2013 Mercedes-benz E Class Owners Manual

E-Class

Sedan and Wagon Operator's Manual

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Contents

Index ....................................................... 4

At a glance ........................................... 29

Introduction ......................................... 22

Safety ................................................... 39

Opening and closing ........................... 81

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 107

Lights and windshield wipers .......... 127

Climate control ................................. 143

Driving and parking .......................... 157

On-board computer and displays .... 237

Stowage and features ...................... 297

Maintenance and care ...................... 335

Breakdown assistance ..................... 351

Wheels and tires ............................... 371

Technical data ................................... 415

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Index

1, 2, 3 ... 115 V socket ...................................... 321
12 V socket

see Sockets

360° camera

Cleaning ......................................... 346
Function/notes ............................. 220

4ETS

see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive) .................................................. 208

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Display message ............................ 258
Function/notes ................................ 67
Important safety notes .................... 67
Warning lamp ................................. 288

Activating/deactivating cooling with air dehumidification ................. 149
Active Blind Spot Assist

Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ............................ 248
Display message ............................ 276
Function/information .................... 230
Active Driving Assistance package . 230
Active Lane Keeping Assist

Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ............................ 248
Display message ............................ 275
Function/information .................... 233
Active light function ......................... 133
Active multicontour seat

Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 113

Active Parking Assist

Detecting parking spaces .............. 213
Display message ............................ 276
Exiting a parking space .................. 215
Function/notes ............................. 212
Important safety notes .................. 212
Parking .......................................... 214
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 75
Adaptive Brake Assist

Function/notes ................................ 71
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 205

Adaptive Highbeam Assist

Display message ............................ 269
Function/notes ............................. 133
Switching on/off ........................... 134
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 422
Air bags

Display message ............................ 265
Front air bag (driver, front passenger) ....................................... 44
Important safety notes .................... 42
Knee bag .......................................... 45
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp .................................. 48
Pelvis air bag ................................... 46
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Side impact air bag .......................... 45
Window curtain air bag .................... 47

Air-conditioning system

see Climate control Air filter (display message) .............. 272
AIRMATIC

Display message ............................ 273
Function/notes ............................. 204

Air vents

Glove box ....................................... 156
Important safety notes .................. 155
Rear ............................................... 156
Setting ........................................... 155
Setting the center air vents ........... 155
Setting the side air vents ............... 155

Alarm system

Ambient lighting

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Setting the brightness (on-board computer) ...................................... 250
Setting the color (on-board computer) ...................................... 250

AMG adaptive sport suspension system ................................................ 206
Anti-lock braking system

see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Anti-theft alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Ashtray ............................................... 318
Assistance display (on-board computer) .......................................... 246

Assistance menu (on-board computer) .......................................... 246
ASSYST PLUS

Displaying a service message ........ 341
Hiding a service message .............. 341
Notes ............................................. 340
Resetting the service interval display ........................................... 341
Service message ............................ 340
Special service requirements ......... 341

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Activating/deactivating ................... 78
Function ........................................... 78
Switching off the alarm .................... 78

ATTENTION ASSIST

Activating/deactivating ................. 248
Display message ............................ 273
Function/notes ............................. 225

Audio system

see separate operating instructions

Authorized Centers

see Qualified specialist workshop

Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

see Qualified specialist workshop

Authorized workshops

see Qualified specialist workshop

AUTO lights

Display message ............................ 269
see Lights

Automatic engine start (ECO start/ stop function) .................................... 164
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO start/stop function) .......................... 163
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 129
Automatic transmission

Automatic drive program ............... 172
Changing gear ............................... 170
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 168
Display message ............................ 282
Drive program display .................... 168
Driving tips .................................... 170
Emergency running mode .............. 175
Engaging drive position .................. 170
Engaging neutral ............................ 169
Engaging park position (AMG vehicles) ........................................ 169
Engaging reverse gear ................... 169
Engaging the park position ............ 168

Index

Kickdown ....................................... 171
Manual drive program .................... 172
Manual drive program (AMG vehicles) ........................................ 173
Overview ........................................ 167
Problem (malfunction) ................... 175
Program selector button ................ 171
Pulling away ................................... 162
Selector lever ................................ 167
Starting the engine ........................ 161
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 172
Transmission position display ........ 167
Transmission position display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 168
Transmission positions .................. 170

Automatic transmission emergency mode ............................... 175

Bag hook ............................................ 306
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 68
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist

Function/notes ................................ 68

BAS PLUS Q (Brake Assist System PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist

Important safety notes .................... 69

Battery (SmartKey)

Checking .......................................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 85
Replacing ......................................... 85

Battery (vehicle)

Charging ........................................ 360
Display message ............................ 271
Important safety notes .................. 358
Jump starting ................................. 362

Belt force limiter

Activation ......................................... 59
Function ........................................... 59

Blind Spot Assist

Activating/deactivating ................. 248
Display message ............................ 276
Notes/function .............................. 226
see Active Blind Spot Assist

BlueTEC

Adding DEF .................................... 180
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 421

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Index

Bottle holder ...................................... 316
Box (trunk) ......................................... 309
Brake Assist

see BAS (Brake Assist System)

