Starting an automatic filling station search
Requirements:
The automatic filling station search is activated
More.
Driving situation
Route guidance is active. The fuel level in the fuel tank reaches the reserve fuel level.
The Fuel tank reserve level Do you want to start the search for filling stations? message is shown.
Select Yes.
The automatic filling station search begins. The available filling stations along the route or in the vicinity of the vehicle's current position are displayed.
Select the filling station.
The address of the filling station is displayed.
If route guidance is not active, select Start route guidance.
The selected filling station is set as the destination. Route guidance begins.
or
If route guidance is active, select Start new route guidance or Set as next intermediate destination.
Start new route guidance: the selected filling station is set as a new destination. The previous destinations and intermediate destinations are deleted. Route guidance to the filling station begins.
Set as next intermediate destination: the selected filling station is set as the next intermediate destination. Route guidance begins.
If there are already four intermediate destinations:
select Yes in the prompt. The selected filling station is entered into position 1 of the intermediate destinations menu. Intermediate destination 4 is deleted. Route guidance begins.
Refuelling the vehicle
WARNING Risk of fire or explosion from fuel
Fuels are highly flammable.
Fire, naked flames, smoking and creating sparks must be avoided.
Before and during refuelling, switch off the vehicle and, if fitted, the stationary heater.
WARNING Risk of injury from fuels
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your health.
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.
If you or other people come into contact with fuel, observe the following:
Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with soap and water.
If fuel comes into contact with your eyes, immediately rinse them thoroughly with clean water. Seek medical attention immediately.
If you swallow fuel, seek medical attention immediately. Do not induce vomiting.
Change immediately out of clothing that has come into contact with fuel.
WARNING Risk of fire and explosion due to electrostatic charge
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.
WARNING Risk of fire from fuel mixture
Vehicles with a diesel engine:
If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the flash point of the fuel mixture is lower than that of pure diesel fuel.
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.
NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel
Vehicles with a petrol engine:
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system, the engine and the emission control system.
Only refuel using unleaded, sulphur-free spark-ignition engine fuel that conforms to European EN 228, or an equivalent specification.
Fuel of this specification may contain up to 10% ethanol. Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10 fuel.
Never refuel with one of the following fuels:
Diesel
Regular petrol with an octane number lower than 91 RON
Petrol with more than 10% ethanol by volume, e.g. E15, E20, E85, E100
Petrol with more than 3% methanol by volume, e.g. M15, M30
Petrol with additives containing metal
If you have accidentally refuelled with the wrong fuel:
Do not switch on the vehicle.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel
Vehicles with a diesel engine:
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system, the engine and the emission control system.
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.
Vehicles without diesel particulate filter: Only refuel using diesel fuel with a sulphur content less than 500 ppm.
Never refuel with one of the following fuels:
Petrol
Marine diesel
Heating oil
Pure bio-diesel or vegetable oil
Paraffin or kerosene
If you have accidentally refuelled with the wrong fuel:
Do not switch on the vehicle.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
NOTE Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a petrol engine
If you have accidentally refuelled with the wrong fuel:
Do not switch on the vehicle. 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.
Have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely.
NOTE Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a diesel engine
If you have accidentally refuelled with the wrong fuel:
Do not switch on the vehicle. Otherwise, fuel can enter the fuel system.
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.
Have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely.
NOTE Damage to the fuel system due to overfilling the fuel tank
Only fill the fuel tank until the pump nozzle switches off.
If too much fuel has been added due, for example, to a faulty filling pump:
Do not switch on the vehicle.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
NOTE Fuel may spray out when you remove the fuel pump nozzle
Only fill the fuel tank until the pump nozzle switches off.
Requirements:
The vehicle is unlocked.
Do not get into the vehicle again during the refuelling process. Otherwise, electrostatic charge could build up again.
Observe the notes on operating fluids and fuel.
The recommended octane number for your vehicle can be found on the information label in the fuel filler flap.
Press on the back area of fuel filler flap .
. Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and remove it.
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.
Vehicles with a diesel engine: the tank filler neck is designed for refuelling at diesel filling pumps.
Vehicles with a diesel engine: when the fuel tank is completely empty, top up with at least 5 litres of diesel.
