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Index ....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual .................. 22
Introduction ......................................... 27
At a glance ........................................... 35
Safety ................................................... 45
Opening and closing ........................... 83
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 99
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 105
Climate control ................................. 113
Driving and parking .......................... 119
On-board computer and displays .... 159
COMAND ............................................ 187
Stowage and features ...................... 203
Maintenance and care ...................... 219
Breakdown assistance ..................... 227
Wheels and tires ............................... 241
Technical data ................................... 279
Contents
3
1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket
see Sockets
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 142
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message .................... 163, 164
Function/notes ................................ 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Warning lamp ................................. 177
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 118
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 161
Display message ............................ 163
Function/information.................... 152
Active Driving Assistance package .152
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 161
Display message ............................ 163
Function/information.................... 155
Active light function ......................... 108
Active Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 163
Function/notes ............................. 144
Important safety notes .................. 144
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 78
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 141
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 163
Function/notes ............................. 108
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Air bags
Display message ............................ 169
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 50
Important safety notes .................... 48
Knee bag .......................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 53
Pelvis air bag ................................... 52
Safety guidelines ............................. 47
Side impact air bag .......................... 51
Window curtain air bag .................... 53
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIR FLOW ........................................... 118
AIRMATIC
Function/notes ............................. 140
AIRSCARF
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Air vents
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 102
see Climate control
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 80
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 80
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 80
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ................................................ 141
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 161
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 208
Assistance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 161
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 161
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 224
Hiding a service message .............. 224
Notes ............................................. 224
Resetting the service interval
display........................................... 224
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Index
Service message ............................ 224
Special service requirements ......... 224
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 80
Function ...........................................80
Switching off the alarm .................... 80
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 161
Display message ............................ 163
Function/notes ............................. 146
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 163
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 125
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 125
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 107
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ............... 126
Changing gear............................... 126
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 126
Display message ............................ 163
Driving tips .................................... 126
Emergency running mode .............. 126
Kickdown ....................................... 126
Manual drive program (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 126
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 126
Overview ........................................ 125
Problem (malfunction) ................... 126
Program selector button ................ 126
Pulling away ................................... 124
Selector lever ................................ 125
Starting the engine ........................ 123
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 126
Transmission position display........ 125
Transmission positions .................. 126
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 126
B
Back button ....................................... 197
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 110
Bag hook ............................................ 207
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 73
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 73
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 87
Replacing ......................................... 87
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 232
Important safety notes .................. 230
Jump starting ................................. 234
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt force limiter
Activation ......................................... 65
Function ...........................................65
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 161
Notes/function .............................. 149
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth
®
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Bottle holder ...................................... 208
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 166
Notes ............................................. 282
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 163
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 72
BAS .................................................. 73
BAS PLUS ........................................ 73
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 282
Display message .................... 163, 164
High-performance brake system .... 131
HOLD function ............................... 139
Important safety notes .................. 131
Maintenance .................................. 131
Parking brake ................................ 131
Warning lamp ........................ 174, 176
Index
5
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
Buttons on the COMAND controller 197
C
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees .................... 29
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 226
Car wash ........................................ 224
Display ........................................... 226
Exterior lights ................................ 225
Gear or selector lever .................... 226
Interior ........................................... 226
Matte finish ................................... 225
Night View Assist Plus ................... 226
Notes ............................................. 224
Paint .............................................. 225
Plastic trim .................................... 226
Power washer ................................ 225
Rear view camera .......................... 225
Roof lining ...................................... 226
Seat belt ........................................ 226
Seat cover ..................................... 226
Sensors ......................................... 225
Tail pipes ....................................... 225
Trim pieces .................................... 226
Washing by hand ........................... 225
Wheels ........................................... 225
Windows ........................................ 225
Wiper blades .................................. 225
Wooden trim .................................. 226
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 206
Car key
see SmartKey
Car wash (care) ................................. 224
CD
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 161
Center console
Lower section .................................. 41
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 42
Upper section .................................. 40
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 85
Changing bulbs
Reversing lamps ............................ 110
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 71
Rear doors ....................................... 71
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 66
Restraint systems ............................ 66
Special seat belt retractor ............... 69
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 69
Top Tether ....................................... 70
Cigarette lighter ................................ 208
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 225
Clear button ....................................... 197
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-zone) 117
Controlling automatically ............... 118
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 118
Defrosting the windows ................. 118
