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Useful
information
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138
Overview
of
climate
control
sys-
tems
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138
Operating
the
climate
control
sys-
tems
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144
Setting
the
air
vents
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152
137
Climate
control
138
140
Table of Contents
Index 4
6
Default Chapter
6
Table of Contents
6
Protection of the Environment General Notes
25
Equipment
26
Maintenance
27
Important Safety Notes
28
Diagnostics Connection
29
Declarations of Conformity
29
Qualified Specialist Workshop
30
Customer Relations Department
30
Reporting Safety Defects
30
Correct Use
30
Data Acquisition
31
Limited Warranty
31
Copyright
32
Table of Contents
33
Default Chapter
34
Dashboard
34
Instrument Cluster
34
Multifunction Steering Wheel
37
Upper Section
38
Center Console Lower Section
39
Level Control
40
Center Console
41
Overhead Control Panel
41
Door Control Panel
42
Table of Contents
43
Default Chapter
44
Important Safety Notes
44
Panic Alarm
44
Useful Information
44
Occupant Safety
45
Introduction
45
Safety Guidelines
45
Important Safety Notes
46
Side Impact Air Bag
49
Knee Bag
49
Window Curtain Air Bag
50
Indicator Lamp
51
Operation
51
System Self-Test
53
Fastening
59
Releasing
60
Belt Force Limiters
61
Emergency Tensioning Devices
61
Function
61
Child Restraint Systems
62
Children in the Vehicle
62
In the Vehicle
62
Restraint Systems
62
Children in the Vehicle
63
LATCH-Type (ISOFIX) Child Seat Anchors
65
Special Seat Belt Retractor
65
Top Tether
66
Child-Proof Locks Important Safety Notes
67
Overview
68
Rear Doors
68
Driving Safety Systems
69
ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
69
BAS (Brake Assist System)
69
Important Safety Notes
69
Off-Road ABS
69
Bas Plus
70
Collision Prevention Assist
71
Distance Warning Function
71
Adaptive Brake Assist
72
Ets/4Ets
73
General Notes
73
Deactivating/Activating
74
Off-Road 4ETS
74
Trailer Stabilization
75
Off-Road ESP
75
Adaptive Brake
76
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
76
PRE-SAFE ® Brake
76
Steer Control
78
Function
78
Immobilizer
78
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm System)
78
Theft Deterrent Locking System
78
Table of Contents
81
Default Chapter
82
Important Safety Notes
82
Smartkey
82
Useful Information
82
Locking
83
Unlocking
83
Mechanical Key
84
Replacing
85
Checking the Battery
85
Important Safety Notes
85
Loss
87
Important Safety Notes
88
Doors
89
Driver's Door
90
Vehicle
90
Unlocking the Driver's Door
90
Power Closing
90
Cargo Compartment
91
Important Safety Notes
91
Tailgate
92
Opening Dimensions
93
Opening/Closing (Automatically from Outside)
93
Opening and Closing
94
Opening/Closing (Automatically from Inside)
94
Side Windows
95
Limiting the Opening Angle
95
Opening/Closing
96
Side Windows
96
Convenience Closing Feature
97
Convenience Opening Feature
97
Resetting
98
Sliding Sunroof Important Safety Notes
99
Opening/Closing
100
Sliding Sunroof
100
Sliding Sunroof
101
Resetting
101
Roller Sunblinds
101
Sliding Panel
101
Resetting
102
Table of Contents
105
Correct Driver's Seat Position
106
Useful Information
106
Important Safety Notes
107
Adjusting the Head Restraint
108
Luxury
109
Seats
107
Luxury Head Restraints
109
Seat Heating Problem
112
Steering Wheel
113
Important Safety Notes
113
Seat Ventilation Problem
113
Steering Wheel Heating
114
Exterior Mirrors Adjusting
116
Overview
116
Mirrors
117
Setting
117
Storing the Parking Position
118
Memory Function
119
Table of Contents
121
Default Chapter
122
Useful Information
122
Automatic Headlamp Mode
122
Driving Abroad
122
Light Switch
122
Symmetrical Low Beam
122
Exterior Lighting
123
Low-Beam Headlamps
123
Parking Lamps
124
Rear Fog Lamp
124
Turn Signals
125
Hazard Warning Lamps