Brake fluid

Brake lamps

Brakes

Display message ............................ 260
Notes ............................................. 423

Display message ............................ 267

ABS .................................................. 67
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 71
BAS .................................................. 68
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist . 68
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 423
Display message ............................ 258
Driving tips .................................... 186
High-performance brake system .... 187
HOLD function ............................... 202
Important safety notes .................. 186
Maintenance .................................. 187
Parking brake ................................ 183
Warning lamp ................................. 287

see Flat tire

see Replacing bulbs

Breakdown

Bulbs

California

Important notice for retail customers and lessees .................... 24

Calling up a malfunction

see Display messages

Car

Care

see Vehicle

360° camera ................................. 346
Carpets .......................................... 349
Car wash ........................................ 342
Display ........................................... 347
Exhaust pipe .................................. 347
Exterior lights ................................ 345
Gear or selector lever .................... 347
Interior ........................................... 347
Matte finish ................................... 344
Notes ............................................. 341

Paint .............................................. 344
Plastic trim .................................... 347
Power washer ................................ 343
Rear view camera .......................... 346
Roof lining ...................................... 349
Seat belt ........................................ 348
Seat cover ..................................... 348
Sensors ......................................... 346
Steering wheel ............................... 347
Trim pieces .................................... 348
Washing by hand ........................... 343
Wheels ........................................... 344
Windows ........................................ 345
Wiper blades .................................. 345
Wooden trim .................................. 348
Cargo compartment cover ............... 307
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 304
Cargo compartment floor ................. 313
Cargo net

Attaching ....................................... 309
Important safety information ......... 309
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 306
Car keys

see SmartKey Car wash (care) ................................. 342
CD player/CD changer (on-board computer) .......................................... 244
Center console

Lower section .................................. 35
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 36
Upper section .................................. 34

Central locking

Automatic locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 251
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 82

Changing bulbs

High-beam headlamps ................... 137
Turn signals (front) ......................... 138

Child-proof locks

Important safety notes .................... 65
Rear doors ....................................... 66

Children

In the vehicle ................................... 60
Restraint systems ............................ 60
Special seat belt retractor ............... 63

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Child seat

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors ............................................ 63
Top Tether ....................................... 64
Cigarette lighter ................................ 319
Cleaning

Mirror turn signal ........................... 345

Climate control

Automatic climate control (3-zone) 147
Controlling automatically ............... 150
Cooling with air dehumidification . . 149
Defrosting the windows ................. 153
Defrosting the windshield .............. 152
Dual-zone automatic climate control ........................................... 145
Important safety notes .................. 144
Indicator lamp ................................ 150
Information about using dual-zone automatic climate control .............. 146
Information on using dual-zone automatic climate control .............. 148
Maximum cooling .......................... 153
Overview of systems ...................... 144
Problems with cooling with air dehumidification ............................ 150
Problem with the rear window defroster ........................................ 154
Rear control panel ......................... 147
Refrigerant ..................................... 425
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 425
Setting the air distribution ............. 151
Setting the airflow ......................... 152
Setting the air vents ...................... 155
Setting the climate mode ............... 150
Setting the temperature ................ 151
Setting the temperature with 3- zone automatic climate control ..... 151
Setting the temperature with dual- zone automatic climate control ..... 151
Switching air-recirculation mode on/off ............................................ 154
Switching on/off ........................... 148
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 154
Switching the rear window defroster on/off ............................ 153
Switching the ZONE function on/ off .................................................. 152
Coat hooks ......................................... 309

Cockpit

Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster

Collapsible spare wheel

Inflating ......................................... 412
see Emergency spare wheel

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST

Activating/deactivating the distance warning function .............. 247
Display message ............................ 261
Operation/notes .............................. 70

COMAND

COMAND display

see separate operating instructions

Cleaning ......................................... 347
Combination switch .......................... 131
Combined cargo cover and net ........ 308
Consumption statistics (on-board computer) .......................................... 241
Convenience box ............................... 309
Convenience closing feature .............. 99
Convenience opening feature ............ 99
Coolant (engine)

Checking the level ......................... 339
Display message ............................ 269
Filling capacity ............................... 424
Important safety notes .................. 423
Temperature (on-board computer) . 253
Temperature gauge ........................ 238
Warning lamp ................................. 293

Cooling

see Climate control Copyright ............................................. 28
Cornering light function

Display message ............................ 266
Function/notes ............................. 133

Crash-responsive emergency lighting ............................................... 136
Cruise control

Activation conditions ..................... 190
Cruise control lever ....................... 190
Deactivating ................................... 191
Display message ............................ 279
Driving system ............................... 189
Function/notes ............................. 189
Important safety notes .................. 189

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Index

Setting a speed .............................. 191
Storing and maintaining current speed ............................................. 190

Cup holder

Center console .............................. 316
Important safety notes .................. 316
Rear compartment ......................... 316
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 27
Customer Relations Department ....... 27

Dashboard

Data

see Instrument cluster

Dashboard lighting

see Instrument cluster lighting

see Technical data

Daytime running lamps

Display message ............................ 268
Function/notes ............................. 129
Switching on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 250

