speeding up activation
# Switch the vehicle off and lock it.
# Unlock the vehicle after about two minutes
and switch on the vehicle.
The on-demand feature has been activated.
For some features, a notification also appears
in the vehicle's multimedia system.
If the activation was not successful, repeat the
process.
Service and vehicle operation
Vehicle operation outside the USA or Canada
When you are abroad with your vehicle, observe
the following points:
R service points or replacement parts may not
be available immediately.
R unleaded fuel may not be available for vehicles
with a catalytic converter. Leaded fuel may
cause damage to the catalytic converter.
R the fuel may have an extremely low octane
number. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine
damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available in
Europe through our European Delivery Program.
For more information, please consult an authorized Mercedes‑Benz Service Center, or write to
one of the following addresses:
in the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes-Benz Drive
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
in Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Maintenance
Your customer advisor confirms the service in the
service report.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program
offers technical help in the case of a breakdown.
Your 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)
You can find further information in the MercedesBenz Roadside Assistance Program brochure
(USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" section in the
General notes
Service and Warranty booklet (Canada). You will
find both in the vehicle document wallet.
Possible danger due to substances hazardous to
health
Change of address or change of ownership
In compliance with Proposition 65 (“Prop65”), the
following detachable label has been added to
each vehicle sold in California:
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) on the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (Canada) on 1-800-387-0100. We
can then reach you in a timely fashion, if necessary.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature in the vehicle so that it is available to the next
owner. If you have purchased a used vehicle,
please send us the "Notice of Purchase of Used
Car" 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.
ried out, this could result in malfunctions or
system failures.
# Always have the prescribed service and
maintenance work or any required
repairs carried out in a qualified specialist workshop.
& WARNING Risk of accident or injury due
to incorrect modifications on electronic
component parts
Operating safety
& WARNING Risk of accident due to malfunctions or system failures
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs car-
Modification of electronic components, their
software or wiring could impair their function
and/or the function of other networked component parts or safety-relevant systems.
This can endanger the operating safety of the
vehicle.
# Never tamper with the wiring and electronic component parts or their software.
# You should have all work on electrical
and electronic components carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
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General notes
Observe the "On-board electronics" section in
"Technical data".
& WARNING Risk of fire caused by flammable material on hot exhaust system components
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system.
# When driving on an unpaved road or offroad, check the vehicle underside regularly.
# In particular, remove trapped plant parts
or other flammable material.
# If there is damage, consult a qualified
specialist workshop immediately.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to driving too fast and due to impacts to the
vehicle underbody or suspension components
In the following situations, in particular, there
is a risk of damage to the vehicle:
R The vehicle becomes grounded, e.g. on a
high curb or an unpaved road
R The vehicle is driven too fast over an
obstacle, e.g. a curb, speed bump or pothole
R A heavy object strikes the underbody or
suspension components
In situations such as these, damage to the
body, underbody, suspension components,
wheels or tires may not be visible. Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly
fail or, in the case of an accident, may no longer absorb the resulting force as intended.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, flammable materials such as leaves, grass or twigs
can collect between the underbody and the
underbody paneling. These materials may
ignite if they come into contact with hot parts
of the exhaust system.
# Have the vehicle checked and repaired
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
or
# If driving safety is impaired while continuing your journey, pull over and stop
the vehicle immediately, while paying
attention to road and traffic conditions,
and contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical system
& DANGER Risk of fatal injury by touching
damaged high-voltage components
Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical system contain individual high-voltage components. These high-voltage components are
under high voltage.
General notes
If you modify component parts of these highvoltage components or touch damaged component parts, you may be electrocuted.
High voltage components may be damaged in
an accident, although the damage may not be
visible.
# Never perform modifications to component parts of high-voltage components.
# Never touch damaged component parts
of high-voltage components.
# Never touch component parts of highvoltage components after an accident.
Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical system
contain high-voltage components. These components are marked with a high-voltage label:
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Observe the following points when mounting
the license plate on the front license plate
holder:
# Mount the license plate directly on the
license plate holder without advertising
media or other holders.
# Mount the license plate so that it does
not protrude above or to the side of the
license plate adapter.
All work on high voltage components must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
National information for components relevant to
radio regulation
Notes on assembling the license plate on the
front license plate holder
* NOTE Malfunctions and system failures
due to incorrect mounting of the license
plate on the front license plate holder
If the license plate is incorrectly mounted on
the front license plate holder, sensors, cameras or driving and safety systems may malfunction or fail.
USA: "Radio based 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
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General notes
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment."
Canada: "This vehicle contains licence-exempt
transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference. (2) These devices
must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
devices." "Les émetteurs/récepteurs dans cette
véhicule sont conforme aux CNR d’Innovation,
Sciences et Développement économique Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1) Ces appareils ne doivent pas
produire de brouillage; 2) Ces appareils doivent
accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement."
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is a technical interface in the vehicle. It is used, for example, during
repair and maintenance work or for reading out
vehicle data in a specialist workshop. Diagnostic
devices should therefore only be connected in a
qualified specialist workshop.
#
#
& WARNING Risk of accident due to connecting devices to the diagnostics connection
If you connect devices to the diagnostics connection of the vehicle, the function of vehicle
systems and operating safety may be
impaired.
# For safety reasons, we recommend that
you use and connect only products
approved by an authorized MercedesBenz Service Center.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to objects
in the driver's footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell may impede
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road safety
of the vehicle.
#
Stow all objects in the vehicle securely
so that they cannot get into the driver's
footwell.
Always install the floor mats securely
and as prescribed in order to ensure that
there is always sufficient room for the
pedals.
Do not use loose floor mats and do not
place floor mats on top of one another.
* NOTE Battery discharging from using devices connected to the diagnostics connection
Using devices at the diagnostics connection
drains the battery.
# Check the charge level of the battery.
# If the charge level is low, charge the battery, e.g. by driving a considerable distance.
Please also note the information about the 12 V
battery and short-distance trips in the "Driving
and Parking" chapter (/ page 194).
General notes
Moreover, 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 inspection during the
main inspection.
Connecting and using another device with the
diagnostics connection can have the following
effects:
R Malfunctions in the vehicle system
R Permanent damage to vehicle components
Please refer to the warranty terms and conditions
for this matter.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Service Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the necessary
special skills, tools and qualifications to correctly
carry out the work required on your vehicle. This
particularly applies to safety-relevant work.
Always have the following work carried out on
your vehicle at a qualified specialist workshop:
R Safety-relevant work
R Service and maintenance work
R Repair work
R Modifications as well as installations and conversions
R Work on electronic components
R
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Vehicles with 48 V on-board electrical system:
work on the high-voltage component of the 48
V on-board electrical system
Mercedes‑Benz recommends a Mercedes‑Benz
Service Center.
Correct use of the vehicle
If you remove any warning stickers, you or others
could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave
warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information in particular
when driving your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this Operator's Manual,
vehicle-specific supplements and further supplementary documents
R technical data for the vehicle
R traffic rules and ‑regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to motor
vehicles
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General notes
Notes for persons with electronic medical aids
Mercedes-Benz AG cannot, despite carefully
developing vehicle systems, completely rule out
the interaction of vehicle systems with electronic
medical aids such as cardiac pacemakers.
In addition, there are components installed in the
vehicle that, regardless of the operating status of
the vehicle, can generate magnetic fields on a par
with permanent magnets. These fields can be
found, for example, in the area around the multimedia and sound system or also in the area of the
seats, depending on the vehicle equipment.
For this reason, the following can occur in isolated
cases, depending on the aids used:
R Medical aids malfunctioning
R Adverse health effects
Observe the notes and warnings of the manufacturer of the medical aids; if in doubt, contact the
device manufacturer and/or your doctor. If there
is continuing uncertainty concerning the possibility of medical aids malfunctioning, MercedesBenz AG recommends using only few electrical
vehicle systems and/or maintaining a distance
from the components.
Only have repairs and maintenance work in the
area of the following components carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop:
R Vehicle components carrying live voltage
R Transmission antenna
R Multimedia system and sound system
If you have any queries or suggestions, consult a
qualified specialist workshop.
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 an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or, if necessary, contact
us at one of the following addresses:
In the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes-Benz Drive
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
Customer Relations Department
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.
General notes
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 https://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590,
USA.
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from https://www.safercar.gov.
Canada only:
The following text is published as required of manufacturers under subsection 18.4 (4) of the Motor
Vehicle Safety Regulations.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which
could cause a crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately inform Transport
Canada in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz
Canada Inc.
If Transport Canada received 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,
Transport Canada cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or
Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.
To contact Transport Canada, you may call the
Defect Investigations and Recalls Division toll-free
in Canada at 1-800-333-0510 or 819-994-3328
in the Gatineau-Ottawa area or internationally;
may also go to the following websites for more
information:
R English: https://www.tc.gc.ca/recalls
R French: https://www.tc.gc.ca/rappels
Limited Warranty
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle arising from
violation of these operating instructions.
Damage to the vehicle can arise from violation
of these operating instructions.
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This damage is not covered either by the
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the
New‑ or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
# Follow the instructions in these operating instructions on proper operation of
your vehicle as well as on possible vehicle damage.
QR code for rescue card
QR codes are attached in the fuel filler flap and on
the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the event of
an accident, rescue services can use the QR code
to quickly find the appropriate rescue card for
your vehicle. The current rescue card contains the
most important information about your vehicle
(e.g. the routing of the electric lines) in compact
form.
Further information can be obtained at https://
www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code
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General notes
Data storage
Data processing in the vehicle
Electronic control units
Electronic control units are installed in your vehicle. Control units process data which, for example, they receive from vehicle sensors, generate
themselves or exchange between themselves.
Some control units are required for the safe operation of your vehicle, some assist you when driving, such as driver assistance systems, while others enable convenience or infotainment functions.
The following provides you with general information regarding data processing in the vehicle.
Additional information regarding exactly which
data in your vehicle are collected, saved and
transmitted to third parties, and for what purpose,
can be found in the information directly related to
the functional characteristics in question in their
respective operating instructions. This information
is also available online and, depending on the
vehicle equipment, digitally.
Personal data
Every vehicle is identified by a unique vehicle
identification number. Depending on the country,
this vehicle identification number can be used by,
for example, governmental authorities to determine the identity of the owner. There are other
possibilities to use data collected from the vehicle
to identify the owner or driver, such as the license
plate number.
Therefore, data generated or processed by control
units may be attributable to a person or, under
certain conditions, become attributable to a person. Depending on which vehicle data are available, it may be possible to make inferences about,
for example, your driving behavior, your location,
your route or your use patterns.
Legal requirements regarding the disclosure of
data
If legally required to do so, manufacturers are, in
individual cases, legally obliged to provide governmental entities, upon request and to the extent
required, data stored by the manufacturer. For
example, this may be the case during the investigation of a criminal offense.
Governmental entities are themselves, in individual cases and within the applicable legal framework, authorized to read out data from the vehicle. In the case of an accident, information that
can help with an investigation can, therefore, be
taken from the air bag control unit, for example.
Operational data in the vehicle
This is data regarding the operation of the vehicle,
which have been processed by control units.
This includes the following data, for example:
R vehicle status information such as the speed,
longitudinal acceleration, lateral acceleration,
number of wheel revolutions or the fastened
seat belts display
R ambient conditions, such as temperature, rain
sensor or distance sensor
Generally, the use of these data is temporary;
they will not be stored beyond the period of operation and will only be processed within the vehicle
itself. Control units often contain data memories
for vehicle keys, for example. Their use permits
the temporary or permanent documentation of
technical information about the vehicle's operat-
General notes
ing state, component loads, maintenance requirements and technical events or malfunctions.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the following data are stored:
R operating status of system components, such
as fill levels, tire pressure or battery status
R malfunctions or faults in important system
components, such as lights or brakes
R system reactions in special driving situations,
such as air bag deployment or the intervention
of stability control systems
R information on events leading to vehicle damage
In certain cases, it may be required to store data
that would have otherwise been used only temporarily. This may be the case if the vehicle has
detected a malfunction, for example.
If you use services, such as repair services and
maintenance work, stored operational data as
well as the vehicle identification number can be
read out and used. They can be read out by
service network employees, such as workshops
and manufacturers or third parties, such as break-
down services. The same is true in the case of
warranty claims and quality assurance measures.
In general, the readout is performed via the legally
prescribed port for the diagnostics connection in
the vehicle. The operational data that are read out
document technical states of the vehicle or of
individual components and assist in the diagnosis
of malfunctions, compliance with warranty obligations and quality improvement. To that end, these
data, in particular information about component
loads, technical events, malfunctions and other
faults may be transmitted along with the vehicle
identification number to the manufacturer. Furthermore, the manufacturer is subject to product
liability. For this reason the manufacturer also
uses operational data from the vehicle, for example, for recalls. These data can also be used to
examine the customer's warranty and guarantee
claims.
Malfunction memories in the vehicle can be reset
by a service outlet or at your request as part of
repair or maintenance work.
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Convenience and infotainment functions
You can store convenience settings and individual
settings in the vehicle and change or reset them
at any time.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, this
includes the following settings, for example:
R seat and steering wheel positions
R suspension and climate control settings
R individual settings, such as interior lighting
Depending on the selected equipment, you can
import data into vehicle infotainment functions
yourself.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, this
includes the following data, for example:
R multimedia data, such as music, films or photos for playback in an integrated multimedia
system
R address book data for use in connection with
an integrated hands-free system or an integrated navigation system
R entered navigation destinations
R data about the use of Internet services
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General notes
These data for convenience and infotainment
functions may be saved locally in the vehicle or
they may be located on a device which you have
connected to the vehicle, such as a smartphone,
USB flash drive or MP3 player. If you have entered
these data yourself, you can delete them at any
time.
This data is transmitted from the vehicle to third
parties only at your request. This applies, in particular, when you use online services in accordance with the settings that you have selected.
This integration allows the use of selected smartphone apps, such as navigation or music player
apps. There is no further interaction between the
smartphone and the vehicle; in particular, vehicle
data is not directly accessible. The type of additional data processing is determined by the provider of the app being used. Which settings you
can make, if any, depends on the specific app and
the operating system of your smartphone.
Smartphone integration (e.g. Android Auto or
Apple CarPlay®)
If your vehicle is accordingly equipped, you can
connect your smartphone or another mobile end
device to the vehicle. You can then control them
by means of the control elements integrated in
the vehicle. Images and audio from the smartphone can be output via the multimedia system.
Certain information is simultaneously transferred
to your smartphone. Depending on the type and
integration, this includes position data, day/night
mode and other general vehicle statuses. For
more information please consult the Operator's
Manual of the vehicle/infotainment system.
Wireless network connection
If your vehicle has a wireless network connection,
it enables data to be exchanged between your
vehicle and additional systems. The wireless network connection is made possible by the vehicle's
own transmitter and receiver or by a mobile end
device that you have brought into the vehicle, for
example, a smartphone. Online functions can be
used via the wireless network connection. This
includes online services and applications/apps
provided to you by the manufacturer or by other
providers.
Online services
Manufacturer's services
Regarding the manufacturer's online services, the
individual functions are described by the manufacturer in a suitable place, for example, in the
Operator's Manual or on the manufacturer's website, where the relevant data protection information is also given. Personal data may be used for
the provision of online services. Data is
exchanged via a secure connection, such as the
manufacturer's designated IT systems. Any personal data which is collected, processed and
used, other than for the provision of services, is
done so exclusively on the basis of legal permission. This is the case, for example, for a legally
prescribed emergency call system, a contractual
agreement or when consent has been given.
You can have services and functions, some of
which are subject to a fee, activated or deactivated. This excludes legally prescribed functions and
services, such as an emergency call system.
Third-party services
If you use online services from other providers
(third parties), these services are the responsibility of the provider in question and subject to that
provider's data protection conditions and terms of
General notes
use. As a general rule, the manufacturer has no
influence on the content exchanged.
For this reason, when services are provided by
third parties, please ask the service provider in
question for information about the type, extent
and purpose of the collection and use of personal
data.
Data protection rights
Depending on your country or the equipment and
range of functions of your vehicle as well as the
services you use and the services on offer, you
are entitled to different data protection rights.
Further information on data protection and your
data protection rights can either be found on the
manufacturer's website or you will receive this
information as part of the various services and
service offers. There you will also find the contact
information for the manufacturer and its data protection officers.
At a workshop, for example, with the support of a
specialist and possibly for a fee, you can have
data read out which is stored only locally in the
vehicle.
MBUX multimedia system/Mercedes me connect
If the vehicle is equipped with the MBUX multimedia system or Mercedes me connect, additional
data about the vehicle's operation, the use of the
vehicle in certain situations, and the location of
the vehicle may be compiled by the MBUX multimedia system or Mercedes me connect.
For additional information, please refer to the
"MBUX multimedia system" section and/or the
Mercedes me connect Terms and Conditions.
Event data recorder
USA only:
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. 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.
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The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such
data as:
R How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
R Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
R How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
R How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and
injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by
your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are 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 could combine the EDR data with
the type of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the
EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement,
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General notes
that have the special equipment, can read the
information if they have access to the vehicle or
the EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal matters as a tool in accident reconstruction, accident
claims, and vehicle safety. Since the Crash Data
Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract data
from the EDR is commercially available,
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC („MBUSA“) expressly
disclaims any and all liability arising from the
extraction of this information by unauthorized
Mercedes-Benz personnel.
MBUSA will not share EDR data with others without the consent of the vehicle owners or, if the
vehicle is leased, without the consent of the lessee. Exceptions to this representation include
responses to subpoenas by law enforcement; by
federal, state or local government; in connection
with or arising out of litigation involving MBUSA or
its subsidiaries and affiliates; or, as required by
law.
Warning: The EDR is a component of the Restraint
System Module. Tampering with, altering, modifying or removing the EDR component may result in
a malfunction of the Restraint System Module and
other systems.
State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that
conflict with federal regulation are pre\-empted.
This means that in the event of such conflict, the
federal regulation governs. As of Dec 2016, 17
states have enacted laws relating to EDRs.
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R
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Copyright
Free and open source software
Information on licenses for free and open-source
software used in your vehicle can be found on the
data carrier in your vehicle document wallet and
with updates on the following website:
https://www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource
Registered trademarks
R
R
R
Bluetooth®
is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
DTS™ is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.
Dolby® and MLP™ are registered trademarks
of DOLBY Laboratories.
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ESP® and PRE-SAFE® are registered trademarks of Mercedes‑Benz Group AG.
HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
iPod® and iTunes® are registered trademarks
of Apple Inc.
Burmester® is a registered trademark of
Burmester Audiosysteme GmbH.
Microsoft® and Windows Media® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
SIRIUS® is a registered trademark of Sirius
XM Radio Inc.
HD Radio™ is a registered trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation.
Gracenote® is a registered trademark of
Gracenote, Inc.
ZAGAT Survey® and related brands are registered trademarks of Zagat Survey, LLC.
Occupant safety
Brief overview of the most important points
Basic information
Make sure that the following prerequisites in particular have been met so that the components of
the restraint system are able to provide the intended level of protection:
R Sit correctly (/ page 42).
R Fasten the seat belt correctly (/ page 43).
Function of the seat belt warning lamp
ü (/ page 45).
Function of the rear seat belt status display (/ page 45).
R The restraint system warning lamp 6 is not
lit up after the self-test (/ page 44).
R The PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps display the correct status of the front passenger
air bag (/ page 46).
R The REAR SEAT AIR BAG indicator lamps display the correct status of the rear air bags
(/ page 48).
For clear understanding
The chapter "Occupant safety" includes information on equipment, functions and behaviors that
contribute directly to safety of vehicle occupants.
The information is structured as follows:
R The most important information in brief: in this
chapter, you are provided with an overview of
the relationship between the restraint system
and the correct behavior of all vehicle occupants.
R Specific information: in further sections of the
chapter "Occupant safety", you can find specific information on the equipment and functions of the restraint system.
R Keyword directory: you can also find certain
subjects in this Operator's Manual using the
keyword directory.
Information on the following subjects, among others, are not provided in the chapter "Occupant
safety":
R Children in the vehicle (/ page 63)
R Driving and driving safety systems
(/ page 220)
R
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Stowage areas (/ page 140)
Defining generic terms clearly
In this Operator's Manual, the following generic
terms are used:
R Occupant safety: comprises the components
and system functions which help to minimize,
as much as possible, the stresses on and consequences for vehicle occupants during an
accident.
R Restraint system: comprises those components which, along with the vehicle structure,
help prevent vehicle occupants from potentially coming into contact with parts of the
vehicle interior. The seat belts and air bags, for
example, are components of the restraint system.
R Child restraint system: you can find all information on this subject in the chapter "Children
in the vehicle" (/ page 63).
Be diligent
For the components of the restraint system to
provide the intended level of protection, it is
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essential that the sitting posture is correct and
that the seat belt is correctly fastened.
Note that negligence when adjusting your sitting
posture and fastening the seat belt may have serious consequences. Be diligent and make sure that
all vehicle occupants are sitting correctly and
have fastened their seat belts properly before
starting every journey.
Information on the correct seat position
The seat position must be correct in order for the
components of the restraint system to provide the
intended level of protection.
The seat position influences both the protection
provided by the seat belt and the additional protection provided by the air bag.
The correct seat position with an almost upright
posture and a correctly fastened seat belt also
reduce the risk posed by the air bag when it is
deployed.
When choosing the seat, take note of the available
space. When you are sitting with the right posture
in a nearly upright position, your head should not
touch the roof.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
an incorrect seat position
If you deviate from the correct seat position,
the air bag cannot provide its intended protective function.
Each vehicle occupant must make sure of the
following.
# Put the seat in the correct position.
# Fasten seat belts correctly. Pregnant
women must take particular care to
ensure that the lap belt never lies across
the abdomen.
# Observe the following information.
In order for the restraint system to provide the
intended level of protection, observe the following
information:
R Before starting your journey, adjust your seat
correctly (/ page 112).
R
R
R
R
When doing so, make sure you are able to fasten your seat belt correctly. The shoulder belt
strap must be routed forward from the seat
belt outlet over the center of your shoulder.
Keep your distance from the air bags, especially the front air bags. Set the driver's seat
and front passenger seat as far back as possible while making sure the seat belt is fastened
correctly.
If persons are sitting on the rear seats, vehicle
occupants should maintain a sufficient distance to the parts of the vehicle interior in
front of them.
Make sure there are no people, animals or
objects between the vehicle occupants and an
air bag.
If you are the driver, observe the following
information on the correct position of the driver's seat (/ page 112).
Hold the steering wheel only by the steering
wheel rim. This allows the driver's air bag to
fully deploy.
Occupant safety
R
R
R
R
Assume a nearly upright position, with your
buttocks as far back as possible in the gap
between the seat cushion and seat backrest.
This ensures that your back lies as flat and
firmly as possible against the seat backrest.
While driving, do not lean forward and do not
lean against the door or side window. You may
otherwise be in the deployment area of the air
bags.
Sit with your feet resting on the floor, if possible. Your thighs are slightly supported by the
seat cushion
Do not put your feet up on the cockpit, for
example. Your feet may otherwise be in the
deployment area of the air bag.
Fasten the seat belt correctly.
Notes on wearing the seat belt correctly
Always fasten your seat belt correctly before
starting a journey. A seat belt can provide the
best level of protection only if it is worn correctly.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
incorrectly fastened seat belt
If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot
perform its intended protective function.
In addition, an incorrectly fastened seat belt
can also cause injuries, for example, in the
event of an accident or when braking or
changing direction suddenly.
# Always ensure that all vehicle occupants
have their seat belts fastened correctly
and are sitting properly.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death when
additional restraint systems are not used
for persons with a smaller stature
Persons under 5 ft (1.50 m ) tall cannot wear
the seat belt correctly without a suitable additional restraint system.
# Always secure persons under 5 ft
(1.50 m) tall in a suitable restraint system.
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Each vehicle occupant must observe the following
notes in particular:
R The seat belt must not be twisted:
R The shoulder belt strap must be routed
forward from the seat belt outlet over the center of your shoulder.
R The shoulder belt strap should neither touch
your neck nor be routed under your arm or
behind your back.
R The lap belt must be routed as low down
across the hips as possible.
In addition, push the lap belt down as far as
possible across your hips and pull tight with
the shoulder belt strap. Never route the lap
belt across your abdomen.
Pregnant women must also take particular
care with this.
R The shoulder belt strap and lap belt must fit
snugly against the body after being tightened.
R Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter
coat.
R Never route the seat belt across sharp, pointed, abrasive or fragile objects.
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R
R
Occupant safety
Only one person should use each seat belt at
any one time.
Never secure objects with a seat belt if the
seat belt is also being used by one of the vehicle's occupants.
Also ensure that no objects, e.g. a cushion,
are ever placed between a person and the
seat.
* NOTE Deployment of components of the
restraint system when the front passenger
seat is unoccupied and a seat belt is
buckled
When the front passenger seat is unoccupied
and the seat belt tongue of the seat belt is
engaged in the seat belt buckle, components
of the restraint system may deploy unnecessarily on the front passenger side, e.g. the Emergency Tensioning Device.
# Only buckle the seat belts as intended.
Fastening and adjusting seat belts
If the seat belt is pulled quickly or sharply, the
seat belt retractor locks. The seat belt strap cannot be pulled out any further.
Vehicles with illuminated design seat belt buckles:
the illumination on the seat belt buckle does not
indicate that the seat belt buckle is functioning
correctly.
% Observe the information on child seat safety
feature of the seat belt (/ page 72).
#
#
#
Always engage seat belt tongue 1 of the seat
belt into seat belt buckle 2 of the corresponding seat.
To adjust the seat belt height: press button 3
on the seat belt outlet and slide the seat belt
outlet to the desired position.
To engage the seat belt outlet: release button
3 and ensure that the seat belt outlet
engages.
Function of the restraint system warning lamp
When the vehicle is switched on, a self-test is performed, during which the restraint system warning
lamp 6 lights up. It goes out no later than a
few seconds after the vehicle is started. The components of the restraint system are then functional.
Occupant safety
A malfunction has occurred in the restraint system if:
R the restraint system warning lamp 6 does
not light up when the vehicle is switched on
R the restraint system warning lamp 6 lights
up continuously or repeatedly during a journey
If components of the restraint system have been
deployed, the restraint system warning lamp 6
lights up continuously.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system
Components in the restraint system may be
activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident.
# Have the restraint system checked and
repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop.
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Function of the seat belt warning lamp
Function of the rear seat belt status display
The seat belt warning lamp ü on the driver's
display is a reminder that all vehicle occupants
must wear their seat belts correctly.
The seat belt warning lamp ü lights up for six
seconds every time the vehicle is started.
In addition, a warning tone may sound.
When the driver's and front passengers doors are
closed and the driver and front passenger have
fastened their seat belts, the seat belt warning
goes out.
The seat belt warning will light up during a journey
if:
R The vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h)
and the driver's or front passenger seat belt is
not fastened.
R The driver or front passenger unfastens their
seat belt while the vehicle is in motion.
The rear seat belt status display on the driver's
display reminds you that all vehicle occupants
must wear their seat belts correctly.
In addition, a warning tone may sound.
If a person unfastens a seat belt in the rear
passenger compartment while the vehicle is
motion, the rear seat belt status display appears
again.
Display on the driver's display
Every time the vehicle is switched on, the rear
seat belt status display informs you for a certain
amount of time which rear seat belt is not fastened.
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Occupant safety
You can determine the status of the rear seat belt
by the color of the seat symbol on the driver's display as follows:
R Gray: the rear seat belt is not fastened.
R Green: the seat belt tongue of a rear seat belt
is engaged in the seat belt buckle of the displayed seat.
R Red: the person in the rear seat has unfastened their seatbelt.
Function of the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps (front passenger air bag)
& WARNING Risk of potentially fatal injuries
due to objects trapped under the front
passenger seat
Objects trapped under the front passenger
seat may interfere with the function of the
automatic front passenger air bag shutoff or
damage the system.
# Do not stow any objects under the front
passenger seat.
# When the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure that no objects have
become trapped beneath the front
passenger seat.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps display
the status of the front passenger air bag.
If the front passenger seat is occupied or a child
restraint system is installed on the front
passenger seat, you must make sure both before
and also during the journey that the status of the
front passenger air bag is correct for the situation.
Self-test: when the vehicle is switched on, both
the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF indicator
lamps light up simultaneously for several seconds.
After the self-test, you can determine the status of
the front passenger air bag as follows:
R Front passenger air bag disabled: PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF lights up continuously.
The front passenger air bag will not be
deployed in the event of an accident. If
Occupant safety
R
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF is lit, no one may
use the front passenger seat.
If a rearward-facing child restraint system is
installed on the front passenger seat,
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF must be lit continuously.
Front passenger air bag enabled: PASSENGER
AIR BAG ON lights up for up to 60 seconds or
until both the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and
OFF indicator lamps go out.
The front passenger air bag may be deployed
during an accident. If the front passenger air
bag is in this status, no rearward-facing child
restraint system may be installed on the front
passenger seat.
% If you are driving with a child in the vehicle,
observe the information in the chapter "Children in the vehicle" (/ page 63)
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to a
disabled front passenger airbag
The front passenger airbag is disabled when
the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
is lit.
A person in the front passenger seat could
then, for example, come into contact with the
vehicle interior, especially if the person is sitting too close to the cockpit.
If the front passenger seat is occupied, always
ensure that:
R The classification of the person in the front
passenger seat is correct and the front
passenger airbag is enabled or disabled in
accordance with the person in the front
passenger seat.
R The front passenger seat has been moved
as far back as possible.
R The person is seated correctly.
#
Both before and during the journey,
ensure that the status of the front
passenger airbag is correct.
Malfunction of the automatic front passenger air
bag shutoff
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp and
the 6 restraint system indicator lamp light up
simultaneously.
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In this case, no one may use the front passenger
seat and no child restraint system may be installed on the front passenger seat.
Have the automatic front passenger air bag shutoff checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
Be sure to also observe the following further related subjects:
R Child restraint system on the front passenger
seat (/ page 67)
Deactivating or activating the front passenger air
bag
The automatic front passenger air bag shutoff can
deactivate or activate the front passenger air bag
according to the situation.
This happens automatically as a result of the classification of the person or child restraint system
on the front passenger seat.
You cannot manually deactivate or activate the
front passenger air bag.
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Occupant safety
Also observe the following information:
R The status of the front passenger air bag, see
"Function of the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps" (/ page 46)
R Notes on using the front passenger seat, see
"Information on the automatic front passenger
air bag shutoff" (/ page 49)
R If you are driving with a child in the vehicle,
observe the chapter "Children in the vehicle"
(/ page 63)
Function of the REAR SEAT AIR BAG indicator
lamps
l Left rear seat
k Right rear seat
You can disable or enable the rear air bags individually via the multimedia system (/ page 49).
Self-test: when the vehicle is switched on, both
the REAR SEAT AIR BAG ON and OFF indicator
lamps light up simultaneously for several seconds.
After the self-test, you can determine the status of
the rear air bag as follows:
R Rear air bag disabled: REAR SEAT AIR BAG
OFF lights up continuously.
The rear air bag will not be deployed in the
event of an accident.
R Rear air bag enabled: REAR SEAT AIR BAG ON
lights up for up to 60 seconds or until both the
REAR SEAT AIR BAG ON and OFF indicator
lamps go out.
The rear air bag may be deployed during an
accident.
Information on the rear air bag in the seat backrest of the front seat
Before beginning the journey, observe the information on the rear air bag (/ page 61). Make
sure the status of each rear air bag is correct for
the situation.
Occupant safety
Enabling/disabling the rear airbag via the multimedia system
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Vehicle
5 Occupant Protection
# Enable or disable the desired rear airbag
under Rear Airbags.
Information on the child restraint system
When installing a child restraint system, observe
the notes in "Children in the vehicle"
(/ page 63).
Notes on the child restraint system on the front
passenger seat
& WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injuries if
the front passenger air bag is enabled
If the front passenger air bag is enabled, a
child on the front passenger seat may be
struck by the front passenger air bag in the
event of an accident.
#
NEVER use a rearward-facing child
restraint system on a seat with an ENABLED FRONT AIR BAG. This can result in
the DEATH of or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD.
Also pay particular attention to the notes on rearward-facing or forward-facing child restraint systems on the front passenger seat (/ page 67).
Notes for vehicles with rear air bag
If you install a child restraint system on the left or
right rear seat, pay particular attention to the
notes for vehicles with rear air bag:
(/ page 69).
Notes for vehicles with belt air bag
If you install a child restraint system on the left or
right rear seat, pay particular attention to the
information on the belt air bag in the rear seat
belt: (/ page 59).
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Information on the automatic functions of the
restraint system
Function of the automatic front passenger air bag
shutoff
A person on the front passenger seat must
observe the following information:
R Sit correctly (/ page 42).
R Fasten the seat belt correctly (/ page 43).
The automatic front passenger air bag shutoff can
activate or deactivate the front passenger air bag
according to the situation.
Make sure you observe the following information:
R Status of the front passenger air bag: see
"Function of the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps" (/ page 46).
R When installing a child restraint system on the
front passenger seat, observe the vehicle-specific information (/ page 67).
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Occupant safety
Status of the front passenger air bag in relation to
the stature of the person:
R Front passenger air bag disabled: PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF lights up continuously.
The front passenger air bag will not be
deployed in the event of an accident. If
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF is lit, no one may
use the front passenger seat.
R Front passenger air bag enabled: PASSENGER
AIR BAG ON lights up for up to 60 seconds or
until both the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and
OFF indicator lamps go out.
The front passenger air bag may be deployed
during an accident. Observe the following
information on the correct seat position
(/ page 42).
Vehicles with rear seats: a person of smaller
stature should use a rear seat.
System limits
The front passenger air bag may otherwise be disabled by mistake, for example, in the following situation:
R The front passenger transfers their weight by
supporting themselves on a vehicle armrest.
R The front passenger sits in such a way that
their weight is lifted off the seat surface.
* NOTE Deployment of components of the
restraint system when the front passenger
seat is unoccupied
In an accident, the components of the
restraint system may deploy unnecessarily on
the front passenger side if:
R There are heavy objects on the front
passenger seat.
R The seat belt tongue is engaged in the seat
belt buckle of the front passenger seat and
the front passenger seat is unoccupied.
#
Store objects in a suitable place.
#
Only one person should use each seat
belt at any one time.
Depending on the accident situation detected, the
window air bag on the front passenger side may
deploy. The air bag will be deployed regardless of
whether the front passenger seat is occupied.
Function of PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant
protection)
PRE-SAFE® is able to detect certain critical driving situations and implement pre-emptive measures to protect the vehicle occupants.
PRE-SAFE® can implement the following measures independently of each other:
R Tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat
and front passenger seat.
R Closing the side windows.
R Vehicles with sliding sunroof: closing the sliding sunroof.
R Vehicles with memory function: moving the
front passenger seat to a more favorable seat
position.
Occupant safety
R
R
R
Vehicles with memory function in the rear
passenger compartment: moving the outer
rear seats to a more favorable seat position.
Vehicles with multicontour seat: increasing the
lateral support by inflating the seat side bolsters of the seat backrest.
PRE-SAFE® Sound: provided that the multimedia system is switched on, generating a brief
noise signal to stimulate the innate protective
mechanism of a person's hearing.
* NOTE Damage caused by objects in the
footwell or behind the seat
The automatic adjustment of the seat position
may result in damage to the seat and/or the
object.
# Stow objects in a suitable place.
Backing up the PRE-SAFE® system measures
If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive
measures that were taken are reversed.
You will need to perform certain settings yourself.
#
If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced,
move the seat backrest back slightly.
The locking mechanism releases.
Function of PRE-SAFE® PLUS (anticipatory occupant protection plus)
PRE-SAFE® PLUS can detect certain impacts, particularly an imminent rear impact, and take preemptive measures to protect the vehicle occupants. These measures cannot necessarily prevent an imminent impact.
PRE-SAFE® PLUS can implement the following
measures independently of each other:
R Tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat
and front passenger seat.
R Increasing brake pressure when the vehicle is
stationary. This brake application is canceled
automatically when the vehicle pulls away.
If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive
measures that were taken are reversed.
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System limits
The system will not initiate any action in the following situations:
R when backing up
The system will not initiate any braking application
in the following situations:
R whilst driving
or
R when entering or exiting a parking space while
using Active Parking Assist
Function of PRE-SAFE® Impulse Side
If an imminent side impact is detected, PRESAFE® Impulse Side can pre-emptively move the
front seat vehicle occupant's upper body towards
the center of the vehicle. It does this by rapidly
inflating an air cushion in the outer seat side bolster of the seat backrest on the side on which the
impact is anticipated. This increases the distance
between the door and the vehicle occupant.
Vehicles with E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL: the body
can also be slightly raised.
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Occupant safety
If PRE-SAFE® Impulse Side has been deployed or
is faulty, the PRE-SAFE Pulse Side Inoperative
See Operator's Manual display message appears
(/ page 440).
Seat belt adjustment function
Vehicles with PRE-SAFE®: after you have fastened
the seat belt of the front seat, it may adjust itself
against your body by pulling at the shoulder until
somewhat tight. Do not hold the seat belt tightly
while it is adjusting.
This function is a reminder that all vehicle occupants must wear their seat belts correctly.
You can activate and deactivate the seat belt
adjustment function using the multimedia system
(/ page 52).
Activating/deactivating seat belt adjustment via
the multimedia system
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Vehicle
5 Occupant Protection
# Activate or deactivate Belt adjustment.
Function of the rear seat belt feeder
The seat belt feeder for the rear seat helps you
fasten your seat belt.
When the door is closed, the seat belt feeder
extends.
% If the vehicle is equipped with the MBUX Interior Assistant, the seat belt feeder can extend
when you reach for the seat belt tongue.
The seat belt feeder retracts again in the following
cases:
R the seat belt tongue is engaged in the seat
belt buckle
R the seat belt tongue is not engaged in the seat
belt buckle within a certain time
R the respective door is opened
R
a certain speed is exceeded after pulling away
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
an extended seat belt extender while the
vehicle is in motion
If the seat belt does not sit correctly on the
body, it cannot perform its intended protective
function.
# Always ensure that the seat belt
extender is retracted while the vehicle is
in motion.
If the seat belt feeder does not automatically
retract, you must push it back by hand against the
resistance all the way to the stop before starting
the vehicle.
You can deactivate the seat belt feeder. Activate
the child safety lock for the rear side windows
(/ page 77).
When installing a child restraint system on the
rear seat, observe the vehicle-specific information
(/ page 63).
Occupant safety
Overview of the automatic measures after an accident
Function of the post-collision brake after an accident
Depending on the type and severity of the accident, and depending on the vehicle's equipment,
the following measures may be implemented, for
example:
R automatic braking (post-collision brake)
R activating the hazard warning lamps
R triggering an automatic emergency call
(/ page 346)
R switching off the engine
To start the vehicle again, switch the vehicle
off and on once more (/ page 191). Depending on the type and severity of the accident,
you may no longer be able to start the vehicle.
R switching off the fuel supply
R unlocking the vehicle doors
R lowering the side windows
R displaying the emergency guide on the central
display
R switching on the interior lighting
Depending on the accident situation, the post-collision brake can minimise the severity of a further
collision or even avoid it.
If an accident is detected, the post-collision brake
can initiate automatic braking. When the vehicle
has come to a standstill, the electric parking
brake is automatically applied.
The driver can cancel automatic braking by taking
the following actions:
R Braking more strongly than automatic braking
R Fully depressing the accelerator pedal with
force
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Purpose and function of the restraint system
Overview of deployment situations (restraint system)
Make sure that the following prerequisites in particular have been met so that the components of
the restraint system are able to provide the intended level of protection:
R Sit correctly (/ page 42).
R Fasten the seat belt correctly (/ page 43).
Function of the seat belt warning lamp
(/ page 45).
Function of the rear seat belt status display (/ page 45).
R The 6 restraint system warning lamp is not
lit up after the self-test (/ page 44).
R The PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps display the correct status of the front passenger
air bag (/ page 46).
R The REAR SEAT AIR BAG indicator lamps display the correct status of the rear air bags
(/ page 48).
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Occupant safety
Depending on the detected deployment situation,
the components of the restraint system can be
activated or deployed independently of each
other:
R Emergency Tensioning Device: frontal impact,
rear impact, side impact, rollover
R Driver's air bag, front passenger air bag: frontal impact
R Knee bag: frontal impact
R Side impact air bag: side impact
R Window curtain air bag: side impact, rollover,
frontal impact
R Rear air bag in the seat backrest of the front
seat: frontal impact
R Belt air bag in the rear seat belt: frontal
impact
R Cushion air bag in the reclining rear seat: frontal impact
R PRE-SAFE® Impulse Side: side impact
The installation location of an air bag is identified
by the AIRBAG symbol (/ page 60).
Observe the information on the function of the
restraint system (/ page 54).
Information on how the restraint system works
How the restraint system functions depends on
the severity of the impact detected and the apparent type of accident.
For more information about types of accidents,
see "Overview of deployment situations"
(/ page 53).
The activation thresholds for the components of
the restraint system are determined based on the
evaluation of the sensor values measured at various points in the vehicle. This process is pre-emptive in nature. The triggering/deployment of the
components of the restraint system must take
place in good time at the start of the collision.
Factors that can be seen and measured only after
a collision has occurred cannot play a decisive
role in air bag deployment. Nor do they provide an
indication of air bag deployment.
The vehicle may be deformed significantly without
an air bag being deployed. This is the case if only
parts that are relatively easily deformed are affected and the rate of vehicle deceleration is not
high. Conversely, an air bag may be deployed
even though the vehicle suffers only minor deformation. If very rigid vehicle parts such as longitudinal members are hit, this may result in sufficiently high levels of vehicle deceleration.
Depending on the apparent type of accident and
the detected deployment situation, Emergency
Tensioning Devices and/or air bags supplement
the protection offered by a correctly worn seat
belt.
When enabled, an air bag can provide additional
protection for the respective vehicle occupant.
Potential protection provided by each air bag:
R Knee bag: thigh, knee and lower leg
R Driver's air bag, front passenger air bag: head
and ribcage
R Window curtain air bag: head
R Side impact air bag: ribcage, also pelvis for
front seat occupants
R Rear air bag: head
Occupant safety
However, no system available today can completely eliminate injuries and fatalities in every
accident situation. In particular, the seat belt and
air bag generally do not protect against objects
penetrating the vehicle from the outside. It is also
not possible to completely rule out the risk of
injury caused by the air bag deploying.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop
after an accident. Take this into account, particularly if a Emergency Tensioning Device is triggered
or an air bag deployed.
If the Emergency Tensioning Devices are triggered
or an air bag is deployed, you will hear a bang,
and a small amount of powder may also be
released:
R The bang will not generally affect your hearing.
R In general, the powder released is not hazardous to health but may cause short-term
breathing difficulties to persons suffering from
asthma or other pulmonary conditions.
Provided it is safe to do so, leave the vehicle
immediately or open the window in order to
prevent breathing difficulties.
Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning
Devices contain perchlorate material, which may
require special handling or environmental protection measures. National guidelines regarding
waste disposal must be observed. In California,
see https://dtsc.ca.gov/. Using the search function, you will find information on perchlorate, for
example.
Information on the limited protection provided by
the restraint system
Risk due to the incorrect behavior of vehicle occupants
Every vehicle occupant must make sure of the following in particular:
R They observe the information on the correct
seat position (/ page 42).
R There are no heavy, sharp-edged or fragile
objects in the pockets of their clothing. Store
such objects in a suitable place.
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& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
an incorrect seat position
The seat belt does not offer the intended level
of protection if you have not moved the seat
backrest to an almost vertical position.
In particular, you could slip beneath the seatbelt and become injured.
# Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey.
# Always ensure that the seat backrest is
in an almost vertical position and that
the shoulder belt is routed across the
center of your shoulder.
Risk due to objects in the vehicle interior
Every vehicle occupant must make sure of the following in particular:
R They observe the information on the correct
seat position (/ page 42).
R There are no objects between the seat, door
and door pillar (B-pillar).
R There are no hard objects, e.g. coat hangers,
hanging on the grab handles or coat hooks.
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R
Occupant safety
There are no heavy, sharp-edged or fragile
objects in the pockets of their clothing. Store
such objects in a suitable place.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
blocked seat belt buckle or seat belt
anchorage
Objects next to the front seat that block the
seat belt buckle or the moving seat belt
anchorage on the front seat impair the function of the Emergency Tensioning Devices.
# Before starting the journey, make sure
that there are no objects around the seat
belt buckle or between the front seat
and door.
& WARNING Risk of injury from objects in
the deployment area of an airbag
Objects in the deployment area of an airbag
can hinder or prevent the correct deployment
of the airbag.
The airbag may then deploy in an uncontrolled
manner and may even cause additional inju-
ries to the vehicle occupants by deploying.
This may be the case in particular if the airbag
is integrated into the seat.
# Always stow and secure objects correctly.
# Before commencing your journey, make
sure that no objects are stowed in the
deployment area of an airbag.
The installation location of an air bag is identified
by the AIRBAG (/ page 60) symbol.
Observe the following information:
R Notes on loading the vehicle (/ page 140)
R Information on the rear air bag in the seat
backrest of the front seat (/ page 61)
Risk due to installing accessories
Do not attach accessories such as mobile navigation devices, mobile phones or cup holders, within
the deployment area of an air bag, e.g. on the
cockpit, on the door, on the side window or on the
side trim.
In addition, no connecting cables, tensioning
straps or retaining straps must be routed or
attached to the vehicle within the deployment
area of an air bag. Always comply with the accessory manufacturer's installation instructions and,
in particular, the notes on suitable places for
installation.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
unsuitable protective covers
Unsuitable protective covers mean that air
bags can no longer protect vehicle occupants
as they are designed to do.
# Use only protective covers approved by
Mercedes-Benz for the seat in question.
In addition, the function of the automatic
passenger air bag deactivation may be restricted
by an unsuitable protective cover. If the front
passenger seat is occupied, ensure that the
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps display the
correct status of the front passenger air bag
(/ page 46).
Occupant safety
Risk due to pets in the vehicle interior
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to animals left unsecured or unattended in
the vehicle
Risk due to modification, damage or wear to the
components of the restraint system
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
modifications to the restraint system
If you leave animals in the vehicle unattended
or unsecured, they could possibly press buttons or switches.
An animal may:
R Activate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
R Switch systems on or off and endanger
other road users
Vehicle occupants may no longer be protected
as intended if alterations are made to the
restraint system.
# Never alter the parts of the restraint system.
# Never tamper with the wiring or any electronic component parts or their software.
Unsecured animals may be thrown around in
the vehicle in the event of an accident or sudden steering and braking maneuvers and
injure vehicle occupants in the process.
# Never leave animals in the vehicle unattended.
# Always correctly secure animals while
driving, e.g. using a suitable animal carrier.
If it is necessary to modify the vehicle to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details.
USA only: for details, contact our Customer Assistance Center on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1‑800‑367‑6372).
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& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
damaged or modified seat belts
Seat belts cannot provide protection in the following situations:
R The seat belt is damaged, has been modified, is extremely dirty, bleached or dyed
R The seat belt buckle is damaged or
extremely dirty
R Modifications have been made to the
Emergency Tensioning Device, seat belt
anchorage or seat belt retractor
Seat belts may sustain non-visible damage in
an accident, e.g. due to glass splinters.
Modified or damaged seat belts could tear or
fail in the event of an accident, for example.
Modified Emergency Tensioning Devices could
accidentally trigger or fail to function as intended.
# Never modify the seat belt system, for
example the seat belt, seat belt buckle,
Emergency Tensioning Device, seat belt
anchorage and seat belt retractor.
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#
#
Occupant safety
Make sure that the seat belts are undamaged, not worn and clean.
Always have the seat belts checked
immediately after an accident at a qualified specialist workshop.
Use only seat belts that have been approved for
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to modifications to the cover of an airbag
If you change the cover of an airbag or attach
objects, e.g. even stickers, to it, the airbag
may no longer function as intended.
# Never modify the cover of an airbag.
# Do not attach any objects to the cover.
The installation location of an air bag is identified
by the air bag symbol (/ page 60).
& WARNING Risk of injury due to a damaged
rear airbag cover
#
If a rear airbag cover is damaged, the rear airbag can no longer function correctly and can
even cause additional injuries when deployed.
# Before starting a journey, make sure the
covers for the rear airbags are not damaged. If a rear airbag cover is damaged,
disable the rear airbag. Have a damaged
rear airbag cover replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop as soon as possible.
#
You can disable or enable the rear air bag via the
multimedia system (/ page 49).
Observe the information on the rear air bag in the
seat backrest of the front seat (/ page 61)
& WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctioning sensors in the door
The function of the airbags can be impaired
due to modifications or incorrect work performed on the doors or door trim, or if the
doors are damaged.
Never modify the doors or parts of the
doors.
Always have work on the doors or door
trim carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Risk due to components of the restraint system
that have already been deployed
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop
after an accident.
& WARNING Risk of burns from hot air bag
components
The air bag parts are hot after an air bag has
been deployed.
# Do not touch the air bag parts.
# Have a deployed air bag replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop as soon as
possible.
Occupant safety
& WARNING Risk of injury due to deployed
airbag
A deployed airbag no longer offers any protection.
# Have the vehicle towed to a qualified
specialist workshop in order to have the
deployed airbag replaced.
Have deployed air bags replaced immediately.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death from
deployed pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices
Pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices
that have been deployed are no longer operational and are unable to perform their intended protective function.
# Therefore, have deployed pyrotechnic
Emergency Tensioning Devices immediately replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Seat belts
Information on the belt air bag in the rear seat
belt
The BELTBAG identification indicates that a rear
seat belt is equipped with a belt air bag.
When activated, the belt air bag increases the
protected area of the vehicle occupant's ribcage.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
use of an unsuitable child restraint system
If you attach a child restraint system using a
seat belt equipped with a belt air bag, the belt
air bag may damage the child restraint system
in the event of an accident or the belt air bag
itself can be damaged.
# Always secure a child restraint system
with an integrated harness system with
ISOFIX.
# Also secure Top Tether if present.
# Never secure a child restraint system
with a seat belt equipped with a belt air
bag.
#
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Instead, mount the child restraint system
e.g. on the front passenger seat.
If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure
that the status of the front passenger air bag is
correct for the current situation (/ page 46).
Observe the information on the function of the
automatic front passenger air bag shut off
(/ page 49).
Straightening out a twisted rear seat belt with a
belt air bag
If the rear seat belt with a belt air bag is twisted,
you must straighten it out before fastening the
seat belt tongue.
# Slide the seat belt tongue upward to the seat
belt outlet and hold it.
# Pull out the seat belt completely and hold it.
The seat belt tongue is now at the more narrow part of the seat belt strap.
# Turn the seat belt strap in the seat belt tongue
slit until it is in the correct position.
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#
Occupant safety
Slide the seat belt tongue downward and allow
the seat belt to retract completely.
Airbags
Overview of air bags
Releasing seat belts
#
Press the release button in the seat belt
buckle and guide the seat belt back with the
seat belt tongue.
* NOTE Damage caused by trapping the
seat belt
If an unused seat belt is not fully retracted, it
may become trapped in the door or in the seat
mechanism.
# Always ensure that an unused seat belt
is fully retracted.
Rear seats:
1
2
3
4
5
Driver's/front passenger seat:
Knee air bag
Driver's air bag
Front passenger air bag
Window air bag
Side air bag
4 Window air bag
6 Side air bag
7 Rear air bag
The installation location of an air bag is identified
by the AIRBAG symbol. An additional arrow symbol M indicates the installation location for certain air bags.
Observe the information under "Overview of
deployment situations" (/ page 53).
Occupant safety
Information on the cushionbag in the reclining
rear seat
The cushionbag offers additional occupant protection in the event of frontal impacts. When triggered, the cushionbag deploys under the seat
cushion. This helps prevent the vehicle occupant
from slipping off the seat cushion.
If you install a child restraint system on the reclining rear seat, always observe the additional notes
(/ page 63).
Information on the rear air bag in the seat backrest of the front seat
The rear air bag offers the occupants on the outer
rear seats additional occupant protection in the
event of certain types of frontal impacts. When
triggered, the rear air bag deploys between the
rear seat occupant and the front seat. The rear air
bag can help prevent the occupants on the rear
seats from coming into contact with parts of the
vehicle interior in the event of an accident.
Always observe the legal requirements for the relevant country. If you are driving with a child in the
vehicle, you can disable the rear air bag according
to the legal requirements.
Observe the following information:
R Inform persons in the rear seats about the
rear air bag in the seat backrest of the front
seat.
R A person in the rear seat must adopt the correct seating position:
R Make sure that the covers for the rear air bags
are not damaged.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to a damaged
rear airbag cover
If a rear airbag cover is damaged, the rear airbag can no longer function correctly and can
even cause additional injuries when deployed.
# Before starting a journey, make sure the
covers for the rear airbags are not damaged. If a rear airbag cover is damaged,
disable the rear airbag. Have a damaged
rear airbag cover replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop as soon as possible.
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To avoid risks resulting from the deployment of a
rear air bag, observe the following information on
the correct seating position:
R The occupants must always keep their feet on
the floor. Otherwise, feet and legs of occupants may be in the deployment area of the
rear air bag.
If an occupant's feet cannot reach the floor,
they must adopt the correct seating position
and their legs must hang down the front of the
seat.
R The feet or legs of the person on the rear seat
must not rest against the seat backrest of the
front seat, for example. Otherwise, their feet
and legs are in the deployment area of the
rear air bag. This should be taken into consideration especially if you are traveling with a
child on the rear seat.
If you are traveling with a child in the left or
right rear seat, observe the information on the
child restrain systems .
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Occupant safety
Objects behind the front seat
Objects in the deployment area of the rear air
bags may prevent the rear air bags from functioning correctly.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to objects
placed in front of the rear airbag cover
Objects in front of the rear airbag cover can
hinder or prevent the correct deployment of
the rear airbag which is integrated into the
front seat.
The rear airbag can potentially deploy in an
uncontrolled manner and can cause additional
injury to the person on the front seat.
# Always stow and secure objects correctly.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle
(/ page 140).
Disabling the rear air bag
You can disable or enable the rear air bags individually via the multimedia system (/ page 49). You
can determine the status of the rear air bag via
the REAR SEAT AIR BAG indicator lamp in the
overhead control panel (/ page 48).
The rear air bags should be disabled in the following situations in particular:
R A child restraint system is secured on the left
or right rear seat.
R The person in the rear seat, for example a
child, cannot sit in the correct seat position.
Their feet and legs are potentially in the
deployment area of the rear air bag.
R Due to the position of the front seats, an
occupant's legs for example, are in the
deployment area of the rear air bag.
R Objects are stored behind the front seat which
are in the deployment area of the rear air
bags.
Safely transporting children in the vehicle
Brief overview of most important points
Safely transporting children in the vehicle
R
R
Secure children up to a height of (1.50 m) on
the respective seat (see illustration above)
properly with a suitable and approved child
restraint system , and secure small children in
a rearward-facing child restraint system.
Observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.
Left/right rear seat (preferred seats)
Preferred securing system:
® ISOFIX mounting bracket
and
¯ Also secure Top Tether if present
(/ page 74).
Always observe the following when transporting
children:
R Never leave children unattended in the vehicle
(/ page 65).
Alternative securing system:
7 Vehicle seat belt
¯ Additionally attach Top Tether if recommended by the manufacturer of the child
restraint system (/ page 74).
Be sure to observe:
R If the rear seat is occupied, before commencing the journey ensure that the status of the
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rear air bag is correct for the current situation
(/ page 48).
Front passenger seat
Securing system:
7 Vehicle seat belt
Be sure to observe:
R If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure
that the status of the front passenger air bag
is correct for the current situation
(/ page 46).
(*) rearward-facing child restraint system only in
combination with automatic air bag shutoff
Center rear seat
Securing system:
7 Vehicle seat belt
¯ Additionally attach Top Tether if recommended by the manufacturer of the child
restraint system (/ page 74).
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Safely transporting children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
Basic information
Be diligent
Bear in mind that negligence when securing a
child in the child restraint system may have serious consequences. Always be diligent in securing
a child carefully before every journey.
Never allow babies and children to travel sitting
on the lap of another vehicle occupant.
To improve protection for children younger than
12 years old or under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height,
Mercedes-Benz recommends you observe the following information:
R Always secure the child in a child restraint system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehicle.
R The child restraint system must be appropriate
to the age, weight and size of the child.
R The vehicle seat must be suitable for the child
restraint system to be installed:
Accident statistics show that children secured on
the rear seats are generally safer than children
secured on the front seats. For this reason,
Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install a
child restraint system on a rear seat.
The generic term child restraint system
The generic term child restraint system is used in
this Operator's Manual. A child restraint system
is, for example:
R a baby car seat
R a rearward-facing child seat
R a forward-facing child seat
R a child booster seat – Mercedes-Benz recommends using a child booster seat with a backrest and seat belt guide.
Observe laws and legal requirements
Always observe the legal requirements when
using a child restraint system in the vehicle.
Securing systems for child restraint systems in
the vehicle
Use only the following securing systems for child
restraint systems:
R the ISOFIX mounting brackets
R the vehicle's seat belt system
R
the Top Tether anchorages
Simply attaching to the ISOFIX mounting brackets
on the vehicle can reduce the risk of installing the
child restraint system incorrectly.
When securing a child with the integrated seat
belt of the ISOFIX child restraint system, always
comply with the permissible gross weight for the
child and child restraint system (/ page 73).
A child booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
40 lbs (18 kg) in weight or until they reach a
height where a three-point seat belt can be installed properly without a child booster seat.
Mercedes-Benz recommends a suitable child
booster seat with a backrest and seat belt guide.
Observe standards for child restraint systems
All child restraint systems must meet the following
standards:
R U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
213
R Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213
Safely transporting children in the vehicle
Confirmation that the child restraint system complies with the standards can be found on an
instruction label on the child restraint system.
This confirmation can also be found in the installation instructions that are included with the child
restraint system.
#
#
#
Important warning notices
Always secure a child restraint system correctly
R
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
incorrect installation of the child restraint
system
The child can then not be protected or
restrained as intended.
# Be sure to comply with the manufacturer's installation instructions for the child
restraint system and its correct use.
# Make sure that the entire base of the
child restraint system always rests on
the sitting surface of the seat.
R
Never place objects (e.g. cushions)
under or behind the child restraint system.
Use child restraint systems only with the
original cover designed for them.
Always replace damaged covers with
genuine covers.
Always observe the vehicle-specific information.
Installing the ISOFIX child restraint system
on the right and left rear seats
(/ page 73).
Securing the child restraint system with
the seat belt (/ page 75).
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle interior and on the child restraint system.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
unsecured child restraint systems in the
vehicle
If the child restraint system is incorrectly
mounted or unsecured, it may come loose.
The child can then not be protected or
restrained as intended.
Unused child restraint systems could be flung
around and hit vehicle occupants.
# Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions for the child
restraint system and its correct use.
# Always fit child restraint systems correctly, even if they are transported in the
vehicle unused.
Do not modify the child restraint system
& WARNING Risk of injury due to modifications to the child restraint system
The child restraint system can no longer function properly. This poses an increased risk of
injury.
# Never modify a child restraint system.
# Only affix accessories which have been
specially approved for this child restraint
system by the child restraint system's
manufacturer.
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Safely transporting children in the vehicle
Use only child restraint systems that are in proper
working condition
& WARNING Risk of injury or death caused
by the use of damaged child restraint systems
Child restraint systems or their retaining systems that have been subjected to stress in an
accident may not be able to perform their
intended protective function.
It may be the case that the child cannot be
properly restrained.
# Always immediately replace child
restraint systems that have been damaged or involved in an accident.
# Have the securing systems for the child
restraint systems checked at a qualified
specialist workshop before installing a
child restraint system again.
Avoid direct sunlight
& WARNING Risk of burns when the child
seat is exposed to direct sunlight
If the child restraint system is exposed to
direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up
excessively.
Children could suffer burns from these parts,
particularly the metallic parts of the child
restraint system.
# Always make sure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight.
# Cover the child restraint system with a
blanket, for example.
# If the child restraint system has been
exposed to direct sunlight, allow it to
cool before securing a child into it.
# Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
Observe when stopping or parking
& WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to exposure to extreme heat or cold in the vehicle
If persons, particularly children, are subjected
to prolonged exposure to intense heat or cold,
there is a risk of severe injury or even death.
# Never leave persons, particularly children, unattended in the vehicle.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to children left unattended in the vehicle
If you leave children unattended in the vehicle,
they could, in particular:
R open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
R get out and be struck by oncoming traffic.
R operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
Safely transporting children in the vehicle
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion by, for example:
R releasing the parking brake.
R changing the gearbox position.
R starting the vehicle.
#
#
#
Warning sticker in the rear passenger compartment
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Notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing child
restraint systems on the front passenger seat
& WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury
when using a rearward-facing child
restraint system while the co-driver airbag
is enabled
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle.
Keep the key out of reach of children.
Rear air bag (visible when the left or right rear
door is open) (/ page 69)
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the co-driver seat and the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is
off, the co-driver airbag can deploy in the
event of an accident.
The child could be struck by the airbag.
# Always ensure that the co-driver airbag is
disabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp must be lit.
# NEVER use a rearward-facing child
restraint system on a seat with an ENABLED FRONT AIRBAG; DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
Observe the specific instructions for the rearward-facing and forward-facing child restraint systems (/ page 70).
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Safely transporting children in the vehicle
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front passenger seat,
always observe the additional notes.
R When using a rearward-facing child restraint
system on the front passenger seat, the front
passenger air bag must always be disabled.
This is the case only if the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit continuously
(/ page 46).
R The front passenger air bag is enabled when
the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
is not lit. The front passenger air bag may be
deployed during an accident. In that case, do
not use rearward-facing child restraint systems.
Information on the automatic front passenger air
bag shutoff
If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure,
both before and during the journey, that the status of the front passenger air bag is correct for
the current situation.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
objects between the seat surface and the
child restraint system
Objects between the seat surface and the
child restraint system can interfere with the
function of the automatic front passenger air
bag shutoff.
# Do not place any objects between the
seat surface and the child restraint system.
# Make sure that the entire base of the
child restraint system rests on the seat
cushion of the front passenger seat.
# The backrest of a forward-facing child
restraint system must, as far as possible,
be resting against the seat backrest of
the front passenger seat.
# Always comply with the installation
instructions from the child restraint system manufacturer.
When installing a child restraint system on the
front passenger seat, observe the vehicle-specific
information (/ page 67).
Rearward-facing child restraint system on the
front passenger seat
If a rearward-facing child restraint system is
installed on the front passenger seat, the front
passenger air bag must be disabled. The
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be
continuously lit (/ page 46).
& WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury
when using a rearward-facing child
restraint system while the co-driver airbag
is enabled
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the co-driver seat and the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is
off, the co-driver airbag can deploy in the
event of an accident.
The child could be struck by the airbag.
# Always ensure that the co-driver airbag is
disabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp must be lit.
# NEVER use a rearward-facing child
restraint system on a seat with an ENA-
Safely transporting children in the vehicle
BLED FRONT AIRBAG; DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
(/ page 46). Always observe the following information.
% Depending on the child restraint system and
the stature of the child, the front passenger
air bag is enabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp does not light up.
The front passenger air bag may be deployed
during an accident. If the front passenger air
bag is in this status, no rearward-facing child
restraint system may be installed on the front
passenger seat.
Instead, install the rearward-facing child
restraint system on a suitable rear seat.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
incorrect positioning of the child restraint
system
Forward-facing child restraint system on the front
passenger seat
If a forward-facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat, the front
passenger air bag may be automatically enabled
or disabled. The status of the front passenger air
bag depends on the child restraint system and the
stature of the child.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
either lights up continuously or does not light up
If you secure a child in a forward-facing child
restraint system on the co-driver seat and you
position the co-driver seat too close to the
dashboard, in the event of an accident, the
child could:
R come into contact with the vehicle's interior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit, for example
R be struck by the airbag if the PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off
#
Always move the co-driver seat as far
back as possible. In doing so, always
make sure that the shoulder belt strap is
correctly routed from the seat belt outlet
of the vehicle to the shoulder belt guide
on the child restraint system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards
and downwards from the seat belt outlet.
#
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If necessary, adjust the seat belt outlet
and the co-driver seat accordingly.
Always comply with the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Be sure to also observe the following further related subjects:
R Function of the automatic front passenger air
bag shutoff (/ page 46)
Notes for vehicles with rear air bag
When securing a child in a child restraint system
on an outer rear seat, it is essential to observe the
following instructions:
R If the rear seat is occupied, observe the information on the rear air bag in the seat backrest
of the front seat (/ page 61)
You can disable or enable the rear air bags individually via the multimedia system (/ page 49). You
can determine the status of the rear air bag via
the REAR SEAT AIR BAG indicator lamp in the
overhead control panel (/ page 48).
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Safely transporting children in the vehicle
If using a forward-facing child restraint system
with enabled rear air bag: make sure that the
child's feet are not placed in front of the rear air
bag cover or on the seat backrest. The child's legs
can otherwise be flung upward if the rear air bag
is deployed.
Notes for vehicles with belt air bag
When securing a child in a child restraint system
on an outer rear seat with a belt air bag, it is
essential to observe the following instructions:
R Do not use belt-secured child restraint systems other than the approved KIDFIX XP and
AMG KIDFIX XP.
R Secure a rearward-facing child restraint system using the ISOFIX mounting brackets.
R Secure a forward-facing child restraint system
with the ISOFIX mounting brackets and, if
present, the Top Tether anchorage.
R Observe the notes in "Belt air bag in rear seat
belt" (/ page 59).
Suitable child restraint systems for the transport
of children
Information on the advantage of a rearward-facing
child restraint system
Transport a baby in a suitable rearward-facing
child restraint system only. It is also preferable to
transport a small child in a suitable rearwardfacing child restraint system. In this case, the
child sits in the opposite direction to the direction
of travel and faces backwards.
Babies and small children have comparatively
weak neck muscles in relation to the size and
weight of their head. The risk of injury to the cervical spine during an accident can be reduced in a
rearward-facing child restraint system.
Securing the child restraint system
Adjusting the seat correctly
When installing a child restraint system on the left
or right rear seat, always observe the following:
# Make sure that the child's feet do not touch
the front seat. If necessary, move the front
seat slightly forwards.
If the head restraint of the child restraint system
cannot be fully extended when it is installed in the
vehicle, this will result in restrictions on the maximum size setting for certain child restraint systems. Observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.
% Contact with the roof when the head restraint
is fully extended and locked in place will not
result in any restrictions on use.
® When installing an ISOFIX child restraint
system, also observe the following:
# When using a rearward-facing child restraint
system on a rear seat: adjust the front seat so
that it does not touch the child restraint system.
Safely transporting children in the vehicle
#
#
#
When using a forward-facing child restraint
system with integrated child seat belt: adjust
the head restraint of the respective seat so
that it does not push the child restraint system
forwards. If necessary, the respective head
restraint can be removed. In addition, the
backrest of the child restraint system must lie
as flat as possible against the backrest of the
vehicle seat. After the child restraint system
has been removed, replace the vehicle head
restraint immediately and adjust correctly.
The child restraint system must not be put
under strain between the roof and the seat
cushion and/or be installed facing the wrong
direction. Where possible, adjust the seat
cushion inclination accordingly.
Adjust the vehicle head restraints so that the
child restraint system is not put under strain
by the head restraint.
7 When installing a belt-secured child
restraint system, also observe the following:
# When using a rearward-facing child restraint
system on a rear seat: adjust the front seat so
#
#
#
#
that it does not touch the child restraint system.
Also secure Top Tether if available
(/ page 74)
When using a forward-facing child restraint
system with integrated child seat belt: adjust
the head restraint of the respective seat so
that it does not push the child restraint system
forwards. If necessary, the respective head
restraint can be removed. In addition, the
backrest of the child restraint system must lie
as flat as possible against the backrest of the
vehicle seat. After the child restraint system
has been removed, replace the vehicle head
restraint immediately and adjust correctly.
The backrest of the forward-facing child
restraint system must, as far as possible, be
resting on the seat backrest of the rear seat.
The child restraint system must not be put
under strain between the roof and the seat
cushion and/or be installed facing the wrong
direction. Where possible, adjust the seat
cushion inclination accordingly.
#
#
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Adjust the vehicle head restraints so that the
child restraint system is not put under strain
by the head restraint.
Make sure that the child's feet do not touch
the front seat. If necessary, move the front
seat slightly forwards.
7 Depending on the vehicle equipment,
always observe the following when installing a
belt-secured child restraint system on the front
passenger seat:
# Observe the notes on rearward-facing and
forward-facing child restraint systems on the
front passenger seat (/ page 67).
# When using a forward-facing child restraint
system integrated child seat belt: remove the
head restraint from the respective seat, if possible. After the child restraint system has been
removed, immediately replace the head
restraint and adjust correctly.
# The backrest of the forward-facing child
restraint system must, as far as possible, be
resting on the seat backrest of the front
passenger seat.
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#
The child restraint system must not be put
under strain between the roof and the seat
cushion and/or be installed facing the wrong
direction.
Adjust the vehicle head restraints so that the
child restraint system is not put under strain
by the head restraint.
Never place objects (e.g. cushions) under or
behind the child restraint system.
Set the front passenger seat as far back as
possible and move the seat into the highest
possible position. Always make sure that the
shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from
the seat belt outlet of the vehicle to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint system.
The shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards from the seat belt outlet and, where
possible, downwards to the child restraint system.
Fully retract the seat cushion length adjustment.
Adjust the seat cushion inclination so that the
front edge of the seat cushion is in the highest
#
#
#
#
#
#
position and the rear edge of the seat cushion
is in the lowest position.
Set the seat backrest to the most vertical
position possible.
Activating or deactivating the special seat belt
retractor of the seat belt
& WARNING Risk of injury or death if a seat
belt is unfastened while the vehicle is in
motion
If the seat belt is released while the vehicle is
in motion, the special seat belt retractor is
deactivated and the child restraint system is
no longer correctly secured. The seat belt is
drawn in slightly by the inertia reel and cannot
be immediately closed again.
# Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions.
# Activate the special seat belt retractor
again and correctly secure the child
restraint system.
When enabled, the special seat belt retractor
ensures that the seat belts of the front passenger
seat and rear seats do not slacken once the child
restraint system is secured.
The seat belts on the following seats are equipped
with a special seat belt retractor:
R Front passenger seat
R Rear seats
Installing a child restraint system
# When installing a child restraint system,
always observe the manufacturer's installation
and operating instructions as well as the information in this Operator's Manual.
# Pull the seat belt smoothly from the seat belt
outlet.
# Engage the seat belt tongue in the seat belt
buckle.
Activating the special seat belt retractor
Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia
reel retract it again.
When the special seat belt retractor is activated, you will hear a ratcheting sound.
#
Safely transporting children in the vehicle
#
Push the child restraint system down until the
seat belt sits tightly.
Deactivating the special seat belt retractor
Press the release button of the seat belt
buckle.
# Hold the seat belt tongue and guide back to
the seat belt outlet.
#
Installing an ISOFIX child restraint system
& WARNING Risk of injury or death if the
permissible gross mass of the child and
child restraint system together is exceeded.
Too much load may be placed on the LATCHtype (ISOFIX) or iSize child restraint systems
and the child may not be restrained correctly
in the event of an accident, for example.
# If the child is secured in a LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) child restraint system with integrated seat belt, the total mass of the
child and child restraint system must not
exceed 73 lb (33 kg).
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Always comply with the information about the
mass of the child:
R in the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions for the child restraint system
used
R on a label on the child restraint system, if
present
Regularly check that the permissible gross mass
of the child and child restraint system is still complied with.
When installing a child restraint system, observe
the following:
O Always observe the correct use of the seats
and consider their suitability for attaching a
child restraint system.
ISOFIX mounting brackets
Before every journey, make sure that the ISOFIX
child restraint system is engaged correctly in both
mounting brackets in the vehicle.
* NOTE Damage to the seat belt for the center seat during installation of the child
restraint system
#
Make sure that the seat belt is not trapped.
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Safely transporting children in the vehicle
#
Vehicles with reclining rear seats: tilt the backrest of the reclining rear seat back slightly
before the ISOFIX child restraint system is
installed.
Fold upholstered lining 1 upwards.
Pull the tab on upholstered lining 1 upwards
and position it on the support surface.
Upholstered lining 1 will remain folded
upwards.
Attach the ISOFIX child restraint system to
both mounting brackets 2 in the vehicle.
To close, fold upholstered lining 1 upwards.
Lift the tab from the support surface and slide
it back into the upholstery slot between the
seat backrest and seat cushion. Close the
upholstery flap.
Vehicles with reclining rear seats: return the
reclining rear seat backrest to an upright position.
The reclining rear seat backrest must be in
contact with the child restraint system.
#
#
#
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Fastening a Top Tether
& WARNING Risk of injury or death from
adjusting the seat after installing a child
restraint system
(ISOFIX) (left and right rear seats) or the
seat belt (all rear seats) and the vehicle.
Vehicles with electrically adjustable rear
bench seats:
The following may occur:
R The Top Tether belt may sit either too loose
or too tight
R The child restraint system may be loose,
incorrectly positioned or damaged and
then not perform its intended protective
function.
#
Never adjust the seat after the child
restraint system has been installed.
¯ If the child restraint system is equipped
with a Top Tether belt:
The risk of injury may be reduced by Top
Tether. The Top Tether belt enables an
additional connection between the child
restraint system attached with LATCH-type
% Canada: Only the two outer Top Tether anchorages are available.
# Remove cover 2 of Top Tether anchorage
3.
# Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) or beltsecured child restraint system with Top Tether.
Safely transporting children in the vehicle
In doing so, comply with the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instructions.
#
#
#
Guide Top Tether belt 4 under head restraint
1 between the two head restraint bars.
Hook Top Tether hook 5 of Top Tether belt
4 into Top Tether anchorage 3 without
twisting.
Tension Top Tether belt 4. In doing so, comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.
Securing the child restraint system with the seat
belt
The seat belts on the following seats are equipped
with a child seat safety feature:
R Front passenger seat
R Rear seats
When enabled, the child seat safety feature
ensures that the seat belts of the front passenger
seat and rear seats do not slacken once the child
restraint system is secured.
# For a child restraint system in the "Universal"
or "Semi-Universal" category, make sure that
the system has been approved for the vehicle
seat.
# Install the child restraint system.
The entire base of the child restraint system
must always rest on the sitting surface of the
seat.
# Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap
is correctly routed from the seat belt outlet of
#
#
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the vehicle to the shoulder belt guide on the
child restraint system.
The shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards from the seat belt outlet and, where
possible, downwards to the child restraint system.
When installing on the rear seat: also secure
Top Tether if present.
When installing on the front passenger seat: if
necessary, adjust the seat belt outlet and the
front passenger seat accordingly.
Child-proof locks
Activating/deactivating the child safety lock for
the rear doors
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to children left unattended in the vehicle
If you leave children unattended in the vehicle,
they could, in particular:
R open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
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R
R
Safely transporting children in the vehicle
get out and be struck by oncoming traffic.
operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion by, for example:
R releasing the parking brake.
R changing the gearbox position.
R starting the vehicle.
#
#
#
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle.
Keep the key out of reach of children.
& WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to exposure to extreme heat or cold in the vehicle
If persons, particularly children, are subjected
to prolonged exposure to intense heat or cold,
there is a risk of severe injury or even death.
# Never leave persons, particularly children, unattended in the vehicle.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to children left unattended in the vehicle
If children are traveling in the vehicle, they
could, in particular:
R Open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users
R Get out and be struck by oncoming traffic
R Operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
#
#
#
Always activate the child safety locks
installed if children are traveling in the
vehicle.
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
There are child safety locks for the rear doors and
the rear side windows.
The child safety lock on the rear doors secures
each door separately. The doors can no longer be
opened from the inside.
#
#
Press the lever in direction 1 (activate) or 2
(deactivate).
Make sure that the child safety locks are working properly.
Safely transporting children in the vehicle
Activating/deactivating the child safety lock for
the rear side windows
#
To activate/deactivate: press button 2.
The rear side window can be opened or closed
as follows:
R Indicator lamp 1 is lit: via the switch on
the driver's door
Indicator lamp 1 is off: via the switch on
the corresponding rear door or driver's
door
When the child safety lock is activated, the controls in the rear passenger compartment are disabled for:
R the rear side windows
R the adjustment of the front passenger seat
from the rear passenger compartment
R the rear seat belt extender
R the roller sunblinds:
of the rear side windows
of the rear window
in the roof
R
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Opening and closing
SmartKey
Overview of key functions
#
#
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to children left unattended in the vehicle
If you leave children unattended in the vehicle,
they could, in particular:
R open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
R get out and be struck by oncoming traffic.
R operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle.
Keep the key out of reach of children.
* NOTE Damage to the SmartKey caused by
magnetic fields
#
Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion by, for example:
R releasing the parking brake.
R changing the gearbox position.
R starting the vehicle.
#
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
Vehicle key with panic alarm
1 Opens/closes the trunk lid
2 Unlocks (with embossed surface)
3 Locks
4 Indicator lamp
5 Panic alarm
% If indicator lamp 4 does not light up after
you press the Ü or s button, the battery is weak or possibly discharged. Replace
the battery as soon as possible.
Replace the key battery (/ page 80).
The key locks and unlocks the following components:
R Doors
R Fuel filler flap
R Trunk lid
If the vehicle is not opened within approximately
40 seconds after unlocking, it will lock again. Antitheft protection will be armed again.
Do not keep the key together with electronic devices or metal objects. This can affect the key's
functionality.
Opening and closing
Indicator lamp of the vehicle locking system
Activating/deactivating the acoustic locking verification signal
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Vehicle
5 Open/Close
# Activate or deactivate the Acoustic Lock.
#
#
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To activate: press button 1 for approximately
one second.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered.
To deactivate: briefly press button 1 again.
or
#
Press the start/stop button.
A SmartKey belonging to the vehicle must be
detected in the vehicle.
Activating/deactivating the panic alarm
Requirements:
R The vehicle is switched off.
Changing the unlocking settings
Possible unlocking functions of the SmartKey:
Central unlocking
R Unlocking the driver's door and fuel filler flap
R
To switch between settings: press the Ü
and s buttons simultaneously for approximately six seconds until the indicator lamp
flashes twice.
Options if the unlocking function for the driver's
door and fuel filler flap has been selected:
R To unlock the vehicle centrally: press the
Ü button twice.
#
Indicator lamp 1 in the trim on the driver's side
will flash when the vehicle is locked from outside.
In the following cases, indicator lamp 1 will
remain off:
R when the vehicle is locked from inside
R while you are driving
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R
Opening and closing
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: if you touch the
inner surface of the door handle on the driver's door, only the driver's door and the fuel
filler flap are unlocked.
Deactivating the function of the key
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: if you deactivate the
function of the key, the KEYLESS-GO functions are
also deactivated. Access or drive authorization by
KEYLESS-GO is then no longer possible with that
particular key. Activate the function of the key so
that all its functions will again be available.
You can also deactivate the function of the key to
reduce the energy consumption of the key if you
do not use the vehicle or a key for an extended
period of time.
# Press and hold the s button on the key.
# With the key button s pressed, immediately press key button Ü twice in quick
succession.
The indicator light of the key lights up once
briefly and once for a long time.
% You have the following options to reactivate
the key:
R Press any button on the key.
R Start the vehicle with the key in the center
console stowage space (/ page 191).
Inserting the emergency key
Removing/inserting the emergency key
Removing the emergency key
Insert emergency key 2 at marking 3 until
it engages.
% You can use emergency key 2 to attach the
SmartKey to a key ring.
#
Replacing the key battery
#
#
Press release button 1.
Emergency key 2 will be pushed out slightly.
Fully remove emergency key 2.
& DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to swallowing batteries
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substances. If batteries are swallowed or otherwise
Opening and closing
enter the body, severe internal burns can
occur within two hours.
There is a risk of fatal injury.
# Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
# If the battery compartment cover and/or
lid do not close securely, stop using the
key and keep it away from children.
# If batteries are swallowed or otherwise
enter the body, seek immediate medical
attention.
+
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to improper disposal of batteries
Batteries contain pollutants. It is illegal
to dispose of them with the household rubbish.
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#
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Take discharged batteries to a qualified
specialist workshop or to a collection
point for used batteries.
Requirements:
R You require a CR 2032 3 V cell battery.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
battery replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
# Remove the mechanical key (/ page 80).
#
Press mechanical key 2 into the opening in
the key in the direction of the arrow until
cover 1 opens. When doing so, do not hold
cover 1 closed.
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#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
Opening and closing
Insert mechanical key 2 into the opening
and lift up covering 3 and remove it.
Repeatedly tap the key against your palm until
battery 4 falls out of the key.
Insert the new battery with the positive pole
facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to do so.
Make sure that the surface of the battery is
free of lint, grease and other impurities.
Insert the front tabs of covering 3 into the
housing and then press on both sides to close
it.
Make sure that covering 3 is completely
closed.
Insert the front tabs of cover 1 into the
housing and then press until it is completely
closed.
Insert the mechanical key again (/ page 80).
Problems with the key, troubleshooting
You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle
Possible causes are:
R The key battery is weak or discharged.
#
#
#
#
#
Check the battery using the indicator lamp
(/ page 78).
Replace the key battery, if necessary
(/ page 80).
Use the replacement key.
Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock
(/ page 90).
Have key checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
There is interference from a powerful radio signal
source
Possible causes if the function of the key is
impaired:
R high voltage power lines
R mobile phones
R electronic devices (notebooks, tablets)
R
shielding due to metal objects or induction
loops for electrical gate systems or automatic
barriers
#
Make sure that there is sufficient distance
between the key and the potential source of
interference.
You have lost a key
# Have the key deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop.
# If necessary, have the mechanical lock
replaced as well.
Opening and closing
Doors
Unlocking/opening the doors from the inside
Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from
the inside
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This does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap.
The vehicle will not be unlocked:
R if you have locked the vehicle using the key
R if you have locked the vehicle using KEYLESSGO
Recessed door handles extend or retract
The door handles extend automatically:
when you unlock the vehicle with the key
R when you touch the outer sensor surface of
the door handle (when the vehicle is unlocked)
R
#
#
#
To unlock and open a front door: pull door
handle 1.
To unlock a rear door: pull the rear door handle.
To open a rear door: pull the rear door handle
again.
To unlock: press button 1.
To lock: press button 2.
The red indicator lamp on button 2 will light
up once the vehicle is locked.
% The buttons are also on the front passenger
and rear doors.
#
#
The door handles retract automatically:
R when you lock the vehicle with the key
R when pulling away
R after waiting for a time
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Opening and closing
R
The driver's door and the door on which the
door handle is used are closed.
The door handles will extend automatically:
R when a vehicle key is detected (the vehicle is
then not yet unlocked)
R when you unlock the vehicle with the key
R when you touch the outer sensor surface of
the door handle to unlock it
The door handles will retract automatically:
when you lock the vehicle with the key
R when you touch the recessed sensor surface
of the door handle to lock it
R after comfort locking (/ page 101)
R when you pull away
R after a waiting period
R
#
Extend the door handle: Touch the outer 1
sensor surface.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle with KEYLESS-GO
Requirements
R The key is outside the vehicle.
R The distance between the key and the vehicle
does not exceed 3 ft (1 m).
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle caused by
unintentionally opening the trunk lid or a
door
R
When using an automatic car wash
R
When using a high pressure cleaner
#
Deactivate the function of the SmartKey
in these situations.
or
#
Make sure that the SmartKey is at a minimum distance of 10 ft (3 m) (power
washer) or 20 ft (6 m) (automatic car
wash) away from the vehicle.
Observe the notes:
on washing the vehicle in a car wash
(/ page 363)
R on using a high pressure cleaner
(/ page 366)
R
Opening and closing
#
Unlocking the vehicle: with the door handle
extended, touch the inside surface of door
handle 1.
If the door handle is not extended, e.g. after a
waiting period:
#
Touch sensor surface 2 to unlock.
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To lock the vehicle: touch recessed sensor
surface 3.
# Convenience closing: touch recessed sensor
surface 3 for an extended period.
% Further information on convenience closing
(/ page 101).
#
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Opening and closing
Problems with KEYLESS-GO, troubleshooting
You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO
Possible causes:
R The function of the SmartKey has been deactivated.
R The SmartKey battery is weak or discharged.
#
#
#
#
#
#
Activate the function of the SmartKey
(/ page 80).
Check the battery using the indicator lamp
(/ page 78).
Replace the SmartKey battery, if necessary
(/ page 80).
Use the replacement SmartKey.
Use the emergency key to lock or unlock
(/ page 90).
Have the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
There is interference from a powerful radio signal
source
Possible causes if the function of KEYLESS-GO is
impaired:
R High voltage power lines
R Mobile phones
R Electronic devices (notebooks, tablets)
R Shielding due to metal objects or induction
loops for electrical gate systems or automatic
barriers
#
Make sure that there is sufficient distance
between the SmartKey and the potential
source of interference.
Activating or deactivating the automatic locking
feature
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Vehicle
5 Open/Close
% The vehicle is locked automatically when the
vehicle is switched on and the wheels are
turning faster than walking pace.
Activate or deactivate Automatic Door Lock.
In the following situations, there is a danger of
being locked out when the function is activated:
R The vehicle is being towed or pushed.
R If the vehicle is being tested on a roller dynamometer.
#
Opening and closing the convenience doors in the
rear passenger compartment
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
automatically closing the rear doors
Parts of the body could become trapped.
