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Operation Tires and wheels capability of the tire, the service description for the tire must be referred to. The service description is comprised of tire load rating 5 and tire speed rating 6. If your tire includes "ZR" in the size designation and no service description is given, the tire manufacturer must be consulted for the maximum speed capability. If a service description is given, the speed capability is limited by the speed symbol in the service description. Example: 245/40 ZR18 97Y. In this example, "97Y" is the service description. The letter "Y" designates the speed rating and the speed capability of the tire is limited to 186 mph (300 km/h). RAny All-season and winter tires Index Speed rating Q M+S12 up to 100 mph (160 km/h) T M+S12 up to 118 mph (190 km/h) H M+S12 up to 130 mph (210 km/h) V M+S12 up to 149 mph (240 km/h) Make sure your tires have the required tire speed rating as specified for your vehicle in the "Technical data" section (Y page 394), for example when purchasing new tires. If you are uncertain about the correct reading of the information given on a tire's sidewall, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to assist you. Load identification i Not all M+S rated tires provide special winter performance. Make sure the tires you use show M+S and the mountain/ snowflake.marking on the tire sidewall. These tires meet specific snow traction performance requirements of the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) and the Rubber Association of Canada (RAC) and have been designed specifically for use in snow conditions. An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). The factory equipped tires on your vehicle may have a tire speed rating above the maximum speed permitted by the electronic speed limiter. tire with a speed capability above 186 mph (300 km/h) must include a "ZR" in the size designation AND the service description must be placed in parenthesis. Example: 275/40 ZR 18 (99Y). The "(Y)" speed rating in parenthesis designates the maximum speed capability of the tire as being above 186 mph (300 km/h). Consult the tire manufacturer for the actual maximum permissible speed of the tire. M+S.for winter tires 1 Load identification i For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration. Z 12 or 269