Dealerships

see Qualified specialist workshop Declarations of conformity ................. 26
DEF

Adding ........................................... 180
Display message ............................ 273
Filling capacity ............................... 422
Important safety notes .................. 421

Delayed switch-off

Exterior lighting (on-board computer) ...................................... 251
Interior lighting .............................. 251
Diagnostics connection ...................... 26
Diesel .................................................. 420
Digital speedometer ......................... 242
DIRECT SELECT lever

see Automatic transmission

Display messages

ASSYST PLUS ................................ 340
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 257
Driving systems ............................. 273
Engine ............................................ 269
General notes ................................ 257
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 257
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 284

Lights ............................................. 266
Safety systems .............................. 258
SmartKey ....................................... 284
Tires ............................................... 280
Vehicle ........................................... 282
Distance recorder ............................. 241
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 295
Distance warning function

Activating/deactivating ................. 247
Function/notes ................................ 70

DISTRONIC PLUS

Activating ....................................... 194
Activation conditions ..................... 194
Deactivating ................................... 198
Display message ............................ 277
Displays in the multifunction display ........................................... 197
Function/notes ............................. 191
Important safety notes .................. 192
Setting the specified minimum distance ......................................... 196
Warning lamp ................................. 295

Doors

Automatic locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 251
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 89
Central locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....................................... 82
Control panel ................................... 38
Display message ............................ 283
Emergency locking ........................... 90
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 88
Opening (from inside) ...................... 88
Drinking and driving ......................... 184
Drinks holder

see Cup holder

Drive program

Automatic ...................................... 172
Display ........................................... 167
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 168
Manual ........................................... 172
Manual (AMG vehicles) .................. 173
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 254
Drive program selector ..................... 171
Driver's door

see Doors

Driving abroad

Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 341
Symmetrical low beam .................. 128
Driving on flooded roads .................. 188
Driving safety system

BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist . 68

Driving safety systems

Driving systems

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 67
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 75
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 71
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 68
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 70
Distance warning function ............... 70
Electronic brake force distribution ... 75
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) . 72
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ........................................... 72
Important safety information ........... 67
Overview .......................................... 67
PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 76
STEER CONTROL ............................. 78

360°camera .................................. 220
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 230
Active Driving Assistance package 230
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 233
Active Parking Assist ..................... 212
AIRMATIC ...................................... 204
AMG adaptive sport suspension system ........................................... 206
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 225
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 226
Cruise control ................................ 189
Display message ............................ 273
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 191
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist ............................................. 200
HOLD function ............................... 202
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 228
Lane Tracking package .................. 226
PARKTRONIC ................................. 208
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 203
Rear view camera .......................... 217

AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 187
Automatic transmission ................. 170
Brakes ........................................... 186

Driving tips

Index

Break-in period .............................. 158
Downhill gradient ........................... 186
Drinking and driving ....................... 184
Driving abroad ............................... 128
Driving in winter ............................. 188
Driving on flooded roads ................ 188
Driving on wet roads ...................... 188
Exhaust check ............................... 184
Fuel ................................................ 184
General .......................................... 184
Hydroplaning ................................. 188
Icy road surfaces ........................... 189
Limited braking efficiency on salted roads ................................... 186
Snow chains .................................. 375
Symmetrical low beam .................. 128
Wet road surface ........................... 186

Operating (on-board computer) ..... 244

Operating (on-board computer) ..... 245

DVD audio

DVD video

EASY-ENTRY feature

Activating/deactivating ................. 252
Function/notes ............................. 121

EASY-EXIT feature

Crash-responsive ........................... 122
Function/notes ............................. 121
Switching on/off ........................... 252

EASY-PACK cargo compartment management system ........................ 311
EASY-PACK folding floor

Important safety notes .................. 313

EASY-PACK folding luggage- compartment floor

Opening and closing ...................... 313

EASY-PACK load-securing kit

Components and storage .............. 311
Inserting the brackets into the loading rail ..................................... 311
EASY-PACK rear sill protector .......... 314
EASY-PACK trunk box ....................... 309
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)

Display message ............................ 260
Function/notes ................................ 75

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Index

ECO display

Function/notes ............................. 185
On-board computer ....................... 242

ECO start/stop function

Automatic engine start .................. 164
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 163
Deactivating/activating ................. 164
General information ....................... 163
Important safety notes .................. 163
Introduction ................................... 163

Electronic Stability Program

see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)

Emergency release

Driver's door .................................... 90
Fuel filler flap ................................. 177
Trunk ............................................... 97
Vehicle ............................................. 90

Emergency spare wheel

Important safety notes .................. 410
Points to remember ....................... 410
Removing ....................................... 411
Storage location ............................ 411
Stowing .......................................... 412
Technical data ............................... 414

Emergency Tensioning Devices

Function ........................................... 59
Safety guidelines ............................. 41

Emergency unlocking

Tailgate ............................................ 97

Emissions control

Service and warranty information .... 23

Engine

Check Engine warning lamp ........... 292
Display message ............................ 269
ECO start/stop function ................ 163
Engine number ............................... 417
Irregular running ............................ 166
Jump-starting ................................. 362
Starting problems .......................... 166
Starting the engine with the SmartKey ....................................... 161
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 161
Switching off .................................. 182
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 367

