Mercedes-Benz 2012 M-Class SUV Owner's manual

M-Class

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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 22
At a glance ........................................... 29
Safety ................................................... 39
Opening/closing ................................. 71
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 93
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 107
Climate control ................................. 121
Driving and parking .......................... 137
On-board computer and displays .... 225
Stowage and features ...................... 291
Maintenance and care ...................... 319
Breakdown assistance ..................... 335
Wheels and tires ............................... 357
Technical data ................................... 389
Contents
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1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ...................................... 306
12 V socket
see Sockets 
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) .... 65
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 213
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes ................................ 62
Important safety notes .................... 62
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 129
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 236
Function/information .................... 207
Trailer towing ................................. 210
Active Curve System
Display message ............................ 265
Function/notes ............................. 185
Active Driving Assistance package . 207
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 237
Display message ............................ 266
Function/information .................... 210
Trailer towing ................................. 213
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 261
Active Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 267
Important safety notes .................. 191
Towing a trailer .............................. 194
Active service system PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display  
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 67
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 261
Function/notes ............................. 111
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 238
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 398
ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Function/notes ............................. 184
Air bags
Display message ............................ 257
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 44
Important safety notes .................... 42
Knee bag .......................................... 44
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 46
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Side impact air bag .......................... 45
Window curtain air bag .................... 46
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control   
Air filter (display message) .............. 264
AIR FLOW ........................................... 130
AIRMATIC package
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 184
Function/notes ............................. 184
Level control .................................. 185
Air pressure
see Tire pressure        
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 135
Important safety notes .................. 134
Rear ............................................... 135
Setting ........................................... 134
Setting the center air vents ........... 134
Setting the side air vents ............... 135
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)       
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 238
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ................................................ 187
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 242
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)       
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)       
Approach/departure angle .............. 170
Ashtray ............................................... 304
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Index

Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 236
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 69
Function ........................................... 69
Switching off the alarm .................... 69
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 236
Display message ............................ 265
Function/notes ............................. 199
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 233
Audio system
see separate operating instructions      
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop        
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop        
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 261
see Lights  
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 144
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 143
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 110
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ............... 150
Changing gear ............................... 149
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 146
Display message ............................ 273
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 148
Drive program display .................... 146
Driving tips .................................... 149
Emergency running mode .............. 153
Engaging drive position .................. 148
Engaging neutral ............................ 147
Engaging park position
automatically ................................. 147
Engaging reverse gear ................... 147
Engaging the park position ............ 146
Kickdown ....................................... 149
Manual drive program .................... 151
Neutral (ECO start/stop function) . 147
Problem (malfunction) ................... 153
Program selector button ................ 150
Pulling away ................................... 141
Shift ranges ................................... 151
Starting the engine ........................ 140
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 150
Trailer towing ................................. 149
Transmission position display ........ 146
Transmission positions .................. 148
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 153
B
Back support
see Lumbar support    
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 260
Bag hook ............................................ 296
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 218
Removing ....................................... 223
Storing ........................................... 223
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 63
Basic settings
see Settings       
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 63
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 75
Important safety notes .................... 75
Replacing ......................................... 75
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 349
Display message ............................ 263
Important safety notes .................. 347
Jump starting ................................. 350
Belt
see Seat belts        
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 236
Notes/function .............................. 203
Trailer towing ................................. 205
see Active Blind Spot Assist        
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 396
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)  
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 252
Notes ............................................. 398
Brake fluid level ................................ 324
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Brake lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 117
Display message ............................ 259
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 62
BAS .................................................. 63
BAS PLUS ........................................ 63
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 398
Display message ............................ 247
Driving tips .................................... 162
High-performance brake system .... 164
Important safety notes .................. 162
Maintenance .................................. 163
Parking brake ................................ 160
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Breakdown
see Flat tire      
see Towing away     
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs  
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California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees .................... 23