Defrosting the windshield .............. 118
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 115
Important safety notes .................. 114
Indicator lamp ................................ 118
Maximum cooling .......................... 118
Overview of systems ...................... 114
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 118
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 118
Rear control panel ......................... 117
Refrigerant ..................................... 284
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 284
Setting the air distribution ............. 118
Setting the airflow ......................... 118
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Index
Setting the air vents ...................... 118
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 118
Setting the temperature ................ 118
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 118
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 118
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 118
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 118
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 36
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 276
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
Display ........................................... 191
Examples of operation ................... 197
Menu overview .............................. 192
COMAND controller ........................... 196
COMAND control panel ..................... 195
Combination switch .......................... 107
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 161
Convenience telephony
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 223
Display message ............................ 171
Filling capacity ............................... 283
Important safety notes .................. 282
Temperature (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Temperature gauge ........................ 160
Warning lamp ................................. 183
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 34
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 163
Function/notes ............................. 107
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 109
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 132
Cruise control lever ....................... 132
Deactivating ................................... 132
Display message ............................ 163
Driving system ............................... 131
Function/notes ............................. 131
Important safety notes .................. 131
Selecting ........................................ 132
Setting a speed .............................. 132
Storing and maintaining current
speed .............................................132
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 208
Important safety notes .................. 208
Rear compartment ......................... 208
see Cup holder
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 32
Customer Relations Department ....... 32
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 163
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 107
Declarations of conformity ................. 31
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Interior lighting .............................. 161
Diagnostics connection ...................... 31
Digital Operator's Manual
Contents .......................................... 25
Installation ....................................... 22
Introduction ..................................... 22
Keyword search ............................... 24
Operating notes ............................... 23
Visual search ................................... 23
Digital speedometer ......................... 161
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 226
Index
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Display messages
ASSYST PLUS................................ 224
Calling up (on-board
computer) ...................................... 163
Driving systems ............................. 163
Engine ................................... 163, 171
General notes ................................ 163
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 163
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 163
Lights .............................................163
Safety systems ...................... 163, 164
SmartKey ....................................... 163
Tires ...................................... 163, 172
Vehicle .................................. 163, 173
Distance recorder ............................. 161
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning
lamp) .......................................... 174, 184
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 134
Activation conditions ..................... 134
Deactivating ................................... 137
Display message ............................ 163
Displays in the multifunction
display........................................... 137
Function/notes ............................. 132
Important safety notes .................. 133
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 137
Warning lamp ........................ 174, 184
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Automatic locking (switch) ...............90
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................85
Control panel ................................... 44
Display message ............................ 163
Emergency locking ........................... 90
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
Important safety notes .............. 89, 90
Opening (from inside) ...................... 90
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 126
Display ........................................... 125
Manual (AMG vehicles) .................. 126
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 126
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 161
Drive program selector ..................... 126
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 224
Symmetrical low beam.................. 106
Driving on flooded roads .................. 131
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 72
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 78
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 73
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ...............................................73
Electronic brake force distribution... 78
ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program) .74
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 75
Important safety information ........... 72
Overview .......................................... 72
PRE-SAFE
®
Brake .............................78
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist................. 152
Active Driving Assistance package 152
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 155
Active Parking Assist ..................... 144
AIRMATIC ...................................... 140
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 141
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 146
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 149
Cruise control ................................ 131
Display message ............................ 163
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 132
HOLD function ............................... 139
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 151
Lane Tracking package .................. 149
Night View Assist Plus ................... 147
PARKTRONIC ................................. 142
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 140
Rear view camera .......................... 145
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 131
Automatic transmission ................. 126
Break-in period .............................. 120
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Index
Downhill gradient ........................... 131
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Driving on flooded roads ................ 131
Driving on wet roads ...................... 131
General .......................................... 131
Hydroplaning ................................. 131
Icy road surfaces ........................... 131
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads................................... 131
Snow chains .................................. 244
Symmetrical low beam.................. 106
Wet road surface ........................... 131
DVD audio
Operating (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
DVD video
Operating (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 161
Function/notes ............................. 103
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................. 103
Switching on/off ........................... 161
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 166
Function/notes ................................ 78
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 131
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 125
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 125
Deactivating/activating ................. 125
General information ....................... 125
Important safety notes .................. 125
Introduction ................................... 124
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 90
Fuel filler flap................................. 129
Trunk ............................................... 93
Vehicle ............................................. 90
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 274
Important safety notes .................. 274
Removing ....................................... 275
Storage location ............................ 275
Stowing .......................................... 275
Technical data ............................... 277
