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secures the vehicle and relieves the service brake.
i Depending on the specified minimum dis- tance, your vehicle will come to a standstill at a sufficient distance behind the vehicle in front. The specified minimum distance is set using the control on the cruise control lever.
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Setting a speed X Press the cruise control lever up : for a higher speed or down A for a lower speed. X Keep the cruise control lever pressed until
the desired speed is reached.
X Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is stored. DISTRONIC PLUS is activated and adjusts the vehicle's speed to the new speed stored.
X Setting in 1-km/h increments: press the
cruise control lever briefly up : or down ; to the pressure point. The last stored speed increases or decrea- ses in 1 km/h increments.
X Setting in 10-km/h increments: press the cruise control lever briefly up : or down ; beyond the pressure point. The last stored speed increases or decrea- ses in 10 km/h increments.
i DISTRONIC PLUS is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal. If you accel- erate to overtake, DISTRONIC PLUS adjusts the vehicle's speed to the last speed stored after you have finished over- taking.
Storing the current speed or calling up the stored speed G WARNING Only call up a stored speed if you know what that speed is and if it is suitable for the current traffic and driving situation. You can other- wise endanger yourself or others by uninten- tionally triggering sudden acceleration or braking.
X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards
you ?.
X Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. The first time it is activated, the current speed is stored. Otherwise, it sets the vehicle cruise speed to the previously stored value.
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Displaying DISTRONIC PLUS in the speedometer
Setting the specified minimum distance You can set the specified minimum distance for DISTRONIC PLUS by varying the time span between one and two seconds. With this func- tion, you can set the minimum distance that DISTRONIC PLUS keeps to the vehicle in front, dependent on vehicle speed. You can see this distance in the multifunction display (Y page 354).
X To increase: turn control ; in direction
=. DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a greater distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.
X To decrease: turn control ; in direc-
tion :. DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a shorter distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.
i Make sure that you maintain a sufficient and safe distance from the vehicle in front. Adjust the distance to the vehicle in front if necessary.
When you switch on DISTRONIC PLUS, trian- gle ; shows the stored speed. i For design reasons, the speed displayed in the speedometer may differ slightly from the speed set for DISTRONIC PLUS.
If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front, the speedometer dial lights up between speed of the vehicle in front : and stored speed ;.
Displaying DISTRONIC PLUS in the mul- tifunction display General notes In the Assistance menu (Y page 404) of the on-board computer, you can select the dis- tance display.
Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is deacti- vated X Select the Distance display function using the on-board computer (Y page 404).
When DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will see the following in the multifunction dis- play:
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Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS
: Symbol for activated PRE-SAFE® Brake ; Vehicle in front, if detected = Distance indicator: current distance to
the vehicle in front
? Specified minimum distance to the vehi-
cle in front; adjustable
A Own vehicle Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is activa- ted X Select the Distance display function using the on-board computer (Y page 404).
You will see the stored speed for about five seconds when you activate DISTRONIC PLUS. After this time, you will see the following in the multifunction display while DISTRONIC PLUS is activated:
: DISTRONIC PLUS activated ; Own vehicle = Specified minimum distance to the vehi-
cle in front; adjustable
? Vehicle in front, if detected
There are several ways to deactivate DIS- TRONIC PLUS: X Briefly press the cruise control lever for-
wards :.
or X Brake, unless the vehicle is stationary. or X Briefly press the cruise control lever in the
direction of arrow =. Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected. LIM indicator lamp ; in the cruise control lever lights up. When you deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS, the DISTRONIC PLUS off message is shown in the multifunction display for approximately five seconds. i The last speed stored remains stored until
you switch off the engine.
DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactiva- ted if: Ryou engage the electric parking brake or if
the vehicle is automatically secured with the electric parking brake.
Ryou are driving slower than 25 km/h and there is no vehicle in front, or if the vehicle in front is no longer detected.
RESP® intervenes or if you deactivate ESP®. Rthe transmission is in the P, R or N position. Rthe vehicle is near a radio telescope facility (only vehicles with COMAND and a naviga- tion system (Y page 545)).
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Ryou switch off the radar sensor system
(Y page 408).
Ryou pull the cruise control lever towards you in order to pull away, and the front- passenger door or one of the rear doors is open.
Rthe vehicle has skidded. If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will hear a warning tone. The DISTRONIC PLUS off message is shown in the multifunction display for approximately five seconds.
Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS General notes The following contains descriptions of certain road and traffic conditions in which you must be particularly attentive. In such situations, brake if necessary. DISTRONIC PLUS is then deactivated. Cornering, going into and coming out of a bend
The ability of DISTRONIC PLUS to detect vehi- cles when cornering is limited. Your vehicle may brake unexpectedly or late.
Vehicles travelling on a different line
DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect vehicles travelling on a different line. The distance to the vehicle in front will be too short. Other vehicles changing lane
DISTRONIC PLUS has not detected the vehi- cle cutting in yet. The distance to this vehicle will be too short. Narrow vehicles
DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detected the vehicle in front on the edge of the carriage-
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way, because of its narrow width. The dis- tance to the vehicle in front will be too short. Obstructions and stationary vehicles
DISTRONIC PLUS does not brake for obsta- cles or stationary vehicles. If, for example, the detected vehicle turns a corner and reveals an obstacle or stationary vehicle, DISTRONIC PLUS will not brake for these. Crossing vehicles
DISTRONIC PLUS may detect vehicles that are crossing your lane by mistake. Activating DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights with cross- ing traffic, for example, could cause your vehi- cle to pull away unintentionally.
