Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe 2015 User manual

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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 23
Protection of the environment ...............23
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ...............23
Owner's Manual .....................................24
Operating safety .................................... 24
QR code for rescue card ........................ 26
Data stored in the vehicle ......................26
Copyright information ............................ 27
At a glance ........................................... 28
Cockpit .................................................. 28
Instrument cluster .................................30
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 32
Centre console ...................................... 34
Overhead control panel .........................35
Door control panel ................................. 36
Rear seats ............................................. 37
Safety ................................................... 38
Useful information ................................. 38
Panic alarm ............................................ 38
Occupant safety .................................... 38
Children in the vehicle ........................... 54
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 62
Driving safety systems ........................... 63
Protection against theft .........................72
Opening and closing ........................... 75
Useful information ................................. 75
Key ........................................................ 75
Doors ..................................................... 81
Boot .......................................................84
Side windows ......................................... 89
Panorama roof (Coupé) .......................... 93
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 95
Useful information ................................. 95
Correct driver's seat position ................ 95
Seats ..................................................... 96
Steering wheel ..................................... 102
Mirrors ................................................. 104
Memory function ................................. 107
Lights and windscreen wipers ......... 109
Useful information ............................... 109
Exterior lighting ................................... 109
Interior lighting .................................... 114
Replacing bulbs ................................... 115
Windscreen wipers .............................. 115
Climate control ................................. 119
Useful information ............................... 119
Overview of climate control systems ... 119
Operating the climate control system .. 122
Adjusting the air vents ......................... 134
Driving and parking .......................... 137
Useful information ............................... 137
Running-in notes .................................. 137
Driving ................................................. 137
Automatic transmission ....................... 145
Refuelling ............................................. 152
Parking ................................................ 154
Driving tips .......................................... 157
Driving systems ................................... 161
On-board computer and displays .... 208
Useful information ............................... 208
Important safety notes ........................ 208
Displays and operation ........................ 208
Menus and submenus ......................... 212
Display messages ................................ 227
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 259
Stowing and features ....................... 271
Useful information ............................... 271
Stowage areas ..................................... 271
Features .............................................. 277
Maintenance and care ...................... 291
Useful information ............................... 291
Engine compartment ........................... 291
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 296
Care ..................................................... 297
2Contents

Breakdown assistance ..................... 306
Useful information ............................... 306
Where will I find...? .............................. 306
Flat tyre ............................................... 308
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 312
Jump-starting ....................................... 315
Towing away and tow-starting ............. 318
Electrical fuses .................................... 321
Wheels and tyres .............................. 324
Useful information ............................... 324
Important safety notes ........................ 324
Operation ............................................ 324
Winter operation .................................. 326
Tyre pressure ....................................... 327
Changing a wheel ................................ 332
Wheel and tyre combinations .............. 337
Emergency spare wheel (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ...................................... 345
Technical data ................................... 348
Useful information ............................... 348
Information on technical data .............. 348
Vehicle electronics .............................. 348
Identification plates ............................. 349
Service products and capacities .......... 350
Vehicle data ......................................... 355
Contents 3

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 180
4MATIC off-road system ...................180
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning ......................................... 302
Function/notes .............................191
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 229
Function/notes ................................ 63
Warning lamp ................................. 262
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 53
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ....................................126
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 122
Activating/deactivating Night
View Assist Plus
With spotlight function ................... 201
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 223
Display message ............................ 248
Function/notes .............................202
Active Body Control (ABC)
Display message ............................ 246
Active Body Control ABC
Function/notes .............................177
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 223
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes .............................204
Active light function ......................... 112
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 241
Active multicontour seat .................. 100
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 184
Display message ............................ 248
Exiting a parking space .................. 186
Function/notes .............................183
Important safety notes .................. 183
Parking .......................................... 185
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 70
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 67
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 68
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 180
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes .............................113
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Additional speedometer ................... 226
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 353
Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 119
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Glove compartment ....................... 135
Important safety notes .................. 134
Rear ............................................... 136
Setting ...........................................134
Setting the centre air vents ........... 135
Setting the side air vents ...............135
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation.......................... 46
Introduction ..................................... 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 39
Airbags
Display message ............................ 238
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 45
Important safety guidelines ............. 43
Kneebag ........................................... 45
Sidebag ............................................ 45
Triggering ......................................... 51
Windowbag...................................... 46
4Index

AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 246
Function/notes .............................179
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 73
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 73
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 73
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-glare film ....................................290
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 160
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 273
Ashtray ............................................... 279
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................220
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................221
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........297
Hiding a service message .............. 297
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 297
Service message ............................ 296
Special service requirements ......... 297
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 73
Function ...........................................73
Switching off the alarm .................... 73
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 223
Display message ............................ 245
Function/notes............................. 195
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 242
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 142
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 142
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 238
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 46
Problems ......................................... 50
System self-test ............................... 49
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 109
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 148
Automatic drive program ............... 149
Changing gear ............................... 148
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 145
Display message ............................ 255
Driving tips .................................... 148
Emergency running mode .............. 152
Engaging drive position .................. 147
Engaging neutral ............................ 146
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 146
Engaging reverse gear ................... 146
Engaging the park position ............ 145
Kickdown ....................................... 148
Manual drive program.................... 150
Manual drive program (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 151
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 226
Overview ........................................ 145
Problem (fault) ............................... 152
Program selector button ................ 148
Pulling away ................................... 141
Starting the engine ........................ 140
Steering wheel gearshift paddles... 149
Transmission position display ........ 147
Transmission positions .................. 148
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 152
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display message ............................ 257
Heater booster function ................. 132
Important safety notes .................. 129
Problem (display message) ............ 134
Remote control .............................. 131
Switching on/off (on the centre
console) ......................................... 130
Index 5

B
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 64
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/notes................................ 64
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Important safety notes .................... 64
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 78
Important safety notes .................... 78
Replacing ......................................... 79
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 314
Display message ............................ 243
Important safety notes .................. 312
Jump starting ................................. 315
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 51
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-
tion) ............................................... 291
Closing ........................................... 292
Display message ............................ 257
Important safety notes .................. 291
Opening ......................................... 292
Boot
Emergency release .......................... 89
Important safety notes .................... 84
Locking separately ........................... 88
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 87
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 85
Opening/closing (from the out-
side, HANDS-FREE ACCESS) ............ 86
Power closing .................................. 83
Boot lid
Display message ............................ 256
Obstacle recognition ........................ 85
Opening dimensions ...................... 355
Opening/closing .............................. 84
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 355
Brake
EBD .................................................. 70
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 234
Notes............................................. 354
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 68
Display message ............................ 240
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 63
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 67
BAS .................................................. 64
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 64
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 354
Display message ............................ 229
Driving tips.................................... 158
High-performance brake system .... 159
Hill start assist ............................... 141
HOLD function ............................... 175
Important safety notes .................. 158
Parking brake ................................ 156
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 306
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 32
Buttons on the steering column ...... 209
C
Calling up a fault
see Display messages
Camera
see 360° camera
see Reversing camera
Capacities (technical data) ............... 350
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash (care) ................................. 298
6Index

