Mercedes Benz S Class 2013 Owner's Manual
S-Class
Operator's Manual
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Contents
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 28
At aglance ........................................... 35
Safety ................................................... 47
Opening/closing ................................. 81
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 105
COMAND ............................................ 119
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 279
Climate control ................................. 293
Driving and parking .......................... 305
On-board computer and displays .... 373
Stowage and features ...................... 437
Maintenance and care ...................... 461
Breakdown assistance ..................... 477
Wheels and tires ............................... 497
Technical data ................................... 527
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
115 Vsocket ...................................... 448
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
TractionSystem)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 350
4MATIC off-road system ................... 350
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ABC
see Active Body Control (ABC)
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 391
Function/notes ................................ 73
Important safety notes .................... 73
Warning lamp ................................. 428
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 297
Active BlindSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 387
Display message ............................ 416
Function/information.................... 367
Active Body Control (ABC)
Display message ............................ 414
Function/notes ............................. 348
Active Driving Assistance package .366
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 387
Display message ............................ 415
Function/information.................... 369
Active multicontour seat .......... 112, 276
Active service systemPLUS
see ASSYSTPLUS service interval
display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE .................................77
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) .....348
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 408
Function/notes ............................. 284
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 388
Additional speedometer ................... 388
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 535
Address
Entering (example)......................... 157
see Addressbook
Address book
Calling up ....................................... 209
Connecting acall ........................... 212
Creating an entry ........................... 210
Deleting an entry ........................... 211
Entering characters ....................... 136
Entry as ahome address ............... 182
Importing contacts ........................ 208
Introduction ................................... 207
Starting route guidance ................. 212
Voice tag ....................................... 213
Airbags
Display message ............................ 403
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger)....................................... 52
Important safety notes .................... 50
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 49
Side impact airbag .......................... 52
Windowcurtain air bag .................... 53
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airdistribution
Setting........................................... 299
Setting (COMAND) ......................... 270
Airfilter (display message) .............. 411
Airflow
Setting ........................................... 299
Setting (COMAND) ......................... 271
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 413
Function/notes ............................. 347
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Airvents
Glove box ....................................... 303
Important safetynotes .................. 302
Rear............................................... 303
Setting ........................................... 302
Setting the center air vents ........... 302
Setting the side air vents ............... 303
Index
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Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Alternative route ............................... 175
Ambient light setting (COMAND) ..... 268
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 381
Anticipatory occupant protection
see PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory
occupant protection)
Anti-lockBraking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 446
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 385
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 79
Function ...........................................79
Switching off the alarm .................... 79
ATTENTIONASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 386
Display message ............................ 412
Function/notes ............................. 359
Audio
Radio mode ................................... 215
Audio database
see MUSIC REGISTER
Audio DVD
Mode,switchingto........................ 226
Pause function ............................... 227
Playback options ........................... 232
Safety notes .................................. 225
Setting the audio format................ 232
Stop function ................................. 228
Audio format, setting
AudioDVD ..................................... 232
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 262
Video DVD ..................................... 249
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 380
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 408
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 311
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 311
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 281
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ............... 318
Changing gear............................... 317
DIRECT SELECT lever..................... 314
Display message ............................ 422
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 315
Driving tips .................................... 317
Emergency running mode .............. 321
Engaging drive position .................. 316
Engaging neutral............................ 315
Engaging reversegear ................... 314
Engaging the parkposition ............ 314
Kickdown....................................... 317
Manual drive program .................... 319
Neutral (ECO start/stop function) .315
Problem (malfunction) ................... 321
Programselector button ................ 317
Pulling away ................................... 309
Shift ranges................................... 318
Starting the engine ........................ 309
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 318
Transmission position display........ 316
Transmissionpositions .................. 316
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 321
Autostore ........................................... 217
see Station memory (radio)
AUX (audio)
Notes/socket ................................ 243
Switching to ................................... 244
AUX (video)
Setting the picture ......................... 244
Setting the volume and sound ....... 250
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 250
Switching to ................................... 250
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Back button ....................................... 123
Back support
see Lumbar support
Bag hook ............................................ 441
Balance, adjusting ............................. 139
Bang &Olufsen sound system ......... 141
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 74
Basic carriers
see Separate operating instructions
Basic settings
see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 74
Bass, setting ...................................... 139
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 85
Replacing ......................................... 85
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 486
Display message ............................ 410
Important safety notes .................. 484
Jump starting ................................. 488
Belt
see Seat belts
Bird's-eye view (navigation) ............. 188
Blind
see Roller sunblind
BlindSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 387
Display message ............................ 416
Notes/function .............................. 363
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 325
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 533
Bluetooth
®
Activating/deactivating ................. 151
Authorizing a device (registering) .. 152
Conditions (general)...................... 151
Conditions (telephone).................. 199
Connecting another mobile phone .201
Connecting devices ....................... 151
De-authorizing (de-registering) a
device ............................................ 153
External authorization (general) ..... 153
External authorization (telephone) .201
General information ....................... 151
Introduction ................................... 197
Receiving vCards ........................... 208
Searching for devices .................... 152
Settings ......................................... 151
Telephone basic menu ................... 202
Telephony ...................................... 199
Telephony notes ............................ 197
Bluetooth®interface
Telephony ...................................... 197
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 399
Notes ............................................. 535
Brake fluid level ................................ 468
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 406
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 73
BAS .................................................. 74
BAS PLUS ........................................ 74
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 535
Display message ............................ 391
Driving tips .................................... 331
High-performance brake system .... 333
Important safety notes .................. 331
Maintenance .................................. 332
Parking brake ................................ 328
Warning lamp ................................. 427
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness, setting (TV, video) ......... 244
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
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California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees .................... 29
Call
Accepting/ending/rejecting .......... 203