Engine electronics

Problem (malfunction) ................... 166

Engine oil

Adding ........................................... 338
Additives ........................................ 422
Checking the oil level ..................... 337
Checking the oil level using the dipstick .......................................... 338
Display message ............................ 271
Filling capacity ............................... 422
Notes about oil grades ................... 422
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 337
Temperature (on-board computer) . 253
Viscosity ........................................ 423

ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)

AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 254
Deactivating/activating (AMG vehicles) .......................................... 74
Deactivating/activating (except AMG vehicles) ................................ 247
Deactivating/activating (notes; except AMG vehicles) ...................... 73
Display message ............................ 258
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 72
Function/notes ................................ 72
General notes .................................. 72
Important safety information ........... 72
Warning lamp ................................. 289

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ................................................ 72
Exhaust check ................................... 184
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instructions) 347
Exterior lighting

Setting options .............................. 128
see Lights

Exterior mirrors

Adjusting ....................................... 122
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 124
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 123
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 123
Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 252
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 124
Setting ........................................... 123
Storing settings (memory function) 125
Storing the parking position .......... 124
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 299

F Filler cap

see Fuel filler flap First-aid kit ......................................... 352
Flat tire

MOExtended tires .......................... 354
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 354
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 355
Floormats ........................................... 334
Folding bench seat (cargo compartment) .................................... 114
Fuel

Additives ........................................ 420
Consumption statistics .................. 241
Displaying the current consumption .................................. 242
Displaying the range ...................... 242
Driving tips .................................... 184
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 420
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 419
Important safety notes .................. 418
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 419
Problem (malfunction) ................... 179
Quality (diesel) ............................... 420
Refueling ........................................ 175
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 419

Fuel filler flap

Emergency release ........................ 177
Opening/closing ............................ 176
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 272
Fuel level

Calling up the range (on-board computer) ...................................... 242

Fuel tank

Capacity ........................................ 419
Problem (malfunction) ................... 179

Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool kit) ...................................................... 352
Fuses

Allocation chart ............................. 367
Before changing ............................. 367
Fuse box in the cargo compartment ................................. 369
Fuse box in the engine compartment ................................. 368

Index

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Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 368
Important safety notes .................. 367

Garage door opener

Clearing the memory ..................... 333
Important safety notes .................. 331
Opening/closing the garage door .. 333
Programming (button in the rear- view mirror) ................................... 331
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 253
Genuine parts ...................................... 22
Glove box ........................................... 299

Handbrake

see Parking brake HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 93
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 132
Head bags

Display message ............................ 263

Headlamps

Fogging up ..................................... 135
see Automatic headlamp mode

Head restraints

Adjusting ....................................... 110
Adjusting (angle) ............................ 111
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 111
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 112
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 112
Luxury ............................................ 111

Heating

see Climate control

High-beam headlamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 137
Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/off ........................... 132
Hill start assist .................................. 162
HOLD function

Activating ....................................... 202
Deactivating ................................... 203
Display message ............................ 274
Function/notes ............................. 202

Hood

Closing ........................................... 337
Display message ............................ 283

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Index

Important safety notes .................. 336
Opening ......................................... 336
Hydroplaning ..................................... 188

Ignition lock

see Key positions Immobilizer .......................................... 78
Indicator lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps Insect protection on the radiator .... 337
Instrument cluster

Overview .......................................... 31
Settings ......................................... 249
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 250
Interior lighting ................................. 135
Automatic control .......................... 136
Delayed switch-off (on-board computer) ...................................... 251
Emergency lighting ........................ 136
Manual control ............................... 136
Overview ........................................ 135
Reading lamp ................................. 135
Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ...................................... 250
Setting the brightness of the display/switch (on-board computer) ...................................... 250
Setting the color of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ......... 250

Jack

Storage location ............................ 352
Using ............................................. 397
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 362

KEYLESS-GO

Convenience closing feature .......... 100
Display message ............................ 284
Locking ............................................ 83
Start/Stop button .......................... 159

Starting the engine ........................ 161
Unlocking ......................................... 83

KEYLESS-GO .................................. 159
SmartKey ....................................... 159

Key positions

Kickdown

Driving tips .................................... 171
Manual drive program .................... 174
Knee bag .............................................. 45

Lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Lane Keeping Assist

Activating/deactivating ................. 248
Display message ............................ 275
Function/information .................... 228
Lane Tracking package ..................... 226
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 254
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors ................................................ 63
License plate lamp (display message) ............................................ 267
Light function, active

Display message ............................ 268

Lighting

Lights

Light switch ................................... 128

Activating/deactivating the interior lighting delayed switch-off . 251
Active light function ....................... 133
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 129
Cornering light function ................. 133
Driving abroad ............................... 128
Hazard warning lamps ................... 132
High beam flasher .......................... 132
High-beam headlamps ................... 132
Low-beam headlamps .................... 130
Parking lamps ................................ 130
Rear fog lamp ................................ 130
Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ...................................... 250
Setting the brightness of the display/switch (on-board computer) ...................................... 250

