Get Driving and parking Guide for Mercedes C Class 4 Door Fourth Generation (2014-2021)

146 Climate control

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Switching off immediately

Further possible displays:

Press the u and ^ buttons simultane‐

ously.

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Time: the activated departure time.

Press and hold the ^ button.

The Î symbol on the remote control display

flashes.

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Zero minutes: the running time for the sta‐

Overview of the remote control displays (sta‐

tionary heater/ventilation)

tionary heater is extended, as the engine has

not yet reached operating temperature when

it is started.

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Press the , and . buttons to set the

desired departure time.

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Press the u and ^ buttons simultane‐

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OFF: the stationary heater/ventilation is

ously.

switched off.

The new departure time will be stored.

Replacing the remote control battery (sta‐

tionary heater)

Up to three departure times can be stored.

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To activate the departure time: select the

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DANGER Serious damage to health

caused by swallowing batteries

desired departure time and press and hold

the u button.

The Í symbol, the departure time and,

depending on the selected departure time,

the letter A, B or C will appear on the display.

Batteries contain toxic and corrosive sub‐

stances. Swallowing batteries may cause

serious damage to health.

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Stationary ventilation switched on

Stationary heater switched on

Selected departure time

Remaining time for the stationary heater/

ventilation (in minutes)

Stationary heater/ventilation active

Departure time activated

Signal strength

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3

4

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To deactivate the departure time: select

There is a risk of fatal injury.

the desired departure time and press and

hold the ^ button.

OFF will appear on the display.

To check the status of the active station‐

ary heater: briefly press the u button.

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Keep batteries out of the reach of chil‐

dren.

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6

7

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If batteries are swallowed, seek medical

attention immediately.

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Climate control 147

Problems with the remote control for the

stationary heater/ventilation

ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental

damage due to improper disposal of bat‐

teries

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FAIL ¨ appears on the remote control dis‐

play

Possible cause:

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The signal transmission between the trans‐

Batteries contain toxic and corro‐

mitter and the receiver is malfunctioning.

sive substances.

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Change your position in relation to the vehi‐

cle, moving closer if necessary.

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Push a pointed object into recess 1.

FAIL appears on the remote control display

Slide battery cover 2 backwards in the

direction of the arrow.

Insert new battery 3 with the lettering

facing upwards.

Slide battery cover 2 in the opposite direc‐

tion to the arrow onto the remote control

until the battery cover engages.

Take discharged batteries to a

qualified specialist workshop or to a

collection point for used batteries.

Possible cause:

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The starter battery is not sufficiently

charged.

Requirements:

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Charge the starter battery.

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a CR2450 lithium battery

Possible cause:

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The fuel tank content is below the reserve

fuel level.

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Refuel at the nearest filling station.

148 Climate control

Adjusting the rear air vents

To guarantee the flow of fresh air through the air

vents into the vehicle interior, comply with the

following:

FAIL ¯ appears on the remote control dis‐

play

Possible cause:

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Always keep the vents and vent grilles in the

vehicle interior free.

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There is a malfunction in the stationary

heater.

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Keep the air inlet free of deposits

(/ page 379).

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Have the stationary heater checked at a

qualified specialist workshop.

Air vents

Adjusting the front air vents

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To open or close: turn controller 2 to the

left or right as far as it will go.

To set the airflow direction: hold air

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WARNING Risk of burns and frostbite

due to being too close to the air vents

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vent 1 in the centre and move it up or down

or to the left or right.

Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air

vents.

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Make sure that all vehicle occupants

always maintain a sufficient distance

from the air vents.

If necessary, direct the airflow to

another area of the vehicle interior.

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To open or close: hold air vent 1 in the

centre and turn it to the left (open) or right

(closed) as far as it will go.

To set the airflow direction: hold air

vent 1 in the centre and move it up or down

or to the left or right.

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Switching on the power supply or the igni‐

tion (without engine start)

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Driving

When leaving the vehicle, always take

the key with you and lock the vehicle.

Keep the key out of reach of children.

Notes on Mercedes-AMG vehicles

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WARNING Risk of accident and injury

due to children left unattended in the

vehicle

Observe the notes on the following topics in the

Supplement, otherwise you may fail to recognise

dangers.

This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key

sticker.

Requirements:

% The availability of certain functions depends

If children are left unsupervised in the vehi‐

cle, they could, in particular:

on the equipment and model of the vehicle.

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the key is in the vehicle and is recognised.

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Emotion Start

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open doors, thereby endangering other

persons or road users.

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or: a Digital Vehicle Key sticker is located in

the marked space (/ page 151).

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Rear axle locking differential

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get out and be struck by oncoming traf‐

fic.

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AMG Performance exhaust system

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Vehicles with automatic transmission: the

brake pedal is not depressed.

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AMG ceramic high-performance composite

brake system

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operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example.

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Vehicles with manual transmission: the

clutch pedal is not depressed.

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Traction control

In addition, the children could also set the

vehicle in motion, for example by:

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RACE START

AMG RIDE CONTROL

AMG steering-wheel buttons

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releasing the parking brake.

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changing the transmission position.

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starting the vehicle.

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Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

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Starting the vehicle

To switch on the ignition: press button 1

twice.

Starting the vehicle with the start/stop but‐

ton

The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

light up.

The ignition is switched off again if one of the

following conditions is met:

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DANGER Risk of death caused by

exhaust gases

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vehicles with automatic transmission:you

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust

gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling

these exhaust gases is hazardous to health

and leads to poisoning.

do not start the vehicle within 15 minutes

and the transmission is in position j or the

electric parking brake is applied.

Vehicles with manual transmission: you

do not start the vehicle within 15 minutes

and the electric parking brake is applied.

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Never leave the engine or, if present,

the auxiliary heating running in an

enclosed space without sufficient venti‐

lation.

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you press button 1 once.

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To switch on the power supply: press but‐

ton 1 once.

You can activate the windscreen wiper, for

example.

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WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable

material in the engine compartment or

the exhaust system

Flammable materials may ignite.

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The power supply is switched off again if the fol‐

lowing conditions are met:

Therefore, check regularly that there

are no flammable materials in the

engine compartment or on the exhaust

system.

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You open the driver's door.

you press button 1 twice more.

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Requirements:

Using the Digital Vehicle Key sticker for the

first time

Key not detected Place smartphone in charg-

ing bracket: place the mobile phone in the

marked space (/ page 118).

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the key is in the vehicle and is recognised.

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or: a Digital Vehicle Key sticker is located in

% You can switch off the engine while driving

by pressing button 1 for about three sec‐

onds or by pressing button 1 three times

within three seconds. Be sure to observe the

safety notes under "Driving tips"

the marked space and is recognised

(/ page 151).

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Vehicles with manual transmission:

depress the clutch pedal.

(/ page 155).

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Vehicles with automatic transmission:

shift the transmission to position j or i.

Depress the brake pedal and press button

1 once.

Starting the vehicle with a Digital Vehicle

Key sticker

Requirements:

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If the vehicle does not start: switch off non-

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the vehicle is equipped with the "Digital Vehi‐

essential consumers and press button 1

cle Key" function

once.

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a Digital Vehicle Key sticker is present

If the vehicle still does not start, one of the fol‐

lowing display messages appears in the multi‐

function display:

% Affix the Digital Vehicle Key sticker on your

smartphone; see Supplement.

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Deactivate the key 2 (/ page 71).

% Mercedes-Benz recommends that you carry

the emergency key in case of function

restrictions.

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Place the key 2 in the marked space 3 on

the symbol 4.

Place the key in the marked space See Own-

er's Manual: Starting the vehicle with the key

in the marked space (emergency operation

mode) (/ page 152).

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Place the Digital Vehicle Key sticker in the

marked space 1.

or

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Start the vehicle using the start/stop button.

152 Driving and parking

Any further starts with the Digital Vehicle

Key sticker

The key is not needed for any further starts.

must be located in the marked space 2 on

the symbol 3 during the entire journey.

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Have the key 1checked at a qualified spe‐

cialist workshop.

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Place the Digital Vehicle Key sticker in the

marked space 1.

If the vehicle does not start:

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Start the vehicle using the start/stop button.

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place the key 1 in the marked space 2

and leave it there.

Vehicles with manual transmission:

depress the clutch pedal.

If the Digital Vehicle Key sticker gets stolen, the

key function can be deactivated at a Mercedes-

Benz service centre.

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Starting the vehicle with the key in the

marked space (emergency operation mode)

If the vehicle does not start and the Place the

key in the marked space See Owner's Manual

message appears in the multifunction display,

you can start the vehicle in emergency operation

mode.

Depress the brake pedal and start the vehi‐

cle using the start/stop button.

% You can also switch on the power supply or

the ignition with the start/stop button.

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Make sure that the marked space 2 is

Starting the vehicle via Remote Online serv‐

ices

empty.

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Remove the key 1 from the key ring.

Cooling or heating the vehicle interior before

commencing your journey

Place the key 1 in the marked space 2 on

the symbol 3.

The vehicle will start after a short time.

If you remove the key 1 from the marked

space 2 the engine continues running. For

further engine starts however, the key 1

Ensure the following before starting the engine:

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the legal stipulations in the area where your

vehicle is parked allow engine starting via

smartphone.

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Starting the vehicle (Remote Online)

it is safe to start and run the engine where

your vehicle is parked.

The fuel tank is sufficiently full.

Start the vehicle using the smartphone.

After every engine start, the engine runs for

ten minutes.

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WARNING Risk of crushing or entrap‐

ment due to unintentional starting of the

engine

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The starter battery is sufficiently charged.

You can carry out a maximum of two consecu‐

tive starting attempts. You must start the vehicle

once with the key before trying to start the

engine again with the smartphone. you can stop

the vehicle again at any time.

Charging the starter battery before starting

the journey

If the vehicle battery is discharged, you can

receive a message on your smartphone. You can

then start the vehicle with the smartphone to

charge the battery. The vehicle is automatically

switched off after ten minutes.

Limbs could be crushed or trapped if the

engine is started unintentionally during

service or maintenance work.

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Always secure the engine against unin‐

% Further information can be found in the

tentional starting before carrying out

maintenance or repair work.

smartphone app.

Securing the engine against starting before

carrying out maintenance or repair work:

Ensure the following before starting the engine:

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Requirements:

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switch on the hazard warning light system.

the legal stipulations in the area where your

vehicle is parked allow engine starting via

smartphone.

it is safe to start and run the engine where

your vehicle is parked.

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park position j is selected.

or

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the anti-theft alarm system is not activated.

unlock the doors.

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the panic alarm is not activated.

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or

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the hazard warning light system is switched

off.

open a side window or the sliding sunroof.

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The fuel tank is sufficiently full.

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The bonnet is closed.

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the doors are closed and locked.

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the windows and sliding sunroof are closed.

154 Driving and parking

Running-in notes

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Notes on optimised acceleration

vehicles with automatic transmission: do

not depress the accelerator pedal beyond the

pressure point (kickdown).

only increase the engine speed gradually and

accelerate the vehicle to full speed after

1,500 km.

If all necessary requirements and activation con‐

ditions are fulfilled, the best possible accelera‐

tion can be achieved from a standstill.

Do not use the optimised acceleration on public

roads. Individual wheels could spin and you

could lose control of the vehicle. There is an

increased risk of skidding and/or accident.

NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles

*

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Observe the notes in the Supplement.

You could otherwise fail to recognise

dangers.

This also applies when the engine or parts of the

drivetrain have been replaced.

Please also observe the following running-in

notes:

To preserve the engine during the first 1,500 km:

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drive at varying road speeds and engine

speeds.

Be sure to observe the safety notes and informa‐

tion on ESP^®(/ page 186).

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do not drive at speeds greater than

140 km/h.

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in certain driving and driving safety systems,

the sensors adjust automatically while a cer‐

tain distance is being driven after the vehicle

has been delivered or after repairs. Full sys‐

tem effectiveness is not reached until the

end of this teach-in process.

Pulling away with optimised acceleration

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drive the vehicle in drive program A

or ;.

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WARNING Risk of skidding and having

an accident from wheels spinning

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shift to the next highest gear at the very lat‐

est when the needle reaches the last third

before the red area in the rev counter.

When you use optimised acceleration, indi‐

vidual wheels could spin and you could lose

control of the vehicle.

If ESP^®is deactivated, there is a risk of skid‐

ding and accident!

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brakepads, brake discs and tyres that are

either new or have been replaced only ach‐

ieve optimum braking effect and grip after

several hundred kilometres of driving. Com‐

pensate for the reduced braking effect by

applying greater force to the brake pedal.

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do not shift down a gear manually in order to

brake.

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avoid overstraining the vehicle, e.g. driving at

full throttle.

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Make sure that no persons or obstacles

are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.

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Requirements:

Notes on driving

Depress and hold the brake pedal firmly with

your left foot.

With your right foot, fully depress the accel‐

erator pedal.

After no more than five seconds, take your

left foot quickly off the brake, but keep the

accelerator pedal depressed.

The vehicle pulls away at maximum accelera‐

tion.

Switch on ESP^®once the acceleration proce‐

dure is complete.

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The vehicle is run in (/ page 154).

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WARNING Risk of accident due to

objects in the driver's footwell

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the vehicle and tyres are in good condition.

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you are on a high-grip roadway.

Objects in the driver's footwell may impede

pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.

This jeopardises the operating and road

safety of the vehicle.

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the engine and transmission are at normal

operating temperature.

NOTE Increased wear due to optimised

acceleration

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Stow all objects in the vehicle securely

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so that they cannot get into the driver's

footwell.

When pulling away with optimised accelera‐

tion, all components of the drivetrain are

subjected to a very high load.

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Always fit the floor mats securely and

Ending optimised acceleration

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as prescribed in order to ensure that

there is always sufficient room for the

pedals.

Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.

Reactivate the ESP^®.

This can lead to increased component wear.

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Do not always pull away with optimised

acceleration.

% After you pull away with optimised accelera‐

tion, components of the drivetrain can

become very hot, which means that opti‐

mised acceleration values may be reached

again only after a few minutes.

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Do not use loose floor mats and do not

place floor mats on top of one another.

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Engage the h drive position (/ page 167).

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Move the steering wheel to the straight-

ahead position.

Select the sportiest available drive program

B or C(/ page 163).

Deactivating ESP^®(/ page 187).

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WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐

rect footwear

DANGER Risk of death caused by

exhaust gases

DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to poi‐

sonous exhaust gases

Incorrect footwear includes, for example:

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust

gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling

these exhaust gases is hazardous to health

and leads to poisoning.

If the tailpipe is blocked or sufficient ventila‐

tion is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases

such as carbon monoxide may enter the vehi‐

cle. This is the case when the vehicle

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shoes with platform soles

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shoes with high heels

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slippers

becomes stuck in snow, for example.

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Never leave the engine or, if present,

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the auxiliary heating running in an

enclosed space without sufficient venti‐

lation.

Keep the tailpipe and the area around

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Always wear suitable footwear so that

you can operate the pedals safely.

the vehicle free from snow when the

engine or the stationary heater are run‐

ning.

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WARNING Risk of accident if the ignition

is switched off while driving

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Open a window on the side of the vehi‐

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WARNING Risk of skidding and of an

accident due to shifting down on slippery

road surfaces

cle facing away from the wind to ensure

an adequate supply of fresh air.

If you switch off the ignition while driving,

safety functions are restricted or no longer

available.

You will then need, for example, to use con‐

siderably more force to steer and brake.

If you shift down on slippery road surfaces to

increase the engine braking effect, the drive

wheels may lose traction.

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WARNING Risk of accident due to the

brake system overheating

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Do not shift down on slippery road sur‐

If you leave your foot on the brake pedal

when driving, the brake system may over‐

heat.

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Do not switch off the ignition while driv‐

ing.

faces to increase the engine braking

effect.

This increases the braking distance and the

brake system may even fail.

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Therefore, observe the following notes:

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Never use the brake pedal as a footrest.

NOTE Damage to the drivetrain and

engine when pulling away

*

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due to salt build-up on the brake disks and

brakepads, the braking distance can increase

considerably or result in braking only on one

side

Do not depress the brake pedal and the

accelerator pedal at the same time

while driving.

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Do not warm up the engine while the

vehicle is stationary. Pull away immedi‐

ately.

Avoid high engine speeds and driving at

full throttle until the engine has reached

its operating temperature.

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maintain a much greater safe distance to the

vehicle in front

NOTE Engine damage due to excessively

high engine speeds

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To remove salt build-up:

The engine will be damaged if you drive with

the engine in the overrevving range.

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brake occasionally while paying attention to

the traffic conditions

NOTE Damage to the catalytic converter

due to non-combusted fuel

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Do not drive with the engine in the over‐

revving range.

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carefully depress the brake pedal at the end

of the journey and when starting the next

journey

The engine is not running smoothly and is

misfiring.

Non-combusted fuel may get into the cata‐

lytic converter.

NOTE Causing wear to the brake linings

by permanently depressing the brake

pedal

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Notes on aquaplaning

Aquaplaning can take place once a certain

amount of water has accumulated on the road

surface.

Observe the following notes during heavy precip‐

itation or in conditions in which aquaplaning may

occur:

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Do not permanently depress the brake

pedal while driving.

To use braking effect of the engine,

shift to a lower gear in good time.

Only depress the accelerator pedal

slightly.

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Have the cause rectified immediately at

a qualified specialist workshop.

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Notes on driving on salt-treated roads

The braking effect is limited on salt-treated

roads.

reduce speed

avoid tyre ruts

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avoid sudden steering movements

brake carefully

the traffic conditions until braking power has

been fully restored.

tion i when travelling at a low speed and

then release the clutch pedal.

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^Rvehicles with automatic transmission:

you brake the vehicle to a standstill in trans‐

mission position h or i.

^Rvehicles with automatic transmission

and a 48 V on-board electrical system:

you depress the brake pedal when travelling

at a low speed.

% Also observe the notes on regularly checking

wheels and tyres (/ page 409).

ECO start/stop function

Operation of the ECO start/stop function

Notes on driving through water on the road

surface

Water which has entered into the vehicle can

damage the engine, electrics and transmission.

Water can also enter the air intake of the engine

and cause engine damage.

Observe the following if you must drive through

water:

NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles

*

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Observe the notes in the Supplement.

You could otherwise fail to recognise

dangers.

If the system has detected one of the following

situations, the engine will not stop:

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Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in

the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to rec‐

ognise dangers.

% The ECO start/stop function is available only

in the C, A, ; and = drive pro‐

grams (depending on the setting).

If all vehicle-related conditions for an automatic

engine stop are met, the engine is switched off

automatically:

you stop at a stop sign and there is no vehi‐

cle in front of you.

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The water, when calm, may only reach the

lower edge of the vehicle body.

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the vehicle that stopped in front of you starts

up again.

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Drive at walking pace at most, otherwise

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you manoeuvre, turn the steering wheel

sharply or engage reverse gear.

water can enter the vehicle interior or engine

compartment.

% When the HOLD function is active and in

transmission position j, the engine can

stop in spite of an intelligent stop inhibitor.

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Vehicles travelling in front, or oncoming vehi‐

cles, can create waves which may exceed the

maximum permissible depth of the water.

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vehicles with manual transmission: you

brake the vehicle, shift to transmission posi‐

The braking effect of the brakes is reduced after

fording. Brake carefully while paying attention to

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Deactivating or activating the ECO start/

stop function

The engine is restarted automatically if:

the symbol ç (yellow) appears when the

vehicle is at a standstill: not all vehicle condi‐

tions for an engine stop have been met.

