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Operation Tires and wheels Tire speed rating the tire manufacturer must be consulted for the maximum speed capability. If a service description is given, the speed capability is limited by the speed symbol in the service description. Example: 245/40 ZR18 97Y. In this example, "97Y" is the service description. The letter "Y" designates the speed rating and the speed capability of the tire is limited to 186 mph (300 km/h). RAny G Warning! Even when permitted by law, never operate a vehicle at speeds greater than the maximum speed rating of the tires. Exceeding the maximum speed for which tires are rated can lead to sudden tire failure, causing loss of vehicle control and possibly resulting in an accident and/or serious personal injury and possible death, for you and for others. Regardless of the tire speed rating, local speed limits should be obeyed. Use prudent driving speeds appropriate to prevailing conditions. Tire speed rating 6 indicates the approved maximum speed for the tire. Summer tires Index Q R S Speed rating up to 100 mph (160 km/h) up to 106 mph (170 km/h) up to 112 mph (180 km/h) Index T H V W Y ZR...Y ZR...(..Y) ZR RAt Speed rating up to 118 mph (190 km/h) up to 130 mph (210 km/h) up to 149 mph (240 km/h) up to 168 mph (270 km/h) up to 186 mph (300 km/h) up to 186 mph (300 km/h) above 186 mph (300 km/h) above 149 mph (240 km/h) the tire manufacturer's option, any tire with a speed capability above 149 mph (240 km/h) can include a "ZR" in the size designation (for example: 245/40 ZR18). To determine the maximum speed capability of the tire, the service description for the tire must be referred to. The service description is comprised of tire load rating 5 and tire speed rating 6. If your tire includes "ZR" in the size designation and no service description is given, tire with a speed capability above 186 mph (300 km/h) must include a "ZR" in the size designation AND the service description must be placed in parenthesis. Example: 275/40 ZR 18 (99Y). The "(Y)" speed rating in parenthesis designates the maximum speed capability of the tire as being above 186 mph (300 km/h). Consult the tire manufacturer for the actual maximum permissible speed of the tire. Speed rating up to 100 mph (160 km/h) up to 118 mph (190 km/h) All-season and winter tires Index Q M+S8 T M+S8 8 or M+S.for winter tires 222