Index

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Setting the color of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ......... 250
Standing lamps .............................. 131
Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (on-board computer) 250
Switching the exterior lighting delayed switch-off on/off (on- board computer) ............................ 251
Switching the surround lighting on/off (on-board computer) .......... 251
Turn signals ................................... 131
see Interior lighting see Replacing bulbs Light sensor (display message) ....... 269
Loading guidelines ............................ 298
Locking

see Central locking

Locking (doors)

Automatic ........................................ 89
Emergency locking ........................... 90
From inside (central locking button) ............................................. 89

Locking centrally

see Central locking

Locking verification signal (on- board computer) ............................... 252
Low-beam headlamps

Display message ............................ 266
Setting for driving abroad (symmetrical) ................................. 128
Switching on/off ........................... 130

Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load- securing kit) ....................................... 311
Lumbar support

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support .......................................... 114
Luxury head restraints ..................... 111

M+S tires ............................................ 374
Malfunction message

see Display messages Massage function (PULSE) ............... 113
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 344
mbrace

Call priority .................................... 326
Display message ............................ 261

Downloading destinations (COMAND) ..................................... 326
Downloading routes ....................... 330
Emergency call .............................. 323
General notes ................................ 322
Geo fencing ................................... 330
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 328
MB info call button ........................ 325
Remote vehicle locking .................. 328
Roadside Assistance button .......... 325
Search & Send ............................... 327
Self-test ......................................... 323
Speed alert .................................... 330
System .......................................... 323
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 330
Vehicle remote malfunction diagnosis ....................................... 329
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 328

Mechanical key

Function/notes ................................ 84
Locking vehicle ................................ 90
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 90
Memory card (audio) ......................... 244
Memory function ............................... 125
Message memory (on-board computer) .......................................... 257
Messages

see Display messages

Mirrors

see Exterior mirrors see Rear-view mirror see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)

Mobile phone

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 245

Modifying the programming (SmartKey) ........................................... 83
MOExtended tires .............................. 354
Mounting wheels

Lowering the vehicle ...................... 400
Mounting a new wheel ................... 399
Raising the vehicle ......................... 397
Removing a wheel .......................... 399
Securing the vehicle against rolling away ................................... 396

MP3

Operation ....................................... 244
see separate operating instructions

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Multifunction display

Function/notes ............................. 240
Permanent display ......................... 249

Multifunction steering wheel

Operating the on-board computer . 239
Overview .......................................... 33

Navigation

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 243

NECK-PRO head restraints

Operation ......................................... 53
Resetting after being triggered ........ 54

NECK-PRO luxury head restraints

Operation ......................................... 53
Resetting after being triggered ........ 54
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 158

OCS

Occupant Classification System (OCS)

Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 48
System self-test ............................... 50

Occupant safety

Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
Important safety notes .................... 40

Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 48
System self-test ............................... 50
Odometer ........................................... 241
Oil

see Engine oil

On-board computer

AMG menu ..................................... 253
Assistance menu ........................... 246
Audio menu ................................... 244
Convenience submenu .................. 252
Displaying a service message ........ 341
Display messages .......................... 257
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 197
Factory settings submenu ............. 253
Important safety notes .................. 238
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 249
Lighting submenu .......................... 250

Menu overview .............................. 241
Message memory .......................... 257
Navigation menu ............................ 243
Operation ....................................... 239
RACETIMER ................................... 254
Service menu ................................. 249
Settings menu ............................... 249
Standard display ............................ 241
Telephone menu ............................ 245
Trip menu ...................................... 241
Vehicle submenu ........................... 251
Video DVD operation ..................... 245

Operating safety

Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety notes .................... 25

Operating system

Operator's Manual

see On-board computer

Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Outside temperature display ........... 239
Overhead control panel ...................... 37
Override feature

Rear side windows ........................... 66

Paint code number ............................ 416
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 344
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel

Opening/closing ............................ 104
Opening/closing the roller sunblind ......................................... 105
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Resetting ....................................... 105

Panorama sliding sunroof

Important safety notes .................. 102
Parking ............................................... 182
Important safety notes .................. 182
Parking brake ................................ 183
Position of exterior mirror, front- passenger side ............................... 124
Rear view camera .......................... 217
see PARKTRONIC

Parking aid

Parking brake

Active Parking Assist ..................... 212
see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC

Display message ............................ 260
Notes/function .............................. 183
Warning lamp ................................. 287

Switching on/off ........................... 130

Parking lamps

PARKTRONIC

Deactivating/activating ................. 211
Driving system ............................... 208
Function/notes ............................. 208
Important safety notes .................. 208
Problem (malfunction) ................... 212
Range of the sensors ..................... 209
Warning display ............................. 210

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 52
Problems (malfunction) .................. 265

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ...................................................... 48
Plastic hooks ..................................... 306
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 347
Power washers .................................. 343
Power windows

see Side windows

PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant protection)

Display message ............................ 261
Operation ......................................... 54

PRE-SAFE® Brake

Activating/deactivating ................. 247
Display message ............................ 261
Function/notes ................................ 76
Important safety notes .................... 76
Warning lamp ................................. 295
Program selector button .................. 171
Protection of the environment

