Mercedes-Benz E-class User manual

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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 21
At aglance ........................................... 27
Safety ................................................... 39
Opening and closing ........................... 75
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 107
Lights and windscreen wipers ......... 121
Climate control ................................. 139
Driving and parking .......................... 157
On-board computer and displays .... 227
Stowing and features ....................... 285
Maintenance and care ...................... 305
Breakdown assistance ..................... 321
Wheels and tyres .............................. 339
Technical data ................................... 367
Contents 3

1, 2, 3 ...
12 Vsocket
see Socket
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 250
Function/notes ................................ 65
Important safety notes .................... 65
Warning lamp ................................. 277
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode .................................... 147
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 143
Active BlindSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 241
Display message ............................ 264
Function/notes ............................. 214
Towing atrailer .............................. 217
Active Driving Assistance package .214
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 241
Display message ............................ 264
Function/notes ............................. 218
Towing atrailer .............................. 220
Active light function ......................... 128
Active Service System
see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 69
Adaptive brake lamps ......................... 67
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 259
Function/notes ............................. 129
Adaptive Main-beam Assist
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 244
Additional speedometer ................... 242
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 376
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 126
Airbag
Headbag .......................................... 46
Airbags
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger)....................................... 44
Important safety guidelines ............. 42
Kneebag ...........................................45
Pelvis airbag .................................... 46
Sidebag ............................................ 45
Triggering ......................................... 41
Windowbag...................................... 47
AIRCAP
Cleaning instructions ..................... 315
Extending/retracting ..................... 100
Fitting/removing the wind deflec-
tor .................................................. 101
Important safety notes .................. 100
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airfilter (white display message) .... 262
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
AIRSCARF
Setting the vents ........................... 155
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Airvents
Glove compartment....................... 154
Important safety notes .................. 153
Rear............................................... 154
Setting ........................................... 153
Setting the AIRSCARF vents .......... 155
Setting the centre air vents ........... 154
Setting the side air vents ............... 154
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 115
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-glare film .................................... 303
Anti-lockBraking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 181
Ashtray ............................................... 294
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................239
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 311
Hiding a service message .............. 311
Notes ............................................. 311
4Index

Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 311
Service message ............................ 311
Special service requirements .........311
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 71
Function ...........................................71
Interior motion sensor ..................... 72
Switching off the alarm .................... 71
Tow-away protection ........................ 71
ATTENTIONASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 241
Display message ............................ 262
Function/notes ............................. 208
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 258
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 164
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 163
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 123
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 169
Automatic drive program ............... 170
Changing gear............................... 168
Display message ............................ 270
Driving tips .................................... 169
Emergency running mode .............. 173
Kickdown....................................... 169
Manual drive program .................... 171
Overview ........................................ 167
Problem (fault) ............................... 173
Programselectorbutton ................ 169
Pulling away ................................... 161
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ............................................... 173
Selector lever................................ 168
Shift ranges................................... 170
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Steering wheel gearshift paddles... 170
Trailer towing ................................. 169
Transmissionposition display ........ 168
Transmission positions .................. 168
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 173
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating ................. 149
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console).............................. 150
Display message ............................ 272
Important safety notes .................. 149
Problem (display message) ............ 153
Remote control .............................. 150
Setting ........................................... 246
Setting the departuretime .............151
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating ................. 149
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console).............................. 150
Problem (display message) ............ 153
Remote control .............................. 150
Axle load, permissible (trailertow-
ing) ...................................................... 381
B
Bag hook ............................................ 290
Ball coupling
Folding in ....................................... 223
Folding out ..................................... 222
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 65
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 79
Important safety notes .................... 79
Replacing ......................................... 79
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 330
Display message ............................ 261
Important safety notes .................. 328
Jump starting ................................. 331
Belt
see Seat belt
Belt force limiters (activation) ........... 41
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 41
Function ...........................................52
Blind SpotAssist
Activating/deactivating ................. 241
Display message ............................ 264
Index 5

