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the vehicle will start with the combustion

engine.

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Driving

Notes on plug-in hybrids

Stop the charging process immediately

in case of unusual odours, smoke or

burn marks.

Leave the danger zone immediately.

Secure the danger zone at a suﬃcient

distance.

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Depending on the system, it may be the case

that even though the high-voltage battery is

charged, electric mode has restricted or no

availability. Once the combustion engine has

been operated for long enough and ambient

conditions permit, electric mode will be avail-

able again without restriction.

▌Notes on plug-in hybrid operation

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WARNING Risk of chemical burns and poi-

soning from damaged high-voltage battery

Call the ﬁre service.

If the housing of the high-voltage battery has

been damaged, electrolyte and gases may

leak out.

The hybrid system combines a combustion engine

with an electric motor.

Characteristics when the vehicle is at a standstill:

Characteristics with moderate power output

requests:

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Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or

clothing.

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The combustion engine is switched oﬀ as

oꢀen as possible during the journey.

The vehicle can, depending on the drive pro-

gram selected and the state of charge of the

high-voltage battery, be accelerated electri-

cally up to a speed of approximately

140 km/h.

Mercedes-AMG vehicles can be accelerated

electrically up to a speed of approximately

125 km/h.

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The combustion engine is generally switched

oﬀ.

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Immediately rinse electrolyte splashes

oﬀ with water and seek medical atten-

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Idle speed occurs only in certain instances.

tion straight away.

Characteristics when the vehicle is started:

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DANGER Risk of ﬁre and explosion from

excessive internal pressure of the high-

voltage battery

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If the high-voltage battery is suﬃciently

charged, the vehicle can be started with the

electric drive system without the combustion

engine (noiseless start).

In the event of a vehicle ﬁre, ﬂammable gas

can escape and ignite.

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If the high-voltage battery for the electric drive

system is not suﬃciently charged or the vehi-

cle conditions for a silent start are not met,

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Characteristics with high power output requests:

The external noise of the sound generator is

perceptible in the vehicle interior at low

speeds and does not represent a malfunction.

If not all the vehicle conditions for electric

mode are met, the combustion engine will be

switched on.

Performance restrictions in electric mode are

possible as a result of the operating tempera-

ture of the high-voltage battery and drive sys-

tem, the ambient temperature and ageing of

the high-voltage battery.

In electric mode, the maximum power will not

be permanently available and may drop to

continuous output.

when the vehicle is driving both forwards and

in reverse.

This will help other road users, particularly

pedestrians and cyclists, to hear your vehicle

better.

When you drive at speeds above 20 km/h, the

acoustic vehicle alerting system will gradually

switch oﬀ.

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The electric motor supports the combustion

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engine (boost eﬀect), e.g. when you pull away

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or accelerate.

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The high-voltage battery is discharging.

Characteristics when the accelerator pedal is

released during the journey:

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The electric motor is operated as an alternator

when in overrun mode and during braking.

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The sound generator will be oﬀ when the vehi-

cle is stationary.

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The high-voltage battery is charging.

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Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the sound generator

of the acoustic vehicle alerting system also

generates stationary noise.

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Notes on electric mode:

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Vehicles with hybrid systems generate signiﬁ-

cantly less noise when stationary and when

being driven than vehicles with combustion

engines.

▌Manually disconnecting the high-voltage on-

board electrical system

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Vehicles with diesel particulate ﬁlters: during

the regeneration of the diesel particulate ﬁl-

ter, the drive programs will be unavailable or

restricted and the state of charge of the high-

voltage battery may change.

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When you are driving in electric mode, the

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DANGER Risk of death and ﬁre due to

modiﬁed and/or damaged components of

the high-voltage on-board electrical sys-

tem

vehicle may not be heard by other road users

due to the signiﬁcantly lower noise generated.

Notes on the acoustic vehicle alerting system:

For this reason, the vehicle is equipped with a

sound generator, which serves as an acoustic

vehicle alerting system (AVAS). This safety

device is prescribed by law.

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The sound generator generates a stationary

The vehicle's high-voltage on-board electrical

system is under high voltage. If you modify

noise and speed-dependent vehicle noise

emissions at speeds of up to around 30 km/h

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Operating the high-voltage disconnect device

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component parts in the vehicle's high-voltage

on-board electrical system or touch damaged

component parts, you may be electrocuted. In

addition, modiﬁed and/or damaged compo-

nents may cause a ﬁre.

In the event of an accident or impact to the

vehicle underbody, components of the high-

voltage electrical system may be damaged

although the damage is not visible.

Have the components of the high-voltage

on-board electrical system checked at a

qualiﬁed specialist workshop and

replaced if necessary.

Requirements

Only disconnect the high-voltage on-board electri-

cal system manually in the following situations:

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The 6 restraint system warning lamp lights

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Never make any modiﬁcations to the

high-voltage on-board electrical system.

up in the driver's display, e.g. aꢀer an acci-

dent.

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Do not switch on or use the vehicle if its

The vehicle is badly damaged, e.g. aꢀer an

high-voltage on-board electrical system

components have been modiﬁed or dam-

aged.

accident, and the restraint system compo-

nents have not been triggered.

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Never touch damaged components of

the high-voltage on-board electrical sys-

tem.

Aꢀer an accident, do not touch any com-

ponents of the high-voltage on-board

electrical system.

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Switch oﬀ the vehicle.

Switch the transmission to position j.

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Apply the electric parking brake.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away.

Open the bonnet.

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Aꢀer an accident, have the vehicle trans-

ported away.

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Press release tab 1 in the direction of the

In addition, the children could also set the

vehicle in motion, for exampleby:

arrow and pull it out.

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Pull high-voltage disconnect device 2 in the

direction of the arrow until it engages.

The high-voltage on-board electrical system is

switched oﬀ.

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releasing the parking brake.

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change the gearbox setting.

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start the vehicle.

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Never leave children unattended in the

All work on the hybrid drive system (including

aꢀer disconnecting the high-voltage on-board

electrical system manually) may only be carried

out in a qualiﬁed specialist workshop.

vehicle.

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When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

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Keep the key out of reach of children.

Switching on the power supply or the vehicle

This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key.

Requirements

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WARNING Accident– and risk of injury

with unsupervised children in the vehicle

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The key is in the vehicle and is recognised.

To switch on the power supply: press button

1 once.

If you leave children unattended in the vehicle,

they can in particular

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Vehicles with Digital Vehicle Key: a Digital

Vehicle Key with drive authorisation is detec-

ted.

You can, for example, switch on the wind-

screen wipers.

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Open doors and thereby endanger other

persons or road users.

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The brake pedal is not depressed.

The power supply will be switched oﬀ again if the

following conditions are met:

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get out of the car and are hit by traﬃc.

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Operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, forexample.

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You open the driver's door.

You press button 1 twice more.

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To switch on the vehicle: press button 1

twice.

Indicator and warning lamps will light up on

the driver's display.

enclosed space without suﬃcient venti-

In addition, the children could also set the

vehicle in motion, for exampleby:

lation.

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releasing the parking brake.

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WARNING Risk of ﬁre due to ﬂammable

materials in the engine compartment or

on the exhaust system

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change the gearbox setting.

The vehicle will be switched oﬀ again if one of the

following conditions is met:

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start the vehicle.

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You do not start the vehicle within 15 minutes

and the transmission is in position j or the

electric parking brake is applied.

You press button 1 once.

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Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

Flammable materials may ignite.

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Therefore, regularly check that there are

no ﬂammable foreign materials in the

engine compartment or on the exhaust

system.

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Keep the key out of reach of children.

Starting the vehicle

This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key.

Requirements

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WARNING Accident– and risk of injury

with unsupervised children in the vehicle

▌Starting the vehicle with the start/stop button

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The key is in the vehicle and is detected.

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DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to

exhaust gases

If you leave children unattended in the vehicle,

they can in particular

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Vehicles with Digital Vehicle Key: a Digital

Vehicle Key with drive authorisation is detec-

ted.

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Open doors and thereby endanger other

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust

gases such as carbon monoxide. Breathing in

these exhaust gases is hazardous to health

and results in poisoning.

persons or road users.

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get out of the car and are hit by traﬃc.

Operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, forexample.

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Never leave the engine and, if present,

the stationary heater, running in an

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Manual display message appears on the driv-

er's display: start the vehicle with the key in

the marked space (emergency operation

mode) (/ page 264).

enclosed space without suﬃcient venti-

lation.

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WARNING Risk of ﬁre due to ﬂammable

materials in the engine compartment or

on the exhaust system

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You can switch oﬀ the vehicle while driving. To

do this, press and hold button 1 for about

three seconds or press button 1 three times

within three seconds. Be sure to observe the

safety notes concerning this under "Driving

tips" (/ page 268).

Flammable materials may ignite.

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Therefore, regularly check that there are

no ﬂammable foreign materials in the

engine compartment or on the exhaust

system.

Observe any information regarding display mes-

sages that may be shown on the driver's display.

▌Starting the vehicle with the Digital Vehicle Key

in the marked space (emergency operation mode)

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WARNING Accident– and risk of injury

with unsupervised children in the vehicle

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Shiꢀ the transmission to position j or i.

If you leave children unattended in the vehicle,

they can in particular

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DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to

exhaust gases

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Depress the brake pedal and press button 1

once.

If the vehicle does not start: switch oﬀ non-

essential consumer equipment and press but-

ton 1 once.

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Open doors and thereby endanger other

persons or road users.

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust

gases such as carbon monoxide. Breathing in

these exhaust gases is hazardous to health

and results in poisoning.

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get out of the car and are hit by traﬃc.

Operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, forexample.

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If the vehicle still does not start and the Place

the key in the marked space See Owner's

Never leave the engine and, if present,

the stationary heater, running in an

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If the vehicle does not start and the display mes-

sage reading Searching for key in stowage tray

or Digital Vehicle Key in inductive charging

bracket… See Owner's Manual appears on the

driver's display, you can start the vehicle in emer-

gency operation mode.

In addition, the children could also set the

vehicle in motion, for exampleby:

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releasing the parking brake.

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change the gearbox setting.

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start the vehicle.

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Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

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When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

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Place the Digital Vehicle Key in marked space

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Keep the key out of reach of children.

Depress the brake pedal and start the vehicle

using the start/stop button.

It may take a few seconds until the vehicle

starts.

When the Key not detected display message

appears on the driver's display, press the

start/stop button again.

This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key.

Requirements

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The vehicle is equipped with the "Digital Vehi-

cle Key" pre-installation.

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Place key 1 in storage compartment 2.

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A suitable end device is activated as a Digital

Vehicle Key.

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Mercedes-Benz recommends that you carry

the emergency key in case of function restric-

tions.

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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

display message appears on the driver's display,

you can start the vehicle in emergency operation

mode.

Vehicles with Digital Vehicle Key: if the vehicle

does not start and the display message reading

Searching for key in stowage tray or Digital Vehi-

cle Key in inductive charging bracket… See Own-

er's Manual appears on the driver's display, you

can start the vehicle in emergency operation

mode.

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WARNING Accident– and risk of injury

with unsupervised children in the vehicle

If you leave children unattended in the vehicle,

they can in particular

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DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to

exhaust gases

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Open doors and thereby endanger other

persons or road users.

get out of the car and are hit by traﬃc.

Operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, forexample.

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust

gases such as carbon monoxide. Breathing in

these exhaust gases is hazardous to health

and results in poisoning.

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Never leave the engine and, if present,

the stationary heater, running in an

enclosed space without suﬃcient venti-

lation.

In addition, the children could also set the

vehicle in motion, for exampleby:

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releasing the parking brake.

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change the gearbox setting.

start the vehicle.

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WARNING Risk of ﬁre due to ﬂammable

materials in the engine compartment or

on the exhaust system

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Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

Flammable materials may ignite.

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Therefore, regularly check that there are

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no ﬂammable foreign materials in the

engine compartment or on the exhaust

system.

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Keep the key out of reach of children.

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Make sure that marked space 2 is empty.

This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key.

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Remove key 1 from the key ring.

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Place key 1 on the symbol in marked space

2.

Starting the vehicle via Remote Online Services

It is safe to start and run the engine where

your vehicle is parked.

The fuel tank is suﬃciently full.

▌Cooling or heating the vehicle interior before

starting a journey

Ensure the following before starting the engine:

The vehicle will start aꢀer a short time.

If you remove key 1 from marked space 2,

the vehicle can still be driven. For further

engine starts, however, key 1 must be loca-

ted on the symbol in marked space 2 during

the entire journey.

Have key 1 checked at a qualiﬁed specialist

workshop.

▌Starting the vehicle (Remote Online)

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The legal stipulations in the area where your

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DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to

exhaust gases

vehicle is parked allow engine starting via

smartphone.

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust

gases such as carbon monoxide. Breathing in

these exhaust gases is hazardous to health

and results in poisoning.

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It is safe to start and run the engine where

your vehicle is parked.

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The fuel tank is suﬃciently full.

If the vehicle does not start:

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The starter battery is suﬃciently charged.

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Never leave the engine and, if present,

Place key 1 in marked space 2 and leave it

there.

Depress the brake pedal and start the vehicle

using the start/stop button.

You can switch on the power supply or the

vehicle with the start/stop button.

▌Charging the starter battery before starting a

journey

You can receive a message on your smartphone

when the state of charge of the starter battery is

low. You can then start the vehicle with the smart-

phone to charge the battery. The vehicle is auto-

matically switched oﬀ aꢀer ten minutes.

the stationary heater, running in an

enclosed space without suﬃcient venti-

lation.

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WARNING Risk of ﬁre due to ﬂammable

materials in the engine compartment or

on the exhaust system

Observe any information regarding display mes-

sages that may be shown on the driver's display.

Ensure the following before starting the engine:

Flammable materials may ignite.

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The legal stipulations in the area where your

Therefore, regularly check that there are

no ﬂammable foreign materials in the

vehicle is parked allow engine starting via

smartphone.

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Start the vehicle using the smartphone.

Aꢀer every engine start, the engine runs for

ten minutes.

engine compartment or on the exhaust

system.

In addition, the children could also set the

vehicle in motion, for exampleby:

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releasing the parking brake.

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You can carry out a maximum of two consecutive

starting attempts. You must start the engine with

the key before trying to start the vehicle again

with the smartphone.

You can switch oﬀ the vehicle at any time as fol-

lows:

WARNING Risk of crushing or entrapment

due to unintentional starting of the engine

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change the gearbox setting.

start the vehicle.

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Limbs could be crushed or trapped if the

engine is started unintentionally during service

or maintenance work.

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Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

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Always secure the engine against unin-

tentional starting before carrying out

maintenance or repair work.

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Via the Smartphone App

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Keep the key out of reach of children.

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By pressing the Ü or s button on the

key

This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key.

Requirements

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WARNING Accident– and risk of injury

with unsupervised children in the vehicle

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Further information can be found in the

smartphone app.

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Park position j is selected.

If you leave children unattended in the vehicle,

they can in particular

Securing the vehicle against starting before carry-

ing out maintenance or repair work:

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The anti-theꢀ alarm system is not activated.

The hazard warning light system is switched

oﬀ.

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Open doors and thereby endanger other

persons or road users.

get out of the car and are hit by traﬃc.

Operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, forexample.

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Switch on the hazard warning light system or

unlock the doors.

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The bonnet is closed.

The doors are closed and locked.

The windows and sliding sunroof are closed.

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Open a side window or the sliding sunroof.

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Running-in notes

Please also observe the following running-in

notes:

Variables that can inﬂuence this include, for

example:

To preserve the engine during the ﬁrst 1500 km:

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In certain handling and driving safety systems,

Location above sea level

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Drive at varying road speeds and engine

speeds.

the sensors adjust automatically while a cer-

tain distance is being driven aꢀer the vehicle

has been delivered or aꢀer repairs. Full sys-

tem eﬀectiveness is only reached when this

teaching-in process has concluded.

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Fuel quality

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Outside temperature

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No faster than 140 km/h.

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Operating temperature of the engine

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Drive the vehicle in drive mode A or ;.

The p engine operating temperature warning

lamp will remain lit until the engine has reached

its operating temperature.

Engine output and engine torque will be reduced.

Take this into account in your driving style.

When the p engine operating temperature

warning lamp goes out, full engine output and

engine torque will be available to you.

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Shiꢀ to the next higher gear at the very latest

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Brake pads, brake disks and tyres that are

when the needle reaches the last third before

the red area in the rev counter.

either new or have been replaced only achieve

optimum braking eﬀect and grip aꢀer driving

several hundred kilometres. Compensate the

reduced braking eﬀect by applying greater

force to the brake pedal.

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Do not shiꢀ down manually in order to brake.

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Avoid overstraining the vehicle, e.g. driving at

full throttle.

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Do not depress the accelerator pedal past the

pressure point (kickdown).

Engine output and engine torque (Mercedes-AMG

vehicles)

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Only increase the engine speed gradually and

Notes on optimised acceleration

accelerate the vehicle to full speed aꢀer

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The actual (maximum) values that can be ach-

ieved for engine output and engine torque

may deviate from the certiﬁed values within

the permissible tolerances according to coun-

try-speciﬁc guidelines (basis: UN-ECE No. 85

or country-speciﬁc guidelines).

1500 km.

If all necessary requirements and activation con-

ditions are fulﬁlled, the best possible acceleration

can be achieved from a standstill.

Do not use optimised acceleration on public

roads. Individual wheels could spin and you could

This also applies when the engine or parts of the

drivetrain have been replaced.

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lose control of the vehicle. There is an increased

risk of skidding and/or accident.

Aꢀer no more than ﬁve seconds, take your leꢀ

foot quickly oﬀ the brake, but keep the accel-

erator pedal depressed.

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NOTE Increased wear due to optimised

acceleration

Be sure to observe the safety notes and informa-

When pulling away with optimised accelera-

tion, all components of the drivetrain are sub-

jected to a very high load.

The vehicle will pull away at maximum acceler-

tion on ESP^®(/ page 337).

ation.

Switch on ESP^®once the acceleration proce-

dure is complete.

Pulling away with optimised acceleration

This can lead to increased component wear.

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Do not always pull away with optimised

acceleration.

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WARNING Risk of skidding and accidents

due to wheelspin

Ending optimised acceleration

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Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.

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Reactivate ESP^®.

If you pull away with optimised acceleration,

individual wheels could spin and you could

lose control of the vehicle.

There is a higher risk of skidding and acci-

dents when ESP^®is deactivated in particular.

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Engage drive position h (/ page 294).

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Move the steering wheel to the straight-ahead

position.

Select drive program C

(/ page 286).

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Aꢀer you pull away with optimised accelera-

tion, components of the drivetrain can

become very hot, which means that optimised

acceleration values may be reached again

only aꢀer a few minutes.

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Make sure that there are no persons or

obstacles in the vicinity of the vehicle.

Deactivate ESP^®(/ page 340).

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Depress and hold the brake pedal ﬁrmly with

your leꢀ foot.

With your right foot, fully depress the acceler-

ator pedal.

Notes on driving

Requirements

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the vehicle is run in (/ page 267).

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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.

the road surface is high-grip.

the engine and transmission are at normal

operating temperature.

Objects in the driver's footwell may impede

pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.

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This jeopardises the operating and road safety

of the vehicle.

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WARNING Risk of accident if the vehicle is

WARNING Risk of skidding and of an acci-

dent due to shiꢀing down on slippery road

surfaces

switched oﬀ while driving

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Stow all objects in the vehicle securely

If you switch oﬀ the vehicle while driving,

safety functions are restricted or no longer

available.

This may aﬀect the power steering system and

the brake force boosting, for example.

so that they cannot get into the driver's

footwell.

If you shiꢀ down on slippery road surfaces to

increase the engine braking eﬀect, the drive

wheels may lose traction.

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Always ﬁt the ﬂoor mats securely and as

prescribed in order to ensure that there

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Do not shiꢀ down on slippery road surfa-

is always suﬃcient room for the pedals.

ces to increase the engine braking

You will need to use considerably more force

to steer and brake, for example.

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eﬀect.

Do not use loose ﬂoor mats and do not

place ﬂoor mats on top of one another.

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Do not switch oﬀ the vehicle while driv-

ing.

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DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to poison-

ous exhaust gases

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WARNING Risk of accident due to incor-

rect footwear

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, for example, if the vehicle

gets stuck in the snow.

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DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to

exhaust gases

Incorrect footwear includes, for example:

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shoes with platform soles

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust

gases such as carbon monoxide. Breathing in

these exhaust gases is hazardous to health

and results in poisoning.

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shoes with high heels

slippers

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Keep the tailpipe and the area around

the vehicle free from snow when the

engine or the stationary heater is run-

ning.

There is a risk of an accident.

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Never leave the engine and, if present,

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Always wear suitable footwear so that

you can operate the pedals safely.

the stationary heater, running in an

enclosed space without suﬃcient venti-

lation.

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Open a window on the side of the vehicle

facing away from the wind to ensure an

adequate supply of fresh air.

Only depress the accelerator pedal

slightly.

Have the cause rectiﬁed immediately at

a qualiﬁed specialist workshop.

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NOTE Causing wear to the brake linings by

permanently depressing the brake pedal

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Do not permanently depress the brake

pedal while driving.

To use braking eﬀect of the engine, shiꢀ

to a lower gear in good time.

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WARNING Risk of accident due to the

brake system overheating

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NOTE Reduced battery life due to frequent

short-distance trips

If you leave your foot on the brake pedal when

driving, the brake system may overheat.

This increases the braking distance and the

brake system can even fail.

The 12 V battery may not be suﬃciently

charged when the vehicle is used only for

short-distance trips. This reduces the life of

the battery.

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NOTE Damage to the drivetrain and

engine when pulling away

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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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Never use the brake pedal as a footrest.

Do not depress the brake pedal and the

accelerator pedal at the same time while

driving.

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Drive longer distances regularly to

charge the battery.

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NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to not

observing the maximum permitted head-

room clearance

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NOTE Engine damage due to excessively

high engine speeds

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NOTE Damage to the catalytic converter

due to non-combusted fuel

If the vehicle height is greater than the maxi-

mum permitted headroom clearance, the roof

and other parts of the vehicle may be dam-

aged.

The engine will be damaged if you drive with

the engine in the overrevving range.

The engine is not running smoothly and is mis-

ﬁring.

Non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic

converter.

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Do not drive with the engine in the over-

revving range.

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bottom. Also comply with the notes on loading Observe the following notes during heavy precipi-

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Observe the signposted headroom clear-

ance.

If the vehicle height is greater than the

permitted headroom clearance, do not

enter.

the vehicle (/ page 196).

tation or in conditions in which aquaplaning may

occur:

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Drive attentively, and avoid abrupt starts, brak-

ing and steering as well as rapid cornering.

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Reduce speed

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Avoid tyre ruts

Avoid sudden steering movements

Brake carefully

Advice on driving on salt-strewn roads

The braking eﬀect is limited on salt-strewn road

surfaces.

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Observe the changed vehicle height with

add-on roof equipment.

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Therefore, observe the following notes:

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Also observe the notes on regularly checking

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Please bear in mind that all the speed values

stated in this Owner's Manual are approxi-

mate and are subject to a certain tolerance.

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Due to salt build-up on the brake disks and

wheels and tyres (/ page 34).

brake pads, the braking distance can increase

considerably or result in one-sided braking.

Notes on driving through water on the road

Water ingress can damage the engine, electrics

and transmission.

Water can also enter the air intake of the engine

and cause engine damage.

Notes on driving with a roof load, trailer or fully

laden vehicle

When driving with a loaded roof luggage rack or

trailer as well as with a fully laden or fully occu-

pied vehicle, the vehicle's driving and steering

characteristics change.

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Maintain a much greater safety distance to the

vehicle travelling ahead.

Remove salt build-up as follows:

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Brake occasionally, paying attention to the

traﬃc conditions

Observe the following if you have to drive through

water:

You should bear the following in mind:

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Carefully depress the brake pedal at the end

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The water, when calm, may reach no higher

than the lower edge of the vehicle body.

Drive at a walking pace at most, as water can

otherwise enter the vehicle interior or engine

compartment.

of the journey and when starting the next jour-

ney

Do not exceed the permissible roof load and

towing capacity. Also observe the information

in the Technical Data.

Distribute the roof load and the load inside the

vehicle evenly, placing heavy objects at the

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Notes on aquaplaning

Aquaplaning can take place if a certain depth of

water has built up on the road surface.

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Vehicles travelling ahead, or oncoming vehi-

cles, can create waves which may exceed the

maximum permissible depth of the water.

Information on the AMG ceramic high-perform-

ance composite brake system

The engine will be switched oﬀ automatically in

the following situations if all vehicle conditions for

an automatic engine stop are met:

The brake system is designed for heavy loads.

This may lead to noise when braking. This eﬀect

can also occur aꢀer washing the vehicle.

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You brake the vehicle to a standstill in trans-

mission position h or i.

The braking eﬀect of the brakes is reduced aꢀer

fording. Brake carefully, paying attention to the

traﬃc conditions, until braking power has been

fully restored.

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You depress the brake pedal when travelling at

a low speed.

The noise depends on the following factors:

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speed

If the system has detected one of the following

situations, the engine will not stop:

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brake force

environmental conditions, e.g. temperature

and air humidity

Function of rear axle steering

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You stop at a stop sign and there is no vehicle

in front of you.

The rear axle steering is an electromechanical

auxiliary steering on the rear axle which adjusts

the steering of the rear wheels according to the

position of the front wheels, depending on the

speed. This results in greater manoeuvrability and

improved driving stability, e.g. when cornering.

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Have the brake system checked at a qualiﬁed

specialist workshop aꢀer it has been subjec-

ted to extreme loads.

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The vehicle that stopped in front of you pulls

away again.

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You manoeuvre, turn the steering wheel

sharply or engage reverse gear.

ECO start/stop function

Rear axle steering has the following characteris-

tics:

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If the system detects an intelligent stop inhibi-

tor, e.g. a stop sign, the engine will not stop.

If you activate the HOLD function or engage

the park position j, the engine can be

switched oﬀ in spite of an intelligent stop

inhibitor.

▌ECO start/stop function

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reduced steering eﬀort and turning circle

resulting in reduced parking eﬀort

Plug-in hybrid: this function is not available.

Depending on the engine, the ECO start/stop

function is not available in all drive programs.

Observe the status display on the driver's dis-

play concerning this.

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improved driving stability, e.g. when cornering

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more direct steering resulting in improved

handling of the vehicle

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The engine will restart automatically in the follow-

ing cases:

intelligent stop inhibitor, e.g. a stop sign, has

been detected.

▌Switching the ECO start/stop function on/oﬀ

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You engage transmission position h or k.

The s symbol appears: the ECO start/stop

function is deactivated or there is a malfunc-

tion.

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You depress the accelerator pedal.

The vehicle requires an automatic engine

start.

You release the brake pedal.

You release the brake pedal on a downhill gra-

dient and the vehicle does not roll.

The vehicle rolls on a downhill gradient and

does not automatically enter glide mode at

20 km/h.

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If the engine was switched oﬀ by the ECO start/

stop function and you leave the vehicle, a warning

tone will sound and the engine will not be restar-

ted. In addition, the following display message will

appear on the driver's display:

Vehicle is operational Switch off vehicle before

exiting

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If you do not switch oﬀ the vehicle, it will automat-

ically be switched oﬀ aꢀer three minutes.

ECO start/stop function symbols on the driver's

display:

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The è symbol (green) appears when the

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Press the 1 button.

vehicle is at a standstill: the engine was

switched oﬀ by the ECO start/stop function.

A display will appear on the driver's display

when you switch the ECO start/stop function

on/oﬀ.

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The ç symbol (yellow) appears when the

vehicle is at a standstill: not all vehicle condi-

tions for an engine stop have been met.

Neither the è symbol nor the ç symbol

appears when the vehicle is at a standstill: an

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s will be continuously shown on the driv-

er's display while the ECO start/stop function

is deactivated.

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▌Switching the ECO start/stop function on or oﬀ

using the steering wheel button (Mercedes-AMG

vehicles)

Observe the notes on the ECO start/stop function

in the vehicle Owner's Manual.

played and the order in which they are dis-

played can be set in the multimedia system

(/ page 282).

The ECO display shows an evaluation of your driv-

ing style on the driver's display depending on the

situation. This enables you to check the eﬃciency

of your driving style and adjust it if necessary. The

ECO display menu shows a ball 2 that will roll

forwards or backwards on a stylised road in the

direction of travel according to the driving charac-

teristics.

Above and below the road, lines mark the area for

an eﬃcient driving style 3. Ball 2 will light up in

green if it is rolling within these lines. Outside the

lines, the ball will light up in orange.

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Press corresponding button 2.

The symbol indicates the current status of the

ECO start/stop function:

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Plug-in hybrid: the ECO start/stop function is

not available.

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s (red): deactivated

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You can also switch the ECO start/stop func-

tion on or oﬀ via the multimedia system.

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è (green): activated

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ç (yellow): inactive

ECO display function

The ECO display assesses the following criteria for

an economical driving style:

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coasting at the right times

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consistent speed

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moderate acceleration

The overall assessment of your driving style "from

start" is indicated using stars 1. It starts with

ﬁve empty stars, which you can ﬁll one aꢀer the

other if you drive eﬃciently. When all ﬁve stars are

ﬁlled, a glow will appear in the background.

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Press upper or lower display button 1

repeatedly until it displays the è symbol.

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If the display button does not show the sym-

bol, then it is hidden. How functions are dis-

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You can call up the ECO display function via

the Classic menu (/ page 431).

The ECO Assist display will be hidden again in the

following cases:

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You do not react to the ECO Assist recommen-

dation for a long time.

ECO Assist function (vehicles with 48 V on-board

electrical system)

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You press the accelerator pedal while ECO

Assist is intervening for a route event ahead

(not for a vehicle in front).

ECO Assist cannot identify any further recom-

mendations from the route ahead.

For plug-in hybrids, note the ECO Assist informa-

tion (/ page 279).

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ECO Assist is active only in drive pro-

grams ; and A.

1

2

In addition to a vehicle in front ¥, ECO Assist

can detect the following route events 2 depend-

ing on the vehicle's equipment:

"Foot oﬀ the accelerator" recommendation

Route event ahead

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 and the vehicle nears the event, ECO

Assist will calculate the optimum speed for maxi-

mum fuel economy and recuperative energy

based on the distance, speed and downhill gradi-

ent.

If the deceleration provided by ECO Assist is not

suﬃcient, you must also brake with the service

brake. This will be the case particularly if, for

example, you pull away again in slow-moving traf-

ﬁc and the distance to the vehicle in front is very

short.

If a route event or vehicle that requires an adjust-

ment of your driving style for more eﬃciency is

detected ahead, corresponding symbol 2 and

the ý symbol (grey) will be displayed.

If you release the accelerator pedal, the ý

symbol will turn green and recuperation in over-

run mode will be initiated. If the deceleration is

not suﬃcient, also apply the service brake. If ECO

Assist intervenes for a route event ahead (not for

a vehicle in front) and you then press the acceler-

ator pedal again, you will end control by ECO

Assist.

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Roundabout

S-bend

Sharp bend

T-junction

Downhill gradient

Speed limit

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In drive program A, ECO Assist will react

only to the "Vehicle in front" route event.

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System limits

If road signs are hard to detect, e.g. due to

dirt, snow or insuﬃcient lighting, or because

they are obscured.

If the information in the navigation system's

digital map is incorrect or out of date.

If signs are ambiguous, e.g. road signs in road-

works or in adjacent lanes.

If the radar sensors are dirty or obscured.

When you drive on roads with steep uphill or

downhill gradients.

If there are narrow vehicles in front, such as

bicycles or motorcycles.

pedal when the vehicle is in motion and in trans-

mission position h, recuperation in overrun

mode is initiated.

The higher the recuperation, the more sharply the

vehicle is braked when coasting and the more

electrical energy is fed into the high-voltage bat-

tery.

The deceleration in overrun mode may not be suf-

ﬁcient depending on the driving conditions. Decel-

erating to a standstill is not possible. Also brake

with the service brake if necessary. Always adapt

your speed to the driving conditions and keep a

suﬃcient distance.

If the calculated route is adhered to when route

guidance is active, ECO Assist will operate with

greater accuracy. The basic function is also availa-

ble without active route guidance. Not all informa-

tion and traﬃc situations can be foreseen. The

quality depends on the map data.

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ECO Assist is only an aid. The driver is responsible

for keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in

front, for vehicle speed and for braking in good

time.

The system may be impaired or may not function

in the following situations:

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If there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuﬃcient

illumination 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 the windscreen is dirty in the vicinity of the

multifunction camera.

If the multifunction camera is misted up, dam-

aged or obscured.

The recuperative brake system has the following

characteristics:

Recuperative brake system (plug-in hybrid)

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supports braking with electronically controlled

brake force boosting

▌Function of the recuperative brake system

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The function is only available for plug-in

hybrids.

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converts the kinetic energy of the vehicle into

electric energy

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Depending on the selected recuperation level, the

electric motor is operated as an alternator when

in overrun mode and during braking in order to

charge the high-voltage battery while driving. As

soon as you take your foot oﬀ the accelerator

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If you brake hard, the mechanical brake is

also used. This means that the maximum

recuperative energy cannot be recovered. The

more you accelerate and brake in an anticipa-

tory manner, the more eﬃciently energy can

be recuperated.

You can use the steering wheel gearshiꢀ pad-

dles to adjust the intensity of recuperation in

drive programs n, o and Î.

Standard setting:

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hÃ: if the ECO Assist function is activa-

ted in the multimedia system (/ page 280).

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h: if the ECO Assist function is deactivated

in the multimedia system.

