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cle information"). Start with the
quick guide or broaden your
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& WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injuries
if the front-passenger airbag is enabled
If the front-passenger front airbag is enabled,
a child on the front-passenger seat may be
struck by the front-passenger airbag during
an accident.
NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint
system on a seat with an ENABLED FRONT
AIRBAG, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.
Vehicle manufacturer
Daimler AG
Mercedesstrasse 137
70327 Stuttgart
Germany
As at 18.04.2019
Thank you for purchasing a Mercedes-Benz
Before you first drive off, read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with
your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer
operating lifespan of the vehicle, follow the
instructions and warning notices in this Opera‐
tor's Manual. Disregarding them may lead to
damage to the vehicle or injury to people.
Damage to the vehicle resulting from the disre‐
gard of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
The standard equipment and product description
of your vehicle may vary and depends on the fol‐
lowing factors:
R Model
R Order
R National version
R Availability
Mercedes-Benz reserves the right to introduce
changes in the following areas:
R Design
R Equipment
R
Technical features
The equipment in your vehicle may therefore dif‐
fer from that shown in the descriptions and illus‐
trations.
The following documents are integral parts of
the vehicle:
R Digital Operator's Manual
R Printed Operator's Manual
R Maintenance Booklet
R Equipment-dependent Supplements
Keep these documents in the vehicle at all
times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass all of
the documents on to the new owner.
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Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
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Contents
Symbols ........................................................ 5
At a glance .................................................... 6
Cockpit ........................................................... 6
Indicator and warning lamps (standard) ........ 10
Indicator and warning lamps (Wide‐
screen Cockpit) ............................................ 12
Overhead control panel ................................ 14
Door control panel and seat adjustment ....... 16
Emergencies and breakdowns ...................... 18
Digital Operator's Manual ......................... 20
Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual ...... 20
General notes .............................................
Protecting the environment ..........................
Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts ......................
Operator's Manual ........................................
Service and vehicle operation ......................
Operating safety ...........................................
Declaration of conformity for wireless
vehicle components .....................................
Diagnostics connection ................................
21
21
21
22
23
24
25
26
Qualified specialist workshop .......................
Correct use of the vehicle .............................
Problems with your vehicle ...........................
Reporting safety defects ...............................
Limited Warranty ..........................................
QR code for rescue card ...............................
Data storage .................................................
Copyright ......................................................
26
27
27
27
28
28
28
31
Occupant safety .........................................
Restraint system ...........................................
Seat belts .....................................................
Airbags .........................................................
PRE-SAFE® system .......................................
Safely transporting children in the vehi‐
cle ................................................................
Notes on pets in the vehicle .........................
33
33
35
40
47
Opening and closing ..................................
SmartKey ......................................................
Doors ............................................................
Trunk ............................................................
Side windows ...............................................
Sliding sunroof ..............................................
64
64
69
73
77
81
48
62
Anti-theft protection ..................................... 85
Seats and stowing ..................................... 89
Notes on the correct driver's seat posi‐
tion ............................................................... 89
Seats ............................................................ 90
Steering wheel .............................................. 95
Easy entry and exit feature ........................... 96
Operating the memory function .................... 97
Stowage areas .............................................. 99
Cup holder .................................................. 106
Sockets ....................................................... 108
Wireless charging of the mobile phone
and connection with the exterior antenna ... 110
Installing/removing the floor mats .............. 111
Light and visibility ....................................
Exterior lighting ...........................................
Interior lighting ............................................
Windshield wiper and windshield washer
system ........................................................
Mirrors ........................................................
Operating the sun visors .............................
113
113
118
120
122
125
Contents
3
220
221
221
228
Maintenance and care .............................
ASSYST PLUS service interval display ........
Engine compartment ..................................
Cleaning and care .......................................
384
384
385
390
Breakdown assistance ............................
Emergency ..................................................
Flat tire .......................................................
Battery (vehicle) .........................................
Tow starting or towing away ........................
Electrical fuses ............................................
400
400
402
407
413
418
Wheels and tires ......................................
Notes on noise or unusual handling char‐
acteristics ...................................................
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and
tires ............................................................
Notes on snow chains ................................
Tire pressure ...............................................
Loading the vehicle .....................................
Tire labeling ................................................
Definition of terms for tires and loading .....
Changing a wheel .......................................
Emergency spare wheel ..............................
422
Climate control ......................................... 126
Overview of climate control systems .......... 126
Operating the climate control system ......... 126
Overview of displays on the multifunc‐
tion display .................................................
Adjusting the instrument lighting ................
Menus and submenus .................................
Head-up Display .........................................
Driving and parking .................................
Driving ........................................................
DYNAMIC SELECT switch ............................
Automatic transmission ..............................
Function of 4MATIC ....................................
Refueling ....................................................
Parking .......................................................
Driving and driving safety systems .............
Vehicle towing instructions .........................
Voice Control System ..............................
Notes on operating safety ..........................
Operation ...................................................
Using the Voice Control System effec‐
tively ...........................................................
Essential voice commands .........................
229
229
230
MBUX multimedia system .......................
Overview and operation ..............................
System settings ..........................................
Navigation ..................................................
Telephone ...................................................
Online and Internet functions .....................
Media .........................................................
Radio ..........................................................
Sound .........................................................
247
247
281
290
330
358
365
372
380
Instrument Display and on-board
computer ...................................................
Instrument Display overview .......................
Overview of the buttons on the steering
wheel ..........................................................
Operating the on-board computer ...............
Adjusting the design of the Instrument
Display ........................................................
Showing display content on the instru‐
ment cluster ................................................
130
130
139
142
147
148
150
159
214
215
215
216
217
218
219
232
233
422
422
423
424
431
435
440
443
452
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Contents
Technical data ..........................................
Notes on technical data ..............................
Vehicle electronics .....................................
Vehicle identification plate, VIN and
engine number overview ............................
Operating fluids ..........................................
Vehicle data ................................................
456
456
456
458
459
466
Display messages and warning/indi‐
cator lamps .............................................. 468
Display messages ....................................... 468
Warning and indicator lamps ....................... 515
Index ......................................................... 530
Symbols
In this Operator's Manual, you will find the fol‐
lowing symbols:
& DANGER Danger due to not observing
the warning notices
Warning notices draw your attention to haz‐
ards that may endanger your health or life, or
the health or life of others.
# Observe the warning notices.
+ ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to failure to observe envi‐
ronmental notes
Environmental notes include information on
environmentally responsible behavior or envi‐
ronmentally responsible disposal.
# Observe environmental notes.
* NOTE Damage to property due to failure
to observe notes on material damage
Notes on material damage inform you of
risks which may lead to your vehicle being
damaged.
#
Observe notes on material damage.
% Useful instructions or further information
that could be helpful to you.
Instruction
X
(Q page) Further information on a topic
Information on the multifunction dis‐
Display
play/media display
+
Highest menu level, which is to be
selected in the multimedia system
*
Corresponding submenus, which are
to be selected in the multimedia sys‐
tem
*
Marks a cause
5
6
At a glance – Cockpit
Left-hand drive vehicles
At a glance – Cockpit
1 Steering wheel gearshift paddles
→
144
E Calls up navigation
→
290
2 Combination switch
→
114
F Calls up the radio
→
373
3 Instrument Display
→
215
Calls up media
4 DIRECT SELECT lever
→
142
5 Start/stop button
→
131
→
368
G Calls up the telephone
→
332
H Calls up favorites
→
268
260
→
138
I Calls up vehicle functions
→
→
250
J Active Parking Assist
→
201
7 Climate control systems
→
126
K DYNAMIC SELECT switch
→
140
8 Hazard warning lights
→
115
L Touchpad
→
250
9 PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
→
45
→
216
A Glove box
→
100
M Control panel for the MBUX multimedia sys‐
tem
B Stowage compartment
→
100
N Adjusts the steering wheel
→
95
C Cup holder
→
106
On-board computer
→
216
Cruise control
→
171
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
→
174
→
26
ECO start/stop function
6 Media display
D Control knob for:
Volume and switching sound on/off
→
247
Switches the MBUX multimedia system
on/off
→
247
O Control panel:
P Diagnostics connection
7
8
At a glance – Cockpit
Q Opens the hood
→
385
R Electric parking brake
→
156
S Light switch
→
113
10
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (standard)
Instrument Display (standard)
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (standard)
1 ! ABS malfunction
→
525
B ; Check Engine
→
519
2 #! Turn signal light
→
114
C R Rear fog light
→
114
3 h Tire pressure monitor
→
528
D K High beam
→
114
4 Speedometer
→
215
L Low beam
→
113
5 Multifunction display
→
220
T Parking lamps
→
113
6 # Electrical malfunction
→
519
→
525
7 L Distance warning
→
524
→
525
8 Brakes (red)
→
522
→
517
H æ Fuel reserve with fuel filler cap location
indicator
→
519
I Ù Electric power steering malfunction
→
518
J ü Seat belt not fastened
→
517
$ USA only
J Canada only
→
522
A Electric parking brake applied (red)
→
522
! Canada only
÷
ESP®
F 6 Restraint system
G Fuel level indicator
9 ! Electric parking brake (yellow)
F USA only
E å ESP® OFF
11
12
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (Widescreen Cockpit)
Widescreen Cockpit Instrument Display
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (Widescreen Cockpit)
1 Speedometer
→
215
E ! ABS malfunction
→
525
2 #! Turn signal light
→
114
F Ù Electric power steering malfunction
→
518
3 Multifunction display
→
220
G h Tire pressure monitor
→
528
4 6 Restraint system
→
517
H % This indicator lamp has no function
5 Tachometer
→
215
→
519
→
525
I æ Fuel reserve with fuel filler cap location
indicator
→
525
7 R Rear fog light
→
114
→
522
8 K High beam
→
114
L Low beam
→
113
T Parking lamps
→
113
L ü Seat belt not fastened
→
517
→
519
M Brakes (red)
→
522
A Coolant temperature display
→
215
B ! Electric parking brake (yellow)
→
522
C # Electrical malfunction
→
519
→
519
D L Distance warning
→
524
6 å
ESP®
÷
ESP®
OFF
9 ÿ Coolant too hot/cold
J Fuel level indicator
K Electric parking brake applied (red)
F USA only
! Canada only
$ USA only
J Canada only
N ; Check Engine
O ä This indicator lamp has no function
13
14
At a glance – Overhead control panel
At a glance – Overhead control panel
1 Sun visors
→
125
2 p Switches the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
→
118
3 | Switches automatic interior lighting con‐
trol on/off
→
4 c Switches the front interior lighting
on/off
5 u Switches the rear interior lighting
on/off
6 p Switches the right-hand reading lamp
on/off
→
118
7 ; me button
→
351
118
8 G SOS button
→
351
→
118
9 3 Opens/closes the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel
→
81
→
118
3 Opens/closes the roller sunblind
→
81
→
123
A Inside rearview mirror
15
16
At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment
At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment
1 Operates the memory function
→
97
B Child safety lock for the rear side windows
→
62
2 Adjusts the seats electrically
→
90
C W Opens/closes the rear left side window
→
77
3 Switches the seat heating on/off
→
93
D W Opens/closes the left side window
→
77
4 Switches the seat ventilation on/off
→
94
E Adjusts the head restraints
→
91
5 ß Ü Locks/unlocks the vehicle
→
69
F Configures the seat settings
→
93
6 Opens the door
→
69
G Adjusts the seat backrest inclination
→
90
7 Opens the trunk lid
→
73
H Adjusts the seat height
→
90
8 Operates the outside mirrors
→
122
I Adjusts the seat cushion inclination
→
90
9 W Opens/closes the right side window
→
77
J Sets the seat fore-and-aft position
→
90
A W Opens/closes the rear right side win‐
dow
→
77
K Adjusts the seat cushion length
→
90
17
18
At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns
At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns
1 Safety vests
→
400
9 QR code for accessing the rescue card
→
28
2 me button and SOS button
→
351
A Tow-starting and towing away
→
414
3 Hazard warning lights
→
115
B TIREFIT kit
→
403
4 Stowage compartment for customer literature
→
101
C First-aid kit (soft sided)
→
401
5 Starting assistance
→
411
→
148
6 Checking and refilling operating fluids
→
459
7 Tow-starting and towing away
→
414
D Fuel filler flap with instruction labels for tire
pressure, fuel type and QR code for accessing
the rescue card
8 Flat tire
→
402
E Warning triangle
→
401
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Digital Operator's Manual
Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Info 5 Operator's Manual
5 Õ
R
R
R
R
R
R
The Digital Operator's Manual describes the
function and operation of:
R The vehicle
R The multimedia system
#
Select one of the following menu items in the
Digital Operator's Manual:
Search: search for keywords in order to find
quick answers to questions about the opera‐
tion of the vehicle.
Quick start: find the first steps towards set‐
ting up your vehicle.
Tips: find information that prepares you for
certain everyday situations with your vehicle.
Messages: receive additional information
about the messages in the instrument dis‐
play.
Bookmarks: gain access to your personally
saved bookmarks.
Language: select the language for the Digital
Operator's Manual.
Some sections in the Digital Operator's Manual,
e.g. warning notes, can be opened and closed.
Additional methods of calling up the Digital
Operator's Manual:
Direct access: open the required content in the
Digital Operator's Manual by pressing and hold‐
ing an entry on the tab bar in the multimedia
system:
Instrument Display: call up brief information as
display messages in the instrument cluster.
Voice Control System: call up via the voice
control system
Global search: call up search results for con‐
tents of the Digital Operator's Manual in the
home screen
For safety reasons, the Digital Operator's Man‐
ual is deactivated while driving.
% The Operator's Manual can also be found in
the Mercedes-Benz Guides app in all com‐
mon app stores.
General notes
Protecting the environment
+ ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to operating conditions and
personal driving style
The pollutant emission of the vehicle is
directly related to the way you operate the
vehicle.
Operate your vehicle in an environmentally
responsible manner to help protect the envi‐
ronment. Please observe the following rec‐
ommendations on operating conditions and
personal driving style.
Operating conditions:
# Make sure that the tire pressure is cor‐
rect.
# Do not carry any unnecessary weight
(e.g. roof luggage racks once you no
longer need them).
# Adhere to the service intervals.
A regularly serviced vehicle will contrib‐
ute to environmental protection.
#
Always have maintenance work carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
# Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
# Do not warm up the engine while the
vehicle is stationary.
# Drive carefully and maintain a suitable
distance from the vehicle in front.
# Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration
and braking.
# Change gear in good time and use each
gear only up to Ô of its maximum
engine speed.
# Switch off the engine in stationary traf‐
fic, e.g. by using the ECO start/stop
function.
# Drive fuel-efficiently. Observe the ECO
display for a fuel-efficient driving style.
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Environmental issues and recommendations:
It is recommended that you re-use or recycle
materials instead of just disposing of them.
The relevant environmental guidelines and regu‐
lations serve to protect the environment and
must be strictly observed.
Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts
+ ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage caused by not using recycled
reconditioned components
Daimler AG offers recycled reconditioned
components and parts with the same quality
as new parts. The same entitlement from the
Limited Warranty is valid as for new parts.
# Use recycled reconditioned compo‐
nents and parts from Daimler AG.
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General notes
* NOTE Impairment of the operating effi‐
ciency of the restraint systems from
installing accessory parts or from repairs
or welding
Airbags and Emergency Tensioning Devices,
as well as control units and sensors for the
restraint systems, may be installed in the fol‐
lowing areas of your vehicle:
R Doors
R Door pillars
R Door sills
R Seats
R Cockpit
R Instrument cluster
R Center console
R Lateral roof frame
#
#
Do not install accessory parts such as
audio systems in these areas.
Do not carry out repairs or welding.
#
Have aftermarket installation of acces‐
sories carried out at a qualified special‐
ist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of your
vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as well
as accessories relevant to safety which have not
been approved by Mercedes-Benz. Safety-rele‐
vant systems, e.g. the brake system, may mal‐
function. Only use Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts
or parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels
and accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle model.
Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts are subject to
strict quality control. Each part has been spe‐
cially developed, manufactured or selected for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles and fine-tuned for them.
Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts
should be used.
More than 300,000 different Mercedes-Benz
Genuine Parts are available for Mercedes-Benz
models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain
a supply of Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts for
necessary service and repair work. In addition,
strategically located parts delivery centers pro‐
vide for quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) (/ page 458) when ordering MercedesBenz Genuine Parts.
Operator's Manual
This Operator's Manual describes all models and
all standard and optional equipment available for
your vehicle at the time of this Operator's Man‐
ual going to press. Country-specific differences
are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This is also
the case for systems and functions relevant to
safety. Therefore, the equipment on your vehicle
may differ from that in the descriptions and illus‐
trations.
The original purchase agreement for your vehicle
contains a list of all of the systems in your vehi‐
cle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
General notes
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Booklet
are important documents and should be kept in
the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Vehicle operation outside the USA or Canada
When you are abroad with your vehicle, observe
the following points:
R service points or replacement parts may not
be available immediately.
R unleaded fuel may not be available for vehi‐
cles with a catalytic converter. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic converter.
R the fuel may have an extremely low octane
number. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine
damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available in
Europe through our European Delivery Program.
For more information, please consult an author‐
ized Mercedes‑Benz service center, or write to
one of the following address:
in the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes-Benz Drive
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
in Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Maintenance
Your customer advisor confirms the service in
the service report.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro‐
gram offers technical help in the case of a
breakdown. Your calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our agents
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) (USA)
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1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
You can find further information in the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program
brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance"
section in the Service and Warranty booklet
(Canada). You will find both in the vehicle docu‐
ment wallet.
Change of address or change of ownership
In the event of a change of address, please send
us the "Notification of address change" in the
Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
(USA) on the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Cus‐
tomer Service (Canada) on 1-800-387-0100. We
can then reach you in a timely fashion, if neces‐
sary.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all litera‐
ture in the vehicle so that it is available to the
next owner. If you have purchased a used vehi‐
cle, please send us the "Notice of Purchase of
Used Car" in the Service and Guarantee booklet
or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
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General notes
Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Cus‐
tomer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Possible danger due to substances hazard‐
ous to health
In compliance with Proposition 65 ("Prop65"),
the following detachable label has been added to
each vehicle sold in California:
Operating safety
& WARNING Risk of accident due to mal‐
functions or system failures
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this could result in malfunctions
or system failures.
# Always have the prescribed service/
maintenance work as well any required
repairs carried out at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury as
a result of incorrect modifications to
electronic component parts
Modification to electronic components, their
software or wiring could impair their function
and/or the function of other networked com‐
ponent parts. In particular, systems relevant
to safety could also be affected.
As a result, they may no longer function as
intended and/or endanger the operating
safety of the vehicle.
# Never tamper with the wiring and elec‐
tronic component parts or their soft‐
ware.
# You should have all work on electrical
and electronic components carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Observe the "On-board electronics" section in
"Technical data".
& WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable
materials on hot parts of the exhaust
system
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact
with hot parts of the exhaust system.
# When driving on unpaved roads or offroad, regularly check the vehicle under‐
side.
General notes
#
#
Remove trapped plants or other flam‐
mable material.
If there is damage, consult a qualified
specialist workshop immediately.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle
In the following situations, in particular, there
is a risk of damage to the vehicle:
R The vehicle becomes grounded, e.g. on a
high curb or an unpaved road
R The vehicle is driven too fast over an
obstacle, e.g. a curb, speed bump or pot‐
hole
R A heavy object strikes the underbody or
chassis components
In situations such as this, the body, the
underbody, chassis components, wheels or
tires could be damaged without the damage
being visible. Components damaged in this
way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of
an accident, may not absorb the loads that
arise as intended.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, flam‐
mable materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can collect between the underbody and
the underbody paneling. These materials may
ignite if they come into contact with hot
parts on the exhaust system.
# Have the vehicle checked and repaired
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
or
# If driving safety is impaired while con‐
tinuing your journey, pull over and stop
the vehicle immediately in accordance
with the traffic conditions, and contact
a qualified specialist workshop.
Declaration of conformity for wireless vehi‐
cle components
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com‐
ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: 1) These
devices may not cause harmful interference, and
2) These devices must accept any interference
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received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol‐
lowing two conditions: (1) These devices may
not cause interference, and (2) These devices
must accept any interference, including interfer‐
ence that may cause undesired operation of the
device."
USA: "Wireless charging system for mobile devi‐
ces (model: WMI2 Wireless Mobile Interface):
this device complies with Part 18 of the FCC
Rules."
The name and address of the responsible party
is:
peiker acustic GmbH
Max-Planck-Str. 28-32
61381 Friedrichsdorf
Germany
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General notes
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended for
the connection of diagnostic devices at a quali‐
fied specialist workshop.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to con‐
necting devices to the diagnostics con‐
nection
If you connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of vehicle systems.
As a result, the operating safety of the vehi‐
cle could be affected.
# Only connect the vehicle diagnostics
connection to devices which have been
tested with regard to their use and are
considered safe.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to
objects in the driver's footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell may impede
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road
safety of the vehicle.
# Stow all objects in the vehicle securely
so that they cannot get into the driver's
footwell.
# Always install the floor mats securely
and as prescribed in order to ensure
that there is always sufficient room for
the pedals.
# Do not use loose floor mats and do not
place floor mats on top of one another.
* NOTE Battery discharging from using
devices connected to the diagnostics
connection
Using devices at the diagnostics connection
drains the battery.
# Check the charge level of the battery.
# If the charge level is low, charge the
battery, e.g. by driving a considerable
distance.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics con‐
nection can lead to emissions monitoring infor‐
mation being reset, for example. This may lead
to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of
the next emissions inspection during the main
inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali‐
fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary
special skills, tools and qualifications to cor‐
rectly carry out the work required on your vehi‐
cle. This particularly applies to safety-relevant
works.
For the following, always have your vehicle
checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐
ter:
R safety-relevant works
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R modifications as well as installations and
conversions
R work on electronic components
General notes
Mercedes‑Benz recommends a Mercedes‑Benz
service center.
Correct use of the vehicle
If you remove any warning stickers, you or others
could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave
warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information in particular
when driving your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R technical data for the vehicle
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immedi‐
ately to have the problem diagnosed and recti‐
fied. If the problem is not resolved to your satis‐
faction, please discuss the problem again with
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or, if nec‐
essary, contact us at one of the following
addresses:
In the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes-Benz Drive
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
Customer Relations Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Reporting safety defects
USA only:
The following text is published as required of
manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Fed‐
eral Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
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"National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of
1966".
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause injury
or death, you should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order
a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153) (inside the USA), go to
https://www.safercar.gov or write to Adminis‐
trator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Wash‐
ington, DC 20590, USA.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from: https://
www.safercar.gov
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General notes
Limited Warranty
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle arising
from violation of these operating instruc‐
tions.
Damage to the vehicle can arise from viola‐
tion of these operating instructions.
This damage is not covered either by the
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the
New‑ or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
# Follow the instructions in these operat‐
ing instructions on proper operation of
your vehicle as well as on possible vehi‐
cle damage.
QR code for rescue card
The QR code is secured in the fuel filler flap and
on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the event
of an accident, rescue services can use the QR
code to quickly find the appropriate rescue card
for your vehicle. The current rescue card con‐
tains the most important information about your
vehicle in a compact form, e.g. the routing of the
electric lines.
Further information can be obtained at https://
www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code.
Data storage
Electronic control units
Electronic control units are installed in your vehi‐
cle. Some of these are necessary for the safe
operation of your vehicle, while some assist you
when driving (driver assistance systems). In
addition, your vehicle provides comfort and
entertainment functions, which are also made
possible by electronic control units.
Electronic control units contain data memories
which can temporarily or permanently store
technical information about the vehicle's operat‐
ing state, component loads, maintenance
requirements and technical events or malfunc‐
tions.
In general, this information documents the state
of a component part, a module, a system or the
surroundings such as:
R Operating status of system components (e.g.
fill levels, battery status, tire pressure)
R Status messages concerning the vehicle or
its individual components (e.g. number of
wheel revolutions/speed, longitudinal accel‐
eration, lateral acceleration, display of fas‐
tened seat belts)
R Malfunctions or faults in important system
components (e.g. lights, brakes)
R Information on events leading to vehicle
damage
R System reactions in special driving situations
(e.g. airbag deployment, intervention of sta‐
bility control systems)
R Ambient conditions (e.g. temperature, rain
sensor)
In addition to providing the actual control unit
function, this data assists the manufacturer in
detecting and rectifying malfunctions and opti‐
mizing vehicle functions. The majority of this
General notes
data is temporary and is only processed in the
vehicle itself. Only a small portion of the data is
stored in the event or fault memory.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical data
from the vehicle can be read out by service net‐
work employees (e.g. workshops, manufactur‐
ers) or third parties (e.g. breakdown services).
Services include repair services, maintenance
processes, warranty claims and quality assur‐
ance measures, for example. The read out is per‐
formed via the legally prescribed port for the
diagnostics connection in the vehicle. The
respective service network locations or third
parties collect, process and use the data. They
document technical statuses of the vehicle,
assist in finding malfunctions and improving
quality and are transmitted to the manufacturer,
if necessary. Furthermore, the manufacturer is
subject to product liability. For this, the manu‐
facturer requires technical data from vehicles.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be reset by a
service outlet as part of repair or maintenance
work.
Depending on the selected equipment, you can
import data into vehicle convenience and info‐
tainment functions yourself.
This includes, for example:
R Multimedia data such as music, films or pho‐
tos for playback in an integrated multimedia
system
R Address book data for use in connection with
an integrated hands-free system or an inte‐
grated navigation system
R Entered navigation destinations
R Data about the use of Internet services
This data can be saved locally in the vehicle or it
is located on a device which you have connected
to the vehicle (e.g. a smartphone, USB flash
drive or MP3 player). If this data is stored in the
vehicle, you can delete it at any time. This data
is sent to third parties only at your request, par‐
ticularly when you use online services in accord‐
ance with the settings that you have selected.
You can store or change convenience settings/
individualization in the vehicle at any time.
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Depending on the equipment, this includes, for
example:
R Settings for the seat and steering wheel posi‐
tions
R Suspension and climate control settings
R Customizations such as interior lighting
If your vehicle is accordingly equipped, you can
connect your smartphone or another mobile end
device to the vehicle. You can control this by
means of the control elements integrated in the
vehicle. Images and audio from the smartphone
can be output via the multimedia system. Cer‐
tain information is simultaneously transferred to
your smartphone.
Depending on the type of integration, this can
include:
R General vehicle data
R Position data
This allows you to use selected apps on your
smartphone, such as navigation or music play‐
back. There is no further interaction between the
smartphone and the vehicle; in particular, vehi‐
cle data is not directly accessible. Which type of
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General notes
further data processing occurs is determined by
the provider of the specific app used. Which set‐
tings you can make, if any, depends on the spe‐
cific app and the operating system of your
smartphone.
Online services
Wireless network connection
If your vehicle has a wireless network connec‐
tion, it enables data to be exchanged between
your vehicle and additional systems. The wire‐
less network connection is enabled via the vehi‐
cle's transmission and reception unit or via con‐
nected mobile end devices (e.g. smartphones).
Online functions can be used via the wireless
network connection. This includes online serv‐
ices and applications/apps provided by the man‐
ufacturer or other providers.
Manufacturer's services
Regarding online services of the manufacturer,
the individual functions are described by the
manufacturer in a suitable place (e.g. Operator's
Manual, website of the manufacturer) along with
the relevant data protection information. Per‐
sonal data may be used for the provision of
online services. Data is exchanged via a secure
connection, e.g. the manufacturer's designated
IT systems. Personal data is collected, pro‐
cessed and used via the provision of services
exclusively on the basis of legal permissions or
with prior consent.
The services and functions (sometimes subject
to a fee) can usually be activated or deactivated.
In some cases, this also applies to the entire
vehicle's data connection. This excludes, in par‐
ticular, legally prescribed functions and services.
Third party services
If it is possible to use online services from other
providers, these services are the responsibility
of the provider in question and subject to that
provider's data protection conditions and terms
of use. The manufacturer has no influence on
the content exchanged.
For this reason, please ask the service provider
for information about the type, extent and pur‐
pose of the collection and use of personal data
when services are provided by third parties.
MBUX multimedia system/Mercedes me
connect
If the vehicle is equipped with the MBUX multi‐
media system or Mercedes me connect, addi‐
tional data about the vehicle's operation, the use
of the vehicle in certain situations, and the loca‐
tion of the vehicle may be compiled by the
MBUX multimedia system or Mercedes me con‐
nect.
For additional information, please refer to the
"MBUX multimedia system" section and/or the
Mercedes me connect Terms and Conditions.
Event data recorders
USA only:
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is
to record, in certain crash or near crash-like sit‐
uations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting
a road obstacle, data that will assist in under‐
standing how a vehicle's systems performed.
The EDR is designed to record data related to
General notes
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
R How various systems in your vehicle were
operating
R Whether or not the driver and front
passenger seat belts were buckled/fastened
R How far (if at all) the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal and
R How fast the vehicle was traveling
This data can help provide a better understand‐
ing of the circumstances in which accidents and
injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data is recorded by
your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data
(e.g. name, gender, age and accident location) is
recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine EDR data with the
type of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip‐
ment is required, and access to the vehicle or
the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle
manufacturer, other parties that have the special
equipment, such as law enforcement, can read
the information by accessing the vehicle or the
EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal mat‐
ters as a tool in accident reconstruction, acci‐
dent claims and vehicle safety. Since the Crash
Data Retrieval (CDR) tool that is used to extract
data from the EDR is commercially available,
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly
disclaims any and all liability arising from the
extraction of this information by unauthorized
Mercedes-Benz personnel.
MBUSA will not share EDR data with others with‐
out the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the
vehicle is leased, without the consent of the les‐
see. Exceptions to this representation include
responses to subpoenas by law enforcement; by
federal, state or local government; in connection
with or arising out of litigation involving MBUSA
or its subsidiaries and affiliates; or, as required
by law.
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Warning: The EDR is a component of the
Restraint System Module. Tampering with, alter‐
ing, modifying or removing the EDR component
may result in a malfunction of the Restraint Sys‐
tem Module and other systems.
State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that
conflict with federal regulation are pre-empted.
This means that in the event of such conflict, the
federal regulation governs. As of December
2016, 17 states have enacted laws relating to
EDRs.
Copyright
Free and open-source software
Information on license for free and open-source
software used in your vehicle can be found on
the data carrier in your vehicle document wallet
and with updates on the following website:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource
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General notes
Registered trademarks
R Bluetooth®
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
is a registered trademark of Blue‐
tooth SIG Inc.
DTS™ is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.
Dolby® and MLP™ are registered trademarks
of DOLBY Laboratories.
BabySmart™, ESP® and PRE-SAFE® are reg‐
istered trademarks of Daimler AG.
HomeLink® is a registered trademark of
Johnson Controls.
iPod® and iTunes® are registered trademarks
of Apple Inc.
Burmester® is a registered trademark of
Burmester Audiosysteme GmbH.
Microsoft® and Windows Media® are regis‐
tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
SIRIUS® is a registered trademark of Sirius
XM Radio Inc.
HD Radio™ is a registered trademark of iBiq‐
uity Digital Corporation.
R
R
Gracenote® is a registered trademark of
Gracenote, Inc.
ZAGATSurvey® and related brands are regis‐
tered trademarks of ZagatSurvey, LLC.
Occupant safety
Restraint system
Protection provided by the restraint system
The restraint system includes the following com‐
ponents:
R Seat belt system
R Airbags
R Child restraint system
R Child seat securing systems
The restraint system can help prevent the vehi‐
cle occupants from coming into contact with
parts of the vehicle interior in the event of an
accident. In the event of an accident, the
restraint system can also reduce the forces to
which the vehicle occupants are subjected.
A seat belt can only provide the best level of pro‐
tection if it is worn correctly. Depending on the
detected accident situation, Emergency Tension‐
ing Devices and/or airbags supplement the pro‐
tection offered by a correctly worn seat belt.
Emergency Tensioning Devices and/or airbags
are not deployed in every accident.
In order for the restraint system to provide the
intended level of protection, each vehicle occu‐
pant must observe the following information:
R Fasten seat belts correctly.
R Sit in an almost upright seat position with
their back against the seat backrest.
R Sit with their feet resting on the floor, if pos‐
sible.
R Always secure persons under 5 ft (1.50 m)
tall in an additional restraint system suitable
for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
However, no system available today can com‐
pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities in every
accident situation. In particular, the seat belt
and airbag generally do not protect against
objects penetrating the vehicle from the outside.
It is also not possible to completely rule out the
risk of injury caused by the airbag deploying.
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Reduced restraint system protection
& WARNING Risk of injury or death from
modifications to the restraint system
The restraint system can no longer function
correctly after alterations have been made.
The restraint system may then not protect
the vehicle occupants as intended by failing
in an accident or triggering unexpectedly, for
example
# Never alter the parts of the restraint
system.
# Never tamper with the wiring or any
electronic component parts or their
software.
If it is necessary to modify the vehicle to accom‐
modate a person with disabilities, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details.
USA only: for details, contact our Customer
Assistance Center on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1‑800‑367‑6372).
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Occupant safety
Restraint system functionality
When the ignition is switched on, a self-test is
performed, during which the 6 restraint sys‐
tem warning lamp lights up. It goes out no later
than a few seconds after the vehicle is started.
The components of the restraint system are then
functional.
Malfunctioning restraint system
A malfunction has occurred in the restraint sys‐
tem if:
R The 6 restraint system warning lamp
does not light up when the ignition is
switched on
R The 6 restraint system warning lamp
lights up continuously or repeatedly during a
journey
& WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunc‐
tions in the restraint system
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig‐
gered unintentionally or may not deploy as
intended during an accident. This may affect
the Emergency Tensioning Devices or air‐
bags, for example.
# Have the restraint system checked and
repaired immediately at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
Function of the restraint system in an acci‐
dent
How the restraint system works is determined by
the severity of the impact detected and the type
of accident anticipated:
R Frontal impact
R Rear impact
R Side impact
R Rollover
The activation thresholds for the components of
the restraint system are determined based on
the evaluation of the sensor values measured at
various points in the vehicle. This process is preemptive in nature. The triggering/deployment of
the components of the restraint system must
take place in good time at the start of the colli‐
sion.
Factors which can only be seen and measured
after a collision has occurred do not play a deci‐
sive role in the deployment of an airbag. Nor do
they provide an indication of airbag deployment.
The vehicle may be deformed significantly with‐
out an airbag being deployed. This is the case if
only parts which are relatively easily deformed
are affected and the rate of vehicle deceleration
is not high. Conversely, an airbag may be
deployed even though the vehicle suffers only
minor deformation. If very rigid vehicle parts
such as longitudinal members are hit, for exam‐
ple, this may result in sufficiently high levels of
vehicle deceleration.
Occupant safety
The components of the restraint system can
be activated or deployed independently of
each other:
Component
Detected deploy‐
ment situation
Emergency Tension‐
ing Devices
Frontal impact, rear
impact, side impact,
rollover
Driver's airbag, front
passenger airbag
Frontal impact
Knee airbag
Frontal impact
Side airbag
Side impact
Window curtain air‐
bag
Side impact, rollover,
frontal impact
The front passenger airbag can only be deployed
in an accident if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp is off. If the front passenger seat
is occupied, make sure, both before and during
the journey, that the status of the front
passenger airbag is correct (/ page 45).
& WARNING Risk of burns from hot air bag
components
The air bag parts are hot after an air bag has
been deployed.
# Do not touch the air bag parts.
# Have a deployed air bag replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop as soon
as possible.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop
after an accident. Take this into account, partic‐
ularly if an Emergency Tensioning Device is trig‐
gered or an airbag deployed.
If the Emergency Tensioning Devices are trig‐
gered or an airbag is deployed, you will hear a
bang, and a small amount of powder may also be
released:
R The bang will not generally affect your hear‐
ing.
R In general, the powder released is not haz‐
ardous to health but may cause short-term
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breathing difficulties to persons suffering
from asthma or other pulmonary conditions.
Provided it is safe to do so, leave the vehicle
immediately or open the window in order to
prevent breathing difficulties.
Airbags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning
Devices contain perchlorate material, which may
require special handling or environmental pro‐
tection measures. National guidelines regarding
waste disposal must be observed. In California,
see https://www.dtsc.ca.gov/
HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm.
Seat belts
Protection provided by the seat belt
Always fasten your seat belt correctly before
starting a journey. A seat belt can only provide
the best level of protection if it is worn correctly.
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Occupant safety
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
incorrectly fastened seat belt
If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it can‐
not perform its intended protective function.
In addition, an incorrectly fastened seat belt
can also cause injuries, for example, in the
event of an accident or when braking or
changing direction suddenly.
# Always ensure that all vehicle occu‐
pants have their seat belts fastened
correctly and are sitting properly.
Always observe the instructions about the cor‐
rect driver's seat position and adjusting the seat
(/ page 89).
In order for the correctly worn seat belt to pro‐
vide the intended level of protection, each vehi‐
cle occupant must observe the following infor‐
mation:
R The seat belt must not be twisted and must
fit tightly and snugly across the body.
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
The seat belt must be routed across the cen‐
ter of the shoulder and as low down across
the hips as possible.
The shoulder section of the seat belt should
not touch your neck nor be routed under
your arm or behind your back.
Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter
coat.
Push the lap belt down as far as possible
across your hips and pull tight with the shoul‐
der section of the belt. Never route the lap
belt across your abdomen.
Pregnant women must also take particular
care with this.
Never route the seat belt across sharp, poin‐
ted, abrasive or fragile objects.
Only one person should use each seat belt at
any one time. Never allow babies and chil‐
dren to travel sitting on the lap of another
vehicle occupant.
Never secure objects with a seat belt if the
seat belt is also being used by one of the
vehicle's occupants. Always observe the
instructions for loading the vehicle when
securing objects, luggage or loads
(/ page 99).
