Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe User manual

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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 22
At a glance ........................................... 29
Safety ................................................... 41
Opening and closing ........................... 83
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 105
Lights and windscreen wipers ......... 123
Climate control ................................. 135
Driving and parking .......................... 157
On-board computer and displays .... 241
Stowing and features ....................... 313
Maintenance and care ...................... 335
Breakdown assistance ..................... 353
Wheels and tyres .............................. 375
Technical data ................................... 399
Contents 3

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 209
4MATIC off-road system ...................209
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning ......................................... 348
Function/notes .............................221
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 266
Function/notes ................................ 70
Important safety notes .................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 302
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ....................................145
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 139
Activating/deactivating Night
View Assist Plus
With spotlight function ................... 232
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 259
Display message ............................ 287
Function/notes .............................233
Active Body Control (ABC)
Display message ............................ 286
Active Body Control ABC
Function/notes .............................204
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 259
Display message ............................ 287
Function/notes .............................236
Active light function ......................... 127
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 281
Active multicontour seat .................. 111
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 213
Display message ............................ 288
Exiting a parking space .................. 215
Function/notes .............................212
Important safety notes .................. 212
Parking .......................................... 214
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 77
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 74
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 75
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 208
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS
Display messages .......................... 281
Function/notes .............................128
Switching on/off ........................... 129
Additional speedometer ................... 262
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 406
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Glove compartment ....................... 155
Important safety notes .................. 154
Rear ............................................... 156
Setting ...........................................154
Setting the centre air vents ........... 155
Setting the side air vents ...............155
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Introduction ..................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Airbags
Display message ............................ 278
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 50
Important safety guidelines ............. 48
Kneebag ...........................................50
Sidebag ............................................ 50
Triggering ......................................... 57
Windowbag...................................... 51
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 285
Function/notes............................. 207
4Index

Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........80
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 80
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 80
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-glare film .................................... 334
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 184
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 316
Ashtray ............................................... 322
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 256
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 257
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 342
Hiding a service message .............. 342
Notes ............................................. 342
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 342
Service message ............................ 342
Special service requirements ......... 343
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 80
Function ........................................... 80
Switching off the alarm .................... 80
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 259
Display message ............................ 285
Function/notes............................. 225
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 281
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 164
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 163
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 278
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 52
Problems ......................................... 56
System self-test ............................... 54
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 125
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 170
Automatic drive program ............... 172
Changing gear ............................... 170
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 167
Display message ............................ 295
Driving tips .................................... 170
Emergency running mode .............. 175
Engaging drive position .................. 169
Engaging neutral ............................ 168
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 168
Engaging reverse gear ................... 168
Engaging the park position ............ 168
Kickdown ....................................... 171
Manual drive program.................... 172
Manual drive program (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 173
Overview ........................................ 167
Problem (fault) ............................... 175
Program selector button ................ 171
Pulling away ................................... 162
Starting the engine ........................ 161
Steering wheel gearshift paddles... 172
Transmission position display ........ 169
Transmission positions .................. 170
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 175
Auxiliary heating
Display message ............................ 297
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Heater booster function ................. 152
Important safety notes .................. 148
Problem (display message) ............ 154
Remote control .............................. 150
Setting the departure time ............. 151
Switching on/off (on the centre
console) ......................................... 149
Index 5

B
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 70
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/notes................................ 71
BAS PLUS Q (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Important safety notes .................... 71
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 88
Important safety notes .................... 87
Replacing ......................................... 88
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 362
Display message ............................ 283
Important safety notes .................. 360
Jump starting ................................. 364
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 57
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-
tion) ............................................... 336
Closing ........................................... 338
Display message ............................ 297
Important safety notes .................. 336
Opening ......................................... 337
Boot
Emergency release .......................... 98
Important safety notes .................... 94
Locking separately ........................... 98
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 97
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 95
Opening/closing (from the out-
side, HANDS-FREE ACCESS) ............ 96
Power closing .................................. 92
Boot lid
Display message ............................ 296
Obstacle recognition ........................ 94
Opening dimensions ...................... 408
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 408
Brake
EBD .................................................. 77
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 272
Notes ............................................. 406
Brake force distribution, elec-
tronic
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 75
Display message ............................ 280
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 70
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 74
BAS .................................................. 70
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 71
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 406
Display message ............................ 266
Driving tips .................................... 182
High-performance brake system .... 184
Hill start assist ............................... 162
HOLD function ............................... 202
Important safety notes .................. 182
Parking brake ................................ 180
Warning lamp ................................. 301
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 34
Buttons on the steering column ...... 243
C
Calling up a fault
see Display messages
Camera
see 360° camera
Capacities (technical data) ............... 402
Car
see Vehicle
Car key
see Key
Car wash (care) ................................. 343
6Index