Care
360° camera .................................302
Automatic car wash ....................... 298
Carpets .......................................... 305
Display ...........................................303
Exhaust pipe .................................. 302
Exterior lighting .............................301
Gear or selector lever .................... 304
General notes ................................ 297
High-pressure cleaner .................... 299
Interior ...........................................303
Matt paintwork .............................. 300
Night View Assist Plus ................... 303
Paint .............................................. 299
Plastic trim ....................................303
Reversing camera .......................... 301
Roof lining ...................................... 305
Seat belt ........................................ 304
Seat cover ..................................... 304
Sensors ......................................... 301
Steering wheel ............................... 304
Trim pieces ....................................304
Washing by hand ........................... 299
Wheels ...........................................300
Windows ........................................ 300
Wiper blades .................................. 301
Wooden trim .................................. 304
CD player (on-board computer) ........217
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (key).................. 76
Centre console
Overview .......................................... 34
Stowage space .............................. 272
Centre console in the rear com-
partment
Stowage compartment .................. 274
Changing the media source ............. 217
Child
Restraint system .............................. 54
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 58
i-Size ................................................ 55
ISOFIX .............................................. 55
On the front-passenger seat............ 57
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 58
Recommendations ........................... 61
Suitable positions ............................ 58
Top Tether ....................................... 56
Cigarette lighter ................................ 279
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 301
Climate control
Automatic air conditioning ............. 120
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 129
Controlling automatically............... 123
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 126
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 122
Demisting the windows .................. 125
Demisting the windscreen ............. 125
ECO start/stop function ................ 121
Indicator lamp ................................ 123
Ionisation ....................................... 129
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 121
Overview of systems ...................... 119
Perfume atomizer .......................... 127
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 126
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 123
Setting the air distribution ............. 124
Setting the air vents ...................... 134
Setting the airflow ......................... 124
Setting the climate mode............... 124
Setting the temperature ................ 124
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off............................................ 126
Switching on/off........................... 122
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 127
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off...................................... 126
Switching the synchronisation
function on and off ........................ 125
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
Collapsible emergency spare
wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 222
Display message ............................ 235
Operation/notes.............................. 66
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 303
Index 7

Combination switch .......................... 111
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 214
Convenience closing feature .............. 91
Convenience opening feature ............ 91
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ...........................126
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 295
Display message ............................ 242
Important safety notes .................. 354
Temperature gauge ........................ 209
Warning lamp ................................. 266
Coolbox .............................................. 280
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 27
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 240
Function/notes .............................112
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 115
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ................... 177
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ...............70
Cruise control
Calling up the speed last stored.... 162
Cruise control lever ....................... 161
Deactivating ................................... 163
Display message ............................ 251
Driving system ............................... 161
General notes ................................ 161
Important safety notes .................. 161
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 161
Selecting ........................................ 162
Setting a speed .............................. 163
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 162
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 277
Important safety notes .................. 277
Rear compartment ......................... 277
D
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 217
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 241
Function/notes............................. 109
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 25
Diagnostics connection ...................... 25
Digital speedometer ......................... 214
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 240
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 109
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 225
Switching on/off........................... 110
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 145
Display
see Display message
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message
Driving systems............................. 245
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS................................ 296
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 228
Engine ............................................ 242
General information ....................... 227
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 227
Introduction ................................... 227
Key ................................................ 258
Lights ............................................. 240
Safety systems .............................. 229
Tyres .............................................. 253
Vehicle ........................................... 255
Distance warning function
Function/notes................................ 66
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 268
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 167
Activation conditions ..................... 167
Cruise control lever ....................... 167
Deactivating ................................... 172
Display message ............................ 250
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 171
Driving tips.................................... 172
8Index

Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS .......168
Function/notes .............................166
Important safety notes .................. 166
Selecting ........................................ 167
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 170
Setting the speed.......................... 170
Stopping ........................................ 170
with Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot ............................................... 174
Door
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 83
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 76
Control panel ................................... 36
Display message ............................ 257
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking ....................... 83
Important safety notes .................... 81
Opening (from the inside) ................ 81
Power closing .................................. 83
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 149
Manual ........................................... 150
Manual (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 151
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 297
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 109
Driving Assistance package ............. 202
Driving on flooded roads .................. 160
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 64
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 66
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 70
STEER CONTROL ............................. 72
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 63
ADAPTIVE BRAKE............................. 70
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 67
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 68
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 64
Distance warning function ............... 66
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 68
Important safety guidelines ............. 63
Overview .......................................... 63
PRE-SAFE®Brake ............................. 70
Driving system
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 174
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 191
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 202
Active Body Control ABC ............... 177
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 204
Active Parking Assist ..................... 183
AIRMATIC ...................................... 179
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 195
Cruise control ................................ 161
Display message ............................ 245
Distronic Plus ................................ 166
Driving Assistance package........... 202
HOLD function ............................... 175
Night View Assist Plus ................... 199
PARKTRONIC ................................. 181
Reversing camera .......................... 187
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 163
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 196
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 159
Aquaplaning ................................... 160
Automatic transmission ................. 148
Brakes ........................................... 158
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 172
Downhill gradient ........................... 158
Driving abroad ............................... 109
Driving in winter ............................. 160
Driving on flooded roads ................ 160
Driving on wet roads ...................... 160
General .......................................... 157
Icy road surfaces ........................... 160
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 159
New brake disks ............................ 159
New brake pads/linings ................ 159
Running-in tips ............................... 137
Snow chains .................................. 327
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 159
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 109
The first 1500 km .......................... 137
Index 9