HOLD function General notes The HOLD function can assist the driver in the following situations: Rwhen pulling away, especially on steep
slopes
Rwhen manoeuvring on steep slopes Rwhen waiting in traffic The vehicle is kept stationary without the driver having to depress the brake pedal. The braking effect is cancelled and the HOLD function is deactivated when you depress the accelerator pedal to pull away.
Activation conditions You can activate the HOLD function if: Rthe vehicle is stationary. Rthe engine is running or if it has been auto-
matically switched off by the ECO start/ stop function.
Rthe driver's door is closed or if your seat
belt is fastened.
Rthe electric parking brake is released. Rthe bonnet is closed. Rthe transmission is in position R, N or D. The boot lid must be closed in position R.
RDISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
Activating the HOLD function X Make sure that the activation conditions
are met.
X Depress the brake pedal. X Quickly depress the brake pedal further
until ë appears in the instrument clus- ter. The HOLD function is activated. You can release the brake pedal.
i If depressing the brake pedal the first
time does not activate the HOLD function, wait briefly and then try again.
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G WARNING The vehicle's brakes are applied when the HOLD function is activated. For this reason, deactivate the HOLD function if the vehicle is to be set in motion by other means (e.g. in a car wash or by towing).
Deactivating the HOLD function The HOLD function is deactivated automati- cally if: Ryou accelerate and the transmission is in
position D or R.
Ryou shift the transmission to position P. Ryou apply the brakes again with a certain amount of pressure until ë disappears from the instrument cluster.
Ryou secure the vehicle using the electric
parking brake.
Ryou activate DISTRONIC PLUS. i After a time, the electric parking brake
secures the vehicle and relieves the service brake. G WARNING Never get out of the vehicle when the HOLD function is activated. The HOLD function must never be operated or deactivated by a passenger or from outside the vehicle. The HOLD function does not replace the elec- tric parking brake and must not be used for parking. The braking effect of the HOLD function is cancelled and the vehicle could roll away if: Rthe HOLD function is deactivated by
depressing the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal.
Rthere is a malfunction in the system or an interruption in the power supply, e.g. bat- tery failure.
Rthe electrical system in the engine com-
partment, the battery or the fuses are tam- pered with.
Rthe battery is disconnected. If you leave the vehicle or park it, deactivate the HOLD function and secure the vehicle against rolling away.
AIRMATIC Vehicle level Important safety notes Your vehicle regulates its height automati- cally. All-round level control ensures the best possible suspension and constant ground clearance, even with a laden vehicle. When you drive fast, the vehicle is lowered auto- matically to improve driving safety and to reduce fuel consumption. The following vehicle levels are possible on vehicles without 4MATIC: Rnormal Rraised: the vehicle is raised by about
30 mm when compared with the normal level.
Rlowered: the vehicle is lowered by about 20 mm when compared with the normal level.
The following vehicle levels are possible on vehicles with 4MATIC: Rnormal: in comfort mode, the vehicle is raised by about 10 mm when compared with sports mode.
Rraised: in comfort mode, the vehicle is
raised by about 30 mm and in sports mode by about 40 mm when compared with the normal vehicle level.
Rlowered: in comfort mode, the vehicle is lowered by about 20 mm and in sports mode by about 10 mm when compared with the normal vehicle level.
The "Normal" and "Raised" vehicle levels can be set manually.
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The "Lowered” vehicle level is set automati- cally: Ron vehicles without 4MATIC at speeds of
over 100 km/h
Ron vehicles with 4MATIC at speeds of over
80 km/h
Setting the vehicle level Select the "Normal" setting for normal road surfaces and "Raised" for driving with snow chains or on particularly poor road surfaces. Your selection remains stored even if you remove the key from the ignition lock. G WARNING Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the wheel housing or under the vehicle while low- ering the vehicle when it is stationary. Other- wise, limbs could become trapped.
The "Raised Level" remains saved when you are not driving within these speed ranges. Setting the normal level X Start the engine. If indicator lamp ; is lit: X Press button :.
Indicator lamp ; goes out. The vehicle is adjusted to normal level.
Suspension tuning General notes The Adaptive Damping System (ADS) auto- matically controls the calibration of the dampers and springs. The damping is tuned individually to each wheel and depends on: Ryour driving style, e.g. sporty Rthe road surface condition, e.g. bumps Ryour individual selection, i.e. sports or com-
fort
Your selection remains stored even if you remove the key from the ignition lock.
Setting raised level X Start the engine. If indicator lamp ; is not lit: X Press button :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up. The vehicle height is adjusted to raised level. The Vehicle rising message appears in the display.
The "Raised Level" setting is cancelled if you: Rdrive at a speed over approximately
120 km/h
Rdrive for approximately three minutes at a
speed over 80 km/h.
