User ManualTable of ContentsContents4Introduction10Product information10Operator’s Manual11Service and warranty information11California retail buyers and lessees, Important notice for [California retail buyers and lessees Imp12Maintenance13Roadside Assistance13Change of address or ownership14Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada14Where to find it15Symbols used in this Operator’s Manual16Operating safety17Vehicle:Proper use of17Problems:With the vehicle18Safety:Reporting safety defects19Reporting safety defects19Vehicle data recording20Information regarding electronic recording devices20At a glance22Cockpit25Instrument cluster27Multifunction steering wheel31Center console32Upper part32Lower part33Overhead control panel34Storage compartments35Door control panel;Door handle37Getting started38Vehicle:Locking/unlocking39Key, SmartKey: Locking/unlocking39Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Locking/unlocking40Key, SmartKey:Starter switch positions40Adjusting44Seats:Adjusting44Steering wheel:Adjusting, Manually47Mirrors:Adjusting49Driving:Instructions52Seat belts:Fastening52Ignition55Parking brake58Driving off59Headlamps:Switch60Turn signals61Windshield wipers61Combination switch63Problems:While driving64Parking66Parking brake67Switching off headlamps67Ignition68Releasing seat belts69Key, SmartKey: Locking/unlocking69Safety and Security72Occupant safety73Air bags75Seat belts80Active head restraint84Rear head restraints85Children in the vehicle85Children in the vehicle:Blocking rear door window operation98Panic alarm100Activating100Deactivating100Driving:Safety systems101Driving safety systems:ABS101Driving safety systems:BAS103Driving safety systems:ESP®103EBP106Driving safety systems:4-ETS107Anti-theft systems108Anti-theft systems:Immobilizer108Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system108Controls in detail112Vehicle:Locking/unlocking113Key, SmartKey113Door:Locking/unlocking, KEYLESS-GO* [Door:Locking/unlocking KEYLESS-GO* ]117Door:Opening from the inside123Tailgate:Opening124Tailgate:Closing126Central locking:Automatic131Central locking switch131Seats133Seats:Easy entry/exit feature133Backrest:Seat, Lumbar support [Backrest:Seat Lumbar support]137Multicontour seats*137Head restraints:Active head restraint138Rear seats138Seats:Heating*143Seats:Ventilation*144Memory function*145Positions (Memory function*) see Seats146Lighting, Exterior and interior147Halogen headlamps see Headlamps <$nopage>147Combination switch151Corner-illuminating front fog lamps*152Emergency, In case of:Hazard warning flasher [Emergency In case of:Hazard warning flasher]153Interior lighting154Door:Entry lamps156Cargo compartment lamp156Instrument cluster157Instrument cluster:Illumination brightness158Trip odometer158Tachometer158Outside temperature see Displays <$nopage>159Control system160Control system:Multifunction display160Control system:Multifunction steering wheel161Control system menus163Control system menus:Standard display167Control system menus:AMG Menu169Menus see Control system menus <$nopage>172Navigation system*174Control system menus:AIRMATIC*/Compass175Control system menus:Distronic*175Control system menus:Vehicle status message memory175Control system menus:Settings177Control system menus:Distance warning function*192Trip computer192Telephone*:Operation194Transmission see Automatic transmission <$nopage>198Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever198Gear selector lever:Position201Automatic transmission:Transmission positions202Driving tips204Gear range:Automatic transmission206Automatic transmission:Automatic shift program207Steering wheel gearshift control:Automatic transmission208Automatic transmission:Manual shift program (R 63 AMG only)210Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions212Good visibility213Headlamps:Cleaning system*213Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>213Exterior rear view mirrors:Power folding*215Sun visors216Sunshades*:Rear door windows217Rear window defroster218Climate control219Climate control: Deactivating system223Operating the climate control system in automatic mode223Air distribution224Climate control:Air volume225Climate control:Defrosting225Air recirculation mode227Air conditioning, Cooling [Air conditioning cooling]229Climate control:Residual heat utilization (REST)230Climate control:Rear passenger compartment230Automatic climate control (3-zone)*233Automatic climate control (3-zone)*:Deactivating system237Operating the automatic climate control system in automatic mode238Temperature:Interior temperature, setting see Climate control or Automatic climate control (3-zone)*238Air distribution239Automatic climate control (3-zone)*:Air volume240Front defroster240Maximum cooling, MAX COOL* see Automatic climate control (3-zone)* <$nopage>241Air recirculation mode241Air conditioning, Cooling [Air conditioning cooling]244Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones245Automatic climate control (3-zone)*:Residual heat utilization (REST)245Automatic climate control (3-zone)*:Rear passenger compartment246Air vents, Rear250Power