General notes .................................. 22

Pulling away

Automatic transmission ................. 162

Qualified specialist workshop ........... 26

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RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 203
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 254
Radiator cover ................................... 337
Radio

Selecting a station ......................... 244
see separate operating instructions

Radio-wave reception/ transmission in the vehicle

Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Reading lamp ..................................... 135
Rear compartment

Setting the airflow ......................... 152
Setting the air vents ...................... 156
Setting the temperature ................ 151

Rear fog lamp

Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/off ........................... 130

Rear seats

Display message ............................ 283
Folding the backrest forwards/ back ............................................... 303
Rear sill protector ............................. 314
Rear view camera

Cleaning instructions ..................... 346
Function/notes ............................. 217
Switching on/off ........................... 217

Rear-view mirror

Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 122
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 124
Rear window blind ............................ 318
Rear window defroster

Problem (malfunction) ................... 154
Switching on/off ........................... 153

Rear window wiper

Replacing the wiper blade .............. 141
Switching on/off ........................... 139

Refrigerant (air-conditioning system)

Important safety notes .................. 425

Refueling

Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes .................. 175
Refueling process .......................... 176
see Fuel

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Remote control

Garage door opener ....................... 331
Programming (garage door opener) 331

Replacing bulbs

Important safety notes .................. 137
Overview of bulb types .................. 137
Reporting safety defects .................... 27
Reserve (fuel tank)

see Fuel

Reserve fuel

Display message ............................ 272
Warning lamp ................................. 292
see Fuel Residual heat (climate control) ........ 154
Restraint system

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Reverse gear

Reversing feature

Engaging (automatic transmission) 167

Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 103
Roller sunblinds ............................. 104
Side windows ................................... 98
Sliding sunroof ............................... 103
Trunk lid/tailgate ............................. 91
Reversing lamps (display message) 268
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 24
Roller sunblind

Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel .................................. 104
Rear side windows ......................... 318
Rear window .................................. 318
Roof carrier ........................................ 314
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning guidelines) ......................................... 349
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 426

Safety

Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
Child restraint systems .................... 60
Occupant Classification System (OCS) ............................................... 48

Safety system

see Driving safety systems

Seat belts

Seats

Adjusting the driver's and front- passenger seat belt ......................... 57
Adjusting the height ......................... 58
Belt force limiters ............................ 59
center rear-compartment seat ......... 58
Cleaning ......................................... 348
Correct usage .................................. 56
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 59
Fastening ......................................... 56
Important safety guidelines ............. 55
Releasing ......................................... 58
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Switching belt adjustment on/off (on-board computer) ...................... 252
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Warning lamp (function) ................... 58

Adjusting (electrically) ................... 110
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support .......................................... 114
Adjusting the active multicontour seat ............................................... 113
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 110
Cleaning the cover ......................... 348
Correct driver's seat position ........ 108
Folding the backrest (rear compartment) forwards/back ....... 305
Important safety notes .................. 109
Massage function .......................... 113
Overview ........................................ 109
Seat heating problem .................... 118
Seat ventilation problem ................ 119
Storing settings (memory function) 125
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 116
Switching seat ventilation on/off . . 118

Selector lever

Cleaning ......................................... 347
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 346
Service menu (on-board computer) . 249
Service products

Brake fluid ..................................... 423
Coolant (engine) ............................ 423
DEF special additives ..................... 421
Engine oil ....................................... 422
Fuel ................................................ 418
Important safety notes .................. 418

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Refrigerant (air-conditioning system) .......................................... 425
Washer fluid ................................... 424

Sockets

Service work

Settings

see ASSYST PLUS

Factory (on-board computer) ......... 253
On-board computer ....................... 249
Setting the air distribution ............... 151
Setting the airflow ............................ 152
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 254
Side impact air bag ............................. 45
Side marker lamp (display message) ............................................ 268
Side windows

Cleaning ......................................... 345
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Important safety information ........... 98
Opening/closing .............................. 99
Problem (malfunction) ................... 102
Resetting ....................................... 101
Skibag ................................................ 301
Sliding sunroof

Important safety notes .................. 102
Opening/closing ............................ 103
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Resetting ....................................... 104
see Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel

SmartKey

Changing the battery ....................... 85
Changing the programming ............. 83
Checking the battery ....................... 85
Convenience closing feature .......... 100
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Display message ............................ 284
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 82
Important safety notes .................... 82
Loss ................................................. 87
Mechanical key ................................ 84
Overview .......................................... 82
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 159
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Starting the engine ........................ 161
Snow chains ...................................... 375

SRS

Center console .............................. 320
General notes ................................ 320
Luggage compartment ................... 320
Rear compartment ......................... 320

Spare wheel

Stowing .......................................... 412
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Special seat belt retractor .................. 63
Speed, controlling

see Cruise control

Speedometer

Digital ............................................ 242
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Segments ...................................... 239
Selecting the unit of measurement 249
see Instrument cluster

SPORT handling mode

Activating/deactivating (AMG vehicles) .......................................... 74
Warning lamp ................................. 290

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Display message ............................ 262
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 291
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41

Standing lamps

Display message ............................ 268
Switching on/off ........................... 131