see Telephone
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
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Calling voicemail ............................... 205
Call lists
Displaying details ........................... 209
Introduction ................................... 213
Opening and selecting an entry ..... 213
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 214
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 476
Car wash ........................................ 470
Display ........................................... 474
Exterior lights ................................ 473
Gearorselectorlever .................... 476
Interior ........................................... 474
Matte finish ................................... 472
NightView Assist Plus ................... 475
Notes ............................................. 470
Paint .............................................. 472
Plastic trim .................................... 475
Power washer ................................ 471
Rearview camera .......................... 474
Roof lining ...................................... 476
Seat belt........................................ 476
Seat cover ..................................... 476
Sensors ......................................... 474
Steering wheel ............................... 476
Tailpipes ....................................... 474
Trim pieces .................................... 476
Washing by hand ........................... 471
Wheels ........................................... 472
Windows ........................................ 473
Wiper blades .................................. 473
Wooden trim .................................. 476
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 441
Car pool lanes .................................... 173
Car wash (care) ................................. 470
Category
Satellite radio ................................ 222
CD
Copyprotection ............................. 234
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 230
General information ....................... 234
Inserting ........................................ 225
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 255
Mode,switchingto........................ 226
Multisession .................................. 233
Notes on discs ............................... 234
Operating the player/changer
(on-board computer) ...................... 381
Pause function ............................... 227
Playback options ........................... 232
Player/changeroperation
(COMAND)..................................... 225
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 256
Safety notes .................................. 225
Selecting amedia type .................. 228
Selecting atrack ............................ 229
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble).................................. 139
Center console ..................................... 41
Central locking
Automatic locking feature
(COMAND) ..................................... 269
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 82
Changing batteries (remote
control, headphones) ........................ 251
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps (vehicles
with halogen daytime running
lamps) ............................................ 288
High-beam headlamps (vehicles
with LED daylight lamps) ............... 288
Important safety notes .................. 286
Overview of bulbtypes .................. 287
Changing direction
Announcement phase .................... 171
Change of direction phase ............. 171
Preparation phase ......................... 171
Character bar ..................................... 133
Characters
Entering ......................................... 134
Entering (address book, phone
book) ............................................. 136
Entering (navigation) ...................... 133
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 70
Reardoors ....................................... 71
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 66
Restraint systems ............................ 66
Index
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Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors............................................ 68
Specialseat belt retractor ............... 68
Top Tether ....................................... 69
Cigarette lighter ................................ 446
Cleaning
Mirrorturn signal ........................... 474
Climate control
Automatic climate control ............. 295
COMAND ....................................... 269
Controlling automatically ............... 297
Controlling centrally (COMAND) .... 272
Cooling with airdehumidification .. 297
Cooling with airdehumidification
(COMAND)..................................... 271
Defrosting the windows ................. 300
Defrosting the windshield .............. 300
Important safety notes .................. 294
Indicator lamp ................................ 297
Mainmenu .....................................271
Maximum cooling .......................... 300
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 296
Overview of systems ...................... 294
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 297
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 301
Rear compartment (COMAND) ...... 273
Rearcontrol panel ......................... 295
Setting the airdistribution ............. 299
Setting the airflow ......................... 299
Setting the airflow (COMAND) ....... 273
Setting the airvents...................... 302
Setting the footwell temperature
(COMAND) ..................................... 272
Setting the temperature ................ 298
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 301
Switching on/off ........................... 296
Switching residual heaton/off ...... 302
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 301
Coat hooks ......................................... 440
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 36
see Instrument cluster
Color, setting (TV, video) .................. 244
COMAND
At a glance (overview) .................... 122
Back button ................................... 123
Basicfunctions.............................. 137
Components .................................. 122
Display ........................................... 125
Exampleofoperation ..................... 132
Function buttons ........................... 123
Menu overview .............................. 125
Remote control .............................. 129
Switching on/off ........................... 137
System settings ............................. 147
COMAND controller ........................... 122
COMAND display
Cleaning instructions ..................... 129
Folding in and swiveling ................. 128
Setting ........................................... 147
COMAND operating system .............. 122
Combination switch .......................... 283
Compass function ............................. 192
Conference connection ..................... 205
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 378
Contrast, setting (TV, video) ............ 244
Convenience closing feature .............. 97
Convenience opening feature ............ 96
Convenience telephone
Importing contacts ........................ 208
Convenience telephony .................... 197
Introduction ................................... 197
Coolant(engine)
Checkingthe level ......................... 467
Display message ............................ 408
Filling capacity ............................... 536
Notes ............................................. 536
Temperature (on-board computer) .381
Temperature gauge ........................ 374
Cooling
see Climate control
Copy protection (CD/DVD) ............... 234
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 405
Function/notes ............................. 284
Cruise control
Cruise control lever....................... 335
Deactivating ................................... 336
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Display message ............................ 419
Driving system ............................... 334
Function/notes ............................. 334
Important safety notes .................. 334
Setting aspeed .............................. 335
Storing and maintaining current
speed .............................................335
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 443
Important safety notes .................. 443
Rearcompartment......................... 443
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 32
Customer Relations Department ....... 32
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Data
see Technical data
Data medium
AudioDVD ..................................... 233
CD/DVD ........................................ 234
MP3 ............................................... 233
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 234
Date format, setting .......................... 148
Day design, setting ........................... 147
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 407
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 387
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 281
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
DEF
Adding ........................................... 325
Display message ............................ 412
Delayedswitch-off
Exteriorlighting (COMAND) ........... 267
Interior lighting (COMAND) ............ 267
Destination (navigation)
Displaying information ................... 176
Entering a destination by address .. 157
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 164
Entering an intermediate stop ....... 165
Entering a point of interest ............ 166
Saving ............................................ 183
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 163
Selecting from the listoflast
destinations................................... 163
Destination memory (navigation)
Deleting an entry ........................... 185
Entering/saving yourhome
address .......................................... 160
Previous destinations.................... 185
Diagnostics connection ...................... 31
Dialing anumber (telephone) ........... 204
Diesel .................................................. 532
Digital speedometer ......................... 378
DIRECTSELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display
Selecting thedesign ...................... 147
Settings ......................................... 147
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 474
Displaying the arrival time ............... 176
Displaying the distance to the
destination ......................................... 176
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 390