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages   
Capacities
see Technical data       
Car
see Vehicle  
Care
Carpets .......................................... 333
Car wash ........................................ 326
Display ........................................... 331
Exterior lights ................................ 329
Gear or selector lever .................... 332
Interior ........................................... 331
Matte finish ................................... 328
Night View Assist Plus ................... 331
Notes ............................................. 326
Paint .............................................. 328
Plastic trim .................................... 331
Power washer ................................ 327
Rear view camera .......................... 330
Roof lining ...................................... 333
Seat belt ........................................ 332
Seat cover ..................................... 332
Sensors ......................................... 330
Steering wheel ............................... 332
Tail pipes ....................................... 330
Trim pieces .................................... 332
Washing by hand ........................... 327
Wheels ........................................... 328
Windows ........................................ 329
Wiper blades .................................. 329
Wooden trim .................................. 332
Cargo compartment cover ............... 297
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 295
Cargo compartment floor
Opening/closing ............................ 300
Stowage well (under) ..................... 300
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 298
Important safety information ......... 298
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 296
Car wash (care) ................................. 326
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 234
Center console
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 240
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 72
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 117
High-beam headlamps ................... 115
Important safety notes .................. 114
Low-beam headlamps .................... 115
Overview of bulb types .................. 114
Parking lamps ................................ 116
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 115
Side marker lamps ......................... 116
Standing lamps (front) ................... 116
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 60
Rear doors ....................................... 61
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 56
Restraint systems ............................ 56
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Index

Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 59
Special seat belt retractor ............... 58
Top Tether ....................................... 59
Cigarette lighter ................................ 304
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 329
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 330
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 126
Controlling automatically ............... 129
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 129
Defrosting the windows ................. 132
Defrosting the windshield .............. 131
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 123
Important safety notes .................. 122
Indicator lamp ................................ 129
Maximum cooling .......................... 132
Notes on using automatic climate
control ................................... 125, 128
Overview of systems ...................... 122
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 129
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 133
Rear control panel ......................... 126
Setting the air distribution ............. 131
Setting the airflow ......................... 131
Setting the air vents ...................... 134
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 130
Setting the temperature ................ 130
Setting the temperature (rear
compartment) ................................ 130
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 133
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 133
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 132
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 131
Coat hooks ......................................... 298
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster    
COMAND
see separate operating instructions      
Combination switch .......................... 110
Combined cargo cover and net ........ 297
Compass
Calling up ....................................... 316
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 231
Convenience closing feature .............. 86
Convenience opening feature ............ 86
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 323
Display message ............................ 262
Filling capacity ............................... 399
Notes ............................................. 398
Temperature (on-board computer) . 242
Temperature gauge ........................ 226
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Cooling
see Climate control   
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 258
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 113
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 172
Activation conditions ..................... 172
Cruise control lever ....................... 172
Deactivating ................................... 173
Display message ............................ 270
Driving system ............................... 171
Function/notes ............................. 171
Important safety notes .................. 171
Setting a speed .............................. 172
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 302
Important safety notes .................. 301
Rear compartment ......................... 303
Temperature controlled ................. 302
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 27
Customer Relations Department ....... 27
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Dashboard
see Cockpit      
Data
see Technical data       
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 261
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 238
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 109
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop        
DEF
Adding ........................................... 156
Display message ............................ 264
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Interior lighting .............................. 239
Diagnostics connection ...................... 25
Diesel .................................................. 394
Diesel particle filter .......................... 162
Digital speedometer ......................... 231
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission        
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 331
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 246
Driving systems ............................. 265
Engine ............................................ 262
General notes ................................ 246
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 246
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 275
Lights ............................................. 258
Safety systems .............................. 247
Service interval display .................. 325
SmartKey ....................................... 275
Tires ............................................... 270
Vehicle ........................................... 273
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 236
Distance recorder ............................. 231
see Odometer        
see Trip odometer   
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 287
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 176
Activation conditions ..................... 176
Cruise control lever ....................... 176
Deactivating ................................... 180
Display message ............................ 268
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 177
Driving tips .................................... 181
Function/notes ..................... 173, 175
Important safety notes .................. 173
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 180
Warning lamp ................................. 287
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 240
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 79
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 72