Notes/function .............................. 210
Trailer towing ................................. 212
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-
tion) ............................................... 306
Closing ...........................................308
Display message ............................ 271
Opening ......................................... 307
Boot
Emergency release .......................... 87
Important safety notes .................... 85
Locking separately........................... 86
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 85
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 86
Opening (automatically from out-
side) .................................................86
Bootlid
Display message ............................ 270
Opening/closing .............................. 85
Opening dimensions ...................... 378
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 378
Boot separator
Display message ............................ 272
General notes .................................. 99
Opening/closing .............................. 99
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 253
Notes ............................................. 376
Brake lamps
Adaptive ...........................................67
Display message ............................ 257
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 65
BAS .................................................. 65
BAS PLUS ........................................ 65
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 376
Display message ............................ 250
Driving tips .................................... 180
Important safety notes .................. 180
Parking brake ................................ 178
Warning lamp ................................. 277
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
C
Calling up a fault
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
AIRCAP .......................................... 315
Automatic car wash ....................... 312
Cabriolet soft top ........................... 314
Carpets .......................................... 319
Display ........................................... 318
Draught stop .................................. 315
Exterior lighting ............................. 316
Gearorselectorlever .................... 318
High-pressure cleaner .................... 313
Interior ........................................... 318
Matt paintwork .............................. 314
Notes ............................................. 312
Paint .............................................. 313
Plastic trim .................................... 318
Reversing camera .......................... 317
Roof lining ...................................... 319
Seat belt........................................ 319
Seat cover ..................................... 318
Sensors ......................................... 317
Steering wheel ............................... 318
Tailpipes ....................................... 317
Trim pieces .................................... 318
Washing by hand ........................... 313
Wheels ........................................... 315
Wind deflector ............................... 315
Windows ........................................ 316
Wiper blades .................................. 316
Wooden trim .................................. 318
Car wash (care) ................................. 312
CD player/CD changer(on-board
computer) .......................................... 237
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 245
Locking/unlocking (key).................. 77
Centre console ..................................... 34
6Index

Changing bulbs
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 134
Important safety notes .................. 132
Main-beam headlamps ................... 134
Overview of bulbtypes .................. 133
Parking lamps (front) ..................... 134
Standing lamps .............................. 134
Turn signals (front) ......................... 135
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 63
Children
child seat lock .................................. 55
In the vehicle ................................... 53
Restraint systems ............................ 53
Child seat
Automatic recognition ..................... 56
ISOFIX .............................................. 57
On the front-passenger seat............ 55
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 60
Recommendations ........................... 62
Suitable positions ............................ 60
Top Tether ....................................... 58
Child seat lock ..................................... 55
Cigarette lighter ................................ 294
Cleaning
Mirrorturn signal ........................... 316
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 317
Climate control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 149
Controlling automatically ............... 144
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculationmode) ................. 148
Cooling with airdehumidification .. 143
Demisting the windows .................. 147
Demisting the windscreen ............. 146
Important safety notes .................. 140
Indicator lamp ................................ 144
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 143
Notes on using THERMATIC auto-
matic climate control ..................... 141
Overview of systems ...................... 140
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 144
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 147
Rearcontrol panel ......................... 142
Setting the airdistribution ............. 145
Setting the airflow ......................... 146
Setting the airvents...................... 153
Setting the climate mode ...............144
Setting the temperature ................ 144
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 147
Switching on/off ........................... 143
Switching residual heaton/off ...... 148
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 147
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 146
THERMATIC automatic climate
control (2-zone) ............................. 141
THERMOTRONIC (3-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 142
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 318
COMAND Online
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 126
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 233
Convenience closing feature .............. 90
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 148
Convenience opening feature ............ 90
Coolant(engine)
Checkingthe level ......................... 310
Display message ............................ 259
Important safety notes .................. 376
Temperature gauge ........................ 230
Warning lamp ................................. 281
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 256
Function/notes ............................. 128
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 132
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 183
Cruise control lever....................... 183
Deactivating ................................... 185
Index 7