There may be people in the closing area.
# Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity
of the closing area.
# Use one of the following options to stop
the closing process:
R Press the Ü or s button on
the key.
R Pull or press the pushbutton switch
in the headliner.
Opening and closing
R
R
Push against the door or pull the
door.
By touching the touchscreen in the
Comfort menu on the multimedia
system.
* NOTE Please note when automatically
opening and closing the convenience
doors in the rear passenger compartment
Your view of your surroundings may be restricted.
# Make sure that there are no persons,
animals or objects in the area of the
doors when opening and closing.
# When opening, pay particular attention
to low objects and obstacles in the side
window area.
Opening or closing the convenience doors in the
rear passenger compartment
The following functions are required to automatically open and close the convenience doors in the
rear passenger compartment:
R KEYLESS-GO (/ page 84)
R Power closing function (/ page 90)
R Active Blind Spot Assist (/ page 252)
The convenience doors can then be opened and
closed automatically.
% If Active Blind Spot Assist is deactivated or
unavailable, the function of the convenience
doors is still available.
The following options are available for opening or
closing the convenience doors in the rear
passenger compartment:
R The key (to open and close)
R The pushbutton switch in the headliner (to
open and close)
R The outer door handles in the rear passenger
compartment (only to close)
R
R
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Gesture mode (to close the rear doors from
inside) (/ page 304)
The multimedia system (/ page 89)
% You cannot open a rear door from inside the
vehicle if it is secured by the child safety lock.
Further information on the child safety lock
for the rear doors (/ page 75).
Special features of the convenience doors in the
rear passenger compartment:
R If, when closing, the rear door has reached the
first detent position, the power closing function (/ page 90) will automatically draw the
rear door into the lock.
R If the rear doors are closed using the convenience function, they are not automatically
locked.
#
To open with the key: press and hold the Ü
button on the key.
% In the multimedia system, you can set
whether the left rear door, the right rear door
or no rear door opens when you press the
Ü button on the key (/ page 89).
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#
#
Opening and closing
If no rear door opens, the convenience opening function is carried out when the Ü button is pressed. The convenience opening
function opens, forexample, the side windows
and the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel. Further information on convenience
opening (/ page 100).
To close with the key: Press and hold the key
button s until the door starts to close.
All open rear doors close.
Comfort locking with the key: Press and hold
the key button s.
All open rear doors, side windows and the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
close.
% Press the s button on the key again to
lock the vehicle.
#
#
#
To open with the pushbutton switch in the
headliner: press and hold button 1.
To manually close with the pushbutton switch
in the headliner: pull button 1 to the pressure point.
To automatically close with the pushbutton
switch in the headliner: pull button 1 past
the pressure point.
#
To close from outside with the door handle:
touch recessed sensor surface 1 on the door
handle.
Blockage detection when opening the rear doors
If an obstacle obstructs a rear door during the
automatic opening process, blockage detection
will stop the rear door. The automatic blockage
detection function is only an aid and is not a substitute for your attentiveness.
Opening and closing
When opening the rear doors from the inside: the
exit warning of Active Blind Spot Assist is used as
an additional safeguard. If an obstacle is detected, the convenience function is deactivated and
the moving rear door will be stopped.
# Manually open a rear door stopped in an intermediate position.
& WARNING Risk of accident despite exit
warning
The exit warning neither reacts to stationary
objects nor to persons or road users
approaching you at a greatly differing speed.
The exit warning cannot warn drivers in these
situations.
# Always pay particular attention to the
traffic situation when opening the doors
and make sure there is sufficient clearance.
The exit warning is only an aid and not a substitute for the attention of vehicle occupants.
Responsibility for opening and closing the doors
and for leaving the vehicle remains with the vehicle occupants.
% Further information on Active Blind Spot
Assist with exit warning (/ page 252).
#
#
Automatic reversing function when closing the
rear doors
The rear doors are equipped with automatic blockage detection with a reversing function. If an
obstacle stops a rear door during the automatic
closing procedure, it will automatically open
again. The automatic reversing function is only an
aid and is not a substitute for your attentiveness.
# During the closing process, make sure that no
body parts are in the closing area.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite reversing function
The reversing function does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers.
R at the end of the closing process
In these situations in particular, the reversing
function cannot prevent someone being trapped.
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Make sure that no body parts are in the
closing area.
If someone is trapped, use one of the following options:
R Press the Ü or s button on
the key.
R Pull or press the pushbutton switch
in the headliner.
R Push against the door or pull the
door.
R By touching the touchscreen in the
Comfort menu on the multimedia
system.
Setting convenience doors
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Vehicle 5 Comfort
# Activate or deactivate Comfort Doors.
Operating convenience doors
Select ´.
#
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Opening and closing
Select Open door control.
The window for operating the doors will open.
You can open or close the doors using the
slider.
# Select Cancel Process.
The procedure will be interrupted and the door
will remain in the position it has reached.
# Select Close All.
All doors will be closed simultaneously.
% The convenience doors can also be closed
using MBUX Interior Assist.
Further information on operating the convenience doors .
#
Setting the key function for the convenience
doors
# Select ´.
# Select Key assignment.
Convenience Opening for Windows, open
Right Rear Door and open Left Rear Door can
be set separately for operation with the key.
Power closing function
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
the doors close automatically
Body parts or objects can become trapped,
causing injuries.
# Ensure that no body parts or objects are
in the closing area.
# Automatic closing of the doors can be
canceled by pulling the outer or inner
door handle.
If you push the door into the lock to the first
detent position, the power closing function will
automatically pull the door into the lock.
% Automatic closing of the doors may be triggered if the vehicle is locked from the outside,
or during pulling away.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle with the mechanical key
Unlocking a left-hand vehicle door with the
mechanical key
% If you unlock and open the driver's door with
the mechanical key, this triggers the burglar
alarm system.
% If you unlock the driver's door with the
mechanical key, the trunk lid will not be
unlocked.
# Remove the mechanical key (/ page 80).
Opening and closing
#
#
#
Forcefully pull door handle 1 outward past
the pressure point.
Turn the mechanical key back to its starting
position.
Remove the mechanical key and release the
door handle.
Locking the doors
If the door handle is retracted:
# Insert a flat, non-metallic object behind door
handle 1 from above and pry it slightly outward.
# Reach behind door handle 1 from below, pull
it outward to the pressure point and hold it
there.
If the door handle is extended:
# Pull door handle 1 outward to the pressure
point and hold it there.
# Insert the mechanical key into the lock cylinder.
# Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise to
position 1.
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#
#
Opening and closing
Insert a suitable object, e.g. the mechanical
key, into opening 1 on the door lock.
To lock the left-hand side of the vehicle: turn
the mechanical key clockwise as far as it will
go.
To lock the right-hand side of the vehicle: turn
the mechanical key counter-clockwise as far
as it will go.
If the locked door is then closed, it can no longer
be opened from the outside.
#
Vehicles with trunk lid convenience closing
* NOTE Damage to the trunk lid by obstacles above the vehicle
The trunk lid swings upwards when it is
opened.
# Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
#
#
Trunk
Opening the trunk lid
Never drive with the trunk lid open.
Pull the trunk lid handle.
Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: make a
kicking movement with your foot below the
bumper (/ page 95).
& DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk
lid is open when the engine is running, especially if the vehicle is in motion.
# Always switch off the engine before
opening the trunk lid.
#
Pull remote operating switch 1 until the
trunk lid opens.
or
#
#
Press and hold the H button on the key.
If the trunk lid is stopped in an intermediate
position, pull it upwards. Release it as soon as
it begins to open.
Opening and closing
#
With the trunk lid opening height restriction
activated, manually pull the stopped trunk lid
upwards.
If an obstacle obstructs the trunk lid during the
automatic opening process, blockage detection
will stop the trunk lid. The automatic blockage
detection function is only an aid and is not a substitute for your attentiveness.
Closing the trunk lid
& WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured
items in the vehicle
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
# Always stow objects in such a way that
they cannot be thrown around.
#
Before the journey, secure objects, luggage or loads against slipping or tipping
over.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
Notes on closing the trunk lid: your vehicle is
equipped with automatic SmartKey recognition. If
a SmartKey belonging to the vehicle is detected in
the vehicle, the trunk lid will not be locked and will
pop open again.
Note that the trunk lid will not be locked if the following situation occurs:
R You have locked the vehicle and close the
trunk lid while a SmartKey belonging to the
vehicle is inside the vehicle.
and
R A second SmartKey belonging to the vehicle is
not detected outside the vehicle.
Automatic SmartKey recognition is only an aid
and is not a substitute for your attentiveness.
# Before locking, ensure that at least one
SmartKey belonging to the vehicle is outside
the vehicle.
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To close the trunk lid: pull the trunk lid downwards using the handle recess and push it
closed.
% Vehicles with trunk lid convenience closing: if
you lightly push the trunk lid closed, the
power closing function will automatically pull
the trunk lid into the lock.
#
Vehicles with trunk lid convenience closing
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped during automatic closing of the trunk lid
Parts of the body could become trapped.
There may be people in the closing area.
# Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity
of the closing area.
# Use one of the following options to stop
the closing process:
R Press the H button on the SmartKey.
R Press or pull the remote operating
switch on the driver's door.
R Press the closing or locking button
on the trunk lid.
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Opening and closing
R
Pull the trunk lid handle.
Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: it is also
possible to stop the closing process by making a
kicking movement below the rear bumper.
# Pull the trunk lid handle. Release it as soon as
it begins to close.
# If the trunk lid is stopped in an intermediate
position, push it downwards.
The trunk lid will continue to close.
#
Push remote operating switch 1 until the
trunk lid is fully closed.
#
Press closing button 1 on the trunk lid.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
# Press locking button 2 on the trunk lid.
If a SmartKey is detected outside the vehicle,
the trunk lid will close and the vehicle will be
locked.
# With the trunk lid completely open, press and
hold the H button on the SmartKey. The
Opening and closing
SmartKey must be in the vicinity of the vehicle.
Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS
With the trunk lid completely open, make a
kicking movement with your foot below the
bumper (/ page 95).
#
Trunk lid automatic reversing function
The trunk lid is equipped with automatic blockage
detection with a reversing function. If an obstacle
obstructs the trunk lid during the automatic closing process, it will automatically open again. The
automatic reversing function is only an aid and is
not a substitute for your attentiveness.
# During the closing process, make sure that no
body parts are in the closing area.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite reversing function
The reversing function will not react:
to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers
R towards the end of the closing procedure
R
In these situations in particular, the reversing
function cannot prevent someone being trapped.
# Ensure that no body parts are in the
closing area.
# If someone is trapped, use one of the following options:
R Press the H button on the SmartKey.
R Press the remote operating switch on
the driver's door.
R Press the closing or locking button
on the trunk lid.
R Pull the trunk lid handle.
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HANDS-FREE ACCESS function
With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open, close
or interrupt trunk lid movement by performing a
kicking movement under the rear bumper.
The kicking motion will trigger the opening or
closing process alternately.
Observe the notes when opening (/ page 92)
and closing (/ page 93) the trunk lid.
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Opening and closing
% A warning tone will sound while the trunk lid is
opening or closing.
& WARNING Risk of burns caused by a hot
exhaust system
The vehicle exhaust system can become very
hot. If you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you
could burn yourself by touching the exhaust
system.
# Always ensure that you only make a kicking movement within the detection range
of the sensors.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle caused by
unintentionally opening the trunk lid or a
door
R
R
#
When using an automatic car wash
When using a high pressure cleaner
Deactivate the function of the SmartKey
in these situations.
or
#
Make sure that the SmartKey is at a minimum distance of 10 ft (3 m) (power
washer) or 20 ft (6 m) (automatic car
wash) away from the vehicle.
When making the kicking movement, make sure
that you are standing firmly on the ground. You
could otherwise lose your balance, e.g. on ice.
Make sure of the following:
R The key is behind the vehicle.
R Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the
vehicle while performing the kicking movement.
R Do not come into contact with the bumper
while making the kicking movement.
R Do not carry out the kicking movement too
slowly.
R The kicking movement must be towards the
vehicle and back again.
1 Detection range of the sensors
If several consecutive kicking movements are not
successful, wait ten seconds.
System limits
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following cases:
R The sensors are dirty, e.g. due to road salt or
snow.
R The kicking movement is made using a prosthetic leg.
Opening and closing
The trunk lid could be opened or closed unintentionally, in the following situations:
R A person's arms or legs are moving in the sensor detection range, e.g. when polishing the
vehicle or picking up objects.
R Objects are moved or placed behind the vehicle, e.g. the hose of a fuel dispenser, a charging cable or luggage
R Clamping straps, tarpaulins or other coverings
are pulled over the bumper.
R A protective mat with a length reaching over
the trunk sill down into the detection range of
the sensors is used.
R The protective mat is not secured correctly.
Deactivate the function of the key (/ page 80) or
do not carry the key about your person in such
situations.
Switching separate trunk locking on and off
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings
5 Locking Function
5
Vehicle
Switching separate trunk locking on
# Select Block Trunk Access.
# Create a PIN.
# Confirm the PIN with OK.
# Enter the PIN again and confirm it.
The trunk will remain locked if you unlock the
vehicle centrally.
% If an accident has been detected, the trunk
will unlock even if separate locking is
switched on.
Switching separate trunk locking off
Select Block Trunk Access.
# Enter the PIN.
If the PIN is correct, separate trunk locking
will be switched off and the PIN deleted.
#
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Resetting the PIN
If you have forgotten the PIN, you can switch off
separate trunk locking with the emergency key.
# Select Block Trunk Access.
# Confirm Forget PIN?.
# Unlock the trunk within three minutes with the
emergency key.
Separate trunk locking will be switched off
and the PIN deleted.
Unlocking and opening the trunk from inside with
the emergency release
Requirements:
R The 12 V vehicle battery is connected and
charged.
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Opening and closing
Activating/deactivating the trunk lid opening
height restriction
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Vehicle
5 Other Functions
# Activate or deactivate Opening Height Limiter.
This function prevents the trunk lid from hitting a
low garage ceiling, for example.
Side windows
Opening and closing the side windows
#
Press emergency release button 1 briefly.
Unlocking the trunk lid with the emergency key
#
#
Take the emergency key out of the SmartKey
(/ page 80).
Insert the emergency key into the trunk lock
as far as it will go.
Turn the emergency key counter-clockwise
from position 1 to position 2.
# Turn the emergency key back to position 1
and remove it.
% If you use the emergency key to unlock and
open the trunk lid, the anti-theft alarm system
will be triggered.
#
& WARNING Risk of entrapment when opening a side window
When opening a side window, parts of the
body could be drawn in or become trapped
between the side window and window frame.
# When opening, make sure that nobody is
touching the side window.
Opening and closing
#
If someone is trapped, release the button immediately or pull it in order to
close the side window again.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
closing a side window
When closing a side window, body parts could
be trapped in the closing area in the process.
# When closing, make sure that no body
parts are in the closing area.
# If someone is trapped, release the button immediately or press the button in
order to reopen the side window.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
children operate the side windows
Children could become trapped if they operate
the side windows, particularly when unattended.
# Activate the child safety lock for the rear
passenger compartment side windows.
#
#
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When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
Requirements
R The power supply or the vehicle has been
switched on.
1 Closing
2 Opening
The buttons on the driver's door take precedence.
# To start automatic operation: press the W
button beyond the point of resistance or pull
and release it.
# To interrupt automatic operation: press or pull
the W button again.
100 Opening and closing
When the vehicle is switched off, you can continue to operate the side windows.
This function is available for around four minutes
or until a front door is opened.
% Vehicles with electric sunblinds on the left
and right rear doors: the buttons for the rear
side windows also open and close the roller
sunblinds (/ page 107).
Automatic reversing function of the side windows
If an obstacle impedes a side window during the
closing process, the side window will open again
automatically. The automatic reversing function is
only an aid and is not a substitute for your attentiveness.
# During the closing process, make sure that no
body parts are in the closing area.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite there being reversing protection
on the side window
The reversing function does not react:
R To soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers.
R
During resetting.
The reversing function cannot prevent someone from becoming trapped in these situations.
# During the closing process, make sure
that no body parts are in the closing
area.
# If someone becomes trapped, press the
W button to open the side window
again.
Convenience opening (ventilating the vehicle
before starting a journey)
& WARNING Risk of entrapment when opening a side window
When opening a side window, parts of the
body could be drawn in or become trapped
between the side window and window frame.
# When opening, make sure that nobody is
touching the side window.
#
Release the button immediately if somebody becomes trapped.
Requirements
R The SmartKey is in the immediate vicinity of
the vehicle.
#
Press and hold the Ü button on the SmartKey.
The following functions are performed:
R The vehicle is unlocked.
R The side windows are opened.
R The panoramic sliding roof is opened.
R The seat ventilation of the driver's seat is
switched on.
% If the roller sunblinds of the panoramic sliding
sunroof are closed, the roller sunblinds are
opened first.
% If the roller sunblinds of the rear doors are
closed, the roller sunblinds are opened first.
# To interrupt convenience opening: release the
Ü button.
Opening and closing 101
#
To continue convenience opening: press and
hold the Ü button again.
Convenience closing (closing the vehicle from outside)
& WARNING Risk of entrapment due to not
paying attention during convenience closing
When the convenience closing feature is operating, parts of the body could become trapped
in the closing area of the side window and the
sliding sunroof.
# When the convenience closing feature is
operating, monitor the entire closing
process and make sure that no body
parts are in the closing area.
Requirements
R The key is in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle.
Press and hold the s button on the key.
The following functions will be performed:
R The vehicle will be locked.
R The side windows will be closed.
R The panoramic sliding roof will be closed.
# To interrupt convenience closing: release the
s button.
# To continue convenience closing: press and
hold the s button again.
% Convenience closing also functions with KEYLESS-GO (/ page 84).
#
Resolving problems with the side windows
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or
fatally injured if reversing protection is not
activated
If you close a side window again immediately
after it has been blocked, the side window will
close with increased or maximum force. The
reversing function is then not active and body
parts may become trapped.
#
#
Make sure that no parts of the body are
in the closing area.
To stop the closing process, release the
button or press the button again to
reopen the side window.
A side window cannot be closed and you cannot
see the cause.
# Check to see whether any objects are in the
window guide.
# Adjust the side windows.
Adjusting the side windows
If a side window is obstructed during closing and
reopens again immediately:
# Immediately after this, pull and hold the corresponding button again until the side window
has closed and hold the button for at least one
more second (re-adjustment).
The side window will be closed without the
automatic reversing function.
If the side window is obstructed again and
reopens again immediately:
102 Opening and closing
#
Immediately after this, pull and hold the corresponding button again until the side window
has closed and hold the button for at least one
more second (follow-up adjustment).
The side window will be closed without the
automatic reversing function.
The side windows cannot be opened or closed
using the convenience opening feature.
Possible causes:
R The key battery is weak or discharged.
#
#
Check the battery using the indicator lamp
(/ page 78).
Replace the key battery, if necessary
(/ page 80).
Sliding sunroof
Opening and closing the sliding sunroof
% The term "sliding sunroof" refers to the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
the sliding sunroof is being opened and
closed
Body parts may become trapped in the range
of movement.
# During the opening and closing process,
make sure that no body parts are in the
sweep of the sliding sunroof.
# If someone is trapped, release the control panel immediately.
or
# Touch the control panel during automatic
operation.
The opening/closing process will be
stopped.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the
sliding sunroof is operated by children
Children operating the sliding sunroof could
get caught in the moving parts, particularly if
unattended.
#
#
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
the roller sunblind is being opened and
closed
Body parts may become trapped between the
roller sunblind and frame or sliding roof.
# During the opening or closing process,
make sure that no body parts are in the
roller sunblind's range of movement.
# If someone is trapped, release the control panel immediately.
or
# Touch the control panel during automatic
operation.
The opening/closing process will be
stopped.
Opening and closing 103
#
* NOTE Malfunction due to snow and ice
Snow and ice may cause the sliding sunroof to
malfunction.
# Open the sliding sunroof only if it is free
of snow and ice.
#
#
#
* NOTE Damage caused by protruding
objects
Objects that protrude from the sliding sunroof
may damage the seals.
# Do not allow anything to protrude from
the sliding sunroof.
The sliding sunroof and the front roller sunblind
are operated using control panel 1.
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
can be operated only when the roller sunblind is
open.
# To open: swipe backwards across control
panel 1 and hold.
To close: swipe forwards across control panel
1 and hold.
To raise or lower: press control panel 1
briefly.
To start automatic operation: swipe forwards
or backwards across control panel 1.
To cancel automatic operation: press control
panel 1 again.
The opening/closing process will be stopped.
104 Opening and closing
Operating the rear roller sunblind from the front
Operating the rear roller sunblind from the rear
Automatic reversing function of the sliding sunroof
If an obstacle obstructs the sliding sunroof during
the closing process, the sliding sunroof will open
again automatically. The automatic reversing function is only an aid and is not a substitute for your
attentiveness.
# During the closing process, make sure that no
body parts are in the closing area.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite reversing function
The reversing function will not react:
To soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers.
R Towards the end of the closing procedure.
R During resetting.
R
#
#
To open or close: press button 1.
To stop: press button 1 again.
If you stop the opening or closing process, the
roller sunblind will first be closed again when the
process is resumed.
#
#
To open/close manually: push or pull button
1 to the point of resistance and hold it until
the roller sunblind has reached the desired
position.
To open/close fully: push or pull button 1
beyond the point of resistance and release it.
#
#
or
During the closing process, make sure
that no body parts are in the closing
area.
If someone is trapped, release the control panel immediately.
Opening and closing 105
#
Touch the control panel during automatic
closing.
The closing process will be stopped.
Automatic reversing function of the roller sunblinds
If an obstacle obstructs a roller sunblind during
the closing process, the roller sunblind will open
again automatically. The automatic reversing function is only an aid and is not a substitute for your
attentiveness.
# When closing the roller sunblinds, make sure
that no body parts are in the range of movement.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite reversing function
In particular, the reversing function does not
react to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers.
# When closing the roller sunblind, make
sure that no body parts are in the range
of movement.
#
If someone is trapped, release the control panel immediately.
or
#
Touch the control panel during automatic
closing.
The closing process will be stopped.
Automatic functions of the sliding sunroof
% The term "sliding sunroof" refers to the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel.
Rain closing function when driving
Vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel: if it starts to rain, the raised sliding
sunroof will automatically be lowered while the
vehicle is in motion.
Automatic lowering function
Vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel: if the sliding sunroof is raised at the
rear, it will automatically be lowered slightly at
higher speeds. At low speeds, it will be raised
again automatically.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped by
automatic lowering of the sliding sunroof
At higher speeds, the raised sliding sunroof
will automatically be lowered slightly at the
rear.
# Make sure that nobody reaches into the
sliding sunroof's range of movement
while the vehicle is in motion.
# If someone becomes trapped, touch the
control panel.
Rectifying problems with the sliding sunroof
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or
fatal injuries when the sliding sunroof is
closed again
If you close the sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the
sliding sunroof will close with increased or
maximum force.
There is a risk of becoming trapped or even of
fatal injuries!
106 Opening and closing
#
#
Make sure that no parts of the body are
in the closing area.
If someone is trapped, release the control panel immediately.
or
#
Touch the control panel during automatic
closing.
The closing process will be stopped.
The sliding sunroof cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause.
% The term "sliding sunroof" refers to the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing
and reopens again slightly:
# Immediately after automatic reversing, swipe
forwards across the control panel
(/ page 102) and hold until the sliding sunroof is closed.
The sliding sunroof will be closed with
increased force.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again and
opens again slightly:
#
Repeat the previous step.
The sliding sunroof will be closed again with
increased force.
The sliding sunroof or the front roller sunblind is
not operating smoothly.
# Reset the sliding sunroof and the roller sunblind.
Resetting the sliding sunroof and the roller sunblind
# Swipe forwards across the control panel
(/ page 102) and hold repeatedly until the
sliding sunroof is completely closed.
# Press and hold the control panel for another
second.
# Press and hold the control panel until the front
roller sunblind is completely closed.
# Press and hold the control panel for another
second.
# Use automatic operation to fully open and
then close the sliding sunroof.
The rear roller sunblind is not operating smoothly.
# Reset the rear roller sunblind.
Resetting the rear roller sunblind
#
#
Pull and hold button 1 repeatedly until the
rear roller sunblind is fully closed.
Pull button 1 for another second.
Opening and closing 107
#
Use automatic operation to fully open and
then close the rear roller sunblind.
Extending or retracting the rear window roller sunblind
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
extending or retracting the roller sunblind
Roller sun blinds
Extending or retracting the roller sunblinds on the
rear side windows
Body parts may become trapped in the roller
sunblind's range of movement.
# Ensure there are no body parts in the
range of movement.
# If someone becomes trapped, briefly
press the button again.
The opening or closing process will
briefly be stopped. The roller sunblind
will then return to its starting position.
The roller sunblinds for the rear side windows can
be operated with the buttons for the side windows.
1 Rear left side window/roller sunblind
2 Rear right side window/roller sunblind
#
#
To close fully: pull the corresponding button
when the side window is closed or is in the
process of closing.
To open fully: press the corresponding button.
Extending or retracting from the driver's seat
* NOTE Damage caused by objects
Objects can cause the roller sunblind to malfunction.
# Do not place any objects on the rear
shelf.
108 Opening and closing
#
Ensure that the roller sunblind can move
freely.
Extending or retracting from the rear passenger
compartment
* NOTE Damage caused by objects
Objects can cause the roller sunblind to malfunction.
# Do not place any objects on the rear
shelf.
# Ensure that the roller sunblind can move
freely.
#
#
#
Press button 1.
To extend: pull switch 1.
To retract: press switch 1.
When the child safety lock for the rear side windows is activated, switch 1 cannot be operated.
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Anti-theft protection
Function of the immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being
started without the correct key.
The immobilizer will automatically be activated
when the vehicle is switched off, and deactivated
when the vehicle is switched on.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with
you and lock the vehicle. Anyone can start the
vehicle if a valid key has been left inside the vehicle.
% In the event the engine cannot be started (yet
the vehicle’s battery is charged), the system
will not be operational. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
▌Function of the ATA system
If the ATA system is armed, a visual and audible
alarm will be triggered in the following situations:
R when a door is opened
R when the trunk lid is opened
R when the hood is opened
R when interior protection is triggered
(/ page 110)
R when the tow-away alarm is triggered
(/ page 110)
The ATA system will be armed automatically after
approximately ten seconds in the following situations:
R after the vehicle is locked with the key
R after the vehicle is locked using KEYLESS-GO
Indicator lamp 1 will flash when the ATA system
is armed.
The ATA system will be deactivated automatically
in the following situations:
R after the vehicle is unlocked with the key
R after the vehicle is unlocked using KEYLESSGO
110 Opening and closing
R
after the start/stop button is pressed with the
key in the stowage compartment
(/ page 191)
▌Deactivating the ATA
# Press the Ü, s or H button on the
key.
or
# Press the start/stop button with the key in the
stowage compartment (/ page 191)
Deactivating the alarm using KEYLESS-GO
# With the key outside the vehicle, touch the
inner surface of the door handle.
Function of the tow-away alarm
% This function may not be available in all countries.
An audible and visual alarm will be triggered if an
alteration to your vehicle's angle of inclination is
detected while the tow-away alarm is armed.
The tow-away alarm will automatically be armed
after approximately 60 seconds:
R after the vehicle is locked with the key
R after the vehicle is locked using KEYLESS-GO
The tow-away alarm will be armed only when the
following components are closed:
R Doors
R Trunk lid
The tow-away alarm will automatically be deactivated:
R after the Ü or H button on the key is
pressed
R after the start/stop button is pressed with the
key in the stowage compartment
(/ page 191)
R after the vehicle is unlocked using KEYLESSGO
R when HANDS-FREE ACCESS is used
Information on collision detection on a parked
vehicle (/ page 218).
Arming/deactivating tow-away alarm
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Vehicle
5 Opening/closing 5 Vehicle Protection
# Arm or deactivate Tow-away Protection.
Tow-away alarm is armed again in the following
cases:
R The vehicle is unlocked again.
R A door is opened.
R The vehicle is locked again.
Function of interior protection
% This function may not be available in all countries.
When interior protection is armed, a visual and
audible alarm is triggered if movement is detected
in the vehicle interior.
Interior protection is armed automatically after
approximately ten seconds:
R after locking the vehicle with the key
R after locking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO
Opening and closing 111
Interior protection is armed only when the following components are closed:
R Doors
R Trunk lid
Interior protection is automatically deactivated:
R after pressing the Ü or H button on the
key
R after pressing the start/stop button with the
key in the stowage compartment
(/ page 191)
R after unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO
R when using HANDS-FREE ACCESS
The following situations can lead to a false alarm:
when there are moving objects suchas mascots in the vehicle interior
R if a side window is open
R if the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel is open
R
Arming/deactivating interior protection
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Vehicle
5 Opening/closing 5 Vehicle Protection
# Arm or deactivate Interior Motion Sensor.
Interior protection is armed again in the following
cases:
R The vehicle is unlocked again.
R A door is opened.
R The vehicle is locked again.
112 Seats and stowing
Notes on the correct driver's seat position
R
& WARNING Risk of accident due to adjusting the vehicle settings while the vehicle is
in motion
R
You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations in particular:
R If you adjust the driver's seat, the head
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror
while the vehicle is in motion
R If you fasten your seat belt while the vehicle is in motion
#
Before starting the vehicle: in particular,
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror, and fasten
your seat belt.
R
R
R
Ensure the following when adjusting steering
wheel 1, seat belt 2 and driver's seat 3:
R You are sitting as far away from the driver's
airbag as possible, taking the following points
into consideration:
R You are sitting in an upright position
R Your thighs are slightly supported by the seat
cushion
R Your legs are not fully extended and you can
depress the pedals properly
R The back of your head is supported at eye
level by the center of the head restraint
You can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent
You can move your legs freely
You can see all the displays on the driver's display clearly
You have a good overview of the traffic conditions
Observe the notes on fastening the seat belt
correctly .
Notes on grab handles
& WARNING Risk of injury due to excessive
load on the grab handles
If you apply your full body weight to the grab
handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may
be damaged or come loose from its anchorage. This may result in injuries.
# Use the grab handles only to stabilize the
seating position or to assist in getting in
and out of the seat.
Seats and stowing 113
Seats
Adjusting the front seat electrically
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the
seats are adjusted by children
Children could become trapped if they adjust
the seats, particularly when unattended.
# When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
# Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
You can adjust the seats when the vehicle is
switched off.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
adjusting the seat
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the
seat guide rail.
# When adjusting a seat, make sure that
no one has any part of their body within
the sweep of the seat.
Observe the safety notes on "Air bags" and "Children in the vehicle".
& WARNING Risk of accident due to adjusting the vehicle settings while the vehicle is
in motion
You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations in particular:
R If you adjust the driver's seat, the head
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror
while the vehicle is in motion
R If you fasten your seat belt while the vehicle is in motion
#
Before starting the vehicle: in particular,
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror, and fasten
your seat belt.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the
seat height is adjusted carelessly
If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or
other vehicle occupants could be trapped and
thereby injured.
Children in particular could accidentally press
the electrical seat adjustment buttons and
become trapped.
# While moving the seats, make sure that
hands or other body parts do not get
under the lever assembly of the seat
adjustment system.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to incorrectly
adjusted head restraints
If head restraints have not been adjusted correctly, there is an increased risk of injury in
the head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an
accident or sudden braking.
# Before driving off, make sure for every
vehicle occupant that the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the
head at about eye level.
Adjust the head restraint fore-and-aft position so
that it is as close as possible to the back of your
head.
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& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
an incorrect seat position
The seat belt does not offer the intended level
of protection if you have not moved the seat
backrest to an almost vertical position.
In particular, you could slip beneath the seatbelt and become injured.
# Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey.
# Always ensure that the seat backrest is
in an almost vertical position and that
the shoulder belt is routed across the
center of your shoulder.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to excessive
load on the grab handles
If you apply your full body weight to the grab
handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may
be damaged or come loose from its anchorage. This may result in injuries.
#
Use the grab handles only to stabilize the
seating position or to assist in getting in
and out of the seat.
& WARNING Risk of potentially fatal injuries
due to objects trapped under the front
passenger seat
Objects trapped under the front passenger
seat may interfere with the function of the
automatic front passenger air bag shutoff or
damage the system.
# Do not stow any objects under the front
passenger seat.
# When the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure that no objects have
become trapped beneath the front
passenger seat.
* NOTE Damage to the seats when moving
the seats back
The seats may be damaged by objects when
moving the seats back.
#
When moving the seats back, make sure
that there are no objects in the footwell,
under or behind the seats.
The switches for adjusting the seats do not move.
You will therefore receive no direct feedback on
the switch while pressing the switch. Feedback is
provided only by the movement of the seat.
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Save the settings with the memory function
(/ page 136).
% The head restraint height will be adjusted
automatically when you adjust the seat height
or the seat fore-and-aft position.
% Vehicles with EASY ADJUST luxury head
restraints: the fore-and-aft position of the
head restraint will be adjusted automatically
when you adjust the backrest angle.
#
Adjusting the front passenger seat electrically
from the driver's seat
1 Head restraint fore-and-aft position (vehicles
2
3
4
5
6
7
with an EASY ADJUST luxury head restraint)
Head restraint height
Seat height
Seat cushion inclination
Seat cushion length
Seat fore-and-aft position
Seat backrest inclination
You can call up the following functions for the
front passenger seat:
R Seat adjustment
R Seat heating
R Seat ventilation
R Memory function
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#
#
To select the front passenger seat: press button 1.
When the indicator lamp lights up, the front
passenger seat is selected.
Adjust the front passenger seat using the buttons on the driver's side door operating unit.
Adjusting the front passenger seat electrically
from the rear passenger compartment
6 Front passenger seat footrest
7 Seat fore-and-aft position
The footrest can be adjusted only when one of the
following conditions has been fulfilled:
R The front passenger seat has moved to the
front range.
R The front passenger seat is in the position for
chauffeur mode.
Adjust the reclining rear seat (/ page 117).
To select the front passenger seat: press button 1.
When the indicator lamp lights up, the front
passenger seat is selected.
# Adjust the front passenger seat using the buttons on the door operating unit in the rear
passenger compartment.
% You can use the rear passenger compartment
child safety lock to disable this function
(/ page 77).
#
#
1
2
3
4
5
Selects the front passenger seat
Head restraint fore-and-aft position
Head restraint height
Seat backrest inclination
Seat height
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Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
Adjusting reclining rear seats electrically
The switches for adjusting the seats do not move.
You will therefore receive no direct feedback on
the switch while pressing the switch. Feedback is
provided only by the movement of the seat.
The reclining rear seats are on the driver's and
front passenger sides.
1 Fore-and-aft position of the head restraint
1
2
3
4
Higher
Softer
Lower
Firmer
#
Use buttons 1 to 4 to adjust the contour of
the backrest.
2
3
4
5
6
(vehicles with active multicontour seat)
Head restraint height
Seat backrest inclination
Combined seat cushion inclination and length
Fore-and-aft position of the leg rest
Angle of the leg rest
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Save the settings with the memory function
(/ page 137).
% The leg rest will fold down if overloaded. If this
is the case, fold up the leg rest and engage it.
% The vehicle also has a footrest. This is located
on the lower part of the front passenger seat
backrest (/ page 121).
#
Setting the fully reclined position
R
R
#
To set the fully reclined position: press button
1.
R The rear seat will move into the fully
reclined position.
R The front passenger seat will move into the
position for chauffeur mode.
The footrest will move out from under the
front passenger seat.
If available, the leg rest will rise.
To restore the standard seat settings: press
button 1.
% You can use the rear passenger-compartment
child safety lock to disable this function
(/ page 77).
#
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% The leg rest will fold down if overloaded. If this
is the case, fold up the leg rest and engage it.
Chauffeur mode
▌Information on chauffeur mode
& WARNING Risk of injury due to incorrectly
adjusted head restraints
If head restraints have not been adjusted correctly, there is an increased risk of injury in
the head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an
accident or sudden braking.
# Before driving off, make sure for every
vehicle occupant that the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the
head at about eye level.
Adjust the head restraint fore-and-aft position so
that it is as close as possible to the back of your
head.
& WARNING Risk of potentially fatal injuries
due to objects trapped under the front
passenger seat
Objects trapped under the front passenger
seat may interfere with the function of the
automatic front passenger air bag shutoff or
damage the system.
# Do not stow any objects under the front
passenger seat.
# When the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure that no objects have
become trapped beneath the front
passenger seat.
* NOTE Damage to objects in the luggage
net of the front passenger footwell when
adjusting the front passenger seat to the
chauffeur position
Objects in the luggage net in the front
passenger footwell can become damaged
when the front passenger seat is adjusted to
the chauffeur position.
#
Remove the objects from the luggage
net.
* NOTE Damage to the seats when moving
the seats back
The seats may be damaged by objects when
moving the seats back.
# When moving the seats back, make sure
that there are no objects in the footwell,
under or behind the seats.
The switches for adjusting the seats do not move.
You will therefore receive no direct feedback on
the switch while pressing the switch. Feedback is
provided only by the movement of the seat.
Observe the following:
R Adjust the front passenger seat for chauffeur
mode before the journey
For chauffeur mode, the following settings are
made for the front passenger seat:
R The seat is moved forwards
R The backrest is tilted forwards
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R
The head restraint is folded forwards
The front passenger seat will automatically move
from the chauffeur position back into the normal
position in the following situations:
R The front passenger seat is adjusted using the
buttons in the door operating unit on the front
passenger side
R The front passenger seat belt buckle is fastened
R An occupant is detected on the front
passenger seat
R The front passenger seat backrest is adjusted
rearwards.
R The front passenger seat is moved in the foreand-aft direction out of the chauffeur area
▌Positioning the front passenger seat for chauffeur mode
Requirements
R The front passenger seat is not occupied.
R The front passenger seat belt is not inserted in
the buckle.
1 Selects the front passenger seat
2 Adjusts the seat fore-and-aft position
#
To select the front passenger seat: press button 1.
When the indicator lamp lights up, the front
passenger seat is selected.
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Setting the chauffeur position
# Push button 2 forwards and hold it in this
position.
The front passenger seat will move forward
and stop at the threshold of the area for
chauffeur mode.
# Release button 2.
# Push button 2 forward and hold it again until
the front passenger seat is in the position for
chauffeur mode.
The front passenger seat head restraint will
fold forwards. The front passenger seat will
move forward.
% If the front passenger seat is already at the
threshold to the area for chauffeur mode, the
position for chauffeur mode will be set immediately.
# Save the settings with the memory function
(/ page 137).
% You can use the rear passenger compartment
child safety lock to disable this function
(/ page 77).
▌Using the footrest on the front passenger seat
Requirements
R The front passenger seat has moved to the
front range.
R The front passenger seat is in the position for
chauffeur mode.
Using the footrest
The footrest is located on the lower part of the
front passenger seat backrest.
#
#
#
Push button 1 towards the rear.
The footrest will move out from under the
front passenger seat.
Push the extended footrest upwards with your
foot until it releases.
Allow the footrest to lower.
The footrest will position itself on the floor.
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Stowing the footrest
#
#
Push the footrest upwards with your foot until
it engages.
Push button 1 forwards.
The footrest will retract underneath the front
passenger seat.
▌Moving the front passenger seat into the normal position (chauffeur mode)
#
To select the front passenger seat: press button 1.
When the indicator lamp lights up, the front
passenger seat is selected.
Setting the normal position
# Push button 3 towards the rear and hold it in
this position.
The front passenger seat will move to the
threshold of the area for chauffeur mode. The
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head restraint on the front passenger side will
be moved into the upright position.
The front passenger seat will then move further towards the rear.
or
Briefly push button 2 towards the rear.
The front passenger seat will move automatically to the threshold of the area for chauffeur
mode. The head restraint on the front
passenger side will be moved into the upright
position.
% You can also set the normal position from the
front passenger seat. To do so, press any button on the door operating unit on the front
passenger side.
# Call up the settings with the memory function
(/ page 137).
% You can use the rear-compartment child
safety lock to disable this function
(/ page 77).
#
Head restraints
▌Adjusting the front seat luxury head restraints
manually
& WARNING Risk of accident due to adjusting the vehicle settings while the vehicle is
in motion
You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations in particular:
R If you adjust the driver's seat, the head
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror
while the vehicle is in motion
R If you fasten your seat belt while the vehicle is in motion
#
Before starting the vehicle: in particular,
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror, and fasten
your seat belt.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to incorrectly
adjusted head restraints
If head restraints have not been adjusted correctly, there is an increased risk of injury in
the head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an
accident or sudden braking.
# Before driving off, make sure for every
vehicle occupant that the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the
head at about eye level.
Adjust the head restraint fore-and-aft position so
that it is as close as possible to the back of your
head.
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#
#
To move forwards: pull the head restraint forwards.
To move backwards: press release knob 1
and push the head restraint backwards.
▌Attaching and removing the additional cushion
of the front-seat luxury head restraint
#
#
#
#
#
#
To attach the additional cushion: open hookand-loop tape 4 on the rear of additional
cushion 1.
Guide hook-and-loop tape 4 between head
restraint 2 and strip 3.
Close hook-and-loop tape 4.
To change the position of the additional cushion: move additional cushion 1 up or down.
To remove the additional cushion: open hookand-loop tape 4 of additional cushion 1.
Remove additional cushion 1.
▌Lowering and positioning the rear seat head
restraints electrically from the front compartment
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 ß 5 y
# Tap on ü.
The outer head restraints will lower.
# Tap on ü again.
The outer head restraints will move into the
last stored position.
#
Position head restraint 2 as far forwards as
possible.
▌Adjusting the outer luxury head restraints of
the rear seats manually
#
To adjust the head restraint angle: pull or push
the head restraint in the direction of arrow
1.
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▌Attaching and removing the additional cushion
of the head restraint in the rear passenger compartment (individual seats)
#
#
#
#
#
Guide Velcro strip 4 between head restraint
2 and strip 3.
Close Velcro strip 4.
To change the position of the additional cushion: move additional cushion 1 up or down.
To remove additional cushion: open Velcro
strip 4 of additional cushion 1.
Remove additional cushion 1.
Attaching a heated additional cushion
In vehicles with electrically adjustable head
restraints, you can heat the additional cushion.
# Attach the additional cushion to the head
restraint as described.
# Move the head restraint to the very top.
#
#
Position head restraint 2 as far forwards as
possible.
To attach the additional cushion: open Velcro
strip 4 on the rear of additional cushion 1.
#
#
#
#
#
Push press-studs 2 on the additional strap
into counterpieces 1 on the head restraint.
Move the head restraint to the desired height.
To switch neck heating from the additional
cushion on/off: make sure that press-studs
2 on the additional strip are correctly
pushed into counterpieces 1 on the head
restraint.
Ensure that the "Couple neck heating to seat
heating" function is active in the multimedia
system (/ page 127).
Activate or deactivate the seat heating
(/ page 129).
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▌Folding the center head restraint into position
and folding it down manually (premium seats)
The center head restraint has a usage position
and a non-usage position. The usage position is
the upright position in which the head restraint is
locked; the non-usage position is the position in
which the head restraint is folded downwards.
When the center seat is used, the head restraint
must be in the upright, locked usage position.
Folding down
▌Folding the center head restraint into position
and folding it back manually
#
#
#
#
To fold into position: pull the head restraint
upwards until it engages.
Press button 1.
Fold down the head restraint completely.
To fold into position: pull the head restraint
upwards until it engages.
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Folding down
When the center seat is used, the head restraint
must be in the upright, locked usage position.
Configuring the seat settings
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Comfort
5
Seat
Adjusting the air cushions
# On the corresponding menu, adjust the air
cushions for Lumbar, Shoulders or Side Bolsters.
#
#
Press button 1.
Fold down the head restraint completely.
The center head restraint has a usage position
and a non-usage position. The usage position is
the upright position in which the head restraint is
locked; the non-usage position is the position in
which the head restraint is folded downwards.
Setting the seat heating balance
# Select Heating Settings.
# Select Seat Heating Balance.
# Adjust the heat distribution for the desired
seat.
% The seat heating balance can be set in the
Seat Climate Control menu in the rear
passenger compartment.
Coupling neck heat to seat heating
Select Additional Neck Warmer.
#
#
Switch the function for the desired seat on or
off.
If the function is active, the neck heat of the
additional cushion has been coupled to the
seat heating.
Setting automatic seat adjustment
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped during adjustment of the driver's seat after
calling up a driver profile
Selecting a user profile may trigger an adjustment of the driver's seat to the position saved
under the user profile. You or other vehicle
occupants could be injured in the process.
# Make sure that when the position of driver's seat is being adjusted using the multimedia system, no people or body parts
are in the seat's range of movement.
If there is a risk of someone becoming trapped, immediately stop the adjustment process
by:
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#
a) Pressing the warning message on the
central display.
or
#
b) Pressing a position button of the
memory function or a seat adjustment
switch in the driver's door.
The adjustment process is stopped.
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Comfort 5 Seat
5 Automatic Seat Positioning
Manually adjusting driver's seat and steering
wheel position to body size
The vehicle calculates a suitable driver's seat and
steering wheel position on the basis of the driver's
body size and sets this directly.
# To set the unit of measurement: select cm or
ft/in.
# Set the size using the scale.
# Select Start Positioning.
The driver's seat and steering wheel position
is adjusted to the body size that has been set.
% You can also configure these settings via the
Mercedes me user account for your user profile. By synchronizing the profiles in the vehicle and the Mercedes me connect profiles,
you can carry over these settings for your
vehicle. Further information about synchronizing user profiles .
% If the driver's seat and steering wheel position
calculated by the vehicle is not practical or
comfortable, it can be manually adapted at
any time via the control buttons.
The outside mirrors are not set via this function. Instead, they have to be set manually via
the operating switches.
Setting automatic adjustment of the lateral support (active multicontour seat)
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Comfort 5 Seat
# Select Dynamic Multicontour Seat.
With this function, the lateral support of the active
multicontour seat is automatically adjusted to the
driving and cornering dynamics of the vehicle.
#
Select the desired setting.
Overview of massage programs
R
R
R
R
R
R
Classic Massage Relaxing back massage.
Mobilizing Massage Mobilizing massage with
upward-moving relaxing waves. Can promote
slower, deeper respiration. This can improve
the supply of oxygen to cells and the brain.
Activating Massage Activating massage with
upward-moving relaxing waves.
Hot Relaxing Back: Based on hot stone massage, the program combines heat and massage. It starts by massaging the back. In addition, warm pressure points become noticeable, starting in the pelvic area.
Hot Relaxing Shoulders Combination of heat
and massage. It starts by massaging the
shoulders. In addition, warm pressure points
become noticeable, starting in the pelvic area.
Wave Massage Regenerating massage via
soothing waves across the back and in the
seat cushion.
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R
R
R
R
R
Deep Waves: Wave-like movements in the
cushion can promote blood flow and metabolic processes in the lower back and legs.
Deep Workout: Combines the Workout, Backrest with the Workout, Cushion. The vibrations in the cushion intensify the effectiveness
of tensing and releasing muscles when you
tense against the pressure point. This supports metabolic processes and blood flow in
the buttocks and legs.
Workout, Backrest and Workout, Cushion
These programs require your cooperation.
Alternating between tensing and releasing
helps to improve blood flow to your muscles.
Press against a pressure point as soon as you
feel it to activate back, abdominal and leg
muscles.
Calf Massage (Rear passenger compartment):
calf massage using vibration. Can support
metabolic processes and the flow of blood
back to the heart.
Wave Massage (Rear passenger compartment): Combines the vibration of the calf mas-
sage with the Classic Massage from the backrest in the rear passenger compartment.
Selecting a massage program for the front seats
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Comfort 5 Massage
# Select a massage program (/ page 128).
# Start the program for the desired seat ;.
# To set the massage intensity: switch Intensive
on or off .
% The availability of this function is dependent
on the vehicle's equipment.
% For the rear seats, the massage programs can
be selected on the following devices (if available):
R On the rear displays
R On the MBUX rear tablet
Resetting seat settings
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Comfort 5 Seat
# Select Reset.
# Select ß for the desired seat.
Switching the seat heating on/off
& WARNING Risk of burns due to repeatedly
switching on the seat heating
Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can
cause the seat cushion and seat backrest padding to become very hot.
In particular, the health of persons with limited
temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to
react to high temperatures may be affected or
they may even suffer burn-like injuries.
# Do not repeatedly switch on the seat
heating.
To protect against overheating, the seat heating
may be temporarily deactivated after it has been
switched on repeatedly.
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* NOTE Damage to the seats caused by
objects or documents when the seat heating is switched on
When the seat heating is switched on, overheating may occur due to objects or documents placed on the seats, e.g. seat cushions
or child seats. This could cause damage to the
seat surface.
# Make sure that no objects or documents
are on the seats when the seat heating is
switched on.
Requirements
R The power supply is switched on.
Press button 1 repeatedly until the desired
heating level is set.
Depending on the heating level, up to three
indicator lamps will light up. If all indicator
lamps are off, the seat heating is switched off.
% The seat heating will automatically switch
down from the three heating levels after 8, 10
and 20 minutes until the seat heating
switches off.
#
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% If you switch the power supply off and on
again within 20 minutes, the previous setting
of the seat heating for the driver's seat will
remain active.
% You can set the heat distribution of the heated
sections among the seat cushions and seat
backrests on the front and rear seats using
the multimedia system (/ page 127).
% Vehicles with the Warmth Comfort Package:
you can adjust the heating of the center console and door armrests using the multimedia
system (/ page 131).
Switching the seat ventilation on/off
Requirements:
R The power supply is switched on.
Setting the panel heating
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Comfort 5 Seat
5 Heating Settings 5 Panel Heating
When the seat heating is switched on, the armrests, the center panels of the doors and the center console can be heated.
# Switch the function for the desired seats on or
off.
#
Press button 1 repeatedly until the desired
blower setting has been reached.
Depending on the blower setting, up to three
indicator lamps will light up. If all indicator
lamps are off, the seat ventilation is switched
off.
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% If you switch the power supply off and on
again within 20 minutes, the previous seat
ventilation setting for the driver's seat will
remain active.
Steering wheel
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
& WARNING Risk of accident due to adjusting the vehicle settings while the vehicle is
in motion
You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations in particular:
R If you adjust the driver's seat, the head
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror
while the vehicle is in motion
R If you fasten your seat belt while the vehicle is in motion
#
Before starting the vehicle: in particular,
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror, and fasten
your seat belt.
& WARNING Risk of entrapment for children
when adjusting the steering wheel
Children could injure themselves if they adjust
the steering wheel.
# Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
# When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle.
The steering wheel can be adjusted when the
power supply is disconnected.
1
2
3
4
To move up
To move back
To move down
To move forward
#
Save the settings with the memory function
(/ page 136).
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Switching the steering wheel heater on/off
Requirements
R The vehicle is switched on.
When you switch the vehicle off, the steering
wheel heater will switch off.
Linking the steering wheel heater to the seat heating
Requirements
R The power supply or the vehicle has been
switched on.
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Comfort 5 Seat
5 Heating Settings
# Tap on Additional Steering Wheel Heating.
The steering wheel heater will be linked to the
seat heating.
#
Push the switch into position 1 or 2.
If indicator lamp 3 lights up, the steering
wheel heater is switched on.
When the function has been activated, the steering wheel heater will automatically be activated
and deactivated when you switch the seat heating
on and off.
Easy entry and exit feature
Using the easy entry and exit feature
& WARNING Risk of accident when pulling
away during the adjustment process of
the easy entry and exit feature
You could lose control of the vehicle.
# Always wait until the adjustment process
is complete before driving off.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
adjusting the easy entry and exit feature
You and other vehicle occupants, particularly
children, may become trapped.
# Make sure that no one has any part of
their body within the range of movement
of the steering wheel and driver's seat.
If there is a risk of becoming trapped by the
steering wheel:
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#
Move the steering wheel adjustment
lever.
The adjustment process is stopped.
If there is a risk of becoming trapped by the
driver's seat:
# Press the switch for seat adjustment.
The adjustment process is stopped.
# Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
# When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle.
Vehicles with memory function: you can stop the
adjustment process by pressing one of the memory function position switches.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if
children activate the easy entry and exit
feature
Children could become trapped if they activate the easy entry and exit feature, particularly when unattended.
#
#
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle.
In order to use the easy entry and exit feature, the
automatic seat adjustment function must have
been switched on (/ page 127).
When the easy entry and exit feature is active, the
steering wheel and driver's seat will move as follows:
R The steering wheel will move upwards.
R The driver's seat will move forward or backward to a seat position suitable for getting out
of the vehicle.
This will occur in the following situations:
You switch off the vehicle when the driver's
door is open.
R You open the driver's door when the vehicle is
switched off.
R
% The steering wheel will then move upwards
only if it is not already as high as it will go.
The driver's seat will then move backwards
only if it is not already at the rear of the seat
adjustment range.
The steering wheel and the driver's seat will move
back to the last driving position in the following
cases:
R You switch the power supply or the vehicle on
when the driver's door is closed.
R You close the driver's door when the vehicle is
switched on.
The last drive position will be saved when:
R You switch off the vehicle.
R Vehicles with memory function: you call up the
seat settings via the memory function.
R Vehicles with memory function: you save the
seat settings via the memory function.
Vehicles with memory function: press one of the
memory function position switches to stop the
adjustment process.
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Setting the easy entry and exit feature
Requirements
R The automatic seat adjustment has been activated (/ page 127).
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Vehicle
5 Easy Entry And Exit Feature
# Select Steering Wheel & Seat, Steering
Wheel Only or Off.
% If you are using an individual user profile, this
information is used for the easy entry and exit
feature. This will cause the driver's seat and
steering wheel to move into the correct position automatically .
Memory function
Function of the memory function
#
& WARNING Risk of an accident if the memory function is used while driving
If you use the memory function on the driver's
side while driving, you could lose control of
the vehicle as a result of the adjustments
being made.
# Only use the memory function on the
driver's side when the vehicle is stationary.
& WARNING Risk of entrapment when
adjusting the seat with the memory function
When the memory function adjusts the seat,
you and other vehicle occupants – particularly
children – could become trapped.
# During the adjusting process of the
memory function, ensure that no body
parts are in the area of movement of the
seat or the steering wheel.
If someone becomes trapped, press a
preset position button or seat adjustment switch immediately.
The adjustment process is stopped.
& WARNING Danger of entrapment when
memory function is activated by children
When children activate the memory function,
they can get trapped, especially if they are
unsupervised.
# Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
# When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle.
You can use the memory function when the vehicle is switched off.
Seat adjustments for up to three people can be
stored and called up using the memory function.
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You can save the following settings for the front
seat:
R Seat, backrest, head restraint position and
contour of the seat backrest in the lumbar
region
R Vehicles with an active multicontour seat:
Side bolsters of the seat backrest
Shoulder of the seat backrest
Contour of the seat backrest
Dynamic function level
R Seat heating: distribution of the heated sections of the seat cushion and seat backrest
R Driver's side: steering wheel position and position of the outside mirrors on the driver's and
front passenger sides
R Head-up display (depending on vehicle equipment)
Operating the memory function
#
Storing
#
Press one of the preset position buttons 4,
T or U within three seconds.
An acoustic signal sounds. The settings are
stored.
To call up: press the preset position button
4, T or U.
The seat is moved to the stored position. After
releasing the button, the front seat, outside
mirror, head-up display and steering column
continue to move into the stored position
automatically.
Memory function in the rear passenger compartment
Function of the memory function in the rear passeonger compartment
#
#
Set the seat, the steering wheel, the head-up
display and the outside mirror to the desired
position.
Press the V button and then release it.
Operating the rear seat
Rear seat settings for up to three people can be
stored and called up using the memory function in
the rear passenger compartment.
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You can save the following settings for the rear
seat:
R Position of the seat, backrest and head
restraint
R Vehicles with active multicontour seats: the
seat side bolsters of the seat backrest as well
as the contour of the seat backrest in the lumbar region
R Seat heating: distribution of the heated sections of the seat cushion and seat backrest
Operating the front passenger seat and rear seat
Front passenger seat adjustments and rear seat
adjustments for up to three people can be stored
and called up using the memory function in the
rear passenger compartment.
You can save the following settings for the front
passenger seat:
R Position of the seat, backrest and head
restraint
You can save the following settings for the rear
seat:
R Position of the seat, backrest and head
restraint
R
R
Vehicles with active multicontour seats: the
seat side bolsters of the seat backrest as well
as the contour of the seat backrest in the lumbar region
Seat heating: distribution of the heated sections of the seat cushion and seat backrest
Operating the rear seat via the memory function
in the rear passenger compartment
Storing
The following settings are also stored to a memory position, if the indicator lamp in the v button lights up:
R Position of the footrest of the front passenger
seat, if available
R Position of the screen, if available
Using the preset position buttons, you always
store the current setting of each seat.
#
#
Press button 1.
The rear seat is selected if the indicator lamp
does not light up.
Adjust the rear seat using the buttons on the
door control panel (/ page 117).
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Calling up
Press button 1.
The rear seat is selected if the indicator lamp
does not light up.
# Press one of preset position buttons 4 or
T.
The seat is moved to the stored position. After
you release the button, the rear seat continues to move into the stored position automatically.
#
Press the V button and then release it.
Press one of the preset position buttons 4
or T within three seconds.
The settings are stored.
% You cannot store any settings on the j
and a buttons for adjusting the reclined
and standard positions.
Operating the front passenger seat and rear seats
via the memory function in the rear passenger
compartment
Storing
#
#
#
Press button 1.
The rear seat is selected if the indicator lamp
does not light up.
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#
#
#
#
Adjust the rear seat using the buttons on the
door control panel (/ page 117).
Press button 1.
When the indicator lamp lights up, the front
passenger seat is selected.
Adjust the front passenger seat using the buttons on the door control panel in the rear
passenger compartment (/ page 113).
Ensure that the indicator lamp in button 1
lights up.
Calling up
Press button 1.
When the indicator lamp lights up, the front
passenger seat is selected.
# Press one of preset position buttons 4 or
T.
The seat is moved to the stored position. After
you release the button, the front seat and rear
seat continue to move into the stored position
automatically.
% The preset positions in the area for chauffeur
mode can only be set when the conditions for
chauffeur mode are fulfilled (/ page 119).
% You can use the rear passenger compartment
child safety lock to disable this function
(/ page 77).
#
Press the V button and then release it.
Press one of the preset position buttons 4
or T within three seconds.
The settings for the front passenger seat and
the rear seat are stored in the selected preset
position.
% You cannot store any settings on the j
and a buttons for adjusting the reclined
and standard positions.
#
#
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Stowage areas
Notes on loading the vehicle
& DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk
lid is open when the engine is running, especially if the vehicle is in motion.
# Always switch off the engine before
opening the trunk lid.
# Never drive with the trunk lid open.
Vehicles with rear air bag: Also observe the notes
on the rear air bag .
& WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured
items in the vehicle
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
# Always stow objects in such a way that
they cannot be thrown around.
# Before the journey, secure objects, luggage or loads against slipping or tipping
over.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to objects
being stowed incorrectly
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed
incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around
and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open storage spaces and mobile
phone brackets cannot always retain all
objects they contain.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
# Always stow objects in such a way that
they cannot be thrown around in such
situations.
#
#
#
Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from storage spaces, parcel
nets or storage nets.
Close the lockable storage spaces before
starting a journey.
Always stow and secure heavy, hard,
pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the trunk.
Observe the notes on the cup holders.
Vehicles with automatic front-passenger air bag
shutoff: Objects trapped under the frontpassenger seat may interfere with the function of
the automatic front-passenger air bag shutoff or
damage the system. Please observe the notes on
the function of the automatic front passenger air
bag shutoff (/ page 47).
* NOTE Damage to the rear armrest due to
body weight
When folded out, the rear armrest can be
damaged by body weight.
# Do not sit or support yourself on the rear
seat armrest.
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& WARNING ‑ Risk of accident or injury
when using the cup holder while the vehicle is moving
The cup holder cannot secure containers
while the vehicle is moving.
If you use a cup holder while the vehicle is
moving, the container may be flung around
and liquids may be spilled. The vehicle occupants may come into contact with the liquid
and if it is hot, they could be scalded. You
could be distracted from traffic conditions and
you may lose control of the vehicle.
# Only use the cup holder when the vehicle
is stationary.
# Only use the cup holder for containers of
the right size.
# Close the container, particularly if the
liquid is hot.
* NOTE Damage to the cup holder
The cup holder can be damaged when folding
back the rear armrest. When open, the cup
holder can be damaged by body weight.
#
#
The rear armrest can only be folded back
when the cup holder is closed.
Do not sit or support yourself on the cup
holder when it is open.
* NOTE Damage to the stowage compartment under the ashtray due to intense
heat
The stowage compartment under the ashtray
is not heat resistant and could be damaged if
you rest a lit cigarette on it.
# Make sure that the ashtray is fully
engaged.
& WARNING Risk of fire and injury from hot
cigarette lighter
You can suffer burns if you touch the hot heating element or the hot socket of the cigarette
lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can catch fire
if:
R you drop the hot cigarette lighter.
R children e.g. hold the hot cigarette lighter
to objects.
#
#
#
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the
knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette
lighter is out of the reach of children.
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
& WARNING Risk of burns from the tailpipe
and tailpipe trims
The exhaust tailpipe and tailpipe trims can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself.
# Always be particularly careful around the
tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and supervise children especially closely in this
area.
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#
Allow vehicle parts to cool down before
touching them.
The handling characteristics of your vehicle are
dependent on the distribution of the load within
the vehicle. You should bear the following in mind
when loading the vehicle:
R Do not exceed the permissible total mass or
the gross axle weight rating of the vehicle
(including load and occupants). The values are
specified on the vehicle identification plate on
the vehicle's B-pillar.
R The load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R Always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R Secure the load using the parcel net hooks.
Distribute the load on the parcel net hooks
evenly.
Notes on driving with a roof load
R Distribute the roof load and the load inside the
vehicle evenly, placing heavy objects at the
R
R
bottom. Also comply with the notes on loading
the vehicle (/ page 140).
Drive attentively, and avoid abrupt starts, braking and steering as well as rapid cornering.
When transporting roof loads and when the
vehicle is fully loaded or fully occupied, select
drive programs ; and A. These are
designed to focus on stability (/ page 202).
% For more information on stowage compartments and stowage areas, please refer to the
Digital Operator's Manual.
Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior
▌Overview of the front stowage compartments
1 Stowage spaces in the doors
2 Stowage and telephone compartment
beneath the armrest with charging module for
wireless charging of mobile phones, multimedia and USB ports as well as stowage space,
e.g. for an MP3 player
3 Stowage compartment in the front center
console with cup holders, USB ports and
charging module for wireless charging of
mobile phones
4 Stowage compartment in front of the central
display of the multimedia system
5 Glove box
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% The rubber mat in the stowage compartment
in front center console 3 can be removed
for cleaning with clean, lukewarm water.
Please comply with the notes on caring for
the interior (/ page 369).
▌Locking/unlocking the glove box
#
Turn the emergency key a quarter turn clockwise 2 (to lock) or counter-clockwise 1 (to
unlock).
▌Folding the folding table out or in
& WARNING Risk of injury when the folding
table is folded out
Vehicle occupants may bump into the folding
table and injure themselves.
# Use the folding table only when the vehicle is stationary.
# Stow the folding table before each journey.
& WARNING Risk of injury from the rear air
bag when the folding table is folded out
When the rear air bag deploys objects on the
folding table may be thrown in the direction of
vehicle occupants.
# When using the table, deactivate the rear
air bag.
#
Stow the folding table before each journey.
* NOTE Damage to the folding tables when
moving the seats back
Open folding tables may be damaged when
the seats are moved back.
# Make sure that the folding tables are folded in when moving the front seats
back.
* NOTE Damage to objects when the folding
tables are expanded or collapsed
Objects such as tablets and displays can be
damaged when the folding tables are expanded or collapsed.
# Make sure that the folding tables are
expanded and collapsed properly.
Folding out
% Observe the notes on the rear air bag.
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▌Removing the handset from the rear passenger
compartment stowage compartment
Opening the stowage compartment in center
console 1 of the rear passenger compartment.
# Pull folding table 2 up and forwards by handle recess 3 and swing it outwards.
# Fold the table panels apart.
% The table panels can be rotated forwards or
backwards to bring them into a comfortable
position for the vehicle occupants in the rear
passenger compartment.
# To fold in: fold the table panels together and
swing in the folding table.
#
Vehicles with electrically adjustable outer rear seats
#
#
#
#
Fold down the rear armrest.
Open the stowage compartment in the rear
armrest .
Tap handset 1.
Handset 1 will rise.
Remove handset 1.
Vehicles with individual rear seats
#
#
#
Open the stowage box in the rear passenger
compartment backrest.
Press button 1.
Remove the handset.
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Overview of the parcel net hooks
Observe the following notes:
R Secure the load using the parcel net hooks.
R Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a
load. These are intended only as anti-slip protection for light loads.
R Do not route tie downs across sharp edges or
corners.
R Pad sharp edges for protection.
Depending on the equipment installed, the trunk
contains up to four parcel net hooks.
1 Parcel net hooks
Opening the through-loading feature in the rear
passenger compartment
Requirements:
R The loading flap is unlocked (/ page 147).
Vehicles with individual rear seats
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Vehicles with electrically adjustable outer rear seats
#
#
Vehicles with electrically adjustable outer
seats: Fold down the rear armrest.
Pull handle 1 and fold down cover 2.
The stowage box in the rear passenger compartment backrest will be opened.
Vehicles with individual rear seats
Vehicles with electrically adjustable outer rear seats
#
#
Slide release catch 2 in the handle recess of
loading flap 1 upwards.
Loading flap 1 will be unlocked.
Push loading flap 1 with release catch 2 up
as far back as possible until the flap locks in
the highest position.
The through-loading feature in the rear
passenger compartment will be opened.
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If the through-loading feature is to be used as a
stowage compartment again:
# Fold down loading flap 1 and lock it in the
trunk (/ page 147).
Locking the through-loading feature in the trunk
Requirements:
R The refrigerator box is removed.
Using the bag hooks
& WARNING Risk of injury when using bag
hooks with heavy objects
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage.
Objects or items of luggage may be flung
around and hit vehicle occupants.
# Only hang light objects on the bag
hooks.
# Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
Pull bag hook 2 down by tab 1.
% Observe the notes on loading the vehicle
(/ page 140).
#
#
Slide the release catch on loading flap 1 in
the trunk to the right.
The loading flap is locked.
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EASY-PACK trunk box
#
▌Adjusting the height of the EASY-PACK trunk
box to any position
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped and
injured when raising the floor
Your hands may become trapped on the frame
of the EASY-PACK trunk box and objects may
be thrown upwards.
# Ensure that your hands are not in the
range of movement of the floor.
# If someone becomes trapped, carefully
push the center of the floor downward.
# Remove all objects from the floor before
raising it.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
pressing the EASY-PACK trunk box in
Your hands may become trapped when you
are pressing the trunk box into the retracted
position. Children, in particular, may injure
themselves when doing so.
#
#
Ensure that your hands are not in the
range of movement of the EASY-PACK
trunk box.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
* NOTE Damage to the extended EASYPACK trunk box
The EASY-PACK trunk box may be damaged
when it is extended.
# Do not place any objects on or press
down on the EASY-PACK trunk box
frame.
# Do not close the trunk lid when the
EASY-PACK trunk box is extended.
* NOTE Damage to the EASY-PACK trunk
box by objects
Objects that are sharp-edged, pointed, fragile,
rounded or heavy and objects that roll can
damage the EASY-PACK trunk box and be
thrown out.
# Do not transport objects that are sharpedged, pointed, rounded or fragile and
objects that roll in the EASY-PACK trunk
box.
# Always stow and secure such objects
outside of the box in the trunk.
# Always observe the maximum permitted
load of the EASY-PACK trunk box.
# Do not use the EASY-PACK trunk box
when the rear seats are folded forwards.
The maximum permitted load of the EASY-PACK
trunk box is 22 lbs (10 kg). To prevent the box
from being overloaded, the box floor will lower
onto the trunk floor when the load reaches
approximately 11 lbs (5 kg).
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% Observe the notes on cleaning the EASYPACK trunk box (/ page 369).
▌Installing and removing the EASY-PACK trunk
box
Installing
#
#
#
#
To remove: pull handle 2 on the box.
To increase the load capacity: push the center
of floor 1 downwards to the desired position
and box size.
To reduce the load capacity: press button 3.
To stow: push the box in completely using handle 2 until it locks in place.
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Removing
#
#
#
#
Turn rotating catches 6 outward.
Insert retainers 3 of box 1 into holes 2.
Raise box 1 in the direction of the arrow and
press hooks 5 into the anchorages of rear
passenger compartment shelf 4.
Turn rotating catches 6 inward.
#
#
#
Turn rotating catches 6 outward.
Lower box 1 in the direction of the arrow
and pull it out of the anchorages on the rear
passenger compartment shelf.
Pull box 1 back out of the openings in the
direction of the arrow.
Cup holder
Switching on or off the cooling or heating function
for the temperature-controlled cup holder
When the heating function is used, the metal
insert of the cup holder is heated. For this reason,
you must not reach into the cup holder insert.
When placing champagne flutes in the holders in
the front stowage compartments in the rear
passenger compartment center console, do not
close the covers on the front stowage compartments because the champagne flutes may tip
over.
When placing glasses in the temperature-controlled cup holder, do not close the cover on the front
stowage compartment in the rear passenger compartment center console because the glasses may
tip over.
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% Clean the removable rubber mat only with
clean, lukewarm water and the temperaturecontrolled cup holder 1 only with a soft
cloth.
Front stowage compartments in the rear
passenger compartment center console with
temperature-controlled cup holders and
holder for champagne flutes (example)
1 Temperature-controlled cup holder
2 Button to switch the temperature-controlled
cup holder on or off
3 Holder for champagne flutes
#
#
To switch on: press button 2 until the blue
(keep cool) or red (keep warm) indicator lamp
on the button lights up.
To switch off: press button 2 until the indicator lamp on the button goes out.
Placing champagne flutes in the holders in the
front storage compartments in the rear passenger
compartment center console
# To place: put the champagne flutes into holders 3 until they slot into place.
# To remove: pull the champagne flutes upwards
out of holders 3.
Sockets
Using the 12 V socket
Requirements:
R Only connect devices up to a maximum of
180 W (15 A).
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there are 12
V sockets in various places in the vehicle, such as
the center console, the glove box and the trunk.
# Fold up the socket cover.
#
Insert the plug of the device.
If you have connected a device to the 12 V
socket, leave the cover of the stowage compartment open.
USB port in the rear passenger compartment
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle
will have the following USB ports in the rear
passenger compartment:
R In vehicles with individual rear seats: in the
stowage compartment of the rear passenger
compartment center console .
R In vehicles with electrically adjustable rear
outer seats: in the electronics compartment in
the rear passenger compartment center console .
R In vehicles with electrically adjustable rear
outer seats: in the stowage compartment in
the rear seat armrest .
% These USB ports in the rear passenger compartment can be used to charge a mobile end
device.
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You can charge a USB device, such as a mobile
phone, at the USB ports using a suitable charging
cable. Depending on the vehicle equipment, devices can be charged with up to 20 V (5 A) when
the vehicle is switched on.
Refrigerator box
Using the refrigerator box
& WARNING Risk of fire due to a covered
vent grille on the refrigerator box
If you cover the vent grille for the refrigerator
box, it may overheat.
# Always make sure that the vent grille is
not covered.
The vent grille for the refrigerator box is in the
trunk.
The refrigerator box can bear a maximum load of
7.7 lb (3.5 kg).
The upper compartment of the refrigerator box
can accommodate, for example, plastic bottles
with a maximum capacity of 17 fl. oz. (0.5 liters)
and cans with a capacity of up to 11 fl. oz.
(0.33 liters)
If you do not need to use the refrigerator box for
an extended period, you should switch it off,
defrost it and clean it. After doing so, leave the lid
open for a time.
More condensation may occur during heavy use.
Cleaning may be required.
The refrigerator box will reduce its cooling capacity or switch off in the following cases:
R Too many electrical consumers are turned on.
R The starter battery is not sufficiently charged.
If this is the case, the indicator lamps will flash on
the button for switching the refrigerator box on
and off. The cooling function will automatically
switch back on as soon as there is sufficient voltage.
Example: vehicles with individual rear seats
#
#
Vehicles with electrically adjustable outer
seats: fold down the rear passenger compartment armrest.
Pull handle 1 on stowage box and fold down
cover 2 of the stowage box.
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#
To switch off: press button 2 repeatedly until
both indicator lamps go out.
Removing or installing the refrigerator box
Installing
Example: vehicles with individual rear seats
#
#
To open: pull the handle on refrigerator box
1 and fold down the cover of the refrigerator
box.
To switch on: press button 2 repeatedly until
an indicator lamp (low cooling) lights up or two
indicator lamps (high cooling) light up.
#
#
#
Remove cover cap 1.
Open loading flap 2 in the rear passenger
compartment until the loading flap locks in the
highest position (/ page 145).
Pull upwards and hold handle 7.
The connection to refrigerator box 4 is
unlocked.
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#
#
Slide the refrigerator box with handle 7 up
into the open through-loading feature.
Connection 4 and the electrical contacts of
refrigerator box 3 are inserted into sockets
5 and 6 of the through-loading feature.
Once the refrigerator box has been connected
in the vehicle, push down handle 7.
The refrigerator box is locked.
Removing
# Pull up and hold handle 7.
# Pull the refrigerator box with handle 7 up out
of sockets 5 and 6 of the though-loading
compartment.
Connection 4 and the electrical contacts of
refrigerator box 3 are separated from sockets 5 and 6 of the through-loading feature.
Opening and closing the stowage compartment of
the refrigerator box in the trunk
Wireless charging of the mobile phone and connection with the exterior antenna
Notes on wirelessly charging a mobile phone
& WARNING Risk of injury due to objects
being stowed incorrectly
#
#
To open: pull the stowage compartment in
refrigerator box 1 out by the handle backwards in the direction of the arrow.
Stowage compartment 1 will be opened.
To close: slide the stowage compartment in
refrigerator box 1 forwards in the direction
of the arrow.
Stowage compartment 1 will be closed.
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed
incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around
and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone receptacles cannot always retain all
objects within.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
# Always stow objects so that they cannot
be thrown around in such situations.
# Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from stowage spaces, parcel
nets or stowage nets.
# Close the lockable stowage spaces
before starting a journey.
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#
Always stow and secure heavy, hard,
pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the trunk/cargo compartment.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
& WARNING Risk of fire from placing objects
in the mobile phone storage compartment
Placing other objects in the mobile phone
storage compartment could constitute a fire
hazard.
# Apart from a mobile phone, do not place
any other objects in the mobile phone
storage compartment, especially those
made of metal.
* NOTE Damage to objects caused by placing them in the mobile phone storage
compartment
If objects are placed in the mobile phone storage compartment, these may be damaged by
electromagnetic fields.
#
Do not place credit cards, storage
media, ski passes or other objects sensitive to electromagnetic fields in the
mobile phone storage compartment.
R
R
* NOTE Damage to the mobile phone stowage compartment caused by liquids
If liquids enter the mobile phone stowage
compartment, the compartment may be damaged.
# Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile
phone stowage compartment.
Always observe the notes for persons with electronic medical aids (/ page 34).
R Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
mobile phone will be connected to the vehicle's exterior antenna via the charging module.
R The charging function and wireless connection
of the mobile phone to the vehicle's exterior
antenna are available only if the vehicle is
switched on.
R
R
Small mobile phones may not be able to be
charged in every position of the mobile phone
cradle.
Large mobile phones that do not rest flat in
the mobile phone cradle may not be able to be
charged or connected to the vehicle's exterior
antenna.
The mobile phone may heat up during the
charging process. This may also depend on
the applications (apps) currently open in the
background.
To ensure more efficient charging and connection with the vehicle's exterior antenna,
remove the protective cover from the mobile
phone. Protective covers that are necessary
for wireless charging are an exception.
Wirelessly charging a mobile phone in the front
Requirements
R The mobile phone is suitable for wireless
charging.
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A list of compatible mobile phones can be
found at: https://www.mercedes-benzmobile.com/
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the vehicle has the following options for wirelessly charging a mobile phone in the cockpit:
R In the front stowage compartment
R In the stowage compartment of the cockpit
armrest
Example: wirelessly charging a mobile phone in the
front stowage compartment
#
A list of compatible mobile phones can be
found at: https://www.mercedes-benzmobile.com/
Place the mobile phone as close to the center
of mat 1 as possible with the display facing
upwards.
Wirelessly charging a mobile phone in the front
stowage compartment: when a charging symbol is
shown in the multimedia system, the mobile
phone is being charged. In addition, malfunctions
when charging the mobile phone are shown in the
central display.
Wirelessly charging a mobile phone in the center
console below the armrest: the mobile phone is
charging when the indicator lamp is lit. In addition, malfunctions during the mobile phone's
charging process are shown by the indicator lamp
flashing three times.
% The mat can be removed for cleaning, e.g.
using clean, lukewarm water.
Wirelessly charging a mobile phone in the rear
passenger compartment
Requirements:
R The mobile phone is suitable for wireless
charging.
Example: vehicles with individual rear seats
#
#
Open the stowage compartment in the rear
center console.
Place the mobile phone as close to the center
of mat 1 as possible with the display facing
upwards.
When the indicator lamp at the front of the
mobile phone system lights up, the mobile
phone is being charged. In addition, malfunctions during the mobile phone's charging proc-
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ess are shown by the indicator lamp flashing
three times.
% The mat can be removed for cleaning, e.g.
using clean, lukewarm water.
% Observe the notes on loading the vehicle
(/ page 140).
#
Do not use loose floor mats and do not
place floor mats on top of one another.
#
Installing and removing the floor mats
& WARNING Risk of accident due to objects
in the driver's footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell may impede
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road safety
of the vehicle.
# Stow all objects in the vehicle securely
so that they cannot get into the driver's
footwell.
# Always install the floor mats securely
and as prescribed in order to ensure that
there is always sufficient room for the
pedals.
#
#
#
#
To install: slide the corresponding seat backwards and lay the floor mat in the footwell
such that it fits.
Press studs 1 onto holders 2.
Adjust the corresponding seat.
To remove: slide the corresponding seat backwards and pull the floor mat off holders 2.
Adjust the corresponding seat.
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Exterior lighting
Information about lighting systems and your
responsibility
Light switch
▌Operating the light switch
5 L Low beam/high beam
6 R Switches the rear fog light on/off.
When low beam is activated, the T indicator
lamp for the side lamps will be deactivated and
replaced by the L low-beam indicator lamp.
# Always park your vehicle safely using sufficient
lighting, in accordance with the relevant legal
stipulations.
The various lighting systems of the vehicle are
only aids. The driver of the vehicle is responsible
for correct vehicle illumination in accordance with
the prevailing light and visibility conditions, legal
requirements and traffic situation.
* NOTE Battery discharging by operating the
parking lamps
Do not have the parking lamps switched on
over a period of several hours.
1
2
3
4
W Left-hand parking lights
X Right-hand parking lights
T Side lamps and license plate lamp
à Automatic driving lights (preferred light
switch position)
If the battery is insufficiently charged, the side
lamps or parking lights will be switched off automatically to facilitate the next engine start.
The exterior lighting (except side lamps and parking lights) will switch off automatically when the
driver's door is opened.
R Observe the notes on locator lighting
(/ page 167).
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Switching on accident scene lighting
# Switch off the vehicle.
# Switch on the hazard warning lights
(/ page 160).
# Turn the light switch from the à position to
the L position.
The low beam will be switched on despite the
vehicle being switched off.
The accident scene lighting will be switched off if:
R you switch off the hazard warning lights.
R you turn the light switch back to Ã.
R the battery is insufficiently charged.
▌Automatic driving lights function
When the vehicle is switched on, the parking
lamps, low beam and daytime running lights will
be switched on automatically depending on the
ambient light.
& WARNING Risk of accident when the low
beam is switched off in poor visibility
When the light switch is set to Ã, the low
beam may not be switched on automatically if
there is fog, snow or other causes of poor visibility such as spray.
# In such cases, turn the light switch to
L.
Operating the combination switch for the lights
The automatic driving lights are only an aid. You
are responsible for the vehicle lighting.
▌Switching the rear fog light on/off
Requirements:
R The light switch is in the L or à position.
#
Press button R .
Please observe the country-specific laws on the
use of rear fog lamps.
1
2
3
4
High beam
Turn signal light, right
Headlamp flashing
Turn signal light, left
#
Use the combination switch to select the
desired function.
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Switching on high beam
# Turn the light switch to the L or Ã
position.
# Push the combination switch in the direction
of arrow 1.
When high beam is activated, the indicator
lamp for low beam L will be deactivated
and replaced by the indicator lamp for high
beam K.
Switching off high beam
Push the combination switch in the direction
of arrow 1 or pull it in the direction of arrow
3.
#
Headlamp flashing
# Pull the combination switch in the direction of
arrow 3.
Turn signals
# To indicate briefly: push the combination
switch briefly to the point of resistance in the
direction of arrow 2 or 4.
The corresponding turn signal light will flash
three times.
#
To indicate permanently: push the combination switch beyond the point of resistance in
the direction of arrow 2 or 4.
Vehicles with Active Lane Change Assist:
R A turn signal indicator activated by the
driver may continue to operate for the
duration of the lane change.
R If the driver indicated directly beforehand
but a lane change was not immediately
possible, the turn signal indicator may activate automatically.
Activating/deactivating the hazard warning lights
Press button 1.
The hazard warning lights will switch on automatically if:
R the air bag has been deployed.
#
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Adaptive functions MULTIBEAM LED and DIGITAL
LIGHT
▌Intelligent Light System function
With this system, the headlamps adapt to the driving and weather situation. It also provides extended functions for improved illumination of the
road.
% The availability of the functions is dependent
on the country.
The system comprises the following functions:
R Active headlamps (/ page 161)
R Cornering light (/ page 161)
R Highway mode (/ page 162)
R Enhanced fog light function (/ page 162)
R Bad weather light (/ page 162)
R City lighting (/ page 162)
R Topographical compensation (vehicles with
DIGITAL LIGHT) (/ page 162)
The system is active only when it is dark.
▌Active headlamps function
R
R
The headlamps follow the steering movements.
Relevant areas are better illuminated during a
journey.
The functions are active when the low beam is
switched on.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the course
of the lane in which you are driving will also be
evaluated and the active headlamps function will
adjust the light in advance.
▌Cornering light function
The cornering light improves the illumination of
the road over a wide angle in the turning direction, enabling better visibility on tight bends, for
example. The cornering light will be activated only
when low beam is switched on.
The function will be active in the following cases:
R At speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h) when the
turn signal light is switched on or the steering
wheel is turned
R At speeds between 25 mph (40 km/h) and
43 mph (70 km/h) and when the steering
wheel is turned
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Traffic circle and intersection function: the cornering light will be activated on both sides based on
an evaluation of the vehicle's current navigation
position. It will remain active until after the vehicle
has left the traffic circle or intersection.
▌Highway mode function (Canada)
Highway mode increases the range and brightness of the cone of light, enabling better visibility.
The function will be active if a highway journey is
detected by means of:
R the vehicle's speed
R the multifunction camera
R the navigation system
The function is not active in the following cases:
R at speeds below 50 mph (80 km/h)
▌Enhanced fog light function (Canada)
The enhanced fog light function reduces reflective
glare and improves the illumination of the edge of
the road.
The function is automatically activated under the
following conditions:
R At speeds below 43 mph (70 km/h) and when
the rear fog light is switched on.
The function is automatically deactivated under
the following conditions:
R When speeds greater than 62 mph
(100 km/h) are reached.
R When the rear fog light is switched off.
▌Function of the bad weather light (Canada)
The bad weather light reduces reflections in rainy
conditions by dimming individual LEDs in the
headlamps. The driver and other road users are
dazzled less as a result.
▌The city lighting function (Canada)
City lighting improves the illumination of roadsides
in urban areas using a broad distribution of light.
The function will be active in the following cases:
R At low speeds
R In illuminated parts of urban areas
▌Function of the topographical compensation
Based on available map data, the lighting system
responds pre-emptively to different road heights.
This means that the headlamp range remains virtually constant when you are driving on uphill or
downhill gradients.
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% Only vehicles with a multimedia system with
navigation have this function.
▌Assistance functions of DIGITAL LIGHT
DIGITAL LIGHT visually expands on the driver
assistance systems by projecting the assistant
displays in front of the vehicle while it is in
motion. DIGITAL LIGHT can therefore help the
driver in critical situations.
% The availability of the functions is dependent
on the country.
The system will be active in the following cases:
R The light switch is in the à position.
R High beam is switched on.
% If you activate the head-up display with augmented reality, the projections can be deactivated depending on the situation.
% Depending on the country in which you are
currently driving, certain functions may be
disabled due to different legal requirements,
even if they are enabled in the multimedia
system. When you cross a border, the vehicle
will automatically adapt to the applicable
requirements.
Spotlight
Notes
The spotlight function runs in the background and
flashes the headlamps in four short bursts at persons detected within the lane markings. You will
be made aware of the position of oncoming
pedestrians by a projected symbol.
The function will be active in the following circumstances:
R You are driving outside illuminated areas.
R The system detects a lane marking.
If Traffic Sign Assist detects a roadworks zone,
the system will provide support as follows:
R A corresponding symbol will be projected onto
the road when you enter a roadworks zone.
Observe the system limitations of Traffic Sign
Assist (/ page 246).
▌Switching the Intelligent Light System on/off
Requirements
R The ignition is switched on.