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vehicles with manual transmission: you

depress the clutch pedal.

neither the symbol è nor ç appears

when the vehicle is at a standstill: an intelli‐

gent stop inhibitor was detected, e.g. a stop

sign.

^Rvehicles with automatic transmission:

you shift into transmission position h or

k.

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you depress the accelerator pedal.

If the engine was switched off by the ECO start/

stop function and you leave the vehicle, a warn‐

ing tone sounds and the engine is not restarted.

In addition, the display message Vehicle is

operational Switch off ignition before exiting

appears in the multifunction display. If you do

not switch off the ignition, the ignition is auto‐

matically switched off after three minutes.

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an automatic engine start is required by the

vehicle.

^Rvehicles with automatic transmission

and a 48 V on-board electrical system:

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you release the brake pedal on a downhill

gradient and the vehicle does not roll.

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the vehicle rolls downhill; at 20 km/h

glide mode is not activated automatically.

ECO start/stop function symbols in the multi‐

function display:

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Press button 1.

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the symbol è (green) appears when the

vehicle is at a standstill: the engine was

If indicator lamp 2 lights up, the ECO start/

stop function is activated.

switched off by the ECO start/stop function.

% Depending on the model and the vehicle

equipment, the button may also be located

at a different position in the centre console.

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ECO display function

The inner segment will light up and the outer

segment will fill up when the following driving

style is adopted:

from start. The range displayed does not indicate

a fixed reduction in consumption.

The ECO display summarises your driving char‐

acteristics from the start of the journey to its

completion and assists you in achieving the

most economical driving style.

You can influence consumption by doing the fol‐

lowing:

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1 Moderate acceleration

ECO Assist function

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2 Gentle deceleration and rolling

NOTE Plug-in hybrid

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3 Consistent speed

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Observe the notes in the Supplement.

You could otherwise fail to recognise

dangers.

The inner segment will not light up and the outer

segment will empty when the following driving

style is adopted:

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Driving with particular care

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Driving the vehicle in drive program ;

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Observing the gearshift recommendations

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1 Sporty acceleration

ECO Assist analyses data for the vehicle's expec‐

ted route. This allows the system to optimally

adjust the driving style for the route ahead, save

fuel and recuperate. If the system detects an

event ahead, e.g. a speed limit or a roundabout,

it will appear on the multifunction display. The

following symbols can be displayed:

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2 Heavy braking

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3 Fluctuations in speed

The ECO display will show you when you have

driven economically:

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The three outer segments are completely fil‐

led simultaneously.

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The ECO display lights up.

The additional range achieved as a result of your

driving style in comparison with a driver with a

very sporty driving style is shown under Bonus

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The segments of distance display 2 show the

distance to the event ahead as follows:

Foot off the accelerator prompt, the segments

will remain white.

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A few segments light up: the event ahead is

If the event involves a vehicle in front, all seg‐

ments will immediately turn green once there is

a response to the Foot off the accelerator

prompt.

near.

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Many segments light up: the event ahead is

further away.

For active ECO Assist in drive program ;,

symbol 3 will appear on the multifunction dis‐

play and on the head-up display beside transmis‐

sion position h. Symbol 3 will also appear

when the assistant display is not selected.

If the system does not intervene during the

event ahead, nothing will be displayed. The sys‐

tem will be passive.

When the vehicle nears the event, ECO Assist

will calculate the optimal speed for maximum

fuel economy and recuperative energy based on

the distance, speed and gradient. The Foot off

the accelerator 3 message will appear on the

multifunction display. The first segments in front

of the vehicle will turn green. The remaining seg‐

ments will initially stay white. If the driver takes

their foot off the accelerator pedal in good time,

the remaining segments on the display will suc‐

cessively turn green until the event shown is

reached. The drivetrain will be set for maximum

fuel economy. Recuperation will charge the bat‐

tery. Recuperation will be adapted to the selec‐

ted drive program.

Examples of an event ahead

ECO Assist is active only in drive programs ;

and A.

System limits

ECO Assist can function even more precisely if

the route is adhered to when route guidance is

active. The basic function is also available with‐

out active route guidance. Not all information

and traffic situations can be foreseen. The qual‐

ity depends on the map data.

1

2

3

Event ahead

Distance display for the event ahead

"Foot off the accelerator" prompt

The event will be shown for a short time after it

has been passed. If there is no response to the

162 Driving and parking

Displaying ECO Assist

ECO Assist is only an aid. The driver is responsi‐

ble for keeping a safe distance from the vehicle

in front, for vehicle speed and for braking in

good time. The driver must be ready to brake at

all times irrespective of whether the system

intervenes.

Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change

between the following drive programs:

= (Individual): individual settings

B (Sport +): particularly sporty driving style

C (Sport): sporty driving style

On-board computer:

4

Assistance

DYNAMIC SELECT switch

Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch

The system may be impaired or may not function

in the following situations:

A (Comfort): comfortable and economical

driving style

R

If visibility is poor, e.g. due to insufficient illu‐

mination of the road, highly variable shade

conditions, rain, snow, fog or heavy spray.

If there is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic,

direct sunlight or reflections.

If there is dirt on the windscreen in the area

of the multifunction camera or the camera is

misted up, damaged or obscured.

If traffic signs are hard to discern, e.g. due to

dirt, snow or insufficient lighting, or because

they are obscured.

; (Eco): particularly economical driving

NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles

*

style

#

Observe the notes in the Supplement.

You could otherwise fail to recognise

dangers.

% The drive program selected appears in the

multifunction display of the on-board com‐

puter.

Depending on the drive program, the following

systems change their characteristics:

R

NOTE Plug-in hybrid

*

#

Observe the notes in the Supplement.

You could otherwise fail to recognise

dangers.

R

drive

R

-

engine and transmission management

-

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

% Depending on the engine and equipment,

ESP^®

R

If the information on the navigation system's

digital map is incorrect or out of date.

If signs are ambiguous, e.g. traffic signs in

roadworks or in adjacent lanes.

the vehicle has different drive programs.

^Rvehicles with AIRMATIC or DYNAMIC

R

BODY CONTROL: suspension

R

electric power steering

Driving and parking 163

Selecting the drive program

Configuring drive program I

Displaying vehicle data

Multimedia system:

4

5

4

5

Vehicle

e DYNAMIC SELECT

Vehicle

e DYNAMIC SELECT

5

Individual

#

Select Vehicle data.

#

The vehicle data is displayed.

Select the individual setting.

Displaying engine data

Switching the operation feedback for drive

programmes on or off

Multimedia system:

4

5

Vehicle

e DYNAMIC SELECT

4

5

Vehicle

e DYNAMIC SELECT

#

Select Engine data.

#

Activate O or deactivate ª User notifica-

tion.

% The actual (maximum) values that can be

achieved for engine output and engine tor‐

que may deviate from the certified values

within the country-specific guidelines for

permissible tolerances (basis: UN-ECE No.

85 or country-specific guidelines).

When this function is active, a corresponding

message is shown in the media display when

a drive programme is selected with the

DYNAMIC SELECT switch.

#

Press DYNAMIC SELECT switch 1 forwards

or backwards.

Factors that can influence this are, for exam‐

ple:

The drive program selected appears in the

multifunction display.

R

Sea level

R

Fuel grade

R

Outside temperature

164 Driving and parking

R

Operating temperature of the engine

#

In addition, the children could also set the

vehicle in motion, for example by:

Do not shift down at high speeds.

% The values displayed serve only as orienta‐

tion. The values for engine output and

engine torque shown in the media display

may deviate from the actual values.

R

releasing the parking brake.

NOTE Damage to the coupling due to

improper use

*

R

changing the transmission position.

R

starting the vehicle.

Holding the vehicle on inclines with a slipping

coupling can damage it.

#

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

Manual transmission

Operating the gearshift lever

#

Do not allow the coupling to slip in

order to hold the vehicle on inclines.

#

When leaving the vehicle, always take

the key with you and lock the vehicle.

&

WARNING Risk of accident and injury

due to children left unattended in the

vehicle

NOTE Damage to the transmission by

shifting to reverse gear k while the

vehicle is in motion

*

#

Keep the key out of reach of children.

This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key

sticker.

If children are left unsupervised in the vehi‐

cle, they could, in particular:

#

Only shift into reverse gear k when

the vehicle is stationary.

R

open doors, thereby endangering other

persons or road users.

NOTE Damage to the engine and trans‐

mission by shifting to a gear that is too

low

*

R

get out and be struck by oncoming traf‐

fic.

#

If you shift between gears 5 and 6,

you have to push the gearshift lever all

the way to the right, otherwise you

could inadvertently shift to a lower

gear.

R

operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example.

Driving and parking 165

Automatic transmission

#

Engaging reverse gear k :

R

depress the clutch pedal completely.

DIRECT SELECT lever

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press the gearshift lever with force to the

Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever

left past the point of resistance and then

push forwards.

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐

rect gearshifting

Gearshift recommendation

If the engine speed is higher than the idle

speed and you engage the transmission posi‐

tion h or k, the vehicle may accelerate

sharply.

The gearshift recommendation assists you in

adopting an economical driving style.

#

If you engage the transmission position

h or k when the vehicle is at a

standstill, always depress the brake

pedal firmly and do not accelerate at

the same time.

k

Reverse gear

Forward gears

Neutral

1 - 6

i

#

Engaging forward gears 1 - 6 or neu‐

tral i :

#

If gearshift recommendation message 1

R

depress the clutch pedal completely.

appears on the multifunction display, shift to

the recommended gear.

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turn the gearshift lever to the desired

position.

166 Driving and parking

This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key

sticker.

Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch the

transmission position. The current transmission

position is displayed in the multifunction display.

i

h

Neutral

Drive position

&

WARNING Risk of accident and injury

due to children left unattended in the

vehicle

Engaging reverse gear R

#

If children are left unsupervised in the vehi‐

cle, they could, in particular:

Depress the brake pedal and push the

DIRECT SELECT lever upwards past the first

point of resistance.

R

open doors, thereby endangering other

persons or road users.

get out and be struck by oncoming traf‐

fic.

operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example.

Engaging neutral N

#

R

Depress the brake pedal and push the

DIRECT SELECT lever up or down to the first

point of resistance.

R

Subsequently releasing the brake pedal will

allow you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push

it or tow it away.

In addition, the children could also set the

vehicle in motion, for example by:

R

releasing the parking brake.

changing the transmission position.

starting the vehicle.

Proceed as follows if you want the automatic

transmission to remain in neutral i even if

the ignition is switched off or the driver's

door is opened:

R

#

Never leave children unattended in the

#

Start the vehicle.

Depress the brake pedal and engage neutral

i when the car is stationary.

Release the brake pedal.

vehicle.

#

j

When leaving the vehicle, always take

the key with you and lock the vehicle.

Keep the key out of reach of children.

Park position

Reverse gear

k

#

Switch the ignition off.

Driving and parking 167

R

% If you then exit the vehicle leaving the key in

the vehicle, the automatic transmission

remains in neutral i.

the driving speed

Park position j is engaged automatically if one

of the following conditions is met:

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you switch off the ignition when the vehicle

is stationary and the transmission is in posi‐

Problems with the transmission

Engaging park position P

The transmission has a faulty gear shift

tion h or k.

#

Observe the notes on parking the vehicle

(/ page 176).

Possible cause:

R

you open the driver's door when the vehicle

is stationary or when driving at a very low

speed and the transmission is in position h

or k.

R

the transmission is losing oil.

#

Depress the brake pedal until the vehicle is

stationary.

#

Have the transmission checked at a qualified

specialist workshop immediately.

#

When the vehicle is stationary, press button

j.

When the transmission position display

shows j, the park position is engaged. If no

transmission position display j appears,

secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling

away.

% To manoeuvre with an open driver's door,

open the driver's door while stationary and

engage transmission position h or k

again.

The acceleration characteristics get worse,

and the transmission no longer shifts.

Possible cause:

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the transmission is in emergency operation

mode: it is only possible to shift to one gear

and reverse gear.

Engaging drive position D

#

Depress the brake pedal and push the

DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first

point of resistance.

% Depending on the situation, it may take a

short time until j is engaged. Therefore,

always pay attention to the transmission

position display.

#

Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traf‐

fic conditions.

When the automatic transmission is in transmis‐

sion position h, it shifts the gears automati‐

cally. This depends, among other things, on the

following factors:

#

Shift the transmission to position j.

Switch off the engine.

Wait at least ten seconds.

Start the engine again.

#

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the selected drive program

the position of the accelerator pedal

#

R

168 Driving and parking

#

You have two options to manually shift the auto‐

matic transmission:

To shift up: pull steering wheel gearshift

paddle 2.

Shift the transmission to position h or k.

If h is selected, the transmission only shifts

to one gear; if k is selected, the transmis‐

sion shifts to reverse gear.

Have the transmission checked at a qualified

specialist workshop immediately.

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temporary setting

To shift down: pull steering wheel gearshift

paddle 1.

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permanent setting

#

To deactivate: pull steering wheel gearshift

paddle 2 and hold it in place.

The transmission position display shows h.

The gears shift automatically when manual gear‐

shifting is deactivated.

Temporary setting:

Manual gearshifting

Permanent setting:

#

To activate: pull steering wheel gearshift

paddle 1 or 2.

#

change to drive program =(/ page 163).

select drive setting p (/ page 163).

Manual gearshifting is activated for a short

time. The transmission position display

shows p and the current gear.

#

Gearshift recommendation

% How long the manual gearshifting stays acti‐

vated is dependant on various factors.

NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles

*

Manual gearshifting can be automatically

deactivated in the following cases:

#

Observe the notes in the Supplement.

You could otherwise fail to recognise

dangers.

R

changing the drive program

When the automatic transmission is shifted to

position h, you can manually shift it with the

steering wheel gearshift paddle. If permitted, the

automatic transmission shifts to a higher or

lower gear depending on the steering wheel

gearshift paddle being pulled.

R

restarting the vehicle

The gearshift recommendation assists you in

adopting an economical driving style.

R

when the transmission position h is

engaged again

R

driving style

Driving and parking 169

^RVehicles with 48 V on-board electrical

system (EQ-Boost technology): the com‐

bustion engine can be switched off. All of the

vehicle functions remain active.

The automatic transmission shifts up to the next

gear when the maximum engine speed is

reached to protect the engine from overrevving.

Glide mode function

Glide mode is activated if the following condi‐

tions are met:

NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles

*

R

drive program ; is selected.

#

Observe the notes in the Supplement.

You could otherwise fail to recognise

dangers.

R

the speed is within a suitable range.

R

the road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep

uphill or downhill inclines or tight bends.

#

If the gearshift recommendation 1 appears

next to the transmission position display,

shift to the recommended gear.

R

There is no trailer coupled to the trailer hitch,

and no bicycle rack fitted.

NOTE Plug-in hybrid

*

#

Observe the notes in the Supplement.

You could otherwise fail to recognise

dangers.

R

you do not depress the accelerator or brake

Using kickdown

pedal (except for light brake applications).

% Glide mode can also be activated if you have

selected the "Eco" setting for the drive in the

drive program =.

NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles

*

With an anticipatory driving style, Glide mode

helps you to reduce fuel consumption.

#

Observe the notes in the Supplement.

You could otherwise fail to recognise

dangers.

Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the

conditions is no longer met.

Glide mode can also be prevented by the follow‐

ing parameters:

Glide mode is characterised by the following:

R

the combustion engine is disconnected from

the drivetrain and continues to run in neutral.

#

Maximum acceleration: depress the accel‐

erator pedal beyond the pressure point.

R

the transmission position display h is

shown in green.

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incline

170 Driving and parking

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Downhill gradient

temperature

vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in

good time and for staying in lane.

#

Do not swallow fuel or let it come into

contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

R

% In wintry road conditions, the maximum

effect of 4MATIC can be achieved only if you

use winter tyres (M+S tyres), with snow

chains if necessary.

#

R

height

Speed

Do not inhale fuel vapour.

Keep children away from fuel.

Keep doors and windows closed during

the refuelling process.

R

operating status of the engine

traffic situation

R

Refuelling

Refuelling the vehicle

% Glide mode can be ended by pressing a

steering wheel gearshift paddle

(/ page 168).

If you or other people come into contact with

fuel, observe the following:

#

Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with

soap and water.

&

WARNING Risk of fire or explosion from

fuel

#

If fuel comes into contact with your

Function of the 4MATIC

eyes, immediately rinse them thor‐

oughly with clean water. Seek medical

attention immediately.

Fuels are highly flammable.

4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are driven.

Together with ESP^®and 4ETS, 4MATIC improves

the traction of your vehicle whenever a driven

wheel spins due to insufficient traction.

If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can

neither reduce the risk of an accident nor over‐

ride the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot take

account of road, weather and traffic conditions.

4MATIC is only an aid. You are responsible espe‐

cially for maintaining a safe distance from the

#

Fire, naked flames, smoking and crea‐

tion of sparks must be avoided.

#

If you swallow fuel, seek medical atten‐

#

Switch off the ignition and, if available,

tion immediately. Do not induce vomit‐

ing.

the stationary heater, before and while

refuelling the vehicle.

#

Change immediately out of clothing that

has come into contact with fuel.

&

WARNING Risk of injury from fuels

Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your

health.

Driving and parking 171

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel

#

Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could

result in damage to the fuel system, the

engine and the emission control system.

&

WARNING Risk of fire and explosion due

to electrostatic charge

*

Electrostatic charge can ignite fuel vapour.

#

Only refuel using unleaded, sulphur-free

Before you open the fuel filler cap or

take hold of the pump nozzle, touch the

metallic vehicle body.

To avoid creating another electrostatic

charge, do not get into the vehicle again

during the refuelling process.

Vehicles with a diesel engine:

fuel that conforms to European EN 228,

or an equivalent specification.

Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could

result in damage to the fuel system, the

engine and the emission control system.

#

Fuel of this specification may contain up to

10% ethanol. Your vehicle is suitable for use

with E10 fuel.

#

Only refuel using sulphur-free diesel

fuel that conforms to European stand‐

ard EN 590, or an equivalent specifica‐

tion.

Never refuel with one of the following fuels:

&

WARNING Risk of fire from fuel mixture

R

diesel

In countries without sulphur-free diesel

fuel, refuel using only low-sulphur diesel

fuel with a sulphur content less than

50 ppm.

Vehicles without diesel particulate

filter: refuel using only diesel fuel with

Vehicles with a diesel engine:

R

regular petrol with an octane number

lower than 91 RON

While the engine is running, component

parts in the exhaust system may overheat

without warning.

R

petrol with more than 10% ethanol by vol‐

ume, e.g. E15, E20, E85, E100

#

Never refuel using petrol.

Never mix petrol with diesel fuel.

R

petrol with more than 3% methanol by

volume, e.g. M15, M30

#

a sulphur content less than 500 ppm.

R

petrol with additives containing metal

Never refuel using any of the following fuels:

NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel

*

If you have accidentally refuelled with the

wrong fuel:

R

petrol

marine diesel

Vehicles with a petrol engine:

R

#

do not switch the ignition on.

172 Driving and parking

R

heating oil

pure bio-diesel fuel or vegetable oil

You could otherwise fail to recognise

dangers.

NOTE Do not use petrol to refuel vehi‐

cles with a diesel engine

*

R

paraffin or kerosene

If you have accidentally refuelled with the

wrong fuel:

Requirements:

If you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel:

#

R

The vehicle is unlocked.

R

do not switch the ignition on. Otherwise,

fuel can enter the fuel system.

Do not switch the ignition on.

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

% Do not get into the vehicle again during the

refuelling process. Otherwise, electrostatic

charge could build up again.

