Mercedes Benz SL Class UK 2012 Owner's Manual
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Owner's Manual
Nur für internen Gebrauch / For internal use only
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Contents
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Index ....................................................... 4
Digital Owner's Manual ...................... 30
Introduction ......................................... 35
At a glance ........................................... 41
Safety ................................................... 53
Opening and closing ........................... 83
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 111
Lights and windscreen wipers ......... 125
Climate control ................................. 139
Driving and parking .......................... 151
On-board computer and displays .... 221
COMAND Online ................................ 281
Stowing and features ....................... 511
Maintenance and care ...................... 529
Breakdown assistance ..................... 543
Wheels and tyres .............................. 561
Technical data ................................... 583
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket
see Socket
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ................................ 73
Important safety notes .................... 73
Warning lamp ................................. 271
Access data of the mobile phone
network provider
Deleting ......................................... 425
Editing ........................................... 425
Making entries ............................... 422
Selecting ........................................ 421
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode .................................... 146
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 142
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 232
Display message ............................ 257
Function/notes ............................. 214
Active Body Control (AMG vehicles)
Driving conditions menu in the
COMAND display (AMG vehicles) ... 200
Function/notes ............................. 198
Active Body Control (AMG Vehicles)
Display message ............................ 255
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles)
Driving conditions menu in the
COMAND display ........................... 198
Function/notes ............................. 196
Active Body Control (except AMG
Vehicles)
Display message ............................ 255
Active Driving Assistance package . 213
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 232
Display message ............................ 257
Function/notes ............................. 217
Active light function ......................... 131
Active Park Assist
Display message ............................ 258
Active Parking Assist
Function/notes ............................. 205
Important safety notes .................. 204
Active partition (USB mass storage
devices only)
Selecting ........................................ 469
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 78
Adaptive brake lamps ......................... 74
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 195
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 252
Function/notes ............................. 132
Adaptive Main-beam Assist
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 235
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 591
Address book
Browsing ........................................ 406
Calling up ....................................... 406
Changing an entry .......................... 408
Connecting a call ........................... 409
Creating an entry ........................... 407
Deleting an entry ........................... 407
Deleting contacts ........................... 412
Details about an entry ................... 408
Entering characters ....................... 298
Entry as a home address ............... 359
Hiding contact details .................... 413
Importing contacts ........................ 411
Introduction ................................... 406
Receiving vCards ........................... 412
Searching for an entry ................... 407
Starting route guidance ................. 409
Voice tag ....................................... 410
Address entry menu .......................... 318
Adjusting the balance ....................... 295
Adjusting the bass ............................ 295
Index
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Adjusting the brightness (TV,
video) .................................................. 493
Adjusting the colour (TV, video) ...... 493
Adjusting the contrast (TV, video) ... 493
Adjusting the sound settings
Balance .......................................... 295
Treble and bass ............................. 295
Adjusting the treble (sound) ............ 295
Adjusting the vehicle height
Active Body Control (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 198
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 196
Adjusting the volume
COMAND ....................................... 294
Navigation messages ..................... 294
Traffic announcements .................. 294
Airbag
Headbag .......................................... 59
Airbags
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 58
Important safety guidelines ............. 56
Sidebag ............................................ 58
Triggering ......................................... 55
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIR FLOW ........................................... 143
AIRSCARF
Setting the vents ........................... 149
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Air vents
Glove compartment ....................... 149
Important safety notes .................. 148
Setting ........................................... 148
Setting the AIRSCARF vents .......... 149
Setting the centre air vents ........... 148
Setting the side air vents ............... 149
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 117
see Climate control
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alternative route ............................... 349
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 235
Setting the colour (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 235
AMG
Button for AMG menu .................... 166
SETUP ............................................ 166
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 238
Anti-glare film .................................... 527
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 177
Ashtray ............................................... 517
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 231
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 535
Hiding a service message .............. 535
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 535
Service message ............................ 534
Special service requirements ......... 535
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 80
Function ........................................... 80
Interior motion sensor ..................... 82
Switching off the alarm .................... 80
Tow-away protection ........................ 81
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 232
Display message ............................ 256
Function/notes ............................. 211
Audio
Radio mode ................................... 453
Audio DVD
Pause function ............................... 465
Playback options ........................... 469
Safety notes .................................. 459