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 274
Emergency locking ........................... 80
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 78
Opening (from inside) ...................... 79
Downhill Speed Regulation
see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)     
Drinking and driving ......................... 161
Drinks holder
see Cup holder   
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 150
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 146
Manual ........................................... 151
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 242
Driver's door
see Doors    
Driver's seat
see Seats        
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 326
Symmetrical low beam .................. 108
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 170
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps        
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Index

Driving off-road
see Off-road driving 
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ... 65
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 62
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 67
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 63
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 63
Electronic brake force distribution ... 66
ESP
®
 (Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 64
Important safety information ........... 62
Overview .......................................... 62
PRE-SAFE
®
 Brake ............................. 67
STEER CONTROL ............................. 69
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 207
Active Curve System ...................... 185
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 207
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 210
Active Parking Assist ..................... 191
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 187
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 199
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 203
Cruise control ................................ 171
Display message ............................ 265
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 173
HOLD function ............................... 183
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 205
Lane Tracking package .................. 203
Level control (vehicle with
AIRMATIC package) ....................... 185
Night View Assist Plus ................... 200
PARKTRONIC ................................. 188
Rear view camera .......................... 195
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 149
Brakes ........................................... 162
Break-in period .............................. 138
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 181
Downhill gradient ........................... 163
Drinking and driving ....................... 161
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Driving in winter ............................. 165
Driving on flooded roads ................ 165
Driving on sand .............................. 168
Driving on wet roads ...................... 164
Driving over obstacles ................... 169
Exhaust check ............................... 162
Fuel ................................................ 161
General .......................................... 161
Hydroplaning ................................. 164
Icy road surfaces ........................... 166
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 163
Off-road driving .............................. 167
Off-road fording ............................. 165
Pedals ............................................ 162
Snow chains .................................. 361
Symmetrical low beam .................. 108
Tire ruts ......................................... 169
Towing a trailer .............................. 215
Traveling uphill ............................... 170
Wet road surface ........................... 163
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 266
Function/notes ............................. 213
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 234
DVD video (on-board computer) ...... 234
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EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 241
Function/notes ............................. 102
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 102
Function/notes ............................. 102
Switching on/off ........................... 241
EASY-PACK load-securing kit ........... 299
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 249
Function/notes ................................ 66
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 144
General information ....................... 143
Electrical fuses
see Fuses      
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)  
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Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®
 (Electronic Stability Program)  
Electronic Traction System
see 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)    
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 80
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 337
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 55
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 84
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 284
Display message ............................ 262
ECO start/stop function ................ 142
Engine number ............................... 392
Irregular running ............................ 145
Jump-starting ................................. 350
Starting problems .......................... 145
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 141
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 141
Switching off .................................. 159
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 354
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 145
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 322
Additives ........................................ 398
Checking the oil level ..................... 321
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 322
Display message ............................ 263
Filling capacity ............................... 397
Notes about oil grades ................... 397
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 321
Temperature (on-board computer) . 242
Viscosity ........................................ 398
ESP
®
 (Electronic Stability
Program)
4ETS ................................................ 65
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 242
Deactivating/activating ................... 65
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes ................................ 64
Important safety information ........... 64
Trailer stabilization ........................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 281
Exhaust check ................................... 162
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 330
Exterior lighting
see Lights  
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 103
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 241
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Setting ........................................... 104
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 105
Storing the parking position .......... 104
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 293
F
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap  
First-aid kit ......................................... 336
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 341
MOExtended run-flat system ......... 346
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 338
Raising the vehicle ......................... 343
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 338
Floormat ............................................. 316
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back .................................. 295
Fording
Off-road ......................................... 165
On flooded roads ........................... 165
Front windshield
see Windshield   
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Index

Fuel
Additives ........................................ 394
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 231
Displaying the range ...................... 231
Driving tips .................................... 161
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 395
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 393
Important safety notes .................. 393
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 393
Problem (malfunction) ................... 156
Quality (diesel) ............................... 394