#

Even small amounts of the wrong fuel

could result in damage to the fuel system

and the engine. The repair costs are high.

NOTE Do not use diesel to refuel vehi‐

cles with a petrol engine

*

Observe the notes on operating fluids and fuel.

The recommended octane number for your vehi‐

cle can be found on the information label in the

fuel filler flap.

#

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

If you have accidentally refuelled with the

wrong fuel:

#

Have the fuel tank and fuel lines

drained completely.

R

do not switch the ignition on. Otherwise

fuel can enter the engine.

Even small amounts of the wrong fuel

could result in damage to the fuel system

and the engine. The repair costs are high.

NOTE Damage to the fuel system caused

by overfilled fuel tanks

*

#

Only fill the fuel tank until the pump

nozzle switches off.

#

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

#

Have the fuel tank and fuel lines

drained completely.

NOTE Plug-in hybrid

*

#

For vehicles with petrol engines,

observe the notes in the Supplement.

Driving and parking 173

AdBlue^®(vehicles with a diesel engine only)

#

Insert the fuel filler cap from above into

bracket 2.

Notes on refilling AdBlue^®

Completely insert the pump nozzle into the

tank filler neck, hook in place and refuel.

Only fill the fuel tank until the pump nozzle

switches off.

AdBlue^®is a water-soluble fluid for the NOx

exhaust gas aftertreatment of diesel engines. In

order for the exhaust gas aftertreatment to func‐

tion properly, only use AdBlue^®in accordance

with ISO 22241.

% Vehicles with a diesel engine: the tank

filler neck is designed for refuelling at diesel

filling pumps.

% Vehicles with a diesel engine: when the

fuel tank is completely empty, top up with at

least 5 litres of diesel.

AdBlue^®is characterised by the following:

R

non-toxic

R

colourless and odourless

R

non-flammable

If you open the AdBlue^®tank, small amounts of

ammonia vapour may be released. Only fill the

AdBlue^®tank in well-ventilated areas.

Do not let AdBlue^®come into contact with skin,

eyes or clothes. Keep AdBlue^®away from chil‐

dren.

Do not ingest AdBlue^®. If AdBlue^®is swallowed,

immediately rinse your mouth out thoroughly.

Drink plenty of water. Seek medical attention at

once.

% Vehicles with a diesel engine: use a filler

neck with a large diameter for vehicles with

a diesel engine when topping up fuel from a

fuel can. Otherwise, the filler neck cannot

slide into the tank.

1

2

3

4

5

Fuel filler flap

Bracket for fuel filler cap

Tyre pressure table

QR code for rescue card

Fuel type

#

Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn

clockwise until it engages audibly.

#

Close fuel filler flap 1.

#

Press on the back area of fuel filler flap 1.

% Close the fuel filler flap before locking the

Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and

remove it.

vehicle.

174 Driving and parking

Topping up AdBlue^®

Observe the notes on operating fluids

The following messages appear in order in the

multifunction display when the AdBlue^®tank

requires topping up:

(/ page 429).

NOTE Engine damage due to AdBlue^®

being in the fuel

AdBlue^®is available here:

*

R

Refill AdBlue See Owner’s ManualThe

AdBlue^®can be topped up by fast service at

R

AdBlue^®level has fallen below the reserve

range. Top up AdBlue^®immediately.

AdBlue^®must not be used to fill the

fuel tank.

Only use AdBlue^®to fill the AdBlue^®

tank.

#

a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a

Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

R

AdBlue^®is available at many filling stations

Top up AdBlue Emergency op. in XXX miles

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See Owner's ManualThe low AdBlue^®level

will lead to limited performance after the

remaining distance displayed has been

driven. Top up AdBlue^®immediately.

from AdBlue^®filling pumps.

Do not overfill the AdBlue^®tank.

Alternatively, AdBlue^®is available at qualified

R

specialist workshops, e.g. Mercedes-Benz

Service Centres, and at many filling stations

in AdBlue^®refill canisters or AdBlue^®refill

bottles.

NOTE Contamination of the vehicle inte‐

*

R

XX,X l Top up AdBlue Emer. op.: max. XXX

rior due to AdBlue^®leakage

km/h Start not poss. in XXX kmThe low

AdBlue^®level will lead to limited perform‐

ance from the speed displayed. After the

remaining distance displayed has been cov‐

ered, it will no longer be possible to start the

engine. Top up with at least the amount of

AdBlue^®displayed.

#

After topping up, carefully close the

AdBlue^®refill container.

Avoid carrying AdBlue^®refill containers

permanently in the vehicle.

% Ensure the connection between the refill

container and vehicle filler neck does not

drip.

Requirements:

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XX,X l Top up AdBlue Switch on ignition, wait

R

The vehicle is unlocked.

60 sec. or eng. start not poss.The AdBlue^®

tank is empty. You can no longer start the

engine. Top up with at least the amount of

Driving and parking 175

Opening the AdBlue^®filler cap

Topping up AdBlue^®

AdBlue^®displayed. Switch on the ignition

and wait for approximately 60 seconds. Start

the engine.

You can see the AdBlue^®range and level in the

Service menu in the multifunction display.

The AdBlue^®range shown depends strongly

on the driving style and operating condi‐

tions. The actual range can therefore deviate

from the calculated range.

%

Screw on the fastener of AdBlue^®refill canis‐

ter 2.

#

Screw disposable hose 1 onto the opening

of AdBlue^®refill canister 2 until hand-tight.

#

Screw disposable hose 1 onto the filler

#

Press on the back area of fuel filler flap 1.

Turn AdBlue^®filler cap 2 anti-clockwise and

remove it.

You can also store the AdBlue^®filler cap in

the fuel filler cap holder in the fuel filler flap

hinge arm.

neck of the vehicle until hand-tight.

#

Lift up and tip AdBlue^®refill canister 2.

The filling process stops when the AdBlue^®

tank is completely full.

AdBlue^®refill canister 2 can be removed

when it has been only partially emptied.

%

176 Driving and parking

#

Unscrew and close disposable hose 1 and

#

Parking

Parking the vehicle

Park the vehicle so that no flammable

material can come into contact with hot

vehicle components.

In particular, do not park on dry grass‐

land or harvested grain fields.

AdBlue^®refill canister 2 in reverse order.

Replace the AdBlue^®filler cap and turn it

clockwise.

Close the fuel filler flap.

Switch on the ignition for at least 60 sec‐

onds.

#

&

WARNING Risk of accident and injury

caused by an insufficiently secured vehi‐

cle rolling away

#

&

WARNING Risk of accident and injury

due to children left unattended in the

vehicle

If the vehicle is not securely parked suffi‐

ciently, it can roll away in an uncontrolled

way even at a slight downhill gradient.

% If the vehicle could not be started as the

AdBlue^®tank was empty, it can take up to

60 seconds for the refill to be detected.

#

On uphill or downhill gradients, turn the

If children are left unsupervised in the vehi‐

cle, they could, in particular:

front wheels so that the vehicle rolls

towards the kerb if it starts moving.

#

Start the vehicle.

Avoid storing AdBlue^®refill containers per‐

manently in the vehicle.

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open doors, thereby endangering other

persons or road users.

get out and be struck by oncoming traf‐

fic.

%

#

apply the parking brake.

#

R

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

shift the transmission to position j.

#

R

operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example.

Vehicles with manual transmission:

engage first 1 or reverse gear k.

In addition, the children could also set the

vehicle in motion, for example by:

&

WARNING Risk of fire caused by hot

exhaust system parts

R

releasing the parking brake.

Flammable materials such as leaves, grass or

twigs may ignite.

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changing the transmission position.

Driving and parking 177

#

On gradients, turn the front wheels so that

the vehicle will roll towards the kerb if it

starts moving.

Apply the electric parking brake.

Vehicles with manual transmission:

#

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starting the vehicle.

When stopping the vehicle and when

driving off, make sure that there are no

obstacles such as curbs under or in the

immediate vicinity of the body.

#

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take

the key with you and lock the vehicle.

#

engage first 1 or reverse gear k.

Keep the key out of reach of children.

#

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

engage transmission position j in a station‐

ary vehicle with the brake pedal applied

(/ page 167).

This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key

sticker.

#

Switch off the engine and the ignition by

pressing the 1 button.

NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to it

rolling away

*

#

Release the service brake slowly.

Get out of the vehicle and lock it.

#

Always secure the vehicle against roll‐

ing away.

% When you park the vehicle, you can still

operate the side windows and the panorama

sliding sunroof for approximately five

minutes if the driver's door is closed.

% When you park the vehicle, you can still

operate the side windows and the sliding

sunroof for approximately five minutes if the

driver's door is closed.

NOTE Damage due to the vehicle lower‐

ing

*

Vehicles with AIRMATIC or level control:

The vehicle can lower because of tempera‐

ture differences or longer non-operational

times. This can cause damage to parts of the

body.

#

Bring the vehicle to a standstill by applying

the brake pedal.

178 Driving and parking

Garage door opener

#

Always make sure that nobody is within

the range of movement of the door.

Programming buttons for the garage door

opener

Requirements:

&

DANGER Risk of death caused by

exhaust gases

R

The vehicle has been parked outside the

garage or outside the range of movement of

the door.

The engine is switched off.

The ignition is switched on.

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust

gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling

these exhaust gases is hazardous to health

and leads to poisoning.

R

% The garage door opener function is always

#

Never leave the engine or, if present,

available when the ignition is switched on.

the auxiliary heating running in an

enclosed space without sufficient venti‐

lation.

#

Press and hold button 1, 2 or 3 that you

wish to program.

Indicator lamp 4 flashes yellow.

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WARNING Risk of injury when opening

or closing a door with the garage door

opener

% It can take up to 20 seconds before the indi‐

When you operate or program the door with

the integrated garage door opener, persons

in the range of movement of the door may

become trapped or be struck by the door.

cator lamp flashes yellow.

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Release the previously pressed button.

Indicator lamp 4 continues to flash yellow.

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#

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Point remote control 5 from a distance of

1 cm to 8 cm towards button 1, 2 or 3.

The vehicle as well as persons and objects

are located outside the range of movement

of the door.

Hold remote control 5 at the same angles

at various distances in front of the inside rear

view mirror. You should test every position

for at least 25 seconds before trying another

position.

On remote controls that transmit only for a

limited period, press button 6 on remote

control 5 again before transmission ends.

Press and hold button 6 of remote control

5 until one of the following signals appears:

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Press the programming button on the door

drive unit.

Initiate the next step within approximately

30 seconds.

Press previously programmed button 1, 2

or 3 repeatedly until the door closes.

When the door closes, programming is com‐

pleted.

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Indicator lamp 4 lights up green contin‐

uously. Programming is complete.

#

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Indicator lamp 4 flashes green. Pro‐

gramming was successful. Additionally,

synchronisation of the rolling code with

the door system must also be carried out.

#

Align the aerial line of the door opener unit

with the remote control.

#

% Support and additional information on pro‐

If indicator lamp 4 does not light up or flash

green: repeat the procedure.

Release all of the buttons.

gramming:

% Please also read the operating instructions

On the HomeLink^®Hotline on (0) 08000

466 354 65 or +49 (0) 6838 907-277

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for the door drive.

% The remote control for the door drive is not

included in the scope of delivery of the

garage door opener.

Troubleshooting when programming the

remote control

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on the Internet at https://

www.homelink.com

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Check if the transmitter frequency of remote

control 5 is supported.

Synchronising the rolling code

Requirements:

Opening or closing the garage door

Requirements:

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Replace the batteries in remote control 5.

#

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Hold remote control 5 at various angles

The door system uses a rolling code.

The vehicle must be within range of the

garage door or door drive.

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The corresponding button is programmed to

from a distance of 1 cm to 8 cm front of the

inside rearview mirror. You should test every

position for at least 25 seconds before trying

another position.

operate the door.

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Press and hold buttons 1, 2 or 3 until

the door opens or closes.

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If indicator lamp 4 flashes yellow after

If you have previously driven at a speed above

3 km/h and the vehicle then comes to a stand‐

still, the electric parking brake is applied if one

of the following conditions is fulfilled:

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get out and be struck by oncoming traf‐

fic.

operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example.

approximately 20 seconds: press and hold

the previously pressed button again until the

door opens or closes.

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The engine is switched off.

Clearing the garage door opener memory

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In addition, the children could also set the

vehicle in motion, for example by:

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Press and hold buttons 1 and 3.

Indicator lamp 4 lights up yellow.

The driver's door is opened.

The electric parking brake is also applied while

the vehicle is kept stationary by the HOLD func‐

tion if one of the following conditions is fulfilled:

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releasing the parking brake.

changing the transmission position.

starting the vehicle.

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If indicator lamp 4 flashes green: release

buttons 1 and 3.

The entire memory has been deleted.

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The engine is switched off.

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Never leave children unattended in the

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The seat belt tongue is not inserted in the

seat belt buckle of the driver's seat and the

driver's door is opened.

Electric parking brake

vehicle.

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Function of the electric parking brake (apply‐

ing automatically)

When leaving the vehicle, always take

the key with you and lock the vehicle.

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There is a system malfunction.

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Keep the key out of reach of children.

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The power supply is insufficient.

The vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period.

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WARNING Risk of accident and injury

due to children left unattended in the

vehicle

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This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key

sticker.

Vehicles with manual transmission:

When the electric parking brake is applied, the

red ! indicator lamp lights up in the instru‐

ment cluster.

If children are left unsupervised in the vehi‐

cle, they could, in particular:

The electric parking brake is not automatically

applied if the engine is switched off by the ECO

start/stop function.

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open doors, thereby endangering other

persons or road users.

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% To prevent application: pull the handle of the This is the case if one of the following conditions

Vehicles with manual transmission: a gear

has been selected, you release the clutch

pedal and depress the accelerator pedal.

electric parking brake.

is also fulfilled:

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

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The engine is switched off.

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The driver's door is closed.

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The electric parking brake is applied if the trans‐

mission is in position j and one of the follow‐

ing conditions is fulfilled:

The seat belt tongue is not inserted in the

seat belt buckle of the driver's seat and the

driver's door is opened.

There is a system malfunction.

The power supply is insufficient.

You apply the brakes and shift from neutral

i into reverse gear k or a forward gear

(1 - 6) when on level ground.

Vehicles with automatic transmission: the

transmission is in position h or k and you

depress the accelerator pedal or you shift

from transmission position j to h or k

when on level ground with the driver's door

closed.

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The engine is switched off.

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The seat belt tongue is not inserted in the

seat belt buckle of the driver's seat and the

driver's door is opened.

The vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period.

When the electric parking brake is applied, the

red ! indicator lamp lights up in the instru‐

ment cluster.

% To prevent application: pull the handle of the

electric parking brake.

In the following situations, the electric parking

brake is also applied:

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If the transmission is in position k, the boot

The electric parking brake is not automatically

applied if the engine is switched off by the ECO

lid must be closed.

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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is bringing start/stop function.

the vehicle to a standstill.

The seat belt tongue is inserted into the seat

belt buckle of the driver's seat.

Electric parking brake function (releasing

automatically)

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The HOLD function is keeping the vehicle sta‐

tionary.

Active Parking Assist is keeping the vehicle

stationary.

Vehicles with automatic transmission: if the seat

belt tongue is not inserted into the seat belt

buckle of the driver's seat, one of the following

conditions must be fulfilled:

The electric parking brake is released when the

following conditions are fulfilled:

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The driver's door is closed.

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You shift from transmission position j.

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The engine is running.

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Information on collision detection on a

parked vehicle

You have previously driven at speeds greater

than 3 km/h.

Push handle 1.

The red ! indicator lamp lights up in the

instrument cluster.

If a collision is detected when the tow-away pro‐

tection is primed on a locked vehicle, you will

receive a notification in the multimedia system

when you switch on the ignition.

You will receive information about the following

points:

When the electric parking brake is released, the

red ! indicator lamp in the instrument clus‐

ter goes out.

% The electric parking brake is only securely

applied if the indicator lamp is lit continu‐

ously.

Applying/releasing the electric parking

brake manually

Releasing

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Switch on the ignition.

Pull handle 1.

The red ! indicator lamp in the instru‐

ment cluster goes out.

Applying

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The area of the vehicle that may have been

damaged.

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The force of the impact.

The following situations can lead to inadvertent

activation:

Emergency braking

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Press and hold handle 1.

As long as the vehicle is driving, the Release

parking brake message is displayed and the

red ! indicator lamp flashes.

When the vehicle has been braked to a

standstill, the electric parking brake is

applied. The red ! indicator lamp lights

up in the instrument cluster.

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The parked vehicle is moved, e.g. in a two-

storey garage.

% Deactivate tow-away protection in order to

prevent inadvertent activation. If you deacti‐

vate tow-away protection, collision detection

will also be deactivated.

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System limits

Standby mode (extension of the starter bat‐

tery's period out of use)

If the following conditions are fulfilled, standby

mode can be activated or deactivated using the

multimedia system:

Detection may be restricted in the following sit‐

uations:

Standby mode function

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The engine is switched off.

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the vehicle is damaged without impact, e.g. if

% This function is not available for all models.

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an outside mirror is torn off or the paint is

damaged by a key

The ignition is switched on.

If standby mode is activated, energy loss will be

minimised during extended periods of non-oper‐

ation.

Exceeding the vehicle's displayed non-opera‐

tional time may cause inconvenience, i.e. it can‐

not be guaranteed that the starter battery will

reliably start the engine.

The starter battery must be charged first in the

following situations:

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an impact occurs at low speed

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the electric parking brake is not applied

Standby mode is characterised by the following:

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the starter battery is preserved.

Notes on parking up the vehicle

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the maximum non-operational time appears

in the media display.

If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer than

six weeks, it may suffer damage through disuse.

The 12 V battery may also be impaired or dam‐

aged by heavy discharging.

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The vehicle's non-operational time must be

extended.

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the connection to online services is interrup‐

ted.

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The Battery charge insufficient for standby

mode message appears in the media display.

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the ATA (anti-theft alarm system) is not avail‐

able.

% Further information can be obtained at a

% Standby mode is automatically deactivated

qualified specialist workshop.

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the interior protection and tow-away protec‐

tion functions are not available.

when the ignition is switched on.

NOTE Plug-in hybrid

*

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the function for detecting collisions on a

parked vehicle is not available.

Activating/deactivating standby mode

Multimedia system:

#

Observe the notes about the high-volt‐

age battery in the Supplement. You

could otherwise fail to recognise dan‐

gers.

4

5

Vehicle

î Vehicle settings

5

Standby mode

% This function is not available for all models.

184 Driving and parking

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override the laws of physics. They cannot always

take into account road, weather or traffic condi‐

tions.

Activate O or deactivate ª the function.

When you activate the function, a prompt

appears.

4

5

Ultrasonic sensors

Reversing camera

% Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the

radar sensors are integrated behind the

bumpers and/or behind the radiator grille.

#

Select Yes.

Standby mode is activated.

Information on vehicle sensors and cameras

Some driving and driving safety systems use

cameras as well as radar or ultrasonic sensors

to monitor the area in front of, behind or next to

the vehicle.

Keep the areas around the sensors and cameras

free of dirt, ice or slush (/ page 382). The cam‐

eras and sensors must not be covered, for exam‐

ple by bicycle racks, overhanging loads, stickers,

foil or foils to protect against stone chipping.

Additional licence plate brackets can impair the

function of the ultrasonic sensors and camera

systems, in particular.