Also ensure that no objects, e.g. a cushion,
are ever placed between a person and the
seat.
The seat belts on the following seats are equip‐
ped with a special seatbelt retractor:
R Front passenger seat
R Rear seats
Activate or deactivate the special seatbelt
retractor (/ page 54).
If children are traveling in the vehicle, be sure to
observe the instructions and safety notes on
"Children in the vehicle" (/ page 49).
Occupant safety
Limitations of the protection provided by the
seat belt
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
incorrect seat position
The seat belt does not offer the intended
level of protection if you have not moved the
seat backrest to an almost vertical position.
When braking or in the event of an accident,
you could slide underneath the seat belt and
sustain abdominal or neck injuries, for exam‐
ple.
# Adjust the seat properly before begin‐
ning your journey.
# Always ensure that the seat backrest is
in an almost vertical position and that
the shoulder section of your seat belt is
routed across the center of your shoul‐
der.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death when
additional restraint systems are not used
for persons with a smaller build
Persons under 5 ft (1.50 m) tall cannot wear
the seat belt correctly without a suitable
additional restraint system.
If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it can‐
not perform its intended protective function.
In addition, an incorrectly fastened seat belt
can also cause injuries, for example, in the
event of an accident or when braking or
changing direction suddenly.
# Always secure persons under 5 ft
(1.50 m) tall in a suitable restraint sys‐
tem.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
damaged or modified seat belts
Seat belts cannot provide protection in the
following situations:
R The seat belt is damaged, has been modi‐
fied, is extremely dirty, bleached or dyed
R
R
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The seat belt buckle is damaged or
extremely dirty
Modifications have been made to the
Emergency Tensioning Device, seat belt
anchorage or seat belt retractor
Seat belts may sustain non-visible damage in
an accident, e.g. due to glass splinters.
Modified or damaged seat belts could tear or
fail in the event of an accident, for example.
Modified Emergency Tensioning Devices may
be deployed unintentionally or not function
as intended.
# Never modify the seat belts, Emergency
Tensioning Devices, seat belt ancho‐
rages or seat belt retractors.
# Make sure that the seat belts are not
damaged, are not worn and are clean.
# Always have the seat belts checked
immediately after an accident at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Only use seat belts that are approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
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Occupant safety
The sports seat is designed for the standard
three-point seat belt. If you install another multi‐
point seat belt, e.g. sport or racing seat belts,
the restraint system cannot provide the best
level of protection as intended.
Depending on the seat model, there may be an
opening in the seat backrest. These openings
have no function.
& WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury
due to modified seat belt systems
If you feed seat belts through the opening in
the seat backrest, the seat backrest may be
damaged or may even break in the event of
an accident.
# Only use the standard three-point seat
belt.
# Never modify the seat belt system.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death from
deployed pyrotechnic Emergency Ten‐
sioning Devices
Pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices
that have been deployed are no longer opera‐
tional and are unable to perform their inten‐
ded protective function.
# Therefore, have deployed pyrotechnic
Emergency Tensioning Devices immedi‐
ately replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Fastening seat belts
If the seat belt is pulled quickly or sharply, the
seat belt retractor locks. The seat belt strap can‐
not be pulled out any further.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop
after an accident.
* NOTE Damage caused by trapping the
seat belt
If an unused seat belt is not fully retracted, it
may become trapped in the door or in the
seat mechanism.
# Always ensure that an unused seat belt
is fully retracted.
#
Always engage seat belt tongue 2 of the
seat belt into seat belt buckle 1 of the cor‐
responding seat.
Occupant safety
Vehicles with automatic front passenger air‐
bag shutoff:
* NOTE Deployment of the Emergency
Tensioning Device and side air bag when
the front passenger seat is unoccupied
If the seat belt tongue is engaged in the seat
belt buckle of the unoccupied front
passenger seat, the Emergency Tensioning
Device and the side air bag may also deploy
in the event of an accident along with other
systems.
# Only one person should use each seat
belt at any one time.
Vehicles without automatic front passenger
airbag shutoff:
* NOTE Deployment of the Emergency
Tensioning Device when the frontpassenger seat is unoccupied
If the seat belt tongue is engaged in the seat
belt buckle of the unoccupied frontpassenger seat, the Emergency Tensioning
Device may also deploy in the event of an
accident along with other systems.
# Only one person should use each seat
belt at any one time.
Seat belt adjustment function
Vehicles with PRE-SAFE®: If the front seat belt
is not pulled tightly across your body, the seat
belt adjustment may automatically apply a cer‐
tain tightening force. Do not hold the seat belt
tightly while it is adjusting.
You can activate and deactivate the seat belt
adjustment function using the multimedia sys‐
tem (/ page 39).
Releasing seat belts
#
Press the release button in the seat belt
buckle and guide the seat belt back with the
seat belt tongue.
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Activating/deactivating seat belt adjustment
via the multimedia system
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Vehicle
# Activate or deactivate Belt Adjustment.
Seat belt warning function for the driver and
front passenger
The ü seat belt warning lamp in the Instru‐
ment Display is a reminder that all vehicle occu‐
pants must wear their seat belts correctly.
The ü seat belt warning lamp lights up for six
seconds every time the vehicle is started.
In addition, a warning tone may sound.
When the driver's and front passenger's doors
are closed and the driver and front passenger
have fastened their seat belts, the seat belt
warning goes out.
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Occupant safety
In the following cases, the seat belt warning
lights up during a journey if:
R The vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph
(25 km/h) and the driver's or front
passenger seat belt is not fastened.
R The driver or front passenger unfastens their
seat belt while the vehicle is in motion.
Airbags
Overview of airbags
1 Driver's knee bag
2 Driver's airbag
3
4
5
6
Front passenger airbag
Front passenger knee airbag
Window curtain airbag
Side airbag
The installation location of an airbag can be rec‐
ognized by the AIRBAG symbol.
When enabled, an airbag can provide additional
protection for the respective vehicle occupant.
Potential protection from each airbag:
AIRBAG
Potential protection for:
Knee airbag
Thigh, knee and lower leg
Driver's airbag,
front passenger
airbag
Head and ribcage
Window curtain
airbag
Head
Side airbag
Ribcage and pelvis
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐
ognize dangers.
& WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injuries
if the front-passenger airbag is enabled
If the front-passenger front airbag is enabled,
a child on the front-passenger seat may be
struck by the front-passenger airbag during
an accident.
NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint
system on a seat with an ENABLED FRONT
AIRBAG, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.
When installing a child restraint system to the
front passenger seat, observe the vehicle-spe‐
cific information (/ page 59). Also, always
observe the notes on rearward-facing or
forward-facing child restraint systems on the
front passenger seat.
Vehicles with automatic front passenger air‐
bag shutoff:
Occupant safety
The front passenger airbag can only be deployed
in an accident if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp is off. If the front passenger seat
is occupied, make sure, both before and during
the journey, that the status of the front
passenger airbag is correct (/ page 45).
* NOTE Important points to remember if
the front passenger seat is unoccupied
In an accident, the components of the
restraint system may deploy unnecessarily
on the front passenger side if:
R There are heavy objects on the front
passenger seat.
R The seat belt tongue is engaged in the
seat belt buckle of the front passenger
seat and the front passenger seat is
unoccupied.
#
#
Stow objects in a suitable place.
Only one person should use each seat
belt at any one time.
Depending on the detected accident situation,
the window curtain airbag on the front
passenger side may deploy. The airbag is
deployed regardless of whether the front
passenger seat is occupied.
Protection by the airbags
Depending on the accident situation, an airbag
may supplement the protection offered by a cor‐
rectly fastened seat belt.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
incorrect seat position
If you deviate from the correct seat position,
the airbag cannot perform its intended pro‐
tective function and deployment may even
cause further injuries.
In order to avoid risks, each vehicle occupant
must always make sure of the following:
R Fasten seat belts correctly. Pregnant
women must take particular care to
ensure that the lap belt never lies across
the abdomen.
R
R
#
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Adopt the correct seat position and keep
as far away as possible from the airbags.
Observe the following information.
Always make sure that there are no
objects between the airbag and vehicle
occupant.
To avoid the risks resulting from the deployment
of an airbag, each vehicle occupant must
observe the following information in particular:
R Before starting your journey, adjust your seat
correctly; the driver's seat and front
passenger seat should be moved as far back
as possible.
When doing so, always observe the informa‐
tion on the correct driver's seat position
(/ page 89).
R Only hold the steering wheel by the steering
wheel rim. This allows the airbag to be fully
deployed.
R Always lean against the seat backrest when
the vehicle is in motion. Do not lean forwards
or against the door or side window. You may
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R
R
R
Occupant safety
otherwise be in the deployment area of the
airbags.
Always keep your feet on the floor. Do not
put your feet on the cockpit, for example.
Your feet may otherwise be in the deploy‐
ment area of the airbag.
If children are traveling in the vehicle,
observe the additional notes (/ page 49).
Always stow and secure objects correctly.
Objects in the vehicle interior may prevent an
airbag from functioning correctly. Each vehicle
occupant must always make sure of the follow‐
ing in particular:
R There are no people, animals or objects
between the vehicle occupants and an air‐
bag.
R There are no objects between the seat, door
and door pillar (B-pillar).
R There are no hard objects, e.g. coat hangers,
hanging on the grab handles or coat hooks.
R There are no accessory parts, such as mobile
navigation devices, mobile phones or cup
holders, attached to the vehicle within the
R
deployment area of an airbag, e.g. on the
cockpit, on the door, on the side window or
on the side wall trim.
In addition, no connecting cables, tensioning
straps or retaining straps must be routed or
attached to the vehicle within the deploy‐
ment area of an airbag. Always comply with
the accessory manufacturer's installation
instructions and, in particular, the notes on
suitable places for installation.
There are no heavy, sharp-edged or fragile
objects in the pockets of your clothing. Store
such objects in a suitable place.
Limited protection provided by airbags
& WARNING Risk of injury due to modifi‐
cations to the airbag cover
If you modify the cover of an airbag or affix
objects such as stickers to it, the airbag may
no longer function correctly.
# Never modify the cover of an airbag and
do not affix objects to it.
The installation location of an airbag is identified
by the AIRBAG symbol (/ page 40).
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
the use of unsuitable seat covers
Unsuitable seat covers can obstruct or pre‐
vent the deployment of air bags integrated
into the seats.
Consequently, the air bags cannot protect
vehicle occupants as they are designed to
do. In addition, operation of the automatic
front passenger air bag shutoff may be
restricted.
# You should only use seat covers that
have been approved for the correspond‐
ing seats by Mercedes-Benz.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunc‐
tions of the sensors in the door paneling
Sensors to control the airbags are located in
the doors. Modifications or work not per‐
formed correctly to the doors or door panel‐
ing, as well as damaged doors, can lead to
Occupant safety
the function of the sensors being impaired.
The airbags might therefore not function
properly any more.
Consequently, the airbags cannot protect
vehicle occupants as they are designed to
do.
# Never modify the doors or parts of the
doors.
# Always have work on the doors or door
paneling carried out at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to deployed
airbag
A deployed airbag no longer has a protective
function and cannot protect as intended in
the event of an accident.
# Have the vehicle towed to a qualified
specialist workshop in order to have the
deployed airbag replaced.
Have deployed airbags replaced immediately.
Status of the front passenger front airbag
Function of the automatic front passenger
airbag shutoff
The automatic front passenger airbag shutoff is
able to detect whether the front passenger seat
is occupied by a person or a child restraint sys‐
tem. The front passenger airbag and front
passenger knee airbag are enabled or disabled
accordingly.
When installing a child restraint system on the
front passenger seat, always make sure of the
following:
R Ensure that the child restraint system is posi‐
tioned correctly (/ page 48).
R Always observe the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation instructions.
R Never place objects, e.g. cushions, under or
behind the child restraint system.
R Fully retract the seat cushion length adjust‐
ment.
R The entire base of the child restraint system
must always rest on the sitting surface of the
front passenger seat.
R
R
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The backrest of the forward-facing child
restraint system must, as far as possible, be
resting on the seat backrest of the front
passenger seat.
The child restraint system must not touch the
roof or be put under strain by the head
restraints. Adjust the seat backrest inclina‐
tion and the head restraint setting accord‐
ingly.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
objects between the sitting surface and
the child restraint system
Objects between the sitting surface and the
child restraint system could affect the func‐
tion of the automatic front passenger airbag
shutoff.
This could result in the front passenger air‐
bag not functioning as intended during an
accident.
# Do not place any objects between the
sitting surface and the child restraint
system.
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#
#
#
Occupant safety
The entire base of the child restraint
system must always rest on the sitting
surface of the front passenger seat.
The backrest of the forward-facing child
restraint system must, as far as possi‐
ble, be resting on the seat backrest of
the front passenger seat.
Always comply with the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
A person on the front passenger seat must
observe the following information:
R Fasten seat belts correctly (/ page 35).
R Sit in an almost upright seat position with
their back against the seat backrest.
R Sit with their feet resting on the floor, if pos‐
sible.
The front passenger airbag may otherwise be
disabled by mistake, for example in the following
situations:
R The front passenger transfers their weight by
supporting themselves on a vehicle armrest.
R
The front passenger sits in such a way that
their weight is raised from the sitting sur‐
face.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
deactivated front passenger airbag
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit, the front passenger airbag is disa‐
bled. It will not be deployed in the event of
an accident and cannot perform its intended
protective function.
A person in the front passenger seat could
then, for example, come into contact with
the vehicle interior, especially if the person is
sitting too close to the cockpit.
If the front passenger seat is occupied,
always ensure that:
R The classification of the person in the
front passenger seat is correct and the
front passenger airbag is enabled or disa‐
bled in accordance with the person in the
front passenger seat.
R
R
#
The front passenger seat has been moved
as far back as possible.
The person is seated correctly.
Ensure, both before and during the jour‐
ney, that the status of the front
passenger airbag is correct.
If the front passenger seat is occupied, the clas‐
sification of the person or child restraint system
on the front passenger seat takes place after the
front passenger airbag shutoff self-test. The
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps display the
status of the front passenger airbag.
Always observe the notes on the function of the
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps
(/ page 45).
Occupant safety
Function of the PASSENGER AIR BAG indica‐
tor lamps
Self-test of automatic front passenger airbag
shutoff
When the ignition is switched on, a self-test is
performed during which the two PASSENGER
AIR BAG ON and OFF indicator lamps light up
simultaneously.
The status of the front passenger airbag is dis‐
played after the self-test:
R PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for
60 seconds, subsequently both indicator
lamps are off (PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and
OFF): the front passenger airbag is able to
deploy in the event of an accident.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up continu‐
ously: the front passenger airbag is disabled.
It will then not be deployed in the event of an
accident.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is
off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp shows the status of the front passenger
airbag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
and the 6 restraint system warning lamp
light up simultaneously, the front passenger seat
may not be used. Also in this case, do not install
a child restraint system on the front passenger
seat. Have automatic front passenger airbag
shutoff checked and repaired immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop.
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Status display
If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure,
both before and during the journey, that the sta‐
tus of the front passenger airbag is correct for
the current situation.
After installing a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger
seat: PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF must be lit con‐
tinuously.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death from
using a rearward-facing child restraint
system when the front passenger front
airbag is enabled
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing
child restraint system on the front passenger
seat and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi‐
cator lamp is off, the front passenger airbag
can deploy in the event of an accident.
The child could be struck by the airbag.
Always ensure that the front passenger air‐
bag is deactivated. The PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
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Occupant safety
NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint
system on a seat protected by an ENABLED
FRONT AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERI‐
OUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
When installing a child restraint system on the
front passenger seat, observe the vehicle-spe‐
cific information (/ page 59).
Depending on the child restraint system and the
stature of the child, the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp may be off. In this case, do
not install the rearward-facing child restraint
system on the front passenger seat.
Instead, install the rearward-facing child
restraint system on a suitable rear seat.
After installing a forward-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger
seat: depending on the child restraint system
and the stature of the child, PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF may be lit continuously or be off.
Always observe the following information.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
incorrect positioning of the forwardfacing child restraint system
If you secure a child in a forward-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger seat
and you position the front passenger seat too
close to the dashboard, in the event of an
accident, the child could:
R come into contact with parts of the vehi‐
cle interior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp is lit, for example
R be struck by the airbag if the PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off
#
Always move the front passenger seat
as far back as possible and fully retract
the seat cushion length adjustment.
Always make sure that the shoulder belt
strap is correctly routed from the seat
belt outlet on the vehicle to the shoul‐
der belt guide on the child restraint sys‐
tem. The shoulder belt strap must be
routed forwards and downwards from
#
the seat belt outlet. If necessary, adjust
the front passenger seat accordingly.
Always observe the child restraint sys‐
tem manufacturer's installation instruc‐
tions.
When installing a child restraint system on the
front passenger seat, observe the vehicle-spe‐
cific information (/ page 59).
If a person is sitting on the front passenger
seat: PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF may be lit con‐
tinuously or be off, depending on the person's
stature.
A person on the front passenger seat must
always observe the following information:
R If the front passenger seat is occupied by an
adult or a person with a stature correspond‐
ing to that of an adult, the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp must be off. This
indicates that the front passenger airbag is
enabled.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit continuously, an adult or person
Occupant safety
R
with a build corresponding to that of an adult
should not use the front passenger seat.
Instead, they should use a rear seat.
If the front passenger seat is occupied by a
person of smaller stature (e.g. a teenager or
small adult), the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp either lights up continuously
or remains off, depending on the result of the
classification.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is off: move the front passenger
seat as far back as possible, or the per‐
son of smaller stature should use a rear
seat.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit continuously: the person of
smaller stature should not use the front
passenger seat.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death when
the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains lit after the system self-test,
the front passenger air bag is deactivated. It
will not be deployed in the event of an acci‐
dent. In this case, the front passenger air bag
cannot perform its intended protective func‐
tion, e.g. when a person is seated in the front
passenger seat.
That person could, for example, come into
contact with the vehicle interior, especially if
the person is sitting too close to the cockpit.
If the front passenger seat is occupied,
always ensure that:
R The classification of the person in the
front passenger seat is correct and the
front passenger air bag is enabled or
deactivated in accordance with the per‐
son in the front passenger seat.
R
R
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The person is seated properly with a cor‐
rectly fastened seat belt.
The front passenger seat has been moved
as far back as possible.
Be sure to also observe the following further
related subjects:
R Child restraint system on the front passenger
seat (/ page 59).
PRE-SAFE® system
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant protec‐
tion)
PRE-SAFE® is able to detect certain critical driv‐
ing situations and implement pre-emptive meas‐
ures to protect the vehicle occupants.
PRE-SAFE® can implement the following meas‐
ures independently of each other:
R Tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat
and front passenger seat.
R Closing the side windows.
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R
R
R
Occupant safety
Vehicles with sliding sunroof: Close the
sliding sunroof.
Vehicles with memory function: Move the
front passenger seat to a more favorable
seat position.
PRE-SAFE® Sound: provided that the multi‐
media system is switched on, generates a
brief noise signal to stimulate the innate pro‐
tective mechanism of a person's hearing.
* NOTE Damage caused by objects in the
footwell or behind the seat
The automatic adjustment of the seat posi‐
tion may result in damage to the seat and/or
the object.
# Stow objects in a suitable place.
Reversing the PRE-SAFE® system measures
If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive
measures that were taken are reversed.
You will need to perform certain settings your‐
self.
#
If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced,
move the seat backrest back slightly.
The locking mechanism releases.
Function of PRE-SAFE® PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection plus)
PRE-SAFE® PLUS can detect certain impacts,
particularly an imminent rear impact, and take
pre-emptive measures to protect the vehicle
occupants. These measures cannot necessarily
prevent an imminent impact.
PRE-SAFE® PLUS can implement the following
measures independently of each other:
R Tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat
and front passenger seat.
R Increasing brake pressure when the vehicle
is stationary. This brake application is can‐
celed automatically when the vehicle pulls
away.
If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive
measures that were taken are reversed.
System limits
The system will not initiate any action in the fol‐
lowing situations:
R when backing up
The system will not initiate any braking applica‐
tion in the following situations:
R whilst driving
or
R when entering or exiting a parking space
while using Active Parking Assist
Safely transporting children in the vehicle
Always observe when children are traveling
in the vehicle
% Also strictly observe the safety notes for the
specific situation. In this way you can recog‐
nize potential risks and avoid dangers if chil‐
dren are traveling in the vehicle
(/ page 49).
Occupant safety
Be diligent
Bear in mind that neglecting to secure a child in
the child restraint system may have serious con‐
sequences. Always be diligent in securing a child
carefully before every journey.
To improve protection for children younger than
12 years old or under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height,
Mercedes-Benz recommends you observe the
following information:
R Always secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi‐
cle.
R The child restraint system must be appropri‐
ate to the age, weight and size of the child.
R The vehicle seat must be suitable for instal‐
ling a child restraint system.
Accident statistics show that children secured
on the rear seats are generally safer than chil‐
dren secured on the front seats. For this reason,
Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install
a child restraint system on a rear seat.
Generic term "child restraint system"
The generic term child restraint system is used
in this Operator's Manual. A child restraint sys‐
tem is, for example:
R A baby car seat
R A rearward-facing child seat
R A forward-facing child seat
R A child booster seat with a backrest and seat
belt guide
Mercedes-Benz recommends using a child
booster seat with a backrest.
The child restraint system must be appropriate
to the age, weight and size of the child.
Observing laws and legal requirements
Always observe the legal requirements when
using a child restraint system in the vehicle.
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Observing standards for child restraint sys‐
tems
All child restraint systems must meet the follow‐
ing standards:
R U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
213 and 225
R Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
213 and 210.2
Confirmation that the child restraint system
complies with the standards can be found on an
instruction label on the child restraint system.
This confirmation can also be found in the instal‐
lation instructions that are included with the
child restraint system.
Detecting risks, avoiding danger
Securing systems for child restraint systems
in the vehicle
Only use the following securing systems for child
restraint systems:
R The LATCH-type (ISOFIX) mounting brackets
R The vehicle's seat belt system
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R
Occupant safety
The Top Tether anchorages
Installing a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint
system is preferred.
Simply attaching to the securing rings on the
vehicle can reduce the risk of installing the child
restraint system incorrectly.
When securing a child with the integrated seat
belt of the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint
system, always comply with the permissible
gross weight for the child and child restraint sys‐
tem (/ page 54).
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
40 lbs (18 kg) in weight or until they reach a
height where a three-point seat belt can be fitted
properly without a booster seat.
Mercedes-Benz recommends a suitable child
booster seat with a backrest and seat belt guide.
Advantage of a rearward-facing child
restraint system
It is preferable to transport a baby or a small
child in a suitable rearward-facing child restraint
system. In this case, the child sits in the oppo‐
site direction to the direction of travel and faces
backwards.
Babies and small children have comparatively
weak neck muscles in relation to the size and
weight of their head. The risk of injury to the cer‐
vical spine during an accident can be reduced in
a rearward-facing child restraint system.
Always secure a child restraint system cor‐
rectly
& WARNING Risk of injury or death caused
by incorrect installation of the child
restraint system
If the child restraint system is incorrectly
installed on a suitable seating position, it
cannot perform its intended protective func‐
tion.
The child cannot be restrained in the event of
an accident, heavy braking or a sudden
change of direction.
# Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions for the child
restraint system and its correct use.
#
#
#
#
Make sure that the entire base of the
child restraint system always rests on
the sitting surface of the seat.
Never place objects under or behind
the child restraint system, e.g. cush‐
ions.
Always use child restraint systems with
the original cover designed for them.
Always replace damaged covers with
genuine covers.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death from
unsecured child restraint systems in the
vehicle
If the child restraint system is not correctly
installed or secured, it could release in the
event of an accident, sudden braking or a
sudden change in direction.
The child restraint system could be flung
around and hit vehicle occupants.
# Always install child restraint systems
correctly, even when not in use.
Occupant safety
#
R
Always comply with the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Always observe the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions as well as the vehicle-specific
information:
Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system on the rear seat
(/ page 54).
Secure the child restraint system with the
seat belt on the rear seat (/ page 58).
Secure the child restraint system with the
seat belt on the front passenger seat
(/ page 60). Observe the specific
instructions for the rearward-facing and
forward-facing child restraint systems
(/ page 59).
If the front passenger seat is occupied,
ensure, both before and during the jour‐
ney, that the status of the front
passenger airbag is correct for the cur‐
rent situation (/ page 45).
R
R
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle
interior and on the child restraint system.
Also secure Top Tether if present.
Do not modify the child restraint system
& WARNING Risk of injury due to modifi‐
cations to the child restraint system
The child restraint system may no longer
function as it is supposed to if you make
modifications or attach objects to it, e.g. toys
or unsuitable accessories. This poses an
increased risk of injury!
Never modify the child restraint system. Only
attach accessories which the manufacturer
of the child restraint system has authorized
especially for this child restraint system.
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Only use child restraint systems which are in
proper working condition
& WARNING Risk of injury or death caused
by the use of damaged child restraint
systems
Child restraint systems or their retaining sys‐
tems that have been subjected to a load in
an accident may then not be able to perform
their intended protective function.
The child cannot be restrained in the event of
an accident, heavy braking or a sudden
change of direction.
# Always replace child restraint systems
immediately that have been damaged or
involved in an accident.
# Have the securing systems for the child
restraint systems checked at a qualified
specialist workshop before installing a
child restraint system again.
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Occupant safety
Avoid direct sunlight
& WARNING Risk of burns when the child
seat is exposed to direct sunlight
If the child restraint system is exposed to
direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up.
Children could suffer burns from these parts,
particularly on metallic parts of the child
restraint system.
# Always make sure that the child
restraint system is not exposed to
direct sunlight.
# Protect it with a blanket, for example.
# If the child restraint system has been
exposed to direct sunlight, allow it to
cool before securing a child into it.
# Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
Observe when stopping or parking
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
If children are left unattended in the vehicle,
they could:
R Open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
R Get out and be struck by oncoming traf‐
fic.
R Operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion, for example by:
R Releasing the parking brake.
R Changing the transmission position.
R Starting the vehicle.
#
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
#
#
When leaving the vehicle, always take
the key with you and lock the vehicle.
Keep the vehicle key out of reach of
children.
& WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to
exposure to extreme heat or cold in the
vehicle
If people – particularly children – are
exposed to extreme temperatures over an
extended period of time, there is a risk of
serious or even fatal injury.
# Never leave anyone – particularly chil‐
dren – unattended in the vehicle.
# Never leave animals in the vehicle unat‐
tended.
Occupant safety
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Overview of suitable seats in the vehicle for installing a child restraint system
Securing systems for child restraint systems
Vehicle seat
Left/right rear seat
Front passenger seat
Center rear seat
Favored securing system:
® LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat securing sys‐
tem
¯ Also secure Top Tether if present
(/ page 56)
Securing system:
R Vehicle seat belt
Securing system:
R Vehicle seat belt
¯ Also secure Top Tether if present
(/ page 56)
Alternative securing system:
Vehicle seat belt
R
Be sure to observe:
If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure,
both before and during the journey, that the sta‐
tus of the front passenger airbag is correct for the
current situation (/ page 45).
R Notes on automatic front passenger airbag shut‐
off (/ page 43).
R
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Occupant safety
Activating/deactivating the seat belt's spe‐
cial seatbelt retractor
& WARNING Risk of injury or death if a
seat belt is unfastened while the vehicle
is in motion
If the seat belt is released while the vehicle is
in motion, the child restraint system is no
longer correctly secured. The child seat
safety feature is deactivated and the seat
belt is drawn in a bit by the inertia reel.
It is therefore not possible to engage the seat
belt again.
# Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as
soon as possible, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions.
# Activate the child seat safety feature
again and correctly secure the child
restraint system.
When enabled, the special seatbelt retractor
ensures that the seat belts of the front
passenger seat and rear seats do not slacken
once the child restraint system is secured.
The seat belts on the following seats are equip‐
ped with a special seatbelt retractor:
R Front passenger seat
R Rear seats
#
#
#
#
#
#
To install a child restraint system: when
installing a child restraint system, always
observe the manufacturer's installation and
operating instructions as well as the informa‐
tion in this Operator's Manual.
Pull the seat belt smoothly from the seat belt
outlet.
Engage the seat belt tongue in the seat belt
buckle.
To activate the special seatbelt retractor:
pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia
reel retract it again.
When the special seatbelt retractor is activa‐
ted, you should hear a ratcheting sound.
Push the child restraint system down until
the seat belt sits tightly.
To deactivate the special seatbelt retrac‐
tor: press the release button of the seat belt
buckle.
#
Hold the seat belt tongue and guide back to
the seat belt outlet.
Installing the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system on the rear seat
Installing a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system on the rear seat
& WARNING Risk of injury if the rear
bench seat/rear seat and seat backrest
are not engaged
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold for‐
wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
R If this is the case, the vehicle occupant
would be forced into the seat belt by the
rear bench seat/rear seat or by the seat
backrest. The seat belt cannot protect as
intended and could result in additional
injury.
Occupant safety
R
Objects or loads in the trunk/cargo com‐
partment cannot be restrained by the
seat backrest.
#
Make sure that the seat backrest and
the rear bench seat/rear seat are
engaged before every trip.
If the left and right seat backrests are not
engaged and locked in place, this will be shown
on the multifunction display on the instrument
cluster.
If the center seat backrest is not engaged and
locked in place, the red lock verification indica‐
tor will be visible.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death if the
permissible gross mass of the child and
child restraint system is exceeded
For LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint sys‐
tems in which the child is secured using the
integrated seat belt in the child restraint sys‐
tem, the permissible gross mass of the child
and child restraint system is 73 lb (33 kg).
If the child and the child restraint system
together weigh more than 73 lb (33 kg), the
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system
with integrated seat belt does not offer suffi‐
cient protection. An excessive load may be
placed on the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
attachments and the child may not be
restrained in the event of an accident, for
example.
# If the child and the child restraint sys‐
tem together weigh more than 73 lb
(33 kg), use only a LATCH-type (ISOFIX)
child restraint system that secures the
child with the vehicle seat belt.
# Also secure the child restraint system
with the Top Tether belt, if available.
Always comply with the information about the
mass of the child restraint system:
R in the manufacturer's installation and operat‐
ing instructions for the child restraint system
used
R on a label on the child restraint system, if
present
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Regularly check that the permissible gross mass
of the child and child restraint system is still
complied with.
When installing a child restraint system, observe
the following:
O Always observe the correct use of the seats
and consider their suitability for attaching a
child restraint system.
O Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation and operating instructions for
the child restraint system used.
O Make sure that the child's feet do not come
into contact with the front seat. If neces‐
sary, move the front seat forward slightly.
® When installing a LATCH-type (ISOFIX)
child restraint system, also observe the follow‐
ing:
O When using a Group 0/0+ baby car seat
and a Group I rearward-facing child
restraint system on a rear seat: adjust
the front seat so that the seat does not
touch the child restraint system.
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Occupant safety
O When using a Group I forward-facing
child restraint system: remove the head
restraint from the respective seat, if possi‐
ble. In addition, the backrest of the child
restraint system must, as far as possible, lie
flat against the backrest of the vehicle seat.
Once the child restraint system has been
removed, replace the head restraints imme‐
diately and adjust them correctly.
O For certain child restraint systems in weight
group II or III, there may be restrictions on
the maximum size setting, e.g. due to possi‐
ble contact with the roof.
O The child restraint system must not be ten‐
sioned between the roof and the seat cush‐
ion and/or be installed facing the wrong
direction. Where possible, adjust the seat
cushion inclination accordingly.
O The child restraint system must not be put
under strain by the head restraints. Adjust
the head restraints accordingly.
* NOTE Be careful not to damage the seat
belt for the center seat when installing
the child restraint system
#
#
Make sure that the seat belt is not trap‐
ped.
Attach the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system to both mounting brackets
in the vehicle.
Securing a Top Tether
1 LATCH-type (ISOFIX) mounting bracket
Before every journey, make sure that the LATCHtype (ISOFIX) child restraint system is engaged
correctly in both mounting brackets in the vehi‐
cle.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death if the
rear seat backrests are not locked after
installing Top Tether belts
If the rear seat backrests are not locked, they
could fold forwards in the event of an acci‐
dent or during braking or sudden changes of
direction.
As a result, child restraint systems cannot
perform their intended protective function.
Rear seat backrests that are not locked can
Occupant safety
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also cause additional injuries, e.g. in the
event of an accident.
# Always lock rear seat backrests after
installing Top Tether belts.
# Observe the lock verification indicator.
If the left and right seat backrests are not
engaged and locked in place, this will be shown
on the multifunction display on the instrument
cluster.
If the center seat backrest is not engaged and
locked in place, the red lock verification indica‐
tor will be visible.
¯ If the child restraint system is equipped
with a Top Tether belt:
The risk of injury can be reduced by a Top
Tether. The Top Tether belt facilitates an
additional connection between the child
restraint system attached with LATCHtype (ISOFIX) and the vehicle.
#
#
#
#
#
If necessary, slide head restraint 1 upwards
(/ page 92).
Fold up cover 2 of Top Tether anchorage
3.
Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint
system with Top Tether. Comply with the
child restraint system manufacturer's instal‐
lation instructions when doing so.
#
#
#
Guide Top Tether belt 4 under head
restraint 1 between the two head restraint
bars.
Hook Top Tether hook 5 of Top Tether belt
4 into Top Tether anchorage 3 without
twisting.
Tension Top Tether belt 4. Comply with the
child restraint system manufacturer's instal‐
lation instructions when doing so.
Fold down cover 2 of Top Tether anchorage
3.
If necessary, slide head restraint 1 down‐
wards (/ page 92). Make sure that you do
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Occupant safety
not interfere with the correct routing of Top
Tether belt 4.
Securing the child restraint system with the
seat belt
Securing the child restraint system with the
seat belt on the rear seat
& WARNING Risk of injury if the rear
bench seat/rear seat and seat backrest
are not engaged
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold for‐
wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
R If this is the case, the vehicle occupant
would be forced into the seat belt by the
rear bench seat/rear seat or by the seat
backrest. The seat belt cannot protect as
intended and could result in additional
injury.
R
#
Objects or loads in the trunk/cargo com‐
partment cannot be restrained by the
seat backrest.
O
Make sure that the seat backrest and
the rear bench seat/rear seat are
engaged before every trip.
If the left and right seat backrests are not
engaged and locked in place, this will be shown
on the multifunction display on the instrument
cluster.
If the center seat backrest is not engaged and
locked in place, the red lock verification indica‐
tor will be visible.
When installing a belt-secured child restraint
system, observe the following:
O Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation and operating instructions for
the child restraint system used.
O When using a category 0/0+ baby car
seat and a category I rearward-facing
child restraint system on a rear seat:
O
O
O
adjust the front seat so that the seat does
not touch the child restraint system.
When using a category I forward-facing
child restraint system: remove the head
restraint from the respective seat, if possi‐
ble.
After the child restraint system has been
removed, replace the head restraints imme‐
diately and adjust them correctly.
The backrest of the forward-facing child
restraint system must, as far as possible, be
resting on the seat backrest of the rear
seat.
For certain child restraint systems in weight
category II or III, there may be restrictions
on the maximum size setting, e.g. due to
possible contact with the roof.
The child restraint system must not be put
under strain between the roof and the seat
cushion and/or be installed facing the
wrong direction. Where possible, adjust the
seat cushion inclination accordingly.
Occupant safety
O The child restraint system must not be put
under strain by the head restraint. Adjust
the head restraints accordingly.
O Make sure that the child's feet do not touch
the front seat. If necessary, move the front
seat slightly forwards.
The seat belts on the following seats are equip‐
ped with a child seat safety feature:
R Front passenger seat
R Rear seats
When enabled, the child seat safety feature
ensures that the seat belts of the front
passenger seat and rear seats do not slacken
once the child restraint system is secured
(/ page 54).
# Install the child restraint system.
The entire base of the child restraint system
must always rest on the sitting surface of the
rear seat.
# Always make sure that the shoulder belt
strap is correctly routed from the seat belt
outlet of the vehicle to the shoulder belt
guide on the child restraint system.
The shoulder belt strap must be routed for‐
wards and downwards from the seat belt out‐
let.
Notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing
child restraint systems on the front
passenger seat
& WARNING Risk of injury or death from
using a rearward-facing child restraint
system when the front passenger front
airbag is enabled
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing
child restraint system on the front passenger
seat and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi‐
cator lamp is off, the front passenger airbag
can deploy in the event of an accident.
The child could be struck by the airbag.
Always ensure that the front passenger air‐
bag is deactivated. The PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
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NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint
system on a seat protected by an ENABLED
FRONT AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERI‐
OUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
Observe the specific instructions for the rear‐
ward-facing and forward-facing child restraint
systems (/ page 60).
Always observe the status of the front passenger
airbag on the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica‐
tor lamp:
R When using a rearward-facing child restraint
system on the front passenger seat, the front
passenger airbag must always be disabled.
This is only the case if the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit continuously
(/ page 45).
R If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is off, the front passenger airbag is ena‐
bled. The front passenger airbag may deploy
during an accident.
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Occupant safety
Securing the child restraint system with the
seat belt on the front passenger seat
When installing a belt-secured child restraint
system on the front passenger seat, always
observe the following:
O Observe the child restraint system manufac‐
turer's installation and operating instruc‐
tions.
O When using a forward-facing child restraint
system in category I: remove the head
restraint from the respective seat, if possi‐
ble.
After the child restraint system has been
removed, replace the head restraints imme‐
diately and adjust them correctly.
O The backrest of the forward-facing child
restraint system must, as far as possible, be
resting on the seat backrest of the front
passenger seat.
O For certain child restraint systems in weight
category II or III, there may be restrictions
on the maximum size setting, e.g. due to
possible contact with the roof.
O The child restraint system must not be ten‐
sioned between the roof and the seat cush‐
ion and/or be installed facing the wrong
direction.