Driving systems ............................. 412
Engine ............................................ 408
General notes ................................ 390
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 390
Lights .............................................405
Safety systems .............................. 391
Service intervaldisplay .................. 469
SmartKey ....................................... 424
Tires ............................................... 419
Vehicle ...........................................422
Distance
see Navigation, route overview
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 385
Distance recorder ............................. 378
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 435
DISTRONIC PLUS
Deactivating ................................... 343
Display message ............................ 417
Displays in the multifunction
display........................................... 343
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Driving tips.................................... 344
Function/notes ............................. 336
Important safety notes .................. 336
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 342
Warning lamp ................................. 435
Dolby®Digital .................................... 140
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ...............89
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................82
Control panel ................................... 43
Display message ............................ 424
Emergency locking ........................... 91
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 88
Opening (from inside) ...................... 89
Power closing feature ...................... 90
Drinking and driving ......................... 330
Drinks holder
see Cupholder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 318
Manual ...........................................319
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 470
Symmetrical low beam.................. 280
Driving Assistance package ............. 363
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 73
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 77
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 74
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ...............................................74
Electronicbrake force distribution ... 76
ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 75
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 76
Important safety information ........... 73
Overview .......................................... 72
PRE-SAFE®Brake .............................77
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist................. 367
Active Body Control ....................... 348
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 366
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 369
AIRMATIC ...................................... 347
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 359
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 363
Cruise control ................................ 334
Display message ............................ 412
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 336
Driving Assistance package ........... 363
HOLD function ............................... 346
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 365
NightView Assist Plus ................... 360
Parking Guidance ........................... 353
PARKTRONIC................................. 350
Rearview camera .......................... 357
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 317
Brakes ........................................... 331
Break-in period .............................. 306
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 344
Downhill gradient ........................... 331
Drinking and driving ....................... 330
Driving abroad ............................... 280
Driving in winter .............................333
Driving on flooded roads................ 333
Driving on wet roads...................... 333
Exhaust check ............................... 331
Fuel ................................................ 330
General .......................................... 330
Hydroplaning ................................. 333
Icy road surfaces ........................... 334
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads................................... 332
Pedals............................................ 330
Snow chains .................................. 501
Symmetrical low beam.................. 280
Wet road surface ........................... 331
DVD
Changer ......................................... 225
Copyprotection ............................. 234
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 230
Handling ........................................ 193
Index
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Inserting ........................................ 225
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 255
Notes on discs ............................... 234
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 256
Selecting amedia type .................. 228
Selecting atrack ............................ 229
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble).................................. 139
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 381
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 381
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating (COMAND) .................... 266
Function/notes ............................. 115
EASY-EXIT feature
Activating (COMAND) .................... 266
Crash-responsive ........................... 115
Function/notes ............................. 115
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 395
Function/notes ................................ 76
ECO function ...................................... 265
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 311
General information ....................... 310
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
TractionSystem)
Emergency release
Driver'sdoor .................................... 90
Trunk ......................................... 94, 95
Vehicle ............................................. 90
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 478
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ...........................................65
Safety guidelines............................. 49
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 434
Display message ............................ 408
ECO start/stop function ................ 310
Engine number ............................... 530
Irregularrunning ............................ 313
Jump-starting ................................. 488
Starting problems .......................... 313
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 309
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 309
Switching off .................................. 327
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 492
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 313
Engine emergency stop .................... 495
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 466
Additives ........................................ 535
Checking the oil level ..................... 463
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 464
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 464
Display message ............................ 410
Filling capacity ............................... 535
Notes about oil grades ................... 534
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 463
Temperature (on-board computer) .381
Viscosity ........................................ 535
Entering the frequency ..................... 217
Entry
Deleting ......................................... 135
Saving ............................................ 137
ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program)
Deactivating/activating ................. 386
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 76
Display message ............................ 391
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 76
Function/notes ................................ 75
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Important safety information ........... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 430
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 76
Exhaustcheck ................................... 331
Exhausttail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 474
Exterior lighting
see Exterior lighting
Exterior mirror parking position
Adjusting (COMAND) ..................... 266
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 116
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 117
Folding in/out(automatically) ....... 116
Folding in/out(electrically) ........... 116
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 116
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 118
Storing the parking position .......... 117
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 439
F
Factory setting (reset function) ....... 154
Fader, setting .................................... 139
Fast forward
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 230
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 260
Video DVD ..................................... 247
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 230
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 260
Video DVD ..................................... 247
Favorites (COMAND) ......................... 124
Fillercap
see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 530
First-aid kit ......................................... 478
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 479
MOExtended run-flatsystem ......... 483
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 479
Raising the vehicle ......................... 480
Floormat .............................................460
Freeway information ......................... 191
Front fog lamps ................................. 282
Display message ............................ 406
Switching on/off ........................... 282
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 109
Adjusting from the rear
compartment ................................. 109
Frontwindshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 532
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 378
Displaying the range ...................... 378
Driving tips .................................... 330
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 531
Important safety notes .................. 531
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .531
Problem (malfunction) ................... 324
Quality (diesel)............................... 532