Refueling ........................................ 153
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 393
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 154
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 264
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 393
Problem (malfunction) ................... 156
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 355
Before changing ............................. 355
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 355
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 355
Fuse box under rear bench seat .... 356
Important safety notes .................. 354
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 316
Notes ............................................. 313
Opening/closing the garage door .. 316
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 314
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 242
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 332
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 390
Glove box ........................................... 293
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 380
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake       
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 111
Headlamp cleaning system
Notes ............................................. 399
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 324
Cleaning system (function) ............ 110
Fogging up ..................................... 112
see Automatic headlamp mode      
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 97
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 97
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 97
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 97
Installing/removing (rear) ................ 98
Heating
see Climate control   
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 115
Display message ............................ 259
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 111
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Hill start assist .................................. 142
HOLD function
Display message ............................ 266
Function/notes ............................. 183
Hood
Closing ........................................... 321
Display message ............................ 274
Opening ......................................... 320
Hydroplaning ..................................... 164
I
Immobilizer .......................................... 69
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps 
Indicators
see Turn signals      
Insect protection on the radiator .... 321
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Settings ......................................... 237
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Index
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Instrument cluster lighting ................ 31
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting      
Interior lighting ................................. 113
Automatic control .......................... 113
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Emergency lighting ........................ 113
Manual control ............................... 113
Overview ........................................ 113
Reading lamp ................................. 113
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 238
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 239
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 336
Using ............................................. 343
Jump start (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)     
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 350
K
Key
see SmartKey    
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Display message ............................ 275
Locking ............................................ 73
Start/Stop button .......................... 139
Starting the engine ........................ 141
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 139
SmartKey ....................................... 139
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 149
Manual drive program .................... 152
Knee bag .............................................. 44
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps 
Lane-change assistant
see Blind Spot Assist       
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist     
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 237
Display message ............................ 266
Function/information .................... 205
Lane Tracking package ..................... 203
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 243
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 59
Level control (display message) ...... 265
Level control (vehicle with
AIRMATIC package)
Basic settings ................................ 186
Function/notes ............................. 185
Important safety notes .................. 185
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 260
Lighting
see Lights  
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 239
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 110
Display message ............................ 258
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Hazard warning lamps ................... 111
High beam flasher .......................... 111
High-beam headlamps ................... 111
Light switch ................................... 108
Low-beam headlamps .................... 109
Parking lamps ................................ 108
Rear fog lamp ................................ 110
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 238
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 239
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 238
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Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 238
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) .................... 109
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 239
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 239
Turn signals ................................... 110
see Changing bulbs  
see Interior lighting    
Light sensor (display message) ....... 261
Loading guidelines ............................ 292
Locking
see Central locking       
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 79
Emergency locking ........................... 80
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 79
Locking centrally
see Central locking       
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 240
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 115
Display message ............................ 258
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 108
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 299
Lumbar support ................................... 99
M
M+S tires ............................................ 360
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display  
Malfunction message
see Display messages   
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 328
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 311
Display message ............................ 253
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 311
Emergency call .............................. 308
Important safety notes .................. 307
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 312
MB info call button ........................ 310
Remote vehicle locking .................. 312
Roadside Assistance button .......... 309
Search & Send ............................... 311
Self-test ......................................... 307
System .......................................... 307
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 312
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 74
Locking vehicle ................................ 80
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 80
Memory card (audio) ......................... 234
Memory function ............................... 105
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 246
Messages
see Display messages   
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors        
see Rear-view mirror    
see Vanity mirror 
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 234
see Phone       
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 74
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 346
MP3
Operation ....................................... 234
see separate operating instructions      
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 228
Permanent display ......................... 238
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 227
Overview .......................................... 33
