Light and sight 155 Maintenance display % The duration until the colour changes varies depending on the usage conditions. Removing the wiper blades Replacing the windscreen wiper blades (MAGIC VISION CONTROL) Moving the wiper arms into the replacement position # Switch the ignition off. # Within around 15 seconds, press the î button on the combination switch (/ page 152). The wiper arms will move into the replace‐ ment position.
156 Light and sight # To remove the wiper blade: press release knob 2, pull the wiper blade in the direction of arrow 3 and remove. # Fitting the wiper blades # Press the wiper blade onto the wiper arm in the direction of arrow 3 beyond the point of resistance. The wiper blade will engage with a noticeable click and move freely again. Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind‐ screen.
Light and sight 157 Folding the outside mirrors in/out Adjusting the outside mirrors # Select the required mirror using button 2 or 4. % In vehicles with MBUX Interior Assistant, the required outside mirror can also be preselec‐ ted automatically via a natural head move‐ ment to the left or right (/ page 317). # Use button 1 to set the position of the mir‐ ror you have selected. Engaging the outside mirrors Press and hold button 3. You will hear a click and the mirror will audi‐ bly click into place.
158 Light and sight The inside rearview mirror and the outside mir‐ ror on the driver's side will automatically go into anti-dazzle mode if light from a headlamp hits the sensor on the inside rearview mirror. System limits The system will not go into anti-dazzle mode if: R the engine is switched off. R reverse gear is engaged. R the interior lighting is switched on.
Light and sight 159 Calling up # Select the front-passenger outside mirror using button 2. # Engage reverse gear. The front-passenger outside mirror will move into the stored parking position. Area permeable to radio waves on the windscreen Activating/deactivating the automatic mirror folding function Multimedia system: 4 © 5 Settings 5 Vehicle 5 Locking function 5 Automatic fold-in # Activate or deactivate the function.
160 Climate control Overview of climate control systems Notes on climate control An interior air filter in combination with the pre‐ filter in the engine compartment must always be used so that the air conditioning system, pollu‐ tion level monitoring and the air filtration work correctly. Make sure that the filter is installed correctly and the filter housing in the engine compartment is closed correctly using the cap and always tightly sealed when in operation.
Climate control 161 Overview of the rear operating unit Switches residual heat on/off (/ page 164) 5 Sets the airflow or switches climate control on/off, right (/ page 162) 6 Sets the temperature, right 7 Sets air distribution to the centre and side air vents, right 8 Sets climate control to automatic mode, right (/ page 162) 9 Sets the air distribution to the footwell vents, right A Synchronisation is activated (/ page 163) B Sets the air distribution to the footwell vents, left air vents, left
162 Climate control Calling up the air conditioning menu Setting climate control to automatic mode Overview of the air distribution settings The air conditioning menu can be called up via the air conditioning line. The air conditioning line is always shown on the lower edge of the central display. # Select the Climate menu entry in the air con‐ ditioning line. The First row of seats menu is opened.
Climate control 163 Setting the footwell temperature Multimedia system: 4 Climate menu # Set the footwell temperature. Controlling the rear climate control automat‐ ically # Select AUTO. Deactivating rear climate control # Select REAR OFF.
164 Climate control Switching residual heat on/off Activating/deactivating ionisation Requirements: R the vehicle is parked. Multimedia system: 4 Climate menu Ionisation improves the quality of the vehicle's interior air. Ionisation of the interior air is odour‐ less. # Select Air quality. # Select Ionisation. % The function can only be performed if the AUTO mode is activated or the air distribu‐ tion is set to the side air vent.
Climate control 165 # # If you do not use genuine Mercedes-Benz interior perfumes, observe the manufacturers' safety notices on the perfume packaging. Dispose of the genuine Mercedes-Benz interior perfume flacon when it is empty and do not refill it. If liquid perfume comes into contact with your eyes or skin, rinse your eyes with clean water. If symptoms continue, consult a doctor. + ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental Refillable flacon # Unscrew the cap of the empty flacon.
166 Climate control Stationary heater/ventilation Stationary heater/stationary ventilation function R The air inside the vehicle is heated or ventila‐ ted to the set temperature. R The air inside the vehicle cannot be cooled down to temperatures below the outside temperature. R If the outside temperature changes, ventila‐ tion mode automatically switches to heating mode or heating mode automatically switches to ventilation mode.
Climate control 167 R R Red: the stationary heater is switched on. Yellow: the departure time is preselected. Switching on immediately The stationary heater/ventilation will switch off automatically after 50 minutes. Setting the stationary heater/stationary ven‐ tilation via the multimedia system Multimedia system: 4 Climate menu # Select Stationary heater. Selecting the departure time # Select the time Time A, Time B or Time C.
168 Climate control # # # Press the u and ^ buttons simultane‐ ously. The Î symbol on the remote control display will flash. Press the , and . buttons to set the desired departure time. Press the u and ^ buttons simultane‐ ously. The new departure time will be stored. Up to three departure times can be stored. # To activate the departure time: select the desired departure time and press and hold the u button.
Climate control 169 + ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental damage due to improper disposal of bat‐ teries Batteries contain toxic and corro‐ sive substances. # # Take discharged batteries to a qualified specialist workshop or to a collection point for used batteries. Requirements: R a CR2450 lithium battery # # # Push a pointed object into recess 1. Slide battery cover 2 backwards in the direction of the arrow. Insert new battery 3 with the lettering facing upwards.