O The child restraint system must not be put
under strain by the head restraints. Adjust
the head restraints accordingly.
O Never place objects under or behind the
child restraint system, e.g. cushions.
The seat belt on the front passenger side is
equipped with a special seat belt retractor.
When enabled, the special seat belt retractor
function ensures that the seat belt does not
slacken once the child restraint system is
secured (/ page 54).
# Set the front passenger seat as far back as
possible and move the seat into the highest
position if possible.
# Fully retract the seat cushion length adjust‐
ment.
# Adjust the seat cushion inclination so that
the front edge of the seat cushion is in the
#
#
#
#
highest position and the rear edge of the
seat cushion is in the lowest position.
Set the seat backrest to the most vertical
position possible.
Install the child restraint system.
The entire base of the child restraint system
must always rest on the sitting surface of the
front passenger seat.
Always make sure that the shoulder belt
strap is correctly routed from the seat belt
outlet of the vehicle to the shoulder belt
guide on the child restraint system.
The shoulder belt strap must be routed for‐
wards and downwards from the seat belt out‐
let.
If necessary, adjust the front passenger seat
accordingly.
Occupant safety
Child safety locks
#
Activating/deactivating the child safety lock
for the rear doors
#
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
If children are left unattended in the vehicle,
they could:
R Open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
R Get out and be struck by oncoming traf‐
fic.
R Operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion, for example by:
R Releasing the parking brake.
R Changing the transmission position.
R Starting the vehicle.
#
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take
the key with you and lock the vehicle.
Keep the vehicle key out of reach of
children.
& WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to
exposure to extreme heat or cold in the
vehicle
If people – particularly children – are
exposed to extreme temperatures over an
extended period of time, there is a risk of
serious or even fatal injury.
# Never leave anyone – particularly chil‐
dren – unattended in the vehicle.
# Never leave animals in the vehicle unat‐
tended.
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& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
If children are traveling in the vehicle, they
could, in particular:
R Open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users
R Get out and be struck by oncoming traffic
R Operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
#
#
#
Always activate the child safety locks
installed if children are traveling in the
vehicle.
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle.
There are child safety locks for the rear doors
and the rear passenger compartment side win‐
dows.
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Occupant safety
The child safety lock on the rear doors secures
each door separately. The doors can no longer
be opened from the inside.
Activating/deactivating the child safety lock
for the rear passenger compartment side
windows
#
To activate/deactivate: press button 2.
The rear passenger compartment side win‐
dow can be opened or closed in the following
cases:
R With indicator lamp 1 lit: via the switch
on the driver's door.
R With indicator lamp 1 off: via the switch
on the corresponding rear door or driv‐
er's door.
Notes on pets in the vehicle
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to animals left unsecured or unat‐
tended in the vehicle
#
#
Press the lever in direction 1 (activate) or
2 (deactivate).
Make sure that the child safety locks are
working properly.
If you leave animals in the vehicle unatten‐
ded or unsecured, they could possibly press
down buttons or switches.
Thereby an animal may:
R activate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
Occupant safety
R
switch systems on or off and endanger
other road users
Unsecured animals may be thrown around in
the vehicle in the event of an accident or
sudden steering and braking maneuver and
injure vehicle occupants in the process.
# Never leave animals in the vehicle unat‐
tended.
# Always correctly secure animals while
driving, for example using a suitable
animal carrier.
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Opening and closing
SmartKey
Overview of SmartKey functions
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
If children are left unattended in the vehicle,
they could:
R Open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
R Get out and be struck by oncoming traf‐
fic.
R Operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion, for example by:
R Releasing the parking brake.
R Changing the transmission position.
R Starting the vehicle.
#
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
#
#
When leaving the vehicle, always take
the key with you and lock the vehicle.
Keep the vehicle key out of reach of
children.
* NOTE Damage to the key caused by
magnetic fields
#
Keep the key away from strong mag‐
netic fields.
% The SmartKey may vary from the one shown
in the image, depending on the vehicle
equipment.
1
2
3
4
5
Locks
Indicator lamp
Unlocks
Opens the trunk lid
Panic alarm
% If indicator lamp 2 does not light up after
pressing the Ü or ß button, the bat‐
tery is discharged.
Replace the SmartKey battery (/ page 66).
The SmartKey locks and unlocks the following
components:
R The doors
R The fuel filler flap
Opening and closing
R
The trunk lid
If the vehicle is not opened within approximately
40 seconds after unlocking, it locks again. Antitheft protection is activated again.
Do not keep the SmartKey together with elec‐
tronic devices or metal objects. This can affect
the SmartKey's functionality.
Indicator lamp of the vehicle lock
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Indicator lamp 1 in the trim on the driver's side
flashes when the vehicle is locked from outside.
Indicator lamp 1 remains off if the vehicle is
locked from inside or while the vehicle is in
motion.
Activating/deactivating the acoustic locking
verification signal
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Vehicle
# Activate or deactivate Acoustic Lock.
Activating/deactivating the panic alarm
Requirements:
R The ignition is switched off.
% The panic alarm function is only available in
certain countries.
#
#
To activate: press button 1 for approx‐
imately one second.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered.
To deactivate: briefly press button 1 again.
or
#
Press the start/stop button on the cockpit
(the SmartKey is inside the vehicle).
Changing the unlocking settings
Possible unlocking functions of the SmartKey:
Central unlocking
R Unlocking the driver's door and fuel filler flap
R
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Opening and closing
To switch between settings: press the
Ü and ß buttons simultaneously for
approximately six seconds until the indicator
lamp flashes twice.
Options if the unlocking function for the driver's
door and fuel filler flap has been selected:
R To unlock the vehicle centrally: press the
Ü button twice.
R Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: if you touch
the inner surface of the door handle on the
driver's door, only the driver's door and fuel
filler flap are unlocked.
#
To activate: press any button on the Smart‐
Key.
% When the vehicle is started with the Smart‐
Key in the marked space of the center con‐
sole, the SmartKey functions are automati‐
cally activated (/ page 132).
#
Removing/inserting the emergency key
Replacing the SmartKey battery
& DANGER Serious damage to health
caused by swallowing batteries
Deactivating the SmartKey functions
If you do not use the vehicle or a SmartKey for
an extended period of time, you can reduce the
energy consumption of the respective SmartKey.
To do so, deactivate the SmartKey functions.
# To deactivate: press the ß button on the
SmartKey twice in quick succession.
The SmartKey indicator lamp flashes twice
briefly and lights up once.
Press release knob 1 again and fully
remove emergency key 2.
# To insert: press release knob 1.
# Insert emergency key 2 to the intermediate
position or fully until it engages.
% You can use the intermediate position of
emergency key 2 to attach the SmartKey to
a key ring.
#
#
#
To remove: press release knob 1.
Emergency key 2 is pushed out slightly.
Pull out emergency key 2 until it engages in
the intermediate position.
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive sub‐
stances. Swallowing batteries may cause
serious damage to health.
There is a risk of fatal injury.
# Keep batteries out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
# If batteries are swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately.
Opening and closing
+ ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
#
Remove the emergency key (/ page 66).
#
Press release knob 2 down fully and slide
cover 1 in the direction of the arrow.
Fold out cover 1 in the direction of the
arrow and remove.
Remove battery compartment 3 and take
out the discharged battery.
Insert the new battery into battery compart‐
ment 3. Observe the positive pole marking
in the battery compartment and on the bat‐
tery when doing this.
Push in battery compartment 3.
damage caused by improper disposal of
batteries
Batteries contain pollutants. It is
illegal to dispose of them with the household
rubbish.
#
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Take discharged batteries to a qualified
specialist workshop or to a collection
point for used batteries.
Requirements:
R You require a CR 2032 3 V cell battery.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
battery replaced at a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
#
#
#
#
#
Re-attach cover 1 and push it until it
engages.
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Opening and closing
Problems with the SmartKey
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
You can no longer lock or unlock the
vehicle.
R
Possible causes:
The SmartKey battery is weak or discharged.
R There is interference from a powerful radio signal source.
R The SmartKey is faulty.
#
#
#
You have lost a SmartKey.
#
#
Check the battery using the indicator lamp and replace if necessary (/ page 66).
Use the emergency key to lock or unlock (/ page 66).
Have the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Have the SmartKey deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop.
If necessary, have the mechanical lock replaced as well.
Opening and closing
Doors
Unlocking and opening doors from the inside
Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle
from the inside
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The vehicle is not unlocked:
R If you have locked the vehicle using the
SmartKey.
R If you have locked the vehicle using KEY‐
LESS-GO.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle with KEY‐
LESS-GO
Requirements:
The SmartKey is outside the vehicle.
R The distance between the SmartKey and the
vehicle does not exceed 3 ft (1 m).
R The driver's door and the door at which the
door handle is used are closed.
R
#
#
#
To unlock and open a front door: pull door
handle 1.
To unlock a rear door: pull the rear door
handle.
To open a rear door: pull the rear door han‐
dle again.
#
#
To unlock: press button 1.
To lock: press button 2.
The indicator lamp in the button on the driv‐
er's or front passenger door lights up.
This does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap.
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Opening and closing
If you open the trunk lid from outside, the trunk
lid is automatically unlocked.
To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner sur‐
face of the door handle.
# To lock the vehicle: touch sensor surface
1 or 2.
# Convenience closing: touch recessed sen‐
sor surface 2 until the closing process has
been completed.
% Further information on convenience closing
(/ page 79).
#
Opening and closing
Problems with KEYLESS-GO
Problem
You can no longer lock or unlock the
vehicle using KEYLESS-GO.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Possible causes:
The SmartKey functions have been deactivated (/ page 66).
R The SmartKey battery is weak or discharged.
R There is interference from a powerful radio signal source.
R The SmartKey is faulty.
R
#
#
#
#
Activate the SmartKey functions (/ page 66).
Check the battery using the indicator lamp and replace if necessary (/ page 66).
Use the emergency key to unlock or lock the vehicle (/ page 66).
Have the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Activating/deactivating the automatic lock‐
ing feature
The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are turn‐
ing faster than walking pace.
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Opening and closing
In the following situations, there is a danger of
being locked out when the function is activated:
R While the vehicle is being tow started/
pushed.
R If the vehicle is being tested on a roller dyna‐
mometer.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle with the
emergency key
#
#
To activate: press and hold button 2 for
approximately five seconds until an acoustic
signal sounds.
To deactivate: press and hold button 1 for
approximately five seconds until an acoustic
signal sounds.
When the vehicle is locked automatically, the
indicator lamp in button 2 lights up.
Locking/unlocking the driver's door with the
emergency key
% If you wish to lock the vehicle entirely using
the emergency key, first press the button for
locking from the inside while the driver's
door is open. Then proceed to lock the driv‐
er's door using the emergency key.
#
#
#
#
Insert the emergency key as far as it will go
into opening 1 in the cover.
Pull and hold the door handle.
Pull the cover on the emergency key as
straight as possible away from the vehicle
until it releases.
Release the door handle.
Opening and closing
Locking the front passenger door and rear
doors with the emergency key
#
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To lock the right-hand side of the vehicle:
turn the emergency key clockwise as far as it
will go.
If the locked door is then closed, it can no longer
be opened from outside.
Trunk
Opening the trunk lid
& DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
#
#
#
To unlock: turn the emergency key counterclockwise to position 1.
To lock: turn the emergency key clockwise to
position 1.
Carefully press the cover onto the lock cylin‐
der until it engages and is seated firmly.
#
#
Insert a suitable object, e.g. the emergency
key, into opening 1 on the door lock.
To lock the left-hand side of the vehicle:
turn the emergency key counter-clockwise as
far as it will go.
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion.
# Always switch off the engine before
opening the trunk lid.
# Never drive with the trunk lid open.
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Opening and closing
* NOTE Damage to the trunk lid by obsta‐
cles above the vehicle
The trunk lid swings upwards when it is
opened.
# Therefore, make sure that there is suffi‐
cient clearance above the trunk lid.
You have the following options for opening
the trunk lid:
# Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: Make
a kicking movement with your foot below the
bumper (/ page 75).
With the trunk lid unlocked, press the top of
Mercedes star 2.
% To open, pull on the folded-out Mercedes
star when the rear view camera is activated.
#
#
#
Pull trunk lid remote operating switch 1.
Press and hold the p button on the
SmartKey.
Closing the trunk lid
& WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured
items in the vehicle
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured
or not secured sufficiently, they could slip,
tip over or be thrown around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants.
Opening and closing
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
# Always stow objects in such a way that
they cannot be thrown around.
# Before the journey, secure objects, lug‐
gage or loads against slipping or tipping
over.
HANDS-FREE ACCESS function
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& WARNING Risk of burns caused by a hot
exhaust system
The vehicle exhaust system can become very
hot. If you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you
could burn yourself by touching the exhaust
system.
# Always ensure that you only make a
kicking movement within the detection
range of the sensors.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
You have the following options for closing
the trunk lid:
# Pull the trunk lid downwards using the han‐
dle recess and push it closed.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle caused by
unintentionally opening the trunk lid
R
R
With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open the
trunk lid by performing a kicking movement
under the bumper.
Observe the notes when opening the trunk lid
(/ page 73).
#
When using an automatic car wash
When using a high pressure cleaner
Deactivate KEYLESS-GO or make sure
that the SmartKey located is at least
10 ft (3 m) away from the vehicle in
such situations.
When making the kicking movement, make sure
that your feet are firmly on the ground, other‐
wise you could lose your balance, e.g. on ice.
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Opening and closing
Observe the following notes:
R The SmartKey is behind the vehicle.
R Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the
vehicle while performing the kicking move‐
ment.
R Do not come into contact with the bumper
while making the kicking movement.
R Do not carry out the kicking movement too
slowly.
R The kicking movement must be towards the
vehicle and back again.
1 Detection range of the sensors
If several consecutive kicking movements are
not successful, wait ten seconds.
System limits
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following cases:
R The area around the sensor is dirty, e.g. due
to road salt or snow.
R The kicking movement is made using a pros‐
thetic leg.
The trunk lid could be opened unintentionally, in
the following situations:
R If a person's arms or legs are moving in the
sensor detection range, e.g. when polishing
the vehicle or picking up objects.
R If objects are moved or placed behind the
vehicle, e.g. tensioning straps or luggage.
R If clamping straps, tarps or other coverings
are pulled over the bumper.
R If a protective mat with a length reaching
over the trunk sill down into the detection
range of the sensors is used.
R If the protective mat is not secured correctly.
Deactivate the SmartKey functions (/ page 66)
or do not carry the SmartKey about your person
in such situations.
Unlocking the trunk from inside with the
emergency release
Requirements:
R The 12 V vehicle battery is connected and
charged.
Opening and closing
Side windows
Opening and closing the side windows
& WARNING Risk of entrapment when
opening a side window
When opening a side window, parts of the
body could be drawn in or become trapped
between the side window and window frame.
# When opening, make sure that nobody
is touching the side window.
# If someone is trapped, release the but‐
ton immediately or pull it in order to
close the side window again.
#
Press the emergency release button 1
briefly.
The trunk lid will unlock and open.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when closing a side window
When closing a side window, body parts
could be trapped in the closing area in the
process.
# When closing, make sure that no body
parts are in the closing area.
#
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If someone is trapped, release the but‐
ton immediately or press the button in
order to reopen the side window.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when children operate the side windows
Children could become trapped if they oper‐
ate the side windows, particularly when unat‐
tended.
# Activate the child safety lock for the
rear side windows.
# When leaving the vehicle, always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle.
# Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
Requirements:
R The power supply or the ignition is switched
on.
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Opening and closing
#
To interrupt automatic operation: press or
pull the W button again.
When the vehicle is switched off, the side win‐
dows can continue being operated.
This function is available for around four minutes
or until a front door is opened.
1 Closes
2 Opens
The buttons on the driver's door take prece‐
dence.
# To start automatic operation: press the
W button beyond the point of resistance
or pull and release it.
Automatic reversing function of the side win‐
dows
If an object blocks a side window during the
closing process, the side window will open again
automatically. The automatic reversing function
is only an aid and is not a substitute for your
attentiveness.
# During the closing process, make sure that
no body parts are in the closing area.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite there being reversing protection
on the side window
The reversing function does not react:
R To soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers
R During resetting
This means that the reverse function cannot
prevent someone from becoming trapped in
these situations.
# When closing, make sure that no body
parts are in the closing area.
# If someone becomes trapped, press the
W button to open the side window
again.
Convenience opening (ventilating the vehicle
before starting a journey)
& WARNING Risk of entrapment when
opening a side window
When opening a side window, parts of the
body could be drawn in or become trapped
between the side window and window frame.
# When opening, make sure that nobody
is touching the side window.
# Release the button immediately if
somebody becomes trapped.
Opening and closing
#
Press and hold the Ü button on the
SmartKey.
The following functions are performed:
R The vehicle is unlocked
R The side windows are opened.
R The panoramic sliding sunroof is opened.
R The seat ventilation of the driver's seat is
switched on.
% If the roller sunblinds of the panoramic slid‐
ing sunroof are closed, the roller sunblinds
are opened first.
# To interrupt convenience opening: release
the Ü button.
# To continue convenience opening: press
and hold the Ü button again.
Convenience closing (closing the vehicle
from outside)
& WARNING Risk of entrapment caused by
inadvertent convenience closing
When the convenience closing feature is
operating, parts of the body could become
trapped in the closing area of the side win‐
dow and the sliding sunroof.
# Observe the complete closing proce‐
dure when using convenience closing.
# When closing, make sure that no body
parts are in the closing area.
#
#
Press and hold the ß button on the
SmartKey.
The following functions are performed:
R The vehicle is locked.
R The side windows are closed.
R The panoramic sliding sunroof is closed.
To interrupt convenience closing: release
the ß button.
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To close the roller sunblinds: press and
hold the ß button again.
% Convenience closing can also be operated
with KEYLESS-GO (/ page 69).
#
Problems with the side windows
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or
fatally injured if reversing protection is
not activated
If you close a side window again immediately
after it has been blocked, the side window
will close with increased or maximum force.
The reversing feature will then not be active.
Parts of the body could become trapped in
the closing area in the process.
# Make sure that no parts of the body are
in the closing area.
# To stop the closing process, release the
button or press the button again to reopen the side window.
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Opening and closing
Problem
A side window cannot be closed and
you cannot see the cause.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
#
#
Check to see whether any objects are in the window guide.
Adjust the side windows.
Adjusting the side windows
If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again immediately:
# Immediately after this, pull the corresponding button again until the side window has closed, and hold
the button for at least one more second (re-adjustment).
The side window is closed without the automatic reversing function.
If the side window is obstructed again and reopens again immediately:
Immediately after this, pull the corresponding button again until the side window has closed, and hold
the button for at least one more second (follow-up adjustment).
The side window is closed without the automatic reversing function.
#
The side windows cannot be opened or
closed using the convenience opening
feature.
The SmartKey battery is weak or discharged.
Check the battery using the indicator lamp and replace it if necessary (/ page 66).
#
Opening and closing
Sliding sunroof
Opening and closing the sliding sunroof
% The term "sliding sunroof" also refers to the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
while opening and closing the sliding
sunroof
During opening and closing, parts of the
body could get caught in the sweep of the
sliding sunroof.
# When opening or closing, make sure
that no body parts are in the sweep.
# Release the button immediately if
somebody becomes trapped.
or
# Press the button in any direction during
the automatic opening/closing process.
The opening/closing process is stop‐
ped.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if
the sliding sunroof is operated by chil‐
dren
#
Release the button immediately if
somebody becomes trapped.
or
Children operating the sliding sunroof could
get caught in the moving parts, particularly if
unattended.
# Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
# When leaving the vehicle, always take
the key with you and lock the vehicle.
* NOTE Malfunction caused by snow and
ice
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
while opening and closing the roller sun
blind
Snow and ice may lead to a malfunction of
the sliding sunroof.
# Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free
of snow and ice.
When opening or closing, make sure that no
body parts become trapped between the
roller sun blind and frame or the sliding sun‐
roof.
# When opening or closing, make sure
that no body parts are in the sweep of
the roller sun blind.
#
Press the button in any direction during
the automatic opening/closing process.
The opening/closing process is stop‐
ped.
* NOTE Damage caused by protruding
objects
Objects that protrude from the sliding sun‐
roof may damage the sealing strips.
# Do not allow anything to protrude from
the sliding sunroof.
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Opening and closing
#
* NOTE Important points to remember
when a roof rack is installed
When a roof rack is installed, raising or open‐
ing the sliding sunroof may be limited.
# Check whether the sliding sunroof can
be raised or opened when a roof rack is
installed.
# If in doubt, do not raise or open the
sliding sunroof.
#
#
Check whether the sliding sunroof can be
raised or opened when a roof rack is instal‐
led.
To start automatic operation: press the
3 button beyond the point of resistance
or pull and release it.
To interrupt automatic operation: briefly
press the 3 button in any direction.
The opening/closing process will be stop‐
ped.
Vehicles with a panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel: The automatic raising feature
is available only when the sliding sunroof is
closed or raised.
1 Raises
2 Opens
3 Closes/lowers
Use the 3 button to operate the panoramic
sliding sunroof and the roller sunblind.
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
can be operated only when the roller sunblind is
open.
Automatic reversing function of the sliding
sunroof
If an object is obstructing the sliding sunroof
during the closing process, the sliding sunroof
will open again automatically. The automatic
reversing function is only an aid and is not a sub‐
stitute for your attentiveness.
# During the closing process, make sure that
no body parts are in the closing area.
Opening and closing
& WARNING Risk of entrapment even with
the reversing function active
The reversing feature does not react in par‐
ticular:
R To soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers
R Over the last ã in (4 mm) of the closing
path
R During resetting
This means that the reverse function cannot
prevent someone from becoming trapped in
these situations.
# When closing, make sure that no body
parts are in the closing area.
# Release the button immediately if
somebody becomes trapped.
or
# Briefly press the button in any direction
during automatic operation.
The closing process is stopped.
Automatic reversing function of the roller
sunblind
If an object is obstructing the roller sunblind dur‐
ing the closing process, the roller sunblind will
open again automatically. The automatic revers‐
ing function is only an aid and is not a substitute
for your attentiveness.
# When closing the roller sunblind, make sure
that no body parts are in the range of move‐
ment.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite reversing feature
In particular, the reversing feature does not
react to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fin‐
gers.
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent entrapment in these situations.
# When closing the roller sunblind, make
sure that no body parts are in the range
of movement.
# Release the button immediately if
somebody becomes trapped.
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or
#
Press the button in any direction during
the automatic closing process.
The closing process is stopped.
Automatic functions of the sliding sunroof
% The term "sliding sunroof" also refers to the
panoramic sliding sunroof.
By pushing or pulling the 3 button, you can
interrupt the automatic functions: "Rain closing
function when driving" and "Automatic lower‐
ing".
Rain closing function when driving
Vehicles with a panoramic sliding sunroof: If
it starts to rain, the raised sliding sunroof is
automatically lowered while the vehicle is in
motion.
Automatic lowering function
Vehicles with a panoramic sliding sunroof: If
the sliding sunroof is raised at the rear, it is
automatically lowered slightly at higher speeds.
At low speeds, it is raised again automatically.
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Opening and closing
& WARNING Risk of entrapment by auto‐
matic lowering of the sliding sunroof
At high speeds the raised sliding sunroof
automatically lowers slightly at the rear.
This could trap you or other persons.
Problem
The sliding sunroof cannot be closed
and you cannot see the cause.
#
#
Make sure that nobody reaches into the
sweep of the sliding sunroof whilst the
vehicle is in motion.
If somebody becomes trapped, briefly
push the sliding sunroof button for‐
wards or backwards.
The sliding sunroof lifts during opening.
Problems with the sliding sunroof
% The term "sliding sunroof" also refers to the
panoramic sliding sunroof.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or fatal injury by closing the sliding sunroof again
If you close the sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the sliding sunroof
closes with increased force.
Parts of the body could become trapped in the closing area in the process.
# Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area.
# Release the button immediately if somebody becomes trapped.
or
# Press the button in any direction during the automatic closing process.
The closing process is stopped.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly:
Opening and closing
Problem
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Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
#
Immediately after automatic reversing, pull and hold the 3 button down again to the point of resist‐
ance until the sliding sunroof is closed.
The sliding sunroof will be closed with increased force.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again and reopens again slightly:
Repeat the previous step.
The sliding sunroof will be closed again with increased force.
#
Vehicles with a panoramic sliding
sunroof: The sliding sunroof or the
roller sunblind does not operate
smoothly.
#
#
#
Pull and hold the 3 button little by little until the sliding sunroof is fully closed.
Pull and hold the 3 button little by little until the roller sunblind is fully closed.
Use automatic operation to fully open and then close the sliding sunroof.
Anti-theft protection
Function of the immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being
started without the correct SmartKey.
The immobilizer is automatically activated when
the ignition is switched off and deactivated when
the ignition is switched on.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the Smart‐
Key with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone can
start the engine if a valid SmartKey has been left
inside the vehicle.
% In the event the engine cannot be started
(yet the vehicle’s battery is charged), the
system is not operational. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Function of the ATA system
If the ATA system is armed, a visual and audible
alarm is triggered in the following situations:
R When a door is opened
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R
R
R
R
Opening and closing
When the trunk lid is opened
When the hood is opened
When the interior motion sensor is triggered
(/ page 87)
When the tow-away alarm is triggered
(/ page 87)
R
After pressing the start/stop button with the
SmartKey in the stowage compartment
(/ page 132)
% When the Mercedes‑Benz emergency call
system is active and the alarm stays on for
more than 30 seconds, a message is auto‐
matically sent to the Customer Assistance
Center (/ page 356).
% In the case of severe battery discharging,
the anti-theft alarm system is automatically
deactivated to facilitate the next engine
start.
The ATA system is armed automatically after
approximately ten seconds in the following situa‐
tions:
R After locking the vehicle with the SmartKey
R After locking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO
Indicator lamp 1 flashes when the ATA system
is armed.
The ATA system is deactivated automatically in
the following situations:
R After unlocking the vehicle with the Smart‐
Key
R After unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESSGO
Deactivating the ATA
# Press the Ü, ß or p button on the
SmartKey.
or
# Press the start/stop button with the Smart‐
Key in the marked space (/ page 132)
Deactivating the alarm using KEYLESS-GO
Grasp the outside door handle with the
SmartKey outside the vehicle.
#
Opening and closing
Function of the tow-away alarm
% This function may not be available in all
countries.
An audible and visual alarm is triggered if an
alteration to your vehicle's angle of inclination is
detected while the tow-away alarm is armed.
The tow-away alarm is automatically armed after
approximately 60 seconds:
R After locking the vehicle with the SmartKey
R After locking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO
The tow-away alarm is only armed when the fol‐
lowing components are closed:
R The doors
R The trunk lid
The tow-away alarm is automatically deactiva‐
ted:
R After pressing the Ü or p button on
the SmartKey
R After pressing the start/stop button with the
SmartKey in the marked space (/ page 132)
R
R
After unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESSGO
When using HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Information on detecting damage on a parked
vehicle (/ page 158).
Arming/disarming the tow-away alarm
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Quick Access
# Activate or deactivate Tow-away Protection.
The tow-away alarm is armed again in the follow‐
ing cases:
R The vehicle is unlocked again.
R A door is opened.
R The vehicle is locked again.
% If quick access is unavailable, select the
Vehicle submenu in the Settings main menu
to arm or disarm the tow-away alarm.
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Function of the interior motion sensor
% This function may not be available in all
countries.
When the interior motion sensor is activated, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered if move‐
ment is detected in the vehicle interior.
The interior motion sensor is activated automati‐
cally after approximately ten seconds:
R after locking the vehicle with the SmartKey
R after locking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO
The interior motion sensor is only activated
when the following components are closed:
R the doors
R the trunk lid
The interior motion sensor is automatically deac‐
tivated:
R after pressing the Ü or p button on
the SmartKey
R after pressing the start/stop button with the
SmartKey in the stowage compartment
(/ page 132)
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R
R
Opening and closing
after unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESSGO
when using HANDS-FREE ACCESS
The following situations can lead to a false
alarm:
R moving objects such as mascots in the vehi‐
cle interior
R when the side window is open
R when the panoramic sliding sunroof is open
Activating/deactivating the interior motion
sensor
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Quick Access
# Activate or deactivate Interior Motion Sensor.
The interior motion sensor is activated again in
the following cases:
R The vehicle is unlocked again.
R A door is opened.
R The vehicle is locked again.
% If quick access is unavailable, select the
Vehicle menu under Settings to activate or
deactivate the interior motion sensor.
Seats and stowing
Notes on the correct driver's seat position
R
& WARNING Risk of injury from adjusting
the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in
motion
R
R
You could lose control of the vehicle in the
following situations:
R if you adjust the driver's seat, the head
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror
while the vehicle is in motion
R if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi‐
cle is in motion
#
Before starting the engine: adjust the
driver's seat, the head restraint, the
steering wheel or the mirror and fasten
your seat belt.
R
R
R
R
Ensure the following when adjusting steering
wheel 1, seat belt 2 and driver's seat 3:
R You are sitting as far away from the driver's
airbag as possible, taking the following
points into consideration.
R You are sitting in an upright position
R Your thighs are slightly supported by the seat
cushion
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Your legs are not fully extended and you can
depress the pedals properly
The back of your head is supported at eye
level by the center of the head restraint
You can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent
You can move your legs freely
You can see all the displays on the instru‐
ment cluster clearly
You have a good overview of the traffic con‐
ditions
Your seat belt sits snugly against your body
and passes across the center of your shoul‐
der and across your hips in the pelvic area
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Seats and stowing
Seats
Adjusting the front seat mechanically (with
Seat Comfort Package)
#
#
#
#
#
#
To adjust the seat cushion length: lift lever
1 and slide the front section of the seat
cushion forwards or backwards.
To adjust the seat fore-and-aft position:
lift lever 2 and slide the seat into the
desired position.
Make sure that the seat is engaged.
To adjust the seat cushion inclination:
turn handwheel 3 forwards and backwards
until the desired position has been reached.
To adjust the seat height: push or pull lever
4 until the desired position has been
reached.
To adjust the seat backrest inclination:
turn handwheel 5 forwards and backwards
until the desired position has been reached.
Adjusting the front seat electrically
1
2
3
4
Seat backrest inclination
Seat height
Seat cushion inclination
Seat fore-and-aft position
#
Save the settings with the memory function
(/ page 97).
Seats and stowing
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
Head restraints
Adjusting the front seat head restraints
mechanically
& WARNING Risk of injury from adjusting
the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in
motion
You could lose control of the vehicle in the
following situations:
R if you adjust the driver's seat, the head
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror
while the vehicle is in motion
R if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi‐
cle is in motion
#
1
2
3
4
Raise
Soften
Lower
Harden
#
Using buttons 1 to 4, adjust the contour
of the backrest individually to suit your back.
Before starting the engine: adjust the
driver's seat, the head restraint, the
steering wheel or the mirror and fasten
your seat belt.
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& WARNING Risk of injury due to head
restraints which are not installed or are
adjusted incorrectly
If head restraints are not installed or are
adjusted incorrectly, the head restraints can‐
not provide protection as intended.
There is an increased risk of injury in the
head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an
accident or when braking.
# Always drive with the head restraints
installed.
# Before driving off, make sure for every
vehicle occupant that the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the
head at about eye level.
Do not interchange the head restraints of the
front and rear seats. Otherwise, you will not be
able to adjust the height and angle of the head
restraints correctly.
Adjust the head restraint fore-and-aft position so
that it is as close as possible to the back of your
head.
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Seats and stowing
For vehicles with sports seats, it is not possible
to adjust the front head restraints.
#
To move backwards: press release knob 2
and push the head restraint backwards.
Adjusting the head restraints of the rear
seats mechanically
For vehicles with sports seats, it is not possible
to adjust the outer head restraints.
#
#
#
To raise: pull the head restraint up.
To lower: press release knob 1 in the direc‐
tion of the arrow and push the head restraint
down.
To move forwards: press release knob 2
and pull the head restraint forwards.
#
To raise: pull the head restraint up.
#
To lower: press the release knob 1 in the
direction of the arrow and push the head
restraint down.
Installing/removing the rear seat head
restraints
Removing
Seats and stowing
#
#
#
Release the rear seat backrest and fold it for‐
wards slightly (/ page 101).
Pull the head restraint upwards as far as it
will go.
Push release knob 1 in the direction of the
arrow and pull out the head restraint.
Installing
Insert the head restraint such that the
notches on the bar are on the left when
viewed in the direction of travel.
# Push the head restraint down until it
engages.
# Fold the rear seat backrest back until it
engages.
#
Configuring the seat settings
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Comfort
5
Seat Comfort
Adjusting the backrest contour in the lumbar
region of the seat backrest (lumbar)
# Select Lumbar.
#
#
Select the settings Z for the desired seat.
Adjust the air cushions.
Adjusting the backrest side bolsters
Select Side Bolsters.
# Adjust the air cushion for the desired seat.
#
Selecting the massage program for the front
seats
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Comfort 5 Massage
# Select Wave Massage or Pulsating Massage.
# Start the program for the desired seat ;.
# To set the massage intensity: switch High
Intensity on or off.
Select ß for the desired seat.
The settings for the selected seat are reset.
Switching the seat heating on/off
& WARNING Risk of burns due to repeat‐
edly switching on the seat heating
Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can
cause the seat cushion and seat backrest
padding to become very hot.
The health of persons with limited tempera‐
ture sensitivity or a limited ability to react to
high temperatures may be affected or they
may even suffer burn-like injuries.
# Do not repeatedly switch on the seat
heating.
To protect against overheating, the seat heating
may be temporarily deactivated after it is
switched on repeatedly.
Resetting seat settings
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Comfort
# Select Reset.
#
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5
Seat Comfort
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Seats and stowing
To switch off/reduce the level: press but‐
ton 1 repeatedly until the desired heating
level is set.
If all indicator lamps are off, the seat heating
is switched off.
% The seat heating will automatically switch
down from the three heating levels after 8,
10 and 20 minutes until the seat heating
switches off.
#
* NOTE Damage to the seats caused by
objects or documents when the seat
heating is switched on
When the seat heating is switched on, over‐
heating may occur due to objects or docu‐
ments placed on the seats, e.g. seat cush‐
ions or child seats. This could cause damage
to the seat surface.
# Make sure that no objects or docu‐
ments are on the seats when the seat
heating is switched on.
Switching the seat ventilation on/off
Requirements:
R The power supply is switched on.
Requirements:
R The power supply is switched on.
#
To switch on/increase the level: press but‐
ton 1 repeatedly until the desired heating
level is set.
Depending on the heating level, up to three
indicator lamps will light up.
Seats and stowing
#
To switch off/reduce the level: press but‐
ton 1 repeatedly until the desired ventila‐
tion level is set.
If all indicator lamps are off, the seat ventila‐
tion is switched off.
Steering wheel
Adjusting the steering wheel mechanically
& WARNING Risk of injury from adjusting
the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in
motion
#
To switch on/increase the level: press but‐
ton 1 repeatedly until the desired ventila‐
tion level is set.
Depending on the ventilation level, up to
three indicator lamps will light up.
You could lose control of the vehicle in the
following situations:
R if you adjust the driver's seat, the head
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror
while the vehicle is in motion
R if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi‐
cle is in motion
#
Before starting the engine: adjust the
driver's seat, the head restraint, the
steering wheel or the mirror and fasten
your seat belt.
& WARNING Risk of entrapment for chil‐
dren when adjusting the steering wheel
Children could injure themselves if they
adjust the steering wheel.
# Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
# When leaving the vehicle, always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle.
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Switching the steering wheel heater on/off
Requirements:
R The ignition is switched on.
When you switch the ignition off, the steering
wheel heater will switch off.
Easy entry and exit feature
Using the easy entry and exit feature
& WARNING Risk of accident when driving
off while adjusting the easy exit feature
‑ If you drive off while the easy entry and exit
feature is making adjustments, you could
lose control of the vehicle.
# Always wait until the adjustment proc‐
ess is complete before driving off.
#
#
#
#
Push release lever 1 down as far as it will
go.
The steering column is unlocked.
Adjust height 2 and distance 3 to the
steering wheel.
Push release lever 1 up as far as it will go.
The steering column is locked.
Check and make sure that the steering col‐
umn is locked by moving the steering wheel.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
while adjusting the easy entry and exit
feature
#
Push the switch into position 1 or 2.
If indicator lamp 3 lights up, the steering
wheel heater is switched on.
When the easy entry and exit feature adjusts
the driver's seat, you and other vehicle occu‐
pants – particularly children – could become
trapped.
Seats and stowing
#
During the adjustment process of the
easy entry and exit feature, make sure
that no one has any body parts in the
sweep of the seat.
If there is a risk of becoming trapped by the
driver's seat:
# Press the seat adjustment switch.
The adjustment process is stopped.
You can stop the adjustment process by press‐
ing one of the memory function position
switches.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
during activation of the easy entry and
exit feature by children
If children activate the easy entry and exit
feature, they can become trapped, particu‐
larly when unattended.
# Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
#
When leaving the vehicle, always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle.
When the easy entry and exit feature is active,
the driver's seat will move backwards and the
backrest will be moved to a steeper position
when:
R You switch the ignition off with the driver's
door open
R You open the driver's door with the ignition
switched off
% The driver's seat will move backwards only if
it is not already in the rearmost position.
The seat backrest will move forwards only if
it is not already in the foremost position.
The driver's seat will move back to the last drive
position when:
R You switch the ignition on with the driver's
door closed
R You close the driver's door with the ignition
switched on
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The last drive position will be stored when:
You switch the ignition off
R You call up the seat settings via the memory
function
R You save the seat setting using the memory
function
R
Setting the easy entry and exit feature
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Vehicle
5 AUTO. SEAT ADJUSTMENT
5 Easy Entry/Exit
# Activate or deactivate the function.
Operating the memory function
& WARNING Risk of an accident if the
memory function is used while driving
If you use the memory function on the driv‐
er's side while driving, you could lose control
of the vehicle as a result of the adjustments
being made.