In the event of damage or a severe impact in the

area of the sensors, have the function of the

sensors checked at a qualified specialist work‐

shop. Have damage or stone chipping in the area

of the cameras repaired at a qualified specialist

workshop. If the sensors or cameras are dam‐

Driving and driving safety systems

Driving systems and your responsibility

Your vehicle is equipped with driving systems

which assist you in driving, parking and manoeu‐

vring the vehicle. The driving systems are only

aids. They are not a substitute for your attention

to the surroundings and do not relieve you of

your responsibility pertaining to road traffic law.

The driver is always responsible for maintaining

a safe distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle

speed, for braking in good time and for staying

in lane. Pay attention to the traffic conditions at

all times and intervene when necessary. Be

aware of the limitations regarding the safe use of

these systems.

1

2

3

Cameras in the outside mirrors

Multifunction camera

Front camera

Driving systems can neither reduce the risk of

accident if you fail to adapt your driving style nor

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aged, some driving systems and driving safety

systems may no longer function properly.

Limiter (/ page 194)

Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist

with exit warning (/ page 230)¹

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

(/ page 196)¹

Active Lane Keeping Assist (/ page 233)¹

Overview of driving systems and driving

safety systems

Active Speed Limit Assist (/ page 201)²

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Function of ABS

Route-based speed adaptation

(/ page 201)²

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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) regulates the

brake pressure in critical driving situations:

(/ page 185)

Active Steering Assist (/ page 203)²

Active Emergency Stop Assist (/ page 205)²

Hill Start Assist (/ page 206)

HOLD function (/ page 206)

DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL (/ page 208)

AIRMATIC (/ page 208)

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC (/ page 210)

Reversing camera (/ page 214)

360° Camera (/ page 217)

Active Parking Assist (/ page 221)

ATTENTION ASSIST (/ page 227)

Traffic Sign Assist (/ page 228)¹

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BAS (Brake Assist System) (/ page 186)

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During braking, e.g. at full brake application

or insufficient tyre traction, the wheels are

prevented from locking.

ESP^®(Electronic Stability Program)

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(/ page 186)

ESP^®Crosswind Assist (/ page 188)

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Vehicle steerability while braking is ensured.

ESP^®trailer stabilisation (/ page 188)

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If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a

pulsing in the brake pedal. The pulsating brake

pedal can be an indication of hazardous road

conditions and can serve as a reminder to take

extra care while driving.

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EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)

(/ page 188)

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STEER CONTROL (/ page 188)

Active Brake Assist (/ page 189)¹

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Adaptive Brake Lights (/ page 193)

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Cruise control (/ page 193)

1

This function includes subfunctions which are only available in conjunction with the Driving Assistance Package.

This function is country-dependent and only available in conjunction with the Driving Assistance Package.

2

186 Driving and parking

When ESP^®is deactivated, the å warning

Function of BAS

ESP^®should only be deactivated in the

following situations.

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lamp lights up continuously:

The Brake Assist System (BAS) supports your

emergency braking situation with additional

brake force.

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Driving stability will no longer be improved.

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The drive wheels could spin.

NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles

*

If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is

activated:

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ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.

#

Observe the notes in the Supplement.

You could otherwise fail to recognise

dangers.

When ESP^®is deactivated, you are still assis‐

ted by ESP^®when braking.

%

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BAS automatically boosts the brake pres‐

sure.

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ESP^®can monitor and improve driving stability

and traction in the following situations, within

physical limits:

When the ÷ warning lamp flashes, one or

several wheels has reached its grip limit:

BAS can shorten the braking distance.

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ABS prevents the wheels from locking.

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Adapt your driving style to suit the current

road and weather conditions.

Do not deactivate ESP^®.

The brakes will function as usual once you

release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.

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When pulling away on wet or slippery carria‐

geways.

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When braking.

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Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as

Function of ESP^®(Electronic Stability Pro‐

gram)

is necessary when pulling away.

If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired

by the driver, ESP^®can stabilise the vehicle by

intervening in the following ways:

Deactivate ESP^®in the following situations to

improve traction:

WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP^®is

&

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One or more wheels are braked.

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deactivated

When using snow chains.

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The engine output is adapted according to

the situation.

If you deactivate ESP^®, ESP^®cannot carry

out vehicle stabilisation.

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In deep snow.

On sand or gravel.

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ESP^®Sport +

% Spinning the wheels results in a cutting

select the drive programs using the DYNAMIC

action, which enhances traction.

SELECT switch (/ page 163).

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drive program B

If the ÷ ESP^®warning lamp lights up continu‐

ESP^®modes

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emphasises the vehicle's own oversteering

and understeering characteristics for a more

active driving style

ously, ESP^®is not available due to a malfunction.

Depending on the selected drive program, the

appropriate ESP^®mode will be activated. You

can select the drive programs using the

DYNAMIC SELECT switch (/ page 163).

Observe the following information:

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only suitable for good road conditions, a dry

road surface and a clear stretch of road

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Warning and indicator lamps (/ page 499)

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Display messages (/ page 444)

ESP^®Comfort

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP^®and

makes it possible to pull away and accelerate on

a slippery carriageway.

ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by

intervening in the following ways:

Activating/deactivating ESP^®(Electronic Sta‐

bility Program)

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drive program A and ;

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balance between traction and stability

Multimedia system:

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recommended for all road surface conditions

4

5

Vehicle

k Assistance

ESP

suitable for both dry and difficult road condi‐

tions (such as snow or ice, or when the road

is wet from rain)

Mercedes‑AMG vehicles: observe the notes in

the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐

ognise dangers.

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The drive wheels are braked individually if

they spin.

ESP^®Sport

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Activate O or deactivate ª the function.

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More drive torque is transferred to the wheel

or wheels with traction.

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drive program C

ESP^®is deactivated if the å ESP^®OFF warn‐

ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument

cluster.

Observe the information on warning lamps and

display messages which may be shown in the

instrument cluster.

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offers stability but with a sporty setup

allows the sporty driver a more active driving

style

Influence of drive programs on ESP^®

The drive programs enable ESP^®to adapt to dif‐

ferent weather and road conditions as well as

the driver's preferred driving style. You can

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only suitable for good road conditions, a dry

road surface and a clear stretch of road

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Function of ESP^®Crosswind Assist

Function of EBD

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Always adapt your driving style to suit

the current road and weather condi‐

tions.

ESP^®Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of

side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehi‐

cle in the lane:

Electronic Breakforce Distribution (EBD) is char‐

acterised by the following:

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Monitoring and regulating the brake pressure

on the rear wheels.

When driving with a trailer, ESP^®can stabilise

your vehicle if the trailer begins to swerve from

side to side:

ESP^®Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle

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speeds between approx. 75 km/h and

200 km/h when driving straight ahead or

cornering slightly.

Improved driving stability when braking,

especially on bends.

ESP^®trailer stabilisation is active above

speeds of 65 km/h.

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The vehicle is stabilised by means of individ‐

ual brake application on one side.

Function of STEER CONTROL

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Slight swerving is reduced by means of a tar‐

geted, individual brake application on one

side.

STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a

noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in

the direction required for vehicle stabilisation.

Function of ESP^®trailer stabilisation

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In the event of severe swerving, the engine

output is also reduced and all wheels are

braked.

This steering recommendation is given particu‐

larly in the following situations:

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WARNING Risk of accident in poor road

and weather conditions

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Both right wheels or both left wheels are on

ESP^®trailer stabilisation may be impaired or

may not function if:

In poor road and weather conditions, the

trailer stabilisation cannot prevent lurching of

the vehicle/trailer combination. Trailers with

a high centre of gravity may tip over before

ESP^®detects this.

a wet or slippery road surface when you

brake.

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The trailer is not connected correctly or is

not detected properly by the vehicle.

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The vehicle starts to skid.

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System limits

pedestrians, or reduce the effects of such a colli‐

sion.

If Active Brake Assist has detected a risk of colli‐

sion, a warning tone sounds and the L dis‐

tance warning lamp lights up in the instrument

cluster.

STEER CONTROL may be impaired or may not

function in the following situations:

ESP^®is deactivated.

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ESP^®is malfunctioning.

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The steering is malfunctioning.

If you do not react to the warning, autonomous

braking can be initiated in critical situations.

In especially critical situations, Active Brake

Assist can initiate autonomous braking directly.

In this case, the warning lamp and warning tone

occur simultaneously with the braking applica‐

tion.

If you apply the brake yourself in a critical situa‐

tion or apply the brake during autonomous brak‐

ing, situation-dependent braking assistance

occurs. The brake pressure increases up to max‐

imum full-stop braking if necessary.

If ESP^®is malfunctioning, you will be assisted

further by the electric power steering.

If autonomous braking or situation-dependent

braking assistance has occurred, display 1

appears in the multifunction display and then

automatically goes out after a short time.

Function of Active Brake Assist

Active Brake Assist consists of the following

functions:

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WARNING Risk of an accident caused by

limited detection performance of Active

Brake Assist

Distance warning function

Autonomous braking function

Situation-dependent braking assistance

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Active Brake Assist cannot always clearly

identify objects and complex traffic situa‐

tions.

^RVehicles with Driving Assistance Pack‐

age: Evasive Steering Assist and cornering

function

Observe the notes on driving systems and your

responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recog‐

nise dangers (/ page 184).

#

Always pay careful attention to the traf‐

Active Brake Assist can help you to minimise the

risk of a collision with vehicles, cyclists or

fic situation; do not rely on Active Brake

Assist alone. Active Brake Assist is only

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Brake immediately or take evasive action, provi‐

ded it is safe to do so and the traffic situation

allows this.

at speeds up to approximately 100 km/h

when approaching stationary vehicles

at speeds up to approximately 80 km/h

when approaching moving pedestrians and

cyclists ahead

at speeds up to approximately 70 km/h

when approaching stationary pedestrians,

crossing vehicles and stationary and crossing

cyclists

an aid. The driver is responsible for

maintaining a sufficiently safe distance

to the vehicle in front, vehicle speed

and for braking in good time.

Be prepared to brake or swerve if nec‐

essary.

Distance warning function (vehicles without

Driving Assistance Package)

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The distance warning function can aid you in the

following situations with an intermittent warning

tone and a warning lamp:

Also observe the system limits of Active Brake

Assist.

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at speeds up to approximately 250 km/h

when approaching vehicles ahead

The individual subfunctions are available in

various speed ranges:

Autonomous braking function (vehicles with‐

out Driving Assistance Package)

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at speeds up to approximately 80 km/h

The distance warning function can issue a warn‐

ing in the following situations:

when approaching stationary vehicles, mov‐

ing pedestrians and cyclists ahead

at speeds up to approximately 60 km/h

when approaching crossing cyclists

If the vehicle is travelling at speeds above

approximately 7 km/h, the autonomous braking

function may intervene in the following situa‐

tions:

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From approximately 30 km/h, if over several

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seconds the distance maintained to the vehi‐

cle travelling in front is insufficient for the

driven speed, the L distance warning

lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.

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at speeds up to approximately 200 km/h

when approaching vehicles ahead

at speeds up to approximately 80 km/h

when approaching cyclists ahead

at speeds up to approximately 60 km/h

when approaching moving pedestrians and

crossing cyclists

Distance warning function (vehicles with

Driving Assistance Package)

The distance warning function can aid you in the

following situations with an intermittent warning

tone and a warning lamp:

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From approximately 7 km/h, if your vehicle

is critically close to a vehicle, cyclist or

pedestrian, you will hear an intermittent

warning tone and the L distance warning

lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.

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at speeds up to approximately 250 km/h

when approaching vehicles ahead

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Situation-dependent braking assistance

(vehicles without Driving Assistance Pack‐

age)

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at speeds up to approximately 50 km/h

when approaching stationary vehicles

at speeds up to approximately 80 km/h

when approaching cyclists ahead

at speeds up to approximately 60 km/h

when approaching stationary and moving

pedestrians, crossing vehicles and stationary

and crossing cyclists

Autonomous braking function (vehicles with

Driving Assistance Package)

The situation-dependent braking assistance can

intervene from a speed of approximately 7 km/h

in the following situations:

If the vehicle is travelling at speeds above

approximately 7 km/h, the autonomous braking

function may intervene in the following situa‐

tions:

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at speeds up to approximately 250 km/h

when approaching vehicles ahead

Cancelling a brake application of Active

Brake Assist

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at speeds up to approximately 80 km/h

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at speeds up to approximately 250 km/h

when approaching vehicles ahead

at speeds up to approximately 100 km/h

when approaching stationary vehicles

at speeds up to approximately 80 km/h

when approaching cyclists ahead

at speeds up to approximately 70 km/h

when approaching stationary and moving

You can cancel a brake application of Active

Brake Assist at any time by:

when approaching stationary vehicles and

vehicles ahead

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Activating kickdown.

Releasing the brake pedal.

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at speeds up to approximately 60 km/h

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when approaching moving pedestrians and

crossing cyclists

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Active Brake Assist may cancel the brake appli‐

cation when one of the following conditions is

fulfilled:

Situation-dependent braking assistance

(vehicles with Driving Assistance Package)

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You manoeuvre to avoid the obstacle.

There is no longer a risk of collision.

An obstacle is no longer detected in front of

your vehicle.

pedestrians, crossing vehicles and stationary The situation-dependent braking assistance can

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and crossing cyclists

intervene from a speed of approximately 7 km/h

in the following situations:

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at speeds up to approximately 250 km/h

when approaching vehicles ahead

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at speeds up to approximately 100 km/h

when approaching stationary vehicles

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Evasive Steering Assist (only vehicles with

Driving Assistance Package)

System limits

speeds below 15 km/h before you have left the

lane in which you are driving.

Full system performance is not available for a

few seconds after switching on the ignition or

after driving off.

The system may be impaired or may not function

in the following situations:

Evasive Steering Assist has the following charac‐

teristics:

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WARNING Risk of accident despite Eva‐

sive Steering Assist

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The ability to detect stationary or moving

pedestrians.

Evasive Steering Assist cannot always recog‐

nise objects or complex traffic situations

clearly.

Moreover, the steering support provided by

Evasive Steering Assist is not sufficient to

avoid a collision.

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In snow, rain, fog, heavy spray, if there is

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Assistance through power-assisted steering if

it detects a swerving manoeuvre.

glare, in direct sunlight or in greatly varying

light conditions.

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Activation by an abrupt steering movement

during a swerving manoeuvre.

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If the sensors are dirty, misted up, damaged

or covered.

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Assistance during swerving and straightening

of the vehicle.

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Always pay careful attention to the traf‐

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If the sensors are impaired due to interfer‐

fic situation; do not rely on Evasive

Steering Assist alone.

ence from other radar sources, e.g. strong

radar reflections in multi-storey car parks.

R

Reaction from a speed of approximately

20 km/h up to a speed of approximately

70 km/h.

#

Be prepared to brake or swerve if nec‐

essary.

R

If a loss of tyre pressure or a defective tyre

has been detected and displayed.

You can prevent the assistance at any time by

actively steering.

#

End the support by actively steering in

non-critical situations.

R

In complex traffic situations where objects

cannot always be clearly identified.

#

Cornering function (only vehicles with Driv‐

ing Assistance Package)

If a danger of collision from an oncoming vehicle

is detected when turning across an oncoming

lane, autonomous braking can be initiated at

Drive at an appropriate speed if there

are pedestrians close to the path of

your vehicle.

R

If pedestrians or vehicles move quickly into

the sensor detection range.

R

If pedestrians are hidden by other objects.

If the typical outline of a pedestrian cannot

be distinguished from the background.

R

Driving and parking 193

#

R

If a pedestrian is not detected as such, e.g.

due to special clothing or other objects.

On bends with a tight radius.

If the vehicle is braked sharply from speeds

above 50 km/h, the brake lamps flash rapidly.

This provides traffic travelling behind you with an

even more noticeable warning.

If the vehicle is travelling at speeds of more than

70 km/h at the beginning of the brake applica‐

tion, the hazard warning lights switch on once

the vehicle is stationary. When you pull away

again, the hazard warning lights will switch off

automatically at approximately 10 km/h. You

can also switch off the hazard warning lights

using the hazard warning button.

Select Off.

The distance warning function and the auton‐

omous braking function are deactivated.

Vehicles without Driving Assistance Pack‐

age: when the vehicle is next started, the

medium setting is automatically selected.

Vehicles with Driving Assistance Pack‐

age: Evasive Steering Assist is not available.

When the ignition is next started, the

% The Active Brake Assist sensors adjust auto‐

matically while a certain distance is being

driven after the vehicle has been delivered.

Active Brake Assist is unavailable or only

partially available during this teach-in period.

medium setting is selected automatically and

Evasive Steering Assist is available.

Setting Active Brake Assist

Multimedia system:

4

% If Active Brake Assist is deactivated, the

æ symbol appears in the status bar of the

multifunction display.

5

Vehicle

k Assistance

Cruise control and limiter

5

Active Brake Assist

Function of cruise control

Cruise control regulates the speed to the value

selected by the driver.

If you accelerate to overtake, for example, the

stored speed is not deleted. If you remove your

foot from the accelerator pedal after overtaking,

cruise control will resume speed regulation back

to the stored speed.

Cruise control is operated using the correspond‐

ing steering wheel buttons. You can store any

The settings can be adjusted when the ignition is

switched on.

Function of Adaptive Brake Lights

#

Select Early, Medium or Late.

Adaptive Brake Lights warn following traffic in an

emergency braking situation with the following

actions:

% Your selection is retained when the vehicle is

next started.

R

By flashing the brake lamps

By activating the hazard warning lights

Deactivating Active Brake Assist

R

% It is recommended that you always leave

Active Brake Assist activated.

194 Driving and parking

R

speed above 20 km/h up to the maximum

design speed or up to the set winter tyre limit.

Observe the notes on driving systems and your

responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recog‐

nise dangers (/ page 184).

Change into a lower gear in good time on long

and steep downhill gradients. Take particular

note of this when driving a laden vehicle. By

doing so, you will make use of the engine's brak‐

ing effect. This relieves the load on the brake

system and prevents the brakes from overheat‐

ing and wearing too quickly.

Permanent: for a longer-term speed restric‐

tion, e.g. in winter tyre mode

The variable limiter is operated using the corre‐

sponding steering wheel buttons. You can store

any speed above 20 km/h up to the maximum

design speed or up to the set winter tyre limit.

You can also perform settings while the vehicle

is stationary if the vehicle has been started.

Observe the notes on driving systems and your

responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recog‐

nise dangers (/ page 184).

Mercedes‑AMG vehicles: cruise control is avail‐

able up to a maximum speed of 250 km/h.

Do not use cruise control in the following situa‐

tions:

Displays on the multifunction display

R

h (grey): cruise control is selected but

not yet activated.

R

In traffic situations which require frequent

changes of speed, e.g. in heavy traffic, on

winding roads.

R

h (green): cruise control is active.

Mercedes‑AMG vehicles: the limiter is available

up to a maximum speed of 250 km/h.

R

On slippery roads. Accelerating can cause

A stored speed appears along with the h dis‐

play.

% The segments extending from the current

stored speed to the end of the scale, or to

the set winter tyre limit, light up in the

speedometer.

the drive wheels to lose traction and the

vehicle could then skid.

Displays on the multifunction display

R

È (grey): variable limiter is selected but

not yet activated.

R

If you are driving when visibility is poor.

Function of the limiter

R

È (green): variable limiter is activated.

The limiter restricts the speed of the vehicle. To

reduce the speed to the set speed, the limiter

applies the brakes automatically.

A stored speed appears along with the È dis‐

play. The segments in the speedometer light up,

up to the currently stored speed.

% When the driving speed is greater than the

stored speed, the È display flashes.