Care
360° camera .................................348
Automatic car wash ....................... 343
Carpets .......................................... 351
Display ...........................................349
Exhaust pipe .................................. 348
Exterior lighting .............................347
Gear or selector lever .................... 350
High-pressure cleaner .................... 345
Interior ...........................................349
Matt paintwork .............................. 346
Night View Assist Plus ................... 349
Notes ............................................. 343
Paint .............................................. 345
Plastic trim ....................................349
Reversing camera .......................... 347
Roof lining ...................................... 351
Seat belt ........................................ 351
Seat cover ..................................... 350
Sensors ......................................... 347
Steering wheel ............................... 350
Trim pieces ....................................350
Washing by hand ........................... 345
Wheels ...........................................346
Windows ........................................ 346
Wiper blades .................................. 347
Wooden trim .................................. 350
CD player/CD changer(on-board
computer) .......................................... 253
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (key).................. 85
Centre console
Overview .......................................... 36
Stowage space .............................. 315
Centre console in the rear com-
partment
Stowage compartment .................. 317
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 64
ISOFIX .............................................. 62
On the front-passenger seat............ 63
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 64
Recommendations ........................... 67
Suitable positions ............................ 65
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 60
Restraint systems ............................ 61
Cigarette lighter ................................ 322
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 347
Climate control
Automatic air conditioning ............. 137
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 148
Controlling automatically............... 141
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 145
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 139
Demisting the windows .................. 143
Demisting the windscreen ............. 143
ECO start/stop function ................ 138
Important safety notes .................. 136
Indicator lamp ................................ 141
Ionisation ....................................... 148
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 138
Overview of systems ...................... 136
Perfume atomizer .......................... 146
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 145
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 141
Setting the air distribution ............. 142
Setting the air vents ...................... 154
Setting the airflow ......................... 143
Setting the climate mode............... 142
Setting the temperature ................ 142
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off............................................ 145
Switching on/off........................... 139
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 146
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off...................................... 144
Switching the synchronisation
function on and off ........................ 143
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 258
Display message ............................ 273
Operation/notes.............................. 72
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 349
Combination switch .......................... 126
Index 7

Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 248
Convenience closing feature ............ 101
Convenience opening feature .......... 100
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ...........................145
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 340
Display message ............................ 282
Important safety notes .................. 406
Temperature gauge ........................ 242
Warning lamp ................................. 307
Coolbox .............................................. 324
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 27
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 279
Function/notes .............................127
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 131
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ................... 204
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ...............77
Cruise control
Cruise control lever .......................186
Deactivating ................................... 188
Display message ............................ 291
Driving system ............................... 186
Important safety notes .................. 186
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 186
Selecting ........................................ 187
Setting a speed .............................. 188
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 187
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 320
Important safety notes .................. 320
Rear compartment ......................... 321
D
Data
see Technical data
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 281
Function/notes .............................125
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 24
Diagnostics connection ......................24
Digital speedometer .........................249
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 279
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 124
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 261
Switching on/off ........................... 125
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 167
Display
see Display message
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message
Driving systems .............................285
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 342
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 265
Engine ............................................ 282
General information ....................... 265
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 265
Introduction ................................... 265
Key ................................................ 298
Lights ............................................. 279
Safety systems .............................. 266
Tyres .............................................. 293
Vehicle ...........................................295
Distance recorder
see Trip meter
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 73
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ..................................................309
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 193
Activation conditions ..................... 193
Cruise control lever ....................... 193
Deactivating ................................... 198
Display message ............................ 289
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 198
Driving tips ....................................199
Function/notes .............................191
Important safety notes .................. 192
8Index