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Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Light
5 MULTIBEAM LED
# Activate or deactivate Dynamic Low Beam.
% In vehicles with DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps,
the Intelligent Light System can be switched
on and off on the DIGITAL LIGHT menu.
Activating or deactivating enhanced assistance
functions
% The availability of the functions is dependent
on the country.
# Select Supporting Projections.
# Activate or deactivate the desired projection.
# Switch Projection for locator lighting/vehicle
stop on or off.
If the locator lighting or the exterior switch-off
delay time is activated, a high-resolution greeting or farewell scene will be played back for a
short period of time when the vehicle is
opened or locked. You can choose between
the Digital Rain and Star Wave sequences.
% More information on locator lighting
(/ page 167)
More information on the exterior switch-off
delay time (/ page 167)
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
▌Adaptive Highbeam Assist function
& WARNING Risk of accident despite Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not react to:
R Road users without lights, e.g. pedestrians
R Road users with poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
R Road users whose lighting is obstructed,
e.g. by a barrier
On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam
Assist may fail to recognize other road users
with their own lighting, or may recognize them
too late.
In these, or in similar situations, the automatic
high beam will not be deactivated or will be
activated despite the presence of other road
users.
# Always observe the road and traffic conditions carefully and switch off the high
beam in good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Detection may be restricted in the following
cases:
R In poor visibility, e.g. fog, heavy rain or snow
R if there is dirt on the sensors or the sensors
are obscured
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You are
responsible for adjusting the vehicle's lighting to
the prevailing light, visibility and traffic conditions.
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The high beam will switch off automatically in the
following cases:
R At speeds below 16 mph (25 km/h)
R If other road users are detected
R If street lighting is sufficient
% The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control
panel.
▌Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off
Adaptive Highbeam Assist automatically switches
between the following types of light:
R Low-beam headlamps
R High beam
At speeds greater than 19 mph (30 km/h):
R If no other road users are detected, high beam
will switch on automatically.
Switching on
# Turn the light switch to the à position.
# Switch on high beam using the combination
switch.
If Adaptive Highbeam Assist is activated,
the _ indicator lamp will light up on the
driver's display.
Switching off
Switch off high beam using the combination
switch.
#
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
▌Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus function (Canada)
& WARNING Risk of accident despite Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus does not react
to:
R Road users without lights, e.g. pedestrians
R Road users with poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
R Road users whose lighting is obstructed,
e.g. by a barrier
On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Plus may fail to recognize other road
users with their own lighting, or may recognize
them too late.
In these, or in similar situations, the automatic
high beam will not be deactivated or will be
activated despite the presence of other road
users.
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#
ULTRA RANGE Highbeam increases the brightness of the cone of light to the legally permitted
maximum.
Partial high beam does not include other road
users in the high beam area. It does not dazzle
them but enables full high-beam illumination for
the driver apart from the excluded vehicles. Highly
reflective signs are also illuminated with reduced
brightness.
At speeds below 16 mph (25 km/h) or when
there is sufficient street lighting:
R Partial high beam and high beam will be
switched off automatically.
Always observe the road and traffic conditions carefully and switch off the high
beam in good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Detection may be restricted in the following
cases:
R In poor visibility, e.g. fog, heavy rain or snow
R if there is dirt on the sensors or the sensors
are obscured
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is only an aid. You
are responsible for adjusting the vehicle's lighting
to the prevailing light, visibility and traffic conditions.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus automatically
switches between the following types of light:
R Low-beam headlamps
R Partial high beam
R High beam
R ULTRA RANGE Highbeam (only vehicles with
DIGITAL LIGHT)
At speeds greater than 19 mph (30 km/h):
If no other road users are detected, high beam
will switch on automatically.
R If other road users are detected, partial high
beam will switch on automatically.
R
at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h):
R The ULTRA RANGE Highbeam will switch off
automatically.
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At speeds above 31 mph (50 km/h):
If no other road users are detected, the road is
straight and it is not raining heavily, the ULTRA
RANGE Highbeam will be switched on automatically.
R If other road users are detected, partial high
beam will switch on automatically.
R If highly reflective signs are detected, ULTRA
RANGE Highbeam will be switched off automatically.
R
% The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control
panel.
▌Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
on/off (Canada)
Switching on
# Turn the light switch to the à position.
# Switch on high beam using the combination
switch.
If Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is activated,
the _ indicator lamp will light up on the
driver's display. When partial high beam or
high beam is active, the corresponding blue
indicator lamp will also light up.
Switching off
# Switch off high beam using the combination
switch.
Switching the daytime running lights on/off
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Light
5 MULTIBEAM LED
# Switch the daytime running lights on or off.
% In vehicles with DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps,
the daytime running lights can be switched on
or off in the DIGITAL LIGHT menu.
% The availability of the function is dependent
on the country.
Setting the exterior lighting switch-off delay time
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Light
5 Interior/Exterior Lighting
5 External Lighting Delay
# Set the switch-off delay time.
When the vehicle's engine is switched off, the
exterior lighting will be activated for the set
time.
Activating/deactivating the locator lighting
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Light
5 Interior/Exterior Lighting
# Activate or deactivate Locator Lighting.
When the function is activated, the exterior lighting will light up for 40 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked or the driver's door is opened when the
vehicle is parked and not locked. When you start
the vehicle, the locator lighting will be deactivated
and the automatic driving lights activated.
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Interior lighting
Adjusting the interior lighting
Operating unit inside the grab handle (rear
passenger compartment)
#
#
1 c Switches the front interior lighting on/
off.
2 u Switches the rear interior lighting on/
off.
3 | Switches automatic interior lighting
control on/off.
#
To switch reading lamps on/off: hold your
hand under the respective reading lamp 4 or
5.
To switch reading lamps off: press button 1
once or twice.
When you press it once, the interior lighting in
the grab handle and the dome lamp on the
respective side of the vehicle will go out.
When you press it twice, the reading lamp on
the respective side of the vehicle will go out.
To switch the rear interior lighting on/off:
press button 2.
The reading lamps, the interior lighting in the
grab handle and the dome lamps on both
sides of the vehicle will light up or go out.
1 p Reading lamp on the respective side of
the vehicle
2 u Rear interior lighting
#
To switch reading lamps on: press button 1.
The reading lamp, the interior lighting in the
grab handle and the dome lamp on the
respective side of the vehicle will light up.
Adjusting the ambient lighting
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Comfort
5
Ambient Light
Setting the color
Select Color.
# Select Monochrome or Multi-color.
# Set the desired color or color scheme.
#
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Adjusting the brightness
# Select Brightness.
# Adjust the brightness.
% Depending on the ambient light, the ambient
lighting will automatically switch between day
and night modes.
Activating the brightness for zones
Select Brightness.
# Switch off Link Zones.
The Direct, Indirect and Accents zones can be
set separately.
% The Light Band zone can also be set in vehicles with active ambient lighting.
#
Activating effects
& WARNING Risk of accident despite the
ambient lighting and active ambient lighting effects being activated
The warning assistance effects are fully active
only when the relevant driving or driving safety
systems are activated in the Driving Assistance menu.
#
Make sure that the relevant driving or
driving safety systems are activated.
% Observe the notes on driving systems and
your responsibility; you may otherwise fail to
recognize dangers (/ page 220).
# Select Effects.
# Activate the desired effect.
% Depending on the vehicle equipment, different
effects are available.
Operating feedback effects
R Climate: If changes are made to the temperature setting in the vehicle, the color of the
ambient lighting will change briefly.
R Voice Assistant: For vehicles with active ambient lighting, the voice assistant is visually animated.
R Greeting: When you get into the vehicle, a
special color animation will play.
Warning assistance effects
Warning When Exiting: If an object is detected
in the blind spot while you are getting out of
R
R
R
R
the vehicle, the ambient lighting in the affected door will flash red.
Further information on the exit warning
(/ page 252).
Active Lane Keeping Assist: If there is a warning from Active Lane Keeping Assist, the
active ambient lighting will flash red.
Further information on Active Lane Keeping
Assist (/ page 255).
Active Brake Assist: If there is an Active Brake
Assist warning, the active ambient lighting in
the center of the cockpit will flash bright red.
Further information on Active Brake Assist
(/ page 242).
Active Blind Spot Assist: In vehicles with
active ambient lighting, the ambient lighting
on the affected side will flash red if there is a
warning from Active Blind Spot Assist.
Further information on Active Blind Spot
Assist (/ page 252).
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Multi-color Animation
R The chosen color combination will change at
predefined intervals.
% In vehicles with active ambient lighting, an
animation will be played.
% The desired operating feedback and warning
assistance can be activated or deactivated via
the Z symbol. Depending on the equipment, different operating feedback and warning assistance effects are available.
% If the brightness is set to a low level, warning
animations will be displayed at a higher basic
brightness.
Switching the interior lighting switch-off delay
time on/off
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Light
5 Interior/Exterior Lighting
5 Interior Lighting Delay
# Activate or deactivate Interior Lighting Delay.
If this function is active, the interior lighting
will be switched on for a short time after the
end of the journey.
Windshield wiper and windshield washer system
Switching the windshield wipers on/off
1
2
3
4
5
g Windshield wipers off
Ä Automatic wiping, normal
Å Automatic wiping, frequent
° Continuous wiping, slow
¯ Continuous wiping, fast
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Turn the combination switch to the corresponding position 1 - 5.
# Single wipe/washing: push the button on the
combination switch in the direction of arrow
1.
R í Single wipe
R î Wipes with washer fluid
% Observe the notes on washing the vehicle in a
car wash (/ page 363).
In position 2 or 3 , the windshield washing
process is automatically triggered if dirt is detected on the windshield unless the Add Washer
Fluid message is displayed.
#
Deep-cleaning the windshield
In the case of heavy soiling, you can deep-clean
the windshield above outside temperatures of
41°F (5°C).
# In a stationary vehicle, turn the combination
switch to position 1, 2 or 3.
#
Press the button on the combination switch in
the direction of arrow 1 and hold it for
approximately two seconds.
The wiper arms will move into their replacement positions and washer fluid will be distributed on the windshield.
After approximately 30 seconds, the wiper
arms will move back again and wipe the windshield several times. Deep-cleaning will now
have finished.
Removing the wiper blades
Replacing the windshield wiper blades (MAGIC
VISION CONTROL)
Moving the wiper arms into the replacement position
# Switch off the vehicle.
# Within around 15 seconds, press the î
button on the combination switch
(/ page 170).
The wiper arms will move into the replacement
position.
#
To bring the wiper blade into position to be
removed: hold the wiper arm firmly with one
hand. With the other hand, turn the wiper
blade in the direction of arrow 1 beyond the
point of resistance.
The wiper blade will engage in the removal
position with a click.
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#
To remove the wiper blade: press release knob
2, pull the wiper blade in the direction of
arrow 3 and remove.
Installing the wiper blades
Press the wiper blade beyond the point of
resistance in the direction of arrow 3 on the
wiper arm.
The wiper blade will engage with a noticeable
click and move freely again.
# Fold the wiper arm back onto the windshield.
% Check the condition of the wiper blades regularly and replace them in the event of visible
damage or ongoing smearing.
#
Mirrors
Operating the outside mirrors
& WARNING Risk of accident due to adjusting the vehicle settings while the vehicle is
in motion
#
Push the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm
in the direction of arrow 1 until release knob
2 engages.
You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations in particular:
R If you adjust the driver's seat, the head
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror
while the vehicle is in motion
R
If you fasten your seat belt while the vehicle is in motion
#
Before starting the vehicle: in particular,
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror, and fasten
your seat belt.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to misjudgment of distance when using the
front-passenger mirror
The outside mirror on the front passenger side
reflects objects on a smaller scale. The
objects in view are in fact closer than they
appear.
# Therefore, always look over your shoulder to check the actual distance
between you and the road users traveling
behind you.
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Adjusting the outside mirrors
#
Use button 1 to adjust the position of the
selected mirror.
Folding the outside mirrors in/out
# Briefly press button 3.
% If the battery has been disconnected or has
discharged, the outside mirrors must be
moved briefly using button 3. Only then will
the automatic mirror folding function work
properly.
#
Use button 2 or 4 to select the desired mirror.
% In vehicles with MBUX Interior Assistant and
driver camera, the required outside mirror can
also be preselected automatically via a natural
head movement to the left or
right(/ page 309).
Engaging the outside mirrors
If an outside mirror has been forcibly disengaged,
proceed as follows.
# Press and hold button 3.
You will hear a click and the mirror will audibly
engage. The outside mirror will now be set to
the correct position.
Automatic anti-glare mirrors function
& WARNING Risk of acid burns and poisoning due to the anti-glare mirror electrolyte
Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an automatic anti-glare mirror breaks.
The electrolyte is hazardous to health and causes irritation. It must not come into contact
with your skin, eyes, respiratory organs or
clothing or be swallowed.
# If you come into contact with electrolyte,
observe the following:
R Immediately rinse the electrolyte
from your skin with water and seek
medical attention.
R If electrolyte comes into contact with
your eyes, immediately rinse them
thoroughly with clean water and seek
medical attention.
R If the electrolyte is swallowed, immediately rinse your mouth out thoroughly. Do not induce vomiting. Seek
medical attention immediately.
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R
R
Immediately change out of clothing
which has been contaminated with
electrolyte.
If an allergic reaction occurs, seek
medical attention immediately.
The inside rearview mirror and the outside mirror
on the driver's side will automatically go into antiglare mode if light from a headlamp hits the sensor on the inside rearview mirror.
System limits
The system will not go into anti-glare mode if:
R The vehicle is switched off.
R Reverse gear is engaged.
R The interior lighting is switched on.
Front-passenger outside mirror parking position
function
The front-passenger outside mirror will swivel
downwards in the direction of the rear wheel on
the front passenger's side when:
R The parking position is stored (/ page 174).
R The front-passenger mirror is selected.
R Reverse gear is engaged.
Storing the parking position of the frontpassenger outside mirror using reverse gear
Storing
The front-passenger outside mirror will move back
to its original position when:
R You shift the transmission to another transmission position.
R You are traveling at a speed greater than
9 mph (15 km/h).
R You press the button for the outside mirror on
the driver's side.
#
The parking position makes parking easier.
#
#
Select the front-passenger outside mirror
using button 2.
Engage reverse gear.
Move the front-passenger outside mirror into
the desired parking position using button 1.
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Calling up
# Select the front-passenger outside mirror
using button 2.
# Engage reverse gear.
The front-passenger outside mirror will move
into the stored parking position.
Area permeable to radio waves on the windshield
Activating/deactivating the automatic mirror folding function
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Vehicle
5 Open/Close
# Activate or deactivate Automatic Mirror Folding.
Radio-controlled equipment such as toll systems
can be mounted only on areas 1 of the windshield that are permeable to radio waves.
Areas permeable to radio waves 1 are best visible from outside the vehicle when the windshield
is illuminated with an external light source.
Note this position for vehicles with:
R Windshield heater
R Infra-red reflective windshield
Infrared-reflective windshield function
The infrared-reflective windshield is coated and
reduces the build-up of heat in the vehicle interior.
The coating shields the vehicle interior from radio
waves.
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3 ¬ Defrosts the windshield
Overview of climate control systems
Notes on climate control
(/ page 179, 183)
4 ¿ Switches the A/C function on/off
An interior air filter in combination with the prefilter in the engine compartment must always be
used so that the air conditioning system, pollution
level monitoring and the air filtration work correctly. Use filters recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Always have maintenance work
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
5
6
Overview of the THERMOTRONIC climate bar
The indicator lamps indicate that the corresponding functions are activated.
Front climate bar on the central display
(example)
1 s Increases the temperature
2 Upper display area of the climate bar with the
examples of j switching off climate control (/ page 178), g switching air-recirculation mode on/off (/ page 181) and
0 synchronisation function (/ page 180)
7
8
9
A
(/ page 179) or
G Calls up the fine particulate status display (/ page 178) or
Activates/deactivates residual engine heat
utilization (/ page 181)
¤ Switches the rear window defroster
on/off
Depending on vehicle equipment and settings: temperature display, display for the
defrost function, airflow, pre-entry climate
control or auxiliary heating
J Increases the airflow or switches on climate control (/ page 178)
r Reduces the temperature
à Sets climate control to automatic mode,
right (/ page 179)
± Calls up the air conditioning menu
(/ page 178)
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B Ã Sets climate control to automatic mode,
Overview of the rear operating unit
left (/ page 179)
C I Reduces the airflow or switches off climate control(/ page 178)
3 Sets the airflow in the rear passenger com4
% The climate bar will remain visible even when
the vehicle is parked or the air conditioning is
switched off (/ page 178).
% The availability of individual functions depends
on the country and equipment.
% Vehicles with Distance Assist DISTRONIC: if
Distance Assist DISTRONIC intervenes, the
climate bar display on the central display will
be made smaller.
5
6
7
8
Example: USA
1 Sets air distribution to the center and side air
vents in the rear passenger compartment, left
2 Sets the temperature in the rear passenger
compartment, left
9
A
B
C
partment, left, or switches climate control
on/off (/ page 178)
Switches climate control on/off
(/ page 178)
or switches residual heat on/off
(/ page 181)
Sets the airflow in the rear passenger compartment, right, or switches climate control
on/off (/ page 178)
Sets the temperature in the rear passenger
compartment, right
Sets air distribution to the center and side air
vents in the rear passenger compartment,
right
Sets rear climate control to automatic mode,
right
Sets the air distribution to the right rear footwell vents
Synchronization is activated (/ page 180)
Sets the air distribution to the rear left footwell vents
Sets rear climate control to automatic mode,
left
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The settings for the second row of seats can be
configured via the rear operating unit, the multimedia system (/ page 180) or the MBUX rear
tablet depending on the vehicle's equipment.
Operating the climate control system
Switching climate control on/off
Switching on climate control
Set the airflow to level 1 or higher via J on
the climate bar on the central display
or
# Press Ã, s, r or ±.
#
Switching off climate control
# Set the airflow to level 0 via I on the climate bar on the central display
or
# Press j.
If climate control is switched off, the windows
may fog up more quickly. Switch climate control
off only briefly.
% If climate control is switched off via j,
OFF will be shown on the climate bar.
Switching climate control on/off via the rear operating unit
Switching on
# Press the 4 button.
or
# Set the airflow to level 1 or higher using buttons 3 and 5.
or
# Press buttons 2, 6, 8 or C.
Switching off
# Press the 4 button.
or
# Set the airflow to level 0 using buttons 3 and
5.
% If rear climate control is switched off via button 4, OFF will be shown on the display.
Switching the A/C function on/off using the air
conditioning control panel
The A/C function heats, cools and dehumidifies
the vehicle's interior air.
#
Press button ¿.
Switch off the A/C function only briefly; otherwise, the windows may fog up more quickly.
Condensation may drip from the underside of the
vehicle when cooling mode is active. This is not
indicative of a malfunction.
Calling up the air conditioning menu using the climate bar
The air conditioning menu can be called up via the
climate bar. The climate bar is always shown on
the lower edge of the central display.
# Select the Climate Menu entry in the air conditioning bar.
The First Row of Seats menu is opened.
Jumping directly to the Air Quality menu
# Select the G fine particle status display in
the air conditioning bar.
The Air Quality menu is opened. An animation
of the automatic air cleaning taking place is
shown.
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% The fine particle status display is on the home
screen next to the temperature display on the
right and it informs you of the current particulate levels inside and outside of the vehicle.
The measurement values are shown with the
µg/m3 units (micrograms per cubic meter).
Strong acceleration after longer parking periods
will lead to a detachment of the dust covering the
vehicle. This dust measured by the PM2.5 sensor
might lead to a short rise of outside values.
Defrosting the windshield via the climate bar
Switching on
# Press ¬ on the climate bar on the central
display.
Switching off
Press ¬, Ã or j on the climate bar
on the central display
or
# set the airflow to 0.
% When the defrost function is activated, some
functions (e.g. the temperature setting) will
automatically be deactivated.
Activating/deactivating the A/C function via the
air conditioning menu
Multimedia system:
4 Climate Menu 5 First Row of Seats
Depending on the external conditions, support for
improved cooling and dehumidification of the interior air will be provided when the A/C function is
activated. If it is not possible to operate the A/C
function on the climate bar on the central display,
switch the function on or off in the climate menu
of the central display.
# Select A/C (A/C).
#
Setting climate control to automatic mode via the
climate bar
In automatic mode, the set vehicle interior temperature is controlled automatically and maintained at a constant level by the air supply.
#
Press AUTO on the climate bar on the central
display.
% You can increase or reduce the airflow by
pressing K on the climate bar on the central display.
# To switch to manual operation: switch off
automatic mode or adjust an aspect of air distribution, e.g. P.
Setting air distribution using the air conditioning
menu
Multimedia system:
4 Climate Menu
# Select First Row of Seats or Second Row of
Seats.
# To set the air distribution: select ¯, P
or O.
# Set the airflow.
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% When the air conditioning system is switched
on, at least one zone is always active. However, several air distribution options can be
selected at the same time, for example to set
the climate control for the interior and the
footwells simultaneously. In doing so, the
¯ climate control for the windshield can
only be selected for the first seat row. When
automatic mode is active, the buttons for setting the air distribution are automatically
deactivated. When the air conditioning system
is switched off, the buttons remain operable
and the last setting is saved.
Setting the footwell temperature
Multimedia system:
4 Climate Menu
# Select ^ and set the desired footwell temperature using the slider.
Setting rear climate control using the air conditioning menu
Switching the synchronization function on/off via
the air conditioning menu
Multimedia system:
4 Climate Menu
Multimedia system:
4 Climate Menu 5 First Row of Seats
The synchronization function controls the climate
control centrally. The driver's settings for temperature, airflow and air distribution are automatically
adopted for each climate zone.
# Select SYNC (SYNC).
Setting the temperature
Select Second Row of Seats.
# Set the temperature.
#
Sets the airflow
# Select Second Row of Seats.
# Set the air flow with s or r.
Controlling rear climate control automatically
# Select AUTO.
% When the defrost function is activated, some
functions (e.g. the temperature setting) will
automatically be deactivated. To deactivate
the defrost function, press either ¬, Ã
or j set the air flow to level 0
(/ page 179).
Deactivating rear climate control
# Select REAR OFF.
Removing condensation from the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside
# Press à on the climate bar on the central
display.
# If the windows remain fogged up: press ¬
on the climate bar on the central display.
Windows fogged up on the outside
# Switch on the windshield wipers.
# Press à on the climate bar on the central
display.
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Switching air-recirculation mode on/off
Multimedia system:
4 Climate Menu 5 First Row of Seats
# Press g in the upper display area of the
climate bar.
The interior air will be recirculated.
Air-recirculation mode will automatically switch to
fresh air mode after a while.
% If air-recirculation mode is switched on, the
windows may fog up more quickly. Switch on
air-recirculation mode only briefly.
Switching residual heat mode on/off via the climate bar
Requirements
R The residual heat function is available.
R The vehicle is parked.
R The coolant temperature is sufficiently high.
It is possible to make use of the residual heat
from the engine to continue heating or ventilating
the front compartment of the vehicle for approx-
imately 30 minutes, depending on the temperature set.
# To switch on or off: select Residual Heat on
the climate bar of the central display.
The residual heat function will automatically
switch off after some time.
% If residual engine heat utilization is activated,
the two buttons for setting the temperature
and air distribution will automatically be deactivated.
Switching residual heat on/off via the rear operating unit
Requirements
R The residual heat function is available.
R The vehicle is parked.
R The coolant temperature is sufficiently high.
When the residual heat of the engine is activated
in the rear passenger compartment, you can heat
or ventilate the front and rear compartments for
approximately 15 minutes.
# Press buttonÌ.
Activating/deactivating ionization
Multimedia system:
4 Climate Menu 5 Air Quality
When ionization is activated, the interior air is
enriched with negatively charged oxygen ions.
This can promote the well-being of the vehicle
occupants.
# Select Ionization.
% The function can be performed only if AUTO
mode is activated or the air distribution is set
to the side air vent. The function is restricted
if the side air vents on the driver's side are
closed.
Fragrance system
▌Activating/deactivating the fragrance system
using the multimedia system
Requirements
R Automatic climate control is activated.
R The glove box will close.
R A flacon is inserted.
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Multimedia system:
4 Climate Menu 5 Air Quality
The fragrance system distributes a pleasant fragrance throughout the vehicle interior from a flacon located in the glove box.
# Navigate down until the climate control bar is
active.
# Select Fragrance.
# Activate or deactivate fragrancing.
▌Setting the fragrance system using the multimedia system
Requirements
R A flacon is inserted.
R The glove box will close.
R Climate control is activated.
Multimedia system:
4 Climate Menu 5 Air Quality
The fragrance system distributes a pleasant fragrance throughout the vehicle interior from a flacon located in the glove box.
#
#
Select Fragrance.
Keep pressing until the desired intensity is
reached.
+
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to improper disposal of full
flacons
▌Inserting or removing the flacon of the fragrance system
& WARNING Risk of injury from liquid perfume
If children open the flacon, they could drink
the liquid perfume or it could come into contact with their eyes.
# Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
# Consult a doctor immediately if liquid
perfume has been drunk.
# If liquid perfume comes into contact with
your eyes or skin, rinse your eyes with
clean water.
# If symptoms continue, consult a doctor.
Full flacons must not be disposed of
with household waste.
#
Full flacons must be taken to a
harmful substance collection point.
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If you do not use genuine Mercedes-Benz interior
perfumes, observe the manufacturer's safety notices on the perfume packaging.
Dispose of the genuine Mercedes-Benz interior
perfume flacon when it is empty and do not refill
it.
Refillable flacon
Unscrew the cap of the empty flacon.
# Fill the flacon with a maximum of 0.5 fl. oz.
(15 ml).
# Screw the cap back onto the flacon.
#
1 Cap
2 Flacon
#
#
To insert: slide the flacon into the holder as far
as it will go.
To remove: after opening the glove compartment, wait for approximately seven seconds
and pull out the flacon.
Always refill the empty refillable flacon with the
same perfume. Observe the separate information
sheet with the flacon.
Information on the windshield heater
& WARNING Risk of burns from touching the
windshield when the windshield heater is
switched on
The windshield can become very hot when the
windshield heater is switched on.
The health of persons with limited temperature
sensitivity or a limited ability to react to high
temperatures may be affected or they may
even suffer burn-like injuries.
# Do not touch the windshield while the
windshield heater is switched on.
# Allow the windshield to cool down before
touching it.
The windshield heater will be enabled automatically if ¬ is activated on the climate bar on the
central display.
After the vehicle is started, the windshield heater
will be switched on automatically as required.
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Pre-entry climate control for departure time
▌Pre-entry climate control for departure time
function
& WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to exposure to extreme heat or cold in the vehicle
If persons, particularly children, are subjected
to prolonged exposure to intense heat or cold,
there is a risk of severe injury or even death.
# Never leave persons, particularly children, unattended in the vehicle.
& WARNING Risk of burns due to repeatedly
switching on the seat heating
Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can
cause the seat cushion and seat backrest padding to become very hot.
In particular, the health of persons with limited
temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to
react to high temperatures may be affected or
they may even suffer burn-like injuries.
# Do not repeatedly switch on the seat
heating.
To protect against overheating, the seat heating
may be temporarily deactivated after it has been
switched on repeatedly.
% This function is available only for MercedesAMG vehicles, plug-in hybrids or vehicles with
a 48-V on-board electrical system.
The air inside the vehicle can be heated, ventilated or cooled to the set temperature when the
vehicle is parked.
Plug-in hybrid: When the vehicle is connected to
power supply equipment, priority will be given to
charging the high-voltage battery to a specified
minimum charge.
The running time of pre-entry climate control may
be reduced in the following circumstances:
R Plug-in hybrid: The vehicle is not connected to
power supply equipment.
R The high-voltage battery or the 48 V battery is
not fully charged.
Plug-in hybrid: With active pre-entry climate control, the charge level of the high-voltage battery
may be reduced, even if the charging cable connector is connected.
If present, seat ventilation will be activated in
cooling and ventilation modes.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the following functions will be activated in heating mode, if
available:
R Seat heating
R Steering wheel heating
R Panel heating
R Mirror heater
R Rear window defroster
R Windshield heater
When the set temperature is changed, climate
control mode will automatically be updated and
switched from heating mode to ventilation or cooling mode, from cooling mode to ventilation or
heating mode or from ventilation mode to heating
or cooling mode.
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▌Setting pre-entry climate control for departure
time via the climate bar
Multimedia system:
4 Climate Menu 5 Pre-entry Climate Ctrl.
Setting the departure time
% Plug-in hybrid: set departure times are used
for the vehicle's pre-entry climate control and
for predictions regarding the approximate
state of charge and range at the time selected. Additional information on the charging
settings .
# Select Edit Departure Time u .
# Select a departure time or set a new departure time.
Setting the repeat days
# Select Edit Departure Time u .
# Set the desired departure time and select the
corresponding weekdays on which this departure time is to apply.
# Press OK to confirm.
Selecting seats
# Select Driver, Passenger, Rear Left or Rear
Right.
Pre-entry climate control will take place for
the selected seats.
If a departure time is set, a yellow LED will appear
on the climate bar of the central display. In addition, an LED on the climate bar will indicate when
pre-entry climate control is activated. It will light
up blue when the vehicle is being cooled and red
when it is being heated.
▌Activating/deactivating pre-entry climate control for departure time
Requirements
R The high-voltage battery or the 48 V battery is
charged sufficiently.
R The function has been activated via the multimedia system.
#
To activate: set the departure time
(/ page 185).
Vehicles with 48 V on-board electrical system:
Pre-entry climate control for departure time
will switch on a maximum of 5 minutes before
the selected departure time.
# To deactivate the pre-entry climate control for
departure time early: press & on the climate bar on the central display or switch off
the preselection of the time in the climate
menu.
If present, the following functions will remain
active once the vehicle has been started:
R Seat heating
R Seat ventilation
R Panel heating
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the following functions will also be adjusted during preentry climate control if they have already been
switched on during regular vehicle operation:
R Fragrancing
R Ionization
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Activating/deactivating immediate pre-entry climate control
& WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to exposure to extreme heat or cold in the vehicle
If persons, particularly children, are subjected
to prolonged exposure to intense heat or cold,
there is a risk of severe injury or even death.
# Never leave persons, particularly children, unattended in the vehicle.
& WARNING Risk of burns due to repeatedly
switching on the seat heating
Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can
cause the seat cushion and seat backrest padding to become very hot.
In particular, the health of persons with limited
temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to
react to high temperatures may be affected or
they may even suffer burn-like injuries.
# Do not repeatedly switch on the seat
heating.
To protect against overheating, the seat heating
may be temporarily deactivated after it has been
switched on repeatedly.
Requirements
R The vehicle is switched off.
% Immediate pre-entry climate control is available only for plug-in hybrids or vehicles with a
48-V on-board electrical system.
The vehicle interior can continue to be air-conditioned, e.g. during a break in driving, for up to 50
minutes for plug-in hybrids and up to 5 minutes
for vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical system.
# Press & on the climate bar on the central
display.
The red or blue indicator lamp below & on
the climate bar on the central display will light
up or go out.
# Set the temperature using the s and r
arrows on the climate bar on the central display.
The colors of the indicator lamp have the following
meanings:
R Blue: ventilation or cooling mode is switched
on.
R Red: heating mode is switched on.
R Yellow: the departure time is preselected.
Air vents
▌Adjusting the front air vents
& WARNING Risk of burns or frostbite due to
being too close to the air vents
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents.
# Make sure that all vehicle occupants
always maintain a sufficient distance
from the air vents.
# If necessary, direct the airflow to another
area of the vehicle interior.
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To guarantee the flow of fresh air through the air
vents into the vehicle interior, note the following:
R Always keep the vents and ventilation grilles in
the vehicle interior clear.
R Keep the air inlet grille free of residue build-up
(/ page 363).
#
#
#
#
To open the center and side air vents: press
button 1.
The three indicator lamps on the button will
light up. The air vents will be opened completely.
To close the center and side air vents: press
button 1 again.
The three indicator lamps on the button will go
out one by one. The air vents will be closed
completely.
To adjust the airflow direction of the side air
vents: hold the center of outer side air
vent 2 and move it up or down or to the left
or right.
To adjust the airflow direction of the center
air vent: hold the center of air vent 3 and
move it up or down or to the left or right.
▌Adjusting the rear air vents
& WARNING Risk of burns or frostbite due to
being too close to the air vents
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents.
#
#
#
Make sure that all vehicle occupants
always maintain a sufficient distance
from the air vents.
If necessary, direct the airflow to another
area of the vehicle interior.
To open the rear air vents in the center console: press button 1.
The air vents will be opened completely and
the three indicator lamps on the button will
light up.
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#
#
To close the rear air vents in the center console: press button 1 again.
The three indicator lamps on the button will go
out one by one. The air vents will be closed
completely.
To adjust the airflow direction of the rear air
vents in the center console: hold the center of
air vent 2 and move it up or down or to the
left or right.
#
#
#
To open the side air vents in the rear
passenger compartment: press button 1.
If the button is flush with the side trim, the
side air vent is open.
To close the side air vents in the rear
passenger compartment: press button 1
again.
If the button protrudes from the side trim, the
side air vent is closed.
To adjust the airflow direction of the side air
vents in the rear passenger compartment:
hold the center of air vent 2 and move it up
or down or to the left or right.
#
At high outside temperatures, open the
air vent and switch on the A/C function.
The automatic climate control must be switched
on to cool the glove box.
▌Opening or closing the air vent in the glove box
* NOTE Damage to temperature-sensitive
objects in the glove box
Temperature-sensitive objects stored in the
glove box may be damaged by the air vent
located inside it.
# Close the air vent when you heat the
vehicle.
1 Air vent controller
2 Air vent
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#
To open or close: turn controller 1 to the
right or left.
190 Driving and parking
Driving
Switching on the power supply or the vehicle
#
#
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to children left unattended in the vehicle
If you leave children unattended in the vehicle,
they could, in particular:
R open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
R get out and be struck by oncoming traffic.
R operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion by, for example:
R releasing the parking brake.
R changing the gearbox position.
R starting the vehicle.
#
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle.
Keep the key out of reach of children.
Requirements
R The key is in the vehicle and is detected.
R The brake pedal is not depressed.
#
To switch on the power supply: press button
1 once.
You can, for example, switch on the windshield
wiper.
The power supply will be switched off again if the
following conditions are met:
R You open the driver's door.
R You press button 1 twice more.
To switch on the vehicle: press button 1
twice.
Indicator and warning lamps will light up on
the driver's display.
The vehicle will be switched off again if one of the
following conditions is met:
R You do not start the vehicle within 15 minutes
and the transmission is in position j or the
electric parking brake is applied.
R You press button 1 once.
#
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Starting the vehicle
▌Starting the vehicle with the start/stop button
& DANGER Risk of death caused by exhaust
gases
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases is hazardous to health
and leads to poisoning.
# Never leave the engine or, if present, the
auxiliary heating running in an enclosed
space without sufficient ventilation.
& WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable
materials in the engine compartment or
on the exhaust system
Flammable materials may ignite.
# Therefore, regularly check that there are
no flammable foreign materials in the
engine compartment or on the exhaust
system.
Requirements
R The key is in the vehicle and is detected.
Shift the transmission to position j or i.
Depress the brake pedal and press button 1
once.
# If the vehicle does not start: switch off nonessential consumer equipment and press button 1 once.
# If the vehicle still does not start and the Place
the Key in the Marked Space See Operator's
Manual display message appears on the driver's display: start the vehicle with the key in
the marked space (emergency operation
mode) (/ page 191).
% You can switch off the vehicle while driving. To
do this, press and hold button 1 for about
three seconds or press button 1 three times
within three seconds. Be sure to observe the
safety notes concerning this under "Driving
tips" (/ page 194).
Observe any information regarding display messages that may be shown on the driver's display.
#
#
▌Starting the vehicle with the key in the marked
space (emergency operation mode)
If the vehicle does not start and the Place the
Key in the Marked Space See Operator's Manual
display message appears on the driver's display,
you can start the vehicle in emergency operation
mode.
#
#
#
Make sure that cup holder 2 is empty.
Remove key 1 from the key ring.
Place key 1 in cup holder 2.
The vehicle will start after a short time.
If you remove key 1 from cup holder 2, the
vehicle can be driven. For further vehicle
192 Driving and parking
#
starts, however, key 1 must be located in
cup holder 2 during the entire journey.
Have key 1 checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
If the vehicle does not start:
# Leave key 1 in cup holder 2.
# Depress the brake pedal and start the vehicle
using the start/stop button.
% You can switch on the power supply or the
vehicle with the start/stop button.
Observe any information regarding display messages that may be shown on the driver's display.
Starting the vehicle via Remote Online Services
▌Cooling or heating the vehicle interior before
starting the journey
Ensure the following before starting the engine:
R The legal stipulations in the area where your
vehicle is parked allow engine starting via
smartphone.
R
R
R
It is safe to start and run the engine where
your vehicle is parked.
The fuel tank is sufficiently full.
The starter battery is sufficiently charged.
▌Charging the starter battery before starting the
journey
You can receive a message on your smartphone
when the state of charge of the starter battery is
low. You can then start the vehicle with the smartphone to charge the battery. The vehicle is automatically switched off after ten minutes.
Ensure the following before starting the engine:
R The legal stipulations in the area where your
vehicle is parked allow engine starting via
smartphone.
R It is safe to start and run the engine where
your vehicle is parked.
R The fuel tank is sufficiently full.
▌Starting the vehicle (Remote Online)
& WARNING Risk of crushing or entrapment
due to unintentional starting of the engine
Limbs could be crushed or trapped if the
engine is started unintentionally during service
or maintenance work.
# Always secure the engine against unintentional starting before carrying out
maintenance or repair work.
Requirements
R Park position j is selected.
R The anti-theft alarm system is not activated.
R The panic alarm is not activated.
R The hazard warning light system is switched
off.
R The hood is closed.
R The doors are closed and locked.
R The windows and sliding sunroof are closed.
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#
Start the vehicle using the smartphone.
After every engine start, the engine runs for
ten minutes.
You can carry out a maximum of two consecutive
starting attempts. You must start the engine with
the key before trying to start the vehicle again
with the smartphone.
You can switch off the vehicle at any time as follows:
R Using the smartphone app
R By pressing the Ü or s button on the
key
% Further information can be found in the
smartphone app.
Securing the vehicle against starting before carrying out maintenance or repair work:
# Switch on the hazard warning light system.
or
# Unlock the doors.
or
# Open a side window or the sliding sunroof.
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle
To preserve the engine during the first 1000 miles
(1500 km):
R Drive at varying road speeds and engine
speeds.
R No faster than 85 mph (140 km/h).
R Drive the vehicle in drive mode A or ;.
R Shift to the next higher gear at the very latest
when the needle reaches the last third before
the red area in the tachometer.
R Do not shift down manually in order to brake.
R Avoid overstraining the vehicle, e.g. driving at
full throttle.
R Do not depress the accelerator pedal past the
pressure point (kickdown).
R Increase the engine speed gradually and
accelerate the vehicle to full speed only after
1000 miles (1500 km).
This also applies when the engine or parts of the
drivetrain have been replaced.
Please also observe the following breaking-in
notes:
R In certain handling and driving safety systems,
the sensors adjust automatically while a certain distance is being driven after the vehicle
has been delivered or after repairs. Full system effectiveness is reached only when this
teaching-in process has concluded.
R Brake pads, brake disks and tires that are
either new or have been replaced achieve optimum braking effect and grip only after several
hundred kilometers. Compensate the reduced
braking effect by applying greater force to the
brake pedal.
Notes on optimizing acceleration
If all necessary requirements and activation conditions are fulfilled, the best possible acceleration
can be achieved from a standstill.
Do not use optimized acceleration on public
roads. Individual wheels could spin and you could
lose control of the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and/or accident.
194 Driving and parking
Be sure to observe the safety notes and information on ESP® (/ page 223).
Pulling away with optimized acceleration
& WARNING Risk of skidding and accidents
due to the wheels spinning
If you pull away using optimized acceleration,
individual wheels can spin and the vehicle can
skid.
There is an increased risk of skidding and
accidents, especially when ESP® is switched
off!
# Make sure that there are no persons or
obstacles in the vicinity of the vehicle.
* NOTE Increased wear due to optimized
acceleration
When pulling away with optimized acceleration, all components of the drivetrain are subjected to a very high load.
This can lead to increased component wear.
# Do not always pull away with optimized
acceleration.
#
#
#
#
#
Requirements
R the vehicle is run in (/ page 193).
R the vehicle and tires are in good condition.
R the roadway has a high-grip surface.
R the engine and transmission are at normal
operating temperature.
#
Engage the h drive position (/ page 207).
Move the steering wheel to the straight-ahead
position.
Select the C drive program (/ page 203).
Deactivating ESP® (/ page 224).
Depress and hold the brake pedal firmly with
your left foot.
With your right foot, fully depress the accelerator pedal.
#
#
After no more than five seconds, take your left
foot quickly off the brake, but keep the accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle will pull away at maximum acceleration.
Switch on ESP® once the acceleration procedure is complete.
Ending optimized acceleration
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
# Reactivate ESP®.
% After you pull away with optimized acceleration, components of the drivetrain can
become very hot, which means that optimized
acceleration values may only be reached
again after a few minutes.
#
Notes on driving
& WARNING Risk of accident due to objects
in the driver's footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell may impede
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
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This jeopardizes the operating and road safety
of the vehicle.
# Stow all objects in the vehicle securely
so that they cannot get into the driver's
footwell.
# Always install the floor mats securely
and as prescribed in order to ensure that
there is always sufficient room for the
pedals.
# Do not use loose floor mats and do not
place floor mats on top of one another.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to incorrect footwear
Incorrect footwear includes, for example:
R Shoes with platform soles
R Shoes with high heels
R Slippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Always wear suitable footwear so that
you can operate the pedals safely.
#
& WARNING Risk of accident if the vehicle is
switched off while driving
If you switch off the vehicle while driving,
safety functions are restricted or no longer
available.
This may affect the power steering system and
the brake force boosting, for example.
You will need to use considerably more force
to steer and brake, for example.
# Do not switch off the vehicle while driving.
& DANGER Risk of death caused by exhaust
gases
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases is hazardous to health
and leads to poisoning.
# Never leave the engine or, if present, the
auxiliary heating running in an enclosed
space without sufficient ventilation.
& WARNING Risk of skidding and of an accident due to shifting down on slippery road
surfaces
If you shift down on slippery road surfaces to
increase the engine braking effect, the drive
wheels may lose traction.
# Do not shift down on slippery road surfaces to increase the engine braking
effect.
& DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to poisonous exhaust gases
If the tailpipe is blocked or sufficient ventilation is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases
such as carbon monoxide may enter the vehicle. This is the case, for example, if the vehicle
gets stuck in the snow.
# Keep the tailpipe and the area around
the vehicle free from snow when the
engine or the stationary heater is running.
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#
Open a window on the side of the vehicle
facing away from the wind to ensure an
adequate supply of fresh air.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to being under the influence of alcohol
and drugs while driving
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations. Even
a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect
your reflexes, perceptions and judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal accident are greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
# Do not drink or take drugs and drive or
allow anyone to drive who has been
drinking or taking drugs.
This increases the braking distance and the
brake system can even fail.
# Never use the brake pedal as a footrest.
# Do not depress the brake pedal and the
accelerator pedal at the same time while
driving.
* NOTE Engine damage due to excessively
high engine speeds
The engine will be damaged if you drive with
the engine in the overrevving range.
# Do not drive with the engine in the overrevving range.
* NOTE Wearing out the brake linings by
continuously depressing the brake pedal
#
& WARNING Risk of accident due to the
brake system overheating
If you leave your foot on the brake pedal when
driving, the brake system may overheat.
#
Do not depress the brake pedal continuously whilst driving.
To use the braking effect of the engine,
shift to a lower gear in good time.
* NOTE Damage to the drivetrain and
engine when pulling away
#
#
Do not warm up the engine while the
vehicle is stationary. Pull away immediately.
Avoid high engine speeds and driving at
full throttle until the engine has reached
its operating temperature.
* NOTE Damage to the catalytic converter
due to non-combusted fuel
The engine is not running smoothly and is misfiring.
Non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic
converter.
# Only depress the accelerator pedal
slightly.
# Have the cause rectified immediately at
a qualified specialist workshop.
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* NOTE Reduced battery life due to frequent
short-distance trips
The 12 V battery may not be sufficiently
charged when the vehicle is used only for
short-distance trips. This reduces the life of
the battery.
# Drive longer distances regularly to
charge the battery.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to not
observing the maximum permitted headroom clearance
If the vehicle height is greater than the maximum permitted headroom clearance, the roof
and other parts of the vehicle may be damaged.
# Observe the signposted headroom clearance.
# If the vehicle height is greater than the
permitted headroom clearance, do not
enter.
#
Observe the changed vehicle height with
add-on roof equipment.
% Please bear in mind that all the speed values
stated in this Operator's Manual are approximate and are subject to a certain tolerance.
Notes on driving with a roof load, trailer or fully
laden vehicle
When driving with a loaded roof luggage rack or
trailer as well as with a fully laden or fully occupied vehicle, the vehicle's driving and steering
characteristics change.
You should therefore bear the following in mind:
R Do not exceed the permissible roof load and
towing capacity. Also observe the information
in the Technical Data.
R Distribute the roof load and the load inside the
vehicle evenly, placing heavy objects at the
bottom. Also comply with the notes on loading
the vehicle (/ page 140).
R Drive attentively, and avoid abrupt starts, braking and steering as well as rapid cornering.
Advice on driving on salt-strewn roads
The braking effect is limited on salt-strewn road
surfaces.
Therefore, observe the following notes:
R Due to salt build-up on the brake disks and
brake pads, the braking distance can increase
considerably or result in one-sided braking.
R Maintain a much greater safety distance to the
vehicle traveling in front.
Remove salt build-up as follows:
R Brake occasionally, paying attention to the
traffic conditions
R Carefully depress the brake pedal at the end
of the journey and when starting the next journey
Notes on hydroplaning
Hydroplaning can take place if a certain depth of
water has built up on the road surface.
Observe the following notes during heavy precipitation or in conditions in which hydroplaning may
occur:
R Reduce speed
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R
R
R
Avoid tire ruts
Avoid sudden steering movements
Brake carefully
% Also observe the notes on regularly checking
wheels and tires (/ page 396).
Notes on driving through water on the road
Water ingress can damage the engine, electrics
and transmission.
Water can also enter the air intake of the engine
and cause engine damage.
Observe the following if you have to drive through
water:
R The water, when calm, may reach no higher
than the lower edge of the vehicle body.
R Drive at a walking pace at most; water can
otherwise enter the vehicle interior or engine
compartment.
R Vehicles traveling in front, or oncoming vehicles, can create waves which may exceed the
maximum permissible depth of water.
The braking effect of the brakes is reduced after
fording. Brake carefully, paying attention to the
traffic conditions until braking power has been
fully restored.
Function of rear axle steering
The rear axle steering is an electromechanical
auxiliary steering on the rear axle which adjusts
the steering of the rear wheels according to the
position of the front wheels, depending on the
speed. This results in greater maneuverability and
improved driving stability, e.g. when cornering.
Rear axle steering has the following characteristics:
R reduced steering effort and turning circle
resulting in reduced parking effort
R improved driving stability, e.g. when cornering
R more direct steering resulting in improved
handling of the vehicle
Observe the notes on snow chains and snow
chain mode (/ page 397).
ECO start/stop function
▌ECO start/stop function
% Depending on the engine, the ECO start/stop
function is not available in all drive programs.
Observe the status display on the driver's display concerning this.
The engine will be switched off automatically in
the following situations if all vehicle conditions for
an automatic engine stop are met:
R You brake the vehicle to a standstill in transmission position h or i.
R Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical system: you depress the brake pedal when traveling at a low speed.
If the system has detected one of the following
situations, the engine will not stop:
R You stop at a stop sign and there is no vehicle
in front of you.
R The vehicle that stopped in front of you starts
up again.
R You maneuver, turn the steering wheel sharply
or engage reverse gear.
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% If the system detects an intelligent stop inhibitor, e.g. a stop sign, the engine will not stop.
If you activate the HOLD function or engage
park position j, the engine can be switched
off in spite of an intelligent stop inhibitor.
The engine will restart automatically in the following cases:
R You engage transmission position h or k.
R You depress the accelerator pedal.
R The vehicle requires an automatic engine
start.
R You release the brake pedal.
R Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical system:
You release the brake pedal on a downhill
gradient and the vehicle does not roll.
The vehicle rolls on a downhill gradient and
does not automatically enter glide mode at
15 mph (20 km/h).
ECO start/stop function symbols on the driver's
display:
R The è symbol (green) appears when the
vehicle is at a standstill: the engine was
switched off by the ECO start/stop function.
R The ç symbol (yellow) appears when the
vehicle is at a standstill: not all vehicle conditions for an engine stop have been met.
R Neither the è symbol nor the ç symbol
appears when the vehicle is at a standstill: an
intelligent stop inhibitor, e.g. a stop sign, has
been detected.
R The s symbol appears: the ECO start/stop
function is deactivated or there is a malfunction.
If the engine was switched off by the ECO start/
stop function and you leave the vehicle, a warning
tone will sound and the engine will not be restarted. In addition, the following display message will
appear on the driver's display:
Vehicle Ready to Drive Switch the Ignition Off
Before Exiting
If you do not switch off the vehicle, it will automatically be switched off after three minutes.
▌Switching the ECO start/stop function on/off
#
Press button 1.
A display will appear on the driver's display
when you switch the ECO start/stop function
on/off.
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% s will be continuously shown on the driver's display while the ECO start/stop function
is deactivated.
ECO display function
The ECO display shows an evaluation of your driving style on the driver's display depending on the
situation. This enables you to check the efficiency
of your driving style and adjust it if necessary. The
ECO Display menu shows a ball 2 that will roll
forwards or backwards on a stylized road in the
direction of travel according to the driving characteristics.
Above and below the road, lines mark the area for
an efficient driving style 3. Ball 2 will light up in
green if it is rolling within these lines. Outside the
lines, the ball will light up in orange.
The ECO display assesses the following criteria for
an economical driving style:
R Coasting at the right times
R Consistent speed
R Moderate acceleration
The overall assessment of your driving style "from
start" is indicated using stars 1. It starts with
five empty stars, which you can fill one after the
other if you drive efficiently. When all five stars are
filled, a glow will appear in the background.
% You can call up the ECO Display function via
the Classic and Maybach menus
(/ page 287).
ECO Assist function (vehicles with 48 V on-board
electrical system)
% ECO Assist is active only in drive programs ; and A.
ECO Assist analyzes data for the vehicle's expected route. This allows the system to optimally
adjust the driving style for the route ahead, save
fuel and recuperate. If the system detects an
event ahead and the vehicle nears the event, ECO
Assist will calculate the optimum speed for maximum fuel economy and recuperative energy
based on the distance, speed and downhill gradient.
If the deceleration provided by ECO Assist is not
sufficient, you must also brake with the service
brake. This is especially the case if, for example,
you pull away again in slow-moving traffic and the
distance to the vehicle in front is very short.
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The ECO Assist display is hidden again in the following cases:
R You do not react to the ECO Assist recommendation for a long time.
R You press the accelerator pedal while ECO
Assist is intervening for a route event ahead
(not for a vehicle in front).
R ECO Assist cannot identify any further recommendations from the route ahead.
1 "Foot off the accelerator" recommendation
2 Route event ahead
If a route event ahead or a vehicle driving in front
is detected which requires an adjustment to your
driving style to ensure greater efficiency, corresponding symbol 2 and the ý symbol (gray)
will be displayed.
If you release the accelerator pedal, the ý
symbol will turn green and recuperation in overrun mode will be initiated. If the deceleration is
not sufficient, also apply the service brake. If ECO
Assist intervenes for a route event ahead (not for
a vehicle in front) and you then press the accelerator pedal again, you end ECO Assist's control.
In addition to a vehicle in front ¥, ECO Assist
can detect the following route events 2 depending on the vehicle's equipment:
~ Traffic circle
¡ S-curve
¢ Sharp curve
£ T-intersection
¤ Downhill gradient
¦ Speed limit
% In drive program A, ECO Assist only reacts
to the route event "Vehicle in front".
System limits
If the calculated route is adhered to when route
guidance is active, ECO Assist will operate with
greater accuracy. The basic function is also available without active route guidance. Not all information and traffic situations can be foreseen. The
quality depends on the map data.
ECO Assist is only an aid. The driver is responsible
for keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed and for braking in good
time.
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following situations:
R If there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insufficient
illumination of the road, highly variable shade
conditions, rain, snow, fog or heavy spray.
R If there is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic,
direct sunlight or reflections.
R If the windshield is dirty in the vicinity of the
multifunction camera.
R If the multifunction camera is fogged up, damaged or obscured.
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R
R
R
R
R
R
If road signs are hard to detect, e.g. due to
dirt, snow or insufficient lighting, or because
they are obscured.
If the information in the navigation system's
digital map is incorrect or out of date.
If signs are ambiguous, e.g. road signs in roadworks or in adjacent lanes.
If the radar sensors are dirty or obscured.
When you drive on roads with steep uphill or
downhill gradients.
If there are narrow vehicles in front, such as
bicycles or motorcycles.
DYNAMIC SELECT button
Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT button
% Depending on the engine and equipment, the
vehicle has different drive programs.
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT button to change
between the following drive programs:
The drive program selected will appear on the
driver's display.
= Individual
R Individual settings (/ page 203)
R
B Sport+
R Very sporty driving with lowered suspension
R Emphasizes the vehicle's own oversteering
and understeering characteristics for an even
more active driving style
R Suitable only for good road conditions, a dry
surface and a clear stretch of road
R
C Sport
R The maximum drive output is available
R Sporty driving with lowered suspension
R Sporty, but with an emphasis on stability
R Enables a sporty driver to adopt a more active
driving style
R Suitable only for good road conditions, a dry
surface and a clear stretch of road
A Comfort
R Comfortable and economical driving
R Balance between traction and stability
Recommended for all road conditions
N Curve
Available only for vehicles with E‑ACTIVE
BODY CONTROL
R Comfortable driving with curve tilting function
R Balance between traction and stability
R Recommended for all road conditions
£ Maybach
Maximum driving comfort for comfortable and
luxurious travel
R Balance between traction and stability
R Recommended for all road conditions
R
% The ESP® settings in the drive programs ;
and A are designed for stability. Therefore,
choose one of these drive programs especially when transporting roof loads, in trailer
operation and when the vehicle is fully loaded
or fully occupied.
Depending on the drive program, the following
systems will change their characteristics:
R Drive
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Engine and transmission management
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Availability of Glide mode
ESP®
Vehicles with AIRMATIC: suspension
Suspension and damping
Vehicle level
Steering
-
Selecting the drive program
-
R
R
R
Configuring DYNAMIC SELECT in the MMS
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings
5 DYNAMIC SELECT
5
Vehicle
Setting drive program I
# Select = Individual.
# Select and set a category.
#
Press DYNAMIC SELECT button 1 on the left
or right.
The drive program selected will appear on the
driver's display.
Switching the reset display on/off
# Activate or deactivate Request at Start.
% This function must be activated for each user
profile separately. Only when this function is
activated will the drive program and ECO
start/stop setting for the previous journey be
saved for the respective user profile.
Function on: the next time the vehicle is started a
prompt appears asking whether the last active
drive program should be restored. If the ECO
start/stop function was deactivated, an additional
prompt appears asking if the function should
remain deactivated.
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% The prompt only appears if the previously
active settings deviate from the standard settings.
Function off: the next time the vehicle is started
the A drive program is set automatically. The
ECO start/stop function is activated automatically.
Configuring DYNAMIC SELECT in the MMS (plugin hybrid and electric vehicles)
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings
5 DYNAMIC SELECT
5
Vehicle
Setting drive program I
# Select = Individual.
# Select and set a category.
Switching the reset display on/off
# Activate or deactivate Request at Start.
% This function must be activated for each user
profile separately. The drive program for the
respective user profile of the last driver is only
stored if this function is activated.
Function on: the next time the vehicle is started a
prompt appears asking whether the last active
drive program should be restored.
% The prompt only appears if the previously
active settings deviate from the standard settings.
Function off: the next time the vehicle is started
the A drive program is set automatically.
Displaying vehicle data
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Info
# Select Vehicle.
The vehicle data is displayed.
Displaying engine data
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Info
# Select Engine.
The engine data is displayed.
% The actual (maximum) values that can be achieved for engine output and engine torque
may deviate from the certified values within
the country-specific guidelines for permissible
tolerances (basis: UN-ECE No. 85 or countryspecific guidelines).
Variables that can influence this are, for
example:
R Sea level
R Fuel quality
R Outside temperature
R Operating temperature of the engine
Adjust your driving style accordingly.
The p warning lamp in the driver's display
is on until the engine has reached operating
temperature.
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% The values displayed serve only as orientation. The values for engine output and engine
torque shown on the central display may deviate from the actual values.
% The p warning lamp to show the power
output limitation after starting the vehicle is
not available in all vehicle models.
Calling up the fuel consumption indicator
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Info
# Select Consumption.
The current and average fuel consumption will
be displayed.
Automatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever
▌Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever
& WARNING Risk of accident due to incorrect gearshifting
If the engine speed is higher than the idle
speed and you engage the transmission position h or k, the vehicle may accelerate
sharply.
# If you engage the transmission position
h or k when the vehicle is at a standstill, always depress the brake pedal
firmly and do not accelerate at the same
time.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to children left unattended in the vehicle
If you leave children unattended in the vehicle,
they could, in particular:
R open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
R get out and be struck by oncoming traffic.
R operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion by, for example:
R releasing the parking brake.
R changing the gearbox position.
R starting the vehicle.
#
#
#
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle.
Keep the key out of reach of children.
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Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch the transmission position. The current transmission position will be shown on the driver's display.
▌Engaging reverse gear R
# Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT
SELECT lever upwards past the first point of
resistance.
▌Engaging neutral N
# Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT
SELECT lever up or down to the first point of
resistance.
% To shift into neutral i with the vehicle
switched on, push the selector lever up or
down for several seconds to the first point of
resistance.
Subsequently releasing the brake pedal will allow
you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push it or
tow it away.
j
k
i
h
Park position
Reverse gear
Neutral
Drive position
Proceed as follows if you want the automatic
transmission to remain in neutral i, even if the
vehicle is switched off or the driver's door is
opened:
# Depress the brake pedal and engage neutral
i when the vehicle is at a standstill.
# Release the brake pedal.
# Switch off the vehicle.
The Risk of Vehicle Rolling Away N Activated
Manually No Automatic Change to P message
appears in the driver's display.
% If you then exit the vehicle leaving the key in
the vehicle, the automatic transmission
remains in neutral i.
The park position j is automatically re-engaged
as soon as one of the following conditions is met:
R You switch to transmission position h or k.
R You press the button j.
▌Engaging park position P
* NOTE Damage due to engaging park position j while the vehicle is rolling
If you shift the transmission into park position
j while the vehicle is rolling, the transmission may be damaged.
# If the vehicle is rolling, do not open a
door.
# Only engage park position j when the
vehicle is stationary.
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Observe the notes on parking the vehicle
(/ page 212).
# Depress the brake pedal until the vehicle
comes to a standstill.
# When the vehicle is stationary, press button
j.
When the transmission position display shows
j, the park position is engaged. If the transmission position display j does not appear,
apply the parking brake and secure the vehicle
to prevent it from rolling away.
% Depending on the situation, it may take a
short time until j is engaged. Therefore,
always pay attention to the transmission position display.
Park position j will be engaged automatically if
one of the following conditions is met:
R You switch the stationary vehicle off in transmission position h or k.
R You open the driver's door when the vehicle is
stationary in transmission position h or k.
#
R
R
R
When the vehicle is rolling, you switch if off in
transmission position h or k and bring it to
a standstill.
When the vehicle is rolling, you shift to transmission position i, bring the vehicle to a
standstill and open the driver's door when the
vehicle is stationary.
Engaging park position j automatically is
required by the vehicle.
R
The driving speed
Manual gearshifting
* NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
#
Observe the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
% To maneuver with an open driver's door, open
the driver's door while the vehicle is stationary and engage transmission position h or
k again.
▌Engaging drive position D
# Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT
SELECT lever down past the first point of
resistance.
When the automatic transmission is in transmission position h, it will shift gears automatically.
This depends, among other things, on the following factors:
R The selected drive program
R The position of the accelerator pedal
When the automatic transmission is shifted to
position h, you can manually shift it with the
steering wheel paddle shifter. If permitted, the
automatic transmission will shift to a higher or
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lower gear depending on the steering wheel paddle shifter being pulled.
You have two options for manually shifting the
automatic transmission:
R Temporary setting
R Permanent setting
The gears will shift automatically when manual
shifting is deactivated.
Temporary setting:
# To activate: pull steering wheel paddle shifter
1 or 2.
Manual shifting will be activated for a short
time. The transmission position display will
show p and the current gear.
% How long manual shifting stays activated
depends on various factors.
Manual shifting can be deactivated automatically in the following cases:
R When the drive program is changed
R When the vehicle is restarted
R When transmission position h is engaged
again
Driving style
To shift up: pull steering wheel paddle shifter
2.
# To shift down: pull steering wheel paddle
shifter 1.
# To deactivate: pull and hold steering wheel
paddle shifter 2.
The transmission position display will show
h.
% You can also activate or deactivate manual
shifting permanently in the multimedia system.
R
Gearshift recommendation
#
The gearshift recommendation assists you in
adopting an economical driving style.
Permanently activating or deactivating manual
gearshifting
#
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Vehicle 5 Driving
# Permanently activate or deactivate the function.
If gearshift recommendation 1 appears next
to the transmission position display, shift to
the recommended gear.
Using kickdown
#
Maximum acceleration: depress the accelerator pedal beyond the point of resistance.
To protect against excessively high engine speeds,
the automatic transmission will shift up to the
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next gear when maximum engine speed has been
reached.
Glide mode function
With an anticipatory driving style, glide mode
helps you to reduce fuel consumption.
Glide mode is characterized by the following:
R The combustion engine is disconnected from
the drivetrain and is still running in neutral.
R The transmission position display h is shown
in green.
R Vehicles with 48 V on-board electrical system:
the combustion engine can be switched off.
All of the vehicle functions remain active.
Glide mode will be activated if the following conditions are met:
R Drive program £ is selected.
R The speed is within a suitable range.
R The road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep
uphill or downhill gradients or tight bends.
R You do not depress the accelerator or brake
pedal (except for light brake applications).
% Glide mode can also be activated if you have
selected the "Eco" setting for the drive in drive
program =.
Glide mode will be deactivated again if one of the
conditions is no longer met.
Glide mode can also be prevented by the following
parameters:
R Incline
R Downhill gradient
R Temperature
R Height
R Speed
R Operating status of the engine
R Traffic situation
Function of 4MATIC
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are driven.
Together with ESP® and 4ETS, 4MATIC improves
the traction of your vehicle whenever a driven
wheel spins due to insufficient traction.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can
neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override
the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot take account
of road, weather and traffic conditions. 4MATIC is
only an aid. You are responsible especially for
maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time
and for staying in lane.
% In wintry road conditions, the maximum effect
of 4MATIC can be achieved only if you use
winter tires (M+S tires), with snow chains if
necessary.
Refueling
Refueling the vehicle
& WARNING Risk of fire or explosion from
fuel
Fuels are highly flammable.
# Fire, open flames, smoking and creating
sparks must be avoided.
# Before refueling, switch off the vehicle
and, if installed, the stationary heater,
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and leave them switched off during refueling.
& WARNING Risk of injury from fuels
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your
health.
# Do not swallow fuel or let it come into
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
# Do not inhale fuel vapor.
# Keep children away from fuel.
# Keep doors and windows closed during
the refueling process.
If you or other people come into contact with
fuel, observe the following:
# Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with
soap and water.
# If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical attention
immediately.
#
#
If you swallow fuel, seek medical attention immediately. Do not induce vomiting.
Change immediately out of clothing that
has come into contact with fuel.
& WARNING Risk of fire and explosion due
to electrostatic charge
Electrostatic charge can ignite fuel vapor.
# Before you open the fuel filler cap or
take hold of the pump nozzle, touch the
metallic vehicle body.
# To avoid creating another electrostatic
charge, do not get into the vehicle again
during the refueling process.
* NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel
Vehicles with a gasoline engine:
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system, the
engine and the emission control system.
#
Only refuel with low-sulfur spark-ignition
engine fuel.
This fuel may contain up to 10% ethanol. Your
vehicle is suitable for use with E10 fuel.
Never refuel with one of the following fuels:
R Diesel
R Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol by
volume, e.g. E15, E85, E100
R Gasoline with more than 3% methanol by
volume, e.g. M15, M30, M85, M100
R Gasoline with additives containing metal
If you have accidentally refueled with the
wrong fuel:
# Do not switch on the vehicle.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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* NOTE Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles
with a gasoline engine
If you have accidentally refueled with the
wrong fuel:
R Do not switch on the vehicle. Otherwise
fuel can enter the engine.
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel
could result in damage to the fuel system
and the engine. The repair costs are high.
#
#
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
completely.
* NOTE Damage to the fuel system due to
overfilling the fuel tank
#
Only fill the fuel tank until the pump nozzle switches off.
If too much fuel has been added due, for
example, to a faulty filling pump:
# Do not switch on the vehicle.
#
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
* NOTE Fuel may spray out when you
remove the fuel pump nozzle
#
Only fill the fuel tank until the pump nozzle switches off.
Requirements
R The vehicle is unlocked.
Observe the notes on service fluids and fuel.
Refuel only with fuel that has at least the octane
rating specified in the information label in the fuel
filler flap. Otherwise, engine output may be
reduced and fuel consumption increased.
1
2
3
4
5
Fuel filler flap
Bracket for fuel filler cap
Tire pressure table
QR code for rescue card
Fuel type
#
Press on the rear part of fuel filler flap 1.
Turn the fuel filler cap counter-clockwise and
remove it.
#
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#
#
#
#
#
Insert fuel filler cap from above into
bracket2.
Completely insert the pump nozzle into the
tank filler neck, hook in place and refuel.
Fill the fuel tank only until the pump nozzle
switches off.
Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
Close fuel filler flap 1.
Parking
Parking the vehicle
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
caused by an insufficiently secured vehicle rolling away
If the vehicle is not securely parked sufficiently, it can roll away in an uncontrolled way
even at a slight downhill gradient.
# On uphill or downhill gradients, turn the
front wheels so that the vehicle rolls
towards the curb if it starts moving.
#
#
Apply the parking brake.
Switch the transmission to position j.
& WARNING Risk of fire caused by hot
exhaust system parts
Flammable materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite.
# Park the vehicle so that no flammable
material can come into contact with hot
vehicle components.
# In particular, do not park on dry grassland or harvested grain fields.
R
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion by, for example:
R releasing the parking brake.
R changing the gearbox position.
R starting the vehicle.
#
#
#
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to children left unattended in the vehicle
If you leave children unattended in the vehicle,
they could, in particular:
R open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
R get out and be struck by oncoming traffic.
operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle.
Keep the key out of reach of children.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to it rolling away
#
Always secure the vehicle against rolling
away.
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Engage transmission position j in a stationary vehicle with the brake pedal depressed
(/ page 206).
# Switch off the vehicle by pressing button 1.
# Release the service brake slowly.
# Get out of the vehicle and lock it.
% When you park the vehicle, you can still operate the side windows and the panoramic sliding sunroof for approximately four minutes if
the driver's door is closed.
#
* NOTE Damage due to the vehicle lowering
Vehicles with AIRMATIC or E-ACTIVE BODY
CONTROL: The vehicle can lower because of
temperature differences or longer non-operational times. This can cause damage to parts
of the body.
# When stopping the vehicle and when
driving off, make sure that there are no
obstacles such as curbs under or in the
immediate vicinity of the body.
Garage door opener
#
#
#
Bring the vehicle to a standstill by depressing
the brake pedal.
On uphill or downhill gradients, turn the front
wheels so that the vehicle rolls towards the
curb if it starts moving.
Apply the electric parking brake.
▌Programming buttons for the garage door
opener
& DANGER Risk of death caused by exhaust
gases
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases is hazardous to health
and leads to poisoning.
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#
Never leave the engine or, if present, the
auxiliary heating running in an enclosed
space without sufficient ventilation.
& WARNING Risk of injury by becoming
trapped when opening and closing a
garage door
When you operate or program a garage door
with an integrated garage door opener, persons can become trapped or struck by the
garage door if they stand within its range of
movement.
# Always make sure that nobody is within
the range of the garage door's movement.
Only operate the following doors using the garage
door opener:
R Doors with a safety stop and reversing function
R Doors which conform to the current U.S.
safety standards
Before programming the garage door opener, park
the vehicle outside the garage. Make sure that the
vehicle is switched on but not started.
Requirements
R The vehicle has been parked outside the
garage or outside the range of movement of
the door.
R The vehicle is switched on.
R The vehicle has not been started.
% The garage door opener function is always
available when the vehicle is switched on.
#
Check if the transmitter frequency of the
remote control has the frequency range of
280 to 868 MHz.
Radio equipment approval number:
R NZLMUAHL5 (USA)
R 4112A-MUAHL5 (Canada)
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#
Press and hold button 1, 2 or 3 that you
wish to program.
Indicator lamp 4 flashes yellow.
% It can take up to 20 seconds before the indicator lamp flashes yellow.
# Release the previously pressed button.
Indicator lamp 4 continues to flash yellow.
# Point remote control 5 from a distance of
0.4 in (1 cm) to 3 in (8 cm) towards button
1, 2 or 3.
# Press and hold button 6 of remote control
5 until one of the following signals appears:
R Indicator lamp 4 lights up green continuously. Programming is complete.
R Indicator lamp 4 flashes green. Programming was successful. Additionally, synchronization of the rolling code with the
door system must be carried out.
# If indicator lamp 4 does not light up or flash
green: repeat the procedure.
# Release all of the buttons.
% The remote control for the door drive is not
included in the scope of delivery of the garage
door opener.
▌Synchronizing the rolling code
Requirements
R The door system uses a rolling code.
R The vehicle must be within range of the garage
or door drive.
R The vehicle as well as persons and objects are
located outside the range of movement of the
door.
Press the programming button on the door
drive unit.
Initiate the next step within approximately
30 seconds.
# Press previously programmed button 1, 2
or 3 repeatedly until the door closes.
When the door closes, programming is completed.
% Please also read the operating instructions for
the door drive.
#
▌Troubleshooting when programming the remote
control
# Check if the transmitter frequency of remote
control 5 is supported.
# Replace the batteries in remote control 5.
# Hold remote control 5 at various angles from
a distance of 0.4 in (1 cm) to 3 in (8 cm) in
front of the inside rearview mirror. You should
test every position for at least 25 seconds
before trying another position.
# Hold remote control 5 at the same angles at
various distances in front of the inside rearview mirror. You should test every position for
at least 25 seconds before trying another
position.
# On remote controls that transmit only for a
limited period, press button 6 on remote
control 5 again before transmission ends.
# Angle the antenna line of the garage door
opener unit towards the remote control.
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% It is possible that older garage doors cannot
be operated using the remote control in the
inside rearview mirror even after you have
successfully performed the measures described above. If this is the case, contact the
HomeLink® Hotline.
% Support and additional information on programming:
R on the toll free HomeLink® Hotline on
1-800-355-3515
R online at the https://
www.homelink.com/mercedes
▌Opening or closing a garage door
Requirements
R The corresponding button is programmed to
operate the door.
#
#
Press and hold buttons 1, 2 or 3 until the
door opens or closes.
If indicator lamp 4 flashes yellow after
approx. 20 seconds: Press the previously
pressed button again and keep it pressed until
the door opens or closes.
▌Clearing the garage door opener memory
# Press and hold buttons 1 and 3.
Indicator lamp 4 lights up yellow.
# If indicator lamp 4 flashes green: release
buttons 1 and 3.
The entire memory has been deleted.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion by, for example:
R releasing the parking brake.
R changing the gearbox position.
R starting the vehicle.
#
Electric parking brake
▌Function of the electric parking brake (applying
automatically)
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to children left unattended in the vehicle
If you leave children unattended in the vehicle,
they could, in particular:
R open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
R get out and be struck by oncoming traffic.
R operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
#
#
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle.
Keep the key out of reach of children.
The electric parking brake is applied if the transmission is in position j and one of the following
conditions is fulfilled:
R The vehicle is switched off.
R The seat belt tongue is not inserted in the seat
belt buckle of the driver's seat and the driver's
door is opened.
% To prevent application: pull the handle of the
electric parking brake (/ page 217).
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In the following situations, the electric parking
brake is also applied:
R The HOLD function is keeping the vehicle stationary.
R Active Parking Assist is keeping the vehicle
stationary.
R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is bringing
the vehicle to a standstill.
R In addition, one of the following conditions
must be fulfilled:
The vehicle is switched off.
The seat belt tongue is not inserted in the
seat belt buckle of the driver's seat and
the driver's door is opened.
There is a system malfunction.
The power supply is insufficient.
The vehicle is stationary for a lengthy
period.
When the electric parking brake is applied, the
red F (USA) or ! (Canada) indicator lamp
lights up in the driver's display.
% The electric parking brake is not automatically
applied if the vehicle is switched off by the
ECO start/stop function.
▌Function of the electric parking brake (releasing automatically)
The electric parking brake is released when the
following conditions are fulfilled:
R The driver's door is closed.
R The vehicle has been started.
R The transmission is in position h or k and
you depress the accelerator pedal or you shift
from transmission position j to h or k
when on level ground.
R If the transmission is in position k, the trunk
lid must be closed.
R The seat belt tongue is inserted into the seat
belt buckle of the driver's seat.
If the seat belt tongue is not inserted into the
seat belt buckle of the driver's seat, one of the
following conditions must be fulfilled:
You shift from transmission position j.
or
-
You have previously driven at speeds
greater than 2 mph (3 km/h).
When the electric parking brake is released, the
red F (USA) or ! (Canada) indicator lamp
in the driver's display goes out.
▌Applying/releasing the electric parking brake
manually
Applying
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Push handle 1.
The red F (USA) or ! (Canada) indicator lamp lights up in the driver's display.
% The electric parking brake is only securely
applied if the red F (USA) or ! (Canada) indicator lamp is lit continuously.
#
Releasing
# Switch on the vehicle.
# Pull handle 1.
The red F (USA) or ! (Canada) indicator lamp in the driver's display goes out.
▌Emergency braking
# Press and hold handle 1.
As long as the vehicle is in motion, the
Release Parking Brake message is displayed
and the red F (USA) or ! (Canada)
indicator lamp flashes.
When the vehicle has been braked to a standstill, the electric parking brake is applied. The
red F (USA) or ! (Canada) indicator
lamp lights up in the driver's display.
Information on collision detection on a parked
vehicle
If a collision is detected on the locked vehicle
when towing protection is switched on and collision detection is switched on, you will receive a
message in the multimedia system when the vehicle is switched on.
You will receive information about the following
points:
R The area of the vehicle that may have been
damaged.
R The force of the impact.
The following situation can lead to inadvertent
activation:
R The parked vehicle is moved, forexample, in a
two-storey garage.
% Deactivate the tow-away alarm in order to
prevent inadvertent activation. If you deactivate the tow-away alarm, collision detection
will also be deactivated.
You can permanently deactivate collision
detection via the multimedia system
(/ page 219).
% If the battery is severely discharged, the function for detecting a collision on a parked vehicle is automatically deactivated to facilitate
the next engine start.
System limits
Detection may be restricted in the following situations:
R the vehicle is damaged without impact,
forexample, if an outside mirror is torn off or
the paint is damaged by a key
R an impact occurs at low speed
R the electric parking brake is not applied
% You are responsible for your vehicle. Convince
yourself that your vehicle is free of damage
and roadworthy.
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Setting collision detection on a parked vehicle
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Vehicle
5 Open/Close 5 Vehicle Protection
# Activate or deactivate the function via Collision Notification.
% A maximum of three incidents can be registered. Up to 15 photos are taken for every
incident. In the event of another incident, the
photos of the first incident will be overwritten
if they have not been deleted already.
Activating or deactivating the collision photos
function
Note possible legal restrictions in some countries
regarding automatic recording of the vehicle surroundings.
# Activate or deactivate Collision Photos.
Transferring the collision photos with the
Mercedes me app
# Select Upload Collision Photos.
# Select Upload Automatically.
Scan the generated QR code on the central
display with the Mercedes me app.
The encrypted collision photos will then be
uploaded to Mercedes me.
% Any device that can scan QR codes can be
used to view the collision photos in the
Mercedes me app.
#
Copying the collision photos to a USB flash drive
# Connect a USB flash drive .
# Select Manage Collision Photos.
# Select Copy (USB).
All collision photos are copied to the USB
flash drive.
% To ensure secure operation, only use with
FAT32 or exFAT formatted USB storage devices.
Deleting collision photos
# Select Manage Collision Photos.
# Select Delete.
All collision photos will be deleted.
Notes on parking the vehicle for an extended
period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six
weeks, it may suffer damage through disuse.
The 12 V battery may also be impaired or damaged by heavy discharging.
% Further information can be obtained at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Standby mode (extension of the starter battery's
period out of use)
▌Standby mode function
% This function is not available for all models.
If standby mode is activated, energy loss will be
minimized during extended periods of non-operation.
Standby mode is characterized by the following:
R The starter battery is preserved.
R The maximum non-operational time appears in
the driver's display.
R The connection to online services is interrupted.
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If the following conditions are fulfilled, standby
mode can be activated or deactivated using the
multimedia system:
R The vehicle is switched on.
R The vehicle has not been started.
Exceeding the vehicle's displayed non-operational
time may cause inconvenience; i.e. it cannot be
guaranteed that the starter battery will reliably
start the vehicle.
Charge the starter battery in the following situations:
R The vehicle's non-operational time has to be
extended.
R The starter battery charge level is insufficient
for standby mode.
% Standby mode is automatically deactivated
when the vehicle is switched on.
▌Activating/deactivating standby mode (parking
up the vehicle)
Requirements
R The power supply is switched on.
R
The vehicle is not switched on.
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Vehicle
5 Other Functions
# Activate or deactivate Standby Mode.
Driving and driving safety systems
Driving systems and your responsibility
Your vehicle is equipped with driving systems that
assist you in driving, parking and maneuvering the
vehicle. The driving systems are only aids. They
are not a substitute for you paying attention to
your surroundings and do not relieve you of your
responsibility pertaining to road traffic law. The
driver is always responsible for maintaining a safe
distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed,
for braking in good time and for staying in lane.
Pay attention to the traffic conditions at all times
and intervene when necessary. Be aware of the
limitations regarding the safe use of these systems.
Driving systems can neither reduce the risk of an
accident if you fail to adapt your driving style nor
override the laws of physics. They cannot always
take into account road, weather or traffic conditions.
% Some driving systems can regulate or limit the
speed to a previously set value. Draw attention to the stored speed when changing drivers.
Information on vehicle sensors and cameras
Some driving and driving safety systems use cameras as well as radar or ultrasonic sensors to
monitor the area in front of, behind or next to the
vehicle.
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5 Corner radars
6 Ultrasonic sensors
7 Rear view camera
& WARNING Risk of accident due to restricted detection performance of vehicle sensors and cameras
If the area around vehicle sensors or cameras
is covered, damaged or dirty, certain driving
and safety systems cannot function correctly.
There is a risk of an accident.
# Keep the area around vehicle sensors or
cameras clear of any obstructions and
clean.
# Have damage to the bumper, radiator
grille or stone chipping in the area of the
front and rear windows repaired at a
qualified specialist workshop.
1
2
3
4
Multifunction camera
Cameras in the outside mirrors
Front radar
Front camera
Particularly, keep the areas around the sensors
and cameras free of dirt, ice or slush
(/ page 368). The sensors and cameras must
not be covered and the detection ranges around
them must be kept free. Do not attach additional
license plate brackets, advertisements, stickers,
foils or foils to protect against stone chippings in
the detection range of the sensors and cameras.
Make sure that there are no overhanging loads
protruding into the detection range.
If a bumper or the radiator grill is damaged or
after an impact, have the function of the sensors
checked at a qualified specialist workshop. Have
damage or stone chipping in the area of the cameras on the front and rear windows repaired at a
qualified specialist workshop.
% The rear view camera can extend and retract
automatically for the purpose of calibration,
even though there is no camera image in the
display.
Overview of driving systems and driving safety
systems
R
R
R
R
R
ABS (/ page 222)
BAS (/ page 223)
ESP® (/ page 223)
ESP® Crosswind Assist (/ page 224)
EBD (/ page 225)
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R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
STEER CONTROL (/ page 225)
HOLD function (/ page 225)
Hill Start Assist (/ page 226)
ATTENTION ASSIST (/ page 226)
Traffic Sign Assist (/ page 246)
Traffic light view (/ page 249)
AIRMATIC (/ page 258)
E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL (/ page 260)
Driving Assistance Package
% The availability of some functions or sub-functions of the Driving Assistance Package is
equipment- or country-specific. The functions
of your Driving Assistance Package may differ
from the functions listed here.
R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
(/ page 228)
R Active Speed Limit Assist (/ page 233)
R Route-based speed adaptation (/ page 234)
R Active Brake Assist (/ page 242)
R Active Steering Assist (/ page 236)
R Active Emergency Stop Assist (/ page 238)
R
R
R
R
R
Active Lane Change Assist (/ page 239)
Active Stop-and-Go Assist (/ page 235)
Active Blind Spot Assist with exit warning
(/ page 252)
Active Lane Keeping Assist (/ page 255)
PRE-SAFE® Impulse Side (/ page 51)
Parking Package
% The availability of individual functions depends
on the country and equipment.
R 360° camera (/ page 263)
R Parking Assist PARKTRONIC (/ page 267)
R Active Parking Assist (/ page 270)
R Remote Parking Assist (/ page 275)
R Memory Parking Assist (country-dependent)
(/ page 282)
Functions of ABS
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) regulates the
brake pressure in critical driving situations:
R During braking, for instance, at maximum fullstop braking or if there is insufficient tire traction, the wheels are prevented from locking.
R Vehicle steerability while braking is ensured.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal. The pulsating brake
pedal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions and can serve as a reminder to take extra
care while driving.
System limits
ABS is active from speeds of approx. 3 mph
(5 km/h).
R ABS may be impaired or may not function if a
malfunction has occurred and the yellow !
ABS warning lamp lights up continuously after
the vehicle is started.
R
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Function of BAS
& WARNING Risk of an accident caused by a
malfunction in BAS (Brake Assist System)
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased.
# Depress the brake pedal with full force in
emergency braking situations. ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The Brake Assist System (BAS) supports your
emergency braking situation with additional brake
force.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is
activated:
R BAS automatically boosts the brake pressure.
R BAS can shorten the braking distance.
R ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you release
the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
Function of ESP®
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP® is
deactivated
If you deactivate ESP®, ESP® cannot carry out
vehicle stabilization.
# ESP® should only be deactivated in the
following situations.
* NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
#
Observe the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) can monitor and improve driving stability and traction in
the following situations within physical limits:
R When pulling away on wet or slippery roads.
R When braking.
If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired
by the driver, ESP® can stabilize the vehicle by
intervening in the following ways:
R One or more wheels are braked.
R The engine output is adapted according to the
situation.
When ESP® is deactivated, the å warning
lamp lights up continuously:
R Driving stability will no longer be improved.
R The drive wheels could spin.
R ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
% When ESP® is deactivated, you are still assisted by ESP® when braking.
When the ÷ warning lamp flashes, one or several wheels has reached its grip limit:
R Adapt your driving style to suit the current
road and weather conditions.
R Do not deactivate ESP®.
R Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as is
necessary when pulling away.
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Deactivate ESP® in the following situations to
improve traction:
R When using snow chains.
R In deep snow.
R On sand or gravel.
% Spinning the wheels results in a cutting
action, which enhances traction.
If the ÷ ESP® warning lamp lights up continuously, ESP® is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the following information:
R Indicator and warning lamps (/ page 501)
R Display messages (/ page 439)
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP® and
makes it possible to pull away and accelerate on a
slippery road.
ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by
intervening in the following ways:
R The drive wheels are braked individually if they
spin.
R
More drive torque is transferred to the wheel
or wheels with traction.
Activating/deactivating ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program)
Influence of drive programs on ESP®
The drive programs enable ESP® to adapt to different weather and road conditions as well as the
driver's preferred driving style. Depending on the
selected drive program, the appropriate ESP®
mode will be activated. You can select the drive
programs using the DYNAMIC SELECT switch
(/ page 203).
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 ß 5 y
% ESP® can only be activated/deactivated using
quick access when at least one other function
is available in quick access. ESP® can otherwise be found in the Assistance menu.
# Select ESP.
# Select On or Off.
Function of ESP® Crosswind Assist
ESP® is deactivated if the å ESP® OFF warning lamp lights up continuously in the driver's display.
Observe any information on warning lamps and
display messages which may be shown in the driver's display.
ESP®
Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of
side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehicle
in the lane:
R ESP® Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle
speeds between approx. 50 mph (80 km/h)
and 125 mph (200 km/h) when driving
straight ahead or cornering slightly.
R The vehicle is stabilized by means of individual
brake application on one side.
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Function of EBD
R
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) is characterized by the following:
R Monitoring and regulating the brake pressure
on the rear wheels.
R Improved driving stability when braking, especially on bends.
R
Function of STEER CONTROL
STEER CONTROL assists you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in
the direction required for vehicle stabilization.