System limits

Cruise control may be unable to maintain the

stored speed on uphill gradients. The stored

speed is resumed when the gradient evens out.

You can limit the speed as follows:

R

Variable: for a short-term speed restriction,

e.g. in built-up areas

Driving and parking 195

#

Kickdown

To operate cruise control or the variable

limiter: press the rocker switch on the steer‐

ing wheel control unit up or down to the

desired position.

Cruise control

If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the

pressure point (kickdown), the variable limiter

switches to passive mode. The Limiter passive

message appears in the multifunction display.

After completion of kickdown, the variable lim‐

iter is activated again in the following situations:

R

Cruise control is selected.

ESP^®must be activated, but not intervening.

The vehicle speed is at least 20 km/h.

The transmission is in position h.

R

Switching between cruise control and the

variable limiter

Variable limiter

#

To select cruise control: select h with

the right rocker switch.

R

If the vehicle speed drops below the stored

speed.

R

The variable limiter is selected.

#

To select the variable limiter: select È

with the right rocker switch.

R

If the stored speed is called up.

R

If you store a new speed.

% Vehicles with Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC: the variable limiter is selected

by a different button (/ page 199).

Operating cruise control or the variable lim‐

iter

Activating cruise control or the variable lim‐

iter

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to stored

speed

#

Press rocker switch 1 up M or down

N.

If you call up the stored speed and this is

lower than your current speed, the vehicle

decelerates.

The current vehicle speed is stored and the

vehicle maintains this speed (cruise control)

or does not exceed it (variable limiter).

#

Take into account the traffic situation

before calling up the stored speed.

or

Requirements:

196 Driving and parking

#

Select J with the left rocker switch.

Activate cruise control or the variable limiter. ger appear until you switch off the vehicle. The

The last stored speed is called up and the

vehicle maintains this speed (cruise control)

or does not exceed it (variable limiter).

speed will only be displayed again once the vehi‐

If a traffic sign has been detected and is dis‐

played in the instrument cluster: select J

cle has been restarted or if the set speed is

changed.

with the left rocker switch.

If the last stored speed has previously been

deleted, the current vehicle speed is stored.

% When you switch off the vehicle, the last

speed stored is cleared.

The maximum permissible speed shown by

the traffic sign is stored and the vehicle

maintains or does not exceed this speed.

The permanent limiter does not switch to pas‐

sive mode even during kickdown and the driven

speed remains below the set speed.

Setting the limit speed for winter tyres

Multimedia system:

Deactivating cruise control or the variable

limiter

When you activate cruise control or Active

Distance Assist DISTRONIC, the last speed

stored for the variable limiter is cleared.

4

5

Vehicle

î Vehicle settings

#

Select O with the left rocker switch.

If you brake, deactivate ESP^®or if ESP^®

intervenes, cruise control is deactivated. The

variable limiter is not deactivated.

5

Winter tyres limit

%

Increasing/decreasing the stored speed

#

Select a speed or deactivate the function.

#

1 km/h: press rocker switch 1 up M or

down N to the pressure point, or press

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

and hold (increments of 1-km/h).

Permanent limiter

or

#

If the vehicle should never exceed a specific

speed (e.g. for driving in winter tyre mode), you

can set this speed with the permanent limiter.

You do this by limiting the speed to a value

between 160 km/h and 240 km/h in the multi‐

media system (/ page 196).

Shortly before the set speed is reached, it

appears in the multifunction display. When you

confirm the message, display messages no lon‐

Function of Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC

10 km/h: press and hold rocker switch 1

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC maintains the

set speed on free-flowing roads. If vehicles in

front are detected, the set distance is main‐

tained, if necessary, until the vehicle comes to a

halt. The vehicle accelerates or brakes depend‐

ing on the distance to the vehicle in front and

the set speed. The speed and distance to the

up M or down N beyond the pressure

point (increments of 10 km/h).

or

#

Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed

and press rocker switch 1 up M.

Adopting a detected speed

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-

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC displays in

the instrument cluster

vehicle in front are set and saved using the

steering wheel.

Available speed range:

^RVehicles without Driving Assistance Pack‐

age: 20 km/h - 200 km/h

^RVehicles with Driving Assistance Pack‐

Reacts to stationary vehicles detected in

urban speed ranges (except bicycles and

motorcycles)

Takes one-sided overtaking restrictions

into account on motorways or on multi-

lane roads with separate carriageways

(country-dependent)

age: 20 km/h - 210 km/h

Vehicles with Active Parking Assist and Driv‐

ing Assistance Package: if the vehicle has

been braked to a standstill on multi-lane, sepa‐

rate carriageways by Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC, it can automatically follow the vehi‐

cle in front, driving off again within 30 seconds.

If a critical situation is detected when driving off,

a visual and acoustic warning is given indicating

that the driver must now take control of the vehi‐

cle. The vehicle is not accelerated any further.

% Plug-in hybrid: the adjustable set speed can

be reduced due to the selected drive pro‐

gram. Observe the relevant notes in the Sup‐

plement.

Other features of Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC:

Assistance graphic

1

Route-based speed adaptation: type of route

event (/ page 201)

R

Adjusts the driving style depending on the

selected drive program (fuel efficient, com‐

fortable or dynamic)

2

3

4

Vehicle in front

Distance indicator

Set specified distance

Observe the notes on driving systems and your

responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recog‐

nise dangers (/ page 184).

R

Initiates acceleration to the stored speed if

the turn signal indicator is switched on to

change to the overtaking lane

Permanent status display of Active Distance

Assist DISTRONIC

^RVehicles with Driving Assistance Pack‐

age:

R

k (white): Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC selected, specified distance set

198 Driving and parking

R

k (green): Active Distance Assist

the speedometer light up. Deactivation of Active

Do not use Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC in

these situations.

DISTRONIC active, specified distance set and Distance Assist DISTRONIC, as well as altera‐

vehicle detected

r: Route-based speed adaptation active

(/ page 201).

tions to the speed due to manual or automatic

adoption of the maximum permissible speed, are

displayed in the control feedback of the multi‐

function display on a single line.

&

WARNING Risk of accident from acceler‐

ation or braking by Active Distance

Assist DISTRONIC

R

The stored speed is shown along with the per‐

manent status display and highlighted on the

speedometer. When Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC is passive, the speed is greyed out.

% On motorways or high-speed major roads,

the green ç vehicle symbol is displayed

cyclically when the vehicle is ready to pull

away.

% If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond

the setting of the Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC, the system is switched to pas‐

sive mode. The ç suspendedmessage

appears in the multifunction display.

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may accel‐

erate or brake in the following cases, for

example:

System limits

The system may be impaired or may not function

in the following situations, for example:

R

If the vehicle pulls away using Active Dis‐

tance Assist DISTRONIC.

R

In snow, rain, fog, heavy spray, if there is

glare, in direct sunlight or in greatly varying

light conditions.

R

If the stored speed is called up and is

considerably faster or slower than the

currently driven speed.

R

The windscreen in the area of the camera is

dirty, misted up, damaged or covered.

R

If Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC no

R

If the radar sensors are dirty or covered.

longer detects a vehicle in front or does

not react to relevant objects.

R

In multi-storey car parks or on roads with

steep uphill or downhill gradients.

#

Always carefully observe the traffic con‐

R

If there are narrow vehicles in front, such as

bicycles or motorcycles.

ditions and be ready to brake at all

times.

Display on the speedometer

The stored speed is highlighted on the speedom‐

eter. If the speed of the vehicle in front or the

speed adjustment is less than the stored speed

due to the route event ahead, the segments in

In addition, on slippery roads, braking or accel‐

erating can cause one or several wheels to lose

traction and the vehicle could then skid.

#

Take into account the traffic situation

before calling up the stored speed.

Driving and parking 199

R

to pedestrians, animals, bicycles or sta‐

tionary vehicles, or unexpected obstacles

to complex traffic conditions

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to insuf‐

ficient deceleration by Active Distance

Assist DISTRONIC

R

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC brakes

your vehicle with up to 50% of the possible

deceleration. If this deceleration is not suffi‐

cient, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

alerts you with a visual and acoustic warning.

to oncoming vehicles and crossing traffic

As a result, Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC may neither give warnings nor

intervene in such situations.

#

Always observe the traffic conditions

carefully and react accordingly.

#

Adjust your speed and maintain a suita‐

ble distance from the vehicle in front.

#

Brake the vehicle yourself and/or take

evasive action.

Operating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

Requirements:

R

The electric parking brake is released.

&

WARNING Risk of accident if detection

function of Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC is impaired

ESP^®is activated and is not intervening.

R

#

To operate Active Distance Assist

R

The transmission is in position h.

DISTRONIC: press the rocker switches on

the steering wheel control unit up or down to

the desired position.

R

The driver's door is closed.

Check of the radar sensor system has been

successfully completed.

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is not being

used to park the vehicle or to exit from a

parking space.

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC does not

react or has a limited reaction:

R

Switching between Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC and the limiter

R

when driving on a different lane or when

changing lanes

R

#

Press the I button.

200 Driving and parking

Activating the variable limiter or Active Dis‐

tance Assist DISTRONIC

Pulling away with Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC

cle to prevent it from rolling away

before you leave the driver's seat.

#

To activate without a stored speed: press

Activate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

and remove your foot from the brake pedal.

#

Select O with the left rocker switch.

rocker switch 1 up M or down N, or

select J with the left rocker switch.

#

Select J with the left rocker switch.

If you brake, deactivate ESP^®or if ESP^®

intervenes, Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC is deactivated.

%

or

#

To activate with a stored speed: select

#

Depress the accelerator pedal briefly and

firmly.

J with the left rocker switch.

Increasing/decreasing the stored speed

#

The functions of Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC continue to be carried out.

Deactivating Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC: remove

your foot from the accelerator pedal.

The current vehicle speed is stored and

maintained (Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC) or limited (variable limiter) by

the vehicle.

#

1 km/h: press rocker switch 1 up M or

down N to the pressure point, or press

and hold (increments of 1 km/h).

or

#

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to Active

Distance Assist DISTRONIC still being

activated when you leave the driver's

seat

10 km/h: press rocker switch 1 up M or

down N beyond the pressure point, or

Adopting a detected speed limit

press and hold (increments of 10 km/h).

#

Activate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC.

or

#

If a traffic sign has been detected and is dis‐

If you leave the driver's seat while the vehicle

is being braked by Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC only, the vehicle can roll away.

Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed

played in the instrument cluster: select J

with the left rocker switch.

and press rocker switch 1 up M.

Changing the specified distance to the vehi‐

cle in front

The maximum permissible speed on the traf‐

fic sign is adopted as the stored speed. The

vehicle adapts its speed to that of the vehicle

in front, but only up to the stored speed.

#

Always deactivate Active Distance

Assist DISTRONIC and secure the vehi‐

#

To reduce the specified distance: press

the right rocker switch up (Ñ).

Driving and parking 201

#

To increase the specified distance: press

the right rocker switch down (Ò).

If Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC has been

put into passive mode by pressing the accelera‐

tor pedal, only speed limits which are higher

than the set speed are adopted.

Observe the notes on driving systems and your

responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recog‐

nise dangers (/ page 184).

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to Active

Speed Limit Assist adapting the vehicle's

speed

Function of Active Speed Limit Assist

The speed adopted by Active Speed Limit

Assist may be too high or incorrect in some

individual cases, such as:

If speed limit change between 20 km/h and

130 km/h is detected and the automatic adop‐

tion of speed limits is active, it will be automati‐

cally adopted as the stored speed

R

at speed limits below 20 km/h

in wet conditions or in fog

when towing a trailer

System limits

The system limits of Traffic Sign Assist apply to

the detection of traffic signs (/ page 228).

Speed limits below 20 km/h are not automati‐

cally adopted by the system as the stored speed.

Temporary speed restrictions (e.g. for a certain

time or due to weather conditions) cannot be

properly detected by the system. The maximum

permissible speed applying to a vehicle with a

trailer is not detected by the system.

R

(/ page 230).

R

The driven speed is adjusted when the vehicle is

level with the traffic sign at the latest. In the

case of signs indicating entry into an urban area,

the speed is adapted according to the speed

permitted within the urban area. The speed limit

display in the Instrument Display is always upda‐

ted when the vehicle is level with the traffic sign.

If there is no speed restriction on an unlimited

stretch of road (e.g. on a motorway), the recom‐

mended speed is automatically adopted as the

stored speed. The system uses the speed stored

on an unlimited stretch of road as the recom‐

mended speed. If you do not alter the stored

speed on an unlimited stretch of road, the rec‐

ommended speed is 130 km/h.

#

Ensure that the driven speed complies

with traffic regulations.

Adjust the driving speed to suit current

traffic and weather conditions.

#

Function of route-based speed adaptation

Adjust the speed in these situations.

When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is acti‐

vated, the vehicle speed will be adapted accord‐

ingly to the route events ahead. Depending on

the drive program selected, the vehicle negoti‐

ates a route event ahead in a fuel-saving, com‐

fortable or dynamic manner. When the route

event has been passed, the vehicle accelerates

202 Driving and parking

R

again to the stored speed. The set distance to

the vehicle in front, vehicles detected ahead and

speed restrictions ahead are taken into account.

You can activate and deactivate route-based

speed adaptation in the multimedia system

(/ page 203).

Driving on lanes adjacent to slowing-down

lanes

In difficult conditions, the speed selection made

by the system may not always be suitable:

R

unclear roads

The driver is responsible for choosing the right

speed and observing other road users. This

applies in particular to junctions, roundabouts

and traffic lights, as route-based speed adapta‐

tion does not brake the vehicle to a standstill.

When route guidance is active, the first speed

adjustment is carried out automatically. If the

turn signal indicator is switched on, the selected

route is confirmed and further speed adjustment

is activated.

R

road narrowing

R

wet road surfaces, snow or ice

R

when towing a trailer

The following route events are taken into

account:

In these situations the driver must intervene

accordingly.

R

Bends

R

T-junctions, roundabouts and toll stations

&

WARNING Risk of accident in spite of

route-based speed adaptation

R

Turns and exits

R

Traffic jams ahead (only with Live Traffic

Information (/ page 303))

Speed adaptation is cancelled in the following

cases:

Route-based speed adaptation can malfunc‐

tion or be temporarily unavailable in the fol‐

lowing situations:

% When the toll station is reached, Active Dis‐

tance Assist DISTRONIC adopts the speed as

the stored speed.

Also, the speed is reduced if the turn signal indi‐

cator to change lanes is switched on and one of

the following situations is detected:

R

If the turn signal indicator is switched off

before the route event.

If the driver depresses the accelerator or

brake pedal during the process.

R

If the driver does not follow the calcula‐

ted route

R

If map data is not up-to-date or available

In the event of roadworks

In bad weather or road conditions

If the accelerator pedal is depressed

System limits

Route-based speed adaptation does not take

right of way regulations into account. The driver

is responsible for complying with road traffic

regulations and driving at a suitable speed.

R

Turning off at junctions

R

Driving on slowing-down lanes

Driving and parking 203

vehicles ahead and lane markings as a refer‐

ence.

passive, the Ø symbol is shown as grey in

R

In the event of electronically displayed

speed limitations

the multifunction display.

% Depending on the country, in the lower

speed range Active Steering Assist can use

the surrounding traffic as a reference. If nec‐

essary, Active Steering Assist can then also

provide assistance when driving outside the

centre of the lane, for example to form a res‐

cue lane.

If the detection of lane markings and vehicles

ahead is impaired, Active Steering Assist

switches to passive mode. The system provides

no support in this case.

% Depending on the selected vehicle settings,

#

Adapt the speed to the traffic situation.

Active Steering Assist may be unavailable.

Steering and touch detection

Setting route-based speed adjustment

Requirements:

The driver is required to keep their hands on the

steering wheel at all times and be able to inter‐

vene at any time to correct the course of the

vehicle and keep it in lane. The driver must

expect a change from active to passive mode or

vice versa at any time.

R

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa‐

ted.

Multimedia system:

4

5

Vehicle

k Assistance

5

Speed adjustment

Status display of Active Steering Assist in

the multifunction display

#

Activate O or deactivate ª the function.

R

Ø (grey): activated and passive

Active Steering Assist

R

Ø (green): activated and active

R

Ø (red): system limits detected

Function of Active Steering Assist

Active Steering Assist is only available up to a

speed of 210 km/h. The system helps you to

stay in the centre of the lane by means of mod‐

erate steering interventions. Depending on the

speed driven, Active Steering Assist uses the

R

Ø (white, red hands): "hands on the steer‐

ing wheel" prompt

% During the transition from active to passive

status, the Ø symbol is shown as

If the system detects that the driver has not

steered the vehicle for a considerable period of

time or has removed their hands from the steer‐

enlarged and flashing. Once the system is

204 Driving and parking

R

ing wheel, display 1 appears. If the driver still

does not steer the vehicle, a warning tone

sounds in addition to the visual warning mes‐

sage.

If the driver does not react to this warning for a

considerable period, an emergency stop is initi‐

ated (/ page 205).

steering intervention is not sufficient to keep the

vehicle in the lane or to drive through exits.

The system may be impaired or may not function

in the following instances:

There are obstacles on the lane or projecting

out into the lane, such as object markers.

The system does not provide assistance in the

following conditions:

R

There is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow, rain,

R

On tight bends and when turning.

When crossing junctions.

At roundabouts or toll stations.

When towing a trailer.

fog, heavy spray, greatly varying light condi‐

tions or strong shadows on the carriageway.

R

The warning is not issued or is stopped when the

driver gives confirmation to the system:

R

There is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic,

direct sunlight or reflections.

R

The driver steers the vehicle.

R

When the tyre pressure is too low.

R

Insufficient road illumination.

R

Depending on the country: the driver

R

The windscreen is dirty, misted up, damaged

&

WARNING Risk of accident if Active

Steering Assist unexpectedly stops func‐

tioning

presses a steering wheel button or operates

Touch Control

or covered in the vicinity of the camera, e.g.

by a sticker.

R

No, or several, unclear lane markings are

If Active Steering Assist detects that a system

limit has been reached, a visual warning is

issued and a warning tone sounds.

Observe the notes on driving systems and your

responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recog‐

nise dangers (/ page 184).

If the system limits of Active Steering Assist

are reached there is no guarantee that the

system will remain active or will keep the

vehicle in lane.

present for one lane, or the markings change

quickly, for example, in a construction area

or junctions.

R

The lane markings are worn away, dark or

covered up, e.g. by dirt or snow.

#

Always keep your hands on the steering

wheel and observe the traffic carefully.

Always steer the vehicle paying atten‐

tion to traffic conditions.

R

If the distance to the vehicle in front is too

System limits

Active Steering Assist has a limited steering tor‐

que for lateral guidance. In some cases, the

#

short and thus the lane markings cannot be

detected.

R

The road is narrow and winding.

Driving and parking 205

Function of Active Emergency Stop Assist

&

WARNING Risk of accident if Active

Steering Assist unexpectedly intervenes

The detection of lane markings and objects

may malfunction and cause unexpected

steering interventions.

#

Steer according to traffic conditions.

Activating Active Steering Assist

Requirements:

ESP^®must be activated, but not intervening.

R

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa‐

ted.

If the system detects that the driver has not

steered the vehicle for a considerable period of

time or has removed their hands from the steer‐

ing wheel, display 1 appears in the multifunc‐

tion display. If the driver still does not steer the

vehicle, or gives no confirmation to the system,

a warning tone sounds in addition to the visual

warning message.

#

If indicator lamp 1 is off: press button 2.