Selecting ........................................ 193
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 197
Door
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 92
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 85
Control panel ................................... 39
Display message ............................ 297
Emergency locking ........................... 93
Emergency unlocking ....................... 93
Important safety notes .................... 90
Opening (from the inside) ................ 91
Power closing .................................. 92
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 172
Manual ........................................... 172
Manual (AMG vehicles) .................. 173
Driver's door
see Door
Driver's/front-passenger seat
Stowage compartment .................. 316
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 343
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 124
Driving Assistance package ............. 233
Driving safety system
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 72
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 77
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 70
ADAPTIVE BRAKE............................. 77
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 74
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 75
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 70
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 71
Distance warning function ............... 73
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 75
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 75
Important safety guidelines ............. 69
Overview .......................................... 69
PRE-SAFE®Brake ............................. 77
STEER CONTROL ............................. 79
Driving system
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 200
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 221
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 233
Active Body Control ABC ............... 204
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 236
Active Parking Assist ..................... 212
AIRMATIC ...................................... 207
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 225
Cruise control ................................ 186
Display message ............................ 285
Distronic Plus ................................ 191
Driving Assistance package........... 233
HOLD function ............................... 202
Night View Assist Plus ................... 230
PARKTRONIC ................................. 209
Reversing camera .......................... 217
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 188
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 227
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 184
Aquaplaning ................................... 184
Automatic transmission ................. 170
Brakes ........................................... 182
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 199
Downhill gradient ........................... 183
Driving abroad ............................... 124
Driving in winter ............................. 185
Driving on flooded roads ................ 184
Driving on wet roads ...................... 184
General .......................................... 181
Icy road surfaces ........................... 185
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 183
New brake disks ............................ 183
New brake pads/linings ................ 183
Running-in tips ............................... 158
Snow chains .................................. 379
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 124
The first 1500 km .......................... 158
Wet road surface ........................... 183
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 253
Index 9

E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Function/notes .............................116
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 117
Function/notes .............................116
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 269
Function/notes ................................ 77
ECO display
Function/notes .............................182
On-board computer ....................... 248
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 164
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 163
Climate control .............................. 139
Deactivating/activating ................. 164
General information ....................... 163
Important safety notes .................. 163
Introduction ................................... 162
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 93
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 87
Inserting .......................................... 87
Locking vehicle ................................ 93
Removing ......................................... 87
Emergency release
Driver's door ....................................93
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle .............................................93
Engine
Display message ............................ 282
ECO start/stop function ................ 162
Engine number ...............................402
Jump-starting ................................. 364
Running irregularly......................... 166
Starting problems .......................... 166
Starting the engine with the key .... 161
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 162
Stopping ........................................ 179
Switching off with the Start/Stop
button ............................................ 179
Switching off with the vehicle key .. 179
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 370
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 307
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 400
Problem (fault) ............................... 166
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 406
Checking the oil level ..................... 338
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 338
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 339
Display message ............................ 284
Filling capacity ............................... 405
Notes about oil grades................... 405
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 338
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 263
Topping up ..................................... 340
Viscosity ........................................ 406
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 22
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating ................... 76
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 264
Characteristics ................................. 76
Deactivating/activating ................. 257
Display message ............................ 266
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 75
Function/notes................................ 75
General notes .................................. 75
Important safety guidelines ............. 75
Warning lamp ................................. 304
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 75
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
10 Index