Display message ............................ 267
Driving system ............................... 182
Important safety notes .................. 182
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 183
Selecting ........................................ 183
Setting aspeed .............................. 184
Storing and maintaining current
speed .............................................184
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 292
Important safety notes .................. 291
Rearcompartment......................... 293
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 258
Function/notes ............................. 123
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 243
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Delayedswitch-off
Exteriorlighting (on-board com-
puter)............................................. 244
Interior lighting .............................. 245
Diagnostics connection ...................... 23
Diesel particle filter .......................... 180
Digital speedometer ......................... 234
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 134
Display message ............................ 256
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 122
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 243
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Display message
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 311
General information ....................... 249
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 249
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 274
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 249
Driving systems ............................. 262
Engine ............................................ 259
Key ................................................ 274
Lights .............................................255
Safety systems .............................. 250
Tyres .............................................. 269
Vehicle ...........................................270
Distance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................240
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 283
DISTRONIC PLUS
Deactivating ................................... 196
Display message ............................ 266
Displays in the multifunctiondis-
play ................................................ 195
Function/notes ............................. 188
Important safety notes .................. 188
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 194
Warning lamp ................................. 283
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 245
Automatic locking (switch) ...............84
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 77
Control panel................................... 37
Display message ............................ 271
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 82
Opening (from the inside) ................ 83
Draught stop ........................................ 99
Draught stop (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 315
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 170
Display ........................................... 168
Manual ...........................................171
Driver's door
see Door
Drive system
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 214
Driving abroad
Service24h .................................... 312
Symmetrical dipped beam............. 122
8Index

Driving on flooded roads .................. 181
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ...............................................65
Electronic Brake-force Distribu-
tion.................................................. 68
ESP®(ElectronicStability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 67
Important safety guidelines ............. 64
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 65
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 69
Adaptive brake lamps ...................... 67
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 65
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 67
Overview .......................................... 64
PRE-SAFE®Brake .............................69
Driving system
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 217
Driving systems
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 214
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 208
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 210
Cruise control ................................ 182
Display message ............................ 262
Distronic Plus................................ 188
Dynamichandling package with
sports mode.................................. 199
HOLD function ............................... 198
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 212
Lane package ................................ 210
Parking Guidance ........................... 203
PARKTRONIC................................. 200
Reversing camera .......................... 206
Speed LimitAssist ......................... 209
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 185
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 181
Automatic transmission ................. 169
Brakes ........................................... 180
Downhill gradient ........................... 180
Driving abroad ............................... 122
Driving in winter .............................182
Driving on flooded roads................ 181
Driving on wet roads...................... 181
General .......................................... 179
Icy road surfaces ........................... 182
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads....................................... 181
New brake pads/linings ................ 181
Running-in tips ............................... 158
Snow chains .................................. 343
Symmetrical dipped beam............. 122
Towing atrailer .............................. 221
Wet road surface ........................... 181
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 237
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 237
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 199
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 247
Function/notes ............................. 116
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 117
Function/notes ............................. 116
Switching on/off ........................... 247
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 252
Function/notes ................................ 68
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 179
On-board computer ....................... 234
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 164
General information ....................... 162
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
Emergencyclosing
Softtop ............................................ 94
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 84
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 78
Locking vehicle ................................ 84
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 84
Index 9

Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes.................. 363
Points to remember ....................... 363
Storage location ............................ 363
Technical data ............................... 364
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Engine
Display message ............................ 259
ECO start/stop function ................ 162
Engine number ............................... 371
Jump-starting ................................. 331
Running irregularly......................... 165
Starting problems .......................... 165
Starting the engine with the key .... 160
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 161
Stopping ........................................ 178
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 335
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 280
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 369
Problem (fault) ............................... 165
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 376
Checking the oil level ..................... 308
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 309
Display message ............................ 261
Filling capacity ............................... 376
Notes about oil grades ................... 375
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 308
Topping up ..................................... 309
Viscosity ........................................ 376
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 21
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Deactivating/activating ................. 240
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 67
Display message ............................ 250
ETS .................................................. 67
Function/notes ................................ 67
Important safety guidelines ............. 67
Trailer stabilisation.......................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 278
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 67
Exhausttail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 317
Exterior lighting
Settings options .............................122
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 117
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 119
Folding in/out(automatically) ....... 118
Folding in/out(electrically) ........... 118
Folding in whenlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 247
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 118
Parking position ............................. 119
Resetting ....................................... 118
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 120
F
Faultmessage
see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 323
First-aid kit ......................................... 322
Fitting awheel
Removing awheel .......................... 349
Fitting wheels
Fitting awheel ............................... 349
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 350
Raising the vehicle ......................... 348
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 347
Flat tyre
MOExtended tyres ......................... 324
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 324
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 325
Floormat .............................................303
Foglamps
Extended range .............................. 129
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Frequencies
Garage door opener....................... 299
Mobile phone ................................. 369
Two-way radio ................................ 369
Front foglamps
Display message ............................ 257
10 Index