If the driver still does not respond to the warn‐

ing, the Beginning emergency stop message

appears in the multifunction display. If the driver

still does not respond, Active Distance Assist

206 Driving and parking

Function of Hill Start Assist

HOLD function

DISTRONIC reduces the speed. The vehicle is

decelerated in stages to a standstill.

Depending on the country, at speeds below

60 km/h the hazard warning lights switch on

automatically.

HOLD function

Hill Start Assist holds the vehicle for a short

time when pulling away on a hill under the fol‐

lowing conditions:

The HOLD function holds the vehicle at a stand‐

still without requiring you to depress the brake

pedal, e.g. while waiting in traffic.

The HOLD function is only an aid. The responsi‐

bility for the vehicle safely standing still remains

with the driver.

R

Vehicles with automatic transmission: the

When the vehicle is stationary, the following

actions are carried out:

transmission is in position h or k.

R

The electric parking brake is released.

R

The vehicle is secured with the electric park‐

ing brake.

This gives you enough time to move your foot

from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal

and depress it before the vehicle begins to roll

away.

System limits

R

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is ended

The HOLD function is only intended to provide

assistance when driving and is not a sufficient

means of safeguarding the vehicle against rolling

away when stationary.

R

The vehicle is unlocked.

R

If possible, an emergency call is placed to

the Mercedes-Benz emergency call centre

&

WARNING Risk of accident and injury

due to the vehicle rolling away

R

The incline must not be greater than 30%.

The driver can cancel the deceleration at any

time by performing one of the following actions:

After a short time, Hill Start Assist no longer

holds the vehicle.

R

Steering

#

Swiftly move your foot from the brake

R

Braking or accelerating

pedal to the accelerator pedal. Do not

leave the vehicle when it is being held

by Hill Start Assist.

R

Deactivating Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC

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Activating/deactivating the HOLD function

R

The electric parking brake is released.

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deacti‐

vated.

Vehicles with automatic transmission: the

transmission is in position h, k or i

The vehicle is secured with the electric park‐

ing brake.

&

WARNING Risk of an accident due to the

HOLD function being active when you

leave the vehicle

In the following situations, the vehicle is held by

transmission position j and/or by the electric

parking brake:

R

If the vehicle is only braked with the HOLD

function it could, in the following situations,

roll away:

R

The seat belt is unfastened and the driver's

door is opened.

The vehicle is switched off.

There is a malfunction in the system or the

power supply is insufficient.

Activating the HOLD function

#

Depress the brake pedal, and after a short

time quickly depress further until the ë

display appears in the multifunction display.

R

If there is a malfunction in the system or

in the power supply.

R

#

Release the brake pedal.

R

If the HOLD function is deactivated by

depressing the accelerator pedal or brake

pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.

Vehicles with manual transmission:

The Brake immediately message may also

appear in the multifunction display:

Deactivating the HOLD function

#

Depress the accelerator pedal to pull away.

#

Always secure the vehicle against roll‐

ing away before you leave it.

or

#

Immediately depress the brake pedal firmly

#

Depress the brake pedal until the ë dis‐

until the warning message disappears.

The HOLD function is deactivated.

play disappears from the multifunction dis‐

play.

Requirements:

R

The vehicle is stationary.

The driver's door is closed or the seat belt on

the driver's side is fastened.

The engine is running or has been automati‐

cally switched off by the ECO start/stop

function.

A horn sounds at regular intervals if, despite the

Brake immediately message, you turn off the

engine, remove your seat belt and open the driv‐

er's door. If you attempt to lock the vehicle, the

horn tone becomes louder. The vehicle cannot

be locked until you have deactivated the HOLD

function.

The HOLD function is deactivated in the follow‐

ing situations:

R

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa‐

ted.

R

Vehicles with automatic transmission: the

transmission is switched to position j.

208 Driving and parking

R

% Once you have switched off the engine, you

cannot restart the engine until you have

deactivated the HOLD function.

all-round level control system ensures the best

possible suspension and constant ground clear‐

ance, even with a laden vehicle. When driving at

speed, the vehicle is lowered automatically to

improve driving safety and to reduce fuel con‐

sumption. You also have the option of manually

adjusting the vehicle level.

When driving at speeds above 125 km/h the

vehicle is lowered.

When driving at speeds below 80 km/h the

vehicle is raised again.

DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL function

; (Economy)

R

DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL continuously adjusts

the characteristics of the suspension dampers to

the current operating and driving conditions.

The damping is tuned individually for each wheel

and is affected by the following factors:

The suspension setting is comfortable.

The vehicle is set to the low level.

The vehicle is not lowered any further if you

are travelling at higher speeds.

AIRMATIC includes the following components

and functions:

R

Air suspension with automatic level control

R

Speed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel

consumption

C (Sport)

R

The road surface conditions

The suspension setting is firmer.

The vehicle is set to the low level.

R

Vehicle load

R

Manually selectable high level setting for

greater ground clearance

R

The drive program selected

R

The vehicle is not lowered any further if you

R

ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System with

The driving style

are travelling at higher speeds.

constant damping force adjustment)

The drive program can be adjusted using the

DYNAMIC SELECT switch.

R

DYNAMIC SELECT switch and level button

B (Sport Plus)

R

The suspension setting is even firmer.

Available suspension settings

R

The vehicle is set to the low level.

The vehicle is not lowered any further if you

are travelling at higher speeds.

AIRMATIC

A (Comfort)

R

The suspension setting is comfortable.

Function of AIRMATIC

AIRMATIC is an air suspension system with varia‐

ble damping for improved driving comfort. The

R

The vehicle is set to the normal level.

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Setting the vehicle level

Requirements:

&

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped

due to the vehicle lowering

R

The vehicle has been started.

&

WARNING Risk of accident because

vehicle level is too high

R

The vehicle must not be moving faster than

60 km/h.

Vehicles with AIRMATIC or level control:

when you unload luggage or leave the vehi‐

cle, the vehicle first rises slightly and then

returns to the set level shortly afterwards.

You or anyone else in the vicinity of the

wheel arches or the underbody could thus

become trapped.

Driving characteristics may be impaired.

The vehicle can drift outwards, for example,

when steering or cornering.

Raising the vehicle

#

Choose a vehicle level which is suited

to the driving style and the road surface

conditions.

The vehicle can also be lowered after being

locked.

&

WARNING Risk of entrapment from vehi‐

cle lowering

#

When leaving the vehicle, make sure

that nobody is in the vicinity of the

wheel arches or the underbody.

When lowering the vehicle, other people

could become trapped if their limbs are

between the vehicle body and the tyres or

underneath the vehicle.

NOTE Damage due to vehicle lowering

*

Parts of the body could be damaged when

the vehicle is lowered.

#

Make sure no one is underneath the

vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of

the wheel arches when the vehicle is

being lowered.

#

Make sure that there are no obstacles

such as kerbs underneath or in the

immediate vicinity of the body when the

vehicle is being lowered.

#

Press button 1.

Indicator lamp 2 lights up.

210 Driving and parking

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC display in the

multimedia system

The vehicle is set to the high level.

Your selection is saved.

The vehicle is lowered again in the following sit‐

uations:

monitors the area around your vehicle using mul‐

tiple sensors on the front bumper and on the

rear bumper. Parking Assist PARKTRONIC shows

you the distance between your vehicle and a

detected obstacle visually and audibly.

R

When driving faster than 80 km/h.

When driving between 60 km/h and

80 km/h for approximately three minutes.

After selecting a drive program using the

DYNAMIC SELECT switch.

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is

not a substitute for your attention to the sur‐

roundings. The responsibility for safe manoeu‐

vring and parking remains with you. Make sure

that there are no persons, animals or objects in

the manoeuvring area while manoeuvring and

parking in/exiting parking spaces.

R

The vehicle is adjusted to the height of the

active drive program.

In the standard setting, an intermittent warning

tone sounds from a distance of approximately

0.3 m to an obstacle in front and approximately

1.0 m to an obstacle behind. A continuous warn‐

ing tone sounds from a distance of approx‐

imately 0.2 m. Using the Warn early setting in

the multimedia system, the warning tones for

front and side impact protection can be set to

sound at a greater distance of approximately

1.0 m in front and 0.6 m on the sides

Vehicles without 360° Camera

Lowering the vehicle

#

Press button 1.

Indicator lamp 2 goes out. The vehicle is

adjusted to the height of the active drive pro‐

gram.

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC

Function of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is an electronic

parking assistance system with ultrasound. It

(/ page 213).

%

The Warn early setting is always active in the

rear of the vehicle.

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R

Problems with Parking Assist PARKTRONIC

Red segments: obstacles at a very short

distance of approx. 0.3 m or less

System limits

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC does not necessa‐

rily take into account the following obstacles:

R

Obstacles below the detection range, e.g.

persons, animals or objects.

R

Obstacles above the detection range, e.g.

overhanging loads, overhangs or loading

ramps of lorries.

Vehicles with 360° Camera

The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and slush.

Otherwise, they may not function correctly.

Clean the sensors regularly, taking care not to

scratch or damage them.

Vehicles with trailer hitch: Parking Assist

PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear zone

when you establish an electrical connection

between your vehicle and a trailer.

Example: vehicles with 360° Camera

If you have not selected the Camera & Park.

Assist menu and an obstacle is detected in the

path of the vehicle, a pop-up window for Parking

Assist PARKTRONIC 1 appears in the multime‐

dia system at speeds below 10 km/h.

The colour of the individual segments of the

warning display is based on the distance to the

detected obstacle:

When rear segments 1 or all-round segments

2 light up red and the é symbol appears in

the multifunction display, Parking Assist

PARKTRONIC may have been deactivated due to

signal interference. Start the vehicle again and

check if Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is working

at a different location.

R

Yellow segments: obstacles at a distance

between approx. 0.6 m and 1.0 m

R

Orange segments: obstacles at a distance

between approx. 0.3 m and 0.6 m

212 Driving and parking

If a warning tone also sounds for approximately

two seconds every time the vehicle is started, it

may be due to one of the following causes:

cle and there is a risk of a lateral collision, a

warning is issued and the segments light up in

colour in the display.

R

The sensors are dirty: clean the sensors

and observe the notes on care of vehicle

parts (/ page 382).

The segment colour changes depending on the

distance to the detected obstacle:

R

Yellow: approximately 30 - 60 cm

^RParking Assist PARKTRONIC has been

deactivated due to a malfunction: restart

the vehicle. If the problem persists, consult a

qualified specialist workshop.

R

Red: less than approximately 30 cm

In order for lateral front or rear segments to be

displayed, the vehicle must first travel a distance

of at least half of the vehicle length. Once the

vehicle has travelled the length of the vehicle, all

of the lateral front and rear segments can be dis‐

played.

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC display: vehicles

without a 360° Camera

Operational front and rear

Operational front, rear and sides

Obstacle detected at the front right (yellow)

and rear (red)

Function of the passive side impact protec‐

tion

1

2

3

Passive side impact protection is an additional

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC function which

warns the driver about obstacles at the side of

the vehicle. A warning is issued when obstacles

are detected between the front and rear detec‐

tion range. In order for an object on the side to

be detected, the sensors in the front and rear

bumper must first detect the object while you

are driving past it.

During the parking procedure or manoeuvring,

objects are detected as the vehicle drives past.

If you steer in the direction of a detected obsta‐

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#

System limits

Press the é button in the centre console.

The system limits for Parking Assist

PARKTRONIC apply to passive side impact pro‐

tection.

The following objects are not detected, for exam‐

ple:

If the indicator lamp in the é button is not lit,

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is active. If the indi‐

cator lamp is lit or the é symbol appears in

the instrument cluster, Parking Assist

PARKTRONIC is not active.

R

Pedestrians who approach the vehicle from

the side

% Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is automatically

activated when the vehicle is started.

R

Objects placed next to the vehicle

Adjusting the warning tones of Parking

Assist PARKTRONIC

Multimedia system:

Activating/deactivating Parking Assist

PARKTRONIC

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC display: vehicles

with a 360° Camera

Operational front and rear

Operational front, rear and sides

Obstacles detected at the front right (red)

4

5

1

2

3

Vehicle

k Assistance

NOTE Risk of an accident from objects

at close range

*

5

Camera & Park. Assist

Set warning tone

Adjusting the volume of the warning tones

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC may not detect

certain objects at close range.

Saved obstacles on the sides are deleted in the

following situations, for example:

#

Select Warning tone volume.

#

Set a value.

#

When parking or manoeuvring the vehi‐

R

You park the vehicle and switch off the igni‐

tion.

You open the doors.

cle, pay particular attention to any

objects which are above or below the

sensors, e.g. flowerpots or drawbars.

The vehicle or other objects could oth‐

erwise be damaged.

Adjusting the pitch of the warning tones

#

Select Warning tone pitch.

Set a value.

R

After the engine is restarted, obstacles on the

sides must be detected again before a new

warning can be issued.

214 Driving and parking

Specifying the starting point for the warning

tones

angle. This helps you to orient yourself and to

avoid obstacles when reversing.

You can specify whether the Parking Assist

PARKTRONIC warning tones should commence

when the vehicle is further away from an obsta‐

cle.

The reversing camera is only an aid. It is not a

substitute for your attention to the surroundings.

The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and

parking remains with you. Make sure that there

are no persons, animals or objects etc., in the

manoeuvring area while manoeuvring and park‐

ing.

#

Select Warn early.

#

Activate O or deactivate ª the function.

Activating/deactivating audio fadeout

You can specify whether the volume of a media

source in the multimedia system is to be

reduced when Parking Assist PARKTRONIC gives

an audible warning.

The guide lines in the media display show the

distances to your vehicle. The distances dis‐

played only apply to road level.

Normal view

1

2

3

Yellow guide line, vehicle width (driven sur‐

face) depending on the current steering

angle (dynamic)

Yellow lanes marking the course the tyres

will take with the current steering angle

(dynamic)

Yellow guide line at a distance of approx‐

imately 1.0 m from the rear area

Bumper

You can select from the following views:

R

Normal view

#

Select Audio fadeout during warning tones.

R

Wide-angle view

#

Activate O or deactivate ª the function.

R

Trailer view

Reversing camera

The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a

mirror image, as in the inside rearview mirror.

Function of the reversing camera

4

5

If you have activated the function in the multime‐

dia system, the image from the reversing camera

is shown in the media display when reverse gear

is engaged. Dynamic guide lines show the path

the vehicle will take with the current steering

Vehicles without Parking Assist PARKTRONIC

The following camera views are available in the

multimedia system:

Red guide line at a distance of approximately

0.3 m from the rear area

Driving and parking 215

2

3

4

Red guide line at a distance of approximately

0.3 m from the ball head of the trailer hitch

Ball head of the trailer hitch

Red guide line at a distance of approximately

0.3 m from the rear area

Yellow warning indicator of Parking Assist

PARKTRONIC: obstacles at a distance

between approximately 0.6 m and 1.0 m

Red warning display of Parking Assist

PARKTRONIC: obstacles are very close

(approximately 0.3 m or less)

Orange warning display of Parking Assist

PARKTRONIC: obstacles are a medium dis‐

tance away (between approximately 0.3 m

and 0.6 m)

Vehicles with Parking Assist PARKTRONIC

The following camera views are available in the

multimedia system:

5

6

Wide-angle view

Normal view

1

2

Yellow lanes marking the course the tyres

will take with the current steering angle

(dynamic)

Yellow guide line, vehicle width (driven sur‐

face) depending on the current steering

angle (dynamic)

Trailer view (vehicles with a trailer hitch only)

Yellow guide line, locating aid

Wide-angle view

1

216 Driving and parking

R

Calling up the view of the reversing camera

There is heavy rain, snow or fog.

The light conditions are poor, e.g. at night.

Cameras, or vehicle components in which

the cameras are fitted, are damaged, dirty or

covered. Observe the information on vehicle

sensors and cameras (/ page 184).

% Do not use the reversing camera in these

types of situations. You could otherwise

injure others or collide with objects when

parking the vehicle.

Trailer view (vehicles with a trailer hitch only)

For technical reasons, the standard height of the

vehicle may be altered if the vehicle is carrying a

heavy load and can result in inaccuracies in the

guide lines and in the display of the generated

images.

1

2

Yellow guide line, locating aid

Red guide line at a distance of approximately

0.3 m from the ball head of the trailer hitch

3

Ball head of the trailer hitch

System failure

% The display contrast may be impaired due to

incident sunlight or other light sources. In

this case, pay particular attention.

% Have the display repaired or replaced if, for

example, pixel errors considerably restrict its

use.

If the reversing camera is not ready for opera‐

tion, the q display appears in the media dis‐

play.

#

Press button 1.

The image from the reversing camera is

shown in the media display.

System limits

% If you have activated the function, the image

from the reversing camera is automatically

displayed when reverse gear is selected

(/ page 220).

The reversing camera will not function or will

only partially function in the following situations:

R

The boot lid is open.

Driving and parking 217

Vehicles with Active Parking Assist:

pressing button 1 immediately displays the cameras:

Active Parking Assist view (/ page 222).

%

The system evaluates images from the following

5

6

Top view with image from the reversing cam‐

era

Top view with trailer view (vehicles with a

trailer hitch)

R

Reversing camera

Front camera

Two side cameras in the outside mirrors

360° Camera

Top view

Function of the 360° Camera

Views of the 360° Camera

You can select from different views:

The 360° Camera is a system that consists of

four cameras. The cameras cover the immediate

vehicle surroundings. The system assists you

when you are parking or at exits with reduced

visibility, for example.

The views of the 360° Camera are always availa‐

ble when driving forwards up to a speed of

approx. 16 km/h and when reversing.

The 360° Camera is only an aid. It is not a sub‐

stitute for your attention to the surroundings.

The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and

parking remains with you. Make sure that there

are no persons, animals or objects etc., in the

manoeuvring area while manoeuvring and park‐

ing.

1

2

Lane indicating the route the vehicle will

take at the current steering wheel angle

Yellow warning display of Parking Assist

PARKTRONIC: obstacles at a distance of

approximately 1.0 m or less

1

Wide-angle view, front

Top view with image from the front camera

Top view with images from the side cameras

in the outside mirrors

2

3

Your vehicle from above

If the distance to the object lessens, the colour

of warning display 2 changes. From a distance

4

Wide-angle view, rear

218 Driving and parking

Guide lines

of approximately 0.6 m the warning display is

shown in orange. From a distance of approx‐

imately 0.3 m the warning display is shown in

red.

When Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is operational

and no object is detected, the segments of the

warning display are shown in grey.

The guide lines show the distances to your

vehicle. The distances only apply to road

level.

In trailer mode, the guide lines are shown at

the level of the trailer hitch.

Trailer view (vehicles with a trailer hitch)

If you select trailer view and no trailer is coupled

to the vehicle, the following display appears:

1

2

Yellow lane marking the course the tyres will

take at the current steering wheel angle

(dynamic)

Yellow guide line, vehicle width (driven sur‐

face) depending on the current steering

wheel angle (dynamic)

3

4

Red guide line at a distance of approximately

0.3 m from the rear area

Mark at a distance of approx. 1.0 m

1

2

Yellow guide line, locating aid

Red guide line at a distance of approximately

0.3 m from the ball head of the trailer hitch

% When Active Parking Assist is active, the

3

Ball head of the trailer hitch

lane markings are displayed in green.

Driving and parking 219

System limits

The 360° Camera will not function or will only

partially function in the following situations:

R

The doors are open.

R

The side mirrors are folded in.

R

The boot lid is open.

R

There is heavy rain, snow or fog.

R

The light conditions are poor, e.g. at night.