Vehicles with a diesel engine: use a filler neck with a large diameter for vehicles with a diesel engine when topping up fuel from a fuel can. Otherwise, the filler neck cannot slide into the tank.
Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn clockwise until it engages audibly.
Close fuel filler flap .
. Resetting values on the Trip menu of the on-board computer
The wording may differ on the main menu displayed. Therefore, pay attention to the menu overview for the instrument display More.
You can reset the values of the following functions:
Trip distance
Trip computer From start and From reset
ECO display More
To select the function to be reset:
swipe upwards or downwards on the left-hand Touch Control. Press the left-hand Touch Control.
Select Yes .
Press the left-hand Touch Control.
If you press and hold the left-hand Touch Control, the values of the function will be reset immediately.
Topping up AdBlue®
NOTE Engine damage due to AdBlue® being in the fuel
AdBlue® must not be used to fill the fuel tank.
Only use AdBlue® to fill the AdBlue® tank.
Do not overfill the AdBlue® tank.
NOTE Contamination of the vehicle interior due to AdBlue® leakage
After topping up, carefully close the AdBlue® refill container.
Avoid carrying AdBlue® refill containers permanently in the vehicle.
Requirements:
The vehicle is unlocked.
The following messages appear in order in the Instrument Display when the AdBlue® tank requires topping up:
Refill AdBlue See Owner’s ManualThe AdBlue® level has fallen below the reserve range. Top up AdBlue® immediately.
Top up AdBlue Emergency op. in XXX miles See Owner's ManualThe low AdBlue® level will lead to limited performance after the remaining distance displayed has been driven. Top up AdBlue® immediately.
XX,X l Top up AdBlue Emer. op.: max. XXX km/h Start not poss. in XXX km The low AdBlue® level will lead to limited performance from the speed displayed. After the remaining distance displayed has been covered, it will no longer be possible to start the vehicle. Top up with at least the amount of AdBlue® displayed.
XX,X l Top up AdBlue Switch on ignition, wait 60 sec. or eng. start not poss.The AdBlue® tank is empty. You can no longer start the vehicle. Top up with at least the amount of AdBlue® displayed. Switch on the vehicle and wait for approximately 60 seconds. Start the vehicle.
You can see the AdBlue® range and level in the Service menu in the Instrument Display.
The AdBlue® range shown depends strongly on the driving style and operating conditions. The actual range can therefore deviate from the calculated range.
Opening the AdBlue® filler cap
Press on the back area of fuel filler flap .
. Turn AdBlue® filler cap anti-clockwise and remove it.
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.
Topping up AdBlue®
Mercedes-Benz recommends topping up AdBlue® at a filling pump. If no AdBlue® filling pump is available, you can also top up AdBlue® using a canister.
Screw on the fastener of AdBlue® refill canister .
. Screw disposable hose onto the opening of AdBlue® refill canister until hand-tight.
onto the opening of AdBlue® refill canister until hand-tight. Screw disposable hose onto the filler neck of the vehicle until hand-tight.
onto the filler neck of the vehicle until hand-tight. Lift up and tip AdBlue® refill canister .
. The filling process stops when the AdBlue® tank is completely full.
AdBlue® refill canister can be removed when it has been only partially emptied.
Unscrew and close disposable hose and AdBlue® refill canister in reverse order.
and AdBlue® refill canister in reverse order. Replace AdBlue® filler cap and turn it clockwise until it audibly engages.
and turn it clockwise until it audibly engages. Close fuel filler flap .
. Switch on the vehicle for at least 60 seconds.
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 permanently in the vehicle.
Topping up the windscreen washer system
WARNING Risk of burns when opening the bonnet
If you open the bonnet in the event of an overheated engine or fire in the engine compartment, the following situations may occur:
You may come into contact with hot gases.
You may come into contact with other escaping hot operating fluids.
Before opening the bonnet, allow the engine to cool down.
In the event of a fire in the engine compartment, keep the bonnet closed and call the fire service.
WARNING Risk of burns from hot component parts in the engine compartment
Certain component parts in the engine compartment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the cooler and parts of the exhaust system.
Allow the engine to cool down and only touch component parts described in the following.