This steering recommendation is given in the following situations:
R both right wheels or both left wheels are on a
wet or slippery road surface when you brake
R the vehicle starts to skid
System limits
STEER CONTROL may be impaired or may not
function in the following situations:
R ESP® is deactivated.
ESP® is malfunctioning.
The steering is malfunctioning.
If ESP® is malfunctioning, you will be assisted further by the electric power steering.
HOLD function
▌HOLD function
The HOLD function holds the vehicle at a standstill without requiring you to depress the brake
pedal, e.g. while waiting in traffic.
The HOLD function is only an aid. The responsibility for the vehicle safely standing still remains with
the driver.
System limits
The HOLD function is only intended to provide
assistance when driving and is not a sufficient
means of safeguarding the vehicle against rolling
away when stationary.
R The incline must not be greater than 30%.
▌Activating/deactivating the HOLD function
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to the
HOLD function being active when you
leave the vehicle
If the vehicle is only braked with the HOLD
function it could, in the following situations,
roll away:
R If there is a malfunction in the system or in
the power supply.
R If the HOLD function is deactivated by
depressing the accelerator pedal or brake
pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.
#
Always secure the vehicle against rolling
away before you leave it.
Requirements
R The vehicle is stationary.
R The driver's door is closed or the seat belt on
the driver's side is fastened.
R The vehicle has been started or has been
automatically switched off by the ECO start/
stop function.
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R
R
R
The electric parking brake is released.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactivated.
The transmission is in position h, k or i.
Activating the HOLD function
Depress the brake pedal, and after a short
time quickly depress further until the ë
display appears in the driver's display.
# Release the brake pedal.
#
Deactivating the HOLD function
# Depress the accelerator pedal to pull away.
or
# Depress the brake pedal until the ë display
disappears from the driver's display.
The HOLD function is deactivated in the following
situations:
R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activated.
R The transmission is shifted to position j.
R The vehicle is secured with the electric parking brake.
In the following situations, the vehicle is held by
transmission position j and/or by the electric
parking brake:
R The seat belt is unfastened and the driver's
door is opened.
R The vehicle is switched off.
R There is a system malfunction.
R The power supply is insufficient.
In addition, the Brake Immediately message may
appear in the driver's display and a horn tone may
sound at regular intervals.
# Immediately depress the brake pedal firmly
until the warning message disappears.
The HOLD function is deactivated.
# Additionally secure the vehicle against rolling
away.
Function of Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist holds the vehicle for a short time
when you pull away on a hill under the following
conditions:
R The transmission is in position h or k.
R
The electric parking brake is released.
This gives you enough time to move your foot
from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and
depress it before the vehicle begins to roll away.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to the vehicle rolling away
After a short time, Hill Start Assist no longer
holds the vehicle.
# Swiftly move your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal. Do not
leave the vehicle when it is being held by
Hill Start Assist.
ATTENTION ASSIST
▌Function of ATTENTION ASSIST
ATTENTION ASSIST assists you on long, monotonous journeys, e.g. on highways and trunk roads.
If indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses in concentration on the part of the driver are detected,
the system suggests taking a break.
ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid. It cannot
always detect fatigue or lapses in concentration in
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time. The system is not a substitute for a well-rested and attentive driver. On long journeys, take
regular breaks in good time that allow for adequate recuperation.
You can choose between two settings:
R Standard: normal system sensitivity.
R Sensitive: higher system sensitivity. The driver
is warned earlier and the attention level detected by ATTENTION ASSIST is adapted accordingly.
If fatigue or increasing inattention is detected, the
warning appears in the driver display: ATTENTION ASSIST: Take a Break!. you can acknowledge the message and take a break if necessary.
If you do not take a break and ATTENTION ASSIST
continues to detect increasing lapses in concentration, you will be warned again after a minimum
of 15 minutes.
If ATTENTION ASSIST is unable to calculate the
attention level and cannot issue a warning, the
System Suspended message appears.
If the driver display shows a warning, a service
area search is offered in the multimedia system.
You can select a rest area and start navigation to
this rest area.
When you restart the vehicle, ATTENTION ASSIST
is automatically switched on. The last selected
sensitivity level remains stored.
The following information is displayed in the driver's display:
R The length of the journey since the last break
R The attention level determined by ATTENTION
ASSIST:
The more segments 1 of the circle displayed, the higher the detected attention
level.
-
Fewer segments 1 are displayed in the
circle as the attention level decreases.
System limits
ATTENTION ASSIST is active in the 37 mph
(60 km/h) to 124 mph (200 km/h) speed range.
The microsleep detection function is available at a
speed of 12 mph (20 km/h) and above.
If the system is not available due to an error, the
ATTENTION ASSIST warning light is permanently
lit Û in the driver display
Particularly in the following situations, ATTENTION
ASSIST functions only in a restricted manner and
warnings may be delayed or not occur:
R If you have been driving for less than approximately 30 minutes.
R If the road condition is poor (uneven road surface or potholes).
R If there is a strong side wind.
R If you adopt a sporty driving style (high cornering speeds or high rates of acceleration).
R If the Steering Assist function of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is active.
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R
R
R
If the clock is set to the incorrect time.
If you change lanes and vary your speed frequently in active driving situations.
if ESP® is not available
Also observe any information regarding display
messages that can be displayed in the driver's
display.
The ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness or alertness
assessment is reset and restarted when continuing the journey in the following situations:
R You switch off the vehicle.
R If you unfasten your seat belt and open the
driver's door (e.g. to change drivers or take a
break).
▌Setting ATTENTION ASSIST
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Assistance
5 Assistance 5 ATTENTION ASSIST
Setting the sensitivity
# Select Z next to ATTENTION ASSIST.
# Select Standard or Sensitive.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
▌Function of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
DISTRONIC Active Distance Assist maintains the
set speed on free-flowing roads. If vehicles are
detected ahead, the set distance will be maintained, until the vehicle comes to a standstill if
necessary. The vehicle will accelerate or brake
depending on the distance to the vehicle in front
and the set speed. The speed and distance to the
vehicle in front are set and saved using the steering wheel.
Available speed range:
R Vehicles without Driving Assistance Package:
15 mph (20 km/h) - 100 mph (160 km/h)
R Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package:
15 mph (20 km/h) - 130 mph (210 km/h)
% The adjustable set speed may differ if a limit
speed (e.g. winter tire limit) is stored.
Other features of Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC:
R Adjusts the driving style depending on the
selected drive program (energy-saving, comfortable or dynamic) (/ page 202)
R
R
Initiates acceleration to the stored speed if the
turn signal indicator is switched on to change
to the overtaking lane
Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package:
Reacts to stationary vehicles detected in
urban speed ranges (except bicycles and
motorcycles)
Takes one-sided overtaking restrictions
into account on highways or on multi-lane
roads with separate roadways (countrydependent)
% It is possible to set the driving mode of Active
Distance Assist DISTRONIC on the DYNAMIC
SELECT menu. Depending on which drive program is selected, the driving characteristics
can be geared towards energy economy, comfort or dynamic performance. The driving style
can be permanently set to Comfort or
Dynamic on the Active Distance Assist menu
(/ page 235).
Vehicles with Active Parking Assist and Driving
Assistance Package: if Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC has braked the vehicle to a standstill,
it can automatically follow the vehicle in front
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when it drives off again within 30 seconds. If a
critical situation is detected in the surrounding
area when the vehicle drives off, such as a person
in the path of the vehicle, a visual and acoustic
warning will be given indicating that the driver
must now take control of the vehicle. The vehicle
will not be accelerated any further.
Observe the notes on driving systems and your
responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognize
dangers (/ page 220).
DISTRONIC Active Distance Assist maintains the
set speed on free-flowing roads. If vehicles are
detected ahead, the set distance will be maintained, until the vehicle comes to a standstill if
necessary. The vehicle will accelerate or brake
depending on the distance to the vehicle in front
and the set speed. The speed and distance to the
vehicle in front are set and saved using the steering wheel.
DISTRONIC Active Distance Assist is available in
the speed range from 15 mph (20 km/h) 130 mph (210 km/h).
Other features of Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC:
R Adjusts the driving style depending on the
selected drive program (fuel-saving, comfortable or dynamic) (/ page 202)
R Initiates acceleration to the stored speed if the
turn signal indicator is switched on to change
to the overtaking lane
R Reacts to stationary vehicles detected in
urban speed ranges (except bicycles and
motorcycles)
R Takes one-sided overtaking restrictions into
account on highways or on multi-lane roads
with separate roadways (country-dependent)
Additional function available in certain countries:
if Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC has braked
the vehicle to a standstill, it can automatically follow the vehicle in front when it drives off again
within 30 seconds. If a critical situation is detected in the surrounding area when the vehicle
drives off, such as a person in the path of the
vehicle, a visual and acoustic warning will be given
indicating that the driver must now take control of
the vehicle. The vehicle will not be accelerated
any further.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is ready to
drive when the green ç vehicle symbol flashes
cyclically.
Observe the notes on driving systems and your
responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognize
dangers (/ page 220).
Display on the driver's display on the Assistance
menu
1 Vehicle in front
2 Distance indicator
3 Set specified distance
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A vehicle detected in front 1 will be highlighted
in green. It may also be in the lane to the left of
your vehicle in situations where it is not permitted
to overtake on the right, such as on highways.
Permanent status display
R ç (grey): Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC selected but not yet active
R ç (green speedometer, white vehicle):
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC active,
speed set
R ç (green): Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC active and vehicle detected
The stored speed will be shown under the permanent status display and highlighted on the speedometer. When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
is passive, the status display will be greyed out.
If the speed of the vehicle in front or the speed
adjustment is less than the stored speed due to
the route event ahead, the segments on the
speedometer will light up.
When the set specified distance is increased or
decreased, the Ò display will briefly appear
under the vehicle on the permanent status display.
% On highways or high-speed major roads, the
green ç vehicle symbol will be displayed
cyclically when the vehicle is ready to pull
away.
% If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond
the setting of the Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC, the system will switch to passive
mode. The following message will appear
briefly on the driver's display ç Suspended.
System limits
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following situations, for example:
R In snow, rain, fog, heavy spray, if there is glare,
in direct sunlight or in greatly varying ambient
light.
R The windshield in the area of the camera is
dirty, fogged up, damaged or obscured.
R If the radar sensors are dirty or obscured.
R In parking garages or on roads with steep gradients.
R
If there are narrow vehicles in front, such as
bicycles or motorcycles.
In addition, on slippery roads, braking or accelerating can cause one or several wheels to lose
traction and the vehicle could then skid.
Do not use Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC in
these situations.
& WARNING Risk of accident from acceleration or braking by Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may accelerate or brake in the following cases, for
example:
R If the vehicle pulls away using Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC.
R If the stored speed is called up and is considerably faster or slower than the currently driven speed.
R If Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC no
longer detects a vehicle in front or does
not react to relevant objects.
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#
#
Always carefully observe the traffic conditions and be ready to brake at all
times.
Take into account the traffic situation
before calling up the stored speed.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to insufficient deceleration by Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC brakes your
vehicle with up to 50% of the possible deceleration. If this deceleration is not sufficient,
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC alerts you
with a visual and acoustic warning.
# Adjust your speed and maintain a suitable distance from the vehicle in front.
# Brake the vehicle yourself and/or take
evasive action.
& WARNING Risk of accident if detection
function of Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC is impaired
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC does not
react or has a limited reaction:
R when driving on a different lane or when
changing lanes
R to pedestrians, animals, bicycles or stationary vehicles, or unexpected obstacles
R to complex traffic conditions
R to oncoming vehicles and crossing traffic
R
R
R
R
The transmission is in position h.
All the doors are closed.
Check of the radar sensor system has been
successfully completed.
Snow chain mode is not active (/ page 397).
As a result, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
may neither give warnings nor intervene in
such situations.
# Always observe the traffic conditions
carefully and react accordingly.
▌Operating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Requirements
R The electric parking brake is released.
R ESP® is activated and is not intervening.
J Adopts the stored/detected speed
± Deactivating Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC
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1 Increases/decreases the speed
K Increases/decreases the specified distance
H Activates/deactivates Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC
#
To operate Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC: press the respective button with
only one finger or swipe on the control panel.
Activates/deactivates Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC
# Press H.
Activating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
# To activate without a stored speed: on control
panel 1 press M on the upper section or
N on the lower section or J. Remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal.
or
# To activate with a stored speed: pressJ.
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
The last stored speed is called up and maintained by the vehicle.
If the stored speed has been deleted, the current vehicle speed is stored.
Increasing or reducing the speed
To increase the stored speed: swipe upwards
from the bottom of control panel 1.
R The stored speed is increased by 1 mph
(1 km/h).
# To decrease the stored speed: swipe downwards from the top of control panel 1.
R The stored speed is decreased by 1 mph
(1 km/h).
or
# Briefly press M on the upper section or
N on the lower section of control panel
1.
The stored speed is increased or reduced by
5 mph (10 km/h).
or
# Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed.
# Press M on the upper section of control
panel 1.
#
Adopting the limit speed shown in the driver's display
# Activate the Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC: Press M, N or J.
# Accept the displayed speed limit: press J.
The limit speed displayed in the driver's display is adopted as the stored speed. The vehicle adapts its speed to that of the vehicle in
front, but only up to the stored speed, or limits
its speed accordingly.
% A speed limit shown in the driver display is
adopted only while the vehicle is in motion,
not when stationary.
Pulling away with Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC
# Activate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
and remove your foot from the brake pedal.
# Press J.
or
# Depress the accelerator pedal briefly and
firmly.
The functions of Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC continue to be carried out.
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Reducing or increasing the specified distance
from the vehicle in front
# Press K.
The h display appears. The specified distance is reduced by one level.
If the lowest level is already selected, the
selection jumps to the highest level.
Deactivating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC being
active when you leave the driver's seat
If you leave the driver's seat while the vehicle
is being braked by Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC only, the vehicle can roll away.
# Always deactivate Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC and secure the vehicle to
prevent it from rolling away before you
leave the driver's seat.
#
Press ±.
% If you brake, deactivate ESP® or if ESP® intervenes, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is
deactivated.
▌Function of Active Speed Limit Assist
If a changed speed limit is detected and the automatic adoption of speed limits is switched on, this
is automatically adopted as the stored speed
(/ page 235). Speed limits below 12 mph
(20 km/h) are not accepted.
The driven speed is adjusted when the vehicle is
level with the traffic sign at the latest. In the case
of signs indicating entry into an urban area, the
speed is adapted according to the speed permitted within the urban area. The speed limit display
in the driver's display is always updated when the
vehicle is level with the traffic sign.
If you are driving on German highways and there
is no speed limit, the system uses the speed
stored for a stretch of road with no speed limit as
the set speed. If you do not alter the stored speed
on a stretch of road with no speed limit, the recommended speed of 80 mph (130 km/h) is adopted.
If Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC has been put
into passive mode by pressing the accelerator
pedal, only speed limits which are higher than the
set speed are adopted.
The maximum permissible speed does not take
the road condition and current weather and traffic
conditions into account. Adjust your speed
accordingly, when necessary.
Observe the notes on driving systems and your
responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognize
dangers (/ page 220).
System limits
The system limits of Traffic Sign Assist apply to
the detection of traffic signs (/ page 246).
Speed limits below 12 mph (20 km/h) are not
automatically adopted by the system as the stored
speed. Temporary speed restrictions (e.g. for a
certain time or due to weather conditions) cannot
be properly detected by the system.
Adjust the speed in these situations.
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& WARNING Risk of accident due to Active
Speed Limit Assist adapting the vehicle's
speed
The speed adopted by Active Speed Limit
Assist may be too high or incorrect in some
individual cases, such as:
R at speed limits below 12 mph (20 km/h)
R in wet conditions or in fog
R when towing a trailer
#
#
Ensure that the driven speed complies
with traffic regulations.
Adjust the driving speed to suit current
traffic and weather conditions.
▌Function of route-based speed adaptation
When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activated, the vehicle speed will be adapted accordingly
to the route events ahead. Depending on the drive
program selected, the vehicle negotiates a route
event ahead in an energy-saving, comfortable or
dynamic manner. When the route event has been
passed, the vehicle accelerates again to the
stored speed. The set distance to the vehicle in
front, vehicles detected ahead and speed restrictions ahead are taken into account.
Route-based speed adaptation can be activated in
the multimedia system (/ page 235).
The following route events are taken into account:
R Bends
R Traffic circles
R T-intersections
R Turns and exits
R Traffic jams ahead (only with Live Traffic )
Also, the speed is reduced if the turn signal indicator is switched on and one of the following situations is detected:
R Turning at intersections
R Driving in slowing-down lanes
R Driving in lanes adjacent to slowing-down
lanes
The driver is responsible for choosing the right
speed and observing other road users. This
applies in particular to intersections, traffic circles
and traffic lights, as route-based speed adaptation
does not brake the vehicle to a standstill.
Speed adaptation is canceled in the following
cases:
R If the turn signal indicator is switched off
before the route event and it is therefore
assumed that the route event is not relevant
to the driver.
R If the driver depresses the accelerator or
brake pedal during the process.
System limits
Route-based speed adaptation does not take right
of way regulations into account. The driver is
responsible for complying with road traffic regulations and driving at a suitable speed.
In difficult conditions, the speed selection made
by the system may not always be suitable. This
applies to the following situations, forexample:
R The road's course is not clearly visible.
R Road narrowing.
R Varying maximum permissible speeds in individual lanes, for example at toll stations.
R Wet road surfaces, snow or ice.
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In these situations the driver must intervene
accordingly.
& WARNING Risk of accident in spite of
route-based speed adaptation
Route-based speed adaptation can malfunction or be temporarily unavailable in the following situations:
R If the driver does not follow the calculated
route
R If map data is not up-to-date or available
R In the event of roadworks
R In bad weather or road conditions
R If the accelerator pedal is depressed
R In the event of electronically displayed
speed limitations
#
Adapt the speed to the traffic situation.
▌Setting Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC driving styles
Requirements
R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activated.
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Assistance
5 Driving 5 Active Distance Assist
Selecting a driving style
# Select Based on DYNAMIC SELECT, Dynamic
or Comfortable.
% Further information about Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC (/ page 231).
Setting speed adaptation
# Select Adopt Speed Limit or Route-based
Speed.
When these functions are active, the vehicle
speed is adjusted depending on a route event
ahead or a speed limit.
% When one of the following systems is active,
the detected speed can be manually adopted
as the speed limit:
R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
R Variable limiter
% Further information on speed adaptation
(/ page 234).
▌Function of Active Stop-and-Go Assist
Active Stop-and-Go Assist helps you when in traffic jams on multi-lane roads with separate roadways by automatically pulling away within up to
60 seconds and with moderate steering maneuvers. It orients itself using the vehicle in front and
lane markings. Active Stop-and-Go Assist automatically maintains a safe distance from the vehicle in front and vehicles cutting in.
Active Stop-and-Go Assist requires you, as the
driver, to keep your hands on the steering wheel
at all times so that you are able to intervene at
any time to correct the course of the vehicle and
keep it in lane.
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Observe the notes on driving systems and your
responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognize
dangers (/ page 220).
Active Stop-and-Go Assist activates automatically
when all of the following conditions are met:
R You are in a traffic jam on a highway or highspeed major road.
R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activated
and active (/ page 231).
R Active Steering Assist is activated and active
(/ page 238).
R You are traveling no faster than 35 mph
(60 km/h).
When Active Stop-and-Go Assist is active the
¬ status display appears on the driver's display.
System limits
The system limitations of Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC and Active Steering Assist apply to
Active Stop-and-Go Assist (/ page 236).
Active Steering Assist
▌Function of Active Steering Assist
Active Steering Assist is available only up to a
speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). The system helps
you to stay in the center of the lane by means of
moderate steering interventions. Depending on
the speed driven, Active Steering Assist uses the
vehicles ahead and lane markings as a reference.
% Depending on the country, in the lower speed
range Active Steering Assist can use the surrounding traffic as a reference. If necessary,
Active Steering Assist can then also provide
assistance when driving outside the center of
the lane.
If the detection of lane markings and vehicles
ahead is impaired, Active Steering Assist switches
to passive mode. The system provides no support
in this case.
Permanent status display in the driver's display
Ø Gray: activated and passive
Ø Green: activated and active
Ø Red, flashing: prompt to the driver to
actively confirm or transition from active to
passive status, system limit detected
% During the transition from active to passive
status, the Ø symbol is shown as enlarged
and flashing. Once the system is passive, the
Ø symbol is shown as gray in the driver's
display.
Contact detection
The driver is required to keep their hands on the
steering wheel at all times and be able to intervene at any time to correct the course of the vehicle and keep it in lane. The driver must expect a
change from active to passive mode or vice versa
at any time.
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If the system detects that the driver has not
steered the vehicle for a considerable period of
time or has removed their hands from the steering
wheel, an optical warning is given first. Display 1
appears in the driver's display. If the driver still
does not steer the vehicle, or gives no confirmation to the system, a warning tone sounds in addition to the visual warning message.
If the driver does not react to this warning for a
considerable period, an emergency stop is initiated (/ page 238).
The warning is not issued or is stopped as soon as
the system detects that the driver has touched
the steering wheel.
The touch detection may be limited or may not
function if there is no direct contact between the
hand and the steering wheel, e.g. when wearing
gloves or if there is a steering wheel cover on the
steering wheel.
If Active Steering Assist detects that a system
limit has been reached, a visual warning is issued
and a warning tone sounds.
Observe the notes on driving systems and your
responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognize
dangers (/ page 220).
System limits
Active Steering Assist has a limited steering torque for lateral guidance. In some cases, the steering intervention is not sufficient to keep the vehicle in the lane.
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following instances:
R There is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow, rain,
fog, heavy spray, greatly varying ambient light
or strong shadows on the road.
R There is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic,
direct sunlight or reflections.
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Insufficient road illumination.
The windshield is dirty, fogged up, damaged or
covered in the vicinity of the camera, e.g. by a
sticker.
No, or several, unclear lane markings are present for one lane, or the markings change
quickly, forexample, in a construction area or
intersections.
The lane markings are worn away, dark or covered up, e.g. by dirt or snow.
If the distance to the vehicle in front is too
short and thus the lane markings cannot be
detected.
The road is narrow and winding.
There are obstacles on the lane or projecting
out into the lane, suchas object markers.
The system does not provide assistance in the following conditions:
R On very tight bends and when turning.
R When crossing intersections.
R At traffic circles or toll stations.
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R
R
When actively changing lane without switching
on the turn signal indicator.
When the tire pressure is too low.
& WARNING Risk of accident if Active Steering Assist unexpectedly stops functioning
If the system limits of Active Steering Assist
are reached there is no guarantee that the
system will remain active or will keep the vehicle in lane.
# Always keep your hands on the steering
wheel and observe the traffic carefully.
# Always steer the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions.
& WARNING Risk of accident if Active Steering Assist unexpectedly intervenes
The detection of lane markings and objects
may malfunction and cause unexpected steering interventions.
# Steer according to traffic conditions.
▌Activating/deactivating Active Steering Assist
Requirements
R ESP® is activated, but is not intervening.
R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activated.
If Active Steering Assist is switched off, the system is available from a speed of approx. 37 mph
(60 km/h).
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Assistance
5 Driving
# Activate or deactivate Active Steering Assist.
Function of Active Emergency Stop Assist
Active Emergency Stop Assist uses touch sensors
to monitor whether the driver holds the steering
wheel and initiates an emergency stop if necessary.
If Active Steering Assist is deactivated, the accelerator and brake pedal are monitored as well as
the steering wheel. A warning is issued when the
steering wheel is not being held or when a pedal
is not depressed, and the vehicle is in danger of
leaving the lane.
Active Emergency Stop Assist issues the following
warnings in order:
R Display message 1 appears in the driver's
display.
R In addition to display 1 a warning tone
sounds.
R The message Initiating Emergency Stop will
appear in the driver's display, a continuous
warning tone will sound, the vehicle will no
longer accelerate and, if necessary, slight belt
tensioning will be produced.
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R
The vehicle speed is reduced in increments
until it is at a standstill. Sharp brake impulses
are also produced.
% Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package: If
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is active
and the driver unfastens the seat belt and
driver's door, an emergency stop can be initiated immediately.
Depending on the country, a lane change to the
adjacent right-hand lane is carried out, if possible.
When automatic braking is initiated, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactivated. Depending on the country, the hazard warning light system is switched on.
When the vehicle is stationary, the following
actions are carried out:
R The vehicle is secured with the electric parking brake.
R The vehicle is unlocked.
R If possible, an emergency call is placed to the
Mercedes-Benz emergency call center.
Before automatic braking is initiated, you can cancel Active Emergency Stop Assist by steering.
You can cancel the intervention by Active Emergency Stop Assist after automatic braking is initiated by one of the following actions:
R Accelerating or braking: the emergency stop is
canceled, but the warning message, warning
tone and power steering remain active
R Steering: power-assisted steering is canceled,
the warning message and warning tone remain
active and the vehicle continues to be braked
% Active Emergency Stop Assist can initiate an
emergency stop a maximum of three times
within a driving cycle. After that, Active Steering Assist and Active Emergency Stop Assist
are disabled until the vehicle has been restarted.
System limits
For the detection of vehicles and other obstacles,
observe the system limits of the following functions:
R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
(/ page 228)
R Active Steering Assist (/ page 236)
R Active Lane Change Assist (/ page 239)
R
Active Brake Assist (/ page 242)
Active Lane Change Assist
▌Function of Active Lane Change Assist
Active Lane Change Assist supports the driver
during lanes changes and the driver can activate it
by indicating briefly.
Active Lane Change Assist is only an aid and not a
substitute for your attention. It is essential that
you observe the notes on driving systems and
your responsibility in the vehicle Operator's Manual; you may otherwise fail to recognize dangers.
The following conditions must be fulfilled for a
lane change:
R You are on a highway or high-speed major
road.
R The vehicle speed is between approximately
50 mph (80 km/h) and 110 mph (180 km/h).
R The neighboring lane is separated by a broken
lane marking.
R No vehicle or obstacle is detected in the adjacent lane.
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R
R
R
Since the last time the vehicle was started,
the sensors have detected a vehicle at a suitable distance behind your vehicle.
Active Lane Change Assist is selected in the
multimedia system.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and Active
Steering Assist are activated on highways.
Driver display on the Assistance menu
The system is not available and must be reactivated in the following situations:
R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and Active
Steering Assist were already activated before
you entered the highway.
R The system briefly does not detect the road
you are on as a highway or a highway-like
road, e.g. at a highway intersection.
As soon as Active Lane Change Assist detects a
suitable road, you can reactivate it with J,
M or N.
1 Green arrow: lane change initiated
2 Red arrow: lane change canceled
When Active Lane Change Assist is available, the
± display will appear along with green arrows
on the driver display. If the system has been activated but is not currently available, the ± dis-
play will appear along with grey arrows on the
driver display.
If no vehicle or obstacle is detected in the adjacent lane and a lane change is permitted, the lane
change will begin after the driver has indicated
briefly. The lane change will be shown to the
driver with a flashing green arrow next to the
± steering wheel symbol. Green arrow 1 will
be displayed in the appropriate adjacent lane on
the Assistance menu on the driver's display. The
Lane Change to the Left message, for example,
will also appear.
Active Lane Change Assist can be canceled in various situations, including the following:
R Change in the surrounding conditions (e.g.
detected obstacle).
R The driver removes both hands from the steering wheel.
R The driver steers with too much force or in the
opposite direction.
R The driver activates the turn signal indicator in
the opposite direction.
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R
R
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC or Active
Steering Assist is deactivated.
The vehicle cannot make the lane change as
planned.
Cancellation of Active Lane Change Assist is displayed as follows:
R The arrow in the selected direction of travel
turns red.
R A corresponding message appears on the
driver display.
R In certain circumstances, a warning tone will
sound.
& WARNING Risk of accident when changing
lane to an occupied adjacent lane
Lane Change Assist cannot always clearly
detect if the adjacent lane is free.
The lane change might be initiated although
the adjacent lane is not free.
# Before changing lanes, make sure that
the neighboring lane is free and there is
no danger to other road users.
#
Monitor the lane change.
& WARNING Risk of accident if Lane Change
Assist unexpectedly stops functioning
If the system limitations for Lane Change
Assist have been reached, there is no guarantee that the system will remain active.
Lane Change Assist cannot then assist you by
applying steering torque.
# Always monitor the lane change and
keep your hands on the steering wheel.
Observe the traffic conditions and steer
and/or brake if necessary.
System limits
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following instances:
R There is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow, rain,
fog, heavy spray, greatly varying ambient light
or shadows on the road.
R There is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic,
direct sunlight or reflections.
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Due to insufficient illumination of the road, or
if the exterior lighting indicates a malfunction.
The windshield is dirty, fogged up, damaged or
obscured in the vicinity of the camera, e.g. by
a sticker.
The sensors are damaged, obscured or dirty.
The lane markings for one lane are either
absent or unclear, or the markings change
quickly, such as in a construction area or at
intersections.
The system does not detect a suitable road,
for example, on tight bends or shortly after a
on/off ramp.
The lane markings are worn away, dark or covered up, e.g. by dirt or snow.
The distance to the vehicle in front is too short
and thus the lane markings cannot be detected.
There are obstacles on the lane or projecting
out into the lane, such as object markers.
The tire pressure is too low.
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Also observe the system limits of Active Steering
Assist and the information on vehicle sensors and
cameras in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
% The Active Lane Change Assist sensors will
adjust automatically while a certain distance
is being driven after the vehicle has been
delivered. Active Lane Change Assist will be
unavailable or only partially available during
this teach-in process, and no arrows will be
displayed next to the Ø Active Steering
Assist symbol.
▌Setting Active Lane Change Assist
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Assistance
5 Driving
5 Aktiver Spurwechsel-Assistent (Active Lane
Change Assist)
# Select Aktiver Spurwechsel-Assistent (Active
Lane Change Assist).
# Choose between the On, Also Automatically
and Off (Off) setting options.
The Also Automatically setting option can also be
switched on and off on the quick-access menu.
% If Active Steering Assist has been switched
off, it will not be possible to operate Aktiver
Spurwechsel-Assistent (Active Lane Change
Assist).
Active Brake Assist
▌Function of Active Brake Assist
Active Brake Assist consists of the following functions:
R Collision warning
R Autonomous braking function
R Situation-dependent brake force boosting
R Evasive Steering Assist (country-specific)
Active Brake Assist can help you to minimize the
risk of a collision with vehicles, cyclists or pedestrians or to reduce the effects of such a collision.
If Active Brake Assist has detected a risk of collision, a warning tone will sound and the L distance warning lamp will light up.
On the Assistance menu, an insufficient distance
1 to the vehicle in front will be displayed in red.
If you further reduce the distance, the vehicle in
front will also be highlighted in red. When the system detects a risk of collision, red radar waves 2
will appear in front of the vehicle.
% Vehicles with PRE-SAFE®: depending on the
country, an additional haptic warning will
occur in the form of slight, repeated tensioning of the seat belt.
% Vehicles with active ambient lighting: if Warning Support is activated, the Active Brake
Assist warning will also be accompanied by
ambient lighting (/ page 168).
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If you do not react to the warning, autonomous
braking can be initiated in critical situations.
In particularly critical situations, Active Brake
Assist can also initiate autonomous braking
directly. In this case, the warning tone and the
L distance warning lamp will occur at the
same time as brake application.
If you apply the brake yourself in a critical situation or apply the brake during autonomous braking, situation-dependent brake force boosting will
occur. The brake pressure will increase up to maximum full-stop braking if necessary.
If autonomous braking or situation-dependent
brake force boosting has occurred, pop up 1 will
appear on the driver's display and then automatically disappear after a short time.
If the autonomous braking function or the situation-dependent brake force boosting is triggered,
additional preventive measures for occupant protection (PRE-SAFE®) may also be initiated.
& WARNING Risk of an accident caused by
limited detection performance of Active
Brake Assist
Active Brake Assist cannot always clearly identify objects and complex traffic situations.
In such cases, Active Brake Assist might:
R Give a warning or brake without reason
R Not give a warning or not brake
Active Brake Assist is only an aid. The driver is
responsible for maintaining a sufficiently safe
distance to the vehicle in front, vehicle speed
and for braking in good time.
# Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation; do not rely on Active Brake
Assist alone.
#
Be prepared to brake or swerve if necessary.
If Active Brake Assist is deactivated or the functions are restricted, e.g. due to activation of
another driving system, the ê Active Brake
Assist warning lamp will appear on the driver's
display.
If the system is unavailable due to dirty or damaged sensors or due to a fault, or if the functions
are restricted, the Ó Active Brake Assist warning lamp will appear on the driver's display.
Also observe the system limits of Active Brake
Assist.
The individual subfunctions are available in the following speed ranges:
Collision warning
Collision warning can assist you in the following
situations from approximately 4 mph (7 km/h)
with an intermittent warning tone and the L
distance warning lamp.
Vehicles with PRE-SAFE®: depending on the country, an additional haptic warning will occur in the
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form of slight, repeated tensioning of the seat
belt.
R at speeds up to approximately 155 mph
(250 km/h) when approaching vehicles ahead
R at speeds up to approximately 75 mph
(120 km/h) when approaching crossing vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists
R at speeds up to approximately 62 mph
(100 km/h) when approaching stationary
vehicles
R at speeds up to approximately 50 mph
(80 km/h) when approaching cyclists ahead
R at speeds up to approximately 43 mph
(70 km/h) when approaching stationary
pedestrians and cyclists
Autonomous braking function
The autonomous braking function can intervene
from speeds of approximately 4 mph (7 km/h):
R at speeds up to approximately 155 mph
(250 km/h) when approaching vehicles ahead
R at speeds up to approximately 75 mph
(120 km/h) when approaching crossing vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists
R
R
R
at speeds up to approximately 62 mph
(100 km/h) when approaching stationary
vehicles
at speeds up to approximately 50 mph
(80 km/h) when approaching cyclists ahead
at speeds up to approximately 43 mph
(70 km/h) when approaching stationary
pedestrians and cyclists
Situation-dependent brake force boosting
Situation-dependent brake force boosting can
intervene from speeds of approximately 4 mph
(7 km/h):
R at speeds up to approximately 155 mph
(250 km/h) when approaching vehicles ahead
R at speeds up to approximately 75 mph
(120 km/h) when approaching crossing vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists
R at speeds up to approximately 62 mph
(100 km/h) when approaching stationary
vehicles
R at speeds up to approximately 50 mph
(80 km/h) when approaching cyclists ahead
R
at speeds up to approximately 43 mph
(70 km/h) when approaching stationary
pedestrians and cyclists
Canceling brake application by Active Brake Assist
You can cancel brake application by Active Brake
Assist at any time by:
R Fully depressing the accelerator pedal or activating kickdown.
R Releasing the brake pedal.
Active Brake Assist may cancel brake application
when one of the following conditions is fulfilled:
R you maneuver to avoid the obstacle
R there is no longer a risk of collision
R an obstacle is no longer detected in front of
your vehicle
Reaction to oncoming road users
Active Brake Assist can also react to detected
oncoming road users:
R Reaction up to speeds of approximately
62 mph (100 km/h)
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R
R
Warning for oncoming road users via acoustic
warning and distance warning lamp L
Autonomous brake application in order to
reduce the severity of an accident
Evasive Steering Assist
& WARNING Risk of accident despite Evasive Steering Assist
Evasive Steering Assist cannot always recognize objects or complex traffic situations
clearly.
Moreover, the steering support provided by
Evasive Steering Assist is not sufficient to
avoid a collision.
# Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation; do not rely on Evasive Steering
Assist alone.
# Be prepared to brake or swerve if necessary.
# End the support by actively steering in
non-critical situations.
#
Drive at an appropriate speed if there
are pedestrians close to the path of your
vehicle.
Evasive Steering Assist has the following characteristics:
R Detection of pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles.
R Assistance through power-assisted steering if
a swerving maneuver is detected.
R Activation by an abrupt steering movement
during a swerving maneuver.
R Assistance during swerving and straightening
of the vehicle.
R Reaction from a speed of approximately
13 mph (20 km/h) up to a speed of approximately 68 mph (110 km/h).
You can cancel assistance from Evasive Steering
Assist at any time by countersteering.
System limits
Full system performance will not be available for a
short time after you switch the vehicle on or after
you drive off. As long as the functions are restric-
ted, the Æ Active Brake Assist warning lamp
can also be shown on the driver's display.
Depending on the environmental conditions, it
may take a few minutes before full system performance is available.
The system may be impaired or may not function,
particularly in the following situations:
R In snow, rain, fog, heavy spray, if there is glare,
in direct sunlight or in greatly varying ambient
light.
R If the sensors are dirty, fogged up, damaged or
obscured. (/ page 220)
R If the sensors are impaired due to interference
from other radar sources, e.g. intense radar
reflections in parking garages.
R If a loss of tire pressure or a defective tire has
been detected and displayed.
R In complex traffic situations in which objects
cannot always be clearly identified.
R If pedestrians, cyclists or vehicles move
quickly into the sensor detection area.
R If road users are hidden by other objects or
are located close to other objects.
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R
R
R
R
If the typical outline of a pedestrian or cyclist
cannot be distinguished from the background.
If a pedestrian or cyclist is not detected as
such, e.g. due to special clothing or other
objects.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened.
On tight bends
% If Active Brake Assist is deactivated, the æ
symbol appears in the status bar of the driver's display, and the system is reactivated the
next time the vehicle is started.
Setting the time of the warnings
Select Z next to Active Brake Assist.
# Select Early, Medium or Late.
#
▌Setting Active Brake Assist
Requirements
R The vehicle is switched on.
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Assistance
5 Collision Avoidance
# Activate or deactivate the function.
% It is recommended that you always leave
Active Brake Assist activated.
When Active Brake Assist is deactivated, the distance warning function, the collision warning, the
autonomous braking function and Evasive Steering Assist are deactivated.
Traffic Sign Assist
▌Function of Traffic Sign Assist
The traffic sign assistant detects the traffic signs
with the multifunction camera and compares
them with the information on the digital road map
of the navigation system. It assists you by displaying detected speed limits and overtaking restrictions in the driver's display and in the head-up display. The system can issue a warning when you
exceed the maximum permissible speed.
In some countries, the system can provide you
with further functions and can warn you when you
are approaching pedestrian crossings or when
you are about to drive past stop signs or red lights
unintentionally.
The camera also detects and analyzes traffic signs
with a restriction indicated by an additional sign
(e.g. when wet).
Traffic Sign Assist portrays only selected signs in
the driver's display. Actual traffic signs and speed
limits have priority over traffic signs and speed
limits shown in the driver's display.
Also observe the following information:
R select a speed adapted to the traffic, surroundings and weather conditions
R observe actual traffic signs
R observe applicable traffic rules and regulations
Observe the notes on driving systems and your
responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognize
dangers (/ page 220).
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Displays in the driver's display
R
R
R
R
R
Examples of traffic signs which can be displayed
1 Permissible speed
2 Permissible speed when there is a restriction
3 Additional sign with restriction
The system can show up to two traffic signs in the
driver's display simultaneously. The system always
prioritizes displaying speed limits. Up to one traffic sign with a maximum permissible speed can be
shown in the head-up display. If two speed signs
are shown in the driver display, e.g. in the case of
detected restrictions, the value of the left speed
limit 1 is always transmitted to Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC for acceptance and shown in
the head-up display.
Traffic Sign Assist can detect and display following
traffic signs 1:
R speed limits
R end of the speed limit
R overtaking restrictions
R play streets
R recommended speeds
Traffic Sign Assist can detect following additional
signs 3 and, if necessary, analyze the relevance
of the restrictions using other vehicle sensors:
R when wet
slippery road surfaces
in fog
temporary restrictions
exits
restrictions for car/trailer combinations
Traffic Sign Assist also uses data from the digital
street map in the navigation system. When you
leave or enter a municipality or change roads, on
a freeway exit or slip road forexample, or after you
turn at a intersection, the display on the driver's
display can thus be updated without a traffic sign
having been detected.
% Regularly update the digital road map of the
navigation system so that the traffic sign
assistant can work optimally.
If Traffic Sign Assist cannot determine the currently applicable maximum permissible speed
(e.g. due to missing signs), the following display
appears in the driver's display:
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Traffic Sign Assist is not available in all countries.
If the vehicle is in a country where Traffic Sign
Assist is not supported, this is displayed continuously.
% Please also note the information on the display messages of the traffic sign assistant
(/ page 439).
Additional functions of Traffic Sign Assist (country-specific)
Warning for no-entry signs: Traffic Sign Assist can
warn you if you drive the wrong way down a section of road, forexample on freeway slip roads or
one-way streets.
Warning at pedestrian crossings: if you approach
pedestrian crossings, provided that pedestrians
are in the danger zone or are moving towards it,
Traffic Sign Assist can warn you up to a speed of
approximately 44 mph (70 km/h).
Warning at stop signs: Traffic Sign Assist can warn
you up to a speed of approximately 44 mph
(70 km/h) if you are about to drive past a stop
sign unintentionally. For this to be possible, the
signs must be clear, forexample if the system
detects more than one stop sign, or a stop sign
can be confirmed using the digital navigation
map. No warning can be issued if several different
signs are detected.
Warning at red lights: Traffic Sign Assist can warn
you up to a speed of approximately 44 mph
(70 km/h) if you are about to drive through a red
light unintentionally.
The following conditions must be fulfilled:
R Several traffic lights have been detected.
R All traffic lights detected are red.
R At least one of the red traffic lights detected is
on the front passenger side beside the vehicle's own lane.
R The traffic lights are in the following sequence
(from top to bottom): red, yellow, green.
% If the function is available, you can activate or
deactivate the warnings at pedestrian crossings, stop signs and red lights in the Traffic
Sign Assist menu under Further Warnings
(/ page 249).
System limits
The system may be impaired or may not function
particularly in the following situations:
R If visibility is poor, e.g. due to insufficient illumination of the road, highly variable shade
conditions, rain, snow, fog, swirling dust or
heavy spray.
R If there is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic,
direct sunlight or reflections.
R If there is dirt on the windshield in the vicinity
of the multifunction camera or if the camera is
fogged up, damaged or obscured.
R if the traffic signs are difficult to see because,
forexample, they are dirty, obscured, faded,
iced over, damaged, inconveniently positioned,
insufficiently illuminated or distorted.
R Active traffic signs with LED displays may not
be detected correctly or at all due to technical
factors, suchas transmission frequency.
R If the information on the navigation system's
digital map is incorrect, incomplete or out of
date.
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R
R
R
R
R
if the signs, road markings or road layout are
ambiguous, e.g. in the case of traffic signs in
construction sites, at exits and driveways, in
the case of adjacent lanes or parallel roads, in
the case of pedestrian crossing markings at
traffic lights
if the signage or road markings do not comply
with the standard
if the signage, road markings or road guidance
is country-specific and deviates from the route
guidance of the navigation system, e.g. in or
after road works
After sharp turns and tight bends, when traffic
signs are outside the camera's field of vision.
If you overtake vehicles with traffic signs
which are affixed or attached to them.
▌Setting Traffic Sign Assist
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Assistance
5 Assistance 5 Traffic Sign Assist
Activating or deactivating the speed warning
# Switch off Speed Limit Warning.
The speed warning remains off according to
country-specific legislation until the next time
the vehicle is switched on or off and the driver's door is opened.
Change the type of speed warning
# Change the warning to Visual only or Visual
and acoustic.
Setting the warning threshold
This value determines the speed at which a warning is issued when exceeded.
# Set the desired speed under Warning Threshold.
Activating or deactivating further functions of Traffic Sign Assist
# Switch further warning contents on or off.
The available functions are switched on or off.
Set the type of warning for other functions
Select Visual only or Visual and acoustic.
#
Traffic light view
▌Information about the traffic light view
The traffic light view supports the driver when
waiting in front of a red light by displaying the
camera image on the central display. The camera
image is displayed when the driver is the first vehicle in front of the red light and faded out when the
vehicle drives off.
▌Displaying traffic light view
Requirements:
R The Traffic Light View option is switched on.
R A traffic light view is available.
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Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Assistance
5 Assistance 5 Traffic Light View
% This function is not available in all countries.
If the vehicle is in first position at a traffic light,
the camera image with traffic light view is shown
on the central display.
When the vehicle pulls away, the camera image is
faded out.
# Activate D or deactivate E Traffic
Light View.
Using other available functions
# Select Z.
# Select On Request or Automatic.
If On Request is set and a traffic light view is
available, the Tap Here for Traffic Light View
message is displayed. The camera image is
shown after confirmation of the message.
When Automatic is set, the camera image is
automatically displayed when the traffic light
view is available.
Traffic Light Information service
& WARNING Risk of an accident or injury
due to distraction, incorrect or missing
data
The traffic light information display is an aid
and cannot replace the observation of the
actual driving situation.
# Keep the actual traffic situation constantly in view when approaching a traffic light and when changing lanes.
# Avoid looking at the Instrument Display
and Head-up Display for a long time.
The traffic light icon and countdown of remaining
time until the next green phase are shown in the
driver display.
Example view on the driver's display
1 Traffic light icon and countdown of remaining
time until the next green phase time
The display is hidden about five seconds before
the traffic lights change to green.
% The display also goes out in the following
cases:
R When turning off before the intersection
into a cross or side street
R When turning before the intersection
% The direction arrows are displayed depending
on the following functions:
R A turn signal is set
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R
A lane is recommended during active
route guidance
If neither function is active, the remaining
time until the next green phase for the lane
straight ahead is displayed.
% Use of the traffic light information service
requires the regular transmission of vehicle
positions and driving directions to MercedesBenz. The data is immediately anonymized by
Mercedes-Benz and forwarded to the provider
of the traffic light information service. The
vehicle positions and driving directions are
deleted after a very short time (a few seconds) and are not permanently saved.
If you do not want to transmit the vehicle
positions and driving directions, you have the
following options:
R You deactivate the service in the
Mercedes me portal.
R You have the service deactivated at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
% This traffic light information service is only
available in certain cities and regions.
The function is supported under the following conditions:
R The vehicle is equipped with a multimedia system featuring navigation and a communication
module with an activated, integrated SIM card.
R You have a user account for the Mercedes me
Portal.
R The vehicle has been connected with the user
account.
R The navigation services option is available,
subscribed to and activated in the Mercedes
me Portal.
R The traffic light information service is within
the scope of the navigation service.
The current vehicle position and the direction of
travel are transmitted via the communication
module and aligned with the data from the traffic
light information service provider. The provider
gathers data from traffic lights which transmit
their changing phases. When the vehicle
approaches an inter-section with networked traffic
lights, data is transmitted to the vehicle.
A set turn signal left or right and lane recommendations during active route guidance are taken
into account for the display.
The service is for information purposes only and is
not linked to any other vehicle functions, systems
or components. Please note that the displayed
data is not available in all traffic areas and may be
incorrect.
Certain light signal systems automatically adapt
their switching times to the current traffic situation. This can lead to a sudden change in the
countdown display.
The driver's display is shown after selecting the
Assistancemenu . If another menu is selected, the
traffic light countdown is not displayed.
Also observe the following information:
R Select a speed adapted to the traffic, surroundings and weather conditions
R Observe actual traffic signs
R Observe applicable traffic rules and regulations
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Please observe the notes on driving systems and
your responsibility. You could otherwise fail to recognize dangers.
System limits
The display does not appear in the following situations, for example:
R There is no traffic light data available.
R The time remaining until the next green phase
is less than ten seconds.
R Emergency vehicles or local public transport
are located in the vicinity of the intersection.
R The data transmission from the vehicle has
been interrupted.
R Light signal systems are located in a construction site area or are being maintained.
R The light signal system is malfunctioning.
R The subscription to the service has expired.
Active Blind Spot Assist with exit warning
▌Function of Active Blind Spot Assist with exit
warning
Active Blind Spot Assist uses radar sensors to
monitor the area up to 130 ft (40 m) behind and
10 ft (3 m) next to your vehicle.
The system can detect vehicles traveling from
speeds of approximately 8 mph (12 km/h) and
issue a warning if they move into the monitoring
range.
Status display in the driver's display
¸ Gray: the system is activated but inoperative.
¸ Green: the system is activated and operational.
Driver display in the Assistance menu
If a vehicle is detected within the monitoring
range, the red warning lamp lights up in the corresponding outside mirror. In the Assistance menu,
the lamp in outside mirror 1 also lights up red,
and the lane in which the vehicle is detected is
hatched out.
If a vehicle is detected in the monitoring range
and you switch on the turn signal indicator in the
corresponding direction, a warning tone sounds
twice and the warning lamp flashes red in the
respective outside mirror. Red radar waves 2 are
displayed next to your vehicle in the assistance
graphic.
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If the turn signal indicator remains on, the display
in the outside mirror flashes for all other detected
vehicles, but no further warning tone sounds. If
you overtake a vehicle quickly, no warning is
given.
% Vehicles with active ambient lighting: if Warning Support is activated, the Active Blind Spot
Assist warning is also accompanied by ambient lighting (/ page 168).
Observe the notes on driving systems and your
responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognize
dangers (/ page 220).
& WARNING Risk of accident despite Active
Blind Spot Assist
Active Blind Spot Assist does not react to the
following:
R if you overtake a vehicle too closely so that
it is in the blind spot area
R if vehicles traveling at a much faster speed
approach and then overtake
Active Blind Spot Assist may not give warnings
or intervene in such situations.
#
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and maintain a safe distance at
the side of the vehicle.
Exit warning
The exit warning is an additional function of Active
Blind Spot Assist and can warn vehicle occupants
attempting to leave the stationary vehicle about
approaching vehicles.
& WARNING Risk of accident despite exit
warning
The exit warning neither reacts to stationary
objects nor to persons or road users
approaching you at a greatly differing speed.
The exit warning cannot warn drivers in these
situations.
# Always pay particular attention to the
traffic situation when opening the doors
and make sure there is sufficient clearance.
If a vehicle is detected in the monitoring range,
the red warning lamp lights up in the corresponding outside mirror.
If a vehicle occupant pulls the door handle on the
side of the warning, a warning tone sounds twice
and the ambient lighting in the respective door
and the warning lamps in the corresponding outside mirror flash red.
Vehicles with MBUX Interior Assistant: the visual
warning begins as soon as the hand of a vehicle
occupant moves into the area of the door.
% Vehicles with ambient lighting or active ambient lighting: theWarning Support of the ambient lighting can be activated and deactivated
(/ page 168).
% The warning assistance can differ depending
on the equipment and may vary according to
the setting.
The exit warning is only available when Blind Spot
Assist is active.
After the vehicle is switched off, the exit warning
continues to function for a few minutes. When the
outside mirror warning light flashes three times,
the exit warning is no longer available.
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The exit warning is only an aid and not a substitute for the attention of vehicle occupants. The
responsibility for opening and closing the doors
and for leaving the vehicle remains with the vehicle occupants.
System limits
Active Blind Spot Assist may be limited in the following situations, in particular:
R if there is dirt on the sensors or the sensors
are obscured
R in poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
snow
R if there are narrow vehicles, e.g. bicycles or
motorbikes
R if the road has very wide or narrow lanes
R if vehicles are not driving in the middle of their
lane
Warnings may be issued in error when driving
close to crash barriers or similar continuous lane
borders. Always make sure that there is sufficient
distance to the side for other traffic or obstacles.
Warnings may be interrupted when driving alongside long vehicles, for example trucks, for a prolonged time.
Active Blind Spot Assist is not operational when
reverse gear is engaged.
Additionally, the exit warning may be limited in the
following situations:
R when the sensors are covered by adjacent
vehicles in narrow parking spaces
R when people approach the vehicle
R in the event of stationary or slowly moving
objects
▌Function of the brake application of Active
Blind Spot Assist
If Active Blind Spot Assist detects a risk of a side
impact in the monitoring range, a course-correcting brake application is carried out. This is
designed to help you avoid a collision.
The course-correcting brake application is available in the speed range between approximately
20 mph (30 km/h) and approximately 125 mph
(200 km/h).
& WARNING Risk of accident despite brake
application of Active Blind Spot Assist
A course-correcting brake application cannot
always prevent a collision.
# Always steer, brake or accelerate yourself, especially if Active Blind Spot Assist
warns you or makes a course-correcting
brake application.
# Always maintain a safe distance at the
sides.
If a course-correcting brake application occurs,
the red warning lamp flashes in the outside mirror
and a warning tone sounds. In addition, a display
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1 indicating the danger of a side collision
appears in the driver's display.
In rare cases, the system may make an inappropriate brake application. This brake application
may be interrupted at any time if you steer slightly
in the opposite direction or accelerate.
System limits
Either a course-correcting brake application
appropriate to the driving situation, or none at all,
may occur especially in the following situations:
R Vehicles or obstacles, e.g. crash barriers, are
located on both sides of your vehicle.
R A vehicle approaches too closely on the side.
R You have adopted a sporty driving style with
high cornering speeds.
R You brake or accelerate significantly.
R A driving safety system intervenes, e.g. ESP®
or Active Brake Assist.
R ESP® is deactivated.
R A loss of tire pressure or a defective tire is
detected.
▌Activating/deactivating Active Blind Spot Assist
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Assistance
5 Collision Avoidance
5 Active Blind Spot Assist
# Select Active Blind Spot Assist.
# Select On or Off.
Active Lane Keeping Assist
▌Function of Active Lane Keeping Assist
Active Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in
front of your vehicle by means of the multifunction
camera (/ page 220) and can warn you before
you leave your lane unintentionally. The system
can guide you back into your lane through a
course-correcting steering intervention and additionally warns you with vibration pulses in the
steering wheel. Active Lane Keeping Assist is
available in the speed range between 37 mph
(60 km/h) and 124 mph (200 km/h).
The system can intervene in the following situations:
R Active Lane Keeping Assist detects a lane
marking.
R One of your front wheels goes over a lane
marking.
If you activate the turn signal indicator, a steering
intervention does not occur on the corresponding
side.
If the system detects an obstacle, such as another
vehicle in the adjacent lane, a steering intervention will occur regardless of the turn signal indicator. If you leave the lane without activating the
turn signal indicator, but danger of a collision with
a moving obstacle is detected in your lane, a
steering intervention does not occur.
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markings or only continuous lane markings
(/ page 257).
Display 1 will appear in the driver's display and a
warning tone will sound in the following situations:
R A steering intervention by Active Lane Keeping
Assist lasts longer than approximately ten seconds.
R The system carries out two or more steering
interventions within approximately three
minutes without any steering intervention from
the driver.
In the Active Lane Keeping Assist settings, you
can set the sensitivity of the system and set the
level of support. Additionally, you can set whether
the system should react to discontinuous lane
Status displays for Active Lane Keeping Assist
ï White: Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated.
If ESP® is deactivated or a tire pressure
loss warning is displayed, Active Lane
Keeping Assist is automatically deactivated.
ï Yellow: there is a malfunction. Please also
observe the display messages.
ð Gray: Active Lane Keeping Assist is activated, but not operating.
ð Green: Active Lane Keeping Assist is activated and operating. If the system is operational on only one side, the lane marking is
shown in green on the corresponding side.
ð Red: Active Lane Keeping Assist has guided you back into your lane with a coursecorrecting steering intervention. The status
display will flash if there is also a haptic
warning in the steering wheel. The lane
marking is shown in red only on the side
for which there is a warning.
Active Lane Change Assist display in the "Assistance" menu
If the front wheel of the vehicle drives over a
detected lane marking, this will be highlighted red
in the Assistance menu in the driver's display.
% Vehicles with active ambient lighting: if Warning Support is activated, the Active Lane
Keeping Assist warning is also accompanied
by ambient lighting (/ page 168).
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System limits
In the following situations, a lane-correcting steering intervention may not occur but rather a warning may be given on the steering wheel, depending on the situation:
R You clearly and actively steer, brake or accelerate.
R If a driving safety system intervenes, such as
ESP®, Active Brake Assist or Active Blind Spot
Assist.
R You have adopted a sporty driving style with
high cornering speeds or high rates of acceleration.
The system may be impaired or may not function
particularly in the following situations:
R If there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insufficient
illumination of the road, highly variable shade
conditions, rain, snow, fog or heavy spray.
R If there is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic, the
sun or reflections.
R If there is dirt on the windshield in the vicinity
of the multifunction camera or if the camera is
fogged up, damaged or obscured.
R
R
R
R
R
R
If there is dirt on the bumper in the area of the
radar sensors, or if they are damaged or covered.
If there are no lane markings, or several
unclear lane markings are present for one
lane, e.g. around roadworks.
If the lane markings are worn, dark or covered.
If the distance to the vehicle in front is too
short and thus the lane markings cannot be
detected.
If the lane markings change quickly, e.g. lanes
branch off, cross one another or merge.
If the road is very narrow and winding.
Observe the notes on driving systems and your
responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognize
dangers (/ page 220).
▌Activating/deactivating Active Lane Keeping
Assist
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Assistance
5 Collision Avoidance
5 Active Lane Keeping Assist
# Activate or deactivate the function.
Alternatively, Active Lane Keeping Assist can be
activated and deactivated via the quick vehicle
access y.
% After starting the vehicle, the settings are
country-specific.
▌Setting Active Lane Keeping Assist
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Assistance
5 Collision Avoidance
5 Active Lane Keeping Assist
Setting the sensitivity
# Select Z.
# Select Early, Med. or Late.
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The last selected setting will be adopted the next
time the vehicle is started.
% The standard setting for this function is
dependent on the country.
Activating or deactivating assistance on discontinuous lane markings
# Select Advanced Support.
The last selected setting will be adopted the next
time the vehicle is started.
% The standard setting for this function is
dependent on the country.
% This function must be activated in vehicles
without Driving Assistance Package, so that
Emergency Stop Assist is fully available.
Further information on Emergency Stop Assist
(/ page 238)
AIRMATIC
▌Function of AIRMATIC
* NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
#
Observe the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
AIRMATIC is an air suspension system with variable damping for improved driving comfort. The allround level control system ensures the best possible suspension and constant ground clearance,
even with a laden vehicle. When driving at speed,
the vehicle is lowered automatically to improve
driving safety and to reduce fuel consumption.
You also have the option of manually adjusting the
vehicle level.
AIRMATIC includes the following components and
functions:
R air suspension with automatic all-round level
control
R speed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel consumption
R
R
increased vehicle level for greater ground
clearance, selected via the multimedia system
ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System with
constant damping force adjustment)
Suspension setting depending on the drive program
Drive program C and B:
R The suspension setting is firmer.
R The vehicle is set to low level -1.
R The vehicle is lowered to low level -2 when
driving at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
R When driving at speeds below 50 mph
(80 km/h), the vehicle is raised again to low
level -1.
Drive program A
R The suspension setting is comfortable.
R The vehicle is set to normal level.
R The vehicle is lowered to low level -1 when
driving at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
R The vehicle is lowered to low level -2 when
driving at speeds above 100 mph (160 km/h).
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R
R
When driving at speeds below 75 mph
(120 km/h), the vehicle is raised again to low
level -1.
When driving at speeds below 50 mph
(80 km/h), the vehicle is raised again to normal level.
Drive program £
R The suspension setting is very comfortable.
R The vehicle is set to normal level.
R When driving at speeds above approximately
87 mph (140 km/h), the vehicle is lowered.
R When driving at speeds below approximately
25 mph (40 km/h), the vehicle is raised again.
▌Setting the vehicle level
& WARNING Risk of accident because vehicle level is too high
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
The vehicle can drift outwards, for example,
when steering or cornering.
#
Choose a vehicle level which is suited to
the driving style and the road surface
conditions.
& WARNING Risk of entrapment from vehicle lowering
When lowering the vehicle, people could
become trapped if their limbs are between the
vehicle body and the tires or underneath the
vehicle.
# Make sure no one is underneath the
vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of the
wheel arches when the vehicle is being
lowered.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped due
to the vehicle lowering
Vehicles with AIRMATIC or level control: when
you unload luggage or leave the vehicle, the
vehicle first rises slightly and then returns to
the set level shortly afterwards.
You or anyone else in the vicinity of the wheel
arches or the underbody could thus become
trapped.
The vehicle can also be lowered after being
locked.
# When leaving the vehicle, make sure that
nobody is in the vicinity of the wheel
arches or the underbody.
* NOTE Damage due to vehicle lowering
Parts of the body could be damaged when the
vehicle is lowered.
# Make sure that there are no obstacles
such as curbs underneath or in the
immediate vicinity of the body when the
vehicle is being lowered.
Requirements
R The vehicle has been started.
R The vehicle is not moving faster than 37 mph
(60 km/h).
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R
When the trailer socket is contacted (trailer/
bicycle rack): the vehicle is not moving faster
than 19 mph (30 km/h).
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 ß
5
y
Raising the vehicle
# Select t.
The indicator lamp lights up continuously.
The vehicle is raised to high level +1.
Your selection is saved. High level +1 set remains
stored even after the vehicle has been switched
off.
The vehicle is lowered again in the following situations:
R When driving faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
R When driving briefly between 37 mph
(60 km/h) and 50 mph (80 km/h).
R After selecting a different drive program using
the DYNAMIC SELECT switch.
In this case, the vehicle is adjusted to the
height of the active drive program.
R
When the trailer socket is contacted (trailer/
bicycle rack): the vehicle is moving faster than
19 mph (30 km/h).
Lowering the vehicle
# Select t.
The indicator lamp goes out.
The vehicle is adjusted to the height of the
active drive program.
% In the Sport drive program, only the normal
vehicle level is possible when the trailer
socket is contacted (trailer/bicycle rack).
E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL
▌Function of E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL
E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL is an electrohydraulic
suspension system with variable damping for
improved driving comfort. The all-round level control system ensures the best possible suspension
and constant ground clearance, even with a laden
vehicle. When driving at speed, the vehicle is lowered automatically to improve driving safety and
to reduce fuel consumption. The suspension set-
ting is adjusted depending on the road surface,
vehicle load and the drive program selected.
The ROAD SURFACE SCAN function detects areas
of unevenness in the road before you drive over
them by means of a multifunction camera. This
reduces chassis movements.
The damping is adjusted individually to each
wheel and depends on the following factors:
R Driving style, e.g. sporty
R Road condition, e.g. bumps
R Drive program
E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL is comprised of the following functions and components:
R Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package:
ROAD SURFACE SCAN
R Curve inclination function CURVE
R Air suspension with automatic level control
R Speed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel consumption
R ADS PLUS: Adaptive Damping System with
constant adjustment of damping characteristics
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R
R
DYNAMIC SELECT button for selecting a drive
program (/ page 203)
Manual level adjustment via the multimedia
system
Drive program C and B
R The suspension setting is firmer.
R The vehicle is set to low level -1.
R The vehicle is lowered to low level -2 when
driving at speeds above approx. 75 mph
(120 km/h).
R When driving at speeds below approx. 50 mph
(80 km/h), the vehicle is raised again to low
level -1.
R ROAD SURFACE SCAN is active.
Drive program A, N and £
R A and N: the suspension setting is
comfortable.
R £: the suspension setting is very comfortable.
R The vehicle is set to the normal level.
R
R
R
R
R
R
The vehicle is lowered to low level -1 when
driving at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
The vehicle is lowered to low level -2 when
driving at speeds above 100 mph (160 km/h).
When driving at speeds below 75 mph
(120 km/h), the vehicle is raised again to low
level -1.
When driving at speeds below 50 mph
(80 km/h), the vehicle is raised again to the
normal level.
ROAD SURFACE SCAN is active.
N and £: the curve inclination function
is active.
▌Function of ROAD SURFACE SCAN
% This function is not available in all countries.
The ROAD SURFACE SCAN function monitors the
road in front of your vehicle using a multifunction
camera (/ page 220). ROAD SURFACE SCAN
detects unevenness in the road surface, e.g.
bumps, before the vehicle drives over them. Chassis movements are reduced and driving comfort is
increased.
ROAD SURFACE SCAN is automatically activated
if the following conditions are met:
R No raised vehicle level is set.
R You are driving at a speed between 4 mph
(7 km/h) and 112 mph (180 km/h).
System limits
ROAD SURFACE SCAN can be impaired in the following situations or can stop functioning:
R If the road is insufficiently lit, e.g. at night.
R In snow, rain, fog, heavy spray, if there is glare,
in direct sunlight or in greatly varying ambient
light.
R If the windshield in the area of the multifunction camera is dirty, fogged up, damaged or
covered.
R If the road surface has no optic structure or
reflects light.
R If you are driving too close to the vehicle in
front.
R If sections of the route have a very small
radius of curvature.
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R
During abrupt driving maneuvers, e.g. heavy
braking or sudden acceleration.
Observe the notes on cleaning the multifunction
camera (/ page 368).
▌Setting the vehicle level
& WARNING Risk of accident because vehicle level is too high
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
The vehicle can drift outwards, for example,
when steering or cornering.
# Choose a vehicle level which is suited to
the driving style and the road surface
conditions.
& WARNING Risk of entrapment from vehicle lowering
When lowering the vehicle, people could
become trapped if their limbs are between the
vehicle body and the tires or underneath the
vehicle.
#
Make sure no one is underneath the
vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of the
wheel arches when the vehicle is being
lowered.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped due
to the vehicle lowering
Vehicles with AIRMATIC or level control: when
you unload luggage or leave the vehicle, the
vehicle first rises slightly and then returns to
the set level shortly afterwards.
You or anyone else in the vicinity of the wheel
arches or the underbody could thus become
trapped.
The vehicle can also be lowered after being
locked.
# When leaving the vehicle, make sure that
nobody is in the vicinity of the wheel
arches or the underbody.
* NOTE Damage due to vehicle lowering
Parts of the body could be damaged when the
vehicle is lowered.
#
Make sure that there are no obstacles
such as curbs underneath or in the
immediate vicinity of the body when the
vehicle is being lowered.
Requirements
R The vehicle has been started.
R The vehicle is not moving faster than 37 mph
(60 km/h).
R When the trailer socket is contacted (trailer/
bicycle rack): the vehicle is not moving faster
than 19 mph (30 km/h).
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 ß
5
y
Raising the vehicle
# Select t.
The indicator lamp lights up continuously.
The vehicle is raised to off-road level +1.
Your selection is saved. Off-road level+1 set
remains stored even after the vehicle has been
switched off.
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The vehicle is lowered again in the following situations:
R When driving faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
R When driving briefly between 37 mph
(60 km/h) and 50 mph (80 km/h).
R After selecting a different drive program using
the DYNAMIC SELECT switch.
In this case, the vehicle is adjusted to the
height of the active drive program.
R When the trailer socket is contacted (trailer/
bicycle rack): the vehicle is moving faster than
19 mph (30 km/h).
Lowering the vehicle
# Select t.
The indicator lamp goes out.
The vehicle is adjusted to the height of the
active drive program.
% In the Sport drive program, only the normal
vehicle level is possible when the trailer
socket is contacted (trailer/bicycle rack).
360° camera
Menu overview Camera Views
▌Function of the 360° Camera
The 360° Camera is a system that consists of
four cameras which cover the immediate surroundings of the vehicle. The cameras assist you
when you are parking, forexample, or at exits with
reduced visibility.
The 360° Camera includes the following cameras
and evaluates their images:
R Rear view camera
R Front camera
R Two side cameras in the outside mirrors
The cameras are only an aid and may show a distorted view of obstacles, show them incorrectly or
not show them at all. They are not a substitute for
your attention to the surroundings. Responsibility
for safe maneuvering and parking remains with
you. Make sure that there are no persons, animals, objects, etc. in the maneuvering area while
maneuvering and parking.
1 Parking Assistance menu
2 Top view with image from the front camera
3 Top view with image from the rear view cam-
era
4 3D view, left-hand side of the vehicle
5 3D view, right-hand side of the vehicle
6 3D auto view
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7 Activating/deactivating Parking Assist
3 Driven surface depending on the current
% In all views, the Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
warning display is shown (/ page 267).
% When Active Parking Assist is active, lanes
and guide lines are displayed in green instead
of yellow (/ page 270).
PARKTRONIC (/ page 269)
8 To set the GPS activation point (/ page 267)
9 To switch between standard and wide-angle
view
steering angle (dynamic)
4 Guide line at a distance of approximately
1.0 ft (0.3 m) from the rear area
Top view with image from the front or rear view
camera
Function of the guide lines
1 Warning display of Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC (/ page 267)
2 Your vehicle from above
3 Lane indicating the route the vehicle will take
at the current steering angle
1 Guide lines at a distance of approximately
1.6 ft (0.5 m), 3.3 ft (1.0 m), 5 ft (1.5 m) and
9.9 ft (3.0 m) from the rear area
2 Lane marking the course the tires will take
with the current steering angle (dynamic)
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3D view, left/right-hand side of the vehicle
* NOTE Risk of accident due to objects
being severely distorted in the display or
not displayed at all
Due to the projection of the cameras, objects
in the 3D views may be severely distorted
when displayed or not displayed at all.
# Make sure that there are no persons,
animals or objects etc. in the maneuvering area while maneuvering and parking.
In the 3D view, left-/right-hand side of the vehicle, the virtual camera moves to the respective
side of the vehicle. When you change the transmission position, the view is automatically adapted.
rear above the roof. The view changes automatically when approaching obstacles.
If you touch the touchscreen, the view changes to
3D view with free rotation. You can turn, tilt and
zoom the views by touch.
3D auto view
% The area behind the vehicle is not displayed
as a mirror image as is usual in the 3D views.
Wide-angle view
1 Display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
1 Display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
(/ page 267)
2 Guide lines
1 Display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
(/ page 267)
In the 3D auto view, the virtual camera moves to
the standard perspective, facing forward from the
(/ page 267)
2 To switch between standard and wide-angle
view
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System limits
If the system is not ready for operation, the System Inoperative message appears in the central
display.
The 360° Camera will not function or will only
partially function in the following situations:
R You are driving forwards at a speed greater
than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).
R The doors are open.
R An outside mirror is not completely folded out.
R The trunk lid is open.
R The weather conditions are poor, e.g. heavy
rain, snow, fog, storm or spray.
R The ambient light is poor, e.g. at night or if
light is shining into the camera.
R The camera lens is obstructed, dirty or fogged
up.
R If cameras or vehicle components in which the
cameras are installed are damaged. In this
event, have the cameras, their positions and
their setting checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
% Do not use the 360° Camera under such circumstances. You could otherwise injure others or collide with objects when parking the
vehicle.
For technical reasons, the standard height of the
vehicle may be altered if the vehicle is carrying a
heavy load and can result in inaccuracies in the
guide lines and in the display of the generated
images.
The field of vision and other functions of the camera system may be restricted due to additional
attachments on the vehicle (e.g. license plate
bracket, bicycle rack).
% The contrast of the display may be impaired
by abrupt, direct sunlight or by other light
sources, e.g. when driving out of a garage. In
this case, pay particular attention.
% Have the display repaired or replaced if,
forexample, pixel errors considerably restrict
its use.
See the notes on cleaning the 360° Camera
(/ page 368).
▌Calling up the 360° camera views using the
button
#
#
#
Press button 1.
Select the Camera Views menu.
Select the desired view in the multimedia system (/ page 263).
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▌Selecting a view for the 360° camera (reverse
gear)
# Engage reverse gear.
# Select the desired view in the multimedia system (/ page 263).
▌360° camera with GPS - managing activation
positions
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Assistance
5 Camera
Renaming an activation position
% You can determine activation positions in the
Camera Views menu. (/ page 263)
# Select u for the desired activation position.
# Select Edit.
# Enter a name and confirm.
The activation position is saved under the new
name.
Deleting an activation position
Select u for the desired activation position.
# Select Delete Entry.
# Confirm the prompt.
The activation position is deleted.
#
▌Opening the camera cover
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Assistance
5 Camera
# Select Open Camera Cover.
% The camera cover closes automatically after
some time or after the vehicle is switched on
or off.
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
▌Function of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking assistance system which monitors the area
surrounding your vehicle and shows you the distance between the vehicle and a detected obstacle visually and audibly.
The passive side impact protection also warns you
of obstacles to the side. These must be detected
beforehand by the sensors in the front or rear
bumper while driving by them. If you steer in the
direction of a detected obstacle and there is a risk
of a lateral collision, a warning is issued. The passive side impact protection can be activated and
deactivated via the multimedia system.
In order for front or rear obstacles to the side to
be displayed, the vehicle must first travel a distance of at least half a vehicle length. Once the
vehicle has traveled one vehicle length, obstacles
on all sides can be shown.
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is
not a substitute for your attention to the surroundings. Responsibility for safe maneuvering and
parking remains with you. Make sure that there
are no persons, animals, objects, etc. in the
maneuvering area while maneuvering and parking
in/exiting parking spaces.
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Displays in the central display
R
R
As soon as Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is ready
for display, the respective areas of the display are
shown in blue.
1 Front and rear ready for display
2 All sides ready for display
3 All sides ready for display and obstacle
detected
The color of the display changes depending on the
distance to the detected obstacle:
R Blue: > 3.3 ft (1 m) (no obstacles detected)
R Yellow: approx. 3.3 ft (1 m) - 2.2 ft (0.7 m)
Orange: approx. 2.2 ft (0.7 m) - 1.2 ft (0.4 m)
Red: <1.2 ft (0.4 m)
The boundary line shifts dynamically depending
on the position and distance of detected obstacles.
Depending on the distance to the obstacle detected, an intermittent warning tone also sounds. You
can set the timing of the warnings in the multimedia system. In the Warn Early setting, the system
warns you from a distance of 3.3 ft (1 m), in the
standard setting only from 1.2 ft (0.4 m).
If you are not in the Camera & Parking menu and
an obstacle in the vehicle path is detected, popup window 1 appears in the central display if the
following requirements are met:
R Vehicles without Active Parking Assist: when
driving no faster than 8 mph (12 km/h).
R Vehicles with Active Parking Assist: when driving no faster than 11 mph (18 km/h).
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R
R
Pedestrians or animals approaching the vehicle from the side.
Objects placed next to the vehicle
Obstacles on the sides are not shown in the following situations, for example:
R You park the vehicle and switch it off.
R You open the doors.
Optionally, obstacles detected by Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC from a distance of approximately
3.3 ft (1.0 m) in front 2 and 2.2 ft (0.7 m) on
sides 3 can also be displayed in the head-up display.
System limits
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC does not necessarily
take into account the following obstacles:
R Obstacles below the detection range, e.g. persons, animals or objects.
R Obstacles above the detection range, e.g.
overhanging loads, overhangs or loading
ramps of trucks.
After the engine is restarted, obstacles must be
detected again by driving past them before a new
warning can be issued.
Also observe the system limits of the 360° Camera (/ page 263).
Observe the information on vehicle sensors and
cameras; the system otherwise cannot function
properly (/ page 220).
Problems with Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
If the Parking Assist PARKTRONIC display lights
up red for approximately three seconds then goes
out, and the é symbol appears in the driver's
display, the system may have been deactivated
due to signal interference. Start the vehicle again
and check if Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is working at a different location.
If a warning tone also sounds, it may be due to
one of the following causes:
R The sensors are dirty: clean the sensors and
observe the notes on care of vehicle parts
(/ page 368).
R Parking Assist PARKTRONIC has been deactivated due to a malfunction: restart the vehicle. If the problem persists, consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
▌Activating/deactivating Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC
* NOTE Risk of an accident from objects at
close range
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC may not detect
certain objects at close range.
# When parking or maneuvering the vehicle, pay particular attention to any
objects which are above or below the
sensors, e.g. flower pots or drawbars.
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The vehicle or other objects could otherwise be damaged.
Requirements:
R The camera menu is open.
R Or: Active Parking Assist is active.
R Or: the PARKTRONIC pop-up window appears.
#
Press = in the central display.
If the indicator lamp is lit, Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC is active. If the indicator lamp does
not light up or the symbol é is displayed,
PARKTRONIC Parking Assist is not active.
% Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is automatically
activated when the vehicle is started.
Alternatively, Parking Assist PARKTRONIC can be
activated or deactivated in the quick access
menu.
▌Setting the warning tones of Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Assistance
5 Parking
Adjusting warning tones
Select Set Warning Tones.
# Set the desired level under Volume or Tone
Pitch.
#
Activating/deactivating audio fadeout
# Audio Fadeout select and Audio Fade for
Warnings switch on or off.
The volume of the currently playing media
source is reduced during a Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC warning tone.
or
# Audio Fadeout select and Audio Fadeout
When in R switch on or off.
The volume of the currently playing media
source is reduced when reverse gear is
engaged.
Setting the time of the warnings
Select Time of Warning.
# Activate or deactivate Side Warning.
# Set the desired warning time for Front or
Rear.
#
Active Parking Assist
▌Function of Active Parking Assist
Active Parking Assist is an electronic parking
assistance system that uses ultrasound with the
assistance of the 360° camera. When you are
driving forwards up to approximately 22 mph
(35 km/h), the system will automatically measure
parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle.
Active Parking Assist offers the following functions:
R Parking in parking spaces parallel to the road
R Parking in parking spaces perpendicular to the
road (optionally either forwards or in reverse)
R Parking in parking spaces that can be detected as such only due to markings (e.g. at the
roadside)
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R
R
Exiting a parking space parallel to the road
Exiting a parking space perpendicular to the
road (optionally either left or right)
Active Parking Assist is only an aid. It is not a substitute for your attention to the surroundings. The
responsibility for safe maneuvering and parking
remains with you. Make sure that no persons, animals, objects etc. are in the path of the vehicle.
If Active Parking Assist is available, the Ç message will appear on the driver's display. When the
system detects parking spaces, È will appear.
The arrows show on which side of the road available parking spaces are located. These will then be
shown on the central display.
When Active Parking Assist is activated, the turn
signal indicators will be activated based on the
calculated path of your vehicle. When you are
entering or exiting a parking space, the procedure
will be assisted by acceleration, braking, steering
and gear changes.
To start the parking procedure, press the c
button (/ page 272).
Active Parking Assist will be canceled in the following situations:
R You deactivate Parking Assist PARKTRONIC.
R You press the c button again.
R You begin steering.
R You engage park position j.
R ESP® intervenes.
R You open the driver's door.
guide you into the parking space prematurely or
brake too late.
Certain ambient conditions, such as snowfall or
heavy rain, may lead to a parking space being
measured inaccurately. Parking spaces that are
partially occupied by trailer drawbars may not be
identified as such or be measured incorrectly. Use
Active Parking Assist only on level, high-grip
ground.
System limits
If the exterior lighting is malfunctioning, Active
Parking Assist will not be available.
Also observe the system limits of the 360° camera (/ page 263).
Objects that are above or below the detection
range of Active Parking Assist, e.g. protruding
loads, overhangs or loading ramps of trucks or
boundaries of parking spaces, are not detected
during measurement of the parking space. These
will also then not be taken into account when the
parking procedure is calculated. In some circumstances, Active Parking Assist may therefore
& WARNING Risk of accident due to objects
located above or below the detection
range of Active Parking Assist
If there are objects above or below the detection range, the following situations may arise:
R Active Parking Assist may steer too early.
R The vehicle may not stop in front of these
objects.
There is a danger of collision!
In these situations, do not use Active
Parking Assist.
#
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Active Parking Assist can also display unsuitable
parking spaces, e.g. parking spaces in which
parking is not permitted or parking spaces on
unsuitable surfaces.
Do not use Active Parking Assist in the following
situations:
R In extreme weather conditions such as ice,
snow or heavy rain.
R When transporting a load that protrudes
beyond the vehicle.
R If the parking space is on a steep downhill or
uphill gradient.
R When snow chains are installed.
R Directly after a tire change or when spare tires
are installed.
R If the tire pressure is too low or too high.
R If the suspension is out of alignment, e.g. after
bottoming out on a curb.
R On steep inclines of more than approximately
15%.
▌Parking with Active Parking Assist
#
#
Press button 1 .
Select Parking Assistance menu 2.
Parking spaces 3 detected by the system are
shown on the central display.
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#
To start the parking procedure: press button
1 again.
The vehicle drives into the selected parking
space.
The turn signal indicator is switched on automatically when the parking procedure begins. You are
responsible for selecting the turn signal indicator
in accordance with the traffic conditions. If necessary, select the turn signal indicator accordingly.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to vehicle
swinging out while parking or pulling out
of a parking space
When the vehicle is stationary, indicated vehicle
path 4 into currently selected parking space 5
also appears.
# If a parking space is displayed: stop the vehicle.
# If necessary, select another parking space.
# To change the parking direction, tap the selected parking space again.
While parking or exiting a parking space, the
vehicle swings out and can drive onto areas of
the oncoming lane.
This could cause you to collide with objects or
other road users.
# Pay attention to objects and other road
users.
# Where necessary, stop the vehicle or
cancel the parking procedure with Active
Parking Assist.
On completion of the parking procedure, the
Active Parking Assist Finished display message
appears.
# Secure the vehicle against rolling away. When
required by legal stipulations or local conditions: turn the wheels towards the curb.
% You can stop the vehicle and change the
transmission position during the parking procedure. The system then calculates a new
vehicle path. If no new vehicle path is available, the transmission position can be changed
again, or the process can be canceled.
Immediate parking via the Camera Views menu
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Select the Camera Views menu.
When the vehicle is stationary and in transmission position k, and symbol 6 appears in
the camera image: press button 1 again.
The parking procedure is initiated for the
detected parking space.
% The parking space and parking direction cannot be changed in immediate parking.
The turn signal indicator is automatically switched
on when exiting a parking space begins and
switched off when it is completed. You are
responsible for selecting the turn signal indicator
in accordance with the traffic conditions. If necessary, select the turn signal indicator accordingly.
After the parking space has been exited, a warning tone and the Ø Active Parking Assist Finished: Take Control of Vehicle message prompt
you to take control of the vehicle. You have to
accelerate, brake, steer and change gear yourself
again.
If you do not react to the prompt to take control
of the vehicle, the system will brake the vehicle to
a standstill.
#
#
▌Exiting a parking space with Active Parking
Assist
Requirements
R The vehicle has been parked with Active Parking Assist.
#
#
Start the vehicle.
Press button 1.
#
#
#
#
Select Parking Assistance 2 menu.
If necessary, change direction of exit 3.
To start exiting the parking space: press button 1 again.
If necessary, change the transmission position. Observe any messages displayed on the
driver's display and central display.
The vehicle moves out of the parking space.
▌Pausing Active Parking Assist
You can interrupt the parking or exiting procedure
of Active Parking Assist by performing one of the
following actions, forexample:
# Depress the brake pedal.
# Open the front passenger door, a rear door,
the trunk or the hood.
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Apply the electric parking brake or activate
the HOLD function.
# To resume the parking or exiting procedure:
gently depress the accelerator pedal.
% If the electric parking brake was applied
before Active Parking Assist was activated,
depress the accelerator pedal lightly to start
the parking or exiting procedure.
Check the area around your vehicle again before
resuming a paused parking procedure. Make sure
once more that there are no persons, animals or
objects in the vehicle's path. Also observe the
system limitations of Active Parking Assist.
#
▌Automatic braking function of Active Parking
Assist
Persons or objects detected in the vehicle's path
could cause the vehicle to brake sharply and interrupt the parking or exiting procedure. The vehicle
will then be held at a standstill. If you depress the
accelerator pedal, the parking or exiting procedure is resumed.
Check the area around your vehicle again before
resuming the parking or exiting procedure. Make
sure that persons, animals or objects are no lon-
ger in the vehicle's path. Also observe the system
limitations of Active Parking Assist.
Remote Parking Assist
▌Function of Remote Parking Assist
% Remote Parking Assist is an additional function of Active Parking Assist. Comply with
local traffic laws and regulations when using
Remote Parking Assist on public roads.
If it is required to turn the wheels toward the
curb, you cannot use Remote Parking Assist.
Please note that you can use Remote Parking
Assist only if you have a valid driving license
and are in a fit state to drive.
Remote Parking Assist parks your vehicle or exits
the parking space while you are outside of your
vehicle. You can monitor the maneuvering and
parking procedure on your mobile phone.
With Remote Parking Assist, you can carry out all
the parking procedures of Active Parking Assist.
You can also position the vehicle directly in front
of a garage or a driveway entrance and then use
Remote Parking Assist to enter or exit a parking
space.
Remote Parking Assist manages pulling away,
braking and steering. While Remote Parking Assist
is active, the vehicle is locked.
Remote Parking Assist is only an aid. It is not a
substitute for your attention to the surroundings.
Responsibility for safe maneuvering and parking
remains with you. Interrupt or terminate the parking procedure if necessary. Make sure that no
persons, animals, objects, etc. are in the maneuvering range. Make sure to also pay attention to
other vehicles.
System limits
If the system detects a malfunction or a system
limit during the maneuvering or parking procedure, the procedure will be canceled:
R The vehicle is brought to a standstill.
R Transmission position j is selected and the
electric parking brake is applied automatically.
R The vehicle is switched off.
R The vehicle remains locked.
If the parking maneuver is canceled, a corresponding message is displayed on the mobile
phone.
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Depending on the situation, you can then take
control of the procedure, maneuver the vehicle
back to the starting position or manually take control of the vehicle.
The system limits of Active Parking Assist apply
(/ page 270).
Certain environmental conditions, suchas snowfall
or heavy rain, may lead to a parking space being
measured inaccurately or to connection problems
with the mobile phone. Only use Remote Parking
Assist on level, high-grip ground.
During the parking procedure, you should not
stand more than approx. 10 ft (3.0 m) away from
the vehicle. At greater distances, the procedure
will be interrupted and a corresponding message
will be displayed on the mobile phone. If you move
closer to the vehicle, you will be able to continue
the procedure.
▌Operating Remote Parking Assist
Requirements
For the Remote Parking Assist function, you
require:
R a Mercedes me user account
R
R
the current Remote Parking Assist App for
your vehicle type
a mobile phone
% A list of compatible phones can be found at:
https://www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com/
The following operating systems are supported:
R Android™
R Apple® iOS
& WARNING Danger due to insufficient view
of the vehicle surroundings
If you maneuver, park or exit a parking space
with the vehicle using Remote Parking Assist,
observe the following:
# Make sure that you have the best view
possible of the vehicle and the vehicle's
surroundings.