R

Cameras, or vehicle components in which

1

2

Guide line of external vehicle dimensions

with outside mirrors folded out

Marker of the wheel contact points

the cameras are fitted, are damaged, dirty or

covered. Observe the information on vehicle

sensors and cameras (/ page 184).

System failure

If the reversing camera is not operational, the

following message appears in the media display:

Do not use the 360° Camera under such circum‐

stances. You could otherwise injure others or

collide with objects when parking or manoeu‐

vring the vehicle.

When the electrical connection is established

between the vehicle and the trailer, the display

changes to side camera view 1.

On vehicles with height-adjustable suspension or

if the vehicle is carrying a heavy load, leaving the

standard height can result in inaccuracies in the

guide lines and in the display of the generated

images, depending on technical conditions.

This view supports manoeuvring procedures with

a trailer.

Side view of the mirror cameras

The sides of the vehicle can be seen in this view.

220 Driving and parking

Calling up the 360° Camera view using the

button

Vehicles with Active Parking Assist:

pressing button 1 immediately displays the

Active Parking Assist view (/ page 222).

% The contrast of the display may be impaired

by abrupt, direct sunlight or by other light

sources, e.g. when driving out of a garage. In

this case, pay particular attention.

% Have the display repaired or replaced if, for

example, pixel errors considerably restrict its

use.

%

Selecting a view for the 360° camera

Requirements:

R

The Auto reversing camera function is selec‐

ted in the multimedia system.

See the notes on cleaning the 360° Camera

(/ page 382).

#

Engage reverse gear.

#

In the multimedia system, select the desired

view.

Switching reversing camera automatic mode

on/off

The reversing camera is only an aid. It is not a

substitute for your attention to the surroundings.

The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and

parking remains with you. Make sure that no

persons, animals or objects etc. are in the

manoeuvring range. Pay attention to your sur‐

roundings and be ready to brake at all times.

#

Press button 1.

The image from the 360° Camera is shown in

the media display.

#

In the multimedia system, select the desired

view.

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#

Multimedia system:

The parking space can be selected as desired.

Depending on the location of the parking space,

the parking direction (backwards or forwards)

can also be selected as desired.

When Active Parking Assist is activated, the turn

signal indicators are activated based on the cal‐

culated path of your vehicle.

When you are entering or exiting a parking

space, the procedure is assisted by acceleration,

braking, steering and gear changes.

Vehicles with manual transmission: the active

brake application and automatic gear change are

only available on vehicles with automatic trans‐

mission. You must therefore brake the vehicle

and change gear yourself when parking or exit‐

ing a parking space.

Select New favourite.

Select Vehicle.

Select Camera.

4

5

Vehicle

k Assistance

5

Camera & Park. Assist

5

Auto reversing camera

#

Activate O or deactivate ª the function.

Active Parking Assist

Opening the camera cover of the reversing

camera

Multimedia system:

Function of Active Parking Assist

% The availability of this function is dependent

on the country.

4

5

Vehicle

k Assistance

Active Parking Assist is an electronic parking

assistance system, which uses ultrasound with

the assistance of the reversing camera and 360°

Camera. When you are driving forwards up to

approximately 35 km/h, the system automati‐

cally measures parking spaces on both sides of

the vehicle.

If all requirements are met, the Ç display

appears in the multifunction display.

When Active Parking Assist has detected parking

spaces, the È display appears in the multi‐

function display. The arrows show on which side

of the road detected parking spaces are located.

They are then shown in the media display.

5

Camera & Park. Assist

#

Select Open camera cover.

% The camera cover closes automatically after

some time or after an ignition cycle.

Setting the camera as a favourite

You can call up the camera view directly in the

multimedia system by setting it as a favourite.

Active Parking Assist is only an aid. It is not a

substitute for your attention to the surroundings.

The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and

parking remains with you. Make sure that no

persons, animals or objects etc. are in the

manoeuvring range.

#

Press the ò button on the control ele‐

ment.

The main functions are displayed.

#

Navigate downwards twice.

The Favourites menu appears.

222 Driving and parking

Active Parking Assist will be cancelled in the fol‐

lowing situations:

Do not use Active Parking Assist in the following

situations:

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to

objects located above or below the

detection range of Active Parking Assist

R

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivated.

In extreme weather conditions such as ice,

packed snow or in heavy rain.

R

You begin steering.

If there are objects above or below the

detection range, the following situations may

arise:

R

When transporting a load that protrudes

beyond the vehicle.

R

You apply the parking brake.

^RVehicles with automatic transmission:

R

On steep uphill or downhill gradients of more

than approximately 15%.

R

Active Parking Assist may steer too early.

The vehicle may not stop in front of these

objects.

you engage transmission position j.

ESP^®intervenes.

You open the doors or the boot lid while driv‐

ing.

R

When snow chains are fitted.

R

When a trailer or bicycle rack is attached.

This could cause a collision.

#

R

Directly after a tyre change or when spare

tyres are fitted.

In these situations, do not use Active

Parking Assist.

System limits

Objects located above or below the detection

range of the sensors, e.g. overhanging loads,

overhangs or loading ramps of goods vehicles, or

the borders of parking spaces, are not detected

during measurement of the parking space. These

are also then not taken into account when calcu‐

lating the parking procedure. In some circum‐

stances, Active Parking Assist may therefore

guide you into the parking space incorrectly.

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If the tyre pressure is too low or too high.

Extreme weather conditions, such as snow or

heavy rain, may lead to a parking space being

measured inaccurately. Parking spaces that are

partially occupied by trailer drawbars might not

be identified as such or be measured incorrectly.

Only use Active Parking Assist on level, high-grip

ground.

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If the suspension is out of alignment, e.g.

after bottoming out on a kerb.

Active Parking Assist may also display parking

spaces that are not suitable for parking, such as:

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Parking spaces where parking is prohibited.

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Parking spaces on unsuitable surfaces.

Parking with Active Parking Assist

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% The turn signal indicator is switched on auto‐

matically when the parking procedure

begins.

You are responsible for selecting the turn signal

indicator in accordance with the traffic condi‐

tions. If necessary, select the turn signal indica‐

tor accordingly.

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to vehi‐

cle swinging out while parking or pulling

out of a parking space

The media display shows the view of Active Park‐

ing Assist. Area 2 displays detected parking

spaces 4 and vehicle path 3.

While parking or exiting a parking space, the

vehicle swings out and can drive onto areas

of the oncoming lane.

This could cause you to collide with objects

or other road users.

% Vehicle path 3 shown on the media display

may differ from the actual vehicle path.

#

If a parking space is displayed: stop the vehi‐

cle.

Press button 1.

#

Pay attention to objects and other road

users.

#

Select desired parking space 4 and con‐

firm.

#

Where necessary, stop the vehicle or

#

If necessary, select the parking direction: for‐

cancel the parking procedure with

Active Parking Assist.

wards or reverse, and confirm.

Vehicle path 3 is shown, depending on

selected parking space 4 and the parking

direction.

#

If, for example, the Please engage reverse

gear message appears in the media display:

224 Driving and parking

select the corresponding transmission posi‐

cedure. The system then calculates a new

vehicle path. If no new vehicle path is availa‐

ble, the system can change the transmission

position again or cancel the parking proce‐

dure.

tion.

Vehicles with automatic transmission: the

vehicle drives into the selected parking

space.

Exiting a parking space with Active Parking

% During the parking procedure with Active

Parking Assist, the lane markings are dis‐

played in green in the camera image.

Assist

Requirements:

#

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The vehicle has been parked with Active

Vehicles with manual transmission: stop

Parking Assist.

as soon as Parking Assist PARKTRONIC

sounds the continuous warning tone, if not

before. Depending on the message or as

required, engage forward or reverse gear.

Please note that you are responsible for the vehi‐

cle and surroundings during the entire parking

procedure.

#

Start the vehicle.

On completion of the parking procedure, the

Ø Active Parking Assist finished, take con-

trol of the vehicle. display message appears. Fur‐

ther manoeuvring may still be necessary.

#

Press button 1.

The media display shows the view of Active

Parking Assist.

#

After completion of the parking procedure,

safeguard the vehicle against rolling away.

When required by legal requirements or local

conditions: turn the wheels towards the kerb.

% You can stop the vehicle and change the

transmission position during the parking pro‐

Driving and parking 225

ished, take control of the vehicle. message

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to vehi‐

cle swinging out while parking or pulling

out of a parking space

prompt you to take control of the vehicle.

The vehicle is not automatically braked and can

roll away. You have to accelerate, brake, steer

and change gear yourself again.

While parking or exiting a parking space, the

vehicle swings out and can drive onto areas

of the oncoming lane.

This could cause you to collide with objects

or other road users.

Manoeuvring assistant

Function of Drive Away Assist

#

Pay attention to objects and other road

users.

% Drive Away Assist is only available for vehi‐

#

If the vehicle has been parked perpendicular

to the direction of travel: in area 2, select

direction of travel 3 Left or Right.

cles with automatic transmission.

#

Where necessary, stop the vehicle or

cancel the parking procedure with

Active Parking Assist.

Drive Away Assist can reduce the severity of an

impact when pulling away. If an obstacle is

detected in the direction of travel, the vehicle's

speed is briefly reduced to approx. 2 km/h. If a

critical situation is detected, the È symbol

appears in the media display.

% You can cancel an intervention by Drive

Away Assist at any time by deactivating

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC (/ page 213).

% The vehicle path shown on the media display

may differ from the actual vehicle path.

#

If, for example, the Please engage forward

gear message appears in the media display:

select the corresponding transmission posi‐

tion.

#

Confirm direction of exit 3 to drive out of

the parking space.

% The turn signal indicator is switched on auto‐

The vehicle moves out of the parking space.

The turn signal indicator is switched off auto‐

matically.

matically when the exiting procedure begins.

You are responsible for selecting the turn signal

indicator in accordance with the traffic condi‐

tions. If necessary, select the turn signal indica‐

tor accordingly.

After the parking space has been exited, a warn‐

ing tone and the Ø Active Parking Assist fin-

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If an incorrect transmission position is

engaged.

Cross Traffic Alert can warn drivers of any cross‐

ing traffic when reversing and manoeuvring out

of a parking space. The radar sensors in the

bumper also monitor the area adjacent to the

vehicle. If a critical situation is detected, the

L symbol appears in the media display and

the vehicle can be braked automatically.

If the radar sensors are obstructed by vehicles

or other objects, detection is not possible.

Cross Traffic Alert is active under the following

conditions:

&

WARNING Risk of accident caused by

limited detection performance of Drive

Away Assist

Drive Away Assist is active under the following

conditions:

Drive Away Assist cannot always clearly iden‐

tify objects and traffic situations.

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If Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is activated.

#

Always pay careful attention to the traf‐

fic situation; do not rely on Drive Away

Assist alone.

R

If you shift the transmission position to k or

h when the vehicle is stationary.

If the detected obstacle is less than approx.

1.0 m away.

If the manoeuvring assistant function is acti‐

vated in the multimedia system.

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#

Be prepared to brake or swerve as nec‐

essary, provided the traffic situation

permits and that it is safe to take eva‐

sive action.

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if the vehicle is reversing at walking pace.

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manoeuvring assistant is activated

(/ page 227).

System limits

The performance of Drive Away Assist is limited

on inclines.

When driving with a trailer, Drive Away Assist is

not available.

% Also observe the system limits of Parking

Assist PARKTRONIC (/ page 210).

Drive Away Assist is only an aid. It is not a sub‐

stitute for your attention to the surroundings.

The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and

parking remains with you. Make sure that no

persons, animals or objects etc. are in the

manoeuvring range.

% Also observe the instructions on Blind Spot

Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist

(/ page 230).

System limits

Cross Traffic Alert is not available on inclines.

Cross Traffic Alert is not available when driving

with a trailer.

A risk of a collision may arise in the following sit‐

uations, for example:

Function of Cross Traffic Alert

% Cross Traffic Alert is only available for vehi‐

cles with Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind

Spot Assist.

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If the interchanges the accelerator and brake

pedals.

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Activating or deactivating manoeuvring

assistant

Multimedia system:

rested and attentive driver. On long journeys,

take regular breaks in good time that allow for

adequate recuperation.

4

5

Vehicle

k Assistance

You can choose between two settings:

5

Camera & Park. Assist

Manoeuvring assist.

R

Standard: normal system sensitivity.

5

R

Sensitive: higher system sensitivity. The

#

Activate O or deactivate ª the function.

driver is warned earlier and the attention

level detected by ATTENTION ASSIST is adap‐

ted accordingly.

% Manoeuvring assistance must be active for

the function of Drive Away Assist

(/ page 225) and Cross Traffic Alert

(/ page 226).

You can have the following status information for

ATTENTION ASSIST displayed in the assistance

menu of the on-board computer:

If drowsiness or increasing lapses in concentra‐

tion are detected, the ATTENTION ASSIST: Take

a break! warning appears in the Instrument Dis‐

play. You can acknowledge the message and

take a break where necessary. If you do not take

a break and ATTENTION ASSIST continues to

detect increasing lapses in concentration, you

will be warned again after a minimum of

15 minutes.

ATTENTION ASSIST

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The length of the journey since the last

break.

Function of ATTENTION ASSIST

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The attention level determined by ATTENTION

ASSIST.

ATTENTION ASSIST assists you on long, monoto‐

nous journeys, e.g. on motorways and trunk

roads. If ATTENTION ASSIST detects indicators

of fatigue or increasing lapses in concentration

on the part of the driver, it suggests taking a

break.

If ATTENTION ASSIST is unable to calculate the

attention level and cannot issue a warning, the

System suspended message appears.

If a warning is given in the Instrument Display,

the multimedia system offers to search for a rest

area. You can select a rest area and start naviga‐

ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid. It cannot

always detect fatigue or lapses in concentration

in time. The system is not a substitute for a well-

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tion to this rest area. This function can be activa‐

ted and deactivated in the multimedia system.

If the time has been set incorrectly.

If you change lanes and vary your speed fre‐

quently In active driving situations.

Activate O or deactivate the function ª.

If ATTENTION ASSIST detects fatigue or

increasing lack of attention, it suggests a

rest area in the vicinity.

Select a suggested rest area: you are gui‐

ded to the selected rest area.

If ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the Û

symbol appears in the assistance graphic in the

Instrument Display when the engine is running.

ATTENTION ASSIST is activated automatically

when the engine is re-started. The last selected

sensitivity level remains stored.

The ATTENTION ASSIST tiredness or alertness

assessment is deleted and restarted when con‐

tinuing the journey in the following situations:

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If you switch off the engine.

If you unfasten your seat belt and open the

driver's door (e.g. changing drivers or taking

a break).

Traffic Sign Assist

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System limits

ATTENTION ASSIST is active in the 60 km/h to

200 km/h speed range.

The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is

restricted, and warnings may be delayed or not

occur at all in the following situations:

Function of Traffic Sign Assist

Traffic Sign Assist detects traffic signs with the

multifunction camera (/ page 184). It assists

you by displaying detected speed limits and

overtaking restrictions in the instrument cluster.

Observe the notes on driving systems and your

responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recog‐

nise dangers (/ page 184).

Since Traffic Sign Assist also uses the data

stored in the navigation system, it can update

the display in the following situations without

detecting traffic signs.

If the system detects that you are driving onto a

section of road in the wrong direction of travel, it

triggers a warning.

Setting ATTENTION ASSIST

Multimedia system:

4

5

Vehicle

k Assistance

5

R

ATTENTION ASSIST

If you have been driving for less than approx‐

imately 30 minutes.

Setting options

#

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If the road condition is poor (uneven road

surface or potholes).

Select Standard, Sensitive or Off.

Suggesting a rest area

#

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If there is a strong side wind.

If you adopt a sporty driving style (high cor‐

nering speeds or high rates of acceleration).

Select Suggest rest area.

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If the Steering Assist function of Active Dis‐

tance Assist DISTRONIC is active.

Driving and parking 229

Display in the Instrument Display

The camera also detects traffic signs with a

restriction indicated by an additional sign (e.g.

when wet).

missing signs), the following display appears in

the Instrument Display:

Warning when the maximum permissible

speed is exceeded

The system can warn you if you unintentionally

exceed the maximum permissible speed. To do

this, you can specify in the multimedia system

by how much the maximum permissible speed

can be exceeded before a warning is issued. You

can specify whether the warning is to be just a

visual warning or an acoustic one as well.

This is displayed continuously if the vehicle is in

a country where Traffic Sign Assist is not sup‐

ported. Traffic Sign Assist is not available in all

countries.

% Also observe the information on display mes‐

sages in Traffic Sign Assist (/ page 444).

Instrument Display in the widescreen cockpit

1

2

3

Permissible speed

Permissible speed when there is a restriction

Additional sign with restriction

Warning when approaching pedestrian cross‐

ings (vehicles with Driving Assistance Pack‐

age)

The system can warn you if you approach a

pedestrian crossing with your vehicle. The mes‐

sage ¯ Watch for pedestrians appears in the

instrument cluster.

The warning occurs only if appropriate traffic

signs or road markings are detected and pedes‐

trians are present in the danger zone.

Vehicles with a standard Instrument Dis‐

play: a + symbol next to a traffic sign in the

Instrument Display indicates that additional

traffic signs have been detected. These can

also be displayed in the media display and

optionally in the head-up display.

%

If Traffic Sign Assist cannot determine the cur‐

rent maximum permissible speed (e.g. due to

230 Driving and parking

System limits

^RFor automatic adoption of speed limits:

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa‐

ted.

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Cruise control

Variable limiter

The system may be impaired or may not function

in the following situations:

Further information (/ page 199).

R

If there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuffi‐

Multimedia system:

Adjusting the type of warning

cient illumination of the road, if there are

highly variable shade conditions or in rain,

snow, fog or heavy spray.

4

5

Vehicle

k Assistance

#

5

Select Visual & audible, Visual or None.

Traffic Sign Assist

Adjusting the warning threshold

This value determines the speed at which a

warning is issued when exceeded.

Activating or deactivating automatic adop‐

tion of speed limits

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If there is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic,

direct sunlight or reflections.

#

Select Adopt limit.

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If the windscreen in the area of the multi‐

#

Select Warning threshold.

Set the desired speed.

#

function camera is dirty, or if the camera is

misted up, damaged or covered.

Activate O or deactivate ª the function.

#

The speed limits detected by Traffic Sign

Assist are automatically adopted by Active

Distance Assist DISTRONIC.

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If the traffic signs are hard to detect, e.g. due

to dirt or snow, because they are covered, or

due to insufficient lighting.

Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot

Assist with exit warning

Displaying detected traffic signs in the

media display

R

If the information in the navigation system's

digital map is incorrect or out-of-date.

Function of Blind Spot Assist and Active

Blind Spot Assist with exit warning

Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist

use two lateral, rear-facing radar sensors to

monitor the area up to 40 m behind and 3 m

next to your vehicle.

#

Select Display in COMAND.

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If the signs are ambiguous, e.g. traffic signs

on construction sites or in adjacent lanes.

If you turn sharply, when passing traffic signs

outside the camera's field of vision.

#

Activate O or deactivate ª the function.

% If one of the following systems is activated,

the detected speed can be manually adopted

as the speed limit:

If a vehicle is detected at speeds above approx‐

imately 12 km/h and this vehicle subsequently

Setting Traffic Sign Assist

Requirements:

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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

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enters the monitoring range directly next to your

vehicle, the warning lamp in the outside mirror

lights up red.

Permanent status display in the instrument clus‐

ter:

&

WARNING Risk of accident despite Blind

Spot Assist

WARNING Risk of accident despite exit

warning

Blind Spot Assist does not react to vehicles

approaching and overtaking you at a greatly

different speed.