170 Climate control Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions # FAIL Change your position in relation to the vehicle, moving closer if necessary. The starter battery is not sufficiently charged. # Charge the starter battery. The fuel tank is not sufficiently filled. # Refuel at the nearest filling station. FAIL ¯ The stationary heater is malfunctioning. # Have the stationary heater checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Climate control 171 # # # To close the centre and side air vents: press button 1 again. The three indicator lamps on the button will go out one by one. The air vents will be closed completely. To adjust the air direction of the centre air vents: hold air vent 2 in the centre and move it up or down or to the left or right. To adjust the air direction of the side air vents: hold the outer side air vent 3 in the centre and move it up or down or to the left or right.
172 Climate control Adjusting the rear side air vents # # To close the side air vents in the rear: press button 1 again. If the button protrudes from the side trim, the side air vent is closed. To adjust the air direction of the side air vents: hold air vent 2 in the centre and move it up or down or to the left or right. Opening or closing the air vent in the glove box * NOTE Damage to temperature-sensitive objects in the glove box # To open the side air vents in the rear: press button 1.
Driving and parking 173 Driving Switching on the power supply or the igni‐ tion (without engine start) & WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle If children are left unsupervised in the vehi‐ cle, they could, in particular: R open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users. R get out and be struck by oncoming traf‐ fic. R operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example.
174 Driving and parking To switch on the ignition: press button 1 twice. The indicator lamps appear on the driver dis‐ play. The ignition is switched off again if one of the following conditions is met: R you do not start the vehicle within 15 minutes and the transmission is in posi‐ tion j or the electric parking brake is applied. R you press button 1 once.
Driving and parking 175 R R R R one of the following versions of the Digital Vehicle Key is available: suitable mobile phone Digital Vehicle Key sticker the vehicle is equipped with the "Digital Vehi‐ cle Key" function. the "Digital Vehicle Key" function is activated via Mercedes me connect: https:// www.mercedes.me. the mobile phone is sufficiently charged. % Mercedes-Benz recommends that you carry the emergency key in case of function restrictions.
176 Driving and parking Owner's Manual appears in the driver display, you can start the vehicle in emergency operation mode. # Have the key 1 checked at a qualified spe‐ cialist workshop. If the vehicle does not start: # leave the key 1 in the cup holder 2. # Depress the brake pedal and start the vehi‐ cle using the start/stop button. % You can also switch on the power supply or the ignition with the start/stop button.
Driving and parking 177 # Always secure the engine against unin‐ tentional starting before carrying out maintenance or repair work. Requirements: R park position j is selected. R the anti-theft alarm system is not activated. R the panic alarm is not activated. R the hazard warning light system is switched off. R The bonnet is closed. R the doors are closed and locked. R the windows and sliding sunroof are closed. # Start the vehicle using the smartphone.
178 Driving and parking Notes on driving & WARNING Risk of accident due to objects in the driver's footwell Objects in the driver's footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal. This jeopardises the operating and road safety of the vehicle. # Stow all objects in the vehicle securely so that they cannot get into the driver's footwell. # Always fit the floor mats securely and as prescribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals.
Driving and parking 179 & DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to poi‐ sonous exhaust gases If the tailpipe is blocked or sufficient ventila‐ tion is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide may enter the vehi‐ cle. This is the case when the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, for example. # Keep the tailpipe and the area around the vehicle free from snow when the engine or the stationary heater are run‐ ning.
180 Driving and parking Therefore, observe the following notes: R due to salt build-up on the brake disks and brakepads, the braking distance can increase considerably or result in braking only on one side R maintain a much greater safe distance to the vehicle in front To remove salt build-up: R brake occasionally while paying attention to the traffic conditions R carefully depress the brake pedal at the end of the journey and when starting the next journey Notes on aquaplaning Aquaplaning can take place on
Driving and parking 181 ECO start/stop function Operation of the ECO start/stop function % The ECO start/stop function is available only in the C, A, ; and = drive pro‐ grams (depending on the setting). The engine is switched off automatically in the following situations if all vehicle conditions for an automatic engine stop are met: R you brake the vehicle to a standstill in trans‐ mission position h or i.
182 Driving and parking Deactivating or activating the ECO start/ stop function Press button 1. A display appears in the instrument cluster when switching the ECO start/stop function off/on. % A continuous èOFF display appears in the instrument cluster while the ECO start/ stop function is deactivated. # Function of the ECO rating ECO Assist function The ECO rating summarises your driving style from the start of the journey to its completion and helps you to optimise your fuel consump‐ tion.
Driving and parking 183 in the route event. Once the route event has been passed, the symbol 2 is faded out again. How ECO Assist appears on the driver's display 1 "Foot off the accelerator" prompt 2 Route event ahead % In the other menus, only the "Foot off the accelerator" prompt 1 is shown next to the transmission position display. A route event detected ahead 2 is displayed as soon as the driver nears it. If the driver depresses the accelerator pedal, symbol 1 will also appear.
184 Driving and parking R R R R R If there is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic, direct sunlight or reflections. If there is dirt on the windscreen in the area of the multifunction camera or the camera is misted up, damaged or obscured. If traffic signs are hard to discern, e.g. due to dirt, snow or insufficient lighting, or because they are obscured. If the information on the navigation system's digital map is incorrect or out of date. If signs are ambiguous, e.g.
Driving and parking 185 Configuring DYNAMIC SELECT (multimedia system) The ECO start/stop function is activated auto‐ matically. Multimedia system: 4 © 5 Settings 5 Vehicle 5 DYNAMIC SELECT (DYNAMIC SELECT) Displaying vehicle data Setting drive program I # Select Configure Individual. # Select and set a category. Switching the reset display on/off # Switch Ask when starting on or off.