Sports tuning The firmer suspension tuning in Sport mode ensures even better contact with the road. Select this mode when employing a sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country roads. X If indicator lamp ; is not lit: press but-
ton :. Indicator lamp ; lights up. You have selec- ted "Sports tuning".
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The AIRMATIC SPORT message appears in the multifunction display.
Comfort tuning In comfort mode, the driving characteristics of your vehicle are more comfortable. There- fore, select this mode if you prefer a more comfortable driving style. Select comfort mode also when driving fast on straight roads, e.g. on straight stretches of motorway. X If indicator lamp ; is lit: press but-
ton :. Indicator lamp ; goes out. You have selec- ted "Comfort tuning". The AIRMATIC COMFORT message appears in the multifunction display.
Active Body Control (ABC) Vehicle level Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride height to improve driving safety and reduce fuel consumption. Depending on the vehicle height that has been set, the vehicle automatically adjusts its height dependent on the current speed. The vehicle is lowered by up to 15 mm as the speed increases. As the speed is reduced, the vehicle is raised up to the set vehicle height. G WARNING AMG vehicles: The vehicle is lowered when the engine is switched off. Therefore, make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the wheel housing or under the vehicle. Otherwise, limbs could become trapped.
! AMG vehicles:
The vehicle is lowered by about 10 mm when the engine is switched off. When parking, position your vehicle so that it does not make contact with the kerb as the vehicle is lowered. Your vehicle could oth- erwise be damaged.
Setting the vehicle level Select the "Normal" setting for normal road surfaces and "Raised" for driving with snow chains or on particularly poor road surfaces. G WARNING Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the wheel housing or under the vehicle while low- ering the vehicle when it is stationary. Other- wise, limbs could become trapped.
Your selection remains stored even if you remove the key from the ignition lock.
Setting raised level X Start the engine. If indicator lamp ; is not lit: X Press button :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up. The vehicle height is adjusted to raised level.
Setting the normal level X Start the engine. If indicator lamp ; is lit: X Press button :.
Indicator lamp ; goes out. The vehicle is adjusted to normal level.
Suspension tuning The electronically controlled ABC suspension system works continuously. This improves driving safety and comfort.
The ABC suspension system is tuned individ- ually to each wheel and depends on: Ryour driving style, e.g. sporty Rthe road surface condition, e.g. bumps Ryour individual selection, i.e. sports or com-
fort
Rthe vehicle load Your selection remains stored even if you remove the key from the ignition lock.
Sports tuning The firmer suspension tuning in Sport mode ensures even better contact with the road. Select this mode when employing a sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country roads. X If indicator lamp ; is not lit: press but-
ton :. Indicator lamp ; lights up. You have selec- ted the suspension for a sporty driving style. The ABC Active Body Control SPORT message appears in the multifunction dis- play.
Comfort tuning In comfort mode, the driving characteristics of your vehicle are more comfortable. There- fore, select this mode if you prefer a more comfortable driving style. X If indicator lamp ; is lit: press but-
ton :. Indicator lamp ; goes out. You have selec- ted the suspension for a comfortable driv- ing style.
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4MATIC (permanent all-wheel drive) 4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are per- manently driven. Together with ESP®, it improves the traction of your vehicle when- ever a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip. G WARNING 4MATIC cannot reduce the risk of an accident if you drive too fast. If a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip: Ronly depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away. Raccelerate less when driving. Radapt your driving style to suit road and
traffic conditions.
! Never tow the vehicle with one axle
raised. This may damage the transfer case. Damage of this sort is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz implied warranty. All wheels must remain either on the ground or be fully raised. Observe the instructions for towing the vehicle with all wheels in full contact with the ground.
i In wintry driving conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if you use winter tyres (M+S tyres), with snow chains if necessary.
PARKTRONIC Important safety notes G WARNING PARKTRONIC is only an aid and may not detect all obstacles. It is not a substitute for attentive driving. You are always responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your imme-
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diate surroundings when parking and manoeuvring. You could otherwise endanger yourself and others. G WARNING Make sure that no persons or animals are in the manoeuvring range. Otherwise, they could be injured.
PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with ultrasonic sensors. It indicates visually and audibly the distance between your vehicle and an object. PARKTRONIC is activated automatically if you: Rswitch on the ignition Rshift the transmission to position D, R or N Rrelease the electric parking brake PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above 18 km/h. It is reactivated at lower speeds. PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your vehicle using six sensors in the front and four sensors in the rear.
: Example: sensors in the front bumper,
left-hand side
Range of the sensors General notes The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and slush. Otherwise, they may not function cor- rectly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them (Y page 487).
Side view
Top view Front sensors Centre Corners
Rear sensors Centre Corners
approximately 100 cm approximately 60 cm
approximately 120 cm approximately 80 cm
! When parking, pay particular attention to objects above or below the sensors, such as flower pots or trailer drawbars. PARK- TRONIC does not detect such objects when they are in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. You could damage the vehicle or the objects. The sensors may not detect snow and objects which absorb ultrasonic sources. Ultrasonic sources, such as an automatic car wash, a lorry's compressed-air brakes or a pneumatic drill, could cause PARK- TRONIC to malfunction.