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#
Seats and stowing
Only use the memory function on the
driver's side when the vehicle is station‐
ary.
& WARNING Risk of entrapment when set‐
ting the seat with the memory function
When the memory function adjusts the seat
or steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped.
# During the setting procedure of the
memory function, ensure that no body
parts are in the sweep of the seat or
the steering wheel.
# If somebody becomes trapped, immedi‐
ately release the memory function posi‐
tion button.
The adjustment process is stopped.
& WARNING Risk of entrapment if the
memory function is activated by children
Children could become trapped if they acti‐
vate the memory function, particularly when
unattended.
# Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
# When leaving the vehicle, always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle.
The memory function can be used when the igni‐
tion is switched off.
Storing
Seat adjustments for up to three people can be
stored and called up using the memory function.
The following systems can be selected:
R Seat, backrest and head restraint
R Outside mirrors
R Head-up Display
#
#
Set the seat, the Head-up Display and the
outside mirror to the desired position.
Press memory button M and then press pre‐
set position button 1, 2 or 3 within three sec‐
onds.
An acoustic signal sounds. The settings are
stored.
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#
To call up: press and briefly hold memory
position switch 1, 2 or 3.
After releasing the button, the front seat,
Head-up Display and outside mirrors are
moved into the stored position.
Stowage areas
Notes on loading the vehicle
& DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion.
# Always switch off the engine before
opening the trunk lid.
# Never drive with the trunk lid open.
& WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured
items in the vehicle
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured
or not secured sufficiently, they could slip,
tip over or be thrown around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
# Always stow objects in such a way that
they cannot be thrown around.
# Before the journey, secure objects, lug‐
gage or loads against slipping or tipping
over.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to objects
being stowed incorrectly
If you do not adequately stow objects in the
vehicle interior, they could slip or be tossed
around and thereby strike vehicle occupants.
In addition, cup holders, open stowage
spaces and mobile phone brackets cannot
always restrain the objects they contain in
the event of an accident.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
# Always stow objects in such a way that
they cannot be tossed about in these or
similar situations.
# Always make sure that objects do not
project from stowage spaces, parcel
nets or stowage nets.
# Close the lockable stowage spaces
before starting a journey.
# Always stow and secure objects that
are heavy, hard, pointed, sharp-edged,
fragile or too large in the trunk.
& WARNING Risk of burns from the tail‐
pipe and tailpipe trims
The exhaust tailpipe and tailpipe trims can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could
burn yourself.
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#
#
Always be particularly careful around
the tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and
supervise children especially closely in
this area.
Allow vehicle parts to cool down before
touching them.
The driving characteristics of your vehicle are
dependent on the distribution of the load within
the vehicle. You should bear the following in
mind when loading the vehicle:
R Never exceed the permissible gross mass or
the gross axle weight rating for the vehicle
(including occupants). The values are speci‐
fied on the vehicle identification plate on the
vehicle's B-pillar.
R The load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R Always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R Secure the load using the tie-down eyes and
distribute the load evenly.
Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior
Locking/unlocking the glove box
Overview of the front stowage compart‐
ments
1 Stowage space in the doors
2 Stowage compartment in the armrest with a
multimedia and USB connection
3 Stowage compartment in the front center
console with a USB connection
4 Glove box
#
Turn the emergency key a quarter turn clock‐
wise 2 (to lock) or counter-clockwise 1 (to
unlock).
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Opening the stowage compartment for cus‐
tomer documents in the glove box
Through-loading feature in the rear bench
seat
Folding the rear seat backrest forwards
& WARNING Risk of injury if the rear
bench seat/rear seat and seat backrest
are not engaged
#
To open: turn the handle to the left or right.
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold for‐
wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
R If this is the case, the vehicle occupant
would be forced into the seat belt by the
rear bench seat/rear seat or by the seat
backrest. The seat belt cannot protect as
intended and could result in additional
injury.
R Objects or loads in the trunk/cargo com‐
partment cannot be restrained by the
seat backrest.
#
Make sure that the seat backrest and
the rear bench seat/rear seat are
engaged before every trip.
If the seat backrests are not engaged and locked
in place, the lock verification indicator will be
red.
Requirements:
R To fold forward the middle seat backrest: the
middle seat backrest has been unlocked.
The center and outer seat backrests can be fol‐
ded forwards separately.
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#
#
Folding back the rear seat backrest
Vehicles with a memory function: If at
least one section of the rear seat backrest is
folded forwards, the corresponding front seat
will move forwards slightly, if necessary, to
avoid a collision.
If necessary, fully insert the rear seat back‐
rest head restraints.
* NOTE Damage caused by trapping the
seat belt when folding back the seat
backrest
The seat belt could become trapped and thus
damaged when the seat backrest is folded
back.
# Make sure that the seat belt is not trap‐
ped when folding back the seat back‐
rest.
The release handles are located beneath the rear
shelf.
# Left and right seat backrests: pull the left
or right release handle 1 and fold the corre‐
sponding seat backrest forwards.
#
#
#
#
Center seat backrest: pull release catch 3
of seat backrest 2 forwards.
Fold seat backrest 2 forwards.
If necessary, reset the driver's or front
passenger seat.
Move the driver's or front passenger seat for‐
wards, if necessary.
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Locking the release catch of the center rear
seat backrest
Requirements:
R The left and center seat backrests are
engaged and joined together.
You can lock the center seat backrest release
catch if you want to secure the trunk against
unauthorized access. The center seat backrest
can then be folded forwards only together with
the left seat backrest.
#
Fold corresponding seat backrest 1 back
until it engages.
Left and right seat backrests: if the seat
backrest is not engaged and locked, this will
be shown on the multifunction display on the
instrument cluster.
Center seat backrest: if the seat backrest is
not engaged and locked, red lock verification
indicator 2 will be visible.
#
#
#
Fold the center and left seat backrests for‐
wards.
To lock: slide catch 1 upwards.
The release catch of the center seat backrest
will be locked.
To unlock: slide catch 1 downwards.
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Overview of the tie-down eyes
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle
(/ page 99).
Opening or closing the stowage space under
the trunk floor
Attaching a roof rack
& WARNING Risk of injury if the maximum
roof load is exceeded
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the usual driving
characteristics as well as the steering and
braking characteristics change. During cor‐
nering, the vehicle tilts more strongly and
may react more sluggishly to steering move‐
ments.
If you exceed the maximum roof load, the
driving characteristics, as well as the steer‐
ing and braking characteristics, will be
greatly impaired.
# Always comply with the maximum roof
load and adjust your driving style.
#
1 Tie-down eyes (vehicles with through-loading
feature in the rear bench seat)
#
To open: lift the trunk floor at recess 1 and
swing it upwards.
To close: fold the trunk floor downwards.
You will find information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section.
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* NOTE Vehicle damage from nonapproved roof racks
The vehicle could be damaged by roof racks
which have not been tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
# Use only roof racks tested and
approved for Mercedes-Benz.
# Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that when the roof rack is instal‐
led, the sliding sunroof can be fully
raised.
# Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that when the roof rack is instal‐
led, the trunk lid can be fully opened.
# Position the load on the roof rack in
such a way that the vehicle will not sus‐
tain damage even when it is in motion.
* NOTE Damage to the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel caused by a nonapproved roof rack
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel may be damaged by the roof rack if
you attempt to open it when using a roof
rack not tested and approved for MercedesBenz.
# When a roof rack is installed, open the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel only if this has been tested and
approved for Mercedes-Benz.
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel may be raised to allow ventilation of
the vehicle interior.
* NOTE Damage to the covers
The covers may be damaged and scratched
when being opened.
# Do not use metallic or hard objects.
#
Carefully fold covers 1 upwards in the
direction of the arrow.
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#
#
#
Secure the roof rack to the anchorage points
under covers 1.
Comply with the roof rack manufacturer's
installation instructions.
Secure the load on the roof rack.
#
#
#
Only use the cup holder when the vehi‐
cle is stationary.
Only use the cup holder for containers
of the right size.
Close the container, particularly if the
liquid is hot.
Cup holder
Installing the cup holder in or removing it
from the center console (automatic trans‐
mission)
& WARNING ‑ Risk of accident or injury
when using the cup holder while the
vehicle is moving
The cup holder cannot secure containers
while the vehicle is moving.
If you use a cup holder while the vehicle is
moving, the container may be flung around
and liquids may be spilled. The vehicle occu‐
pants may come into contact with the liquid
and if it is hot, they could be scalded. You
could be distracted from traffic conditions
and you may lose control of the vehicle.
Cup holder in the stowage compartment without
cover
#
#
To remove: slide snap-in brackets 1 of the
cup holder inwards until they are unlocked.
Move the cup holder upwards out of the
stowage compartment.
% The cup holder and the rubber mat beneath
it can be removed for cleaning, e.g. with
clean, lukewarm water.
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Slide the cup holder onto the bars in the
stowage compartment.
# Slide snap-in brackets 1 outwards until they
engage.
# Press button 2 and/or 4.
Wings 3 fold upwards.
% The cup holder wings can be folded down‐
wards and locked. The cup holder's holding
function will then not be available.
#
* NOTE Damage to the cup holder
When the rear armrest is folded back the cup
holder could become damaged.
# Only fold the rear armrest back when
the cup holder is closed.
% Depending on its equipment, your vehicle
will have a rear armrest with a cup holder.
Opening or closing the cup holders in the
rear armrest
Cup holder in the stowage compartment without
cover
#
To install: if necessary, open the stowage
compartment cover and insert the cup
holder, as shown, into the stowage compart‐
ment with the imprint facing the vehicle inte‐
rior.
* NOTE Damage to the rear armrest due to
body weight
When folded out, the rear armrest can be
damaged by body weight.
# Do not sit or support yourself on the
rear seat armrest.
#
#
To open: press cup holder 1 or 2.
Cup holder 1 or 2 will extend automati‐
cally.
To close: push cup holder 1 or 2 back
until it engages.
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Sockets
Using the 12 V socket in the front center
console
Requirements:
R Only devices up to a maximum of 180 W
(15 A) are permissible.
#
#
Lift up socket cap 1.
Insert the plug of the device.
12 V socket in the stowage compartment
with cover: if you have connected a device to
the 12 V socket, leave the cover of the stowage
compartment open.
Using the 115 V socket in the rear passenger
compartment
& DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to incor‐
rect handling of the socket
& DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to dam‐
aged connecting cables or sockets
You could receive an electric shock:
R if you reach into the socket.
R if you insert unsuitable devices or objects
into the socket.
If a suitable device is connected, the 115 V
socket will be carrying a high voltage. If the
connecting cable or the 115 V socket is
pulled out of the trim or is damaged or wet,
you could receive an electric shock.
# Only use dry and damage-free connect‐
ing cables.
# When the ignition is switched off,
ensure that the 115 V socket is dry.
# If the 115 V socket is damaged or gets
pulled out of the paneling, immediately
have the socket checked or replaced at
a qualified specialized workshop.
# Never plug the connecting cable into a
115 V socket that is damaged or has
been pulled out of the trim.
#
#
Do not reach into the socket.
Only connect suitable devices to the
socket.
Requirements:
R Devices are equipped with a suitable plug
which conforms to the standards specific to
the country you are in.
R A device up to a maximum of 150 W is used.
R Do not use multiple socket outlets.
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R
#
#
Open flap 3.
Insert the plug of the device into 115 V
socket 1.
When the on-board electrical system voltage
is sufficient, indicator lamp 2 lights up.
Using the 12 V socket in the trunk
Requirements:
#
Only connect devices up to a maximum of
180 W (15 A).
USB port in the rear passenger compartment
% Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
design of the stowage compartment and the
number of USB ports in the rear passenger
compartment center console may vary.
Lift up cap 1 of the socket and insert the
plug of the device.
If the ignition is switched on you can charge a
USB device, e.g. a mobile phone, at USB ports
1 using a suitable charging cable.
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Wireless charging of the mobile phone and
connection with the exterior antenna
Notes on wirelessly charging the mobile
phone
& WARNING Risk of injury due to objects
being stowed incorrectly
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed
incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown
around and hit vehicle occupants. In addi‐
tion, cup holders, open stowage spaces and
mobile phone receptacles cannot always
retain all objects they contain.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
# Always stow objects so that they can‐
not be thrown around in such situa‐
tions.
# Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets.
#
#
Close the lockable stowage spaces
before starting a journey.
Always stow and secure heavy, hard,
pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the trunk/load compartment.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
& WARNING Risk of fire from placing
objects in the mobile phone stowage
compartment
There is a risk of fire, in particular, if you
place more than one mobile phone in the
mobile phone stowage compartment.
# Apart from a mobile phone, do not
place any other objects in the mobile
phone stowage compartment, espe‐
cially those made of metal.
* NOTE Damage to objects caused by
placing them in the mobile phone stow‐
age compartment
If objects are placed in the mobile phone
stowage compartment, they may be dam‐
aged by electromagnetic fields.
# Do not place credit cards, storage
media or other objects sensitive to
electromagnetic fields in the mobile
phone stowage compartment.
* NOTE Damage to the mobile phone
stowage compartment caused by liquids
If liquids enter the mobile phone stowage
compartment, the compartment may be
damaged.
# Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile
phone stowage compartment.
R
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
mobile phone is connected to the vehicle's
exterior antenna via the charging module.
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R
R
R
R
R
The charging function and wireless connec‐
tion of the mobile phone to the vehicle's
exterior antenna are only available if the igni‐
tion is switched on.
Small mobile phones may not be able to be
charged in every position of the mobile
phone stowage compartment.
Large mobile phones which do not rest flat in
the mobile phone stowage compartment may
not be able to be charged or connected with
the vehicle's exterior antenna.
The mobile phone may heat up during the
charging process. This may particularly
depend on the applications (apps) currently
open in the background.
To ensure more efficient charging and con‐
nection with the vehicle's exterior antenna,
remove the protective cover from the mobile
phone. Protective covers which are neces‐
sary for wireless charging are excluded.
Wirelessly charging a mobile phone
Requirements:
R
The mobile phone is suitable for wireless
charging. You can find a list of compatible
mobile phones at:
https://www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com
Place the mobile phone as close to the cen‐
ter of the marked surface on mat 1 as pos‐
sible with the display facing upwards.
When a message is shown in the multimedia
system, the mobile phone is being charged.
Malfunctions during the charging process are
shown in the media display.
% The mat can be removed for cleaning, e.g.
using clean, lukewarm water.
#
Stowage compartment without cover
Make sure the mobile phone is properly stored
and secured to prevent it from falling out while
you are driving.
#
To secure the mobile phone: swing lever
2 out.
Installing/removing the floor mats
& WARNING Risk of accident due to
objects in the driver's footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell may impede
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
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This jeopardizes the operating and road
safety of the vehicle.
# Stow all objects in the vehicle securely
so that they cannot get into the driver's
footwell.
# Always install the floor mats securely
and as prescribed in order to ensure
that there is always sufficient room for
the pedals.
# Do not use loose floor mats and do not
place floor mats on top of one another.
#
#
#
#
#
To install: slide the corresponding seat
backwards and lay the floor mat in the foot‐
well.
Press studs 1 onto holders 2.
Adjust the corresponding seat.
To remove: pull the floor mat off holders 2.
Remove the floor mat.
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Exterior lighting
Information about lighting systems and your
responsibility
Light switch
Operating the light switch
5 L Low beam/high beam
6 R Switches the rear fog light on/off
When low beam is activated, the T parking
lamps indicator lamp is deactivated and replaced
by the L low beam indicator lamp.
# Always park your vehicle safely using suffi‐
cient lighting, in accordance with the rele‐
vant legal stipulations.
The various lighting systems of the vehicle are
only aids. The driver of the vehicle is responsible
for correct vehicle illumination in accordance
with the prevailing light and visibility conditions,
legal requirements and traffic situation.
* NOTE Battery discharging by operating
the standing lights
Operating the standing lights over a period of
hours puts a strain on the battery.
# Where possible, switch on the
right X or left W parking light.
1
2
3
4
W Left-hand standing lamps
X Right-hand standing lamps
T Parking lamps and license plate lamp
à Automatic driving lights (preferred light
switch position)
In the event of severe battery discharging, the
standing lamps or parking lamps are automati‐
cally switched off to facilitate the next engine
start.
The exterior lighting (except standing and park‐
ing lamps) will switch off automatically when the
driver's door is opened.
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R
Observe the notes on surround lighting
(/ page 118).
Automatic driving lights function
The parking lamps, low beam and daytime run‐
ning lamps will be switched on automatically
depending on the ignition status and the ambi‐
ent light.
#
Press the R button.
Please observe the country-specific laws on the
use of rear fog lamps.
Operating the combination switch for the
lights
& WARNING Risk of accident when the low
beam is switched off in poor visibility
When the light switch is set to Ã, the low
beam may not be switched on automatically
if there is fog, snow or other causes of poor
visibility such as spray.
# In such cases, turn the light switch to
L.
The automatic driving lights are only an aid. You
are responsible for vehicle lighting.
Switching the rear fog lights on or off
Requirements:
R The light switch is in the L or à posi‐
tion.
1
2
3
4
High beam
Turn signal light, right
High-beam flasher
Turn signal light, left
#
Use the combination switch to activate the
desired function.
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High beam
# To switch on: turn the light switch to the
L or à position.
# Push the combination switch in the direction
of arrow 1.
When the high beam is activated, the L
low beam indicator lamp will be deactivated
and replaced by the K high beam indica‐
tor lamp.
# To switch off: push the combination switch
in the direction of arrow 1 or pull it in the
direction of arrow 3.
#
To indicate permanently: push the combi‐
nation switch beyond the point of resistance
in the direction of arrow 2 or 4.
Vehicles with Active Lane Change Assist:
R Indicator operation activated by the driver
can extend for the duration of the lane
change.
R If the driver indicated directly beforehand
but a lane change was not immediately
possible, the turn signal indicator may
activate automatically.
Activating/deactivating the hazard warning
lamps
High-beam flasher
# Pull the combination switch in the direction
of arrow 3.
Turn signal light
To indicate briefly: push the combination
switch briefly to the point of resistance in the
direction of arrow 2 or 4.
The corresponding turn signal light will flash
three times.
#
Press button 1 .
The hazard warning lamps will switch on auto‐
matically if:
R the airbag has been deployed.
#
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Cornering light
Cornering light function
R
At speeds between 25 mph (40 km/h) and
45 mph (70 km/h) when the steering wheel
is turned
Traffic circle and intersection function: the
cornering light will be activated on both sides
based on an evaluation of the current GPS posi‐
tion of the vehicle. It will remain active until after
the vehicle has left the traffic circle or the inter‐
section.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
The cornering light function improves the illumi‐
nation of the roadway over a wide angle in the
turning direction, enabling better visibility on
tight bends, for example. It can be activated only
when the low beam is switched on.
The function is active in the following cases:
R At speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h) when
the turn signal indicator is switched on or the
steering wheel is turned
Adaptive Highbeam Assist function
& WARNING Risk of accident despite
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recog‐
nize the following road users:
R Road users without lights, e.g. pedes‐
trians
R Road users with poor lighting, e.g.
cyclists
R
Road users whose lighting is obstructed,
e.g. by a barrier
On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam
Assist may fail to recognize other road users
with their own lighting, or may recognize
them too late.
In these or similar situations, the automatic
high beam is not deactivated or is activated
despite the presence of other road users.
# Always observe the traffic carefully and
switch off the high beam in good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Detection may be restricted in the following
cases:
R In poor visibility, e.g. fog, heavy rain or snow
R If there is dirt on the sensors or the sensors
are obscured
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You are
responsible for adjusting the vehicle's lighting to
the prevailing light, visibility and traffic condi‐
tions.
Light and visibility 117
% Adaptive Highbeam Assist is available only in
vehicles with LED high performance head‐
lamps.
At speeds greater than 19 mph (30 km/h):
R If no other road users are detected, the high
beam will be switched on automatically.
The high beam switches off automatically in the
following cases:
R At speeds below 16 mph (25 km/h).
R If other road users are detected.
R If street lighting is sufficient.
At speeds greater than approximately 31 mph
(50 km/h):
R The headlamp range of the low beam is regu‐
lated automatically based on the distance to
other road users.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control panel.
The Adaptive Highbeam Assist automatically
switches between the following types of light:
R Low-beam headlamps
R High-beam headlamps
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off
# To switch on: turn the light switch to the
à position.
#
#
Switch on the high beam using the combina‐
tion switch.
When the high beam is switched on automat‐
ically in the dark, the _ indicator lamp on
the multifunction display comes on.
To switch off: switch off the high beam
using the combination switch.
Setting the exterior lighting switch-off delay
time
Requirements:
R The light switch is in the à position.
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Light
5 Exterior Lighting Delay
# Set the switch-off delay time.
The exterior lighting is activated for the set
time when the vehicle is parked.
118 Light and visibility
Switching the surround lighting on/off
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Light
5 Locator Lighting
When Locator Lighting is active, the exterior
lighting lights up for 40 seconds after the vehicle
is unlocked. When you start the vehicle, the sur‐
round lighting is deactivated and the automatic
driving lights are activated.
# Activate or deactivate the function.
Interior lighting
Adjusting the interior lighting
Control panel in the grab handle
Front overhead control panel
1 p Rear passenger compartment reading
lamp
1
2
3
4
5
p Front left reading lamp
| Automatic interior lighting control
c Front interior lighting
u Rear interior lighting
p Front right reading lamp
#
To switch on or off: press button 1 – 5
accordingly.
#
To switch on or off: press button 1.
Adjusting the ambient lighting
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Comfort
Setting the color
# Select Color.
# Set the desired color.
5
Ambient Lighting
Light and visibility 119
% There are 64 colors available.
Adjusting the brightness
# Select Brightness.
# Adjust the brightness.
Activating the brightness for zones
Select Brightness.
# Select Brightness Zones.
# Activate or deactivate the function.
The ACCENT, AMBIANCE and VENTS zones
can be set separately.
#
Activating multi-colored lighting
Select Color.
# Select Multi-color.
There are ten preset color combinations
available.
# Select a color combination.
#
Activating multi-colored animation
# Select Color.
#
Select Multi-color Animation.
The chosen color combination will change at
predefined intervals.
Activating welcome lighting
# Select Color.
# Select Welcome.
When the vehicle is unlocked, a special ambi‐
ent lighting sequence will run.
Activating dependency on air conditioning
settings
# Select Color.
# Select Climate.
If changes are made to the temperature set‐
ting in the vehicle, the color of the ambient
lighting will change briefly.
Switching the interior lighting switch-off
delay time on/off
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Light
5 Interior Lighting Delay
# Switch the lighting switch-off delay time on
or off.
When this function is active, the interior light‐
ing is lit up for short time after the vehicle
has been locked.
120 Light and visibility
Windshield wiper and windshield washer
system
Switching the windshield wipers on/off
4 ° Continuous wiping, slow
5 ¯ Continuous wiping, fast
#
#
Turn the combination switch to the correct
position 1 - 5.
Single wipe/washing: push the button on
the combination switch in the direction of
arrow 1.
R í Single wipe
R î Wipes with washer fluid
Changing the windshield wiper blades
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if
the windshield wipers are switched on
while wiper blades are being replaced
1 g Windshield wipers off
2 Ä Automatic wiping, normal
3 Å Automatic wiping, frequent
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you can
be trapped by the wiper arm.
# Always switch off the windshield wipers
and the ignition before changing the
wiper blades.
Moving the wiper arms into the replacement
position
# Switch the ignition on and switch off again
immediately.
# Within around 15 seconds, press the î
button on the combination switch for approx‐
imately three seconds(/ page 120).
The wiper arms will move into the replace‐
ment position.
Removing the wiper blades
Fold the wiper arms away from the wind‐
shield.
#
Light and visibility 121
Installing the wiper blades
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
Hold the wiper arm with one hand. With the
other hand, turn the wiper blade in the direc‐
tion of arrow 1 away from the wiper arm as
far as it will go.
Slide catch 2 in the direction of arrow 3
until it engages in the removal position.
Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm
in the direction of arrow 4.
#
#
#
Insert the new wiper blade into the wiper
arm in the direction of arrow 1.
Slide catch 2 in the direction of arrow 3
until it engages in the locking position.
Make sure that the wiper blade is seated cor‐
rectly.
Fold the wiper arms back onto the wind‐
shield.
Switch on the ignition.
Press the î button on the combination
switch (/ page 120).
The wiper arms will move into the original
position.
Switch off the ignition.
122 Light and visibility
Maintenance display
% The duration until the color changes varies
depending on the usage conditions.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to mis‐
judgment of distances when using the
passenger mirror
Mirrors
Operating the outside mirrors
The outside mirror on the front-passenger
side reflects objects on a smaller scale. The
objects in view are in fact closer than they
appear.
As a result, you may misjudge the distance
between you and the road user driving
behind you, for example, when changing
lanes.
# Therefore, always look over your shoul‐
der in order to ensure that you are
aware of the actual distance between
you and the road users driving behind
you.
& WARNING Risk of injury from adjusting
the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in
motion
#
Remove protective film 1 from the mainte‐
nance display on the tip of the newly instal‐
led wiper blades.
If the color of the maintenance display changes
from black to yellow, the wiper blades should be
replaced.
You could lose control of the vehicle in the
following situations:
R if you adjust the driver's seat, the head
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror
while the vehicle is in motion
R if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi‐
cle is in motion
#
Before starting the engine: adjust the
driver's seat, the head restraint, the
steering wheel or the mirror and fasten
your seat belt.
Light and visibility 123
outside mirrors. Only then will the automatic
mirror folding function work properly.
# To adjust: briefly press button 2.
An outside mirror that has been pushed out of
position can be engaged in position again as fol‐
lows:
# Vehicles without electrically folding out‐
side mirrors: Manually move the outside
mirror into the correct position.
# Vehicles with electrically folding outside
mirrors: Press and hold button 2.
You will hear a click and the mirror will audi‐
bly engage in position. The outside mirror will
now be set to the correct position.
#
#
#
To fold in or out: briefly press button 2.
To set: press button 1 or 3 to select the
outside mirror to be adjusted.
Press button 4 to adjust the position of the
mirror glass.
% If the battery has been disconnected or com‐
pletely discharged, you will have to reset the
Automatic anti-glare mirrors function
& WARNING Risk of acid burns and poi‐
soning due to the anti-glare mirror elec‐
trolyte
Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an
automatic anti-glare mirror breaks.
The electrolyte is hazardous to health and
causes irritation. It must not come into con‐
tact with your skin, eyes, respiratory organs
or clothing or be swallowed.
# If you come into contact with electro‐
lyte, observe the following:
R Immediately rinse the electrolyte
from your skin with water and seek
medical attention.
R If electrolyte comes into contact
with your eyes, immediately rinse
them thoroughly with clean water
and seek medical attention.
R If the electrolyte is swallowed,
immediately rinse your mouth out
thoroughly. Do not induce vomiting.
Seek medical attention immediately.
R Immediately change out of clothing
which has been contaminated with
electrolyte.
R If an allergic reaction occurs, seek
medical attention immediately.
124 Light and visibility
The inside rearview mirror and the outside mir‐
ror on the driver's side will automatically go into
anti-glare mode if light from a headlamp hits the
sensor on the inside rearview mirror.
System limits
The system will not go into anti-glare mode if:
R The engine is switched off.
R Reverse gear is engaged.
R The interior lighting is switched on.
The front-passenger outside mirror will move
back to its original position when:
R You shift the transmission to another trans‐
mission position.
R You are traveling at a speed greater than
9 mph (15 km/h).
R You press the button for the outside mirror
on the driver's side.
Storing the parking position of the frontpassenger outside mirror using reverse gear
Storing
Front-passenger outside mirror parking posi‐
tion function
% The parking position is available only in vehi‐
cles with a memory function.
The parking position makes parking easier.
The front-passenger outside mirror will swivel
downwards in the direction of the rear wheel on
the front passenger's side when:
R The parking position is stored (/ page 124).
R The front-passenger mirror is selected.
R Reverse gear is engaged.
#
#
#
Press button 1 to select the frontpassenger outside mirror.
Engage reverse gear.
Move the front-passenger outside mirror into
the desired parking position using button 2.
Light and visibility 125
Calling up
# Press button 1 to select the frontpassenger outside mirror.
# Engage reverse gear.
The front-passenger outside mirror will move
into the stored parking position.
Operating the sun visors
Activating/deactivating the automatic mirror
folding function
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Vehicle
# Switch Automatic Folding on or off.
#
#
Glare from the front: fold sun visor 1
down.
Glare from the side: swing sun visor 1 to
the side.
126 Climate control
Switches residual heat on/off (/ page 128)
Overview of climate control systems
Notes on climate control
An interior air filter in combination with the pre‐
filter in the engine compartment must always be
used so that the air conditioning system, pollu‐
tion level monitoring and the air filtration work
correctly. Make sure that the filter is installed
correctly and the filter housing in the engine
compartment is closed correctly using the cap
and always tightly sealed when in operation. Use
filters recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Always have service work car‐
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
9 0 Activates/deactivates synchroniza‐
tion(/ page 128)
A w Sets the temperature on the front
passenger side
Operating the climate control system
Switching climate control on/off
1 w Sets the temperature on the driver's
side
2 _ Sets the air distribution
3 H Sets the airflow or switches off climate
control
Overview of the control panel for 3-zone
automatic climate control
4 Ã Sets climate control to automatic
The indicator lamps in the Ã, ¬, ¤,
g, Á and 0 buttons indicate that the
corresponding function is activated.
5 ¬ Defrosts the windshield
6 ¤ Switches the rear window heater
(/ page 127)
on/off
7 g Switches air-recirculation mode on/
off(/ page 128)
8 Á Switches the A/C function on/
off(/ page 126)
To switch on: set the airflow to level 1 or
higher using the H button.
# To switch off: set the airflow to level 0 using
the H button.
% If climate control is switched off, the win‐
dows may fog up more quickly. Switch off
climate control only briefly.
#
Switching the A/C function on or off via the
control panel
The A/C function heats, cools and dehumidifies
the vehicle's interior air.
# Press the ¿Á button.
Climate control 127
Switch off the A/C function only briefly; other‐
wise, the windows may fog up more quickly.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when cooling mode is active. This is
not a sign that there is a malfunction.
Calling up the air conditioning menu
Calling up the air conditioning menu using
the multimedia system
# Select one of the temperature displays at the
lower edge of the media display.
Activating/deactivating the A/C function via
the multimedia system
The A/C function heats, cools and dehumidifies
the vehicle's interior air.
# Call up the air conditioning menu
(/ page 127).
# Select First Row of Seats.
# Select A/C.
Depending on the previous status, the func‐
tion is activated or deactivated.
Setting climate control to automatic mode
In automatic mode, the set temperature is con‐
trolled and maintained at a constant level by the
air supply.
# Press the à button.
# To switch to manual mode: press the _
or à button.
In automatic mode, you can choose between five
different air quantities using the H button.
Automatic mode is retained.
Overview of air distribution settings
The symbols on the display indicate which vents
the airflow is being directed through:
¯ Defroster and side air vents
P Center and side air vents
O Footwell and side air vents
S Center, side and footwell vents
a Defroster, footwell and side air vents
_ All vents
b Defroster, middle and side air vents
W Automatic air distribution
Setting the air distribution
Call up the air conditioning menu
(/ page 127).
# Select First Row of Seats or Second Row of
Seats.
# To set the air distribution: select ¯,
P or O.
# Set the airflow.
% Several air distribution options can be selec‐
ted at the same time, for example to set the
temperature/air conditioning for the wind‐
shield and the footwells simultaneously.
The ¯ climate control for the windshield
can only be selected for the first seat row.
#
128 Climate control
Activating/deactivating the climate control
synchronization function via the control
panel
Climate control can be set centrally using the
synchronization function. The temperature and
air distribution settings for the driver's side are
adopted automatically for the front passenger
side.
# Press the 0 button.
The synchronization function is deactivated if the
settings for one of the other climate zones are
changed.
Activating/deactivating the climate control
synchronization function using the multime‐
dia system
Climate control can be set centrally using the
synchronization function. The driver's settings
for temperature, air quantity and air distribution
are adopted automatically for all climate zones.
# Call up the air conditioning menu
(/ page 127).
#
#
Select First Row of Seats.
Select SYNC.
Depending on the previous status, the func‐
tion is activated or deactivated.
Removing condensation from the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside
# Press the à button.
# If the windows continue to fog up: press the
¬ button.
Windows fogged up on the outside
# Switch on the windshield wipers.
# Press the à button.
Switching air-recirculation mode on/off
#
Press the g button.
The interior air will be recirculated.
Air-recirculation mode automatically switches to
fresh air mode after some time.
% If air-recirculation mode is switched on, the
windows may fog up more quickly. Switch on
air-recirculation mode only briefly.
Switching the residual heat on/off (Canada)
Requirements:
R The vehicle is parked.
It is possible to make use of the residual heat
from the engine to continue heating or ventilat‐
ing the front compartment of the vehicle for
approximately 30 minutes, depending on the
temperature set.
# To switch on: press the Á button.
Residual heat is switched off automatically.
Climate control 129
Adjusting the rear air vents
Air vents
Adjusting the front air vents
& WARNING ‑ Danger of burns or frostbite
due to being too close to the air vents
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents.
This could result in burns or frostbite in the
immediate vicinity of the air vents.
# Make sure that all vehicle occupants
always maintain a sufficient distance to
the air vents.
# If necessary, direct the airflow to
another area of the vehicle interior.
To guarantee the flow of fresh air through the air
vents into the vehicle interior, comply with the
following:
R Always keep the vents and the ventilation
grille in the vehicle interior free.
R Keep the air inlet free of deposits
(/ page 390).
#
#
To open or close: hold air vent 1 in the
center and turn it to the left (open) or right
(closed) as far as it will go.
To adjust the air direction: hold air vent 1
in the center and move it up or down or to
the left or right.
#
#
To open or close: hold air vent 1 in the
center and turn it to the left (open) or right
(closed) as far as it will go.
To adjust the air direction: hold air vent 1
in the center and move it up or down or to
the left or right.
130 Driving and parking
Driving
Notes on Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Observe the notes on the following topics in the
Supplement, as you may otherwise fail to recog‐
nize dangers:
R Emotion Start
R AMG exhaust system
R RACE START
R DRIFT MODE
R AMG adaptive sport suspension system
R AMG steering-wheel buttons
Switching on the power supply or the igni‐
tion (without engine start)
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
If children are left unattended in the vehicle,
they could:
R Open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
R Get out and be struck by oncoming traf‐
fic.
R Operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion, for example by:
R Releasing the parking brake.
R Changing the transmission position.
R Starting the vehicle.
#
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
#
#
When leaving the vehicle, always take
the key with you and lock the vehicle.
Keep the vehicle key out of reach of
children.
Also observe the "Notes on pets in the vehicle".
Requirements:
R The SmartKey is in the vehicle and has been
recognized.
R Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The brake pedal is not depressed.
Driving and parking 131
To switch on the ignition: press button 1
twice.
The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
light up.
The ignition is switched off again if one of the
following conditions is met:
R Vehicles with automatic transmission:
You do not start the vehicle within
15 minutes and the transmission is in posi‐
tion j or the electric parking brake is
applied.
R You press button 1 once.
#
Starting the vehicle
#
To switch on the power supply: press but‐
ton 1 once.
You can activate the windshield wipers, for
example.
The power supply is switched off again if the fol‐
lowing conditions are met:
R You open the driver's door.
R You press button 1 twice more.
Starting the vehicle with the start/stop but‐
ton
& DANGER Risk of death caused by
exhaust gases
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases is hazardous to health
and leads to poisoning.
#
Never leave the engine or, if present,
the auxiliary heating running in an
enclosed space without sufficient venti‐
lation.
& WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable
material in the engine compartment or
the exhaust system
Flammable materials brought in by either ani‐
mals or environmental influences may ignite
if they come into contact with hot parts of
the engine or exhaust system.
# Therefore, check regularly that there
are no flammable materials in the
engine compartment or on the exhaust
system.
Requirements:
R The SmartKey is in the vehicle and is recog‐
nized.
#
#
Shift the transmission to position j or i.
Depress the brake pedal and press button
1 once.
132 Driving and parking
If the vehicle does not start: switch off nonessential consumers and press button 1
once.
# If the vehicle still does not start and the
Place the Key in the Marked Space See
Operator's Manual display message also
appears in the multifunction display: start
the vehicle in emergency operation mode.
% You can switch off the engine while driving
by pressing button 1 for about three sec‐
onds or by pressing button 1 three times
within three seconds. Be sure to observe the
safety notes under "Driving tips"
(/ page 134).
#
Starting the vehicle with SmartKey in the
marked space (emergency operation mode)
If the vehicle does not start and the Place the
Key in the Marked Space See Operator's Manual
message appears in the multifunction display,
you can start the vehicle in emergency operation
mode.
#
#
Marked space (example with cup holder without
cover)
#
#
#
Open the cover of marked space 2 if neces‐
sary.
Make sure that marked space 2 is empty.
Remove SmartKey 1 from the key ring.
Place SmartKey 1 in marked space 2 on
symbol 3.
The vehicle will start after a short time.
If you remove SmartKey 1 from marked
space 2 the engine continues running. For
further engine starts however, SmartKey 1
must be located in marked space 2 on sym‐
bol 3 during the entire journey.
Have SmartKey 1 checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
If the vehicle does not start:
# Place SmartKey 1 in marked space 2 and
leave it there.
# Depress the brake pedal and start the vehi‐
cle using the start/stop button.
% You can also switch on the power supply or
the ignition with the start/stop button.
Driving and parking 133
Starting the vehicle via Remote Online serv‐
ices
Cooling or heating the vehicle interior before
commencing your journey
% This function is not available in all countries.