Fuel
Additives ........................................ 373
Consumptioninformation .............. 374
Consumption statistics .................. 233
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 234
Displaying the range ...................... 234
Fuel gauge ............................... 30, 229
Grade (petrol) ................................ 372
Important safety notes .................. 372
Problem (malfunction) ................... 176
Quality (diesel)............................... 373
Refuelling .......................................173
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 372
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 174
Fuel filter(white display message) .262
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 234
Gauge ...................................... 30, 229
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 372
Problem (malfunction) ................... 176
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 323
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 336
Before changing ............................. 336
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 336
Fuse box in the boot ...................... 337
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 337
Important safety notes .................. 336
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 299
Frequencies ................................... 299
Important safety notes .................. 297
Opening/closing the garage door .. 299
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 297
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 368
Glove compartment .......................... 287
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 127
Headbag
Display message ............................ 255
Operation .........................................46
Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) ............ 128
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 377
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 131
Topping up the cleaning system .... 310
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........ 115
Head restraint
Lowering manually (rear) ............... 111
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 111
Adjusting (electrically)................... 111
Adjusting (manually)...................... 111
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 111
see NECK-PROhead restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 313
Hill start assist .................................. 162
HOLD function
Display message ............................ 263
Function/notes ............................. 198
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 71
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 281
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 283
Engine diagnostics ......................... 280
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 256
see Warning and indicator lamps
Insectprotection on the radiator .... 308
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Index 11

Instrumentcluster
Overview .................................. 30, 229
Settings ......................................... 242
Warning and indicator
lamps .......................................32, 275
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 230
IntelligentLight System
Activating/deactivating................. 243
Display message ............................ 258
Overview ........................................ 128
Setting the dipped-beamhead-
lamps for driving on the right/left .243
Interior lighting ................................. 131
Automatic control system .............. 131
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 245
Emergency lighting ........................ 132
Manual control ............................... 132
Overview ........................................ 131
Reading lamp ................................. 131
Interior motion sensor ........................ 72
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 57
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 323
Using ............................................. 348
Jump start (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 331
K
Key
Changing the battery ....................... 79
Checking the battery ....................... 79
Convenience closing feature ............ 90
Convenience opening feature .......... 90
Display message ............................ 274
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 77
Emergency key element ................... 78
Important safety notes .................... 76
Loss ................................................. 81
Modifying the programming ............. 78
Opening/closing soft top ................. 94
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 159
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 81
Starting the engine ........................ 160
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................ 90
Display message ............................ 274
Locking ............................................ 77
Start/Stop button .......................... 159
Starting the engine ........................ 161
Unlocking ......................................... 77
Keypositions
Key ................................................ 159
KEYLESS GO .................................. 159
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 169
Manual drive program .................... 172
Kneebag ............................................... 45
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 241
Display message ............................ 264
Function/information.................... 212
Lane package ..................................... 210
Lashing eyelets ................................. 289
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 257
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent LightSystem ........................ 243
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 245
Active light function ....................... 128
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 123
Cornering light function ................. 128
Dipped-beamheadlamps ............... 124
Driving abroad ............................... 122
Foglamps ....................................... 124
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 129
Hazard warning lamps ................... 127
Headlamp flasher ........................... 127
Headlamp range ............................ 126
Lightswitch................................... 123
Main-beam headlamps ................... 127
12 Index