186 Driving and parking Automatic transmission DIRECT SELECT lever Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever & WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐ rect gearshifting 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 standstill, always depress the brake pedal firmly and do not accelerate at the same time.
Driving and parking 187 Release the brake pedal. Switch the ignition off. i Neutral h Drive position # Engaging reverse gear R Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT lever upwards past the first point of resistance. The Wegrollgefahr N manuell aktiviert Kein automatischer Wechsel nach P message appears in the multifunction display. % If you then exit the vehicle leaving the key in the vehicle, the automatic transmission remains in neutral i.
188 Driving and parking R R you switch off the engine, bring the vehicle to a standstill and open the driver's door when the vehicle is stationary or when the vehicle is rolling and the transmission is in position i. engaging park position j automatically is required by the vehicle. Manual gearshifting % To manoeuvre with an open driver's door, open the driver's door while stationary and engage transmission position h or k again.
Driving and parking 189 Using kickdown Permanent setting: # change to drive program =(/ page 184). # select drive setting p (/ page 185). # Gearshift recommendation The automatic transmission shifts up to the next gear when the maximum engine speed is reached to protect the engine from overrevving. The gearshift recommendation assists you in adopting an economical driving style. # If the gearshift recommendation 1 appears next to the transmission position display, shift to the recommended gear.
190 Driving and parking R R R R R R Downhill gradient Temperature height Speed operating status of the engine traffic situation Function of the 4MATIC 4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are driven. Together with ESP® and 4ETS, 4MATIC improves the traction of your vehicle whenever a driven wheel spins due to insufficient traction. If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor over‐ ride the laws of physics.
Driving and parking 191 # # 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. & WARNING Risk of fire from fuel mixture Vehicles with a diesel engine: While the engine is running, component parts in the exhaust system may overheat without warning. # Never refuel using petrol. # Never mix petrol with diesel fuel.
192 Driving and parking # # Do not switch the ignition on. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. * NOTE Do not use diesel to refuel vehi‐ cles with a petrol engine If you have accidentally refuelled with the wrong fuel: R do not switch the ignition on. Otherwise fuel can enter the engine. Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system and the engine. The repair costs are high. # # Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Driving and parking 193 # # # 1 2 3 4 5 Fuel filler flap Bracket for fuel filler cap Tyre pressure table QR code for rescue card Fuel type # Press on the back area of fuel filler flap 1. Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and remove it. # Insert the fuel filler cap from above into bracket 2. Completely insert the pump nozzle into the tank filler neck, hook in place and refuel. Only fill the fuel tank until the pump nozzle switches off.
194 Driving and parking Observe the notes on operating fluids (/ page 564). AdBlue® is available here: R AdBlue® can be topped up by fast service at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. R AdBlue® is available at many filling stations from AdBlue® filling pumps. R Alternatively, AdBlue® is available at qualified specialist workshops, e.g. Mercedes-Benz Service Centres, and at many filling stations in AdBlue® refill canisters or AdBlue® refill bottles.
Driving and parking 195 AdBlue® displayed. Switch on the ignition and wait for approximately 60 seconds. Start the engine. Opening the AdBlue® filler cap Topping up AdBlue® You can see the AdBlue® range and the level in the driver's display. % The AdBlue® range shown depends strongly on the driving style and operating condi‐ tions. The actual range can therefore deviate from the calculated range. # # Press on the back area of fuel filler flap 1. # Turn AdBlue® filler cap 2 anti-clockwise and remove it.
196 Driving and parking # # # # Unscrew and close disposable hose 1 and AdBlue® refill canister 2 in reverse order. Replace the AdBlue® filler cap and turn it clockwise. Close the fuel filler flap. Switch on the ignition for at least 60 sec‐ onds. % 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. # Start the vehicle. % Avoid storing AdBlue® refill containers per‐ manently in the vehicle.
Driving and parking 197 # # Engage transmission position j in a station‐ ary vehicle with the brake pedal applied (/ page 187). # Switch off the engine and the ignition by pressing the 1 button. # Release the service brake slowly. # Get out of the vehicle and lock it. % When you park the vehicle, you can still operate the side windows and the panorama sliding sunroof for approximately five minutes if the driver's door is closed.
198 Driving and parking # & WARNING Risk of injury when opening or closing a door with the garage door opener When you operate or program the door with the integrated garage door opener, persons in the range of movement of the door may become trapped or be struck by the door. # Always make sure that nobody is within the range of movement of the door. Requirements: R The vehicle has been parked outside the garage or outside the range of movement of the door. R The engine is switched off.
Driving and parking 199 R The vehicle as well as persons and objects are located outside the range of movement of the door. Press the programming button on the door drive unit. Initiate the next step within approximately 30 seconds. # Press previously programmed button 1, 2 or 3 repeatedly until the door closes. When the door closes, programming is com‐ pleted. % Please also read the operating instructions for the door drive.
200 Driving and parking Electric parking brake # Electric parking brake function (applying automatically) # & WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle If children are left unsupervised in the vehi‐ cle, they could, in particular: R open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users. R get out and be struck by oncoming traf‐ fic. R operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example.
Driving and parking 201 Electric parking brake function (releasing automatically) The electric parking brake is released when the following conditions are fulfilled: R The driver's door is closed. R The engine is running. R The transmission is in position h or k and you depress the accelerator pedal or you shift from transmission position j to h or k when on level ground with the driver's door closed. R If the transmission is in position k, the boot lid must be closed.