If you start the vehicle via your smartphone, the
previously selected air conditioning adjustment
is active.
Ensure the following before starting the engine:
R The legal stipulations in the area where your
vehicle is parked allow engine starting via
smartphone.
R It is safe to start and run the engine where
your vehicle is parked.
R The fuel tank is sufficiently filled.
R The starter battery is sufficiently charged.
% You can also set the temperature with your
smartphone. Information on Mercedes me
connect and other services: https://
www.mercedes.me
This function is not available for all models.
Charging the battery before commencing
your journey
% This function is not available in all countries.
If the vehicle battery is discharged, you receive a
message on your smartphone. You can then
start the vehicle with the smartphone to charge
the battery. The vehicle is automatically
switched off after ten minutes.
Ensure the following before starting the engine:
R The legal stipulations in the area where your
vehicle is parked allow engine starting via
smartphone.
R It is safe to start and run the engine where
your vehicle is parked.
R The fuel tank is sufficiently filled.
Starting the vehicle (Remote Online)
& WARNING Risk of crushing or entrap‐
ment due to unintentional starting of the
engine
Limbs could be crushed or trapped if the
engine is started unintentionally during
service or maintenance work.
#
Always secure the engine against unin‐
tentional starting before carrying out
maintenance or repair work.
Requirements:
R Park position j is selected.
R The anti-theft alarm system is not activated.
R The panic alarm is not activated.
R The hazard warning light system is switched
off.
R The hood is closed.
R The doors are closed and locked.
R The windows and sliding sunroof are closed.
#
Start the vehicle using the smartphone.
After every vehicle start, the engine runs for
ten minutes.
You can carry out a maximum of two consecu‐
tive starting attempts. The vehicle must be star‐
ted once with the SmartKey before trying to
start the vehicle again with the smartphone. you
can stop the vehicle again at any time.
134 Driving and parking
% Further information can be found in the
smartphone app.
Securing the engine against starting before
carrying out maintenance or repair work:
# Switch on the hazard warning light system.
or
# Unlock the doors.
or
# Open a side window or the sliding sunroof.
Breaking-in notes
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐
ognize dangers.
To preserve the engine during the first
1,000 miles (1,500 km):
R Drive at varying road speeds and engine
speeds.
R Drive the vehicle in drive program A
or ;.
R
R
R
R
R
Shift to the next highest gear at the very lat‐
est when the needle reaches the last third
before the red area in the tachometer.
Do not shift down a gear manually in order to
brake.
Avoid overstraining the vehicle, e.g. driving at
full throttle.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: Do
not depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point (kickdown).
Only increase the engine speed gradually and
accelerate the vehicle to full speed after
1,000 miles (1,500 km).
This also applies when the engine or parts of the
drivetrain have been replaced.
Please also observe the following breaking-in
notes:
R In certain driving and driving safety systems,
the sensors adjust automatically while a cer‐
tain distance is being driven after the vehicle
has been delivered or after repairs. Full sys‐
tem effectiveness is not reached until the
end of this teach-in process.
R
Brakepads, brake discs and tires that are
either new or have been replaced only ach‐
ieve optimum braking effect and grip after
several hundred kilometers of driving. Com‐
pensate for the reduced braking effect by
applying greater force to the brake pedal.
Notes on driving
& WARNING Risk of accident due to
objects in the driver's footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell may impede
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road
safety of the vehicle.
# Stow all objects in the vehicle securely
so that they cannot get into the driver's
footwell.
# Always install the floor mats securely
and as prescribed in order to ensure
that there is always sufficient room for
the pedals.
Driving and parking 135
#
Do not use loose floor mats and do not
place floor mats on top of one another.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to
unsuitable footwear
Operation of the pedals may be restricted
due to unsuitable footwear such as:
R Shoes with platform soles
R Shoes with high heels
R Slippers
#
When driving always wear suitable
shoes in order to be able to operate the
pedals safely.
& WARNING Risk of accident when switch‐
ing off the ignition when driving
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety functions are restricted or no longer
available. This may affect the power steering
system and the brake force boosting, for
example.
You will then need to use considerably more
force to steer and brake.
# Do not switch off the ignition while driv‐
ing.
& DANGER Risk of death caused by
exhaust gases
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases is hazardous to health
and leads to poisoning.
# Never leave the engine or, if present,
the auxiliary heating running in an
enclosed space without sufficient venti‐
lation.
& WARNING Risk of skidding and of an
accident due to shifting down on slippery
road surfaces
If you shift down on slippery road surfaces to
increase the engine braking effect, the drive
wheels may lose traction.
#
Do not shift down on slippery road sur‐
faces to increase the engine braking
effect.
& DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to poi‐
sonous exhaust gases
If the tailpipe is blocked or sufficient ventila‐
tion is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases
such as carbon monoxide may enter the vehi‐
cle. This is the case when the vehicle
becomes stuck in snow, for example.
# Keep the tailpipe and the area around
the vehicle free from snow when the
engine or the stationary heater are run‐
ning.
# Open a window on the side of the vehi‐
cle facing away from the wind to ensure
an adequate supply of fresh air.
136 Driving and parking
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to being under the influence of alco‐
hol and drugs while driving
Driving when under the influence of alcohol
and/or drugs is an extremely dangerous
combination. Even small quantities of alcohol
or drugs may affect your reflexes, perception
and judgment.
The probability of a serious or even fatal acci‐
dent greatly increases if you drive when
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
# Do not drink alcohol or take drugs while
driving, and do not allow anyone to
drive who has been drinking alcohol or
taking drugs.
#
#
* NOTE Wearing out the brake linings by
continuously depressing the brake pedal
#
#
Do not depress the brake pedal contin‐
uously whilst driving.
To use the braking effect of the engine,
shift to a lower gear in good time.
* NOTE Damage to the drivetrain and
engine when pulling away
#
& WARNING Risk of accident due to the
brake system overheating
If you leave your foot on the brake pedal
when driving, the brake system may over‐
heat.
This increases the braking distance and the
brake system may even fail.
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest.
Do not depress the brake pedal and the
accelerator pedal at the same time
while driving.
#
Do not warm up the engine while the
vehicle is stationary. Pull away immedi‐
ately.
Avoid high engine speeds and driving at
full throttle until the engine has reached
its operating temperature.
* NOTE Damage to the catalytic converter
due to non-combusted fuel
The engine is not running smoothly and is
misfiring.
Non-combusted fuel may get into the cata‐
lytic converter.
# Only depress the accelerator pedal
slightly.
# Have the cause rectified immediately at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Notes on driving on salt-treated roads
The braking effect is limited on salt-treated
roads.
Therefore, observe the following notes:
R Due to salt build-up on the brake discs and
brakepads, the braking distance can increase
considerably or result in braking only on one
side
R Maintain a much greater safe distance to the
vehicle in front
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To remove salt build-up:
Brake occasionally while paying attention to
the traffic conditions
R Carefully depress the brake pedal at the end
of the journey and when starting the next
journey
R
Notes on hydroplaning
Hydroplaning can take place once a certain
amount of water has accumulated on the road
surface.
Observe the following notes during heavy precip‐
itation or in conditions in which hydroplaning
may occur:
R Reduce speed
R Avoid tire ruts
R Avoid sudden steering movements
R Brake carefully
% Also observe the notes on regularly checking
wheels and tires (/ page 422).
Notes on driving through water on the road
surface
Water which has entered into the vehicle can
damage the engine, electrics and transmission.
Water can also enter the air intake of the engine
and cause engine damage.
Observe the following if you must drive through
water:
R The water, when calm, may only reach the
lower edge of the vehicle body
R Drive at walking pace at most, otherwise
water can enter the vehicle interior or engine
compartment
R Vehicles traveling in front, or oncoming vehi‐
cles, can create waves which may exceed the
maximum permissible height of the water
The braking effect of the brakes is reduced after
fording. Brake carefully while paying attention to
the traffic conditions until braking power has
been fully restored.
ECO start/stop function
Operation of the ECO start/stop function
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐
ognize dangers.
The engine is switched off automatically in the
following situations if all vehicle conditions for
an automatic engine stop are met:
R Vehicles with automatic transmission:
You brake the vehicle to a standstill in trans‐
mission position h or i.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
If you switch on the HOLD function in transmis‐
sion position h or i, the engine will automati‐
cally stop in the following situations:
R You stop behind a vehicle that is pulling
away.
R You stop at a stop sign when there is no vehi‐
cle in front of you.
R You turn the steering wheel hard at a low
speed.
138 Driving and parking
% In transmission position k, the engine is
not switched off automatically even when
the HOLD function is switched on.
The engine is restarted automatically if:
R Vehicles with automatic transmission: In
transmission position h, you release the
brake pedal when the HOLD function is not
active.
R Vehicles with automatic transmission:
You shift into transmission position h or
k.
R You depress the accelerator pedal.
R An automatic engine start is required by the
vehicle.
ECO start/stop function symbols in the multi‐
function display:
R The è symbol (green) appears when the
vehicle is at a standstill: the engine was
switched off by the ECO start/stop function.
R The ç symbol (yellow) appears when the
vehicle is at a standstill: not all vehicle condi‐
tions for an engine stop have been met.
R
R
Neither the è nor ç symbol appears
when the vehicle is at a standstill: an intelli‐
gent stop inhibitor was detected, e.g. a stop
sign.
The èOFF symbol appears: the ECO
start/stop function is deactivated or there is
a malfunction.
% If, in spite of an intelligent stop inhibitor, the
engine should be switched off by the ECO
start/stop function, you have the following
options:
R Switch on the HOLD function in transmis‐
sion position h or i.
R You engage transmission position j.
If the engine was switched off by the ECO start/
stop function and you leave the vehicle, a warn‐
ing tone sounds and the engine is not restarted.
The Vehicle Ready to Drive Switch the Ignition
Off Before Exiting display message also appears
in the multifunction display. If you do not switch
off the ignition, the ignition is automatically
switched off after three minutes.
Deactivating or activating the ECO start/
stop function
Press button 1.
A display appears in the instrument cluster
when switching the ECO start/stop function
off/on.
% A continuous display appears in the instru‐
ment cluster while the ECO start/stop func‐
tion is deactivated.
#
Driving and parking 139
ECO display function
The ECO display summarizes your driving char‐
acteristics from the start of the journey to its
completion and assists you in achieving the
most economical driving style.
You can influence consumption if you:
R Drive with particular care.
R Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Drive in drive program ;.
R Observe the gearshift recommendations.
The lettering in the segment will light up brightly,
the outer edge will light up and the segment will
fill up when the following driving style is adop‐
ted:
R 1 Steady speed
R 2 Gentle deceleration and rolling
R 3 Moderate acceleration
The lettering in the segment will be gray, the
outer edge will be dark and the segment will
empty when the following driving style is adop‐
ted:
R 1 Fluctuations in speed
R 2 Heavy braking
R 3 Sporty acceleration
The ECO display will show you when you have
driven economically:
R The three segments will fill up completely at
the same time
R The edge around all three segments will light
up
The additional range achieved as a result of your
driving style in comparison with a driver with a
very sporty driving style will be shown in the
center of display 4. The range displayed does
not indicate a fixed reduction in consumption.
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐
ognize dangers.
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change
between the following drive programs:
= (Individual): individual settings
C (Sport): sporty driving style
A (Comfort): comfortable and economical
driving style
; (Eco): particularly economical driving
style (vehicles with automatic transmis‐
sion)
140 Driving and parking
% The drive program selected appears in the
multifunction display of the on-board com‐
puter.
Depending on the drive program, the following
systems change their characteristics:
R Drive:
Engine and transmission management
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
R ESP®
R Vehicles with adaptive damping adjust‐
ment: suspension
R Electric power steering
Selecting the drive program
% Depending on the equipment, the vehicle is
equipped with either a switch or a button.
#
Press DYNAMIC SELECT switch 1 forwards
or backwards.
The drive program selected appears in the
multifunction display.
#
#
Press DYNAMIC SELECT button 2.
The DYNAMIC SELECT menu appears in the
multifunction display.
Press DYNAMIC SELECT button 2 again.
The chosen drive program appears.
Driving and parking 141
Configuring DYNAMIC SELECT (multimedia
system)
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings
5 DYNAMIC SELECT
5
Vehicle
Setting drive program I
Select Individual Config..
# Select and set a category.
#
Switching the reset display on/off
# Switch Request at Start on or off.
Function on: the next time the vehicle is started
a prompt appears asking whether the last active
drive program should be restored. If the ECO
start/stop function was deactivated, an addi‐
tional prompt appears asking if the function
should remain deactivated.
% The prompt appears only if the previously
active settings deviate from the standard
settings.
Function off: the next time the vehicle is star‐
ted the A drive program is set automatically.
The ECO start/stop function is activated auto‐
matically.
% This function must be activated for each user
profile separately. Only when this function is
activated will the drive program and Eco
start/stop setting for the previous journey
be saved for the respective user profile.
Displaying vehicle data
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Info
# Select Vehicle.
The vehicle data is displayed.
Displaying engine data
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Info
# Select Engine.
The engine data is displayed.
% The actual (maximum) values that can be
achieved for engine output and engine tor‐
que may deviate from the certified values
within the country-specific guidelines for
permissible tolerances (basis: UN-ECE No.
85 or country-specific guidelines).
Factors that can influence this are, for exam‐
ple:
R Sea level
R Fuel grade
R Outside temperature
% The values displayed serve only as orienta‐
tion. The values for engine output and
engine torque shown in the media display
may deviate from the actual values.
Calling up fuel consumption indicator
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Info
# Select Consumption.
The current and average fuel consumption is
displayed.
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Automatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever
Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever
& WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐
rect gearshifting
If the engine speed is higher than the idle
speed and you engage the transmission posi‐
tion h or k, the vehicle may accelerate
sharply.
# If you engage the transmission position
h or k when the vehicle is at a
standstill, always depress the brake
pedal firmly and do not accelerate at
the same time.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
If children are left unattended in the vehicle,
they could:
R Open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
R Get out and be struck by oncoming traf‐
fic.
R Operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
#
Keep the vehicle key out of reach of
children.
Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to shift the trans‐
mission position. The current transmission posi‐
tion is displayed in the multifunction display.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion, for example by:
R Releasing the parking brake.
R Changing the transmission position.
R Starting the vehicle.
#
#
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take
the key with you and lock the vehicle.
j Park position
k Reverse gear
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i Neutral
h Drive position
Engaging reverse gear R
Depress the brake pedal and push the
DIRECT SELECT lever upwards past the first
point of resistance.
The transmission position display k is
shown in the multifunction display.
#
Engaging neutral N
# Depress the brake pedal and push the
DIRECT SELECT lever up or down to the first
point of resistance.
The transmission position display i is
shown in the multifunction display.
Subsequently releasing the brake pedal will
allow you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push
it or tow it away.
Proceed as follows if you want the automatic
transmission to remain in neutral i even if
the ignition is switched off or the driver's
door is opened:
# Start the vehicle.
Depress the brake pedal and engage neutral
i when the vehicle is stationary.
# Release the brake pedal.
# Switch the ignition off.
% If you then exit the vehicle leaving the
SmartKey in the vehicle, the automatic trans‐
mission remains in neutral i.
#
Engaging park position P
Observe the notes on parking the vehicle
(/ page 150).
# Depress the brake pedal until the vehicle is
stationary.
# When the vehicle is stationary, press button
j.
Park position is only engaged when the
transmission position display j is shown in
the multifunction display. If no transmission
position display j appears, secure the vehi‐
cle to prevent it from rolling away.
#
Park position j is engaged automatically if one
of the following conditions is met:
R You switch off the ignition when the vehicle
is stationary and the transmission is in posi‐
tion h or k.
R You open the driver's door when the vehicle
is stationary or when driving at a very low
speed and the transmission is in position h
or k.
% To maneuver with an open driver's door,
open the driver's door while stationary and
engage transmission position h or k
again.
% At very low outside temperatures below
approx. -4 °F (-20 °C), you may not be able
to shift the transmission from j to another
transmission position when the engine is
switched off. If this is the case, only change
the transmission position while the engine is
running.
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Engaging drive position D
# Depress the brake pedal and push the
DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first
point of resistance.
The transmission position display h is
shown in the multifunction display.
When the automatic transmission is in transmis‐
sion position h, it shifts the gears automati‐
cally. This depends, among other things, on the
following factors:
R The selected drive program
R The position of the accelerator pedal
R The driving speed
Manual gearshifting
& WARNING Risk of skidding and of an
accident due to shifting down on slippery
road surfaces
If you shift down on slippery road surfaces to
increase the engine braking effect, the drive
wheels may lose traction.
#
Do not shift down on slippery road sur‐
faces to increase the engine braking
effect.
When the automatic transmission is shifted to
position h, you can manually shift it with the
steering wheel gearshift paddle. If permitted, the
automatic transmission shifts to a higher or
lower gear depending on the steering wheel
gearshift paddle being pulled.
You have two options to manually shift the auto‐
matic transmission:
R Temporary setting
R Permanent setting
The gears shift automatically when manual gear‐
shifting is deactivated.
Temporary setting:
# To activate: pull steering wheel gearshift
paddle 1 or 2.
Manual gearshifting is activated for a short
time. Transmission position p and the cur‐
rent gear appear in the multifunction display.
% How long the manual gearshifting stays acti‐
vated is dependent on various factors. Man‐
ual shifting can be deactivated automatically
when changing the drive program, restarting
the vehicle when the transmission position is
engaged again h or due to the driving style.
# To shift up: pull steering wheel gearshift
paddle 2.
# To shift down: pull steering wheel gearshift
paddle 1.
If you pull and hold the steering wheel gear‐
shift paddle 1, the transmission shifts to
the lowest possible gear.
Driving and parking 145
#
Glide mode function
To deactivate: pull steering wheel gearshift
paddle 2 and hold it in place.
The transmission position h appears in the
multifunction display.
Permanent setting:
Change to drive program =(/ page 140).
# Select drive setting p (/ page 141).
#
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐
ognize dangers.
Gearshift recommendation
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐
ognize dangers.
The gearshift recommendation assists you in
adopting an economical driving style.
#
If gearshift recommendation message 1 is
shown on the multifunction display, shift to
the recommended gear.
Using kickdown
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐
ognize dangers.
# Maximum acceleration: depress the accel‐
erator pedal beyond the pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts up to the next
gear when the maximum engine speed is
reached to protect the engine from overrevving.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐
ognize dangers.
With an anticipatory driving style, glide mode
helps you to reduce fuel consumption.
Glide mode is characterized by the following:
R The combustion engine is disconnected from
the drivetrain and continues to run in neutral.
R The transmission position h is displayed in
green in the multifunction display.
Glide mode is activated if the following condi‐
tions are met:
R Drive program ; is selected.
R The speed is within a suitable range.
R The road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep
uphill or downhill inclines or tight bends.
R You do not depress the accelerator or brake
pedal (except for light brake applications).
146 Driving and parking
% Glide mode can also be activated if you have
selected the "Eco" setting for the drive in the
drive program =.
Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the
conditions is no longer met.
Vehicles with Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC: when Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC is active, the glide mode function is
not available.
Glide mode can also be prevented by the follow‐
ing parameters:
R Incline
R Downhill gradient
R Temperature
R Height
R Speed
R Operating status of the engine
R Traffic situation
% Glide mode can be ended by pressing a
steering wheel gearshift paddle
(/ page 144).
Driving and parking 147
Problems with the transmission
Problem
The transmission has a faulty gearshift.
The acceleration characteristics are
deteriorating.
The transmission no longer shifts gear.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The transmission is losing oil.
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
#
The transmission is in emergency operation mode.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
# Switch the transmission to position j.
# Switch off the engine.
# Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
# Switch the transmission to position h.
# Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
#
Function of 4MATIC
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are driven
when needed. Together with ESP® and 4ETS,
4MATIC improves the traction of your vehicle
whenever a driven wheel spins due to insuffi‐
cient traction.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can
neither reduce the risk of an accident nor over‐
ride the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot take
account of road, weather and traffic conditions.
4MATIC is only an aid. You are responsible espe‐
cially for maintaining a safe distance from the
vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in
good time and for staying in lane.
% In wintry road conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can be achieved only if you
use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow
chains if necessary.
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Refueling
Refueling the vehicle
& WARNING Risk of fire or explosion from
fuel
Fuels are highly flammable.
# Fire, open flames, smoking and creation
of sparks must be avoided.
# Switch off the ignition and, if available,
the stationary heater, before and while
refueling the vehicle.
& WARNING Risk of injury from fuels
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your
health.
# Do not swallow fuel or let it come into
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
# Do not inhale fuel vapor.
# Keep children away from fuel.
# Keep doors and windows closed during
the refueling process.
If you or other people come into contact with
fuel, observe the following:
# Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with
soap and water.
# If fuel comes into contact with your
eyes, immediately rinse them thor‐
oughly with clean water. Seek medical
attention immediately.
# If you swallow fuel, seek medical atten‐
tion immediately. Do not induce vomit‐
ing.
# Change immediately out of clothing that
has come into contact with fuel.
& WARNING Risk of fire and explosion due
to electrostatic charge
Electrostatic charge can create sparks and
thereby ignite fuel vapors.
#
#
Before you open the fuel filler cap or
take hold of the pump nozzle, touch the
metallic vehicle body.
This discharges any electrostatic charge
that may have built up.
Do not get into the vehicle again during
the refueling process.
Otherwise, electrostatic charge can
build up again.
* NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel
Vehicles with a gasoline engine:
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system, the
engine and the emission control system.
# The RON requirement is located in the
fuel filler flap.
# Only refuel with low-sulfur unleaded
fuel.
This fuel may contain up to 10% ethanol. Your
vehicle is suitable for use with E10 fuel.
Driving and parking 149
Never refuel using any of the following fuels:
R Diesel
R Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol by
volume, e.g. E15, E85, E100
R Gasoline with more than 3% methanol by
volume, e.g. M15, M30, M85, M100
R Gasoline with additives containing metal
If you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel:
# Do not switch the ignition on.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
* NOTE Do not use diesel to refuel vehi‐
cles with a gasoline engine
If you have accidentally refueled with the
wrong fuel:
R Do not switch the ignition on. Otherwise
fuel can enter the engine.
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel
could result in damage to the fuel system
and the engine. The repair costs are high.
#
#
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Have the fuel tank and fuel lines
drained completely.
* NOTE Damage to the fuel system caused
by overfilled fuel tanks
#
% Do not get into the vehicle again during the
refueling process. Otherwise, electrostatic
charge could build up again.
Observe the notes on operating fluids
(/ page 459).
Only fill the fuel tank until the pump
nozzle switches off.
If you have added too much fuel because of a
defective filling pump, for instance:
# Do not switch the ignition on.
# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
* NOTE Fuel may spray out when you
remove the fuel pump nozzle
#
Only fill the fuel tank until the pump
nozzle switches off.
Requirements
R The vehicle is unlocked (/ page 65).
1 Fuel filler flap
2 Bracket for fuel filler cap
3 Fuel type
150 Driving and parking
4 Tire pressure table
5 QR code for rescue card
Press on the back area of fuel filler flap 1.
Turn the fuel filler cap counter-clockwise and
remove it.
# Insert the fuel filler cap from above into
bracket 2.
# Completely insert the pump nozzle into the
tank filler neck, hook in place and refuel.
# Only fill the fuel tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
# Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
# Close fuel filler flap 1.
% Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle.
#
#
Parking
Parking the vehicle
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
caused by an insufficiently secured vehi‐
cle rolling away.
If the vehicle is not securely parked suffi‐
ciently, it can roll away in an uncontrolled
way even at a slight downhill gradient.
# Ensure that the parked vehicle is always
properly secured against rolling away as
follows:
R On uphill or downhill gradients, turn
the front wheels so that the vehicle
rolls towards the curb if it starts
moving.
R Apply the parking brake.
R Vehicles with automatic transmis‐
sion: shift the transmission to posi‐
tion j.
R Vehicles with manual transmission:
engage first 1 or reverse gear k.
& WARNING Risk of fire caused by hot
exhaust system parts
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact
with hot parts of the exhaust system or
exhaust gas flow.
# Park the vehicle so that no flammable
material can come into contact with hot
vehicle components.
# In particular, do not park on dry grass‐
land or harvested grain fields.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
If children are left unattended in the vehicle,
they could:
R Open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
R Get out and be struck by oncoming traf‐
fic.
Driving and parking 151
R
ary vehicle with the brake pedal applied
(/ page 143).
# Switch off the engine and the ignition by
pressing button 1.
# Release the service brake slowly.
# Get out of the vehicle and lock it.
% When you park the vehicle, you can still
operate the side windows and the panoramic
sliding sunroof for approximately five
minutes if the driver's door is closed.
Operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion, for example by:
R Releasing the parking brake.
R Changing the transmission position.
R Starting the vehicle.
#
#
#
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take
the key with you and lock the vehicle.
Keep the vehicle key out of reach of
children.
Garage door opener
#
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to it
rolling away
#
Always secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing away.
#
#
#
Bring the vehicle to a standstill by applying
the brake pedal.
On uphill or downhill gradients, turn the front
wheels so that the vehicle rolls towards the
curb if it starts moving.
Apply the electric parking brake.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Engage transmission position j in a station‐
Programming buttons for the garage door
opener
& DANGER Risk of death caused by
exhaust gases
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases is hazardous to health
and leads to poisoning.
152 Driving and parking
#
Never leave the engine or, if present,
the auxiliary heating running in an
enclosed space without sufficient venti‐
lation.
& WARNING Risk of injury when opening
or closing a door with the garage door
opener
When you operate or program the door with
the integrated garage door opener, people in
the range of movement of the door may
become trapped or struck by the door.
# When using the integrated garage door
opener, always make sure that nobody
is within the range of movement of the
door.
Only operate the following doors using the
garage door opener:
R Doors with a safety stop and reversing fea‐
ture.
R Doors which conform to the current U.S.
safety standards.
Requirements:
R
R
R
The vehicle has been parked outside the
garage or outside the range of movement of
the door.
The engine is switched off.
The ignition is switched on.
% The garage door opener function is always
available when the ignition is switched on.
#
#
Check if the transmission frequency of the
remote control has the frequency range of
280 to 868 MHz.
Radio equipment approval number:
R NZLMUAHL5 (USA)
R 4112A-MUAHL5 (Canada)
Press and hold button 1, 2 or 3 that you
wish to program.
Indicator lamp 4 flashes yellow.
% It can take up to 20 seconds before the indi‐
cator lamp flashes yellow.
# Release the previously pressed button.
Indicator lamp 4 continues to flash yellow.
# Point remote control 5 from a distance of
0.4 in (1 cm) to 3 in (8 cm) towards button
1, 2 or 3.
# Press and hold button 6 of remote control
5 until one of the following signals appears:
R Indicator lamp 4 lights up green contin‐
uously. Programming is complete.
R Indicator lamp 4 flashes green. Pro‐
gramming was successful. Additionally,
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% Please also read the operating instructions
for the door drive.
synchronization of the rolling code with
the door system must also be carried out.
# If indicator lamp 4 does not light up or flash
green: repeat the procedure.
# Release all of the buttons.
% The remote control for the door drive is not
included in the scope of delivery of the
garage door opener.
Synchronizing the rolling code
Requirements:
R The door system uses a rolling code.
R The vehicle must be within range of the
garage door or door drive.
R The vehicle as well as persons and objects,
are located outside the range of movement
of the door.
Troubleshooting when programming the
remote control
#
#
Press the programming button on the door
drive unit.
Initiate the next step within approximately
30 seconds.
Press previously programmed button 1, 2
or 3 repeatedly until the door closes.
When the door closes, programming is com‐
plete.
#
#
#
Check if the transmitter frequency of remote
control 5 is supported.
Replace the batteries in remote control 5.
Hold remote control 5 at various angles
from a distance of 0.4 in (1 cm) to 3 in
(8 cm) in front of the inside rearview mirror.
You should test every position for at least
25 seconds before trying another position.
154 Driving and parking
Hold remote control 5 at the same angles
at various distances in front of the inside
rearview mirror. You should test every posi‐
tion for at least 25 seconds before trying
another position.
# Note that some remote controls transmit
only for a limited period, press button 6 on
remote control 5 again before transmission
ends.
# Align the antenna line of the door opener unit
with the remote control.
% Support and additional information on pro‐
gramming:
R On the toll free HomeLink® Hotline on
1-800-355-3515.
R On the Internet at https://
www.homelink.com/mercedes.
Clearing the garage door opener memory
#
Opening or closing the door
Requirements:
R The corresponding button is programmed to
operate the door.
#
#
Press and hold buttons 1, 2 or 3 until
the door opens or closes.
If indicator lamp 4 flashes yellow after
approximately 20 seconds: press and hold
the previously pressed button again until the
door opens or closes.
#
#
Press and hold buttons 1 and 3.
Indicator lamp 4 lights up yellow.
If indicator lamp 4 flashes green: release
buttons 1 and 3.
The entire memory has been deleted.
Radio equipment approval numbers for the
garage door opener
Driving and parking 155
Radio equipment approval numbers
Brazil
Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário,
isto é, não tem direito à proteção contra interfer‐
ência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo
tipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemas
operando em caráter primário.
Para maiores informações acessar
www.anatel.gov.br
Radio equipment approval numbers
Country
Radio type approval number
Mexico
RCPGEMU15-0448
Monaco
CE
R-NZ
New Zea‐
land
R-NZ
Barbados
MED1578
Norway
CE
Chile
2488/DFRS20576/F-74
Not required
European
Union
CE
Russian
Federa‐
tion
Gibraltar
CE
Saudi Ara‐
bia
TA 10525
Iceland
CE
TRC/LPD/2015/299
Switzer‐
land
CE
Jordan
Canada
IC: 4112A-MUAHL5
Kuwait
CE
Liechten‐
stein
CE
Country
Radio type approval number
Egypt
TAC.2511151293.WIR
Andorra
CE
Australia
South
Africa
TA-2015/1386
Turkey
Not required
156 Driving and parking
Country
Radio type approval number
United
Arab Emi‐
rates
ER41849/15
Dealer No: DA35176/14
United
States
FCC ID: NZLMUAHL5
Further information on the declaration of con‐
formity for wireless vehicle components
(/ page 25).
Electric parking brake
#
Electric parking brake function (applying
automatically)
#
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
If children are left unattended in the vehicle,
they could:
R Open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
R Get out and be struck by oncoming traf‐
fic.
R Operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion, for example by:
R Releasing the parking brake.
R Changing the transmission position.
R Starting the vehicle.
#
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take
the key with you and lock the vehicle.
Keep the vehicle key out of reach of
children.
The electric parking brake is applied if the trans‐
mission is in position j and one of the follow‐
ing conditions is fulfilled:
R The engine is switched off.
R The seat belt tongue is not inserted in the
seat belt buckle of the driver's seat and the
driver's door is opened.
% To prevent application: pull the handle of the
electric parking brake.
In the following situations, the electric parking
brake is also applied:
R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is bringing
the vehicle to a standstill.
R The HOLD function is keeping the vehicle sta‐
tionary.
Driving and parking 157
R
Active Parking Assist is keeping the vehicle
stationary.
This is the case if one of the following conditions
is also fulfilled:
R The engine is switched off.
R The seat belt tongue is not inserted in the
seat belt buckle of the driver's seat and the
driver's door is opened.
R There is a system malfunction.
R The power supply is insufficient.
R The vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period.
When the electric parking brake is applied, the
red F (USA) or ! (Canada) indicator lamp
appears in the instrument cluster.
The electric parking brake is not automatically
applied if the engine is switched off by the ECO
start/stop function.
Electric parking brake function (releasing
automatically)
The electric parking brake is released when the
following conditions are fulfilled:
R The driver's door is closed.
R The engine is running.
R Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The transmission is in position h or k and
you depress the accelerator pedal or you
shift from transmission position j to h or
k when on level ground with the driver's
door closed.
R If the transmission is in position k, the
trunk lid must be closed.
R The seat belt tongue is inserted into the seat
belt buckle of the driver's seat.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: if the seat
belt tongue is not inserted into the seat belt
buckle of the driver's seat, the following condi‐
tions must be fulfilled:
R You shift from transmission position j.
R You have previously driven at speeds greater
than 2 mph (3 km/h).
When the electric parking brake is released, the
red F (USA) or ! (Canada) indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster goes out.
Applying/releasing the electric parking
brake manually
Applying
158 Driving and parking
Push handle 1.
The red F (USA) or ! (Canada) indica‐
tor lamp appears in the instrument cluster.
% The electric parking brake is only securely
applied if the indicator lamp is lit continu‐
ously.
#
Releasing
Switch on the ignition.
# Pull handle 1.
The red F (USA) or ! (Canada) indica‐
tor lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
#
Emergency braking
Press and hold handle 1.
As long as the vehicle is driving, the Please
Release Parking Brake message is displayed.
When the vehicle has been braked to a
standstill, the electric parking brake is
applied. The red F (USA) or ! (Can‐
ada) indicator lamp appears in the instru‐
ment cluster.
#
Information on detecting damage on a
parked vehicle
parked vehicle is automatically deactivated
to facilitate the next engine start.
If a collision is detected when the tow-away
alarm is armed on a locked vehicle, you will
receive a notification in the multimedia system
when you switch on the ignition.
You will receive information about the following
points:
R The area of the vehicle that may have been
damaged.
R The force of the impact.
System limits
Detection may be restricted in the following sit‐
uations:
R The vehicle is damaged without impact, e.g.
if an outside mirror is torn off or the paint is
damaged by a key.
R Impact occurs at low speed.
R The electric parking brake is not applied.
The following situations can lead to inadvertent
activation:
R The parked vehicle is moved, e.g. in a twostory garage.
Notes on parking the vehicle for an extended
period
% Deactivate the tow-away alarm in order to
prevent inadvertent activation. If you deacti‐
vate the tow-away alarm, damage detection
will also be deactivated.
% In the case of severe battery discharging,
the function for detecting damage on a
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six
weeks, it may suffer damage through disuse.
The 12 V battery may also be impaired or dam‐
aged by heavy discharging.
% Further information can be obtained at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Driving and parking 159
Standby mode (extension of the starter bat‐
tery's period out of use)
Standby mode function
% This function is not available for all models.
If standby mode is activated, energy loss will be
minimized during extended periods of non-oper‐
ation.
Standby mode is characterized by the following:
R the starter battery is preserved.
R the maximum non-operational time appears
in the media display.
R the connection to online services is interrup‐
ted.
R the ATA (anti-theft alarm system) is not avail‐
able.
R the interior motion sensor and tow-away
alarm functions are not available.
R the function for detecting damage on a
parked vehicle is not available.
If the following conditions are fulfilled, standby
mode can be activated or deactivated using the
multimedia system:
R the engine is switched off.
R the ignition is switched on.
Exceeding the vehicle's displayed non-opera‐
tional time may cause inconvenience, i.e. it can‐
not be guaranteed that the starter battery will
reliably start the engine.
The starter battery must be charged first in the
following situations:
R The vehicle's non-operational time must be
extended.
R The Battery Charge Insufficient for Standby
Mode message appears in the media display.
% Standby mode is automatically deactivated
when the ignition is switched on.
Activating/deactivating standby mode (park‐
ing the vehicle for an extended period)
Requirements:
R The engine is switched off.
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Vehicle
# Switch Standby Mode on or off.
When you activate the function, a prompt
appears.
# Select Yes.
Standby mode is activated.
Driving and driving safety systems
Driving systems and your responsibility
Your vehicle is equipped with driving systems
which assist you in driving, parking and maneu‐
vering the vehicle. The driving systems are aids
and do not relieve you of your responsibility per‐
taining to road traffic law. Pay attention to the
traffic conditions at all times and intervene
when necessary. Be aware of the limitations
regarding the safe use of these systems.
Information on radar and ultrasonic sensors
Some driving and driving safety systems use
radar or ultrasonic sensors to monitor the area
160 Driving and parking
in front of, behind or next to the vehicle (depend‐
ing on the vehicle's equipment).
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the radar
sensors are integrated behind the bumpers
and/or behind the radiator grill. The ultrasonic
sensors are located in the front and rear bump‐
ers. Keep these parts free of dirt, ice and slush
(/ page 396). The sensors must not be cov‐
ered, for example by bicycle racks, overhanging
loads, stickers, foil or foils to protect against
stone chipping. Additional license plate bracket
can likewise impair the function of the ultrasonic
sensors. In the event of damage to the bumpers
or radiator grill, or following a collision impacting
the bumpers or radiator grill, have the function
of the sensors checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. If the sensors are damaged, some
driving systems and driving safety systems may
no longer function properly.
Overview of driving systems and driving
safety systems
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving systems and driving safety
systems:
R 360° Camera (/ page 196)
R ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
(/ page 161)
R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
(/ page 173)
R Adaptive Brake Lights (/ page 170)
R Active Brake Assist (/ page 164)
R Active Lane Keeping Assist (/ page 212)
R Start-off assist (/ page 187)
R ATTENTION ASSIST (/ page 205)
R BAS (Brake Assist System) (/ page 161)
R Hill Start Assist (/ page 185)
R Suspension with adaptive damping adjust‐
ment (/ page 187)
R EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
(/ page 164)
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
(/ page 161)
ESP® Crosswind Assist (/ page 164)
Active Speed Limit Assist (/ page 177)
HOLD function (/ page 185)
STEER CONTROL (/ page 164)
Active Steering Assist with rescue lane func‐
tion (/ page 179)
Active Emergency Stop Assist (/ page 183)
Active Parking Assist (/ page 199)
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC (/ page 188)
Rear view camera (/ page 193)
Active Lane Change Assist (/ page 181)
Cruise control (/ page 170)
Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist
with exit warning (/ page 209)
Traffic Sign Assist (/ page 207)
Driving and parking 161
Function of ABS
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) regulates the
brake pressure in critical driving situations:
R During braking, e.g. at full brake application
or insufficient tire traction, the wheels are
prevented from locking.