Refueling ........................................ 321
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 531
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 322
Fuel filter(display message) ............ 412
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 378
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 531
Problem (malfunction) ................... 324
Function buttons (COMAND) ............ 123
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 493
Before changing ............................. 493
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 493
Engine emergency stop ................. 495
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 494
Fuse box in the rear compartment .493
Important safety notes .................. 492
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 459
Important safety notes .................. 456
Index
13
Opening/closing the garage door .. 459
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 457
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 381
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 476
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 528
Glove box ........................................... 438
GPS reception .................................... 155
Gracenote Media Database .............. 231
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Harman/kardon®Logic 7
surround sound system
see Surround sound (harman/
kardon®surround sound system)
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 283
HD Radio™ ......................................... 219
Heading up (navigation) ................... 188
Headlamp cleaning system
Notes ............................................. 537
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 468
Cleaning system (function) ............ 282
Fogging up ..................................... 285
see Automatic headlamp mode
Headphones
Changing batteries ........................ 251
Function overview .......................... 146
Indicator lamp ................................ 147
Selecting ascreen......................... 146
Switching on/off ........................... 146
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 110
Adjusting (electrically)................... 110
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 111
NECK-PRO..................................... 110
NECK-PROluxury........................... 110
see NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
®
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs (vehicles with
halogen daytime running lamps) .... 288
Changing bulbs (vehicles with LED
daylight lamps) .............................. 288
Display message ............................ 406
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 284
Switching on/off ........................... 283
Hill start assist .................................. 310
HOLD function
Display message ............................ 415
Function/notes ............................. 346
Home
see Home address
Home address
Entering and saving ....................... 160
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 163
Hood
Closing ...........................................463
Display message ............................ 423
Opening ......................................... 462
Hydroplaning ..................................... 333
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 79
In-car hotspot
see separate operating instructions
Incident (traffic report) ..................... 178
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insectprotection on the radiator .... 463
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 37
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 38
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Interface (USB, iPod®)
see MediaInterface
Interior lighting ......................... 267, 285
Ambient light (COMAND) ............... 268
Automatic control .......................... 286
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Index
Manual control ...............................286
Overview ........................................ 285
Reading lamp ................................. 285
Intermediate stop
Deleting ......................................... 166
Entering ......................................... 165
®
iPod
Alphabetical track selection .......... 242
Connecting to the Media
Interface ........................................ 238
Selecting a category/playlist......... 241
Supported variants ........................ 238
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 478
Using ............................................. 480
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 488
K
Key
see SmartKey
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 97
Locking ............................................ 83
Start/Stop button .......................... 307
Starting the engine ........................ 309
Unlocking ......................................... 83
Keypositions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 307
SmartKey ....................................... 307
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 317
Manual drive program .................... 320
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane-change assistant
see Blind Spot Assist
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 387
Display message ............................ 415
Function/information.................... 365
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 382
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 68
Letter bar
see Character bar
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 406
Light function,active
Display message ............................ 407
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 281
Cornering light function ................. 284
Display message ............................ 405
Driving abroad ............................... 280
Fog lamps ...................................... 282
Hazard warning lamps ................... 283
High beam flasher .......................... 283
High-beam headlamps ................... 283
Lightswitch................................... 280
Low-beam headlamps .................... 281
Rearfog lamp ................................ 282
Standing lamps .............................. 280
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 388
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 387
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) .................... 281
Turn signals ................................... 283
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 408
Loading guidelines ............................ 438
Locator lighting setting (COMAND) .268
Locking
see Centrallocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 89
Emergency locking ........................... 91
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 89
Locking centrally
see Centrallocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 388
Index
15
Logic 7®(Harman Kardon
®
surround sound system)
see 3D sound (Harman Kardon
®
surround soundsystem)
Low-beam headlamps
Displaymessage ............................ 405
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 280
Switching on/off ........................... 281
Lubricant additives
see Additives
Lumbar support
Adjusting ....................................... 112
Lumbar support (COMAND) .............. 274
M
M+S tires ............................................ 500
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale........................ 186
Arrival time/distance to the
destination ..................................... 189
City model..................................... 190
Display ........................................... 188
Geo-coordinate display.................. 190
Heading ......................................... 188
Information in the display.............. 189
Moving ........................................... 187
North orientation ........................... 188
Notes ............................................. 186
Point of interest symbols ............... 188
Roaddisplay .................................. 189
Saving the crosshair position ......... 187
Setting to the vehicle destination .. 187
Topographicalmap ........................ 190
Map display (also see navigation)
Trafficreports ................................ 179
Massage function (PULSE) ............... 277
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 472
mbrace
Automatic retrieval of vehicle data
(service due date).......................... 456
Call priority .................................... 453
Display message ............................ 399
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 453
Emergency call .............................. 450
Important safety notes .................. 449
Locating astolen vehicle............... 456
MB info call button ........................ 452
Remote vehicle locking .................. 455
Roadside Assistance button .......... 452
Search &Send ............................... 454
Self-test ......................................... 450
System .......................................... 450
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 455
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 84
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 90
Media Interface
Active partition .............................. 242
Alphabetical track selection .......... 242
Connecting an external audio
source ............................................ 238
Connectionoptions....................... 238
iPod®............................................. 238
Mode ............................................. 238
Notes on USB devices ................... 243
Playback options ........................... 242
Selecting categories ...................... 241
Selecting folders ............................ 241
Selecting musicfiles ...................... 240
Selecting playlists .......................... 241
Switching to ................................... 238
USB mass storagedevice .............. 238
Media list
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 228
Video DVD ..................................... 247
Memory card (audio) ......................... 381
Memory function ............................... 118
Menu item
Selecting ........................................ 130
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 390
Messages
see Display messages
16
Index
Microphone,switching on/off ......... 205
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 384
see Phone
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 84
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 483
MP3
Bit/sampling rates ......................... 233
Copyright ....................................... 234
Data medium ................................. 233