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hÃ is only available if the ECO Assist

function is activated in the multimedia system

and if the function of the radar sensors is not

impaired. Also observe the information on

vehicle sensors and cameras (/ page 334).

System limits

The braking eﬀect of the electric motor during

recuperation in overrun mode may be reduced or

may not be available at all in the following situa-

tions:

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To increase recuperation: brieﬂy pull gearshiꢀ

paddle 1.

To reduce recuperation: brieﬂy pull gearshiꢀ

paddle 2.

Standard setting: pull and hold gearshiꢀ pad-

dle 1 or 2, or engage transmission position

h again.

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when the high-voltage battery charge level

increases

The following recuperation levels are available:

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if the high-voltage battery is not yet at a nor-

mal operating temperature

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hÃ Intelligent and anticipatory recupera-

tion with ECO Assist (/ page 279)

In these cases, the desired deceleration is set by

the brake control system.

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hq No recuperation: the vehicle rolls freely

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h Normal recuperation

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▌Manually setting recuperative deceleration

When the vehicle is started again, the stand-

ard setting is also set.

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h± Increased recuperation: strong deceler-

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This function is only available for a plug-in

hybrid.

ation in overrun mode, e.g. for driving on

downhill gradients

The driver's display shows the currently selected

recuperation level next to the transmission posi-

tion display.

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▌Manually setting recuperative deceleration

(Mercedes-AMG vehicles)

When the vehicle is started again or transmis-

sion position h is engaged again, standard

recuperation is automatically set.

To decrease recuperation: turn rotary switch

2 anti-clockwise in the ± direction.

The following recuperation levels are available and

are shown on display button 1:

Requirements

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Press display button 1.

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Drive program Î, o, A, C or

B is selected.

The display button shows the d symbol

with a three-part segment display for setting

the recuperation.

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d and no segments light up: no recupera-

tion, the vehicle rolls freely

d and one segment lights up: standard

recuperation

d and two segments light up: increased

recuperation, strong deceleration in overrun

mode, e.g. for driving on downhill gradients

d and three segments light up: maximum

recuperation, maximum deceleration in over-

run mode

ESP^®is activated – ESP^®ON.

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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is not acti-

vated.

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If the display is greyed out, the requirements

are not met and setting is not possible.

If the potential to charge the high-voltage bat-

tery is reduced, for example due to a high

charge level or because the high-voltage bat-

tery is not yet at operating temperature, a

recuperation stage may not be currently

adjustable. The Desired recuperation level

currently unavailable message is shown in

the Instrument Display.

If the d symbol is shown with a red ! on

the display button, the regenerative brake sys-

tem is malfunctioning. Observe the informa-

tion on warning lamps and display messages

which are shown in the driver's display.

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In drive programs Î, A and o, the

intensity of the recuperation is adjusted as

needed for downhill gradients: the steeper the

incline, the higher the recuperation. Depend-

ing on the situation, it may nevertheless be

necessary to additionally depress the brake

pedal.

The higher the recuperation, the more sharply the

vehicle is braked when coasting and the more

electrical energy is fed into the high-voltage bat-

tery.

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To increase recuperation: turn rotary switch

2 clockwise in the q direction.

If the charge potential of the high-voltage battery

has to be reduced due to an increasingly high

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charge level, for example, when driving downhill

ﬁc and the distance to the vehicle in front is very

If a route event that you can deal with more eﬃ-

ciently by adjusting your driving style is detected

ahead, corresponding symbol 2 and the ý

symbol will be displayed in grey.

If you release the accelerator pedal, the ý

symbol will turn green and recuperation in over-

run mode will be initiated. If the deceleration is

not suﬃcient, also apply the service brake.

If ECO Assist intervenes for a route event ahead

and you press the accelerator pedal, you will end

control by ECO Assist. This does not apply in the

case of a vehicle in front.

for a long time, the recuperation level is automati- short.

cally reduced. The Recuperative deceleration

The function will be active in the following circum-

stances:

temporarily reduced message is shown in the

Instrument Display.

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The function is activated in the multimedia

system (/ page 280).

ECO Assist (plug-in hybrid)

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The hÃ recuperation level is selected

(/ page 278, 277).

▌ECO Assist function

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p manual gearshiꢀing is not activated.

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The following function depends on the equip-

ment and the country and is available only for

plug-in hybrids.

Drive program C or F is not selected.

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 and the vehicle nears the event, ECO

Assist will calculate the optimum speed for maxi-

mum fuel economy and recuperative energy

based on the distance, speed and downhill gradi-

ent.

The ECO Assist display will be hidden again in the

following cases:

R

You do not react to the ECO Assist recommen-

dation for a long time.

R

You press the accelerator pedal while ECO

Assist is intervening because of a route event

ahead. This does not apply in the case of a

vehicle in front.

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ECO Assist cannot identify any further recom-

mendations from the route ahead.

If the deceleration provided by ECO Assist is not

suﬃcient, you must also brake with the service

brake. This will be the case particularly if, for

example, you pull away again in slow-moving traf-

1

2

"Foot oﬀ the accelerator" recommendation

Route event ahead

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In addition to a vehicle in front ¥, ECO Assist

can detect the following route events 2 depend-

ing on the vehicle's equipment:

The system may be impaired or may not function

in the following situations:

▌Activating and deactivating ECO Assist

Multimedia system:

4

5

R

If there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuﬃcient

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Settings

Assistance

5

illumination of the road, highly variable shade

conditions, rain, snow, fog or heavy spray.

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Roundabout

S-bend

Sharp bend

T-junction

Downhill gradient

Speed limit

Driving

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Activate or deactivate the function.

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

direct sunlight or reﬂections.

Function of the route-based operating-mode strat-

egy (plug-in hybrid)

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If the windscreen is dirty in the vicinity of the

multifunction camera.

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The following function is country-dependent

and available only in conjunction with an inte-

grated navigation system.

R

If the multifunction camera is misted up, dam-

aged or obscured.

System limits

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If road signs are hard to detect, e.g. due to

If the calculated route is adhered to when route

guidance is active, ECO Assist will operate with

greater accuracy. The basic function is also availa-

ble without active route guidance. Not all informa-

tion and traﬃc situations can be foreseen. The

quality depends on the map data.

The route-based operating-mode strategy is active

under the following conditions:

dirt, snow or insuﬃcient lighting, or because

they are obscured.

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Drive program n is selected.

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If the information in the navigation system's

digital map is incorrect or out of date.

R

The "route based" option (/ page 287) is

selected for drive program n in the

DYNAMIC SELECT menu.

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If signs are ambiguous, e.g. road signs in road-

works or in adjacent lanes.

ECO Assist is only an aid. The driver is responsible

for keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in

front, for vehicle speed and for braking in good

time.

R

Route guidance is active.

The state of charge of the high-voltage battery

is suﬃcient.

R

If the radar sensors are dirty or obscured.

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When you drive on roads with steep gradients.

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If there are narrow vehicles in front, such as

bicycles or motorcycles.

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If the function is active, data on the further course Characteristics of the additional point of resist-

of the route is evaluated. This includes e.g. road

type, speed limits and altitude data.

The hybrid system then adapts the operating

strategy to the further course of the route:

ance:

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Available only in drive program Î

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Is used when the electric motor power availa-

bility display (POWER) is full

Indicates the maximum available electric per-

formance

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Use of electrical energy and the combustion

engine is adapted.

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The state of charge of the high-voltage battery

is controlled accordingly.

The subsequent increased pedal resistance

indicates that the journey is being continued

with the combustion engine.

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Electrical energy is reserved especially for

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Press upper or lower display button 1

repeatedly, until it displays the ö symbol.

electric mode, e.g. in urban route sections or

areas with low emission zones.

AMG Real Performance Sound

Plug-in hybrid: the display button 1 shows the

N symbol for the sound characteristic.

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The vehicle automatically selects the operat-

ing mode.

▌Selecting a sound characteristic with the steer-

ing-wheel button

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If the display button does not show the sym-

bol, then it is hidden. How functions are dis-

played and the order in which they are dis-

played can be set in the multimedia system

(/ page 282).

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You can select a comfortable (Balanced) or a

sporty (Powerful) sound characteristic using

the steering-wheel button or the multimedia

system (/ page 289).

Function of the haptic accelerator pedal (plug-in

hybrid)

The haptic accelerator pedal has an additional

point of resistance followed by increased pedal

resistance to help you drive in all-electric mode.

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Press corresponding button 2.

The colour of the button symbol indicates the

currently selected sound characteristic:

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Blue: Balanced – comfortable

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Red: Powerful – sporty

The following functions are available depending on If you have assigned a function to one of the dis-

the equipment level:

play buttons 1, you can operate this function

with the corresponding button 2.

ESP^®(/ page 338)

å

Function of the AMG steering-wheel buttons

The assignment of the display buttons 1 remains

stored even aꢀer the vehicle is started again. The

operating status of the respective function is,

however, reset to the basic setting.

ä

d

ç

ö

AMG RIDE CONTROL

Manual gearshiꢀing (/ page 296)

ECO start/stop function (/ page 274)

AMG Real Performance Sound

(/ page 281)

Setting the AMG steering wheel buttons

Multimedia system:

N

Plug-in hybrid: AMG Real Performance

Sound (/ page 281)

4

5

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Settings

System

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g

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Camera views (/ page 395)

AMG DYNAMICS (/ page 284)

5

Control elements

5

AMG steering-wheel buttons

The AMG steering-wheel buttons are an additional

control element with two buttons on the steering

wheel.

You can assign two vehicle functions of your

choice to the control element. You can change

between the available functions for the corre-

sponding button 2 by pressing the upper or

lower part of the display button 1 repeatedly.

The display buttons 1 show each function selec-

ted.

Plug-in-Hybrid: Boost strategy

(/ page 390)

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The SETTINGS SELECT menu can also be

called up using the AMG button in the centre

console or by pressing and holding the

respective display button.

In addition, all the functions you have stored as

favourites in the multimedia system are available.

Information about favourites

The leꢀ display buttons on the steering wheel can

be set in the SETTINGS SELECT menu.

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Individual functions may not be shown. How

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functions are displayed and the order in which

they are displayed can be set in the multime-

dia system (/ page 282).

Select the upper or lower display button in the

central display and switch to editing mode by

pressing and holding it.

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Press q and select the desired function from = Individual

n Hybrid (plug-in hybrid)

the list.

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Individual settings (/ page 287)

Comfortable and economical driving

Balance between traction and stability

Recommended for all road conditions

Full development of all intelligent hybrid func-

tions

The selected function is assigned to the corre-

sponding display button and can now be

called up directly by simply pressing it.

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Individual settings (plug-in hybrid)

(/ page 287)

B Sport+

Deleting button assignment

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Very sporty driving

Select the upper or lower display button and

switch to editing mode by pressing and hold-

ing it.

Press £ to delete the selected display but-

ton assignment.

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Adjustable recuperation in overrun mode

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Emphasises the vehicle's own oversteer and

understeer characteristics for an even more

active driving style

Suitable only for good road conditions, a dry

surface and a clear stretch of road

The selection of the appropriate drive type by

the hybrid system depends on the driving con-

ditions and the distance

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A Comfort

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Comfortable and economical driving

Balance between traction and stability

Recommended for all road conditions

C Sport

DYNAMIC SELECT

Function of DYNAMIC SELECT

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Maximum output is available

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Sporty driving

Sporty, but with an emphasis on stability

Enables a sporty driver to adopt a more active

driving style

DYNAMIC SELECT allows a drive program to be

selected quickly according to the current driving

conditions or the desired vehicle characteristics.

You can select the following drive programs.

Î Electric (plug-in hybrid)

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Electric mode – driving without the combus-

tion engine is possible up to approximately

140 km/h

Adjustable recuperation in overrun mode

Adaptation of Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC for electric mode

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Depending on the engine and equipment, the

vehicle has diﬀerent drive programs.

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Suitable only for good road conditions, a dry

surface and a clear stretch of road

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The drive program selected will appear on the

driver's display.

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The ESP^®settings in drive programs ;

and A are designed for stability. Therefore,

choose one of these drive programs espe-

cially when transporting roof loads, in trailer

operation and when the vehicle is fully loaded

or fully occupied.

R

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Depending on the engine and equipment, the

Depending on the equipment, the maximum

set speed for cruise control, the limiter and

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC can be limi-

ted to the maximum speed possible in electric

mode

Activation of the combustion engine via the

point of resistance of the accelerator pedal

(kickdown)

vehicle has diﬀerent drive programs.

You can select the following drive programs:

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o Slippery

-

Optimised pulling away and driving charac-

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teristics in wintry and slippery road condi-

tions

Plug-in hybrid: this also applies to drive pro-

grams n, Î and o.

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Drive with combustion engine only (plug-in

hybrid)

Depending on the drive program, the following

systems will change their characteristics:

o Battery Hold (plug-in hybrid)

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Prioritises maintaining the state of charge of

the high-voltage battery, e.g. for subsequent

journeys in inner-city/low-emission zones

The selection of the appropriate drive type by

the hybrid system depends on the driving con-

ditions and the distance

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o Battery Hold (plug-in hybrid)

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Drive

-

Prioritises maintaining the state of charge

-

Engine and transmission management

of the high-voltage battery, e.g. for subse-

quent journeys in inner-city/low-emission

zones

-

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

R

-

Availability of Glide mode

ESP^®

Steering

R

-

R

The hybrid system will select the appropri-

Adjustable recuperation in overrun mode

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ate drive type depending on the driving

conditions

; Eco

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Particularly economical driving

Balance between traction and stability

Recommended for all road conditions

Function of DYNAMIC SELECT (Mercedes-AMG

vehicles)

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Î Electric (plug-in hybrid)

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-

Electric mode: driving without the combus-

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DYNAMIC SELECT allows a drive program to be

selected quickly according to the current driving

conditions or the desired vehicle characteristics.

tion engine is possible up to approximately

125 km/h.

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-

Limits the maximum set speed for cruise

control, the limiter and Active Distance

Assist DISTRONIC to the maximum speed

possible in electric mode

Activates the combustion engine via the

ﬁrst point of resistance of the haptic accel-

erator pedal

B Sport+

activated and used only on dedicated race cir-

cuits, not on public roads.

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Particularly sporty driving

Plug-in hybrid: if the boost strategy is switched on

in the I drive program, the energy for electric

drive power is supplied in a way that is optimised

for a racetrack and metered. The maximum boost

eﬀect can then only be used consciously and pur-

posefully via the kickdown (/ page 390).

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Emphasises the vehicle's own oversteer

and understeer characteristics

Suitable only for good road conditions, a

dry surface and a clear stretch of road

Drive using the combustion engine and

reinforced boost eﬀect (plug-in hybrid)

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A Comfort

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Mercedes-AMG recommends selecting drive pro-

gram A when in city traﬃc or stop-and-go traf-

ﬁc.

Depending on the drive program selected, the fol-

lowing vehicle characteristics will change:

Comfortable and economical driving

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I Race

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The hybrid system will select the appropri-

ate drive type depending on the driving

conditions (plug-in hybrid)

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Maximum sportiness

-

Driving characteristics suited for the race-

track with maximum or racetrack-opti-

mised boost eﬀect (plug-in hybrid)

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= Individual

-

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Drive

Customised settings for drive, suspension,

-

Particularly ﬁrm suspension tuning

Sporty sound from the exhaust system

-

Energy supply of the electric drive power

(plug-in hybrid)

steering and ESP^®

C Sport

-

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AMG DYNAMICS

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The I drive program is available only for

the Mercedes‑AMG C 63 S E Performance

model and vehicles with the AMG DYNAMIC

PLUS package.

Sporty driving

Balance between stability and sportiness

Suitable only for good road conditions, a

dry surface and a clear stretch of road

Drive using the combustion engine and

reinforced boost eﬀect (plug-in hybrid)

-

The four agility functions, Basic, Advanced,

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Pro and Master, will be selected automati-

cally depending on the drive program.

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The steering, shiꢀ timing point, all-wheel

The I drive program oﬀers driving characteris-

tics suited to a racetrack and must not be used

on normal roads. The I drive program may be

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drive and stabilisation functions will be

adapted to the selected drive program.

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When ESP^®is activated, the Pro agility

function will be selected in the I drive

program. The Master function will be

selected automatically when ESP^®is deac-

tivated.

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Selecting a drive program

Selecting a drive program (Mercedes-AMG vehi-

cles)

Selection with right-hand steering-wheel button

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Real Performance Sound

Sound of the drive system in the vehicle inte-

rior

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Suspension

Steering

Availability of Glide mode

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You can set the drive program characteristics

using the multimedia system (/ page 289).

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Turn rotary switch 2.

You can adjust certain agility functions of

AMG Dynamics using the AMG steering-wheel

buttons.

The selected drive program will appear on dis-

play button 1 and on the driver's display.

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Press the DYNAMIC SELECT button 1 on the

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Individual drive programs may not be shown.

How drive programs are displayed and the

order in which they are displayed can be set

in the multimedia system (/ page 289).

leꢀ or right.

The drive program selected will appear on the

driver's display.

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To select the = drive program directly:

press display button 1.

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Plug-in hybrid: it is not possible to directly

select the = drive program by pressing

display button 1. In a plug-in hybrid, use dis-

play button 1 to set the recuperation level

(/ page 278).

Press button 3 and select the drive program

via the central display (/ page 289).

Function on: the next time the vehicle is started a

prompt appears asking whether the last active

drive program should be restored. If the ECO

start/stop function was deactivated, an additional

prompt appears asking if the function should

remain deactivated.

Conﬁguring DYNAMIC SELECT in the multimedia

system

Selection via the central display (multimedia sys-

tem)

Multimedia system:

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The prompt only appears if the previously

active settings deviate from the standard set-

tings.

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Settings

Vehicle

5

DYNAMIC SELECT

Function oﬀ: the next time the vehicle is started

the A drive program is set automatically. The

ECO start/stop function is activated automati-

cally.

Setting drive program I

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Select = Individual.

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Select and set a category.

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A sporty ESP mode can be set in conjunction

with a sporty suspension mode.

Conﬁguring DYNAMIC SELECT in the MMS (plug-

in hybrid or electric vehicles)

Switching the reset display on/oﬀ

Multimedia system:

#

Activate or deactivate Ask when starting.

4

5

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Settings

Vehicle

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This function must be activated for each user

proﬁle separately. Only when this function is

activated will the drive program and ECO

start/stop setting for the previous journey be

saved for the respective user proﬁle.

5

DYNAMIC SELECT

Setting drive program I

#

Select = Individual.

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Select and set a category.

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Setting the H drive program (plug-in hybrid)

preferred, while on the motorway the combus- ted automatically the next time the vehicle is star-

tion engine is used.

ted. If another drive program was active, then the

#

Select Hybrid.

n drive program is set automatically.

With the Standard option, the vehicle drives in

its standard drive program (Î Electric or

A Comfort). There is no distribution of

electrical energy over the entire route. The

high-voltage battery is exhausted and the vehi-

cle is then driven by the combustion engine.

#

Select Route-based or Standard.

Function oﬀ (AMG plug-in hybrid): if the Î

drive program was the last one active, and all

requirements for the drive program are fulﬁlled, it

will be selected automatically the next time the

vehicle is started. If another drive program was

active, then the A drive program is set auto-

matically.

If route guidance is active and the Route-

based option has been activated, the electri-

cal energy is distributed intelligently over the

entire route. In built-up areas, electric mode is

preferred, while on the motorway the combus-

tion engine is used.

With the Standard option, the vehicle drives in

its standard drive program (Î Electric or

n Hybrid). There is no distribution of elec-

trical energy over the entire route. The high-

voltage battery is exhausted and the vehicle is

then driven by the combustion engine.

Switching the reset display on/oﬀ

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Activate or deactivate Ask when starting.

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This function must be activated for each user

proﬁle separately. The drive program for the

respective user proﬁle of the last driver is only

stored if this function is activated.

Displaying vehicle data

Multimedia system:

4

5

©

Info

Function on: the next time the vehicle is started a

prompt appears asking whether the last active

drive program should be restored.

#

Select Vehicle.

The vehicle data is displayed.

Setting the C drive program (AMG plug-in hybrid)

#

Select Comfort.

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#

The prompt only appears if the previously

active settings deviate from the standard set-

tings.

Select Route-based or Standard.

Displaying engine data

Multimedia system:

If route guidance is active and the Route-

based option has been activated, the electri-

cal energy is distributed intelligently over the

entire route. In built-up areas, electric mode is

4

5

©

Info

Function oﬀ (plug-in hybrid): if the Î drive pro-

gram was the last one active, and all requirements

for the drive program are fulﬁlled, it will be selec-

#

Select Engine.

The engine data is displayed.

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The actual maximum values that can be ach-

ieved for engine output and engine torque

may deviate from the certiﬁed values within

the country-speciﬁc guidelines for permissible

tolerances (basis: UN-ECE No. 85 or country-

speciﬁc guidelines).

Calling up the fuel consumption indicator

Multimedia system:

Setting AMG DYNAMIC SELECT in the MBUX mul-

timedia system

Multimedia system:

4

5

©

Info

4

5

©

Settings

Vehicle

#

Select Consumption.

5

DYNAMIC SELECT

The current and average fuel consumption will

be displayed.

Variables that can inﬂuence this are, for

example:

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Sea level

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Fuel quality

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Outside temperature

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Operating temperature of the engine

Adjust your driving style accordingly.

The p warning lamp in the driver's display

is on until the engine has reached operating

temperature.

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The values displayed serve only as orienta-

tion. The values for engine output and engine

torque shown on the central display may devi-

ate from the actual values.

The p warning lamp to show the power

output limitation aꢀer starting the vehicle is

not available in all vehicle models.

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Overview of the AMG DYNAMIC SELECT menu

Depending on the equipment, the AMG menu

DYNAMIC SELECT can also be called up

using the AMG button in the centre console.

Automatic transmission

DIRECT SELECT lever

▌Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever

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Select the appropriate drive program.

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WARNING Risk of accident due to incor-

rect gearshiꢀing

The settings of the drive programs can be adjus-

ted individually.

#

Select the desired tab on the leꢀ and make

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 relevant setting.

Setting options for the drive programs (equip-

ment-dependent):

#

If you engage the transmission position

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AMG DYNAMICS:

Basic/Advanced/Pro

Suspension:

Comfort/Sport/Sport+

h or k when the vehicle is at a stand-

still, always depress the brake pedal

ﬁrmly and do not accelerate at the same

time.

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Sound:

Balanced/Sport/Powerful

Drive (can only be set in the = drive pro-

gram):

Representation and arrangement of content

depend on the equipment.

AMG drive program settings

Drive programs

ESP^®(/ page 338)

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1

2

3

Reduced/Moderate/Sport/Dynamic

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Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch the trans-

mission position. The current transmission posi-

tion will be shown on the driver's display.

▌Engaging reverse gear R

&

WARNING Accident– and risk of injury

with unsupervised children in the vehicle

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to incor-

rect gearshiꢀing

If you leave children unattended in the vehicle,

they can in particular

If the engine speed is higher than the idle

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Open doors and thereby endanger other

persons or road users.

get out of the car and are hit by traﬃc.

speed and you engage the transmission posi-

tion h or k, the vehicle may accelerate

sharply.

R

#

Operate vehicle equipment and become

If you engage the transmission position

trapped, forexample.

h or k when the vehicle is at a stand-

still, always depress the brake pedal

ﬁrmly and do not accelerate at the same

time.

In addition, the children could also set the

vehicle in motion, for exampleby:

R

releasing the parking brake.

R

change the gearbox setting.

R

start the vehicle.

#

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

j

k

i

h

Park position

Reverse gear

Neutral

#

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

#

Keep the key out of reach of children.

Drive position

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▌Engaging neutral N

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WARNING Risk of accident due to incor-

rect gearshiꢀing

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.

#

If you engage the transmission position

h or k when the vehicle is at a stand-

still, always depress the brake pedal

ﬁrmly and do not accelerate at the same

time.

#

Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT

SELECT lever upwards past the ﬁrst point of

resistance.

Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT

SELECT lever up or down to the ﬁrst point of

resistance.

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To shiꢀ into neutral i with the vehicle

switched on, push the selector lever up or

down for several seconds to the ﬁrst point of

resistance.

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Subsequently releasing the brake pedal will allow

you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push it or

tow it away.

▌Engaging park position P

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NOTE Damage due to engaging park posi-

tion j while the vehicle is rolling

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WARNING Accident– and risk of injury

with unsupervised children in the vehicle

If you shiꢀ the transmission into park position

j while the vehicle is rolling, the transmis-

sion may be damaged.

Proceed as follows if you want the automatic

transmission to remain in neutral i, even if the

vehicle is switched oﬀ or the driver's door is

opened:

If you leave children unattended in the vehicle,

they can in particular

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If the vehicle is rolling, do not open a

door.

Only engage the park position j when

the vehicle is stationary.

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Open doors and thereby endanger other

persons or road users.

#

Depress the brake pedal and engage neutral

i when the vehicle is at a standstill.

#

R

get out of the car and are hit by traﬃc.

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Release the brake pedal.

Switch oﬀ the vehicle.

R

Operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, forexample.

In addition, the children could also set the

vehicle in motion, for exampleby:

The message reading Risk of vehicle rolling away

N activated manually No automatic switch to P

will appear on the driver's display.

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releasing the parking brake.

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If you then exit the vehicle leaving the key in

the vehicle, the automatic transmission will

remain in neutral i.

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change the gearbox setting.

start the vehicle.

R

#

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

The park position j is automatically re-engaged

as soon as one of the following conditions is met:

#

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You switch to transmission position h or k.

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You press the button j.

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Keep the key out of reach of children.

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parking brake and secure the vehicle to pre-

vent it from rolling away.

tionary and engage transmission position h

or k again.

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Depending on the situation, it may take a

short time until j is engaged. Therefore,

always pay attention to the transmission posi-

tion display.

▌Engaging drive position D

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WARNING Risk of accident due to incor-

rect gearshiꢀing

Park position j will be engaged automatically if

one of the following conditions is met:

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.

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You switch the stationary vehicle oﬀ in trans-

mission position h or k.

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You open the driver's door when the vehicle is

stationary in transmission position h or k.

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If you engage the transmission position

h or k when the vehicle is at a stand-

still, always depress the brake pedal

ﬁrmly and do not accelerate at the same

time.

R

When the vehicle is rolling, you switch if oﬀ in

transmission position h or k and bring it to

a standstill.

#

Observe the notes on parking the vehicle

(/ page 326).

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When the vehicle is rolling, you shiꢀ to trans-

mission position i, bring the vehicle to a

standstill and open the driver's door when the

vehicle is stationary.

Engaging park position j automatically is

required by the vehicle.

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Depress the brake pedal until the vehicle

comes to a standstill.

When the vehicle is stationary, press button

1.

When the transmission position display shows

j, park position is engaged. If transmission

position display j is not shown, apply the

R

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To manoeuvre with an open driver's door,

open the driver's door while the vehicle is sta-

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The vehicle speed

Rocking the vehicle free

Rocking the vehicle free may help to free the vehi-

cle if it has become stuck in slush or snow.

To rock the vehicle free, move the DIRECT

SELECT lever upwards and downwards past the

point of resistance to switch between transmis-

sion positions h and k.

When the automatic transmission is shiꢀed to

position h, you can manually shiꢀ it with the

steering wheel gearshiꢀ paddle. If permitted, the

automatic transmission will shiꢀ to a higher or

lower gear depending on the steering wheel gear-

shiꢀ paddle being pulled.

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The maximum design speed for switching

between h and k is approximately 9 km/h.

Manual gearshiꢀing

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For plug-in hybrids, observe the information

regarding the regenerative brake system

(/ page 276).

#

Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT

SELECT lever down past the ﬁrst point of

resistance.

You have two options for manually shiꢀing the

automatic transmission:

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Temporary setting

Permanent setting

When the automatic transmission is in transmis-

sion position h, it will shiꢀ gears automatically.

This depends, among other things, on the follow-

ing factors:

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The gears will shiꢀ automatically when manual

shiꢀing is deactivated.

Temporary setting:

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The selected drive program

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The position of the accelerator pedal

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#

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To activate: pull steering wheel gearshiꢀ pad-

dle 1 or 2.

Manual shiꢀing will be activated for a short

time. The transmission position display will

show p and the current gear.

You can also activate or deactivate manual

shiꢀing permanently in the multimedia sys-

tem.

played can be set in the multimedia system

(/ page 282).

#

To activate/deactivate: press corresponding

button 2.

The symbol indicates the currently selected

transmission position:

Manual shiꢀing (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)

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How long manual shiꢀing stays activated

depends on various factors.

Manual shiꢀing can be deactivated automati-

cally in the following cases:

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You can also activate and deactivate manual

gearshiꢀing via the multimedia system

(/ page 297).

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d M (red): manual gearshiꢀing

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d D (blue): automatic transmission

Plug-in hybrid: automatic transmission must be

selected for electric mode. If you select manual

mode in drive program Î, the drive program

will change to A and the combustion engine

will start. If you are driving in electric mode in

drive program o or A and select manual

mode, the combustion engine will start.

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When the drive program is changed

When the vehicle is restarted

When transmission position h is engaged

again

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Driving style

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To shiꢀ up: pull steering wheel gearshiꢀ pad-

dle 2.

To shiꢀ down: pull steering wheel gearshiꢀ

paddle 1.

To deactivate: pull and hold steering wheel

gearshiꢀ paddle 2.

The transmission position display will show

h.

Shiꢀing up and down

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NOTE Damage to the engine due to shiꢀ-

ing up too late

#

Press upper or lower display button 1

repeatedly, until it displays the d symbol.

The automatic transmission does not shiꢀ up

in manual mode even when the engine's limit-

ing speed is reached.

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If the display button does not show the sym-

bol, then it is hidden. How functions are dis-

played and the order in which they are dis-

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Gearshiꢀ recommendation

The fuel supply is interrupted in order to pre-

vent the engine from overrevving.

The gearshiꢀ recommendation assists you in

adopting an economical driving style.

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Shiꢀ up before the engine speed reaches

the red area in the rev counter.

If the engine speed is too high or too low, you will

not be able to change gear using the steering

wheel gearshiꢀ paddles. In this case, segments

1 will light up red on the driver display.

#

When gearshiꢀ recommendation 1 appears

on the driver's display, shiꢀ to the recommen-

ded gear.

#

Permanently activating or deactivating manual

shiꢀing

To shiꢀ up: pull steering wheel gearshiꢀ pad-

dle 2.

#

To shiꢀ down: pull steering wheel gearshiꢀ

paddle 1.

Multimedia system:

Using kickdown

4

5

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Settings

Vehicle

Driving

#

Maximum acceleration: depress the accelera-

#

Permanently switch the function on or oﬀ.

tor pedal beyond the point of resistance.

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To protect against engine overrev, the automatic

transmission will shiꢀ up to the next gear when

maximum engine speed has been reached.

You do not depress the accelerator or brake

pedal (except for light brake applications).

When you drive in Glide mode, the J symbol

will appear on the driver's display and the com-

bustion engine will be switched oﬀ. All the vehicle

functions will remain active.

Glide mode will be activated if the following condi-

tions are met:

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Glide mode can also be activated if you have

selected the "Eco" setting for the drive in the

drive program =.

Glide mode function

Glide mode will be deactivated again if one of the

conditions is no longer met.

Glide mode can also be prevented by the following

parameters:

With an anticipatory driving style, Glide mode

helps you to reduce fuel consumption.

Glide mode is characterised by the following:

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The ECO start/stop function is switched on.

R

The = drive program is selected with the

"Moderate" or "Reduced" drive setting.

R

The combustion engine is disconnected from

the drivetrain and continues to run in neutral.

R

The speed is within a suitable range.

R

Incline

Downhill gradient

Temperature

Height

R

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

gradients or tight bends.

R

The transmission position display h is shown

in green.

The combustion engine can be switched oﬀ.

All of the vehicle functions remain active.

R

The state of charge of the battery is suﬃcient.

R

You are no longer depressing the accelerator

or brake pedal.

R

speed

Glide mode will be activated if the following condi-

tions are met:

R

Operating status of the engine

Traﬃc situation

Glide mode will be deactivated again if one of the

conditions is no longer met.

R

Drive program ; is selected.

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The speed is within a suitable range.

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

uphill or downhill gradients or tight bends.

There is no trailer hitched up to the trailer

hitch, and no bicycle rack ﬁtted.

Function of glide mode (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)

Function of 4MATIC

4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are driven.

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

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With an anticipatory driving style, Glide mode

helps you to reduce fuel consumption.

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the traction of your vehicle whenever a driven

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Fire, naked ﬂames, smoking and creating

clean water. Seek medical attention

immediately.

If you swallow fuel, seek medical atten-

tion immediately. Do not induce vomit-

ing.

wheel spins due to insuﬃcient traction.

sparks must be avoided.

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

neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override

the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot take account

of road, weather and traﬃc conditions. 4MATIC is

only an aid. You are responsible especially for

maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in

front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time

and for staying in lane.

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Before refuelling, switch oﬀ the vehicle

and, if ﬁtted, the stationary heater and

keep switched oﬀ during ﬁlling.

Change immediately out of clothing that

has come into contact with fuel.

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WARNING Risk of injury from fuels

Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your

health.

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WARNING Risk of ﬁre and explosion due

to electrostatic charge

%

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In wintry road conditions, the maximum eﬀect

Do not swallow fuel or let it come into

contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

Do not inhale fuel vapour.

Keep children away from fuel.

Keep doors and windows closed during

the refuelling process.

of 4MATIC can be achieved only if you use

winter tyres (M+S tyres), with snow chains if

necessary.

Electrostatic charge can ignite fuel vapour.

#

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.