Section	Page
Introduction	20
Product Information	20
Operator’s Manual	20
Notes	20
Vehicle equipment	20
Service and warranty information	21
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	21
Maintenance	21
Roadside Assistance	22
Change of address or ownership	22
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	22
Operating safety	23
Proper use of the vehicle	23
Problems with your vehicle	24
Reporting safety defects	24
Reporting safety defects	24
Vehicle data recording	25
Information regarding electronic recording devices	25
At a glance	28
Exterior view	28
Cockpit	30
Instrument cluster	32
Storage compartments	34
Multifunction steering wheel	36
Center console	38
Upper part	38
Lower part	40
Overhead control panel	41
Door control panel	42
Safety and security	44
Vehicle equipment	44
Occupant safety	44
Introduction	44
SRS indicator lamp	45
Air bags	45
Occupant Classification System	50
Seat belts	53
Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE®)	58
Active head restraints	59
Correct driver seat adjustment	60
Children in the vehicle	61
Panic alarm	66
Driving safety systems	66
Introduction	66
ABS	67
BAS	68
Adaptive Brake	68
EBP	68
ESP®	68
Anti-theft systems	71
Immobilizer	71
Anti-theft alarm system	72
Canceling the alarm	72
Controls in detail	74
Vehicle equipment	74
Locking and unlocking	74
Notes	74
SmartKey	74
KEYLESS-GO	76
Checking SmartKey batteries	78
Loss of the SmartKey	78
Opening the doors from the inside	78
Automatic central locking	79
Locking and unlocking from the inside	79
Opening the trunk	80
Closing the trunk	81
Trunk lid emergency release	83
Valet locking	84
Starter switch positions	85
SmartKey	85
KEYLESS-GO	85
Seats	86
Safety notes	86
Seat adjustment	87
Lumbar support	89
Rear seat head restraints	89
Multicontour seat	90
Seat ventilation	91
Seat heating	91
Multifunction steering wheel	92
Safety notes	92
Steering wheel adjustment	92
Easy-entry/exit feature	93
Heated steering wheel	93
Mirrors	94
Notes	94
Interior rear view mirror	94
Exterior rear view mirrors	94
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors	95
Memory function	95
Notes	95
Storing positions into memory	95
Recalling positions from memory	96
Lighting	96
Notes	96
Exterior lamp switch	96
Combination switch	99
Hazard warning flasher	100
Headlamp cleaning system	100
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps	101
Interior lighting in the front	102
Interior lighting in the rear	102
Wipers	103
Notes	103
Windshield wipers	103
Problems with wipers	104
Power windows	105
Opening and closing	105
Synchronizing door windows	106
Summer opening feature	107
Convenience closing feature	107
Driving and parking	108
Safety notes	108
Starting the engine	108
Driving off	110
Problems while driving	111
Parking	112
Turning off the engine	113
Automatic transmission	114
Introduction	114
Gear selector lever	114
Shifting procedure	115
Transmission positions	115
Driving tips	117
Gear ranges	117
Automatic shift program	118
One-touch gearshifting	119
Manual shift program	120
Emergency operation (limp-home mode)	122
Instrument cluster	122
Introduction	122
Activating the instrument cluster	123
Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination	123
Coolant temperature indicator	123
Resetting trip odometer	124
Tachometer	124
Control system	124
Introduction	124
Multifunction steering wheel	124
Multifunction display	126
Menus and submenus	127
Standard display menu	128
AMG menu	129
Audio/DVD menu	132
Navigation menu	133
Distronic menu (USA only)	133
Vehicle status message memory menu	133
Settings menu	134
Trip computer menu	141
Telephone menu	142
Driving systems	144
Introduction	144
Cruise control	144
Distronic	146
Airmatic DC (Dual Control)	156
Parktronic system	158
Climate control system	162
Control panels	162
Notes on climate control system	165
Deactivating the climate control system	166
Air conditioning	166
Automatic mode	166
Setting the temperature	167
Adjusting air vents	168
Adjusting air distribution	169
Adjusting air volume	170
Front defroster	170
Maximum cooling MAX COOL	170
Air recirculation mode	171
Residual heat and ventilation	171
Rear window defroster	172
Power tilt/sliding sunroof	172
Opening and closing	172
Synchronizing	175
Loading and storing	175
Loading instructions	175
Roof rack	176
Ski bag (Canada only)	177
Parcel net	179
Cargo tie-down hooks	179
Retaining hook	179
Storage compartments	180
Useful features	182
Cup holders	182
Sun visors	184
Rear window sunshade	184
Ashtrays	185
Cigarette lighter	185
Power outlets	186
Tele Aid	187
Garage door opener	192
Floormats	196
Operation	198
Vehicle equipment	198
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	198
At the gas station	199
Refueling	199
Check regularly and before a long trip	200
Engine compartment	201
Hood	201
Engine oil	202
Transmission fluid level	204
Coolant level	204
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	205
Tires and wheels	206
Safety notes	206
Important guidelines	207
Tire care and maintenance	207
Direction of rotation	208
Loading the vehicle	208
Recommended tire inflation pressure	212
Checking tire inflation pressure	214
MOExtended system	222
Tire labeling	222
Load identification	225
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)	226
Maximum tire load	226
Maximum tire inflation pressure	227
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	228
Tire ply material	229
Tire and loading terminology	229
Rotating tires	232
Winter driving	233
General information	233
Winter tires	233
Snow chains	233
Winter driving instructions	234
Driving instructions	235
Drive sensibly – save fuel	235
Drinking and driving	235
Pedals	235
Power assistance	236
Brakes	236
Driving off	238
Hydroplaning	238
Standing water	238
Driving abroad	239
Control and operation of radio transmitter	239
Emission control	240
Maintenance	240
Notes	240
Maintenance service indicator message	241
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display	242
Resetting the maintenance service indicator	242
Vehicle care	243
Cleaning and care of the vehicle	243
Practical hints	252
Vehicle equipment	252
Where will I find ...?	252
First aid kit	252
Vehicle tool kit	252
Spare wheel	254
Luggage box	256
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display	257
Notes	257
Text messages	258
Symbol messages	273
What to do if …	292
Lamps in instrument cluster	292
Lamp in center console	303
Unlocking/locking manually	305
Unlocking the vehicle	305
Locking the vehicle	306
Manually unlocking the gear selector lever	306
Fuel filler flap	307
Resetting activated head restraints	307
Replacing SmartKey batteries	308
Replacing bulbs	310
Safety notes	310
Bulbs	310
Replacing bulbs for front lamps	312
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps	313
Replacing wiper blades	314
Safety notes	314
Placing wiper arms in vertical position	314
Removing wiper blades	315
Installing wiper blades	315
Flat tire	316
Safety notes	316
Preparing the vehicle	316
Mounting the spare wheel	316
MOExtended system	323
Battery	324
Safety notes	324
Charging the battery	326
Jump starting	326
Towing the vehicle	328
Safety notes	328
Installing towing eye bolt	329
Towing with front axle raised	330
Towing with all wheels on the ground	330
Fuses	331
Introduction	331
Before replacing fuses	331
Fuse box in passenger compartment	332
Fuse box in trunk	332
Technical data	334
Vehicle equipment	334
Parts service	334
Warranty coverage	334
Loss of Service and Warranty Information booklet	335
Identification labels	335
Engine	337
Rims and tires	338
Notes	338
Same size tires	339
Mixed size tires	340
Spare wheel	342
Electrical system	343
Main dimensions	344
Weights	345
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.	345
Capacities	345
Approved engine oils	347
Engine oil additives	348
Air conditioning refrigerant	348
Brake fluid	348
Premium unleaded gasoline	348
Fuel requirements	349
Gasoline additives	349
Coolants	349
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	352