windows:Door windows252Opening and closing the windows252Power windows:Synchronizing, Door windows255Key, SmartKey:Opening the power windows (Summer opening feature)255Key, SmartKey:Closing the power windows (Convenience closing feature)257Power tilt/sliding sunroof*259Tilt/sliding sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding sunroof* <$nopage>259Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Synchronizing261Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*262Roller sunblinds, Panorama roof*262Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*:Opening/closing263Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*:Synchronizing265Driving systems267Cruise control267Driving systems:Distronic*272Distronic*:Distance warning function*285AIRMATIC*286Parktronic* (Parking assist)292Rear view camera*296Loading see Vehicle loading <$nopage>298Roof rack*298Vehicle loading:Loading instructions299Cargo tie-down rings300Vehicle loading:Hooks301Extending cargo compartment302Cargo compartment cover blind*307Vehicle loading:Partition net*309Useful features312Interior storage spaces see Storage compartments <$nopage>312Parcel nets316Cup holders317Ashtrays*320Lighter see Cigarette lighter* <$nopage>322Power outlets323Rear center console*324Heated steering wheel*327Telephone*328Tele Aid*331Garage door opener*338Compass343Floormats344Infrared reflecting windshield*345Operation346The first 1000 miles (1500 km)347Driving:Instructions348Drive sensibly – save fuel348Drinking and driving348Pedals348Power assistance349Brakes349Driving off352Parking352Tires:Driving instructions353Hydroplaning353Tires:Traction354Tires:Speed rating354Winter driving instructions355Standing water, Driving through356Passenger compartment357Driving:Abroad357Control and operation of radio transmitters358Catalytic converter (gasoline engine)358Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine)359Emission control359Coolant:Temperature360At the gas station361Fuel361Regular checks363Hood365Engine oil:Checking level367Fluids:Automatic transmission fluid371Coolant371Windshield washer fluid:Refilling373Tires374Tires:Important guidelines374Tires:Care and maintenance375Direction of rotation (tires)376Tires:Loading the vehicle377Tire inflation pressure:Recommended tire inflation pressure381Tire inflation pressure:Checking383Tire labeling392Load identification396DOT397Maximum tire load398Maximum tire pressure399Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards399Tire ply material401Tires:Terminology402Tires:Rotating405Driving:In winter406Winter driving:Tires406Snow chains407FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles)408Maintenance:Service indicator message408Maintenance:Calling up service indicator display410Maintenance:Resetting service indicator410Vehicle:Care411Washing the vehicle411Practical hints420What to do if …421Instrument cluster:Lamps421Front passenger front air bag432Displays:Messages in the multifunction display <$startrange>434Where will I find ...?473Emergency, In case of:First aid kit [Emergency In case of:First aid kit]473Jack473Spare wheel476Vehicle:Locking/unlocking in an emergency479Door:Unlocking, Mechanical key [Door:Unlocking Mechanical key]479Door:Locking, In an emergency [Door:Locking In an emergency]480Fuel filler flap:Opening in an emergency480Emergency operation:Power tilt/sliding sunroof, Manual operation*482Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Opening/closing in an emergency482Active head restraint483Key, SmartKey:Batteries484Standing lamps:Replacing bulbs485Bulbs485Replacing bulbs:Headlamps488Replacing bulbs:Brake lamps492Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades495Front wiper blades495Rear wiper blade496Flat tire498Spare wheel:Mounting499Diesel engine:Bleeding fuel system506Battery, Vehicle [Battery Vehicle]507Battery, Vehicle:Disconnecting and connecting [Battery Vehicle:Disconnecting and connecting]509Battery, Vehicle:Charging [Battery Vehicle:Charging]514Emergency, In case of:Battery, Jump starting [Emergency In case of:Battery Jump starting]515Emergency, In case of:Towing the vehicle [Emergency In case of:Towing the vehicle]518Towing eye bolts519Stranded vehicle520Fuses521Fuses:Fuse box, Engine compartment522Fuses:Fuse box, Cargo compartment522Fuses:Fuse box, Passenger compartment523Technical data524Parts service525Warranty coverage526Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet526Identification label see Labels <$nopage>527Engine:Belt layout529R320CDI529R350529R500529R63AMG530Engine:Technical data531Tires:Sizes533Same size tires534Spare wheel535Electrical system, Technical data [Electrical system Technical data]536Technical data:Dimensions, Vehicle537Weights, Vehicle538Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.539Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants539Engine oil541Engine oil:Additives541Air conditioning refrigerant541Brake fluid542Premium unleaded gasoline542Technical data:Gasoline additives543Technical data:Fuel requirements543Coolant544Windshield washer system547Index548Size: 14.9 MBPages: 570Language: EnglishOpen manual