Motorway mode ............................. 129
Parking lamps ................................ 126
Rearfoglamp ................................. 125
Side lamps ..................................... 125
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 244
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) .243
Switching the exteriorlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer)............................ 244
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 244
Turn signals ................................... 126
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 258
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 183
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 190
VariableSPEEDTRONIC ................. 186
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 286
Locking
see Centrallocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 84
Emergency locking ........................... 84
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 83
Locking centrally
see Centrallocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 245
Luggage cover
see Boot separator
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbarsup-
port................................................ 113
M
M+S tyres ........................................... 342
Main-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 134
Display message ............................ 257
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 130
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Manual transmission
Engaging neutral (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 167
Engaging reversegear ................... 167
Gearlever ...................................... 166
Pulling away ................................... 161
Shift recommendation................... 167
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 314
Memory card (audio) ......................... 237
Memory function ............................... 120
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................249
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 369
Installation..................................... 369
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 238
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 296
Transmission output (maximum) .... 369
Mobile telephone
Pre-installedbracket ...................... 297
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 78
MOExtended tyres .............................324
Motorway mode ................................ 129
MP3
Operating .......................................237
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 232
Permanent display......................... 243
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .231
Overview .......................................... 33
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N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 235
Neck-level heating
see AIRSCARF
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation .........................................47
Resetting after being triggered ........ 48
Notes on running in anew vehicle .. 158
O
Occupant safety
Childreninthe vehicle ..................... 53
Important safety notes .................... 40
Odometer
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 239
Audiomenu ................................... 236
Convenience submenu .................. 247
Displaying a service message ........ 311
Display messages .......................... 249
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 195
Factory setting submenu ............... 248
Heating submenu ........................... 246
Important safety notes .................. 228
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 242
Lightsubmenu ............................... 243
Menu overview .............................. 233
Message memory .......................... 249
Navigation menu ............................ 235
Operating the TV ............................ 237
Operating videoDVD ..................... 237
Operation ....................................... 231
Service menu ................................. 241
Settings menu ............................... 242
Standard display............................ 233
Telephone menu ............................ 238
Trip menu ...................................... 233
Vehicle submenu ........................... 245
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 231
Overhead control panel ...................... 36
Override feature
Rearside windows ........................... 64
P
Paintcode .......................................... 371
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 313
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information ......... 103
Opening/closing ............................ 104
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ............................................... 105
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Rain closing feature ....................... 104
Resetting ....................................... 105
Park Assist
Parking Guidance ........................... 203
Parking ............................................... 177
Important safety notes .................. 177
Parking brake ................................ 178
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 119
Reversing camera .......................... 206
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 252
Notes/function .............................. 178
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 265
Important safety notes .................. 203
Trailer towing ................................. 206
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 134
Display message ............................ 258
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 134
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 202
Driving system ............................... 200
Function/notes ............................. 200
Important safety notes .................. 200
Problem (fault) ............................... 203
14 Index