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 230
File systems ................................... 233
Formats ......................................... 233
Mode,switchingto........................ 226
Notes ............................................. 233
Operation ....................................... 381
Pause function ............................... 227
Playback options ........................... 232
Safety notes .................................. 225
Selecting amedia type .................. 228
Selecting atrack ............................ 229
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble).................................. 139
Multicontour seat
Front .............................................. 274
Rearcompartment......................... 112
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 376
Lane recommendations ................. 173
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjusting the volume ..................... 138
Operating the on-board computer .375
Overview .......................................... 39
Using the telephone ....................... 203
Multisession CD ................................ 233
Music files
Recording ...................................... 230
MUSIC REGISTER
Copying musicdata ....................... 235
Deleting allmusic files................... 236
Deleting individual musicfiles ....... 237
Disk space information .................. 236
Folder functions ............................. 237
General notes ................................ 234
Playback options ........................... 237
Switching to ................................... 234
Music search ..................................... 230
Music storage
see MUSIC REGISTER
Mute ................................................... 138
N
Navigation
Adjusting the volume of the
navigation announcements ............ 138
Alternativeroute ............................ 175
Basicsettings ................................ 156
Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam ............................... 175
Compass function .......................... 192
Destination memory ...................... 182
Displaying destination
information (arrival time, distance
to destination) ............................... 176
Entering/saving yourhome
address .......................................... 160
Entering adestination .................... 157
Entering a destination by address .. 157
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 164
Entering an intermediate stop ....... 165
Entering a point of interest ............ 166
Entering characters (character
bar)................................................ 133
Freeway information ...................... 191
General notes ................................ 155
GPS reception ................................ 155
Installing map software .................. 192
Lane recommendation................... 172
Map settings .................................. 186
Off-road/off-map (off-road
destination) ....................................177
On-board computer ....................... 379
Previous destinations .................... 185
Repeating announcements ............ 174
Route guidance .............................. 170
Route overview .............................. 176
Safety notes .................................. 154
Selecting a destination from the
destination memory ....................... 163
Index
17
Selecting a destination from the
list of last destinations ................... 163
Selecting your home address ........ 163
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 156
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economicroute) ............................ 156
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 156
Starting route calculation .............. 160
Switching announcements on/off .174
Switching to ................................... 155
Trafficreport .................................. 178
Troubleshooting............................. 196
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation .........................................59
Resetting after being triggered ........ 60
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation .........................................59
Resetting after being triggered ........ 60
New aluminum style carrier bars
see separate installation instructions
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 360
Cleaning ......................................... 475
Display message ............................ 412
Function/notes ............................. 360
Problem (malfunction) ................... 363
North orientation (navigation) ......... 188
Notes on breaking-in anew
vehicle ................................................ 306
Number keypad ................................. 133
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults ............................................... 58
Operation .........................................54
System self-test ............................... 57
Occupant safety
Childreninthe vehicle ..................... 66
System overview .............................. 48
OCS
Faults ............................................... 58
Operation .........................................54
System self-test ............................... 57
Odometer ........................................... 378
see Trip odometer
Off-road .............................................. 177
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 381
Assistance menu ........................... 385
Audiomenu ................................... 380
Displaying a service message ........ 469
Display messages .......................... 390
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 343
Important safety notes .................. 374
Menu overview .............................. 377
Message memory .......................... 390
Navigation menu ............................ 379
Operation ....................................... 375
RACETIMER ................................... 382
Service menu ................................. 387
Settings menu ............................... 387
Standard display............................ 378
Telephone menu ............................ 384
Trip menu ...................................... 378
Video DVD operation..................... 381
Opening height restriction for
trunk lid .............................................. 269
Operating safety
Diagnostics connection ................... 31
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside lighting
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) ....... 267
Outside temperature display ........... 375
Overhead control panel ...................... 42
Override feature
Rearside windows ........................... 71
Own address (navigation)
see Home address
P
Paintcode number ............................ 529
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 472
Panic alarm .......................................... 72
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Index
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing ............................ 100
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Resetting ....................................... 102
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 98
Parcel net ........................................... 441
Parking ............................................... 327
Important safety notes .................. 327
Parking brake ................................ 328
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 117
Rearview camera .......................... 357
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 353
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 395
Electric parking brake .................... 328
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 416
Important safety notes .................. 353
Parking position
Exterior mirrors (COMAND) ........... 266
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 352
Driving system ............................... 350
Function/notes ............................. 350
Important safety notes .................. 350
Problem (malfunction) ................... 353
Range of the sensors ..................... 351
Warning display............................. 351
PASSENGERAIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 54
Pause function
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 227
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 260
Video DVD ..................................... 247
Pedals .................................................330
Permanent four-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
Phone book
Calling up ....................................... 209
Creating an entry ........................... 210
Deleting an entry ........................... 211
Entering characters ....................... 136
Introduction ................................... 207
Picture settings (TV, video) .............. 244
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .475
Playback options
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 232
POI (navigation)
Entering ......................................... 166
Entering a point of interest using
the map ......................................... 170
List ................................................. 168
ZAGAT®surveyservice .................. 169
Point of interest (navigation)
Assigning a category ......................167
Power closing feature ......................... 90
Power washers .................................. 471
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 399
Operation .........................................59
PRE-SAFE®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 386
Display message ............................ 400
Function/notes ................................ 77
Warning lamp ................................. 435
Previous destinations (navigation) .. 185
Product information ............................ 28
Programmable button ....................... 124
Program selector button .................. 317
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 309
PULSE
see Massagefunction (PULSE)
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 31
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 382
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 389
Display message ............................ 415
Radiator cover ................................... 463
Index
19
Radio
HD Radio™ .................................... 219
Selecting astation ......................... 380
Setting astation ............................ 216
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble).................................. 139
Storing stations ............................. 217
Switching on .................................. 215
Switching wavebands .................... 216