Exhaust pipe
Cleaning .........................................348
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 347
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 118
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........119
Folding in/out (automatically)....... 118
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 118
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 119
Parking position ............................. 119
Resetting ....................................... 118
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 120
F
Fault message
see Display messages
Features ............................................. 320
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 354
First-aid kit ......................................... 354
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 390
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 391
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 386
Raising the vehicle......................... 387
Removing a wheel.......................... 390
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 387
Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare wheel................................... 385
MOExtended tyres......................... 356
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 356
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 357
Floormat ............................................. 333
Foglamps (extended range) .............. 128
Frequencies
Garage door opener ....................... 330
Mobile phone ................................. 400
Two-way radio ................................ 400
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation
Display message ............................ 278
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation system
Operation ......................................... 52
Problems ......................................... 56
System self-test ............................... 54
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 108
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 404
Consumption information .............. 404
Consumption statistics .................. 248
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 247
Displaying the range...................... 247
E10 ................................................ 403
Fuel gauge....................................... 32
Grade (petrol) ................................ 403
Important safety notes .................. 403
Problem (malfunction) ................... 178
Refuelling ....................................... 175
Tank content/reserve fuel............. 403
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 176
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 247
Gauge.............................................. 32
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 403
Problem (malfunction) ................... 178
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 372
Before changing ............................. 371
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 371
Fuse box in the boot ...................... 372
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 372
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 371
Important safety notes .................. 370
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 330
Frequencies ................................... 330
General notes ................................ 328
Important safety notes .................. 328
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Opening/closing the garage door .. 330
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 328
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 263
Gearshift program
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........264
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 22
Glove compartment .......................... 315
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 96
Hazard warning lamps ......................126
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 109
Adjusting (manually) ......................109
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 110
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 260
Function/notes .............................245
Important safety notes .................. 245
Setting the position ....................... 260
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 120
Switching on or off ......................... 245
Switching the display on/off ......... 259
Headbag
Display message ............................ 276
Headlamp flasher .............................. 126
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 130
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heater booster function ................... 152
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 345
Hill start assist .................................. 162
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 203
Deactivating ................................... 203
Display message ............................ 289
Function/notes .............................202
Horn ...................................................... 30
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 80
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 306
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 309
Coolant .......................................... 307
Engine diagnostics ......................... 307
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 279
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 338
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 33
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 34
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 260
Display message ............................ 281
Overview ........................................ 127
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 261
Interior lighting
Control ...........................................130
Emergency lighting ........................ 131
Overview ........................................ 130
Reading lamp ................................. 130
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 82
Function ...........................................81
Priming ............................................ 81
Switching off .................................... 82
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....62
J
Jack
Storage location ............................355
Using ............................................. 387
Jump starting (engine) ......................364
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K
Key
Changing the battery .......................88
Checking the battery .......................88
Convenience closing feature .......... 101
Convenience opening feature ........ 100
Display message ............................ 298
Door central locking/unlocking .......85
Emergency key element ................... 87
Important safety notes.................... 84
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 86
Loss ................................................. 89
Modifying the programming ............. 86
Overview .......................................... 84
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 159
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89
Starting the engine ........................ 161
Key positions
Key ................................................ 159
Start/Stop button .......................... 159
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ...................... 101
Deactivation ..................................... 85
Locking ............................................ 85
Unlocking ......................................... 85
Kickdown
Driving tips.................................... 171
Kneebag ............................................... 50
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 280
Light sensor (display message) ....... 281
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 260
Active light function ....................... 127
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 128
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 125
Cornering light function ................. 127
Dipped-beam headlamps............... 125
Driving abroad ............................... 124
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 128
Hazard warning lamps ................... 126
Headlamp flasher........................... 126
Intelligent Light System (func-
tion) ............................................... 127
Light switch ................................... 124
Main-beam headlamps................... 126
Misted up headlamps.................... 130
Motorway mode ............................. 127
Parking lamps ................................ 126
Rear foglamp ................................. 125
Setting exterior lighting ................. 124
Side lamps ..................................... 125
Switching the spotlight on/off....... 261
Turn signals ................................... 126
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 186
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 193
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 189
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 314
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 92
Emergency locking ........................... 93
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 91
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Luggage net hooks ............................ 319
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 111
M
M+S tyres ........................................... 378
MAGIC BODY CONTROL .................... 204
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ....................... 104
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 128
Display message ............................ 280
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Switching on/off........................... 126
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 346
MBC
see MAGIC BODY CONTROL
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 253
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 120
Mercedes-Benz Contact
Info call button .............................. 326
Roadside Assistance call button .... 326
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 325
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 221
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 70
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 233
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 236
Active Parking Assist ..................... 212
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 225
BAS (Brake Assist) ........................... 70
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS)
with Cross-Traffic Assist .................. 71
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ............... 204
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ........... 77
Cruise control ................................ 186
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 191
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 200
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 75
General notes ................................ 185
MAGIC BODY CONTROL ................ 204
Night View Assist Plus ................... 230