126
High Beam Flasher
126
High-Beam Headlamps
126
Active Light Function
127
Cornering Light Function
127
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
127
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist On/Off
128
Interior Lighting
129
Overview
129
Combination Switch
125
Standing Lamps
125
Reading Lamp
129
Using
129
Crash-Responsive Emergency Lighting
131
Important Safety Notes
131
Replacing Bulbs
131
Low-Beam Headlamps
132
High-Beam Headlamps
133
Parking Lamps
133
Side Marker Lamps
133
Important Safety Notes
135
Rear Window Wiper
135
Replacing the Wiper Blade
135
Replacing the Wiper Blades
135
Windshield Wipers
135
Climate Control
139
Default Chapter
140
Overview of Climate Control Systems
140
Fogging up
140
Important Safety Notes
140
Control
141
Rear Control Panel
144
Activating/Deactivating Cooling with Air Dehumidification
147
Indicator Lamp
148
Useful Information
140
Air Flow
149
Setting the Temperature
149
Setting the Air Distribution
150
Operating the Climate Control Systems
149
Tems
149
Setting the Airflow
150
Defrosting the Windshield
151
Maximum Cooling
151
Switching the ZONE Function on off
151
Defrosting the Windows
152
Problem with the Rear Window Defroster
153
Important Safety Notes
154
Setting the Air Vents
154
Setting the Center Air Vents
154
Rear
155
Tems
155
Setting the Air Vents
155
Setting the Air Vents 154
157
Default Chapter
158
Driving
158
Notes on Breaking-In a New Vehicle
158
Useful Information
158
Smartkey
159
Start/Stop Button
160
Starting the Engine
161
Pulling Away (Automatic Transmission)
162
Pulling Away with a Trailer
162
Starting the Engine
162
Important Safety Notes
163
Introduction
163
ECO Start/Stop Function
163
Hill Start Assist
163
Automatic Engine Switch-Off
164
Deactivating/Activating
165
Automatic Transmission
167
DIRECT SELECT Lever
167
Drive Program Display
167
Overview
167
Transmission Position Display
167
Automatically
168
Engaging Reverse Gear
168
Engaging Drive Position
169
Transmission Positions
169
Changing Gear
170
Driving Tips
170
Kickdown
170
Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters
171
Automatic Drive Program
172
Manual Drive Program
172
Drive Program Automatic
172
General Information
173
Manual Drive Program
174
Refueling
175
Program Selector Button
171
Transfer Case
175
Refueling Process
176
Refueling
177
Adding
179
Important Safety Notes
181
Parking Brake
182
Parking
181
Switching off
182
Electric Parking Brake
182
Drinking and Driving
184
Fuel
184
Driving Tips
184
General
184
Driving Tips
185
Brakes
186
Downhill Gradient
186
Driving Tips
186
Important Safety Notes
186
High-Performance Brake System
187
Maintenance
187
Break-In Period
188
Driving on Flooded Roads
188
Driving on Wet Roads
188
Hydroplaning
188
Off-Road Fording
188
Important Safety Notes
189
Off-Road Driving
190
Checklist after Driving Off-Road
191
Checklist before Driving Off-Road
191
Approach/Departure Angle
192
Driving on Sand
192
Driving over Obstacles
192
Tire Ruts
192
Traveling Uphill
192
Cruise Control
193
Driving Downhill
193
Maximum Gradient-Climbing Capability
193
Activation Conditions
194
Cruise Control Lever
194
Important Safety Notes
194
Deactivating
196
Distronic Plus
196
Important Safety Notes
197
Activation Conditions
198
Cruise Control Lever
198
Setting the Specified Minimum Distance
201
Deactivating
202
Driving Systems
193
Distronic Plus
203
Important Safety Notes
204
Basic Settings
205
Level Control (Vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD Package)
204
HOLD Function
208
AIRMATIC Package
209
Active Curve System
210
Important Safety Notes
211
Level Control
211
AMG Adaptive Sport Suspension System
213
System
213
Driving System
215
Important Safety Notes
215
Parktronic
215
Range of the Sensors
216
Warning Display
216
Parktronic
217
Active Parking Assist
218
Important Safety Notes
218
Parking
220
Exiting a Parking Space