202 Driving and parking Information on collision detection on a parked vehicle If a collision is detected when the tow-away pro‐ tection is primed on a locked vehicle, you will receive a notification in the multimedia system when you switch on the ignition. You will receive information about the following points: R The area of the vehicle that may have been damaged. R The force of the impact. The following situations can lead to inadvertent activation: R The parked vehicle is moved, e.g.
Driving and parking 203 Notes on parking up the vehicle 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. % Further information can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop. Standby mode (extension of the starter bat‐ tery's period out of use) Standby mode function % This function is not available for all models.
204 Driving and parking take into account road, weather or traffic condi‐ tions. Information on vehicle sensors and cameras Some driving and driving safety systems use radar, lidar or ultrasonic sensors and cameras to monitor the area in front of, behind or next to the vehicle (depending on the vehicle's equip‐ ment). Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the radar and lidar sensors are integrated behind the bumpers and/or behind the Mercedes star.
Driving and parking 205 R R R R Active Lane Change Assist (/ page 227) Cruise control (/ page 215) Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist with exit warning (/ page 260) Traffic Sign Assist (/ page 256) Function of ABS The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) regulates the brake pressure in critical driving situations: R During braking, e.g. at full brake application or insufficient tyre traction, the wheels are prevented from locking. R Vehicle steerability while braking is ensured.
206 Driving and parking % When ESP® is deactivated, you are still assis‐ ted by ESP® when braking. When the ÷ warning lamp flashes, one or several wheels has reached its grip limit: R Adapt your driving style to suit the current road and weather conditions. R Do not deactivate ESP®. R Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as is necessary when pulling away.
Driving and parking 207 Activating/deactivating ESP® (Electronic Sta‐ bility Program) Multimedia system: 4 © 5 ß 5 Vehicle quick-access % ESP® can only be activated/deactivated using quick access when at least one other function is available in quick access. ESP® can otherwise be found in the Assistance menu. # Select ESP. # Select On or å Off. ESP® is deactivated if the å ESP® OFF warn‐ ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument cluster.
208 Driving and parking Function of EBD Electronic Breakforce Distribution (EBD) is char‐ acterised by the following: R Monitoring and regulating the brake pressure on the rear wheels. R Improved driving stability when braking, especially on bends. Function of STEER CONTROL STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in the direction required for vehicle stabilisation.
Driving and parking 209 If, when pulling away at walking pace, the risk of collision with other crossing vehicles is detected, three red arrows pointing in the corresponding direction light up in the instrument cluster. Depending on the situation, these can either appear one after the other or flash simultane‐ ously. If the situation is particularly critical, a warning tone will also sound and the L dis‐ tance warning lamp will light up.
210 Driving and parking % If the system is unavailable, the æ display appears in the multifunction display. Also observe the system limits of Active Brake Assist.
Driving and parking 211 The distance warning function can aid you in the following situations with an intermittent warning tone and a warning lamp: Vehicles travelling in front Stationary vehicles Crossing vehicles Crossing pedestrians Stationary pedestrians Crossing cyclists Cyclists travel‐ ling in front Stationary cyclists Vehicles without Driv‐ ing Assis‐ tance Pack‐ age Up to approx. 250 km/h Up to approx. 80 km/h No reaction Up to approx. 80 km/h No reaction Up to approx.
212 Driving and parking The autonomous braking function may intervene in the following situations: Vehicles travelling in front Stationary vehicles Crossing vehicles Crossing pedestrians Stationary pedestrians Crossing cyclists Cyclists travel‐ ling in front Stationary cyclists Vehicles without Driv‐ ing Assis‐ tance Pack‐ age From 7 km/h up to approx. 200 km/h From 7 km/h up to approx. 50 km/h No reaction From 7 km/h up to approx. 60 km/h No reaction From 7 km/h up to approx.
Driving and parking 213 The situation-dependent braking assistance may intervene in the following situations: Vehicles travelling in front Stationary vehicles Crossing vehicles Crossing pedestrians Stationary pedestrians Crossing cyclists Cyclists travel‐ ling in front Stationary cyclists Vehicles without Driv‐ ing Assis‐ tance Pack‐ age From 7 km/h up to approx. 200 km/h From 7 km/h up to approx. 50 km/h No reaction From 7 km/h up to approx. 60 km/h No reaction From 7 km/h up to approx.
214 Driving and parking R Autonomous braking application in order to reduce the severity of an accident Evasive Steering Assist (only vehicles with Driving Assistance Package) & WARNING Risk of an accident despite Evasive Steering Assist Evasive Steering Assist cannot always clearly identify objects and complex traffic situa‐ tions. In addition, the steering support of Evasive Steering Assist is generally not sufficient to avoid a collision.
Driving and parking 215 R R R R R R R In complex traffic situations where objects cannot always be clearly identified. In the case of persons smaller than approx. 1.10 m. If pedestrians, cyclists or vehicles move quickly into the sensor detection range. If road users are hidden by other objects or are located close to other objects. If the typical outline of a pedestrian or cyclist cannot be distinguished from the back‐ ground. If a pedestrian or cyclist is not detected as such, e.g.
216 Driving and parking If you accelerate to overtake, for example, the stored speed is not deleted. If you remove your foot from the accelerator pedal after overtaking, cruise control will resume speed regulation back to the stored speed. Cruise control is operated using the correspond‐ ing steering wheel buttons. You can store any speed above 20 km/h up to the maximum design speed or up to the set winter tyre limit.
Driving and parking 217 A stored speed appears under the È display. If the variable limiter is active, the speed dial in the speedometer will be greyed out up to the currently stored speed. % When the driving speed is greater than the stored speed, display È flashes. Kickdown If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point (kickdown), the variable limiter switches to passive mode. The È passivemessage appears in the driver's display.