Setting the audio format ................ 469
Stop function ................................. 465
Switching to ................................... 463
Audio menu (COMAND Online) ......... 454
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 228
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AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 251
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 158
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 157
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 127
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 164
Automatic drive program ............... 166
Changing gear ............................... 164
Display message ............................ 265
Driving tips .................................... 164
Emergency running mode .............. 170
Engaging the park position ............ 161
Kickdown ....................................... 165
Manual drive program .................... 168
Overview ........................................ 161
Problem (fault) ............................... 170
Program selector button ................ 165
Pulling away ................................... 156
Selector lever ................................ 161
Shift ranges ................................... 167
Starting the engine ........................ 155
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ... 166
Transmission position display ........ 163
Transmission positions .................. 164
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 170
AUX (audio)
Notes/socket ................................ 491
Switching to ................................... 491
AUX (video)
Connecting an external video
source ............................................ 506
Setting the volume and sound ....... 507
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 507
Switching to ................................... 507
Avoiding an area ................................ 370
B
Back button ....................................... 291
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 73
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 73
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 87
Important safety notes .................... 87
Replacing ......................................... 87
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 552
Display message ............................ 254
Important safety notes .................. 550
Jump starting ................................. 553
Overview ........................................ 550
Belt force limiters (activation) ........... 55
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 55
Function ........................................... 64
Bird's-eye view (navigation) ............. 365
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth
Bluetooth® audio basic display ........ 483
Bonnet
Boot
®
Activating/deactivating ................. 306
Activating audio mode ................... 483
Conditions (telephone) .................. 381
Connecting another mobile phone . 385
Connecting audio devices .............. 479
Device list ...................................... 480
Entering the passcode ................... 383
External authorisation .................... 384
General information ....................... 306
Interface ........................................ 378
Introduction ................................... 378
Reconnecting an audio device ....... 481
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 382
Settings ......................................... 306
Telephone basic menu ................... 386
Telephony ...................................... 381
Telephony notes ............................ 378
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-
tion) ............................................... 530
Closing ........................................... 531
Display message ............................ 266
Important safety notes .................. 530
Opening ......................................... 531
Emergency release .......................... 98
Important safety notes .................... 93
Locking separately ........................... 97
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Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 97
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 95
Opening/closing (from the out-
side, HANDS-FREE ACCESS) ............ 95
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 94
Overview .......................................... 93
Boot lid
Display message ............................ 265
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Opening dimensions ...................... 593
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 593
Boot separator
Display message ............................ 266
Fitting ............................................ 105
General notes ................................ 104
Opening/closing ............................ 105
Removing ....................................... 105
Bottle holders .................................... 517
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 247
Notes ............................................. 591
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 74
Display message ............................ 250
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 73
BAS .................................................. 73
BAS PLUS ........................................ 73
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 591
Display message ............................ 242
Driving tips .................................... 175
High-performance brake system .... 176
Important safety notes .................. 175
Parking brake ................................ 173
Warning lamp ................................. 271
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Buttons on the COMAND control-
ler ........................................................ 291
C
Call
Accepting/ending/rejecting .......... 391
Connecting .................................... 391
see Telephone
Calling up a fault
see Display messages
Call list
Display details ............................... 400
Call lists
Deleting ......................................... 401
Opening and selecting an entry ..... 399
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 400
Capacities (technical data) ............... 587
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 536
Carpets .......................................... 541
Display ........................................... 540
Exhaust pipe .................................. 540
Exterior lighting ............................. 539
Gear or selector lever .................... 540
High-pressure cleaner .................... 537
Interior ........................................... 540
Matt paintwork .............................. 538
Notes ............................................. 535
Paint .............................................. 537
Plastic trim .................................... 540
Reversing camera .......................... 539
Roof lining ...................................... 541
Seat belt ........................................ 541
Seat cover ..................................... 541
Sensors ......................................... 539
Steering wheel ............................... 540
Trim pieces .................................... 541
Washing by hand ........................... 536
Wheels ........................................... 538
Windows ........................................ 538
Wiper blades .................................. 539