221
Rear View Camera
222
Towing a Trailer
222
Attention Assist
231
Multifunction Display
232
Blind Spot Assist
235
Lane Keeping Assist
237
Blind Spot Assist
237
Active Blind Spot Assist
239
Active Driving Assistance Package
239
Active Blind Spot Assist
242
Active Lane Keeping Assist
243
Active Lane Keeping Assist
245
SPORT Program
246
Snow Program
247
Trailer Program
247
MATIC (Permanent Four-Wheel Drive)
248
Off-Road Program (Vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD Package)
250
Off-Road Program 1
250
Off-Road Programs (Vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD Package)
250
LOW RANGE Off-Road Gear
251
Off-Road Gear
251
Off-Road Program 2
251
On-Road Programs
245
Trailer Towing
255
Towing a Trailer
255
Important Safety Notes
255
Driving Tips
256
Installing the Ball Coupling
257
Coupling up a Trailer
258
Decoupling a Trailer
260
Removing
261
Storing
261
Power Supply
261
Removing the Ball Coupling
261
Storing the Ball Coupling
261
Table of Contents
263
Default Chapter
264
Important Safety Notes
264
Useful Information
264
Instrument Cluster Lighting
265
Coolant
265
Displays and Operation
265
Operating the On-Board Computer
266
Operation
266
Outside Temperature Display
266
Overview
266
Segments
266
Tachometer
266
Odometer
268
Menu Overview
268
Standard Display
268
Trip Menu
268
Digital Speedometer
269
Displaying the Range
269
Audio Menu
271
Operation
272
Telephone Menu
272
Video DVD Operation
272
Number from the Phone Book
273
Redialing
273
Activating/Deactivating
274
Active Blind Spot Assist
274
Assistance Menu
274
Activating/Deactivating
275
Menus and Submenus
269
Service Menu
275
Permanent Display
276
Instrument Cluster Submenu
276
Settings Menu
276
Selecting the Unit of Measurement
276
Assist On/Off
277
Activating/Deactivating the Interior Lighting Delayed Switch-Off
278
Interior Lighting
278
Vehicle Submenu
278
Convenience Submenu
279
On and Offroad Menu
280
Racetimer
281
Display Messages
284
General Notes
284
Message Memory
284
Display Message
285
Safety Systems
285
Display Message
287
Display Message
291
Display Message
292
Display Message
293
Display Message
297
Display Message
298
Display Message
299
Display Message
300
Engine
300
Display Message
301
Display Message
302
Display Message
303
Driving Systems
303
Display Message
306
Display Message
307
Display Message
308
Display Message
309
Display Message
311
Display Message
312
Tires
312
Lights
297
Vehicle
314
Display Message
314
Display Message
315
Smartkey
316
Display Message
316
Keyless-Go
317
Display Message
317
Warning and Indicator Lamps in the Instrument Cluster
319
Seat Belt
319
Warning Lamp
319
Brakes
320
Warning Lamp
320
Warning Lamp
321
Warning Lamp
323
Warning Lamp
326
Check Engine Warning Lamp
327
Emergency Running Mode
327
Fuel Tank
327
Reserve Fuel
327
Coolant
328
Warning Lamp
328
Notes
329
Distance Warning
330
Distronic Plus
330
Warning Lamp
330
Tire Pressure Monitor
331
Warning Lamp
331
Stowage Areas
334
Glove Box
335
Important Safety Notes
335
Eyeglasses Compartment
336
Center Console
336
Cargo Compartment Enlargement Important Safety Notes
337
Stowage Net
337
Loading Guidelines
334
Through-Loading
337
Bag Hook
339
Cargo Tie down Rings
339
Securing Hooks
340
Combined Cargo Cover and Net
341
Coat Hooks
342
EASY-PACK Load-Securing Kit
342
Stowage Well (Under)
344
Roof Carrier
345
Important Safety Notes
345
Cup Holders
345
Temperature Controlled
346
Rear Side Windows
347
Overview
347
Sun Visor
347
Vanity Mirror (in the Sun Visor)
347
Ashtray
348
Cigarette Lighter
348
Rear Compartment
348
Center Console
349
General Notes
349
V Socket
350
Operation
350
Rear Compartment
350
General Notes
352
Emergency Call
353
Self-Test
353
System
353
MB Info Call Button
355
Roadside Assistance Button
355
Navigation Menu
355
Call Priority
356
Search & Send
357
Vehicle Remote Malfunction Diagnosis
359
Downloading Routes