218 Driving and parking Switching between cruise control and the variable limiter: # To select cruise control: press h. # To select the variable limiter: press È. % Vehicles with Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC: the variable limiter is selected by a different button (/ page 221). Activating cruise control or the variable lim‐ iter: # Press (SET+) or (SET-) in control panel 1. The current driven speed is stored and the vehicle maintains this speed (cruise control) or does not exceed it (limiter).
Driving and parking 219 Permanent limiter If the vehicle should never exceed a specific speed (e.g. for driving in winter tyre mode), you can set this speed with the permanent limiter. You do this by limiting the speed to a value between 160 km/h and 240 km/h in the multi‐ media system (/ page 219). Shortly before the set speed is reached, it appears in the driver's display. When you con‐ firm the message, display messages no longer appear until you switch off the vehicle.
220 Driving and parking Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC display in the multifunction display 1 Vehicle in front 2 Distance indicator 3 Set specified distance Vehicle detected in front 1 is highlighted in green. It may also be in the lane to the left of your vehicle in situations where it is not permit‐ ted to overtake on the right, for example, on motorways.
Driving and parking 221 Do not use Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC in these situations. & WARNING Risk of accident from acceler‐ ation or braking by Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may accel‐ erate or brake in the following cases, for example: R If the vehicle pulls away using Active Dis‐ tance Assist DISTRONIC. R If the stored speed is called up and is considerably faster or slower than the currently driven speed.
222 Driving and parking R The vehicle does not skid. # To activate without a stored speed: press the upper section (SET+) or lower section (SET-) of control panel 1 or press J. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC: remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. or Switching between Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and the limiter # Press I. To activate with a stored speed: press J. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC: remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Driving and parking 223 % If you brake, deactivate ESP® or if ESP® intervenes, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactivated. Increasing or decreasing the speed # To increase the stored speed: swipe upwards from the bottom of control panel 1. R The stored speed is increased by 1 km/h. # 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. or # Briefly press the upper section (SET+) or the lower section (SET-) on control panel 1.
224 Driving and parking & WARNING Risk of accident due to Active Speed Limit Assist adapting the vehicle's speed The speed adopted by Active Speed Limit Assist may be too high or incorrect in some individual cases, such as: R In the wet or in fog R When towing a trailer # # Ensure that the driven speed complies with traffic regulations. Adjust the driving speed to suit current traffic and weather conditions.
Driving and parking 225 System limits Route-based speed adaptation does not take right of way rules into account. The driver is responsible for complying with road traffic regu‐ lations and driving at a suitable speed. In difficult conditions (e.g. unclear roads, narrow lanes, wet road surfaces, snow or ice) or when driving with a trailer, the speed adjustment made by the system may not always be suitable. In these situations the driver must intervene accordingly.
226 Driving and parking Active Steering Assist status display in the multifunction display R Ø (grey): activated and passive R Ø (green): activated and active R Ø (red, flashing): prompt to the driver to actively confirm or transition from active to passive status, system limit detected % During the transition from active to passive status, the Ø symbol is shown as enlarged and flashing. Once the system is passive, the Ø symbol is shown as grey in the multifunction display.
Driving and parking 227 R R R R R The lane markings are worn away, dark or covered up, e.g. by dirt or snow. The distance to the vehicle in front is too small and the lane markings thus cannot be detected. The road is narrow and winding. There are obstacles on the lane or projecting out into the lane, such as object markers. When towing a trailer. The system does not provide assistance in the following conditions: R On tight bends and when turning. R When crossing junctions.
228 Driving and parking R R R R R R No vehicle or obstacle is detected in the adjacent lane. The driven speed is between 80 km/h and 180 km/h. Active Lane Change Assist is switched on in the multimedia system. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and Active Steering Assist are switched on and active. There is no trailer coupled to the trailer hitch, and no bicycle rack fitted. The sensors have detected a vehicle at a suitable distance behind your vehicle (coun‐ try-dependent).
Driving and parking 229 R R R The driver removes their hands from the steering wheel. The driver steers in the opposite direction or activates the turn signal indicator in the opposite direction. When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC or Active Steering Assist is deactivated. Cancellation of Active Lane Change Assist can be displayed as follows: R The arrow in the selected direction of travel turns red. R An appropriate message appears in the mul‐ tifunction display. R A warning tone sounds.
230 Driving and parking Activating/deactivating Active Lane Change Assist Multimedia system: 4 © 5 ß 5 Vehicle quick-access 5 Aktiver Spurwechsel-Assistent (Active Lane Change Assist) # Activate or deactivate the function. Function of Active Emergency Stop Assist Active Emergency Stop Assist uses touch sen‐ sors to monitor whether the driver holds the steering wheel and initiates an emergency stop if necessary.
Driving and parking 231 You can cancel the intervention by Active Emer‐ gency Stop Assist after automatic braking is ini‐ tiated by one of the following actions: R accelerating R braking: the emergency stop is cancelled, but the warning message, warning tone and power-assisted steering remain active R steering: power-assisted steering is cancel‐ led, the warning message and warning tone remain active and the vehicle continues to be braked % Active Emergency Stop Assist can initiate an emergency stop a maxim
232 Driving and parking Activating/deactivating Active Traffic Jam Assist & WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to the vehicle rolling away Multimedia system: 4 © 5 ß After a short time, Hill Start Assist no longer holds the vehicle. # Swiftly move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. Do not leave the vehicle when it is being held by Hill Start Assist. 5 Vehicle quick-access # Select Act. Stop&Go Asst.