#

Refuelling

Refuelling the vehicle

If you or other people come into contact with

fuel, observe the following:

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WARNING Risk of ﬁre or explosion from

fuel

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WARNING Risk of ﬁre from fuel mixture

Immediately rinse fuel oﬀ your skin with

soap and water.

If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,

immediately rinse them thoroughly with

Vehicles with a diesel engine:

Fuels are highly ﬂammable.

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If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the ﬂash

point of the fuel mixture is lower than that of

pure diesel fuel.

While the vehicle is running, component parts

in the exhaust system may overheat without

warning.

Never refuel with one of the following fuels:

Only refuel using sulphur-free diesel fuel

that conforms to European standard

EN 590, or an equivalent speciﬁcation.

In countries without sulphur-free diesel

fuel, refuel using only low-sulphur diesel

fuel with a sulphur content less than

50 ppm.

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Diesel

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regular petrol with an octane number

lower than 91 RON

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petrol with more than 10 % ethanol by vol-

ume‑, e. g. E15, E30, E85, E100

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Never refuel using petrol.

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petrol with more than 3 % methanol by

volume‑, e. g. M15, M30

Never refuel with one of the following fuels:

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Never mix petrol with diesel fuel.

Petrol

Marine diesel

Heating oil

Pure bio-diesel or vegetable oil

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petrol with metallic additives

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NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel

If you have accidentally refuelled with the

wrong fuel:

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Vehicles with a petrol engine:

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Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could

result in damage to the fuel system, the

engine and the emission control system.

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Do not switch on the vehicle.

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Paraﬃn or kerosene

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Consult a qualiﬁed specialist workshop.

If you have accidentally refuelled with the

wrong fuel:

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Refuel only using unleaded, sulphur-free

*

NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel

spark-ignition engine fuel that conforms

to European EN 228, or an equivalent

speciﬁcation.

#

Do not switch on the vehicle.

Consult a qualiﬁed specialist workshop.

Vehicles with a diesel engine:

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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.

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Requirements

Even small amounts of the wrong fuel

could result in damage to the fuel system

and the engine. The repair costs are high.

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NOTE Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles

with a petrol engine

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The vehicle is unlocked.

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Plug-in hybrid with petrol engine: The fuel tank

was vented before refuelling (/ page 303).

This function is country-dependent.

If you have accidentally refuelled with the

wrong fuel:

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Consult a qualiﬁed specialist workshop.

Have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained

completely.

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Do not switch on the vehicle. Otherwise

fuel can enter the engine.

Observe the notes on service ﬂuids and fuel.

The recommended octane number for your vehi-

cle can be found on the information label in the

fuel ﬁller ﬂap.

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 due to

overﬁlling the fuel tank

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Only ﬁll the fuel tank until the pump noz-

zle switches oﬀ.

Consult a qualiﬁed specialist workshop.

Have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained

completely.

#

If too much fuel has been added due, for

example, to a faulty ﬁlling pump:

*

NOTE Do not refuel diesel-engined vehi-

cles with petrol

#

Do not switch on the vehicle.

Consult a qualiﬁed specialist workshop.

#

If you have accidentally refuelled with the

wrong fuel:

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NOTE Fuel may spray out when you

remove the fuel pump nozzle

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Do not switch on the vehicle. Otherwise

fuel can enter the engine.

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Only ﬁll the fuel tank until the pump noz-

zle switches oﬀ.

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Press on the rear part of fuel ﬁller ﬂap 1.

Turn the fuel ﬁller cap anti-clockwise and

remove it.

Insert fuel ﬁller cap from above into bracket

2.

Completely insert the pump nozzle into the

tank ﬁller neck, hook in place and refuel.

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 canis-

ter. Otherwise, the ﬁller neck cannot be

pushed into the tank shaꢀ.

Replace the cap on the ﬁller neck and turn

clockwise until it engages audibly.

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Close fuel ﬁller ﬂap 1.

Only ﬁll the fuel tank until the pump nozzle

switches oﬀ.

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Vehicles with a diesel engine: The tank ﬁller

neck is designed for refuelling at diesel ﬁlling

pumps.

Your vehicle is equipped with an incorrect fuel

protection system to prevent ﬁlling up with

the wrong fuel. This function may be deactiva-

ted in some countries due to local circum-

stances. For more information, consult a

Mercedes-Benz service centre.

1

2

3

4

5

Fuel ﬁller ﬂap

Bracket for fuel ﬁller cap

Tyre pressure table

QR code for rescue card

Fuel type

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Vehicles with a diesel engine: Do not run the

fuel tank dry.

Refuel with at least 5 litres of diesel if the fuel

tank has been run dry completely.

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Plug-in hybrid with a petrol engine: The fuel

ﬁller ﬂap opens automatically aꢀer the fuel

tank has been vented (/ page 303).

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Depressurising the fuel tank (plug-in hybrid with

petrol engine)

The Fuel tank is depressurised Ready for

refuelling message will appear on the driver's

display and the fuel ﬁller ﬂap will open auto-

matically.

Depressurising the fuel tank may take several

minutes.

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Only refuel when the fuel ﬁller ﬂap has

opened automatically.

You can watch an animation on this topic via the

following link:

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AdBlue^®(vehicles with a diesel engine only)

▌Notes on topping up AdBlue^®

The fuel tank can be depressurised only if the

conditions described above are fulﬁlled. Other-

wise, drive the vehicle at least 0.5 km and repeat

the process.

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

exhaust gas aꢀertreatment of diesel engines. In

order for the exhaust gas aꢀertreatment to func-

tion properly, only use AdBlue^®in accordance

with ISO 22241.

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In the following situations, there is a malfunc-

tion:

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Indicator lamp 2 ﬂashes initially and then

goes out.

AdBlue^®is characterised by the following:

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The yellow engine diagnostics warning

lamp ; lights up.

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non-toxic

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colourless and odourless

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NOTE Damage to the fuel ﬁller ﬂap when

Pull switch 1 once brieﬂy.

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non-ﬂammable

opening it

Indicator lamp 2 will ﬂash and the Please

wait Depressurising fuel tank message will

appear on the driver's display.

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

ammonia vapour may be released. Only ﬁll the

AdBlue^®tank in well-ventilated areas.

If an attempt is made to open a fuel ﬁller ﬂap

that is not unlocked, the fuel ﬁller ﬂap or the

opening mechanism may be damaged.

When the fuel tank is depressurised, indicator

lamp 2 will light up continuously.

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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.

Observe the notes on operating ﬂuids

(/ page 785).

AdBlue^®is available here:

▌Reﬁlling AdBlue^®

The following sequential messages appear in the

driver's display when the AdBlue^®tank needs

reﬁlling:

NOTE Engine damage due to AdBlue^®

being in the fuel

*

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Refill AdBlue See Owner’s Manual. The

AdBlue^®level has fallen below the reserve

AdBlue^®must not be used to ﬁll the fuel

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mark. Reﬁll AdBlue^®immediately.

tank.

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Top up AdBlue Emergency op. in XXX km

Only use AdBlue^®to ﬁll the AdBlue^®

tank.

Do not overﬁll the AdBlue^®tank.

See Owner's Manual. The low AdBlue^®level

will lead to limited performance aꢀer the

remaining distance displayed has been cov-

ered. Reﬁll AdBlue^®immediately.

AdBlue^®can be topped up by fast service at a

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*

NOTE Contamination of the vehicle inte-

rior due to AdBlue^®leakage

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

qualiﬁed specialist workshop, e.g. a

km/h Start not poss. in XXX km. The low

AdBlue^®level will lead to an output restriction

from the speed displayed. Aꢀer the remaining

distance displayed has been covered, it will no

longer be possible to start the vehicle. Reﬁll at

least the indicated amount of AdBlue^®.

Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

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Aꢀer topping up, carefully close the

AdBlue^®reﬁll container.

Avoid carrying AdBlue^®reﬁll containers

permanently in the vehicle.

AdBlue^®is available at many ﬁlling stations

R

from AdBlue^®ﬁlling pumps.

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 bot-

tles.

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

Requirements

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

tank is empty. You can no longer start the

vehicle. Reﬁll at least the indicated amount of

AdBlue^®. Switch on the vehicle and wait for

approximately 60 seconds. Start the vehicle.

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The vehicle is unlocked.

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Ensure the connection between the reﬁll con-

tainer and vehicle ﬁller neck does not drip.

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

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Press on the rear part 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.

Service menu in the driver's display.

The AdBlue^®range shown greatly depends on

the driving style and operating conditions. The

actual range can therefore deviate from the

calculated range.

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Opening the AdBlue^®ﬁller cap

Reﬁlling AdBlue^®

Mercedes-Benz recommends reﬁlling AdBlue^®at

a ﬁlling pump. If no AdBlue^®ﬁlling pump is availa-

ble, you can also top up AdBlue^®using a canister.

Unscrew the cap of the AdBlue^®reﬁll canister

4.

Screw the disposable hose 3 onto the open-

ing of the AdBlue^®reﬁll canister 4 until ﬁn-

ger-tight.

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Screw the disposable hose 3 onto the ﬁller

neck of the vehicle until ﬁnger-tight.

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Liꢀ up and tilt the AdBlue^®reﬁll canister 4.

The ﬁlling process stops when the AdBlue^®

tank is completely full.

AdBlue^®reﬁll canister 4 can be removed

when it has been only partially emptied.

Unscrew and close the disposable hose 3

and AdBlue^®reﬁll canister 4 in reverse

order.

Replace AdBlue^®ﬁller cap 2 and turn it

clockwise until it audibly engages.

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Charging the high-voltage battery (plug-in

hybrid)

Notes on charging the high-voltage battery

ses over the course of its life. Due to this, both

the maximum electrical range that can be ach-

ieved by the vehicle and its maximum electri-

cal output can be impaired.

The following factors could accelerate the age-

ing of the high-voltage battery:

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NOTE High-voltage battery damage due to

leaving the vehicle idle for lengthy periods

of time

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a high level of charge, especially if the

vehicle is idle for a lengthy period of time

Lithium-ion batteries experience a natural self-

discharge.

Exhaustive discharging can therefore occur if

the vehicle is idle for several months. This can

damage the high-voltage battery.

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frequent rapid charging with direct current

(mode 4)

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leaving the vehicle idle for lengthy periods

at high ambient temperatures

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Close fuel ﬁller ﬂap 1.

Switch on the vehicle for at least 60 seconds.

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To avoid damage, please observe the fol-

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To avoid accelerated ageing, please

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lowing recommendations when handling

the high-voltage battery.

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.

observe the following recommendations

when handling the high-voltage battery.

Recommendations when handling the high-voltage

battery:

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NOTE Accelerated ageing of the high-volt-

age battery due to not observing the fol-

lowing recommendations

Start the vehicle.

Avoid storing AdBlue^®reﬁll containers perma-

nently in the vehicle.

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Only charge the high-voltage battery with

direct current (mode 4) if necessary.

As a result of its basic characteristics, the

storage capacity of and the amount of energy

available from the high-voltage battery decrea-

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If leaving the vehicle idle for lengthy periods,

park up the vehicle with a high-voltage battery

charge level between 25% and 30%. Do not

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keep the high-voltage battery continuously

connected to power supply equipment.

If leaving the vehicle idle for lengthy periods of

time avoid, if possible, high ambient tempera-

tures.

Type Combo 1 for charging with alternating

current (mode 2/3) and charging with direct

current (mode 4)

Type 2 for charging with alternating current

(mode 2/3)

Type Combo 2 for charging with alternating

current (mode 2/3) and charging with direct

current (mode 4)

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Check the high-voltage battery's charge level

every six weeks (/ page 326).

Charge the high-voltage battery if the charge

level is below 15%.

Do not disconnect the 12 V battery even if the

vehicle is leꢀ idle for a lengthy period. Other-

wise, the condition of the vehicle's high-volt-

age battery cannot be monitored.

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If the high-voltage battery is only used with

low charge levels, fully charge the high-voltage

battery every six months.

Combo 1 vehicle socket

Depending on the equipment and national ver-

sion, your vehicle is equipped with one of the fol-

lowing vehicle sockets:

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Type 1 for charging with alternating current

(mode 2/3)

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socket connections 1 and 2 are used for

It is recommended that you charge the high-volt-

age battery at a wallbox or charging station due to

the improved charging performance and better

charging eﬃciency oﬀered.

charging.

Charging options for the high-voltage battery

(mode 2, 3 or 4):

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System limits

The power output of the high-voltage battery may

be impaired by the following:

Charging through recuperation while the vehi-

cle is in motion

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Charging with alternating current when sta-

tionary:

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High or low outside temperatures

-

at a mains socket (mode 2)

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Electrical auxiliary consumers in the vehicle

-

being switched on, e.g. operating the air con-

ditioning system

at a wallbox or charging station (mode 3)

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Charging with direct current when stationary

(vehicles with combo vehicle sockets):

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Extended periods without charging

-

at a rapid charging station (mode 4)

The charging time or the charging capacity of the

high-voltage battery may be increased in particu-

lar by the following:

Depending on the country-speciﬁc vehicle equip-

ment and your vehicle's charging cable, single

phase AC charging is also possible.

Combo 2 vehicle socket

1

Type 1 or type 2 connection for charging with

alternating current

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High or low outside temperatures

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A low or high state of charge on the high-volt-

age battery

The maximum available charge current of the

charging facility

Observe the diﬀerent grid requirements of your

current location when charging. Only use charging

cables which conform to the grid requirements.

Consult a qualiﬁed electrician or your local grid

operator if you have any questions.

2

Socket extension for charging with direct cur-

rent

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When using a CCS (Combined Charging Sys-

tem) charging cable to charge with direct cur-

rent at a combo vehicle socket, both vehicle

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Stowing the charging cable

As delivered, charging cable bag 1 with retaining

strap 2 is located in the boot or load compart-

ment. To secure the charging cable bag, the

retaining strap must be attached to tie-down eye

3. Do not use bag hooks to attach the retaining

strap.

Always stow the vehicle's charging cable in the

charging cable bag provided, and secure the

charging cable bag in the boot or load compart-

ment with the included retaining strap. Otherwise,

the charging cable bag with the charging cable is

not suﬃciently secured.

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Tighten retaining strap 2 so that the knot

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Feed the loop end of retaining strap 2

around tie-down eye 3 is tight and secure.

through tie-down eye 3 into the boot or load

Hook the snap hook of retaining strap 2 in a

tie-down eye of charging cable bag 1.

compartment.

Feed the end with the snap hook through the

loop of retaining strap 2.

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Example: charging cable bag in the boot/load com-

partment

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Notes on charging the high-voltage battery at the

mains socket (mode 2)

The charging process can vary depending on the

power supply equipment. The charging times

when charging the high-voltage battery at the

mains socket are considerably longer than when

charging at a wallbox or charging station.

When doing so, always observe the local informa-

tion.

Do not leave the charging cable controls hanging

loose from a mains socket.

Do not liꢀ the controls by the following compo-

nent parts:

Mercedes-Benz thoroughly tests these original

charging cables for their suitability for high-

voltage charging of your vehicle.

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DANGER Risk of fatal injury from incor-

rectly installed component parts

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Never use a damaged charging cable.

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Do not use:

Connecting the charging cable to a mains

socket using incorrectly installed component

parts could cause a ﬁre or an electric shock,

for example.

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Extension cables

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Extension reels

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Multiple sockets

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Only connect the charging cable to a

mains socket that:

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Never use socket adapters to connect

the charging cable to the mains socket.

The only exception being if the adapter

has been tested and approved by the

manufacturer for charging the high-volt-

age battery of an electric vehicle.

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Has been properly installed and

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the charging cable connector

the mains plug

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Has been inspected by a qualiﬁed electri-

cian

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When charging, protect the charging cable control

element from excessive heat such as direct sun-

light. Otherwise, the charging process may be

cancelled.

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For safety reasons, only use the charging

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cable supplied with the vehicle or an

original Mercedes‑Benz charging cable.

Observe the safety notes in the operat-

ing instructions for the socket adapter.

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Purchase these parts at a Mercedes-

Only the following charging cables may be used:

Benz Service Centre and obtain advice

there.

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The charging cable supplied with the vehicle.

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A charging cable that has been approved for

the vehicle.

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Notes on charging the high-voltage battery at a

wallbox or charging station (mode 3)

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Observe the safety notes in the operat-

ing instructions for the wallbox.

Do not use an extension for the charging

cable.

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Do not use adapters.

Always observe the safety instructions

on the charging station.

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DANGER Risk of fatal injury from incor-

rectly installed component parts

If charging at a wallbox without pre-installed

cable, use the optionally available charging cable

for wallbox and charging station (mode 3). The

charging cable is stowed in a bag in the boot/

luggage compartment.

Only use charging cables that have been tested

and approved by the manufacturer for charging

the high-voltage battery in an electric vehicle.

Connecting the charging cable to a wallbox

using incorrectly installed component parts

could cause a ﬁre or an electric shock, for

example.

Most charging stations must be activated before

the charging process, e.g. using an RFID card or

via Plug-and-Charge. Observe the on-site opera-

tor's instructions for the charging station and the

notes on Mercedes me Charge (/ page 514).

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Only connect the charging cable to a

wallbox that:

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Has been properly installed and

Has been inspected by a qualiﬁed electri-

cian

The amount of energy dispensed for the charging

process, shown by the charging station, may be

higher than the amount of energy actually absor-

bed by the high-voltage battery. This is the result

of diﬀerent levels of charging losses and is descri-

bed as recharge eﬃciency. Charging losses occur,

for example, due to heat that builds up when the

vehicle is charging or from auxiliary consumers

that are switched on. Further information on

recharge eﬃciency can be obtained at a qualiﬁed

specialist workshop.

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DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to dam-

aged components

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Connecting the vehicle to a charging station

using damaged component parts could cause

a ﬁre or an electric shock, for example.

#

For safety reasons, only use charging

cables that have been tested and

approved by the manufacturer for charg-

ing the high-voltage battery in an electric

vehicle.

#

Perform a visual check of the charging

station for obvious defects, for example

damage to the housing or charging cable

connection.

#

Never use damaged charging cables.

Do not extend the charging cable.

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Never use damaged charging cables.

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Do not use adapters.

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Notes on charging the high-voltage battery at a

rapid charging station (mode 4)

The amount of energy dispensed for the charging

process, shown by the charging station, may be

higher than the amount of energy actually absor-

bed by the high-voltage battery. This is the result

of diﬀerent levels of charging losses and is descri-

bed as recharge eﬃciency. Charging losses occur,

for example, due to heat that builds up when the

vehicle is charging or from auxiliary consumers

that are switched on. Further information on

recharge eﬃciency can be obtained at a qualiﬁed

specialist workshop.

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DANGER Risk of fatal injuries when carry-

ing out maintenance work during the

charging process

&

DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to dam-

aged components

During the charging process, the high-voltage

on-board electrical system is under high volt-

age.

Connecting the vehicle to a charging station

using damaged component parts could cause

a ﬁre or an electric shock, for example.

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Do not perform any maintenance work

during the charging process.

#

Perform a visual check of the charging

station for obvious defects, for example

damage to the housing or charging cable

connection.

Most charging stations must be activated before

the charging process, e.g. using an RFID card or

via Plug-and-Charge. Observe the on-site opera-

tor's instructions for the charging station and the

notes on Mercedes me Charge (/ page 514).

Setting the maximum permissible charging cur-

rent for charging at a mains socket

#

Never use damaged charging cables.

#

Do not use an extension for the charging

cable.

The charging cable for the vehicle must not be

longer than 30 m due to the legal requirements in

some countries. This is to prevent the interfer-

ence of signals being received by radio communi-

cation devices in the vehicle or in close proximity

to the charging station. Be aware that parts of the

charging cable may be routed underground. If in

doubt, ask the charging station operator if this is

the case before charging the high-voltage battery.

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NOTE Overloading the mains socket due

to excessive charging current

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Do not use adapters.

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Always observe the safety instructions

on the charging station.

If the charging current is too high, the fuse

could be tripped or the external mains supply

could overheat.

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Ensure that the external mains supply

has been designed to handle the charg-

ing current provided.

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If you have questions concerning the charging

current or if there is a malfunction, please contact

a qualiﬁed specialist workshop.

Supply voltage indicator 1

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For safety reasons, only use the charging

cable supplied with the vehicle or an

original Mercedes-Benz charging cable.

Mercedes-Benz thoroughly tests these

original charging cables for their suitabil-

ity for high-voltage charging of your vehi-

cle.

Purchase these parts at a Mercedes-

Benz Service Centre and obtain advice

there.

Display

Meaning

Lights up white

The supply voltage is

connected.

Overview of the charging cable control panel

The charging cable control panel shows the cur-

rent status of the charging process.

Charging process indicator 2

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Display

Meaning

Flashes green

The high-voltage bat-

tery is charging.

Check the maximum charging current

using the charging capacity shown in the

driver's display.

The charging cable supplied is set to a country-

speciﬁc maximum charging current value. When

charging abroad, the maximum value may exceed

the permitted value for that country.

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1

2

3

4

Supply voltage indicator

Charging process indicator

Temperature monitor indicator

Safety system indicator

Before charging at a mains socket, have the

maximum permissible charging current for the

relevant mains socket or the building inspec-

ted by a qualiﬁed electrician.

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When abroad, observe the country-speciﬁc

laws when charging.

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Temperature control indicator 3

Safety system indicator 4

If temperature monitor 3 indicates a malfunc-

tion, it may help to protect the charging cable

from direct sunlight.

Display

Meaning

Display

Meaning

To reset the charging cable operating unit: if

safety system 4 indicates a charging cable mal-

function or a vehicle malfunction, ﬁrst reset the

charging cable operating unit. To do this, discon-

nect the charging cable from the vehicle and from

the mains socket and wait for approximately ﬁve

seconds. If the malfunction persists aꢀer the

charging cable is reconnected, charging at the

mains socket is not possible. The charging cable

must be replaced or the vehicle plug must be

checked at a qualiﬁed specialist workshop,

depending on the indicator.

Lights up red

The green LED ﬂashes

simultaneously: over-

temperature – the

charging performance

is reduced.

The green LED does

not ﬂash: overtemper-

ature – the charging

process is stopped.

Flashes red

Charging cable mal-

function – cannot

carry out the charging

process, reset the

charging cable operat-

ing unit.

Lights up red

White LED is oﬀ:

power supply malfunc-

tion – cannot carry

out the charging proc-

ess, replace the mains

socket.

Flashes red

Overtemperature at

the mains plug – the

charging process is

stopped.

White LED is on: vehi-

cle malfunction – can-

not carry out the

charging process,

reset the charging

cable operating unit.

Functions of the indicator lamps on the vehicle

socket

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Depending on the national version, your vehi-

cle is equipped with one of the following vehi-

cle sockets.

The socket ﬂap is centrally locked and unlocked

together with the vehicle.

When all four displays light up, the charging cable

operating unit performs a self-test.

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display and ﬂashes or lights up as with indicator

lamp 2.

Overview of the locking status

Locking sta-

tus 3

Display

Meaning

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Lights up

white

Vehicle

socket

unlocked,

insert or

remove charg-

ing cable

% ꢀ

Flashes white Malfunction

during locking

or unlocking

Combo 1 vehicle socket

Combo 2 vehicle socket

1

2

3

1

2

3

Socket lamp

Charging process indicator lamp

Locking status indicator lamp

Socket lamp

Charging process indicator lamp

Locking status indicator lamp

The upper arch of socket lamp 1 is used for the

lighting and ﬂashes or lights up as with indicator

lamp 3. The lower arch is used for the status

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Overview of the charging process status

Starting the alternating current charging process

(mode 2/3)

*

NOTE Damage due to overheating of

charging cable and charge port

Status of the

charging

process 2

Display

Meaning

During the charging process, the charging

cable and charge port can heat up within the

permissible limits.

The permissible limit values are inﬂuenced by

the following factors:

&

DANGER Risk of death when charging at a

damaged socket

# ꢀ

Flashes

orange

Connection is

being estab-

lished

The charging process uses high voltage.

If the charging cable, the vehicle socket or the

mains socket are damaged, you could receive

an electric shock.

R

the power supply system and the charging

cable are not damaged

the instructions for handling the charging

cable and the control element on the

charging cable have been observed

# ꢀ

Flashes green Active energy

#

Only use an undamaged charging cable.

ﬂow

R

#

Avoid mechanical damage such as crush-

ing, abrading or driving over the cable.

Lights up

Interruption in

charging

orange (for

approx. 60 s)

#

Have a damaged vehicle socket replaced

#

If the charging cable or charge port

becomes too hot, have the power supply

system checked.

at a qualiﬁed specialist workshop as

# ꢀ

Lights up

green (for

Charging

soon as possible.

process com-

#

Never connect the charging cable to a

damaged vehicle socket.

approx. 60 s) pleted

*

NOTE Damaged or dirty vehicle socket

when the socket ﬂap is open

Flashes red

(for approx.

90 s)

Vehicle mal-

function;

charging is

not possible

#

Always keep the socket cover and the

socket ﬂap closed when there is no

charging cable connected. This protects

the vehicle socket from dirt and damage.

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Depending on the vehicle's equipment and on the

national version, your vehicle is equipped with one

of the following vehicle sockets:

#

Make sure that the socket cover is

closed properly before closing the socket

ﬂap. This can otherwise result in damage

which may prevent the socket ﬂap from

being opened again.

R

Type 1 for charging with alternating current

(mode 2 or 3)

R

Combo 1 for charging with alternating current

(mode 2 or 3) and charging with direct current

(mode 4)

Type 2 for charging with alternating current

(mode 2 or 3)

Combo 2 for charging with alternating current

(mode 2 or 3) and charging with direct current

(mode 4)

*

NOTE Damage to the vehicle socket or the

charging cable connector due to incorrect

handling

R

Do not use excessive force (maximum 300 N)

to insert the charging cable connector into the

vehicle socket to the stop. You may otherwise

damage the vehicle socket, the charging cable

connector or their contacts.

R

#

If you feel there is increased resistance,

pull the charging cable connector out of

the socket and reinsert it.

Combo 1 vehicle socket

Requirements

R

The transmission is in position j.

R

The vehicle is unlocked or the vehicle is locked

and the distance between the key and the

vehicle does not exceed 1 m.

R

The charging cable is not taut.

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#

Press catch 7 to the right and fold up socket

cover 2.

At the start of the charging process, the charge

level display is shown in the driver's display with a

charging prediction. The charging prediction

refers to the time at which the high-voltage bat-

tery will be fully charged.

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Vehicles with a vehicle socket combo require

only connection 6 for the charging cable

connector. Open only the upper part of socket

cover 2.

To charge at a mains socket, insert the mains

plug into the mains socket of the external

power source as far as it will go.

Insert the charging cable connector into vehi-

cle socket connection 6 to the stop. If the

wallbox/charging station is not equipped with

a charging cable, insert the plug of the vehi-

cle's charging cable into the wallbox/charging

station socket to the stop.

%

Depending on the temperature, the fan and

battery cooling system may audibly switch on

during the charging process.

#

%

If the vehicle is idle for lengthy periods and

connected to the mains supply, the high-volt-

age battery will be recharged automatically as

needed or when electrical consumers are

activated (e.g. the pre-entry climate control).

%

The vehicle is equipped with an electrical fuse

which protects it against overvoltage in the

mains supply. This electrical fuse may trip dur-

ing severe thunderstorms, for example, and

may cause the fuse in the building to trip or

may interrupt the charging process. These

functions protect the vehicle.

Combo 2 vehicle socket

Make sure that the charging cable is not taut

when inserted.

The # indicator lamp 5 and lower status

display 4 ﬂash orange and, as soon as the

high-voltage battery is charged, green.

#

Press the centre rear section of socket ﬂap

1 and swing the socket ﬂap forwards and

open.

The % indicator lamp 3 and upper status

display 4 light up white.

When the charging cable is connected to the vehi-

cle, the vehicle cannot be started or moved.

%

Socket ﬂap 1 can also be opened via the

multimedia system (/ page 497).

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Aꢀer the fuse in the building is switched on

again, the charging process resumes automat-

ically. Following an interruption in the power

supply without the fuse in the building being

tripped, it may take up to ten minutes for

charging to resume automatically.

#

Never connect the charging cable to a

damaged vehicle socket.

*

NOTE Damaged or dirty vehicle socket

when the socket ﬂap is open

#

Always keep the socket cover and the

socket ﬂap closed when there is no

charging cable connected. This protects

the vehicle socket from dirt and damage.

*

NOTE Damage due to overheating of

charging cable and charge port

During the charging process, the charging

cable and charge port can heat up within the

permissible limits.

The permissible limit values are inﬂuenced by

the following factors:

#

Make sure that the socket cover is

Ending the alternating current charging process

(mode 2/3)

closed properly before closing the socket

ﬂap. This can otherwise result in damage

which may prevent the socket ﬂap from

being opened again.

&

DANGER Risk of death when charging at a

damaged socket

R

the power supply system and the charging

cable are not damaged

the instructions for handling the charging

cable and the control element on the

charging cable have been observed

The charging process uses high voltage.

Requirements

R

The vehicle is unlocked or the vehicle is locked

If the charging cable, the vehicle socket or the

mains socket are damaged, you could receive

an electric shock.

and the distance between the key and the

vehicle does not exceed 1 m.

#

Only use an undamaged charging cable.

Avoid mechanical damage such as crush-

ing, abrading or driving over the cable.

Have a damaged vehicle socket replaced

at a qualiﬁed specialist workshop as

soon as possible.

If the charging cable or charge port

becomes too hot, have the power supply

system checked.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment and on the

national version, your vehicle is equipped with one

of the following vehicle sockets:

#

R

Type 1 for charging with alternating current

(mode 2 or 3)

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#

R

Combo 1 for charging with alternating current

(mode 2 or 3) and charging with direct current

(mode 4)

Type 2 for charging with alternating current

(mode 2 or 3)

Combo 2 for charging with alternating current

(mode 2 or 3) and charging with direct current

(mode 4)

Combo 1 vehicle socket

Combo 1 vehicle socket: press charging inter-

ruption button 3.

The charging process is ended. The % indi-

cator lamp 1 lights up white. The vehicle

socket is unlocked.

R

%

For a combo vehicle socket, the charging

process can also be terminated via the multi-

media system (/ page 497).

#

Vehicle socket type 1: unlock the vehicle with

the vehicle key or unlock it centrally from

inside.

The charging process is ended. The % indi-

cator lamp 1 lights up white. The vehicle

socket is unlocked.

#

Press and hold button 2 on the charging

cable connector and remove the charging

cable connector from the vehicle socket.

%

Vehicles equipped with a type 1 vehicle

socket for AC charging have no charging inter-

ruption button 3.

%

If you cannot remove the charging cable con-

nector, repeat the unlocking procedure. If the

charging cable connector is still locked, con-

tact a qualiﬁed specialist workshop.

#

Close the socket cover and the socket ﬂap.

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#

%

Remove the charging cable connector from

the mains socket, or from the socket on the

wallbox/charging station, and stow the vehi-

cle's charging cable safely in the vehicle

(/ page 309).

Vehicles only equipped with a type 2 vehicle

socket for AC charging have no charging inter-

ruption button 2.

Combo 2 vehicle socket: press charging inter-

ruption button 2.

The charging process is ended. The % indi-

cator lamp 1 lights up white. The vehicle

socket is unlocked.

charging cable connector is still locked, con-

tact a qualiﬁed specialist workshop.

#

Close the socket cover and the socket ﬂap.

#

Remove the charging cable connector from

the mains socket, or from the socket on the

wallbox/charging station, and stow the vehi-

cle's charging cable safely in the vehicle

(/ page 309).

Combo 2 vehicle socket

%

Aꢀer the charging cable connector has been

disconnected, the % indicator lamp 1 on

the vehicle socket remains lit for some time

before switching oﬀ.

%

For a combo vehicle socket, the charging

process can also be terminated via the multi-

media system (/ page 497).

#

Vehicle socket type 2: unlock the vehicle with

the vehicle key or unlock it centrally from

inside.

The charging process is ended. The % indi-

cator lamp 1 lights up white. The vehicle

socket is unlocked.

Remove the charging cable connector from

the vehicle socket within 30 seconds.

Aꢀer the 30 seconds have elapsed, the vehicle

socket will be locked again.

Starting the direct current charging process

(mode 4)

&

DANGER Risk of death when charging at a

damaged socket

#

The charging process uses high voltage.

If the charging cable, the vehicle socket or the

mains socket are damaged, you could receive

an electric shock.

%

If you cannot remove the charging cable con-

nector, repeat the unlocking procedure. If the

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#

Only use an undamaged charging cable.

Avoid mechanical damage such as crush-

ing, abrading or driving over the cable.

If the charging cable or charge port

becomes too hot, have the power supply

system checked.

damage the vehicle socket, the charging cable

connector or their contacts.

#

If you feel there is increased resistance,

pull the charging cable connector out of

the socket and reinsert it.

#

Have a damaged vehicle socket replaced

at a qualiﬁed specialist workshop as

soon as possible.

Never connect the charging cable to a

damaged vehicle socket.

*

NOTE Damaged or dirty vehicle socket

when the socket ﬂap is open

Requirements

#

Always keep the socket cover and the

socket ﬂap closed when there is no

charging cable connected. This protects

the vehicle socket from dirt and damage.

Make sure that the socket cover is

closed properly before closing the socket

ﬂap. This can otherwise result in damage

which may prevent the socket ﬂap from

being opened again.

R

The transmission is in position j.

R

The vehicle is unlocked or the vehicle is locked

and the distance between the key and the

vehicle does not exceed 1 m.

*

NOTE Damage due to overheating of

charging cable and charge port

#

R

The charging cable is not taut.

During the charging process, the charging

cable and charge port can heat up within the

permissible limits.