PARKTRONIC ................................. 209
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 59
PRE-SAFE®Brake ............................. 77
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Reversing camera .......................... 217
ROAD SURFACE SCAN .................. 206
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 189
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 227
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 265
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 347
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 400
Installation ..................................... 400
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 254
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 326
Transmission output (maximum) .... 400
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 86
MOExtended tyres ............................. 356
Motorway mode ................................ 127
MP3
Operating ....................................... 253
Multifunction display
Function/notes............................. 244
Permanent display ......................... 262
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer..243
Overview .......................................... 34
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 249
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 231
Cleaning ......................................... 349
Display message ............................ 288
Function/notes .............................230
Problem (fault) ............................... 233
Switching automatic activation
on/off ............................................ 257
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 158
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O
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent .................................................60
Children in the vehicle .....................60
Important safety notes .................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 69
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 59
Odometer
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu .....................................263
Assistance graphic menu ...............256
Assistance menu ........................... 257
Display messages .......................... 265
Displaying a service message ........342
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 198
Factory settings .............................263
Head-up display............................. 245
Important safety notes .................. 242
Instrument cluster menu ............... 261
Light menu ..................................... 260
Media menu ................................... 252
Menu overview .............................. 247
Message memory .......................... 265
Navigation menu ............................ 249
Operating the TV ............................ 254
Operating video DVD ..................... 253
Operation ....................................... 243
Radio menu ................................... 251
Service menu ................................. 256
Settings menu ............................... 257
Standard display ............................ 247
Telephone menu ............................ 254
Trip menu ...................................... 247
Vehicle menu ................................. 262
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Important safety note ...................... 23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 243
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
Owner's Manual
Overview .......................................... 23
P
Paint code .......................................... 402
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 345
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof ................................... 102
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 178
Parking brake ................................ 180
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 119
Reversing camera .......................... 217
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 212
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 269
Electric parking brake .................... 180
Warning lamp ................................. 306
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 280
Switching on/off........................... 126
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 211
Driving system ............................... 209
Function/notes............................. 209
Important safety notes .................. 209
Problem (fault) ............................... 212
Sensor range ................................. 209
Warning display ............................. 210
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamp
Problem (malfunction) ................... 278
Pedestrian protection
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-
tion) ............................................... 336
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Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 146
Perfume vial ................................... 146
Problem (malfunction) ...................148
Petrol ..................................................403
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 69
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................349
Power closing ...................................... 92
Power socket
Boot ............................................... 324
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 59
PRE-SAFE®(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 272
PRE-SAFE®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 258
Display message ............................ 273
Function/notes ................................ 77
Important safety notes .................... 78
Warning lamp ................................. 309
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 59
Program selector button .................. 171
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 80
Immobiliser ...................................... 80
Interior motion sensor ..................... 81
Tow-away protection ........................ 81
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 22
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 162
General notes ................................ 162
Hill start assist ............................... 162
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25
R
Radiator cover ................................... 338
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 251
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Reading lamp ..................................... 130
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ......................156
Stowage compartment .................. 317
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 280
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seats
Overview .......................................... 40
Rear window blind ............................ 322
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 145
Switching on/off ........................... 144
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 48
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........119
Dipping (manual)........................... 117
Recuperation display ........................ 247
Refuelling
Fuel gauge....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 175
Refuelling process ......................... 176
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 150
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 152
Garage door opener ....................... 328
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 328
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 131
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 152
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 284
Warning lamp ................................. 307
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 146
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Restraint system
Display message............................ 275
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 306
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Rev counter ........................................ 242
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 347
Function/notes............................. 217
Switching on/off........................... 218
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 99
Reversing function
Boot lid ............................................ 94
Roller sunblind ............................... 102
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 281
ROAD SURFACE SCAN ....................... 206
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof ............................... 102
Rear window .................................. 322
Roller sunblind of the panorama
roof
Opening and closing ...................... 103
Operating ....................................... 102
Resetting ....................................... 103
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 351
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 408
S
Safety
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system .............. 51
Child restraint systems .................... 61
Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Seat backrest display message ..... 297
Seat belt
Correct usage .................................. 45
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 47
Cleaning ......................................... 351
Display message ............................ 274
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 48
Releasing ......................................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 300
Warning lamp (function) ................... 47
Seating
Seating comfort package............... 111
Seating comfort package ................. 111
Seats
Active multicontour seat ................ 111
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 108
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 111
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 109
Cleaning the cover ......................... 350
Correct driver's seat position ........ 106
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT system ............. 116
Folding the backrests forward/
back ............................................... 110
Important safety notes .................. 107
Seat heating .................................. 111
Seat heating problem .................... 113
Seat ventilation .............................. 113
Seat ventilation problem ................ 114
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 120
Switching seat heating on/off....... 111
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 113
Section
Wheels and tyres ........................... 376
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 350
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 347
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 256
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 406
Coolant (engine) ............................ 406
Engine oil ....................................... 405
Fuel ................................................ 403
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