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Warning display
Front area activated Rear and front areas activated If the electric parking brake is engaged: no areas are activated If the electric parking brake is released: rear and front areas are activated No areas activated
PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on uneven terrain.
Minimum distance Centre Corners
approximately 20 cm approximately 20 cm
Transmission position
If there is an obstacle within this range, the relevant warning displays light up and a warn- ing tone sounds. If the distance falls below the minimum, the distance may no longer be shown.
Warning displays The warning displays show the distance between the sensors and the obstacle. The warning display for the front area is in the instrument cluster. The warning display for the rear area is located on the roof lining in the rear compartment.
Warning display for the front area : Segments on the left-hand side of the
vehicle
; Segments on the right-hand side of the
vehicle
= Segments showing operational readiness The warning display for each side of the vehi- cle is divided into five yellow and two red seg- ments. PARKTRONIC is operational if yellow segments showing operational readiness = light up. The selected transmission position deter- mines which warning display is active when the engine is running.
One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle, depending on the vehicle's distance from the obstacle. When the first red segment lights up, you hear an intermittent warning for about two sec- onds. From the second red segment, you hear a continuous warning. This indicates that you have now reached the minimum distance.
Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC
: To deactivate/activate PARKTRONIC ; Indicator lamp If indicator lamp ; lights up, PARKTRONIC is deactivated. i PARKTRONIC is automatically activated when you turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
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Towing a trailer PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear area when you establish an electrical connection between your vehicle and a trailer. ! Fold in the ball coupling if the trailer tow hitch is not required. PARKTRONIC meas- ures the minimum detection range to an obstacle from the bumper, not the ball cou- pling.
Problems with PARKTRONIC
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Problem Only the red segments in the PARKTRONIC warning displays are lit. You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds. PARKTRONIC is deacti- vated after approx- imately 20 seconds, and the indicator lamp in the PARKTRONIC button lights up.
Only the red segments in the PARKTRONIC warning displays are lit. PARKTRONIC is deacti- vated after approx- imately 20 seconds.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. X If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference. X Clean the PARKTRONIC sensors (Y page 487). X Switch the ignition back on. The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or ultrasound waves. X See if PARKTRONIC functions in a different location.
Parking Guidance Important safety notes Parking Guidance is an electronic parking aid with ultrasound. Ultrasound is used to meas- ure the road on both sides of the vehicle. A suitable parking space is indicated by the parking symbol. You receive steering instruc- tions when parking. You may also use PARK- TRONIC (Y page 361). G WARNING Parking Guidance is merely an aid and may recommend parking spaces that are not suit- able for parking. For example, these might be spaces where parking is prohibited, drive- ways, unsuitable surfaces, etc. Parking Guidance measures the parking space as you drive past it. Any later changes to the parking space are not taken into account. For instance, this may be the case
when the vehicle parked in front of or behind the space changes its position or when an obstacle is moved into the parking space. Parking Guidance does not relieve you of the responsibility for paying attention. If you rely solely on Parking Guidance, you could cause an accident and injure yourself and others. You are always responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your imme- diate surroundings when parking and manoeuvring. G WARNING Objects located above the height range of Parking Guidance will not be detected when the parking space is measured. These are not taken into account when the parking proce- dure is calculated, e.g. overhanging loads, tail sections or loading ramps of goods vehicles. In some circumstances, Parking Guidance
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might therefore issue steering instructions too soon. This may lead to a collision. For this reason, you should avoid using Parking Guid- ance in such situations. G WARNING Make sure that no persons or animals are in the manoeuvring range. Otherwise, they could be injured.
When PARKTRONIC is deactivated, Parking Guidance is also unavailable. Use Parking Guidance for parking spaces: Rthat are parallel to the direction of travel Rthat are on straight roads, not bends Rthat are on the same level as the road, i.e. not on the pavement, for example. Parking Guidance may not detect flat kerbs
Parking tips: Ron narrow roads, drive as closely as possi-
ble past the parking space.
Rparking spaces that are littered, overgrown
or partially occupied by trailer drawbars might be identified incorrectly or not at all. Rsnowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
space being measured inaccurately.
Rpay attention to the PARKTRONIC
(Y page 363) warning messages during the parking procedure.
Rwhen transporting a load which protrudes from your vehicle, you must not use Parking Guidance.
Rnever use Parking Guidance with snow
chains or an emergency spare wheel fitted.
Rmake sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct. This has a direct effect on the steering instructions.
Rthe way your vehicle is positioned in the parking space after parking is dependent on various factors. These include the posi- tion and shape of the vehicles parked in front and behind it and the conditions of the location. In some cases, Parking Guidance may guide you too far or not far enough into a parking space. In some cases, it may also
lead you across or onto the kerb. If neces- sary, cancel the parking procedure with Parking Guidance.
! If unavoidable, you should drive over
obstacles such as kerbs slowly and not at a sharp angle. Otherwise, you may damage the wheels or tyres.