Radio-controlled devices
(installing) .......................................... 460
Read-aloud function .......................... 178
Reading lamp ..................................... 285
Real-time traffic reports ................... 178
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating climate
control ........................................... 296
Setting the airdistribution ............. 299
Setting the airflow ......................... 299
Setting the airvents...................... 303
Setting the temperature ................ 298
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 407
Switching on/off ........................... 282
Rear seat
Adjusting ....................................... 108
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Adjusting the sound settings ......... 253
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 255
AUX mode ...................................... 263
Changing batteries (remote
control, headphones) ..................... 251
Changing the picture format .......... 254
Components/overview .................. 143
Headphones(cordless) .................. 146
Multipleusers ................................ 253
Overview of picture settings .......... 253
Remote control .............................. 144
Screen ........................................... 144
Setting the audio format................ 262
System settings ............................. 254
Using headphones ......................... 252
Using the mainloudspeaker .......... 252
Video DVD mode ........................... 258
Rear seats
Overview .......................................... 45
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 474
Function/notes ............................. 357
Rear-view mirror ............................... 117
Rear window blind ............................ 445
see Rearwindow roller sunblind
see Roller sunblind
Rearwindow defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 301
Switching on/off ........................... 301
Redialing (telephone) ........................ 204
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Important safety notes .................. 321
Refueling process.......................... 322
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener....................... 456
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 457
Remote operation
Selecting a screen (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 144
Switching a screen on/off (Rear
Seat Entertainment System) .......... 145
Reporting safety defects .................... 32
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 411
Warning lamp ................................. 434
see Fuel
Resetfunction ................................... 154
Resetting (factory settings) ............. 154
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 302
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing lamps (display
message) ............................................ 407
Road map
see Map
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 29
Roller blind
see Roller sunblind
20
Index
Rollersunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel .................................. 100
Rearside windows ........................... 96
Rearwindow .................................. 445
Rearwindow (COMAND)................ 266
Roller sunblind of the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel
Operating (front roller sunblind) .... 101
Operating (rearroller sunblind) ...... 101
Roof carrier ........................................ 442
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 476
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 537
Route (navigation)
Displaying the distance to the
destination ..................................... 176
Route overview .............................. 176
Selecting an alternative route ........ 175
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 156
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economicroute) ............................ 156
Starting calculation ........................ 160
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance
Canceling .......................................173
Continuing ..................................... 173
Destination reached ...................... 174
Lane recommendations ................. 172
Off-road ......................................... 177
Trafficreports ................................ 178
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 379
Route guidance (on-board
computer) .......................................... 379
Route information
see Dynamicroute guidance/TMC
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 66
Child restraint systems .................... 66
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 54
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 48
Safety notes
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..... 225
Operating safety ............................ 120
Video DVD mode ........................... 245
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
SatRadio ............................................. 221
Displaying information ................... 224
Registering .................................... 221
Selecting acategory...................... 222
Screen
Selecting for remote control (Rear
Seat Entertainment System) .......... 144
Switching on/off (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 129
see Display
SD memory card
Loading .......................................... 226
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seatbelt ......................... 64
Adjusting the height ......................... 64
Automatic comfort-fit feature .......... 66
Belt force limiters ............................ 65
Cleaning ......................................... 476
Correct usage .................................. 62
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........65
Fastening ......................................... 63
Important safety guidelines ............. 61
Releasing ......................................... 64
Safety guidelines ............................. 49
Specialseat belt retractor ............... 68
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 388
Warning lamp ................................. 426
Warning lamp (function) ................... 64
Seats
Active multicontour seat ........112, 276
Adjusting (electrically)................... 108
Adjusting (rear compartment) ........ 108
Adjusting lumbarsupport.............. 112
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 110
Cleaning the cover ......................... 476
Correct driver's seatposition ........ 106
Index
21
Important safety notes .................. 107
Multicontour seat.......................... 112
Seat heating problem .................... 113
Seat ventilation problem ................ 114
Selecting (COMAND) ..................... 274
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 118
Switching seatheating on/off ....... 113
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 113
Selecting stations (radio)
Using stationpresets ..................... 216
Using stationsearch ...................... 216
Sending DTMF tones ......................... 207
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 474
Service Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service interval display
Displaying service messages ......... 469
Hiding service messages ............... 469
Notes ............................................. 469
Service messages .......................... 469
Service menu (on-board computer) .387
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 535
Coolant (engine) ............................ 536
DEF special additives..................... 533
Engine oil ....................................... 534
Fuel ................................................ 531
Important safety notes .................. 530
Washer fluid ...................................537
Setting astation (radio)
Via manual frequency entry ........... 217
Settings
Display ........................................... 147
Menu overview .............................. 125
On-board computer ....................... 387
Picture (COMAND) ......................... 244
Picture (Rear Seat Entertainment
System) ......................................... 253
Sound settings ............................... 139
System settings ............................. 147
Setting the language
COMAND ....................................... 153
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 262
Setting the night design ................... 147
Setting the text reader speed .......... 149
Setting the vehicle level ................... 349
Setting the volume
Telephone calls.............................. 138
Video AUX ..................................... 250
Side impact air bag ............................. 52
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 407
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 473
Convenience closing feature ............ 97
Convenience opening feature .......... 96
Important safety information ........... 95
Opening/closing .............................. 96
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 98
Resetting ......................................... 98
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 98
Opening/closing .............................. 99
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Resetting ....................................... 100
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 85
Changing the programming ............. 84
Checking the battery ....................... 85
Convenience closing feature ............ 97
Convenience opening feature .......... 96
Display message ............................ 424
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 82
Important safety notes .................... 82
Loss ................................................. 87
Mechanical key ................................ 84
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 307
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Starting the engine ........................ 309
SMS message
see Text message
Snow chains ...................................... 501
Socket
Glove box .......................................448
Sockets
Points to observe before use ......... 447
Rearcompartment......................... 448
Trunk ............................................. 448
Soundmenu ....................................... 139
Sounds
see Soundsettings
22
Index
Sound settings
Balance and fader .......................... 139
Calling up the sound menu ............ 139
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 253
Surround sound ............................. 140
Treble and bass............................. 139
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 524