Wet road surface ........................... 159
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 218
E
EASY-ENTRY
see EASY-ENTRY feature
EASY-ENTRY feature
Function/notes ............................. 103
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 104
Function/notes ............................. 103
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................231
Function/notes ................................ 70
ECO display
Function/notes .............................157
On-board computer ....................... 213
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 142
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 142
Climate control .............................. 121
Deactivating/activating ................. 143
General information ....................... 141
Important safety notes .................. 141
Introduction ................................... 141
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 53
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 83
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 77
General notes .................................. 77
Inserting .......................................... 78
Locking vehicle ................................ 84
Removing ......................................... 78
Emergency release
Driver's door ....................................83
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 346
Important safety notes .................. 345
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel .............................................346
Removing ....................................... 346
Storage location ............................ 346
Technical data ............................... 347
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle ............................................. 83
Engine
Display message ............................ 242
ECO start/stop function ................ 141
Engine number ............................... 350
Jump-starting ................................. 315
Running irregularly......................... 144
Starting (important safety notes)... 140
Starting problems .......................... 144
Starting the engine with the key .... 140
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 140
Stopping ........................................ 155
Switching off with the Start/Stop
button ............................................ 155
Switching off with the vehicle key .. 155
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 320
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 265
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 348
Problem (fault) ............................... 144
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 353
Checking the oil level ..................... 293
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 293
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 293
Display message ............................ 244
Filling capacity ............................... 353
General notes ................................ 353
Notes about oil grades................... 353
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 293
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 226
Topping up ..................................... 294
Viscosity ........................................ 353
10 Index

Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle .......23
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ...227
Characteristics ................................. 69
Deactivating/activating ................. 221
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 69
Display message ............................ 229
Function/notes ................................ 68
General notes .................................. 68
Important safety guidelines ............. 68
Warning lamp ................................. 263
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 68
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 302
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 301
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 105
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........106
Folding in/out (automatically)....... 105
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 105
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 106
Parking position ............................. 106
Resetting ....................................... 105
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
F
Fault message
see Display messages
Features ............................................. 277
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 306
First-aid kit ......................................... 306
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 336
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 337
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 333
Raising the vehicle ......................... 334
Removing a wheel.......................... 336
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 333
Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare wheel................................... 332
MOExtended tyres......................... 308
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 308
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 309
Floormat ............................................. 289
Foglamps (extended range) .............. 113
Frequencies
Garage door opener ....................... 286
Mobile phone ................................. 348
Two-way radio ................................ 348
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation
Display message ............................ 238
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation system
Operation ......................................... 46
Problems ......................................... 50
System self-test ............................... 49
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ....... 97
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 352
Consumption information .............. 352
Consumption statistics .................. 214
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 213
Displaying the range ...................... 213
E10 ................................................ 351
Fuel gauge....................................... 30
Grade (petrol) ................................ 351
Important safety notes .................. 351
Notes for Mercedes‑AMG vehi-
cles ................................................ 352
Problem (malfunction) ................... 154
Refuelling ....................................... 152
Tank content/reserve fuel............. 351
Fuel filler flap
Closing ........................................... 153
Opening ......................................... 153
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 213
Gauge.............................................. 30
Index 11

Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 351
Problem (malfunction) ...................154
Fuses
Allocation chart ..................... 321, 322
Before changing .............................321
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 321
Fuse box in the boot ......................322
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 322
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 321
Important safety notes .................. 321
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 286
Frequencies ................................... 286
General notes ................................ 284
Important safety notes .................. 284
Opening/closing the garage door .. 286
Problems when programming ........285
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 284
Synchronising the rolling code ....... 285
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 226
Gearshift program
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 227
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 23
Glove compartment .......................... 272
H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 86
Hazard warning lamps ......................111
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 98
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 98
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 99
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 224
Displays and operating .................. 211
Function/notes .............................210
Important safety notes .................. 210
Selecting displays .......................... 223
Setting the position ....................... 224
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Headlamp flasher .............................. 111
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 114
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heater booster function ................... 132
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 299
Hill start assist .................................. 141
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 176
Activation conditions ..................... 176
Deactivating ................................... 176
Display message ............................ 250
Function/notes .............................175
General notes ................................ 175
Horn ...................................................... 28
HUD
see Head-up display
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 72
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 265
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 268
Coolant .......................................... 266
Engine diagnostics ......................... 265
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 240
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 292
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 30
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 31
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 208
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 224
Display message ............................ 241
Overview ........................................ 112
12 Index

Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 225
Interior lighting
Control ........................................... 115
Emergency lighting ........................ 115
Overview ........................................ 114
Reading lamp ................................. 114
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 74
Function ........................................... 74
Priming ............................................ 74
Switching off .................................... 74
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 55
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 307
Using ............................................. 334
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 315
K
Key
Changing the battery ....................... 79
Checking the battery ....................... 78
Convenience closing feature ............ 91
Convenience opening feature .......... 91
Display message ............................ 258
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 76
Emergency key element ................... 77
Important safety notes .................... 75
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 77
Loss ................................................. 79
Modifying the programming ............. 77
Overview .......................................... 75
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 138
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 79
Starting the engine ........................ 140
Key positions
Key ................................................ 138
Start/Stop button .......................... 138
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................ 91
Deactivation ..................................... 76
Locking ............................................ 76
Start function ................................... 77
Unlocking ......................................... 76
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 148
Kneebag ............................................... 45
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 241
Light sensor (display message) ....... 242
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 224
Active light function ....................... 112
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 113
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 109
Cornering light function ................. 112
Dipped-beam headlamps............... 110
Driving abroad ............................... 109
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 113
General notes ................................ 109
Hazard warning lamps ................... 111
Headlamp flasher........................... 111
Intelligent Light System (func-
tion) ............................................... 112
Light switch ................................... 109
Main-beam headlamps................... 111
Misted up headlamps.................... 114
Motorway mode ............................. 112
Parking lamps ................................ 110
Rear foglamp ................................. 110
Setting exterior lighting ................. 109
Side lamps ..................................... 110
Switching the spotlight on/off....... 225
Turn signals ................................... 111
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 161
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 167
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 164
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Index 13

Loading guidelines ............................ 271
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 83
Emergency locking ...........................84
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 82
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Luggage net hooks ............................ 276
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 100
M
M+S tyres ........................................... 326
MAGIC BODY CONTROL .................... 176
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 94
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 113
Display message............................ 241
Switching on/off........................... 111
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 300
MBC
see MAGIC BODY CONTROL
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
centre console ............................... 273
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 217
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 107
Mercedes-Benz Contact
Display message ............................ 234
General notes ................................ 282
Info call button .............................. 282
Roadside Assistance call button .... 282
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 281
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 191
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 63
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 202
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 204
Active Parking Assist ..................... 183
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 195
BAS (Brake Assist) ........................... 64
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS)
with Cross-Traffic Assist .................. 64
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ............... 177
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ........... 70
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 166
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 174
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 68
General notes ................................ 161
MAGIC BODY CONTROL ................ 176
Night View Assist Plus ................... 199
PARKTRONIC ................................. 181
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 52
PRE-SAFE®Brake ............................. 70
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 53
Reversing camera .......................... 187
ROAD SURFACE SCAN .................. 178
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 163
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 196
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 228
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 301
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 348
Installation ..................................... 348
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 219
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 283
Transmission output (maximum) .... 348
14 Index