The permissible limit values are inﬂuenced by

the following factors:

%

Depending on the national version, the vehicle

is equipped with one of the following vehicle

sockets.

*

NOTE Damage to the vehicle socket or the

charging cable connector due to incorrect

handling

R

the power supply system and the charging

cable are not damaged

R

the instructions for handling the charging

cable and the control element on the

charging cable have been observed

Do not use excessive force (maximum 300 N)

to insert the charging cable connector into the

vehicle socket to the stop. You may otherwise

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#

Press catch 7 to the right and fold up socket

cover 2.

%

The CCS charging cable connector requires

connections 6 and 8. Therefore, it is nec-

essary to open both parts of socket cover 2.

#

Insert the CCS charging cable connector into

the vehicle socket to the stop.

Make sure that the charging cable is not taut

when inserted.

The # indicator lamp 5 and lower status

display 4 ﬂash orange and, as soon as the

high-voltage battery is charged, green.

When the charging cable is connected to the vehi-

cle, the vehicle cannot be started or moved.

At the start of the charging process, the charge

level display is shown in the driver's display with a

charging prediction. The charging prediction

refers to the time at which the high-voltage bat-

tery will be fully charged.

Combo 1 vehicle socket

Combo 2 vehicle socket

#

Press the centre rear section of socket ﬂap

1 and swing the socket ﬂap forwards and

open.

The % indicator lamp 3 and upper status

display 4 light up white.

%

Depending on the temperature, the fan and

battery cooling system may audibly switch on

during the charging process.

%

Socket ﬂap 1 can also be opened via the

multimedia system (/ page 497).

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%

If the vehicle is idle for lengthy periods and

connected to the mains supply, the high-volt-

age battery will be recharged automatically as

needed or when electrical consumers are

activated (e.g. the pre-entry climate control).

#

Make sure that the socket cover is

closed properly before closing the socket

ﬂap. This can otherwise result in damage

which may prevent the socket ﬂap from

being opened again.

*

NOTE Damage due to overheating of

charging cable and charge port

During the charging process, the charging

cable and charge port can heat up within the

permissible limits.

The permissible limit values are inﬂuenced by

Requirements

Ending the direct current charging process (mode

4)

the following factors:

R

The vehicle is unlocked or the vehicle is locked

and the distance between the key and the

vehicle does not exceed 1 m.

R

the power supply system and the charging

cable are not damaged

&

DANGER Risk of death when charging at a

damaged socket

R

the instructions for handling the charging

%

Depending on the national version, the vehicle

is equipped with one of the following vehicle

sockets.

cable and the control element on the

charging cable have been observed

The charging process uses high voltage.

If the charging cable, the vehicle socket or the

mains socket are damaged, you could receive

an electric shock.

#

If the charging cable or charge port

becomes too hot, have the power supply

system checked.

#

Only use an undamaged charging cable.

#

Avoid mechanical damage such as crush-

ing, abrading or driving over the cable.

*

NOTE Damaged or dirty vehicle socket

when the socket ﬂap is open

#

Have a damaged vehicle socket replaced

#

at a qualiﬁed specialist workshop as

Always keep the socket cover and the

socket ﬂap closed when there is no

charging cable connected. This protects

the vehicle socket from dirt and damage.

soon as possible.

#

Never connect the charging cable to a

damaged vehicle socket.

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#

Combo 1 vehicle socket

Press and hold button 2 on the charging

cable connector and remove the charging

cable connector from the vehicle socket.

Combo 2 vehicle socket

%

If you cannot remove the charging cable con-

nector, unlock the vehicle and repeat the pro-

cedure. If the charging cable connector is still

locked, contact a qualiﬁed specialist work-

shop.

#

Close the socket cover and the socket ﬂap.

#

Press charging interruption button 3.

Press charging interruption button 2.

The charging process is ended. The % indi-

cator lamp 1 lights up white. The vehicle

socket is unlocked.

The charging process is ended. The % indi-

cator lamp 1 lights up white. The vehicle

socket is unlocked.

%

The charging process can also be terminated

via the multimedia system (/ page 497).

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#

%

Remove the charging cable connector from

the vehicle socket.

Function of the charge level display in the driver's

display

Speciﬁed remaining range 1 may vary due to

diﬀerent factors, e.g. driving style or topogra-

phy.

%

If you cannot remove the charging cable con-

nector, unlock the vehicle and repeat the pro-

cedure. If the charging cable connector is still

locked, contact a qualiﬁed specialist work-

shop.

When the vehicle is connected to the mains sup-

ply and is switched oﬀ, the driver's display shows

the charge level display for approximately two

minutes.

%

The value of current charging capacity 6 can

diﬀer from the display on the charging station.

#

Close the socket cover and the socket ﬂap.

%

Aꢀer the charging cable connector has been

disconnected, the leꢀ % indicator lamp 1

on the vehicle socket remains lit for some

time before switching oﬀ.

Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the prediction for

remaining range 1 and maximum charge level

3 are not displayed.

1

2

Range at current charge level

Current state of charge of the high-voltage

battery

Parking

Parking the vehicle

3

4

Maximum state of charge (depending on the

setting)

Time remaining until completely charged (until

the selected maximum charge level is

reached)

&

WARNING Risk of accident and injury

caused by an insuﬃciently secured vehi-

cle rolling away

If the vehicle is not securely parked suﬃ-

ciently, it can roll away in an uncontrolled way

even at a slight downhill gradient.

5

6

Dynamic charge level display

Current charging capacity

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#

On uphill or downhill gradients, turn the

front wheels so that the vehicle rolls

towards the kerb if it starts moving.

apply the parking brake.

Switch the transmission to position j.

&

*

WARNING Accident– and risk of injury

with unsupervised children in the vehicle

NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to it roll-

ing away

#

If you leave children unattended in the vehicle,

they can in particular

Always secure the vehicle against rolling

away.

#

R

Open doors and thereby endanger other

persons or road users.

get out of the car and are hit by traﬃc.

Operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, forexample.

*

NOTE Damage caused by vehicle being

lowered

&

WARNING Risk of ﬁre caused by hot

exhaust system parts

R

Vehicles with rear axle level control The vehi-

cle can be lowered due to diﬀerences in tem-

perature or extended non-operational times.

This can cause damage to parts of the body.

Flammable materials such as leaves, grass or

twigs may ignite.

In addition, the children could also set the

vehicle in motion, for exampleby:

#

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.

#

When stopping the vehicle and when

R

releasing the parking brake.

change the gearbox setting.

start the vehicle.

driving oﬀ, make sure that there are no

obstacles such as kerbs under or in the

immediate vicinity of the body.

R

#

R

#

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

#

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

#

Keep the key out of reach of children.

This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key.

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#

R

Engage transmission position j in a station-

ary vehicle with the brake pedal depressed

(/ page 293).

Transmission position j is engaged.

The driver's door is closed.

In addition, one of the following conditions

must be fulﬁlled:

#

Switch oﬀ the vehicle by pressing button 1.

Release the service brake slowly.

Get out of the vehicle and lock it.

When you park the vehicle, you will still be

able to operate the side windows and the slid-

ing sunroof for approximately four minutes if

the driver's door is closed.

When you park the vehicle, you will still be

able to operate the side windows and the pan-

oramic sliding sunroof for approximately four

minutes if the driver's door is closed.

#

-

The vehicle is locked using the vehicle key.

#

-

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: the vehicle is

%

locked via the locking button on the boot

lid.

%

The engine will continue to run if the vehicle is

not locked as described aꢀer you have leꢀ it.

In this case, switch oﬀ the vehicle manually.

%

Automatic vehicle shut-oﬀ aꢀer a period of time

(equipment-dependent)

Automatic vehicle shut-oﬀ upon locking

Your vehicle is equipped with automatic engine

shut-oﬀ.

When you leave the vehicle ready to drive, the

vehicle will be turned oﬀ when locked under the

following conditions:

#

When the engine is running, the following display

message will appear on the driver's display when

you leave the vehicle or aꢀer a certain holding

time in transmission position j : Vehicle is

ready to drive Shutdown occurs when locked or

automatically in XX mins

Bring the vehicle to a standstill by depressing

the brake pedal.

On uphill or downhill gradients, turn the front

wheels so that the vehicle rolls towards the

kerb if it starts moving.

#

Apply the electric parking brake.

The vehicle will then switch oﬀ automatically aꢀer

a total holding time of 20 minutes.

R

The ignition is switched on or the engine is

running.

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%

To avoid automatic shut-oﬀ aꢀer a period of

time, acknowledge the corresponding mes-

sage on the central display of the multimedia

system.

Electric parking brake

#

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

Keep the key out of reach of children.

▌Function of the electric parking brake (applying

automatically)

The engine will continue to run in the following

cases:

&

WARNING Accident– and risk of injury

with unsupervised children in the vehicle

This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key.

The electric parking brake is applied if the trans-

mission is in position j and one of the following

conditions is fulﬁlled:

R

If the vehicle is not locked as described aꢀer

you have leꢀ it

If you leave children unattended in the vehicle,

they can in particular

R

If automatic shut-oﬀ is not indicated by the

display message

R

The vehicle is switched oﬀ.

R

Open doors and thereby endanger other

persons or road users.

get out of the car and are hit by traﬃc.

Operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, forexample.

R

The seat belt tongue is not inserted in the seat

R

If automatic shut-oﬀ aꢀer a period of time has

belt buckle of the driver's seat and the driver's

door is opened.

R

been deactivated via the corresponding mes-

sage on the central display

R

%

To prevent application: pull the handle of the

electric parking brake (/ page 330).

In this case, switch oﬀ the vehicle manually.

In addition, the children could also set the

vehicle in motion, for exampleby:

In the following situations, the electric parking

brake is also applied:

R

releasing the parking brake.

change the gearbox setting.

start the vehicle.

R

The HOLD function is keeping the vehicle sta-

tionary.

R

Active Parking Assist is keeping the vehicle

stationary.

#

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

R

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is bringing

the vehicle to a standstill.

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R

In addition, one of the following conditions

The transmission is in position h or k and

you depress the accelerator pedal or you shiꢀ

from transmission position j to h or k

when on level ground.

If the transmission is in position k, the boot

lid must be closed.

The seat belt tongue is inserted into the seat

belt buckle of the driver's seat.

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:

▌Applying/releasing the electric parking brake

manually

must be fulﬁlled:

-

The vehicle is switched oﬀ.

&

WARNING Accident– and risk of injury

with unsupervised children in the vehicle

-

The seat belt tongue is not inserted in the

R

seat belt buckle of the driver's seat and

the driver's door is opened.

If you leave children unattended in the vehicle,

they can in particular

-

There is a system malfunction.

R

Open doors and thereby endanger other

persons or road users.

-

The power supply is insuﬃcient.

-

The vehicle is stationary for a lengthy

period.

R

get out of the car and are hit by traﬃc.

R

Operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, forexample.

When the electric parking brake is applied, the

red ! indicator lamp lights up in the driver's

display.

-

You shiꢀ from transmission position j.

or

In addition, the children could also set the

vehicle in motion, for exampleby:

-

You have previously driven at speeds

greater than 3 km/h.

%

The electric parking brake is not automatically

applied if the vehicle is switched oﬀ by the

ECO start/stop function.

R

releasing the parking brake.

When the electric parking brake is released, the

red ! indicator lamp in the driver's display

goes out.

R

change the gearbox setting.

start the vehicle.

▌Function of the electric parking brake (releas-

ing automatically)

The electric parking brake is released when the

following conditions are fulﬁlled:

#

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

#

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

R

The driver's door is closed.

R

The vehicle has been started.

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The electric parking brake is only securely

applied if the red ! indicator lamp is lit

continuously.

▌Emergency braking

#

Keep the key out of reach of children.

This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key.

Applying

Releasing

#

Press and hold handle 1.

As long as the vehicle is in motion, the

Release parking brake message is displayed

and the red ! indicator lamp ﬂashes.

#

Switch on the vehicle.

Pull handle 1.

The red ! indicator lamp in the driver's

display goes out.

#

Push handle 1.

When the vehicle has been braked to a stand-

still, the electric parking brake is applied. The

#

The red ! indicator lamp lights up in the

driver's display.

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red ! indicator lamp lights up in the driv-

er's display.

away protection, collision detection will also

be deactivated.

You can permanently deactivate collision

detection via the multimedia system

(/ page 332).

Setting collision detection on a parked vehicle

Multimedia system:

4

5

©

Settings

Vehicle

Information on collision detection on a parked

vehicle

5

Open/close

Vehicle protection

#

Activate or deactivate the function via Colli-

sion notification.

System limits

Detection may be restricted in the following situa-

tions:

If a collision is detected on the locked vehicle

when towing protection is switched on, and the

collision detection is switched on, when the vehi-

cle is switched on, you will receive a message in

the multimedia system.

You will receive information about the following

points:

%

A maximum of three incidents can be regis-

tered. Up to 15 photos are taken for every

incident. In the event of another incident, the

photos of the ﬁrst incident will be overwritten

if they have not been deleted already.

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the vehicle is damaged without impact,

forexample, if an outside mirror is torn oﬀ or

the paint is damaged by a key

an impact occurs at low speed

the electric parking brake is not applied

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Activating or deactivating the collision photos

function

Note possible legal restrictions in some countries

regarding automatic recording of the vehicle sur-

roundings.

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The area of the vehicle that may have been

damaged.

The force of the impact.

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You are responsible for your vehicle. Convince

yourself that your vehicle is free of damage

and roadworthy.

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The following situation can lead to inadvertent

activation:

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Activate or deactivate Collision photos.

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Forexample, the parked vehicle is moved to a

two-storey garage.

Transferring the collision photos with the

Mercedes me App

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Deactivate tow-away protection to prevent

accidental activation. If you deactivate tow-

Select Upload collision photos.

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Select Upload automatically.

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Scan the generated QR code on the central

display with the Mercedes me App.

The encrypted collision photos will then be

uploaded to Mercedes me.

Any device that can scan QR codes can be

used to view the collision photos in the

Mercedes me App.

Notes on parking up the vehicle

If the following conditions are fulﬁlled, standby

mode can be activated or deactivated using the

multimedia system:

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 is switched on.

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The vehicle has not been started.

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Further information can be obtained at a

qualiﬁed specialist workshop.

Exceeding the vehicle's displayed non-operational

time may cause inconvenience; i.e. it cannot be

guaranteed that the starter battery will reliably

start the vehicle.

Charge the starter battery in the following situa-

tions:

Copying the collision photos to a USB ﬂash drive

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Connect a USB ﬂash drive (/ page 595).

Standby mode (extension of the starter battery's

period out of use)

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Select Manage collision photos.

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Select Copy (USB).

▌Standby mode function

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The vehicle's non-operational time has to be

extended.

All collision photos are copied to the USB

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This function is not available for all models.

ﬂash drive.

If standby mode is activated, energy loss will be

minimised during extended periods of non-opera-

tion.

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The starter battery charge level is insuﬃcient

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Only use FAT32 or exFAT formatted USB stor-

age devices to ensure secure operation.

for standby mode.

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Standby mode is automatically deactivated

when the vehicle is switched on.

Deleting collision photos

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Standby mode is characterised by the following:

Select Manage collision photos.

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The starter battery is preserved.

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▌Activating/deactivating standby mode (parking

up the vehicle)

Select Delete.

All collision photos will be deleted.

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The maximum non-operational time appears in

the driver's display.

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Requirements:

The connection to online services is interrup-

ted.

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The power supply is switched on.

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The vehicle is not switched on.

Driving systems can neither reduce the risk of

accident if you fail to adapt your driving style nor

override the laws of physics. They cannot always

take into account road, weather or traﬃc condi-

tions.

Multimedia system:

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Settings

Vehicle

Other functions

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Activate or deactivate Standby mode.

Some driving systems can regulate or limit the

speed to a previously set value. Draw atten-

tion to the stored speed when changing driv-

ers.

Driving and driving safety systems

Driving systems and your responsibility

Information on vehicle sensors and cameras

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 you paying

attention to your surroundings and do not relieve

you of your responsibility pertaining to road traﬃc

law. The driver is always responsible for maintain-

ing a safe distance to the vehicle in front, for vehi-

cle 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.

Some driving and driving safety systems use cam-

eras as well as radar or ultrasonic sensors to

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

vehicle.

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Multifunction camera

Cameras in the outside mirrors

Front radar

Front camera

Corner radars

Ultrasonic sensors

Reversing camera

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Make sure that there are no overhanging loads

protruding into the detection range.

EBD (/ page 342)

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WARNING Risk of accident due to restric-

ted detection performance of vehicle sen-

sors and cameras

STEER CONTROL (/ page 342)

HOLD function (/ page 342)

Hill Start Assist (/ page 344)

Adaptive Brake Lights (/ page 344)

ATTENTION ASSIST (/ page 344)

Cruise control (/ page 346)

Limiter (/ page 346)

If there is damage to a bumper or the radiator

grille, or aꢀer an impact, have the function of the

sensors checked at a qualiﬁed specialist work-

shop. Have damage or stone chipping in the area

of the cameras on the front and rear windows

repaired at a qualiﬁed specialist workshop.

If the area around vehicle sensors or cameras

is covered, damaged or dirty, certain driving

and safety systems cannot function correctly.

There is a risk of an accident.

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Keep the area around vehicle sensors or

cameras clear of any obstructions and

clean.

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The reversing camera can extend and retract

automatically for the purpose of calibration,

even though there is no camera image in the

display.

Speed Limit Assist (country-dependent)

(/ page 370)

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Have damage to the bumper, radiator

grille or stone chipping in the area of the

front and rear windows repaired at a

qualiﬁed specialist workshop.

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Traﬃc Sign Assist (/ page 373)

Traﬃc light view (/ page 378)

AMG RIDE CONTROL

RACE START (/ page 387)

DRIFT MODE (/ page 388)

Overview of driving systems and driving safety

systems

Particularly, keep the areas around the sensors

and cameras free of dirt, ice or slush

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ABS (/ page 336)

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BAS (/ page 336)

(/ page 623). The sensors and cameras must

not be covered and the detection ranges around

them must be kept free. Do not attach additional

licence plate brackets, advertisements, stickers,

foils or foils to protect against stone chippings in

the detection range of the sensors and cameras.

ESP^®(/ page 337)

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Driving Assistance Package

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ESP^®(Mercedes-AMG vehicles)

(/ page 338)

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The availability of some functions or sub-func-

tions of the Driving Assistance Package is

equipment- or country-speciﬁc. The functions

of your Driving Assistance Package may diﬀer

from the functions listed here.

ESP^®Crosswind Assist (/ page 340)

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ESP^®trailer stabilisation (/ page 340)

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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, Active

Blind Spot Assist, Active Brake Assist, Active

Lane Keeping Assist and Active Emergency

Stop Assist are also available without the Driv-

ing Assistance Package, albeit with restricted

functionality.

Parking Package

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 con-

ditions and can serve as a reminder to take extra

care while driving.

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The reversing camera is also available without

the Parking Package in some countries.

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The availability of individual functions depends

on the country and equipment.

System limits

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Reversing camera (/ page 391)

360° Camera (/ page 395)

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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

(/ page 349)

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ABS is active from speeds of approximately

5 km/h.

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Parking Assist PARKTRONIC (/ page 401)

Active Parking Assist (/ page 405)

Active Speed Limit Assist (/ page 355)

Route-based speed adaptation (/ page 356)

Active Brake Assist (/ page 364)

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ABS may be impaired or may not function if a

malfunction has occurred and the yellow !

ABS warning lamp lights up continuously aꢀer

the vehicle is started.

Memory Parking Assist (country-dependent)

(/ page 414)

Active Steering Assist (/ page 358)

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Trailer Manoeuvring Assist (/ page 419)

Active Emergency Stop Assist (/ page 360)

Active Lane Change Assist (/ page 362)

Active Stop-and-Go Assist (/ page 358)

Function of BAS

Function of ABS

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WARNING Risk of an accident caused by a

malfunction in BAS (Brake Assist System)

The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) regulates the

brake pressure in critical driving situations:

Active Blind Spot Assist with exit warning

(/ page 378)

If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance

in an emergency braking situation is

increased.

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During braking, for instance, at maximum full-

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Active Lane Keeping Assist (/ page 382)

PRE-SAFE^®Impulse Side (/ page 108)

stop braking or if there is insuﬃcient tyre trac-

tion, the wheels are prevented from locking.

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Depress the brake pedal with full force in

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Vehicle steerability while braking is ensured.

emergency braking situations. ABS pre-

vents the wheels from locking.

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The Electronic Stability Program (ESP^®) can moni-

tor and improve driving stability and traction in

the following situations within physical limits:

The Brake Assist System (BAS) supports your

emergency braking situation with additional brake

force.

If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is

activated:

When the ÷ warning lamp ﬂashes, one or sev-

eral wheels has reached its grip limit:

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Adapt your driving style to suit the current

road and weather conditions.

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When pulling away on wet or slippery carriage-

ways.

Do not deactivate ESP^®.

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BAS automatically boosts the brake pressure.

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When braking.

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Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as is

necessary when pulling away.

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BAS can shorten the braking distance.

If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired

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

intervening in the following ways:

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ABS prevents the wheels from locking.

Deactivate ESP^®in the following situations to

improve traction:

The brakes will function as usual once you release

the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.

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One or more wheels are braked.

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When using snow chains.

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The engine output is adapted according to the

situation.

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In deep snow.

Function of ESP^®

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On sand or gravel.

When ESP^®is deactivated, the å warning

lamp lights up continuously:

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Spinning the wheels results in a cutting

action, which enhances traction.

WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP^®is

deactivated

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Driving stability will no longer be improved.

If the ÷ warning lamp lights up continuously,

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

vehicle stabilisation.

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The drive wheels could spin.

ESP^®is not available due to a malfunction.

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ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.

Observe the following information:

ESP^®should only be deactivated in the

following situations.

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

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Warning and indicator lamps (/ page 904)

Display messages (/ page 806)

ted by ESP^®when braking.

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ESP^®OFF

ESP^®is activated every time the vehicle is started

regardless of whether ESP^®was in ESP^®SPORT

or deactivated before the vehicle was switched

oﬀ.

When the ÷ warning lamp ﬂashes, one or sev-

eral wheels has reached its grip limit:

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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:

Characteristics when ESP^®is activated

ESP^®monitors and improves driving stability and

traction, particularly in the following situations:

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When pulling away on wet or slippery carriage-

ways.

When braking.

Vehicles with trailer hitch: in trailer operation

from speeds of 65 km/h, if the vehicle/trailer

combination begins to sway from side to side.

When there is a strong crosswind and a driving

speed of approximately 80 km/h to

200 km/h.

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The drive wheels are braked individually if they

spin.

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Adapt the driving style to suit the prevailing

road and weather conditions.

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Do not deactivate ESP^®under any circumstan-

ces.

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More drive torque is transferred to the wheel

or wheels with traction.

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Inﬂuence of drive programs on ESP^®

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Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as

necessary.

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

ferent weather and road conditions as well as the

driver's preferred driving style. Depending on the

selected drive program, the appropriate ESP^®

mode will be activated (/ page 286).

Characteristics of ESP^®SPORT

ESP^®can stabilise the vehicle by intervening in

the following ways:

WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP^®SPORT

is used incorrectly

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One or more wheels are braked.

The engine output is adapted according to the

situation.

The drive system output is adapted according

to the situation.

When you activate ESP^®SPORT, there is an

increased risk of skidding and having an acci-

dent.

Function of ESP^®(Mercedes-AMG vehicles)

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You can select between the following modes of

the Electronic Stability Program (ESP^®):

Activate ESP^®SPORT only in the circum-

stances described below.

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ESP^®ON

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ESP^®SPORT

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When ESP^®SPORT is selected, the å and

Æ warning lamps light up continuously.

Select ESP^®SPORT when the vehicle's own over-

steering and understeering characteristics are

desired, e.g. on cordoned-oﬀ roads.

Driving with ESP^®SPORT or with ESP^®deactiva-

ted requires an extremely qualiﬁed and experi-

enced driver.

If ESP^®SPORT is activated and one or more

wheels start to spin, the ÷ warning lamp

ﬂashes. ESP^®then only stabilises the vehicle to a

limited degree.

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The spinning of the wheels results in a cutting

action for better traction on loose surfaces.

ESP^®continues to provide assistance when

the brakes are ﬁrmly applied.

Vehicles with trailer hitch: stabilisation of the

vehicle/trailer combination is no longer

active.

ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.

Vehicles with trailer hitch: stabilisation of the

vehicle/trailer combination is no longer

active.

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Crosswind Assist is no longer active.

Even when ESP^®is deactivated, you are still

assisted by ESP^®when braking hard.

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Crosswind Assist is no longer active.

It may be best to activate ESP^®SPORT or deacti-

Characteristics when ESP^®is deactivated

vate ESP^®in the following situations:

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When using snow chains.

In deep snow.

On sand or gravel.

WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP^®is

deactivated

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ESP^®SPORT also has the following characteris-

tics:

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

vehicle stabilisation.

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Spinning the wheels results in a cutting

action, which enhances traction.

ESP^®only improves driving stability to a limi-

ted degree.

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ESP^®should only be deactivated in the

following situations.

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Activate ESP^®as soon as the situations

described above no longer apply. ESP^®will

otherwise not be able to stabilise the vehicle

if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts

to spin.

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ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.

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When ESP^®is deactivated, the å and ¤

warning lamps light up continuously.

Deactivating ESP^®has the following eﬀects:

The engine's torque is only restricted to a limi-

ted degree and the drive wheels can spin.

The power of the drive system is only slightly

limited according to the situation and the drive

wheels can spin.

If the ÷ warning lamp lights up continuously,

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Driving stability will no longer be improved.

The drive wheels could spin.

ESP^®is not available due to a malfunction.

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Observe the display messages, warning lamps and

indicator lamps, which are shown.

The vehicle is stabilised by means of individual

brake application on one side.

In the event of severe swerving, the operating

energy output is also reduced and all wheels

are braked.

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Indicator and warning lamps (/ page 904)

Function of ESP^®trailer stabilisation

ESP^®trailer stabilisation may be impaired or may

not function if:

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Display messages (/ page 806)

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

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

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

intervening in the following ways:

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WARNING Risk of accident in poor road

and weather conditions

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The trailer is not connected correctly or is not

detected properly by the vehicle.

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.

Activating or deactivating ESP^®(Electronic Stabil-

ity Program)

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The drive wheels are braked individually if they

spin.

Multimedia system:

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More drive torque is transferred to the wheel

or wheels with traction.

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Always adapt your driving style to suit

the current road and weather conditions.

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Select ESP.

Select On or Off.

Function of ESP^®Crosswind Assist

ESP^®Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of

side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehicle

in the lane:

When driving with a trailer, ESP^®can stabilise

your vehicle if the trailer begins to swerve from

side to side:

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

ing lamp lights up continuously in the driver's dis-

play.

Observe any information on warning lamps and

display messages which may be shown in the driv-

er's display.

ESP^®trailer stabilisation is active above

speeds of 65 km/h.

Slight swerving is reduced by means of a tar-

geted, individual brake application on one

side.

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ESP^®Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle

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speeds between approx. 80 km/h and

200 km/h when driving straight ahead or cor-

nering slightly.

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Setting ESP^®with the steering-wheel button

To activate ESP^®: brieﬂy press button 2

when ESP^®SPORT is selected or ESP^®is

deactivated.

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The lane colour of the å button symbol indi-

cates the current setting:

You can also adjust ESP^®via the multimedia

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å (blue): ESP^®ON

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system (/ page 341).

The road in the å button symbol lights up

å (yellow): ESP^®SPORT

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blue.

å (red): ESP^®OFF

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The å and Æ or ¤ warning lamps

go out.

To set ESP^®SPORT: brieﬂy press button 2

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when ESP^®is activated.

The road in the å button symbol lights up

yellow.

If the ÷ symbol is shown with a red ! on the

display button, ESP^®is malfunctioning. Observe

the information on warning lamps and display

messages which are shown in the driver's display.

The å and Æ warning lamps appear in

the driver's display.

To deactivate ESP^®: select ESP^®SPORT and

then press and hold button 2.

The road in the å button symbol lights up

red.

The å and ¤ warning lamps appear in

the driver's display.

Setting ESP^®in the multimedia system

Multimedia system:

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To set ESP^®: press upper or lower display but-

ton 1 repeatedly, until it displays the å

symbol.

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Settings

Vehicle

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DYNAMIC SELECT

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If the display button does not show the sym-

bol, then it is hidden. How functions are dis-

played and the order in which they are dis-

played can be set in the multimedia system

(/ page 282).

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Depending on the equipment, the AMG menu

DYNAMIC SELECT can also be called up

using the AMG button in the centre console.

When you deactivate ESP^®¤ in drive pro-

gram I, AMG Dynamics automatically

switches to the Master level.

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ESP is always activated when the vehicle is star-

ted. The road in the å button symbol lights up

blue.

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To set ESP SPORT: when ESP is activated,

brieﬂy press å to change to the Sport

program.

The road in the å button symbol lights up

yellow.

To deactivate ESP: set the ESP SPORT pro-

gram and press and hold å to deactivate

ESP.

The road in the å button symbol lights up

red. The å and ¤ warning lamps

appear in the driver's display.

To activate ESP: brieﬂy press å in

ESP SPORT or if ESP is deactivated.

The road in the å button symbol lights up

blue.

The å and Æ or ¤ warning lamps

go out.

Function of EBD

System limits

STEER CONTROL may be impaired or may not

function in the following situations:

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) is charac-

terised by the following:

ESP^®is deactivated.

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Monitoring and regulating the brake pressure

on the rear wheels.

ESP^®is malfunctioning.

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Improved driving stability when braking, espe-

cially on bends.

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The steering is malfunctioning.

If ESP^®is malfunctioning, you will be assisted fur-

ther by the electric power steering.

Function of STEER CONTROL

STEER CONTROL assists you by transmitting a

noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in

the direction required for vehicle stabilisation.

If you brake and both right wheels or both leꢀ

wheels are on a wet or slippery road surface, you

will receive a steering recommendation.

HOLD function

▌HOLD function

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 responsibil-

ity for the vehicle safely standing still remains with

the driver.

This steering recommendation is given in the fol-

lowing situations:

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You can also adjust ESP via the steering-

wheel button (/ page 341).

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both right wheels or both leꢀ wheels are on a

wet or slippery road surface when you brake

System limits

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.

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the vehicle starts to skid

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The incline must not be greater than 30%.

The vehicle has been started or has been

automatically switched oﬀ by the ECO start/

stop function.

The electric parking brake is released.

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactiva-

ted.

The transmission is shiꢀed to position j.

The vehicle is secured with the electric park-

ing brake.

▌Activating/deactivating the HOLD function

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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:

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The transmission is in position h, k or i.

If the vehicle is only braked with the HOLD

function it could, in the following situations,

roll away:

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The seat belt is unfastened and the driver's

door is opened.

The vehicle is switched oﬀ.

There is a system malfunction.

Activating the HOLD function

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Depress the brake pedal, and aꢀer a short

time quickly depress further until the ë

display appears in the driver's display.

Release the brake pedal.

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If there is a malfunction in the system or in

the power supply.

If the HOLD function is deactivated by

depressing the accelerator pedal or brake

pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.

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The power supply is insuﬃcient.

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In addition, the Brake immediately message may

appear in the driver's display and a horn tone may

sound at regular intervals.

Deactivating the HOLD function

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Depress the accelerator pedal to pull away.

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Always secure the vehicle against rolling

away before you leave it.

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or

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Immediately depress the brake pedal ﬁrmly

until the warning message disappears.

The HOLD function is deactivated.

Additionally secure the vehicle against rolling

away.

Depress the brake pedal until the ë display

disappears from the driver's display.

Requirements

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The vehicle is stationary.

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

the driver's side is fastened.

The HOLD function is deactivated in the following

situations:

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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa-

ted.

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Function of Hill Start Assist

Function of Adaptive Brake Lights

ted and attentive driver. On long journeys, take

regular breaks in good time that allow for ade-

quate recuperation.

Hill Start Assist holds the vehicle for a short time

when pulling away on a hill under the following

conditions:

Adaptive Brake Lights warn following traﬃc in an

emergency braking situation with the following

actions:

You can choose between two settings:

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Standard: normal system sensitivity.

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The transmission is in position h or k.

ﬂashing the brake lamps

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Sensitive: higher system sensitivity. The driver

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activating the hazard warning lights

(/ page 55)

The electric parking brake is released.

is warned earlier and the attention level detec-

ted by ATTENTION ASSIST is adapted accord-

ingly.

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.

If the vehicle is braked sharply from speeds above

50 km/h, the brake lamps ﬂash rapidly. This pro-

vides traﬃc travelling behind you with an even

more noticeable warning.

If drowsiness or increasing lapses in concentra-

tion are detected, the ATTENTION ASSIST: Take

a break! warning appears in the driver's display.

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 aꢀer a minimum of 15 minutes.

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WARNING Risk of accident and injury due

to the vehicle rolling away

Aꢀer a short time, Hill Start Assist no longer

holds the vehicle.

ATTENTION ASSIST

▌Function of ATTENTION ASSIST

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Swiꢀly move your foot from the brake

ATTENTION ASSIST assists you on long, monoto-

nous journeys, e.g. on motorways and trunk

roads. If indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses

in concentration on the part of the driver are

detected, the system suggests taking a break.

pedal to the accelerator pedal. Do not

leave the vehicle when it is being held by

Hill Start Assist.

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-res-

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If a warning is given in the driver's display, the

multimedia system oﬀers to search for a rest

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

tion to this rest area.

When you restart the vehicle, ATTENTION ASSIST

is automatically switched on. The last selected

sensitivity level remains stored.