Section	Page
Introduction	21
Product Information	21
Operator’s Manual	21
Notes	21
Vehicle equipment	21
Service and warranty information	22
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	22
Maintenance	23
Roadside Assistance	23
Change of address or ownership	23
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	23
Operating safety	24
Proper use of the vehicle	24
Problems with your vehicle	25
Reporting safety defects	25
Reporting safety defects	25
Vehicle data recording	26
Information regarding electronic recording devices	26
At a glance	28
Exterior view	28
Cockpit	30
Instrument cluster	32
Storage compartments	36
Multifunction steering wheel	38
Center console	40
Upper part	40
Lower part	41
Overhead control panel	42
Door control panel	43
Safety and security	46
Vehicle equipment	46
Occupant safety	46
Introduction	46
SRS indicator lamp	47
Air bags	47
Occupant Classification System	53
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system	57
Seat belts	59
Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE®)	65
Active head restraints	66
Correct driver seat adjustment	66
Children in the vehicle	68
Panic alarm	77
Driving safety systems	77
Introduction	77
ABS	78
BAS	79
EBP	79
ESP®	79
Anti-theft systems	82
Immobilizer	82
Anti-theft alarm system	82
Canceling the alarm	83
Controls in detail	86
Vehicle equipment	86
Locking and unlocking	86
Notes	86
SmartKey	86
KEYLESS-GO	87
Checking SmartKey batteries	90
Loss of the SmartKey	90
Opening the doors from the inside	90
Automatic central locking	91
Locking and unlocking from the inside	91
Tailgate	92
Power tailgate	93
Starter switch positions	97
SmartKey	97
KEYLESS-GO	98
Seats	99
Safety notes	99
Seat adjustment	100
Easy-entry/exit feature for third-row seats	102
Lumbar support	105
Rear seats	105
Multicontour seat	109
Seat heating	110
Multifunction steering wheel	110
Safety notes	110
Steering wheel adjustment, manual	111
Steering wheel adjustment, electrical	111
Easy-entry/exit feature	111
Heated steering wheel	112
Mirrors	113
Notes	113
Interior rear view mirror	113
Exterior rear view mirrors	113
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors	114
Power folding exterior rear view mirrors	115
Memory function	116
Notes	116
Storing positions into memory	116
Recalling positions from memory	116
Lighting	117
Notes	117
Exterior lamp switch	117
Combination switch	120
Hazard warning flasher	121
Headlamp cleaning system	121
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps	121
Interior lighting in the front	122
Interior lighting in the rear	123
Wipers	124
Notes	124
Windshield wipers	124
Rear window wiper/washer	125
Problems with wipers	126
Power windows	127
Opening and closing	127
Synchronizing door windows	129
Summer opening feature	129
Convenience closing feature	130
Driving and parking	131
Safety notes	131
Starting the engine	131
Driving off	134
Problems while driving	135
Parking	135
Turning off the engine	136
Automatic transmission	138
Introduction	138
Gear selector lever	138
Shifting procedure	140
Transmission positions	140
Driving tips	142
Gear ranges	142
Automatic shift program	143
One-touch gearshifting	144
Emergency operation (limp-home mode)	145
Transfer case	145
Instrument cluster	145
Introduction	145
Activating the instrument cluster	146
Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination	146
Resetting trip odometer	146
Tachometer	146
Control system	147
Introduction	147
Multifunction steering wheel	147
Multifunction display	148
Menus and submenus	149
Standard display menu	150
Audio/DVD menu	151
Navigation menu	153
AIRMATIC/Compass menu	153
Vehicle status message memory menu	153
Settings menu	154
Trip computer menu	162
Telephone menu	163
Driving systems	165
Introduction	165
Cruise control	165
Hill start assist system	168
AIRMATIC	168
Adaptive Damping System (ADS)	168
Vehicle level control	169
All-wheel drive	171
Parktronic system	172
Rear view camera	175
Overview of climate control system functions and air vents	177
Air vents	178
Climate control	180
Control panel	180
Notes on climate control	183
Deactivating the climate control system	183
Air conditioning	184
Automatic mode	184
Setting the temperature	185
Adjusting air distribution	185
Adjusting air volume	185
Front defroster	185
Air recirculation mode	186
Residual heat and ventilation	187
Control panels	188
Notes on 3-zone automatic climate control	194
Deactivating the climate control system	195
Air conditioning	195
Automatic mode	196
Setting the temperature	197
Adjusting air distribution	198
Adjusting air volume	199
Front defroster	199
Air recirculation mode	200
Residual heat and ventilation	201
Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones	201
Rear window defroster	201
Power tilt/sliding sunroof	202
Opening and closing	202
Synchronizing	204
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel	205
Extending and retracting the roller sunblinds	205
Opening and closing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel	205
Synchronizing	207
Loading and storing	208
Loading instructions	208
Roof rack	209
Parcel nets	210
Cargo tie-down rings	210
Hooks	211
Expanding cargo volume	211
Cargo compartment cover blind	217
Cargo net	219
Storage compartments	221
Rear center console	224
Useful features	226
Cup holders	226
Sun visors	228
Rear door window sunshade	229
Ashtrays	230
Cigarette lighter	231
Power outlets	231
Tele Aid	233
Garage door opener	239
Compass	243
Floormats	243
Operation	246
Vehicle equipment	246
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	246
At the gas station	247
Refueling	247
Check regularly and before a long trip	249
Engine compartment	249
Hood	249
Engine oil	251
Transmission fluid level	252
Coolant level	253
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	253
Tires and wheels	254
Safety notes	254
Important guidelines	255
Tire care and maintenance	255
Direction of rotation	257
Loading the vehicle	257
Recommended tire inflation pressure	261
Checking tire inflation pressure	263
MOExtended system	268
Tire labeling	268
Load identification	271
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)	272
Maximum tire load	273
Maximum tire inflation pressure	273
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	274
Tire ply material	275
Tire and loading terminology	275
Rotating tires	278
Winter driving	279
General information	279
Winter tires	279
Snow chains	279
Winter driving instructions	280
Driving instructions	281
Drive sensibly – save fuel	281
Drinking and driving	281
Pedals	281
Power assistance	282
Brakes	282
Driving off	284
Hydroplaning	284
Standing water	284
Trailer towing	285
Driving abroad	289
Control and operation of radio transmitter	289
Emission control	290
Maintenance	290
Notes	290
Maintenance service indicator message	291
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display	292
Resetting the maintenance service indicator	292
Vehicle care	293
Cleaning and care of the vehicle	293
Practical hints	302
Vehicle equipment	302
Where will I find ...?	302
First aid kit	302
Vehicle tool kit	302
Spare wheel	305
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display	307
Notes	307
Text messages	308
Symbol messages	321
What to do if …	342
Lamps in instrument cluster	342
Lamp in center console	352
Unlocking/locking manually	355
Unlocking the vehicle	355
Locking the vehicle	355
Fuel filler flap	356
Resetting activated head restraints	356
Replacing SmartKey batteries	357
Replacing bulbs	358
Safety notes	358
Bulbs	359
Replacing bulbs for front lamps	360
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps	363
Replacing wiper blades	365
Safety notes	365
Removing wiper blades	365
Installing wiper blades	366
Flat tire	367
Safety notes	367
Preparing the vehicle	367
Mounting the spare wheel	368
MOExtended system	375
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only)	376
AdBlue® (diesel engine only)	377
Refilling with AdBlue®	377
Battery	380
Safety notes	380
Charging the battery	381
Jump starting	382
Towing the vehicle	384
Safety notes	384
Installing towing eye bolt	385
Towing with all wheels on the ground	386
Stranded vehicle	386
Fuses	387
Introduction	387
Before replacing fuses	387
Fuse box in passenger compartment	388
Fuse box in engine compartment	388
Fuse box in cargo compartment	388
Emergency engine shutdown	389
Technical data	392
Vehicle equipment	392
Parts service	392
Warranty coverage	392
Loss of Service and Warranty Information booklet	393
Identification labels	393
Engine	395
Rims and tires	396
Notes	396
Same size tires	397
Spare wheel	398
Electrical system	399
Main dimensions	400
Weights	401
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.	402
Capacities	402
Approved engine oils	404
Engine oil additives	404
Air conditioning refrigerant	404
Brake fluid	405
Premium unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine)	405
Fuel requirements	405
Gasoline additives (gasoline engine)	406
AdBlue®	407
Coolants	408
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	409