WARNING Risk of injury due to moving parts
Components in the engine compartment may continue running or start up suddenly, even if the ignition is switched off.
Make sure of the following before performing tasks in the engine compartment:
Switch the ignition off.
Never reach into the danger zone surrounding moving components, e.g. the rotation area of the fan.
Remove jewellery and watches.
Keep items of clothing and hair away from moving parts.
WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury due to windscreen washer concentrate
Windscreen washer concentrate is highly flammable. It could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine component parts or the exhaust system.
Make sure that no windscreen washer concentrate spills out next to the filler opening.
Turn cap anti-clockwise and remove it.
anti-clockwise and remove it. Top up the washer fluid.
Replace cap and turn it clockwise until it engages.
and turn it clockwise until it engages. Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the windscreen wipers are switched on while wiper blades are being replaced
If the windscreen wipers begin to move while you are changing the wiper blades, you can be trapped by the wiper arm.
Always switch off the windscreen wipers and ignition before changing the wiper blades.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Check the condition of the wiper blades regularly and replace them in the event of visible damage or ongoing smearing.
Observe the information about the maintenance display.
Maintenance display
Remove protective film from the maintenance displays on the tips of the newly fitted wiper blades.
from the maintenance displays on the tips of the newly fitted wiper blades. When the colour of the maintenance displays changes from black to yellow, replace the wiper blades.
The duration until the colour changes varies depending on the usage conditions.
Checking the engine oil level using the on-board computer
Requirements:
The engine has been warmed up.
The vehicle is parked on a level surface.
The engine is running at idle speed.
The bonnet is closed.
The engine oil level is determined during driving. Determining the engine oil level can take up to 30 minutes with a normal driving style and even longer with an active driving style.
Before every off-road drive, fill the engine oil level up to the maximum.
Wait at least five minutes after the initial check using the on-board computer. After this, make a second request and top up the engine oil according to the specifications.
One of the following messages will appear on the instrument display:
Engine oil level Measuring now: measurement of the oil level is not yet possible.
Repeat the request after a maximum of 30 minutes' driving.
Engine oil level OK and the bar display for indicating the oil level on the instrument display is green and is between "min" and "max": the oil level is correct.
If the bar is at "min": Add approximately 1 l of engine oil.
If the bar is in the middle: Add approximately 0.5 l of engine oil.
Engine oil level Add 1.0 l and the bar display for indicating the oil level on the instrument display is orange and is below "min":
Add 1 l of engine oil.
Reduce engine oil level and the bar display for indicating the oil level on the instrument display is orange and is above "max":
Drain off any excess engine oil that has been added. To do so, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
For engine oil level turn on ignition
Switch on the vehicle to check the engine oil level.
Engine oil level System inoperative: The oil level sensor is defective or not connected.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Engine oil level System currently unavail.
Close the bonnet.
Information on washing the vehicle in a car wash
WARNING Risk of an accident due to reduced braking power after washing the vehicle
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing the vehicle.
After the vehicle has been washed, brake carefully while paying attention to the traffic conditions until braking power has been fully restored.
NOTE Damage from automatic braking
If one of the following functions is switched on, the vehicle brakes automatically in certain situations:
Active Brake Assist
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
HOLD function
Active Parking Assist
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate these systems in the following or similar situations:
during towing
in a car wash
NOTE Damage due to unsuitable car wash
Before driving into a car wash make sure that the car wash is suitable for the vehicle dimensions.
Ensure there is sufficient ground clearance between the underbody and the guide rails of the car wash.
Ensure that the clearance width of the car wash, in particular the width of the guide rails, is sufficient.
To avoid damage to your vehicle when using a car wash, ensure the following beforehand:
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactivated.
The HOLD function is switched off.
The 360° Camera or the reversing camera is switched off.
The side windows and sliding sunroof are completely closed.
The blower for the ventilation and heating is switched off.
The windscreen wiper switch is in position
. For car washes with a conveyor system:
neutral
is engaged. If you would like to leave the vehicle while it is being washed, make sure the key is located in the vehicle. The park position
is otherwise automatically engaged.
If, after the car wash, you remove the wax from the windscreen and wiper rubbers, this will prevent smearing and reduce wiper noise.