Modifying the programming (key) ..... 77
MOExtended tyres ............................. 308
Motorway mode ................................ 112
MP3
Operating ....................................... 217
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 210
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 209
Overview .......................................... 32
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 215
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 200
Cleaning .........................................303
Display message ............................ 249
Function/notes .............................199
Pedestrian and animal recogni-
tion ................................................ 199
Problem (fault) ............................... 201
Switching automatic activation
on/off ............................................ 222
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 137
O
Occupant safety
Airbags ............................................ 43
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation.......................... 46
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 53
Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
Important safety notes .................... 38
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 39
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 62
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 52
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 53
Restraint system introduction .......... 38
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 39
Odometer
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 226
Assistance graphic menu ............... 220
Assistance menu ........................... 221
Display messages .......................... 227
Displaying a service message ........ 297
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 171
Factory settings ............................. 226
Head-up display ............................. 210
Important safety notes .................. 208
Instrument cluster menu ............... 225
Light menu ..................................... 224
Media menu ................................... 217
Menu overview .............................. 212
Message memory .......................... 228
Navigation menu ............................ 215
Operating the TV ............................ 218
Operating video DVD ..................... 218
Operation ....................................... 209
Radio menu ................................... 216
Service menu ................................. 221
Settings menu ............................... 221
Standard display ............................ 213
Telephone menu ............................ 219
Trip menu ...................................... 213
Vehicle menu ................................. 226
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 24
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Important safety note ...................... 24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 208
Overhead control panel ...................... 35
Owner's Manual
Overview .......................................... 24
P
Paint code .......................................... 349
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 299
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Panorama roof ..................................... 93
Index 15

Parking
Important safety notes .................. 154
Parking brake ................................ 156
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ...............................106
Reversing camera .......................... 187
Switching off the engine ................ 155
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
see Reversing camera
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 156
Applying or releasing manually ...... 156
Display message ............................ 232
Electric parking brake .................... 156
Emergency braking ........................ 157
General information ....................... 156
Releasing automatically ................. 157
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 110
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 183
Driving system ............................... 181
Function/notes .............................181
Important safety notes .................. 181
Problem (fault) ............................... 183
Sensor range ................................. 181
Warning display............................. 182
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 238
Indicator lamps ................................ 39
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 238
Pedestrian protection
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-
tion) ............................................... 291
Perfume atomiser
Vial ................................................ 127
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 127
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Petrol .................................................. 351
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 62
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 303
Power closing ...................................... 83
Power socket
Boot ............................................... 280
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 52
PRE-SAFE®(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 235
PRE-SAFE®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 222
Display message ............................ 235
Function/notes................................ 70
Important safety notes .................... 71
Warning lamp ................................. 268
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 235
Operation ......................................... 53
Program selector button .................. 148
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)......... 73
Immobiliser ...................................... 72
Interior motion sensor ..................... 74
Tow-away protection ........................ 73
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 141
General notes ................................ 141
Hill start assist ............................... 141
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 26
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 26
R
Radiator cover ................................... 292
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 216
16 Index

Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Reading lamp ..................................... 114
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 136
Stowage compartment .................. 273
Rear foglamp
Display message............................ 241
Switching on/off........................... 110
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seats
Overview .......................................... 37
Rear window blind ............................ 278
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 126
Switching on/off........................... 126
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 43
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 106
Dipping (manual) ........................... 104
Refuelling
Fuel gauge....................................... 30
Important safety notes .................. 152
Notes for Mercedes‑AMG vehi-
cles ................................................ 352
Refuelling process ......................... 153
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 131
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 133
Garage door opener ....................... 284
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 284
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 115
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 133
Rescue card ......................................... 26
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 245
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 127
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 236
Introduction ..................................... 38
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Rev counter ........................................ 208
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 301
Displays in the COMAND display ... 188
Function/notes............................. 187
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 90
Reversing function
Boot lid ............................................ 85
Roller sunblind ................................. 93
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 241
ROAD SURFACE SCAN ....................... 178
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof ................................. 93
Rear window .................................. 278
Roller sunblind of the panorama
roof
Opening and closing ........................ 93
Operating ......................................... 93
Resetting ......................................... 94
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 305
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 355
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD memory card
Selecting ........................................ 217
Seat
Adjusting the front-passenger
seat from the driver's seat ............... 97
Seat backrest display message ..... 257
Seat belt
Correct usage .................................. 41
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 43
Index 17