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Tires and wheels

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capability of the tire, the service

description for the tire must be referred to.

The service description is comprised of tire

load rating

and tire speed rating

If your tire includes “ZR” in the size

designation and no service description is

given, the tire manufacturer must be

consulted for the maximum speed

capability.

If a service description is given, the speed

capability is limited by the speed symbol in

the service description. Example:

245/40 ZR18 97Y. In this example, “97Y”

is the service description. The letter “Y”

designates the speed rating and the speed

capability of the tire is limited to 186 mph

(300 km/h).

Any tire with a speed capability above

186 mph (300 km/h) must include a “ZR”

in the size designation AND the service

description must be placed in parenthesis.

Example: 275/40 ZR 18 (99Y). The “(Y)”

speed rating in parenthesis designates the

maximum speed capability of the tire as

being above 186 mph (300 km/h). Consult

the tire manufacturer for the actual

maximum permissible speed of the tire.

All-season and winter tires

Index

Speed rating

Q M+S

up to 100 mph (160 km/h)

T M+S

up to 118 mph (190 km/h)

H M+S

up to 130 mph (210 km/h)

V M+S

up to 149 mph (240 km/h)

Not all M+S rated tires provide special

winter performance. Make sure the tires

you use show M+S and the mountain/

snowflake

marking on the tire

sidewall. These tires meet specific snow

traction performance requirements of the

Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA)

and the Rubber Association of Canada

(RAC) and have been designed specifically

for use in snow conditions.

An electronic speed limiter prevents your

vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph

(210 km/h).

The factory equipped tires on your vehicle

may have a tire speed rating above the

maximum speed permitted by the electronic

speed limiter.

Make sure your tires have the required tire

speed rating as specified for your vehicle in

the “Technical data” section (

page 394),

for example when purchasing new tires.

If you are uncertain about the correct reading

of the information given on a tire’s sidewall,

any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be

glad to assist you.

Load identification

For illustration purposes only. Actual data

on tires are specific to each vehicle and

may vary from data shown in above

illustration.

or M+S

for winter tires

Operation