Driving and parking 233 R R R R The engine is running or has been automati‐ cally switched off by the ECO start/stop function. The electric parking brake is released. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deacti‐ vated. The transmission is in position h, k or i. Activating the HOLD function Depress the brake pedal, and after a short time quickly depress further until the ë display appears in the driver's display. # Release the brake pedal.
234 Driving and parking Available suspension settings Drive program Characteristics C (Sport) B (Sport +) R R R R A (Comfort) ; (Economy) R R R R R R The suspension setting is firmer. The vehicle is set to low level -1. The vehicle is lowered to low level -2 when driving at speeds above 120 km/h. When driving at speeds below 80 km/h, the vehicle is raised again to low level -1. The suspension setting is comfortable. The vehicle is set to the normal level.
Driving and parking 235 & WARNING Risk of entrapment from vehi‐ cle lowering When lowering the vehicle, other people could become trapped if their limbs are between the vehicle body and the tyres or underneath the vehicle. # Make sure no one is underneath the vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches when the vehicle is being lowered.
236 Driving and parking Lowering the vehicle # Select Vehicle level. The indicator lamp goes out when the lower‐ ing process is complete. The vehicle is adjusted to the height of the active drive program. % In the Sport drive program, only the normal vehicle level is possible when the trailer socket is contacted (trailer/bicycle rack). E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL Function of E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL is an electrohydraulic suspension system with variable damping for improved driving comfort.
Driving and parking 237 Characteristics per drive program Drive program Suspension settings and vehicle level C (Sport) B (Sport +) R R R R R R R A (Comfort) N (CURVE) ; (Economy) R R R R R R R R The suspension setting is firmer. The vehicle is set to low level -1. The vehicle is lowered to low level -2 when driving at speeds above 120 km/h. When driving at speeds below 80 km/h, the vehicle is raised again to low level -1. ROAD SURFACE SCAN is deactivated.
238 Driving and parking % Operation with a trailer or bicycle rack: if the electrical connection has been correctly established, the vehicle remains at normal level irrespective of speed or the drive pro‐ gram selected. Function of ROAD SURFACE SCAN % This function is not available in all countries. The ROAD SURFACE SCAN function monitors the road in front of your vehicle using multifunction camera 1. ROAD SURFACE SCAN detects unevenness in the road surface, e.g. bumps, before the vehicle drives over them.
Driving and parking 239 Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Function of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking assistance system with ultrasound. It monitors the area around your vehicle using sen‐ sors 1 on the front bumper and on the rear bumper. Parking Assist PARKTRONIC shows you the distance between your vehicle and a detec‐ ted obstacle visually and audibly. In the standard setting, an intermittent warning tone sounds from a distance of approximately 0.
240 Driving and parking R Placeholder Vehicles with Active Parking Assist and a 360° Camera If Active Parking Assist is deactivated and an obstacle is detected in the path of the vehicle, a pop-up window for Parking Assist PARKTRONIC 1 appears in the multimedia system at speeds below 10 km/h. Placeholder Display of Active Parking Assist PARKTRONIC in the head-up display Optionally, obstacles detected by Active Parking Assist PARKTRONIC from a distance of approx‐ imately 1.0 m in front 1 and 0.
Driving and parking 241 The vehicle or other objects could oth‐ erwise be damaged. If the é symbol is shown in the multifunction display, Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is not active. Multimedia system: 4 © 5 ß 5 Vehicle quick-access # Select PARKTRONIC. % Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is automatically activated when the engine is started. Adjusting the pitch of the warning tones Set the desired level under Warning tone pitch.
242 Driving and parking 2 Red guide line at a distance of approximately 0.3 m from the ball head of the trailer hitch 3 Ball head of the trailer hitch Vehicles with Active Parking Assist The following camera views are available in the multimedia system: Normal view Wide-angle view 1 Yellow guide line, vehicle width (driven sur‐ 2 3 4 5 face) depending on the current steering wheel angle (dynamic) Yellow guide line at a distance of approx‐ imately 1.
Driving and parking 243 3 Red guide line at a distance of approximately 0.3 m from the rear area 4 Yellow warning indicator of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC: obstacles at a distance between approximately 0.6 m and 1.0 m 5 Red warning display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC: obstacles are very close (approximately 0.3 m or less) 6 Orange warning display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC: obstacles are a medium dis‐ tance away (between approximately 0.3 m and 0.
244 Driving and parking R R The camera lens is obstructed, dirty or mis‐ ted up. Observe the notes on cleaning the reversing camera (/ page 465). The camera or rear of your vehicle is dam‐ aged. In this case, have the camera and its position and setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop. % Do not use the reversing camera in these types of situation. You could otherwise injure others or collide with objects when parking the vehicle.
Driving and parking 245 Top view 1 Lane indicating the route the vehicle will take at the current steering wheel angle 2 Yellow warning display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC: obstacles at a distance of approximately 1.0 m or less 3 Your vehicle from above If the distance to the object is reduced, the col‐ our of warning display 2 changes: R From approx. 1.0 m: yellow R From approx. 0.6 m: orange R From approx. 0.
246 Driving and parking The guide lines in the media display show the distances to your vehicle. The distances apply to road level. In trailer mode, the guide lines are shown at the level of the trailer hitch. Trailer view (vehicles with a trailer hitch) If you select trailer view and no trailer is coupled to the vehicle, the following display appears: When the electrical connection is established between the vehicle and the trailer, the display changes to the side camera view.
Driving and parking 247 their setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop. System limits The 360° Camera will not function or will only partially function in the following situations: R The doors are open. R The side mirrors are folded in. R The boot lid is open. R There is heavy rain, snow or fog. R The light conditions are poor, e.g. at night. R The camera lens is obstructed, dirty or mis‐ ted up. R If cameras or vehicle components in which the cameras are fitted are damaged.