If the Steering Assist function of Active Dis-

tance Assist DISTRONIC is active.

If the clock is set to the incorrect time.

If you change lanes and vary your speed fre-

quently in active driving situations.

if ESP^®is not available

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Also observe any information regarding display

messages that can be displayed in the driver's

display.

The ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness or alertness

assessment is reset and restarted when continu-

ing the journey in the following situations:

System limits

ATTENTION ASSIST is active in the 60 km/h to

200 km/h speed range.

If the system is not available due to a fault, the

ATTENTION ASSIST Û warning light illuminates

continuously in the driver display.

Particularly in the following situations, ATTENTION

ASSIST only functions in a restricted manner and

warnings may be delayed or not occur:

The following information is displayed in the driv-

er's display:

R

The length of the journey since the last break

R

The attention level determined by ATTENTION

ASSIST.

R

You switch oﬀ the vehicle.

R

If you unfasten your seat belt and open the

driver's door (e.g. to change drivers or take a

break).

The more segments 1 of the circle displayed,

the higher the detected attention level. Fewer seg-

ments 1 are displayed in the circle as the atten-

tion level decreases.

If ATTENTION ASSIST is unable to calculate the

attention level and cannot issue a warning, the

System suspended message appears.

R

If you have been driving for less than approx-

imately 30 minutes.

R

If the road condition is poor (uneven road sur-

face or potholes).

R

If there is a strong side wind.

R

If you adopt a sporty driving style (high corner-

ing speeds or high rates of acceleration).

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▌Setting ATTENTION ASSIST

Observe the notes on driving systems and your

responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognise

dangers (/ page 334).

Do not use cruise control in the following situa-

tions:

Multimedia system:

4

5

R

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Settings

5

Assistance

in traﬃc situations which require frequent

5

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

Mercedes‑AMG vehicles: cruise control is availa-

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

Assistance

ATTENTION ASSIST

winding roads

Setting the sensitivity

R

on slippery roads. Accelerating can cause the

Displays in the driver's display

#

Select Z next to ATTENTION ASSIST.

drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle

could then skid.

R

h (grey): cruise control is selected but not

yet active, or temporarily passive.

#

Select Standard or Sensitive.

R

when visibility is poor

R

h (green): cruise control is active.

Cruise control and limiter

▌Function of the limiter

A stored speed appears under the h display

and is indicated in the speedometer.

The limiter restricts the speed of the vehicle. To

reduce the speed to the set speed, the limiter

applies the brakes automatically.

▌Function of cruise control

Cruise control regulates the speed to the value

selected by the driver.

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 in the following ways:

If you accelerate to overtake, forexample, the

stored speed is not deleted. If you remove your

foot from the accelerator pedal aꢀer overtaking,

cruise control will resume speed regulation back

to the stored speed.

You can store any speed above 20 km/h up to the

maximum design speed or up to the set winter

tyre limit.

R

Variable: for short-term limitation of the driv-

ing speed, e.g. in built-up areas

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 braking eﬀect. This

relieves the load on the brake system and pre-

vents the brakes from overheating and wearing

too quickly.

R

Permanent: for a longer-term limitation of the

driving speed, e.g. for winter tyre operation

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 star-

ted.

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R

Observe the notes on driving systems and your

responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognise

dangers (/ page 334).

The stored speed is recalled.

If you store a new speed.

▌Operating cruise control or the variable limiter

Mercedes‑AMG vehicles: the limiter is available

up to a maximum speed of 250 km/h.

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to stored

speed

Displays in the driver's display

R

È (grey): Variable limiter is selected but

If you call up the stored speed and this is

lower than your current speed, the vehicle

decelerates.

not yet activated.

R

È (ﬂashes grey): Variable limiter is tempo-

rarily passive.

#

Take into account the traﬃc situation

before calling up the stored speed.

R

È (green): Variable limiter is activated.

A stored speed appears under the È display

and is indicated in the speedometer.

The variable limiter is switched passively if you

depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pres-

sure point (kick-down). The message appears in

the driver's display È passive, and the indica-

tor È ﬂashes.

Requirements

Cruise control

Steering wheel control panel for cruise control and

variable limiter

R

Cruise control is selected.

ESP^®must be activated, but not intervening.

R

J

Adopts the stored/detected speed

R

The vehicle speed is at least 20 km/h.

±

Deactivates cruise control/the variable lim-

iter

R

The transmission is in position h.

The variable limiter is reactivated in the following

situations:

h

È

1

Selects cruise control

Selects the variable limiter

Control panel to increase/decrease speed

Variable limiter

R

The speed travelled falls below the stored

speed.

The variable limiter is selected.

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#

%

Operating cruise control and the variable limiter

When you switch oﬀ the vehicle, the last

speed stored is deleted.

When you activate cruise control or Active

Distance Assist DISTRONIC, the last speed

stored for the variable limiter is deleted.

Press and hold M or N on control panel

1.

The stored speed is increased or decreased to

the next increment of ten and aꢀerwards by

increments of 10 km/h.

#

Press the corresponding button with only one

ﬁnger or swipe on the control panel.

Switching between cruise control and the varia-

ble limiter

Increasing/decreasing the stored speed

#

or

#

To select cruise control: pressh.

To increase the stored speed: swipe upwards

Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed.

Press M on control panel 1.

When the variable limiter is switched to pas-

sive mode, you cannot increase or decrease

its stored speed in increments of 1 km/h.

from the bottom of control panel 1.

#

To select the variable limiter: pressÈ.

#

R

The stored speed is increased by 1 km/h.

%

Vehicles with Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC: the variable limiter is selected by

a diﬀerent button (/ page 352).

#

To decrease the stored speed: swipe down-

wards from the top of control panel 1.

R

The stored speed is decreased by 1 km/h.

Adopting a detected speed

Activating cruise control or the variable limiter

or

#

If cruise control/variable limiter is activated and

Traﬃc Sign Assist has detected a speed restric-

tion sign with a maximum permissible speed and

this is displayed in the driver's display:

Press M or N on control panel 1.

The current vehicle speed is stored and the

vehicle maintains this speed (cruise control) or

does not exceed it (variable limiter).

Brieﬂy press M or N on control panel

1.

The stored speed is increased or decreased to

the next increment of ten (e.g. at 50 km/h or

60 km/h).

#

Press J.

or

The maximum permissible speed shown by the

traﬃc sign is stored and the vehicle maintains

or does not exceed this speed.

#

Press J.

or

The last stored speed is recalled and held by

the vehicle (TEMPOMAT) or limited (variable

limiter).

Deactivating cruise control or the variable limiter

#

If the last stored speed has previously been

deleted, the current vehicle speed is stored.

Press ±.

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

R

%

▌Setting the speed limit for winter tyres

Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package:

20 km/h - 210 km/h

venes, cruise control is deactivated. The varia- Multimedia system:

ble limiter is not deactivated.

4

5

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Settings

Vehicle

%

The adjustable set speed may diﬀer if a limit

speed (, e.g. winter tyre limit) (/ page 349)

is stored.

When you switch oﬀ the vehicle, the last

speed stored is deleted.

When you select cruise control or Active Dis-

tance Assist DISTRONIC, the last speed

stored for the variable limiter is cleared.

Winter tyre limit

#

Activate or deactivate Winter tyre limit.

Other features of Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC:

Setting a speed

#

Select Winter tyre limit.

R

Adjusts the driving style depending on the

#

▌Information on the permanent limiter

Select a speed.

selected drive program (energy-saving, com-

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 between

160 km/h and 240 km/h in the multimedia sys-

tem (/ page 49).

fortable or dynamic) (/ page 283)

R

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

Initiates acceleration to the stored speed if the

turn signal indicator is switched on to change

to the overtaking lane

▌Function of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

DISTRONIC Active Distance Assist maintains the

set speed when driving freely. If vehicles are

detected ahead, the set distance is maintained, if

necessary, until the vehicle comes to a standstill.

The vehicle accelerates or brakes depending on

the distance to the vehicle in front and the set

speed. The speed and distance to the vehicle in

front are set and saved using the steering wheel.

R

Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package:

-

Reacts to stationary vehicles detected in

Shortly before the set speed is reached, it

appears in the driver's display. When you conﬁrm

the message, display messages no longer appear

until you switch oﬀ the vehicle. The speed will

only be displayed again once the vehicle has been

restarted or if the set speed is changed.

The permanent limiter does not switch to passive

mode even during kickdown and the driven speed

remains below the set speed.

urban speed ranges (except bicycles and

motorcycles)

-

Takes one-sided overtaking restrictions

into account on motorways or multi-lane

roads with separate carriageways (coun-

try-dependent)

Available speed range:

R

Vehicles without Driving Assistance Package:

20 km/h - 160 km/h

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R

%

In the DYNAMIC SELECT menu, it is possible

to set the driving mode of the Active Distance

Assist DISTRONIC. Depending on which drive

program is selected, the driving characteris-

tics can be geared towards energy economy,

comfort or dynamic performance. In the

Active Distance Assist menu, the driving style

can be permanently set to Comfort or

Dynamic (/ page 357).

Display in the driver's display in the Assistance

menu

ç (green speedometer, grey vehicle):

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC active,

speed set

ç (green): Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC active and vehicle detected

The stored speed is shown under the permanent

status display and highlighted on the speedome-

ter. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC's status

display is greyed out when passive.

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 the

speedometer light up.

The display appears brieﬂy if you increase or

decrease the target distance h.

%

Vehicles with Active Parking Assist and Driving

Assistance Package: if Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC has braked the vehicle to a standstill,

it can automatically follow the vehicle in front

when driving oﬀ again within 30 seconds if the

system detects that the driver is touching the

steering wheel. If a critical situation is detected in

the surrounding area when driving oﬀ,such as a

person in the vehicle path, a visual and acoustic

warning indicates that the driver must now take

control of the vehicle. The vehicle is not acceler-

ated any further.

1

2

3

Vehicle in front

Distance indicator

Set speciﬁed distance

The green vehicle symbol ç is displayed

cyclically when the vehicle is ready to pull

away.

If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond

the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC setting,

the system is switched to passive mode. The

following message appears brieﬂy in the driv-

er's display ç suspended.

The vehicle detected in front 1 is highlighted in

green. It may also be in the lane to the leꢀ of your

vehicle in situations where it is not permitted to

overtake on the right,for example on motorways.

%

Observe the notes on driving systems and your

responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognise

dangers (/ page 334).

Permanent status display

R

ç (grey): Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC selected but not yet active

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System limits

The system may be impaired or inoperative in the

following situations,for example:

&

WARNING Risk of accident from accelera-

tion or braking by Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC

WARNING Risk of accident due to insuﬃ-

cient deceleration by Active Distance

Assist DISTRONIC

R

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

in direct sunlight or in greatly varying light

conditions.

The windscreen in the camera's area is dirty,

misted, damaged or covered.

If the radar sensors are dirty or covered.

In multi-storey car parks or on roads with

steep uphill or downhill gradients.

If there are narrow vehicles in front, such as

bicycles or motorcycles.

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may accel-

erate or brake in the following cases, for

example:

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC brakes your

vehicle with up to 50% of the possible deceler-

ation. If this deceleration is not suﬃcient,

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC alerts you

with a visual and acoustic warning.

R

If the vehicle pulls away using Active Dis-

tance Assist DISTRONIC.

#

R

Adjust your speed and maintain a suita-

ble distance from the vehicle in front.

R

If the stored speed is called up and is con-

siderably faster or slower than the cur-

rently driven speed.

#

Brake the vehicle yourself and/or take

evasive action.

R

If Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC no

longer detects a vehicle in front or does

not react to relevant objects.

&

WARNING Risk of accident if detection

function of Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC is impaired

In addition, on slippery roads, braking or acceler-

ating can cause one or several wheels to lose

traction, and the vehicle could then skid.

Do not use Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC in

these situations.

#

Always carefully observe the traﬃc con-

ditions and be ready to brake at all

times.

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC does not

react or has a limited reaction:

#

Take into account the traﬃc situation

before calling up the stored speed.

R

when driving on a diﬀerent lane or when

changing lanes

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▌Operating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

and the variable limiter

R

to pedestrians, animals, bicycles or sta-

tionary vehicles, or unexpected obstacles

to complex traﬃc conditions

&

WARNING Risk of accident from accelera-

tion or braking by Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC

R

&

WARNING Risk of accident if detection

function of Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC is impaired

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may accel-

erate or brake in the following cases, for

example:

to oncoming vehicles and crossing traﬃc

As a result, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

may neither give warnings nor intervene in

such situations.

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC does not

react or has a limited reaction:

R

If the vehicle pulls away using Active Dis-

tance Assist DISTRONIC.

If the stored speed is called up and is con-

siderably faster or slower than the cur-

rently driven speed.

If Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC no

longer detects a vehicle in front or does

not react to relevant objects.

#

R

Always observe the traﬃc conditions

carefully and react accordingly.

when driving on a diﬀerent lane or when

changing lanes

R

to pedestrians, animals, bicycles or sta-

tionary vehicles, or unexpected obstacles

You can watch an animation on this topic via the

following link:

R

to complex traﬃc conditions

R

to oncoming vehicles and crossing traﬃc

#

As a result, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

may neither give warnings nor intervene in

such situations.

Always carefully observe the traﬃc con-

ditions and be ready to brake at all

times.

#

Always observe the traﬃc conditions

carefully and react accordingly.

Take into account the traﬃc situation

before calling up the stored speed.

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R

&

when towing a trailer

WARNING Risk of accident due to insuﬃ-

cient deceleration by Active Distance

Assist DISTRONIC

#

Ensure that the driven speed complies

with traﬃc regulations.

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC brakes your

vehicle with up to 50% of the possible deceler-

ation. If this deceleration is not suﬃcient,

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC alerts you

with a visual and acoustic warning.

#

Adjust the driving speed to suit current

traﬃc and weather conditions.

Requirements

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC:

#

Adjust your speed and maintain a suita-

ble distance from the vehicle in front.

R

The electric parking brake is released.

ESP^®is activated and is not intervening.

R

#

Brake the vehicle yourself and/or take

evasive action.

R

The transmission is in position h.

R

All the doors are closed.

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to Active

Speed Limit Assist adapting the vehicle's

speed

R

Check of the radar sensor system has been

completed.

J

Adopts the stored/detected speed

±

Deactivates Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC/ the variable limiter

Variable limiter:

R

The speed adopted by Active Speed Limit

Assist may be too high or incorrect in some

individual cases, such as:

The variable limiter is selected.

1

Increases/decreases the speed

K

I

Increases/decreases the speciﬁed distance

Switches between the variable limiter and

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

R

at speed limits below 20 km/h

in wet conditions or in fog

R

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#

To operate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

or the variable limiter: press the respective

button with only one ﬁnger or swipe on the

control panel.

Assist DISTRONIC) or does not exceed it (vari-

able limiter).

If the stored speed has been deleted, the cur-

rent vehicle speed is stored.

When you switch oﬀ the vehicle, the stored

speed is deleted. When you activate Active

Distance Assist DISTRONIC, the last speed

stored for the variable limiter is deleted.

Press and hold M on the upper section or

N on the lower section of the control panel

1.

The stored speed is increased or reduced in

increments of 10 km/h.

%

Switches between the variable limiter and Active

Distance Assist DISTRONIC

or

#

Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed.

Press M on the upper section of control

panel 1.

#

Press I.

#

Activating the variable limiter or Active Distance

Assist DISTRONIC

Increasing or reducing the speed

#

To increase the stored speed: swipe upwards

#

To activate without a stored speed:

Adopting the limit speed shown in the driver's dis-

play

from the bottom of control panel 1.

pressM, N or J. Active Distance

Assist DISTRONIC: remove your foot from the

accelerator pedal.

R

The stored speed is increased by 1 km/h.

#

Activate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC or

the variable limiter: press M, N or

J.

#

To decrease the stored speed: swipe down-

wards from the top of control panel 1.

The vehicle's current vehicle speed is stored

and maintained (Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC) or limited (variable limiter).

R

The stored speed is decreased by 1 km/h.

#

Accept the displayed speed limit: press J.

or

#

The limit speed displayed in the driver's dis-

play is adopted as the stored speed. The vehi-

cle adapts its speed to the vehicle in front, but

only up to the stored speed, or limits its speed

accordingly.

or

#

Brieﬂy press M on the upper section or

To activate with a stored speed: pressJ.

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC: remove

your foot from the accelerator pedal.

The last stored speed is called up, and the

vehicle maintains this speed (Active Distance

N on the lower section of the control panel

1.

The stored speed is increased or reduced by

10 km/h.

%

A speed limit shown in the driver display is

only adopted while driving, not when station-

ary.

or

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Pulling away with Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC

Deactivating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC or (/ page 357). Speed limits below 20 km/h are

the variable limiter

not accepted.

#

Activate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

The adjustment of the driven speed begins at the

latest at the height of the traﬃc sign. In the case

of signs indicating entry into an urban area, the

speed is adapted according to the speed permit-

ted within the urban area. The speed limit display

in the driver's display is always updated when the

vehicle is level with the traﬃc sign.

If you are driving on German motorways with no

speed limit, the system uses the speed stored for

a stretch of road with no speed limit as the set

speed. If you do not alter the stored speed on a

stretch of road with no speed limit, the recom-

mended speed of 130 km/h is adopted.

&

WARNING Risk of an accident due to

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC being

active when you leave the driver's seat

and remove your foot from the brake pedal.

#

Press J.

or

#

If you leave the driver's seat while the vehicle

is being braked by Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC only, the vehicle can roll away.

Depress the accelerator pedal brieﬂy with

force.

The functions of Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC continue to be carried out.

#

Always deactivate Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC and secure the vehicle to

prevent it from rolling away before you

leave the driver's seat.

Reducing or increasing the speciﬁed distance

from the vehicle in front

#

Press K.

#

Press ±.

The h display appears. The speciﬁed dis-

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

venes, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is

deactivated. The variable limiter is not deacti-

vated.

If Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC has been put

into passive mode by pressing the accelerator

pedal, only speed limits higher than the set speed

are adopted.

tance is reduced by one level.

%

The selection jumps to the highest level if the

lowest level is already selected.

The maximum permissible speed does not con-

sider the road condition and current weather and

traﬃc conditions. Adjust your speed accordingly

when necessary.

▌Function of Active Speed Limit Assist

If a changed speed limit is detected and the auto-

matic adoption of speed limits is switched on, this

is automatically adopted as the stored speed

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responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognise

dangers (/ page 334).

The following route events are taken into account:

R

in wet conditions or in fog

when towing a trailer

R

Bends

R

Roundabouts

#

Ensure that the driven speed complies

with traﬃc regulations.

Adjust the driving speed to suit current

traﬃc and weather conditions.

System limits

The system limits of Traﬃc Sign Assist apply to

the detection of traﬃc signs (/ page 373).

R

T-junctions

R

Turns and exits

#

R

Traﬃc jams ahead (only with Live Traﬃc

(/ page 530))

Speed limits below 20 km/h are not automatically

adopted by the system as the stored speed. Tem-

porary speed restrictions (e.,g. for a certain time

or due to weather conditions) cannot be properly

detected by the system.

The system does not detect the maximum permis-

sible speed for a vehicle with a trailer.

You can watch an animation on this topic via the

following link:

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

cator is switched on and one of the following sit-

uations is detected:

▌Function of route-based speed adaptation

When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa-

ted, the vehicle speed will be adapted accordingly

to the route events ahead. Depending on the drive

program selected, the vehicle negotiates a route

event ahead in an energy-saving, comfortable or

dynamic manner. When the route event has been

passed, the vehicle accelerates again to the

stored speed. The set distance to the vehicle in

front, vehicles detected ahead and speed restric-

tions ahead are taken into account.

R

Turning at junctions

R

Driving on slowing-down lanes

Adjust the speed in these situations.

R

Driving on lanes adjacent to slowing-down

lanes

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to Active

Speed Limit Assist adapting the vehicle's

speed

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 adaptation

does not brake the vehicle to a standstill.

The speed adopted by Active Speed Limit

Assist may be too high or incorrect in some

individual cases, such as:

Route-based speed adaptation can be activated in

the multimedia system (/ page 357).

R

at speed limits below 20 km/h

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Speed adaptation is cancelled in the following

cases:

and the electrical connection has been cor-

rectly established.

▌Setting Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC driv-

ing styles

R

If the turn signal indicator is switched oﬀ

In these situations the driver must intervene

accordingly.

Requirements

before the route event and it is therefore

assumed that the route event is not relevant

to the driver.

R

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa-

ted.

&

WARNING Risk of accident in spite of

route-based speed adaptation

Multimedia system:

R

If the driver depresses the accelerator or

brake pedal during the process.

4

5

©

Settings

Assistance

Route-based speed adaptation can malfunc-

tion or be temporarily unavailable in the fol-

lowing situations:

5

Driving

Active Distance Assist

System limits

Route-based speed adaptation does not take right

of way regulations into account. The driver is

responsible for complying with road traﬃc regula-

tions and driving at a suitable speed.

Selecting a driving style

R

If the driver does not follow the calculated

route

#

Select Based on DYNAMIC SELECT, Dynamic

or Comfortable.

R

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

%

Further information about Active Distance

Assist DISTRONIC (/ page 352).

In diﬃcult conditions, the speed selection made

by the system may not always be suitable. This

applies to the following situations, forexample:

R

In the event of roadworks

R

In bad weather or road conditions

Setting speed adaptation

R

If the accelerator pedal is depressed

R

#

the road's course not clearly visible

Road narrowing

varying maximum permissible speeds in indi-

vidual lanes, forexample at toll stations

Select Adopt speed limit or Route-based

speed adjustment.

R

In the event of electronically displayed

speed limitations

R

When these functions are active, the vehicle

speed is adjusted depending on the route

events ahead.

R

#

Adapt the speed to the traﬃc situation.

R

wet road surfaces, snow or ice

R

If transport equipment, forexample a trailer or

bicycle rack, is attached to the trailer hitch

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%

When one of the following systems is active,

the detected speed can be manually adopted

as the speed limit:

Observe the notes on driving systems and your

responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognise

dangers (/ page 334).

Active Steering Assist

▌Function of Active Steering Assist

Active Steering Assist is only available up to a

speed of 210 km/h. The system helps you stay in

the centre of the lane by using moderate steering

interventions. Active Steering Assist uses the

vehicles ahead and lane markings as a reference

depending on the speed driven.

R

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

Active Stop-and-Go Assist activates automatically

when all of the following conditions are met:

R

Cruise control

R

You are in a traﬃc jam on a motorway or high-

speed major road.

R

Variable limiter

%

Further information on Speed Adjustment

(/ page 356).

R

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activated

and active (/ page 352).

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Depending on the country, Active Steering

Assist can use the surrounding traﬃc in the

lower speed range as a reference. Active

Steering Assist can also provide assistance

outside the centre of the lane if necessary.

▌Function of Active Stop-and-Go Assist

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Active Steering Assist is activated and

active(/ page 360).

Active Stop-and-Go Assist helps you when in traf-

ﬁc jams on multi-lane roads with separate carria-

geways by automatically pulling away within up to

60 seconds and with moderate steering manoeu-

vres. It orients itself using the vehicle in front and

lane markings. Active Stop-and-Go Assist auto-

matically maintains a safe distance from the vehi-

cle in front and vehicles cutting in.

Active Stop-and-Go Assist requires you, as the

driver, to keep your hands on the steering wheel

at all times so that you are able to intervene at

any time to correct the course of the vehicle and

keep it in lane.

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You are travelling no faster than 60 km/h.

When Active Stop-and-Go Assist is active the

¬ status display appears in the driver's dis-

play.

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.

System limits

The system limitations of Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC and Active Steering Assist apply to

Active Stop-and-Go Assist (/ page 358).

Permanent status display in the driver's display

Ø

Grey: activated and passive

Green: activated and active

Red, ﬂashing: prompt the driver to conﬁrm

or transition from active to passive status

actively, system limit detected

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The Ø symbol is enlarged and ﬂashing dur- removed their hands from the steering wheel, an

System limits

optical warning is given ﬁrst. Display 1 appears

in the driver's 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.

Active Steering Assist has a limited steering tor-

que for lateral guidance. In some cases, the steer-

ing intervention is insuﬃcient to keep the vehicle

in the lane.

ing the transition from active to passive sta-

tus. Once the system is passive, the Ø

symbol is shown as grey in the driver's dis-

play.

The system may be impaired or may not function

in the following instances:

Contact detection

An emergency stop is initiated if the driver does

not react to this warning for a considerable period

(/ page 360).

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 vehi-

cle and keep it in the lane. The driver must expect

a change from active to passive mode or vice

versa.

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

fog, heavy spray, greatly varying light condi-

tions or strong shadows on the carriageway.

The warning is not issued or is stopped as soon as

the system detects that the driver has touched

the steering wheel.

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

direct sunlight or reﬂections.

The touch detection may be limited or without

function if there is no direct contact between the

hand and the steering wheel, e.g. when wearing

gloves or if there is a steering wheel cover on the

steering wheel.

If Active Steering Assist detects that a system

limit has been reached, a visual warning is issued,

and a warning tone sounds.

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Insuﬃcient road illumination.

The windscreen is dirty, misted up, damaged

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

by a sticker.

No, or several unclear lane markings are pres-

ent for one lane, or the markings change

quickly, forexample, in a construction area or

junctions.

The lane markings are worn away, dark or cov-

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

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Observe the notes on driving systems and your

responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognise

dangers (/ page 334).

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If the system detects that the driver has not

steered the vehicle for a considerable time or

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If the distance to the vehicle in front is too

short and thus the lane markings cannot be

detected.

The road is narrow and winding.

There are obstacles on the lane or projecting

out into the lane, suchas object markers.

If transport equipment, forexample, a trailer or

bicycle rack, is attached to the trailer hitch

and the electrical connection has been cor-

rectly established.

▌Activating/deactivating Active Steering Assist

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WARNING Risk of accident if Active Steer-

ing Assist unexpectedly stops functioning

Requirements

ESP^®is activated, but is not intervening.

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If the system limits of Active Steering Assist

are reached there is no guarantee that the

system will remain active or will keep the vehi-

cle in lane.

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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa-

ted.

Multimedia system:

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Always keep your hands on the steering

wheel and observe the traﬃc carefully.

Always steer the vehicle paying attention

to traﬃc conditions.

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Settings

Assistance

5

Driving

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Activate or deactivate Active Steering Assist.

The system does not assist in the following condi-

tions:

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WARNING Risk of accident if Active Steer-

ing Assist unexpectedly intervenes

Function of Active Emergency Stop Assist

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On very tight bends and when turning.

Active Emergency Stop Assist monitors the steer-

ing wheel and the accelerator and brake pedals. If

the system detects a lack of driver activity and the

vehicle threatens to leave the lane, a warning can

be issued and an emergency stop initiated.

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When crossing junctions.

The detection of lane markings and objects

may malfunction and cause unexpected steer-

ing interventions.

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At roundabouts or toll stations.

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When actively changing lanes without switch-

ing on the turn signal indicator.

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Steer according to traﬃc conditions.

Vehicles without Driving Assistance Package: The

system is available from a speed of approx.

60 km/h.

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When the tyre pressure is too low.

You can watch an animation on this topic via the

following link:

Vehicles with Driving Assistance package: If

Active Steering Assist is switched oﬀ, the system

is available from a speed of approx. 60 km/h.

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If the system detects that the vehicle is threaten-

ing to leave the lane, a warning can be issued and

an emergency stop initiated.

Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package: If

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is active

and the driver unfastens the seat belt and

driver's door, an emergency stop can be initi-

ated immediately.

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The driver does not touch the steering wheel

for a longer period of time or no steering

movement can be measured for a longer

period of time (depending on the vehicle

equipment).

Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package:

Depending on the country, a lane change is made

to the adjacent lane if possible. It is only possible

to change lanes across one lane and only to the

outside lane, not to the hard shoulder.

When automatic braking is initiated, Active Dis-

tance Assist DISTRONIC is deactivated. Depend-

ing on the country, the hazard warning light sys-

tem is switched on.

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Neither the accelerator nor the brake pedal is

depressed.

Active Emergency Stop Assist issues the following

warnings in order:

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Vehicles with Driving Assistance package: if

Active Steering Assist is switched on and

active, only the steering wheel is monitored by

the system. If the driver does not touch the

steering wheel for a longer period of time, a

warning may be given despite pedal actuation.

Also observe the instructions on the contact

detection of Active Steering Assist

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Display message 1 appears in the driver's

display.

When the vehicle is stationary, the following

actions are carried out:

In addition to display 1 a warning tone

sounds.

The message Beginning emergency stop will

appear in the driver's display, a continuous

warning tone will sound, the vehicle will no

longer accelerate and, if necessary, slight belt

tensioning will be produced.

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The vehicle is secured with the electric park-

ing brake.

The vehicle is unlocked.

If possible, an emergency call is placed to the

Mercedes-Benz emergency call centre.

(/ page 358).

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The vehicle speed is reduced in increments

until it is at a standstill. Sharp brake impulses

are also produced.

Before automatic braking is initiated, you can can-

cel Active Emergency Stop Assist by steering.

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You can cancel the intervention by Active Emer-

gency Stop Assist aꢀer automatic braking is initi-

ated by one of the following actions:

Active Brake Assist (/ page 364)

No vehicle or obstacle is detected in the adja-

cent lane.

The sensors have detected a vehicle with suﬃ-

cient distance behind the own vehicle once

since the last vehicle started.

Active Lane Change Assist is selected in the

multimedia system.

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and Active

Steering Assist are activated on the motorway.

Vehicles without Driving Assistance Package:

Active Emergency Stop Assist is inactive in the fol-

lowing cases:

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Accelerating or braking: the emergency stop is

cancelled, but the warning message, warning

tone and power steering remain active

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Active Lane Keeping Assist has reached a sys-

tem limit.

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Steering: power-assisted steering is cancelled,

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Active Lane Keeping Assist is not operational

the warning message and warning tone remain

active and the vehicle continues to be braked

(grey status display) or deactivated (white sta-

tus display) (/ page 382).

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Active Emergency Stop Assist can initiate an

emergency stop a maximum of three times

within a driving cycle. Aꢀer that, Active Steer-

ing Assist and Active Emergency Stop Assist

are disabled until the vehicle has been restar-

ted.

In the following cases, the system is not available

and must be reactivated:

Active Lane Change Assist

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The Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and the

Active Steering Assist were already activated

before the vehicle entered the motorway.

▌Function of Active Lane Change Assist

Active Lane Change Assist supports the driver

when changing lanes and is activated by indicat-

ing brieﬂy.

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The system brieﬂy no longer recognises the

System limits

road being travelled on as a motorway or

motorway-like road, e.g. at a motorway junc-

tion.

The following conditions must be met:

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For the detection of vehicles and other obstacles,

observe the system limits of the following func-

tions:

You are driving on a motorway or motorway-

like road.

The speed travelled ranges from about

80 km/h to 180 km/h.

A dashed boundary marking separates the

adjacent lane.

As soon as Active Lane Change Assist detects a

suitable road, you can reactivate it with the but-

tonsJ, M or N.

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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

(/ page 349)

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Active Steering Assist (/ page 358)

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Active Lane Change Assist (/ page 362)

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Display in the driver's display in the Assistance

menu

but is not currently available, the display ±

with grey arrows appears in the driver's display.

The lane change cannot be driven by the vehi-

cle as planned.

If no vehicle or obstacle is detected in the adja-

cent lane and a lane change is permitted, the lane

change begins aꢀer the driver ﬂashes brieﬂy. The

lane change is indicated to the driver by a green

ﬂashing arrow next to the steering wheel symbol

± . A green arrow Assistance to the respec-

tive neighbouring lane is shown in the menu 1

in the driver's display. The message, forexample,

also appears Lane change to the left.

A cancellation of Active Lane Change Assist is dis-

played as follows:

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The arrow in the selected direction of travel

turns red.

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A corresponding message appears in the driv-

er's display.

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In certain circumstances a warning tone

sounds.

Active Lane Change Assist can be cancelled in the

following situations, among others:

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WARNING Risk of accident when changing

lane to an occupied adjacent lane

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The environmental conditions change (e.g.

obstacle detected).

Lane Change Assist cannot always clearly

detect if the adjacent lane is free.

The lane change might be initiated although

the adjacent lane is not free.

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The driver takes his hands oﬀ the steering

wheel.

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The driver steers too hard or in the opposite

direction.

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2

Green arrow: lane change initiated

Red arrow: Lane change aborted

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Before changing lanes, make sure that

the neighbouring lane is free and there is

no danger to other road users.

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The driver switches on the direction indicator

in the opposite direction.

If Active Lane Change Assist is available, the indi-

cator ± with green arrows appears in the

driver display. If the system has been activated

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Monitor the lane change.

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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC or Active

Steering Assist are deactivated.

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The vehicle is on a construction site.

Active Brake Assist

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WARNING Risk of accident if Lane Change

Assist unexpectedly stops functioning

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The Active Lane Change Assist sensors adjust

automatically while a certain distance is being

driven aꢀer the vehicle has been delivered.

Active Lane Change Assist is unavailable or

only partially available during this teach-in

process, and no arrows are displayed next to

the Ø Active Steering Assist symbol.

If the system limitations for Lane Change

Assist have been reached, there is no guaran-

tee that the system will remain active.

Lane Change Assist cannot then assist you by

applying steering torque.

Active Brake Assist consists of the following func-

tions:

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Distance warning function

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Collision warning

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Autonomous braking function

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Always monitor the lane change and

Observe the notes on driving systems and your

responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognise

dangers (/ page 334).

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Situation-dependent brake force boosting

keep your hands on the steering wheel.

Observe the traﬃc conditions and steer

and/or brake if necessary.