# Make sure that no persons, animals or
objects are in the path of your vehicle.
# Make sure that you maintain a suitable
distance to the vehicle and that neither
#
#
you nor other road users could be
endangered.
Be aware of the vehicle's surroundings at
all times and identify possible dangers.
If necessary, cancel the parking procedure.
No persons or pets are permitted to remain in the
vehicle during the parking procedure. Observe the
system limits at all times. If necessary, cancel the
parking procedure. Always ensure that vehicle
access by other road users is maintained.
# Activate the "Remote Parking Assist" service
e.g. via the Mercedes me homepage.
# Authorize the mobile phone using the Remote
Parking Assist App in the vehicle
(/ page 278).
Selecting the parking maneuver in advance while
inside the vehicle
# Stop the vehicle and select transmission position j.
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% Alternatively, you can begin parking with
Active Parking Assist (/ page 272) and continue with the Remote Parking Assist from any
vehicle position. To do this, stop the parking
process and adjust the gearbox setting j.
# Switch off the vehicle and exit it with the key.
Starting the parking procedure without selecting
in advance
# Stop the vehicle and select transmission position j.
# Switch off the vehicle and exit it with the key.
#
Press button1.
#
#
#
#
Select 2 Parking Assistance menu.
For further information on Remote Parking
Assist: select 3.
If necessary, select another parking space 4
or select 5 to drive straight ahead into a
garage, forexample.
If necessary, change parking direction 6.
Starting the parking procedure while outside the
vehicle
# Unlock the vehicle.
Carrying out a parking procedure with Remote
Parking Assist
% Keep the vehicle key with you during the parking procedure. You can cancel the parking
procedure and bring the vehicle to a standstill
by pressing a button on the key.
% On completion of the parking procedure, the
vehicle is locked.
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If you have started the parking procedure as
described above, the vehicle is ready to connect
to your mobile phone for a limited time.
# Start the Remote Parking Assist App on the
mobile phone and connect to the vehicle.
# Follow the instructions of the Remote Parking
Assist App.
% The turn signal indicator is automatically
switched on when starting parking and
switched off when it is completed.
% If the connection between the vehicle and the
mobile phone is interrupted while a parking
maneuver is being performed, the maneuver
can be continued if the connection is reestablished within a short time.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to vehicle
swinging out while parking or pulling out
of a parking space
While parking or pulling out of a parking
space, the vehicle swings out and can drive
onto areas of the oncoming lane.
This could cause you to collide with objects or
other road users.
# Pay attention to objects and other road
users.
# Where necessary, stop the vehicle or
cancel the parking procedure with
Remote Parking Assist.
#
After ending the parking procedure, ensure
that all vehicle doors, windows and the trunk
are closed. Secure the vehicle against rolling
away.
Canceling the parking procedure
You can cancel the parking procedure of Remote
Parking Assist at any time and bring the vehicle to
a standstill.
# Cancel the parking procedure in the Remote
Parking Assist App.
or
# Press a button on the vehicle key.
or
# Pull a door handle.
▌Authorizing/de-authorizing a mobile phone for
Remote Parking Assist
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Assistance
5 Parking
Authorizing a new mobile phone
To be able to use the Remote Parking Assist function, you must authorize your mobile phone. You
can authorize up to ten mobile phones.
# Select Remote Parking Assist.
# Select Authorize a New Device in the window
that opens.
Remote Parking Assist is ready to connect.
# Start the Remote Parking Assist app and additionally start the authorization process within
it.
A connection prompt is displayed.
# Scan the QR code on the central display.
The mobile phone is authorized.
De-authorizing mobile phones
# Select Remote Parking Assist.
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#
#
#
In the window that opens, select the device to
be de-authorized.
To de-authorize a mobile phone: select a
mobile phone.
The mobile phone is deleted from the device
list.
To de-authorize all mobile phones:
selectDeauthorize All Devices.
All mobile phones are deleted from the device
list.
Maneuvering assistance
▌Function of Drive Away Assist
Drive Away Assist can reduce the severity of an
impact when you are pulling away. If the system
detects an obstacle in the direction of travel, the
vehicle's speed will briefly be reduced to approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).
A risk of collision may occur in the following situations, for example:
R If the driver mixes up the accelerator and
brake pedals.
R If the driver engages an incorrect gear.
R
If the driver depresses the accelerator pedal
with too much force.
Drive Away Assist will be active in the following
circumstances:
R If the vehicle was stationary and the transmission position was changed to k or h.
R If the vehicle has rolled less than approximately 3.3 ft (1.0 m) since being at a standstill.
R If the detected obstacle is less than approximately 3.3 ft (1.0 m) away.
The Drive-away Assist can be deactivated or activated on the Maneuvering Assistance menu
(/ page 281).
If a critical situation is detected, the following
symbol will appear in red in the selected view on
the Camera & Parkingmenu:
% If Drive Away Assist is not available, the same
symbol will appear in grey. If the Camera &
Parking menu is not opened on the central
display, the symbol and pop-up of Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC will both appear.
Drive Away Assist is only an aid. It is not a substitute for your attention to the surroundings. The
responsibility for safe maneuvering and parking
remains with you. Make sure that no persons, animals, objects etc. are in the path of the vehicle.
& WARNING Risk of accident caused by limited detection performance of Drive Away
Assist
Drive Away Assist cannot always clearly identify objects and traffic situations.
# Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation; do not rely on Drive Away
Assist alone.
# Be prepared to brake or swerve as necessary, provided the traffic situation permits and that it is safe to take evasive
action.
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System limits
The system limits of Active Parking Assist apply
(/ page 270).
On uphill gradients, the performance of Drive
Away Assist will be restricted.
▌Function of cross traffic warning
The cross traffic warning can warn you of crossing
traffic when you are exiting a parking space. The
radar sensors in the bumper also monitor the area
adjacent to the vehicle.
The cross traffic warning is active under the following conditions:
R Warning for Cross Traffic, Rear: the vehicle is
driving in reverse at a speed slower than
approx. 6 mph (10 km/h).
R Warning for Cross Traffic, Front: the vehicle is
driving forwards at a speed slower than
approx. 6 mph (10 km/h) and the camera
image is shown in the central display
(/ page 266).
The Warning for Cross Traffic, Front can be deactivated or activated in the Maneuvering Assistance menu (/ page 281).
If a critical situation is detected, the following
symbol appears in red in the selected view in the
Camera & Parkingmenu:
Warning for Cross Traffic, Rear
R The vehicle can be braked automatically when
crossing traffic is detected.
R If the Camera & Parking menu is not open and
a critical situation is detected, a warning
appears in the central display together with
the PARKTRONIC Parking Assist pop-up.
Warning for Cross Traffic, Front
R If Active Parking Assist is active, the vehicle
can be braked automatically when crossing
traffic is detected.
R If Active Parking Assist is not active but the
menu Camera & Parking is open, a warning
appears.
R If the Camera & Parking menu is not open,
the system cannot react to crossing traffic.
The cross traffic warning is only an aid and not a
substitute for your attention to the surroundings.
Responsibility for safe maneuvering and parking
remains with you. Make sure that no persons, animals, objects, etc. are in the maneuvering range.
& WARNING Risk of accident caused by limited detection performance of the cross
traffic warning
The cross traffic warning cannot always clearly
identify objects and traffic situations.
# Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation; do not rely on the cross traffic
warning alone.
# Be prepared to brake or swerve as necessary, provided the traffic situation permits and that it is safe to take evasive
action.
System limits
% If the cross traffic warning is not available, the
L symbol appears in gray.
The system limits of Active Parking Assist apply
(/ page 270).
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If the radar sensors are obstructed by vehicles or
other objects, detection is not possible.
In the following situations, the cross traffic warning is not available:
R on inclines
▌Maneuvering brake function
The maneuvering brake function can prevent collisions with pedestrians when the vehicle is backing up at slow speeds. If the rear view camera
detects a person in the vehicle's path, the vehicle
can be braked to a standstill.
The maneuvering brake function can intervene
under the following conditions:
R The vehicle is backing up at a speed slower
than 6 mph (10 km/h).
R The camera image is shown on the central display (/ page 266).
You can activate and deactivate the maneuvering
brake function in the Maneuvering Assistance
menu (/ page 281).
If the maneuvering brake function is triggered, the
following symbol appears in red in the selected
view in the Camera & Parkingmenu:
#
#
% If the maneuvering brake function is not available, the same symbol appears in gray.
The maneuvering brake function is only an aid. It
is not a substitute for your attention to the surroundings. The responsibility for safe maneuvering
and parking remains with you. Make sure that no
persons, animals or objects etc. are in the vehicle's path.
& WARNING Risk of accident caused by limited detection by the maneuvering brake
function
The maneuvering brake function cannot
always clearly detect people. Other obstacles
are not detected by the function.
In these cases, the function may brake unnecessarily or not brake at all.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation; do not rely on the maneuvering
brake function alone.
Be ready to brake.
System limits
Observe the system limits of the following functions:
R Active Parking Assist (/ page 270)
R 360° camera (/ page 263)
The maneuvering brake function is not available in
the following situations:
R On inclines
▌Activating/deactivating the maneuvering assistant
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Assistance
5 Parking
% This function is available on demand
(/ page 27).
# Select Maneuvering Assistance.
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#
Activate or deactivate the desired maneuvering assistant.
Memory Parking Assist
▌Function of Memory Parking Assist
Memory Parking Assist can park your vehicle
using a previously stored parking space. You can
store parking procedures with a total distance of
up to 550 yds (500 m) (110 yds (100 m) per parking or exiting procedure).
During parking or exiting, the system can travel a
previously stored path of up to approximately
110 yds (100 m) to or out of the desired parking
space, for example, from the driveway entrance
into the garage.
Within a radius of approx. 165 yds (150 m), only
one parking or exiting procedure can be recorded.
Only use Memory Parking Assist on private property. Use on public roads, e. g. in public parking
spaces, is not permitted.
Memory Parking Assist is only an aid. It is not a
substitute for your attention to the surroundings.
Responsibility for safe maneuvering and parking
remains with you. Make sure that no persons, animals, objects, etc. are in the maneuvering range.
System limits
Observe the system limitations of Active Parking
Assist (/ page 270).
& WARNING Risk of accident due to objects
located above or below the detection
range of Memory Parking Assist
If there are objects above or below the detection range, the following situations may arise:
R Memory Parking Assist may steer too
early.
R The vehicle may not stop in front of these
objects.
This result in a collision.
# In these situations, do not use Memory
Parking Assist.
Objects located above or below the detection
range of Memory Parking Assist may not be
detected during the parking procedure.
Drawbars of parked trailers, among other objects,
that protrude into the parking space may not be
detected.
Do not use Memory Parking Assist in the following
situations, for example:
R In extreme weather conditions suchas ice,
packed snow or in heavy rain.
R When transporting a load that protrudes
beyond the vehicle.
R If the parking space is on a steep downhill or
uphill gradient.
R When snow chains are installed.
▌Recording a parking procedure using Memory
Parking Assist
Requirements
R The entire route is, forexample, within your
own property and not on public roads.
R The system needs reference points in the surroundings to orient itself, suchas fences, walls
or trees. Therefore, after starting the vehicle, a
certain distance must first be driven. If not
enough reference points are detected in the
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surrounding area, no new route can be recorded.
Park the vehicle in the desired parking space.
Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h).
# To stop recording: Stop the vehicle and tap on
3 again.
The recording is stored.
% In the Memory Parking Assist settings you can
delete and rename stored parking procedures.
#
▌Parking with Memory Parking Assist
Requirements
R A parking procedure has been recorded.
#
#
#
#
Press button1.
The Camera & Parking view opens in the central display.
#
Select 2 Memory Parking Assist menu.
Brake the vehicle to a standstill at the desired
starting point of the assisted parking procedure, e.g. a driveway entrance.
To start recording: tap on 3.
% If not all conditions for a recording are met,
symbol 3 is grayed out.
Press button 1.
The Camera & Parking view opens in the central display.
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#
Follow the instructions on the central display.
The vehicle drives into the selected parking
space.
% The turn signal indicator is not switched on
automatically. You are responsible for selecting the turn signal indicator in accordance
with the traffic conditions.
# After completion of the parking procedure,
safeguard the vehicle against rolling away.
▌Exiting a parking space with Memory Parking
Assist
#
#
#
#
Select Memory Parking Assist 2 menu.
Brake the vehicle to a standstill at the starting
point of the stored parking procedure.
To start the parking procedure: press6.
Select the stored parking procedure from the
list.
Requirements
R The exiting procedure was recorded together
with the respective parking procedure and
stored separately within one driving cycle.
R The vehicle was parked using Memory Parking
Assist.
#
#
Press button 1.
The Camera & Parking view opens in the central display.
Select Memory Parking Assist 2 menu.
Starting the exiting procedure
Press 6.
# Confirm the saved exiting procedure.
# Follow the instructions on the central display.
The vehicle drives the recorded route.
#
% The turn signal indicator is not switched on
automatically. You are responsible for selecting the turn signal indicator in accordance
with the traffic conditions.
# Take control of the vehicle after the exiting
procedure has been completed.
▌Setting Memory Parking Assist
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Assistance
5 Parking 5 Memory Parking Assist
Renaming a recording
# Select Manage Lanes.
# Select u next to the desired recording.
# Enter a name and confirm with OK.
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Deleting a recording
# Select Manage Lanes.
# Select u next to the desired recording.
# Select Delete Entry.
Deleting all recordings
# Select Manage Lanes.
# Select u next to one of the desired recordings.
# Select Delete All.
% Alternatively, you can delete all data for Memory Parking Assist by resetting the multimedia
system (/ page 319).
Vehicle towing instructions
The vehicle is not suitable for the use of tow bar
systems that are used for flat towing or dinghy
towing, for example. Attaching and using tow bar
systems can result in damage to the vehicle.
When you are towing a vehicle with tow bar systems, safe driving characteristics cannot be guaranteed for the towing vehicle or the towed vehicle.
The vehicle-trailer combination may swerve from
side to side.
Observe the following information:
R Permitted towing methods (/ page 385)
R The notes on towing the vehicle with both
axles on the ground (/ page 386)
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Notes on the driver's display
& WARNING Risk of accident if the driver
display fails
If the driver display has failed or is malfunctioning, function restrictions in systems relevant to safety cannot be detected.
The operating safety of your vehicle may be
impaired.
# Drive on carefully.
# Have the vehicle checked immediately at
a qualified specialist workshop.
If the operating safety of your vehicle is impaired,
park the vehicle immediately and safely. Contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
The driver's display shows basic information such
as speed, engine speed, fuel level, coolant temperature as well as indicator and warning lamps.
Additional functions available include the following:
R Different menus, e.g. for assistance and navigation
R
R
R
Status displays for the driving systems
Display messages
Information on speed, Consumption and
range
Some menu content and settings can be customized.
Notes on the 3D driver's display
The 3D driver's display enables a three-dimensional representation of the content of the driver's
display. This requires the driver to be recorded by
the driver camera.
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following situations:
R The driver camera is deactivated or is not
working.
R The driver is outside the detection range of
the driver camera.
R The operating conditions are not in place, e.g.
if the outside temperature is too low or too
high.
Operating the driver's display
& WARNING Risk of distraction from information systems and communications
equipment
If you operate information systems and communication devices integrated in the vehicle
when driving, you could be distracted from the
traffic situation. This could also cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.
# Only operate this equipment when the
traffic situation permits.
# If you cannot be sure of this, stop the
vehicle whilst paying attention to road
and traffic conditions and operate the
equipment with the vehicle stationary.
Observe the legal requirements for the country in
which you are currently driving when operating
the driver's display.
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Scrolling on the menu bar
one finger. Confirm your selection by pressing the
Touch Control.
% To operate Touch Control 3 in the most
effective way, use the tip of your thumb if possible. You can also set the sensitivity of the
Touch Control on the central display .
# Briefly press main menu button 2.
# Select a menu by swiping to the left or right
on Touch Control 3.
# To confirm: press Touch Control 3.
Driver display menus
Notes on menus on the driver's display
1 Back button
2 Main menu button
3 Touch Control
The content on the driver's display is controlled
using the control elements on the left side of the
steering wheel. You can use Touch Control 3 to
navigate vertically and horizontally by swiping with
& WARNING Risk of distraction from information systems and communications
equipment
If you operate information systems and communication devices integrated in the vehicle
when driving, you could be distracted from the
traffic situation. This could also cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.
#
#
Only operate this equipment when the
traffic situation permits.
If you cannot be sure of this, stop the
vehicle whilst paying attention to road
and traffic conditions and operate the
equipment with the vehicle stationary.
Observe the legal requirements for the country in
which you are currently driving when operating
the driver's display.
The following menus can be called up via the
menu bar on the driver's display:
R Understated
R Sport
R Maybach
R Classic
R Navigation
R Assistance
R Service
On some of these menus, you can choose
between different display content on the center
display area.
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In most of the menus, you can use Options to
configure further settings for the menu-specific
display content.
You can find further information about the possible settings and selections on the menus in the
Digital Operator's Manual.
Head-up Display
Function of the head-up display
The head-up display projects various content into
the driver's field of vision, for example.
You can use the head-up display menu bar to
select various contexts, e.g.:
R Minimal
R Sport
R Standard
R Augmented reality
R ECO display (depending on model and equipment) (/ page 200)
R Settings
R Head-up display on/off
% Depending on the equipment, the functions
may differ from the description and images in
this Operator's Manual. For example, route
guidance with augmented reality is not available in all equipment variants.
The following image shows an example of the
head-up display. You can choose what content is
displayed (/ page 290).
4 Current speed
5 Set speed in the driving system (e.g. Active
Distance Assist DISTRONIC)
Head-up display with navigation and augmented
reality (10x5°)
Head-up display content with navigation (6x2°)
1 Navigation instructions
2 Augmented reality navigation instructions
3 Navigation status displays, such as remaining
1 Detected instructions and traffic signs
2 Navigation instructions (distance to the next
route event)
3 Steer Assist status
distance to the destination, expected time of
arrival
4 Active Lane Keeping Assist status
5 Steer Assist status
6 Current speed
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7 Set speed in the driving system (e.g. Active
Distance Assist DISTRONIC)
8 Detected traffic signs (Traffic Sign Assist)
When you receive a call, the 6 Call Waiting
message will appear on the head-up display and
the driver's display.
System limits
Visibility is particularly influenced by the following
conditions:
R Seat position
R Image position setting
R Ambient light
R Wet road surfaces
R Objects on the display cover
R Polarization in sunglasses
Function of the head-up display with augmented
reality
% Augmented reality is available only in conjunction with the 10x5° head-up display.
The head-up display with augmented reality projects content into the driver's field of vision, such
as:
R Information from and visualization of the navigation system
R Information from and visualization of the driver
assistance systems, e.g. Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC
R Information from the menus of the driver's display
Head-up display with augmented reality
(example)
1 Marker for the detected vehicle in front
(Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC)
2 Change-of-direction arrows for the route (navigation)
3 Driver assistance system status bar
The marker for the detected vehicle in front and
the change-of-direction arrows for the route are
dynamic displays. The vehicle marker stays with
the vehicle in front, and Active Distance Assist
regulates your speed based on this. The changeof-direction arrows point the way calculated by
the navigation system.
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System limits
The marker for the detected vehicle in front may
be inaccurate or may not be applied to the correct vehicle in some situations. Always pay attention to the actual driving situation.
Route guidance with augmented reality will not be
available in some situations, e.g. in the event of
poor satellite reception or roads that have not
been digitized.
Visibility is influenced by conditions including the
following:
R Driver camera and multifunction camera
recording
R The extent to which the windshield in the area
of the multifunction camera is dirty, or if the
camera is fogged up, damaged or obscured
Further system limits of the head-up display
(/ page 288).
To confirm: press the a button.
Operating the head-up display
#
Selecting display content of the head-up display
via the menu bar of the driver's display
# Press the ò main menu button on the left.
# To select the menu bar of the head-up display: swipe upwards on the left-hand Touch
Control.
Switching back to the driver's display
# Press the G or ò button.
Switching between display content on the headup display
# Swipe to the left or right on the left-hand
Touch Control.
A preview of the selected display content will
appear on the head-up display.
Setting the position and brightness
# Swipe to the left or right on the left-hand
Touch Control and select Settings on the
menu bar of the head-up display.
# Press the left-hand Touch Control.
The current position and brightness settings
will be displayed as graphics on the head-up
display as well as on the driver's display.
# To adjust the position: swipe upwards or
downwards on the left-hand Touch Control.
# To adjust the brightness: swipe to the left or
right on the left-hand Touch Control.
The settings configured for position and
brightness will be saved automatically.
# Press the G or a button to exit the settings.
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% Vehicles with augmented reality function:
when the position is adjusted, the status line
will be moved upwards and the display section made smaller. This may slightly affect the
area on which the augmented reality content
is displayed.
Selecting the head-up display with augmented
reality
#
#
#
Press the main menu button ò on the left.
To select the menu bar of the head-up display: swipe upwards on the left-hand Touch
Control.
To select the head-up display with augmented
reality: swipe to the left or right on the lefthand Touch Control to activate the desired
content.
Switching the head-up display on/off
Driver's display:
4 ©
Switching on
# Swipe upwards on the left-hand Touch Control.
# Press a on the left-hand Touch Control.
Switching off
Swipe upwards on the left-hand Touch Control.
# Swipe on the left-hand Touch Control and
select Head-up Display.
# Press a on the left-hand Touch Control.
#
Setting the Head-up Display in the multimedia
system
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 ß
5
y
Switching the 3D display for the driver display on
or off
# Select 3D Driver Display.
The 3D display of the driver display is
switched on or off.
% The 3D display for the driver display is only
activated when the driver camera detects the
driver. Otherwise, the driver display switches
from the 3D display to the 2D display
(/ page 286).
Switching the Head-up Display on/off
# Select Head-up Display.
The Head-up Display is activated or deactivated.
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Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical system
1 Electric drive support
2 Recuperation behavior of the electric motor
% Due to various system limits, the values displayed may temporarily differ slightly from the
actual value.
Overview of status displays on the driver's display
The status displays for the driving and driving
safety systems can be found in display sections
1 to 4.
Y Pedestrian detection (only on assistant display)
Ç Active Parking Assist is available
(/ page 272)
È Active Parking Assist has recognized a
parking space (/ page 272)
é Parking Assist PARKTRONIC deactivated
(/ page 269)
ç Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
(/ page 228)
Ò Specified distance for Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC (/ page 228)
æ Active Brake Assist switched off
(/ page 246)
Ä Active Brake Assist impaired or not functioning (/ page 246)
Ø Active Steering Assist (/ page 236)
± Active Lane Change Assist (/ page 239)
ð Active Lane Keeping Assist (/ page 255)
Z Active Blind Spot Assist (only on assistant
display) (/ page 254)
è ECO start/stop function (/ page 198)
ë HOLD function (/ page 225)
_ Adaptive Highbeam Assist (/ page 164)
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
(/ page 165)
¬ Active Stop-and-Go Assist (/ page 235)
Ò Slippery road surface warning
Driver's display 293
Vehicles with Traffic Sign Assist: detected instructions and traffic signs (/ page 246)
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Overview and operation
Notes on the MBUX multimedia system
& WARNING Risk of distraction from information systems and communications
equipment
If you operate information systems and communication devices integrated in the vehicle
when driving, you could be distracted from the
traffic situation. This could also cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.
# Only operate this equipment when the
traffic situation permits.
# If you cannot be sure of this, stop the
vehicle whilst paying attention to road
and traffic conditions and operate the
equipment with the vehicle stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are currently driving when
operating the multimedia system.
Depending on the equipment, the scope of function and product designation of your MBUX multimedia system may differ from the description and
images in this Operator's Manual. For example,
route guidance with augmented reality is not available in all equipment variants.
Overview of the MBUX multimedia system
* NOTE Increased surface temperature due
to direct sunlight on the central display
The surface of the central display is very dark.
If the display is exposed to direct sunlight, the
surface can become very hot.
# If the central display has been exposed
to direct sunlight, allow it to cool down
before touching it for a long time.
1 Touch Control and control panel for the MBUX
multimedia system
MBUX stands for Mercedes-Benz User Experience.
• Operates Touch Control
2 Central display with touch functionality
• Home screen overview
• Operates the touchscreen
3 Switch panel with:
ú Fingerprint sensor
Ü Switches the MBUX multimedia system
on or off
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a Switches sound on or off
ø Adjusts the volume
Further operating options:
R Conducting a dialog with the MBUX voice
assistant.
R Operating functions contact-free with the
MBUX Interior Assistant.
The interaction then follows intelligently, reactively or with hand or head movements.
% You can find further information about operation as well as about applications and services in the Digital Operator's Manual.
Anti-theft protection
This device is equipped with technical provisions
to protect it against theft. Further information on
anti-theft protection can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Zero layer
▌Function of the zero layer
% Your software can be upgraded to a more current version at a later date.
The zero layer provides you with dynamic content
from the MBUX multimedia system and is used to
quickly access and control the applications you
use. When you select © on the central display,
the digital map with the applications appears in
the lower display area. Compared to the home
screen with a classic menu, the steps required to
call up the applications are reduced. You can
switch between the zero layer and the home
screen with a classic menu.
The applications can be hidden from the display
area and shown again.
The zero layer provides the following modules and
applications:
R Navigation module
In the expanded view you can, for example,
display the route overview, switch on the display of traffic information and make settings
R
R
R
for View (map), Messages & Acoustic Signals,
Route.
Entertainment (media, radio) and telephone
When the lower display area is shown, the
entertainment sources are always displayed.
A mobile phone must be connected to the
MBUX multimedia system for the phone to be
displayed.
Active applications
The lower display area shows an active massage program, for example.
Suggestions
Suggestions are displayed on the lower display
area based on context and your user behavior.
Here are a few examples:
Latest calls
Active massage programs
Vehicle functions
Online voice applications
The applications are first displayed in a reduced
view. By tapping on them, you can operate them
or open the associated menu (expanded view).
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A long press on a suggestion opens a context
menu in which further functions are available.
The learning function can be switched on and off
for the options .
▌Overview zero layer
Digital map and user-specific applications (example)
4
5
6
7
1 Navigation module (reduced view)
2 Enters a destination
The zero layer shows the digital map and the userspecific applications.
The following user-specific applications are displayed in the lower display area:
R Suggestions
Searching for parking
3 Calls up the Control Center (pull the bar
down)
Status line
Calls up user profile settings
Content sharing menu
Telephone
Requirement for phone: the mobile phone is
connected to the MBUX multimedia system.
8 Entertainment sources (media, radio)
9 ©
Press briefly: shows all applications
(/ page 298)
Press and hold: calls up the home screen with
classic menu
A Route monitor
e.g. route list, lane recommendations, toll stations, 3D image of the upcoming driving
maneuver
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R
R
R
R
Requirement: suggestions are activated
(/ page 313).
Active applications
e.g. a massage program
Telephone 7
Entertainment sources 8
Online voice applications
The lower display area can be hidden and shown
(/ page 298).
Information about entertainment sources
You can operate the applications in the reduced
view or in the menu (expanded view)
(/ page 298).
Examples:
R Control a media source, e.g. pause/play, next
track, set a station
R Select tracks from the current playlist or stations from the station list
R Select a media source
The media source must be connected to the
MBUX multimedia system.
Information about the telephone
To use the functions, the mobile phones must be
connected to the MBUX multimedia system.
Requirement for suggestions: the Calls & Messages option is activated in the suggestions.
Examples:
R Answer a call and call a missed call
The missed calls are displayed for the mobile
phones connected to the MBUX multimedia
system.
R Display contacts and call list and call a contact
R Use voice functions
R Suggest contacts
The contacts are suggested for the mobile
phones connected to the MBUX multimedia
system. No contacts are suggested for the
mobile phones that are linked to another user
profile.
R Write messages to contacts (suggestion)
R Connect a device via the device manager (suggestion)
Information about active applications
The following functions are available:
R Operating the massage program
R Raising or lowering the vehicle level
Suggestions for comfort and vehicle functions as
well as navigation
Requirement: the Comfort, Vehicle and Navigation options are activated in the suggestions.
R Operating the massage program
For example, the multimedia system suggests
a program at a certain time.
R Opening the trunk lid
Requirement: the vehicle is equipped with
trunk lid convenience closing.
R Opening and closing the convenience doors
Requirement: the vehicle is equipped with
comfort doors.
R Setting the vehicle level
R Making heating settings
R Activating/deactivating Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC
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R
Selecting previous destinations and destinations from favorites
Suggestions for online voice applications
Requirement: the Online Voice Services option is
activated in the suggestions.
The suggested voice applications are made available online and are based on your previous voice
inputs.
Examples:
R What will the weather be like tomorrow?
R Play the messages.
R Start geoquiz.
R Open the garage door.
▌Calling up and operating the zero layer
Calling up the zero layer
When the vehicle has been switched on, the zero
layer is displayed with the digital map. Navigation
is active.
# From another application: press the © button on the right side of the steering wheel.
or
#
Tap on ©.
Operating applications in the reduced view (examples)
# Media: to play the previous or next track, tap
û or ü.
# To answer a call or call a missed call: tap on
the contact.
After the connection has been established,
the call functions are available.
# To end a call: tap on the contact again.
# To reply to message: tap on a message and
dictate the message via the MBUX Voice
Assistant.
# To start a massage program: tap on the application and start the massage program.
# To select a previous destination: tap on the
application and select one of the previous
destinations.
# To select a destination from the favorites: tap
on the application and select the destination.
Hiding and showing the display area with applications
# To hide: pull the applications down.
# To show: pull the bar above © upwards.
or
# Select ©.
or
# Press the © button on the steering wheel
on the right.
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Navigation module (expanded view)
Operating a menu in the lower display area (example: active massage program)
Opening and closing the context menu for a suggestion
# Press and hold on a suggestion.
The context menu opens and shows the No
Longer Suggest option, for example.
# To close: swipe downwards.
Removing a suggestion from the display area
# Swipe the suggestion upwards.
1 Selects a massage program
2 Starts/stops a massage program for the
driver
3 Starts/stops a massage program for the front
Example: route guidance is active
1 Destination
2 Searches for a gas station
3 Switches traffic information display on or off
#
#
Tap on the navigation module (/ page 296).
Select Route in the lower menu bar.
passenger
4 Sets the massage program intensity for the
driver's or front passenger seat
#
#
Tap on the application.
The expanded view of the application is displayed.
To close the menu: select G.
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Showing all applications
#
#
Press © briefly.
Available applications are displayed. The
global search is available.
To hide applications: briefly press © again.
Switching between zero layer and home screen
with classic menu
# Press and hold ©.
The home screen with classic menu is shown.
# To return to the zero layer: press and hold on
©.
Home screen overview
1 Status line
2 Calls up user profile settings and switches
3
4
5
6
user
Using the global search
Calls up the Control Center: pull the bar down
Calls up favorites
Displays in the status line
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7 Calls up an application
8 Quick-access to application
9 Global menu
Content sharing menu in the Control Center
play)
6 MBUX rear tablet
G Calls up previous menu
© Press and hold: switches between home
screen and zero layer
û Previous track or previous radio station
ü Next track or next radio station
% During a telephone call, the call duration is
displayed in global menu 9.
The following functions are called up in the Control Center:
R Notifications Center
R Content sharing menu
R Favorites
R Vehicle quick-access
5 Rear displays with active content (cover dis-
To share content, drag a display and drop it over
another display.
To control media playback, tap a display.
Operating the MBUX multimedia system
Using Touch Control
Example: showing displays
1 Calls up a menu
2 Central display with active content (cover dis-
play)
3 Displays animation for content sharing
4 Ä Bluetooth® headphones connected to
the right rear display
1 © Shows the home screen
2 Touch Control
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3
4
5
6
7
8
=9Ì: swipe in the direction of
the arrow (navigate)
a Press (confirm)
G Returns to the previous display
6 Makes or accepts a call
~ Rejects or ends a call
To increase volume: swipe upwards
To reduce volume: swipe down
8 Switches off the sound: press
ß Calls up favorites (press briefly) or adds
favorites (press and hold)
£ Starts the MBUX Voice Assistant
You can navigate through menus and lists via the
touch-sensitive surface of Touch Control 2 using
a single-finger swipe, for example:
# To enter a character: select a character using
the keyboard and press on Touch Control 2.
# To select a menu option: scroll in a list and
press Touch Control 2.
# To move the digital map: swipe in any direction.
Using the touchscreen
4 Adjusts the volume
Press ± or q or swipe over the button
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
Example: Control elements under the central
display
1 Fingerprint sensor
2 Switches the MBUX multimedia system on or
off
3 Switches the mute function on/off
#
#
To select a menu item or entry: tap on a symbol or an entry.
To increase the map scale: tap twice quickly
with one finger.
To reduce the map scale: tap with two fingers.
To enter characters with the keypad: tap on a
button.
To navigate in menus: swipe up, down, left or
right.
To use handwriting to enter characters: write
the character with one finger on the
touchscreen.
To zoom in and out of the map: move two fingers together or apart.
To enlarge or reduce the size of a section of a
website: move two fingers together or apart.
To turn the digital map: turn counter-clockwise
or clockwise using two fingers.
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#
#
#
#
To move the digital map: touch the
touchscreen and move your finger in any
direction.
To save the destination in the digital map:
touch the touchscreen and hold until a message is shown.
To set the volume on a scale: touch the
touchscreen and move the finger to the left or
right.
To call up a global menu in the applications:
touch the touchscreen and hold until the
Options menu appears.
Function of the MBUX voice assistant
& WARNING Risk of distraction from information systems and communications
equipment
If you operate information systems and communication devices integrated in the vehicle
when driving, you could be distracted from the
traffic situation. This could also cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.
#
#
Only operate this equipment when the
traffic situation permits.
If you cannot be sure of this, stop the
vehicle whilst paying attention to road
and traffic conditions and operate the
equipment with the vehicle stationary.
For your own safety, always observe the following
points when operating mobile communications
equipment and especially your voice control system:
R Observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are driving.
R If you use the voice control system in an emergency your voice can change and your telephone call, e.g. an emergency call, can
thereby be delayed.
R Familiarize yourself with the voice control system functions before starting the journey.
Using the MBUX voice assistant, vehicle functions
and various areas of the MBUX multimedia system
can be operated by voice input. The MBUX voice
assistant is operational approximately half a
minute after switching on the vehicle and can be
operated from all seats. Further information and
examples of voice commands can be found in the
Digital Operator's Manual.
You can use the MBUX voice assistant to operate
the following functions depending on the vehicle
equipment:
R Telephone
R Text message and e-mail
R Navigation
R Radio and media
R Vehicle functions
R Online functions
Full functionality of the voice control system is
only available for you with activation of online
voice control.
Conducting a dialog
Starting a dialog
Say "Hey Mercedes" to activate the MBUX
voice assistant. Voice activation must be
switched on in the multimedia system.
#
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or
Press the £ button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
A blue line appears in the MBUX multimedia
system. The dialog can be started.
For the dialog with the MBUX voice assistant, you
can use complete sentences of colloquial language as voice commands. Voice activation can
also be directly combined with a voice command,
e.g. "Hey Mercedes, how fast can I drive?".
#
#
Calling up help
# For information about the MBUX voice assistant: say "Hey Mercedes, what can you do?"
# Digital Operator's Manual: "Show me the
Operator's Manual". The full extent of the Digital Operator's Manual is available when the
vehicle is stationary.
Operating functions (examples)
# To operate the navigation: "Search for an
Asian restaurant, but not Japanese, in South
Manhattan."
# To operate the phone: "Call my father."
#
#
#
#
#
To change the system language to English
(short command): "Change language to English".
To operate the radio: "Show me the list of
radio stations."
To operate media: "Switch on random playback."
To operate vehicle functions: "Switch the
seat heating to level 2."
To operate online functions: "What's the time
in Sydney?"
To ask a question about the vehicle: "Do I
have Blind Spot Assist?"
Overview of the MBUX Interior Assistant
& WARNING Risk of injury from the camera's laser radiation
This product uses a classification 1 laser system. If the housing is opened or damaged,
laser radiation may damage your retina.
# Do not open the housing.
#
Always have maintenance work and
repairs carried out by a qualified specialist workshop.
This product complies with the requirements of
the FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 with
exception of the variations according to the FDA
Laser Notice No. 50 from 24 June 2007.
% The camera records image data for the applications, for example body, head and hand
detection.
The camera converts the image data directly
into meta data. No image data is saved in the
process. The data is only processed in the
vehicle and is not transmitted from the vehicle.
% When you start the vehicle, the MBUX Interior
Assistant is activated automatically. You can
switch the Interior Assistant on or off. The setting is saved in your current user profile and is
seat-specific. Via the user profile this is also
available in other vehicles with the MBUX Interior Assistant. This means that you only have
to make the setting once and can take it with
you to the other vehicle.
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% You can switch the Interior Assistant front and
rear camera on and off using Front and Rear .
The selected camera settings (on/off) are not
saved in the user profile and only apply to the
current vehicle. If you change to another vehicle with the MBUX Interior Assistant, please
check the settings and adjust them if necessary.
The MBUX Interior Assistant is equipped with
front and rear cameras.
% Alternatively, a configuration with front camera only is also available.
The front camera consists of two cameras that
support the driver and the front passenger.
The rear camera consists of two cameras that
support the left and right rear seat passengers.
The MBUX Interior Assistant records the vehicle
occupants via 3D laser cameras. The cameras of
the front camera are located in the overhead control panel. The cameras of the rear camera are
located in the roof bows.
The Assistant detects interactions of the vehicle
occupants via the cameras. It interprets the natural hand, head and body movements of the vehi-
cle occupants either in context or at their explicit
request. The Assistant can thus automatically trigger vehicle interior functions and assist appropriately to the situation.
1 Arrangement of the rear camera in the roof
bows
1 Arrangement of the cameras of the front cam-
era in the overhead control panel
The Assistant supports vehicle and infotainment
functions at three interaction levels:
R INTELLIGENT
The Assistant recognizes vehicle occupants
automatically and activates functions.
R REACTIVE
The Assistant recognizes the natural body language of a vehicle occupant and carries out
functions automatically, appropriate to the situation.
R CONTACTLESS
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The vehicle occupant actively requests a function using a hand movement or pose.
The Assistant offers functions for the following:
SAFETY
The Assistant supports vehicle occupants with
the use of restraint systems.
R COMFORT
The Assistant enhances comfort by automating functions inside the vehicle and supporting
natural interaction with the vehicle.
R INFOTAINMENT
The vehicle occupants can carry out a favorite
function with a hand pose.
R
System limits, display messages and notes for
rectification
The error messages are shown on the central display, for example.
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following situations:
R The cameras may heat up during operation. As
a result the cameras may switch off tempora-
R
R
rily, particularly during longer periods of operation and at high outside temperatures.
Do not touch or cover the cameras. Wait until
the cameras have cooled down and are available again.
The Interior Assistant Unavailable Further
Information to Follow message appears.
You receive a message when the camera is
available again.
The front or rear camera is covered, dirty, fogged up or scratched.
Wait until the camera has cooled down before
cleaning the camera cover.
The Currently Unavailable See Operator's
Manual message appears.
Clean the outside of the camera cover with a
dry or damp cotton cloth. Do not use microfiber cloths. Do not remove the cover when
cleaning.
A vehicle occupant is very large. Clothing
being worn (gloves, hat, scarf, color of clothing) or objects carried on a person, for example a watch with a large face, are affecting the
R
R
camera view. Or the detection range of the
camera is restricted.
The Interior Assistant availability for the
driver is limited, see Operator's Manual message appears.
Keep the camera's field of vision clear.
Objects in the detection range of the camera
can restrict the camera view. Please make
sure that no objects hang on the inside rearview mirror, for example.
The MBUX Interior Assistant is faulty.
The Interior Assistant Not Available. Please
contact your Mercedes-Benz dealer. message
appears.
Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Vehicles with rear bench seat: as soon as the
center rear seat is occupied, the rear seat
functions are not supported.
The Interior Assistant in rear is currently
unavailable, see operator's manual message
appears.
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To use the Interior Assistant in the rear
passenger compartment, keep the center rear
seat free.
Anticipatory exit warning (SAFETY/reactive)
Requirements:
R The vehicle is equipped with Active Blind Spot
Assist with exit warning.
R Active Blind Spot Assist is activated
(/ page 255).
R The vehicle is equipped with active ambient
lighting or ambient lighting.
R The cameras are switched on:
The front camera activates the front doors.
The rear camera activates the rear doors.
% Observe the information on the system limits
of Active Blind Spot Assist with exit warning
(/ page 252).
The function can warn vehicle occupants about a
possible collision with an approaching vehicle or
bicycle when they exit the vehicle.
As soon as a vehicle occupant moves their hand
towards the door handle, depending on the vehicle equipment, the following warnings are issued:
R The active ambient lighting or ambient lighting
flashes red.
R The warning lamp in the outside mirror also
flashes red for one of the front doors.
R When the door is opened, a warning tone
sounds.
R
R
% The visual warning is thus already given
before the door is opened.
% Further information on Active Blind Spot
Assist with exit warning (/ page 252) and on
ambient lighting (/ page 168).
R
Switching the reading light and search light and
on or off
Requirements
R For the reading light: the cameras are
switched on:
The front camera activates the reading light
for driver and front passenger.
The rear camera activates the reading light for
the left and right rear seat passengers.
The driver's and front passenger's hand movement takes place under the inside rearview
mirror. Rear compartment passengers move
their hand at the grab handle in front of the
reading lamp.
For the search light: the function is available in
the vehicle when it is dark.
The cameras are switched on:
The front camera records the interaction area
of the unoccupied front passenger seat.
The rear camera records the interaction area
of the unoccupied left or right rear seat.
The seats covered are unoccupied or a child is
sitting in a child restraint system.
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Switching the reading light on and off
Carrying out operation of the reading light for the
driver and front passenger
Switching the search light on and off
Carrying out operation of the reading light for rear
occupants
#
Move your hand up and down vertically under
the inside review mirror.
Interaction area for activating the search light
#
or
#
Move your hand vertically, up and down in
front of the reading lamp.
The reading light is switched on or off.
#
To switch on: reach with your hand into the
area of an unoccupied seat.
The search light is switched on automatically
for the vehicle occupants.
To switch off: withdraw the hand from the area
of the unoccupied seat.
The search light is switched off again.
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Automatic preselection of the outside mirrors
(COMFORT/reactive)
Calling up favorites with the V pose (INFOTAINMENT/contactless)
Requirements
The front camera is switched on.
Requirements
R The front camera is switched on.
R At least one favorite has been saved in the
favorites list.
R The favorite is connected with the MBUX Interior Assistant .
R The area for detecting the favorites pose (V
pose) is above the center console in front of
the central display.
R The V pose is held for a brief time.
R
Until now, to set the outside mirrors the desired
mirror had to be selected using a preselection
button in the driver's door.
With the MBUX Interior Assistant, the mirror to be
set is preselected automatically by the natural
movement of your head to the left or right. When
the hand touches the button for adjusting the outside mirror, the LED under the button of the preselected mirror side lights up.
Use the button to set the position of the active
outside mirror.
% Preselection of the outside mirrors using buttons is still possible. Further information on
adjusting the outside mirrors (/ page 172).
% The driver camera is also used for this application.
The V pose makes it easier to call up favorites.
The front vehicle occupants can associate their
own favorite with the V-pose. Some examples
include a navigation destination, a radio station or
a massage program for a seat.
% If a favorite has not yet been saved and connected with the MBUX Interior Assistant, the
multimedia system will assist you.
Implementation of the V-pose above the stowage
compartment of the center console at the height of
the central display
#
Position your hand above the stowage compartment of the center console at the height
of the central display. The back of your hand is
facing upwards. In doing so, your index and
middle finger are spread to form a V. With your
other fingers bent inwards.
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Briefly hold the V pose.
The favorite is called up.
Function of the driver camera
The driver camera is on the driver display or in the
3D driver display.
The driver camera detects the following characteristics:
R Head position
R Viewing direction
R Eyelid closure characteristics
R Driver's face
% The driver camera is automatically activated
each time the vehicle is opened with the
SmartKey.
The current status of the è driver camera
is shown in the status line of the central display.
% The driver camera records image data for
applications such as ATTENTION ASSIST and
facial recognition, for example.
The camera converts the image data directly
into meta data. No image data is saved in the
process. The data is only processed in the
vehicle and is not transmitted from the vehicle.
The driver camera must be set up for face detection before use. Teaching-in biometric data
(/ page 313).
System limits
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following situations:
R The camera is covered or dirty, fogged up or
scratched.
R The driver's face and/or eyes are covered.
R The driver is wearing glasses that block infrared.
Display messages
In the following situations display messages may
be shown:
R The driver camera is inoperative.
The camera is faulty.
R
R
The Driver Camera Inoperative See Operator's Manual message appears.
The driver camera cannot capture the position
of your head.
The Change the steering wheel/ seat position until 6 dots are visible on the upper
edge of the screen. message appears.
The view of the driver camera is reduced or
restricted.
The Driver Camera View Currently Restricted
See Operator's Manual message appears.
The message can appear, for example, in the
following cases:
The camera's view is obstructed, e.g. due
to a scarf or hat being worn.
The driver is wearing glasses that block
infrared.
If hair partially obstructs the eyes, e.g. as
with a long fringe.
In the event of strong direct sunlight. The
driver camera cannot detect the driver's
eyes if the light-dark contrast is too strong.
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When one or both hands are on top of the
steering wheel (twelve o'clock position).
Notes on care
Please comply with the notes on caring for the
interior (/ page 369).
Switching the driver camera on or off
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 System
5 Intelligent Assistance
The driver camera is automatically activated each
time the vehicle is switched on.
# Select On or Off.
When the driver camera is switched off or the
Driver Camera View Currently Restricted See
Operator's Manual message appears, the following functions are not available or limited:
R The 3D driver's display (/ page 286)
R The MBUX augmented reality head-up display
(only for stereo camera)(/ page 288)
R The microsleep and distraction detection of
ATTENTION ASSIST (/ page 226)
R
R
The facial recognition
This function serves as sensor input for
authentication and unlocking of the user profile and protected applications (/ page 313).
The mirror preselection
This function allows the natural movement of
the head to the left or right to automatically
preselect the outside mirror to be adjusted
(/ page 172).
Information on users, suggestions and favorites
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped during adjustment of the driver's seat after
calling up a driver profile
Selecting a user profile may trigger an adjustment of the driver's seat to the position saved
under the user profile. You or other vehicle
occupants could be injured in the process.
# Make sure that when the position of driver's seat is being adjusted using the multimedia system, no people or body parts
are in the seat's range of movement.
If there is a risk of someone becoming trapped, immediately stop the adjustment process
by:
# a) Pressing the warning message on the
central display.
or
# b) Pressing a position button of the
memory function or a seat adjustment
switch in the driver's door.
The adjustment process is stopped.
The driver's seat is equipped with an anti-entrapment feature.
If the driver's door is open, the driver's seat will
not be set after calling up the driver's profile.
User profiles and user-specific content
Prerequisites for the vehicle owner:
R You have a Mercedes me user account.
R You have a Mercedes me PIN.
R You have agreed to the terms of use.
R The vehicle is linked to a Mercedes me user
account.
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% If one of the requirements listed is missing or
if no user profile has been selected, the data
described in the following section will be
saved in the vehicle as the standard setting.
Standard settings can be changed by all vehicle users.
User profiles save personal settings. If the vehicle
is used by several people, a person can change
their profile settings without changing the settings
of other users.
If the vehicle is equipped with the MBUX high-end
Rear Seat Entertainment System, the occupants
in the rear passenger compartment can log in as
Mercedes me users from their seats. The Multiseat Profile Management allows three profiles to
be used simultaneously. A user profile can only be
activated simultaneously on one display.
% Some settings apply to the entire vehicle and
are displayed in all user profiles, e.g. ambient
lighting and the current navigation settings.
These initially belong to the driver, but can
also be changed by the other vehicle occupants in their user profile.
You can individualize a user profile in the vehicle
using the set-up assistant or using the settings in
your user profile. Some settings, e.g. the
Mercedes me PIN and a profile photo are made in
the Mercedes me App or in the Mercedes me Portal.
User-specific content and applications with personal data are protected by different levels of
security. To access protected content, the
Mercedes me PIN and, depending on the vehicle
equipment, biometric sensors can be used.
% The security level is set by the multimedia system and calculated from the combination of
all sensor inputs. Some security levels cannot
be turned off.
% When a user profile is activated, the following
personalized comfort systems, for example,
can be adjusted or their settings loaded:
R Seat
R Ambient light
R Outside mirrors
R Blinds
R Climate control settings
If the user profile is activated when driving,
the driver's seat position will not be adjusted.
Depending on the vehicle equipment you can, as
a user, save the following settings, for example:
R Driver's seat, steering wheel and mirror settings
R Climate control
R Ambient lighting
R Radio (including station list)
R Suggestions and favorites
Suggestions
The vehicle can learn the habits of the driver. It
then makes suggestions regarding navigation destinations, phone numbers and music preferences.
The requirements for that are the selection of a
user, your consent to the recording of data and
sufficient collected data.
Favorites
Favorites offer you quick access to frequently
used applications. 100 favorites are available in
total.
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Configuring users, suggestions and favorites
Requirements
R To use the set-up assistant: the vehicle is stationary.
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 f
5
Change User
Adding a user
# Select f Add User.
A QR code is loaded.
# Scan the displayed QR code with the
Mercedes me App or any QR code scanner on
a mobile device. If the Mercedes me App is
not yet installed on your mobile device, you
will be directed to the store of your mobile
device.
# Follow the directions in the app.
The vehicle is connected with your Mercedes
me user account. This automatically creates
your user profile in the vehicle.
If only your user profile is available, it will be
loaded automatically.
If more than one user profile is available, you
will be directed to the user selection.
When the vehicle is stationary, the set-up
assistant starts automatically after user selection.
Protecting user-specific content and applications
If you add a new user, access protection is
already activated for the user profile. The
Mercedes me PIN and, depending on the vehicle
equipment, biometric sensors are available for
access. Biometric sensors in the vehicle must be
taught in. The authentication process then takes
all taught-in and available sensors into account.
The following user-specific content and applications are protected, for example:
R User selection and user profile settings
R Biometric sensors
The teaching-in of biometric sensors is protected.
R Suggestions
The data and determination of the most probable navigation destinations, media sources,
R
R
radio stations, contacts and messages are
protected.
ENERGIZING COACH
The recorded health data and their evaluation
are protected.
Mercedes me connect store
The purchase of services is protected.
Switch Protect Content on or off.
Switch Access Protection on or off.
% When access protection is switched off, your
user profile can be viewed from any seat and
changes can be made.
% Access protection is switched on or off on a
vehicle-specific basis.
#
#
Teaching in, editing and deleting biometric data
The biometric data models are saved in the sensors in the vehicle. If recognition has been taughtin, this sensor serves as a contributory factor for
authentication on the multimedia system.
# Select Protect Content.
# Select Facial Recognition, Fingerprint Recognition or Voice Recognition.
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% If necessary, authenticate yourself on the multimedia system.
Authenticating using face recognition
Close the driver's door or fasten the driver's
seat belt.
# Look at the driver's display for about five seconds.
Your face is scanned. A message in the driver's display shows whether facial recognition
was successful or not. You can unlock your
user profile and protected applications with
the facial scan.
#
Authenticating using fingerprints
Place and lift your finger several times on the
fingerprint sensor under the touchscreen
(/ page 294).
The finger is scanned. If the scanning procedure is successful, a message appears on the
central display. You can unlock your user profile and protected applications with your finger
print.
#
Authenticating using voice recognition
Speak the sentence shown on the central display and follow the voice assistant's instructions.
If the voice recognition was successful, a message appears on the central display. You can
unlock your user profile.
% Avoid background or disturbing noises during
voice recognition.
#
Deleting biometric data
# Tap on E , for example, behind Facial Recognition.
# Select Yes.
Teaching in the vehicle key for profile selection
# Select Protect Content.
# Select SmartKey Recognition.
# Have the key ready and follow the set-up
assistant's prompts.
The user profile is linked to the selected key. If
you open the vehicle with the key, the light,
mirror and seat settings for your user profile
are pre-activated. The key you are currently
using for unlocking is used.
The key is only stored for the driver and for
one user profile.
Selecting a user
% When you call up your driver profile, the driver's seat and the steering wheel can be set.
You can cancel the setting process with the
following actions:
R Press Tap Here to Cancel message on the
central display.
R Press one of the seat operating buttons in
the driver's door.
# Select Change User.
# Select a user.
# When requested to do so, authenticate with
the Mercedes me PIN or a taught-in biometric
characteristic.
The user profile is loaded and activated.
% If you select Continue Without Selecting a
User, no specific settings for the user profile
are loaded.
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Configuring and deleting suggestions
# Select ©.
# Select Settings.
# Select System.
# Select Suggestions.
# Select Z.
# Switch the options on or off individually.
If an option is switched on and sufficient data
has been gathered, personalized suggestions
based on your user behavior will be offered to
you on the zero layer. These are, for example,
navigation destinations visited, phone numbers dialed as well as suggestions based on
your music preferences.
# To delete collected suggestions: select Î.
# Select Yes.
The suggestions are reset.
Adding favorites from categories
# Select ©.
# Select ß.
# Select r.
#
#
#
Select W Create New Favorite.
Select the category.
Select a favorite.
Linking favorites with the MBUX Interior Assistant
V pose
# Select ©.
# Select ß.
# Select r.
# Select Driver or Passenger.
# Select the category.
# Select a favorite.
System settings
Overview of the system settings menu
In the system settings menu, you can make settings in the following menus and control elements:
R Display
Display brightness
R Control elements
Keyboard language and handwriting recognition
Sensitivity of the Touch Control
Haptic operation for the touchscreen
MBUX Voice Assistant
MBUX Interior Assistant
Sound
Entertainment
Navigation and traffic announcements
Telephone
Voice amplification
Data protection
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, NFC
MBUX rear passenger compartment tablet
child safety lock
Time & date
Language
Units for distance
System PIN
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R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
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R
R
Suggestions
Software update
System reset
Overview of software updates
Important software updates may be necessary for
the security of your multimedia system's data.
Install these updates, or else the security of your
multimedia system cannot be ensured.
The multimedia system displays a corresponding
message when a software update is available.
If the Automatic Online Update option is active,
software updates are downloaded automatically. If
the option is deactivated, you will be informed of
new software updates once. The software updates
are available for downloading for a limited period
of time.
Carrying out a software update:
R You can start software updates via the communication module.
R You can start software updates via a Wi-Fi hotspot.
R
You can start map updates from an external
medium.
% Online software updates cannot be performed
via external Wi-Fi hotspots that are encrypted
via TKIP.
% If the Wi-Fi hotspot requires logging in via the
browser, once the connection is successfully
established the browser will open in order to
start the update. Follow the instructions in the
browser in order to start the download.
% To complete software updates via the communication module, the vehicle must be connected with the Internet and a Mercedes me user
account.
% To complete software updates via Wi-Fi, the
vehicle must be connected to an external WiFi hotspot.
A software update consists of three steps:
R Downloading or copying of the data required
for installation
R Installation of the downloaded software
update
R Activation of the downloaded software update
% It may be necessary to restart the MBUX multimedia system after completion of a software
update.
% While some software updates are being downloaded, the multimedia system cannot be
operated and the vehicle functions may be
restricted.
% Some software updates require a safe vehicle
status for the installation to be completed.
They can only be carried out in a safely
parked vehicle with the vehicle switched off.
For software updates requiring a safe vehicle status: when the last installation step is reached, a
message appears on the central display after the
vehicle is switched off. Follow the step-by-step
instructions on the central display to complete the
installation.
There are software updates that can only be
installed when the vehicle is safely parked, there
are no more people in the vehicle and the vehicle
is locked.
Availability of the driver's and central display
During the installation of software updates, it is
not possible to use the vehicle, central display
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and driver's display. You may receive the following
display message when an installation is running:
% The display message does not appear every
time a software update is installed.
In rare cases, an error can occur during the installation. The multimedia system automatically
attempts to restore the previous version.
If it is not possible to restore the previous version,
the display message shown above appears every
time the vehicle is started.
Failure of the driver's display
If the driver's display fails or there is a malfunction, you may not recognize limitations in the
functions of systems relevant to safety or the
speed display, for example. The operating safety
of the vehicle may be impaired. Drive on carefully
and have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately (/ page 449).
Further information about software updates can
be found at https://me.secure.mercedesbenz.com
Failure of the central display
If the central display fails or the display message
shown above is shown continuously, several systems such as the reversing camera, Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC or climate control are no longer
available. Drive on carefully and consult a specialist workshop as soon as possible.
Setting up a Wi-Fi hotspot
Requirements
R The Wi-Fi function is activated on the multimedia system and the communication device to
be connected.
R
The communication device to be connected
supports at least one of the types of connection described.
The connection types shown depend on the
device to be connected. The function must be
supported by the multimedia system and by
the device to be connected. The type of connection established must be selected on the
multimedia system and on the device to be
connected.
% Some functions may first need to be activated
on the communication device being connected. More detailed information can be found
in the manufacturer's operating instructions.
% The use of the vehicle data tariff by external
devices is not available in all countries.
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 System
5 Internet and Bluetooth
% The availability of the functions is dependent
on the country.
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Select Wi-Fi.
The controller is to the right: Wi-Fi is switched
on.
When the Wi-Fi function is switched on, you can
connect the multimedia system with external hotspots or make it available as a hotspot for external
devices.
When the Wi-Fi function is switched off, it is not
possible to establish a hotspot connection.
When the Wi-Fi function is switched off, no connection can be established with the MBUX rear
tablet.
% Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
purchase a data package directly from a
mobile phone network provider via the
Mercedes me Store. To be able to use the
data package, you conclude a separate contract with a mobile phone network provider
via the Mercedes me Store, which can be terminated at any time and for which there are
no costs. This contract is a prerequisite for
using the services from the previously purchased package. The availability of this option
is dependent on the country. If the data pack-
age option is not available or can be upgraded, you can purchase data volume directly
from the mobile phone network provider for a
fee.
% The use of the vehicle data tariff by external
devices is not available in all countries.
Using the multimedia system as a Wi-Fi hotspot
# Select MBUX Hotspot.
# Select one of the following connection
options.
Connecting using a QR code
Requirement: an app for scanning the QR code is
installed on the device being connected.
Alternatively: the device being connected has an
integrated QR code scanner (see manufacturer's
operating instructions).
# Scan the QR code shown.
The Wi-Fi connection is established.
Connecting using NFC
# Activate NFC on the device to be connected.
#
#
When the NFC icon is displayed in the MBUX
Hotspot menu, hold the device to be connected to the NFC interface.
Follow the instructions on the device.
The Wi-Fi connection is established.
Connecting using a security key
# Select the vehicle from the device to be connected. The vehicle is displayed with the
MBUX XXXXX network name.
# Enter the security key which is shown in the
central display on the device to be connected.
# Confirm the entry.
Generating a new security key
# Select the Generate New Security Key option
in the MBUX Hotspot menu.
# Confirm the prompt with Yes.
A new security key is generated.
A connection will be established with the newly
created security key.
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% When a new security key is generated, all
existing Wi-Fi connections are then disconnected. If the Wi-Fi connections are being reestablished, the new security key must be
entered.
Using a mobile communication device as a Wi-Fi
hotspot (tethering)
% This function is country-dependent.
# Select the Manage Internet Access option in
the Internet and Bluetooth menu.
% The Wi-Fi function on the mobile phone and
Internet access via Wi-Fi must be activated
(see the manufacturer's operating instructions).
# Select Search for Access.
# Select the network.
# Log in to the Wi-Fi network.
or
# Select the mobile phone with the ö Wi-Fi
symbol.
% With external Wi-Fi hotspots, which are
encrypted via TKIP, online software updates
cannot be carried out via the external Wi-Fi
hotspot.
System language
▌Notes on the system language
This function allows you to determine the language for the menu displays and the navigation
announcements. The selected language affects
the characters available for entry. The navigation
announcements are not available in all languages.
If a language is not available, the navigation
announcements will be in English.
▌Setting the language
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings
5 Language
5
System
Setting the system language
A list of the available system languages is shown.
# Select a language.
The system language is switched to the selected language.
Resetting the multimedia system (reset function)
& WARNING Risk of accident due to failure
of central display functions
While the multimedia system is reset, its functions, such as the rear view camera, are not
available.
# Only reset the multimedia system when
the vehicle is stationary.
Requirements
R The vehicle is switched on.
R Some settings can only be reset when the
vehicle is stationary.
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 System 5 Reset
When resetting the system, personal data and settings are deleted, for example:
R Connected devices
R Individual user profiles
R Biometric data
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Vehicles with rear telephony: handset connection
% The data used and saved in the multimedia
system by the driver assistance systems is
deleted.
% Vehicles with rear telephony: the handset
must be in the cradle while the system is
reset.
# Select Reset.
A query appears asking if the system should
really be reset.
# Select Yes.
The multimedia system is reset to the factory
settings. The multimedia system is restarted
after the system reset.
% Due to data protection, as well as the function
of individual driving systems and driving safety
systems, it is a requirement to carry out a
complete system reset before selling the vehicle or transferring it to a third party, or after
use as a hire car.
AMG TRACK PACE
Function of AMG TRACK PACE
% This function is an on-demand feature and
can be activated via Mercedes me after you
purchase your vehicle. The Digital Operator's
Manual contains further information on
Mercedes me and on-demand features.
With AMG TRACK PACE, the driving characteristics on race tracks can be analyzed and optimized. You can drive previously saved race tracks
(e.g. Hockenheimring), or record and save new
tracks. The driven lap times are stored for every
track. These can be analyzed and compared with
other lap times to achieve the best possible race
results. Additionally, acceleration and braking procedures can be measured and stored.
Note: Use AMG TRACK PACE only on closed-off
routes outside the public traffic area. Adapt your
driving style to your personal performance and
environmental conditions. As the driver, you are
solely responsible for driving your vehicle. Park
your vehicle safely before operating the application.
Setting Track Race
Multimedia system:
4 TRACK PACE
5
Track Race
Recording a new track
#
#
Select
New Track .
Select Ì Start Record. at the desired
starting point.
The track recording starts at this point.
During track recording, sectors can be set to
divide up the track.
# ö Select Set Sector.
# Select É Stop Recording to end track
recording or cross the starting line again.
# Confirm the prompt with Yes.
# Select the weather.
% The temperature is determined automatically.
# Enter a name.
# Press a to confirm.
The track is saved under the name entered.
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Searching by track name
# Select ª Search .
# Enter the track name.
Tracks with the searched name are displayed.
Measuring time on a saved track
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
Select All tracks.
Select the desired track.
Select u.
Select Start Time Recording if you are already
at the starting line.
or
Select Navigate to for navigation to the starting line.
Timing begins automatically when the starting line
has been crossed.
% When ¨ is selected, the track display can
be switched to AR. In addition, it is possible to
switch to the telemetry display by selecting
ò.
#
Select ð Stop timekeeping to end timekeeping.
Confirm the prompt with OK.
Select the weather.
Select Yes to save the times driven for this
track.
Showing readings during Track Race
The following readings can be shown:
R Tire temperature
R Miniature map
R Sector overview
R Engine data
R G-force display
R Lap overview
#
#
By selecting ¨ on the active display, you can
deactivate this.
Displaying the analysis
#
#
#
Select ï Start Time Recording .
#
Select
Drag the desired display from the grid on the
left or right edge of the central display.
The readings are shown during the Track
Race.
.
#
Select All tracks.
An overview of all the driven tracks appears.
Select a track.
Select a session.
The following data are displayed:
R Lap and sector times
R Average and top speed
R Driver
R Vehicle
R Date
R Weather
Select Add Recording to use a different session as a reference value.
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#
#
Select % to return to the overview.
Select Diagram.
Set the desired parameters.
The analysis is displayed.
1 Lap overview
2 Parameter overview
3 Editing parameters
4 Deleting parameters
5 Adding new parameters
% The following values can be set for the parameters, for example:
R speed
R Longitudinal/lateral acceleration
R Steering angle
R Engine speed
R Engine oil/tire temperature
Based on the analysis, you can check and optimize the driving behavior for any position on the
track.
Exporting tracks (USB)
# Select õ Tracks .
An overview of all stored tracks appears.
# Select the desired track.
# Select options u for the desired track.
# Select Export Track to….
The selected track can be exported to a USB
storage device connected to the vehicle.
Editing tracks and recordings
Select õ Tracks .
# Select the desired track.
# Select options u for the desired track.
# Select Rename or Delete.
or
# Select a track.
# Highlight the desired recording.
# Select u options.
# Select Export to… or Delete.
#
Setting Drag Race
Multimedia system:
4 TRACK PACE
5
Drag Race
Measuring acceleration
# Select Z Drag race options.
# Select Acceleration.
# Set a starting speed or select Automatic.
Measurement begins as soon as the specified
starting speed has been reached.
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#
Set a target speed.
Measurement stops as soon as the specified
target speed has been reached.
Start off and begin the measurement.
Measurement begins when the vehicle accelerates.
Measurement can be stopped early by interrupting the acceleration procedure.
Quarter mile race
# Select Z Drag race options.
# Select Quarter Mile.
# Set a target distance.
Measurement stops as soon as the specified
target distance has been reached.
# Start off and begin the measurement.
Measurement begins when the vehicle accelerates. Timing runs until the target distance or
a maximum of one mile has been traveled.
Measurement can be stopped early by interrupting the acceleration procedure.
Measuring braking
# Z Drag Race options
# Select Braking.
# Set a starting speed or select Automatic.
# Start off and begin the measurement.
# Brake to a stop.
Measurement is incremental, in steps of
6 mph (10 km/h) to a stop. If the braking procedure is started e.g. at a speed of 98 mph
(157 km/h), measurement starts as soon as
93 mph (150 km/h ) has been reached
Storing and calling up measured values
If measurement is completed or canceled, a
prompt appears asking whether the measurement
should be saved.
# Confirm the prompt with OK to save.
Calling up saved measurements
# ± Select History.
# Select Acceleration, Quarter Mile or Braking.
# Select a measurement.
The desired measurement is displayed in
detail.
or
#
Delete a measurement.
Calling up the telemetry display
Multimedia system:
4 TRACK PACE 5 Telemetry
The telemetry display shows current vehicle data
as a digital value and as a diagram. Up to four
parameters can be selected to be shown on the
display.
For example:
R Engine speed
R Wheel angle
R speed
R Steering angle
#
#
Set the desired parameters.
Set the time.
The set parameters are evaluated in the diagram for the selected time.
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Configuring AMG TRACK PACE
Requirements
To connect a mobile device to the TRACK PACE
app:
R The TRACK PACE app is installed on the
mobile end device.
R The mobile end device is connected to the
multimedia system via Wi-Fi.
Multimedia system:
4 TRACK PACE
5
Z
Connect mobile device via the TRACK PACE app
The TRACK PACE app makes it possible to record
videos and to synchronize them with stored
tracks.
# Select TRACK PACE App.
# Select Authorize a New Device.
# Start the TRACK PACE app on the device to be
connected.
#
#
Select Next and confirm the authorization
prompt.
A four-digit code is shown on the central display.
Enter the code on the smartphone.
The device is authorized.
De-authorizing the mobile device
# Select TRACK PACE App.
# Select a device.
# Confirm the message prompt with Yes.
The device is de-authorized.
Setting the TRACK PACE display on the head-up
display and driver's display
# Select IC and HUD Contents.
# Activate or deactivate the desired contents.
The contents on the head-up display and the
driver's display are adapted.
% For further information on the Head-up Display (/ page 288).
% Further information about the driver's display
(/ page 286).
Setting acoustic feedback
Select Acoustic Feedback.
A scale with values from 0 to 10 is shown.
# Select a setting.
#
Displaying statistics
# Select TRACK PACE Statistics.
Statistics on the current user profile are displayed.
The following data are displayed:
R Driving time
R Track driven
R Recorded tracks
R Recorded Track Races
R Laps recorded
R Recorded Drag Races
R Maximum design speed
Activating the ambient light
If this function is active, the vehicle interior is lit in
red or green depending on delta time.
# Select Ambient Light.
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#
Activate or deactivate the function.
Adjusting the dashcam
If the vehicle is equipped with a dashcam, it can
be used in AMG TRACK PACE.
# Select Dashcam.
# Select Track Race or Drag Race and activate
Activate Recording.
# You can set which overlay is to be used in the
recorded video under Video Overlay Content.
Navigation and traffic
Notes on navigation
Route guidance with augmented reality
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury as a
result of distraction, incorrect depiction or
wrong interpretation of the display
The camera image of the augmented reality
display is not suitable as a guide for driving.
# Always keep an eye on the actual traffic
situation.
#
Avoid extended observation of the camera image.
Navigation overview
Digital map
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to imprecise positioning of additional
information
The additional information from the augmented reality display may be inaccurate and is
not a substitute for observing and assessing
the actual driving situation.
# Always keep an eye on the actual traffic
situation when carrying out all driving
maneuvers.
Switching navigation on
Multimedia system:
4 ©
# Alternatively, press the © button on the
steering wheel on the right (/ page 301).
The zero layer with the digital map is displayed.
1 Navigation module (reduced view)
Route guidance active:
The navigation module shows the information
relevant to the route in the zoomed-out view,
e.g. the destination or a traffic delay
£ Ends the current route guidance
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3
4
5
6
7
Tapping opens the navigation module in the
expanded view with the Route
Destination entry
Searches for a parking space
Map orientation Ä and set map type
Current vehicle position (vehicle symbol or
arrow)
Display area with entertainment sources,
phone, active applications and suggestions
Navigation window shows the next driving
maneuver (zoomed out view) or the route
monitor (zoomed in view)
Route guidance active: route monitor shows,
e.g. route sections, upcoming driving maneuvers with lane recommendations, destination,
traffic delays, toll stations, 3D images at freeway exits, online content
. Switches off navigation announcements
Ì Switches on navigation announcements
The following map orientations 4 are available:
2D and to the north
R 2D and direction of travel
R
R
R
3D and direction of travel
Map with complete route
Navigation module (expanded view)
% If the map is moved, the map switches
between 3D direction of travel and 2D north
orientation.
The following map types 4 are available:
R Daytime display
R Night-time display
R Satellite map
% If you notice a problem with the digital map
you can report this under https://
mapfeedback.here.com/#/report.
Example: route guidance is active
1 Destination
2 Searches for a gas station
3 Switches traffic information display on or off
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Overview of the toll system
% The toll system is optional equipment and is
not available in all vehicles.
Debiting of toll charges at freeway toll gates is
facilitated with an electronic payment system.
The toll system uses RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) for data transfer between the control
unit and the toll station.
The toll system is initially switched off at the factory.
The control unit is in the vehicle glove box.
In order to be able to use the toll system, it must
have been registered by the customer and activated by the service provider:
R Activate the toll system in the settings of the
MBUX multimedia system or on the control
unit.
R There are two ways to register and activate:
In the Mercedes me App, register the unit
identification number of the control unit
and activate the toll system.
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Alternatively, you can register and activate
via the Toll Service app.
Activation of the toll system can take up to
48 hours after registration.
When the toll system is activated, the automatic
detection of the number of vehicle occupants is
initially switched off at the factory. The number of
vehicle occupants is preset with one person.
The following applies for roads on which toll
charges are dependent on the number of vehicle
occupants:
R If the automatic detection of the number of
vehicle occupants is switched off, the number
of vehicle occupants must be selected manually. This ensures correct toll accounting.
R The number of vehicle occupants can be
transmitted automatically. In the process, the
number of seat belts worn is determined.
If the number of detected persons does not
correspond with the number of persons
actually in the vehicle, the number of persons
must be manually selected.
The standard setting of one person does not need
to be changed for roads which require toll payment regardless of the number of vehicle occupants.
The toll system enables the payment of toll
charges in many states of the USA.
% In Mexico, for example, the toll system can be
registered and activated for journeys to the
USA.
Notes on use
R You can only use the toll system once registration and activation are complete.
R Drive at the prescribed vehicle speed in the
toll lane.
R Mercedes-Benz recommends operation using
the MBUX multimedia system. Alternatively,
this can also be done on the control unit in
the glove box.
R For safety reasons, entries should be made
while the vehicle is stationary.
R For further information, please consult the
Mercedes me App or an authorized MercedesBenz Center.
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Or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
Multimedia system:
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For information on how to register and activate
the toll system, see the Digital Operator's Manual.
Destination entry
Requirements
R For the online search:
There is an Internet connection.
Mercedes me connect is available.
You have set up a user account in the
Mercedes me Portal.
The vehicle is connected with the user
account and you have accepted the terms
of use.
Further information can be found at:
https://www.mercedes.me
The service is available.
The service has been activated at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
5 Adopts the search result in the input line and
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
#
Example: entering a POI or address
1 Input line with current entry
2 Search result
3 Selects destination input, displays further
destination inputs with double arrow
4 Deletes an entry
continues the search
Deletes the last character entered
Hides the keypad
Switches to handwriting recognition
Starts the MBUX voice assistant
Sets the written language
Switches to digits and special characters
Switches to upper-case or lower-case letters
Enter the destination in 1. The entries can
be made in any order.
The search results are displayed in a list.
% Online search results for POIs may contain
additional information, for example opening
times and prices. The information is provided
by an online map service.
This online function is not available in all
countries.
% You can enter a destination as a three-word
address from what3words. This option is not
available in all countries.
# Hide the keyboard with a.
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Select the destination in the list.
The route is calculated.
% Observe the notes on the MBUX multimedia
system (/ page 294).
#
Calculating a route and using settings for route
guidance
4 Selects a point of interest in the vicinity of the
destination
5 Address of the intermediate destination
After selection of a destination the route is be calculated.
# Select one of the options.
Calling up alternative routes
# Select Routes.
# Select an alternative route.
Starting route guidance (there is no route yet)
# Select ¥ Let's Go!.
Detailed display with a route (example)
1 Calls up alternative routes
2 Adds an intermediate destination to the route
and recalculates the route
3 Sets intermediate destination as new destina-
tion and calculates new route
Calling up the detailed display with destination
address
# Pull the bar between 2 and 3 upwards.
Depending on the destination selection and
availability, online content, for example ratings
and weather information, is shown.
If the destination is in a different time zone, a
message is displayed.
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#
#
#
To share a destination: select Ç Share.
This option allows you to scan the displayed
QR code.
To save a destination as a favorite: select
ß Favorite and then an option.
To call up an Internet address: if a web
address is available, select www.
To call the destination: if a telephone number
is available, select Call.
Searching for POIs in the vicinity of the destination shown
# Select In The Vicinity.
# Search using categories, enter a search entry
or search for a personal POI .
Selecting a route type
In the navigation module (expanded view),
select Z (/ page 325).
# Select Route.
The route is calculated as a fast route with a
short journey time. Trailer mode is available if
a trailer has been coupled with the vehicle. If
available, you can select online routes. Traffic
#
announcements for the route are taken into
account via Reroute Based on Traffic r.
% Trailer mode and online routes are not available in all countries and for all vehicles.
Calculating alternative routes
# In the navigation module (expanded view),
select Z.
# Select View.
# Activate Route Overview after Start.
Alternative routes are calculated for every
route.
Selecting alternative routes
% If Route Overview after Start has been
switched on and a route has been calculated,
the function is available.
# In the navigation module (expanded view),
select Alternative Routes.
# When the alternative routes have been calculated, display the route in the navigation window by swiping to the right or left.
# Select Start.
Activating a commuter route
% A user profile has been created and Allow
Destination Suggestions has been activated
in the user options (/ page 313). Route guidance is not active.
# In the navigation module (expanded view),
select Z.
# Select Route.
# Activate Activate Commuter Route.
The navigation system automatically detects
that the vehicle is on a commuter route.
For the daily commuter route, traffic events on
the route are also reported when driving without active route guidance.
# To select or delete a commuter route:
selectStart or ¨.
Avoiding or using route sections, e.g. highways or
ferries
# In the navigation module (expanded view),
select Z.
# Select Route.
# Select Avoid Options.
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#
Activate or deactivate the avoid option.
Activating route guidance with augmented reality
# In the navigation module (expanded view),
select Z.
# Select View.
# Select Augmented Reality Video.
# Activate or deactivate Augmented Reality
Video.
The camera's video image is shown on the
central display before a turning maneuver. The
video image includes additional information.
Showing property information for route guidance
with augmented reality
Road guidance with augmented reality is activated.
# In the navigation module (expanded view),
select Z.
# Select View.
# Select Augmented Reality Video.
#
Activate Street Names and House Numbers.
During route guidance, the activated options
are shown as additional information in the
camera image.
#
To reset the map to the current vehicle position: select \ Center .
Selecting map orientation
Tap repeatedly on the Ä compass symbol
on the map.
The map orientations changes in this order:
R The 2D map view is displayed so that north
is always at the top.
R The 2D map view is aligned to the direction of travel.
R The 3D map view is aligned to the direction of travel.
R The map shows the complete route.
#
Using map functions
Multimedia system:
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Increasing map scale
When the map is shown, tap twice quickly with
one finger on the central display.
or
# Move two fingers apart on the central display.
#
Decreasing map scale
Tap with two fingers on the central display.
or
# Move two fingers together on the central display.
#
Moving the map
When the map is displayed, swipe in any direction with one finger on the central display.
#
Using services
Requirements
R There is an Internet connection.
R Mercedes me connect is available.
R You have set up a user account in the
Mercedes me Portal.
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R
R
The vehicle is connected to a user account
and you have accepted the conditions of use
for the service.
Further information can be found at: https://
www.mercedes.me
The service is available.
The service has been activated at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Multimedia system:
4 ©
Showing traffic information
In the navigation module (expanded view),
select Z (/ page 325).
# Select View.
# Activate Traffic.
# Activate Traffic Incidents and Free Flowing
Traffic.
Traffic incidents, for example roadworks, local
area reports (e.g. fog) and warning messages,
are shown on the route.
#
The traffic delay is displayed for the current
route. The smallest value for the display for
traffic delays is a minute.
Displaying hazard warnings
If hazard warnings are available these can be
shown as symbols on the map. The display
depends on the settings for the Traffic Incidents
option.
# In the navigation module (expanded view),
select Z (/ page 325).
# Activate or deactivate Traffic Incidents.
If the option is activated, all of the symbols are
shown.
If the option is deactivated, the symbols are
only shown when there is a hazard warning.
The following hazards may be shown on the
map:
R Accidents and breakdowns
R Slippery roads, fog, crosswinds and heavy
rain
R Hazards reported manually
R Vehicle with active hazard warning light
R
R
Roadworks
Additional hazards (if available)
Displaying online map contents
In the navigation module (expanded view),
select Z.
# Select View.
# Switch on an online service, e.g. Weather.
Current weather information is displayed on
the navigation map, e.g. temperature or cloud
cover.
The service information is not shown in all
map scales, e.g. weather symbols.
#
Parking service
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to not
observing the maximum permitted headroom clearance
If the vehicle height is greater than the maximum permitted headroom clearance, the roof
and other parts of the vehicle may be damaged.
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#
#
#
Observe the signposted headroom clearance.
If the vehicle height is greater than the
permitted headroom clearance, do not
enter.
Observe the changed vehicle height with
add-on roof equipment.
* NOTE Vehicle damage due to failure to
observe local information and parking
conditions
The data is based on the information provided
by the respective service providers.
Mercedes-Benz does not guarantee the accuracy of the information provided in relation to
the car park or parking area.
# Always observe the local information and
conditions.
% This service is not available in all countries.
# In the navigation module (expanded view),
select Z and switch on Parking.
#
Tap on j the map.
or
#
#
#
In the route overview, select j Parking
Spaces.
Select the search position and search filter,
e.g. Near Destination and Parking Garages.
The map shows car parks suited to the selected settings.
Select a parking option.
The map shows the parking options in the
vicinity.
The following information is displayed (if available):
R Destination address, distance from current
vehicle position and arrival time
R Information on the parking garage/parking
lot
For example, opening times, parking
charges, current occupancy, maximum
parking time, maximum access height.
The maximum access height shown by the
parking service does not replace the need
#
for observation of the actual circumstances.
R Available payment options (Mercedes pay,
coins, bank notes, cards)
R Details on parking tariffs
R Number of available parking spaces
R Payment method (e.g. at parking meters)
R Services/facilities at the parking option
R Telephone number
Calculate the route (/ page 329).
Notes on the dashcam
* NOTE Risk of legal consequences due to
violation of legal regulations and data protection provisions
You are legally responsible for operation and
use of the dashcam functions.
The legal requirements relating to operation
and use of the dashcam can vary depending
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on the country in which the dashcam is operated.
This function is not permitted in all countries.
# Before using the dashcam, read up on
the content of the legal regulations, in
particular the data protection requirements in the respective country of use.
# Observe the legal regulations, in particular the data protection requirements.
% Observe the following notes for safe operation:
R Only use FAT32 or exFAT formatted USB
storage media.
R Use USB-IF certified USB storage media.
The USB-IF is a non-profit society and
stands for USB Implementers Forum.
Based on the USB specification, the USBIF certifies e.g. USB versions, corresponding cables and plugs as well as methods
for supplying energy via the USB interface.
R Frequent and continuous high-speed overwriting can damage the USB storage
media. Mercedes-Benz recommends a
high-quality external SSD drive.
The abbreviation SSD stands for solidstate drive.
% The file size and therefore the duration of single recording is limited by the limitations of
the USB flash drive format. So FAT32 formatted USB flash drives do not allow files larger
than 4 GB, for example.
When the file size is reached, the recording
stops and you receive a notification.
% The following functions are available in the
Gallery app:
R Switching write protection on or off
R Deleting video files
Selecting a USB device for a video recording with
the dashcam
Requirements
R At least one USB device is connected with the
multimedia system .
Multimedia system:
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# Select the USB symbol.
# Select the USB device.
% When USB devices contain multiple partitions,
recorded video files are not always displayed
in the recording list.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
USB devices with one partition.
Starting or stopping video recording with the
dashcam
Requirements
R For recording and saving a video file: a USB
device is connected with the multimedia system.
R The vehicle is switched on.
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Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Apps 5 Dashcam
# If several USB devices are connected with the
multimedia system, select a USB device
(/ page 334).
If no USB device is selected, a selection is
made automatically when recording starts.
# To select a recording mode: select Loop
Recording or Individual Recording.
Loop Recording records several short video
files. When the memory is full, recording is
continued automatically. In doing so, other
files will be overwritten starting with the oldest
file.
Individual Recording stops recording when
the memory limit is reached. An individual
recording is automatically protected against
being overwritten.
# To start: select Start Recording.
The length of the recording is shown. The Do
not remove the storage medium during
recording. Before removing the storage
medium, eject it first. message appears. The
video file is stored on the USB device.
# To end: select End Recording.
% In some countries, geo-coordinates (longitude
and latitude) are shown in the video image.
For technical reasons, the geo-coordinates
may show greater inaccuracies.
A report may appear in the following cases:
R Individual Recording: the memory is full or
there are only a few minutes recording time
available. The video recording stops or will be
stopped imminently.
Change the USB device or delete a video file.
R The camera is not functional, the Camera
Unavailable message appears.
Have the camera checked in an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
R If the country border indication has been
switched on.
R If an outdoor recording is started with the
camera app during a dashcam recording, the
dashcam recording pauses and resumes automatically after the camera recording is finished. A notification to this effect is displayed.
Telephone
Telephony
▌Notes on telephony
& WARNING Risk of distraction from operating integrated communication equipment
while the vehicle is in motion
If you operate communication equipment integrated in the vehicle when driving, you could
be distracted from the traffic situation. This
could also cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
# Only operate this equipment when the
traffic situation permits.
# If you cannot be sure of this, stop the
vehicle whilst paying attention to road
and traffic conditions and operate the
equipment with the vehicle stationary.
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& WARNING Risk of accident from operating
mobile communication equipment while
the vehicle is in motion
Mobile communication devices distract the
driver from the traffic situation. This can also
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
# As a driver, only operate mobile communication devices when the vehicle is stationary.
# As a vehicle occupant, use mobile communication devices only in the designated area, e.g. in the rear passenger compartment.
You must observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are currently driving when
operating the multimedia system and mobile communication equipment in the vehicle.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to objects
being stowed incorrectly
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed
incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around
and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone receptacles cannot always retain all
objects within.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
# Always stow objects so that they cannot
be thrown around in such situations.
# Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from stowage spaces, parcel
nets or stowage nets.
# Close the lockable stowage spaces
before starting a journey.
# Always stow and secure heavy, hard,
pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the trunk/cargo compartment.
Observe the additional information on stowing
mobile communications devices correctly:
R Loading the vehicle (/ page 140)
Bluetooth® connection:
The menu view and the available functions in the
telephone menu are in part dependent on the
Bluetooth® profile of the connected mobile
phone. If the mobile phone supports all the following Bluetooth® profiles, the full range of features is available:
R PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)
The contacts on the mobile phone are
shown automatically on the multimedia
system.
R MAP (Message Access Profile)
The mobile phone message functions can
be used on the multimedia system.
R HFP (hands-free profile)
Wireless telephony is available on the multimedia system.
R SAP (SIM Access Profile)
The car telephone has access to the SIM
card data and dials into the mobile phone
network via the exterior antenna.
Irrespective of this, Bluetooth® audio functionality
can by used with any mobile radio unit.
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For information on the range of functions of the
mobile radio unit to be connected, see the manufacturer's operating instructions.
