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At a glance Exterior view i This Operator's Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual. Function 1 Trunk/tailgate: Locking and unlocking Opening and closing Valet locking Vehicle tool kit 2 3 4 Rear lamps Rear window defroster Fuel filler flap Fuel requirements 5 Doors: Locking and unlocking Opening 80 84 80 86, 89 93 290 349 193 240 399 8 9 6 Page Function Locking and unlocking manually Towing eye bolt General information 7 Tires and wheels Checking tire inflation pressure Spare wheel Flat tire Front lamps Hood Engine oil Coolant Page 343, 344 372 372 384 255 293 355 349 241 243 245 e d c b a Function Wipers: Wiper blades, replacing Wiper blades, cleaning Windshield: Cleaning with washer fluid Cleaning Roof: Power tilt/sliding sunroof Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel (sedan) Exterior rear view mirrors Parking position Headlamp cleaning system 194 197 107 109 114 119 285 352 285 Page Z 27

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	34
Multifunction steering wheel	37
Center console	39
Upper part	39
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	52
Seat belts	57
Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE®)	61
Active head restraints	62
Correct driver seat adjustment	63
Children in the vehicle	64
Panic alarm	72
Driving safety systems	72
Introduction	72
ABS	73
BAS	74
Adaptive Brake	74
EBP	74
ESP®	74
Anti-theft systems	78
Immobilizer	78
Anti-theft alarm system	78
Canceling the alarm	79
Controls in detail	82
Vehicle equipment	82
Locking and unlocking	82
Notes	82
SmartKey	82
KEYLESS-GO	83
Checking SmartKey batteries	86
Loss of the SmartKey	86
Opening the doors from the inside	86
Automatic central locking	87
Locking and unlocking from the inside	87
Opening the trunk/tailgate	88
Closing the trunk/tailgate	91
Trunk lid emergency release (sedan)	94
Valet locking (sedan)	95
Starter switch positions	96
SmartKey	96
KEYLESS-GO	96
Seats	97
Safety notes	97
Seat adjustment	98
Lumbar support	100
Rear seat head restraints	100
Multicontour seat	103
Seat ventilation	103
Seat heating	104
Third-row seat in cargo compartment (wagon)	104
Multifunction steering wheel	107
Safety notes	107
Steering wheel adjustment	107
Easy-entry/exit feature	108
Heated steering wheel	108
Mirrors	109
Notes	109
Interior rear view mirror	109
Exterior rear view mirrors	109
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors	110
Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position	110
Memory function	111
Notes	111
Storing positions into memory	111
Recalling positions from memory	111
Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position	111
Lighting	112
Notes	112
Exterior lamp switch	113
Combination switch	115
Hazard warning flasher	116
Headlamp cleaning system	116
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps	117
Interior lighting in the front	118
Interior lighting in the rear	118
Wipers	120
Notes	120
Windshield wipers	120
Rear window wiper/washer	121
Problems with wipers	121
Power windows	122
Opening and closing	122
Synchronizing door windows	124
Summer opening feature	124
Convenience closing feature	125
Driving and parking	126
Safety notes	126
Starting the engine	126
Driving off	128
Problems while driving	129
Parking	130
Turning off the engine	131
Automatic transmission	132
Introduction	132
Gear selector lever	132
Shifting procedure	133
Transmission positions	133
Driving tips	134
Gear ranges	135
Automatic shift program	135
One-touch gearshifting	136
Manual shift program	137
Emergency operation (limp-home mode)	139
Instrument cluster	140
Introduction	140
Activating the instrument cluster	140
Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination	140
Coolant temperature indicator	140
Resetting trip odometer	141
Tachometer	141
Control system	141
Introduction	141
Multifunction steering wheel	142
Multifunction display	143
Menus and submenus	144
Standard display menu	145
AMG menu	146
Audio/DVD menu	148
Navigation menu	150
Distronic menu	150
Vehicle status message memory menu	150
Settings menu	151
Trip computer menu	158
Telephone menu	160
Driving systems	162
Introduction	162
Cruise control	162
Distronic	164
AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control)	173
All-wheel drive (4MATIC)	176
Parktronic system	177
Climate control system	181
Overview of climate control system functions	181
Control panels	182
Notes on climate control system	186
Deactivating the climate control system	187
Air conditioning	187
Automatic mode	188
Setting temperature	188
Adjusting air vents	189
Adjusting air distribution	191
Adjusting air volume	192
Front defroster	192