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Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package and

Active Steering Assist: Evasive Steering Assist

▌Setting Active Lane Change Assist

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Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package: Eva-

System limits

For Active Lane Change Assist, the system limits

of Active Steering Assist (/ page 358) apply.

Multimedia system:

sive Steering Assist

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5

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Settings

Assistance

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Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package:

intersection start-oﬀ function

5

Driving

Active Lane Change Assist

In addition, the system may be impaired or with-

out function in the following situations:

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Select Active Lane Change Assist.

Active Brake Assist can help you to minimise the

risk of a collision with vehicles, cyclists or pedes-

trians or to reduce the eﬀects of such a collision.

If Active Brake Assist has detected a risk of colli-

sion, a warning tone sounds and the L dis-

tance warning lamp lights up.

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Select between the On or Off setting options.

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The sensors are damaged, covered or dirty

(/ page 334).

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If Active Steering Assist has been deactiva-

ted, Active Lane Change Assist cannot be

operated.

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The exterior lighting indicates a defect.

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The system does not recognise a suitable

road, e.g. in narrow bends or shortly aꢀer an

on-ramp.

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directly. In this case, the warning tone sounds and tional preventive measures for occupant protec-

tion (PRE-SAFE^®) may also be initiated.

the L distance warning lamp lights up simulta-

neously with the brake application.

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WARNING Risk of an accident caused by

limited detection performance of Active

Brake Assist

If you apply the brake yourself in a critical situa-

tion or apply the brake during autonomous brak-

ing, situation-dependent brake force boosting

occurs. The brake pressure increases up to maxi-

mum full-stop braking if necessary.

Active Brake Assist cannot always clearly iden-

tify objects and complex traﬃc situations.

In such cases, Active Brake Assist might:

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Give a warning or brake without reason

Not give a warning or not brake

In the Assistance menu, an insuﬃcient distance

1 to the vehicle in front is displayed in red. If you

further reduce the distance, the vehicle in front is

also highlighted in red. When the system detects a

risk of collision, red radar waves 2 appear in

front of the vehicle.

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Active Brake Assist is only 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.

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Vehicles with PRE-SAFE : depending on the

country, an additional haptic warning occurs

in the form of slight, repeated tensioning of

the seat belt.

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Always pay careful attention to the traﬃc

situation; do not rely on Active Brake

Assist alone.

Be prepared to brake or swerve if neces-

sary.

If autonomous braking or situation-dependent

brake force boosting has occurred, pop up 1

appears in the driver's display and then automati-

cally goes out aꢀer a short time.

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If you do not react to the warning, autonomous

braking can be initiated in critical situations.

In particularly critical situations, Active Brake

Assist can also initiate autonomous braking

If Active Brake Assist is deactivated or the func-

tions are restricted, e.g. due to activation of

If the autonomous braking function or situation-

dependent brake force boosting is triggered, addi-

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another driving system, the ê Active Brake

Assist warning lamp appears in the driver's dis-

play.

If the system is unavailable due to dirty or dam-

aged sensors or due to a fault, or if the functions

are restricted, the Ó Active Brake Assist warn- Vehicles without Driving Assistance Package:

ing lamp appears in the driver's display.

Also observe the system limits of Active Brake

Assist.

The individual subfunctions are available in the fol-

lowing speed ranges:

Collision warning

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 pedestrians and

cyclists

The collision warning can assist you in the follow-

ing situations from approximately 7 km/h with an

intermittent warning tone and the L distance

warning lamp.

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at speeds up to approximately 250 km/h

when approaching vehicles ahead

Autonomous braking function

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at speeds up to approximately 80 km/h when

approaching stationary vehicles, pedestrians

walking in the direction of travel and cyclists

ahead

If the vehicle is travelling at speeds above approx-

imately 7 km/h, the autonomous braking function

may intervene in the following situations:

Vehicles without Driving Assistance Package:

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Distance warning function

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at speeds up to approximately 70 km/h when

approaching crossing pedestrians and cyclists

at speeds up to approximately 60 km/h when

approaching stationary pedestrians and

cyclists

You are warned by the distance warning function

from approximately 30 km/h if, over several sec-

onds, the distance maintained to the vehicle trav-

elling in front is insuﬃcient for the driven speed.

In this case, the L distance warning lamp in

the driver's display lights up. If the distance to the

vehicle in front continues to decrease at higher

speeds, the L distance warning lamp begins

to ﬂash.

at speeds up to approximately 250 km/h

when approaching vehicles ahead

at speeds up to approximately 80 km/h when

approaching cyclists ahead, pedestrians walk-

ing in the direction of travel and stationary

vehicles

at speeds up to approximately 70 km/h when

approaching crossing pedestrians and cyclists

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Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package:

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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 120 km/h

when approaching crossing vehicles, pedes-

trians and cyclists

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Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package:

ing in the direction of travel and stationary

vehicles

at speeds up to approximately 70 km/h when

approaching crossing pedestrians and cyclists

at speeds up to approximately 60 km/h when

approaching stationary pedestrians and

cyclists

Cancelling a brake application of Active Brake

Assist

You can cancel a brake application of Active

Brake Assist at any time by:

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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 120 km/h

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when approaching crossing vehicles, pedes-

trians and cyclists

Fully depressing the accelerator pedal or with

kickdown.

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at speeds up to approximately 100 km/h

when approaching stationary vehicles

Releasing the brake pedal.

Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package:

Active Brake Assist may cancel the brake applica-

tion when one of the following conditions is fulﬁl-

led:

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at speeds up to approximately 80 km/h when

approaching cyclists ahead

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at speeds up to approximately 250 km/h

when approaching vehicles ahead

at speeds up to approximately 120 km/h

when approaching crossing vehicles, pedes-

trians and cyclists

at speeds up to approximately 100 km/h

when approaching stationary vehicles

at speeds up to approximately 80 km/h when

approaching cyclists ahead

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at speeds up to approximately 70 km/h when

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you manoeuvre to avoid the obstacle

approaching stationary pedestrians and

cyclists

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there is no longer a risk of collision

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an obstacle is no longer detected in front of

your vehicle

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Situation-dependent brake force boosting

If the vehicle is travelling at speeds above approx-

imately 7 km/h, situation-dependent brake force

boosting may intervene in the following situations.

Reaction to oncoming road users (only vehicles

with Driving Assistance Package)

Active Brake Assist can also react to detected

oncoming road users:

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Vehicles without Driving Assistance Package:

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at speeds up to approximately 70 km/h when

approaching stationary pedestrians and

cyclists

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at speeds up to approximately 250 km/h

when approaching vehicles ahead

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Reaction up to speeds of approximately

100 km/h

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at speeds up to approximately 80 km/h when

approaching cyclists ahead, pedestrians walk-

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Warning for oncoming road users through

sound. If you do not react to the warning in criti-

Evasive Steering Assist

acoustic warning and the L distance warn- cal situations, acceleration may be restricted or

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WARNING Risk of accident despite Eva-

sive Steering Assist

autonomous braking may be initiated. Autono-

mous braking can also prevent the vehicle from

pulling away and hold it at a standstill. In particu-

larly critical situations, Active Brake Assist can

also initiate autonomous braking directly. In this

case, the L distance warning lamp lights up

and the warning tone sounds simultaneously with

the brake application.

If autonomous braking or situation-dependent

brake force boosting has occurred, a pop up

appears in the driver's display and then automati-

cally goes out aꢀer a short time.

In the Late setting of Active Brake Assist, the

purely visual warning level and the limitation of

possible acceleration is deactivated. If the situa-

tion is particularly critical, a visual warning may

continue to be displayed, a warning tone may

sound and autonomous braking may be initiated.

ing lamp

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Autonomous braking application in order to

reduce the severity of an accident

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.

Intersection start-oﬀ function (only vehicles with

Driving Assistance Package)

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Always pay careful attention to the traﬃc

situation; do not rely on Evasive Steering

Assist alone.

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Be prepared to brake or swerve if neces-

sary.

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End the support by actively steering in

non-critical situations.

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If, when pulling away or driving at a walking pace,

the risk of collision with other crossing vehicles is

detected, three red arrows pointing in the direc-

tion of the crossing road user light up one by one

along with the L distance warning lamp in the

driver's display. If the situation is particularly criti-

cal, the arrows ﬂash. A warning tone will also

Drive at an appropriate speed if there

are pedestrians close to the path of your

vehicle.

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Evasive Steering Assist has the following charac-

teristics:

few minutes before full system performance is

available.

The system may be impaired or may not function,

particularly in the following situations:

If a pedestrian or cyclist is not detected as

such, e.g. due to special clothing or other

objects.

If the driver's seat belt is not fastened.

On bends with a tight radius.

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Detection of pedestrians, cyclists and vehi-

cles.

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Assistance through power-assisted steering if

it detects a swerving manoeuvre.

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

in direct sunlight or in greatly varying light

conditions.

You can watch an animation on this topic via the

following link:

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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. (/ page 334)

▌Setting Active Brake Assist

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Assistance during swerving and straightening

of the vehicle.

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If the sensors are impaired due to interference

Requirements

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from other radar sources, e.g. strong radar

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The vehicle is switched on.

Reaction from a speed of approximately

reﬂections in multi-storey car parks.

20 km/h up to a speed of approximately

110 km/h.

Multimedia system:

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If a loss of tyre pressure or a defective tyre

has been detected and displayed.

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Settings

Assistance

The steering support of Evasive Steering Assist

can be cancelled at any time by counter steering.

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Collision avoidance

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In complex traﬃc situations where objects

cannot always be clearly identiﬁed.

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Activate or deactivate the function.

It is recommended that you always leave

Active Brake Assist activated.

System limits

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If pedestrians, cyclists or vehicles move

quickly into the sensor detection range.

Full system performance is not available for a

short time aꢀer switching on the vehicle or aꢀer

driving oﬀ. As long as the functions are restricted,

the Æ Active Brake Assist warning lamp can

also be shown in the driver's display. Depending

on the environmental conditions, it may take a

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When Active Brake Assist is deactivated, the dis-

tance warning function, the collision warning, the

autonomous braking function and Evasive Steer-

ing Assist are deactivated.

If road users are hidden by other objects or

are located close to other objects.

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If the typical outline of a pedestrian or cyclist

cannot be distinguished from the background.

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If Active Brake Assist is deactivated, the æ driver's display and optionally in the head-up dis-

In particular, the country-speciﬁc laws must be

play. The camera also detects speed limits with a

restriction indicated by an additional sign (e.g.

when wet).

taken into account, e.g. on:

symbol appears in the status bar of the driv-

er's display, and the system is reactivated the

next time the vehicle is started.

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maximum design speed or speed limit for

which the vehicle is approved

Stop signs are detected by the system, which pre-

vents the engine from being switched oﬀ by the

ECO start/stop function.

Observe the notes on driving systems and your

responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognise

dangers (/ page 334).

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maximum permissible laden mass with or with-

Setting the time of the warnings

out towing vehicle

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Select Z next to Active Brake Assist.

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required number of years with a correspond-

ing driving licence

Type and condition of the road used

the weather conditions

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Select Early, Medium or Late.

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If ATTENTION ASSIST has detected indica-

tions of fatigue or a microsleep, the system

can issue a warning earlier than the set time

(country-dependent). Further information

about ATTENTION ASSIST (/ page 344).

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Notes on trailer operation

The maximum permissible speed adapted to the

vehicle/trailer combination can be transferred to

the manual or automatic speed transfer during the

journey (depending on the equipment).

On the system side, relevant additional signs for

speed limits and clear road category traﬃc rules

can be considered for the vehicle combination

(depending on the country).

The multimedia system can select no maximum

permitted speed for a bicycle carrier. When using

a bicycle carrier, observe the speciﬁcations for

the maximum permissible speed in the manufac-

turer's operating instructions.

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Also, observe the notes on towing a trailer

(/ page 421).

If a trailer or bicycle carrier is connected cor-

rectly, the central display shows the query about

the type of trailer and its maximum permitted

speed (/ page 426).

Speed Limit Assist

▌Function of the Speed Limit Assistant

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The Speed Limit Assistant uses Open Street

Map data provided under the Open Database

Licence (ODbL) terms. For more information,

see: https://www.osmfoundation.org/wiki/

licence.

The driver must manually adjust the maximum

permitted speed in the small or large trailer cate-

gory.

Speed Limit Assist detects speed limits with the

multifunction camera and displays them in the

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Warning when the maximum permissible speed is

exceeded

The type, duration and activation threshold of

The system can simultaneously show up to two

the speed warning, as well as the possibility of traﬃc signs on the driver's display. The system

The system can warn you if you unintentionally

exceed the maximum permissible speed. Depend-

ing on the country, you can set how much the

maximum permitted speed may be exceeded in

the multimedia system before giving a warning.

You can set whether the warning should be visual

(by ﬂashing the traﬃc sign in the driver display) or

visual and audible. The selection of the type of

warning is conﬁrmed country-speciﬁcally by an

indication in the driver display.

setting the activation threshold above which

the warning is to be triggered, are subject to

the country-speciﬁc legislation of the country

of delivery of the vehicle.

always prioritises displaying speed limits. The

head-up display shows up to one traﬃc sign with

a maximum permissible speed. Suppose two-

speed signs are shown in the driver's display,

forexample, when speed limits are detected. In

that case, the leꢀ-hand speed limit 1 value is

transmitted to the limiter, cruise control or Active

Distance Assist DISTRONIC for adoption and is

shown in the head-up display.

If the speed limit assistant cannot determine the

currently permissible maximum speed, e.g. due to

missing signage, the following display appears in

the driver display:

Indication in the driver display

1

2

3

Permissible speed

Permissible speed when there is a restriction

Additional sign with restriction

This display is permanent if the vehicle is in a

country where Speed Limit Assist is not suppor-

ted. Speed Limit Assist is not available in all coun-

tries.

If the system is temporarily or permanently

unavailable due to a technical fault or soiling of

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Traﬃc signs that aﬀect the maximum permit-

ted speed, e.g. indicating the beginning or

end of motorways can also be detected.

1

2

Warning only visual

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the windscreen, a corresponding display message

appears in the driver display. Depending on the

country, the warning light ê also lights up in

the driver's display.

Active traﬃc signs with LED displays may not

be detected correctly or at all due to technical

factors, suchas transmission frequency.

If the signs, road markings or road layout are

ambiguous, e.g. in the case of traﬃc signs on

construction sites, at exits and driveways, in

the case of adjacent lanes or parallel roads, in

the case of pedestrian crossing markings at

traﬃc lights

If the signage or road markings do not comply

with the standard

If the signage, road markings or road guidance

is country-speciﬁc and deviates from the route

guidance of the navigation system, e.g. in or

aꢀer road works

aꢀer sharp turns and tight bends, traﬃc signs

are outside the camera's ﬁeld of vision.

If you overtake vehicles with traﬃc signs

which are aﬃxed or attached to them.

If transport devices are used that are attached

to the trailer hitch, e.g. bicycle racks, the sys-

tem may react to restrictions for trailers.

▌Setting Speed Limit Assist

Multimedia system:

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Settings

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Assistance

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Assistance

Speed Limit Assist

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Please also note the information on the dis-

play messages (/ page 806).

Activating or deactivating the speed warning

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The speed warning is switched on by default

(depending on the country).

System limits

The system may be impaired or may not function

particularly in the following situations:

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Switch oﬀ Speed limit warning.

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The speed warning remains oﬀ according to

country-speciﬁc legislation until the next time

the vehicle is switched on or oﬀ and (depend-

ing on the equipment) the driver's door is

opened.

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

mination of the road, highly variable shade

conditions, rain, snow, fog, swirling dust or

heavy spray.

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

direct sunlight or reﬂections.

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The audible speed warning can also be

switched oﬀ and on by quick access, by

pressing and holding the mute button on the

steering wheel, by pressing the speed icon in

the status line of the central display or via a

voice control command (functions are availa-

ble depending on the country).

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If there is dirt on the windscreen in the vicinity

of the multifunction camera or if the camera is

misted up, damaged or obscured.

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If the traﬃc signs are diﬃcult to see because,

forexample, they are dirty, obscured, faded,

iced over, damaged, inconveniently positioned,

insuﬃciently illuminated or distorted.

Change the type of speed warning

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Change the warning to Visual or Visual &

audible.

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Switching the advisory tone for a new speed limit

Variable limiter

Traﬃc Sign Assist portrays only selected signs in

the driver's display. Actual traﬃc signs and speed

limits have priority over traﬃc signs and speed

limits shown in the driver's display.

on or oﬀ

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Further information about Active Distance

Assist DISTRONIC (/ page 352).

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The advisory tone for a new speed limit is

switched oﬀ at the factory.

The function determines whether each change of

the displayed speed in the driver's display is sup-

ported with a subtle, non-intrusive sound.

Notes on trailer operation

Traﬃc Sign Assist

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Also, observe the notes on towing a trailer

(/ page 421).

▌Function of Traﬃc Sign Assist

Traﬃc Sign Assist detects the traﬃc signs with

the multifunction camera and compares them

with the information on the digital road map of the

navigation system. It supports you by showing

detected speed limits and overtaking bans in the

driver's display. Speed limits can also be shown in

the head-up display.

The system can issue a warning when you exceed

the maximum permissible speed.

In some countries, the system can provide you

with further functions and can warn you when you

are approaching pedestrian crossings or when

you are about to drive past stop signs or red lights

unintentionally.

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Activate or deactivate the function.

If a trailer or bicycle carrier is connected cor-

rectly, the central display shows the query about

the type of trailer and its maximum permitted

speed (/ page 426).

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The availability of the function is dependent

on the country.

Setting the warning threshold

This value determines the speed at which a warn-

ing is issued when exceeded.

The driver must manually adjust the maximum

permitted speed in the small or large trailer cate-

gory.

In particular, the country-speciﬁc laws must be

taken into account, e.g. on:

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Set the desired speed under Warning Thresh-

old.

The availability of the function is subject to coun-

try-speciﬁc legislation.

When one of the following systems is active, the

detected speed can be manually adopted as the

speed limit:

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maximum design speed or speed limit for

which the vehicle is approved

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maximum permissible laden mass with or with-

out towing vehicle

The camera also detects and analyses traﬃc

signs with a restriction indicated by an additional

sign (e.,g. when wet).

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required number of years with a correspond-

ing driving licence

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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

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Cruise control

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Type and condition of the road used

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the weather conditions

Displays in the driver's display

Distance Assist DISTRONIC for adoption and is

shown in the head-up display.

The maximum permissible speed adapted to the

vehicle/trailer combination can be transferred to

the manual or automatic speed transfer during the

journey (depending on the equipment).

On the system side, relevant additional signs for

speed limits and clear road category traﬃc rules

can be considered for the vehicle combination

(depending on the country).

The multimedia system can select no maximum

permitted speed for a bicycle carrier. When using

a bicycle carrier, observe the speciﬁcations for

the maximum permissible speed in the manufac-

turer's operating instructions.

1

2

3

Permissible speed

Permissible speed when there is a restriction

Additional sign with restriction

Examples of traﬃc signs which can be displayed

Traﬃc Sign Assist can detect and display the fol-

lowing traﬃc signs 1:

Also, observe the following information:

The system can simultaneously show up to two

traﬃc signs on the driver's display. The system

always prioritises displaying speed limits. The

head-up display shows up to one traﬃc sign with

a maximum permissible speed. Suppose two-

speed signs are shown in the driver's display,

forexample, when speed limits are detected. In

that case, the leꢀ-hand speed limit 1 value is

transmitted to the limiter, cruise control or Active

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Select a speed adapted to the traﬃc, sur-

roundings and weather conditions

speed limits

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end of the speed limit

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Observe actual traﬃc signs

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overtaking restrictions

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Observe applicable traﬃc rules and regula-

tions

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play streets

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depending on the country: signs showing the

Observe the notes on driving systems and your

responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognise

dangers (/ page 334).

start or end of motorways and dual carriage-

ways

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Traﬃc Sign Assist can detect the following addi-

display can also show the distance to an upcom-

Warning when the maximum permissible speed is

exceeded

tional signs 3 and, if necessary, analyse the rele- ing lower limit speed. For this purpose, informa-

tion from the digital road map of the navigation

system is used. The Assistance menu can also

display a dynamic visualisation of the speed limits

ahead.

If Traﬃc Sign Assist cannot determine the cur-

rently applicable maximum permissible speed

(e.g. due to missing signs), the following display

appears in the driver's display:

The system can warn you if you unintentionally

exceed the maximum permissible speed. Depend-

ing on the country, you can set how much the

maximum permitted speed may be exceeded in

the multimedia system before giving a warning.

You can switch oﬀ the warning or set whether the

warning should be visual (by ﬂashing the traﬃc

sign in the driver display) or visual and audible.

The selected setting is conﬁrmed by an indication

in the driver's display.

vance of the restrictions using other vehicle sen-

sors:

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when wet

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slippery road surfaces

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in fog

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temporary restrictions

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exits

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restrictions for car/trailer combinations

Traﬃc Sign Assist also uses data from the digital

street map in the navigation system. When you

leave or enter a municipality or change roads, on

a motorway exit or slip road forexample, or aꢀer

you turn at a junction, the display in the driver's

display can thus be updated without a traﬃc sign

having been detected.

Traﬃc Sign Assist is not available in all countries.

This is displayed continuously if the vehicle is in a

country where Traﬃc Sign Assist is not supported.

If Traﬃc Sign Assist is temporarily or permanently

unavailable due to a technical fault or soiling of

the windscreen, the warning light ê appears

on the driver display.

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Regularly update the digital road map of the

navigation system so that Traﬃc Sign Assist

can work optimally (/ page 36).

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Please also note the information on the dis-

play messages from Traﬃc Sign Assist

(/ page 806).

Depending on vehicle equipment and country, the

system can also display speed restrictions ahead

in the driver and head-up displays. The driver's

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2

Warning only visual

WARNING oﬀ

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The type, duration and activation threshold of

using the digital navigation map. No warning can

System limits

The system may be impaired or may not function

particularly in the following situations:

the speed warning, as well as the possibility of be issued if several diﬀerent signs are detected.

setting the triggering threshold above which

Warning at red lights: Traﬃc Sign Assist can warn

the warning is to be triggered, are subject to

you up to a speed of approximately 70 km/h if

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

the country-speciﬁc legislation of the country

you are about to drive through a red light uninten-

mination of the road, highly variable shade

conditions, rain, snow, fog, swirling dust or

heavy spray.

of delivery of the vehicle.

tionally.

Additional functions of Traﬃc Sign Assist (coun-

try-speciﬁc)

Warning for no-entry signs: Traﬃc Sign Assist can

warn you if you drive the wrong way down a sec-

tion of road, forexample, on motorway slip roads

or one-way streets.

Warning at pedestrian crossings: if you approach

pedestrian crossings, provided that pedestrians

are in the danger zone or are moving towards it,

Traﬃc Sign Assist can warn you up to a speed of

approximately 70 km/h.

Warning at stop signs: Traﬃc Sign Assist can warn

you up to a speed of approximately 70 km/h if

you are about to drive past a stop sign uninten-

tionally. For this to be possible, the signs must be

clear. Forexample, if the system detects more

than one stop sign, a stop sign can be conﬁrmed

The following conditions must be fulﬁlled:

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Several traﬃc lights have been detected.

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

direct sunlight or reﬂections.

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All traﬃc lights detected are red.

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If there is dirt on the windscreen in the vicinity

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At least one of the red traﬃc lights detected is

of the multifunction camera or if the camera is

misted up, damaged or obscured.

on the front passenger side beside the vehi-

cle's lane.

R

If the traﬃc signs are diﬃcult to see because,

R

The traﬃc lights are in the following sequence

(from top to bottom): red, yellow, and green.

forexample, they are dirty, obscured, faded,

iced over, damaged, inconveniently positioned,

insuﬃciently illuminated or distorted.

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If the function is available, you can activate or

deactivate the warnings at pedestrian cross-

ings, stop signs and red lights in the Traﬃc

Sign Assist menu under Further warnings

(/ page 377).

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Active traﬃc signs with LED displays may not

be detected correctly or at all due to technical

factors, suchas transmission frequency.

R

If the information on the navigation system's

digital map is incorrect, incomplete or out of

date.

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If the signs, road markings or road layout are

ambiguous, e.g. in the case of traﬃc signs on

construction sites, at exits and driveways, in

the case of adjacent lanes or parallel roads, in

the case of pedestrian crossing markings at

traﬃc lights

If the signage or road markings do not comply

with the standard

If the signage, road markings, or road guid-

ance is country-speciﬁc and deviates from the

navigations system's route guidance, e.g. in or

aꢀer road works

aꢀer sharp turns and tight bends, traﬃc signs

are outside the camera's ﬁeld of vision.

If you overtake vehicles with traﬃc signs

which are aﬃxed or attached to them.

If you use transport equipment secured to the

vehicle with a trailer coupling, suchas a bicy-

cle rack, restrictions for car/trailer combina-

tions may be considered valid if applicable.

▌Setting Traﬃc Sign Assist

Setting the warning threshold

This value determines the speed at which a warn-

ing is issued when exceeded.

Multimedia system:

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5

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Settings

5

Assistance

#

5

Set the desired speed under Warning Thresh-

old.

Assistance

Traffic Sign Assist

Activating or deactivating the speed warning

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The availability of the function is subject to

country-speciﬁc legislation.

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The speed warning is switched on by default

(depending on the country).

Switching the advisory tone for a new speed limit

on or oﬀ

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Switch oﬀ Speed limit warning.

In accordance with country-speciﬁc legisla-

tion, the speed warning remains switched oﬀ

until the next time the vehicle is switched on

or oﬀ and the driver's door is opened (depend-

ing on equipment).

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The advisory tone for a new speed limit is

switched oﬀ at the factory.

The function determines whether a subtle, non-

intrusive sound supports each change of the dis-

played speed in the driver's display.

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The audible speed warning can also be

switched oﬀ and on by quick access, by

pressing and holding the mute button on the

steering wheel, by pressing the speed icon in

the status line of the central display or via a

voice control command (functions are availa-

ble depending on the country).

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Activate or deactivate the function.

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The availability of the function is dependent

on the country.

Activating or deactivating further functions of Traf-

ﬁc Sign Assist

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Switch further warning contents on or oﬀ.

The available functions are switched on or oﬀ.

Change the type of speed warning

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Change the warning Visual to or Visual &

audible.

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Set the type of warning for other functions

If the vehicle is in ﬁrst position at a traﬃc light,

the camera image with traﬃc light view is shown

on the central display.

When the vehicle pulls away, the camera image is

faded out.

Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist

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Select Visual or Visual & audible.

▌Function of Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind

Spot Assist with exit warning

Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist use

radar sensors to monitor the area up to 40 m

behind and 3 m next to your vehicle.

The system can detect vehicles travelling from

speeds of approximately 12 km/h and issue a

warning if they move into the monitoring range.

Traﬃc light view

▌Information about the traﬃc light view

The traﬃc light view supports the driver when

waiting in front of a red light by displaying the

camera image on the central display. The camera

image is displayed when the driver is the ﬁrst vehi-

cle in front of the red light and faded out when the

vehicle drives oﬀ.

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Activate D or deactivate E Traffic

light view.

Using other available functions

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Select Z.

Status display in the driver's display

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Select On request or Automatic.

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Grey: the system is activated but inopera-

tive.

If On request is set and a traﬃc light view is

available, the Please tap here for traffic light

view. message is displayed. The camera image

is shown aꢀer conﬁrmation of the message.

When Automatic is set, the camera image is

automatically displayed when the traﬃc light

view is available.

▌Displaying traﬃc light view

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Green: the system is activated and opera-

tional.

Requirements:

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The Traffic light view option is switched on.

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A traﬃc light view is available.

Multimedia system:

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Settings

Assistance

5

Assistance

Traffic light view

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This function is not available in all countries.

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waves 2 are displayed next to your vehicle in the

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Always pay careful attention to the traﬃc

situation and maintain a safe distance at

the side of the vehicle.

assistance graphic.

If the turn signal indicator remains on, the display

in the outside mirror ﬂashes for all other detected

vehicles, but no further warning tone sounds. If

you overtake a vehicle quickly, no warning is

given.

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WARNING Risk of accident despite Active

Blind Spot Assist

Active Blind Spot Assist does not react to the

following:

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Vehicles with active ambient lighting: if Warn-

ing assistance is activated, the warning is

additionally highlighted by the ambient light-

ing (/ page 232).

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if you overtake a vehicle too closely so that

it is in the blind spot area

if vehicles travelling at a much faster

speed approach and then overtake

Display in the driver's display in the menuAssistance

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If a vehicle is detected at speeds above approx-

imately 12 km/h and this vehicle enters the warn-

ing range immediately aꢀerwards, the warning

lamp in the corresponding outside mirror lights up

red. In the Assistance menu, the lamp in outside

mirror 1 also lights up red, and the lane in which

the vehicle is detected is hatched out.

Observe the notes on driving systems and your

responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognise

dangers (/ page 334).

Active Blind Spot Assist may not give warnings

or intervene in such situations.

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WARNING Risk of accident despite Blind

Spot Assist

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Always pay careful attention to the traﬃc

situation and maintain a safe distance at

the side of the vehicle.

Blind Spot Assist does not react to vehicles

approaching and overtaking you at a greatly

diﬀerent speed.

If a vehicle is detected in the warning range and

you switch on the turn signal indicator in the cor-

responding direction, a double warning tone

sounds once, and the warning lamp ﬂashes red in

the corresponding outside mirror. Red radar

Exit warning

The exit warning is an additional function of Blind

Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist and can

warn vehicle occupants attempting to leave a sta-

tionary vehicle about approaching vehicles.

Blind Spot Assist cannot warn drivers in this

situation.

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The warning assistance can diﬀer depending

on the equipment and may vary according to

the setting.

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

snow

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

motorbikes

if the road has very wide or narrow lanes

if vehicles are not driving in the middle of their

lane

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WARNING Risk of accident despite exit

warning

The exit warning neither reacts to stationary

objects nor to persons or road users

approaching you at a greatly diﬀering speed.

The exit warning cannot warn drivers in these

situations.

This exit warning is only available when Blind Spot

Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is active.

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Aꢀer the vehicle is switched oﬀ, the exit warning

continues to function for a few minutes. If a door

is opened while the vehicle is switched oﬀ, the

exit warning is active again for a few minutes.

When the outside mirror warning lamp ﬂashes

three times, the exit warning is no longer availa-

ble.

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Always pay particular attention to the

Warnings may be issued in error when driving

close to crash barriers or similar continuous lane

borders. Always make sure that there is suﬃcient

distance to the side for other traﬃc or obstacles.

traﬃc situation when opening the doors

and make sure there is suﬃcient clear-

ance.

Warnings may be interrupted when driving along-

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

longed time.

Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are

not operational when reverse gear is engaged.

Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are

not operational if transport equipment, for exam-

ple a trailer or bicycle rack, is attached to the

trailer hitch and the electrical connection has

been correctly established.

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.

If a vehicle is detected in the monitoring range,

the red warning lamp lights up in the correspond-

ing outside mirror.

If a vehicle occupant pulls the door handle on the

side of the warning, a warning tone sounds twice

and the ambient lighting in the respective door

and the warning lamps in the corresponding out-

side mirror ﬂash red.

System limits

Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist may

be limited in the following situations, in particular:

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Vehicles with ambient lighting or active ambi-

ent lighting: the Warning assistance of the

ambient lighting can be activated and deacti-

vated (/ page 232).

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if there is dirt on the sensors or the sensors

are obscured

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Additionally, the exit warning may be limited in the

following situations:

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Always pay careful attention to the traﬃc

situation and maintain a safe distance at

the side of the vehicle.

WARNING Risk of accident despite brake

application of Active Blind Spot Assist

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when the sensors are covered by adjacent

vehicles in narrow parking spaces

A course-correcting brake application cannot

always prevent a collision.

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when people approach the vehicle

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Always steer, brake or accelerate your-

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in the event of stationary or slowly moving

objects

self, especially if Active Blind Spot Assist

warns you or makes a course-correcting

brake application.

You can watch an animation on this topic via the

following link:

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Always maintain a safe distance at the

sides.

▌Function of the brake application of Active

Blind Spot Assist

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WARNING Risk of accident despite Active

Blind Spot Assist

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The brake application function is only availa-

ble for vehicles with a Driving Assistance

Package.

If a course-correcting brake application occurs,

the red warning lamp ﬂashes in the outside mirror

and a warning tone sounds. In addition, a display

1 indicating the danger of a side collision

appears in the driver's display.

Active Blind Spot Assist does not react in the

following situations:

If Active Blind Spot Assist detects a risk of a side

impact in the monitoring range, a course-correct-

ing brake application is carried out. This is

designed to help you avoid a collision.

R

If you overtake vehicles at a high speed.

If vehicles approach and overtake you at a

greatly diﬀerent speed.

R

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.

The course-correcting brake application is availa-

ble in the speed range between approximately

30 km/h and approximately 200 km/h.

Active Blind Spot Assist may not give warnings

or intervene in such situations.

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System limits

▌Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist or

Active Blind Spot Assist

The system can intervene in the following situa-

tions:

Observe the system limitations of Active Blind

Spot Assist; you may otherwise not recognise the

dangers (/ page 378).

Multimedia system:

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Active Lane Keeping Assist detects a lane

marking.

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5

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Settings

Assistance

5

Either a course-correcting brake application

appropriate to the driving situation, or none at all,

may occur especially in the following situations:

Collision avoidance

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One of your front wheels goes over a lane

marking.

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Activate or deactivate Active Blind Spot

Assist.

If you activate the turn signal indicator, a steering

intervention does not occur on the corresponding

side.