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ...........................................65
Safety guidelines............................. 47
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 174
Display message .................... 163, 171
ECO start/stop function ................ 124
Engine number ............................... 280
Irregular running ............................ 125
Jump-starting ................................. 234
Starting problems .......................... 125
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 123
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 123
Switching off .................................. 131
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 239
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 125
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 222
Checking the oil level ..................... 221
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 221
Display message ............................ 163
Filling capacity ............................... 282
Notes about oil grades ................... 282
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 221
Temperature (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Entering a city
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Index
9
ESP
®
(Electronic Stability
Program)
AMG menu (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Characteristics ................................. 75
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 76
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 161
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ...................... 76
Display message .................... 163, 164
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 75
Function/notes ................................ 74
General notes .................................. 74
Important safety information ........... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 179
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 75
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 225
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 106
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 103
Folding in/out (automatically)....... 103
Folding in/out (electrically)........... 103
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Setting ........................................... 103
Storing settings (memory function) 103
Storing the parking position .......... 103
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 205
F
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 229
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 228
Floormats ........................................... 216
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 163
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Consumption statistics .................. 161
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 161
Displaying the range ...................... 161
Fuel gauge ............................... 37, 160
Important safety notes .................. 281
Problem (malfunction) ................... 130
Refueling ........................................ 127
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 281
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 129
Opening ......................................... 128
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 281
Problem (malfunction) ................... 130
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 228
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 239
Before changing ............................. 239
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 240
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 240
Important safety notes .................. 239
see Fuses
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 216
General notes ................................ 213
Important safety notes .................. 214
Opening/closing the garage door .. 216
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 214
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 161
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 226
Genuine parts ...................................... 27
Glove box ........................................... 205
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
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Index
H
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 106
Head bags
Display message ............................ 167
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 223
Cleaning system (function) .... 106, 107
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 283
Fogging up ..................................... 106
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........ 102
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 102
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 102
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 108
Display message ............................ 163
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Hill start assist .................................. 124
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 139
Deactivating ................................... 139
Function/notes ............................. 139
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Hood
Closing ...........................................221
Display message ............................ 173
Important safety notes .................. 220
Opening ......................................... 220
Hydroplaning ..................................... 131
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 80
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .................................. 37, 160
Settings ......................................... 161
Warning and indicator lamps ... 38, 174
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 161
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 109
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Emergency lighting ........................ 109
Manual control ............................... 109
Overview ........................................ 109
Reading lamp ................................. 109
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 161
Internet
Calling up the carousel view .......... 200
Conditions for access .................... 198
Entering the URL ............................ 200
Internet radio
Calling up ....................................... 199
Searching for stations .................... 199
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 228
Using ............................................. 266
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 234
K
KEYLESS-GO
Display message ............................ 163
Locking ............................................ 85
Start/Stop button .......................... 121
Starting the engine ........................ 123
Unlocking ......................................... 85
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 121
SmartKey ....................................... 121
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 126
Manual drive program .................... 127
Index
11
Knee bag .............................................. 51
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 161
Function/information.................... 151
Lane Tracking package ..................... 149
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 161
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 69
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 163
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 163
Lighting
Light switch ................................... 106
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-
off .................................................. 161
Active light function ....................... 108
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 108
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 107
Cornering light function ................. 107
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Hazard warning lamps ................... 106
High beam flasher .......................... 107
High-beam headlamps ................... 107
Low-beam headlamps .................... 107
Parking lamps ................................ 107
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 161
Standing lamps .............................. 107
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) .................... 107
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 161
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 161
Turn signals ................................... 107
see Lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) ....... 163
Loading guidelines ............................ 204
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 90
Emergency locking ........................... 90
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 90
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 161
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 163
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 106
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 102
M
M+S tires ............................................ 244
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 225
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 213
Display message ............................ 163
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 208
Downloading routes ....................... 208
Emergency call .............................. 210
General notes ................................ 209
Geo fencing ................................... 208
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 208
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Index
MB info call button ........................ 212
Remote vehicle locking .................. 208
Roadside Assistance button .......... 211
Search & Send ............................... 208