248 Driving and parking Active Parking Assist provides assistance when changing gear, accelerating, braking and steer‐ ing the vehicle. Observe the notes on driving systems and your responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recog‐ nise dangers (/ page 203). Active Parking Assist is cancelled if, among other things, one of the following actions is car‐ ried out: R Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivated. R Active Parking Assist is deactivated. R You begin steering. R You apply the parking brake.
Driving and parking 249 R If the parking space is immediately next to a low obstacle such as a kerb. Parking with Active Parking Assist Active Parking Assist will not assist you with parking spaces parallel or at right angles to the direction of travel in the following situations: R If the parking space is on a kerb. R If the parking space is bordered by an obsta‐ cle, e.g. a tree, a post or a trailer. # Press button 1. The media display shows the view of Active Park‐ ing Assist.
250 Driving and parking # Confirm selected parking space 4. % The turn signal indicator is switched on auto‐ matically when the parking procedure begins. The turn signal indicator is switched off automatically when you switch to h. You are responsible for selecting the turn signal indicator in accordance with the traffic condi‐ tions. If necessary, select the turn signal indica‐ tor accordingly.
Driving and parking 251 & WARNING Risk of accident due to vehi‐ cle swinging out while parking or pulling out of a parking space # # Press button 1. The media display shows the view of Active Parking Assist. If the vehicle has been parked at right angles to the direction of travel: in area 2, select direction of travel 3. % The vehicle path shown on the media display may differ from the actual vehicle path. # Confirm direction of exit 3 to drive out of the parking space.
252 Driving and parking critical situation is detected, the following sym‐ bol appears in the media display: & WARNING Risk of accident caused by limited detection performance of Drive Away Assist The image shows an example of a vehicle with a 360° Camera. After the exiting procedure has been completed, the Parking Assist finished, take control of vehicle (placeholder) message appears in the media display. A warning tone and display 4 in the media display prompt you to take control of the vehicle.
Driving and parking 253 System limits The performance of Drive Away Assist is limited on inclines. When driving with a trailer, Drive Away Assist is not available. Function of Cross Traffic Alert % Also read the instructions on Blind Spot Assist (/ page 260). detected, symbol 1 appears in the media dis‐ play. If the driver does not respond to the warn‐ ing, the vehicle's brakes can be applied automat‐ ically. If the radar sensors are obstructed by vehicles or other objects, detection is not possible.
254 Driving and parking a break! warning appears in the multifunction 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 after a minimum of 15 minutes. The following information is shown in the ATTEN‐ TION ASSIST display: R The length of the journey since the last break.
Driving and parking 255 R R R R If you adopt a sporty driving style (high cor‐ nering speeds or high rates of acceleration). 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.
256 Driving and parking Traffic Sign Assist Function of Traffic Sign Assist Traffic Sign Assist detects traffic signs with mul‐ tifunction camera 1 and compares this with information in the digital navigation map. It assists you by displaying detected speed limits and overtaking restrictions in the Instrument Display and in the head-up display. The system can issue a warning when you exceed the maxi‐ mum permissible speed.
Driving and parking 257 detected, for example), the value of left-hand speed limit 1 is transmitted to the limiter, cruise control or Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC for adoption.
258 Driving and parking Additional functions of Traffic Sign Assist (country-specific) In some countries, the system can issue a warn‐ ing in the following situations: R if you drive onto a section of road in the wrong direction of travel (only vehicles with Driving Assistance Package) R if you approach pedestrian crossings, provi‐ ded that pedestrians are in the danger zone or are moving towards it R if you unintentionally drive past stop signs, give way signs or red lights, provided that the sign is clear
Driving and parking 259 Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC must be activated for the automatic adoption of speed limits. Multimedia system: 4 © 5 Settings 5 Traffic Sign Assist 5 Assistance Activating/deactivating automatic adoption of speed limits (only vehicles with Driving Assistance Package) # Select Adopt limit. # Activate or deactivate the function. The speed limits detected by Traffic Sign Assist are automatically adopted by Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC.
260 Driving and parking # # To select the type of message for the change: select the pen symbol. Select Visual or Visual & audible. If Visual is set, the frame of the video image flashes. If Visual & audible is set, a warning tone also sounds.
Driving and parking 261 & WARNING Risk of accident despite exit warning The exit warning reacts neither to stationary objects nor to vehicles approaching you at a greatly different speed. As a result, the exit warning cannot warn drivers in these situations. # Always pay particular attention to the traffic situation when opening the doors and make sure there is sufficient clear‐ ance. If there is a vehicle in the monitoring range, this is indicated in the outside mirror.
262 Driving and parking If Active Blind Spot Assist detects a risk of a side impact in the monitoring range, a course-cor‐ recting brake application is carried out. This is designed to help you avoid a collision. The course-correcting brake application is availa‐ ble in the speed range between approximately 30 km/h and 200 km/h. & WARNING Risk of accident despite brake application of Active Blind Spot Assist A course-correcting brake application cannot always prevent a collision.
Driving and parking 263 System limits Either a course-correcting brake application appropriate to the driving situation, or none at all, may occur especially in the following situa‐ tions: R Vehicles or obstacles, e.g. crash barriers, are located on both sides of your vehicle. R A vehicle approaches too closely on the side. R You have adopted a sporty driving style with high cornering speeds. R You brake or accelerate significantly. R A driving safety system intervenes, e.g. ESP® or Active Brake Assist.