If you leave the lane without activating the turn

signal indicator, but danger of a collision with a

moving obstacle is detected in your lane, a steer-

ing intervention does not occur.

Vehicles with Blind Spot Assist or Driving Assis-

tance Package: if the system detects an obstacle,

such as another vehicle in the adjacent lane, a

steering intervention will occur regardless of the

turn signal indicator.

In the following situations (country-dependent),

Active Lane Keeping Assist may already react

from a speed of approximately 45 km/h:

R

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

located on both sides of your vehicle.

Active Lane Keeping Assist

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A vehicle approaches too closely on the side.

▌Function of Active Lane Keeping Assist

Active Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in

front of your vehicle by means of the multifunction

camera (/ page 334) and can warn you before

you leave your lane unintentionally. The system

can guide you back into your lane through a

course-correcting steering intervention and addi-

tionally warns you with vibration pulses in the

steering wheel. Active Lane Keeping Assist is

available in the speed range between 60 km/h

and 200 km/h.

R

You have adopted a sporty driving style with

high cornering speeds.

R

You brake or accelerate signiﬁcantly.

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

or Active Brake Assist.

R

ESP^®is deactivated.

R

A loss of tyre pressure or a defective tyre is

detected.

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Transport equipment, for example a trailer or

bicycle rack, is attached to the trailer hitch

and the electrical connection has been cor-

rectly established.

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If your own vehicle is overtaken by another

road user and the danger of a collision is

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detected, a lane-correcting steering interven-

tion occurs.

If you drive over a detected lane marking, the

system warns you with vibration pulses in the

steering wheel.

In the Active Lane Keeping Assist settings, you

can set the sensitivity of the system and set the

level of support. Additionally, you can set whether

the system should react to discontinuous lane

markings or only continuous lane markings

(/ page 385).

tional on only one side, the lane marking is

shown in green on the corresponding side.

R

ð

Red: Active Lane Keeping Assist has gui-

ded you back into your lane with a course-

correcting steering intervention. The status

display will ﬂash if there is also a haptic

warning in the steering wheel. The lane

marking is shown in red only on the side

for which there is a warning.

If ATTENTION ASSIST has detected indications of

fatigue, the most sensitive setting is automatically

selected (/ page 344).

Vehicles without Driving Assistance Pack-

age: if both lane markings are simultane-

ously shown in red in the status display,

Active Lane Keeping Assist has initiated an

emergency stop (/ page 360).

Status displays for Active Lane Keeping Assist

ï

White: Active Lane Keeping Assist is deac-

tivated.

If ESP^®is deactivated or a tyre pressure

loss warning is displayed, Active Lane

Keeping Assist is automatically deactiva-

ted.

Display 1 will appear in the driver's display and a

warning tone will sound in the following situations:

ï

ð

Yellow: there is a malfunction. Please also

observe the display messages.

Grey: Active Lane Keeping Assist is activa-

ted, but not operating.

Green: Active Lane Keeping Assist is acti-

vated and operating. If the system is opera-

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A steering intervention by Active Lane Keeping

Assist lasts longer than approximately ten sec-

onds.

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The system carries out two or more steering

interventions within approximately three

minutes without any steering intervention from

the driver.

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Active Lane Change Assist display in the "Assis-

tance" menu

System limits

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

sun or reﬂections.

If there is dirt on the windscreen in the vicinity

of the multifunction camera or if the camera is

misted up, damaged or obscured.

In the following situations, a lane-correcting steer-

ing intervention may not occur but rather a warn-

ing may be given on the steering wheel, depend-

ing on the situation:

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You clearly and actively steer, brake or accel-

If there is dirt on the bumper in the area of the

radar sensors, or if they are damaged or cov-

ered.

If there are no lane markings, or several

unclear lane markings are present for one

lane, e.g. around roadworks.

If the lane markings are worn, dark or cov-

ered.

If the distance to the vehicle in front is too

short and thus the lane markings cannot be

detected.

erate.

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If a driving safety system intervenes, such as

ESP^®, Active Brake Assist or Active Blind Spot

Assist.

R

You have adopted a sporty driving style with

high cornering speeds or high rates of acceler-

ation.

If transport equipment, for example a trailer or

bicycle rack, is attached to the trailer hitch

and the electrical connection has been cor-

rectly established.

R

If the front wheel of the vehicle drives over a

detected lane marking, this will be highlighted red

in the Assistance menu in the driver's display.

R

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Vehicles with active ambient lighting: if Warn-

ing assistance is activated, the Active Lane

Keeping Assist warning is also accompanied

by ambient lighting (/ page 232).

R

If the lane markings change quickly, e.g. lanes

branch oﬀ, cross one another or merge.

If the carriageway is very narrow and winding.

The system may be impaired or may not function

particularly in the following situations:

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In poor visibility, e.g. in case of insuﬃcient

Observe the notes on driving systems and your

responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognise

dangers (/ page 334).

road illumination, in strongly changing shadow

conditions, in rain, snow, fog or heavy sea

spray.

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▌Activating/deactivating Active Lane Keeping

Assist

The last selected setting will be adopted the next

time the vehicle is started.

The damping is set individually for each wheel and

is aﬀected by the following factors:

Multimedia system:

R

%

The standard setting for this function is

dependent on the country.

the road surface conditions

4

5

©

Settings

Assistance

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vehicle load

5

Collision avoidance

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Activating or deactivating assistance on discontin-

uous lane markings

the drive program selected

5

Active Lane Keeping Assist

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the driving style

#

Activate or deactivate the function.

#

Select Advanced support.

The drive program can be adjusted using

DYNAMIC SELECT.

Alternatively, Active Lane Keeping Assist can be

activated and deactivated via the y quick vehi-

cle access.

The last selected setting will be adopted the next

time the vehicle is started.

%

The standard setting for this function is

dependent on the country.

Function of the rear axle level control system

%

Aꢀer starting the vehicle, the settings are

country-speciﬁc.

%

The rear axle level control system is only avail-

able for plug-in hybrids.

%

This function must be activated in vehicles

without Driving Assistance Package, so that

Emergency Stop Assist is fully available.

Further information on Emergency Stop Assist

(/ page 360)

▌Setting Active Lane Keeping Assist

Multimedia system:

&

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped due

to the vehicle lowering

4

5

©

Settings

Assistance

5

Collision avoidance

Vehicles with rear axle level control system:

when you unload luggage or leave the vehicle,

the vehicle ﬁrst rises slightly and then returns

to the set level shortly aꢀerwards.

5

Active Lane Keeping Assist

DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL function

Setting the sensitivity

DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL continuously adjusts

the characteristics of the suspension dampers to

the current operating and driving conditions.

#

Select Z.

#

Select Early, Med. or Late.

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The rear axle level control system consists of:

gram is changed, the automatic suspension set-

ting of the drive program is reactivated.

You or anyone else in the vicinity of the wheel

arches or the underbody could thus become

trapped.

The vehicle can also be lowered aꢀer being

locked.

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air suspension on the rear axle

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When the vehicle is started again, the COM-

FORT setting is activated automatically.

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automatic level control system for load com-

pensation

▌Selecting the suspension setting

#

When leaving the vehicle, make sure that

AMG RIDE CONTROL

%

You can also adjust the suspension setting via

the multimedia system (/ page 289).

nobody is in the vicinity of the wheel

arches or the underbody.

▌Function of AMG RIDE CONTROL

You can select from three diﬀerent suspension

settings:

AMG RIDE CONTROL is an electronically control-

led damping system for improved driving comfort

and increased driving safety.

The damping is adjusted individually to each

wheel and depends on the following factors:

*

NOTE Damage caused by vehicle being

lowered

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COMFORT ensures a comfortable suspension

setting. Select this suspension setting if you

prefer a comfortable driving style.

Vehicles with rear axle level control The vehi-

cle can be lowered due to diﬀerences in tem-

perature or extended non-operational times.

This can cause damage to parts of the body.

R

SPORT ensures a ﬁrmer suspension setting.

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driving style, e.g. sporty

Select this suspension setting when employing

a sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country

roads.

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road condition, e.g. bumps

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the individual selection of SPORT, SPORT + or

COMFORT

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When stopping the vehicle and when

driving oﬀ, make sure that there are no

obstacles such as kerbs under or in the

immediate vicinity of the body.

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SPORT + ensures a very ﬁrm suspension set-

ting.

The suspension setting depends on the engine

speed.

In addition, you can select the setting in every

drive program individually using the AMG steering-

wheel button (/ page 386). Aꢀer a drive pro-

The rear axle level control system ensures a con-

stant vehicle level on the rear axle, even with a

laden vehicle.

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ä (yellow): SPORT

ä (red): SPORT +

&

WARNING Risk of skidding and having an

accident from wheels spinning

If you use RACE START, depending on the

ESP^®mode selected, there is an increased

risk of skidding and having an accident.

RACE START

▌Information about RACE START

#

Make sure that no persons or obstacles

%

RACE START is available only for

Mercedes‑AMG vehicles.

are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.

RACE START enables optimal vehicle acceleration

from a standstill. A suitably high-grip road surface

is required for this, and the tyres and vehicle must

also be in good condition.

▌Activating RACE START

#

Press upper or lower display button 1

&

WARNING Risk of skidding and having an

accident from wheels spinning

repeatedly, until it displays the ä symbol.

%

If the display button does not show the sym-

bol, then it is hidden. How functions are dis-

played and the order in which they are dis-

played can be set in the multimedia system

(/ page 282).

%

Use RACE START only aꢀer the vehicle has

been run in.

If you use RACE START, depending on the

ESP^®mode selected, there is an increased

risk of skidding and having an accident.

%

RACE START must not be used in normal road

operation. RACE START may be activated and

used only on dedicated race circuits, not on

public roads.

#

Make sure that no persons or obstacles

are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.

#

Press corresponding button 2.

The selected suspension setting is shown in

the driver's display as a message.

Read the safety notes and information on

Requirements

ESP^®(/ page 338).

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The vehicle is switched on and the transmis-

The ä symbol indicates the currently selected

mode:

sion and the engine are at normal operating

temperature.

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ä (blue): COMFORT

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The driver's door is closed.

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#

R

%

The front wheels are in a straight-ahead posi-

tion.

The vehicle is on level ground.

The vehicle is stationary, the brake pedal is

depressed (leꢀ foot) and the parking brake is

released.

The RACE START Release brake to start mes-

Aꢀer using it several times in quick succes-

sion, RACE START will be unavailable until a

certain distance has been driven.

sage appears in the driver's display.

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%

In this phase, you can adjust RACE START

depending on the road conditions: you can

vary the engine speed by pulling on one of the

steering wheel gearshiꢀ paddles. The seg-

ments in the driver's display ﬂicker rapidly.

If the brake pedal is not released aꢀer a short

while, RACE START will be cancelled. The

RACE START cancelled message appears in

the driver's display.

Take your foot oﬀ the brake, but keep the

accelerator pedal depressed.

The vehicle will pull away at maximum acceler-

ation. The RACE START active message

appears in the driver's display.

DRIFT MODE

▌Functions of DRIFT MODE

%

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The transmission is in position h.

DRIFT MODE is available only for the

Mercedes‑AMG C 63 S E Performance model.

%

One of the drive programs C, B or

I is selected (/ page 284).

DRIFT MODE allows you to intentionally make the

vehicle unstable and induce oversteer (driꢀing).

All activation conditions must be fulﬁlled for this

(/ page 389).

%

RACE START must not be used in normal road

operation. RACE START may be activated and

used only on dedicated race circuits, not on

public roads.

#

%

Only a highly skilled and experienced driver

should drive in DRIFT MODE.

Read the safety notes and information on

ESP^®(/ page 338).

Read the safety notes and information on

ESP^®(/ page 338).

#

Rapidly depress the accelerator pedal fully.

The engine speed will increase.

RACE START will be deactivated immediately if

you release the accelerator pedal during RACE

START or if any of the activation conditions are no

longer fulﬁlled. The RACE START cancelled mes-

sage appears in the driver's display.

&

WARNING Risk of skidding and having an

accident from wheels spinning

%

If the activation conditions are not fulﬁlled,

RACE START cannot be used. The RACE

START not possible See Owner's Manual

message appears in the driver's display.

When you use DRIFT MODE, ESP^®is not avail-

able.

There is an increased risk of skidding and hav-

ing an accident.

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▌Activating and deactivating DRIFT MODE

The vehicle is started and the transmission

and the engine are at normal operating tem-

perature.

The transmission is in manual mode – manual

shiꢀing is activated (/ page 296).

#

Do not use DRIFT MODE on normal

roads.

DRIFT MODE may only be activated and

used on closed race circuits, not on pub-

lic roads.

&

WARNING Risk of skidding and having an

accident from wheels spinning

When you use DRIFT MODE, ESP^®is not avail-

able.

There is an increased risk of skidding and hav-

ing an accident.

#

Make sure that no persons or obstacles

are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.

Activating DRIFT MODE

%

Only a highly skilled and experienced driver

should drive in DRIFT MODE.

When DRIFT MODE is active, the vehicle drive

occurs only at the rear. ESP^®and 4MATIC+ will be

deactivated.

#

Do not use DRIFT MODE on normal

roads.

Read the safety notes and information on

ESP^®(/ page 338).

#

DRIFT MODE may only be activated and

4MATIC+ will be continuously reactivated from a

speed of approximately 115 km/h up to

150 km/h. From a speed of 150 km/h, 4MATIC+

will be fully active again, but ESP^®will remain

deactivated. 4MATIC+ will be continuously deacti-

vated again below a speed of 150 km/h to

approximately 115 km/h.

used on closed race circuits, not on pub-

lic roads.

Make sure that no persons or obstacles

are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.

#

Requirements

ESP^®is deactivated (/ page 341).

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%

DRIFT MODE is available only aꢀer the vehicle

has been run in.

R

The I drive program is selected

(/ page 284).

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The doors, the bonnet and the boot lid/tail-

gate are closed.

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#

Pull steering wheel gearshiꢀ paddles 1 and

2 and hold them for half a second.

If all activation conditions are fulﬁlled, the

driver's display will show a message reading

DRIFT MODE Confirm: Paddle UP Cancel:

Paddle DOWN and the â warning lamp will

ﬂash.

To cancel: pull steering wheel gearshiꢀ paddle

1.

The driver's display will show a message read-

ing DRIFT MODE cancelled and the â

warning lamp will go out.

To conﬁrm: pull steering wheel gearshiꢀ pad-

dle 2.

The driver's display will show a message read-

ing DRIFT MODE active and the â warning

lamp will light up.

DRIFT MODE will automatically be deactivated in

the following situations:

The boost strategy is part of AMG TRACK PACE

and can be switched on either via the steering

wheel button (/ page 390) or via the settings for

Track Race (/ page 496).

ESP^®is activated.

R

Manual shiꢀing is deactivated – the transmis-

sion is in position h.

You can set the energy ﬂow and thus the energy

supply of the electric drive power depending on

the race track length and its track characteristics.

For long races, activate the boost strategy to use

the maximum boost eﬀect exclusively via kick-

down as needed. Deactivate the boost strategy

for short races in order to always use the maxi-

mum electrical output.

R

The I drive program is switched oﬀ.

R

#

The vehicle is switched oﬀ.

R

Automatic switch-oﬀ is required by the vehi-

cle.

%

Aꢀer driꢀing and before continuing your jour-

ney, check the wheels and tyres for damage.

In particular, check the tyre tread depth and

tyre contact surface over the entire width of

the tyres (/ page 34).

▌Activating/deactivating the boost strategy with

the steering wheel button

Requirements

R

Drive program I is selected

(/ page 284).

Boost strategy

Deactivating DRIFT MODE

#

R

▌Function of the boost strategy

The state of charge of the high-voltage battery

is suﬃcient.

Pull steering wheel gearshiꢀ paddles 1 and

%

The boost strategy is available only for the

Mercedes‑AMG C 63 S E Performance model.

2 and hold them for half a second.

The message DRIFT MODE active and the

â warning lamp will go out.

%

You can also turn the boost strategy on or oﬀ

via the Track Race settings (/ page 496).

The boost strategy is used to increase perform-

ance on a race track and can be selected only in

the I drive program.

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¨ (yellow): Boost strategy is deactiva-

Vehicles without Parking Package

The following camera views are available in the

multimedia system:

ted

When the boost strategy is activated, the

driver display also shows the ¨ symbol in

blue.

When the boost process is active via the kick-

down, the BOOST message appears on the

driver display and the ¨ symbol on the

driver display and on the display button light

up yellow.

#

Press upper or lower display button 1

repeatedly, until it displays the ¨ symbol.

Reversing camera

%

If the display button does not show the sym-

bol, then it is hidden. How functions are dis-

played and the order in which they are dis-

played can be set in the multimedia system

(/ page 282).

▌Function of the reversing camera

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

substitute for your attention to your surroundings.

You are always responsible for safe manoeuvring

and parking. Make sure that there are no persons,

animals or objects etc., in the manoeuvring area

while manoeuvring and parking.

%

If the display is greyed out, the requirements

for the boost strategy are not met and it can-

not be activated.

Press corresponding button 2.

The symbol shows the current status:

Standard view

1

Guide lines at a distance of approximately

0.5 m, 1.0 m, 1.5 m and 3.0 m from the rear

area

%

The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a

mirror image, as in the inside rear view mirror.

#

R

¨ (blue): Boost strategy is activated

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2

3

4

Parking Package are equipped with Manoeu-

vering assistant functions (/ page 411).

Lane marking the course the tyres will take

with the current steering angle (dynamic)

Driven surface depending on the current

steering angle (dynamic)

Guideline at a distance of approximately

0.3 m from the rear area

The pedestrian braking function can prevent colli-

sions with pedestrians when the vehicle reverses

at slow speeds. If the reversing camera detects a

person in the vehicle's path, the vehicle can be

braked to a standstill.

The pedestrian braking function can intervene

under the following conditions:

R

The vehicle is reversing at speed below

15 km/h.

R

The camera image is shown on the central dis-

play.

When automatic braking is triggered, the camera

image's symbol º appears red.

Trailer view

In addition, the message º Pedestrian!

Deact. emerg. braking: press here appears.

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

The driver can close or ignore this message.

Pedestrian braking then remains active. When the

driver taps the message, pedestrian braking is

momentarily deactivated.

3

Ball head of the trailer hitch

Pedestrian braking function

%

Wide-angle view

This function is only available in vehicles with-

out the Parking Package. Vehicles with the

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In the following cases, the pedestrian braking

function is activated again:

Vehicles with Parking Package

#

Always pay careful attention to the traﬃc

situation; do not rely on the pedestrian

braking function alone.

R

The vehicle is travelling forward at over

16 km/h.

Be ready to brake.

R

The vehicle is switched oﬀ and on again.

In the following situations, the pedestrian braking

function is not available:

%

If the function is unavailable or deactivated,

the same symbol º appears in grey in the

camera image.

R

on inclines

R

If transport equipment, forexample a trailer or

The pedestrian braking function is only an aid. It is

not a substitute for your attention to your sur-

roundings. The responsibility for safe manoeuvring

and parking remains with you. Make sure that no

persons, animals or objects etc. are in the

manoeuvring range.

bicycle rack, is attached to the trailer hitch

and the electrical connection has been cor-

rectly established.

Menu Camera views in the 9.5'' central display

(Top View)

R

If the reversing camera is not operational

%

Please also note the system limits of the

reversing camera at the end of the section.

&

WARNING Risk of accident caused by limi-

ted detection of the pedestrian braking

function

The pedestrian braking function cannot always

clearly detect people. Other obstacles are not

detected by the function.

In these cases, the function may brake unnec-

essarily or not brake at all.

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6

7

Warning display of Parking Assist

PARKTRONIC (/ page 401, 419)

Guide lines at a distance of approximately

0.5 m, 1.0 m, 1.5 m and 3.0 m from the rear

area

8

9

A

Lane marking the course the tyres will take

with the current steering angle (dynamic)

Driven surface depending on the current

steering angle (dynamic)

Guideline at a distance of approximately

0.3 m from the rear area

%

When Active Parking Assist is active, lanes 8

display in green (/ page 405).

Menu Camera views in the 11.9" central dis-

play (Top View)

Wide-angle view (Example in the 11.9" central

display)

1

2

3

4

5

Menu Parking Assistance

Reversing camera with top view

Wide-angle view

Trailer view

Activating/deactivating Parking Assist

PARKTRONIC (/ page 404)

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System limits

others or collide with objects when parking

the vehicle.

The ﬁeld of vision and other functions of the cam-

era system may be restricted due to additional

attachments on the vehicle (e.g. licence plate

bracket, bicycle rack).

If the system is not ready for operation, the Sys-

tem inoperative message appears on the central

display.

The reversing camera will not function or will only

partially function in the following situations:

%

R

The display's contrast may be impaired by

You are driving forwards at a speed greater

direct sunlight or other light sources, e.g.

when driving out of a garage. In this case, pay

particular attention.

than approximately 16 km/h.

R

The boot lid is open.

The weather conditions are poor, e.g. heavy

rain, snow, fog, storm or spray.

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

a light is shining into the camera.

R

%

Have the display repaired or replaced if,

forexample, pixel errors considerably restrict

its use.

R

Also, observe the information on vehicle sensors

and cameras (/ page 334).

R

The camera lens is obstructed, dirty or misted

up. Observe the notes on cleaning the revers-

Trailer view (Example in the 11.9" central dis-

play)

ing camera (/ page 623).

360° Camera

R

The camera or rear of your vehicle is dam-

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

aged. In this case, check the camera's posi-

tion and setting at a qualiﬁed specialist work-

shop.

▌Function of the 360° Camera

The 360° camera is a system consisting of four

cameras that capture the immediate vehicle envi-

ronment. The cameras support you, forexample,

when parking or when exits are diﬃcult to see.

3

Ball head of the trailer hitch

%

Do not use the reversing camera in these

types of situations. You could otherwise injure

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The 360° camera includes the following cameras

and evaluates their images:

Menu Camera views overview

R

Rearview camera

R

Front camera

R

Two side cameras in the exterior mirrors

The cameras are only aids and may show obsta-

cles distorted in perspective, not correctly or not

at all. They cannot replace your attention to the

environment. You are always responsible for safe

manoeuvring and parking. Make sure that there

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

manoeuvring area while manoeuvring and parking.

Menu Camera views in the 11.9" central dis-

play

Menu Camera views in the 9.5'' central display

1

2

Menu Parking Assistance

Top view with the image from the front cam-

era

3

Top View with the image from the rearview

camera

4

5

3D view leꢀ side of the vehicle

3D view right side of the vehicle

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Function of the guidelines

Top view with the image from the front or revers-

ing camera

6

7

3D auto view

Activating/deactivating Parking Assist

PARKTRONIC (/ page 404)

8

9

Set the GPS activation point (/ page 401)

To switch between standard and wide-angle

view

A

To switch between standard and trailer view

%

The warning display of the PARKTRONIC park-

ing assistant is shown in all views

(/ page 401).

1

Guidelines at a distance of approximately

0.5 m, 1.0 m, 1.5 m and 3.0 m from the rear

area

1

Warning display of Parking Assist

PARKTRONIC (/ page 401)

2

3

4

2

3

Lane marking the course the tyres will take

with the current steering angle (dynamic)

Driven surface depending on the current

steering angle (dynamic)

Guideline at a distance of approximately

0.3 m from the rear area

Your vehicle from above

Lane indicating the route the vehicle will take

at the current steering angle

%

When Active Parking Assist is active, lanes

and guidelines display green instead of yellow

(/ page 405).

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3D view, leꢀ/right-hand side of the vehicle

*

NOTE Risk of accident due to objects

being severely distorted in the display or

not displayed at all

Due to the projection of the cameras, objects

in the 3D views may be severely distorted

when displayed or not displayed at all.

#

Make sure that there are no persons,

animals or objects etc. in the manoeu-

vring area while manoeuvring and park-

ing.

1

2

Display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC

(/ page 401)

Guidelines

In the 3D view, leꢀ-/right-hand side of the vehi-

cle, the virtual camera moves to the respective

side of the vehicle. When you change the trans-

mission position, the view is automatically adap-

ted.

In the 3D auto view, the virtual camera moves to

the standard perspective, facing forward from the

rear above the roof. The view changes automati-

cally when approaching obstacles.

If you touch the touchscreen, the view changes to

a 3D view with free rotation. You can turn, tilt and

zoom the views by touch.

3D auto view

%

The area behind the vehicle is , not, displayed

as a mirror image as is usual in the 3D views.

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Wide-angle view

Trailer view: locating aid

To switch between standard and trailer view

Yellow locating aid

Ball head of the trailer hitch

Red guide line at a distance of approximately

0.3 m from the ball head of the trailer hitch

Trailer view: side view of the mirror cameras

1

To switch between standard and trailer view

1

2

3

4

1

2

Display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC

(/ page 401)

System limits

If the system is not ready for operation, the Sys-

tem inoperative message appears on the central

display.

To switch between standard and wide-angle

view

Trailer view

The 360° Camera will not function or will only

partially function in the following situations:

The display changes to the side camera view

when the electrical connection is established

between the vehicle and the trailer.

%

In trailer mode, the guidelines are shown at

the level of the trailer hitch.

R

You are driving forwards at speed greater than

approximately 16 km/h.

If you select the trailer view and no trailer is cou-

pled to the vehicle, the following display appears:

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The doors are open.

R

An outside mirror is not completely folded out.

R

The boot lid is open.

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The weather conditions are poor, e.g. heavy

rain, snow, fog, storm or spray.

attachments on the vehicle (e.g. licence plate

bracket, bicycle rack).

▌Calling up the 360° Camera views using the

button

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

a light is shining into the camera.

The camera lens is obstructed, dirty or misted

up. See the notes on cleaning the 360° Cam-

era (/ page 623).

The display's contrast may be impaired by

abrupt, direct sunlight or other light sources,

e.g. when driving out of a garage. In this case,

pay particular attention.

Have the display repaired or replaced if,

forexample, pixel errors considerably restrict

its use.

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If cameras or vehicle components in which the

cameras are ﬁtted are damaged. In this event,

have the cameras, their positions and their

setting checked at a qualiﬁed specialist work-

shop.

Also, observe the information on vehicle sensors

and cameras (/ page 334).

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Do not use the 360° Camera under such cir-

cumstances. You could otherwise injure oth-

ers or collide with objects when parking the

vehicle.

For technical reasons, the standard height of the

vehicle may be altered if the vehicle is carrying a

heavy load which can result in inaccuracies in the

guidelines and the display of the generated

images.

The ﬁeld of vision and other functions of the cam-

era system may be restricted due to additional

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Press the button 1.

Select Camera views menu.

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Select the desired view in the multimedia sys-

tem (/ page 395).

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▌Selecting a view for the 360° Camera (reverse

gear)

Enter a name and conﬁrm.

The activation position is saved under the new

name.

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC

▌Function of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is an electronic park-

ing assistance system which monitors the area

surrounding your vehicle and shows you the dis-

tance between the vehicle and a detected obsta-

cle visually and audibly.

The passive side impact protection also warns you

of obstacles to the side. These must be detected

beforehand by the sensors in the front or rear

bumper while driving by them. If you steer in the

direction of a detected obstacle and there is a risk

of a lateral collision, a warning is issued. The pas-

sive side impact protection can be activated and

deactivated via the multimedia system.

In order for front or rear obstacles to the side to

be displayed, the vehicle must ﬁrst travel a dis-

tance of at least half a vehicle length. Once the

vehicle has travelled one vehicle length, obstacles

on all sides can be shown.

Requirements

R

Deleting an activation position

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The Activation in R setting is activated in the

multimedia system .

u Select for the desired activation posi-

tion.

Select Delete entry.

#

Engage reverse gear.

Select the desired view in the multimedia sys-

tem (/ page 395).

#

Conﬁrm the prompt.

The activation position is deleted.

▌360° Camera with GPS - managing activation

positions

▌Opening the camera cover

Multimedia system:

4

5

4

5

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Settings

Assistance

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Settings

Assistance

5

Camera

#

Select Open camera cover.

Renaming an activation position

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The camera cover closes automatically aꢀer

some time or aꢀer the vehicle is switched on

or oﬀ.

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You can determine activation positions in the

Camera views menu. (/ page 395)

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u Select for the desired activation posi-

tion.

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is

not a substitute for your attention to the surround-

ings. The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and

parking remains with you. Make sure that there

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Select Edit.

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are no persons, animals or objects in the manoeu-

vring area while manoeuvring and parking in/exit-

ing parking spaces.

Orange: approx. 0.7 m - 0.4 m

Red: <0.4 m

Vehicles with 360° Camera: the boundary line

shiꢀs dynamically depending on the position and

distance of the obstacles detected.

Displays in the central display

Depending on the distance to the obstacle detec-

ted, an intermittent warning tone also sounds. You

can set the timing of the warnings in the multime-

dia system. In the Warn early setting, the system

warns you from a distance of 1 m, in the standard

setting only from 0.4 m.

Vehicles with reversing camera

As soon as Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is ready

for display, the respective areas of the display are

shown in blue.

1

2

3

Front and rear display ready

All-round display ready

All around display ready and obstacles detec-

ted

Vehicles with 360° Camera

The colour of the display changes depending on

the distance to the detected obstacle:

R

Blue: > 1 m (no obstacles detected)

R

Yellow: approx. 1 m - 0.7 m

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Vehicles with Active Parking Assist: when driv-

ing no faster than 18 km/h.

Optionally, obstacles detected by Parking Assist

PARKTRONIC from a distance of approximately

1.0 m in front 2 and 0.7 m on sides 3 can also

be displayed in the head-up display.

Vehicles with 360° Camera

Vehicles with reversing camera

System limits

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC does not necessarily

take into account the following obstacles:

If you are not in the Camera & parking menu and

an obstacle in the vehicle path is detected, pop-

up window 1 appears in the central display if the

following requirements are met:

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Obstacles below the detection range, e.g. per-

sons, animals or objects.

R

Vehicles without Active Parking Assist: when

driving no faster than 12 km/h.

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Obstacles above the detection range, e.g.

overhanging loads, overhangs or loading

ramps of lorries.

Pedestrians or animals approaching the vehi-

cle from the side.

Vehicles with towbar: If a transport device, e.g.

trailer or bicycle carrier, is attached to the towbar

and the electrical connection is correctly estab-

lished, Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivated

for the rear zone.

▌Activating/deactivating Parking Assist

PARKTRONIC

*

NOTE Risk of an accident from objects at

close range

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Parking Assist PARKTRONIC may not detect

certain objects at close range.

Objects placed next to the vehicle

Problems with Parking Assist PARKTRONIC

If the Parking Assist PARKTRONIC display lights

up red for approximately three seconds then goes

out, and the é symbol appears in the driver's

display, the system may have been deactivated

due to signal interference. Start the vehicle again

and check if Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is work-

ing at a diﬀerent location.

Obstacles on the sides are not shown in the fol-

lowing situations, for example:

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When parking or manoeuvring the vehi-

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 other-

wise be damaged.

R

You park the vehicle and switch it oﬀ.

You open the doors.

R

Aꢀer the engine is restarted, obstacles must be

detected again by driving past them before a new

warning can be issued.

Also observe the system limits of the following

systems:

If a warning tone also sounds, it may be due to

one of the following causes:

Requirements

R

The camera menu is open.

R

The sensors are dirty: clean the sensors and

R

Or: the PARKTRONIC pop-up window appears.

observe the notes on care of vehicle parts

R

Reversing camera (/ page 391)

(/ page 623).

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Press = in the central display.

R

360° Camera (/ page 395)

R

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC has been deacti-

If the indicator lamp is lit, Parking Assist

PARKTRONIC is active. If the indicator lamp does

not light up or the symbol é is displayed,

PARKTRONIC Parking Assist is not active.

vated due to a malfunction: restart the vehi-

cle. If the problem persists, consult a qualiﬁed

specialist workshop.

Observe the information on vehicle sensors and

cameras; otherwise, the system cannot function

properly (/ page 334).

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Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is automatically

activated when the vehicle is started.

Select Audio fadeout and switch Audio fade-

out in trans. position R on or oﬀ.

The volume of the currently playing media

source is reduced when reverse gear is

engaged.

Vehicles with reversing camera

R

Parking in parking spaces parallel to the road

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC can be activated or

deactivated in the quick access menu.

R

Reversing into parking spaces perpendicular

to the road

▌Setting the warning tones of Parking Assist

PARKTRONIC

Multimedia system:

Vehicles with 360° Camera

Setting the time of the warnings

#

R

Parking in parking spaces parallel to the road

Select Time of warning.

R

Parking in parking spaces perpendicular to the

road (optionally either forwards or reverse)

4

5

#

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Settings

Assistance

Activate or deactivate Side warning.

5

Parking

#

Set the desired warning time for Front or

Rear.

R

Parking in parking spaces that can only be

Setting warning tones

#

detected as such due to markings (forexample

at the roadside)

Select Set warning tones.

Active Parking Assist

R

Exiting parking spaces if you have parked

using Active Parking Assist

#

Set the desired level under Volume or Tone

pitch.

▌Function of Active Parking Assist

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 automatically

measures parking spaces on both sides of the

vehicle.

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

stitute for your attention to your surroundings. The

responsibility for safe manoeuvring and parking

remains with you. Ensure that no persons, ani-

mals, objects, etc., are in the manoeuvring range.

If Active Parking Assist is available, the Ç mes-

sage appears in the driver's display. When the

system detects parking spaces, È appears.

The arrows show on which side of the road free

Activating/deactivating audio fadeout

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Select Audio fadeout and switch Audio fade

for warnings on or oﬀ.

The volume of the currently playing media

source is reduced during a Parking Assist

PARKTRONIC warning tone.

or

Active Parking Assist oﬀers the following func-

tions:

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parking spaces are located. These are then shown Objects above or below the detection range of

There is a danger of collision!

in the central display.