Self-test ......................................... 209
Speed alert .................................... 208
System .......................................... 209
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 208
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 208
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 208
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 86
Inserting .......................................... 86
Locking vehicle ................................ 90
Removing ......................................... 86
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 90
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 161
Memory function ............................... 103
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 163
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 161
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 86
MOExtended tires .............................. 229
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 268
Mounting a new wheel ................... 267
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 265
Raising the vehicle ......................... 266
Removing a wheel .......................... 267
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 265
MP3
Operation ....................................... 161
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 160
Permanent display......................... 161
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board
computer ....................................... 160
Overview .......................................... 39
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 161
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation .........................................59
Resetting after being triggered ........ 60
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation .........................................59
Resetting after being triggered ........ 60
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 148
Cleaning ......................................... 226
Function/notes ............................. 147
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 120
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults ............................................... 58
Operation .........................................53
System self-test ............................... 56
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 48
Important safety notes .................... 46
PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipatory
occupant protection) ....................... 60
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) ........................................... 47
OCS
Faults ............................................... 58
Operation .........................................53
System self-test ............................... 56
Odometer ........................................... 161
Oil
see Engine oil
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On-board computer
AMG menu .....................................161
Assistance menu ........................... 161
Audio menu ................................... 161
Convenience submenu .................. 161
Displaying a service message ........ 224
Display messages .......................... 163
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 137
Factory settings submenu ............. 161
Important safety notes .................. 160
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 161
Lighting submenu .......................... 161
Menu overview .............................. 161
Message memory .......................... 163
Navigation menu ............................ 161
Operation ....................................... 160
RACETIMER ................................... 161
Service menu ................................. 161
Settings menu ............................... 161
Standard display............................ 161
Telephone menu ............................ 161
Trip menu ...................................... 161
Vehicle submenu ........................... 161
Video DVD operation ..................... 161
Online and Internet functions
Ending the connection ................... 199
Establishing/ending the
connection ..................................... 198
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 31
Important safety notes .................... 30
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 28
Outside temperature display ........... 160
Overhead control panel ...................... 43
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 72
P
Paint code number ............................ 280
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 225
Panic alarm .......................................... 46
Parking ............................................... 130
Important safety notes .................. 130
Parking brake ................................ 131
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 103
Rear view camera .......................... 145
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 144
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 163
Notes/function .............................. 131
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 144
Driving system ............................... 142
Function/notes ............................. 142
Important safety notes .................. 142
Problem (malfunction) ................... 144
Range of the sensors ..................... 143
Warning display............................. 144
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 58
Problems (malfunction) .................. 169
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 53
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .226
Power closing feature ......................... 90
Power washers .................................. 225
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 163
Operation .........................................60
PRE-SAFE
®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 161
Display message ............................ 163
Function/notes ................................ 78
Warning lamp ........................ 174, 184
Program selector button .................. 126
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 27
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 124
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Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 32
R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 140
RACETIMER (on-board
computer) .......................................... 161
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 161
Display message ............................ 163
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 161
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 31
Reading lamp ..................................... 109
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 163
Rear seat (folding the backrest
forwards/back) ................................. 205
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 173
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 225
Function/notes ............................. 145
Switching on/off ........................... 146
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 103
Rear window blind ............................ 208
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 118
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes .................. 284
Refueling
Fuel gauge ............................... 37, 160
Important safety notes .................. 127
Refueling process.......................... 128
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener....................... 213
Programming (garage door opener) 214
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 109
Overview of bulb types.................. 110
Reporting safety defects .................... 32
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 163
Warning lamp ................................. 174
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 118
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 125
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 94
Sliding sunroof ................................. 96
Trunk lid ...........................................90
Reversing lamps (display message) 163
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 29
Roller sunblind
Rear window .................................. 208
Roof
Display message ............................ 163
Roof carrier ........................................ 207
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 226
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 285
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 161
S
Safety
Child restraint systems .................... 66
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 53
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
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Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 63
Adjusting the height ......................... 64
Belt force limiters ............................ 65
Cleaning ......................................... 226
Correct usage .................................. 62
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........65
Fastening ......................................... 62
Important safety guidelines ............. 61
Releasing ......................................... 64
Safety guidelines ............................. 47
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 161
Warning lamp ........................ 174, 175
Warning lamp (function) ................... 64
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 102
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 102
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 102
Cleaning the cover ......................... 226