Network connection:
The following cases can lead to the call being disconnected while the vehicle is in motion:
R You switch into a transmission/reception station, in which no communication channel is
free.
R The SIM card used is not compatible with the
network available
R A mobile phone with "Twincard" is logged into
the network with the second SIM card at the
same time
The multimedia system supports calls in HD
Voice® for improved speech quality. A requirement for this is that the mobile phone and the
mobile phone network provider of the person you
are calling support HD Voice®.
Depending on the quality of the connection, the
voice quality may fluctuate.
Further information can be obtained from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at: https://
www.mercedes-benz.com/connect.
▌Telephone menu overview
1 Bluetooth® device name of the currently con-
nected mobile phone/of the mobile phone
2 Bluetooth® device name of the currently con-
nected mobile phone/of the mobile phone
(two phone mode)
3 Signal strength of the mobile phone network
4 Battery status of the connected mobile phone
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6
7
8
9
Options
Messages
Calls up devices
Numerical pad
Starts contact search
▌Telephony operating modes overview
Depending on your equipment, the following telephony operating modes are available:
R A mobile phone is connected to the multimedia system via Bluetooth®.
R Two mobile phones are connected with the
multimedia system via Bluetooth® (two phone
mode).
You can use all the functions of the multimedia system with both mobile phones.
▌Connecting a mobile phone
Requirements
R Bluetooth® is activated on the mobile phone
(see the manufacturer's operating instructions).
R
Bluetooth® is activated on the multimedia system.
Multimedia system:
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5 Devices
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R
5
Z
5
Devices
Searching for a mobile phone
# Select Connect New Device.
Connecting a mobile phone
Select a mobile phone.
A code is displayed in the multimedia system
and on the mobile phone.
# If both codes match, confirm the code on the
mobile phone.
#
▌Functions in the telephony menu
In the telephony menu you have the following
functions, for example:
R Making calls, e.g.:
R Accepting a call
k End Call
Answering a call with a message
i Conference
Accepting or rejecting a waiting call
Managing contacts, e.g.:
Downloading mobile phone contacts
Managing the format of a contact's name
Deleting favorites
Receiving and sending messages, e.g.:
Using the read-aloud function
Dictating a new message
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R
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Mercedes me Apps
Mercedes me calls
▌Making a call via the overhead control panel
#
Press me button 1.
Making an emergency call
# To open the cover of SOS button 2 , press it
briefly.
# Press and hold SOS button 3 for at least one
second.
If a Mercedes me call is active, an emergency call
can still be triggered. This has priority over all
other active calls.
1 me button for service or information calls
2 SOS button cover
3 SOS button (emergency call system)
Making a Mercedes me call
▌Information about the Mercedes me call using
the me button
A call to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Center has
been initiated via the me button in the overhead
control panel or the multimedia system
(/ page 339).
Using the voice dialog system you access the
desired service:
R Accident and Breakdown Management
R Mercedes-Benz Customer Center for general
information about the vehicle
You can find information on the following topics:
R Activation of Mercedes me connect
R Operating the vehicle
R Nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
R Other products and services from MercedesBenz
Data is transferred during the connection to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Center (/ page 341).
▌Calling the Mercedes-Benz customer center
using the multimedia system
Requirements
R Access to a GSM network is available.
R The contract partner's GSM network coverage
is available in the respective region.
R The vehicle must be switched on so that vehicle data can be transferred automatically.
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Multimedia system:
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# Call Mercedes me connect.
After confirmation, the multimedia system
sends the required vehicle data. The data
transfer is shown in the display.
Then you can select a service and be connected
to a specialist at the Mercedes-Benz customer
center.
▌Calling the Mercedes-Benz Customer Center
after automatic accident or breakdown detection
Requirements
R The vehicle has detected an accident or breakdown situation.
R The vehicle is stationary.
R The hazard warning lights are switched on.
% This function is not available in all countries.
The vehicle can detect accident or breakdown situations under certain circumstances.
Requirements for collision detection in the context of accident management:
R The vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft
alarm system (ATA) (code 551).
R The vehicle is equipped with the interior protection (code 882).
R The vehicle is equipped with the Anti-Theft
Protection Package (code P54).
R The collision detection service with theft notification has been activated on Mercedes me
connect.
If a collision is detected when the tow-away alarm
is armed on a locked vehicle, you will receive a
notification in the multimedia system when you
switch the vehicle on.
The message informs you about the potentially
affected area of the vehicle and the strength of
the collision.
In the event an accident or breakdown is detected, the emergency guide shows safety notes in
the multimedia system display. This may take a
few seconds.
% The availability of collision detection depends
on the vehicle.
After quitting the emergency guide display on the
multimedia system, a prompt appears asking
whether you would like to get support from the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Center.
# Select Call.
R After your agreement, or if the Mercedes
me connect service "Accident and Breakdown Management" is active, the vehicle
data is transferred automatically
(/ page 343).
R The Mercedes-Benz Customer Center
takes your call and organizes the breakdown and accident assistance.
You may be charged for these services.
% Depending on the severity of the accident, an
automatic emergency call can be initiated.
This has priority over all other active calls
(/ page 347).
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% In addition, if the Mercedes me connect
service "Telediagnostics" is active, a similar
prompt can appear after a delay in the event
of a breakdown. If you are already in contact
with the Mercedes-Benz Customer Center or
have already received support, this prompt
can be ignored or declined.
% If you answer the prompt for support from the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Center with Call
Later, the message will be hidden and appear
again later.
The prompt triggered by the Mercedes me
connect service "Telediagnostics", can either
be confirmed or declined. After being
declined, this will not be shown again.
▌Arranging a service appointment via a
Mercedes me call
If you have activated the maintenance management service, relevant vehicle data is transferred
automatically to the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Center. You will then receive individual recommendations regarding the maintenance of your
vehicle.
Regardless of whether you have consented to the
maintenance management service, the multimedia system reminds you after a certain amount of
time that a service is due. A prompt appears asking if you would like to make an appointment.
# To arrange a service appointment: select Call.
After your agreement, the vehicle data is
transferred and the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Center takes your preferred appointment date.
The information is then sent to your desired
service outlet.
This will contact you to confirm the appointment and if necessary consult about the
details.
% If you select Call Later after the service message appears, the message is hidden and
reappears at a later time.
The following requirements must be fulfilled for
the transfer of the data:
R The vehicle is switched on.
R The required data transfer technology is supported by the mobile phone network provider.
R The quality of the mobile connection is sufficient.
▌Data transferred during a Mercedes me call
If you initiate a service call using Mercedes me,
data is transferred to enable targeted advice and
an efficient service.
% The scope of the data transmitted depends on
the vehicle model and equipment. For technical reasons, not all data is available at all
times.
Multi-stage transfer depends on the following factors:
R Reason for the initiation of the call
R The available mobile phone transmission technology.
R The activated Mercedes me connect services.
R The service selected in the voice control system.
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Data transfer if Mercedes me connect services
are not activated
If no Mercedes me connect services are activated, the following data is transferred:
R Vehicle identification number
R Time of the call
R Reason for the initiation of the call
R Confirmation of the data protection prompt
R Country indicator of the vehicle
R Set language for the multimedia system
R Telephone number of the communication platform installed in the vehicle
If a call is made for a service appointment via the
service reminder, the following data is also transmitted:
R Current mileage and maintenance data
If a call is made after automatic accident or breakdown detection using the multimedia system, the
following data is also transmitted:
R Current mileage and maintenance data
R Current vehicle location
If Accident and Breakdown Management is called
via the voice control system, the following data
can also be called up from the vehicle by the
Mercedes-Benz customer center:
R Current vehicle location
Data processing
The data transmitted within the scope of the call
is deleted from the processing system after the
call is finished, in so far as this data is not being
used for other activated Mercedes me connect
services.
The incident-specific data is processed and stored
in the Mercedes-Benz customer center and, if
required to process the incident, forwarded to the
service partner authorized by the Mercedes-Benz
customer center. Take note of the data protection
information on the Mercedes me Internet page
https://www.mercedes.me or in the recorded
message immediately after calling the MercedesBenz customer center.
% The recorded message is not available in
every country.
Mercedes me connect
▌Information on Mercedes me connect
Mercedes me connect consists of multiple services.
You can use the following services via the multimedia system and the overhead control panel, for
example:
R Accident and Breakdown Management (me
button or situation-dependent display in the
multimedia system)
R Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call System (automatic emergency call and SOS button)
The Mercedes me connect Accident and Breakdown Management and the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center are available to you around the
clock.
The me button and the SOS button can be found
on the vehicle's overhead control panel
(/ page 339).
You can also call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Center using the multimedia system
(/ page 339).
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Please note that Mercedes me connect is a
Mercedes-Benz service. In emergencies, first call
the national emergency services using the standard national emergency service telephone numbers. In emergencies, you can also use the
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
(/ page 346).
Please note the Mercedes me connect terms of
use and the data protection information for
Mercedes me connect. You can find these in your
Mercedes me user account.
Further information about Mercedes me connect
services can be obtained in the Mercedes me Portal: https://me.secure.mercedes-benz.com
▌Information on Mercedes me connect Accident
and Breakdown Management
% Accident and Breakdown Management is not
available in every country. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to find out
whether this function is available in your country.
The Accident and Breakdown Management can
include the following functions:
R Supplement to the Mercedes-Benz emergency
call system (/ page 346)
If necessary, the contact person at the
Mercedes-Benz emergency call center forwards the call to Mercedes me connect Accident and Breakdown Management. Forwarding the call is however not possible in all countries.
R Breakdown assistance by a technician on
location and/or the towing away of the vehicle
to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
You may be charged for these services.
R Addition to the emergency guide after automatic accident or breakdown detection
(/ page 340)
In the event of a breakdown or accident, further vehicle data is sent which enables optimal
support by the Mercedes-Benz Customer Center and the authorized service partner or
breakdown assistance.
R
Addition to the Mercedes me connect service
Telediagnostics
With the Telediagnostics function, specific
wear and failure reports are recorded by the
service provider, in so far as these can be
clearly interpreted and are available through
the monitoring of components that are subject
to diagnostics.
If your vehicle detects a breakdown or threat
of a breakdown, you may be prompted via the
multimedia system to contact the MercedesBenz Customer Center for further help. This
prompt in the multimedia system only appears
when the vehicle is stationary.
% These services are subject to technical
restrictions such as the mobile phone coverage, mobile network quality and the ability of
the processing systems to interpret the transferred data. In some circumstances, this can
result in delays or the failure of the information to appear in the multimedia system.
Please note that the service and breakdown call is
a Mercedes-Benz service. In emergencies, be
sure to contact the usual national emergency
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number first or use the Mercedes-Benz emergency call system (/ page 346).
More information about Mercedes me connect
services can be obtained in the Mercedes me Portal: https://me.secure.mercedes-benz.com
▌Data transferred during Mercedes me connect
call services
The data transferred during a Mercedes me connect call depends on:
R The reason for initiation of the call
R The service that is selected in the voice control system
R The activated Mercedes me connect services
You can find out which data is transferred when
using the services in the currently valid Mercedes
me connect terms of use and the data protection
information for Mercedes me connect. You can
find these in your Mercedes me user account.
Overview of the Mercedes me & Apps menu
When you log in with a user account to the
Mercedes me Portal, then services and offers
from Mercedes-Benz will be available to you.
For more information consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or visit the Mercedes me
Portal: https://me.secure.mercedes-benz.com
% Make sure you always keep the Mercedes me
Apps updated.
You can call up the menu using Apps in the multimedia system.
In the Apps menu, the following options can be
available:
R Connecting the vehicle with the Mercedes me
user account
R Deleting a connection between a user account
Mercedes me and the vehicle
R Calling up the Mercedes me services
R Calling up apps such as In-Car Office or the
web browser depending on availability
Web browser overview
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Previous website
Next website
Update
URL
Adds/removes bookmarks
Options
Settings
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% Under Ä you have the following options:
R Tabs
R Bookmarks & History
R Reading Mode
R Share Link
R Share Content
R Request Mobile Website
% Websites cannot be shown while the vehicle is
in motion.
Overview of Smartphone Integration
With Smartphone Integration, you can use certain
functions on your mobile phone via the multimedia system display.
Only one mobile phone at a time can be connected via Smartphone Integration to the multimedia
system. Also for use with two phone mode with
Smartphone Integration, only one additional
mobile phone can be connected using Bluetooth®
with the multimedia system.
The full range of functions for Smartphone Integration is only possible with an Internet connec-
tion. The appropriate application must be downloaded on the mobile phone to use Smartphone
Integration. The mobile phone must be switched
on and connected to the multimedia system via
the USB port using a suitable cable.
Apps for Smartphone Integration:
R Apple CarPlay® (wireless connection via Bluetooth® also possible)
R Android Auto (wireless connection via Bluetooth® also possible)
% For safety reasons, the first activation of
Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto on the multimedia system must be carried out when the
vehicle is stationary with the parking brake.
You can start Smartphone Integration using the
Devices menu.
You can end Smartphone Integration via the Devices or by disconnecting the connecting cable
between the mobile phone and multimedia system.
% Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting
the connection via the device manager or the
connecting cable only when the vehicle is stationary.
Overview of transferred vehicle data
When using Smartphone Integration, certain vehicle data is transferred to the mobile phone. This
enables you to get the best out of selected mobile
phone services. Vehicle data is not directly accessible.
The following system information is transmitted:
R Software release of the multimedia system
R System ID (anonymized)
The transfer of this data is used to optimize communication between the vehicle and the mobile
phone.
To do this, and to assign several vehicles to the
mobile phone, a vehicle identifier is randomly generated.
This has no connection to the vehicle identification number (VIN) and is deleted when the multimedia system is reset (/ page 319).
The following driving status data is transmitted:
R Transmission position engaged
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R
R
R
Distinction between parked, standstill, rolling
and driving
Day/night mode of the driver's display
Drive type
The transfer of this data is used to alter how content is displayed to correspond to the driving situation.
The following position data is transmitted:
R Coordinates
R Speed
R Compass direction
R Acceleration direction
The mobile phone uses this data to improve the
accuracy of navigation, for example, when driving
through a tunnel.
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
Information on the Mercedes-Benz emergency
call system
Your vehicle is equipped with the Mercedes-Benz
emergency call system (“eCall”). This feature can
help save lives in the event of an accident. eCall
in no way replaces assistance provided from dialing 911.
Mercedes-Benz eCall only functions in areas
where mobile phone coverage is available from
the wireless service providers. Insufficient network coverage from the wireless service providers
may result in an emergency call not being transmitted.
eCall is a standard feature in your Mercedes-Benz
vehicle. In order to function as intended, the system relies on the transmission of data detailed in
the Transmitted Data section that follows.
To disable eCall, a customer must visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Service department to deactivate the vehicle’s communication module.
Deactivation of this module prevents the activation of any and all Mercedes me connect services. After the deactivation of eCall, automatic
emergency call and manual emergency call will
not be available.
The vehicle must be switched on before an automatic emergency call can be made.
% eCall is activated at the factory.
% eCall can be deactivated by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz dealer. Please note that in the
event ownership of the vehicle is transferred
to another owner in its deactivated state,
eCall will remain deactivated unless the new
owner visits an authorized Mercedes-Benz
dealership to reactivate the system.
Overview of the Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
eCall can help to reduce the time between an
accident and the arrival of emergency services at
the site of the accident. It helps locate an accident site in places that are difficult to access.
However, even if a vehicle is equipped with eCall,
this does not mean the system is ON. As such,
eCall does not replace dialing 911 in the event of
an accident.
An emergency call can be made automatically or
manually.
Only make emergency calls if you or others are in
need of rescue. Do not make an emergency call in
the event of a breakdown or a similar situation.
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Messages on the display
SOS NOT READY: the vehicle is not on or eCall not
available.
During an active emergency call, appears
in the display.
You can find more information on the regional
availability of eCall at: https://www.mercedesbenz-mobile.com/extra/ecall/
% If there is a malfunction of the emergency call
system, the loudspeakers, microphone, air
bag or the SOS button, for example, are
faulty.
You can recognize a malfunction in the emergency call system by the following displays:
R A corresponding message will also appear
in the driver's display.
R The SOS button lights up red continuously.
Triggering an automatic Mercedes-Benz emergency call
Requirements:
R The vehicle is switched on.
R
The starter battery is sufficiently charged.
The Mercedes-Benz emergency call system triggers an emergency call automatically in the following cases:
R After activation of the restraint systems such
as air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
after an accident
R After an automatically initiated emergency
stop by Active Emergency Stop Assist
The emergency call has been made:
R A voice connection is made to the MercedesBenz emergency call center.
R A message with accident data is transmitted
to the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center.
The Mercedes-Benz emergency call center
can transmit the vehicle position data to one
of the emergency call centers.
The SOS button in the overhead control panel
flashes until the emergency call is finished.
It is not possible to immediately end an automatic
emergency call.
If no connection can be made to the emergency
services either, a corresponding message appears
in the media display.
# Dial the local emergency number on your
mobile phone.
If an emergency call has been initiated:
R Remain in the vehicle if the road and traffic
conditions permit you to do so until a voice
connection is established with the emergency
call center operator.
R Based on the call, the operator decides
whether it is necessary to call rescue teams
and/or the police to the accident site.
R If no vehicle occupant answers, an ambulance
is sent to the vehicle immediately.
Triggering a manual Mercedes-Benz emergency
call
#
or
To use the SOS button in the overhead control panel: press the SOS button at least one
second long (/ page 339).
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To use voice control: use the voice commands
of the MBUX Voice Assistant.
The emergency call has been made:
R A voice connection is made to the MercedesBenz emergency call center.
R A message with accident data is transmitted
to the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center.
The Mercedes-Benz emergency call center
can transmit the vehicle position data to one
of the emergency call centers.
R Remain in the vehicle if the road and traffic
conditions permit you to do so until a voice
connection is established with the emergency
call center operator.
R Based on the call, the operator decides
whether it is necessary to call rescue teams
and/or the police to the accident site.
#
If no connection can be made to the emergency
services, a corresponding message appears in the
central display.
# Dial the local emergency number on your
mobile phone.
Ending an unintentionally triggered manual
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
# Select on the multifunction steering
wheel. Depress button for several seconds.
Data transfer of the Mercedes-Benz emergency
call system
In the event of an automatic or manual emergency
call the following data is transmitted, for example:
R Vehicle's GPS position data
R GPS position data on the route (a few hundred
meters before the incident)
R Direction of travel
R Vehicle identification number
R Vehicle drive type
R Number of people detected in the vehicle
R Whether Mercedes me connect is available or
not
R Whether the emergency call was initiated
manually or automatically
R Time of the accident
R Language setting on the multimedia system
Data transmitted is vehicle information. For any
questions about the collection, use and sharing of
the eCall system data, please contact MBUSA's
Customer Assistance Center at 800-FOR-MERC.
For Canada, please contact MBC's Customer
Assistance Center at 1-800-387-0100.
Customer requests for covered information should
be submitted via the same channels.
For accident clarification purposes, the following
measures can be taken up to an hour after the
emergency call has been initiated:
R The current vehicle position can be determined.
R A voice connection to the vehicle occupants
can be established.
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Radio & media
Overview of the symbols and functions in the media menu
Symbol
Designation
Function
6
Play
Select to start or continue playback.
8
Rest
Select to pause the playback.
:
Repeat a track
Select to repeat the current track or the active playlist.
Select once: the active playlist is repeated.
R Select twice: the current track is repeated.
R Select three times: the function is deactivated.
R
9
Random playback
Select to play back the tracks in random order.
û/ü
Skip forwards/back
Select to skip to the next or to the previous track.
Ä
Additional options
Select to show additional options.
5
Categories
Select to show or search through available categories (e.g. playback lists, albums,
artists, etc.).
ª
Search
Select to search in the active menu. You can search for artists, genres or moods, for
example.
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Symbol
Designation
Function
Z
Settings
Select to make settings.
©
Home
Select to return to the home screen.
j
Messaging
Select to call up messaging.
2
Full screen
Select to switch to full screen mode.
The following functions and settings are available
in the media menu:
R Connecting external data storage media with
the multimedia system (e.g. using USB or
Bluetooth®)
R Playing back audio or video files
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Overview of the symbols and functions in the radio menu
Symbol
Designation
Function
©
Home
Select to return to the home screen.
j
Messaging
Select to call up messaging.
û/ü
Skip forwards/back
Select to skip to the next or to the previous station.
Z
Settings
Select to have further options shown.
The setting options are country-dependent.
HD
HD radio™
Select to switch the HD Radio™ function on or off.
This function is not available in all countries.
4
Station list
Select to have the station list shown.
ª
Search
Select to search in the active menu. You can search for artists, genres or moods, for
example.
Additional functions of TuneIn Radio
% A relatively large volume of data can be transmitted when using TuneIn Radio.
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Symbol
Designation
Function
Z
Settings
The following additional settings are available in
the TuneIn Radio menu:
R Selecting stream
R Logging on to or out of the TuneIn account
ß
Favorites
Select during playback to save the station currently set as a favorite.
6/8
Play/Pause
Select to start, stop or continue playback.
4
Browse
Select to choose a category and then a radio station.
Additional functions of the satellite radio
SIRIUS XM® satellite radio offers more than 175
digital-quality radio channels providing commercial-free music, sports, news and entertainment,
for example. SIRIUS XM® satellite radio employs a
fleet of high-performance satellites to broadcast
around the clock throughout the USA and Canada. The satellite radio program is available for a
monthly fee. Information about this can be
obtained from a Sirius XM® Service Center and at
https://www.siriusxm.com (USA).
% Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are
trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its
subsidiaries. All other marks, channel names
and logos are the property of their respective
owners. All rights reserved.
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Symbol
Designation
Function
Z
Settings
The following additional settings are available in
the satellite radio menu:
R Activate child safety lock to lock channels
with adult content
R Set alarm program for music and sport alerts
R Create TuneMix lists to listen to music seamlessly
6
Play
Select to start or continue playback.
8
Rest
Select to pause the playback.
Depending on the frequency band selected, different functions are available to you.
Select the desired frequency band in the radio
menu head runner.
R
R
R
Calling up TuneIn Radio
Requirements
R There is a user account at https://
www.mercedes.me.
R
The vehicle is linked to the Mercedes me user
account.
The TuneIn Radio service is activated in the
Mercedes me portal.
The data volume is available.
Depending on the country, data volume may
need to be purchased.
A fast Internet connection for data transmission free of interference.
% Data volume can be purchased directly from
a mobile phone network provider via the
Mercedes me Portal.
% The functions and services are countrydependent. For more information, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Radio
# Select TuneIn Radio.
The TuneIn menu appears. The last station set
starts playing.
% The connection quality depends on the local
mobile phone reception.
Setting up satellite radio
Requirements:
R Satellite radio equipment is available.
R Registration with a satellite radio provider has
been completed.
R If registration is not included when purchasing
the system, your credit card details will be
required to activate your account.
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Þ Radio 5 SiriusXM
5 Z
# Select Service Information.
The service information screen appears showing the radio ID and the current subscription
status.
# Establish a telephone connection.
# Follow the service staff's instructions.
The activation process may take up to ten
minutes.
% You can also have the satellite service activated online. To do so, please visit https://
www.siriusxm.com (USA) or https://
www.siriusxm.ca (Canada).
Music and sport alerts
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Þ Radio
5 Z 5 Alerts
5
SiriusXM
Setting music and sport alerts
This function enables you to program an alert for
your favorite artists, tracks or sporting events.
Music alerts can be saved whilst a track is being
played and sport alerts can be saved during a live
game. You can also specify sport alerts via the
menu option. The system then continuously
searches through all the channels.
# Set a music or sports alert, to be informed of
matches in the live program.
Activating messages for a category
# Select a category and activate D.
Adding messages for a category
Select a category and add a message W.
# Select Artist Alerts or Song Alerts in the dialog window.
The message is set for the activated O track
and artist. If a match is found, a prompt
#
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appears asking whether you wish to change to
the station.
Deleting messages in a category
# Select a category, mark the desired messages
and delete E.
or
# Do not mark any messages and delete all
entries E.
Sound settings
Overview of functions in the sound menu
The setting options and functions available
depend on the sound system installed. You can
find out which sound system is installed in your
vehicle in the Digital Operator's Manual.
Standard sound system
The following functions are available:
R Equalizer
Treble, mid-range and bass
R Balance and fader
R Volume
-
Automatic adjustment
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ASSYST PLUS service interval display
Function of the ASSYST PLUS service interval display
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display on the
driver's display provides information on the
remaining time or distance before the next
service due date.
You can hide this service display using the back
button G on the steering wheel.
Depending on how the vehicle is used, the
ASSYST PLUS service interval display may shorten
the service interval, e.g. in the following cases:
R Mainly short-distance driving
R When the engine is often left idling for long
periods
R In the event of frequent cold start phases
Mercedes-Benz recommends avoiding such operating conditions.
You can obtain information concerning the servicing of your vehicle from a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Displaying the service due date
Notes on special service requirements
Driver's display:
4 Service
The next service due date is displayed.
# To exit the display: press the G back button on the steering wheel.
Bear in mind the following related topic:
R Operating the driver's display (/ page 286).
The prescribed service interval is based on normal operation of the vehicle. Have the maintenance work carried out more often than prescribed if operating conditions are difficult or the
vehicle is subject to increased stress.
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display is only
an aid. It is the responsibility of the driver of the
vehicle to have maintenance work carried out
more often than prescribed due to actual operating conditions and/or stresses.
Examples of arduous operating conditions:
R Regular city driving with frequent intermediate
stops
R Mainly short-distance driving
R Frequent operation in mountainous terrain or
on poor road surfaces
R When the engine is often left idling for long
periods
R Operation in particularly dusty conditions
and/or if air-recirculation mode is frequently
used
Information on regular maintenance work
* NOTE Premature wear through failure to
observe service due dates
Maintenance work which is not carried out at
the right time or incompletely can lead to
increased wear and damage to the vehicle.
# Adhere to the prescribed service intervals.
# Always have the prescribed maintenance
work carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
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In these or similar operating conditions, have the
interior air filter, air filter, engine oil and oil filter,
for example, changed more frequently. If subject
to increased stress, check the tires more. Further
information can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop.
Battery disconnection periods
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display can calculate the service due date only when the battery
is connected.
# Display and note down the service due date
on the driver display before disconnecting the
battery (/ page 356).
Maintenance Management
Notes about Maintenance Management
If the Maintenance Management service is activated, relevant data is automatically transferred to
the Mercedes-Benz customer center.
The customer center transmits the data to the
service partner that you have entered on the
Mercedes me website at: http://
www.mercedes.me. You will then receive individual recommendations regarding the maintenance
of your vehicle.
% The calculation of the optimal transmission
time of the maintenance request to the
service partner is subject to technical limitations that may cause the maintenance recommendation to be perceived as too early or too
late or not to be made at all. In this case, you
can conveniently arrange a maintenance
appointment with the customer center via the
maintenance reminder in the multimedia system.
% Maintenance Management and the maintenance reminder in the multimedia system are
not available in every country. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to find out
whether this function is available in your country.
Data transferred when using Maintenance Management
When the service is activated, relevant data is
automatically transferred to determine the
required scope of maintenance as well as malfunction detection and malfunction rectification.
Details on data transfer can be found in the data
protection information for the Mercedes me connect services. These can be found at: https://
www.mercedes.me under "My Mercedes me
account", "Terms of use".
% Maintenance Management and the maintenance reminder in the multimedia system are
not available in every country.
Telediagnosis
Notes about Telediagnosis
% This service is not available in all countries.
The vehicle can detect if certain wear parts need
to be replaced or if malfunctions have occurred in
vehicle systems. If the Telediagnosis service is
activated, relevant data is automatically transmitted to the manufacturer. If fault conditions are
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detected by the vehicle system self-diagnosis, the
system transmits recommendations for action to
the Mercedes-Benz customer center depending
on the fault detected. The customer center transmits the data to the service partner that you have
entered on the Mercedes me website at: http://
www.mercedes.me.
For selected faults, the notification that a malfunction has been detected may appear in the
multimedia system with a request to contact the
Mercedes-Benz customer center. From this message, a call can be made directly to the customer
center for assistance.
% The transmission of a notification to the multimedia system depends on the country, vehicle model and equipment and requires a fast
data connection, over which the service provider has no influence.
% Reliable fault detection is subject to technical
limitations. Therefore, only a limited selection
of faults can be detected and recommendations for action transmitted to the customer
center and the service partners. MercedesBenz AG is continuously working on the
expansion of this service. The fault detection
depends on the country, vehicle model and
equipment.
Data transferred when using Telediagnostics
When the service is activated, relevant data is
automatically transferred to determine the
required scope of maintenance as well as malfunction detection and malfunction rectification.
Details on data transfer can be found in the data
protection information for the Mercedes me connect services. These can be found at: https://
www.mercedes.me under "My Mercedes me
account", "Terms of use".
% The scope of the data transmitted depends on
the vehicle model and equipment. For technical reasons, not all data is available at all
times.
Engine compartment
Opening and closing the hood
& WARNING Risk of accident due to driving
with the hood unlocked
The hood may open and block your view.
# Never release the hood when driving.
# Before every trip, ensure that the hood is
locked.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
when opening and closing the hood
The hood may suddenly drop into the end
position.
There is a risk of injury for anyone in the
hood's range of movement.
# Do not open or close the hood if there is
a person in the hood's range of movement.
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& WARNING Risk of burns when opening the
hood
If you open the hood in the event of an overheated engine or fire in the engine compartment, the following situations may occur:
R You may come into contact with hot gases.
R You may come into contact with other
escaping hot operating fluids.
#
#
Before opening the hood, allow the
engine to cool down.
In the event of a fire in the engine compartment, keep the hood closed and call
the fire service.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to moving
parts
Components in the engine compartment may
continue to run or start unexpectedly even
when the drive system is switched off.
Observe the following if you must open the
hood:
#
#
#
#
Switch off the vehicle.
Never touch the danger zones surrounding moving components, e.g. the rotation
area of the fan.
Remove jewelery and watches.
Keep items of clothing and hair away
from moving parts.
& WARNING Risk of injury from touching live
components
The ignition system and the fuel injection system operate with a high voltage. You could
receive an electric shock.
# Never touch components of the ignition
system or fuel injection system when the
vehicle is switched on.
The live components include the following, for
example:
R Ignition coils
R Fuel injectors
R
Electric lines to the ignition coils and the fuel
injectors
& WARNING Risk of burns from hot component parts in the engine compartment
Certain component parts in the engine compartment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
cooler and parts of the exhaust system.
# Allow the engine to cool down and only
touch component parts described in the
following.
& WARNING Risk of injury from using the
windshield wipers when the hood is open
If the windshield wipers start moving when the
hood is open, you could be trapped by the
wiper linkage.
# Always switch off the windshield wipers
and the vehicle first if you need to open
the hood.
360 Maintenance and care
Opening the hood
Closing the hood
* NOTE Damage to the hood
If the hood is closed manually, there is a risk
of dents.
# Do not close the hood manually.
#
#
Lower the hood to a height of around 8 in
(20 cm) and then allow it to fall, applying a little force as you let it go.
If the hood can still be lifted slightly, open the
hood again and close it with a little more force
until it engages correctly.
Determining the engine oil level can take up to
30 minutes with a normal driving style and even
longer with an active driving style.
Driver's display:
4 Service
The engine oil level is shown.
One of the following messages will appear on the
driver's display:
R Engine Oil Level Measuring Now…: the engine
oil level cannot be determined yet.
#
R
Engine oil
#
#
Pull on handle 1 twice.
The hood will be released and open slightly.
Then lift the hood by hand.
▌Checking the engine oil level using the driver's
display
Requirements
R The engine has been warmed up.
R The vehicle is parked on a level surface.
R The engine is running at idle speed.
R The hood is closed.
Repeat the request after a maximum of
30 minutes' driving.
Engine Oil Level OK and the bar display for
indicating the engine oil level on the driver's
display is green and is between "min" and
"max": the engine oil level is correct.
R
Engine Oil Level Refill 1,0 liq.gal. and the bar
display for indicating the engine oil level on
the driver's display is yellow and is below
"min":
#
Add 1.1 US qt (1 l) of engine oil.
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#
R
#
R
Engine Oil Level Reduce and the bar display
for indicating the engine oil level on the driver's display is yellow and is above "max":
Drain off any excess engine oil that has been
added. To do so, consult a qualified specialist
workshop.
For Engine Oil Level Switch on Vehicle
Switch on the vehicle to check the engine oil
level.
Engine Oil Level System Inoperative: The oil
level sensor is defective or not connected.
R
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Engine Oil Level System Currently Unavailable
#
Close the hood.
#
▌Refilling engine oil
& WARNING Risk of burns from hot component parts in the engine compartment
Certain component parts in the engine compartment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
cooler and parts of the exhaust system.
# Allow the engine to cool down and only
touch component parts described in the
following.
& WARNING Risk of fire and injury from
engine oil
If engine oil comes into contact with hot component parts in the engine compartment, it
may ignite.
# Make sure that no engine oil is spilled
next to the filler opening.
# Allow the engine to cool off and thoroughly clean the engine oil from component parts before starting the vehicle.
* NOTE Engine damage caused by an incorrect oil filter, incorrect oil or additives
#
#
#
Do not use engine oils or oil filters which
do not correspond to the specifications
explicitly prescribed for the service intervals.
Follow the instructions on the service
interval display for changing the engine
oil and observe the prescribed change
intervals.
Do not use additives.
* NOTE Damage caused by adding too
much engine oil
Excessive engine oil can damage the engine or
the catalytic converter.
# Have excess engine oil removed in a
qualified specialist workshop.
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% Depending on driving style, the vehicle consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil per
600 miles (1,000 km). The oil consumption
may also be higher than this when the vehicle
is new or if you frequently drive at high engine
speeds.
% Depending on the engine, the cap may be
located in different positions in the engine
compartment.
#
#
#
#
Turn cap 1 counter-clockwise and remove it.
Refill engine oil.
Replace cap 1 and turn it clockwise until it
engages.
Check the oil level again (/ page 360).
Checking the coolant level
& WARNING Risk of burns from hot component parts in the engine compartment
Certain component parts in the engine compartment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
cooler and parts of the exhaust system.
# Allow the engine to cool down and only
touch component parts described in the
following.
& WARNING Risk of scalding from hot coolant
If you open the cap, you could be scalded.
#
#
#
#
Let the motor cool down before opening
the cap.
When opening the cap, wear protective
gloves and safety glasses.
Open the cap slowly to release pressure.
Have the coolant checked or refilled only at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Topping up the windshield washer system
& WARNING Risk of injury due to moving
parts
Components in the engine compartment may
continue to run or start unexpectedly even
when the drive system is switched off.
Observe the following if you must open the
hood:
# Switch off the vehicle.
# Never touch the danger zones surrounding moving components, e.g. the rotation
area of the fan.
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#
#
Keeping the air/water duct free
Remove jewelery and watches.
Keep items of clothing and hair away
from moving parts.
#
& WARNING Risk of burns from hot component parts in the engine compartment
Cleaning and care
Information on washing the vehicle in a car wash
Certain component parts in the engine compartment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
cooler and parts of the exhaust system.
# Allow the engine to cool down and only
touch component parts described in the
following.
& WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from
windshield washer concentrate
Windshield washer concentrate is highly flammable. It could ignite if it comes into contact
with hot engine component parts or the
exhaust system.
# Make sure that no windshield washer
concentrate spills out next to the filler
opening.
Keep the area between the hood and the
windshield free of deposits, e.g. ice, snow or
leaves.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to
reduced braking effect after washing the
vehicle
Remove cap 1 by the tab.
Add washer fluid.
% Further information about the windshield
washer fluid (/ page 435).
#
#
The braking effect is reduced after washing
the vehicle.
# After the vehicle has been washed, brake
carefully while paying attention to the
traffic conditions until the braking effect
has been fully restored.
364 Maintenance and care
* NOTE Damage from automatic braking
If one of the following functions is activated,
the vehicle will brake automatically in certain
situations:
R Active Brake Assist
R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
R HOLD function
R Active Parking Assist
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar situations:
# During towing.
# In a car wash.
* NOTE Damage due to unsuitable car wash
#
Before driving into a car wash make sure
that the car wash is suitable for the vehicle dimensions.
#
#
Ensure there is sufficient ground clearance between the underbody and the
guide rails of the car wash.
Ensure that the clearance width of the
car wash, in particular the width of the
guide rails, is sufficient.
To avoid damage to your vehicle when using a car
wash, ensure the following beforehand:
R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactivated.
R The HOLD function is switched off.
R The 360° Camera is switched off.
R The vehicle is locked and the door handles are
retracted.
R The side windows and sliding sunroof are completely closed.
R The outside mirrors are folded in.
R The blower for the ventilation and heating is
switched off.
R The windshield wiper switch is in position g.
R
R
R
The key is at a minimum distance of 20 ft
(6 m) away from the vehicle. Otherwise, the
trunk lid or a door could open unintentionally.
For car washes with a conveyor system:
Neutral i is engaged.
The vehicle is locked from the inside.
Do not make any hand movements in the area
of the overhead control panel or deactivate
(/ page 304) the Sliding Sunroof and Roller
Sunblind option in the settings for the MBUX
interior assistant.
% If, after the car wash, you remove the wax
from the windshield and wiper blades, this will
prevent smearing and reduce wiper noise.
Automatic car wash mode
In car wash mode, the vehicle is prepared for driving into an automatic car wash. Car wash mode
can be activated at a speed of up to 12 mph
(20 km/h) (/ page 365).
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When car wash mode is activated, the Automatic
Car Wash Mode Active message will appear on
the driver's display. The following adjustments will
be made:
R The outside mirrors will be folded in.
R To prevent the windshield washer system from
starting up automatically, the rain sensor will
be deactivated.
R The comfort doors will be deactivated.
R Parking Assist PARKTRONIC will be deactivated.
R Vehicles with 360° Camera: the front image
will be activated after approximately eight seconds.
R Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: kick
detection will be deactivated.
If one of the settings cannot be selected, this will
be shown by the % symbol next to the respective setting.
Pressing Switch Off will cancel car wash mode.
Above a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), car wash
mode will be deactivated automatically.
You can also switch off car wash mode via the
MBUX multimedia system (/ page 365).
The following settings will be reset when car wash
mode is deactivated:
R The outside mirrors will be folded out.
R The rain sensor will be activated.
R The comfort doors will be activated.
R Parking Assist PARKTRONIC will be reset to
the previously selected setting.
R Vehicles with 360° Camera: the front image
will be deactivated at speeds above 11 mph
(18 km/h).
R Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: kick
detection will be activated.
Activating/deactivating automatic car wash mode
Requirements
The vehicle is stationary.
R The vehicle is switched on.
R
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings
5
Vehicle
5
Driving
Activating automatic car wash mode
Select Automatic Car Wash Mode.
# Select Activate.
#
If one of the settings cannot be selected, this is
shown by an % next to the respective setting.
% For an overview of the settings made when
activating automatic car wash mode
(/ page 363).
Deactivating automatic car wash mode
Select Switch Off.
The automatic car wash settings are reset.
% The automatic car wash mode is automatically
deactivated as soon as a speed of 12 mph
(20 km/h) is exceeded.
#
366 Maintenance and care
Information on using a power washer
& WARNING Risk of an accident when using
power washers with round-spray nozzles
The water jet can cause externally invisible
damage.
Components damaged in this way may unexpectedly fail.
# Do not use a power washer with roundspray nozzles.
# Have damaged tires or chassis parts
replaced immediately.
To avoid damage to your vehicle, observe the following when using a power washer:
R The key is at a minimum distance of 10 ft
(3 m) away from the vehicle. Otherwise, the
trunk lid or a door could open unintentionally.
R Maintain a distance of at least 11.8 in (30 cm)
to the vehicle.
R Vehicles with decorative films: parts of your
vehicle are covered with a decorative film.
Maintain a distance of at least 27.6 in (70 cm)
R
R
between the film-covered parts of the vehicle
and the nozzle of the power washer. Move the
power washer nozzle around while cleaning.
The water temperature of the power washer
must not exceed 140°F (60°C).
Observe the information on the correct distance in the equipment manufacturer's operating instructions.
Do not direct the nozzle of the power washer
directly at sensitive parts, e.g. tires, gaps,
electrical components, batteries, illuminates
or louvers.
Washing the vehicle by hand
* NOTE Engine damage due to water ingress
#
Take care not to point the water jet
directly towards the air inlet grille below
the hood.
Observe the relevant legal requirements (e.g. in
some countries, washing by hand is permitted
only in specially designated wash bays).
Use a mild cleaning agent (e.g. car shampoo).
Wash the vehicle with lukewarm water using a
soft car sponge. When doing so, do not
expose the vehicle to direct sunlight.
# Carefully hose the vehicle off with water and
dry using a chamois.
% Observe the notes on the care of car parts
(/ page 368).
#
#
Notes on paintwork/matt finish paintwork care
To avoid damaging the paintwork and interfering
with the driving assistance systems, please
observe the following notes:
Paint
Insect remains: soak with insect remover and
rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
R Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse off
afterwards.
R Tree resin, oils, fuels and greases: remove by
rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighter fluid.
R
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Coolant and brake fluid: remove with a damp
cloth and clean water.
Tar stains: use tar remover.
Wax: use silicone remover.
Do not attach stickers, films or similar materials. Have film attached to the bumper only at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Remove dirt immediately, where possible.
Matt finish
Use only care products approved for
Mercedes-Benz.
R Do not attach stickers, films or similar materials. Have film attached to the bumper only at
a qualified specialist workshop.
R Do not polish the vehicle and alloy wheels.
R Use only car washes that correspond to the
latest engineering standards.
R Do not use any car wash program with a final
hot wax treatment.
R Do not use paint cleaners, buffing or polishing
products or gloss preservers, e.g. wax.
R
In the event of paintwork damage:
Always have paintwork repairs carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
R Make sure the radar sensors function
(/ page 220).
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R
R
R
Notes on cleaning decorative films
Observe the "Notes on paintwork/matte finish
paintwork care" (/ page 366). They also apply to
matte decorative films.
Observe the notes on cleaning decorative films to
avoid damage.
Cleaning
R For cleaning, use plenty of water and a mild
cleaning agent without additives or abrasive
substances (e.g. a car shampoo approved for
Mercedes-Benz).
R Remove dirt as soon as possible. Avoid rubbing too hard in order not to damage the decorative film irreparably.
R
If there is dirt on the finish or if the decorative
film is dull: use the paint cleaner recommended and approved for Mercedes-Benz.
Insect remains: soak with insect remover and
rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse off
afterwards.
To prevent water stains, dry a film-wrapped
vehicle with a soft, absorbent cloth after every
car wash.
Avoiding damage to the decorative film
R The service life and color of decorative films
are impaired by:
Sunlight
Temperature (e.g. hot air blower)
Weather conditions
Stone chippings and dirt
Chemical cleaning agents
Oily products
R Do not use polish on matte decorative film.
Polishing will have the effect of shining the
film-wrapped surface.
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Do not treat matte or structured decorative
films with wax. Permanent stains may occur.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by
corrosion and damage caused by incorrect care
cannot always be completely repaired. In this
case, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
You can obtain more information on care and
cleaning agents from the manufacturer.
In the case of film-wrapped surfaces, visual differences may occur between the surfaces that were
not protected by a decorative film after a decorative film has been removed.
% Have work or repairs to decorative films carried out at a qualified specialist workshop
(e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center).
Notes on care of car parts
& WARNING Risk of entrapment if the windshield wipers are switched on while the
windshield is being cleaned
If the windshield wipers are set in motion
while you are cleaning the windshield or wiper
blades, you can be trapped by the wiper arm.
# Always switch off the windshield wipers
and the vehicle before cleaning the windshield or wiper blades.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, observe the notes
on cleaning and care of the following car parts:
Wheels and rims
R Use water and acid-free alloy wheel cleaners.
R Do not use acidic alloy wheel cleaners to
remove brake dust. This could damage wheel
bolts and brake components.
R To avoid corrosion of the brake discs and
pads, drive the vehicle for a few minutes after
cleaning before parking it. The brake discs and
pads will warm up and dry out.
Windows
* NOTE Damage to electronic components
due to excess fluids
When cleaning the windows from the inside,
fluids such as cleaning agents or water may
run down and get behind trim parts of the
vehicle interior and cause damage to electronic components.
# Use cleaning agents as sparingly as possible.
# Immediately absorb any excess fluids.
R
R
Clean the windows inside and outside with a
damp cloth and with a cleaning agent recommended for Mercedes-Benz.
Do not use dry cloths or abrasive or solventbased cleaning agents to clean the insides of
windows.
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% After changing the wiper blades or treating
the vehicle with wax, clean the windshield
thoroughly with cleaning agents recommended for Mercedes-Benz. Failure to observe the
application instructions may result in damage,
smear marks or glare spots.
% Remove external fogging or dirt on the windshield in front of the multifunction camera.
Otherwise, driving systems and driving safety
systems may be impaired or unavailable
(/ page 220).
Wiper blades
Move the wiper arms into the replacement
position (/ page 171).
R With the wiper arms folded out, clean the
wiper blades with a damp cloth.
R
% Make sure that the wiper blades are coated.
The coating may leave residue on a cloth. Do
not rub the wiper blades excessively or clean
them too often.
Exterior lighting
R Clean the lenses with a wet sponge and mild
cleaning agent (e.g. car shampoo).
R
Use only cleaning agents or cleaning cloths
that are suitable for plastic lenses.
Sensors
R Clean the sensors in the front and rear bumpers with a soft cloth and car shampoo
(/ page 220).
R When using a power washer, maintain a minimum distance of 11.8 in (30 cm).
360° Camera
R Open the camera cover with the multimedia
system (/ page 267).
R Use clean water and a soft cloth to clean the
camera lens.
R Do not use a power washer.
Notes on care of the interior
& WARNING Risk of injury from plastic parts
breaking off after the use of solvent-based
care products
Care and cleaning products containing solvents can cause surfaces in the cockpit to
become porous. When the airbags are
deployed, plastic parts may break away.
# Do not use any care or cleaning products
containing solvents to clean the cockpit.
& WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injuries
from bleached seat belts
Bleaching or dyeing seat belts can severely
weaken them.
This can, for example, cause seat belts to tear
or fail in an accident.
# Never bleach or dye seat belts.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, observe the following notes on cleaning and care:
Seat belts
R Clean with lukewarm soapy water.
R Do not use chemical cleaning agents.
R Do not dry by heating them to over 176°F
(80°C) or exposing them to direct sunlight.
Display
Switch off the display and let it cool down.
R
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R
Clean the surface carefully with a microfiber
cloth and a suitable display care product (TFTLCD).
Do not use any other agents.
R
Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents, polishes or waxes.
Headliner
Clean with a brush or dry shampoo.
R
Head-up display
R Clean with a soft, non-static, lint-free cloth.
R Do not use cleaning agents.
Carpet
R Use a carpet and textile cleaning agent recommended for Mercedes-Benz.
Plastic trim
Clean with a damp microfiber cloth.
R For heavy soiling: use a cleaning agent recommended for Mercedes-Benz.
R Do not attach stickers, films or similar materials.
R Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent or
sun cream to come into contact with the plastic trim.
Steering wheel made of genuine leather or DINAMICA
Real wood and trim elements
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
R Black piano-lacquer look: clean with a damp
cloth and soapy water.
R For heavy soiling: use a cleaning agent recommended for Mercedes-Benz.
R
R
* NOTE Damage caused by wrong cleaners
#
R
R
R
Do not use solvent-based cleaning
agents such as tar remover or wheel
cleaner; neither should you use polishes
or waxes. Otherwise you may damage
the finish.
Clean with a damp cloth and 1% soapy water
solution and then wipe with a dry cloth.
For heavy soiling: use a cleaning agent recommended for Mercedes-Benz.
Leather care: use a leather care agent that
has been recommended for Mercedes-Benz.
R
R
Do not allow the leather to become too damp.
Do not use a microfiber cloth.
% Leather is a natural product. It exhibits natural
surface properties such as differences in
structure, marks caused by growth and injury
or subtle color differences. These surface
properties are characteristics of leather and
not material defects. Leather is also subject
to a natural aging process during which the
surface properties change.
Genuine leather seat covers
Vacuum up dirt such as crumbs or dust and
then clean the seat covers with a damp cotton
cloth and wipe down with a dry cloth. Regularly clean the seat covers.
R For heavy soiling: use a leather care agent recommended for Mercedes-Benz aftercare.
R Leather care: use a leather care agent that
has been recommended for Mercedes-Benz.
R Do not use a microfiber cloth.
R Do not allow the leather to become too damp.
R Do not use oil-based cleaning and care products.
R
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% Leather is a natural product. It exhibits natural
surface properties such as differences in
structure, marks caused by growth and injury
or subtle color differences. These surface
properties are characteristics of leather and
not material defects. Leather is also subject
to a natural aging process during which the
surface properties change.
Waves or wrinkling in the seat cover may
occur due to the stress on the seat; this is
caused by the natural leather material.
Regular cleaning and care of the leather
reduces soiling, wear marks and aging damage and thus significantly extends its life
span. Clothing that can leave stains (e.g.
jeans) may discolor the leather.
DINAMICA seat covers
Vacuum up dirt such as crumbs or dust and
then use a damp cloth to clean.
R Do not use a microfiber cloth.
R
Fabric seat covers
R Vacuum up dirt such as crumbs or dust and
then use a damp microfiber cloth and a 1%
R
R
soap solution to clean the entire seat cover.
Do not spot clean.
Use cleaning and care products recommended for Mercedes-Benz.
Do not use oil-based cleaning and care products.
EASY-PACK trunk box
R Clean with a damp cloth.
R Do not use any alcohol-based thinners, gasoline or abrasive cleaning agents.
372 Breakdown assistance
Replace the safety vest in the following cases:
the reflective strips are damaged or dirt on the
reflective strips can no longer be removed
R the maximum number of washes is exceeded
R The fluorescence has faded
Emergency
Removing the safety vest
R
The safety vests are located in stowage spaces in
the front door.
Warning triangle
▌Removing the warning triangle
Take the safety vest 1 bag out of stowage
space.
# Open the safety vest bag 1 and pull out the
safety vest.
% Safety vests can also be stored in the rear
door stowage spaces.
#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Maximum number of washes
Maximum wash temperature
Do not bleach
Do not iron
Do not tumble dry
Do not dry clean
This is a class 2 vest
The requirements defined by the legal standard
are only fulfilled in the following cases:
R the safety vest is the correct size
R the safety vest is fully closed whilst being
worn
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#
#
Push both sides of warning triangle holder 1
in the direction of the arrow and open it.
Remove warning triangle 2.
First-aid kit (soft sided)
▌Setting up the warning triangle
First-aid kit (soft sided) 1 is located on the righthand side of the trunk and is secured with Velcro
strip 2.
#
#
Fold side reflectors 1 upwards to form a triangle and attach at the top using upper pressstud 2.
Fold legs 3 down and out to the side.
Flat tire
Notes on flat tires
& WARNING Risk of accident due to a flat
tire
A flat tire severely affects the driving characteristics as well as the steering and braking of
the vehicle.
Tires without run-flat characteristics:
# Do not drive with a flat tire.
# Change the flat tire immediately with an
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel.
Alternatively, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Tires with run-flat characteristics:
# Observe the information and warning
notes on MOExtended tires (run-flat
tires).
In the event of a flat tire, the following options are
available depending on your vehicle's equipment:
R Vehicles with MOExtended tires: it is possible
to continue the journey for a short period of
time. Make sure you observe the notes on
MOExtended tires (run-flat tires)
(/ page 374).
R Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit: you can seal the
tire so that it is possible to continue the journey for a short period of time. To do this, use
the TIREFIT kit (/ page 375).
374 Breakdown assistance
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R
Vehicles with Mercedes me connect: you can
make a call for breakdown assistance via the
overhead control panel in the case of a breakdown (/ page 339).
All vehicles: change the wheel (/ page 418).
% The emergency spare wheel is only available
in certain countries.
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#
Notes on MOExtended tires (run-flat tires)
& WARNING Risk of accident when driving in
limp-home mode
When driving in emergency mode the handling
characteristics are impaired.
# Do not exceed the specified maximum
speed of the MOExtended tires.
# Avoid any abrupt steering and driving
maneuvers as well as driving over obstacles (curbs, pot holes, off-road). This
applies, in particular, to a loaded vehicle.
# Stop driving in the emergency mode if
you notice:
#
Banging noise
Vehicle vibration
Smoke which smells like rubber
Continuous ESP® intervention
Cracks in the tire side walls
tion with an activated tire pressure monitoring
system.
If a pressure loss warning message appears in the
driver's display, proceed as follows:
R Check the tire for damage.
R If driving on, observe the following notes.
After driving in emergency mode, have
the rims checked by a qualified specialist
workshop with regard to their further
use.
The defective tire must be replaced in
every case.
Driving distance possible in emergency mode
after the pressure loss warning:
With MOExtended tires (run-flat tires), you can
continue to drive your vehicle even if there is a
total loss of pressure in one or more tires. However, the tire affected must not show any clearly
visible damage.
You can recognize MOExtended tires by the
MOExtended marking which appears on the side
wall of the tire.
Vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system:
MOExtended tires may only be used in conjunc-
Load condition
Driving distance possible in emergency mode
Partially laden
50 miles (80 km)
Fully laden
19 miles (30 km)
The driving distance possible in emergency mode
may vary depending on the driving style. Observe
the maximum permissible speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
If a tire has gone flat and cannot be replaced with
an MOExtended tire, you can use a standard tire
as a temporary measure.
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TIREFIT kit storage location
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the storage
bag for the TIREFIT kit is located in the trunk or in
the storage net on the left. Comply with the loading guidelines (/ page 140).
Using the TIREFIT kit
Requirements
R Tire sealant bottle and tire inflator compressor
are ready for use (/ page 375).
R TIREFIT sticker is present.
R Gloves are present.
TIREFIT kit storage location: (/ page 375)
You can use TIREFIT tire sealant to seal perforation damage of up to 0.16 in (4 mm), especially in
the tire tread. You can use TIREFIT in outside temperatures as low as -4°F (-20°C).
& WARNING Risk of accident when using
tire sealant
The tire sealant may be unable to seal the tire
properly, especially in the following cases:
R There are large cuts or punctures in the
tire (larger than damage previously mentioned)
R The wheel rims have been damaged
R After journeys with very low tire pressure
or with flat tires
#
#
Do not continue driving.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
& WARNING Risk of injury and poisoning
from tire sealant
The tire sealant is harmful and causes irritation. Do not allow it to come into contact with
the skin, eyes or clothing, and do not swallow
it. Do not inhale tire sealant fumes. Keep the
tire sealant away from children.
If you come into contact with the tire sealant,
observe the following:
# Rinse off the tire sealant from your skin
immediately using water.
# If tire sealant gets into your eyes, thoroughly rinse out the eyes using clean
water.
# If tire sealant has been swallowed, immediately rinse out the mouth thoroughly
and drink plenty of water. Do not induce
vomiting and seek medical attention
immediately.
# Change out of any clothes contaminated
with tire sealant immediately.
# If allergic reactions occur, seek medical
attention immediately.
* NOTE Overheating due to the tire inflation
compressor running too long
#
Do not run the tire inflation compressor
for longer than ten minutes without interruption.
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Comply with the manufacturer's safety notes on
the sticker on the tire inflation compressor.
Have the tire sealant bottle replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop every five years.
# Do not remove any foreign objects that have
entered the tire.
#
#
#
#
#
#
Affix part 1 of the TIREFIT sticker to the
instrument cluster within the driver's field of
vision.
Affix part 2 of the TIREFIT sticker near the
valve on the wheel with the defective tire.
#
#
Pull plug 6 with the cable and hose 5 out
of the tire inflation compressor housing.
Push the plug of hose 5 into flange 4 of tire
sealant bottle 3 until the plug engages.
Place tire sealant bottle 3 head downwards
into recess 2 of the tire inflation compressor.
#
#
Remove the valve cap from valve 7 on the
faulty tire.
Screw filling hose 8 onto valve 7.
Insert plug 6 into a 12 V socket in your vehicle.
Switch on the vehicle.
Switch on the tire inflation compressor using
On/Off switch 1.
The tire will be inflated. First, tire sealant will
be pumped into the tire. The pressure may
briefly rise to approximately 500 kPa (5 bar/
73 psi).
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Do not switch off the tire inflation compressor
during this phase!
# Let the tire inflation compressor run for a maximum of ten minutes.
The tire should then have attained a pressure
of at least 200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi).
If tire sealant leaks out, make sure you clean the
affected area as quickly as possible. It is preferable to use clean water.
If you get tire sealant on your clothing, have it
cleaned as soon as possible with perchloroethylene.
If, after ten minutes, a tire pressure of 200 kPa
(2.0 bar/29 psi) has not been attained:
# Switch off the tire inflation compressor.
# Unscrew the filling hose from the valve of the
defective tire.
Please note that tire sealant may leak out when
you unscrew the filling hose.
# Drive forwards or in reverse very slowly for
approximately 33 ft (10 m).
#
Pump up the tire again.
After a maximum of ten minutes, the tire pressure must be at least 200 kPa (2.0 bar/
29 psi).
& WARNING Risk of accident due to the
specified tire pressure not being achieved
If the specified tire pressure is not achieved
after the specified time, the tire is too badly
damaged. The tire sealant cannot repair the
tire in this instance.
The braking characteristics as well as the driving characteristics may be greatly impaired.
# Do not continue driving.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If, after ten minutes, a tire pressure of 200 kPa
(2.0 bar/29 psi) has been attained:
# Switch off the tire inflation compressor.
# Unscrew the filling hose from the valve of the
defective tire.
& WARNING Risk of accident from driving
with sealed tires
A tire temporarily sealed with tire sealant
impairs the handling characteristics and is not
suitable for higher speeds.
# Adapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
# Do not exceed the maximum speed limit
with a tire that has been repaired using
tire sealant.
#
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) for a tire sealed
with tire sealant.
* NOTE Staining caused by leaking tire sealant
After use, excess tire sealant may leak out
from the filling hose.
# Therefore, place the filling hose in the
plastic bag that contained the TIREFIT
kit.
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+
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
pollution caused by environmentally irresponsible disposal
Tire sealant contains pollutants.
# Have the tire sealant bottle disposed of
professionally, e.g. at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
#
#
#
Stow the tire sealant bottle and the tire inflation compressor.
Pull away immediately.
Stop driving after approximately ten minutes
and check the tire pressure using the tire
inflation compressor.
The tire pressure must now be at least
130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi).
& WARNING Risk of accident due to the
specified tire pressure not being attained
If the specified tire pressure is not reached,
the tire is too badly damaged. The tire sealant
cannot repair the tire in this instance.
The braking and driving characteristics may be
greatly impaired.
# Do not continue driving.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
In cases such as the one mentioned above, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Alternatively, call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)
or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
# Correct the tire pressure if it is still at least
130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi). See the Tire and
Loading Information placard on the B‑pillar on
the driver's side or the tire pressure table on
the fuel filler flap for values.
# To increase the tire pressure: switch on the
tire inflation compressor.
#
#
#
#
#
To reduce the tire pressure: press pressure
release button 1 next to manometer 2.
When the tire pressure is correct, unscrew the
filling hose from the valve of the sealed tire.
Screw the valve cap onto the valve of the
sealed tire.
Pull the tire sealant bottle out of the tire inflation compressor.
The filling hose stays on the tire sealant bottle.
Drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop and have the tire, tire sealant bottle and
filling hose replaced there.
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Battery (vehicle)
Notes on the 12 V battery
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to work
carried out incorrectly on the battery
Work carried out incorrectly on the battery
can, for example, lead to a short circuit. This
can restrict functions relevant for safety systems and impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations in particular:
R When braking
R In the event of abrupt steering maneuvers
and/or when the vehicle's speed is not
adapted to the road conditions
#
#
#
In the event of a short circuit or a similar
incident, contact a qualified specialist
workshop immediately.
Do not drive on.
Always have work on the battery carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
R
R
Further information on ABS (/ page 222)
Further information on ESP®(/ page 223)
#
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you use only batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
#
All vehicles except vehicles with a lithium-ion battery
#
& WARNING Risk of explosion due to electrostatic charge
Electrostatic charge can ignite the highly
explosive gas mixture in the battery.
# To discharge any electrostatic charge
that may have built up, touch the metal
vehicle body before handling the battery.
The highly flammable gas mixture is created while
the battery is charging and during starting assistance.
& WARNING Danger of chemical burns from
the battery acid
Battery acid is caustic.
#
#
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or
clothing.
Do not lean over the battery.
Do not inhale battery gases.
Keep children away from the battery.
Immediately rinse battery acid off thoroughly with plenty of clean water and
seek medical attention immediately.
All vehicles
+
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to improper disposal of batteries
Batteries contain pollutants. It is illegal
to dispose of them with the household rubbish.
#
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally responsible manner.
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Take discharged batteries to a qualified
specialist workshop or to a collection
point for used batteries.
If you have to disconnect the 12 V battery, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Comply with safety notes and take protective
measures when handling batteries.
Risk of explosion if the 12 V battery is
used improperly.
Fire, naked flames and smoking are prohibited when you are handling the battery.
Avoid creating sparks.
Electrolyte or battery acid is corrosive.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Wear suitable protective clothing, in
particular gloves, an apron and a face
mask. Immediately rinse electrolyte or
acid splashes off with clean water. Consult
a doctor immediately.
Do not place heavy objects on the surface
of the battery or use the battery to support a person in any way.
Wear safety glasses.
Keep children away.
Observe this Operator's Manual.
Observe the following if you do not intend to use
the vehicle over an extended period of time:
R Non-plug-in hybrid: switch to standby mode
(/ page 220, 219).
R Alternatively: connect the battery to a battery
charger approved by Mercedes-Benz or consult a qualified specialist workshop to disconnect the battery.
Notes on the 48 V battery
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to work
carried out incorrectly on the battery
Work carried out incorrectly on the battery
can, for example, lead to a short circuit. This
can restrict functions relevant for safety systems and impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations in particular:
R When braking
R In the event of abrupt steering maneuvers
and/or when the vehicle's speed is not
adapted to the road conditions
#
#
#
R
R
In the event of a short circuit or a similar
incident, contact a qualified specialist
workshop immediately.
Do not drive on.
Always have work on the battery carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Further information on ABS (/ page 222)
Further information on ESP®(/ page 223)
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you only use batteries which have been
approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
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+
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to improper disposal of batteries
Batteries contain pollutants. It is
illegal to dispose of them with the household
rubbish.
#
Dispose of batteries in an environmentally responsible manner. Take discharged batteries to a qualified specialist
workshop or to a collection point for
used batteries.
If you have to disconnect the 48 V battery, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Comply with safety notes and take protective
measures when handling batteries.
Risk of explosion if the 48 V battery is
used improperly.
The surface of the 48 V battery may be
hot.
Wear safety glasses.
Fire, naked flames and smoking are prohibited when handling the battery. Avoid
creating sparks.
Electrolyte or battery acid is corrosive.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Wear suitable protective clothing, in
particular gloves, an apron and a face
mask. Immediately rinse off splashes of
electrolyte or acid with plenty of clean
water. Consult a doctor immediately.
Do not place heavy objects on the surface
of the battery or use the battery to support a person in any way.
Do not perform any work on the battery.
Always have any work on the battery carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not disconnect the battery yourself.
Do not remove the battery yourself. Do
not attempt to open the battery.
Keep children away.
Observe this Operator's Manual.
Observe the following if you do not intend to use
the vehicle over an extended period of time:
R Non-plug-in hybrid: switch to standby mode
(/ page 220, 219).
Notes on starting assistance and charging the 12
V battery
Vehicles with a lithium-ion battery
When charging the battery and during starting
assistance, always use the jump-start connection
point in the engine compartment.
* NOTE Damage to the battery due to overvoltage
When charging using a battery charger without
a maximum charging voltage, the battery or
the on-board electronics may be damaged.
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#
Only use battery chargers with a maximum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
All other vehicles
When charging the battery and during starting
assistance, always use the jump-start connection
point in the engine compartment.
* NOTE Damage to the battery due to overvoltage
When charging using a battery charger without
a maximum charging voltage, the battery or
the on-board electronics may be damaged.
# Only use battery chargers with a maximum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
& WARNING Risk of explosion due to the
ignition of hydrogen gas
If there is a short circuit or sparks are created,
there is a danger of hydrogen gas igniting
when you charge the battery.
#
#
#
#
#
#
Make sure that the POSITIVE terminal of
a connected battery does not come into
contact with vehicle parts.
Never place metal objects or tools on a
battery.
When connecting and disconnecting the
battery, always observe the sequence of
battery terminals described.
During starting assistance, always take
care to connect only battery terminals of
identical polarity.
During starting assistance, observe the
sequence described for connecting and
disconnecting the jumper cables.
Do not connect or disconnect the battery terminals with the engine running.
& WARNING Risk of explosion due to a mixture of explosive gases
A mixture of explosive gases can escape from
the battery during charging and jump starting.
#
#
#
Fire, open flames, smoking and creating
sparks must be avoided.
Make sure that there is sufficient ventilation.
Do not stand over the battery.
& WARNING Risk of explosion from a frozen
battery
A discharged battery may freeze at temperatures slightly above or below freezing point.
During starting assistance or battery charging,
battery gas can be released.
# Always allow a battery to thaw before
charging it or performing starting assistance.
If the indicator/warning lamps on the instrument
cluster do not light up at low temperatures, it is
very likely that the discharged battery has frozen.
In this case, you may neither jump-start the vehicle nor charge the battery.
The service life of a battery that has been thawed
may be dramatically shortened. The starting char-
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acteristics may be impaired, especially at low
temperatures.
It is recommended that you have a thawed battery
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
All vehicles
* NOTE Damage caused by numerous or
extended attempts to start the engine
Numerous or extended attempts to start the
engine may damage the catalytic converter
due to non-combusted fuel.
# Avoid numerous and extended attempts
to start the engine.
Observe the following points during starting assistance and when charging the battery:
R Use only undamaged jumper cable / charging
cables with a sufficient cross-section and
insulated terminal clamps.
R Non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps
must not come into contact with other metal
parts while the jumper cable / charging cable
R
R
R
R
is connected to the battery/jump-start connection point.
The jumper cable / charging cable must not
come into contact with any parts that may
move when the engine is running.
Always make sure that neither you nor the battery is electrostatically charged.
Keep away from fire and naked flames.
Do not lean over the battery.
Observe the additional following points when
charging the battery:
R Use only battery chargers tested and
approved for Mercedes-Benz.
R Read the battery charger's operating instructions before charging the battery.
Observe the additional following points during
starting assistance:
R Starting assistance may be provided only
using vehicles, batteries or other jump start
devices with a nominal voltage of 12 V.
R The vehicles must not touch.
R
Vehicles with gasoline engines: jump-start the
vehicle only when the engine and exhaust system are cold.
Starting assistance and charging the 12 V battery
Preparing for starting assistance / the charging
process
# Secure the vehicle by applying the electric
parking brake.
# Shift the transmission to position j.
# Switch off the vehicle and all electrical consumers.
# Open the hood.
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Starting assistance
#
#
#
using the jumper cable. Start with the donor
vehicle first.
Start the engine of your own vehicle.
Let the engines run for several minutes.
Before disconnecting the jumper cables,
switch on an electrical consumer in your own
vehicle, e.g. the rear window defroster or the
lighting.
When starting assistance has finished:
First, remove the jumper cable from the
ground point of your own vehicle and the negative terminal of the second battery, then
remove the jumper cable from the POSITIVE
contacts of both vehicles. Always start with
your own vehicle first.
# Close protective cover 2 of POSITIVE contact 3 and close cover 1.
#
#
#
Open cover 1.
Slide protective cover 2 of POSITIVE contact
3 on the jump-start connection point in the
direction of the arrow.
#
#
#
Connect the POSITIVE contacts of the vehicles with the jumper cable. Start with your
own vehicle first.
Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run
it at idle speed.
Connect the negative terminal of the second
battery to ground point of your vehicle 4
Further information can be obtained at a qualified
specialist workshop.
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Charging the 12 V battery
# Connect the POSITIVE contacts of the vehicle
and the charger with the charging cable. Start
with the vehicle first.
# Connect the NEGATIVE contact of the charger
and ground point 4 on the vehicle with the
charging cable. Start with the charger first.
# Start the charging process.
When the charging process is complete:
# Remove the charging cable from ground point
4 on the vehicle and the NEGATIVE contact
of the charger first and then from the POSITIVE contacts on the vehicle and charger.
Always start with the vehicle first.
# Close protective cover 2 of POSITIVE contact 3 and close cover 1.
Replacing the 12 V battery
#
Observe the notes on the 12 V battery
(/ page 379).
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
12 V battery replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Observe the following notes if you want to replace
the battery yourself:
R Always replace a faulty battery with a battery
that meets the specific vehicle requirements.
The vehicle is equipped with a battery using
AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) technology or a
lithium-ion battery. Full vehicle functionality is
guaranteed only with an AGM battery or lithium-ion battery. For safety reasons, MercedesBenz recommends that you use only batteries
that have been tested and approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
R Carry over detachable parts, such as vent
hoses, elbow fitting or terminal covers from
the battery being replaced.
R Make sure that the vent hose is always connected to the original opening on the side of
the battery.
Install any existing or supplied cell caps.
R
Otherwise, gases or battery acid could
escape.
Make sure that detachable parts are reconnected in the same way.
Tow starting or towing away
Permitted towing methods (not plug-in hybrid)
* NOTE Damage from automatic braking
If one of the following functions is activated,
the vehicle will brake automatically in certain
situations:
R Active Brake Assist
R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
R HOLD function
R Active Parking Assist
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar situations:
# During towing.
# In a car wash.
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Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your
vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than
towing it away.
For towing with both axles on the ground, use a
tow rope or tow rod. Do not use tow bar systems
(/ page 285).
Vehicles with rear wheel drive
Towing the vehicle with both axles on the ground
Permitted towing methods
#
Both axles on
the ground
Yes, for a maximum of
31 miles (50 km) at 31 mph
(50 km/h)
#
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to towing away incorrectly
Front axle
raised
No
Observe the instructions and notes on
towing away.
Rear axle
raised
Yes, if the steering wheel is
fixed in the center position
with a steering wheel lock
#
Towing with a raised axle: towing should be performed by a towing company.
4MATIC vehicles
Permitted towing methods
Both axles on
the ground
Yes, for a maximum of
31 miles (50 km) at 31 mph
(50 km/h)
Front axle
raised
No
Rear axle
raised
No
Observe the notes on the permitted towing
methods.
Make sure that the battery is connected and
charged.
When the battery is discharged, the following
actions cannot be performed:
R the vehicle cannot be started.
R the electric parking brake cannot be released
or applied
R The transmission cannot be shifted to position
i or j
% If the transmission cannot be shifted to position i or the driver's display in the instrument cluster does not show anything, have
the vehicle transported (/ page 388). A towing vehicle with lifting equipment is required
for vehicle transportation.
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* NOTE Damage due to towing away at
excessively high speeds or over long distances
The drivetrain could be damaged when towing
at excessively high speeds or over long distances.
# A towing speed of 30 mph (50 km/h)
must not be exceeded.
# A towing distance of 30 miles (50 km)
must not be exceeded.
& WARNING Risk of accident when towing a
vehicle which is too heavy
If the vehicle to be tow-started or towed away
is heavier than the permissible gross mass of
your vehicle, the following situations can
occur:
R The towing eye may become detached.
R The vehicle/trailer combination may
swerve or rollover.
#
Before tow-starting or towing away,
check if the vehicle to be tow-started or
towed away exceeds the permissible
gross mass.
If a vehicle must be tow-started or towed away, its
weight must not exceed the permissible gross
mass of the towing vehicle.
# Information on the permissible gross mass of
the vehicle can be found on the vehicle identification plate (/ page 428).
# Do not open the driver's door or front
passenger door; the transmission will otherwise automatically shift to j.
# Install the towing eye (/ page 390).
# Fasten the towing device.
* NOTE Damage due to incorrect connection of the tow bar
#
#
#
#
Only connect the tow rope or tow bar to
the towing eyes.
Deactivate the automatic locking mechanism .
Do not activate the HOLD function.
Deactivate tow-away alarm (/ page 110).
#
#
#
Deactivate Active Brake Assist (/ page 246).
Shift the transmission to position i.
Release the electric parking brake.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to limited
safety-related functions during the towing
process
Safety-related functions are limited or no longer available in the following situations:
R The vehicle is switched off.
R The brake system or power steering system is malfunctioning.
R The energy supply or the on-board electrical system is malfunctioning.
When your vehicle is towed away, significantly
more effort may be required to steer and
brake than is normally required.
# Use a tow bar.
# Make sure that the steering wheel can
move freely before towing the vehicle
away.
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* NOTE Damage due to excessive tractive
power
If you pull away sharply, the tractive power
may be too high and the vehicles could be
damaged.
# Pull away slowly and smoothly.
Loading the vehicle for transport
Requirements
The vehicle is stationary.
R The vehicle is switched off.
R The driver's display is in the initial state with
no menus open (/ page 286). Transport is
also possible with a warning message visible.
R The 12 V battery is charged.
R
#
Select vehicle transport.
% The noise certification mode is intended
exclusively for the technical test organization.
It restricts the drive power of the vehicle and
must not be used in customer operation.
If necessary, set the system language
(/ page 319).
# Observe the notes on towing away
(/ page 386).
# Connect the towing device to the towing eye
in order to load the vehicle.
# Switch on the power supply (/ page 190).
# Shift the transmission to position i.
% The transmission may be locked in position
j in the event of damage to the electrics. To
shift to i, provide the on-board electrical
system with power (/ page 383).
#
#
#
If required, raise the vehicle to transport
level again.
A vehicle that cannot be raised to transport level may not be loaded or unloaded
using a ramp. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
* NOTE Possible damage to the vehicle
when loading or unloading
When loading or unloading, the vehicle must
be raised to transport level.
If the transport settings are not shown or the
Vehicle Not Ready for Loading message is
displayed, the vehicle may not be loaded or
unloaded.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to activated transport level
If the vehicle is raised to transport level, driving and driving safety systems have only limited availability and the view from the vehicle is
restricted.
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Driving safety is severely restricted and there
is a risk of an accident!
# Do not use transport level in normal road
operation.
# Only activate and use transport level to
load the vehicle and when not on public
roads.
# Ensure that no persons or obstacles are
located in the area surrounding the vehicle.
#
#
Swipe downward to select Transport Level
and press a.
The vehicle is raised and the Vehicle raising...
Do not drive onto ramp yet message is displayed for 5 seconds. The raising process can
last up to 60 seconds and can be canceled
with the G button.
When raising, do not switch off the vehicle.
While the vehicle is being raised, you can maneuver at a maximum speed of 25 mph (40 km/h).
% If the vehicle is raised to transport level, the
transport settings will continue to be shown
even after a restart. Operation of the driver's
display is restricted.
When the vehicle is at transport level, it is lowered
again in the following situations:
R When driving faster than 25 mph (40 km/h).
R The 12 V battery is discharged.
The vehicle is adjusted to the height of the last
active level.
Transporting the vehicle
# Load the vehicle onto the transporter.
# Shift the transmission to position j.
# Use the electric parking brake to secure the
vehicle against rolling away.
# Switch off the vehicle and the power supply.
# Only secure the vehicle by the wheels.
Raising the vehicle to transport level
# Press the G button for at least five seconds.
# Immediately press and hold the a button
for at least one second.
The For Transport Level Switch On Vehicle
message is displayed.
# Switch on the vehicle(/ page 191).
The transport settings are displayed.
#
Before loading the vehicle, wait until the transport level has been reached and the Transport Level status is shown.
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4MATIC vehicles
Lowering the vehicle after unloading
Switch on the power supply.
# Start the vehicle.
# In Transport Settings, swipe up to select the
Standard Level and press a.
The vehicle is adjusted to the height of the last
active level and the Lowering Vehicle… message is displayed.
# After the vehicle has been lowered, press the
G button for at least two seconds.
Transport Settings closes.
#
#
Make sure that the front and rear axles come
to rest on the same transportation vehicle.
* NOTE Damage to the drive train due to
incorrect positioning of the vehicle
#
Do not position the vehicle above the
connection point of the transport vehicle.
Unloading the vehicle
# Make sure that the vehicle is raised to transport level before unloading.
Towing eye storage location
Towing eye 1 is located under the trunk floor.
Depending on the vehicle version, the towing eye
is in a different position in the boot.
Installing and removing the towing eye
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#
#
#
Press the mark on cover 1 inwards and
remove.
Screw in the towing eye clockwise as far as it
will go and tighten.
After removing the towing eye, snap cover 1
into the bumper.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to incorrect use of the towing eye or trailer hitch
When a towing eye or trailer hitch is used to
recover a vehicle, the vehicle may be damaged
in the process.
# Only use the towing eye or trailer hitch to
tow away or tow start the vehicle.
# Do not use the towing eye or trailer hitch
to tow the vehicle during recovery.
Tow-starting the vehicle (emergency engine start)
* NOTE Damage to the automatic transmission due to tow-starting
Tow-starting the vehicle can damage the automatic transmission.
# Do not tow-start the vehicle.
#
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Electrical fuses
Notes on electrical fuses
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to overloaded lines
If you manipulate or bridge a faulty fuse or if
you replace it with a fuse with a higher amperage, the electric line could be overloaded.
This could result in a fire.
# Always replace faulty fuses with specified new fuses containing the correct
amperage.
* NOTE Damage due to incorrect fuses
Using incorrect fuses can result in damage to
electrical components or systems or their
functions being considerably restricted.
# Use only fuses approved for MercedesBenz with the respective specified fuse
rating.
Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of the
same rating, which you can recognize by the color
and fuse rating. The fuse ratings and further information to be observed can be found on the fuse
assignment diagram.
Fuse assignment diagram: in the vehicle document wallet.
* NOTE Damage or malfunctions caused by
moisture
Moisture may cause damage to the electrical
system or cause it to malfunction.
# When the fuse box is open, make sure
that no moisture can enter the fuse box.
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#
When closing the fuse box, make sure
that the seal of the lid is positioned correctly on the fuse box.
If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectified at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Ensure the following before replacing a fuse:
R The vehicle is secured against rolling away.
R All electrical consumers are switched off.
R The vehicle is switched off.
The electrical fuses are located in the following
fuse boxes:
R Fuse box on the driver's side of the engine
compartment (/ page 392)
R Fuse box on the driver's side of the cockpit
(/ page 394)
R Fuse box in the front passenger footwell
(/ page 394)
R Fuse box in the trunk on the right-hand side of
the vehicle, when viewed in the direction of
travel (/ page 394)
Opening and closing the fuse box in the engine
compartment
Requirements:
R Observe the notes on electrical fuses
(/ page 391).
R Have the following tools readily available:
a dry cloth
a screwdriver with an appropriate head
Opening
% Depending on the vehicle equipment, access
to the fuse box may be limited. MercedesBenz recommends consulting a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
& WARNING Risk of injury from using the
windshield wipers when the hood is open
If the windshield wipers start moving when the
hood is open, you could be trapped by the
wiper linkage.
# Always switch off the windshield wipers
and vehicle before opening the hood.
#
#
Release the rotary catches on cover 1 and
pull the cover up and out.
Remove any existing moisture from the fuse
box using a dry cloth.
Breakdown assistance 393
#
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there
may be an electrical component 2 on the
fuse box lid. If present, unscrew screw 3 and
put the component to the side without disconnecting the electrical connection.
#
#
If present, release hoses 5 from the retaining
clips in the engine compartment and vehicle
body.
If present, release hoses 4 from the retaining
clips on the fuse box and vehicle body.
#
#
Unscrew screws 6 and fold out bar 7.
Unscrew screws 8 and remove fuse box lid
9 to the side.
Closing
# Check whether the seal is positioned correctly
in lid 9.
# Place lid 9 on the fuse box and tighten
screws 8.
394 Breakdown assistance
#
#
#
#
#
Fold back bar 7 and tighten screws 6.
If present, engage hoses 5 in the retaining
clips in the engine compartment and vehicle
body.
If present, engage hoses 4 in the retaining
clips on the fuse box and vehicle body.
If present, insert electrical component 2 into
the holder on the fuse box lid and tighten
screws 3.
Insert cover 1 and engage the rotary
catches.
Opening and closing the fuse box in the cockpit
R
Observe the notes on electrical fuses
(/ page 391).
Fuse box 1 is on the driver's side on the side of
the cockpit under a cover.
# Open cover 1 in the direction of the arrow
and remove it.
# Mercedes-Benz recommends you have the
fuse box opened at an authorized MercedesBenz Center.
Opening and closing the fuse box in the front
passenger footwell
Requirements
R Observe the notes on electrical fuses
(/ page 391).
#
Open cover 1 in the direction of the arrow
and remove it.
Opening and closing the fuse box in the trunk
Requirements:
R Observe the notes on electrical fuses
(/ page 391).
Breakdown assistance 395
#
Fold cover 1 down in the direction of the
arrow.
396 Wheels and tires
Notes on noise or unusual handling characteristics
Make sure there are no vibrations, noises or
unusual handling characteristics when the vehicle
is in motion. This may indicate that the wheels or
tires are damaged. Hidden tire damage could also
be causing the unusual handling characteristics.
If you suspect that a tire is defective, reduce your
speed immediately and have the tires and wheels
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and tires
& WARNING Risk of injury through damaged
tires
Damaged tires can cause tire pressure loss.
# Check the tires regularly for signs of
damage and replace any damaged tires
immediately.
& WARNING Risk of hydroplaning due to
insufficient tire tread
Insufficient tire tread will result in reduced tire
grip.
In heavy rain or slush the risk of hydroplaning
is increased, in particular where speed is not
adapted to suit the conditions.
# Thus, you should regularly check the
tread depth and the condition of the
tread across the entire width of all tires.
R
R
R
Visually inspect wheels and tires for damage.
Check the valve caps.
Visual check of the tire tread depth and the
tire contact surface across the entire width.
The minimum tread depth for summer tires is
â in (3 mm) and for winter tires ã in (4 mm).
Minimum tread depth for:
Summer tires: â in (3 mm)
R M+S tires: ãin (4 mm)
R
#
For safety reasons, replace the tires
before the legally-prescribed limit for the
minimum tread depth is reached.
Carry out the following checks on all wheels regularly, at least once a month or as required, for
example, prior to a long journey or driving offroad:
R Check the tire pressure (/ page 398).
Six marks 1 show where the bar indicators
(arrow) are integrated into the tire tread. They are
visible once a tire tread depth of approximately
á in (1.6 mm) has been reached.
Wheels and tires 397
Notes on snow chains
& WARNING Risk of accident due to incorrectly installed snow chains
If you have installed snow chains on the front
wheels, they may drag against the vehicle
body or chassis components.
# Never install snow chains on the front
wheels.
# Only install snow chains on the rear
wheels in pairs.
* NOTE Damage to components of the vehicle body or chassis due to mounted snow
chains
If you mount snow chains to the front wheels
of 4MATIC vehicles, you may damage components of the vehicle body or chassis.
# Only mount snow chains to the rear
wheels of 4MATIC vehicles.
Observe the following notes when using snow
chains:
R Snow chains are only permissible for certain
wheel/tire combinations. You can obtain information about this from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Service Center.
R For safety reasons, only use snow chains that
have been specifically approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or snow chains with
the same quality standard.
R Comply with the installation instructions of the
snow chain manufacturer.
R If snow chains are installed, the maximum permissible speed is 30 mph (50 km/h).
R Vehicles with Active Parking Assist: do not use
Active Parking Assist when snow chains are
installed.
R Vehicles with level control: if snow chains are
installed, only drive at raised vehicle level
(/ page 259).
R Vehicles with rear axle steering: if snow chains
are installed, only drive with snow chain mode
active (/ page 397).
% You can deactivate ESP® to pull away
(/ page 224). This allows the wheels to spin,
achieving an increased driving force.
Activating or deactivating snow chain mode
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 ß 5 y
# Activate or deactivate Snow Chain Mode.
When the function is active, the vehicle behaves
as if snow chains were installed. For example, the
maximum steering movement of the rear wheels
is limited and the turning circle is thus increased.
Additionally, parts of the driving and driving safety
systems are not available when snow chain mode
is active.
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Tire pressure
Notes on tire pressure
& WARNING Risk of accident due to insufficient or excessive tire pressure
Underinflated or overinflated tires pose in particular the following risks:
R The tires can burst.
R The tires can wear excessively and/or
unevenly.
R The driving characteristics as well as the
steering and braking characteristics may
be greatly impaired.
#
R
R
R
Comply with the recommended tire pressures and check the tire pressure of all
tires, including the spare wheel, regularly:
Monthly
When the load changes
Before embarking on a longer journey
R
#
If operating conditions change, e.g. offroad driving
R
Adjust the tire pressure, if necessary.
R
Tire pressure which is too high or too low can:
R Shorten the service life of the tires.
R Cause increased tire damage.
R Adversely affect driving characteristics and
thus driving safety, e.g. due to hydroplaning.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to too low
a tire pressure
Tires with pressure that is too low can overheat and burst as a consequence.
In addition, they also suffer from irregular
wear, which can significantly impair the braking properties and the handling characteristics.
# Avoid excessively low tire pressure.
Tire pressure which is too low can cause:
Tire defects as a result of overheating
R
R
Impaired handling characteristics
Irregular wear
Increased fuel consumption
& WARNING Risk of accident due to too high
a tire pressure
Tires with excessively high pressure can burst.
In addition, they also suffer from irregular
wear, which can significantly impair the braking properties and the handling characteristics.