264 Driving and parking Display 1 will appear in the multifunction dis‐ play and a warning tone will sound in the follow‐ ing situations: R Active Lane Keeping Assist intervenes for longer than approximately ten seconds. R Two or more interventions occur within approximately three minutes without any steering intervention from the driver. R In the Active Lane Keeping Assist settings, you can set the sensitivity of the system and set the level of support.
Driving and parking 265 The system may be impaired or may not function in the following situations: R If there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuffi‐ cient illumination of the road, if there are highly variable shade conditions or in rain, snow, fog or heavy spray. R If there is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic, the sun or reflections. R If the windscreen in the area of the multi‐ function camera is dirty, or if the camera is misted up, damaged or covered.
266 Driving and parking Do not exceed the following values: R Permissible towing capacity R Permissible rear axle load of the towing vehi‐ cle R Permissible gross mass of the towing vehicle R Permissible gross mass of the trailer R Maximum permissible speed of the trailer Ensure the following before starting a journey: 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 In the event of increased rear axle load, the c
Driving and parking 267 # Wait until the ball neck has locked in place. The ball neck is securely locked in place when indicator lamp 1 is continuously lit. If the ball neck is not securely locked in place, indicator lamp 1 will flash and the display message Check trailer hitch lock will appear on the driver's display. Retracting the ball neck fully electrically # Pull button 2. Indicator lamp 1 will flash and the display message Trailer coupling in motion will appear on the driver's display.
268 Driving and parking R The trailer cables or adapter plugs have been removed. Multimedia system: 4 © 5 ß 5 Vehicle quick-access Extending the ball neck fully electrically # Select Ü. The display message Trailer coupling in motion will appear on the driver's display. The ball neck will extend fully electrically. # Wait until the ball neck has locked in place. If the ball neck is not securely locked in place, the display message Check trailer hitch lock will appear on the driver's display.
Driving and parking 269 R R R R R R R R R ESP® trailer stabilisation Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Active Parking Assist Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist Drive Away Assist Cross Traffic Alert Reversing camera 360° camera AIR BODY CONTROL # Position the trailer on a level surface behind the vehicle and couple it up to the vehicle. % 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.
270 Driving and parking * NOTE Damage when uncoupling in a state of overrun Uncoupling in a state of overrun can damage the vehicle. # Do not uncouple trailers with an engaged overrun brake. # # # Disconnect the electrical connection between the vehicle and the trailer. Uncouple the trailer. Place the cover cap on the ball head.
Driving and parking 271 R When mounted on the ball head 1 and the guide pin 2, the maximum load capacity is 100 kg. Up to four bicycles can be transpor‐ ted. The load capacity is calculated from the weight of the bicycle rack and the bicycle rack load. The vehicle's driving characteristics will change when a bicycle rack is fitted. Adapt your driving style accordingly. Drive carefully and maintain a safe distance.
272 Driving and parking Loading the bicycle rack Load distribution on the bicycle rack 1 Vertical distance between centre of gravity and ball head 2 Horizontal distance between centre of grav‐ ity and ball head 3 The centre of gravity is on the vehicle's 3 bicycles 4 bicycles Total weight of bicycle rack and load Up to 75 kg Up to 100 kg Max. distance 1 420 mm 420 mm Max.
Instrument Display and on-board computer 273 8 Display range, centre 9 Fuel level and fuel filler flap location indica‐ Overview of the driver display & WARNING Risk of accident due to a driver display malfunction tor % Please note that the status displays of the driver assistance systems vary depending on the status. You can find a selection here: (/ page 277).
274 Instrument Display and on-board computer # Do not drive with the engine in the over‐ revving range. Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical sys‐ tem (EQ Boost technology) Overview of the buttons on the steering wheel The overrevving range is shown in red on rev counter 3. When the overrevving range is reached, the fuel supply will be interrupted to protect the engine. During normal operating conditions, coolant temperature display 7 may rise to 120°C.
Instrument Display and on-board computer 275 7 Touch Control, MBUX multimedia system Swipe (navigate) Press (confirm) 8 G Back button, MBUX multimedia system 9 Control panel for the MBUX multimedia sys‐ tem (/ page 293) and traffic conditions and operate the equipment with the vehicle stationary. Observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when operat‐ ing the on-board computer.
276 Instrument Display and on-board computer feedback, e.g. when the end of a list is reached or when you are scrolling through a list. # # # # # # To call up a menu via the menu bar: press home button 2. Activate a menu by swiping to the left or right on Touch Control 3. Confirm by pressing Touch Control 3. To switch between the menus: switch directly from one menu to the next by swip‐ ing to the left or right. To call up a submenu: press Touch Control 3. To exit a submenu: press back button 1.
Instrument Display and on-board computer 277 centre display range of the Classic and Exclusive menus on the instrument cluster. % You can select colour settings on the centre display range on the Understated menu. # To select display content: swipe upwards or downwards on the left-hand Touch Control to select the required display content.
278 Instrument Display and on-board computer Active Traffic Jam Assist (/ page 231) R Active Brake Assist, danger of colli‐ sion with crossing traffic (/ page 208). Vehicles with Traffic Sign Assist: detected instructions and traffic signs (/ page 256). R R Menus and submenus Adjusting displays on the Service menu of the on-board computer On-board computer: 4 Service You can show/hide different display content on the Service menu. # Swipe upwards or downwards on the lefthand Touch Control.
Instrument Display and on-board computer 279 % There are also navigation instructions on the left-hand display range of the assistant dis‐ play. These navigation instructions as well as the level of detail of the assistant display may vary depending on the display content.