Sensorrange................................. 200
Trailer towing ................................. 202
Warning display............................. 201
PASSENGERAIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ...................................................... 56
Petrol .................................................. 372
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .318
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE®(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 253
Operation .........................................48
PRE-SAFE®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 240
Display message ............................ 253
Function/notes ................................ 69
Warning lamp ................................. 283
Product information ............................ 21
Program selector button .................. 169
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 161
Manual transmission ......................161
Q
Qualifiedspecialistworkshop ........... 23
R
Radar sensors
Overview ........................................ 382
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 245
Display message ............................ 263
Radiator cover ................................... 308
Radio
Selecting astation ......................... 236
see separate operating instructions
Rain closing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof.............. 104
Reading lamp ..................................... 131
Rear compartment
Setting the airvents...................... 154
Setting the temperature ................ 144
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 52
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 258
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Rear seat
Display message ............................ 271
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 119
Dipping (manual) ........................... 117
Rear window blind ............................ 293
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 147
Switching on/off ........................... 147
Refuelling
Fuel gauge ............................... 30, 229
Important safety notes .................. 173
Refuelling process......................... 174
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lockman-
ually (automatic transmission) ........ 173
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 150
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 151
Garage door opener ....................... 297
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 297
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 151
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 261
Warning lamp ................................. 281
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 148
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Rev counter ........................................ 231
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmis-
sion) ............................................... 168
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 167
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Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 317
Function/notes ............................. 206
Switching on/off ........................... 207
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 258
Roll bar
Display message ............................ 254
Operation .........................................47
Rollersunblind
Panorama sliding sunroof.............. 104
Rearwindow .................................. 293
Roof
Overview .......................................... 92
see Soft top
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 319
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 378
S
Safety
Childreninthe vehicle ..................... 53
Child restraint systems .................... 53
Safety system
see Driving safety system
Seat
Seat backrestdisplay message ..... 271
Seat belt
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seatbelt ......................... 51
Automatic comfort-fit feature .......... 53
Belt force limiter .............................. 52
Belt tensioner .................................. 52
Cleaning ......................................... 319
Display message ............................ 254
Fastening ......................................... 50
Important safety guidelines ............. 49
Rearseat belt status indicator ......... 52
Releasing ......................................... 51
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 247
Warning lamp ................................. 276
Warning lamp (function) ................... 52
Seats
Adjusting (electrically)................... 110
Adjusting (manually and electri-
cally) .............................................. 110
Adjusting the 4-way lumbarsup-
port................................................ 113
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 111
Cleaning the cover ......................... 318
Correct driver's seatposition ........ 108
Folding the backrests forward/
back ............................................... 112
Important safety notes .................. 109
Overview ........................................ 109
Seat heating problem .................... 114
Seat ventilation problem ................ 115
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 120
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 115
Switching seatheating on/off ....... 113
Switching the seatventilation on/
off .................................................. 114
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 318
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 317
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board computer) .241
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 376
Coolant (engine) ............................ 376
Engine oil ....................................... 375
Fuel ................................................ 372
Important safety notes .................. 371
Washer fluid ...................................377
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 248
On-board computer ....................... 242
Setting the air distribution ............... 145
Setting the airflow ............................ 146
Short journeys (diesel particle fil-
ter) ...................................................... 180
Sidebag ................................................ 45
Side lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 90
Convenience opening ...................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 87
Opening/closing .............................. 88
Opening/closing all (Cabriolet) ........ 88
16 Index

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92
resetting .......................................... 91
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snow chains ...................................... 343
Socket
Centre console .............................. 295
Rearcompartment......................... 295
Sockets
General notes ................................ 295
Soft top
AIRCAP .......................................... 100
Cleaning ......................................... 314
Closing manually in an emergency ... 94
Display message ............................ 273
Draught stop .................................... 99
Fitting/removing the AIRCAP
draughtstop .................................. 101
Important safety notes .................... 92
Opening/closing (with key) .............. 94
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 93
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Re-locking ........................................ 98
Soft-top switch .................................... 93
Spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 363
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
SpeedLimit Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 239
Displaying...................................... 239
Display message ............................ 262
Display message in the multifunc-
tion display.................................... 210
Important safety notes .................. 209
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 242
Digital............................................ 234
In the Instrument cluster ......... 30, 229
Segments ...................................... 231
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 242
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable..................... 188
Display message ............................ 267
Function/notes ............................. 185
Important safety notes .................. 185
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 186
Permanent ..................................... 188
Selecting ........................................ 186
Storing the current speed.............. 187
Variable......................................... 186
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Display message ............................ 254
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Starting (engine) ................................ 160
Steering (display message) .............. 272
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically)................... 116
Adjusting (manually)...................... 116
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 231
Cleaning ......................................... 318
Gearshift paddles ........................... 170
Important safety notes .................. 115
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 120
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 170
Stowage areas ................................... 286
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 287
Centre console .............................. 287
Cupholder ..................................... 291
Glove compartment ....................... 287
Important safety information ......... 286
Stowage net ....................................... 288
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 288
Stowage well beneath the boot
floor .................................................... 290
Summer tyres .................................... 342
Sun visor ............................................ 293
Supplement Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Index 17