# Avoid excessively high tire pressures.
Tire pressure which is too high can cause:
Increased braking distance
R Impaired handling characteristics
R Irregular wear
R Impaired driving comfort
R Susceptibility to damage
R
Wheels and tires 399
& WARNING Risk of accident due to repeated pressure drop in the tires
The wheels, valves or tires could be damaged.
Too low a tire pressure can lead to the tires
bursting.
# Examine the tires for foreign objects.
# Check whether the tire has a puncture or
the valve has a leak.
# If you are unable to rectify the damage,
contact a qualified specialist workshop.
You can find information on tire pressure for the
vehicle's factory-installed tires on the following
labels:
R Tire and loading information placard on the
B‑pillar of your vehicle (/ page 403).
R Tire pressure table on the inside of the fuel
filler flap (/ page 399).
Observe the maximum tire pressure
(/ page 409).
Use a suitable pressure gauge to check the tire
pressure. The outer appearance of a tire does not
permit any reliable conclusion about the tire pressure.
Only correct the tire pressure when the tires are
cold. Conditions for cold tires:
R The vehicle has been parked with the tires out
of direct sunlight for at least three hours.
R The vehicle has traveled less than 1 mile
(1.6 km).
The vehicle's tires heat up when driving. As the
temperature of the tires increases, so too does
the tire pressure.
Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system:
you can also see the tire pressure in the driver's
display (/ page 402).
The tire pressure recommended for increased
load/speed in the tire pressure table can affect
the ride comfort.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to unsuitable accessories on tire valves
If you mount unsuitable accessories onto tire
valves, the tire valves may be overloaded and
malfunction, which can cause tire pressure
loss.
# Only screw standard valve caps or valve
caps specifically approved by MercedesBenz for your vehicle onto the tire valve.
Tire pressure table
The tire pressure table is on the inside of the fuel
filler flap.
% The data shown in the images is example
data.
400 Wheels and tires
The tire pressure table shows the recommended
tire pressure for all tires approved for this vehicle.
The recommended tire pressures are valid for
cold tires under various operating conditions
according to the load and/or speed of the vehicle.
If one or more tire sizes precede a tire pressure,
the following tire pressure information is only valid
for those tire sizes and their respective load condition.
The load conditions "partially laden" and "fully
laden" are defined in the table for different numbers of passengers and amounts of luggage. The
actual number of seats may differ from this.
Checking the tire pressure manually
Read the tire pressure recommended for the
current operating conditions from the tire and
loading information placard or the tire pressure table. Observe the notes on tire pressure.
# Remove the valve cap of the tire to be
checked.
# Press the tire pressure gauge securely onto
the valve.
# Read the tire pressure.
# If the tire pressure is lower than the recommended value, increase the tire pressure to
the recommended value.
# If the tire pressure is higher than the recommended value, release air. To do so, press
down the metal pin in the valve, e.g. using the
tip of a pen. Then check the tire pressure
again using the tire pressure gauge.
# Screw the valve cap onto the valve.
Further related subjects:
R Notes on tire pressure (/ page 398)
R Tire pressure table (/ page 399)
#
Some tire pressure tables only show the rim diameter instead of the complete tire size, e.g. R18.
The rim diameter is part of the tire size and can
be found on the tire side wall (/ page 410).
R Tire and loading information placard
(/ page 403)
R Maximum tire pressure (/ page 409)
Wheels and tires 401
R
Tire and loading information placard
(/ page 403)
Tire pressure monitoring system
▌Function of the tire pressure monitor
& DANGER Risk of accident due to incorrect
tire pressure
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If
your vehicle has tires of a different size than
the size indicated on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for
those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead
to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute
for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The
TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale. When the system
detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will
continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
#
The system checks the tire pressure and the temperature of the tires fitted to the vehicle by means
of a tire pressure sensor.
The tire pressure and tire temperature appear in
the driver's display.
If there is a substantial pressure loss or if the tire
temperature is excessive, you will be warned with
display messages (/ page 495) or the h
warning lamp in the driver's display
(/ page 518).
The tire pressure monitor is only an aid. It is the
driver's responsibility to set the tire pressure to
the recommended cold tire pressure suitable for
the operating situation.
402 Wheels and tires
In most cases, the tire pressure monitor will automatically update the new reference values after
you have changed the tire pressure. You can,
however, also update the reference values by
restarting the tire pressure monitor manually
(/ page 402).
System limits
The system may be impaired or may not function
particularly in the following situations:
R Incorrect reference values were taught in
R Sudden pressure loss caused by a foreign
object penetrating the tire, for example
R Malfunction caused by another radio signal
source
One of the following displays appears:
Current tire pressure of each wheel:
R
▌Restarting the tire pressure monitoring system
R
▌Checking the tire pressure with the tire pressure monitoring system
Requirements
R The vehicle is switched on.
Driver's display:
4 © 5 Service
# Press a to confirm.
ally, observe the notes on cold tires
(/ page 398).
% The values displayed in the driver's display
may deviate from those of the tire pressure
gauge as they refer to sea level. At high elevations, the tire pressure value indicated by a
tire pressure gauge is higher than that shown
in the driver's display.
Bear in mind the following related topic:
R Notes on tire pressure (/ page 398)
R
#
Tire pressure displayed after driving for a
few minutes.: current values are not yet
known to the system. The pressure/temperature values of each tire are displayed as soon
as they are known to the system.
Tire Pressure Monitor Active: the teach-in
process of the system is not yet complete. The
tire pressures are already being monitored.
Compare the current tire pressure with the
recommended tire pressure for the current
operating condition (/ page 399). Addition-
Requirements
The recommended tire pressure is correctly
set for the respective operating status on each
of the four wheels (/ page 398).
R
Restart the tire pressure monitoring system in the
following situations:
R The tire pressure has changed.
R The wheels or tires have been changed or
newly fitted.
Wheels and tires 403
Driver's display:
4 © 5 Service
# Select Tire Pressure and confirm with a.
# Swipe downwards on Touch Control on the
steering wheel.
The Use current pressures as new reference
values? message is shown in the driver's display.
# Select Yes and confirm the restart with a.
The Tire Pressure Monitor Restarted message
is shown in the driver's display.
Current warning messages are deleted and
the yellow h warning lamp goes out.
After you have been driving for a few minutes,
the system checks whether the current tire
pressures are within the specified range. The
current tire pressures are then accepted as
reference values and monitored.
If the tire pressure levels are not within the
specified range, the Please Correct Tire Pressure message appears.
Bear in mind the following related topic:
R Notes on tire pressure (/ page 398)
Loading the vehicle
Notes on Tire and Loading Information placard
& WARNING Risk of accident from overloaded tires
Overloaded tires may overheat and burst as a
consequence. Overloaded tires can also
impair the steering and handling characteristics and lead to brake failure.
# Observe the load rating of the tires.
# The load rating must be at least half the
permissible axle load of the vehicle.
# Never overload the tires by exceeding
the maximum load.
The Tire and Loading Information placard is on the
B-pillar on the driver's side of the vehicle.
1 Tire and Loading Information placard
404 Wheels and tires
R
R
Maximum permissible load 3 comprises the
gross weight of all vehicle occupants, load and
luggage.
Recommended tire pressure 1 for cold tires.
The recommended tire pressures are valid for
the maximum permissible load and up to the
maximum permissible vehicle speed.
Please also note:
R Information on permissible weights and loads
on the vehicle identification plate
(/ page 428).
R Information on tire pressure in the tire pressure table (/ page 399).
% The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
The Tire and Loading Information placard shows
the following information:
R Maximum number of seats 2 according to
the maximum number of people permitted to
travel in the vehicle.
Further related subjects:
Determining the maximum permissible load
(/ page 404)
R Notes on tire pressure (/ page 398).
R
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
The following steps have been developed as
required of all manufacturers under Title 49, Code
of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575, pursuant to
the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
of 1966".
# (1): Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's
placard.
# (2): Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
# (3): Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
# (4): The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the "XXX" amount equals
1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
# (5): Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
Wheels and tires 405
#
(6): If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
% Not all vehicles are permitted to tow a trailer.
Towing a trailer is only permitted if a trailerhitch is installed. Please consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz dealer if you have any questions about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Even if you have calculated the total load carefully,
you should still make sure that the maximum permissible gross weight and the maximum gross
axle weight rating of your vehicle are not exceeded. Details can be found on the vehicle identification plate.
Have your loaded vehicle – including driver,
occupants and load – weighed on a vehicle
weighbridge.
The measured values may not exceed the
maximum permissible values stated on the
vehicle identification plate.
Further related subjects:
R Calculation example for determining the maximum load (/ page 405)
R Tire and Loading Information placard
(/ page 403)
R Tire pressure table (/ page 399)
R Vehicle identification plate (/ page 428)
#
Calculation example for determining the maximum
load
The following table shows examples of how to calculate total and load capacities with varying seating configurations and different numbers and
sizes of occupants. The following examples use a
maximum load of 1500 lbs (680 kg). This is for
illustration purposes only. Make sure you are
using the actual load limit for your vehicle stated
on your vehicle's Tire and Loading Information
placard (/ page 403).
The higher the weight of all the occupants, the
smaller the maximum load for luggage.
Step 1
Combined maximum weight of occupants and
load (data from the Tire and Loading Information
placard)
Example 1
Example 2
1500 lbs (680 kg)
1500 lbs (680 kg)
406 Wheels and tires
Step 2
Example 1
Example 2
Number of people in the vehicle (driver and occupants)
5
1
Distribution of the occupants
Front: 2
Rear: 3
Front: 1
Weight of occupants
Occupant 1: 150 lbs (68 kg)
Occupant 2: 180 lbs (82 kg)
Occupant 3: 160 lbs (73 kg)
Occupant 4: 140 lbs (63 kg)
Occupant 5: 120 lbs (54 kg)
Occupant 1: 200 lbs (91 kg)
Total weight of all occupants
750 lbs (340 kg)
200 lbs (91 kg)
Example 1
Example 2
1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 750 lbs (340 kg) = 750 lbs
(340 kg)
1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 200 lbs (91 kg) = 1300 lbs
(589 kg)
Step 3
Permissible load (maximum gross vehicle weight
rating from the Tire and Loading Information placard minus the gross weight of all occupants)
Wheels and tires 407
Tire labeling
Overview of tire labeling
5 Manufacturer
6 Characteristics of the tire (/ page 410)
7 Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity,
speed rating and load index (/ page 410)
8 Tire name
% The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
Tire Quality Grading
In accordance with the US Department of Transportation's "Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards", tire manufacturers are required to grade
their tires on the basis of the following three performance factors:
1 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
2 DOT (Department of Transportation), (TIN)
Tire Identification Number
3 Maximum tire load (/ page 409)
4 Maximum tire pressure (/ page 409)
1 Tread wear grade
2 Traction grade
3 Temperature grade
% The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
% The classification is not legally stipulated for
Canada, but it is generally stated.
Tread wear grade
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1\1/2\) times as
408 Wheels and tires
well on the government course as a tire graded
100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon
the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction grade
& DANGER Risk of accident due to inadequate traction
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests.
# Always adapt your driving style and drive
at a speed to suit the prevailing traffic
and weather conditions.
* NOTE Damage to the drivetrain from
wheelspin
#
Avoid wheelspin.
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
Temperature grade
& WARNING Risk of accident from tire overheating and tire failure
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause excessive heat build-up and possible tire failure.
# Observe the recommended tire pressure.
# Regularly check the pressure of all the
tires.
# Adjust the tire pressure, if necessary.
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
US tire regulations stipulate that every tire manufacturer or retreader must imprint a TIN in or on
the side wall of each tire produced.
Wheels and tires 409
% The data shown in the image is example data.
The TIN is a unique identification number to identify tires and comprises the following:
R DOT (Department of Transportation): tire symbol marks 1 indicating that the tire complies
with the requirements of the US Department
of Transportation.
R Manufacturer identification code: manufacturer identification code 2 contains details of
the tire manufacturer. New tires have a code
with two symbols. Retreaded tires have a code
with four symbols. Further information on
retreaded tires (/ page 414).
R Tire size: identifier 3 describes the tire size.
R Tire type code: tire type code 4 can be used
by the manufacturer as a code to describe
specific characteristics of the tire.
R Manufacturing date: manufacturing date 5
provides information about the age of a tire.
The 1st and 2nd positions represent the calendar week and the 3rd and 4th positions
state the year of manufacture (e.g. "3208"
represents the 32nd week of 2008).
Information on the maximum tire load
Specifications for maximum tire pressure
% The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
Maximum tire load 1 is the maximum permissible weight for which the tire is approved.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit. The maximum permissible load can
be found on the vehicle's tire and loading information placard on the B-pillar on the driver's side
(/ page 403).
% The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
Never exceed maximum tire pressure 1 specified for the tire. Always observe the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle when adjusting
the tire pressure (/ page 399).
410 Wheels and tires
Information on tire characteristics
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed
rating and load index
& WARNING Risk of injury through exceeding the specified tire load-bearing capacity or the permissible speed rating
% The data shown in the image is example data.
This information describes the type of tire cord
and the number of layers in side wall 1 and
under tire tread 2.
Exceeding the specified tire load rating or the
permissible speed rating may lead to tire damage and to the tires bursting.
# Therefore, only use tire types and sizes
approved for your vehicle model.
# Observe the tire load rating and speed
rating required for your vehicle.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
First letter(s)
Nominal tire width in millimeters
Aspect ratio in %
Tire code
Rim diameter
Load-bearing index
Speed rating
Load index
% The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
Information about reading tire data can be
obtained from any qualified specialist workshop.
Wheels and tires 411
First letter(s) 1:
Without: passenger vehicle tires according to
European manufacturing standards.
R "P": passenger vehicle tires according to US
manufacturing standards.
R "LT": light truck tires according to US manufacturing standards.
R "T": compact emergency spare wheels with
high tire pressure that are only designed for
temporary use in an emergency.
R
Aspect ratio 3:
Ratio between tire height and tire width in percent
(tire height divided by tire width).
Tire code 4 (tire type):
R "R": radial tire
R "D": bias ply tire
R "B": bias radial tires
R "ZR": radial tire with a maximum speed above
149 mph (240 km/h) (optional)
Rim diameter 5:
The diameter of the bead seat (not the diameter
of the rim flange). The rim diameter is specified in
inches (in).
Load-bearing index 6:
Numerical code that specifies the maximum loadbearing capacity of a tire (e.g. "91" corresponds
to 1,356 lbs (615 kg)).
The load-bearing capacity of the tire must be at
least half the gross axle weight rating of your vehicle. Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit.
See also:
R Maximum permissible load on the tire and
loading information placard (/ page 403)
R Maximum tire load (/ page 409)
R Load index
Speed rating 7:
Specifies the approved maximum speed of the
tire.
% An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph
(210 km/h).
Make sure that your tires have the required speed
rating. You can obtain information on the required
speed rating from an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Service Center.
Summer tires
Index
Speed rating
Q
up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
R
up to 106 mph (170 km/h)
S
up to 112 mph (180 km/h)
T
up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
H
up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
V
up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
W
up to 168 mph (270 km/h)
Y
up to 186 mph (300 km/h)
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Index
Speed rating
ZR...Y1
up to 186 mph (300 km/h)
ZR...(..Y)1
over 186 mph (300 km/h)
ZR1
over 149 mph (240 km/h)
R
R
R
1
2
Specifying the speed rating as the "ZR" index
in tire code 4 is optional for tires up to
186 mph (300 km/h).
If your tire code 4 includes "ZR" and there is
no speed rating 7, find out what the maximum speed is from the tire manufacturer.
If load-bearing index 6 and speed rating 7
are in brackets, the maximum speed rating of
your tire is above 186 mph (300 km/h). To
find out the maximum speed, ask the tire manufacturer.
"ZR" stated in the tire code.
Or "M+Si" for winter tires.
All-weather tires and winter tires
Index
Speed rating
M+S2
up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
T M+S2
up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
H M+S2
up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
V M+S2
up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
Q
Winter tires bear the i snowflake symbol and
fulfill the requirements of the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) and the Rubber Association
of Canada (RAC) regarding the tire traction on
snow.
Load index 8:
R No specification given: standard load (SL) tire
R "XL" or "Extra Load": extra load tire or reinforced tire
R "Light Load": light load tire
R
"C", "D", "E": a load range that depends on the
maximum load that the tire can carry at a certain pressure
Definition of terms for tires and loading
Tire structure and characteristics: describes the
number of layers or the number of rubber-coated
belts in the tire contact surface and the tire wall.
These are made of steel, nylon, polyester and
other materials.
Bar: metric unit for tire pressure. 14.5038 pounds
per square inch (psi) and 100 kilopascal (kPa) is
the equivalent of one bar.
DOT (Department of Transportation): DOT-marked
tires fulfill the requirements of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
Average weight of the vehicle occupants: the
number of vehicle occupants for which the vehicle
is designed, multiplied by 150 lb (68 kg).
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards: a uniform
standard to grade the quality of tires with regard
Wheels and tires 413
to tread quality, tire traction and temperature
characteristics. The quality grading assessment is
made by the manufacturer following specifications
from the U.S. government. The quality grade of a
tire is printed on the side wall of the tire.
Recommended tire pressure: the recommended
tire pressure is the tire pressure specified for the
tires mounted on the vehicle at the factory.
The tire and information placard contains the recommended tire pressure for cold tires, the maximum permissible load and the maximum permissible vehicle speed.
The tire pressure table contains the recommended tire pressure for cold tires under various operating conditions, i.e. loading and/or speed of the
vehicle.
Increased vehicle weight due to optional equipment: the combined weight of all standard and
optional equipment available for the vehicle,
regardless of whether it is actually installed on the
vehicle or not.
Rim: the part of the wheel on which the tire is
installed.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): the GAWR is
the maximum gross axle weight rating. The actual
load on an axle must never exceed the gross axle
weight rating. The gross axle weight rating can be
found on the vehicle identification plate on the
B‑pillar on the driver's side.
Speed rating: the speed rating is part of the tire
identification. It specifies the speed range for
which a tire is approved.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight): the gross vehicle
weight comprises the weight of the vehicle including fuel, tools, the spare wheel, any accessories
installed, occupants, luggage and the trailer noseweight, if applicable. The gross vehicle weight
must not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating
GVWR as specified on the vehicle identification
plate on the B‑pillar on the driver's side.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): the GVWR is
the maximum permitted gross weight of the fully
laden vehicle (weight of the vehicle including all
accessories, occupants, fuel, luggage and the
trailer drawbar noseweight if applicable). The
gross vehicle weight rating is specified on the
vehicle identification plate on the B‑pillar on the
driver's side.
Maximum weight of the laden vehicle: the maximum weight is the sum of the curb weight of the
vehicle, the weight of the accessories, the maximum load and the weight of optional equipment
installed at the factory.
Kilopascal (kPa): metric unit for tire pressure.
6.9 kPa corresponds to 1 psi. Another unit for tire
pressure is bar. 100 kilopascal (kPa) equals 1 bar.
Load index: in addition to the load-bearing index,
the load index may also be printed on the side
wall of the tire. This specifies the load-bearing
capacity of the tire more precisely.
Curb weight: the weight of a vehicle with standard
equipment including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant. It also includes the air conditioning system and optional equipment if these
are installed on the vehicle, but does not include
passengers or luggage.
Maximum tire load: the maximum tire load is the
maximum permissible weight in kilograms or lbs
for which a tire is approved.
Maximum permissible tire pressure: maximum
permissible tire pressure for one tire.
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Maximum load on one tire: maximum load on one
tire. This is calculated by dividing the maximum
axle load of one axle by two.
PSI (pounds per square inch): standard unit of
measurement for tire pressure.
Aspect ratio: ratio between tire height and tire
width in percent.
Tire pressure: the pressure inside the tire which
applies an outward force to every square inch of
the tire. The tire pressure is specified in pounds
per square inch (psi), in kilopascals (kPa) or in bar.
The tire pressure should only be corrected when
the tires are cold.
Cold tire pressure: the tires are cold when the
vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours without direct sunlight on the tires or the vehicle has
been driven for less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Tire contact surface: the part of the tire that
comes into contact with the road.
Tire bead: the purpose of the tire bead is to
ensure that the tire sits securely on the wheel rim.
There are several wire cores in the tire bead to
prevent the tire from changing length on the
wheel rim.
Side wall: the part of the tire between the tread
and the tire bead.
Weight of optional equipment: the combined
weight of the optional equipment weighing more
than the replaced standard parts and more than
5 lbs (2.3 kg). This optional equipment, such as
high-performance brakes, level control system, a
roof luggage rack or high-performance batteries,
is not included in the curb weight and the weight
of the accessories.
TIN (Tire Identification Number): a unique identification number which can be used by a tire manufacturer to identify tires, for example, in a product
recall, and thus identify the purchasers. The TIN is
made up of the manufacturer's identity code, tire
size, tire type code and the manufacturing date.
Load-bearing index: the load-bearing index is a
code that contains the maximum load-bearing
capacity of a tire.
Traction: traction is the grip resulting from friction
between the tires and the road surface.
Wear indicator: narrow bars (tread wear bars) that
are distributed over the tire contact surface. If the
tire tread is level with the bars, the wear limit of
1/16 in (1.6 mm) has been reached.
Distribution of vehicle occupants: distribution of
vehicle occupants over designated seat positions
in a vehicle.
Maximum permissible payload weight: nominal
load and luggage load plus 150 lb (68 kg) multiplied by the number of seats in the vehicle.
Changing a wheel
Notes on selecting, installing and replacing tires
& WARNING Risk of accident due to incorrect wheel and tire dimensions
If wheels and tires of the wrong size are installed, the service brakes or components in the
brake system and in the wheel suspension
may be damaged.
# Always replace wheels and tires with
ones that fulfill the specifications of the
original part.
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For wheels, pay attention to the following:
Designation
R Type
R
For tires, pay attention to the following:
R Designation
R Manufacturer
R Type
& WARNING Risk of injury through exceeding the specified tire load-bearing capacity or the permissible speed rating
Exceeding the specified tire load rating or the
permissible speed rating may lead to tire damage and to the tires bursting.
# Therefore, only use tire types and sizes
approved for your vehicle model.
# Observe the tire load rating and speed
rating required for your vehicle.
* NOTE Vehicle and tire damage caused by
non-approved tire types and sizes
For safety reasons, only use tires, wheels and
accessories which have been specially
approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle.
These tires are specially adapted to the active
safety systems, such as ABS, ESP® and
4MATIC, and marked as follows:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(run-flat tires only for certain wheels)
R MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only certain AMG tires)
Otherwise, certain properties, such as handling characteristics, vehicle noise emissions,
consumption, etc. could be adversely affected. Furthermore, other tire sizes could result
in the tires rubbing against the body and axle
components when loaded. This could result in
damage to the tire or the vehicle.
Only use tires, wheels and accessories that
have been checked and recommended by
Mercedes-Benz.
* NOTE Risk to driving safety from retreaded tires
Retreaded tires are neither tested nor recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since previous
damage cannot always be detected on retreaded tires.
For this reason driving safety cannot be guaranteed.
# Do not use used tires if you have no
information about their previous usage.
* NOTE Possible wheel and tire damage
when driving over obstacles
Large wheels have a smaller section width. As
the section width decreases, the risk of
wheels and tires being damaged when driving
over obstacles increases.
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#
#
#
Avoid obstacles or drive especially carefully.
Reduce your speed when driving over
curbs, speed bumps, manhole covers
and potholes.
Avoid particularly high curbs.
* NOTE Possible wheel and tire damage
when parking on curbs or in potholes
Parking on curbs or in potholes can damage
the wheels and tires.
# Only park on as level a surface as possible.
# Avoid curbs and potholes when parking.
* NOTE Damage to electronic component
parts due to the use of tire-installing tools
Vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system: There are electronic component parts in
the wheel.
If tire-installing tools are positioned in the area
of the valve, the electronic components could
be damaged.
# Tire-installing tools should not be applied
in the area of the valve.
# Always have tires change at a qualified
specialist workshop.
* NOTE Damage to summer tires at low
ambient temperatures
At low ambient temperatures, tears could form
when driving with summer tires, causing permanent damage to the tires.
# At temperatures below 45 °F (7 °C) use
i M+S tires.
Accessory parts which are not approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or which are not used
correctly, can impair the operating safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approved accessories, visit a qualified specialist workshop and
inquire about:
R Suitability
R
R
Legal stipulations
Factory recommendations
& WARNING Risk of accident with high performance tires
The special tire tread in combination with the
optimized tire compound means that the risk
of skidding and hydroplaning on wet roads is
increased.
In addition, the tire grip is greatly reduced at a
low outside temperature and tire running temperature.
# Switch on the ESP® and adapt your driving style accordingly.
# Use i M+S tires at outside temperatures of less than 50 °F (10 °C).
# Only use the tires for their intended purpose.
Wheels and tires 417
Observe the following when selecting, installing
and replacing tires:
R Furthermore, the use of certain tire types in
certain regions and areas of operation can be
highly beneficial.
R Only use tires and wheels of the same type
(summer tires, winter tires, MOExtended tires)
and the same make.
R Only install wheels of the same size (left and
right) on each axle.
It is only permissible to install a different
wheel size in the event of a flat tire in order to
drive to the specialist workshop.
R Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system: all installed wheels must be equipped
with functioning sensors for the tire pressure
monitoring system.
R At temperatures below 45°F (7°C) use winter
tires or all-season tires marked i M+S for
all wheels.
Winter tires provide the best possible grip in
wintry road conditions.
R
R
R
R
R
For M+S tires, only use tires with the same
tread.
Observe the maximum permissible speed for
the M+S tire which is installed.
If the tire's maximum speed is below that of
the vehicle, this must be indicated by an
appropriate label in the driver's field of vision.
Break in new tires at moderate speeds for the
first 60 miles (100 km).
Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear.
When replacing with tires that do not feature
run-flat characteristics: vehicles with
MOExtended tires are not equipped with a
TIREFIT kit at the factory. Equip the vehicle
with a TIREFIT kit after replacing with tires that
do not feature run-flat characteristics, e.g.
winter tires.
For more information on wheels and tires, contact
a qualified specialist workshop.
Be sure to also observe the following further related subjects:
R Notes on tire pressure (/ page 398)
R
R
R
R
Tire and loading information placard
(/ page 403)
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity,
speed rating and load index (/ page 410)
Tire pressure table (/ page 399)
Notes on the emergency spare wheel
(/ page 424)
Notes on rotating wheels
& WARNING Risk of injury through different
wheel sizes
Rotating the front and rear wheels can
severely impair the driving characteristics.
The wheel brakes or suspension components
may also be damaged.
# Rotate front and rear wheels only if the
wheels and tires are of the same dimensions.
Observe the instructions and safety notes on
"Changing a wheel" (/ page 414)
418 Wheels and tires
The wear patterns on the front and rear wheels
differ:
R Front wheels wear more on the tire shoulder
R Rear wheels wear more in the center of the
tire
Do not drive with tires that have too little tread
depth. This significantly reduces traction on wet
roads (hydroplaning).
On vehicles that have the same size front and rear
wheels, rotate the wheels according to the intervals in the tire manufacturer's warranty book in
your vehicle documents. If this is not available,
rotate the tires every 3,000 to 6,000 miles
(5,000 to 10,000 km), depending on the wear.
Ensure that the direction of rotation is maintained.
Notes on storing wheels
When storing wheels, observe the following notes:
R After removing wheels, store them in a cool,
dry and preferably dark place.
R Protect the tires from contact with oil, grease
or fuel.
Overview of the tire-change tool kit
Apart from some country-specific variants, vehicles are not equipped with a tire-change tool kit.
For more information on which tire-changing tools
are required and approved for performing a wheel
change on your vehicle, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Required tire-changing tools may include, for
example:
R Jack
R Chock
R Lug wrench
The tire-change tool kit is located in tool bag 1
on the trunk floor.
% Depending on the equipment, the tool bag
may be in other positions on the trunk floor.
% When stowing the tool bag, make sure that it
is adequately secured.
The tool bag contains:
R Jack
R Gloves
R Lug wrench
R Alignment bolt
R Folding chock
R Ratchet for jack
Preparing the vehicle for a wheel change
Requirements:
R The vehicle is not on a slope.
Wheels and tires 419
R
R
The vehicle is on solid, non-slippery and level
ground.
The required tire-change tool kit is available.
% If your vehicle is not equipped with the tirechange tool kit, consult a qualified specialist
workshop to find out about suitable tools.
# Apply the electric parking brake manually.
# Move the front wheels to the straight-ahead
position.
# Shift the transmission to position j.
# Vehicles with level control system: Set the
normal vehicle level (/ page 259).
# Switch off the vehicle.
# Make sure that the vehicle cannot be started.
# Place chocks or other suitable items under the
front and rear of the wheel that is diagonally
opposite the wheel you wish to change.
# Remove the hub cap if necessary
(/ page 419).
# Raise the vehicle (/ page 419).
Removing and installing the wheel trim/hub caps
To install:
Follow the instructions above in reverse order.
% Specified tightening torque: 18 lb-ft (25 Nm).
Requirements
R The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change
(/ page 418).
#
Aluminum hub cap
Raising the vehicle when changing a wheel
Requirements
R There are no persons in the vehicle.
R The vehicle has been prepared for a wheel
change (/ page 418).
R The hub caps have been removed
(/ page 419).
Important notes on using the jack:
Use only a vehicle-specific jack that has been
approved by Mercedes-Benz to raise the vehicle.
R The jack is only designed for raising and holding the vehicle for a short time while a wheel
is being changed and not for maintenance
work under the vehicle.
R The jack must be placed on a firm, flat and
non-slip surface.
R
To remove:
# Position socket 2 from the tire-change tool
kit on hub cap 1.
# Position wheel wrench 3 on socket 2.
# Using wheel wrench 3, turn hub cap 1
counter-clockwise and remove it.
420 Wheels and tires
R
The foot of the jack must be positioned vertically under the jack support point.
#
Rules of conduct when the vehicle is raised:
R Never place your hands and/or feet under the
vehicle.
R Never lie under the vehicle.
R Do not start the vehicle and do not release the
electric parking brake.
R Do not open or close any doors or the trunk
lid.
Using the wheel wrench, loosen the wheel
bolts on the wheel you wish to change by
about one full turn. Do not unscrew the
screws completely.
Position of the jack support points
& WARNING Risk of injury from incorrect
positioning of the jack
If you do not position the jack correctly at the
appropriate jacking point of the vehicle, the
jack could tip with the vehicle raised.
# Only position the jack at the appropriate
jacking point of the vehicle. The base of
the jack must be positioned vertically
under the jacking point of the vehicle.
Wheels and tires 421
#
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to the
jack
If you do not position the jack at the jack support points provided for this purpose, you
could damage your vehicle.
# Only position the jack at the jack support points provided for this purpose.
#
#
Continue to turn ratchet wrench 3 until the
tire is raised a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) off
the ground.
Loosen and remove the wheel (/ page 421).
Removing a wheel
Requirements
R The vehicle is raised.
Take the ratchet wrench out of the tire-change
tool kit and place it on the hexagon nut of the
jack so that the letters "AUF" are visible.
When changing a wheel, avoid applying any force
to the brake discs, as this could impair the level of
comfort when braking.
#
#
Position support 2 of jack 4 on jack support point 1.
Turn ratchet wrench 3 clockwise until jack
support 2 sits completely on jack support
point 1 and the base of the jack lies evenly
on the ground.
* NOTE Damage to the wheels' plastic elements when changing a wheel
Plastic elements on wheels may be damaged
when removing and repositioning the wheel.
# Do not raise the wheels by the plastic
elements when removing and repositioning.
422 Wheels and tires
* NOTE Damage to threading from dirt on
wheel bolts
#
#
Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a
dirty surface.
Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt completely.
#
Remove the wheel.
Installing a new wheel
Requirements
R The wheel to be changed is removed and the
alignment bolt is screwed in (/ page 421).
& WARNING Risk of accident from losing a
wheel
#
#
Screw centering pin 1 into the thread
instead of the wheel bolt.
Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts completely.
Oiled, greased or damaged wheel bolt/wheel
nut threads or wheel hub/wheel mounting
bolt threads can cause the wheel bolts/wheel
nuts to come loose.
# Never oil or grease the threads.
# In the event of damage to the threads,
contact a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
# Have the damaged wheel bolts or damaged hub threads replaced.
# Do not continue driving.
#
Observe the information on the choice of tires
(/ page 414).
For tires with a specified direction of rotation, an
arrow on the side wall of the tire indicates the correct direction of rotation. Observe the direction of
rotation when installing.
* NOTE Damage to the wheels' plastic elements when changing a wheel
Plastic elements on wheels may be damaged
when removing and repositioning the wheel.
# Do not raise the wheels by the plastic
elements when removing and repositioning.
#
Slide the wheel to be mounted onto the alignment bolt and push it on.
& WARNING Risk of injury from tightening
wheel bolts and nuts
If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is raised, the jack could tip.
# Only tighten wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is on the ground.
Wheels and tires 423
#
#
Be sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes on "Changing a wheel" (/ page 414).
For safety reasons, only use wheel bolts which
have been approved by Mercedes-Benz and
for the wheel in question.
* NOTE Damage to paintwork of the wheel
rim when screwing in the first wheel bolt
If the wheel has too much play when screwing
in the first wheel bolt, the wheel rim paint can
be damaged.
# Press the wheel firmly against the wheel
hub when screwing in the first wheel
bolt.
#
#
#
#
Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal
pattern in the order indicated until they are
finger-tight.
Unscrew and remove the alignment bolt.
Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is fingertight.
Lower the vehicle (/ page 423).
Lowering the vehicle after a wheel change
Requirements
R The new wheel has been installed
(/ page 422).
* NOTE Risk of vehicle jack becoming trapped by the AIRMATIC system
If the AIRMATIC system has released air when
raising the vehicle, the jack can become trapped when the vehicle is lowered.
# Start the engine. This adapts the vehicle
level.
# Remove the jack from under the vehicle.
#
To lower the vehicle: place the ratchet onto
the hexagon nut of the jack so that the letters
"AB" are visible and turn counter-clockwise.
#
#
Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal
pattern in the order indicated 1 to 5 with
an initial maximum force of 59 lb-ft (80 Nm).
Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal
pattern in the order indicated 1 to 5 with
the specified tightening torque of 111 lb-ft
(150 Nm).
& WARNING Risk of accident due to incorrect tightening torque
The wheels could come loose if the wheel
bolts or wheel nuts are not tightened to the
prescribed torque.
424 Wheels and tires
#
#
#
Ensure that the wheel bolts or wheel
nuts are tightened to the prescribed
tightening torque.
If you are not sure, do not move the vehicle. Contact a qualified specialist workshop and have the tightening torque
checked immediately.
Check the tire pressure of the newly installed
wheel and adjust it if necessary.
% The following does not apply if the new wheel
is an emergency spare wheel.
# Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system: restart the tire pressure monitoring system (/ page 402).
Emergency spare wheel
Notes on the emergency spare wheel
& WARNING Risk of accident caused by
incorrect wheel and tire dimensions
The wheel or tire sizes and the tire type of the
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel and
the wheel to be replaced may differ. The emergency spare wheel or spare wheel can significantly impair driving characteristics of the
vehicle.
To prevent hazardous situations:
# Drive carefully.
# Never install more than one emergency
spare wheel or spare wheel that differs
in size.
# Only use an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel briefly.
# Do not deactivate ESP®.
# Have the emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size replaced
at the nearest qualified specialist work-
shop. The new wheel must have the correct dimensions.
% The emergency spare wheel is secured in the
emergency spare wheel bag in the trunk.
Observe the following notes on installing an emergency spare wheel:
R The maximum permissible speed with an
emergency spare wheel installed is 50 mph
(80 km/h).
R Do not install the emergency spare wheel with
snow chains.
R Replace the emergency spare wheel after six
years at the latest, regardless of wear.
R Use the wheel bolts that are included with the
emergency spare wheel.
R Specified tightening torque: 96 lb-ft (130 Nm)
R Check the tire pressure of the emergency
spare wheel installed. Correct the pressure as
necessary.
% The specified tire pressure is stated on the
label of the emergency spare wheel.
Wheels and tires 425
% Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system: if an emergency spare wheel is installed,
the tire pressure monitoring system cannot
function reliably. For a few minutes after an
emergency spare wheel is installed, the system may still display the tire pressure of the
removed wheel. Only restart the system again
when the emergency spare wheel has been
replaced with a new wheel.
Be sure to also observe the following further related subjects:
R Notes on tire pressure (/ page 398)
R Tire and Loading Information placard
(/ page 403)
R Tire pressure table (/ page 399)
R Notes on installing tires (/ page 414)
R Installing an emergency spare wheel
(/ page 418)
426 Technical data
Notes on technical data
The data stated only applies to vehicles with
standard equipment. You can obtain further information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Vehicle electronics
Two-way radios
▌Notes on installing two-way radios
& WARNING Risk of accident due to
improper work on two-way radios
If two-way radios are manipulated or retrofitted incorrectly, the electromagnetic radiation
from the two-way radios can interfere with the
vehicle electronics and jeopardize the operating safety of the vehicle.
# You should have all work on electrical
and electronic components carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to
improper operation of two-way radios
If you use two-way radios in the vehicle
improperly, their electromagnetic radiation
can disrupt the vehicle's electronics. This is
the case in the following situations, in particular:
R The two-way radio is not connected to an
exterior antenna.
R The exterior antenna is installed incorrectly or is not a low-reflection antenna.
This could jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle.
# Have the low-reflection exterior antenna
installed at a qualified specialist workshop.
# When operating two-way radios in the
vehicle, always connect them to the lowreflection exterior antenna.
* NOTE Invalidation of the operating permit
due to failure to comply with the instructions for installation and use
The operating permit may be invalidated if the
instructions for installation and use of two-way
radios are not observed.
# Only use approved frequency bands.
# Observe the maximum permissible output power in these frequency bands.
# Only use approved antenna positions.
Technical data 427
retrofitting two-way radios. Comply with the legal
requirements for detachable parts.
If your vehicle has installing for two-way radio
equipment, use the power supply and antenna
connectors provided in the pre-installation.
Observe the manufacturer's supplements when
installing.
▌Two-way radio transmission output
The maximum transmission output (PEAK) at the
base of the antenna must not exceed the values in
the following table:
Frequency band and maximum transmission output
Frequency band
Vehicles without panoramic sliding sunroof
1 Rear roof area
Installing an antenna is not permitted on vehicles
with a panoramic sliding sunroof.
Use Technical Specification ISO/TS 21609 (Road
Vehicles – "EMCs for installation of aftermarket
radio frequency transmitting equipment") when
Maximum transmission output
2–m– frequency band
144 - 174 MHz
50 W
Terrestrial Trunked
Radio (TETRA)
380 - 460 MHz
10 W
Frequency band
Maximum transmission output
70–cm– frequency
band
430 - 470 MHz
35 W
Two-way radio
2G
2W
Two-way radio
3G/4G/5G
0.5 W
The following devices can be used in the vehicle
without restrictions:
R two-way radios with a maximum transmission
output of up to 100 mW
R two-way radios with transmitter frequencies in
the 380 - 420 MHz frequency band and a
maximum transmission output of up to 2 W
(TETRA)
R mobile phones (2G/3G/4G/5G)
428 Technical data
There are no restrictions regarding the position of
the antenna on the outside of the vehicle for the
following frequency bands:
R TETRA
R 2G/3G/4G/5G
Vehicle identification plate, VIN and engine number overview
Vehicle identification plate
Radio regulations
Regulatory radio identification and specific notes
Manufacturer information about radio-based vehicle components can be found using the key
phrase "Regulatory radio information" in the Digital Operator's Manual in the vehicle, on the internet and in the app.
1
2
3
4
5
Vehicle identification plate (USA only)
Gross vehicle weight rating
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Paint code
VIN (vehicle identification number)
Technical data 429
Never exceed the gross vehicle weight rating or
the maximum gross axle weight rating for the
front or rear axle.
Additional plates
VIN in the engine compartment
1
2
3
4
5
Vehicle identification plate (Canada only)
Gross vehicle weight rating
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Paint code
VIN (vehicle identification number)
The gross vehicle weight rating is made up of the
vehicle weight, all vehicle occupants, the fuel and
the load. The maximum gross axle weight rating is
the maximum weight that can be carried on one
axle (front or rear axle).
1 VIN (vehicle identification number)
1 Plate with information about emissions test-
ing, including confirmation of emissions
guidelines at the U.S. federal level as well as
for California
2 VIN (vehicle identification number)
3 Engine number (stamped onto the crankcase)
430 Technical data
Operating fluids
Notes on operating fluids
& WARNING Risk of injury due to harmful
operating fluids
Operating fluids can be toxic.
# When using, storing and disposing of
operating fluids, observe the imprints on
the respective original containers.
# Always keep operating fluids in the
sealed original container.
# Always keep children away from operating fluids.
+
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Pollution of the
environment due to irresponsible disposal
of operating fluids
Incorrect disposal of operating fluids can
cause considerable damage to the environment.
# Dispose of operating fluids in an environmentally responsible manner.
Operating fluids include the following:
Fuels
R Lubricants
R Coolant
R Brake fluid
R Windshield washer fluid
R Climate control system refrigerant
R
Only use products approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Damage caused by the use of products that have
not been approved is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill gestures.
The operating fluids approved by Mercedes-Benz
can be identified by the following inscriptions on
the container:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51)
Further information on approved operating fluids:
R in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Operating Fluids by entering the designation
At https://operatingfluids.mercedesbenz.com
R
At a qualified specialist workshop
& WARNING Risk of fire or explosion from
fuel
Fuels are highly flammable.
Fire, open flames, smoking and creating
sparks must be avoided.
# Before and during refueling, switch off
the vehicle and, if installed, the stationary heater.
#
& WARNING Risk of injury from fuels
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your
health.
# Do not swallow fuel or let it come into
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
# Do not inhale fuel vapor.
# Keep children away from fuel.
# Keep doors and windows closed during
the refueling process.
Technical data 431
If you or other people come into contact with
fuel, observe the following:
# Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with
soap and water.
# If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical attention
immediately.
# If you swallow fuel, seek medical attention immediately. Do not induce vomiting.
# Change immediately out of clothing that
has come into contact with fuel.
Flexible-fuel vehicles can be refueled with the following fuel types:
R premium-grade unleaded gasoline
R E85 fuel
R a mixture of E85 fuel and premium-grade
unleaded gasoline
Flexible-fuel vehicles can be identified by the
Ethanol up to E85 sticker on the inside of the fuel
filler flap.
Depending on the country, the fuels you can use
in your vehicle may differ from the information in
the Operator's Manual. The fuels that have been
approved for your vehicle can be found on the
instruction label on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
Fuel
▌Information on fuel quality for vehicles with a
gasoline engine
Observe the notes on operating fluids
(/ page 430).
* NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system, the
engine and the emission control system.
# Only refuel with low-sulfur spark-ignition
engine fuel.
This fuel may contain up to 10% ethanol by volume. Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10
fuel.
Never refuel with one of the following fuels:
R diesel
R Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol by
volume, e.g. E15, E85, E100
R Gasoline with more than 3% methanol by
volume, e.g. M15, M30, M85, M100
R Gasoline with additives containing metal
If you have accidentally refueled with the
wrong fuel:
# Do not switch on the vehicle.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the available fuel is not sufficiently low in sulfur,
it may produce unpleasant odors.
% Vehicles with gasoline engine M256: when
using 91 AKI/95 RON, there may be slight
limitations in performance that have no further consequences.
432 Technical data
Refuel using only fuel that has at least the octane
number specified on the information label on the
fuel filler flap (/ page 209).
For maximum engine output: refuel using only premium-grade gasoline with an octane number of at
least 91 AKI/95 RON.
As a temporary measure, if the recommended fuel
is not available, you may also use regular gasoline
with an octane number of at least 87 AKI/
91 RON.
* NOTE Premature wear through unleaded
regular gasoline
Unleaded regular gasoline can cause the
engine to wear more quickly and impair longevity and performance.
If unleaded premium grade gasoline is unavailable and you have to refuel using unleaded
regular gasoline with 87 AKI/91 RON:
# Only fill the fuel tank to half full with
unleaded regular gasoline and top up as
soon as possible with unleaded premium
grade gasoline.
#
#
Do not drive at the maximum speed.
Avoid sudden acceleration and engine
speeds over 3000 rpm.
This may reduce engine output and increase fuel
consumption. Never refuel using gasoline with a
lower octane number.
Further information on fuel is available at the following locations:
R At a gas station
R At a qualified specialist workshop
R On the https://www.mbusa.com (USA only)
▌Information on additives in gasoline (vehicles
with gasoline engine)
Observe the notes on operating fluids
(/ page 430).
* NOTE Damage from use of unsuitable
additives
Even small amounts of the wrong additive may
lead to malfunctions occurring.
#
Only add cleaning additives recommended by Mercedes-Benz to the fuel.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use brandname fuels with additives.
In some countries, the fuel available may not have
sufficient additives. Deposits could build up in the
fuel injection system as a result. In this case, in
consultation with a qualified specialist workshop
(e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Service Center), mix the fuel with the cleaning additive recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Observe the notes
and mixing ratios indicated on the tank.
▌Tank content and fuel reserve
Total fuel tank capacity
Model
Mercedes-Maybach S
580 4MATIC
Mercedes-Maybach S
680 4MATIC
20.1 gal (76.0 liters)
Technical data 433
Fuel tank reserve
* NOTE Engine damage caused by an incorrect oil filter, incorrect oil or additives
Model
Mercedes-Maybach S
580 4MATIC
Mercedes-Maybach S
680 4MATIC
2.1 gal (8.0 liters)
#
#
Engine oil
▌Notes on engine oil
Observe the notes on operating fluids
(/ page 430).
#
#
Do not use engine oils or oil filters other
than those which meet the specifications
necessary for the prescribed service
intervals.
Do not alter the engine oil or oil filter in
order to achieve longer change intervals
than prescribed.
Do not use additives.
Have the engine oil changed after the
prescribed intervals.
Mercedes-Benz recommends having the oil
changed at a qualified specialist workshop.
Only use engine oils approved for your vehicle by
Mercedes-Benz.
▌Engine oil quality and filling capacity
Engine oil specifications
Model
MB-Freigabe or MBApproval
Mercedes-Maybach S
580 4MATIC
229.52
229.61*
Mercedes-Maybach S
680 4MATIC
229.52*
* recommended for lowest possible fuel consumption (lowest SAE viscosity class in each
case; observe possible restrictions of the
approved SAE viscosity classes)
To achieve the lowest possible fuel consumption,
it is recommended to use the engine oil specifications marked in the table with the lowest SAE viscosity class. Possible restrictions of the approved
SAE viscosity classes must be observed.
Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC: only use SAE
0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 viscosity class engine oils.
The following values refer to an oil change, including the oil filter.
434 Technical data
Engine oil filling capacity
Model
Capacity
Mercedes-Maybach S
580 4MATIC
9.0 US qt (8.5 liters)
Mercedes-Maybach S
680 4MATIC
10.6 US qt
(10.0 liters)
Notes on brake fluid
Observe the notes on operating fluids
(/ page 430).
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to
vapor pockets forming in the brake system
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid. If the boiling point is too low,
vapor pockets may form in the brake system
when the brakes are applied hard.
This causes the braking effect to be impaired.
# Have the brake fluid renewed at the
specified intervals.
Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
Only use a brake fluid approved by MercedesBenz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval
331.0.
Coolant
▌Notes on coolant
Observe the notes on operating fluids
(/ page 430).
& WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from
antifreeze
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot component parts in the engine compartment, it
may ignite.
# Allow the engine to cool down before
adding antifreeze.
# Make sure that no antifreeze spills out
next to the filler opening.
# Thoroughly clean off any antifreeze from
component parts before starting the
vehicle.
* NOTE Damage caused by incorrect coolant
Only use coolant that has been premixed
with the required antifreeze protection.
Information on coolant is available at the following locations:
R In the Mercedes-Benz Specification for
Operating Fluids 320.1
At https://operatingfluids.mercedesbenz.com
R At a qualified specialist workshop
#
* NOTE Overheating at high outside temperatures
If an inappropriate coolant is used, the cooling
system is not sufficiently protected against
overheating and corrosion at high outside
temperatures.
# Only use coolant approved for
Mercedes-Benz.
Technical data 435
#
Observe the instructions in the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Operating Fluids 320.1.
Have the coolant regularly replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Proportion of antifreeze concentrate in the cooling system:
R A minimum of 50% (antifreeze protection down
to about -35°F (-37°C))
R A maximum of 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -49°F (-45°C))
▌Coolant filling capacity
Coolant
Model
Capacity
Mercedes-Maybach S
580 4MATIC
16.1 US qt
(15.2 liters)
Mercedes-Maybach S
680 4MATIC
16.9 US qt
(16.0 liters)
Notes on windshield washer fluid
Observe the notes on operating fluids
(/ page 430).
& WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from
windshield washer concentrate
* NOTE Blocked spray nozzles caused by
mixing windshield washer fluids
#
Do not mix MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit with other windshield washer fluids.
Windshield washer concentrate is highly flammable. It could ignite if it comes into contact
with hot engine component parts or the
exhaust system.
# Make sure that no windshield washer
concentrate spills out next to the filler
opening.
Do not use distilled or de-ionised water. Otherwise, the fill level sensor may be triggered erroneously.
Recommended windshield washer fluid:
R Above freezing point: e.g. MB SummerFit
R Below freezing point: e.g. MB WinterFit
* NOTE Damage to the exterior lighting due
to unsuitable windshield washer fluid
For the correct mixing ratio, refer to the information on the antifreeze container.
Mix washing water with windshield washer fluid all
year round.
Unsuitable windshield washer fluid may damage the plastic surface of the exterior lighting.
# Only use windshield washer fluid which is
also suitable for use on plastic surfaces,
e.g. MB SummerFit or MB WinterFit.
Refrigerant
▌Notes on refrigerant
Observe the notes on operating fluids
(/ page 430).
436 Technical data
* NOTE Damage due to incorrect refrigerant
If a non-approved refrigerant is used, the climate control system may be damaged.
# USA: use only R‑134a refrigerant.
# Canada: use only R‑1234yf refrigerant.
* NOTE Damage to the climate control system due to incorrect refrigerant compressor oil
#
#
Only use refrigerant compressor oil that
has been approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Do not mix the approved refrigerant
compressor oil with a different refrigerant compressor oil.
Work on the climate control system may be carried out only at a qualified specialist workshop. All
applicable regulations as well as SAE standard
J639 must be adhered to.
The information label for the climate control system regarding the refrigerant type and the refrigerant compressor oil (PAG oil) is located on the
inside of the hood.
Information label (example - USA)
Hazard and service warning symbols
Refrigerant filling capacity
Applicable standards
PAG oil part number
GWP (global warming potential) of the refrigerant used
6 Refrigerant type
1
2
3
4
5
Information label (example – Canada)
Hazard and service warning symbols
Refrigerant filling capacity
Applicable standards
PAG oil part number
GWP (global warming potential) of the refrigerant used
6 Refrigerant type
1
2
3
4
5
Symbols 1 indicate the following:
R Possible dangers
R Having maintenance work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop
Technical data 437
▌Filling capacity for refrigerant and PAG oil
Missing values were not available at the time of
going to press.
Refrigerant filling capacity
Model
Mercedes-Maybach S
580 4MATIC
USA: 27.9 ± 0.4 oz
(790 ± 10 g)
Canada:
Mercedes-Maybach S
680 4MATIC
USA: 27.9 ± 0.4 oz
(790 ± 10 g)
Canada:
Filling capacity for PAG oil
Model
Mercedes-Maybach S
580 4MATIC
USA: 2.8 ± 0.4 oz
(80 ± 10 g)
Canada:
Mercedes-Maybach S
680 4MATIC
USA: 3.9 ± 0.4 oz
(110 ± 10 g)
Canada:
Vehicle data
Information regarding the vehicle data
The vehicle data specified may vary as a result of
the following factors:
Factors:
R Tires
R Load
R Condition of the suspension
R Optional equipment
In addition, the following applies to the specified
vehicle data:
R Items of optional equipment increase the curb
weight and reduce the payload.
R Vehicle-specific weight information can be
found on the vehicle identification plate
(/ page 428).
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle dimensions
Mercedes-Maybach S 580
4MATIC
Mercedes-Maybach S 680
4MATIC
Vehicle length
215.3 in
(5469 mm)
Vehicle width including outside
mirrors
83.0 in
(2109 mm)
Vehicle height
59.5 in
(1510 mm)
Wheelbase
133.7 in
(3396 mm)
Turning radius
44.0 ft
(13.4 m)
438 Technical data
Weights and loads
Missing values were not available at the time of
going to press.
Roof load
Model
Mercedes-Maybach S
580 4MATIC
Mercedes-Maybach S
680 4MATIC
Maximum roof load
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 439
Display messages
Introduction
▌Information about display messages
Display messages appear on the driver's display.
Display messages with graphical symbols are simplified in the Operator's Manual and may differ
from the symbols on the driver's display. The driver's display shows high-priority display messages
in red. Certain display messages are accompanied by a warning tone.
Please act in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in the Operator's Manual.
For some display messages, symbols will also be
shown:
R Õ Further information
R ¨ Hide display message
With the left-hand Touch Control, you can select
the respective symbol by swiping to the left or
right. Pressing Õ displays further information on
the central display. Press the ¨ symbol to hide
the display message.
Display messages to be acknowledged can be hidden by pressing the back button G or with the
left-hand Touch Control. The display messages will
then be stored in the message memory.
Rectify the cause of a display message as quickly
as possible.
High-priority display messages cannot be hidden.
The driver's display will show these display messages continuously until the cause of the display
message has been rectified.
▌Calling up saved display messages
Driver's display:
4 Service
The Message Memory: XXmessage appears on
the driver's display.
# Scroll through the display messages by swiping upwards or downwards on the left-hand
Touch Control.
# To exit the display: press the G back button.
440 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Occupant safety
Display messages
6
Restraint System Malfunction Service Required
6
Front Left Malfunction
Service Required (example)
6
Left Window Airbag Malfunction Service
Required (example)
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The restraint system is malfunctioning (/ page 44).
& WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system
Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident.
# Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
* The restraint system is malfunctioning (/ page 44).
& WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system
Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident.
# Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
* The restraint system is malfunctioning (/ page 44).
& WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury due to a malfunction in the window curtain airbag
The window curtain airbag might be triggered unintentionally or might not be triggered at all in the event of an
accident.
# Have the window curtain airbag checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 441
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Push rear-left seat belt
extender back manually.
See Operator's Manual (example)
* The corresponding seat belt extender is malfunctioning.
# Slide the seat belt extender back into its original position manually.
# If the malfunction occurs again, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Operator's Manual
* The front passenger air bag has been disabled even though an adult or a person of adult build is on the front
passenger seat. If additional forces are applied to the seat, the weight the system detects may be too low.
& WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury due to a disabled front passenger airbag
If the front passenger airbag is disabled, the front passenger airbag will not be deployed in the event of an accident
and cannot perform its intended protective function.
A person in the front passenger seat could then, for example, come into contact with the vehicle's interior, especially if the person is sitting too close to the cockpit.
# Make sure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct.
#
#
#
#
Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions.
Make sure that no objects are trapped under the front passenger seat.
Check the status of the automatic front passenger air bag shutoff (/ page 46).
If necessary, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
442 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
Front Passenger Airbag
Enabled See Operator's
Manual
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The front passenger air bag will be enabled while the vehicle is in motion in the following situations:
R even when a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the system weight threshold is located on the front
passenger seat
R even when the front passenger seat is not occupied
The system may detect objects or forces that are adding to the weight applied to the seat.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death when using a child restraint system while the front passenger airbag is enabled
If you secure a child in a child restraint system on the front passenger seat and the front passenger airbag is enabled, the front passenger airbag can deploy in the event of an accident.
The child could be struck by the airbag.
# Ensure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct.
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
#
#
#
#
Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions.
Make sure that no objects are trapped under the front passenger seat.
Check the status of the automatic front passenger air bag shutoff (/ page 46).
If necessary, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 443
SmartKey
Display messages
®
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* Have the SmartKey replaced.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Obtain a New Key
®
* The SmartKey battery is discharged.
# Replace the battery (/ page 80).
Replace Key Battery
®
Key Not Detected (white
display message)
* The SmartKey is currently undetected.
# Change the location of the SmartKey in the vehicle.
# Try to start the vehicle.
# If the SmartKey is still not detected, place it in the marked space for starting with the SmartKey (/ page 191).
# Start the vehicle.
444 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
®
Key Not Detected (red display message)
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The key can no longer be detected during a journey and may no longer be in the vehicle.
If the key is no longer in the vehicle and you switch off the vehicle:
R You can no longer start the vehicle.
R You cannot centrally lock the vehicle.
#
Ensure that the key is in the vehicle.
If the key is in the vehicle and is still not detected:
Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions.
# Place the key in the slot for starting the engine with the key (/ page 191).
#
The key battery is weak or discharged.
Check the battery using the indicator lamp (/ page 78).
# Replace the key battery, if necessary (/ page 80).
#
®
Initializing Key Please Wait
* The vehicle is processing in order to teach in the new SmartKey.
# Wait until processing is complete.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 445
Display messages
®
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* A warning tone will also sound. This message reminds you to take your SmartKey with you when you leave the vehicle.
Don't Forget Your Key
Place the Key in the
Marked Space See Operator's Manual
* SmartKey detection is malfunctioning.
# Change the location of the SmartKey in the vehicle.
# Place the SmartKey in the slot for starting the engine with the SmartKey (/ page 191).
Lights
Display messages
:
Check Left Low
Beam (example)
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The corresponding light source is malfunctioning.
# Drive on carefully.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
% LED light sources: the display message for the corresponding light appears only when all the light-emitting diodes
in the light are faulty.
446 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
:
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The exterior lighting is malfunctioning.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Malfunction See Operator’s Manual
:
* The light sensor for automatic driving lights is malfunctioning.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Automatic Driving Lights
Inoperative
:
* You are driving without low-beam headlamps.
# Turn the light switch to the L or à position.
Switch On Headlights
:
Switch Off Lights
* You are leaving the vehicle and the lights are still switched on.
# Turn the light switch to the à position.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 447
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
DIGITAL LIGHT Functions
Limited
* The DIGITAL LIGHT system is malfunctioning. The lighting system will continue to work even without the functions of
the DIGITAL LIGHT system.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
MULTIBEAM LED Functions
Limited
* The MULTIBEAM LED system is malfunctioning. The lighting system will continue to work, but without the functions of
the MULTIBEAM LED system.
# Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Currently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual
* Adaptive Highbeam Assist is temporarily unavailable.
The system limits have been reached (/ page 164).
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again. The Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Now Available display message will appear.
# Drive on
# Operate the high beam manually until Adaptive High Beam Assist is available again.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Inoperative
* Adaptive Highbeam Assist is malfunctioning.
# Drive on
or
# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle.
# If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.
# Until then, operate the high beam manually.
448 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Plus Currently Unavailable
See Operator's Manual
* Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is temporarily unavailable.
The system limits have been reached (/ page 165).
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again. The Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Plus Now Available display message will appear.
# Drive on.
# Operate the high beam manually until Adaptive High Beam Assist Plus is available again.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Plus Inoperative
* Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is malfunctioning.
# Drive on
or
# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle.
# If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.
# Until then, operate the high beam manually.
Hazard Warning Light Malfunction
* The hazard warning lamp switch is malfunctioning.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 449
Vehicle
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The driver's display is inoperative due to a failed software update.
The display message will be shown every time the engine is started.
& WARNING Risk of accident if the driver display fails
If the driver display has failed or is malfunctioning, function restrictions in systems relevant to safety cannot be
detected.
The operating safety of your vehicle may be impaired.
# Drive on carefully.
# Have the vehicle checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
If the operating safety of your vehicle is impaired, park the vehicle immediately and safely. Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
If the driver's display fails, you may not recognize function restrictions affecting systems relevant to safety or the
speed display, for example. The operating safety of the vehicle may be impaired (/ page 316).
# Have the vehicle checked by a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
450 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
d
Vehicle Ready to Drive
Switch the Ignition Off
Before Exiting
Head-up Display Currently
Unavailable See Operator's
Manual
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* You are leaving the vehicle in a ready-to-drive state.
# Get out of the vehicle, secure it against rolling away and take the key with you.
# If you do not leave the vehicle, switch off the electrical consumers, e.g. the seat heating. Otherwise, the 12 V
battery may discharge and starting the engine may be possible only with the help of a second battery (jump start).
* The head-up display is temporarily unavailable. Possible causes:
R Malfunctions in the power supply
R Signal interference
#
#
Stop in accordance with the traffic conditions and switch the vehicle off and on again.
If the display message still appears, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Head-up Display Inoperative
* The head-up display has an internal error.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Head-up Display Brightness Currently Reduced
See Operator's Manual
* The brightness of the head-up display is reduced. Possible causes:
R Dirt on the windshield in the camera's field of vision
R Faulty exterior brightness signals
#
#
Switch on the windshield wipers.
Clean the windshield if necessary.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 451
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
#
#
Ù
Steering Malfunction Drive
Carefully Service Required
Ù
Steering Malfunction
Increased Physical Effort
See Operator's Manual
Ù
Steering Malfunction Stop
Immediately See Operator's Manual
Switch the vehicle off and switch it back on
If the display message still appears, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
* A power steering malfunction has occurred. Steering characteristics may be impaired as a result.
# Drive on carefully.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
* The power steering assistance is malfunctioning.
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to altered steering characteristics
If the power assistance of the steering fails partially or completely, you will need to use more force to steer.
# If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully.
# Visit or consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
* The steering is malfunctioning. Steering capability is significantly impaired.
& WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle's operating safety is jeopardized.
452 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
#
#
Ù
Rear Axle Steering Currently Malfunctioning
Ù
Rear Axle Steering Malfunction Service Required
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circumstances.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
* The rear axle steering is temporarily unavailable. The turning radius may become wider.
# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle.
If the display message does not disappear:
Drive on carefully.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
#
* The rear axle steering is malfunctioning.
The rear axle has no steering capability.
The steering wheel may be at an angle when you drive in a straight line.
# Adapt your speed and drive on carefully.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 453
Display messages
Ù
Rear Axle Steering Malfunction Stop Immediately
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The rear axle steering is malfunctioning.
The rear axle has no steering capability.
The steering wheel may be tilted considerably when you drive in a straight line.
Depending on the steering wheel's tilted position, the steering wheel will also vibrate and a continuous warning tone
will sound.
& WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle's operating safety is jeopardized.
# Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circumstances.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
#
When stopping, bear the enlarged vehicle width in mind.
Snow Chain Mode Maximum Speed Exceeded
* The maximum permissible speed for snow chain mode has been exceeded.
# Drive more slowly.
Ambient Lighting Warning
Support Inoperative
* The ambient lighting may not provide full visual warning support.
# Lock the vehicle and unlock it again after a few minutes.
# If the display message appears regularly, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
454 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
C
M
Hood Unlatched Pull Lever
Again to Open
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* At least one door is open.
# Close all doors.
* The hood is not fully unlocked.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to driving with the hood unlocked
The hood may open and block your view.
# Never release the hood when driving.
# Before every trip, ensure that the hood is locked.
#
M
Hood Not Locked Close
Before Starting Trip
To open the hood fully, pull the handle again (/ page 358).
* The hood is not locked.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to driving with the hood unlocked
The hood may open and block your view.
# Never release the hood when driving.
# Before every trip, ensure that the hood is locked.
#
Close the hood (/ page 358).
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 455
Display messages
M
Stop Immediately Close
Hood Completely
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The hood is not locked.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to driving with the hood unlocked
The hood may open and block your view.
# Never release the hood when driving.
# Before every trip, ensure that the hood is locked.
#
#
M
Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions.
Close the hood (/ page 358).
* The hood is open.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to driving with the hood unlocked
The hood may open and block your view.
Never release the hood when driving.
# Before every trip, ensure that the hood is locked.
#
#
#
Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions.
Close the hood.
456 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
N
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The trunk lid is open.
& DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle
interior if the trunk lid is open when the engine is running, especially if the vehicle is in motion.
# Always switch off the engine before opening the trunk lid.
# Never drive with the trunk lid open.
#
¥
Close the trunk lid.
* The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum.
# Add washer fluid (/ page 362).
Add Washer Fluid
¥
Intensive Cleaning Activated for 30 Seconds
* Intensive cleaning of the windshield has been activated (/ page 170).
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Display messages
Windshield Wiper Malfunction
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The windshield wiper is malfunctioning.
# Restart the vehicle.
If the display message still appears:
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
#
Engine
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
To Switch Off Vehicle
Press and Hold Start/Stop
Button for at Least 3 Seconds or Press 3 Times
* You have pressed the start/stop button while the vehicle is in motion.
# Information about switching off the vehicle while driving (/ page 191).
+
* The coolant level is too low.
Check Coolant Level See
Operator's Manual
* NOTE Engine damage due to insufficient coolant
#
#
#
Avoid long journeys with insufficient coolant.
Add coolant (/ page 362).
Have the engine cooling system checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
458 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
ÿ
Coolant Stop Switch Off
Vehicle
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The coolant is too hot.
# Stop immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions and switch off the vehicle.
& WARNING Risk of burns when opening the hood
If you open the hood in the event of an overheated engine or fire in the engine compartment, the following situations may occur:
R You may come into contact with hot gases.
R You may come into contact with other escaping hot operating fluids.
#
#
#
#
#
ÿ
Before opening the hood, allow the engine to cool down.
In the event of a fire in the engine compartment, keep the hood closed and call the fire service.
Wait until the engine has cooled down.
Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not obstructed.
Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the
coolant temperature display remains below the red marking.
* There is a malfunction in the engine cooling system.
# Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the
coolant temperature display remains below the red marking.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 459
Display messages
8
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The fuel supply has dropped into the reserve range.
# Refuel.
Fuel Level Low
8
Fuel Filler Cap Open
* The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
# Close the fuel filler cap.
# If the fuel filler cap was already properly closed: Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Transmission
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Shift to P Only When Vehicle Is Stationary
* It is possible to select the park position j only if the vehicle is stationary.
# Depress the brake pedal to stop.
# Shift the transmission to park position j when the vehicle is stationary.
Depress Brake to Shift
from P
* You have attempted to shift the transmission out of park position j and into another transmission position.
# Depress the brake pedal.
# Select transmission position h, k or neutral i.
460 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
To Deselect P or N
Depress Brake and Start
Vehicle
* You have attempted to shift the transmission out of park position j or neutral i and into another transmission position.
# Depress the brake pedal.
# Start the vehicle.
# Change the transmission position.
Depress Brake to Shift to D
or R
* You have attempted to select transmission position h or k.
# Depress the brake pedal.
# Select transmission position h or k.
Depress Brake to Shift to R
* You have attempted to select transmission position k.
# Depress the brake pedal.
# Select transmission position k.
Service Required Apply
Parking Brake to Park
* A malfunction has occurred in the emergency power supply to park position j.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
# Until then, always select park position j manually before you switch off the vehicle.
# Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
Risk of Vehicle Rolling
Away Driver's Door Open
Position P Not Selected
* The driver's door is not fully closed and transmission position h, k or neutral i is selected.
The vehicle may roll away.
# Select park position j when switching off the vehicle.
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Risk of Vehicle Rolling
Away Apply Parking Brake
When Parking
* The transmission is malfunctioning. Park position j cannot be selected.
# Park the vehicle safely.
# Use the electric parking brake to secure the vehicle against rolling away.
# On gradients, turn the front wheels so that the vehicle will roll towards the curb if it starts moving.
Risk of Vehicle Rolling
Away N Activated Manually
No Automatic Change to P
* While the vehicle was at a standstill or driving at very low speed, neutral i was engaged with the engine running or
the vehicle switched on.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to rolling away
When the vehicle is switched off or the driver's door is opened, automatic engagement of park position j is deactivated.
The vehicle may roll away.
# Be ready to brake.
# Do not leave the vehicle unattended.
#
#
#
Depress the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a standstill.
Engage park position j when the vehicle is stationary with the brake pedal depressed.
To continue driving with the brake pedal depressed, select transmission position h or k.
462 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
N Automatically Activated
Please Shift to Transmission Position Again
* Neutral i was automatically engaged when the vehicle was rolling or being driven.
% When you open the driver's door in neutral i, park position j will be engaged automatically.
# Engage park position j when the vehicle is stationary with the brake pedal depressed.
# To continue driving with the brake pedal depressed, select transmission position h or k.
Reversing Not Possible
Service Required
* The transmission is malfunctioning. It is not possible to select transmission position k.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Transmission Malfunction
Stop
* The transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission shifts to neutral i automatically.
# Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions.
# Depress the brake pedal.
# Engage park position j.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Service Required Do Not
Change Transmission Position
* The transmission is malfunctioning. It is no longer possible to change the transmission position.
# If transmission position h is selected, consult a qualified specialist workshop and do not change the transmission
position.
# For all other transmission positions, park the vehicle safely.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
Drive Malfunction Stop
Restart Vehicle
* The transmission is malfunctioning.
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
#
#
Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions.
Restart the vehicle.
If the display message still appears:
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
#
Drive Malfunction Stop
Contact Dealer
* The transmission is malfunctioning.
# Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe location and do not continue driving.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Drive Overheated Drive
Carefully
* The transmission is overheating. When the display message is active, start-up and driving characteristics may be temporarily impaired.
# Drive at low engine speed.
# Avoid sporty driving.
# Before pulling away on uphill gradients, let the transmission cool down until the display message disappears.
Auxiliary Battery Malfunction (white display message)
* There is a malfunction in the auxiliary battery.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
# Until then, always select park position j manually before you switch off the vehicle.
# Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
464 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
Auxiliary Battery Malfunction (red display message)
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* There is a malfunction in the auxiliary battery.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
# Until then, always select park position j manually before you switch off the vehicle.
# Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
Brakes
Display messages
F
(USA only)
!
(Canada only)
Parking Brake See Operator's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The yellow ! indicator lamp is lit. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To apply:
# Switch the vehicle off and switch it back on.
# Apply the electric parking brake manually (/ page 217).
If it is not possible to apply the electric parking brake:
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
# Where necessary, also secure the parked vehicle against rolling away.
* The yellow ! indicator lamp and the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp are lit. The electric
parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
#
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
#
#
Switch the vehicle off and switch it back on.
Release the electric parking brake manually (/ page 217).
or
Release the electric parking brake automatically (/ page 217).
If it is still not possible to release the electric parking brake:
# Do not continue driving. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
* The yellow ! indicator lamp is lit and the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp is flashing.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
The electric parking brake could not be applied or released.
# Switch the vehicle off and switch it back on.
#
To apply:
Release and then apply the electric parking brake manually (/ page 217).
#
To release:
Apply and then release the electric parking brake manually.
#
If the electric parking brake cannot be applied or the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp continues to flash:
# Do not continue driving. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
# Where necessary, also secure the parked vehicle against rolling away.
466 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The yellow ! indicator lamp is lit and the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for
approximately ten seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It then remains lit or goes
out. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
If the state of charge is too low:
# Charge the 12 V battery.
To apply:
Apply the electric parking brake manually.
#
If it is not possible to apply the electric parking brake:
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
# Where necessary, also secure the parked vehicle against rolling away.
#
To release:
If the conditions for automatic release are fulfilled and the electric parking brake is not released automatically,
release the electric parking brake manually (/ page 217).
#
If it is still not possible to release the electric parking brake:
Do not continue driving. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
#
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Display messages
F
(USA only)
!
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The red F indicator lamp (USA only) or ! indicator lamp (Canada only) is flashing.
The electric parking brake is applied while you are driving:
R A condition for automatic release of the electric parking brake has not been fulfilled (/ page 217).
R You are performing emergency braking using the electric parking brake (/ page 218).
#
#
Check the conditions for automatic release of the electric parking brake.
Release the electric parking brake manually.
(Canada only)
Release Parking Brake
F
(USA only)
!
(Canada only)
Switch on Vehicle to
Release the Parking Brake
* The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp is lit.
You have attempted to release the electric parking brake with the vehicle switched off.
# Switch on the vehicle.
468 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
$
(USA only)
J
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* A malfunction has occurred while the HOLD function was activated.
A horn may also sound at regular intervals.
You cannot start the vehicle system.
# Immediately depress the brake pedal firmly until the display message disappears.
You cannot start the vehicle system again.
(Canada only)
Brake Immediately
$
(USA only)
J
(Canada only)
Malfunction See Operator's Manual
* The brake force boosting function is impaired.
The hill start assist may be impaired.
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to a brake system malfunction
If the brake system is malfunctioning, braking characteristics may be impaired.
# Drive on carefully.
# Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messages
$
(USA only)
J
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The brake force boosting function is impaired and the braking characteristics may be affected.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury if brake force boosting is malfunctioning
If brake force boosting is malfunctioning, increased brake pedal force may be necessary for braking. The braking
characteristics may be impaired. The braking distance can increase in emergency braking situations.
# Stop in a safe location immediately. Do not continue driving.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
(Canada only)
Malfunction Stop
$
(USA only)
J
(Canada only)
Check Brake Fluid Level
* There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to low brake fluid level
If the brake fluid level is too low, the braking effect and the braking characteristics may be impaired.
# Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circumstances.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
# Do not add brake fluid.
470 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Check Brake Pads See
Operator's Manual
* The brakepads have reached the wear limit.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Driving and driving safety systems
Display messages
!
÷
Currently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* ABS and ESP® are temporarily unavailable.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be temporarily unavailable.
The brake system will continue to operate normally. Braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS and ESP® are malfunctioning
The wheels may lock during braking and ESP® does not perform any vehicle stabilization.
The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking distance may increase. In addition, other driving safety systems are switched off.
# Drive carefully on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steering movements at a speed above 19 mph
(30 km/h).
# If the display message does not disappear, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Drive carefully.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 471
Display messages
!
÷
Inoperative See Operator's
Manual
÷
Currently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* ABS and ESP® are malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning.
The brake system will continue to operate normally. Braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS and ESP® are malfunctioning
The wheels may block during braking and ESP® does not perform any vehicle stabilization.
The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking distance may increase. In addition, other driving safety systems are switched off.
# Drive on carefully.
# Have ABS and ESP® checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
* ESP® is temporarily unavailable.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning.
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP is malfunctioning®
If ESP® is malfunctioning, ESP® cannot carry out vehicle stabilization. In addition, other driving safety systems are
switched off.
# Drive carefully on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steering movements at a speed above 19 mph
(30 km/h).
472 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
#
÷
Inoperative See Operator's
Manual
If the display message does not disappear, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Drive carefully.
* ESP® is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning.
The brake system will continue to operate normally. Braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP® is malfunctioning
If ESP® is malfunctioning, ESP® cannot carry out vehicle stabilization. In addition, other driving safety systems are
switched off.
# Drive on carefully.
# Have ESP® checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 473
Display messages
T
!
÷
Inoperative See Operator's
Manual
ë
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* EBD, ABS and ESP® are malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning.
& WARNING Risk of skidding if EBD, ABS and ESP® are malfunctioning
The wheels may block during braking and ESP® does not perform any vehicle stabilization.
The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking distance may increase. In addition, other driving safety systems are switched off.
# Drive on carefully.
# Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
* The HOLD function is deactivated because the vehicle is slipping or a condition for activation is not fulfilled.
# Reactivate the HOLD function later or check the activation conditions for the HOLD function (/ page 225).
Off
é
ATTENTION ASSIST: Take a
Break!
* ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue or an increasing lack of concentration on the part of the driver
(/ page 226).
# If necessary, take a break.
474 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Traffic Sign Assist Currently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual
* Traffic Sign Assist is temporarily unavailable.
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again.
# Continue driving in compliance with traffic regulations.
Traffic Sign Assist Inoperative
* Traffic Sign Assist is malfunctioning.
# Continue driving in compliance with traffic regulations.
or
# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle.
# If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.
ä
* AIRMATIC is functioning only to a limited extent. The vehicle's handling characteristics may be affected.
Malfunction Drive at Max.
50 mph
* NOTE The tires on the front axle or the fenders could be damaged by large steering movements
#
#
#
#
Avoid large steering movements while driving and listen for scraping sounds.
If you hear scraping sounds, pull over and stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions, and set a
higher vehicle level if possible.
Drive in a manner appropriate for the current level, but do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 475
Display messages
É
STOP Vehicle Level Too
Low
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* You have pulled away despite the vehicle level being too low.
# Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
The vehicle will be raised to the selected vehicle level.
# Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away.
If the display message does not disappear and a warning tone also sounds, AIRMATIC is malfunctioning:
No faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) and consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
#
* NOTE The tires on the front axle or the fenders could be damaged by large steering movements
#
#
#
É
Vehicle Rising Please Wait
Avoid large steering movements while driving and listen for scraping sounds.
If you hear scraping sounds, pull over and stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions, and set a
higher vehicle level if possible.
Set a higher vehicle level (/ page 259).
Depending on the malfunction, the vehicle will be raised.
* The vehicle level is too low. The vehicle will be raised to the selected vehicle level.
# Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away.
476 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
¢
Drive at Max. 12mph
É
Compressor Is Cooling
E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL
Function Limited See Operator's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* AIRMATIC is functioning only to a limited extent.
The current level is too high. The vehicle's handling characteristics may be affected.
# No faster than 12 mph (20 km/h).
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
* Due to frequent level changes within a short space of time, the compressor first needs to cool down in order to set the
selected vehicle level.
When the compressor has cooled down, the vehicle will continue rising to the selected vehicle level.
# Drive on in a manner appropriate for the current level. Make sure that there is sufficient ground clearance.
* At least one main function of the E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL system is malfunctioning.
The system is outside the operating temperature range or the on-board electrical system voltage is too low.
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again.
* NOTE The vehicle's suspension and damping behavior is restricted. The vehicle body may tilt heavily to the
side during cornering.
#
#
#
#
Drive on carefully.
Reduce speed considerably before taking a bend.
Avoid sudden steering movements.
Drive on carefully.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 477
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
#
#
ä
Malfunction Drive at Max.
50 mph
Reduce speed considerably before taking a curve.
Avoid sudden steering movements.
* At least one main function of the E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL system is malfunctioning.
The system is deactivated.
* NOTE The vehicle's suspension and damping behavior has changed significantly, the vehicle body may tilt
heavily to the side during cornering.
#
#
#
#
#
#
ä
Malfunction Stop
Reduce vehicle speed. Drive on carefully.
Reduce the vehicle speed considerably before taking a curve.
Avoid sudden steering movements.
Continue driving carefully and do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
If possible, stop in accordance with the traffic conditions and switch the vehicle off and on again.
If the display message still appears, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
* There is a serious malfunction affecting the hydraulics of the E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL system.
The system is deactivated.
478 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* NOTE The vehicle's driving characteristics have changed significantly.
#
#
#
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible in accordance with the traffic conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circumstances.
Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Driver assistance systems
Display messages
ç
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC cannot be activated as not all activation conditions are fulfilled.
# Comply with the activation conditions of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC (/ page 231).
- - - mph
ç
Suspended
* If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the setting of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, the system will switch to
passive mode (/ page 228).
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Display messages
ç
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC was deactivated. If a warning tone also sounds, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
has deactivated automatically (/ page 231).
Off
Active Distance Assist Currently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual
* Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is temporarily unavailable.
The ambient conditions are outside the system limits (/ page 228).
As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again.
# Drive on carefully.
or
# If the display message does not disappear, stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart
the vehicle.
Active Distance Assist Inoperative
* Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning.
# Drive on carefully.
or
# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle.
# If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.
480 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Active Distance Assist Now
Available
* Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is operational again.
# Switch on Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC (/ page 231).
Active Brake Assist Functions Currently Limited See
Operator's Manual
* For vehicles with the Driving Assistance Package, the following functions may be temporarily unavailable or only partially available:
R Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function
R Evasive Steering Assist
R PRE‑SAFE® PLUS
The ambient conditions are outside the system limits (/ page 242).
Drive on carefully.
As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again.
or
# If the display message does not disappear, stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart
the vehicle.
#
Active Brake Assist Functions Limited See Operator's Manual
* For vehicles with the Driving Assistance Package, the following functions may be temporarily unavailable or only partially available:
R Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function
R Evasive Steering Assist
R PRE‑SAFE® PLUS
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
#
Drive on carefully.
or
#
#
Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle.
If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Active Steering Assist Currently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual
* Active Steering Assist is temporarily unavailable.
The ambient conditions are outside the system limits (/ page 236).
As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again.
# Drive on
# Check the tire pressure if necessary.
Active Steering Assist Inoperative
* Active Steering Assist is malfunctioning. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC remains available.
# Drive on
or
# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle.
# If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Ø
* Active Steering Assist has reached the system limits (/ page 236).
You have not steered independently for a considerable period of time.
# Take over the steering and drive on in accordance with the traffic conditions.
482 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Active Steering Assist Currently Unavailable Due to
Multiple Emergency Stops
* Active Steering Assist is temporarily unavailable due to multiple emergency stops.
# Take over the steering and stop in accordance with the traffic conditions.
# Switch the vehicle off and switch it back on
Active Steering Assist is available once more.
Ø
* Your hands are not on the steering wheel. Active Steering Assist will initiate an emergency stop (/ page 236).
# Put your hands on the steering wheel.
Initiating Emergency Stop
Information on canceling an emergency stop (/ page 238).
Active Emergency Stop
Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual
* Active Emergency Stop Assist is temporarily unavailable.
The ambient conditions are outside the system limits (/ page 238).
As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again.
# Drive on
or
# If the display message does not disappear, stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart
the vehicle.
Active Emergency Stop
Assist Inoperative
* Active Emergency Stop Assist is malfunctioning.
# Drive on
or
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
#
#
Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle.
If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Active Lane Change Assist
Currently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual
* Active Lane Change Assist is temporarily unavailable.
The ambient conditions are outside the system limits (/ page 239).
As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again.
# Drive on
or
# If the display message does not disappear, stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart
the vehicle.
Active Lane Change Assist
Inoperative
* Active Lane Change Assist is malfunctioning.
# Drive on
or
# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle.
# If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Active Stop & Go Assist
Currently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual
* Active Stop-and-Go Assist is temporarily unavailable. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and Active Steering Assist are
still available.
The ambient conditions are outside the system limits (/ page 228).
As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again.
# Drive on.
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Active Stop & Go Assist
Inoperative See Operator's
Manual
* Active Stop-and-Go Assist is malfunctioning.
Active Stop-and-Go Assist has been deactivated. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and Active Steering Assist are still
available.
# Drive on
or
# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle.
# If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Active Blind Spot Assist
Currently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual
* Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily unavailable.
The system limits have been reached (/ page 252).
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again.
# Drive on
or
# If the display message does not disappear, stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart
the vehicle.
Active Blind Spot Assist
Inoperative
* Active Blind Spot Assist is malfunctioning.
# Drive on
or
# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle.
# If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Currently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual
* Active Lane Keeping Assist is temporarily unavailable.
The ambient conditions are outside the system limits (/ page 255).
As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again.
# Drive on
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Inoperative
* Active Lane Keeping Assist is malfunctioning.
# Drive on
or
# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle.
# If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Limited Range of Functions
See Operator's Manual
* Active Lane Keeping Assist is available but restricted.
# Drive on
or
# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle.
# If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.
486 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
¸
ð
ç
Ó
Temporarily Unavailable
Sensors Dirty
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* Front and corner radar sensors (hereafter "sensors") are malfunctioning. Possible causes are:
R The sensors are dirty
R Heavy rain or snow
R Extended country driving without other traffic, e.g. in the desert
Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable. The brake system, steering and drive system will continue to function normally.
# Drive on carefully.
Once the causes of the problem are no longer present, the driving systems and driving safety systems will be available
again and the corresponding symbols will be switched off.
If the display message does not disappear:
# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions.
# Clean all sensor covers from outside (/ page 220).
# Restart the vehicle.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 487
Display messages
á
ð
Ó
¬
ç
Ô
Camera View Reduced See
Operator's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The view of the multifunction camera is restricted. Possible causes are:
R Dirt on the windshield in the field of vision of the multifunction camera
R Heavy rain, snow or fog
R Mist on the inside of the windshield: in certain weather conditions, mist can form on the inside of the windshield
during cold times of year in particular.
% This mist on the windshield will be removed automatically within a short time with the aid of a heater. The restriction is temporary.
Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable. The brake system, steering and drive system will continue to function normally.
# Drive on carefully.
Once the causes of the problem are no longer present, the driving systems and driving safety systems will be available
again and the corresponding symbols will be switched off.
If the display message does not disappear:
# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions.
# Clean the windshield, especially in the position of the multifunction camera (/ page 220).
# Restart the vehicle.
488 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
Driver Camera View Currently Restricted See Operator's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The view of the driver camera is reduced. Possible causes:
R Objects or stickers are projecting into the driver camera’s field of vision.
R The driver camera is dirty.
#
#
Keep the driver camera's field of vision free.
Clean the driver camera if necessary. Please comply with the notes on caring for the interior relating to the display
(/ page 369).
Change the steering
wheel/ seat position until
6 dots are visible on the
upper edge of the screen.
* The driver camera cannot capture your line of sight.
# Change the steering wheel and seat position until six dots are visible on the top edge of the screen.
The display message will appear again if the driver camera is again unable to detect your line of sight after
30 minutes.
The display message will no longer appear if you confirm the display message and the driver camera cannot detect
your line of sight during the entire journey.
Driver Camera Inoperative
See Operator's Manual
* The driver camera is malfunctioning.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
PRE-SAFE Inoperative See
Operator's Manual
* The PRE‑SAFE® functions are malfunctioning.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 489
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
PRE-SAFE Pulse Side Inoperative See Operator's
Manual
* The PRE‑SAFE® Impulse Side system is malfunctioning or inoperative after having already been triggered.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
PRE-SAFE PLUS Inoperative See Operator's Manual
* There is a malfunction in the PRE‑SAFE® PLUS system.