Start/stop function

see ECO start/stop function Starting (engine) ................................ 161
STEER CONTROL .................................. 78
Steering (display message) .............. 283
Steering Assist (DISTRONIC PLUS)

Activating/deactivating ................. 248
Display message ............................ 279

Steering wheel

Adjusting (electrically) ................... 119
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 239
Cleaning ......................................... 347
Important safety notes .................. 119

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Paddle shifters ............................... 172
Steering wheel heating .................. 120
Storing settings (memory function) 125

Steering wheel heating

Problem (malfunction) ................... 121
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 172
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 254
Stowage areas ................................... 298
Stowage compartments

Armrest (under) ............................. 300
Center console .............................. 299
Cup holders ................................... 316
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 299
Glove box ....................................... 299
Important safety information ......... 298
Rear ............................................... 300
Stowage net ................................... 301
Under driver's seat/front- passenger seat .............................. 300
Stowage net ....................................... 301
Stowage well beneath the trunk floor .................................................... 312
Summer tires ..................................... 374
Sun visor ............................................ 317
Surround lighting (on-board computer) .......................................... 251
Suspension tuning

AIRMATIC ...................................... 205
AMG adaptive sport suspension system ........................................... 206
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 254

Switching air-recirculation mode on/off ................................................. 154
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 78

Tachometer ........................................ 238
Tailgate

Display message ............................ 282
Emergency unlocking ....................... 97
Important safety notes .................... 90
Limiting the opening angle ............... 96
Opening/closing (automatically from inside) ...................................... 95
Opening/closing (automatically from outside) ................................... 92

Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 92
Opening dimensions ...................... 426

Tail lamps

Tank content

Technical data

Display message ............................ 267

Fuel gauge ....................................... 31

TELEAID

Capacities ...................................... 418
Emergency spare wheel ................. 414
Information .................................... 416
Tires/wheels ................................. 400
Vehicle data ................................... 426

Call priority .................................... 326
Downloading destinations (COMAND) ..................................... 326
Downloading routes ....................... 330
Emergency call .............................. 323
Geo fencing ................................... 330
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 328
MB info call button ........................ 325
Remote vehicle locking .................. 328
Roadside Assistance button .......... 325
Search & Send ............................... 327
Self-test ......................................... 323
Speed alert .................................... 330
System .......................................... 323
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 330
Vehicle remote malfunction diagnosis ....................................... 329
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 328

General notes ................................ 322

Tele Aid

Telephone

Accepting a call ............................. 245
Display message ............................ 283
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 245
Number from the phone book ........ 245
Redialing ........................................ 246
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 245

Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load- securing kit) ....................................... 312
Temperature

Coolant .......................................... 238
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 253
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 253
Outside temperature ...................... 239
Setting (climate control) ................ 151

Theft deterrent systems

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 78
Immobilizer ...................................... 78
Through-loading ................................ 303
Through-loading feature ................... 303
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 254
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 355
Tire pressure

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 380
Checking manually ........................ 379
Display message ............................ 280
Important safety notes .................. 380
Maximum ....................................... 378
Notes ............................................. 377
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 356
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 357
Recommended ............................... 376

Tire pressure loss warning system

General notes ................................ 379
Important safety notes .................. 379
Restarting ...................................... 380

Tire pressure monitoring system

Checking the tire pressure electronically ................................. 382
Function/notes ............................. 380
General notes ................................ 380
Important safety notes .................. 381
Restarting ...................................... 383
Warning lamp ................................. 296
Warning message .......................... 382

Tires

Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 394
Average weight of the vehicle occupants (definition) .................... 393
Bar (definition) ............................... 392
Changing a wheel .......................... 395
Characteristics .............................. 392
Checking ........................................ 373
Definition of terms ......................... 392
Direction of rotation ...................... 395
Display message ............................ 280
Distribution of the vehicle occupants (definition) .................... 395
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................... 392
DOT (Department of Transportation) (definition) ............ 393

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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) (definition) ..................................... 393
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (definition) ..................................... 393
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) (definition) ......................... 393
Important safety notes .................. 372
Increased vehicle weight due to optional equipment (definition) ...... 393
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 393
Labeling (overview) ........................ 389
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 394
Load index ..................................... 391
Load index (definition) ................... 393
Maximum loaded vehicle weight (definition) ..................................... 393
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 394
Maximum permissible tire pressure (definition) ....................... 394
Maximum tire load ......................... 391
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 394
MOExtended tires .......................... 374
Optional equipment weight (definition) ..................................... 394
PSI (pounds per square inch) (definition) ..................................... 394
Replacing ....................................... 395
Service life ..................................... 374
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 394
Speed rating (definition) ................ 393
Storing ........................................... 395
Structure and characteristics (definition) ..................................... 392
Temperature .................................. 388
TIN (Tire Identification Number) (definition) ..................................... 394
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 394
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 394
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 393
Tire size (data) ............................... 400
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 389
Tire tread ....................................... 373
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 394
Total load limit (definition) ............. 395
Traction ......................................... 388
Traction (definition) ....................... 394
Tread wear ..................................... 388

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Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards ...................................... 387
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (definition) .................... 393
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 394
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 394
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 393
see Flat tire Top Tether ............................................ 64
Towing