R Vehicle steerability while braking is ensured.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal. The pulsating brake
pedal can be an indication of hazardous road
conditions and can serve as a reminder to take
extra care while driving.
System limits
R ABS is active from speeds of approx. 5 mph
(8 km/h).
R ABS may be impaired or may not function if a
malfunction has occurred and the yel‐
low ! ABS warning lamp lights up contin‐
uously in the instrument cluster after the
engine is started.
Function of BAS (Brake Assist System)
& WARNING Risk of an accident caused by
a malfunction in BAS (Brake Assist Sys‐
tem)
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased.
# Depress the brake pedal with full force
in emergency braking situations. ABS
prevents the wheels from locking.
BAS supports your emergency braking situation
with additional brake force.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is
activated:
R BAS automatically boosts the brake pres‐
sure.
R BAS can shorten the braking distance.
R ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
Functions of ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro‐
gram)
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP® is
malfunctioning
If ESP® is malfunctioning, ESP® cannot carry
out vehicle stabilization. In addition, other
driving safety systems are switched off.
# Drive on carefully.
# Have ESP® checked at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP® is
deactivated
If you deactivate ESP®, ESP® cannot carry
out vehicle stabilization.
# ESP® should only be deactivated in the
following situations.
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles: be sure to observe
the notes in the Supplement. Otherwise, you
may fail to recognize dangers.
162 Driving and parking
ESP® can monitor and improve driving stability
and traction in the following situations, within
physical limits:
R When pulling away on wet or slippery road‐
way.
R When braking.
R In strong side winds when you are driving
faster than 47 mph (75 km/h).
If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired
by the driver, ESP® can stabilize the vehicle by
intervening in the following ways:
R One or more wheels are braked.
R The engine output is adapted according to
the situation.
ESP® is deactivated if the å ESP® OFF warn‐
ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument
cluster.
Observe the following points when ESP® is deac‐
tivated:
R Driving stability will no longer be improved.
R Crosswind Assist is no longer active.
R
R
The drive wheels could spin.
ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
% When ESP® is deactivated, you are still assis‐
ted by ESP® when braking.
If the ÷ ESP® warning lamp flashes in the
instrument cluster, one or several vehicle wheels
has reached its grip limit:
R Adapt the driving style to suit the prevailing
road and weather conditions.
R Do not deactivate ESP® under any circum‐
stances.
R Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
is necessary.
It may be best to deactivate ESP® in the follow‐
ing situations:
R When using snow chains.
R In deep snow.
R On sand or gravel.
% Spinning the wheels results in a cutting
action, which enhances traction.
If the ÷ ESP® warning lamp lights up continu‐
ously, ESP® is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the following information:
R Warning and indicator lamps (/ page 515)
R Display messages (/ page 468)
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP® and
makes it possible to pull away and accelerate on
a slippery roadway.
ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by
intervening in the following ways:
R The drive wheels are braked individually if
they spin.
R More drive torque is transferred to the wheel
or wheels with traction.
Influence of drive programs on ESP®
The drive programs enable ESP® to adapt to dif‐
ferent weather and road conditions as well as
the driver's preferred driving style. You can
select the drive programs using the DYNAMIC
SELECT switch (/ page 140).
Driving and parking 163
ESP® characteristics per drive program
Drive program
ESP® mode
Characteristics
A (Comfort)
; (Economy)
ESP® Comfort
These drive programs provide the ideal balance
between traction and stability.
Select drive program ; or A in difficult
road conditions, such as snow or ice, or when
the road is wet from rain.
C (Sport)
ESP® Sport
This drive program continues to offer stability
but with a sporty setup which allows the enthu‐
siastic driver a more active driving style.
Select drive program C in good road condi‐
tions, for example on dry roads and clear
stretches of road.
Activating/deactivating ESP® (Electronic Sta‐
bility Program)
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Quick Access
% ESP® can only be activated/deactivated
using quick access when at least one other
function is available in quick access. ESP®
can otherwise be found in the Assistance
menu.
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐
ognize dangers.
# Select ESP.
A prompt appears.
#
Select On or å Off.
ESP® is deactivated if the å ESP® OFF warn‐
ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument
cluster.
Observe the information on warning lamps and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster.
164 Driving and parking
Function of ESP® Crosswind Assist
Function of STEER CONTROL
Function of Active Brake Assist
ESP® Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of
side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehi‐
cle in the lane:
R ESP® Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle
speeds between approx. 47 mph (75 km/h)
and 125 mph (200 km/h) when driving
straight ahead or cornering slightly.
R The vehicle is stabilized by means of individ‐
ual brake application on one side.
STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in
the direction required for vehicle stabilization.
This steering recommendation is given particu‐
larly in the following situations:
R Both right wheels or both left wheels are on
a wet or slippery road surface when you
brake
R The vehicle starts to skid
Active Brake Assist consists of the following
functions:
R Distance warning function
R Autonomous braking function
R Situation-dependent braking assistance
R Vehicles with Driving Assistance Pack‐
age: Evasive Steering Assist
Function of EBD (electronic brake force dis‐
tribution)
EBD is characterized by the following:
R Monitoring and regulating the brake pressure
on the rear wheels.
R Improved driving stability when braking,
especially on bends.
System limits
STEER CONTROL may be impaired or may not
function in the following situations:
R ESP® is deactivated.
R ESP® is malfunctioning.
R The steering is malfunctioning.
If ESP® is malfunctioning, you will be assisted
further by the electric power steering.
Active Brake Assist can help you to minimize the
risk of a collision with vehicles, cyclists or
pedestrians, or reduce the effects of such a colli‐
sion.
If Active Brake Assist has detected a risk of colli‐
sion, a warning tone sounds and the L dis‐
tance warning lamp lights up in the instrument
cluster.
Vehicles with PRE-SAFE®: depending on the
country, an additional haptic warning occurs in
the form of slight, repeated tensioning of the
seat belt.
If you do not react to the warning, autonomous
braking can be initiated in critical situations.
Driving and parking 165
In especially critical situations, Active Brake
Assist can initiate autonomous braking directly.
In this case, the warning lamp and warning tone
occur simultaneously with the braking applica‐
tion.
If you apply the brake yourself in a critical situa‐
tion or apply the brake during autonomous brak‐
ing, situation-dependent braking assistance
occurs. The brake pressure increases up to max‐
imum full-stop braking if necessary.
If the autonomous braking function or the situa‐
tion-dependent braking assistance is triggered,
additional preventive measures for occupant
protection (PRE-SAFE®) may also be initiated.
& WARNING Risk of an accident caused by
limited detection performance of Active
Brake Assist
Active Brake Assist cannot always clearly
identify objects and complex traffic situa‐
tions.
In such cases, Active Brake Assist might:
R Give a warning or brake without reason
R Not give a warning or not brake
#
If autonomous braking or situation-dependent
braking assistance has occurred, display 1
appears in the multifunction display and then
automatically goes out after a short time.
Always pay careful attention to the traf‐
fic situation; do not rely on Active Brake
Assist alone. Active Brake Assist is only
an aid. The driver is responsible for
maintaining a suitable distance to the
vehicle in front, vehicle speed and for
braking in good time.
#
Be prepared to brake or swerve if nec‐
essary.
% If the system is unavailable, the æ display
appears in the multifunction display.
Also observe the system limits of Active Brake
Assist.
The individual subfunctions are available in
the following speed ranges:
The distance warning function issues a warning
in the following situations:
R From approximately 4 mph (7 km/h), if your
vehicle is critically close to a vehicle or
pedestrian, you will hear an intermittent
warning tone and the L distance warning
lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.
Vehicles with PRE-SAFE®: depending on
the country, an additional haptic warning
occurs in the form of slight, repeated ten‐
sioning of the seat belt.
Brake immediately or take evasive action, provi‐
ded it is safe to do so and the traffic situation
allows this.
166 Driving and parking
The distance warning function can aid you in the following situations with an intermittent warning tone and a warning lamp:
Vehicles
traveling in
front
Stationary
vehicles
Crossing
vehicles
Moving
pedestrians
Stationary
pedestrians
Crossing
cyclists
Cyclists travel‐
ing in front
Stationary
cyclists
Vehicles
without Driv‐
ing Assis‐
tance Pack‐
age
Up to approx.
155 mph
(250 km/h)
Up to approx.
50 mph
(80 km/h)
No reaction
Up to approx.
50 mph
(80 km/h)
No reaction
Up to approx.
37 mph
(60 km/h)
Up to approx.
50 mph
(80 km/h)
No reaction
Vehicles with
Driving Assis‐
tance Pack‐
age
Up to approx.
155 mph
(250 km/h)
Up to approx.
62 mph
(100 km/h)
Up to approx.
43 mph
(70 km/h)
Up to approx.
50 mph
(80 km/h)
Up to approx.
43 mph
(70 km/h)
Up to approx.
43 mph
(70 km/h)
Up to approx.
50 mph
(80 km/h)
Up to approx.
43 mph
(70 km/h)
Driving and parking 167
The autonomous braking function may intervene at speeds starting from approximately 4 mph (7 km/h) in the following situations:
Vehicles
traveling in
front
Stationary
vehicles
Crossing
vehicles
Moving
pedestrians
Stationary
pedestrians
Crossing
cyclists
Cyclists travel‐
ing in front
Stationary
cyclists
Vehicles
without Driv‐
ing Assis‐
tance Pack‐
age
Up to approx.
124 mph
(200 km/h)
Up to approx.
31 mph
(50 km/h)
No reaction
Up to approx.
37 mph
(60 km/h)
No reaction
Up to approx.
37 mph
(60 km/h)
Up to approx.
50 mph
(80 km/h)
No reaction
Vehicles with
Driving Assis‐
tance Pack‐
age
Up to approx.
155 mph
(250 km/h)
Up to approx.
62 mph
(100 km/h)
Up to approx.
43 mph
(70 km/h)
Up to approx.
43 mph
(70 km/h)
Up to approx.
43 mph
(70 km/h)
Up to approx.
43 mph
(70 km/h)
Up to approx.
50 mph
(80 km/h)
Up to approx.
43 mph
(70 km/h)
168 Driving and parking
Situation-dependent braking assistance may intervene at speeds starting from approximately 4 mph (7 km/h) in the following situations:
Vehicles
traveling in
front
Stationary
vehicles
Crossing
vehicles
Moving
pedestrians
Stationary
pedestrians
Crossing
cyclists
Cyclists travel‐
ing in front
Stationary
cyclists
Vehicles
without Driv‐
ing Assis‐
tance Pack‐
age
Up to approx.
155 mph
(250 km/h)
Up to approx.
50 mph
(80 km/h)
No reaction
Up to approx.
37 mph
(60 km/h)
No reaction
Up to approx.
37 mph
(60 km/h)
Up to approx.
50 mph
(80 km/h)
No reaction
Vehicles with
Driving Assis‐
tance Pack‐
age
Up to approx.
155 mph
(250 km/h)
Up to approx.
62 mph
(100 km/h)
Up to approx.
43 mph
(70 km/h)
Up to approx.
43 mph
(70 km/h)
Up to approx.
43 mph
(70 km/h)
Up to approx.
43 mph
(70 km/h)
Up to approx.
50 mph
(80 km/h)
Up to approx.
43 mph
(70 km/h)
Canceling a brake application of Active Brake
Assist
You can cancel a brake application of Active
Brake Assist at any time by:
R Fully depressing the accelerator pedal or
with kickdown.
R Releasing the brake pedal.
Active Brake Assist may cancel the brake appli‐
cation when one of the following conditions is
fulfilled:
R You maneuver to avoid the obstacle.
R There is no longer a risk of collision.
R An obstacle is no longer detected in front of
your vehicle.
Evasive Steering Assist (only vehicles with
Driving Assistance Package)
Evasive Steering Assist has the following charac‐
teristics:
R The ability to detect stationary or moving
pedestrians.
R Assistance through power-assisted steering if
it detects a swerving maneuver.
Driving and parking 169
R
R
R
Activation by an abrupt steering movement
during a swerving maneuver.
Assistance during swerving and straightening
of the vehicle.
Reaction from a speed of approximately
12 mph (20 km/h) up to a speed of approx‐
imately 43 mph (70 km/h).
R
not give a warning or not provide assis‐
tance
#
Always pay careful attention to the traf‐
fic situation; do not rely on Evasive
Steering Assist alone.
Be ready to brake and take evasive
action if necessary.
Prevent the assistance by actively
steering in non-critical driving situa‐
tions.
Drive at an appropriate speed if pedes‐
trians are close to the path of your vehi‐
cle.
#
You can prevent the assistance at any time by
actively steering.
#
& WARNING Risk of an accident despite
Evasive Steering Assist
#
Evasive Steering Assist cannot always clearly
identify objects and complex traffic situa‐
tions.
In addition, the steering support of Evasive
Steering Assist is generally not sufficient to
avoid a collision.
In such cases Evasive Steering Assist can:
R give an unnecessary warning or provide
assistance
System limits
Full system performance is not available for a
few seconds after switching on the ignition or
after driving off.
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following situations:
R In snow, rain, fog, heavy spray, if there is
glare, in direct sunlight or in greatly varying
ambient light.
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
If the sensors are dirty, fogged up, damaged
or covered.
If the sensors are impaired due to interfer‐
ence from other radar sources, e.g. strong
radar reflections in parking garages.
If a loss of tire pressure or a faulty tire has
been detected and displayed.
In complex traffic situations where objects
cannot always be clearly identified.
If pedestrians or vehicles move quickly into
the sensor detection range.
If pedestrians are hidden by other objects.
If the typical outline of a pedestrian cannot
be distinguished from the background.
If a pedestrian is not detected as such, e.g.
due to special clothing or other objects.
On bends with a tight radius.
% The Active Brake Assist sensors adjust auto‐
matically while a certain distance is being
driven after the vehicle has been delivered.
Active Brake Assist is unavailable or only
partially available during this teach-in period.
170 Driving and parking
Setting Active Brake Assist
Requirements:
R The ignition is switched on.
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Assistance
5 Active Brake Assist
The following settings are available:
R Early
R Medium
R Late
#
Select a setting.
The setting is retained when the engine is
next started.
Deactivating Active Brake Assist
% It is recommended that you always leave
Active Brake Assist activated.
# Select Off.
The distance warning function, the autono‐
mous braking function and the Evasive Steer‐
ing Assist are deactivated.
When the vehicle is next started, the middle
setting is automatically selected.
% If Active Brake Assist is deactivated, the
æ symbol appears in the status bar of the
multifunction display.
Function of Adaptive Brake Lights
Adaptive Brake Lights warn following traffic in an
emergency braking situation with the following
actions:
R By flashing the brake lamps
R By activating the hazard warning lights
If the vehicle is braked sharply from speeds
above 31 mph (50 km/h), the brake lamps flash
rapidly. This provides traffic traveling behind you
with an even more noticeable warning.
If the vehicle is traveling at speeds of more than
43 mph (70 km/h) at the beginning of the brake
application, the hazard warning lights switch on
once the vehicle is stationary. When you pull
away again, the hazard warning lights will switch
off automatically at approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h). You can also switch off the hazard
warning lights using the hazard warning button.
Speed control cruise control
Function of cruise control
Cruise control regulates the speed to the value
selected by the driver.
If you accelerate to overtake, for example, the
stored speed is not deleted. If you remove your
foot from the accelerator pedal after overtaking,
cruise control will resume speed regulation back
to the stored speed.
Cruise control is operated using the correspond‐
ing steering wheel buttons. You can store any
speed above 15 mph (20 km/h) up to the maxi‐
mum speed.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, cruise con‐
trol can neither reduce the risk of an accident
nor override the laws of physics. It cannot take
into account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Cruise control is only an aid. The driver is
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time
and for staying in lane.
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Mercedes‑AMG vehicles: Cruise control is
available up to a maximum speed of 155 mph
(250 km/h).
Displays in the multifunction display
The status of cruise control and the stored
speed are shown in the multifunction display.
1 Cruise control is selected
2 Speed is saved, cruise control is deactivated
3 Speed is saved, cruise control is activated
% The segments between the stored speed and
the end of the segment display light up in
the speedometer.
System limits
Cruise control may be unable to maintain the
stored speed on uphill gradients. The stored
speed is resumed when the gradient evens out.
Change into a lower gear in good time on long
and steep downhill gradients. Take particular
note of this when driving a laden vehicle. By
doing so, you will make use of the engine's brak‐
ing effect. This relieves the load on the brake
system and prevents the brakes from overheat‐
ing and wearing too quickly.
Do not use cruise control in the following situa‐
tions:
R In traffic situations which require frequent
changes of speed, e.g. in heavy traffic, on
winding roads.
R On slippery roads. Accelerating can cause
the drive wheels to lose traction and the
vehicle could then skid.
R If you are driving when visibility is poor.
Operating cruise control
& WARNING Risk of accident due to stored
speed
If you call up the stored speed and this is
lower than your current speed, the vehicle
decelerates.
# Take into account the traffic situation
before calling up the stored speed.
Requirements:
R
R
R
ESP® must be activated, but not intervening.
The driven speed is at least 15 mph
(20 km/h).
The transmission is in position h.
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Press rocker switch 3 up (RES).
The last stored speed is called up and main‐
tained by the vehicle.
If the last stored speed has previously been
deleted, the currently driven speed is stored.
% When you switch off the vehicle, the last
speed stored is cleared.
# To increase/reduce speed: press rocker
switch 2 up (SET+) or down (SET-) to the
pressure point.
The stored speed is increased or reduced by
1 mph (1 km/h).
or
# Press rocker switch 2 up (SET+) or down
(SET-) beyond the pressure point.
The stored speed is increased or reduced by
5 mph (10 km/h).
or
# Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed.
# Press rocker switch 2 up (SET+).
If cruise control is activated and Traffic Sign
Assist has detected a speed restriction sign with
a maximum permissible speed and this is dis‐
#
#
#
or
To activate cruise control: press rocker
switch 1 up.
To activate cruise control: press rocker
switch 2 up (SET+) or down (SET-).
The current speed is stored and maintained
by the vehicle.
played in the instrument cluster, you can choose
between the following options:
# To adopt the detected speed: press rocker
switch 3 up (RES).
The maximum permissible speed shown by
the traffic sign is stored and the vehicle
maintains this speed.
# To deactivate cruise control: press rocker
switch 3 down (CNCL).
# To switch off cruise control: press rocker
switch 1 down.
% If you brake, deactivate ESP® or if ESP®
intervenes, cruise control is deactivated.
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Function of Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC maintains the
set speed on free-flowing roads. If vehicles in
front are detected, the set distance is main‐
tained, if necessary, until the vehicle comes to a
halt. The vehicle accelerates or brakes depend‐
ing on the distance to the vehicle in front and
the set speed. The speed and distance to the
vehicle in front are set and saved on the steering
wheel on vehicles without the Driving Assistance
Package, in the range between 15 mph
(20 km/h) and 120 mph (200 km/h) and, on
vehicles with the Driving Assistance Package, in
the range between 15 mph (20 km/h) and
130 mph (210 km/h).
Other features of Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC:
R Adjusts the driving style depending on the
selected drive program (fuel efficient, com‐
fortable or dynamic) (/ page 139)
R Vehicles with Driving Assistance Pack‐
age: reacts to stationary vehicles detected in
urban speed ranges (except bicycles and
motorcycles)
R Initiates acceleration to the stored speed if
the turn signal indicator is switched on to
change to the overtaking lane
R Vehicles with Driving Assistance Pack‐
age: takes one-sided overtaking restrictions
into account on highways or on multi-lane
roads with separate roadways (countrydependent)
Vehicles with Active Parking Assist and Driv‐
ing Assistance Package: if the vehicle has
been braked to a standstill on multi-lane, sepa‐
rate roadways by Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC, it can automatically follow the vehi‐
cle in front driving off again within 30 seconds. If
a critical situation is detected when driving off, a
visual and acoustic warning is given indicating
that the driver must now take control of the vehi‐
cle. The vehicle is not accelerated any further.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is only an aid.
The driver is responsible for keeping a safe dis‐
tance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed
and for braking in good time.
System limits
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following situations:
R In snow, rain, fog, heavy spray, if there is
glare, in direct sunlight or in greatly varying
ambient light.
R The windshield in the area of the camera is
dirty, fogged up, damaged or covered.
R If the radar sensors are dirty or covered.
R In parking garages or on roads with steep
uphill or downhill gradients.
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R
If there are narrow vehicles in front, such as
bicycles or motorcycles.
In addition, on slippery roads, braking or accel‐
erating can cause one or several wheels to lose
traction and the vehicle could then skid.
Do not use Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC in
these situations.
& WARNING Risk of accident from acceler‐
ation or braking by Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may accel‐
erate or brake in the following cases, for
example:
R If the vehicle pulls away using Active Dis‐
tance Assist DISTRONIC.
R If the stored speed is called up and is
considerably faster or slower than the
currently driven speed.
R If Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC no
longer detects a vehicle in front or does
not react to relevant objects.
#
#
Always carefully observe the traffic con‐
ditions and be ready to brake at all
times.
Take into account the traffic situation
before calling up the stored speed.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to insuf‐
ficient deceleration by Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC brakes
your vehicle with up to 50% of the maximum
possible deceleration. If this deceleration is
not sufficient, Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC alerts you with a visual and
acoustic warning.
# In these cases, adjust your speed and
keep a sufficient distance.
# Brake the vehicle yourself and/or take
evasive action.
& WARNING Risk of accident if detection
function of Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC is impaired
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC does not
react or has a limited reaction:
R when driving on a different lane or when
changing lanes
R to pedestrians, animals, bicycles or sta‐
tionary vehicles, or unexpected obstacles
R to complex traffic conditions
R to oncoming vehicles and crossing traffic
As a result, Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC may neither give warnings nor
intervene in such situations.
# Always observe the traffic conditions
carefully and react accordingly.
Operating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Requirements:
R The vehicle has been started.
R The electric parking brake is released.
R ESP® is activated and is not intervening.
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R
R
R
R
R
The transmission is in position h.
The driver's door is closed.
Check of the radar sensor system has been
successfully completed.
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is not being
used to park the vehicle or to exit from a
parking space.
The vehicle does not skid.
Deactivating Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC:
or press rocker switch 4 up (RES). Remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal.
The current speed is stored and maintained
by the vehicle.
or
To activate with a stored speed: press
rocker switch 4 up (RES). Remove your foot
from the accelerator pedal.
% By pressing rocker switch 4 up again, the
speed limitation shown in the instrument
cluster will be adopted by Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC or variable limiter.
# To accept the displayed speed restriction
when Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
is active: press rocker switch 4 up (RES).
The speed limit displayed in the instrument
cluster is adopted as the stored speed. The
vehicle adapts its speed to that of the vehicle
in front, but only up to the stored speed.
#
#
Press button 1.
Activating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
# To activate without a stored speed: press
rocker switch 3 up (SET+) or down (SET-),
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Accepting the displayed speed restriction
when Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa‐
ted
# Press rocker switch 4 up (RES).
The speed limit displayed in the instrument
cluster is adopted as the stored speed. The
vehicle adapts its speed to that of the vehicle
in front, but only up to the stored speed.
Pulling away with Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC
# Remove your foot from the brake pedal and
activate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC.
# Press rocker switch 4 up (RES).
or
# Depress the accelerator pedal briefly and
firmly.
The functions of Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC continue to be carried out.
Deactivating Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC
& WARNING Risk of accident due to Active
Distance Assist DISTRONIC still being
activated when you leave the driver's
seat
If you leave the driver's seat while the vehicle
is being braked by Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC only, the vehicle can roll away.
# Always deactivate Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC and secure the vehi‐
cle to prevent it from rolling away
before you leave the driver's seat.
Press rocker switch 4 down (CNCL).
% If you brake, deactivate ESP® or if ESP®
intervenes, Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC is deactivated.
#
Increasing or reducing the speed
Press rocker switch 3 up (SET+) or down
(SET-) to the pressure point.
The stored speed is increased or reduced by
1 mph (1 km/h).
#
or
#
Press rocker switch 3 up (SET+) or down
(SET-) to the pressure point and hold.
The stored speed is increased or reduced in
increments of 1 mph (1 km/h).
or
#
Press rocker switch 3 up (SET+) or down
(SET-) beyond the pressure point.
The stored speed is increased or reduced by
5 mph (10 km/h).
or
#
Press rocker switch 3 up (SET+) or down
(SET-) and hold beyond the pressure point.
The stored speed is increased or reduced in
increments of 5 mph (10 km/h).
Reducing or increasing the specified dis‐
tance from the vehicle in front
# Press rocker switch 2 up or down.
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Function of Active Speed Limit Assist
% The following function is country-dependent
and only available in conjunction with the
Driving Assistance Package.
If a change in the speed limit is detected and
automatic adoption of speed limits is activated,
the new speed is automatically adopted as the
stored speed (/ page 208).
The driven speed is adjusted when the vehicle is
level with the traffic sign at the latest. In the
case of signs indicating entry into an urban area,
the speed is adapted according to the speed
permitted within the urban area. The speed limit
display in the Instrument Display is always upda‐
ted when the vehicle is level with the traffic sign.
If there is no speed restriction on an unlimited
stretch of road (e.g. on a freeway), the recom‐
mended speed is automatically adopted as the
stored speed. The system uses the speed stored
on an unlimited stretch of road as the recom‐
mended speed. If you do not alter the stored
speed on an unlimited stretch of road, the rec‐
ommended speed is 80 mph (130 km/h).
If Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC has been
put into passive mode by pressing the accelera‐
tor pedal, only speed limits which are higher
than the set speed are adopted.
Active Speed Limit Assist is only an aid. The
driver is responsible for keeping a safe distance
from the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed and
for braking in good time. The maximum permissi‐
ble speed also depends on factors such as the
road surface and traffic conditions.
System limits
Temporary speed restrictions (e.g. for a certain
time or due to weather conditions) cannot be
properly detected by the system. The maximum
permissible speed applying to a vehicle with a
trailer is not detected by the system. In these sit‐
uations you must adjust your speed yourself.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to Active
Speed Limit Assist adapting the vehicle's
speed
The speed adopted by Active Speed Limit
Assist may be too high or incorrect in some
individual cases, such as:
R In the wet or in fog
R When towing a trailer
#
#
Ensure that the driven speed complies
with traffic regulations.
Adjust the driving speed to suit current
traffic and weather conditions.
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Function of route-based speed adaptation
% The following function is country-dependent
and only available in conjunction with the
Driving Assistance Package.
When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is acti‐
vated, the vehicle speed will be adjusted accord‐
ingly to the route events ahead. Depending on
the drive program selected, the vehicle negoti‐
ates a route event ahead in a fuel-saving, com‐
fortable or dynamic manner. When the route
event has been passed, the vehicle accelerates
again to the stored speed. The set distance to
the vehicle in front, vehicles detected ahead and
speed restrictions ahead are taken into account.
Route-based speed adaptation can be config‐
ured in the multimedia system (/ page 179).
The following route events are taken into
account:
R Bends
R T-intersections, traffic circles and toll sta‐
tions
R Turns and exits
% When the toll station is reached, Active Dis‐
tance Assist DISTRONIC adopts the speed as
the stored speed.
Also, the speed is reduced if the turn signal indi‐
cator to change lanes is switched on and one of
the following situations is detected:
R Turning off at intersections
R Driving on slowing-down lanes
R Driving on lanes adjacent to slowing-down
lanes
The driver is responsible for choosing the right
speed and observing other road users. This
applies in particular to intersections, traffic cir‐
cles and traffic lights, as route-based speed
adaptation does not brake the vehicle to a stand‐
still.
When route guidance is active, the first speed
adjustment is carried out automatically. If the
turn signal indicator is switched on, the selected
route is confirmed and further speed adjustment
is activated.
Speed adjustment is canceled in the following
cases:
R If the turn signal indicator is switched off
before the route event.
R If the driver depresses the accelerator or
brake pedal during the process.
System limits
Route-based speed adaptation does not take
right of way regulations into account. The driver
is responsible for complying with road traffic
regulations and driving at a suitable speed.
In difficult conditions, for example unclear roads,
lane narrowing, wet road surfaces, snow or ice,
or when driving with a trailer, the speed adjust‐
ment made by the system may not always be
suitable. In these situations the driver must
intervene accordingly.
& WARNING Risk of accident in spite of
route-based speed adjustment
Route-based speed adjustment might mal‐
function or be temporarily unavailable in the
following situations:
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R
R
R
R
R
R
#
If the driver does not follow the calcula‐
ted route
If map data is not up to date or available
In road construction areas
In bad weather or road conditions
If the accelerator pedal is depressed
In the event of electronically displayed
speed limitations
Adjust the speed to the traffic situation.
Setting route-based speed adaptation
Requirements:
R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa‐
ted.
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Assistance
5 Route-based Speed
# Activate or deactivate the function.
When the function is active, the vehicle
speed is adjusted depending on the route
events ahead.
% Further information on the route-based
speed adaptation (/ page 178).
Active Steering Assist
Function of Active Steering Assist
% The following function is country-dependent
and only available in conjunction with the
Driving Assistance Package.
Active Steering Assist is only available up to a
speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). The system helps
you to stay in the center of the lane by means of
moderate steering interventions. Depending on
the speed driven, Active Steering Assist uses the
vehicles ahead and lane markings as a refer‐
ence.
% Depending on the country, in the lower
speed range Active Steering Assist can use
the surrounding traffic as a reference. If nec‐
essary, Active Steering Assist can then also
provide assistance when driving away from
the center of the lane to form a rescue lane,
for example.
When the system is actively steering, the à
symbol is shown in green in the multifunction
display.
If the detection of lane markings and vehicles
ahead is impaired, Active Steering Assist
switches to passive mode. The system provides
no support in this case. During the transition
from active to passive status, the à symbol is
shown as enlarged and flashing. Once the sys‐
tem is passive, the à symbol is shown as
gray in the multifunction display.
Steering and touch detection
The driver is required to keep their hands on the
steering wheel at all times and be able to inter‐
vene at any time to correct the course of the
vehicle and keep it in lane. The driver must
180 Driving and parking
expect a change from active to passive mode or
vice versa at any time.
R
The driver presses a steering wheel button or
operates Touch Control.
If Active Steering Assist detects that a system
limit has been reached, a visual warning is
issued and a warning tone sounds.
Active Steering Assist is only an aid. The driver is
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time
and for staying in lane. Before changing lanes,
the driver must make sure that the neighboring
lane is free (glance over the shoulder).
If the system detects that the driver has not
steered the vehicle for a considerable period of
time or has removed their hands from the steer‐
ing wheel, an optical warning is given first. Dis‐
play 1 appears in the multifunction display. If
the driver still does not steer the vehicle, or
gives no confirmation to the system, a warning
tone sounds in addition to the visual warning
message.
The warning is not issued, or is stopped, when
the driver gives confirmation to the system:
R The driver steers the vehicle.
System limits
Active Steering Assist has a limited steering tor‐
que for lateral guidance. In some cases, the
steering intervention is not sufficient to keep the
vehicle in the lane or to drive through exits.
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following instances:
R There is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow, rain,
fog, heavy spray, greatly varying ambient
light or strong shadows on the roadway.
R There is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic,
direct sunlight or reflections.
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Insufficient road illumination.
The windshield is dirty, fogged up, damaged
or covered in the vicinity of the camera, e.g.
by a sticker.
No, or several, unclear lane markings are
present for one lane, or the markings change
quickly, e.g. in a construction area or inter‐
sections.
The lane markings are worn away, dark or
covered up, e.g. by dirt or snow.
The distance to the vehicle in front is too
small and the lane markings thus cannot be
detected.
The road is narrow and winding.
There are obstacles on the lane or projecting
out into the lane, such as object markers.
The system does not provide assistance in the
following conditions:
R On tight bends and when turning.
R When crossing intersections.
R At traffic circles or toll stations.
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R
R
When actively changing lane without switch‐
ing on the turn signal indicator.
When the tire pressure is too low.
Depending on the selected vehicle settings,
Active Steering Assist may be unavailable.
Observe the status display of Active Steering
Assist in the multifunction display
(/ page 183).
& WARNING Risk of accident if Active
Steering Assist unexpectedly stops func‐
tioning
If the system limits of Active Steering Assist
are reached there is no guarantee that the
system will remain active or will keep the
vehicle in lane.
# Always keep your hands on the steering
wheel and observe the traffic carefully.
# Always steer the vehicle paying atten‐
tion to traffic conditions.
& WARNING Risk of accident if Active
Steering Assist unexpectedly intervenes
A malfunction in the detection of lane mark‐
ings and objects can occur.
This could cause unexpected steering inter‐
vention.
# Steer according to traffic conditions.
Activating/deactivating Active Steering
Assist
Requirements:
R
R
ESP® is activated, but is not intervening.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa‐
ted.
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Quick Access
# Select a Steering Assist.
Function of Active Lane Change Assist
% The following function is country-dependent
and only available in conjunction with the
Driving Assistance Package.
Active Lane Change Assist supports the driver
when changing lanes by applying steering torque
if the driver operates a turn signal indicator.
Assistance when changing lanes is provided if all
the following conditions are met:
R You are driving on a freeway or road with
multiple lanes in the direction of travel.
R The neighboring lane is separated by a bro‐
ken lane marking.
R No vehicle is detected in the adjacent lane.
R The driven speed is between 50 mph
(80 km/h) and 110 mph (180 km/h).
R Active Lane Change Assist is switched on in
the multimedia system.
R Active Steering Assist is switched on and
active.
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If no vehicle is detected in the adjacent lane and
a lane change is permitted, the lane change
begins after the driver has activated the turn sig‐
nal indicator. This is shown to the driver with a
green arrow 2 next to the steering wheel sym‐
bol. The Lane Change to the Left message also
appears, for example. If Active Lane Change
Assist has been activated with the turn signal
indicator but a lane change is not immediately
possible, a gray arrow 1 appears next to the
steering wheel symbol, which remains green.
When the lane change assistance starts, the turn
signal indicator is automatically activated along
with the display in the multifunction display.
If the assistance graphic is shown when chang‐
ing lanes, the lane change display appears with
an additional arrow pointing towards the adja‐
cent lane (/ page 183).
If a lane change is not possible, the arrow fades
out after a few seconds and a new lane change
must be initiated. An immediate lane change is
only possible on freeway sections without speed
limits.
If the system is impaired, Active Lane Change
Assist may be canceled. If it is canceled, the
Lane Change Canceled message appears in the
multifunction display and a warning tone sounds.
& WARNING Risk of accident from chang‐
ing lane to an occupied adjacent lane
Lane Change Assist cannot always detect
clearly if the adjacent lane is free.
The lane change might be initiated although
the adjacent lane is not free.
# Before changing lanes, make sure that
the neighboring lane is free and there is
no danger to other road users.
#
Monitor the lane change.
& WARNING Risk of accident if Lane
Change Assist unexpectedly stops func‐
tioning
If the system limitations for Lane Change
Assist have been reached, there is no guar‐
antee that the system will remain active.
Lane Change Assist cannot then assist you
by applying steering torques.
# Always monitor the lane change and
keep your hands on the steering wheel.
Observe the traffic conditions and steer
and/or brake if necessary.
System limits
The system limitations of Active Steering Assist
apply to Active Lane Change Assist
(/ page 179).
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The system may also be impaired or may not
function in the following situations:
R The sensors in the rear bumper are dirty,
damaged or covered by a sticker or ice and
snow, for example.
R The exterior lighting shows a fault.
% The Active Lane Change Assist sensors
adjust automatically while a certain distance
is being driven after the vehicle has been
delivered. Active Lane Change Assist is
unavailable or only partially available during
this teach-in process; no arrow appears next
to the Ø Active Steering Assist symbol
when the turn signal indicator is activated.
Activating/deactivating Active Lane Change
Assist
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Assistance
5 Active Lane Change Assist
# Activate or deactivate the function.
Function of Active Emergency Stop Assist
If the driver continually ignores the visual or
acoustic warning to put their hands on the steer‐
ing wheel, the Beginning Emergency Stop mes‐
sage appears in the multifunction display. If the
driver still does not respond, Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC reduces the speed. The vehi‐
cle is decelerated in stages to a standstill.
Depending on the country, at speeds below
40 mph (60 km/h) the hazard warning lights
switch on automatically.
When the vehicle is stationary, the following
actions are carried out:
R The vehicle is secured with the electric park‐
ing brake
R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is ended
R The vehicle is unlocked
R If possible, an emergency call is placed to
the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center
The driver can cancel the deceleration at any
time by performing one of the following actions:
R Steering
R Braking or accelerating
R Pressing a steering-wheel button
R Operating Touch Control
R
Activating or deactivating Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC
Overview of Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC displays in the instrument clus‐
ter
The assistance graphic and the status display
show the status of the following functions in the
instrument cluster:
R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
R Route-based speed adaptation
R Active Steering Assist
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Assistant display
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC status dis‐
play and route-based speed adaptation
event
Vehicle in front
Distance indicator
Set specified distance
Active Lane Change Assist lane change dis‐
play
speed stored, no vehicle detected (bright
vehicle symbol)
4 Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC active,
speed stored, vehicle detected (green vehi‐
cle symbol)
5 Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and routebased speed adaptation active, speed stored
% On highways or high-speed major roads, the
green ç vehicle symbol is displayed cycli‐
cally when the vehicle is ready to pull away.
% If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond
the setting of the Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC, the system is switched to pas‐
sive mode. The ç Suspended message
appears in the multifunction display.
1 Route-based speed adaptation: type of route
2
3
4
5
3 Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC active,
1 Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC selected,
set specified distance (number of segments
below the vehicle)
2 Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC deactiva‐
ted, speed stored
Speedometer
The stored speed is highlighted on the speedom‐
eter. If the speed of the vehicle in front or the
speed adjustment is less than the stored speed
due to the route event ahead, the segments in
the speedometer light up. Deactivation of Active
Distance Assist DISTRONIC, as well as altera‐
tions to the speed due to manual or automatic
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adoption of the speed limit, are displayed in the
control feedback of the multifunction display on
a single line.