Detecting parking spaces
: Detected parking space on the left ; Parking symbol = Detected parking space on the right Parking Guidance is automatically activated when you drive forwards. The system is operational at speeds of up to approximately 35 km/h. While in operation, the system inde- pendently locates and measures parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle. At speeds below 30 km/h, you see white parking sym- bol ; in the instrument cluster as a status indicator. Parking Guidance only shows park- ing spaces on the passenger side in the default setting. Parking spaces on the driver's side are displayed as soon as the turn signal on the driver's side is activated. To park on the driver's side, you must leave the driver's side turn signal switched on until you have engaged reverse gear. If a parking space is detected, parking symbol ; changes to blue. Additionally, an arrow pointing to the right = or left : is shown. Parking Guidance will only detect parking spaces: Rthat are closed in at the back Rthat are parallel to the direction of travel
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Rthat are at least 1.5 m wide Rthat are at least 1.3 m longer than your
vehicle
A parking space is displayed while you are driving past it, and until you are approx- imately 15 m away from it.
Parking The following instructions refer to parking in a space on the front-passenger side. To park in a space on the driver's side, mirror the instructions. G WARNING PARKTRONIC and Parking Guidance are merely parking aids and may not detect all obstacles. They do not relieve you of the responsibility of paying attention. You are always responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your imme- diate surroundings when parking and manoeuvring. You could otherwise endanger yourself and others.
X Stop the vehicle when the blue parking space symbol shows the desired parking space in the instrument cluster.
X Engage reverse gear. The multifunction display shows the mes- sage: Check surroundings Confirm with OK. X Press a on the multifunction steering
wheel to confirm. The display in the instrument cluster switches to Parking Guidance.
: Green lane ; White bracket marking the target position X Depending on the distance, you may have to reverse along the lane towards the park- ing space. This is indicated by green lane :. Continue reversing until you hear a tone. Stop; the parking position has been reached and is marked by white bracket ; with an arrow for the target position.
Steering tips : Red lane indicating the route the vehicle will take with the steering wheel in its cur- rent position
; Yellow lane indicating the route the vehi-
cle will take when you have turned the steering wheel in the required direction X Turn the steering wheel while the vehicle is
stationary until red lane : and yellow lane ; overlap. Lane ; is then marked in green and you hear a tone. If the parking space is inside the area displayed, the end of the green
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lane is marked with a white bracket and an arrow showing the target position.
bracket are shown to indicate the target position.
Reversing into a parking space
Driving to the final position
: Lane turns green when the steering wheel
is turned in the correct direction
: Lane turns green when the steering wheel
is turned in the correct direction
X Keep the steering wheel in that position
and reverse carefully.
X Stop as soon as you hear a tone.
The vehicle has reached the position in which you need to countersteer.
Countersteering
X Keep the steering wheel turned in that direction and reverse carefully until you have reached the final position. The Parking Guidance finished mes- sage appears in the multifunction display and a tone sounds.
: Red lane indicating the route the vehicle will take with the steering wheel in its cur- rent position
; Yellow lane indicating the route the vehi-
cle will take when you have turned the steering wheel in the required direction X Turn the steering wheel while the vehicle is
stationary until red lane : and yellow lane ; overlap. Lane ; is then marked in green and you hear a tone. A white arrow and white
Final position Depending on the size of the parking space, you may now be in an angled position in the parking space. If possible, Parking Guidance will guide you as far back as possible towards the rear limit of the parking space. X Manoeuvre if necessary. X Always observe the warning messages dis-
played by PARKTRONIC (Y page 363).
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Cancelling Parking Guidance X Press the PARKTRONIC button on the dash-
board (Y page 363). Parking Guidance is cancelled immediately and PARKTRONIC is deactivated.
Parking Guidance is cancelled automatically if it is no longer possible to guide you into the parking space, or if a malfunction occurs. The parking space symbol goes out and a warning tone sounds. The Parking Guid‐ ance cancelled message appears in the multifunction display.
Towing a trailer For vehicles with a trailer tow hitch, the min- imum length for parking spaces is slightly increased. If you have attached a trailer to your vehicle, you should not use Parking Guidance. When the electrical connection is established between your vehicle and the trailer, Parking Guidance ceases to be available. PARK- TRONIC is deactivated for the rear area.
Reversing camera Important safety notes The reversing camera is an optical parking aid. It shows the area behind your vehicle in the COMAND display. G WARNING Make sure that no persons or animals are in the manoeuvring range. Otherwise, they could be injured.
The reversing camera is located in the handle strip of the boot lid.
: Reversing camera
View through the camera The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a mirror image, as in the rear-view mirror. G WARNING The reversing camera is only an aid and may display obstacles in a distorted or incorrect manner, or may not even display them at all. The reversing camera does not relieve you of the responsibility to pay attention. The cam- era cannot show objects: Rvery near to the rear bumper Rbelow the rear bumper Rin the area immediately above the boot lid
handle
You are always responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your imme- diate surroundings when parking and manoeuvring. This applies to the areas behind, in front of and next to the vehicle. You could otherwise endanger yourself and oth- ers. G WARNING Under the following circumstances, the reversing camera will not function, or will function in a limited manner: Rif the boot lid is open Rin heavy rain, snow or fog Rat night or in very dark places Rif the camera is exposed to very bright light
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Rif the area is lit by fluorescent light (the dis-
play may flicker)
Rif there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in winter
Rif the camera lens is dirty or obstructed Rif the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this event, have the camera position and setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose.