Important safety guidelines ........... 364
Installing the towing eye ................ 365
Removing the towing eye ............... 366
With the rear axle raised ................ 366

With both axles on the ground ....... 366

Towing away

Tow-starting

Emergency engine starting ............ 367
Important safety notes .................. 364
Transfer case ..................................... 175
Transmission

see Automatic transmission Transmission position display ......... 168
Transmission position display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 168
Transporting the vehicle .................. 366
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 348
Trip computer (on-board computer) 241
Trip odometer

Calling up ....................................... 241
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 242

Trunk

Emergency release .......................... 97
Locking separately ........................... 96
Opening/closing (from outside, HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 93

Trunk lid

Display message ............................ 282
Opening dimensions ...................... 426
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 426
Turn signals

Changing bulbs (front) ................... 138
Display message ............................ 266
Switching on/off ........................... 131

Type identification plate

see Vehicle identification plate

Unlocking

Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
From inside the vehicle (central unlocking button) ............................. 89

Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 317
Vehicle

Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 282
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings .......................... 249
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 383
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 90
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 82
Lowering ........................................ 400
Maintenance .................................... 24
Parking for a long period ................ 183
Pulling away ................................... 162
Raising ........................................... 397
Reporting problems ......................... 27
Securing from rolling away ............ 396
Towing away .................................. 364
Transporting .................................. 366
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 90
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 82
Vehicle data ................................... 426
Vehicle data ....................................... 426
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 426
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 90
Vehicle identification number

see VIN Vehicle identification plate .............. 416
Vehicle level

AIRMATIC ...................................... 204
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 273
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 352
Video

Operating the DVD ......................... 245
VIN ...................................................... 416

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Windshield washer system

Adding washer fluid ....................... 340
Notes ............................................. 424

Windshield wipers

Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Rear window wiper ........................ 139
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 139
Switching on/off ........................... 138

Winter driving

Important safety notes .................. 374
Slippery road surfaces ................... 189
Snow chains .................................. 375

Winter operation

Radiator cover ............................... 337

M+S tires ....................................... 374

Winter tires

Wiper blades

Cleaning ......................................... 345
Important safety notes .................. 139
Replacing (rear window) ................ 141
Replacing (windshield) ................... 140
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 348
Workshops

see Qualified specialist workshop

ZONE function

Switching on/off ........................... 152

Warning and indicator lamps

ABS ................................................ 288
Brakes ........................................... 287
Check Engine ................................. 292
Coolant .......................................... 293
Distance warning ........................... 295
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 295
ESP® .............................................. 289
ESP® OFF ....................................... 290
Fuel tank ........................................ 292
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 48
Reserve fuel ................................... 292
Seat belt ........................................ 285
SPORT handling mode ................... 290
SRS ................................................ 291
Tire pressure monitor .................... 296
Warranty ............................................ 416
Washer fluid

Display message ............................ 283
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 400
Wheel chock ...................................... 396
Wheels

Changing a wheel .......................... 395
Checking ........................................ 373
Cleaning ......................................... 344
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 395
Emergency spare wheel ................. 410
Important safety notes .................. 372
Interchanging/changing ................ 395
Mounting a new wheel ................... 399
Mounting a wheel .......................... 396
Removing a wheel .......................... 399
Storing ........................................... 395
Tightening torque ........................... 400
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 400

Window curtain air bag

Operation ......................................... 47

Windows

Windshield

see Side windows

Defrosting ...................................... 152

Windshield washer fluid

see Windshield washer system

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Introduction

Protection of the environment General notes H Environmental note Daimler's declared policy is one of comprehensive environmental protection. The objectives are for the natural resources that form the basis of our existence on this planet to be used sparingly and in a manner that takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into account. You too can help to protect the environment by operating your vehicle in an environmentally responsible manner. Fuel consumption and the rate of engine, transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors: Roperating conditions of your vehicle Ryour personal driving style You can influence both factors. You should bear the following in mind: Operating conditions: Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel

consumption.

Ralways make sure that the tire pressures

are correct.

Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight. Rremove roof racks once you no longer need

them.

Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute

to environmental protection. You should therefore adhere to the service intervals. Ralways have service work carried out at a

qualified specialist workshop.

Personal driving style: Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when

starting the engine.

Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle

is stationary.

Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance

from the vehicle in front.

Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and

braking.

Rchange gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed. Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic. Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel

consumption.

Environmental concerns and recommendations Wherever the operating instructions require you to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or re-use them. Observe the relevant environmental rules and regulations when disposing of materials. In this way you will help to protect the environment.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts

H Environmental note Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major assemblies and parts which are of the same quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new parts.

! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devices, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in the following areas of your vehicle: Rdoors Rdoor pillars Rdoor sills Rseats Rcockpit Rinstrument cluster Rcenter console Do not install accessories such as audio systems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating efficiency of the restraint systems.

Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist 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. This could lead to malfunctions in safety- relevant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to strict quality control. Every part has been specifically developed, manufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts should therefore be used. More than 300,000 different genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are available for Mercedes-Benz models. All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for necessary service and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts delivery centers provide quick and reliable parts service. Always specify the vehicle identification