Active Parking Assist, e.g. protruding loads, over-

hangs or loading ramps of trucks or parking

spaces' boundaries are not detected when meas-

uring the parking space. These are also then not

taken into account when calculating the parking

procedure. In some circumstances, Active Parking

Assist may prematurely guide you into the parking

space or brake too late.

Certain environmental conditions, suchas snowfall

or heavy rain, may lead to a parking space being

measured inaccurately. Parking spaces partially

occupied by trailer drawbars might not be identi-

ﬁed as such or measured incorrectly. Only use

Active Parking Assist on level, high-grip ground.

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In these situations, do not use Active

Parking Assist.

When Active Parking Assist is activated, the turn

signal indicators are activated based on the calcu-

lated path of your vehicle. The procedure is assis-

ted by acceleration, braking, steering, and gear

changes when entering or exiting a parking space.

To start the parking procedure, press the c

button (/ page 407).

Active Parking Assist can also display unsuitable

parking spaces, e.g. parking spaces in which

parking is not permitted or parking spaces on

unsuitable surfaces.

Do not use Active Parking Assist in the following

situations:

Active Parking Assist will be cancelled in the fol-

lowing situations:

R

In extreme weather conditions suchas ice,

packed snow or heavy rain.

R

You press the c button again.

R

When transporting a load that protrudes

beyond the vehicle.

R

You begin steering.

R

You engage in park position j.

R

If the parking space is on a steep downhill or

uphill gradient.

ESP^®intervenes.

You open the driver's door.

R

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to objects

located above or below the detection

range of Active Parking Assist

R

When snow chains are ﬁtted.

System limits

Also, observe the system limits of the following

systems:

R

When a trailer or bicycle rack is attached.

If there are objects above or below the detec-

tion range, the following situations may arise:

R

Directly aꢀer a tyre change or when spare

tyres are ﬁtted.

R

Active Parking Assist may steer too early.

The vehicle may not stop in front of these

objects.

R

Reversing camera (/ page 391)

R

If the tyre pressure is too low or too high.

R

360° Camera (/ page 395)

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

bottoming out on a kerb.

On steep inclines of more than approximately

15 %.

▌Parking with Active Parking Assist

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to objects

located above or below the detection

range of Active Parking Assist

If there are objects above or below the detec-

tion range, the following situations may arise:

R

Active Parking Assist may steer too early.

R

The vehicle may not stop in front of these

objects.

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Press the button 1.

Select 2 Parking Assistance menu.

There is a danger of collision!

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In these situations, do not use Active

Parking Assist.

Parking spaces 3 detected by the system are

shown in the central display.

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Vehicles with 360° Camera: to change the

parking direction, tap the selected parking

space again.

To start the parking procedure: press button

1 again.

Take your hands oﬀ the steering wheel.

The vehicle drives into the selected parking

space.

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Pay attention to objects and other road

users.

Where necessary, stop the vehicle or

cancel the parking procedure with Active

Parking Assist.

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On completion of the parking procedure, the

Active Parking Assist finished display message

appears.

The turn signal indicator is switched on automati-

cally when the parking procedure begins. You are

responsible for selecting the turn signal indicator

following the traﬃc conditions. If necessary,

select the turn signal indicator accordingly.

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Secure the vehicle against rolling away. When

required by legal requirements or local condi-

tions: turn the wheels towards the kerb.

You can stop the vehicle and change the

transmission position during parking. The sys-

tem then calculates a new vehicle path. If no

new vehicle path is available, the transmission

position can be changed again, or the process

can be cancelled.

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WARNING Risk of accident due to vehicle

swinging out while parking or pulling out

of a parking space

When the vehicle is stationary, indicated vehicle

path 4 into currently selected parking space 5

also appears.

While parking or exiting a parking space, the

vehicle swings out and can drive onto areas of

the oncoming lane.

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If a parking space is displayed: stop the vehi-

cle.

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If necessary, select another parking space.

This could cause you to collide with objects or

other road users.

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Immediate parking via the Camera views menu

▌Exiting a parking space with Active Parking

Assist

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to objects

located above or below the detection

range of Active Parking Assist

If there are objects above or below the detec-

tion range, the following situations may arise:

R

Active Parking Assist may steer too early.

R

The vehicle may not stop in front of these

objects.

#

Select the Camera views menu.

There is a danger of collision!

#

When the vehicle is stationary and in transmis-

#

In these situations, do not use Active

Parking Assist.

sion position k, and symbol 6 appears in

the camera image: press the button 1 again.

The parking procedure is initiated for the

detected parking space.

#

Press button 1.

Requirements

R

The vehicle is equipped with a 360° Camera.

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The parking space and parking direction can-

not be changed in immediate parking.

R

The vehicle has been parked with Active Park-

ing Assist.

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Start the vehicle.

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The turn signal indicator is automatically switched you to take control of the vehicle. You have to

on when exiting a parking space begins and

switched oﬀ when it is completed. You are

responsible for selecting the turn signal indicator

following the traﬃc conditions. If necessary,

select the turn signal indicator accordingly.

accelerate, brake, steer and change gear yourself

again.

If you do not react to the prompt to take control

of the vehicle, the system will brake the vehicle to

a standstill.

&

▌Pausing Active Parking Assist

WARNING Risk of accident due to vehicle

swinging out while parking or pulling out

of a parking space

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to objects

located above or below the detection

range of Active Parking Assist

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.

If there are objects above or below the detec-

tion range, the following situations may arise:

R

Active Parking Assist may steer too early.

#

R

The vehicle may not stop in front of these

Pay attention to objects and other road

Select Parking Assistance 2 menu.

If necessary, change direction of exit 3.

To start exiting the parking space: press the

button 1 again.

objects.

users.

#

Where necessary, stop the vehicle or

cancel the parking procedure with Active

Parking Assist.

There is a danger of collision!

#

In these situations, do not use Active

Parking Assist.

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If necessary, change the gearbox setting.

Observe any messages displayed in the driv-

er's display and central display.

Aꢀer the parking space has been exited, a warn-

ing tone and the message Ø Active Parking

Assist finished, take control of vehicle prompt

You can interrupt the parking or exiting procedure

of Active Parking Assist by performing one of the

following actions, forexample:

The vehicle moves out of the parking space.

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Depress the brake pedal.

Open the front passenger door, a rear door,

the boot or the bonnet.

Apply the electric parking brake or activating

the HOLD function.

To resume the parking or exiting procedure:

gently depress the accelerator pedal.

If the electric parking brake was applied

before Active Parking Assist was activated,

depress the accelerator pedal lightly to start

the parking or exiting procedure.

▌Automatic braking function of Active Parking

Assist

that persons, animals or objects are no longer in

the manoeuvring range. Also, observe the system

limitations of Active Parking Assist.

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to objects

located above or below the detection

range of Active Parking Assist

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Manoeuvring assistant

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▌Function of Drive Away Assist

If there are objects above or below the detec-

tion range, the following situations may arise:

Drive Away Assist can reduce the severity of an

impact when pulling away. If the system detects

an obstacle in the direction of travel, the vehicle's

speed is brieﬂy reduced to approximately 2 km/h.

A risk of collision may occur in the following situa-

tions, forexample:

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R

Active Parking Assist may steer too early.

R

The vehicle may not stop in front of these

objects.

Check the area around your vehicle again before

resuming a paused parking procedure. Make sure

that persons, animals or objects are no longer in

the manoeuvring range. Also, observe the system

limitations of Active Parking Assist.

There is a danger of collision!

R

If the driver mixes up the accelerator and

brake pedals.

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In these situations, do not use Active

Parking Assist.

R

If the driver engages an incorrect gear.

Persons or objects detected in the manoeuvring

range could cause the vehicle to brake sharply

and interrupt the parking or exiting procedure.

The vehicle will then be held at a standstill. The

parking or exiting procedure is resumed if you

depress the accelerator pedal.

R

If the driver depresses the accelerator pedal

with too much force.

Drive Away Assist is active under the following

conditions:

R

If the vehicle was stationary and the transmis-

sion position was changed to k or h.

Check the area around your vehicle again before

resuming the parking or exiting procedure. Ensure

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If the vehicle has rolled less than approx-

imately 1.0 m since being at a standstill.

If the detected obstacle is less than approx.

1.0 m away.

▌Function of cross traﬃc warning

&

WARNING Risk of accident caused by limi-

ted detection performance of Drive Away

Assist

The cross traﬃc warning can warn you of crossing

traﬃc when you are exiting a parking space. The

radar sensors in the bumper also monitor the area

adjacent to the vehicle.

The cross traﬃc warning is active under the fol-

lowing conditions:

R

Drive Away Assist cannot always clearly iden-

tify objects and traﬃc situations.

The Drive-away Assist can be deactivated or acti-

vated in the Manoeuvring assistance menu

(/ page 414).

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Always pay careful attention to the traﬃc

situation; do not rely on Drive Away

Assist alone.

R

Warning for crossing traffic behind: the vehi-

If a critical situation is detected, the É symbol

appears in red in the selected view in the

menuCamera & parking.

cle is driving in reverse at a speed slower than

approx. 10 km/h.

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Be prepared to brake or swerve as nec-

essary, provided the traﬃc situation per-

mits and that it is safe to take evasive

action.

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Warning for crossing traffic ahead: the vehi-

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If Drive Away Assist is not available, the same

symbol appears in grey. If the Camera & park-

ing menu is not opened in the central display,

the symbol and pop-up of Parking Assist

PARKTRONIC both appear.

cle is driving forwards at a speed slower than

approx. 10 km/h and the camera image is

shown in the central display (/ page 400).

System limits

The system limits of Active Parking Assist apply

(/ page 405).

The Warning for crossing traffic ahead can be

deactivated or activated in the Manoeuvring

assistance menu.

Drive Away Assist is only an aid. It is not a substi-

tute for your attention to the surroundings. The

responsibility for safe manoeuvring and parking

remains with you. Make sure that no persons, ani-

mals or objects etc. are in the manoeuvring

range.

On uphill gradients, the performance of Drive

Away Assist is restricted.

If a transport device, e.g. trailer or bicycle carrier,

is attached to the hitch and the electrical connec-

tion is correctly established, the drive-away assis-

tance is not available when reversing.

Depending on the country, the Warning for cross-

ing traffic behind can also be deactivated or acti-

vated (/ page 414).

If a critical situation is detected, the L symbol

appears in red in the selected view in the menu

Camera & parking.

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Warning for crossing traffic behind

Warning for crossing traffic behind: if a trans-

port device, e.g. trailer or bicycle carrier, is

attached to the hitch and the electrical con-

nection is correctly established.

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WARNING Risk of accident caused by limi-

ted detection performance of the cross

traﬃc warning

R

The vehicle can be braked automatically when

crossing traﬃc is detected.

R

If the Camera & parking menu is not opened

The cross traﬃc warning cannot always clearly

identify objects and traﬃc situations.

and a critical situation is detected, a warning

appears in the central display together with

the PARKTRONIC Parking Assist pop-up.

▌Manoeuvring brake function

The manoeuvring brake function can prevent colli-

sions with pedestrians when the vehicle reverses

at slow speeds. If the reversing camera detects a

person in the vehicle's path, the vehicle can be

braked to a standstill.

The manoeuvring brake function can intervene

under the following conditions:

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Always pay careful attention to the traﬃc

situation; do not rely on the cross traﬃc

warning alone.

Warning for crossing traffic ahead

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R

Be prepared to brake or swerve as nec-

If Active Parking Assist is active, the vehicle

can be braked automatically when crossing

traﬃc is detected.

If Active Parking Assist is not active but the

menu Camera & parking is open, a warning

appears.

essary, provided the traﬃc situation per-

mits and that it is safe to take evasive

action.

R

The vehicle is reversing at speed slower than

10 km/h.

The camera image is shown in the central dis-

play (/ page 400).

System limits

R

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If the cross traﬃc warning is not available, the

L symbol appears in grey.

If the Camera & parking menu is not opened,

the system cannot react to crossing traﬃc.

The system limits of Active Parking Assist apply

(/ page 405).

You can activate and deactivate the manoeuvring

brake function in the Manoeuvring assistance

menu (/ page 414).

The cross traﬃc warning is only an aid and not a

substitute for your attention to the surroundings.

The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and park-

ing remains with you. Make sure that no persons,

animals or objects etc. are in the manoeuvring

range.

If the radar sensors are obstructed by vehicles or

other objects, detection is not possible.

In the following situations, the cross traﬃc warn-

ing is not available:

When a marshalling brake is triggered, the symbol

º appears in red in the selected view in the

menu Camera & parking.

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on inclines

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If the manoeuvring brake function is not avail-

able, the same symbol appears in grey.

System limits

Observe the system limits of the following func-

tions:

The Activating/deactivating Manoeuvering

assistance function is not available in all

countries.

The manoeuvring brake function is only an aid. It

is not a substitute for your attention to your sur-

roundings. The responsibility for safe manoeuvring

and parking remains with you. Make sure that no

persons, animals, objects, etc., are in the

manoeuvring range.

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Select Manoeuvring assistance.

R

Active Parking Assist (/ page 405)

Activate or deactivate the desired manoeu-

vring assistance.

R

360° Camera (/ page 395)

R

Reversing camera (/ page 391)

The manoeuvring brake function is not available in

the following situations:

Memory Parking Assist

&

WARNING Risk of accident caused by limi-

ted detection by the manoeuvring brake

function

▌Function of Memory Parking Assist

Memory Parking Assist can park your vehicle

using a previously stored parking space. You can

store parking procedures with a total distance of

up to 500 m (100 m per parking or exiting proce-

dure).

R

on inclines

R

If transport equipment, forexample, a trailer or

bicycle rack, is attached to the trailer hitch

and the electrical connection has been cor-

rectly established.

The manoeuvring brake function cannot

always clearly detect people. Other obstacles

are not detected by the function.

In these cases, the function may brake unnec-

essarily or not brake at all.

During parking or exiting, the system can travel a

previously stored path of up to approximately

100 m to or out of the desired parking space,

forexample, from the driveway entrance into the

garage.

Within a radius of approx. 150 m, only one park-

ing or exiting procedure can be recorded.

▌Activating/deactivating manoeuvring assis-

tance

Multimedia system:

#

Always pay careful attention to the traﬃc

4

5

situation; do not rely on the manoeuvring

brake function alone.

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Settings

Assistance

5

Parking

#

Be ready to brake.

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This function is an on-demand feature

(/ page 83).

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Only use Memory Parking Assist on private prop-

erty. Use on public roads, e.g. in public parking

spaces is not permitted.

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

substitute for your attention to the surroundings.

The responsibility for safe Manoeuvering and

parking remains with you. Make sure that no per-

sons, animals or objects etc. are in the manoeu-

vring range.

▌Recording a parking procedure using Memory

Parking Assist

#

In these situations, do not use Memory

Parking Assist.

Requirements

Objects located above or below the detection

range of Memory Parking Assist may not be

detected during the parking procedure.

Drawbars of parked trailers may not be detected,

among other objects that protrude into the park-

ing space.

R

The entire route is, forexample, within your

property and not on public roads.

R

The system needs reference points in the sur-

roundings to orient itself, suchas fences, walls

or trees. Therefore, a certain distance must

ﬁrst be driven aꢀer starting the vehicle. If not

enough reference points are detected in the

surrounding area, no new route can be recor-

ded.

Do not use Memory Parking Assist in the following

situations, for example:

System limits

Observe the system limitations of Active Parking

Assist (/ page 405).

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In extreme weather conditions suchas ice,

packed snow or in heavy rain.

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to objects

located above or below the detection

range of Memory Parking Assist

R

When transporting a load that protrudes

beyond the vehicle.

R

If the parking space is on a steep downhill or

uphill gradient.

If there are objects above or below the detec-

tion range, the following situations may arise:

R

When snow chains are ﬁtted.

R

Memory Parking Assist may steer too

early.

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The vehicle may not stop in front of these

objects.

This result in a collision.

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#

Park the vehicle in the desired parking space.

Do not exceed 8 km/h.

Stop recording: Stop the vehicle and tap 3

again.

The recording is stored.

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You can delete and rename stored parking

procedures in the Memory Parking Assist set-

tings.

▌Parking with Memory Parking Assist

Requirements

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A parking procedure has been recorded.

#

Press button 1.

The Camera & parking view opens in the cen-

tral display.

Select 2 Memory Parking Assist menu.

Brake the vehicle to a standstill at the desired

starting point of the assisted parking proce-

dure, e.g. a driveway entrance.

#

Start recording: Tap on 3.

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If not all conditions for a recording are met,

symbol 3 is greyed out.

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#

Follow the instructions on the central display.

The vehicle drives into the selected parking

space.

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The turn signal indicator is not switched on

automatically. You are responsible for select-

ing the turn signal indicator following the traf-

ﬁc conditions.

#

Aꢀer completion of the parking procedure,

safeguard the vehicle against rolling away.

▌Exiting a parking space with Memory Parking

Assist

Requirements

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The exiting procedure was recorded with the

respective parking procedure and stored sepa-

rately within one driving cycle.

The vehicle was parked using Memory Parking

Assist.

#

Press 1 button.

The Camera & parking view opens in the cen-

tral display.

Select Memory Parking Assist 2 menu.

Brake the vehicle to a standstill at the starting

point of the stored parking procedure.

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#

To start the parking procedure: press6.

Select the stored parking procedure from the

list.

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The turn signal indicator is not switched on

automatically. You are responsible for select-

ing the turn signal indicator following the traf-

ﬁc conditions.

#

Take control of the vehicle aꢀer the exiting

procedure has been completed.

▌Setting Memory Parking Assist

Multimedia system:

4

5

©

Settings

Assistance

5

Parking

Memory Parking Assist

Renaming a recording

#

Select Memory Parking Assist.

#

Select ´ next to the desired recording.

#

Enter a name and conﬁrm with OK.

Press button 1.

Select Memory Parking Assist 2 menu.

The Camera & parking view opens in the cen-

tral display.

Deleting a recording

Starting the exiting procedure

#

Select Memory Parking Assist.

Press 6.

#

Select E next to the desired recording.

Conﬁrm the saved exiting procedure.

Follow the instructions on the central display.

The vehicle drives the recorded route.

The selected recording will be deleted.

Deleting all recordings

#

Select Memory Parking Assist.

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Select Delete all tracks.

straightening manoeuvre or the 90° manoeuvre.

When carrying out a straightening manoeuvre, the

system calculates the articulation angle automati-

cally and straightens the vehicle/trailer combina-

tion to the trailer's current direction.

Observe the notes on towing a trailer

(/ page 421).

*

NOTE Damage due to overhanging loads

in front or drawbar installations

%

Alternatively, you can delete all data in Mem-

ory Parking Assist by resetting the multimedia

system (/ page 492).

The vehicle and the trailer may be damaged

during manoeuvring due to overhanging loads

at the front of the trailer or drawbar installa-

tions.

Trailer Manoeuvring Assist

#

Pay attention to overhanging loads or

drawbar installations while manoeuvring.

▌Function of Trailer Maneuvering Assist

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System limits

Observe the system limits of the following func-

tions:

This function is an on-demand feature

(/ page 83).

Trailer Maneuvering Assist assists you when

reversing with a trailer. Using the reversing cam-

era, it monitors the articulation angle between the

vehicle and trailer and adjusts it to a speciﬁed

value. Trailer Maneuvering Assist also limits your

speed.

Trailer Maneuvering Assist is only an aid. It is not

a substitute for you paying full attention to the

surroundings. 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.

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Active Parking Assist (/ page 405)

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to unsuita-

ble trailers

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360° Camera (/ page 395)

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Reversing camera (/ page 391)

Trailers with a steered axle or a ﬁꢀh wheel

cannot be used with Trailer Manoeuvring

Assist.

Due to this, the trailer cannot be manoeuvred

in the desired direction and you can cause a

collision or the trailer can overturn.

The system may be impaired or may not function

in the following situations:

R

The gradient is greater than approximately

15 %.

#

▌Using Trailer Manoeuvering Assist

Only use Trailer Manoeuvring Assist with

trailers with ﬁxed drawbars and axles.

Requirements

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The vehicle has been started and is stationary.

You can either enter the articulation angle value

directly via the multimedia system, or use a

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A trailer is selected in the Vehicle menu

(/ page 426).

Using Trailer Manoeuvering Assist

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A trailer has been detected.

The gradient is less than approximately 15 %.

The boot lid is closed.

The electric parking brake is not applied.

The driver's seat belt is fastened.

%

The picture is exemplary and shown without a

trailer.

You can select various manoeuvres in the Trailer

Manoeuvering Assist menu. The manoeuvres

available depend on the trailer's current articula-

tion angle and length.

#

To adjust the articulation angle: select 3. On

#

Engage reverse k gear.

the central display, swipe the entire area of

the camera image to the leꢀ or right to change

the bend angle.

#

Press the button 1.

The camera image is shown on the central dis-

play.

or

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#

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To activate the straightening manoeuvre:

select 1.

The maximum articulation angle depends on

the length of the trailer. The system calculates

this by driving the vehicle forwards, including

cornering. Before the trailer length has been

calculated, the maximum articulation angle is

approximately 23°. The longer the trailer is,

the higher the maximum articulation angle

(max. approximately 60°).

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to car/

trailer combination swerving

The system calculates the articulation angle in

such a way that the direction of the trailer at

the time of activation is maintained. There is a

short countersteering movement of the trailer

while the vehicle is reversed, guiding it back to

the desired line. In this way, the vehicle is

aligned straight with the trailer, and, at the

same time, the trailer's direction is main-

tained.

If you drive too fast in trailer operation, the

car/trailer combination may start to swerve.

This could cause you to lose control of the

car/trailer combination. The car/trailer com-

bination may even overturn.

Be aware of all surroundings and always

remain ready to brake.

#

Under no circumstances should you try

to straighten the car/trailer combination

by increasing your speed.

Reduce the speed and do not counter-

steer.

or

#

Trailer hitch

Notes on trailer operation

To activate the 90° manoeuvre:

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Align the vehicle in the same direction

(line) as the trailer.

Brake if necessary.

*

NOTE The operating permit may be invali-

dated due to the illegal installation of

trailer hitches

R

Select (leꢀ or right) 2.

*

NOTE Damage to the engine due to over-

heating

The system calculates the articulation angle

so you can manoeuvre the trailer at the small-

est possible angle into a driveway perpendicu-

lar to your vehicle. Aꢀer the manoeuvre, the

vehicle is aligned again in the trailer's direc-

tion.

#

If you have a trailer hitch retroﬁtted,

modiﬁcations to the engine cooling sys-

tem may be necessary depending on the

vehicle type.

The installation – including retroﬁtting – of a

non-folding or non-removable trailer hitch that

even partially conceals the license plate or the

lighting system is prohibited.

#

Observe the applicable legal regulations

for the installation of trailer hitches.

#

Accelerate and brake as required.

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Ensure the following before starting a journey:

#

Always engage the ball neck as descri-

bed.

If you have a trailer tow hitch retroﬁtted,

observe the fastening points on the vehicle

frame.

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

Retroﬁtting a trailer hitch is permissible only if a

trailer load is speciﬁed in your vehicle documents.

If this is not the case, the vehicle is not approved

for trailer operation.

Further information can be obtained at a qualiﬁed

specialist workshop.

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.

Observe the following notes on the tongue weight:

#

Unlock the ball neck only when its range

of movement is unobstructed.

Always be sure the ball neck is engaged

when folding inwards.

R

%

Do not use a tongue weight that exceeds or

falls below the permissible tongue weight

When you are reversing with a trailer, remem-

ber to use the Trailer Manoeuvring Assist

#

function (/ page 419).

R

Use a tongue weight as close as possible to

the maximum tongue weight

Folding the ball neck out and in

*

NOTE Increased risk of damage to prop-

erty due to folded-out ball neck

Do not exceed the following values:

R

Permissible towing capacity

&

WARNING Risk of accident due to the ball

neck not being engaged

#

R

When the trailer is not coupled or the

bicycle rack is attached, fold in the ball

neck or, in the case of a fully electric

trailer hitch, retract the ball neck.

Permissible rear axle load of the towing vehi-

cle

If the ball neck is not engaged, the trailer may

come loose.

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Permissible gross weight of the towing vehicle

Permissible gross weight of the trailer

Maximum permissible speed of the trailer

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Folding the ball neck out

*

NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to incor-

rect use of the trailer hitch

If a trailer hitch is used to recover the vehicle,

the vehicle or the trailer hitch itself may be

damaged in the process.

#

Use the trailer hitch only for pulling a

trailer or attaching approved carrier sys-

tems (e.g. a bicycle rack).

Exception: Since vehicles with a trailer

hitch do not have a ﬁxture for a towing

eye at the rear, towing or tow-starting is

permitted.

#

When towing or tow-starting with the

trailer hitch, observe the information in

the section "Fitting and removing the

towing eye."

#

Pull the ball neck in the direction of the 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,

a message reading Trailer coupling Check

lock will appear on the driver's display.

#

Secure the vehicle against rolling away.

Keep the swivel range clear.

Remove the trailer cable or adapter plug.

Pull switch 2 until the ball neck unlocks.

The ball neck will fold out from under the rear

bumper.

#

Remove the cover cap from the ball head and

store it in a safe place.

Indicator lamp 1 will ﬂash.

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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.

Coupling up/uncoupling a trailer

&

WARNING Risk of injury due to a change

in vehicle level

Folding the ball neck in

Vehicles with rear axle level control system:

the vehicle level may be changed unintention-

ally, e.g. by other persons. If you couple or

uncouple the trailer during this time, you may

become trapped. In addition, other people

could become trapped if their limbs are

between the vehicle body and the tyres or

underneath the vehicle.

Observe the following when coupling or

uncoupling:

#

Do not open or close any doors or the

boot lid.

#

Push the ball neck in the direction of the

arrow until it engages audibly behind the

bumper.

#

Do not initiate the level control system

and do not operate DYNAMIC SELECT.

Indicator lamp 1 will go out and the message

on the driver's display will disappear.

Observe the information about indicators on the

driver's display:

#

Do not lock or unlock the vehicle.

#

Pull switch 2 until the ball neck unlocks.

The ball neck will fold up under the rear

bumper.

The trailer will be correctly detected by the vehi-

cle only if the following conditions are met:

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Indicator and warning lamps (/ page 904)

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The ball neck is extended and engaged in a

securely locked position.

Indicator lamp 1 will ﬂash.

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Display messages (/ page 806)

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Vehicles with rear axle level control system:

ensure the vehicle is at the normal level

(/ page 385).

Active Parking Assist

Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist

Drive Away Assist

Cross traﬃc warning

Manoeuvring brake function

Reversing camera

Use the normal level in trailer operation. High-

level driving is not permitted in trailer opera-

tion on public roads.

Trailers with a 7-pin plug can be connected to the

vehicle with the following adapters:

360° camera

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Adapter plug

Coupling up a trailer

#

Open the socket cap.

Insert the plug with lug 1 into 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).

R

Adapter cable

*

NOTE Damage to the starter battery due

to full discharge

The trailer will be correctly detected by the vehi-

cle only if the following conditions are met:

Charging the trailer battery using the power

supply of the trailer can damage the starter

battery.

#

R

The trailer is connected correctly.

The trailer lighting system is in working order.

R

#

Do not use the vehicle's power supply to

charge the trailer battery.

A correctly connected trailer inﬂuences, among

other things, the functions of the following sys-

tems:

#

Make sure that the cable is always slack for

ease of movement during cornering.

#

Secure the vehicle against rolling away.

ESP^®trailer stabilisation

Trailer Manoeuvring Assist

Active Lane Keeping Assist

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC

R

#

Remove the cover cap from the ball head and

store it in a safe place.

R

#

Position the trailer on a level surface behind

the vehicle and couple it up to the vehicle.

R

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#

In the following circumstances, a message may

appear on the driver's display even if the trailer

has been connected correctly:

Disconnect the electrical connection between

the vehicle and the trailer.

Uncouple the trailer.

*

NOTE Damage during uncoupling with an

engaged overrun brake

#

The vehicle may be damaged if you uncouple

with an engaged overrun brake.

R

LEDs have been installed in the trailer lighting

system.

#

Place the cover cap on the ball head.

%

Trailers with LED lighting: aꢀer uncoupling the

trailer, switch the vehicle on and then oﬀ

again.

#

Do not uncouple trailers with an engaged

overrun brake.

R

The current has fallen below the trailer lighting

system's minimum current (50 mA).

%

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.

&

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when

disconnecting the trailer cable

Making settings for trailer operation

Multimedia system:

Vehicles with rear axle level control system:

the vehicle may lower when you disconnect

the trailer cable.

4

5

©

Settings

Vehicle

Driving

Uncoupling a trailer

5

Trailer type

This could result in other people becoming

trapped if their limbs are between the vehicle

body and the tyres or underneath the vehicle.

&

WARNING Risk of being crushed and

becoming trapped when uncoupling a

trailer

Making settings for a trailer

The settings in this menu enable the calculation of

a route suitable for the selected trailer and opti-

mise the calculated arrival time.

#

Make sure nobody is underneath the

When uncoupling a trailer with an engaged

inertia-activated brake, your hand may

become trapped between the vehicle and the

trailer drawbar.

vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of the

wheel arches when you disconnect the

trailer cable.

#

Select the desired trailer type.

#

Enter the maximum permissible speed of the

selected trailer.

#

Do not uncouple trailers with an engaged

overrun brake.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away.

#

To save changes: select Confirm.

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Bicycle rack function

always mount the bicycle rack properly by

attaching to the ball head and the ball

neck guide pin, if possible.

when transporting four bicycles, always

use bicycle racks that have additional sup-

port on the ball neck guide pin.

neck or, in the case of a fully electric

trailer hitch, retract the ball neck.

&

WARNING Risk of an accident if the bicy-

cle rack is used incorrectly

*

NOTE The operating permit may be invali-

dated due to the illegal installation of

trailer hitches

The bicycle rack may become detached from

the vehicle in the following cases:

R

use only bicycle racks approved by

Mercedes-Benz.

always observe the bicycle rack operating

instructions.

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the permissible load capacity of the trailer

The installation – including retroﬁtting – of a

non-folding or non-removable trailer hitch that

even partially conceals the license plate or the

lighting system is prohibited.

hitch is exceeded.

R

the bicycle rack is used incorrectly.

the bicycle rack is secured to the ball neck

beneath the ball head.

R

#

Observe the applicable legal regulations

for the installation of trailer hitches.

*

NOTE Damage to or breakage of the trailer

hitch due to unsuitable or improperly used

bicycle rack.

Observe the following for your own safety and

that of other road users:

R

always adhere to the permissible load

capacity of the trailer hitch.

always observe the permissible rear axle

load of the towing vehicle.

#

Only use bicycle racks approved by

Mercedes-Benz properly as described

below.

R

use the bicycle rack only to transport bicy-

cles.

*

NOTE Increased risk of damage to prop-

erty due to folded-out ball neck

#

When the trailer is not coupled or the

bicycle rack is attached, fold in the ball

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R

When mounted on ball head 1 and guide pin

2, the maximum load capacity is 100 kg. You

can transport up to four bicycles.

Mercedes-Benz recommends removing all detach-

able parts from bicycles (e.g. baskets, child seats,

rechargeable batteries) before loading them onto

the bicycle rack. This will improve the aerody-

namic resistance and centre of gravity of the bicy-

cle rack.

Always secure the bicycles to prevent them from

moving around and check them at regular inter-

vals to ensure that they are secure.

The maximum load capacity is calculated from the

weight of the bicycle rack and the bicycle rack

load.

Observe the notes on driving with a roof load,

trailer or fully laden vehicle (/ page 268).

When using a bicycle rack, set the tyre pressure

for increased load on the rear axle of the vehicle.

Further information on the tyre pressure can be

found in the tyre pressure table (/ page 655).

Do not use tarpaulins or other covers. The han-

dling and rear view may be impaired. In addition,

aerodynamic resistance and the load on the

trailer hitch will increase.

Notes on loading

The larger the distance between the load's centre

of gravity and the ball head, the greater the load

on the trailer hitch.

Trailer hitch (example with additional guide pin)

Depending on the bicycle rack's design, diﬀerent

numbers of bicycles can be transported.

The following bicycle rack designs are possible:

Observe the following notes:

R

mount heavy bicycles as close to the vehicle

as possible

R

When mounted by attaching to ball head 1,

R

always distribute the load on the bicycle rack

the maximum load capacity is 75 kg. You can

transport up to three bicycles.

as evenly as possible across the vehicle's lon-

gitudinal axis

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Loading the bicycle rack

3 bicycles

anteed for the towing vehicle or the towed vehicle.

The vehicle-trailer combination may swerve from

side to side.

4 bicycles

Observe the following information:

Total weight

of bicycle

Up to 75 kg

Up to 100 kg

R

Permitted towing methods (/ page 643)

rack and load

R

Plug-in hybrid: permitted towing methods

(/ page 644, 643)

Max. distance

1

420 mm

300 mm

420 mm

400 mm

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The notes on towing the vehicle with both

axles on the ground (/ page 62)

Max. distance

2

Load distribution on the bicycle rack

1

2

3

Vertical distance between centre of gravity

and ball head

Horizontal distance between centre of gravity

and ball head

The centre of gravity is on the vehicle's centre

axis.

When transporting four bicycles or a total weight

between 75 kg and 100 kg, always use bicycle

racks with additional support on both trailer hitch

guide pins.

Vehicle towing instructions

Observe the following information when loading

the bicycle rack:

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 may result in damage to the vehicle.

When you are towing a vehicle with tow bar sys-

tems, safe driving characteristics cannot be guar-

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