Maximum cooling MAX COOL	193
Air recirculation mode	194
Residual heat and ventilation	194
Rear window defroster	195
Power tilt/sliding sunroof	196
Opening and closing	196
Synchronizing	198
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel (sedan)	199
Extending and retracting the roller sunblinds	199
Opening and closing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel	199
Synchronizing	201
Loading and storing	202
Loading instructions	202
Roof rack (sedan)	203
Ski bag (sedan, Canada only)	204
Parcel net	205
Cargo tie-down rings	206
Hook (sedan)	206
Expanding cargo volume	207
Cargo management system (wagon, Canada only)	212
Storage box in cargo compartment (wagon, Canada only)	214
Twin roller blind (wagon)	215
Storage space under the cargo compartment floor (wagon, E 63 AMG only)	216
Storage compartments	219
Useful features	221
Cup holders	221
Sun visors	223
Roller sunblind in the rear doors (Canada only)	223
Rear window sunshade (sedan)	224
Ashtrays	224
Cigarette lighter	225
Power outlets	226
Tele Aid	226
Garage door opener	233
Floormats	237
Operation	240
Vehicle equipment	240
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	240
Notes on breaking-in the rear differential (AMG vehicles only)	240
At the gas station	241
Refueling	241
Check regularly and before a long trip	243
Engine compartment	243
Hood	243
Engine oil	245
Transmission fluid level	247
Coolant level	247
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	248
Tires and wheels	249
Safety notes	249
Important guidelines	249
Tire care and maintenance	250
Direction of rotation	251
Loading the vehicle	251
Recommended tire inflation pressure	255
Checking tire inflation pressure	257
Tire labeling	263
Load identification	266
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)	267
Maximum tire load	268
Maximum tire inflation pressure	268
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	269
Tire ply material	270
Tire and loading terminology	271
Rotating tires	273
Winter driving	274
General information	274
Winter tires	274
Snow chains	275
Winter driving instructions	275
Driving instructions	276
Drive sensibly – save fuel	276
Drinking and driving	277
Pedals	277
Power assistance	277
Brakes	277
Driving off	279
Hydroplaning	280
Standing water	280
Driving abroad	280
Control and operation of radio transmitter	280
Emission control	281
Maintenance	282
Notes	282
Maintenance service indicator message	282
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display	283
Resetting the maintenance service indicator	283
Vehicle care	284
Cleaning and care of the vehicle	284
Practical hints	292
Vehicle equipment	292
Where will I find ...?	292
First aid kit	292
Vehicle tool kit	292
Spare wheel	295
Luggage box (sedan)	296
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display	297
Notes	297
Text messages	299
Symbol messages	314
What to do if …	332
Lamps in instrument cluster	332
Lamp in center console	343
Unlocking/locking manually	345
Unlocking the vehicle	345
Locking the vehicle	346
Manually unlocking the gear selector lever	347
Resetting activated head restraints	347
Replacing SmartKey batteries	348
Replacing bulbs	350
Safety notes	350
Bulbs	350
Replacing bulbs for front lamps	352
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps	353
Replacing wiper blades	354
Safety notes	354
Placing wiper arms in vertical position	354
Removing wiper blades	355
Installing wiper blades	356
Flat tire	357
Safety notes	357
Preparing the vehicle	357
Sealing tires with TIREFIT	357
Mounting the spare wheel	362
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only)	368
Battery	369
Safety notes	369
Charging the battery	370
Jump starting	371
Sedan	372
Wagon	373
Towing the vehicle	374
Safety notes	374
Installing towing eye bolt	374
Towing with all wheels on the ground	375
Towing with front axle raised	376
Fuses	377
Introduction	377
Before replacing fuses	377
Fuse box in passenger compartment	377
Fuse box in trunk (sedan)	378
Fuse box in cargo compartment	378
Technical data	380
Vehicle equipment	380
Parts service	380
Warranty coverage	380
Loss of Service and Warranty Information booklet	381
Identification labels	381
Engine	383
Rims and tires	386
Notes	386
Same size tires	387
Mixed size tires	390
Spare wheel	391
Electrical system	392
Main dimensions	393
Weights	395
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.	396
Capacities	396
Approved engine oils	399
Engine oil additives	400
Air conditioning refrigerant	400
Brake fluid	400
Premium unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine)	400
Fuel requirements	401
Gasoline additives (gasoline engine)	402
Coolants	402
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	404