Wooden trim .................................. 541
Car key
see Key
Car wash (care) ................................. 536
Category list (music search) ............ 472
Index
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CD
Copy protection ............................. 471
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 467
General information ....................... 471
Inserting ........................................ 460
Multisession .................................. 470
Notes on compact discs ................ 471
Pause function ............................... 465
Player/changer operation
(COMAND) ..................................... 460
Safety notes .................................. 459
Selecting a media type .................. 465
Selecting a track ............................ 466
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 294
Switching to ................................... 463
CD/DVD
Ejecting (DVD drive) ....................... 461
Ejecting (DVD single drive) ............ 460
Inserting (DVD changer) ................ 460
Inserting (DVD single drive) ........... 460
CD mode
Playback options ........................... 469
CD player/CD changer(on-board
computer) .......................................... 228
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 236
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 85
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 49
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 50
Upper section .................................. 48
Changing direction
Announcement phase .................... 343
Change of direction phase ............. 343
Preparation phase ......................... 343
Changing the character set .............. 302
Changing the picture format (TV,
video) .................................................. 493
Character
Changing the character set ............ 299
Changing the language .................. 299
Deleting ......................................... 300
Moving the cursor .......................... 300
Switching to letters ........................ 299
Characters
Entering ......................................... 300
Entering (address book, phone
book) ............................................. 298
Entering (navigation) ...................... 300
Charge maintenance socket ............ 520
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 64
Restraint systems ............................ 64
Child seat
Automatic recognition ..................... 66
ISOFIX .............................................. 67
On the front-passenger seat ............ 65
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 69
Recommendations ........................... 71
Suitable positions ............................ 69
Cigarette lighter ................................ 518
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 539
Climate control
Controlling automatically ............... 143
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 147
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 142
Demisting the windows .................. 146
Demisting the windscreen ............. 145
Important safety notes .................. 140
Indicator lamp ................................ 143
Notes on using THERMOTRONIC
automatic climate control .............. 141
Overview of systems ...................... 140
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 143
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 146
Setting the air distribution ............. 144
Setting the airflow ......................... 145
Setting the air vents ...................... 148
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 143
Setting the temperature ................ 144
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 146
Switching on/off ........................... 142
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 148
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 146
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Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 145
THERMOTRONIC (2-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 141
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 42
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible emergency spare
wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND controller ........................... 291
COMAND control panel ..................... 289
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 540
Cleaning instructions ..................... 287
Driving conditions menu (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 200
Driving conditions menu (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 198
Setting ........................................... 303
Switching on/off ........................... 287
COMAND Online
Active multicontour seat ................ 311
Basic functions .............................. 293
Calling up drive status regulator
(ABC) ............................................. 310
Display ........................................... 284
Emergency call system displays .... 418
Examples of operation ................... 291
Importing POIs ............................... 433
Menu overview .............................. 286
Multicontour seat .......................... 311
Seat functions ............................... 310
Settings ......................................... 452
Switching on/off ........................... 293
COMAND Online and Internet
see Online and Internet functions
Combination switch .......................... 129
Compass function ............................. 373
Connecting a USB device ................. 463
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 225
Contacts
Deleting ......................................... 412
Importing ....................................... 411
Convenience closing feature ............ 100
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 147
Convenience opening feature
see Side windows
Convenience telephony
Overview ........................................ 386
Text message (SMS) ...................... 403
Transferring a call .......................... 395
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 533
Display message ............................ 252
Important safety notes .................. 592
Temperature (on-board computer) . 238
Temperature gauge ........................ 222
Warning lamp ................................. 277
Cooling
see Climate control
Copy protection (CD/DVD) ............... 471
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 250
Function/notes ............................. 131
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 134
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 178
Deactivating ................................... 180
Display message ............................ 259
Driving system ............................... 178
Important safety notes .................. 178
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 178
Selecting ........................................ 179
Setting a speed .............................. 180
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 179
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 516
Important safety notes .................. 516
D
DAB radio (Digital Audio Broadcasting)
Selecting a station ......................... 455
see Radio
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
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Index
Data carrier
Audio DVD ..................................... 470
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 475