Correct driver's seat position ........ 100
Folding the backrests forward/
back ............................................... 102
Important safety notes .................. 101
Seat backrest display message ..... 174
Seat heating problem .................... 102
Storing settings (memory function) 103
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 102
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 102
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 102
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 225
Service center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 161
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 282
Coolant (engine) ............................ 282
Engine oil ....................................... 282
Fuel ................................................ 281
Important safety notes .................. 280
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 284
Washer fluid ...................................283
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 161
Menu overview .............................. 192
On-board computer ....................... 161
Setting the air distribution ............... 118
Setting the airflow ............................ 118
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 161
Side impact air bag ............................. 51
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 163
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 225
Important safety information ........... 94
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 94
Opening/closing (front) ................... 94
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 95
Resetting ......................................... 94
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 95
Opening/closing .............................. 96
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 98
Resetting ......................................... 97
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 87
Changing the programming ............. 86
Checking the battery ....................... 87
Display message ............................ 163
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 85
Important safety notes .................... 84
Loss ................................................. 88
Mechanical key ................................ 86
Overview .......................................... 84
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 121
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 88
Starting the engine ........................ 123
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Snow chains ...................................... 244
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Sockets
Center console .............................. 208
General notes ................................ 208
Rear compartment ......................... 208
Trunk ............................................. 208
Under the armrest ......................... 208
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 275
Specialist workshop ............................ 32
Special seat belt retractor .................. 69
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 161
In the Instrument cluster ......... 37, 160
Segments ...................................... 160
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 161
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 76
Warning lamp ................................. 180
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 167
Introduction ..................................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 182
Warning lamp (function) ................... 47
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 163
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 123
Steering (display message) .............. 174
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 103
Button overview ............................... 39
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 160
Important safety notes .................. 103
Paddle shifters ............................... 126
Steering wheel heating .................. 103
Storing settings (memory function) 103
Steering wheel (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 226
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 126
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 161
Stowage areas ................................... 204
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 205
Center console .............................. 205
Cup holders ................................... 208
Display message) ........................... 163
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 205
Glove box .......................................205
Important safety information ......... 204
Rear ............................................... 205
Stowage net ................................... 205
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 205
Stowage net ....................................... 205
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 207
Summer tires ..................................... 244
Sun visor ............................................ 208
Supplemental restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 161
Suspension tuning
AIRMATIC ...................................... 141
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 161
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 118
Systems settings (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
T
Tachometer ........................................ 160
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 163
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ............................... 37, 160
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 280
Emergency spare wheel ................. 277
Information .................................... 280
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Tires/wheels ................................. 269
Vehicle data ................................... 285
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 213
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 208
Downloading routes ....................... 208
Emergency call .............................. 210
Geo fencing ................................... 208
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 208
MB info call button ........................ 212
Remote vehicle locking .................. 208
Roadside Assistance button .......... 211
Search & Send ............................... 208
Self-test ......................................... 209
Speed alert .................................... 208
System .......................................... 209
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 208
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 208
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 208
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 209
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 161
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 161
Number from the phone book ........161
Redialing ........................................ 161
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 161
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 160
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 161
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 161
Outside temperature ......................160
Setting (climate control) ................ 118
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 80
Immobilizer ...................................... 80
Through-loading feature ................... 205
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 161
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 249
Checking manually ........................ 248
Display message .................... 163, 172
Important safety notes .................. 249
Maximum ....................................... 247
Notes ............................................. 246
Recommended ............................... 244
see Tire pressure
Tire pressure loss warning
system
General notes ................................ 248
Important safety notes .................. 248
Restarting ...................................... 248
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 251
Function/notes ............................. 249
General notes ................................ 249
Important safety notes .................. 249
Restarting ...................................... 251
Warning lamp ........................ 174, 185
Warning message .......................... 251
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 263
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 262
Bar (definition) ............................... 261
Changing a wheel .......................... 264
Characteristics .............................. 261
Checking ........................................ 243
Definition of terms ......................... 261
Direction of rotation...................... 264
Display message .................... 163, 172
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 264
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ...............................................261
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 262
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 262
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 262
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 262
Important safety notes .................. 242
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 262
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 262
Labeling (overview)........................ 258
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 263
Load index ..................................... 260
Load index (definition) ................... 262
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