Do not use the reversing camera in these types of situation. You could otherwise injure others or damage objects and your vehicle while you are parking.
Activating the reversing camera X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in
the ignition lock.
X Engage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown with guide lines in the COMAND display.
Guide lines in the COMAND display G WARNING Using the reversing camera can be dangerous if you are colour blind or your ability to distin- guish colours is impaired. Only use the reversing camera if you can see and distinguish between all the coloured guide lines that are displayed by the reversing camera in the COMAND display. G WARNING Please note that objects not at ground level may appear to be further away than they actually are. These include: Rthe bumper of a vehicle that is parked
behind your vehicle
Ra trailer drawbar Rthe ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
Rthe tail-end of a lorry Rslanted posts The lines are only guides, not accurate meas- urements of the distance to an obstacle. Therefore, you should never pass the red line when approaching an obstacle. You could oth- erwise cause an accident and injure yourself and others.
Information in the COMAND display (example) Guide lines ; and = show the approximate distance to the rear area. Yellow guide line ; approximately 1.0 m and red guide line = approximately 0.25 m. The distances only apply to objects that are at ground level. Blue guide lines : depict the width required for the vehicle. They are used to align the vehicle with the edge of the carriageway, e.g. the kerb.
ATTENTION ASSIST Important safety notes i ATTENTION ASSIST is only available for
vehicles without HYBRID.
ATTENTION ASSIST helps you during long, monotonous journeys such as on motorways and trunk roads. It is active in the 80 km/h to 180 km/h range. If ATTENTION ASSIST detects typical indica- tors of fatigue or increasing lapses in con- centration on the part of the driver, it sug- gests taking a break.
G WARNING ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid and may detect your tiredness or lapses in concentra- tion too late or not at all. It is not a substitute for a well rested and attentive driver. Fatigue may cause you to recognise hazard- ous situations too late, misjudge a situation or react slower. For this reason, make sure you feel rested before you begin driving and during your journey. Always take breaks in good time and regularly, especially during long journeys. Otherwise, you may fail to rec- ognise dangers in time, cause an accident and injure yourself and others.
ATTENTION ASSIST assesses your level of fatigue or lapses in concentration by taking the following criteria into account: Ryour personal driving style, e.g. steering
characteristics
Rjourney-related parameters, e.g. time of
day, length of journey
The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is restricted, and warnings may be delayed or not occur at all: Rif the road condition is poor, e.g. if the sur-
face is uneven or if there are potholes
Rif there is a strong side wind Rif you have adopted a sporty driving style with high cornering speeds or high rates of acceleration
Rif you are predominantly driving slower than 80 km/h or faster than 180 km/h
Rif you are currently using COMAND or mak-
ing a telephone call with COMAND Rif the time has been set incorrectly Rin active driving situations, such as when you change lanes or change your speed
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Warning and display messages in the multifunction display
X Activate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on-
board computer (Y page 405). Symbol : appears in the multifunction display.
If ATTENTION ASSIST is active, you will be warned no sooner than 20 minutes after your journey has begun. You will then hear an intermittent warning tone twice, and the Attention Assist: Time for a break? message appears in the multifunction dis- play. X If necessary, take a break. X Press the a button to confirm the mes-
sage.
On long journeys, take regular breaks in good time to allow yourself to rest properly. If you do not take a break, you will be warned again after 15 minutes at the earliest. This will only happen if ATTENTION ASSIST still detects typical indicators of fatigue or increasing lap- ses in concentration. ATTENTION ASSIST is reset and starts assessing your tiredness again when you con- tinue your journey if: Ryou switch off the engine. Ryou take off your seat belt and open the
driver's door, e.g. for a change of drivers or to take a break.
Speed Limit Assist Important safety notes Speed Limit Assist shows you detected speed limits in the multifunction display. Data from the navigation system is also used for this
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purpose. If a traffic sign indicating a speed limit or the end of a speed limit is detected, it is shown in the multifunction display. If Speed Limit Assist does not detect any traffic signs, the speed limit from the digital road map is taken and shown in the display. Speed Limit Assist detects the traffic signs with a camera attached behind the top of the windscreen.
Always pay attention to traffic conditions and your surroundings. Otherwise, you may fail to recognise dangers in time, cause an accident and injure yourself and others.
Information in the multifunction display
: Speed Limit Assist camera G WARNING Speed Limit Assist is only an aid and may detect speed limit signs incorrectly or not at all. The system may be impaired or may not func- tion if: Rthere is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow,
rain, fog or spray.
Rthere is glare, e.g. from the sun or from
oncoming traffic.
Rthe windscreen is dirty, misted up or cov- ered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicinity of the camera.
Rthe traffic signs are covered, for instance
by dirt, snow or trees.
Rthe traffic signs are poorly illuminated. Rthere are ambiguous traffic signs, for
instance near roadworks or on multi-lane roads.