# Drive on
or
# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle.
# If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Parking assistance systems
Display messages
PARKTRONIC Inoperative
See Operator's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is malfunctioning.
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again.
# Continue driving while paying attention to the vehicle's surroundings.
or
# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle.
# If the display message still appears, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
490 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Active Parking Assist and
PARKTRONIC Inoperative
See Operator's Manual
* Active Parking Assist and Parking Assist PARKTRONIC are malfunctioning.
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again.
# Continue driving while paying attention to the vehicle's surroundings.
or
# Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle.
# If the display message still appears, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Active Parking Assist Limited Availability of Maneuvering Assistance See
Operator's Manual
* Active Parking Assist’s maneuvering assistant is temporarily unavailable or only partially available.
# Clean all sensors of the parking and camera system (/ page 368).
# If the display message still appears, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
Display messages
G
Inoperative
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The Mercedes-Benz emergency call system is malfunctioning. The Mercedes me connect system is also malfunctioning.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 491
Battery
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Cannot Start Vehicle See
Operator's Manual
* The vehicle cannot be started.
# Switch the vehicle off and switch it back on.
# If the display message still appears, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
* Vehicles with 48 V on-board electrical system: the state of charge of the 48 V battery is too low. You can no longer
start the vehicle.
# Switch off electrical consumers that are not required.
# Connect a suitable charger approved for Mercedes-Benz with sufficient charge output to the jump-start connection
point of the 12 V battery (/ page 383).
The 48 V battery is charged via the voltage converter in the vehicle.
#
* The 12 V on-board electrical system is malfunctioning.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
12 V On-board Electrical
System Service Required
492 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
#
Stop Vehicle See Operator's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The 12 V battery is no longer being charged and the condition of charge is too low.
* NOTE Possible engine damage if you continue driving
#
#
#
#
#
#
Switch on vehicle to
charge the 12 V battery
Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
Switch off the vehicle.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
* The vehicle is off and the condition of charge of the 12 V battery is too low.
# Switch off electrical consumers that are not required.
# Drive for 30–60 mins.
or
# Charge the 12 V battery when stationary (/ page 383).
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 493
Display messages
#
Stop Vehicle To Charge the
12 V Battery Do Not
Switch Off Vehicle
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The 12 V battery charge level is too low.
# Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
# Leave the vehicle running
# If the display message disappears: drive on.
# If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Stop Vehicle See Operator's Manual
* The 48 V on-board electrical system is malfunctioning.
# Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
# Switch off the vehicle.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Û
* The 48 V battery is overheating. There is a risk of fire.
# Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions.
# If possible, stop the vehicle in the open air and ensure that all vehicle occupants get out.
Û
Battery Overheated Stop!
Everyone Get Out! Outdoors if Possible
% Supporting vehicle functions may activate automatically, e.g. air-recirculation mode as part of climate control.
# Do not continue driving.
# If smoke is present, leave the danger zone and call the fire service immediately.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop even if there are no external signs of a fire.
494 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
Û
48 V Battery See Operator's Manual
Ý
Please Wait Charging 48 V
Battery…
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The 48 V on-board electrical system has function restrictions.
Comfort functions may be restricted.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
* The 48 V battery is discharged. You have switched on the vehicle while the 12 V battery was being charged with a
suitable charger or while another vehicle was providing starting assistance.
The discharged 48 V battery is charged automatically via the voltage converter. After a few minutes, the Starting Possible Again display message will be shown on the driver's display.
# Start the vehicle.
# Drive the vehicle for a while to charge the 12 V battery and the 48 V battery after disconnecting the charger from
the vehicle.
If the Starting Possible Again display message does not appear after a few minutes:
Try to start the vehicle.
# If the vehicle does not start, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
#
Cannot Start Vehicle See
Operator's Manual
* The state of charge of the 48 V battery is too low. You can no longer start the vehicle.
# Switch off electrical consumers that are not required.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 495
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
#
Starting Possible Again
Connect a suitable charger approved for Mercedes-Benz with sufficient charge output to the jump-start connection
point of the 12 V battery (/ page 383).
The 48 V battery is charged via the voltage converter in the vehicle.
* The 48 V battery has been charged automatically via the voltage converter.
# Start the vehicle and drive for a while to charge the 12 V battery and the 48 V battery.
Tire pressure monitor
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Tire Pressure Monitor Currently Unavailable
* There is interference from a powerful radio signal source As a result, no signals from the tire pressure sensor are
being received. The tire pressure monitoring system is temporarily unavailable.
The tire pressure monitoring system will restart automatically as soon as the cause has been rectified.
# Drive on
Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative
* The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning.
& WARNING There is a risk of an accident if the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning
The tire pressure monitoring system cannot issue a warning if there is pressure loss in one or more of the tires.
Tires with insufficient tire pressure may impair the driving characteristics as well as steering and braking.
# Have the tire pressure monitoring system checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
496 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative Tire Pressure Sensors Missing
* The wheels installed do not have suitable tire pressure sensors. The tire pressure monitoring system is deactivated.
# Install wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors.
é
* There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor in at least one wheel. No pressure value is displayed for the affected
tire.
# Have the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
Wheel Sensor(s) Missing
é
Check Tires
* The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
The wheel position is displayed. A warning tone will also sound.
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to insufficient tire pressure
R
R
R
The tires can burst.
The tires can wear excessively and/or unevenly.
The driving characteristics as well as the steering and braking may be greatly impaired.
You could then lose control of the vehicle.
Observe the recommended tire pressures.
# Adjust the tire pressure if necessary.
#
#
Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 497
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
#
é
Please Correct Tire Pressure
é
Warning Tire Malfunction
Check the tire pressure (/ page 398) and the tires.
* The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the difference in tire pressure between the individual wheels
is too great.
# Check the tire pressure and add air, if necessary.
# When the tire pressure is correct, restart the tire pressure monitor (/ page 402).
* The pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The wheel position is displayed.
& WARNING Risk of an accident from driving with a flat tire
R
R
The tires can overheat and be damaged.
The driving characteristics as well as the steering and braking characteristics may be greatly impaired.
You could then lose control of the vehicle.
# Do not drive with a flat tire.
# Do not exceed the maximum permissible driving distance in emergency mode and the maximum permissible
speed with a flat MOExtended tire.
# Observe the notes on flat tires.
Notes on flat tires (/ page 373).
Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions.
#
498 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
#
é
Tires Overheated
é
Reduce Speed
Check the tires.
* At least one tire is overheating. The affected tires are displayed in red. At temperatures close to the limit value, the
tires are displayed in yellow.
& WARNING Risk of an accident from driving with overheated tires
Overheated tires can burst.
# Reduce speed so that the tires cool down.
* At least one tire is overheating. The affected tires are displayed in red. At temperatures close to the limit value, the
tires are displayed in yellow.
& WARNING Risk of an accident from driving with overheated tires
Overheated tires can burst.
# Reduce speed so that the tires cool down.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 499
Engine oil
Display messages
5
Check Engine Oil Level At
Next Refueling (Add 1
Quart)
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
* NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with insufficient engine oil
#
#
Avoid long journeys with insufficient engine oil.
When next refueling, add 1.1 US qt (1 l) of engine oil (/ page 361).
Notes on engine oil (/ page 433).
5
Engine Oil Level Reduce Oil
Level
* The engine oil level is too high.
* NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with excess engine oil
#
#
5
Engine Oil Level Stop
Switch Off Vehicle
Avoid long journeys with excess engine oil.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately and have the engine oil level reduced.
* The engine oil level is too low.
* NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with insufficient engine oil
#
Avoid long journeys with insufficient engine oil.
500 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
#
#
#
#
Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
Switch off the vehicle.
Add 1.1 US qt (1 l) of engine oil (/ page 361).
Check the engine oil level.
Notes on engine oil (/ page 433).
5
Engine Oil Pressure Stop
Switch Off Vehicle
* The oil pressure is too low.
* NOTE Engine damage caused by driving with insufficient oil pressure
#
#
#
#
Avoid driving with insufficient oil pressure.
Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
Switch off the vehicle.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 501
Display messages
5
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The electrical connection to the oil level sensor has been interrupted or the oil level sensor is faulty.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Engine Oil Level Cannot Be
Measured
Warning and indicator lamps
Overview of indicator and warning lamps
Driver's display
Driver's display with driver camera
Some systems will perform a self-test when the
vehicle is switched on. Some indicator and warning lamps may briefly light up or flash. This behavior is non-critical. These indicator and warning
lamps indicate a malfunction only if they light up
or flash after the vehicle has been started or during a journey.
Indicator and warning lamps
Occupant safety
6 Restraint system (/ page 503)
502 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
ü Seat belt (/ page 503)
Vehicle
Ù Power steering (yellow) (/ page 504)
Ù Power steering (red) (/ page 504)
Ù Rear axle steering (yellow) (/ page 504)
Ù Rear axle steering (red) (/ page 504)
Engine
ÿ Coolant temperature (/ page 506)
; Engine diagnosis (/ page 506)
# Electrical malfunction (/ page 506)
8 Reserve fuel with fuel filler flap location
indicator (/ page 506)
Braking
! Electric parking brake (yellow)
(/ page 510)
F USA: electric parking brake (red)
(/ page 510)
! Canada: electric parking brake (red)
(/ page 510)
é USA: Recuperative Brake System
(/ page 510)
J Canada: brakes (yellow)(/ page 510)
$ USA: brakes (red) (/ page 510)
J Canada: brakes (red) (/ page 510)
Driving and driving safety systems
! ABS (/ page 513)
÷ ESP® (/ page 513)
å ESP® OFF (/ page 513)
Û ATTENTION ASSIST (/ page 513)
L Distance warning (/ page 513)
Ó Active Brake Assist (/ page 513)
ê Active Brake Assist (/ page 513)
Æ Active Brake Assist (/ page 513)
ä AIRMATIC/E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL
(/ page 513)
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
H Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
(/ page 517)
Tire pressure monitoring system
h Tire pressure monitoring system
(/ page 518)
Exterior lighting
T
Standing lights (/ page 158)
L
Low beam headlamps (/ page 158)
K
High beam headlamps (/ page 159)
#! Turn signal lights (/ page 159)
R
Rear fog light (/ page 158)
Symbols on the central display
É Drive Away Assist (/ page 279)
L Rear cross traffic warning (/ page 280)
º Maneuvering brake function (/ page 281)
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 503
Occupant safety
Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
6
* The restraint system red warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is on.
The restraint system is malfunctioning (/ page 44).
Restraint system warning
lamp
& WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system
Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident.
Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
#
#
#
#
ü
Seat belt warning lamp
flashes
Drive on carefully.
Note the messages on the driver's display.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
* The red seat belt warning lamp flashes and an intermittent warning tone sounds.
The driver or front passenger has not fastened his/her seat belt while the vehicle is in motion.
# Fasten your seat belt (/ page 44).
There are objects on the front passenger seat.
# Remove the objects from the front passenger seat.
504 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Warning/indicator lamp
ü
Seat belt warning lamp
lights up
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The red seat belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds once the vehicle has started.
In addition, an intermittent warning tone may sound.
The red seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts.
# Fasten your seat belt (/ page 44).
If you have placed objects on the front passenger seat, the red seat belt warning lamp may remain lit.
Vehicle
Warning/indicator lamp
Ù
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The yellow power steering warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is running.
The power assistance or the steering itself is malfunctioning.
# Note the messages on the driver's display.
Power steering warning
lamp (yellow)
Ù
Power steering warning
lamp (red)
* The red power steering warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is running.
The power assistance or the steering itself is malfunctioning.
& WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle's operating safety is jeopardized.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 505
Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
#
#
#
Ù
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circumstances.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Note the messages on the driver's display.
* The yellow rear axle steering warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is running.
The rear axle steering is malfunctioning.
# Note the messages on the driver's display.
Rear axle steering warning
lamp (yellow)
Ù
Rear axle steering warning
lamp (red)
* The red rear axle steering warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is running.
The rear axle steering is malfunctioning.
& WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle's operating safety is jeopardized.
# Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circumstances.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
#
Note the messages on the driver's display.
506 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Engine
Warning/indicator lamp
ÿ
Coolant warning lamp (red)
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The red coolant warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Possible causes are:
R The temperature sensor is malfunctioning
R The coolant level is too low
R The air supply to the radiator is obstructed
R The radiator fan is faulty
R The engine coolant pump is faulty
If there is an additional warning tone, the coolant temperature has exceeded the maximum permissible temperature.
& WARNING Risk of burns when opening the hood
If you open the hood in the event of an overheated engine or fire in the engine compartment, the following situations
may occur:
R You may come into contact with hot gases.
R You may come into contact with other escaping hot operating fluids.
#
#
#
Before opening the hood, allow the engine to cool down.
In the event of a fire in the engine compartment, keep the hood closed and call the fire service.
Stop immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions and switch off the vehicle. Do not continue driving.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 507
Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
#
Note the messages on the driver's display.
If the coolant temperature display is at the lower end of the temperature scale:
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
#
If the coolant temperature display is at the upper end of the temperature scale:
Exit the vehicle and keep a safe distance from it until the engine has cooled down.
# Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not obstructed.
# Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the
coolant temperature display remains below the red area.
#
ÿ
Coolant warning lamp (yellow)
* The yellow coolant warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Possible causes are:
R The temperature sensor is malfunctioning
R The charge air, transmission oil or battery cooling is faulty
R The radiator shutters are blocked or defective
#
Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
508 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
;
* The yellow Check Engine warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
A malfunction has occurred in the engine, the exhaust system or the fuel system.
The emissions limit value may have been exceeded and the engine may be running in emergency operation mode.
In some states, legal requirements stipulate that you must immediately consult a qualified specialist workshop as soon
as the yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up.
# Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
Check Engine warning lamp
#
* The red electrical malfunction warning lamp is lit.
There is a malfunction in the electrics.
# Note the messages on the driver's display.
Electrical malfunction warning lamp
8
Fuel reserve warning lamp
flashes
* The yellow fuel reserve warning lamp lights up while you are driving.
There has been pressure loss in the fuel system. The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
# Close the fuel filler cap.
If the fuel filler cap has already been closed correctly:
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
#
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 509
Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
8
* The yellow fuel reserve warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
The fuel supply has dropped into the reserve range.
# Refuel.
Fuel reserve warning lamp
lights up
510 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Brakes
Warning/indicator lamp
F
Electric parking brake indicator lamp (red) (USA only)
!
Electric parking brake indicator lamp (red) (Canada
only)
!
Electric parking brake indicator lamp (yellow)
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The red electric parking brake indicator lamp flashes or is lit.
The yellow electric parking brake indicator lamp is also lit in the event of a malfunction.
# Note the messages on the driver's display.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 511
Warning/indicator lamp
é
RBS warning lamp (USA
only)
J
Brakes warning lamp (yellow) (Canada only)
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
*The yellow é warning lamp (USA only) or the yellow J brake warning lamp (Canada only) is lit while the vehicle is
running.
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to a brake system malfunction
If the brake system is malfunctioning, braking characteristics may be impaired.
# Drive on carefully.
# Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
The Hill Start Assist may be malfunctioning.
Adjust your speed and drive on carefully, leaving a suitable distance to the vehicle in front.
# If the driver's display shows a display message, observe it.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
#
512 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
$
* The red brake warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is running.
Possible causes are:
R The brake force boosting is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be affected.
R There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
Brakes warning lamp (USA
only)
J
Brakes warning lamp (Canada only)
#
Note the messages on the driver's display.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury if brake force boosting is malfunctioning
If brake force boosting is malfunctioning, increased brake pedal force may be necessary for braking. The braking
characteristics may be impaired. The braking distance can increase in emergency braking situations.
# Stop in a safe location immediately. Do not continue driving.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to low brake fluid level
If the brake fluid level is too low, the braking effect and the braking characteristics may be impaired.
# Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circumstances.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
# Do not add brake fluid.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 513
Driving and driving safety systems
Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
!
* The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is running.
ABS is malfunctioning.
If an additional warning tone sounds, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning.
# Note the messages on the driver's display.
ABS warning lamp
& WARNING There is a risk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning
The wheels may lock during braking.
The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking distance may increase. In addition,
other driving safety systems are switched off.
# Drive on carefully.
# Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
÷
ESP® warning lamp flashes
* The yellow ESP® warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
One or more wheels have reached their grip limit (/ page 223).
# Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
514 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
÷
* The yellow ESP® warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is running.
ESP® is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning.
# Note the messages on the driver's display.
ESP® warning lamp lights up
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP® is malfunctioning
If ESP® is malfunctioning, ESP® cannot carry out vehicle stabilization. In addition, other driving safety systems are
switched off.
# Drive on carefully.
# Have ESP® checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
å
ESP® OFF warning lamp
* The yellow ESP® OFF warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is running.
ESP® is deactivated.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be inoperative.
& WARNING Risk of skidding when driving with ESP® deactivated
ESP® does not act to stabilize the vehicle. The availability of further driving safety systems is also limited.
# Drive on carefully.
# Deactivate ESP® only for as long as the situation requires.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 515
Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
If ESP® cannot be activated, ESP® is malfunctioning.
# Have ESP® checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
#
Û
Observe the notes on deactivating ESP® (/ page 223).
* The ATTENTION ASSIST warning lamp is lit.
ATTENTION ASSIST is malfunctioning.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
ATTENTION ASSIST warning
lamp
L
Distance warning lamp
* The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion.
The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected.
If there is an additional warning tone, you are approaching an obstacle at too high a speed.
# Be prepared to brake immediately.
# Increase the distance.
Function of Active Brake Assist (/ page 242).
516 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Warning/indicator lamp
Ó
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The Active Brake Assist warning lamp is on.
Due to dirty sensors or a malfunction, the system is not available or the range of functions is restricted.
# Note the messages on the driver's display.
Active Brake Assist warning
lamp
ê
Active Brake Assist warning
lamp
Æ
Active Brake Assist warning
lamp
ä
Suspension warning lamp
(yellow)
* The Active Brake Assist warning lamp is on.
The system is switched off or the range of functions has been automatically restricted.
This may be the case if the driver is not wearing a seat belt or another driving system has been activated.
# Observe the notes on Active Brake Assist (/ page 242).
* The Active Brake Assist warning lamp is on.
After you drive off, the system's range of functions will be restricted due to the teach-in process.
Depending on the ambient conditions, the teach-in process may take a few minutes.
# Observe the notes on Active Brake Assist (/ page 242).
* The yellow AIRMATIC / E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL warning lamp is lit.
A malfunction has occurred in AIRMATIC/E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL.
# Note the messages on the driver's display.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 517
Warning/indicator lamp
ä
Suspension warning lamp
(red)
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The red AIRMATIC/E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL warning lamp is lit.
A malfunction has occurred in AIRMATIC/E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL.
* NOTE The vehicle's driving characteristics will have changed significantly.
#
#
#
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Note the messages on the driver's display.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
Warning/indicator lamp
H
Mercedes-Benz emergency
call system warning lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
*The Mercedes-Benz emergency call system is malfunctioning. The Mercedes me connect system is also malfunctioning.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
518 Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
Tire pressure monitor
Warning/indicator lamp
h
Tire pressure monitoring
system warning lamp flashes
h
Tire pressure monitoring
system warning lamp lights
up
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
*The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) flashes for approximately one minute and
then remains lit.
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning.
& WARNING There is a risk of an accident if the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning
The tire pressure monitoring system cannot issue a warning if there is pressure loss in one or more of the tires.
Tires with insufficient tire pressure may impair the driving characteristics as well as steering and braking.
# Have the tire pressure monitoring system checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
* The yellow tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The tire pressure monitoring system has detected tire pressure loss in at least one of the tires.
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to insufficient tire pressure
R
R
R
The tires can burst.
The tires can wear excessively and/or unevenly.
The driving characteristics as well as the steering and braking may be greatly impaired.
You could then lose control of the vehicle.
Observe the recommended tire pressures.
# Adjust the tire pressure if necessary.
#
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 519
Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
#
#
Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions.
Check the tire pressure and the tires.
520 Index
1, 2, 3 ...
(SmartKey) battery......................................... 80
3D driver's display, 3D instrument cluster
Function/notes...................................... 286
4MATIC........................................................ 209
48 V on-board electrical system
Displays in the driver's display................ 292
Operating safety...................................... 29
A
A/C function
Activating/deactivating (operating
unit)....................................................... 178
Switching on/off (MBUX)....................... 179
ABS............................................................. 222
Acceleration
Kickdown............................................... 208
Optimized acceleration.......................... 194
Accident prevention..................................... 279
Accident, emergency call............................. 346
Activating/deactivating the acoustic locking verification signal...................................... 79
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating..........................
Brake application...................................
Exit warning...........................................
Function................................................
Active Brake Assist
Function................................................
Setting...................................................
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Activating/deactivating..........................
Active Emergency Stop Assist................
Active Lane Change Assist.....................
Calling up a speed.................................
Function................................................
Increases/decreases the speed.............
Route-based speed adaptation...............
Storing a speed......................................
Active Emergency Stop Assist......................
Active headlamps.........................................
Active Lane Change Assist
Activating/deactivating..........................
Function................................................
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating..........................
255
254
252
252
242
246
231
238
239
231
228
231
234
231
238
161
242
239
257
Function................................................
Setting the sensitivity.............................
Active light function.....................................
Active Parking Assist
Automatic braking function....................
Cross traffic warning..............................
Drive Away Assist...................................
Exiting a parking space..........................
Function................................................
Maneuvering brake function...................
Memory Parking Assist..........................
Parking..................................................
Pausing..................................................
Remote Parking Assist...........................
Active Service System PLUS.........................
Active Speed Limit Assist.............................
Active Steering Assist
Activating/deactivating..........................
Active Emergency Stop Assist................
Active Lane Change Assist.....................
Function................................................
Active Stop-and-Go Assist............................
Adaptive cruise control.................................
255
257
161
275
280
279
274
270
281
282
272
274
275
356
233
238
238
239
236
235
234
Index 521
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Activating/deactivating.......................... 165
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating.......................... 167
Additives
Engine oil............................................... 433
Fuel....................................................... 432
After-sales service........................................ 356
Air bag
Belt air bag.............................................. 59
Cushion bag............................................. 60
Front air bag............................................ 60
Inflating................................................... 53
Overview.................................................. 60
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp........ 46
REAR SEAT AIR BAG indicator lamps........ 48
Warning lamp........................................... 44
Air conditioning menu
Air distribution....................................... 179
Calling up.............................................. 178
Climate control...................................... 179
Footwell temperature............................. 180
Fragrance system.................................. 181
Front air conditioning............................. 178
Ionization............................................... 181
Rear passenger compartment climate
control................................................... 180
Air distribution
Adjusting....................................... 176, 179
Air freshener system.................................... 181
Air inlet........................................................ 363
Air pressure................................................. 398
Air suspension............................................. 258
Air vents
Adjusting............................................... 186
Glove box............................................... 188
Air/water duct............................................. 363
Airbag
Rear airbag.............................................. 60
Airflow
Adjusting............................................... 176
AIRMATIC
Setting the vehicle level......................... 259
Vehicle levels......................................... 258
Alarm system............................................... 109
All-wheel drive.............................................. 209
Alternative route.......................................... 329
Ambient lighting........................................... 168
AMG TRACK PACE
Configuring............................................ 324
Drag Race.............................................. 322
Function................................................ 320
Telemetry display................................... 323
Track Race............................................. 320
Animals.......................................................... 55
Anti-collision
Drive Away Assist................................... 279
Anti-lock braking system.............................. 222
Anti-theft alarm system................................ 109
Anti-theft protection
Immobilizer............................................ 109
Apps, Mercedes me
Mercedes me calls................................. 339
Mercedes me connect........................... 342
Assistance system....................................... 221
ASSYST PLUS
Battery disconnection periods................ 357
Service interval display.......................... 356
Service requirements............................. 356
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ATA
Deactivating the alarm........................... 110
Function................................................ 109
Interior protection.................................. 111
Interior protection function..................... 110
Tow-away alarm function........................ 110
Tow-away protection.............................. 110
ATTENTION ASSIST
Function................................................ 226
Setting................................................... 228
Attention assistant....................................... 226
Augmented reality
Head-up display..................................... 289
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Service Center..... 33
Authorized workshop...................................... 33
Automatic car wash...................................... 363
Automatic car wash mode............................ 365
Automatic climate control............................ 179
Automatic distance control........................... 228
Automatic driving lights................................ 159
Automatic emergency call............................ 347
Automatic engine start/stop........................ 198
Automatic front passenger air bag shutoff
Function.................................................. 49
Information (child restraint system on
the front passenger seat)......................... 68
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp........ 46
Automatic lateral support adjustment........... 128
Automatic measures after an accident............ 53
Automatic mirror folding function................. 175
Automatic seat adjustment........................... 127
Automatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever............................. 205
Drive programs...................................... 202
DYNAMIC SELECT button....................... 202
Engages neutral..................................... 206
Engaging drive position.......................... 207
Engaging reverse gear............................ 206
Kickdown............................................... 208
Manual gear shifting............................... 207
Selecting park position........................... 206
Steering wheel paddle shifters................ 207
Switching gears..................................... 205
Transmission position display................. 205
Transmission positions........................... 205
Autonomous braking.................................... 242
B
Bad weather light......................................... 162
Bag hook..................................................... 147
BAS............................................................. 223
Basic information........................................... 41
Battery (12 V battery)
Charging................................................ 383
Notes..................................................... 379
Notes (starting assistance and charging)........................................................ 381
Replacing............................................... 385
Starting assistance................................ 383
Battery (48 V)
Notes..................................................... 380
Battery (starter battery)
charging, Remote Online........................ 192
Belt
Fastening................................................. 44
Notes on wearing correctly...................... 43
Releasing................................................. 60
To adjust the height................................. 44
Belt air bag
Function.................................................. 59
Index 523
Inflating................................................... 53
Straightening out a seat belt strap............ 59
Blind Spot Assist.......................................... 254
Bluetooth®
Connecting a mobile phone.................... 338
Brake Assist
Active Brake Assist................................. 242
Brake Assist System............................... 223
Brake Assist System..................................... 223
Brake disks.................................................. 193
Brake fluid.................................................... 434
Brake force distribution................................ 225
Brake pads................................................... 193
Brakes
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).............. 222
Active Brake Assist................................. 242
BAS (Brake Assist System)..................... 223
Driving tips............................................ 194
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)....................................................... 225
Electric parking brake............ 216, 217, 218
Handbrake............................. 216, 217, 218
HOLD function....................................... 225
Limited braking effect (salt-treated
roads).................................................... 194
New/replaced brake pads/brake discs.. 193
Notes on breaking in a new vehicle........ 193
Parking brake......................... 216, 217, 218
Post-collision brake.................................. 53
Braking assistance
Brake Assist System............................... 223
Breakdown
Changing a wheel................................... 418
Flat tire.................................................. 373
Overview of aids...................................... 22
Tow-starting........................................... 391
Towing methods..................................... 386
Transporting the vehicle......................... 388
Breakdown (Roadside Assistance).................. 28
C
Calling the customer center for
Mercedes-Benz............................................
Calls
Mercedes me.........................................
Telephone menu....................................
Using overhead control panel.................
339
339
338
339
Camera
360° camera......................................... 263
Activating using GPS (reversing camera)........................................................ 267
Button................................................... 266
Cleaning................................................ 368
Driver camera........................................ 310
Function................................................ 263
Information............................................ 220
Managing activation points..................... 267
Opening the camera cover (rear view
camera)................................................. 267
ROAD SURFACE SCAN........................... 261
Select view............................................ 267
Car key.......................................................... 78
Car wash
Automatic car wash............................... 363
Power washer........................................ 366
Washing by hand.................................... 366
Car-to-X-Communication
Display on map...................................... 331
Care
Air/water duct....................................... 363
Automatic car wash............................... 363
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Camera.................................................. 368
Car parts............................................... 368
Decorative foil........................................ 367
Display................................................... 369
Exterior lighting...................................... 368
Head-up display..................................... 369
Headliner............................................... 369
Paint...................................................... 366
Plastic trim............................................ 369
Power washer........................................ 366
Real wood/trim elements...................... 369
Seat belts.............................................. 369
Steering wheel....................................... 369
Vehicle interior....................................... 369
Washing by hand.................................... 366
Wheels/rims.......................................... 368
Caring for plastic trim................................... 369
Caring for rims............................................. 368
Central display
Operating.............................................. 301
Central locking system
Button..................................................... 83
SmartKey................................................. 79
Change of address......................................... 29
Change of ownership...................................... 29
Changing a wheel
Installing a new wheel............................ 422
Preparation............................................ 418
Raising the vehicle................................. 419
Removing/installing hub caps................ 419
Charging
12 V battery........................................... 383
USB port........................................ 142, 151
Wirelessly charging a mobile phone........ 154
Chauffeur mode
Moving the front passenger seat into
the chauffeur position............................ 120
Moving the front passenger seat into
the normal position................................ 122
Overview................................................ 119
Checking the coolant level........................... 362
Child safety lock
Rear door................................................. 75
Side windows (rear passenger compartment)................................................ 77
Child seat
Adjusting the vehicle seat........................ 70
Basic instructions.................................... 64
Front passenger seat............................... 67
Installing ISOFIX....................................... 73
Notes on belt air bags.............................. 70
Overview of warning stickers.................... 67
Rear airbag.............................................. 69
Rearward-facing....................................... 70
Risks/dangers......................................... 65
Securing on the rear seat with the
seat belt.................................................. 75
Securing to the front passenger seat
with the seat belt..................................... 75
The most important information in brief.... 63
Top Tether................................................ 74
Children
Avoiding dangers in the vehicle................ 65
Basic instructions.................................... 64
Special seat belt retractor........................ 72
Chock.......................................................... 418
City lighting.................................................. 162
Clean varnish............................................... 366
Cleaning
Air/water duct....................................... 363
Automatic car wash............................... 363
Car parts............................................... 368
Index 525
Decorative foil........................................
Paint......................................................
Power washer........................................
Real wood/trim elements......................
Sensors.................................................
Vehicle interior.......................................
Washing by hand....................................
Cleaning carpets..........................................
Cleaning seat covers....................................
Climate control
Activating/deactivating..........................
Activating/deactivating (rear operating unit).................................................
Activating/deactivating the A/C function (control panel).................................
Adjusting...............................................
Air conditioning menu............................
Air distribution.......................................
Air vents (front)......................................
Air vents (rear passenger compartment).....................................................
Airflow...................................................
Automatic control..................................
Defrosting a window..............................
Defrosting the windshield.......................
367
366
366
369
368
369
366
369
369
178
178
178
178
178
176
186
187
176
179
179
176
Defrosting windows................................ 180
Filling capacity for refrigerant and
PAG oil................................................... 437
Fine particle status display..................... 178
Fragrance system.......................... 181, 182
Glove box air vent.................................. 188
Immediate pre-entry climate control....... 186
Inserting/removing the flacon (fragrance system)...................................... 182
Ionization............................................... 181
Notes..................................................... 176
Operating unit........................................ 176
Pre-entry climate control for departure time................................................ 184
Rear operating unit.................................. 20
Rear passenger compartment operating unit.................................................. 177
Rear window defroster........................... 176
Refrigerant............................................. 435
Residual heat......................................... 181
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off................................................... 181
Switching the A/C function on/off
(MBUX).................................................. 179
Synchronization function........................ 180
Temperature.......................................... 176
Ventilating with convenience opening..... 100
Windshield heater.................................. 183
COC papers, CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY............................................................... 426
Cockpit
Dashboard overview................................... 6
Collision detection (parked vehicle)
Setting........................................... 218, 219
Combination switch
Lights.................................................... 159
Windshield wipers.................................. 170
Commuter route........................................... 329
Components relevant to radio regulation
Declaration of conformity......................... 31
Content sharing menu.................................. 300
Control elements:.......................................... 27
Convenience closing.................................... 101
Convenience doors........................................ 86
Convenience opening................................... 100
Coolant
Capacity................................................ 435
Notes..................................................... 434
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Cooling........................................................ 176
Copyright
License.................................................... 40
Copyrights
Trademarks.............................................. 40
Cornering light............................................. 161
Correct use.................................................... 33
Cover........................................................... 102
Cross traffic (warning).................................. 280
Crosswind Assist.......................................... 224
Cushion air bag (reclining rear seat)
Inflating................................................... 53
Cushion bag, Reclining rear passenger
compartment seat.......................................... 60
Cushionbag
Information.............................................. 61
Customer Assistance Center (CAC)................ 34
Customer Relations Department..................... 34
D
Damage
Limited protection.................................... 55
Damping system ADS PLUS
AIRMATIC.............................................. 258
E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL..................... 260
Dashboard
Cockpit overview....................................... 6
Dashcam
Notes..................................................... 333
Selecting a USB device.......................... 334
Starting/stopping a video recording....... 334
Data processing in the vehicle........................ 36
Data protection rights.................................... 39
Data storage
Data protection rights.............................. 39
Electronic control units............................ 36
Event Data Recorder................................ 39
MBUX multimedia system/Mercedes
me connect............................................. 39
Online services........................................ 38
Daytime running lamps, Daytime running
lamp mode
Activating/deactivating.......................... 167
Deactivating the alarm................................. 110
Dealership..................................................... 33
Declaration of conformity
Components relevant to radio regulation.. 31
Decorative foil.............................................. 367
Definitions
Tires and loading.................................... 412
Defrost function........................................... 179
Deployed components
Limited protection.................................... 55
Deployment situations.................................... 53
Destination entry......................................... 328
Diagnostics connection.................................. 32
DIGITAL LIGHT
Activating/deactivating.......................... 163
Active headlamps................................... 161
Assistance functions.............................. 163
Bad weather light................................... 162
City lighting............................................ 162
Cornering light....................................... 161
Enhanced fog light function.................... 162
Highway mode....................................... 162
Intelligent Light System.......................... 161
Overview................................................ 161
Topographical compensation.................. 162
Index 527
Digital Operator's Manual............................... 24
Dinghy towing
Pulling/towing....................................... 285
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission.......................... 205
Engages neutral..................................... 206
Engaging drive position.......................... 207
Engaging park position automatically...... 206
Engaging reverse gear............................ 206
Function................................................ 205
Gearshift recommendation..................... 208
Manual gearshifting................................ 207
Selecting park position........................... 206
Display
Care...................................................... 369
Display (driver's display)
Overview of displays............................... 292
Display (MBUX multimedia system)
Settings................................................. 291
Display message
Calling up on driver display..................... 439
Notes..................................................... 439
Display messages
ç - - - mph.......................................
# 12 V On-board Electrical System Service Required.............................
Û 48 V Battery See Operator's
Manual..................................................
¥ Add Washer Fluid.........................
é ATTENTION ASSIST: Take a
Break!....................................................
: Automatic Driving Lights Inoperative...................................................
Û Battery Overheated Stop!
Everyone Get Out! Outdoors if Possible..
$ Brake Immediately.......................
á Camera View Reduced See
Operator's Manual.................................
$ Check Brake Fluid Level...............
+ Check Coolant Level See Operator's Manual.........................................
478
491
494
456
473
446
493
468
487
469
457
5 Check Engine Oil Level At Next
Refueling (Add 1 Quart)..........................
: Check Left Low Beam (example)..
é Check Tires.................................
É Compressor Is Cooling.................
ÿ Coolant Stop Switch Off Vehicle...
! Currently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual.................................
÷ Currently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual.................................
® Don't Forget Your Key..................
¢ Drive at Max. 12mph...................
5 Engine Oil Level Cannot Be
Measured..............................................
5 Engine Oil Level Reduce Oil
Level......................................................
5 Engine Oil Level Stop Switch
Off Vehicle.............................................
5 Engine Oil Pressure Stop
Switch Off Vehicle..................................
499
445
496
476
458
470
471
445
476
501
499
499
500
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6 Front Left Malfunction Service
Required (example)................................
8 Fuel Filler Cap Open.....................
8 Fuel Level Low.............................
M Hood Not Locked Close Before
Starting Trip...........................................
M Hood Unlatched Pull Lever
Again to Open........................................
® Initializing Key Please Wait...........
Ø Initiating Emergency Stop.............
! Inoperative See Operator's
Manual..................................................
÷ Inoperative See Operator's
Manual..................................................
T Inoperative See Operator's
Manual..................................................
G Inoperative..................................
¥ Intensive Cleaning Activated for
30 Seconds...........................................
440
459
459
454
454
444
482
471
472
473
490
456
® Key Not Detected (red display
message)............................................... 444
® Key Not Detected (white display message)........................................ 443
6 Left Window Airbag Malfunction Service Required (example)............. 440
ä Malfunction Drive at Max. 50
mph............................................... 474, 477
$ Malfunction See Operator's
Manual.................................................. 468
: Malfunction See Operator’s
Manual.................................................. 446
$ Malfunction Stop......................... 469
ä Malfunction Stop......................... 477
® Obtain a New Key........................ 443
ç Off............................................... 479
ë Off............................................... 473
F Parking Brake See Operator's
Manual.................................................. 464
é Please Correct Tire Pressure........ 497
Ý Please Wait Charging 48 V Battery….....................................................
Ù Rear Axle Steering Currently
Malfunctioning.......................................
Ù Rear Axle Steering Malfunction
Service Required....................................
Ù Rear Axle Steering Malfunction
Stop Immediately...................................
é Reduce Speed.............................
F Release Parking Brake..................
® Replace Key Battery.....................
6 Restraint System Malfunction
Service Required....................................
Ù Steering Malfunction Drive
Carefully Service Required.....................
Ù Steering Malfunction Increased
Physical Effort See Operator's Manual....
Ù Steering Malfunction Stop
Immediately See Operator's Manual.......
494
452
452
453
498
467
443
440
451
451
451
Index 529
M Stop Immediately Close Hood
Completely............................................
É STOP Vehicle Level Too Low.........
# Stop Vehicle See Operator's
Manual..................................................
Û Stop Vehicle See Operator's
Manual..................................................
# Stop Vehicle To Charge the 12
V Battery Do Not Switch Off Vehicle.......
ç Suspended..................................
: Switch Off Lights..........................
: Switch On Headlights...................
# Switch on vehicle to charge the
12 V battery...........................................
F Switch on Vehicle to Release
the Parking Brake...................................
¸ Temporarily Unavailable Sensors Dirty...............................................
é Tires Overheated..........................
455
475
492
493
493
478
446
446
492
467
486
498
d Vehicle Ready to Drive Switch
the Ignition Off Before Exiting.................
É Vehicle Rising Please Wait............
é Warning Tire Malfunction.............
é Wheel Sensor(s) Missing..............
Active Blind Spot Assist Currently
Unavailable See Operator's Manual........
Active Blind Spot Assist Inoperative........
Active Brake Assist Functions Currently Limited See Operator's Manual.....
Active Brake Assist Functions Limited
See Operator's Manual..........................
Active Distance Assist Currently
Unavailable See Operator's Manual........
Active Distance Assist Inoperative..........
Active Distance Assist Now Available......
Active Emergency Stop Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator's
Manual..................................................
450
475
497
496
484
484
480
480
479
479
480
482
Active Emergency Stop Assist Inoperative......................................................
Active Lane Change Assist Currently
Unavailable See Operator's Manual........
Active Lane Change Assist Inoperative...
Active Lane Keeping Assist Currently
Unavailable See Operator's Manual........
Active Lane Keeping Assist Inoperative...
Active Lane Keeping Assist Limited
Range of Functions See Operator's
Manual..................................................
Active Parking Assist and
PARKTRONIC Inoperative See Operator's Manual...........................................
Active Parking Assist Limited Availability of Maneuvering Assistance See
Operator's Manual.................................
Active Steering Assist Currently
Unavailable Due to Multiple Emergency Stops...........................................
482
483
483
485
485
485
490
490
482
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Active Steering Assist Currently
Unavailable See Operator's Manual........
Active Steering Assist Inoperative...........
Active Stop & Go Assist Currently
Unavailable See Operator's Manual........
Active Stop & Go Assist Inoperative
See Operator's Manual..........................
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Currently
Unavailable See Operator's Manual........
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Inoperative....
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus Currently Unavailable See Operator's
Manual..................................................
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus Inoperative...................................................
Ambient Lighting Warning Support
Inoperative.............................................
Auxiliary Battery Malfunction (red display message)........................................
481
481
483
484
447
447
448
448
453
464
Auxiliary Battery Malfunction (white
display message).................................... 463
Cannot Start Vehicle See Operator's
Manual.......................................... 491, 494
Change the steering wheel/ seat
position until 6 dots are visible on the
upper edge of the screen....................... 488
Check Brake Pads See Operator's
Manual.................................................. 470
Depress Brake to Shift from P................ 459
Depress Brake to Shift to D or R............. 460
Depress Brake to Shift to R.................... 460
DIGITAL LIGHT Functions Limited........... 447
Drive Malfunction Stop Contact Dealer... 463
Drive Malfunction Stop Restart Vehicle... 462
Drive Overheated Drive Carefully............ 463
Driver Camera Inoperative See Operator's Manual........................................... 488
Driver Camera View Currently Restricted See Operator's Manual..................... 488
Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See
Operator's Manual.................................
Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See
Operator's Manual.................................
Hazard Warning Light Malfunction..........
Head-up Display Brightness Currently
Reduced See Operator's Manual............
Head-up Display Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual.....................
Head-up Display Inoperative...................
MULTIBEAM LED Functions Limited........
N Automatically Activated Please Shift
to Transmission Position Again...............
PARKTRONIC Inoperative See Operator's Manual...........................................
Place the Key in the Marked Space
See Operator's Manual..........................
PRE-SAFE Inoperative See Operator's
Manual..................................................
441
442
448
450
450
450
447
462
489
445
488
Index 531
PRE-SAFE PLUS Inoperative See
Operator's Manual.................................
PRE-SAFE Pulse Side Inoperative See
Operator's Manual.................................
Push rear-left seat belt extender back
manually. See Operator's Manual (example).........................................
Reversing Not Possible Service
Required................................................
Risk of Vehicle Rolling Away Apply
Parking Brake When Parking...................
Risk of Vehicle Rolling Away Driver's
Door Open Position P Not Selected........
Risk of Vehicle Rolling Away N Activated Manually No Automatic Change to
P...........................................................
Service Required Apply Parking Brake
to Park...................................................
Service Required Do Not Change
Transmission Position.............................
489
489
441
462
461
460
461
460
462
Shift to P Only When Vehicle Is Stationary...................................................
Snow Chain Mode Maximum Speed
Exceeded...............................................
Starting Possible Again..........................
Tire Pressure Monitor Currently
Unavailable............................................
Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative...........
Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative Tire
Pressure Sensors Missing......................
To Deselect P or N Depress Brake and
Start Vehicle..........................................
To Switch Off Vehicle Press and Hold
Start/Stop Button for at Least 3 Seconds or Press 3 Times............................
Traffic Sign Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual.....................
Traffic Sign Assist Inoperative.................
Transmission Malfunction Stop...............
Windshield Wiper Malfunction................
459
453
495
495
495
496
460
457
474
474
462
457
Displaying road names/house numbers....... 329
Distance control.......................................... 228
Distance warning......................................... 242
DISTRONIC.................................................. 228
Door
Child safety lock (rear door)..................... 75
Closing convenience doors...................... 86
Emergency key......................................... 90
Open comfort doors................................. 86
Opening (from the inside)......................... 83
Power closing function............................. 90
Recessed door handles............................ 83
Setting convenience doors....................... 89
Unlocking (inside).................................... 83
Door control panel (rear passenger compartment)....................................................... 20
Door handles
Extending/retracting................................ 83
Door operating unit
Function seat........................................... 18
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)............ 408
Drag Race.................................................... 322
Drinking and driving..................................... 194
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Drinks holder, Cup holder............................. 150
Drive Away Assist......................................... 279
Drive position............................................... 207
Drive program display.................................. 203
Drive programs
Selecting............................................... 203
Driver camera
Function................................................ 310
Switching on/off.................................... 311
Driver's display
48 V on-board electrical system............. 292
Head-up display..................................... 288
Menus................................................... 287
Notes..................................................... 286
Operating.............................................. 286
Service due date.................................... 356
Status displays....................................... 292
Warning/indicator lamps.............. 8, 12, 501
Driver's seat
Adjusting electrically.............................. 113
Easy entry and exit feature..................... 133
Seat heating.......................................... 129
Driving safety system
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)..............
Active Brake Assist.................................
ATTENTION ASSIST................................
BAS (Brake Assist System).....................
Blind Spot Assist/Active Blind Spot
Assist....................................................
Cameras................................................
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution).......................................................
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)........
Hill Start Assist......................................
HOLD function.......................................
Overview................................................
Radar and ultrasonic sensors.................
STEER CONTROL...................................
Traffic Sign Assist...................................
Your responsibility..................................
Driving system.............................................
Driving tips
Drinking and driving...............................
General driving tips................................
Notes on breaking in a new vehicle........
Optimized acceleration..........................
Rear axle steering..................................
222
242
226
223
252
220
225
223
226
225
221
220
225
246
220
221
194
194
193
193
198
Drowsiness detection................................... 226
Duplicate key................................................. 82
Dynamic handling control system................. 223
DYNAMIC SELECT
Calling up the fuel consumption indicator...................................................... 205
Configuring drive program I............ 203, 204
Displaying engine data........................... 204
Displaying vehicle data........................... 204
Drive program display............................ 203
Drive programs...................................... 202
Function................................................ 202
Selecting the drive program................... 203
E
E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL
Electrohydraulic suspension...................
ROAD SURFACE SCAN...........................
Setting the vehicle level.........................
Suspension............................................
Vehicle levels.........................................
E10..............................................................
Easy entry feature
Adjusting...............................................
260
261
262
260
260
431
135
Index 533
Easy exit feature
Adjusting...............................................
EASY-PACK trunk box
Care......................................................
Installing/removing................................
Setting...................................................
EBD, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution........
ECO Assist
48 V on-board electrical system.............
ECO display.................................................
ECO start/stop button
Automatic engine start/stop..................
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start...........................
Automatic engine stop...........................
Function................................................
Switching off/on....................................
Electric parking brake
Applying automatically...........................
Emergency braking................................
Manually applying/releasing..................
Releasing automatically..........................
Electrical fuses.............................................
135
369
149
148
225
200
200
199
198
198
198
199
216
218
217
217
391
Electrohydraulic chassis............................... 260
Electrohydraulic suspension......................... 260
Electronic Stability Program......................... 223
Emergency
First-aid kit (soft sided).......................... 373
Overview of aids...................................... 22
Reflective safety vest............................. 372
Warning triangle..................................... 373
Emergency braking
Active Brake Assist................................. 242
Brake Assist System............................... 223
Carrying out........................................... 218
Electric parking brake/handbrake.......... 216
Emergency key
Door........................................................ 90
Trunk lid................................................... 98
Emergency operation mode
Starting the vehicle................................ 191
Emergency release
Trunk lid (from inside)............................... 97
Emergency stop assistant............................. 238
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Inflating................................................... 53
Engine
Emergency operation mode....................
Emergency start.....................................
Engine number.......................................
Jump-starting.........................................
Parking (start/stop button)....................
Engine data
Displaying..............................................
DYNAMIC SELECT..................................
Engine number.............................................
Engine oil
Additives................................................
Capacity................................................
Checking the oil level using the driver
display...................................................
MB-Freigabe / MB-Approval...................
Quality...................................................
Refilling..................................................
Environmentally friendly driving......................
ESC, Electronic Stability Control...................
ESP®
Activating/deactivating..........................
Crosswind Assist....................................
Function................................................
191
391
428
381
212
204
204
428
433
433
360
433
433
361
25
223
224
224
223
534 Index
Event Data Recorder...................................... 39
Exit warning
MBUX Interior Assistant......................... 307
Exiting a parking space
Active Parking Assist.............................. 270
Drive Away Assist................................... 279
PARKTRONIC......................................... 267
Exterior lighting
Care...................................................... 368
Exterior mirrors
Parking position..................................... 174
F
Factory settings
MBUX reset function..............................
Fatigue detection.........................................
Favorites......................................................
Fine particle status display...........................
First aid
First-aid kit (soft sided)..........................
First-aid kit (soft sided).................................
319
226
313
178
373
373
Fitting accessories
Limited protection.................................... 55
Flacon.......................................................... 182
Flat tire
Changing a wheel................................... 418
MOExtended.......................................... 374
Notes..................................................... 373
TIREFIT kit.............................................. 375
Flat towing
Pulling/towing....................................... 285
Floor mats................................................... 157
Fog lamp...................................................... 159
Fog light (extended range)............................ 162
Foil covering
On camera/sensors............................... 220
Radar and ultrasonic sensors................. 220
Folding table................................................ 143
Footrest
Rear front passenger seat...................... 121
Footwell temperature................................... 180
Fragrance.................................................... 181
Fragrance system
Activating/deactivating.......................... 181
Adjusting............................................... 182
Inserting/removing the flacon................ 182
Perfume vial........................................... 182
Free software................................................. 40
Frequencies
Two-way radio........................................ 427
Front air bag
Inflating................................................... 53
Front headlamps.......................................... 158
Front passenger air bag
Disabling/enabling.................................. 47
Front passenger air bag shutoff,
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Information (child restraint system on
the front passenger seat)......................... 68
Front passenger seat
Adjusting electrically.............................. 113
Adjusting from driver's seat.................... 115
Adjusting from the rear passenger
compartment......................................... 116
Index 535
Fuel
Additives................................................ 432
E10........................................................ 431
Gasoline................................................ 431
Gasoline quality..................................... 431
Refilling.................................................. 209
Reserve................................................. 432
Sulfur content........................................ 431
Tank capacity......................................... 432
Fuel consumption indicator.......................... 205
Fuel reserve................................................. 432
Fully reclined position.................................. 118
Function in the event of an accident............... 54
Function seat................................................. 18
Function seat (rear passenger compartment)............................................................. 20
Fuses
Cockpit.................................................. 394
Engine compartment.............................. 392
Front passenger footwell........................ 394
Fuse assignment diagram....................... 391
Notes..................................................... 391
Trunk..................................................... 394
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory.............................. 216
Opening/closing a door......................... 216
Problem................................................. 215
Garage door openers
Programming buttons............................. 213
Synchronizing the rolling code................ 215
Gasoline...................................................... 431
Gearshift
DIRECT SELECT lever............................. 205
Manual.................................................. 207
General driving tips...................................... 194
Genuine parts................................................ 25
Glide mode.................................................. 209
Glove box
Air vent.................................................. 188
Locking/unlocking................................. 143
Grab handles
Notes..................................................... 112
H
Handbrake...................................................
Handling characteristics
Unusual.................................................
HANDS-FREE ACCESS...................................
Handset.......................................................
Hazard warning lights...................................
Hazard warnings
Car-to-X-Communication........................
Head restraint
Attaching/removing the additional
cushion (front).......................................
Attaching/removing the additional
cushion (rear passenger compartment)..
Folding into position/folding back
manually (rear passenger compartment).....................................................
Lowering/folding into place from the
front (rear passenger compartment).......
Luxury head restraint (front)...................
Luxury head restraint (rear passenger
compartment)........................................
Neck warmer.........................................
216
396
95
144
160
331
124
125
126
124
123
124
125
536 Index
Head-up display
Augmented reality..................................
Care......................................................
Function................................................
Memory function...................................
Operating..............................................
Selecting (with augmented reality)..........
Switching on/off....................................
Headlamp flashing........................................
Headlamp range control...............................
Headlamps...................................................
Heating
Activating/deactivating..........................
Center console......................................
Climate control......................................
Panel heating.........................................
Rear window..........................................
Seat.......................................................
Steering wheel.......................................
Windshield.............................................
Help call
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system..
High beam...................................................
Highway mode.............................................
289
369
288
136
290
291
291
159
162
158
178
177
176
131
176
129
133
183
346
159
162
Hill Start Assist............................................
HOLD function
Function................................................
Switching on/off....................................
Home screen
Central display.......................................
Hood
Opening/closing....................................
226
225
225
300
358
I
Identification plate
Engine................................................... 428
Refrigerant............................................. 435
Vehicle.................................................. 428
Immediate pre-entry climate control............. 186
Immobilizer.................................................. 109
Inattentiveness detection............................. 226
Incorrect behavior by vehicle occupants
Limited protection.................................... 55
Indicator/warning lamp................................ 501
Indicator/warning lamps
PASSENGER AIR BAG............................... 46
Individual drive program
Configuring.................................... 203, 204
Inside rearview mirror.................................. 173
Installing
Snow chains.......................................... 397
Tires/wheels......................................... 422
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating.......................... 163
Active headlamps................................... 161
Adaptive Highbeam Assist...................... 164
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus............... 165
Assistance functions.............................. 163
Bad weather light................................... 162
City lighting............................................ 162
Cornering light....................................... 161
Enhanced fog light function.................... 162
Highway mode....................................... 162
Overview................................................ 161
Topographical compensation.................. 162
Interior lighting
Adjusting............................................... 168
Ambient lighting..................................... 168
MBUX reading light................................ 307
Switch-off delay time.............................. 170
Index 537
Interior protection........................................ 111
Internet
Mercedes me connect........................... 342
Setting up a Wi-Fi hotspot...................... 317
Web browser.......................................... 344
Ionization..................................................... 181
ISOFIX child seat anchor
Installing.................................................. 73
J
Jack
Storage location..................................... 418
Jump-start connection.................................. 383
K
Key
Problem...................................................
Replacement key......................................
KEYLESS-GO
Deactivating.............................................
Locking/unlocking the vehicle.................
Problem...................................................
Unlocking setting.....................................
82
82
80
84
86
79
Kickdown..................................................... 208
Knee air bag................................................... 60
L
Lane change assist....................................... 239
Lane Keeping Assist..................................... 255
Lane recognition
Active Lane Change Assist..................... 239
Lane recognition (automatic)
Active Lane Keeping Assist..................... 255
Lane scan.................................................... 261
Language
Notes..................................................... 319
Setting................................................... 319
Level control
AIRMATIC.............................................. 258
E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL..................... 260
License plate (front)....................................... 31
License plate assembly (front)........................ 31
Light switch................................................. 158
Lighting
Intelligent Light System.......................... 161
Interior lighting.......................................
Lights
Active headlamps...................................
Adaptive Highbeam Assist......................
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus...............
Assistance functions..............................
Automatic driving lights..........................
Bad weather light...................................
City lighting............................................
Combination switch...............................
Cornering light.......................................
DIGITAL LIGHT.......................................
Fog light (extended range)......................
Hazard warning lights.............................
High beam.............................................
Highway mode.......................................
Intelligent Light System..........................
Interior lighting.......................................
Locator lighting......................................
Reading lamp.........................................
Rear fog light.........................................
Responsibility for lighting systems..........
Switch-off delay time..............................
Switching the Intelligent Light System
on/off...................................................
168
161
164
165
163
159
162
162
159
161
161
162
160
159
162
161
168
167
168
159
158
167
163
538 Index
Topographical compensation.................. 162
Turn signals............................................ 159
Limited Warranty............................................ 35
Live Traffic Information................................. 331
Load index
Tires...................................................... 410
Load-bearing capacity
Tires...................................................... 410
Loading
Bag hook............................................... 147
Definitions............................................. 412
Loading guidelines....................................... 140
Loading information table............................. 403
Loads........................................................... 140
Locator lighting............................................ 167
Locking/unlocking
Automatic locking (MMS)......................... 86
Doors (from the inside)............................ 83
Emergency key......................................... 90
KEYLESS-GO............................................ 84
Loud sound
PRE-SAFE® Sound................................... 50
Low-beam headlamps
Activating/deactivating..........................
Lubricants....................................................
Luggage
Net hooks..............................................
Luggage rack...............................................
Lumbar support...........................................
158
430
145
140
117
M
MAGIC VISION CONTROL
Windshield wiper.................................... 171
Maintaining safe distance
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC......... 231
Maintaining the headliner............................. 369
Maintaining the steering wheel..................... 369
Maintenance
Vehicle..................................................... 28
Maintenance Management
Notes..................................................... 357
Transferred data..................................... 357
Malfunction
Restraint system...................................... 44
Malfunction message
Driver's display......................................
Maneuvering
Drive Away Assist...................................
Maneuvering brake function...................
Maneuvering assistance
Activating/deactivating..........................
Maneuvering assistant
Cross traffic warning..............................
Drive Away Assist...................................
Maneuvering brake function...................
Maneuvering brake function.........................
Maneuvering support...................................
Manual gearshifting
Activating/deactivating..........................
Map
Displaying online map contents..............
Displaying weather information..............
Moving...................................................
Selecting the map orientation................
Setting the map scale............................
Map functions..............................................
Massage program........................................
439
279
281
281
280
279
281
281
280
208
331
331
331
331
331
331
129
Index 539
Massage programs............................... 128, 129
Maximum full-stop braking........................... 223
Maximum load rating.................................... 409
Maximum permissible load
Calculation example............................... 405
Determining........................................... 404
Maximum tire pressure................................. 409
MBUX
Dashcam............................................... 333
MBUX Interior Assistant
Camera & parking.................................. 310
Driver camera........................................ 310
Exit warning........................................... 307
Favorites................................................ 309
Overview................................................ 304
Preselection outside mirrors................... 309
Reading light.......................................... 307
Search light........................................... 307
Using the favorites pose......................... 309
MBUX multimedia system
Activating/deactivating standby mode... 220
Air conditioning menu............................ 178
Calling up the Zero Layer........................ 298
Configuring display settings.................... 291
Drive programs.............................. 203, 204
Factory setting....................................... 319
Home screen......................................... 300
Language settings.................................. 303
MBUX Interior Assistant......................... 304
Media.................................................... 349
Memory Park Assist............................... 284
Mercedes me & Apps............................. 344
Notes..................................................... 294
Operating the Zero Layer........................ 298
Overview................................................ 294
Set collision detection.................... 218, 219
Setting route-based speed adaptation.... 235
Snow chain mode.................................. 397
Standby mode function.......................... 219
Steering wheel heater/seat heating....... 133
Telephone.............................................. 335
Touchscreen.......................................... 301
Zero layer.............................................. 295
MBUX reading light...................................... 307
MBUX search light........................................ 307
MBUX voice assistant
Function................................................ 303
Voice prompting..................................... 303
Mechanical key
Inserting/removing.................................. 80
Media
Overview of functions/symbols.............. 349
Medical aids................................................... 34
Memory function
Head-up display..................................... 136
Outside mirrors...................................... 136
Seat....................................................... 136
Steering wheel....................................... 136
Memory function (rear passenger compartment)
Passenger seat and rear seat................. 138
Rear seat............................................... 137
Memory Parking Assist
Exiting a parking space.......................... 284
Function................................................ 282
Parking.................................................. 283
Recording.............................................. 282
Setting................................................... 284
Menus (driver's display)
Notes..................................................... 287
Mercedes me App
Activating on-demand features................. 28
540 Index
Mercedes me Apps...................................... 344
Mercedes me calls
Arranging a service appointment............ 341
Calling the Mercedes-Benz customer
center after automatic accident/
breakdown detection............................. 340
Calls via the overhead control panel....... 339
Information............................................ 339
Mercedes-Benz customer center............ 339
Transferred data..................................... 341
Mercedes me connect
Accident/Breakdown Management........ 343
Information............................................ 342
Transferred data..................................... 344
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
Automatic emergency call...................... 347
Data transfer......................................... 348
Information............................................ 346
Manual emergency call.......................... 347
Overview................................................ 346
Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts......................... 25
Message memory......................................... 439
Mirrors
Mirror folding function............................ 175
Outside mirrors...................................... 172
Rearview mirror..................................... 173
Mobile phone
Authorizing, Remote Parking Assist......... 278
Notes on wireless charging.................... 154
Wireless charging (front)........................ 155
Wireless charging (rear passenger
compartment).................................. 20, 156
Model series................................................ 428
Modification
Limited protection.................................... 55
MOExtended tires, Run-flat tires................... 374
MULTIBEAM LED.......................................... 161
Multifunction camera
ROAD SURFACE SCAN........................... 261
Multimedia system
Enabling/disabling the rear airbag............ 49
N
Navigation
Activating............................................... 325
Destination entry................................... 328
Notes..................................................... 325
Overview................................................
Neck warmer...............................................
Neutral........................................................
Non-operational time
Activating/deactivating standby mode...
Notes on breaking in a new vehicle...............
325
125
206
220
193
O
Objects in the vehicle interior
Limited protection.................................... 55
Occupant safety
Air bag..................................................... 60
Basic information..................................... 41
Child seat................................................ 64
Information on the child restraint system.......................................................... 49
Information on the correct seat position... 42
Pets in the vehicle.................................... 55
PRE-SAFE®.............................................. 50
On-board diagnostics interface....................... 32
On-board electronics
Two-way radios...................................... 426
On-demand feature.................................. 27, 28
Index 541
Online services.............................................. 38
Open Source Software................................... 40
Opening the trunk lid using your foot
HANDS-FREE ACCESS............................. 95
Opening/closing a door............................... 216
Opening/closing a garage door.................... 216
Operating fluids
Additives................................................ 432
Brake fluid............................................. 434
coolant.................................................. 434
Engine oil............................................... 433
Gasoline................................................ 431
Notes..................................................... 430
Refrigerant (air conditioning system)...... 435
Windshield washer fluid.......................... 435
Operating safety
48 V on-board electrical system............... 29
Operator's manual......................................... 26
Operator's Manual digital............................... 24
Outside mirrors
Automatic anti-glare mode..................... 173
Automatic mirror folding function........... 175
Blind Spot Assist/Active Blind Spot
Assist.................................................... 252
Folding in/out........................................ 172
Memory function................................... 136
Preselection MBUX................................ 309
Setting................................................... 172
Warning lamp......................................... 252
Overhead control panel.................................. 16
Overview of air bags....................................... 60
P
Paddle shifters
Steering wheel paddle shifters................ 207
Paint code................................................... 428
Panel heating............................................... 131
Panic alarm, Alarm
Activating/deactivating............................ 79
Parcel net hooks.......................................... 145
Park position
DIRECT SELECT lever............................. 205
Parking
Active Parking Assist.............................. 270
PARKTRONIC......................................... 267
Parking Assist
Active Parking Assist..............................
Memory Parking Assist..........................
PARKTRONIC.........................................
Remote Parking Assist...........................
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Activating/deactivating..........................
Adjusting warning tones.........................
Function................................................
Parking assistance systems
Active Parking Assist..............................
Drive Away Assist...................................
Maneuvering brake function...................
Memory Parking Assist..........................
PARKTRONIC.........................................
Remote Parking Assist...........................
Parking brake...............................................
Parking for an extended period.....................
Parking lamps..............................................
Parking lights...............................................
Parking position
Exterior mirrors......................................
270
282
267
275
269
270
267
270
279
281
282
267
275
216
219
158
158
174
542 Index
Storing the position of the frontpassenger outside mirror using
reverse gear........................................... 174
PARKTRONIC............................................... 267
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Status display, front passenger air bag..... 46
Payload
Calculation example............................... 405
Determining the maximum..................... 404
Permitted towing methods
Overview................................................ 385
Personalization............................................. 311
Pets in the vehicle.......................................... 55
Post-collision brake........................................ 53
Power closing function
Door........................................................ 90
Trunk lid................................................... 93
Power supply
Start/stop button.................................. 190
Switching on (start/stop button)............ 190
Power washer.............................................. 366
Pre-entry climate control
activating/deactivating for departure
time....................................................... 185
At time of departure............................... 184
For departure time................................. 185
immediate.............................................. 186
PRE-SAFE®, Anticipatory occupant protection
Function.................................................. 50
PRE-SAFE® Sound................................... 50
Reverting measures................................. 51
PRE-SAFE® Impulse Side
Function.................................................. 51
Inflating................................................... 53
PRE-SAFE® PLUS
Backing up measures............................... 51
Function.................................................. 51
Preventative occupant protection system
................................................................ 50, 51
Profile.......................................................... 311
Programs..................................................... 202
Protection
Limited.................................................... 55
Protection against collision
Maneuvering brake function................... 281
Protection of the environment
Driving style............................................. 25
Pulling away
Drive Away Assist................................... 279
Hill Start Assist...................................... 226
Optimized acceleration.......................... 194
Q
QR code rescue card...................................... 35
Qualified specialist workshop......................... 33
R
Radar and ultrasonic sensors.......................
Radio...........................................................
Radio regulations
Regulatory radio identification................
Rain closing function
Sliding sunroof.......................................
Rain sensor
Sliding sunroof.......................................
Windshield wipers..................................
220
351
428
105
105
170
Index 543
Reading lamp
Interior lighting....................................... 168
Rear air bag
Inflating................................................... 53
Information.............................................. 61
REAR SEAT AIR BAG indicator lamps........ 48
Rear airbag
Activating/deactivating............................ 49
Rear axle steering........................................ 198
Rear door (child safety lock)
Securing.................................................. 75
Rear fog light............................................... 159
Rear passenger compartment climate
control......................................................... 180
Rear passenger compartment seat belt
Status display.......................................... 45
Rear seat
Footrest................................................. 121
Fully reclined position............................ 118
Reclining rear seat................................. 117
REAR SEAT AIR BAG
Status display.......................................... 48
Rear view camera
Opening the camera cover..................... 267
Rear window
Roller sunblind....................................... 107
Rear window defroster.................................. 176
Rear window heating.................................... 176
Rearview mirror
Automatic anti-glare mode..................... 173
Rearward-facing child seat
Information.............................................. 70
Reflective safety vest.................................... 372
Refrigerant................................................... 435
Refrigerator box
Removing/installing............................... 153
Refueling
Fuel....................................................... 209
Refueling the vehicle.............................. 209
Remote Online
Charging the starter battery................... 192
Cooling/heating the vehicle interior....... 192
Starting the vehicle................................ 192
Remote Parking Assist
Authorizing a mobile phone.................... 278
Function................................................ 275
Operating.............................................. 276
Replacement key............................................ 82
Reporting safety defects................................. 34
Reserve
Fuel....................................................... 432
Resetting
MBUX reset function.............................. 319
Residual heat............................................... 181
Responsibility
Driving safety systems........................... 220
Restraint system
Basic information..................................... 41
Basic instructions for children.................. 64
Deployment situations.............................. 53
Functionality............................................ 44
Information on function............................ 54
Information on the correct seat position... 42
Limited protection.................................... 55
Malfunction............................................. 44
Protection................................................ 42
Self-test................................................... 44
544 Index
Warning lamp........................................... 44
Reverse gear
DIRECT SELECT lever............................. 205
Reversing camera
Activating via GPS.................................. 267
Managing activation points..................... 267
ROAD SURFACE SCAN................................. 261
Roadside Assistance (breakdown).................. 28
Roll away protection..................................... 225
Roller sunblind
Electric.................................................. 107
Rear window.......................................... 107
Sliding sunroof....................................... 102
Roof load..................................................... 438
Route
Alternative route.................................... 329
Calculating............................................. 329
Commuter route..................................... 329
Navigation............................................. 325
Selecting a type..................................... 329
Route guidance with augmented reality
Activating............................................... 329
Activating/deactivating the traffic
light view...............................................
Displaying road names/house numbers.......................................................
Head-up display.....................................
Switching video on or off........................
Route-based speed adaptation
Function................................................
Setting...................................................
Run-flat characteristics................................
S
Safety system..............................................
Satellite radio
Logging in..............................................
Setting music and sport alerts................
Seat
Adjusting electrically..............................
Adjusting the front passenger seat
from the rear passenger compartment...
Automatic adjustment............................
Automatic lateral support adjustment.....
Configuring settings...............................
Correct driver's seat position.................
249
329
289
329
234
235
374
221
354
354
113
116
127
128
127
112
Footrest (rear passenger compartment)..................................................... 121
Fully reclined position............................ 118
Lumbar support..................................... 117
Massage programs................................. 128
Memory function................................... 136
Neck warmer......................................... 125
Panel heating......................................... 131
Reclining rear seat................................. 117
Resetting settings (massage programs).. 129
Settings................................................... 18
Side impact air bag.................................. 60
Workout programs................................. 128
Seat (rear passenger compartment)
Settings................................................... 20
Seat belt
Automatic tightening................................ 52
Rear passenger compartment seat
belt status display.................................... 45
Straightening out a belt air bag................. 59
Warning lamp........................................... 45
Seat belt adjustment
Activating/deactivating............................ 52
Function.................................................. 52
Index 545
Seat belt extender.......................................... 52
Seat belt warning........................................... 45
Seat belts
Activating/deactivating seat belt
adjustment.............................................. 52
Belt air bag.............................................. 59
Care...................................................... 369
Fastening................................................. 44
Notes on wearing correctly...................... 43
Releasing................................................. 60
Seat belt extender.................................... 52
To adjust the height................................. 44
Seat heating
Activating/deactivating.......................... 129
Seat height.................................................. 113
Seat ventilation...................................... 20, 131
Selecting a gear........................................... 207
Selector lever............................................... 205
Self-test
Automatic front passenger air bag shu
toff.......................................................... 46
Restraint system...................................... 44
Sensors
Cleaning................................................ 368
Service........................................................ 356
Service center................................................ 33
Service due date.......................................... 356
Service interval display................................. 356
Shifting
Automatic transmission.......................... 207
Gearshift recommendation..................... 208
Manual.................................................. 207
Steering wheel paddle shifters................ 207
Shortening the braking distance
Brake Assist System............................... 223
Side impact air bag........................................ 60
Side windows
Child safety lock (rear passenger
compartment).......................................... 77
Closing with SmartKey........................... 101
Convenience closing.............................. 101
Convenience opening............................. 100
Electric roller sunblind............................ 107
Opening with the SmartKey.................... 100
Opening/closing...................................... 98
Problem................................................. 101
Size designation
Tires...................................................... 410
Skid chains.................................................. 397
Sliding sunroof
Automatic functions............................... 105
Closing with SmartKey........................... 101
Opening with the SmartKey.................... 100
Opening/closing.................................... 102
Problem................................................. 105
Rain closing function.............................. 105
SmartKey
Acoustic locking verification signal........... 79
Battery..................................................... 80
Deactivating a function............................ 80
Function.................................................. 78
Key ring attachment................................. 80
Mechanical key........................................ 80
Panic alarm.............................................. 79
Power consumption................................. 80
Unlocking setting..................................... 79
Smartphone Integration, iPhone®
Android Auto.......................................... 345
Apple CarPlay®...................................... 345
546 Index
Snow chain mode......................................... 397
Snow chains................................................ 397
Socket
12 V (rear passenger compartment)....... 151
Software update........................................... 316
SOS button.................................................. 339
Sound
Menu..................................................... 355
PRE-SAFE® Sound................................... 50
Wheels/tires.......................................... 396
Sound settings............................................. 355
Spare parts.................................................... 25
Spare wheel
Emergency spare wheel......................... 424
Special seat belt retractor.............................. 72
Specialist workshop....................................... 33
speed
Save, cruise control............................... 231
Save, DISTRONIC................................... 231
Speed adaptation, Route-based.................... 234
Speed control
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC......... 228
Speed rating
Tires......................................................
Start-off assist
Drive Away Assist...................................
Hill Start Assist......................................
Optimized acceleration..........................
Start/stop button
Parking the vehicle.................................
Starting the vehicle................................
Switching on the power supply / vehicle.........................................................
Start/stop function......................................
Starter battery
charging, Remote Online........................
Starting
Remote Online.......................................
Start/stop button..................................
Starting assistance......................................
Starting the engine
Emergency operation mode....................
Remote Online.......................................
Start/stop button..................................
410
279
226
193
212
191
190
198
192
192
191
383
191
192
191
Starting-off aid
Drive Away Assist................................... 279
Hill Start Assist...................................... 226
Optimized acceleration.......................... 193
Status display
Front passenger air bag............................ 46
Rear passenger compartment seat belt.... 45
Status display, rear air bag............................. 48
Steer Assist
Active Steering Assist............................. 236
STEER CONTROL................................... 225
STEER CONTROL......................................... 225
Steering
Rear axle steering.................................. 198
Steering wheel
Adjusting electrically.............................. 132
Driver's air bag........................................ 60
Memory function................................... 136
Steering wheel heater............................ 133
Steering wheel adjustments......................... 132
Steering wheel heater
Linking to seat heating........................... 133
Steering wheel paddle shifters...................... 207
Index 547
Stop and go
ECO start/stop function........................ 199
Stopping
Parking the vehicle................................. 212
Stowage areas............................................. 142
Stowage compartment
Parcel net hooks.................................... 145
Stowage space
Handset (rear passenger compartment)..................................................... 144
Stowage spaces
Armrest................................................. 142
Center console (front)............................ 142
Door...................................................... 142
Glove box............................................... 142
Substances hazardous to health..................... 29
Sulfur content.............................................. 431
Suspension
Adjusting the vehicle level (E-ACTIVE
BODY CONTROL)................................... 262
AIRMATIC.............................................. 258
E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL..................... 260
Setting the suspension level (AIRMATIC)...................................................
Switch-off delay time
Exterior..................................................
Interior...................................................
Switching air-recirculation mode on/off.......
System settings
MBUX reset function..............................
Overview................................................
T
Tank capacity
Fuel.......................................................
Reserve.................................................
Tank filler cap / flap.....................................
Technical data
Information............................................
Radio regulations...................................
Roof load...............................................
Vehicle dimensions................................
Telediagnosis
Diagnostic data......................................
259
167
170
181
319
315
432
432
209
426
428
438
437
357
Telediagnostics
Transferred data.....................................
Telemetry display.........................................
Telephone
Authorizing a mobile phone, Remote
Parking Assist........................................
Bluetooth®.............................................
Connecting a mobile phone....................
Menu.....................................................
Notes.....................................................
Notes on wireless charging (mobile
phone)...................................................
Operating modes...................................
Secure Simple Pairing............................
Telephone menu overview......................
Wireless charging (mobile phone, rear
passenger compartment).......................
Wirelessly charging a(mobile phone,
front).....................................................
Telephony operating modes
Bluetooth® telephony.............................
Temperature
Adjusting...............................................
Temperature grade.......................................
358
323
278
338
338
338
335
154
338
338
337
156
155
338
176
407
548 Index
THERMOTRONIC
Air conditioning control panel.................
Through-loading feature
Locking..................................................
Opening.................................................
TIN (Tire Identification Number)....................
Tire and Loading Information placard............
Tire characteristics.......................................
Tire information table...................................
Tire labeling
Characteristics.......................................
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN).....
Load index.............................................
Load-bearing capacity............................
Maximum tire load.................................
Maximum tire pressure..........................
Size designation.....................................
Speed rating..........................................
Temperature grade.................................
Tire Quality Grading...............................
Traction grade........................................
Tread wear grade...................................
Tire pressure
Checking...............................................
176
147
145
408
403
410
403
410
408
410
410
409
409
410
410
407
407
407
407
402
Checking manually.................................
Maximum...............................................
Tire pressure table.................................
TIREFIT kit..............................................
Tire pressure monitor
Function................................................
Tire pressure monitoring system
Restarting..............................................
Tire pressure table.......................................
Tire Quality Grading......................................
Tire sealant..................................................
Tire tread.....................................................
Tire-change tool...........................................
Tire-change tool kit
Overview................................................
TIREFIT kit, Tire inflation compressor
Storage location.....................................
Tires
Breakdown.............................................
Characteristics.......................................
Checking...............................................
Checking the temperature......................
Checking the tire pressure manually.......
400
409
399
375
401
402
399
407
375
396
418
418
375
373
410
396
402
400
Definitions............................................. 412
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)..... 408
Installing................................................ 422
Labeling................................................. 407
Load index............................................. 410
Load-bearing capacity............................ 410
Maximum pressure................................ 409
Maximum tire load................................. 409
MOExtended.......................................... 374
Noise..................................................... 396
Notes on installing................................. 414
Removing............................................... 421
Removing/installing hub cap.................. 419
Replacing....................................... 414, 418
Rotating................................................. 417
Selection............................................... 414
Size designation..................................... 410
Snow chains.......................................... 397
Speed rating.......................................... 410
Storing................................................... 418
Temperature grade................................. 407
Tire and Loading Information placard..... 403
Tire pressure table................................. 399
Tire Quality Grading............................... 407
TIREFIT kit.............................................. 375
Traction grade........................................ 407
Index 549
Tread wear grade................................... 407
Unusual handling characteristics............ 396
Toll system
Debiting toll fees.................................... 325
Windshield............................................. 175
Top Tether...................................................... 74
Topographical compensation, Predictive
headlamp range control............................... 162
Touch Control
Driver's display...................................... 286
MBUX.................................................... 301
Touch-sensitive controls................................. 27
Touchscreen................................................ 301
Tow bar system
Towing away.......................................... 285
Tow-away protection.................................... 110
Tow-starting................................................. 391
Towing
Towing methods..................................... 385
Towing eye
installing/removing................................ 390
Storage location..................................... 390
Towing methods
Both axles on the ground.......................
Overview................................................
Track Race...................................................
Traction grade..............................................
Traffic information........................................
Traffic Jam Assistant.....................................
Traffic light data service
Display in the driver's display.................
Traffic light view
Activating/deactivating..........................
Information............................................
Traffic light data service.........................
Traffic light warning/display.........................
Traffic Sign Assist
Function................................................
Setting...................................................
Trailer drawbar, Pulling/towing.....................
Transmission position display.......................
Transmission positions
DIRECT SELECT lever.............................
386
385
320
407
331
235
250
249
249
250
246
246
249
285
205
205
Transporting
Vehicle.................................................. 388
Tread wear grade......................................... 407
Trunk
Installing/removing the EASY-PACK
comfort box........................................... 149
Setting the EASY-PACK comfort box....... 148
Trunk lid
Closing.................................................... 93
Emergency release (from inside)............... 97
HANDS-FREE ACCESS............................. 95
Limiter..................................................... 98
Opening................................................... 92
Power closing function............................. 93
Switching the separate locking feature on/off.............................................. 97
Unlocking with emergency key................. 98
TuneIn Internet Radio................................... 353
Turn signal indicator..................................... 159
Turn signals.................................................. 159
Two-way radios
Frequencies........................................... 427
Installation............................................. 426
Transmission output............................... 427
550 Index
U
Unfastening................................................... 60
Unlocking setting........................................... 79
Updates....................................................... 316
USB port
Rear passenger compartment................ 151
Stowage compartments (front)............... 142
User profiles
Adding a user......................................... 313
Note...................................................... 311
Selecting options................................... 313
V
Vehicle
48 V on-board electrical system............... 29
Activating, Remote Online...................... 192
Activating/deactivating standby mode... 220
Correct use.............................................. 33
Data storage............................................ 36
Diagnostics connection............................ 32
Emergency key......................................... 90
Equipment............................................... 26
KEYLESS-GO............................................ 84
Limited Warranty...................................... 35
lock automatically (MMS)......................... 86
Locking/unlocking (from inside)............... 83
Locking/unlocking emergency key........... 90
Lowering................................................ 423
Maintenance............................................ 28
Medical aids............................................ 34
Parking.................................................. 212
Parking for an extended period............... 219
Problem notification................................. 34
Pulling................................................... 285
QR code rescue card............................... 35
Raising................................................... 419
Set collision detection.................... 218, 219
Standby mode function.......................... 219
Starting (start/stop button)................... 191
starting, emergency operation mode...... 191
Stopping................................................ 212
Switching off (start/stop button)............ 212
Switching on (start/stop button)............ 190
Towing away.......................................... 385
Transporting.......................................... 388
ventilating / convenience opening......... 100
Vehicle cameras........................................... 220
Vehicle data
Display, MBUX....................................... 204
Displaying, DYNAMIC SELECT................ 204
Notes..................................................... 437
Roof load............................................... 438
Turning circle......................................... 437
Vehicle height........................................ 437
Vehicle length........................................ 437
Vehicle width......................................... 437
Wheelbase............................................. 437
Vehicle dimensions...................................... 437
Vehicle emergency start............................... 391
Vehicle equipment......................................... 26
Vehicle identification number....................... 428
Vehicle identification plate
Model series.......................................... 428
Paint code............................................. 428
VIN........................................................ 428
Vehicle interior
Cooling/heating (Remote Online)........... 192
Vehicle key..................................................... 78
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC.............................................. 259
Index 551
Setting (AIRMATIC)................................ 259
Setting (E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL)....... 262
Vehicle operation outside the USA or Canada................................................................ 28
Vehicle sensors............................................ 220
Vehicle start
Emergency operation mode.................... 191
Remote Online....................................... 192
Start/stop button.................................. 191
Vehicle tool kit
TIREFIT kit.............................................. 375
Towing eye............................................. 390
Ventilating.................................................... 100
Ventilation................................................... 186
Vents
Air vents................................................ 186
VIN
Engine compartment.............................. 428
Identification plate................................. 428
Seat....................................................... 428
Vision
Defrosting windows................................ 180
Windshield heater.................................. 183
Voice assistant
Voice prompting..................................... 303
Voice Control System................................... 303
W
Warning system............................................ 109
Warning triangle................................... 372, 373
Warning/indicator lamp
! ABS warning lamp........................ 513
Ó Active Brake Assist warning
lamp...................................................... 516
Û ATTENTION ASSIST warning
lamp...................................................... 515
J Brakes warning lamp (Canada
only)...................................................... 512
$ Brakes warning lamp (USA only)... 512
J Brakes warning lamp (yellow)
(Canada only)......................................... 511
; Check Engine warning lamp......... 508
ÿ Coolant warning lamp (red).......... 506
ÿ Coolant warning lamp (yellow)...... 507
L Distance warning lamp.................
! Electric parking brake indicator
lamp (red) (Canada only)........................
F Electric parking brake indicator
lamp (red) (USA only).............................
! Electric parking brake indicator
lamp (yellow)..........................................
# Electrical malfunction warning
lamp......................................................
å ESP® OFF warning lamp...............
÷ ESP® warning lamp flashes..........
÷ ESP® warning lamp lights up........
8
Fuel reserve warning lamp flashes........
8 Fuel reserve warning lamp
lights up.................................................
H Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system warning lamp.............................
Ù Power steering warning lamp
(red)......................................................
515
510
510
510
508
514
513
514
508
509
517
504
552 Index
Ù Power steering warning lamp
(yellow).................................................. 504
é RBS warning lamp (USA only)....... 511
Ù Rear axle steering warning
lamp (red).............................................. 505
Ù Rear axle steering warning
lamp (yellow).......................................... 505
6 Restraint system warning lamp..... 503
ü Seat belt warning lamp flashes..... 503
ü Seat belt warning lamp lights up... 504
ä Suspension warning lamp (red).... 517
ä Suspension warning lamp (yellow)....................................................... 516
h Tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp flashes....................... 518
h Tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp lights up.................... 518
REAR SEAT AIR BAG................................. 48
Warning/indicator lamps
Driver's display...................................... 501
PASSENGER AIR BAG............................... 46
Washer fluid
Topping up............................................. 362
Windshield washer fluid.......................... 435
Washing by hand.......................................... 366
Water tank................................................... 363
Wear
Limited protection.................................... 55
Weather information..................................... 331
Web browser................................................ 344
Wedge......................................................... 418
Weight information....................................... 428
Wheel change
Lowering the vehicle.............................. 423
Removing a wheel.................................. 421
Wheel rotation............................................. 417
Wheels
Breakdown............................................. 373
Care...................................................... 368
Checking............................................... 396
Checking the tire pressure manually....... 400
Checking the tire temperature................ 402
Definitions............................................. 412
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)..... 408
Installing................................................ 422
Load index............................................. 410
Load-bearing capacity............................ 410
Maximum tire load................................. 409
Maximum tire pressure.......................... 409
MOExtended.......................................... 374
Noise..................................................... 396
Notes on installing................................. 414
Removing............................................... 421
Removing/installing hub cap.................. 419
Replacing....................................... 414, 418
Rotating................................................. 417
Selection............................................... 414
Size designation..................................... 410
Snow chains.......................................... 397
Speed rating.......................................... 410
Storing................................................... 418
Temperature grade................................. 407
Tire and Loading Information placard..... 403
Tire characteristics................................ 410
Tire labeling........................................... 407
Tire pressure.......................................... 398
Tire pressure monitor............................. 401
Tire Quality Grading............................... 407
Index 553
TIREFIT kit.............................................. 375
Traction grade........................................ 407
Tread wear grade................................... 407
Unusual handling characteristics............ 396
Wi-Fi
Setting up a hotspot............................... 317
Window
Rear window.......................................... 107
Roller sunblind....................................... 107
Window curtain air bag................................... 60
Windows
Care...................................................... 368
De-icing................................................. 179
Opening/closing...................................... 98
Removing mist....................................... 180
Windshield
De-icing................................................. 179
Defrosting.............................................. 176
Infrared reflective................................... 175
Radio waves........................................... 175
Replacing the wiper blades with
MAGIC VISION CONTROL....................... 171
Toll system............................................. 175
Windshield heater................................ 176, 183
Windshield washer fluid................................ 435
Windshield washer system............................ 362
Windshield wiper
Replacing the wiper blades with
MAGIC VISION CONTROL....................... 171
Windshield wipers
Activating/deactivating.......................... 170
Winter operation
Activating/deactivating snow chain
mode..................................................... 397
Snow chains.......................................... 397
Wiper blades
Care...................................................... 368
Replacing with MAGIC VISION CONTROL..................................................... 171
Wipers......................................................... 170
Wireless charging
Mobile phone (front).............................. 155
Mobile phone (rear passenger compartment).............................................. 156
Overview................................................ 154
Workout programs........................................ 128
Workshop....................................................... 33
Z
Zero layer
Calling up..............................................
Function................................................
Operating..............................................
Overview................................................
298
295
298
296