Blind Spot Assist cannot warn drivers in this

situation.

The exit warning neither reacts to stationary

objects nor to vehicles approaching you at a

greatly differing speed.

The exit warning cannot warn drivers in these

situations.

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¸ (grey): system is activated but inopera‐

tive

R

¸ (green): system is activated and opera‐

tional

#

Always pay careful attention to the traf‐

fic situation and maintain a safe dis‐

tance at the side of the vehicle.

Always pay particular attention to the

traffic situation when opening the doors

and make sure there is sufficient clear‐

ance.

If a vehicle is detected close to your vehicle and

you switch on the turn signal indicator in the cor‐

responding direction, a double warning tone

sounds and the red warning lamp in the outside

mirror flashes. If the turn signal indicator

remains switched on, all other detected vehicles

are indicated only by the flashing of the red

warning lamp.

Observe the notes on driving systems and your

responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recog‐

nise dangers (/ page 184).

If there is a vehicle in the monitoring range, this

is indicated in the outside mirror. If a vehicle

occupant opens the door on the side with the

warning, a warning tone sounds and the warning

lamp in the outside mirror starts to flash.

This additional function is only available when

Blind Spot Assist is active. When the exit warn‐

ing is activated, it can warn vehicle occupants

for up to three minutes after switching the igni‐

tion off. The exit warning is no longer available

once the warning lamp in the outside mirror

flashes three times.

Exit warning

The exit warning is an additional function of

Blind Spot Assist and can warn vehicle occu‐

pants about approaching vehicles when leaving

the vehicle when stationary.

If you overtake a vehicle quickly, no warning is

given.

232 Driving and parking

The exit warning is only an aid and not a substi‐

tute for the attention of vehicle occupants. The

responsibility for opening and closing the doors

and for leaving the vehicle remains with the vehi‐

cle occupants.

Warnings may be interrupted when driving along‐ The course-correcting brake application is availa‐

side long vehicles, for example lorries, for a pro‐

longed time.

ble in the speed range between approximately

30 km/h and 200 km/h.

Blind Spot Assist is not operational when reverse

gear is engaged.

Blind Spot Assist and the exit warning are not

operational when a trailer is coupled to the vehi‐

cle and the electrical connection has been cor‐

rectly established.

&

WARNING Risk of accident despite

brake application of Active Blind Spot

Assist

System limits

Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist

may be limited in the following situations:

A course-correcting brake application cannot

always prevent a collision.

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if there is dirt on the sensors or the sensors

are obscured

#

Always steer, brake or accelerate your‐

The exit warning may be limited in the following

situations:

self, especially if Active Blind Spot

Assist warns you or makes a course-

correcting brake application.

R

in poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or

snow

R

when the sensors are covered by adjacent

vehicles in narrow parking spaces

R

if there are narrow vehicles, e.g. bicycles or

motorbikes

#

Always maintain a safe distance at the

sides.

R

when people approach the vehicle

R

in the event of stationary or slowly moving

objects

R

if the road has very wide or narrow lanes

R

if vehicles are not driving in the middle of

their lane

Function of brake application (Active Blind

Spot Assist)

If Active Blind Spot Assist detects a risk of a side

impact in the monitoring range, a course-cor‐

recting brake application is carried out. This is

designed to help you avoid a collision.

Warnings may be issued in error when driving

close to crash barriers or similar continuous lane

borders. Always make sure that there is suffi‐

cient distance to the side for other traffic or

obstacles.

Driving and parking 233

Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist or

Active Blind Spot Assist

Multimedia system:

Either a course-correcting brake application

appropriate to the driving situation, or none at

all, may occur in the following situations:

4

5

Vehicle

k Assistance

R

Vehicles or obstacles, e.g. crash barriers, are

located on both sides of your vehicle.

5

Blind Spot Assist

R

A vehicle approaches too closely on the side.

#

Activate O or deactivate ª the function.

R

You have adopted a sporty driving style with

high cornering speeds.

Active Lane Keeping Assist

R

You brake or accelerate significantly.

Function of Active Lane Keeping Assist

Active Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in

front of your vehicle by means of the multifunc‐

tion camera (/ page 184). It serves to protect

you against unintentionally leaving your lane.

You will be warned by vibration pulses in the

steering wheel and guided by a course-correct‐

ing brake application back into your lane.

A driving safety system intervenes, e.g. ESP^®

If a course-correcting brake application occurs,

the red warning lamp flashes in the outside mir‐

ror and a warning tone sounds. In addition, a dis‐

play 1 indicating the danger of a side collision

appears in the multifunction display.

In rare cases, the system may make an inappro‐

priate brake application. This brake application

may be interrupted at any time if you steer

slightly in the opposite direction or accelerate.

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or Active Brake Assist.

ESP^®is deactivated.

A loss of tyre pressure or a defective tyre is

detected.

You are driving with a trailer and the electri‐

cal connection to the trailer hitch has been

correctly established.

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Active Lane Keeping Assist is available in the

speed range between 60 km/h and 200 km/h.

System limits

Active Lane Keeping Assist can neither reduce

the risk of an accident if you fail to adapt your

driving style nor override the laws of physics. It

cannot take into account road, weather or traffic

conditions. Active Lane Keeping Assist is only an

Note the system limitations of Active Blind Spot

Assist; you may otherwise not recognise the

dangers (/ page 230).

234 Driving and parking

aid. You are responsible for maintaining a safe

distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle

speed, for braking in good time and for staying

in lane.

You are warned by vibrations in the steering

wheel in the following circumstances:

adjacent lane. The front wheel drives over

the lane marking.

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Active Lane Keeping Assist detects a lane

marking.

% A brake application may be interrupted at

any time if you steer slightly in the opposite

direction.

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A front wheel drives over this lane marking.

Conditions for a course-correcting brake

application (vehicles without Driving Assis‐

tance Package)

Lane markings were detected on both sides of

the lane. The front wheel drives over a continu‐

ous lane marking.

% A brake application may be interrupted at

any time if you steer slightly in the opposite

direction.

System limits

No lane-correcting brake application occurs in

the following situations:

R

You clearly and actively steer, brake or accel‐

erate.

R

If a driving safety system intervenes, such as

ESP^®, Active Brake Assist or Active Blind

Spot Assist.

If a lane-correcting brake application occurs, dis‐

play 1 appears in the multifunction display.

R

You have adopted a sporty driving style with

Conditions for a course-correcting brake

application (vehicles with Driving Assistance

Package)

high cornering speeds or high rates of accel‐

The system does not intervene if you activate

the turn signal indicator.

eration.

When ESP^®is deactivated.

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A continuous lane marking was detected and

driven over with the front wheel.

Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package: if

the system detects an obstacle, such as another

vehicle in the adjacent lane, it will intervene

regardless of the turn signal indicator.

R

When driving with a trailer, the electrical con‐

nection to the trailer has been correctly

established.

If a loss of tyre pressure or a defective tyre

has been detected and displayed.

R

A lane marking and an approaching vehicle,

an overtaking vehicle or vehicles driving par‐

allel to your vehicle were detected in the

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Driving and parking 235

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If you deactivate the Active Lane Keeping Assist

warning and the lane markings cannot be clearly

detected, it is possible that no lane correcting

brake application takes place (/ page 236).

The system may be impaired or may not function

in the following situations:

If the lane markings change quickly, e.g.

lanes branch off, cross one another or

merge.

If the carriageway is very narrow and wind‐

ing.

&

WARNING Risk of accident despite inter‐

vention of Active Lane Keeping Assist

Active Lane Keeping Assist does not detect

traffic conditions or road users. The system

may make an inappropriate brake applica‐

tion.

The brake application can be interrupted at

any time, for example, by steering slightly in

the opposite direction.

^RVehicles with Driving Assistance Pack‐

age: if the radar sensors in the rear bumper

are dirty or covered in snow and an obstacle

is detected in your lane, no lane-correcting

brake application takes place.

R

If there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuffi‐

cient illumination of the road, if there are

highly variable shade conditions or in rain,

snow, fog or heavy spray.

#

Always make sure that there is suffi‐

cient distance to the side for other traf‐

fic or obstacles.

R

If there is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic,

the sun or reflections.

Activating/deactivating Active Lane Keeping

Assist

R

If the windscreen in the area of the multi‐

&

function camera is dirty, or if the camera is

misted up, damaged or covered.

WARNING Risk of accident despite

Active Lane Keeping Assist warning

&

WARNING Risk of accident despite Lane

Keeping Assist

R

If there are no lane markings, or several

A lane-correcting brake application cannot

always bring the vehicle back into the origi‐

nal lane.

Lane Keeping Assist cannot always clearly

detect lane markings.

In such cases, Lane Keeping Assist can:

unclear lane markings are present for one

lane, e.g. around roadworks.

R

If the lane markings are worn, dark or cov‐

ered.

#

Always steer, brake or accelerate your‐

R

give an unnecessary warning

not give a warning

self, especially if Active Lane Keeping

Assist warns you or makes a lane-cor‐

recting brake application.

R

If the distance from the vehicle in front is too

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short and thus the lane markings cannot be

detected.

#

Always pay particular attention to the

traffic situation and keep within the

236 Driving and parking

graphic. When Active Lane Keeping Assist is

active, the lane markings are shown in green

in the assistance graphic.

lane, especially if Active Lane Keeping

Assist alerts you.

NOTE Plug-in hybrid

*

#

Observe the notes in the Supplement.

You could otherwise fail to recognise

dangers.

Be sure to observe the system limitations of

Active Lane Keeping Assist.

Setting Active Lane Keeping Assist

Multimedia system:

4

5

Vehicle

k Assistance

Observe the following notes on the tongue

weight:

5

Act. Lane Keep. Assist

R

Do not use a tongue weight that exceeds or

Activating/deactivating the warning

falls below the permissible tongue weight

#

Activate O or deactivate ª Lane depart.

warning.

R

Use a tongue weight as close as possible to

the maximum tongue weight

You do not receive any warning when leaving

a lane if the lane keeping warning system is

deactivated.

Do not exceed the following values:

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Permissible towing capacity

R

Permissible rear axle load of the towing vehi‐

cle

Trailer hitch

Notes on trailer operation

R

Permissible gross weight of the towing vehi‐

cle

NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles

*

R

Permissible gross weight of the trailer

Maximum permissible speed of the trailer

#

Observe the notes in the Supplement.

You could otherwise fail to recognise

dangers.

#

Press button 2.

If indicator lamp 1 lights up, Active Lane

Keeping Assist is activated, the lane mark‐

ings are shown as light in the assistance

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Folding the ball neck out

Ensure the following before starting a journey:

#

Always engage the ball neck as descri‐

bed.

R

The tyre pressure on the rear axle of the tow‐

ing vehicle is set for a maximum load

R

The lighting of the connected trailer is opera‐

tional

&

WARNING Risk of injury from ball neck

swinging outwards

^RVehicles without LED headlamps or MUL‐

TIBEAM LED headlamps: the headlamps

have been set correctly

The ball neck may swing outwards when

unlocking or when it has not been properly

engaged.

There is a risk of injury within the ball neck's

range of movement!

In the event of increased rear axle load, the car/

trailer combination must not exceed a maximum

speed of 100 km/h for reasons concerning the

operating permit. This also applies in countries

in which the permissible maximum speed for

car/trailer combinations is above 100 km/h.

#

Unlock the ball neck only when its

range of movement is unobstructed.

#

Always be sure the ball neck is engaged

when folding inwards.

Requirements:

Folding the ball neck out or in

#

Pull release switch 2 until the ball neck

unlocks.

The ball neck will fold out from under the

rear bumper.

R

The vehicle is secured against rolling away.

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to the

ball neck not being engaged

R

The swivel range is clear.

R

The trailer cables or adapter plugs have been

removed.

If the ball neck is not engaged, the trailer

may come loose.

Indicator lamp 1 will flash.

238 Driving and parking

#

Coupling/uncoupling a trailer

Remove the cover cap from the ball head and

store it in a safe place.

&

WARNING Risk of injury from the vehicle

level being changed

Make sure that the ball on the ball neck is clean.

Check that it is either greased or dry (grease-

free), depending on the instructions for the

trailer.

Vehicles with level control system: the

vehicle level may be changed unintentionally,

e.g. by other persons. You may become trap‐

ped if you couple up or uncouple a trailer

while the vehicle level is changing. In addi‐

tion, other people could become trapped if

their limbs are between the vehicle body and

the tyres or underneath the vehicle.

Folding the ball neck in

#

Pull release switch 2 until the ball neck

unlocks.

The ball neck will fold up under the rear

bumper.

Indicator lamp 1 will flash.

When coupling up or uncoupling a trailer,

make sure that:

#

Push the ball neck in the direction of the

arrow until it engages audibly behind the

bumper.

#

The doors or tailgate are not opened or

#

Pull the ball neck in the direction of the

closed.

arrow until it engages audibly in a vertical

position.

Indicator lamp 1 on the ball neck release

switch will go out.

If the ball neck is not securely locked in

place, the Check trailer hitch lock message

will appear on the multifunction display.

Indicator lamp 1 will go out and the mes‐

sage on the multifunction display will disap‐

pear.

#

You do not initiate the level control sys‐

tem and do not operate the DYNAMIC

SELECT switch.

Observe the information about the displays on

the instrument cluster:

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Do not lock or unlock the vehicle.

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Indicator and warning lamps (/ page 499)

Display messages (/ page 444)

Requirements:

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The ball neck is extended and engaged in a

securely locked position.

Driving and parking 239

Open the socket cap.

Insert the plug with lug 1 in groove 3 on

the socket.

Turn bayonet coupling 2 to the right as far

as it will go.

Let the cap engage.

Secure the cable to the trailer with cable ties

(only if you are using an adapter cable).

#

Coupling up a trailer

NOTE Damage to the starter battery due

Trailers with a 7-pin plug can be connected to

the vehicle with the following adapters:

*

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Adapter plug

to full discharge

#

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Adapter cable

Charging the trailer battery using the power

supply of the trailer can damage the starter

battery.

The trailer will be correctly detected by the vehi‐

cle only if the following conditions are met:

#

R

The trailer is connected correctly

#

Do not use the vehicle's power supply

to charge the trailer battery.

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The trailer lighting system is in working order

#

Make sure that the cable is always slack for

ease of movement during cornering.

The functions of the following systems will be

affected by a correctly connected trailer:

#

Remove the cover cap from the ball head and

store it in a safe place (/ page 107).

Under the following conditions, a message may

appear on the multifunction display even if the

trailer has been connected correctly:

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Active Lane Keeping Assist

#

Position the trailer on a level surface behind

the vehicle and couple it up to the vehicle.

ESP^®trailer stabilisation

R

LEDs have been installed in the trailer light‐

ing system

The current has fallen below the trailer light‐

ing system's minimum current (50 mA)

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Parking Assist PARKTRONIC

R

Active Parking Assist

R

Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist

R

Drive Away Assist

% Accessories can be connected to the perma‐

nent power supply up to 180 W and to the

power supply that is switched on via the igni‐

tion lock.

R

Cross Traffic Alert

R

Reversing camera

R

360° camera

R

AIRMATIC

240 Driving and parking

Uncoupling a trailer

Bicycle rack function

&

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped

when disconnecting the trailer cable

&

WARNING Risk of being crushed and

becoming trapped when uncoupling a

trailer

&

WARNING Risk of an accident when

using the bicycle rack incorrectly

Vehicles with level control system: The

vehicle may lower when the trailer cable is

disconnected.

This could result in you or other people

becoming trapped if your or their limbs are

between the vehicle body and the tyres or

underneath the vehicle.

The bicycle rack may become detached from

the vehicle in the following cases:

When uncoupling a trailer with an engaged

inertia-activated brake, your hand may

become trapped between the vehicle and the

trailer drawbar.

R

the permissible load capacity of the

trailer hitch is exceeded.

R

the bicycle rack is used incorrectly.

#

Do not uncouple trailers with an

engaged overrun brake.

#

Make sure that nobody is underneath

R

the bicycle rack is secured to the ball

neck beneath the ball head.

the vehicle or in the immediate vicinity

of the wheel arches when you discon‐

nect the trailer cable.

NOTE Damage when uncoupling in a

state of overrun

*

Observe the following for your own safety

and that of other road users:

#

Secure the trailer against rolling away.

Disconnect the electrical connection

between the vehicle and the trailer.

Uncouple the trailer.

Place the cover cap on the ball head.

#

always adhere to the permissible load

capacity of the trailer hitch.

only use the bicycle rack to transport

bicycles.

always properly secure the bicycle rack

by attaching it to the ball head.

only use bicycle racks approved by

Mercedes-Benz.

Uncoupling in a state of overrun can damage

the vehicle.

#

Do not uncouple trailers with an

engaged overrun brake.

#

Driving and parking 241

style accordingly. Drive carefully and maintain a

safe distance.

#

always observe the bicycle rack operat‐

ing instructions.

When using a bicycle rack, set the tyre pressure

for maximum loading on the rear axle of the

vehicle. Further information on the tyre pressure

can be found in the tyre pressure table

(/ page 411).

NOTE Damage to, or cracks on, the

trailer hitch due to unsuitable bicycle

racks or bicycle racks being used incor‐

rectly

*

Notes on loading

#

use only bicycle racks approved by

Mercedes-Benz.

The larger the distance between the load's

centre of gravity and the ball head, the greater

the load on the trailer hitch.

Therefore, observe the following notes:

R

mount heavy bicycles as close to the vehicle

as possible

R

always distribute the load on the bicycle rack

as evenly as possible across the vehicle's

longitudinal axis

Depending on the bicycle rack's design, up to

three bicycles can be transported on the bicycle

rack.

When mounted by attaching to ball head 1, the

Mercedes-Benz recommends removing all

detachable parts from bicycles (e.g. baskets,

child seats, rechargeable batteries) before load‐

ing them onto the bicycle rack. This will improve

the aerodynamic resistance and centre of gravity

of the bicycle rack.

maximum load capacity is 75 kg.

The load capacity is calculated from the weight

of the bicycle rack and the bicycle rack load.

The vehicle's driving characteristics will change

when a bicycle rack is fitted. Adapt your driving

242 Driving and parking

Always secure the bicycles to prevent them from Observe the following information when you are

moving around and check them at regular inter‐

vals to ensure that they are secure.

loading the bicycle rack with up to three bicy‐

cles:

Do not use tarpaulins or other covers. The driv‐

ing characteristics and rear view may be

impaired. In addition, aerodynamic resistance

and the load on the trailer hitch will increase.

Loading the bicycle rack

Total weight Max. dis‐

Max. dis‐

tance 2

of bicycle

rack and

load

tance 1

Up to 75 kg

420 mm

300 mm

Vehicle towing instructions

The vehicle is not suitable for the use of tow bar

systems that are used for flat towing or dinghy

towing, for example. Attaching and using tow bar

systems can lead to damage on the vehicle.

When you are towing a vehicle with tow bar sys‐

tems, safe driving characteristics cannot be

guaranteed for the towing vehicle or the towed

vehicle. The vehicle-trailer combination may

swerve from side to side. Comply with the per‐

mitted towing methods (/ page 400) and the

instructions for towing with both axles on the

ground (/ page 401).

Load distribution on the bicycle rack

Vertical distance between centre of gravity

and ball head

Horizontal distance between centre of grav‐

ity and ball head

The centre of gravity is on the vehicle's

centre axis

1

2

3

Driving and parking for Your Mercedes C Class 4 Door Fourth Generation (2014-2021)

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