Traffic signs always have priority over the Speed Limit Assist display. Speed Limit Assist cannot detect road and traffic conditions. It is not a substitute for attentive driving.
: Speed Limit Assist is available and the
warning function is switched on in the on- board computer
; Traffic sign indicating a speed limit or the
end of a speed limit (example)
= Units used in the traffic sign displayed Briefly showing detected traffic signs in the multifunction display X Activate the Speed Limit Assist warning
function using the on-board computer (Y page 404). Symbol : appears. A traffic sign indicating a speed limit or the end of a speed limit ; appears in the mul- tifunction display for around five seconds as soon as it is detected. Any other infor- mation in the multifunction display is hid- den for this period.
Permanently showing detected traffic signs in the multifunction display X Display Speed Limit Assist using the on-
board computer (Y page 404). A traffic sign indicating a speed limit or the end of a speed limit ; appears in the mul- tifunction display as soon as it is detected. Traffic sign indicating a speed limit ; is generally displayed until: Ra traffic sign indicating the end of the
speed limit is detected.
Ryou make a turn. Ryou leave or enter a town.
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Rthe road type changes (e.g. motorway,
country road).
Ryou have travelled a certain minimum distance without the traffic sign being repeated or detected again.
i You can also activate Speed Limit Assist
using COMAND APS. The maximum per- missible speed is then shown in the COMAND display; see the COMAND APS description.
Night View Assist Plus Important safety notes In addition to the illumination provided by the normal headlamps, Night View Assist Plus uses infrared light to illuminate the road. The Night View Assist Plus camera picks up the infrared light and displays a black and white image in the multifunction display. The image shown in the multifunction display corre- sponds to a road lit up by main-beam head- lamps. This enables you to see the road's course and any obstacles in good time. When pedestrian recognition is active, pedestrians recognised by the system are highlighted in the Night View Assist Plus display. G WARNING Night View Assist Plus is only an aid designed to assist driving and does not relieve you of the responsibility to pay attention. Continue to look through the windscreen instead of relying on the Night View Assist Plus display. You are responsible for safety and must drive in accordance with traffic conditions. You could otherwise endanger yourself and oth- ers.
The system may be impaired or may not func- tion if: Rthere is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow,
rain, fog or spray.
Rthe windscreen is dirty, misted up or cov- ered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicinity of the camera.
Ron bends, on uphill gradients or downhill
gradients.
Light from the headlamps of oncoming vehi- cles does not affect the Night View Assist Plus display in the multifunction display. This is also the case if you cannot switch on the main-beam headlamps due to oncoming traf- fic. G WARNING Night View Assist Plus does not detect objects in the immediate vicinity of the vehi- cle. Look through the windscreen when manoeuvring. Make sure that there are no people or animals in the area in which you are manoeuvring.
i Infrared light is not visible to the human eye and therefore does not dazzle. Night View Assist Plus can therefore remain switched on even if there is oncoming traf- fic.
: Night View Assist Plus camera
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Activating Night View Assist Plus
You can only activate Night View Assist Plus if: Rthe key is in position 2 in the ignition lock. Rit is dark. Rthe light switch is in the c or L posi-
tion.
Rreverse gear has not been engaged. X Press button :.
The Night View Assist Plus display appears in the multifunction display.
: Night View Assist Plus display ; Pedestrian recognised = Framing ? Symbol for active pedestrian recognition A Speed display i The infrared headlamps only switch on
when the vehicle is being driven at speeds of at least 10 km/h. This means that you do not have the full visual range while sta- tionary and cannot check whether Night View Assist Plus is working.
When you activate Night View Assist Plus, speed display A in the multifunction display changes. Speed display A is shown as a bar at the bottom edge of the multifunction dis- play. This line is no longer available for basic menus. You have to deactivate Night View Assist Plus if you want to change a setting using the buttons on the multifunction steer- ing wheel.
Pedestrian recognition G WARNING Pedestrian recognition may be impaired or inoperative if: Rpedestrians are partially or entirely
obscured by objects, e.g. by parked vehi- cles.
Rthe silhouette of the pedestrian in the Night
View Assist Plus display is incomplete or interrupted, e.g. by powerful light reflec- tions.
Rpedestrians do not contrast with the sur-
roundings.
Rpedestrians are not in an upright position,
e.g. sitting, squatting or lying.
i Animals are not recognised by pedestrian
recognition.
Night View Assist Plus can recognise pedes- trians using typical characteristics, e.g. when there is a silhouette in the shape of a person. Pedestrian recognition is then switched on automatically if: RNight View Assist Plus is activated. Ryou are driving faster than about 10 km/h. Rthe surroundings are dark, e.g. when driv-
ing outside built-up areas without street lighting.
If pedestrian recognition is active, sym- bol ? appears. If a pedestrian is now recog- nised, they are framed = and thereby high- lighted. If the pedestrian recognition system has brought a pedestrian to your attention, look through the windscreen to evaluate the
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situation. The actual distance to objects and pedestrians cannot be gauged accurately by looking at a screen. It may be the case that objects are highlighted as well as pedestrians. Setting the brightness of the multifunc- tion display
X To make brighter or dimmer: make sure
that Night View Assist Plus is activated. X Turn control : anti-clockwise or clock-
wise.