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Tires and wheels

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Tire speed rating

Warning!

Even when permitted by law, never operate

a vehicle at speeds greater than the maxi-

mum speed rating of the tires.

Exceeding the maximum speed for which

tires are rated can lead to sudden tire fail-

ure, causing loss of vehicle control and

possibly resulting in an accident and/or

serious personal injury and possible death,

for you and for others.

Regardless of the tire speed rating, local

speed limits should be obeyed. Use prudent

driving speeds appropriate to prevailing con-

ditions.

Tire speed rating

indicates the approved

maximum speed for the tire.

Summer tires

Index

Speed rating

up to 100 mph (160 km/h)

up to 106 mph (170 km/h)

up to 112 mph (180 km/h)

Index

Speed rating

up to 118 mph (190 km/h)

up to 130 mph (210 km/h)

up to 149 mph (240 km/h)

up to 168 mph (270 km/h)

up to 186 mph (300 km/h)

ZR...Y

up to 186 mph (300 km/h)

ZR...(..Y)

above 186 mph (300 km/h)

above 149 mph (240 km/h)

At the tire manufacturer’s option, any tire

with a speed capability above 149 mph

(240 km/h) can include a “ZR” in the size

designation (for example: 245/40 ZR18).

To determine the maximum speed capabil-

ity of the tire, the service description for the

tire must be referred to.

The service description is comprised of tire

load rating

and tire speed rating

If your tire includes “ZR” in the size desig-

nation and no service description is given,

the tire manufacturer must be consulted

for the maximum speed capability.

If a service description is given, the speed

capability is limited by the speed symbol in

the service description. Example:

245/40 ZR18 97Y. In this example, “97Y”

is the service description. The letter “Y”

designates the speed rating and the speed

capability of the tire is limited to 186 mph

(300 km/h).

Any tire with a speed capability above

186 mph (300 km/h) must include a “ZR”

in the size designation AND the service

description must be placed in parenthesis.

Example: 275/40 ZR 18 (99Y). The “(Y)”

speed rating in parenthesis designates the

maximum speed capability of the tire as

being above 186 mph (300 km/h). Consult

the tire manufacturer for the actual maxi-

mum permissible speed of the tire.

All-season and winter tires

Index

Speed rating

Q M+S

up to 100 mph (160 km/h)

T M+S

up to 118 mph (190 km/h)

or M+S

for winter tires

Operation