360
Geo Fencing
360
Speed Alert
360
Triggering the Vehicle Alarm
361
Important Safety Notes
361
Opening/Closing the Garage Door
363
Floormats
364
Infrared Reflective
364
Table of Contents
365
Default Chapter
366
Useful Information
366
Important Safety Notes
366
Opening
366
Engine Compartment
367
Checking the Oil Level
367
Closing
367
Engine Oil Adding
368
Assyst Plus
370
Service Message
370
Maintenance
371
Hiding a Service Message
371
Notes
371
Special Service Requirements
371
Car Wash
372
Notes
372
Care
373
Power Washer
373
Washing by Hand
373
Power Washers
373
Paint
374
Exterior Lights
375
Matte Finish
374
Wheels
375
Windows
375
Wiper Blades
375
Cleaning
375
Cleaning the Trailer Tow Hitch
376
Display
377
Interior
377
Sensors
376
Exhaust Pipe
376
Rear View Camera
376
Night View Assist Plus
377
Cleaning
377
Gear or Selector Lever
378
Plastic Trim
378
Seat Cover
378
Steering Wheel
378
Wooden Trim
378
Cleaning
378
Carpets
379
Seat Belt
379
Cleaning
379
Trim Pieces
378
Table of Contents
381
First-Aid Kit
382
Useful Information
382
Vehicle Tool Kit
382
Where will I Find
382
Flat Tire
383
Preparing the Vehicle
383
Moextended Tires
384
System
384
TIREFIT Kit
385
Battery (Vehicle)
387
Important Safety Notes
387
Charging
390
Jump-Starting
391
Important Safety Notes
393
System
393
Installing the Towing Eye
394
Removing the Towing Eye
395
With both Axles on the Ground
395
With the Rear Axle Raised
395
Towing and Tow-Starting
393
System
395
Breakdown Assistance
385
Transporting the Vehicle
395
Fuses
396
Emergency Engine Starting
396
Important Safety Notes
396
System
396
Fuses Allocation Chart
397
Before Changing
397
Compartment
397
Dashboard Fuse Box
397
Wheels and Tires
399
Default Chapter
400
Important Safety Notes
400
Operation
400
System
400
Checking
401
Tire Tread
401
Wet Road Surface
401
M+S Tires
402
Summer Tires
402
Useful Information
400
Moextended Tires
402
Replacing
402
System
402
Winter Operation
403
Snow Chains
403
Recommended
404
On-Board Computer
405
Notes
405
Maximum
406
Important Safety Notes
407
Tire Pressure
405
System
407
Restarting
408
General Notes
408
Important Safety Notes
409
System
409
Electronically
410
Warning Message
410
Loading the Vehicle
411
Restarting
411
All about Wheels and Tires
415
Overview
415
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
415
Temperature
416
Traction
416
Tread Wear
416
Labeling (Overview)
417
Load Index
419
Maximum Tire Load
419
Characteristics
420
Definition of Terms
420
Changing a Wheel
423
Direction of Rotation
424
Storing
424
Wheel Chock
424
Mounting a Wheel
424
Raising the Vehicle
425
Mounting a New Wheel
427
Removing a Wheel
427
Lowering
428
Tightening Torque
428
Wheel and Tire Combinations
429
Overview
429
Emergency Spare Wheel General Notes
438
Important Safety Notes
438
Removing
438
System
438
Emergency Spare Wheel
439
Technical Data
440
Emergency Spare Wheel
440
Technical Data
443
Useful Information
444
Information Regarding Technical Data
444
Filling Capacity
444
Warranty
444
Coolant (Engine)
444
Vehicle Identification Plate
444
Identification Plates
444
Engine Number
445
Fuel
446
Important Safety Notes
446
System
446
Service Products and Filling Capacities
447
Premium-Grade Unleaded Gasoline
447
System
447
Diesel
448
Additives
448
Low Outside Temperatures
448
Operation
448
System
448
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
449
Important Safety Notes
449
System
449
Engine Oil
450
Additives
451
Viscosity
451
Important Safety Notes
452
System
452
Important Safety Notes
453
Refrigerant
453
Washer Fluid
453
Refrigerant Filling Capacity
454
Vehicle Data
454
Vehicle Data for Off-Road Driving
456
Fording Depth
456
Maximum Gradient Climbing Ability
457
Mounting Dimensions
457
Trailer Tow Hitch
458
Trailer Loads
458
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Language
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