Index
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N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 232
On-board computer ....................... 232
see separate operating instructions      
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 201
Cleaning ......................................... 331
Function/notes ............................. 200
Problem (malfunction) ................... 203
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 138
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 46
System self-test ............................... 49
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 56
System overview .............................. 40
Odometer ........................................... 231
see Trip odometer   
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 168
Checklist before driving off-road .... 167
General information ....................... 167
Important safety notes .................. 166
Traveling uphill ............................... 170
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 213
DSR ............................................... 213
Oil
see Engine oil    
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 242
Assistance menu ........................... 236
Audio menu ................................... 233
Convenience submenu .................. 241
Displaying a service message ........ 325
Display messages .......................... 246
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177
Factory settings submenu ............. 242
Important safety notes .................. 226
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 237
Lighting submenu .......................... 238
Menu overview .............................. 230
Message memory .......................... 246
Navigation menu ............................ 232
Operation ....................................... 227
RACETIMER ................................... 243
Service menu ................................. 237
Settings menu ............................... 237
Standard display ............................ 231
Telephone menu ............................ 234
Trip menu ...................................... 231
Vehicle submenu ........................... 240
Video DVD operation ..................... 234
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 116
Operating safety
Diagnostics connection ................... 25
Operating system
see On-board computer     
Outside temperature display ........... 227
Overhead control panel ...................... 36
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 61
P
Paint code number ............................ 391
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 328
Panic alarm .......................................... 61
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing .............................. 90
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 90
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 91
Resetting ......................................... 91
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 88
Parcel net ........................................... 294
Parking ............................................... 159
Important safety notes .................. 159
Parking brake ................................ 160
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 104
Rear view camera .......................... 195
see PARKTRONIC    
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Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 191
see Exterior mirrors        
see PARKTRONIC    
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 249
Electric parking brake .................... 160
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 116
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 190
Driving system ............................... 188
Function/notes ............................. 188
Problem (malfunction) ................... 191
Range of the sensors ..................... 189
Trailer towing ................................. 190
Warning display ............................. 189
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 46
Pedals ................................................. 162
Permanent four-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)  
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 331
Power washers .................................. 327
Power windows
see Side windows        
PRE-SAFE
®
 (Preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 253
Operation ......................................... 51
PRE-SAFE
®
 Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 236
Display message ............................ 253
Function/notes ................................ 67
Warning lamp ................................. 287
Preventive occupant safety
system
see PRE-SAFE
®
 (Preventive
occupant safety system)   
Product information ............................ 22
Program selector button .................. 150
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 141
Trailer ............................................ 142
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 26
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 243
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 240
Display message ............................ 266
Radiator cover ................................... 321
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 233
see separate operating instructions      
Radio-controlled devices
(installing) .......................................... 317
Reading lamp ..................................... 113
Rear axle level control (AMG
adaptive sport suspension
system) .............................................. 187
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 135
Setting the temperature ................ 130
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 260
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Rear seat
Adjusting ......................................... 98
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 330
Function/notes ............................. 195
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Switching on/off ........................... 132
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 119
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes .................. 153
Refueling process .......................... 154
see Fuel  
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 313
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 314
Reporting safety defects .................... 27
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel  
Index
15

Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 264
Warning lamp ........................ 284, 285
see Fuel  
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 133
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)    
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 23
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 90
Roof carrier ........................................ 301
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 333
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 400
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)  
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 232
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 56
Child restraint systems .................... 56
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 40
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems       
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 54
Adjusting the height ......................... 54
Belt force limiters ............................ 55
Cleaning ......................................... 332
Correct usage .................................. 52
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 55
Fastening ......................................... 53
Important safety guidelines ............. 51
Releasing ......................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Special seat belt retractor ............... 58
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 241
Warning lamp ................................. 277
Warning lamp (function) ................... 55
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 96
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 99
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 97
Cleaning the cover ......................... 332
Correct driver's seat position ........... 94
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back ............................... 295
Important safety notes .................... 95
Seat heating problem .................... 100
Seat ventilation problem ................ 100