Active Steering Assist status display
ing. Once the system is passive, symbol 1 is
shown as gray in the multifunction display.
Function of Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist holds the vehicle for a short
time when pulling away on a hill under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
R Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The transmission is in position h or k.
R The electric parking brake is released.
1 Gray steering wheel: Active Steering Assist
switched on and passive
2 Green steering wheel: Active Steering Assist
switched on and active
3 Flashing steering wheel: prompt to the driver
to actively confirm or transition from active
to passive status, system limits detected
During the transition from active to passive sta‐
tus, symbol 3 is shown as enlarged and flash‐
This gives you enough time to move your foot
from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal
and depress it before the vehicle begins to roll
away.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to the vehicle rolling away
After a short time, Hill Start Assist no longer
holds the vehicle and it can roll away.
# Therefore, swiftly move your foot from
the brake pedal to the accelerator
pedal. Never attempt to leave the vehi‐
cle if it is being held by Hill Start Assist.
HOLD function
HOLD function
The HOLD function holds the vehicle at a stand‐
still without requiring you to depress the brake
pedal, e.g. while waiting in traffic.
The HOLD function is only an aid. The responsi‐
bility for the vehicle safely standing still remains
with the driver.
System limits
The HOLD function is only intended to provide
assistance when driving and is not a sufficient
means of safeguarding the vehicle against rolling
away when stationary.
R The incline must not be greater than 30%.
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Activating/deactivating the HOLD function
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to the
HOLD function being activated when you
leave the vehicle
If you leave the vehicle while only the HOLD
function is braking the vehicle, the vehicle
can roll away in the following situations:
R If there is a malfunction in the system or
in the power supply.
R If the HOLD function is deactivated by
depressing the accelerator pedal or brake
pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.
#
Always deactivate the HOLD function
and secure the vehicle against rolling
away before leaving the vehicle.
* NOTE Damage from automatic braking
If one of the following functions is switched
on, the vehicle brakes automatically in cer‐
tain situations:
R Active Brake Assist
R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
R HOLD function
R Active Parking Assist
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar sit‐
uations:
# During towing
# In a car wash
Requirements:
R The vehicle is stationary.
R The driver's door is closed or the seat belt on
the driver's side is fastened.
R The engine is running or has been automati‐
cally switched off by the ECO start/stop
function.
R
R
R
The electric parking brake is released.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deacti‐
vated.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The transmission is in position h, k or i
Activating the HOLD function
# Depress the brake pedal and after a short
time quickly depress further until the ë
display appears in the multifunction display.
# Release the brake pedal.
Deactivating the HOLD function
# Depress the accelerator pedal to pull away.
or
# Depress the brake pedal until the ë dis‐
play disappears from the multifunction dis‐
play.
The HOLD function is deactivated in the follow‐
ing situations:
R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa‐
ted.
R Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The transmission is switched to position j.
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R
The vehicle is secured with the electric park‐
ing brake.
In the following situations, the vehicle is held by
transmission position j and/or by the electric
parking brake:
R The seat belt is unfastened and the driver's
door is opened.
R The vehicle is switched off.
R There is a malfunction in the system or the
power supply is insufficient.
Start-off assist
Function of start-off assist
Start-off assist enables optimal vehicle accelera‐
tion from a standstill. For this, a suitably highgrip road surface is required, the tires and vehi‐
cle must also be in good condition.
Do not activate start-off assist on public roads.
Be sure to observe the safety notes and informa‐
tion on ESP® (/ page 161).
Activating the start-off assist
#
& WARNING Risk of skidding and having
an accident from wheels spinning
When you use start-off assist, individual
wheels could spin and you could lose control
of the vehicle.
If ESP® is deactivated, there is a risk of skid‐
ding and accident!
# Make sure that no persons or obstacles
are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.
#
#
#
#
#
#
Deactivating ESP® (/ page 163).
Move the steering wheel to the straightahead position.
Depress the brake pedal firmly with your left
foot and keep it depressed.
Engage the h drive position (/ page 144).
Select the sportiest available drive program
B or C(/ page 140).
Rapidly depress the accelerator pedal fully.
#
Take your foot off the brake, but keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum accelera‐
tion.
Switch on ESP® once the acceleration proce‐
dure is complete. ESP® will otherwise not be
able to stabilize the vehicle if the vehicle
starts to skid or a wheel starts to spin.
Canceling start-off assist
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
# Reactivate the ESP®.
#
Function of adaptive damping adjustment
Suspension with adaptive damping adjustment
continuously adjusts the characteristics of the
suspension dampers to the current operating
and driving conditions.
The damping is set individually for each wheel
and is affected by the following factors:
R The road surface conditions
R Vehicle load
R The drive program selected
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R
The driving style
The drive program can be adjusted using the
DYNAMIC SELECT switch.
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Function of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is an electronic
parking assistance system with ultrasound. It
monitors the area around your vehicle using mul‐
tiple sensors 1 on the front bumper and on the
rear bumper. Parking Assist PARKTRONIC shows
you the distance between your vehicle and a
detected obstacle visually and audibly.
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is
not a substitute for your attention to the sur‐
roundings. The responsibility for safe maneuver‐
ing and parking remains with you. Make sure
that there are no persons, animals or objects in
the maneuvering area while maneuvering and
parking in/exiting parking spaces.
In the standard setting, an intermittent warning
tone sounds from a distance of approximately
1.0 ft (0.3 m) to an obstacle in front and approx‐
imately 3.3 ft (1.0 m) to an obstacle behind. A
continuous warning tone sounds from a distance
of approximately 0.7 ft (0.2 m). Using the Warn
Early All Around setting in the multimedia sys‐
tem, the warning tones for front and side impact
protection can be set to sound at a greater dis‐
tance of approximately 3.3 ft (1.0 m) in front and
2.0 ft (0.6 m) on the sides (/ page 193).
% The Warn Early All Around setting is always
active in the rear of the vehicle.
If Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivated,
Active Parking Assist is unavailable.
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC display in the
multimedia system
Vehicles with Active Parking Assist without a
360° Camera
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R
R
Orange segments: obstacles at a distance
between approx. 1.0 ft (0.3 m) and 2.0 ft
(0.6 m)
Red segments: obstacles at a very short
distance of approx. 1.0 ft (0.3 m) or less
Display of Active Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
in the Head-up Display
The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and slush.
Otherwise, they may not function correctly.
Clean the sensors regularly, taking care not to
scratch or damage them.
Vehicles with Active Parking Assist and a 360°
Camera
If Active Parking Assist is deactivated and an
obstacle is detected in the path of the vehicle, a
pop-up window for Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
1 appears in the multimedia system at speeds
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
The color of the individual segments of the warn‐
ing display is based on the distance to the detec‐
ted obstacle:
R Yellow segments: obstacles at a distance
between approx. 2.0 ft (0.6 m) and 3.3 ft
(1.0 m)
System limits
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC does not necessa‐
rily take into account the following obstacles:
R Obstacles below the detection range, e.g.
persons, animals or objects.
R Obstacles above the detection range, e.g.
overhanging loads, overhangs or loading
ramps of trucks.
Optionally, obstacles detected by Active Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC from a distance of approx‐
imately 3.3 ft (1.0 m) in front 2 and 2.0 ft
(0.6 m) on the sides 3 can also be displayed in
the Head-up Display.
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Problems with Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Vehicles with 360° Camera
Vehicles without 360° Camera
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Rear segments 1 or all-round seg‐
ments 2 light up red. The é sym‐
#
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is malfunctioning and has been deactivated due to signal interference.
Start the vehicle again.
# Check if Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is working at a different location.
Driving and parking 191
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
bol appears in the multifunction dis‐
play.
Rear segments 1 or all-round seg‐
ments 2 light up red. At the same
time, a warning tone sounds for
approximately two seconds every time
the vehicle is started. The é symbol
appears in the multifunction display.
The sensors are dirty.
Clean the sensors and observe the notes on care of vehicle parts (/ page 396).
#
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC has been deactivated due to a malfunction.
Start the vehicle again.
# If the problem persists, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
#
Function of the passive side impact protec‐
tion
Passive side impact protection is an additional
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC function which
warns the driver about obstacles at the side of
the vehicle. A warning is issued when obstacles
are detected between the front and rear detec‐
tion range. In order for an object on the side to
be detected, the sensors in the front and rear
bumper must first detect the object while you
are driving past it.
During the parking procedure or maneuvering,
objects are detected as the vehicle drives past.
If you steer in the direction of a detected obsta‐
cle and there is a risk of a lateral collision, a
warning is issued. The segments on the sides
light up yellow or red, depending on the distance
to the obstacle.
Segment color depending on distance
Color
Lateral distance
Yellow
Approx. 1.0 - 2.0 ft
(30 - 60 cm)
Red
Approx. < 1.0 ft
(30 cm)
In order for lateral front or rear segments to be
displayed, the vehicle must first travel a distance
of at least half of the vehicle length. Once the
vehicle has traveled the length of the vehicle, all
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System limits
The system limits for Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC apply to passive side impact pro‐
tection.
The following objects are not detected, for exam‐
ple:
R Pedestrians who approach the vehicle from
the side
R Objects placed next to the vehicle
of the lateral front and rear segments can be dis‐
played.
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC display: vehicles
without a 360° Camera
1 Operational front and rear
2 Operational front, rear and sides
3 Obstacle detected at the front right (yellow)
and rear (red)
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC display: vehicles
with a 360° Camera
1 Operational front and rear
2 Operational front, rear and sides
3 Obstacles detected at the front right (red)
Saved obstacles on the sides are deleted in the
following situations, for example:
R You park the vehicle and switch off the igni‐
tion.
R You open the doors.
After the engine is restarted, obstacles on the
sides must be detected again before a new
warning can be issued.
Activating/deactivating Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC
* NOTE Risk of an accident from objects
at close range
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC may not detect
certain objects at close range.
# When parking or maneuvering the vehi‐
cle, pay particular attention to any
objects which are above or below the
sensors, e.g. flower pots or drawbars.
The vehicle or other objects could oth‐
erwise be damaged.
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If the é symbol is shown in the multifunction
display, Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is not
active.
Multimedia system:
4 Settings 5 Quick Access
5 PARKTRONIC
# Activate or deactivate the function.
% Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is automatically
activated when the vehicle is started.
Adjusting the warning tones of Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Assistance
5 Camera & Parking
Adjusting the volume of the warning tones
# Select Warning Tone Volume.
# Set a value.
Adjusting the pitch of the warning tones
# Select Warning Tone Pitch.
# Set a value.
Specifying the starting point for the warning
tones
You can specify whether the Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC warning tones should commence
when the vehicle is further away from an obsta‐
cle.
# Select Warn Early All Around.
# Activate or deactivate the function.
Reversing camera
Function of the rear view camera
Activating/deactivating audio fadeout
You can specify whether the volume of a media
source in the multimedia system is to be
reduced when Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
sounds a warning tone.
# Select Audio Fadeout During Warning Tones.
# Activate or deactivate the function.
When you engage reverse gear, the image from
rear view camera 1 is shown in the media dis‐
play. Dynamic guide lines show the path the
vehicle will take with the steering wheel in its
current position. This helps you to orient your‐
self and to avoid obstacles when backing up.
194 Driving and parking
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
substitute for your attention to the surroundings.
The responsibility for safe maneuvering and
parking remains with you. Make sure that there
are no persons, animals or objects etc., in the
maneuvering area while maneuvering and park‐
ing.
The guide lines in the media display show the
distances to your vehicle. The distances dis‐
played only apply to road level.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
select from the following views:
R Normal view
R Wide-angle view
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the inside rearview mirror.
Vehicles without Active Parking Assist
The following camera views are available in the
multimedia system:
Normal view
1 Yellow guide line, vehicle width (driven sur‐
2
3
4
5
face) depending on the current steering
wheel angle (dynamic)
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx‐
imately 3.3 ft (1.0 m) from the rear area
Yellow lane marking the course the tires will
take at the current steering wheel angle
(dynamic)
Bumper
Red guide line at a distance of approximately
1.0 in (0.3 m) from the rear area
Wide-angle view
Vehicles with Active Parking Assist
The following camera views are available in the
multimedia system:
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5 Red warning display of Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC: obstacles are very close
(approximately 1.0 ft (0.3 m) or less)
6 Orange warning display of Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC: obstacles are a medium dis‐
tance away (between approximately 1.0 ft
(0.3 m) and 2.0 ft (0.6 m))
Normal view
1 Yellow lane marking the course the tires will
take at the current steering wheel angle
(dynamic)
2 Yellow guide line, vehicle width (driven sur‐
face) depending on the current steering
wheel angle (dynamic)
3 Red guide line at a distance of approximately
1.0 in (0.3 m) from the rear area
4 Yellow warning indicator of Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC: obstacles at a distance
between approximately 2.0 ft (0.6 m) and
3.3 ft (1.0 m)
% If the entire system fails, the segments of
the warning display are shown in red. The
indicator lamp on the PARKTRONIC button
lights up and the é symbol appears in
the multifunction display.
If the system fails at the rear, the display of
the segments changes as follows:
R The rear segments are shown in red
when backing up.
R The rear segments are hidden when driv‐
ing forwards.
If Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivated,
the warning display fades out (/ page 190).
Wide-angle view
System failure
196 Driving and parking
If the rear view camera is not operational, a mes‐
sage appears in the multimedia system.
System limits
The rear view camera will not function or will
only partially function in the following situations:
R The trunk lid is open.
R There is heavy rain, snow or fog.
R The ambient light conditions are poor, e.g. at
night.
R The camera lens is obstructed, dirty or fog‐
ged up. Observe the notes on cleaning the
rear view camera (/ page 396).
R The camera or rear of your vehicle is dam‐
aged. In this case, have the camera and its
position and setting checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
% Do not use the rear view camera in these
types of situation. You could otherwise injure
others or collide with objects when parking
the vehicle.
The field of vision and other functions of the rear
view camera may be restricted due to additional
accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g.
license plate bracket or bicycle rack).
% The contrast of the display may be impaired
by direct sunlight or by other light sources,
e.g. when driving out of a garage. In this
case, pay particular attention.
% Have the display repaired or replaced if, for
example, pixel errors considerably restrict its
use.
360° camera
Function of the 360° Camera
The 360° Camera is a system that consists of
four cameras. The cameras cover the immediate
vehicle surroundings. The system assists you,
e.g. when parking or at exits with reduced visibil‐
ity.
The views of the 360° Camera are always availa‐
ble when driving forwards up to a speed of
approx. 10 mph (16 km/h) and when backing
up.
The 360° Camera is only an aid and may show a
distorted view of obstacles, show them incor‐
rectly or not show them at all. It is not a substi‐
tute for your attention to the surroundings. The
responsibility for safe maneuvering and parking
remains with you. Make sure that there are no
persons, animals or objects etc., in the maneu‐
vering area while maneuvering and parking.
The system evaluates images from the following
cameras:
R Rear view camera
R Front camera
R Two side cameras in the outside mirrors
Views of the 360° Camera
You can select from different views:
Driving and parking 197
Top view
R
R
1 Wide-angle view, front
2 Top view with image from the front camera
3 Top view with images from the side cameras
in the outside mirrors
4 Wide-angle view, rear
5 Top view with image from the rear view cam‐
era
6 Top view with trailer view (vehicles with a
trailer hitch)
1 Lane indicating the route the vehicle will
take at the current steering wheel angle
2 Warning display of Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC
3 Your vehicle from above
The color of the individual segments of warning
display 2 is based on the distance to the detec‐
ted obstacle:
R Yellow segments: obstacles at a distance
between approx. 2.0 ft (0.6 m) and 3.3 ft
(1.0 m)
Orange segments: obstacles at a distance
between approx. 1.0 ft (0.3 m) and 2.0 ft
(0.6 m)
Red segments: obstacles at a very short
distance of approx. 1.0 ft (0.3 m) or less
When Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is operational
and no object is detected, the segments of the
warning display are shown in gray.
% If the entire system fails, the segments of
the warning display are shown in red. The
indicator lamp on the PARKTRONIC button
lights up and the é symbol appears in
the multifunction display.
If the system fails at the rear, the display of
the segments changes as follows:
R The rear segments are shown in red
when backing up.
R The rear segments are hidden when driv‐
ing forwards.
If Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivated,
the warning display fades out (/ page 190).
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Guide lines
The guide lines in the media display show
the distances to your vehicle. The distances
apply to road level.
Side view of the mirror cameras
The sides of the vehicle can be seen in this view.
1 Yellow lane marking the course the tires will
take at the current steering wheel angle
(dynamic)
2 Yellow guide line, vehicle width (driven sur‐
face) depending on the current steering
wheel angle (dynamic)
3 Red guide line at a distance of approximately
12 in (0.3 m) from the rear area
4 Mark at a distance of approx. 3.3 ft (1.0 m)
% When Active Parking Assist is active, lane
markings 1 are displayed in green.
1 Guide line of external vehicle dimensions
with outside mirrors folded out
2 Marker of the wheel contact points
System failure
If the 360° Camera is not ready for operation,
the following message appears in the multimedia
system:
System limits
The 360° Camera will not function or will only
partially function in the following situations:
R The doors are open.
R The side mirrors are folded in.
R The trunk lid is open.
R There is heavy rain, snow or fog.
R The ambient light conditions are poor, e.g. at
night.
R The camera lens is obstructed, dirty or fog‐
ged up.
R If cameras or vehicle components in which
the cameras are installed are damaged. In
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this event, have the cameras, their positions
and their setting checked at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
% Do not use the 360° Camera under such cir‐
cumstances. You could otherwise injure oth‐
ers or collide with objects when parking the
vehicle.
If the vehicle is carrying a heavy load, leaving the
standard height can result in inaccuracies in the
guide lines and in the display of the generated
images, depending on technical conditions.
The field of vision and other functions of the
camera system may be restricted due to addi‐
tional attachments on the vehicle (e.g. license
plate bracket, bicycle rack).
% The contrast of the display may be impaired
by abrupt direct sunlight or by other light
sources, e.g. when driving out of a garage. In
this case, pay particular attention.
% Have the display repaired or replaced if, for
example, pixel errors considerably restrict its
use.
See the notes on cleaning the 360° Camera
(/ page 396).
Selecting a view for the 360° Camera
Engage reverse gear.
# Select the desired view in the multimedia
system (/ page 196).
#
Opening the camera cover of the rear view
camera
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Assistance
5 Camera & Parking
# Select Open Camera Cover.
% The camera cover closes automatically after
some time or after an ignition cycle.
Active Parking Assist
Function of Active Parking Assist
Active Parking Assist is an electronic parking
assistance system which uses ultrasound and is
automatically activated during forward travel.
The system is operational at speeds below
approximately 22 mph (35 km/h).
If all requirements are met, the Ç display
appears in the multifunction display. The system
then independently locates and measures paral‐
lel and perpendicular parking spaces on both
sides of the vehicle.
When Active Parking Assist has detected parking
spaces, the È display appears in the multi‐
function display. The arrows show on which side
of the road detected parking spaces are located.
They are then shown in the media display. The
parking space and, if necessary, the parking
direction can be selected as desired. Active
Parking Assist calculates a suitable vehicle path,
switches on the turn signal indicator and assists
you in parking and exiting the parking space.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: Active
Parking Assist provides assistance when chang‐
ing gear, accelerating, braking and steering the
vehicle.
Active Parking Assist is only an aid. It is not a
substitute for your attention to the surroundings.
The responsibility for safe maneuvering and
parking remains with you. Make sure that no
persons, animals or objects etc. are in the
maneuvering range.
200 Driving and parking
Active Parking Assist is canceled if, among other
things, one of the following actions is carried
out:
R Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivated.
R Active Parking Assist is deactivated.
R You begin steering.
R You apply the parking brake.
R Vehicles with automatic transmission:
you engage transmission position j.
R ESP® intervenes.
R You open the doors or the trunk lid while
driving.
System limits
Objects located above or below the detection
range of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC or Active
Parking Assist are not detected when the park‐
ing space is being measured. These are also not
taken into account when the parking maneuver
is calculated, e.g. overhanging loads, overhangs
or loading ramps of trucks, or the boundaries of
parking spaces. In some circumstances, Active
Parking Assist may therefore guide you into the
parking space prematurely.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to
objects located above or below the
detection range of Active Parking Assist
If there are objects above or below the
detection range, the following situations may
arise:
R Active Parking Assist may steer too early.
R Vehicles with automatic transmis‐
sion: The vehicle may not stop in front of
these objects.
This could cause a collision.
# In these situations, do not use Active
Parking Assist.
Snowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
space being measured inaccurately. Parking
spaces that are partially occupied by trailer
drawbars might not be identified as such or be
measured incorrectly. Only use Active Parking
Assist on level, high-grip ground.
Do not use Active Parking Assist in the following
situations:
R In extreme weather conditions such as ice,
packed snow or in heavy rain.
R When transporting a load that protrudes
beyond the vehicle.
R If the parking space is on a steep downhill or
uphill gradient.
R When snow chains are installed.
Active Parking Assist may also display parking
spaces that are not suitable for parking, e.g. the
following:
R Parking spaces where parking is prohibited.
R Parking spaces on unsuitable surfaces.
Active Parking Assist will not assist you with
parking spaces at right angles to the direction of
travel in the following situations:
R If two parking spaces are located immedi‐
ately next to each other.
R If the parking space is immediately next to a
low obstacle such as a curb.
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Active Parking Assist will not assist you with
parking spaces parallel or at right angles to the
direction of travel in the following situations:
R If the parking space is on a curb.
R If the parking space is bordered by an obsta‐
cle, e.g. a tree, a post or a trailer.
Parking with Active Parking Assist
% Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
button may also be located at a different
position in the center console.
#
Press button 1.
The media display shows the view of Active Park‐
ing Assist. Area 2 displays detected parking
spaces 4 and vehicle path 3.
% Vehicle path 3 shown on the media display
may differ from the actual vehicle path.
# If you have driven past a parking space: bring
the vehicle to a standstill.
# Select desired parking space 4.
# Where necessary, select the parking direc‐
tion: forwards or reverse.
Vehicle path 3 is shown, depending on
selected parking space 4 and the parking
direction.
202 Driving and parking
#
Confirm selected parking space 4.
% The turn signal indicator is switched on auto‐
matically when the parking procedure
begins. The turn signal indicator is switched
off automatically when you switch to h.
You are responsible for selecting the turn signal
indicator in accordance with the traffic condi‐
tions. If necessary, select the turn signal indica‐
tor accordingly.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to vehi‐
cle swinging out while parking or pulling
out of a parking space
While parking or exiting a parking space, the
vehicle swings out and can drive onto areas
of the oncoming lane.
This could cause you to collide with objects
or other road users.
# Pay attention to objects and other road
users.
# Where necessary, stop the vehicle or
cancel the parking procedure with
Active Parking Assist.
#
If, for example, the Please Engage Reverse
Gear message appears in the media display:
select the corresponding transmission posi‐
tion.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The vehicle drives into the selected parking
space.
On completion of the parking procedure, the
Parking Assist Finished, Take Control of Vehicle
display message appears. Further maneuvering
may still be necessary.
# After completion of the parking procedure,
safeguard the vehicle against rolling away.
When required by legal requirements or local
conditions: turn the wheels towards the curb.
% You can stop the vehicle and change the
transmission position during the parking pro‐
cedure. The system then calculates a new
vehicle path. The parking procedure can
then be continued. If no new vehicle path is
available, the transmission position will be
changed again. If the vehicle has not yet
reached the parking space, the parking pro‐
cedure will be canceled, should a gear be
changed.
Exiting a parking space with Active Parking
Assist
Requirements:
R The vehicle has been parked with Active
Parking Assist.
% Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
button may also be located at a different
position in the center console.
Please note that you are responsible for the vehi‐
cle and surroundings during the entire parking
procedure.
# Start the vehicle.
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& WARNING Risk of accident due to vehi‐
cle swinging out while parking or pulling
out of a parking space
#
#
Press button 1.
The media display shows the view of Active
Parking Assist.
If the vehicle has been parked at right angles
to the direction of travel: in area 2, select
direction of travel 3, left or right.
% The vehicle path shown on the media display
may differ from the actual vehicle path.
# Confirm direction of exit 3 to drive out of
the parking space.
% The turn signal indicator is switched on auto‐
matically when the exiting procedure begins.
You are responsible for selecting the turn signal
indicator in accordance with the traffic condi‐
tions. If necessary, select the turn signal indica‐
tor accordingly.
While parking or exiting a parking space, the
vehicle swings out and can drive onto areas
of the oncoming lane.
This could cause you to collide with objects
or other road users.
# Pay attention to objects and other road
users.
# Where necessary, stop the vehicle or
cancel the parking procedure with
Active Parking Assist.
#
If, for example, the Please Engage Forward
Gear message appears in the media display:
select the corresponding transmission posi‐
tion.
The vehicle moves out of the parking space.
The turn signal indicator is switched off auto‐
matically.
After the exiting procedure has been completed,
the Parking Assist Finished, Take Control of
204 Driving and parking
Vehicle message appears in the media display. A
warning tone and the following display in the
media display prompt you to take over control of
the vehicle:
In such cases, Drive Away Assist might:
R Warn you without reason and limit the
vehicle speed.
R Not warn you or not limit the vehicle
speed.
#
You have to accelerate, brake, steer and change
gear yourself again.
Function of Drive Away Assist
Drive Away Assist can reduce the severity of an
impact when pulling away. If an obstacle is
detected in the direction of travel, the vehicle's
speed is briefly reduced to approx. 1 mph
(2 km/h). If a critical situation is detected, the
É symbol appears in the media display.
& WARNING Risk of accident caused by
limited detection performance of Drive
Away Assist
Drive Away Assist cannot always clearly iden‐
tify objects and traffic situations.
#
Always pay careful attention to the traf‐
fic situation; do not rely on Drive Away
Assist alone.
Be prepared to brake or swerve as nec‐
essary, provided the traffic situation
permits and that it is safe to take eva‐
sive action.
Drive Away Assist is only an aid. It is not a sub‐
stitute for your attention to the surroundings.
The responsibility for safe maneuvering and
parking remains with you. Make sure that no
persons, animals or objects etc. are in the
maneuvering range.
A risk of a collision may arise in the following sit‐
uations, for example:
R If the driver mixes up the accelerator and
brake pedals.
R
If the wrong gear is selected.
Drive Away Assist is active under the following
conditions:
R If Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is activated.
R Every time the gear is changed to k or h
when the vehicle is at a standstill.
R If the detected obstacle is less than approx.
3.3 ft (1.0 m) away.
R If the maneuvering assistant function is acti‐
vated in the multimedia system.
System limits
The performance of Drive Away Assist is limited
on inclines.
% Also observe the system limits of Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC (/ page 188).
Function of Cross Traffic Alert
% Also read the instructions on Blind Spot
Assist (/ page 209).
Driving and parking 205
R
R
If the vehicle is backing up at walking pace.
If the maneuvering assistant function is acti‐
vated in the multimedia system.
System limits
Cross Traffic Alert is not available on inclines.
% Also observe the system limits of Active
Blind Spot Assist (/ page 209).
Vehicles with Blind Spot Assist: Cross Traffic
Alert can warn drivers of any crossing traffic
when backing up out of a parking space. The
radar sensors in the bumper also monitor the
area adjacent to the vehicle. If a critical situation
is detected, symbol 1 appears in the media dis‐
play. If the driver does not respond to the warn‐
ing, the vehicle's brakes can be applied automat‐
ically.
If the radar sensors are obstructed by vehicles
or other objects, detection is not possible.
Cross Traffic Alert is active under the following
conditions:
R If Blind Spot Assist is activated.
Activating/deactivating maneuvering assis‐
tance
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Assistance
5 Camera & Parking
# Switch Maneuvering Assistance on or off.
% Maneuvering assistance must be active for
the function of Drive Away Assist
(/ page 204).
ATTENTION ASSIST
Function of ATTENTION ASSIST
ATTENTION ASSIST assists you on long, monoto‐
nous journeys, e.g. on highways and trunk roads.
If ATTENTION ASSIST detects indicators of fati‐
gue or increasing lapses in concentration on the
part of the driver, it suggests taking a break.
ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid. It cannot
always detect fatigue or lapses in concentration
in time. The system is not a substitute for a wellrested and attentive driver. On long journeys,
take regular breaks in good time that allow for
adequate recuperation.
You can choose between two settings:
R Standard: normal system sensitivity.
R Sensitive: higher system sensitivity. The
driver is warned earlier and the attention
level detected by ATTENTION ASSIST is adap‐
ted accordingly.
If drowsiness or increasing lapses in concentra‐
tion are detected, the ATTENTION ASSIST: Take
a Break! warning appears in the Instrument Dis‐
play. You can acknowledge the message and
take a break where necessary. If you do not take
a break and ATTENTION ASSIST continues to
detect increasing lapses in concentration, you
will be warned again after a minimum of
15 minutes.
206 Driving and parking
You can have the following status information for
ATTENTION ASSIST displayed in the assistance
menu of the on-board computer:
R The length of the journey since the last
break.
R The attention level determined by ATTENTION
ASSIST:
The fuller the circle, the higher the atten‐
tional level determined
As your attention wanes, the circle in the
center of the display becomes smaller
If ATTENTION ASSIST is unable to calculate the
attention level and cannot issue a warning, the
System Suspended message appears.
If a warning is given in the Instrument Display,
the multimedia system offers to search for a rest
area. You can select a rest area and start naviga‐
tion to this rest area. This function can be activa‐
ted and deactivated in the multimedia system.
If ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the Û
symbol appears in the assistance graphic in the
Instrument Display when the engine is running.
ATTENTION ASSIST is activated automatically
when the engine is re-started. The last selected
sensitivity level remains stored.
System limits
ATTENTION ASSIST is active in the 37 mph
(60 km/h) to 124 mph (200 km/h) speed range.
The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is
restricted, and warnings may be delayed or not
occur at all in the following situations:
R If you have been driving for less than approx‐
imately 30 minutes.
R
R
R
R
R
R
If the road condition is poor (uneven road
surface or potholes).
If there is a strong side wind.
If you adopt a sporty driving style (high cor‐
nering speeds or high rates of acceleration).
If the Steering Assist function of Active Dis‐
tance Assist DISTRONIC is active.
If the time has been set incorrectly.
In active driving situations, if you change
lanes and vary your speed frequently.
The ATTENTION ASSIST tiredness or alertness
assessment is deleted and restarted when con‐
tinuing the journey in the following situations:
R If you switch off the engine.
R If you unfasten your seat belt and open the
driver's door (e.g. changing drivers or taking
a break).
Driving and parking 207
Setting ATTENTION ASSIST
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Assistance
5 Attention Assist
Traffic Sign Assist
Function of Traffic Sign Assist
Setting options
# Select Standard, Sensitive or Off.
Suggesting a rest area
Select Suggest Rest Area.
# Activate or deactivate the function.
If ATTENTION ASSIST detects fatigue or
increasing lack of attention, it suggests a
rest area in the vicinity.
# Select the suggested rest area.
You are guided to the selected rest area.
#
Traffic Sign Assist detects traffic signs with mul‐
tifunction camera 1. It assists you by display‐
ing detected speed limits and overtaking restric‐
tions in the instrument cluster and optionally in
the Head-up Display or central display.
Since Traffic Sign Assist also uses the data
stored in the navigation system, it can update
the display in the following situations without
detecting traffic signs:
R When the vehicle changes roads, e.g. free‐
way entry or exit roads.
R
When a village or city boundary which is
stored in the digital map is passed.
The camera also detects traffic signs with a
restriction indicated by an additional sign (e.g.
when wet).
Traffic Sign Assist is only an aid. The driver is
responsible for keeping a safe distance from the
vehicle in front, for vehicle speed and for braking
in good time.
Warning when the maximum permissible
speed is exceeded
The system can warn you if you unintentionally
exceed the maximum permissible speed. To do
this, you can specify in the multimedia system
by how much the maximum permissible speed
can be exceeded before a warning is issued. You
can specify whether the warning is to be just a
visual warning or an acoustic one as well.
208 Driving and parking
Display in the Instrument Display
missing signs), the following display appears in
the Instrument Display:
R
R
Instrument Display in the Widescreen Cockpit
1 Permissible speed
2 Permissible speed when there is a restriction
3 Additional sign with restriction
% Vehicles with a standard Instrument Dis‐
play: a + symbol next to a traffic sign in the
Instrument Display indicates that additional
traffic signs have been detected. These can
also be displayed in the media display and
optionally in the Head-up Display.
If Traffic Sign Assist cannot determine the cur‐
rent maximum permissible speed (e.g. due to
This is displayed continuously if the vehicle is in
a country where Traffic Sign Assist is not sup‐
ported. Traffic Sign Assist is not available in all
countries.
% Also observe the information on display mes‐
sages in Traffic Sign Assist (/ page 468).
System limits
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following situations:
R If there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuffi‐
cient illumination of the road, if there are
highly variable shade conditions or in rain,
snow, fog or heavy spray.
R If there is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic,
direct sunlight or reflections.
R
R
R
If the windshield in the area of the multifunc‐
tion camera is dirty, or if the camera is fog‐
ged up, damaged or covered.
If the traffic signs are hard to detect, e.g. due
to dirt or snow, or because they are covered
or due to insufficient lighting.
If the information in the navigation system's
digital map is incorrect or out-of-date.
If the signs are ambiguous, e.g. traffic signs
on construction sites or in adjacent lanes.
If you turn sharply, when passing traffic signs
outside the camera's field of vision.
Setting Traffic Sign Assist
Requirements:
R Only vehicles with Driving Assistance
Package:
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC must be
activated for the automatic adoption of
speed limits.
Driving and parking 209
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings
5 Traffic Sign Assist
Adjusting the warning threshold
This value determines the speed at which a
warning is issued when exceeded.
# Select Warning Threshold.
# Set the desired speed.
If a vehicle is detected close to the side of your
vehicle, the red warning lamp in the outside mir‐
ror flashes. If you switch on the turn signal indi‐
cator in the corresponding direction, a warning
tone sounds once. If the turn signal indicator
remains switched on, all other detected vehicles
are indicated only by the flashing of the red
warning lamp.
If you overtake a vehicle quickly, no warning is
given.
Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot
Assist with exit warning
& WARNING Risk of accident despite Blind
Spot Assist
#
5
Assistance
Activating/deactivating automatic adoption
of speed limits (only vehicles with Driving
Assistance Package)
# Select Limit Adoption.
# Activate or deactivate the function.
The speed limits detected by Traffic Sign
Assist are automatically adopted by Active
Distance Assist DISTRONIC.
% If one of the following systems is activated,
the speed detected can be manually adopted
as the speed limit:
R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
R Cruise control
R Variable limiter
Further information (/ page 174).
Displaying detected traffic signs in the
media display
# Select Display in Central Display.
Activate or deactivate the function.
Adjusting the type of warning
# Select Visual & Audible, Visual or Off.
Function of Blind Spot Assist and Active
Blind Spot Assist with exit warning
Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist
use two lateral, rear-facing radar sensors to
monitor the area up to 130 ft (40 m) behind and
10 ft (3 m) next to your vehicle.
If a vehicle is detected at speeds above approx‐
imately 8 mph (12 km/h) and this vehicle subse‐
quently enters the monitoring range directly next
to your vehicle, the warning lamp in the outside
mirror lights up red.
Blind Spot Assist does not react to vehicles
approaching and overtaking you at a greatly
different speed.
As a result, Blind Spot Assist cannot warn
drivers in this situation.
# Always pay careful attention to the traf‐
fic situation and maintain a safe dis‐
tance at the side of the vehicle.
Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist
are only aids. They may fail to detect some vehi‐
210 Driving and parking
cles and are no substitute for attentive driving.
Always ensure that there is sufficient distance to
the side for other road users and obstacles.
Exit warning
The exit warning is an additional function of
Blind Spot Assist and can warn vehicle occu‐
pants about approaching vehicles when leaving
the vehicle when stationary.
& WARNING Risk of accident despite exit
warning
The exit warning reacts neither to stationary
objects nor to vehicles approaching you at a
greatly different speed.
As a result, the exit warning cannot warn
drivers in these situations.
# Always pay particular attention to the
traffic situation when opening the doors
and make sure there is sufficient clear‐
ance.
If there is a vehicle in the monitoring range, this
is indicated in the outside mirror. If a vehicle
occupant opens the door on the side with the
warning, a warning tone sounds and the warning
lamp in the outside mirror starts to flash.
This additional function is only available when
Blind Spot Assist is activated and up to a maxi‐
mum of three minutes after the ignition has
been switched off. The exit warning is no longer
available once the warning lamp in the outside
mirror flashes three times.
The exit warning is only an aid and not a substi‐
tute for the attention of vehicle occupants. The
responsibility for opening and closing the doors
and for leaving the vehicle remains with the vehi‐
cle occupants.
System limits
Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist
may be limited in the following situations:
R If there is dirt on the sensors or the sensors
are obscured
R In poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
snow
R If there are narrow vehicles, e.g. bicycles or
motorbikes
R If the road has very wide or narrow lanes
R
If vehicles are not driving in the middle of
their lane
Warnings may be issued in error when driving
close to crash barriers or similar solid lane bor‐
ders. Always make sure that there is sufficient
distance to the side for other traffic or obsta‐
cles.
Warnings may be interrupted when driving along‐
side long vehicles, for example trucks, for a pro‐
longed time.
Blind Spot Assist is not operational when reverse
gear is engaged.
The exit warning may be limited in the following
situations:
R When the sensors are covered by adjacent
vehicles in narrow parking spaces
R When people approach the vehicle
R In the event of stationary or slowly moving
objects
Driving and parking 211
Function of brake application (Active Blind
Spot Assist)
% The brake application function is only availa‐
ble for vehicles with a Driving Assistance
Package.
