Mercedes-Benz GLK 300 4MATIC 2012 User manual

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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 25
At a glance ........................................... 29
Safety ................................................... 41
Opening and closing ........................... 75
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 95
Lights and windscreen wipers ......... 109
Climate control ................................. 127
Driving and parking .......................... 145
On-board computer and displays .... 223
Stowing and features ....................... 295
Maintenance and care ...................... 311
Breakdown assistance ..................... 325
Wheels and tyres .............................. 349
Technical data ................................... 361
Contents 3

1, 2, 3 ...
12-button multifunction steering
wheel
Operating the on-board computer .228
Overview .......................................... 36
12 V socket
see Socket
4-button multifunction steering
wheel
Operating the on-board computer .225
Overview .......................................... 35
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 213
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 252
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 247
Function/notes ................................ 65
Important safety notes .................... 65
Warning lamp ................................. 286
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode .................................... 135
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 131
Active Blind Spot Assist
Function/notes ............................. 207
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter, 12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 237
Towing a trailer .............................. 210
Active Driving Assistance package .207
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 273
Function/notes ............................. 210
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter, 12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 238
Towing a trailer ...................... 207, 213
Active light function ......................... 114
Active Park Assist
Display message ............................ 273
Active Parking Assist
Important safety notes .................. 192
Towing a trailer .............................. 196
Active Service System
see ASSYST PLUS
Adaptive brake lamps ......................... 67
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 263
Function/notes ............................. 116
Adaptive Main-beam Assist
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 240
AdBlue®
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 269
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 266
Filling capacity ............................... 369
Notes ............................................. 368
Service indicator ............................ 313
AdBlue®service indicator ................ 313
Additional speedometer ................... 239
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 370
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 112
Airbags
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Kneebag ...........................................46
Pelvis airbag .................................... 47
Sidebag ............................................ 47
Triggering ......................................... 43
Windowbag...................................... 48
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air filter
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 268
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 265
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
4Index

Air vents
Glove compartment ....................... 142
Important safety notes .................. 141
Rear ............................................... 143
Setting ........................................... 141
Setting the centre air vents ........... 142
Setting the side air vents ............... 142
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-glare film .................................... 310
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 172
Aquaplaning ....................................... 168
Ashtray ............................................... 306
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 312
Hiding a service message .............. 312
Notes ............................................. 312
Resetting the service interval dis-
play................................................ 312
Service message ............................ 312
Special service requirements ......... 313
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 72
Function ...........................................72
Interior motion sensor ..................... 73
Switching off the alarm .................... 72
Tow-away protection ........................ 72
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 237
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 271
Function/notes ............................. 201
Audio DVD (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................... 233
Audio menu (on-board computer,
12-button multifunction steering
wheel) .................................................233
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 233
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 263
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 260
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 152
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 151
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 111
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 157
Automatic drive program ............... 159
Changing gear............................... 157
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 155
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 278
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 157
Driving tips .................................... 157
Emergency running mode .............. 161
Engaging drive position .................. 157
Engaging neutral ............................ 157
Engaging park position automati-
cally............................................... 156
Engaging reverse gear ................... 156
Engaging the park position ............ 156
Kickdown ....................................... 158
Manual drive program .................... 160
Neutral (ECO start/stop function) .156
Problem (fault) ............................... 161
Program selector button ................ 158
Pulling away ................................... 149
Shift ranges ................................... 159
Starting the engine ........................ 148
Steering wheel gearshift paddles... 159
Trailer towing ................................. 158
Transmission position display........ 156
Transmission positions .................. 157
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 161
Automatic transmissions
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 279
Index 5

Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating ................. 137
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console) .............................. 137
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 280
Important safety notes .................. 137
Problem (display message) ............ 141
Remote control .............................. 138
Setting (on-board computer, 12-
button multifunction steering
wheel) ............................................ 242
Setting the departure time ............. 139
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating ................. 137
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console) .............................. 137
Problem (display message) ............ 141
Remote control .............................. 138
B
Bag hook ............................................ 300
Ball coupling
Fitting ............................................ 217
Removing ....................................... 220
Storing ........................................... 220
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 66
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 66
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 79
Important safety notes .................... 79
Replacing ......................................... 79
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 339
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 268
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 265
Important safety notes .................. 337
Jump starting ................................. 341
Belt
see Seat belt
Belt force limiters (activation) ........... 43
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 43
Function ...........................................53
Blinds
see Roller sunblind
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 237
Notes/function .............................. 203
Trailer towing ................................. 205
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC (AdBlue®)............................. 368
Bonnet
Closing ...........................................315
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 280
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 278
Opening ......................................... 313
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 254
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 249
Notes ............................................. 371
Brake lamp
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 261
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 258
Brake lamps
Adaptive ...........................................67
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 65
BAS .................................................. 66
BAS PLUS ........................................ 66
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 371
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 252
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 247
Driving tips .................................... 167
Important safety notes .................. 167
Parking brake ........................ 165, 168
Warning lamp ................................. 286
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away/tow-starting
6Index

Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
C
Calling up a fault
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 318
Carpets .......................................... 323
Display ........................................... 322
Exterior lighting ............................. 320
Gear or selector lever .................... 322
High-pressure cleaner .................... 318
Interior ........................................... 322
Matt paintwork .............................. 319
Notes ............................................. 317
Paint .............................................. 319
Plastic trim .................................... 322
Reversing camera .......................... 321
Roof lining ...................................... 323
Seat belt ........................................ 323
Seat cover ..................................... 323
Sensors ......................................... 321
Steering wheel ............................... 322
Tail pipes ....................................... 321
Trim pieces .................................... 323
Washing by hand ........................... 318
Wheels ........................................... 319
Windows ........................................ 320
Wiper blades .................................. 320
Wooden trim .................................. 323
Car wash (care) ................................. 318
CD player/CD changer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) .......... 233
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 241
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 76
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 38
Upper section .................................. 37
Changing bulbs
Cornering light function ................. 121
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 120
Important safety notes .................. 118
Main-beam headlamps ................... 120
Overview of bulb types.................. 119
Parking lamps (front) ..................... 120
Reversing lamps ............................ 121
Standing lamps .............................. 120
Turn signals (front) ......................... 120
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 121
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 64
Rear doors ....................................... 64
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 54
Restraint systems ............................ 54
Child seat
Automatic recognition ..................... 56
ISOFIX .............................................. 57
On the front-passenger seat............ 55
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 60
Recommendations ........................... 62
Suitable positions ............................ 60
Top Tether ....................................... 58
Cigarette lighter ................................ 307
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 320
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 321
Climate control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 137
Controlling automatically ............... 132
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode)................. 136
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 131
Demisting the windows .................. 134
Demisting the windscreen ............. 134
Important safety notes .................. 128
Indicator lamp ................................ 132
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 131
Notes on using THERMATIC auto-
matic climate control ..................... 129
Overview of systems ...................... 128
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 132
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 135
Rear control panel ......................... 130
Setting the air distribution ............. 133
Setting the airflow ......................... 134
Index 7

Setting the air vents ...................... 141
Setting the climate mode ...............132
Setting the temperature ................ 132
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 135
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 136
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 135
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 134
THERMATIC automatic climate
control (2-zone) ............................. 129
THERMOTRONIC (3-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 130
Clock
Setting (4-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 227
Coat hooks ......................................... 303
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible emergency spare
wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND Online
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 113
Constant headlamp mode
see Daytime driving lights
Consumption statistics
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........ 230
On-board computer (4-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........ 226
Convenience closing feature .............. 90
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 136
Convenience opening feature ............ 90
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 316
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 267
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 264
Important safety notes .................. 371
Temperature gauge (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........ 227
Temperature gauge (4-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........ 224
Warning lamp ................................. 292
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 121
Cornering light function
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 260
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 257
Function/notes ............................. 115
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 118
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 174
Deactivating ................................... 175
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 275
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 270
Driving system ............................... 173
Important safety notes .................. 173
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 174
Selecting ........................................ 174
Setting a speed .............................. 175
Storing and maintaining current
speed .............................................174
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 305
Important safety notes .................. 305
Rear compartment ......................... 305
D
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Date
Setting (4-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 227
Daytime driving lamps
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter, 12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 239
8Index