Storage location ............................ 478
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speech control
see Voice Control System
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer ................. 388
Digital............................................ 378
In the Instrument cluster ................. 37
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 388
see Instrument cluster
SPLITVIEW ......................................... 126
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 400
Introduction ..................................... 48
Warning lamp ................................. 433
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 407
Switching on/off ........................... 280
Starting (engine) ................................ 308
Station memory ................................. 217
Steering (display message) .............. 424
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically)................... 114
Button overview ............................... 39
Buttons (on-board
computer) ...................................... 375
Cleaning ......................................... 476
Important safety notes .................. 114
Paddle shifters ............................... 318
Steering wheel heating .................. 114
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 118
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 318
Stop function
AudioDVD ..................................... 228
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 260
Video DVD ..................................... 247
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 382
Storing stations
Manually ........................................ 217
Storing stations (radio)
Automatically ................................. 217
Stowage areas ................................... 438
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 439
Cupholders ................................... 443
Door ............................................... 439
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 439
Glove box .......................................438
Important safety information ......... 438
Parcelnet ...................................... 441
Rear............................................... 440
Rear seat backrest ......................... 440
Rearseats (between) ..................... 440
Stowage well ..................................... 442
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 442
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 500
Sun visor ............................................ 444
Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround sound
see 3D sound (Harman Kardon
surround sound system)
Surround sound (harman/
kardon®surround sound system)
Notes ............................................. 140
Switching on/off ........................... 140
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control ....................... 349
AIRMATIC ...................................... 348
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 301
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Index
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Switching between picture
formats (TV, video) ............................ 245
Switching between summer time
and standard time ............................. 148
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 79
Switching the hands-free
microphone on/off ............................ 205
Switching wavebands (radio) ........... 216
Systemsettings
Bluetooth®..................................... 151
Date ............................................... 148
Language ....................................... 153
Programmable button (COMAND) .. 124
Text reader speed.......................... 149
Time ............................................... 148
Time zone ...................................... 148
Voice Control System .................... 149
T
Tachometer ........................................ 375
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 406
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 530
Notes ............................................. 528
Tires/wheels ................................. 521
Vehicle data ................................... 537
TELEAID
Automatic retrieval of vehicle data
(service due date).......................... 456
Call priority .................................... 453
Display message ............................ 399
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 453
Emergency call .............................. 450
Important safety notes .................. 449
Locating astolen vehicle............... 456
MB info call button ........................ 452
Remote vehicle locking .................. 455
Roadside Assistance button .......... 452
Search &Send ............................... 454
Self-test ......................................... 450
System .......................................... 450
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 455
Telephone
Accepting/ending acall ................ 203
Accepting acall ............................. 384
Adjusting the volume for calls ....... 138
Basicmenu (Bluetooth
®
interface) ....................................... 202
Calling (outgoing call).................... 204
Calling voicemail............................ 205
Conference connection .................. 205
Connecting a mobile phone
(general information) ..................... 199
De-authorizing a mobile phone ...... 202
Ending an active call ...................... 205
Entering anumber......................... 204
External authorization
(Bluetooth®) ................................... 201
Function restrictions ...................... 198
General notes ................................ 197
Keypad ...........................................124
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 384
Number from the phone book ........384
Operating options .......................... 198
Overview of functions .................... 205
Reception and transmission
volume ........................................... 203
Redialing ........................................ 385
Rejecting/ending acall ................. 384
Rejecting acall .............................. 203
Rejecting or accepting a waiting
call ................................................. 205
Safety notes .................................. 197
Sending DTMF tones ......................207
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 205
Toggling ......................................... 205
Using the telephone ....................... 203
see Bluetooth
®
see Call lists
Telephone mode
Redialing ........................................ 204
Telephone module with
Bluetooth®SIM Access Profile
see separate installation instructions
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Index
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 374
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 381
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 381
Outside temperature ......................375
Setting (climate control) ................ 298
Setting (COMAND) ......................... 270
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 79
Immobilizer...................................... 79
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time
Setting ........................................... 148
Setting summer/standard time ..... 148
Setting the format......................... 148
Setting the time ............................. 148
Setting the time/date format........ 148
Setting the time zone ..................... 148
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 382
Tiredness assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 505
Checking manually ........................ 505
Display message ............................ 419
Maximum ....................................... 504
Notes ............................................. 503
Recommended ............................... 501
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 505
Restarting ...................................... 507
Warning lamp ................................. 436
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 520
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 518
Bar (definition) ............................... 518
Characteristics .............................. 518
Checking ........................................ 499
Definition of terms ......................... 518
Direction of rotation...................... 521
Display message ............................ 419
Distributionofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 520
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ...............................................517
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 518
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 519
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 519
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 519
Important safety notes .................. 498
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 518
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 519
Labeling (overview)........................ 514
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 520
Load index ..................................... 517
Load index (definition) ................... 519
M+S tires ....................................... 500
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 519
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 519
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 519
Maximum tire load......................... 512
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 519
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 520
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 519
Replacing ....................................... 521
Service life ..................................... 499
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 520
Speed rating (definition) ................ 519
Storing ........................................... 521
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 518
Temperature .................................. 514
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 520
Tire bead(definition) ...................... 520
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 520
Tire pressures (recommended)...... 518
Tire size (data) ............................... 521
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 515
Tire tread ....................................... 499
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 520
Total load limit (definition) ............. 520
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Traction ......................................... 513
Traction (definition) ....................... 520