If Active Blind Spot Assist detects a risk of a side
impact in the monitoring range, a course-cor‐
recting brake application is carried out. This is
designed to help you avoid a collision.
The course-correcting brake application is availa‐
ble in the speed range between approximately
20 mph (30 km/h) and 125 mph (200 km/h).
& WARNING Risk of accident despite
brake application of Active Blind Spot
Assist
A course-correcting brake application cannot
always prevent a collision.
# Always steer, brake or accelerate your‐
self, especially if Active Blind Spot
Assist warns you or makes a coursecorrecting brake application.
#
Always maintain a safe distance at the
sides.
& WARNING Risk of accident despite
Active Blind Spot Assist
Active Blind Spot Assist does not react to the
following:
R If vehicles overtake too closely on the
side, placing them in the blind spot area
R Vehicles approaching and overtaking you
at a greatly different speed
As a result, Active Blind Spot Assist may nei‐
ther give warnings nor intervene in such sit‐
uations.
# Always pay careful attention to the traf‐
fic situation and maintain a safe dis‐
tance at the side of the vehicle.
If a course-correcting brake application occurs,
the red warning lamp flashes in the outside mir‐
ror and a warning tone sounds. In addition, a dis‐
play 1 indicating the danger of a side collision
appears in the multifunction display.
In rare cases, the system may make an inappro‐
priate brake application. This brake application
may be interrupted at any time if you steer
slightly in the opposite direction or accelerate.
212 Driving and parking
System limits
Either a course-correcting brake application
appropriate to the driving situation, or none at
all, may occur in the following situations:
R Vehicles or obstacles, e.g. crash barriers, are
located on both sides of your vehicle.
R A vehicle approaches too closely on the side.
R You have adopted a sporty driving style with
high cornering speeds.
R You brake or accelerate significantly.
R A driving safety system intervenes, e.g. ESP®
or Active Brake Assist.
R ESP® is deactivated.
R A loss of tire pressure or a faulty tire is
detected.
Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist or
Active Blind Spot Assist
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Assistance
# Activate or deactivate Blind Spot Assist.
or
Activate or deactivate Act. Blind Spot Assist.
% Depending on the vehicle's equipment, Blind
Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is
available.
#
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Function of Active Lane Keeping Assist
Active Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in
front of your vehicle by means of multifunction
camera 1. It serves to protect you against unin‐
tentionally leaving your lane. You will be warned
by vibration pulses in the steering wheel and gui‐
ded by a course-correcting brake application
back into your lane.
You are warned by vibration pulses in the steer‐
ing wheel in the following circumstances:
R Active Lane Keeping Assist detects a lane
marking.
R A front wheel drives over this lane marking.
You will also be guided back into your lane by
means of a course-correcting brake application
if the following conditions are met:
R Active Lane Keeping Assist detects lane
markings on both edges of the lane.
R A front wheel drives over a solid lane mark‐
ing.
You can activate or deactivate the Active Lane
Keeping Assist warning.
The status of Active Lane Keeping Assist is dis‐
played in the on-board computer:
R ð (green): Active Lane Keeping Assist is
activated and operating.
R ð (gray): Active Lane Keeping Assist is
activated, but not operating.
Driving and parking 213
R
ï: Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactiva‐
ted or there is a malfunction.
Active Lane Keeping Assist can neither reduce
the risk of an accident if you fail to adapt your
driving style nor override the laws of physics. It
cannot take into account road, weather or traffic
conditions. Active Lane Keeping Assist is only an
aid. You are responsible for maintaining a safe
distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle
speed, for braking in good time and for staying
in lane.
Active Lane Keeping Assist can bring the vehicle
back into the lane with a lane-correcting brake
application. In the case of a broken lane marking
being detected, a brake application will only be
made if a vehicle has been detected in the adja‐
cent lane. Oncoming traffic can be detected.
Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package or
Driving Assistance Plus Package: overtaking
vehicles and vehicles in adjacent lanes can also
be detected.
Vehicles without Driving Assistance Pack‐
age or Driving Assistance Plus Package: a
lane-correcting brake application also takes
place when, in addition to a broken lane mark‐
ing, the edge of a firm road surface is detected
(e.g. central reservation).
Active Lane Keeping Assist is available in the
speed range between 37 mph (60 km/h) and
124 mph (200 km/h).
If a lane-correcting brake application occurs, dis‐
play 1 appears in the multifunction display.
Sensitivity of Active Lane Keeping Assist
% The availability of the following function is
country-dependent.
A lane-correcting brake application also occurs
in the Sensitive setting in the following situa‐
tions:
R Active Lane Keeping Assist detects a solid
lane marking.
R A front wheel drives over this lane marking.
System limits
No lane-correcting brake application occurs in
the following situations:
R You clearly and actively steer, brake or accel‐
erate.
R You have switched on the turn signal indica‐
tor (situation-dependent).
R A driving safety system intervenes, such as
ESP®, Active Brake Assist or Active Blind
Spot Assist.
R You have adopted a sporty driving style with
high cornering speeds or high rates of accel‐
eration.
R When ESP® is deactivated.
R If a loss of tire pressure or a faulty tire has
been detected and displayed.
214 Driving and parking
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following situations:
R If there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuffi‐
cient illumination of the road, if there are
highly variable shade conditions or in rain,
snow, fog or heavy spray.
R If there is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic,
the sun or reflections.
R If the windshield in the area of the multifunc‐
tion camera is dirty, or if the camera is fog‐
ged up, damaged or covered.
R If there are no lane markings, or several
unclear lane markings are present for one
lane, e.g. around roadworks.
R If the lane markings are worn, dark or cov‐
ered.
R If the distance to the vehicle in front is too
short and thus the lane markings cannot be
detected.
R If the lane markings change quickly, e.g.
lanes branch off, cross one another or
merge.
R If the roadway is very narrow and winding.
Vehicles without Driving Assistance Pack‐
age: Active Lane Keeping Assist uses radar sen‐
sors to monitor several areas around the vehicle.
If the radar sensors in the rear bumper are dirty
or covered with snow, the system may be
impaired or may not function. If an obstacle in
the lane in which you are driving has been detec‐
ted, no lane-correcting brake application occurs.
Activating/deactivating Active Lane Keeping
Assist
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Quick Access
5 Active Lane Keeping Assist
# Activate or deactivate the function.
Setting Active Lane Keeping Assist
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Assistance
5 Active Lane Keeping Assist
Setting the sensitivity
% The availability of this function is dependent
on the country.
# Select Standard, Sensitive or Off.
Activating/deactivating the haptic warning
Select Warning.
Activate or deactivate the function.
#
Vehicle towing instructions
The vehicle is not suitable for the use of tow bar
systems that are used for flat towing or dinghy
towing, for example. Attaching and using tow bar
systems can lead to damage on the vehicle.
When you are towing a vehicle with tow bar sys‐
tems, safe driving characteristics cannot be
guaranteed for the towing vehicle or the towed
vehicle. The vehicle-trailer combination may
swerve from side to side. Comply with the per‐
mitted towing methods (/ page 413) and the
instructions for towing with both axles on the
ground (/ page 414).
Instrument Display and on-board computer 215
Instrument Display overview
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: be sure to observe
the notes in the Supplement. Otherwise, you
may fail to recognize dangers.
Instrument Display (standard)
R
R
If the operating safety of your vehicle is
impaired, park the vehicle immediately and
safely. Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Media
Vehicle dynamics
Styles
Maintenance
Instrument Display in the Widescreen Cock‐
pit
& WARNING Risk of accident due to an
instrument display malfunction
If the Instrument Display has failed or mal‐
functioned, you may not recognize function
restrictions applying to safety relevant sys‐
tems.
The operating safety of your vehicle may be
impaired.
# Drive on carefully.
# Have the vehicle checked immediately
at a qualified specialist workshop.
R
R
1 Speedometer (example)
2 Multifunction display
3 Fuel level and fuel filler flap location indica‐
tor
Further content can be shown on the multifunc‐
tion display 2:
R Assistant display
R Telephone
R Navigation
R Trip
R Radio
1
2
3
4
5
Speedometer (example)
Multifunction display
Tachometer (example)
Coolant temperature gauge
Fuel level, fuel filler flap location indicator,
range
216 Instrument Display and on-board computer
% In addition to multifunction display 2, fur‐
ther content can be shown on displays 1
and 3 (/ page 219).
The segments on speedometer 1 indicate the
system status for the following:
R Cruise control(/ page 170)
R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
(/ page 173)
* NOTE Engine damage due to excessively
high engine speeds
The engine will be damaged if you drive with
the engine in the overrevving range.
# Do not drive with the engine in the over‐
revving range.
The fuel supply will be interrupted to protect the
engine when the red mark on the tachometer
(overrevving range) is reached.
Vehicles with a Widescreen Cockpit: during
normal operating conditions, coolant tempera‐
ture display 4 may rise to the red mark.
& WARNING Danger of burns when open‐
ing the hood
If you open the hood when the engine has
overheated or during a fire in the engine
compartment, you could come into contact
with hot gases or other escaping operating
fluids.
# Before opening the hood, allow the
engine to cool down.
# In the event of a fire in the engine com‐
partment, keep the hood closed and
call the fire service.
Overview of the buttons on the steering
wheel
1 P Back/Home button, on-board com‐
puter
Press and hold: shows standard display
2 Touch Control, on-board computer
3 Control panel for cruise control or Active
Distance Assist DISTRONIC
4 Control panel for MBUX multimedia system:
£ Voice Control System
ß Displays favorites
VOL: control knob, adjusts the volume or
switches the sound off 8 (press)
Instrument Display and on-board computer 217
6 Makes/accepts a call
~ Rejects/ends a call
5 ò Calls up the home screen
6 Touch Control multimedia system
7 % Back button
Operating the on-board computer
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐
ognize dangers.
& WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐
mation systems and communications
equipment
If you operate information and communica‐
tion equipment integrated in the vehicle
when driving, you will be distracted from the
traffic situation. This could also cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.
# Only operate this equipment when the
traffic situation permits.
# If you cannot be sure of this, stop the
vehicle whilst paying attention to road
and traffic conditions and operate the
equipment with the vehicle stationary.
Observe the legal requirements for the country
in which you are currently driving when operat‐
ing the on-board computer.
% The on-board computer displays will appear
on the multifunction display (/ page 220).
The on-board computer is operated using lefthand Touch Control 2 and left-hand back/
home button 1.
When the on-board computer is being operated,
different acoustic signals will sound as operating
feedback, e.g. when the end of a list is reached
or when you are scrolling through a list.
The following menus are available:
R Assistance
R Phone
R Navigation
R Trip
R Radio
R Media
R Designs & Disp.
R Service
The menus can be called up from the menu bar
on the multifunction display.
# To call up the menu bar: press back button
on the left 1 until the menu bar is dis‐
played.
218 Instrument Display and on-board computer
% Vehicles without Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC: press the ò button to call
up the menu bar of the on-board computer.
#
#
To call up a submenu or confirm a selec‐
tion: press left-hand Touch Control 2.
To exit a submenu: press back button on
the left 1.
Selecting the Head-up Display
To switch on the Head-up Display: switch
on the Head-up Display via the multimedia
system or activate it in the menu bar by swip‐
ing upwards on left-hand Touch Control 2.
The Head-up Display menu has been selec‐
ted on the Head-up Display.
# To switch to the Head-up Display: press
left-hand Touch Control 2 or swipe upwards
on left-hand Touch Control 2.
# To select what the Head-up Display
shows: swipe upwards or downwards on lefthand Touch Control 2.
#
% The illustration shows the Instrument Display
in the Widescreen Cockpit.
#
#
#
To scroll in the menu bar: swipe left or
right on left-hand Touch Control 2.
To call up a menu or confirm a selection:
press left-hand Touch Control 2.
To scroll through displays or lists on the
menu: swipe upwards or downwards on lefthand Touch Control 2.
Full-screen menu
Vehicles with an Instrument Display in the
Widescreen Cockpit: the following menus can
be shown in full on the Instrument Display:
R Assistance
R
R
#
#
Trip
Navigation
On the corresponding menu, use left-hand
Touch Control 2 to scroll to the end of the
list.
Press left-hand Touch Control 2.
The selected menu will be displayed in full.
Adjusting the design of the Instrument Dis‐
play
On-board computer:
4 Designs & Disp.
Setting the design
Swipe upwards or downwards on the lefthand Touch Control.
# Press the left-hand Touch Control.
The Instrument Display will be shown in the
selected design.
The following designs can be selected, depend‐
ing on the vehicle equipment:
R Classic
#
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R
R
R
R
Sport
Progressive
Understated
Standard Displays
Showing display content on the instrument
cluster
Vehicles with an Instrument Display in the
Widescreen Cockpit: additional display content
can be shown on the instrument cluster.
% The display content on the instrument clus‐
ter adapts to the respective topic selection
in the multimedia system.
# To select display content: swipe to the
right or left on the left-hand Touch Control.
# Swipe upwards or downwards on the lefthand Touch Control to select the required
display content.
When the display content is selected, it will
briefly be highlighted.
1 The index points show the selected display
content.
2 Display content, left (example: speedometer)
When the display content is selected 2, it will
briefly be highlighted.
Display content selection, left:
R Speedometer
R Time/date
R Trip computer From Start and From Reset
R Range
R Audio
3 Display content, center (example: media
menu)
The index points show the selected menu
content.
The menu content of the respective menu from
the menu bar on the multifunction display is dis‐
played in the display content, center.
Display content menu selection, center:
R Assistance
R Telephone
R Navigation
R Trip
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R
R
R
R
Radio
Media
Styles and display
Service
R
Assistant display
Overview of displays on the multifunction
display
4 Display content, right (example: tachometer)
Display content selection, right:
Tachometer
R Average fuel consumption
R ECO display
R Navigation
R G-meter
R
1 Outside temperature
2 Time
3 Digital speedometer
4 Display section
5 Drive program
6 Transmission position
% Vehicles with standard Instrument Dis‐
play: the position of the displays differs from
those shown here.
Further displays on the multifunction display:
Gearshift recommendation (/ page 145)
Z
u Active Parking Assist (/ page 201)
é Parking Assist PARKTRONIC deactivated
(/ page 192)
h Cruise control (/ page 170)
ç Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
(/ page 173)
ê Active Brake Assist (/ page 170)
à Active Steering Assist (/ page 179)
ð Active Lane Keeping Assist (/ page 212)
± Active Lane Change Assist (/ page 181)
è ECO start/stop function (/ page 137)
ë HOLD function (/ page 185)
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_ Adaptive Highbeam Assist (/ page 116)
Vehicles with Traffic Sign Assist: Detected
instructions and traffic signs (/ page 207).
Adjusting the instrument lighting
#
Turn brightness control 1 up or down.
The lighting of the Instrument Display and in
the control elements of the vehicle interior is
adjusted.
R
R
Menus and submenus
Calling up functions on the Service menu of
the on-board computer
On-board computer:
4 Service
# To select a function: swipe upwards or
downwards on the left-hand Touch Control.
# Press the left-hand Touch Control.
Functions on the Service menu:
R Message memory (/ page 468)
R Tires:
Restart the tire pressure loss warning
system (/ page 430)
Check the tire pressure with the tire pres‐
sure monitor (/ page 428)
Restart the tire pressure monitor
(/ page 429)
ASSYST PLUS: call up the service due date
(/ page 384)
Coolant: coolant temperature display
Engine Oil Level: engine oil level
Consumption Info: fuel life cycle consump‐
tion
-
R
R
Calling up displays on the Assistance menu
On-board computer:
4 Assistance
The following displays are available on the Assis‐
tance menu:
R Assistance
R Attention level (/ page 205)
R Vehicles with an Instrument Display in
the Widescreen Cockpit: full screen
#
To switch between the displays: swipe
upwards or downwards on the left-hand
Touch Control.
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R
R
¸ Green radar waves next to vehicle:
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist
active
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC displays
(/ page 173)
R
R
R
R
R
Digital speedometer
Current fuel consumption
ECO display (/ page 139)
Trip computer From Start and From Reset
Full screen
Calling up displays on the Trip menu
% The illustration shows the Instrument Display
in the Widescreen Cockpit.
Status displays on the assistant display:
R Û ATTENTION ASSIST: deactivated
R Gray lane markings: Active Lane Keeping
Assist activated
R Green lane markings: Active Lane Keeping
Assist active
R ¸ Gray radar waves next to vehicle: Blind
Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist ena‐
bled
On-board computer:
4 Trip
# To select a display: swipe upwards or down‐
wards on the left-hand Touch Control.
Trip menu in the standard cockpit:
R Speedometer
R Digital speedometer
R Tachometer
R Range and current fuel consumption
R ECO display (/ page 139)
R Trip computer From Start and From Reset
Trip menu in the Widescreen Cockpit:
Standard display
R
Standard display (example)
1 Trip distance
2 Total distance
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1
2
3
4
Trip computer (example)
Total distance
Driving time
Average speed
Average fuel consumption
% The illustrations show the Instrument Display
in the Widescreen Cockpit.
Resetting values on the Trip menu of the onboard computer
Calling up navigation instructions on the onboard computer
On-board computer:
4 Trip
You can reset the values of the following func‐
tions:
R Trip distance
R Trip computer From Start and From Reset
R ECO display (/ page 139)
On-board computer:
4 Navigation
The following displays are available in the naviga‐
tion menu:
R Navigation view
R Map view
R Full-surface map view
#
#
#
#
To select the function to be reset: swipe
upwards or downwards on the left-hand
Touch Control.
Press the left-hand Touch Control.
Select Yes .
Press the left-hand Touch Control.
If you press and hold the left-hand Touch Con‐
trol, the values of the function will be reset
immediately.
Example: no change of direction announced
1 Distance to the next change of direction
2 Distance to the next destination
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3 Estimated arrival time at next destination
4 Current road
1
2
3
4
5
6
Example: change of direction announced
Distance to the change of direction
Road to which the change of direction leads
Change-of-direction symbol
Recommended lane (white)
Possible lane
Lane not recommended (dark gray)
Further possible displays on the Navigation
menu:
R Direction of Travel: display of direction of
travel and road currently being traveled on.
R New Route... or Calculating Route...: a new
route is being calculated.
R Road Not Mapped: the road is unknown, e.g.
for newly built roads.
R No Route: no route could be calculated to
the selected destination.
R Off Map: the map for the current location is
not available.
R Area of Dest. Reached: when an intermediate
destination is reached, the intermediate des‐
tination flag will be displayed with the num‐
ber of the intermediate destination Î.
After this, route guidance will continue. Once
the destination is reached, the checkered
flag Í will be displayed. Route guidance
will now be complete
#
To exit the menu: press the back button on
the left.
Vehicles with the MBUX multimedia system:
You can also start navigation to one of the
recent destinations on the Navigation menu:
# Press the left-hand Touch Control.
# To select a destination: swipe upwards or
downwards on the left-hand Touch Control.
# Press the left-hand Touch Control.
Route guidance will start.
If route guidance has already been activated,
a query will appear asking whether you wish
to end the current route guidance.
# Select Yes.
# Press the left-hand Touch Control.
Route guidance will start.
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Selecting radio stations using the on-board
computer
On-board computer:
4 Radio
frequency range, an asterisk will appear next to
the station name.
# To select a radio station: swipe upwards or
downwards on the left-hand Touch Control.
Selecting the frequency range or memory
preset
# Press the left-hand Touch Control.
# Swipe upwards or downwards on the lefthand Touch Control.
# Press the left-hand Touch Control.
Operating media playback using the onboard computer
On-board computer:
4 Media
1 Frequency range
2 Station
3 Name of track
1 Media source
2 Track number and current track
3 Name of artist (example)
% The illustration shows the Instrument Display
in the Widescreen Cockpit
When you select a station from the memory pre‐
sets, the preset will appear next to the station
name. When you select a saved station in the
% The illustration shows the Instrument Display
in the Widescreen Cockpit
# To change tracks on an active media
source: swipe upwards or downwards on the
left-hand Touch Control.
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Changing a media source
# Press the left-hand Touch Control.
# To select a media source: swipe upwards
or downwards on the left-hand Touch Con‐
trol.
# Press the left-hand Touch Control.
Dialing telephone numbers using the onboard computer
& WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐
mation systems and communications
equipment
If you operate information and communica‐
tion equipment integrated in the vehicle
when driving, you will be distracted from the
traffic situation. This could also cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.
# Only operate this equipment when the
traffic situation permits.
# If you cannot be sure of this, stop the
vehicle whilst paying attention to road
and traffic conditions and operate the
equipment with the vehicle stationary.
When using the phone, observe the legal
requirements for the country in which you are
currently driving.
Requirements:
R The mobile phone is connected to the multi‐
media system.
On-board computer:
4 Phone
The most recent telephone calls (dialed,
received and missed calls) are displayed on the
Phone menu.
# To select an entry: swipe upwards or down‐
wards on the left-hand Touch Control.
# Press the left-hand Touch Control.
If there is only one telephone number
saved to an entry: the telephone number
will be selected.
# If there are multiple telephone numbers
saved to an entry: swipe upwards or down‐
wards on the left-hand Touch Control to
select the desired telephone number.
# Press the left-hand Touch Control.
The telephone number will be dialed.
The following displays may appear instead of the
telephone numbers dialed:
R Please Wait: the application is starting. If a
Bluetooth® connection to the mobile phone
is not established, the menu for authorizing
and connecting a mobile phone will be dis‐
played on the multimedia system
(/ page 333).
R Updating Data…: the call list is being upda‐
ted.
R Importing Contacts: contacts are being
imported from the mobile phone or a storage
medium.
Accepting/rejecting an incoming call
Vehicles with Head-up Display: when you
receive a call, the Incoming Call message will
appear on the Head-up Display.
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#
#
Swipe upwards or downwards on the lefthand Touch Control and select 6 (accept)
or ~ (reject).
Press the left-hand Touch Control.
You may accept or reject the call using the 6
or ~ button on the steering wheel.
Setting the Head-up Display using the onboard computer
On-board computer:
4 HEAD-UP DISPLAY
The following Head-up Display settings can be
selected:
R Position
R Brightness
R Displays
R Messages
R Assistance status
R Telephone
R Audio
R Voice Control System
#
#
#
#
#
#
To choose a setting: swipe to the right on
the left-hand Touch Control.
Settings menu 5 is selected.
To call up the Settings menu: press the
left-hand Touch Control.
To adjust the position: swipe upwards or
downwards on the left-hand Touch Control.
To adjust the brightness: swipe to the left
or right on the left-hand Touch Control.
To set messages, assistance status, tele‐
phone, audio and the Voice Control Sys‐
tem: press the left-hand Touch Control.
The list of setting options will be displayed.
Swipe upwards or downwards on the lefthand Touch Control and select a setting by
pressing the left-hand Touch Control.
Selecting what the Head-up Display shows
(Example)
1 To switch the Head-up Display on/off
2 Left display area
Navigation system
Average consumption
G-meter
3 Central display area
Set speed in the driver assistance system,
e.g. cruise control
Warnings from driver assistance systems,
e.g. distance warning
4 Right display area
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Traffic Sign Assist
Assistant display
5 To select the settings
6 Index points
Display areas 2 to 4 that are not required can
be hidden.
% In audio mode, the station name, track or
last calls will be shown temporarily when the
audio source is being actively operated.
# To select a display: swipe upwards or down‐
wards on the left-hand Touch Control.
Display elements
R
R
R
Wet roadway
Objects on the display cover
Polarization in sunglasses
% In extreme sunlight, sections of the display
may appear washed out. You can correct this
by deactivating and reactivating the Head-up
Display.
Switching the Head-up Display on/off via the
multimedia system
Head-up Display
Function of the Head-up Display
1
2
3
4
The Head-up Display projects information above
the cockpit into the driver's field of vision, e.g.
the speed of the vehicle, information from the
navigation system or driver assistance systems
and some warning messages.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, different
content can be shown in the three display areas
of the Head-up Display (/ page 227).
System limits
The visibility of the displays will be affected by
the following conditions:
R Seat position
R Image position setting
R Ambient light
Navigation instructions
Current speed
Detected instructions and traffic signs
Set speed in the driver assistance system
(e.g. cruise control)
Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings 5 Quick Access
# Select HUD.
The Head-up Display is activated.
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Notes on operating safety
& WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐
mation systems and communications
equipment
If you operate information and communica‐
tion equipment integrated in the vehicle
when driving, you will be distracted from the
traffic situation. This could also cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.
# Only operate this equipment when the
traffic situation permits.
# If you cannot be sure of this, stop the
vehicle whilst paying attention to road
and traffic conditions and operate the
equipment with the vehicle stationary.
& WARNING Risk of an accident from
operating mobile communication equip‐
ment while the vehicle is in motion
Mobile communications devices distract the
driver from the traffic situation. This could
also cause the driver to lose control of the
vehicle.
# As the driver, only operate mobile com‐
munications devices when the vehicle is
stationary.
# As a vehicle occupant, only use mobile
communications devices in the areas
intended for this purpose, e.g. in the
rear passenger compartment.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to objects
being stowed incorrectly
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed
incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown
around and hit vehicle occupants. In addi‐
tion, cup holders, open stowage spaces and
mobile phone receptacles cannot always
retain all objects they contain.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
#
#
#
#
Always stow objects so that they can‐
not be thrown around in such situa‐
tions.
Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets.
Close the lockable stowage spaces
before starting a journey.
Always stow and secure heavy, hard,
pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the trunk/load compartment.
For your own safety, always observe the follow‐
ing points when operating mobile communica‐
tions equipment and especially your voice con‐
trol system:
R Observe the legal requirements for the coun‐
try in which you are driving.
R While driving, only operate mobile communi‐
cations equipment and your voice control
system when the traffic conditions permit it.
You may otherwise be distracted from the
traffic conditions and cause an accident,
injuring yourself and others.
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R
R
R
Conducting a dialog
If you use the voice control system in an
emergency your voice can change and your
telephone call, e.g. an emergency call, can
thereby be unnecessarily delayed.
Familiarize yourself with the voice control
system functions before starting the journey.
Comply with the loading guidelines
(/ page 99).
Operation
Overview of operating the multifunction
steering wheel
The Voice Control System is operational approx‐
imately thirty seconds after the ignition is
switched on.
1 Press the rocker switch up: £ starts the
dialog
2 Press the control knob: 8 switches the
sound off or on (ends the dialog)
Turn the control knob up/down: increases/
decreases the volume
3 Press the rocker switch down: ~ rejects/
ends a call (ends the dialog)
For the dialog with the Voice Control System,
you can use complete sentences of colloquial
language as voice commands, such as, for exam‐
ple, "Please show me the list of the last calls" or
"How warm is it outside?". It is not necessary to
first change to the relevant application such as
"Telephone" or "Vehicle function".
# To activate or continue dialog by using a
keyword: say "Hello Mercedes" to activate
the Voice Control System. Voice activation
must be switched on in the multimedia sys‐
tem (/ page 231). For this, it is not neces‐
sary to press up the £ rocker switch on
the multifunction steering wheel.
Voice activation can also be directly com‐
bined with a voice command, e.g. "Hi
Mercedes, how fast can I drive?".
or
# Press the £ rocker switch up on the mul‐
tifunction steering wheel.
You can say a voice command after an
acoustic signal.
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#
#
#
#
#
#
#
To correct an entry: say the Correction
voice command.
To select an entry from the selection list:
say the line number or the contents.
To browse the selection list: say the Next
or Back voice command.
To interrupt the dialog: say the Pause voice
command.
The dialog can be continued with the "Hello
Mercedes" voice command or by pressing up
the £ rocker switch on the multifunction
steering wheel.
To jump to the preceding dialog: say the
Back voice command.
To jump back to the top dialog level: say
the Home voice command.
To cancel the dialog: say the Close voice
command or press the 8 or ~ button
on the multifunction steering wheel.
To interrupt a voice output: speak in the
middle of a voice dialog when the system is
still answering.
The voice output is shortened and the con‐
clusion is reached more quickly.
% The Speak During Voice Output option must
be switched on in the multimedia system for
this (/ page 231).
#
Overview of operable functions in the Voice
Control System
You can use the Voice Control System to operate
the following functions depending on the vehicle
equipment:
R Telephone
R Text messages
R Navigation
R Address book
R Radio
R Media
R Vehicle functions
R Weather
Full functionality is only available for you with
activation of online voice control (/ page 231).
Notes on the language setting
You can change the language of the Voice Con‐
trol System via the system language settings. If
the set system language is not supported by the
Voice Control System, English will be selected.
The Voice Control System is available in English,
French, Portuguese and Spanish.
Setting the Voice Control System (multime‐
dia system)
Requirements:
For online voice control: your vehicle is
connected with your Mercedes me user
account (/ page 354).
R There is an Internet connection
(/ page 358).
R For online use of contacts: online voice
control is activated.
R
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Multimedia system:
4 © 5 Settings
5 LINGUATRONIC
5
System
Switching voice activation of the Voice Con‐
trol System on/off
# Select Voice Activation "Hey Mercedes".
Depending on the previous status, the func‐
tion is activated or deactivated.
When the function is active, the "Hi
Mercedes" voice command can activate the
dialog.
Activating/deactivating online voice control
Activate Online Voice Control.
#
% Online voice control is activated at the fac‐
tory.
# Select Online Voice Control Subscr..
You will be connected with the Mercedes me
portal.
# Activate online voice control in the Mercedes
me portal.
Activating contacts for online use
Select Contacts for Online Use.
When the function is active, contacts will be
found more easily and accurately using voice
input. The quality of the enunciation of con‐
tact names by the system will also be
improved.
#
Switching on voice interruption
# Select Speak During Voice Output.
If the function is active, a command can be
interjected during voice output of the sys‐
tem.
Using the Voice Control System effectively
Voice Control System audible help functions
Using the corresponding voice commands you
receive the following information and assistance
in the following cases:
R For optimal operation: say the Voice control tutorial voice command or call up the
Digital Operator's Manual with Could you go
to the Voice Control System tutorial please?,
R
R
R
for example. The full extent of the Digital
Operator's Manual is available when the vehi‐
cle is stationary. Here you can also find
explanatory videos which introduce you to
the functions of the Voice Control System.
Current application: on the multifunction
steering wheel, press the £ rocker switch
up and say the Help voice command. You will
receive suggestions and information about
operation of the Voice Control System for the
current application.
Continued dialog: say the Help voice com‐
mand during a voice dialog. For every step of
the dialog you receive matching information.
Specific function: say the voice command
for the desired function, e.g. with "Hello
Mercedes, I need help with the radio" or after
pressing the £ rocker switch on the multi‐
function steering wheel up, say the Help for
the telephone voice command, for example.
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Notes on optimal use of the Voice Control
System
Notes on how to improve recognition:
R Activate online voice control (/ page 231).
R Only operate the Voice Control System from
the driver's seat.
R Say the voice commands coherently and
clearly, but do not exaggerate the words.
R Avoid loud noises that cause interference
while making a voice command entry, e.g.
the entertainment in the rear passenger
compartment.
R For telephone or address book entries:
Only create sensible address book entries
in the system/mobile phone, e.g. enter
surname and first name in the correct
field.
Do not use any abbreviations, unneces‐
sary spaces or special characters.
R For radio station names: say the Read out
station list voice command and say the
desired station name in the way the voice
output reads aloud to you.
% To improve recognition, depending on the
outside temperature, either the blowers for
ventilation or heating are reduced when the
Voice Control System is started.
Information on online voice control
Online voice control improves recognition and
makes additional results available as a result of
external information, e.g. information about POIs
and about the weather. We therefore recom‐
mend that you activate online voice control.
You will need a Mercedes me user account for
this. If you do not yet have a user account you
have to create one and connect it with your vehi‐
cle (/ page 262).
Then call up your Mercedes me user account.
The Mercedes me services are shown and can
be activated (/ page 263).
In addition, online voice control must be activa‐
ted (/ page 231).
Essential voice commands
Notes on the voice commands
Aside from the exact voice commands (see the
"Voice command" column in the following tables)
to call up specific functions, in most cases the
Voice Control System also understands a great
many paraphrases from daily usage. Examples of
these are listed in the "Colloquial examples" col‐
umn. For some languages however these exam‐
ples are only available to a limited extent.
% Content in angled brackets, e.g.
or
, is a placeholder which has to be
completed by you with the desired term. The
voice command Set as intermediate
destination could, for example, be completed
with: Set Mercedes-Benz Arena as intermediate destination.
Overview of switch voice commands
Switch voice commands can be used to open
certain applications.
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Switch voice commands
Voice command
Colloquial example
Function
Switch to navigation
I would like to go to navigation
Switches to navigation
Switch to address book
I would like to switch to the
address book
Switches to the address book
Switch to telephone
I would like to switch to the phone
Switches to the telephone
Switch to messages
Can you switch to messages
please?
Switches to the text message application
Switch to radio
I would like to switch to the radio
Switches to radio
Switch to media
I would like to switch to the media
application
Switches to media
Switch to comfort
I would like to go to the comfort
application
Switches to the comfort settings
Switch to vehicle info
I would like to go to the vehicle
application
Switches to vehicle information
Switch to settings
I would like to go to the settings
menu
Switches to the menu with the setting options
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% It is not necessary to first call up a menu in
order to operate a function it contains with
the Voice Control System. You can operate
the function directly using voice input, e.g.
call a contact or enter a destination for navi‐
gation. You can find further information in
the overview tables for voice commands.
Overview of navigation voice commands
Using the navigation voice commands you can
enter POIs and conventional addresses or navi‐
gate to your own contacts. You can also carry
out important navigation settings directly. The
following list offers just a small selection of the
possible navigation commands. You will receive
additional suggestions if you say Help for navigation.
Navigation voice commands
Voice command
Colloquial example
Function
Navigate to
Navigate to Canal Street, New York
Starts route guidance to the desired address.
Navigate to
Drive/bring me to the contact
address of John Doe
Starts route guidance to a contact from the address book.
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Voice command
Colloquial example
Function
Navigate to <3 word address>
The example is for the English lan‐
guage:
Drive to Parade.Help.Bleat
Starts route guidance to a 3 word address from what3words.
The example mentioned navigates you to the Empire State Building.
Observe the following information:
R 3 word addresses are language dependent.
R Searching for a destination using 3 word addresses is not possible in
all countries and in all languages. Additional information on 3 word
addresses from what3words can be found in the Navigation section
under "Entering the destination as a 3 word address".
The Empire State Building, for example, has the following 3 word
addresses:
R English: parade.help.bleat
R French: commun.verbe.bisquer
R Spanish: suertes.diga.pesca
Home
I would like to go home/I want to
drive to my home address
Starts route guidance to the home address.
Work
I would like to navigate to work
Starts route guidance to work.
Enter POI
Take me to a POI
Enters a POI, e.g. Brandenburg Gate.
Navigate to
Navigate to "McDonald's"
Starts route guidance to a POI.
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Voice command
Colloquial example
Function
Navigate to the online POI
Navigate to online POI "McDonald's
Searches online for a POI and starts route guidance.
Start route guidance
Begin route guidance/Can you
start route guidance?
Starts route guidance to a destination.
Cancel route guidance
Can you quit route guidance?
Cancels route guidance.
Restart route guidance
I would like to resume route guidance
Continues route guidance after a break.
Set as intermediate destination
Set "9 Euclid Avenue in Cleveland"
as an intermediate destination
Selects an intermediate destination for the route.
Set as intermediate destination
Set "John Doe" as intermediate des- Selects an intermediate destination from the contacts for the route.
tination
Set as intermediate destination
Set "Trump Tower" as an intermediate destination
Selects a POI as an intermediate destination for the route.
Enter address in
I would like to enter a new address
in "France"
Selects a destination in another country.
Enter ZIP code
Start route guidance to a new ZIP
code
Enters a ZIP code.
Last destinations
Show the previous destinations
Selects a destination from the previous destinations.
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Voice command
Colloquial example
Function
Show alternative routes
Search for alternative routes
Shows one of the alternative routes calculated.
Driving recommendations on
Switch on driving recommendations Switches on voice output for route guidance.
Driving recommendations off
Mute the driving instructions
Switches off voice output for route guidance.
Show traffic map
Switch on traffic jam info
Displays traffic information on the map.
Hide traffic map
Switch off the traffic jam messages
Hides the traffic information.
POI icons on
Show me point of interest icons on
the map please
Displays the POI symbols on the map.
Hide POI icons
I would like to hide all POI symbols
Hides the POI symbols.
Overview of telephone voice commands
You can use the telephone voice commands to
make phone calls or search through the address
book. The following list offers just a small selec‐
tion of the possible telephone commands. You
will receive additional suggestions if you say
Help for phone.
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Telephone voice commands
Voice command
Colloquial example
Function
Call
I would like you to dial 0171xxxxxxx Makes a telephone call by entering the telephone number directly.
Call
Call Jane Smith on her mobile
Makes a telephone call directly by entering a name from the address
book.
Call Mercedes-Benz emergency
call center
Could you call the Mercedes-Benz
emergency center?
Triggers an emergency call to the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center.
Call Mercedes me
I’d like you to call the MB breakdown assistance please
Places a call with Mercedes-Benz breakdown assistance.
Latest calls
Show me the list of missed calls
Shows the list of missed calls.
Previous calls
Show me the last calls
The list shows all outgoing, incoming and missed calls.
Incoming calls
Show me the calls received
Shows the list of incoming calls.
Outgoing calls
Show me the list of outgoing calls
Shows the list of outgoing calls.
Search for
Could you open the contact "John
Doe"?
Opens the contact data of a contact in the address book.
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Voice command
Colloquial example
Function
Redial
Redial/Call last phone number
Makes a call to the last telephone number dialed.
Change phone
Could you please switch to the second phone?
Changes the primary telephone
Overview of media player voice commands
Media player voice commands can also be used
when the media player application runs in the
background and another application is visible in
the foreground. The following list offers just a
small selection of the possible media player
voice commands. You will receive additional sug‐
gestions if you say Help for media or Help for
player.
Media player voice commands
Voice command
Colloquial example
Function
Play