Daytime driving lights
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 262
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 259
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter, 4-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 227
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 111
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (12-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 240
Interior lighting (12-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 241
Diagnostics connection ...................... 26
Diesel particle filter .......................... 167
Digital speedometer ......................... 231
Dipped beam
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 257
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 260
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 110
Switching on/off ........................... 111
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 322
Display message (12-button multi-
function steering wheel)
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 312
Calling up ....................................... 246
Driving systems ............................. 271
Engine ............................................ 267
General notes ................................ 245
Hiding ............................................ 245
Key ................................................ 283
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 283
Lights .............................................260
Safety systems .............................. 252
Tyres .............................................. 277
Vehicle ...........................................279
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel)
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 312
Calling up ....................................... 245
Driving systems ............................. 270
Engine ............................................ 264
General notes ................................ 245
Hiding ............................................ 245
Key ................................................ 281
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 281
Lights .............................................257
Safety systems .............................. 247
Tyres .............................................. 276
Vehicle ...........................................278
Distance display (on-board com-
puter, 12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .................................. 236
Distance recorder
12-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 230
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 294
DISTRONIC PLUS
Deactivating ................................... 184
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 274
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play................................................ 184
Driving tips .................................... 185
Function/notes ............................. 178
Important safety notes .................. 178
Selecting ........................................ 179
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 183
Warning lamp ................................. 294
Door
Automatic door locking feature
(on-board computer, 12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........ 241
Automatic locking (switch) ...............83
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 76
Control panel ................................... 40
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 280
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 278
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
Index 9

Important safety notes .................... 82
Opening (from the inside) ................ 83
Downhill Speed Regulation
see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 159
Display ........................................... 156
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 156
Manual ...........................................160
Driver's door
see Door
Drive system
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 207
Driving abroad
Service24h .................................... 313
Symmetrical dipped beam............. 110
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle............ 172
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ...............................................66
Electronic Brake-force Distribu-
tion .................................................. 69
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 67
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 68
Important safety guidelines ............. 65
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 65
Adaptive brake lamps ...................... 67
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 66
Overview .......................................... 65
PRE-SAFE®Brake .............................69
Driving system
Active Lane Keeping Assist............ 210
Active Parking Assist ..................... 192
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 271
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 270
Driving systems
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 207
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 201
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 203
Cruise control ................................ 173
Distronic Plus ................................ 178
HOLD function ............................... 186
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 205
Lane package ................................ 203
PARKTRONIC ................................. 188
Reversing camera .......................... 196
Speed Limit Assist ......................... 202
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 176
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 168
Automatic transmission ................. 157
Brakes ........................................... 167
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 185
Downhill gradient ........................... 167
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Driving in winter .............................169
Driving on flooded roads ................ 168
Driving on sand .............................. 172
Driving on wet roads ...................... 168
Driving over obstacles ................... 172
General .......................................... 165
Icy road surfaces ........................... 170
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 168
New brake pads/linings ................ 168
Off-road driving .............................. 170
Off-road fording ............................. 169
Running-in tips ............................... 146
Snow chains .................................. 353
Symmetrical dipped beam............. 110
Towing a trailer .............................. 215
Travelling uphill .............................. 172
Tyre ruts ........................................ 172
Wet road surface ........................... 167
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 271
Function/notes ............................. 213
10 Index

E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating (12-but-
ton multifunction steering wheel) .. 243
Function/notes ............................. 102
EASY-EXIT feature
Activating/deactivating (12-but-
ton multifunction steering wheel) .. 243
Crash-responsive ........................... 103
Function/notes ............................. 102
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message (12 button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 253
Function/notes ................................ 69
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distri-
bution)
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 248
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 166
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........ 231
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 150
General information ....................... 150
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 84
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 78
Locking vehicle ................................ 84
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 84
Emergency spare wheel
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel ............................................. 336
Notes/data .................................... 359
Storage location ............................ 328
Stowing .......................................... 328
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 88
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Engine
ECO start/stop function ................ 150
Engine number ............................... 365
Jump-starting ................................. 341
Running irregularly......................... 153
Starting problems .......................... 153
Starting the engine with the key .... 148
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 149
Stopping ........................................ 164
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 345
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 291
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 363
Problem (fault) ............................... 153
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 370
Checking the oil level ..................... 315
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 315
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 268
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 265
Filling capacity ............................... 370
Notes about oil grades ................... 369
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 315
Topping up ..................................... 316
Viscosity ........................................ 370
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 25
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Deactivating/activating ................... 68
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 252
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 247
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 68
Function/notes ................................ 67
Important safety guidelines ............. 67
Trailer stabilisation.......................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 288
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 68
Index 11

Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 321
Exterior lighting
Settings options .............................110
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 105
Folding in/out (automatically)....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically)........... 104
Folding in (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) ....................... 244
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Parking position ............................. 105
Resetting ....................................... 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
F
Fault message
see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 326
First-aid kit ......................................... 326
Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare wheel ................................... 332
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 329
Raising the vehicle ......................... 333
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 329
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat .............................................310
Foglamps
Extended range .............................. 115
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 298
Fording
Off-road ......................................... 169
On flooded roads ........................... 168
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 363
Two-way radio ................................ 363
Front foglamp
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 262
Front foglamps
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 259
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 366
Consumption information .............. 368
Displaying the range (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........ 231
Displaying the range (4-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........ 226
Grade (petrol) ................................ 366
Important safety notes .................. 365
Problem (malfunction) ................... 163
Quality (diesel)............................... 367
Refuelling .......................................161
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 366
Tank content display (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) .......... 33
Tank content display (4-button
multifunction steering wheel) .......... 31
Fuel consumption
Current (12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 231
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 162
Fuel filter
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 269
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 266
Fuel reserve
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 268
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 265
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 366
Problem (malfunction) ................... 163
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 327
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 346
Before changing ............................. 346
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 347
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 347
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Fuse box in the luggage compart-
ment .............................................. 347
Important safety notes .................. 346
G
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 322
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 362
Glove compartment .......................... 297
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 114
Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) ............ 114
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 372
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 117
Topping up the cleaning system .... 317
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 98
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 99
Adjusting (manually)........................ 98
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 99
Fitting/removing (rear) .................... 99
see NECK-PRO head restraints
see NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 318
Hill start assist .................................. 150
HOLD function
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 271
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 270
Function/notes ............................. 186
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 71
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 292
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 294
Engine diagnostics ......................... 291
Fuel tank ........................................ 292
Overview (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) ......................... 34
Overview (4-button multifunction
steering wheel) ................................ 32
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Insect protection on the radiator .... 315
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel)
Indicator and warning lamps ............ 34
Overview .......................................... 33
Settings ......................................... 238
Instrument cluster (4-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel)
Indicator and warning lamps ............ 32
Overview .......................................... 31
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 239
Multifunction steering wheel with
4 buttons ....................................... 224
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating (12-but-
ton multifunction steering wheel) .. 240
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 263
Overview ........................................ 114
Interior lighting ................................. 117
Automatic control system .............. 118
Delayed switch-off (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........ 241
Emergency lighting ........................ 118
Manual control ............................... 118
Overview ........................................ 117
Reading lamp ................................. 117
Setting brightness for display/
switches (on-board computer) ....... 239
Interior motion sensor ........................ 73
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 57
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J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 327
Using ............................................. 333
Jump start (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 341
K
Key
Changing the battery ....................... 79
Checking the battery ....................... 79
Convenience closing feature ............ 90
Convenience opening feature .......... 90
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 281
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 76
Emergency key element ................... 78
Important safety notes .................... 76
Loss ................................................. 81
Modifying the programming ............. 78
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 147
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 81
Starting the engine ........................ 148
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................ 90
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction display) .......................... 283
Display message (4-button multi-
function display) ............................ 281
Locking ............................................ 77
Start/Stop button .......................... 147
Starting the engine ........................ 149
Unlocking ......................................... 77
Key positions
Key ................................................ 147
KEYLESS GO .................................. 147
Keys
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 283
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 158
Manual drive program .................... 160
Kneebag ............................................... 46
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 238
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 273
Function/information.................... 205
Lane package ..................................... 203
Lashing eyelets ................................. 299
Licence plate lighting
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 262
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 259
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the exte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off
(12-button multifunction steering
wheel) ............................................ 240
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off
(12-button multifunction steering
wheel) ............................................ 241
Active light function ....................... 114
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 111
Cornering light function ................. 115
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 111
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Foglamps ....................................... 112
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 115
Hazard warning lamps ................... 114
Headlamp flasher ........................... 113
Headlamp range ............................ 112
Light switch ................................... 111
Main-beam headlamps ................... 113
Motorway mode ............................. 115
Off-road lights ................................ 115
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Rear foglamp ................................. 112
Setting brightness for display/
switches (on-board computer) ....... 239
Side lamps ..................................... 112