Treadwear ..................................... 513
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards...................................... 513
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards(definition) .................... 518
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 519
Wearindicator(definition) ............. 520
Wheelrim (definition).................... 518
see Flat tire
Tonal properties
see Sound settings
Top Tether ............................................ 69
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 490
Installing the towing eye ................ 490
Removing the towing eye............... 491
With the rear axle raised ................ 491
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 491
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 492
Important safety notes .................. 490
Track
Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3) .............. 229
Traffic Announcements (TA)
Switching off .................................. 138
Traffic jam function ........................... 175
Traffic jam message
see Dynamicroute guidance/TMC
Traffic reports
Real-time traffic report .................. 181
Switching on/off ........................... 178
Transfer case ..................................... 321
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 492
Treble,adjusting (sound) .................. 139
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .476
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 378
Trip meter
see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 378
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 379
Trunk
Emergency release .................... 94, 95
Important safety notes .................... 91
Limiting the opening angle ............. 269
Locking separately........................... 94
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 93
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 93
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 423
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Power closing feature ...................... 90
Trunk lid opening height
restriction .......................................... 269
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 405
Switching on/off ........................... 283
TV
Automatic picture shutoff .............. 244
Picture settings .............................. 244
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 89
USB
see MediaInterface
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 444
Vehicle
Correct use...................................... 31
Data acquisition ............................... 32
Display message ............................ 422
Emergency unlocking ................. 90, 91
Equipment ....................................... 28
Individualsettings .......................... 387
Limited Warranty ............................. 32
Loading .......................................... 508
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 91
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 82
Lowering ........................................ 483
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Index
Maintenance.................................... 29
Parking for a long period ................ 329
Pulling away ................................... 309
Raising ........................................... 480
Reporting problems ......................... 32
Towing away .................................. 490
Transporting .................................. 492
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 90
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 82
Vehicle data ................................... 537
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 537
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 537
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 91
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 529
Vehicle level
Active Body Control (ABC) ............. 348
AIRMATIC ...................................... 347
Display message ............................ 414
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 413
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 478
Video
see Video DVD
Video AUX
Setting the picture ......................... 244
Video DVD
Automatic picture shutoff .............. 244
DVD menu ..................................... 248
Fast forward/rewind ......................247
Function restrictions ...................... 246
Interactive content ........................ 250
Notes on discs ............................... 245
Operation ....................................... 245
Pause function ............................... 247
Playing conditions .......................... 245
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 258
Safety notes .................................. 245
Selecting ........................................ 247
Selecting a film/title ......................248
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 247
Setting the audio format................ 249
Setting the language ...................... 249
Setting the picture ......................... 244
Showing/hiding the control menu .246
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 246
Stop function ................................. 247
Subtitles ........................................ 249
Switching to ................................... 246
VIN ...................................................... 529
Voice Control System
Settings ......................................... 149
Volume, adjusting
COMAND ....................................... 138
Headphones.................................. 146
Navigation messages ..................... 138
Using the remote control (Rear
Seat Entertainment System) .......... 144
W
Waiting call ........................................ 205
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 428
Brakes ........................................... 427
Check Engine ................................. 434
Distance warning ........................... 435
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 435
ESP®.............................................. 430
ESP®OFF ....................................... 431
Fuel tank ........................................ 434
Overview .......................................... 38
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 54
Reserve fuel ................................... 434
Seat belt........................................ 426
SRS ................................................ 433
Tire pressure monitor .................... 436
Warranty ............................................ 529
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 424
Weather Band
Searching for achannel ................. 218
Switching on .................................. 218
Wheel bolttightening torque ........... 483
Wheel chock ...................................... 480
Wheels
Changing awheel .......................... 479
Checking ........................................ 499
Cleaning ......................................... 472
Important safety notes .................. 498
Interchanging/changing ................ 521
Mounting anew wheel ................... 482
Removing awheel .......................... 482
Storing ........................................... 521
Tightening torque ........................... 483
Wheelsize/tiresize ....................... 521
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 401
Operation .........................................53
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 300
Infrared reflective .......................... 460
Windshieldwasher fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system .............. 468
Notes ............................................. 537
Windshieldwipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 290
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 289
Switching on/off ........................... 289
Winterdriving
Important safety notes.................. 500
Slippery road surfaces ................... 334
Snow chains .................................. 501
Winter operation
Radiator cover ............................... 463
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 500
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 473
Important safety notes .................. 289
Wooden trim (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 476
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
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Introduction
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Product information
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion
parts and accessories that have been
approved for the type of vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories which have
been specifically approved for your vehicle for
their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to assess other parts. Therefore,
Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz
vehicles, even if they have been
independently or officially approved. The use
of non-approved parts could affect your
vehicle's operating safety. Mercedes-Benz
therefore recommends that you use genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and
accessories that have been approved for the
type of vehicle. Genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts, approved conversion parts and
accessories are available from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Here, you will receive
advice about permissible technical
modifications, and the parts will be
professionally installed.
Operator's Manual
Notes on the Operator's Manual
This Operator's Manual contains a great deal
of helpful information. We urge you to read it
carefully and familiarize yourself with the
vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of
the vehicle, we urge you to follow the
instructions and warnings contained in this
Operator's Manual. Ignoring them could
result in damage to the vehicle or personal
injury to you or others. Vehicle damage
caused by failure to follow instructions is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features described.
This also applies to safety-related systems
and functions. The equipment in your vehicle
may therefore differ from some of the
descriptions or illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
if you have any questions about equipment or
operation.
The Operator's Manual and the Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following
warranties:
R
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R
Emission Systems Warranty
R
Emission Performance Warranty
R
California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
R
State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
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