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 105
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 99
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 100
Securing hooks .................................. 296
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 330
Service Center
see Qualified specialist workshop        
Service interval display
Displaying service messages ......... 325
Hiding service messages ............... 325
Notes ............................................. 325
Service messages .......................... 325
Service menu (on-board computer) . 237
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 398
Coolant (engine) ............................ 398
DEF special additives ..................... 396
Engine oil ....................................... 397
Fuel ................................................ 393
Important safety notes .................. 392
Washer fluid ................................... 399
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 242
On-board computer ....................... 237
Setting the air distribution ............... 131
Setting the airflow ............................ 131
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 242
Short journeys (diesel particle
filter) ................................................... 162
Side impact air bag ............................. 45
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 260
Side marker lamps (changing
bulbs) ................................................. 116
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Side windows
Convenience closing feature ............ 86
Convenience opening feature .......... 86
Important safety information ........... 85
Opening/closing .............................. 85
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 88
Resetting ......................................... 87
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 91
Resetting ......................................... 89
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel         
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 75
Changing the programming ............. 74
Checking the battery ....................... 75
Convenience closing feature ............ 86
Convenience opening feature .......... 86
Display message ............................ 275
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Loss ................................................. 77
Mechanical key ................................ 74
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 139
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 77
Starting the engine ........................ 141
Snow chains
Information .................................... 361
Sockets
Luggage compartment ................... 306
Points to observe before use ......... 305
Rear compartment ......................... 305
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 385
Storage location ............................ 337
see Emergency spare wheel       
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control   
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 231
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Segments ...................................... 227
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 237
see Instrument cluster    
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 254
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 283
Warning lamp (function) ................... 40
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 260
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Starting (engine) ................................ 140
Station
see Radio        
STEER CONTROL .................................. 69
Steering (display message) .............. 274
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 101
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
Cleaning ......................................... 332
Important safety notes .................. 100
Paddle shifters ............................... 150
Steering wheel heating .................. 101
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 105
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 101
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 150
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 243
Stowage areas ................................... 292
Stowage compartments
Cup holders ................................... 301
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 293
Glove box ....................................... 293
Important safety information ......... 292
Parcel net ...................................... 294
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature        
Summer tires ..................................... 360
Sun visor ............................................ 303
Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)    
Index
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Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 239
Suspension tuning
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 187
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 242
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 24
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 133
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 69
T
Tachometer ........................................ 227
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 274
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 81
Limiting the opening angle ............... 84
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 83
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 82
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 82
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 260
Tank
see Fuel tank 
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Notes ............................................. 390
Tires/wheels ................................. 383
Trailer Loads .................................. 401
Vehicle data ................................... 400
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 311
Display message ............................ 253
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 311
Emergency call .............................. 308
Important safety notes .................. 307
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 312
MB info call button ........................ 310
Remote vehicle locking .................. 312
Roadside Assistance button .......... 309
Search & Send ............................... 311
Self-test ......................................... 307
System .......................................... 307
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 312
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 235
Display message ............................ 275
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 234
Number from the phone book ........ 235
Redialing ........................................ 235
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 235
Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 300
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 226
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 242
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 242
Outside temperature ...................... 227
Setting (climate control) ................ 130
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 69
Immobilizer ...................................... 69
Through-loading ................................ 294
Time
see Separate Operator's Manual      
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 243
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 338
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 366
Checking manually ........................ 365
Display message ............................ 270
Maximum ....................................... 364
Notes ............................................. 363
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 340
Pressure loss warning .................... 365
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 340
Recommended ............................... 362
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 366
Restarting ...................................... 369
Warning lamp ................................. 288
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 381
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 379
Bar (definition) ............................... 379
Characteristics .............................. 379
Checking ........................................ 359
Definition of terms ......................... 379
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