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 240
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Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (12-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 239
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (4-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) ....................... 227
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (switch) ..................... 111
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 240
Turn signals ................................... 113
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 263
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 260
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 174
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 179
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 176
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 296
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 83
Emergency locking ........................... 84
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 83
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 242
Luggage compartment cover ........... 300
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 298
Luggage compartment floor
opening/closing ............................ 303
stowage well, under....................... 303
Lumbar support
Adjusting ....................................... 100
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 100
M
M+S tyres ........................................... 352
Main beam
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 259
Main-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 262
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 116
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ................... 155
Gear lever...................................... 154
Pulling away ................................... 149
Shifting to neutral .................. 154, 155
Shift recommendation................... 155
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 319
Memory card (audio) ......................... 233
Memory function ............................... 106
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory
12-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 246
4-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 245
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 363
Installation ..................................... 363
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 234
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 308
Transmission output (maximum) .... 363
Mobile telephone
Pre-installed bracket ...................... 310
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 78
Motorway mode ................................ 115
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MP3
Operating .......................................233
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
4-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 226
Permanent display (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........ 239
Multi-function display
12-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 229
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 232
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........ 232
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation .........................................49
Resetting after being triggered ........ 49
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation .........................................49
Resetting after being triggered ........ 49
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 146
O
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
Important safety notes .................... 42
Odometer
4-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 226
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Off-road drive program ..................... 215
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 171
Checklist before driving off-road .... 171
General information ....................... 170
Important safety notes .................. 170
Travelling uphill .............................. 172
Off-road lights ....................................115
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 213
DSR ............................................... 213
Off-road ABS .................................... 66
Off-road drive program .................. 215
Off-road ESP®.................................. 69
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Light submenu ............................... 239
Operating the TV ............................ 234
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel)
Assist menu ................................... 236
Audio menu ................................... 233
Convenience submenu .................. 243
Important safety notes .................. 224
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 238
Lights submenu ............................. 239
Menu overview .............................. 230
Navigation menu ............................ 232
Operating .......................................228
Operating the video DVD ............... 234
Range ............................................ 231
Service menu ................................. 238
Standard display submenu ............ 230
Telephone menu ............................ 234
Trip menu ...................................... 230
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel)
Displaying service messages ......... 312
Display messages .......................... 245
Heating submenu ........................... 242
Message memory .......................... 246
Vehicle submenu ........................... 241
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel)Set-
tings menu ......................................... 238
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) sub-
menu
Factory setting ............................... 244
On-board computer (4-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel)
Important safety notes .................. 224
Menu overview .............................. 226
Switching daytime driving lights
on/off ............................................ 227
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On-board computer (4-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel)
Displaying service messages ......... 312
Display messages .......................... 245
Individual vehicle settings .............. 225
Message memory .......................... 245
Operating .......................................225
Range ............................................ 226
Standard display............................ 226
Time/date ..................................... 227
Trip computer ................................ 226
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 121
Operating safety
Diagnostics connection ................... 26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature
Display (12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 227
Display (4-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 225
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 64
P
Paint code .......................................... 364
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 319
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information ........... 92
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ................................................. 93
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 94
Rain closing feature ......................... 92
Resetting ......................................... 93
Parking ............................................... 164
Important safety notes .................. 164
Parking brake ................................ 165
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 105
Reversing camera .......................... 196
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 192
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake .................................... 165
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 253
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 248
Notes/function .............................. 165
Warning lamp ................................. 291
Parking lamp
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 262
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 259
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Switching on/off ........................... 112
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 190
Driving system ............................... 188
Function/notes ............................. 188
Important safety notes .................. 188
Problem (fault) ............................... 192
Sensor range ................................. 188
Trailer towing ................................. 191
Warning display............................. 189
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ...................................................... 56
Petrol .................................................. 366
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .322
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE®(preventative occupant
protection)
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 254
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 249
PRE-SAFE®(preventive occupant
safety system)
Operation .........................................48
PRE-SAFE®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 237
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 255
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