Misted up or dirty windscreen If the windscreen in front of the camera is misted up or dirty on the inside or outside, the Night View Assist Plus display is affected. X To demist: check the automatic air condi- tioning settings (Y page 310) and fold down the camera cover (Y page 487).
X To demist the inside of the wind- screen: fold down the camera cover (Y page 487) and clean the windscreen (Y page 485).
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Problems with Night View Assist Plus
Problem The picture quality of Night View Assist Plus has deteriorated.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The windscreen wipers are smearing the windscreen. X Replace the wiper blades (Y page 300). The windscreen is smeared after the vehicle has been cleaned in a car wash. X Clean the windscreen (Y page 485). There is windscreen chip damage in the camera's field of vision. X Replace the windscreen. The windscreen is misted up on the inside. X Demist the windscreen (Y page 310). The windscreen is iced up. X De-ice the windscreen (Y page 310). There is dirt on the inside of the windscreen. X Clean the inside of the windscreen (Y page 485).
Driving Assistance package General notes i The Driving Assistance package is only
available on vehicles with HYBRID.
The Driving Assistance package consists of DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 348), Blind Spot Assist (Y page 376) and Lane Keeping Assist (Y page 378).
Blind Spot Assist Important safety notes Blind Spot Assist uses a radar sensor system to monitor the areas on both sides of your vehicle. It supports you from speeds of 30 km/h. A warning display in the exterior mirrors draws your attention to vehicles detected in the monitored area. If you then switch on the corresponding turn signal to change lane, you will also receive an optical and audible collision warning. For monitoring,
Active Blind Spot Assist uses sensors in the rear bumper. G WARNING Blind Spot Assist is only an aid designed to assist driving. It may fail to detect some vehi- cles and is no substitute for attentive driving. Blind Spot Assist cannot detect road and traf- fic conditions. It may fail to detect narrow vehicles, such as motorcycles or bicycles, or only detect them too late. Monitoring may be affected by dirty sensors, strong spray or poor visibility caused by snow, rain or mist, for example. In this case, vehicles are detected late or not at all. Always pay attention to traffic conditions and your surroundings. Otherwise, you may fail to recognise dangers in time, cause an accident and injure yourself and others.
The radar sensor system is automatically deactivated near radio telescope facilities (Y page 545).
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For Blind Spot Assist to assist you when driv- ing, the radar sensor system must be activa- ted (Y page 408) and operational. Monitoring range of the sensors Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up to three metres behind your vehicle and directly next to your vehicle, as shown in the diagram.
G WARNING Blind Spot Assist monitors certain areas in the immediate vicinity of your vehicle. Vehicles that approach and drive past at high speeds are not detected. There is no display and no warning. If the lanes are very wide, it may not be pos- sible to monitor the complete width of the neighbouring lane. For this reason, vehicles in the next lane may not be detected, especially if they are driving in a staggered formation in different lanes. This may be the case if vehi- cles are driving at the edge of their lane that is furthest away from your vehicle. Always pay attention to traffic conditions and your surroundings. Otherwise, you may fail to recognise dangers in time, cause an accident and injure yourself and others.
If the lanes are narrow, vehicles driving in the lane beyond the lane next to your vehicle may be indicated, especially if the vehicles are not driving in the middle of their lane. This may
be the case if there are vehicles at the edge of their lane nearest your vehicle. Due to the nature of the system: Rwarnings may be issued in error when driv- ing close to crash barriers or similar solid lane borders.
Rwarnings may be interrupted when driving
alongside long vehicles, for example lor- ries, for a prolonged time.
The two radar sensors for Blind Spot Assist are integrated into the sides of the rear bumper. Make sure that the bumper is free of dirt, ice or slush in the vicinity of the sensors. The sensors must not be covered, for exam- ple by cycle racks or overhanging loads. Fol- lowing a severe impact or in the event of dam- age to the bumpers, have the function of the sensors checked at a qualified specialist workshop. Blind Spot Assist may otherwise not work properly. Indicator and warning display
: Yellow indicator lamp/red warning lamp If Blind Spot Assist is switched on, indicator lamp : in the exterior mirrors lights up yel- low up to a speed of 30 km/h. At speeds above 30 km/h, the indicator lamp goes out and Blind Spot Assist is operational. If a vehicle is detected within the monitoring range of Blind Spot Assist at speeds above 30 km/h, warning lamp : on the corre- sponding side lights up red. This warning is always emitted when a vehicle enters the blind spot monitoring range from behind or from the side. When you overtake a vehicle,
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the warning only occurs if the difference in speed is less than 12 km/h. The yellow indicator lamp goes out if reverse gear is engaged. Blind Spot Assist is then deactivated. The brightness of the indicator/warning lamps is adjusted automatically according to the ambient light. G WARNING Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds below 30 km/h. The indicator lamps in the exterior mirrors are yellow. Vehicles in the monitoring range are then not indicated. Always pay attention to traffic conditions and your surroundings. Otherwise, you may fail to recognise dangers in time, cause an accident and injure yourself and others.