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes ............................. 127
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 234
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 38
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 235
Interior lighting .............................. 236
Delete button ..................................... 292
Destination
Assigning a destination to an
address book entry ........................ 361
Destination (navigation)
Displaying information ................... 350
Entering a destination by address .. 317
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 325
Entering an intermediate stop ....... 326
Entering a POI ................................ 330
Entering using geo-coordinates ..... 326
Saving ............................................ 360
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 323
Selecting from the list of last des-
tinations ......................................... 324
Selecting storage options .............. 361
Storing after destination entry ....... 360
Storing during route guidance ....... 360
Destination memory (navigation)
Deleting an entry ........................... 362
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 321
Previous destinations .................... 362
Diagnostics connection ...................... 38
Dialling a number (telephone) .......... 391
Digital Owner's Manual
Installation ....................................... 30
Introduction ............................... 30, 31
Operating notes ............................... 31
Digital speedometer ......................... 226
Digital TV channels
Programme preview ....................... 498
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 250
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 126
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 234
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Disc
CD/DVD ........................................ 471
MP3 ............................................... 470
DISC button
Activating audio CD/DVD or MP3
mode ............................................. 463
Activating Bluetooth® Audio .......... 483
Switching on the Media Interface .. 486
Switching to the MUSIC REGIS-
TER ................................................ 475
Display
Selecting the design ...................... 303
Displaying the arrival time ............... 350
Displaying the distance to the des-
tination ............................................... 350
Displaying the track and album ....... 469
Display message
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 534
General information ....................... 241
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 241
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 268
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 241
Driving systems ............................. 255
Engine ............................................ 252
Key ................................................ 268
Lights ............................................. 250
Safety systems .............................. 242
Tyres .............................................. 261
Vehicle ........................................... 265
Distance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 231
Distance recorder
see Trip meter
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 279
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DISTRONIC PLUS
Cruise control lever ....................... 183
Deactivating ................................... 188
Display message ............................ 258
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 188
Driving tips .................................... 189
Function/notes ............................. 182
Important safety notes .................. 181
Selecting ........................................ 183
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 187
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Dolby® Digital .................................... 295
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 236
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 92
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 85
Control panel ................................... 52
Display message ............................ 266
Emergency locking ........................... 93
Emergency unlocking ....................... 92
Important safety notes .................... 90
Opening (from the inside) ................ 90
Power closing .................................. 92
Doors
Overview .......................................... 90
Draught stop
Electrical draught stop ................... 107
Manual draught stop ...................... 106
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 166
Display ........................................... 163
Manual ........................................... 168
Drive program selector ..................... 165
Driver's door
see Door
Drive system
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 213
Driving abroad
Service24h .................................... 535
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 126
Driving on flooded roads .................. 177
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 73
Electronic Brake-force Distribu-
tion .................................................. 78
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 75
Important safety guidelines ............. 72
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 73
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 78
Adaptive brake lamps ...................... 74
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 73
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 75
Overview .......................................... 72
PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 78
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL ................................................ 80
Driving system
Active Body Control (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 198
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 196
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 216
Active Parking Assist ..................... 204
Adaptive Damping System ............. 195
Driving systems
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 213
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 211
Cruise control ................................ 178
Display message ............................ 255
Distronic Plus ................................ 181
HOLD function ............................... 193
PARKTRONIC ................................. 201
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 194
Reversing camera .......................... 208
Speed Limit Assist ......................... 212
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 190
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 176
Aquaplaning ................................... 177
Automatic transmission ................. 164
Brakes ........................................... 175
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 189
Downhill gradient ........................... 175
Driving abroad ............................... 126
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Index
Driving in winter ............................. 177
Driving on flooded roads ................ 177
Driving on wet roads ...................... 177
Fuel ................................................ 175
General .......................................... 175
Icy road surfaces ........................... 177
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 176
New brake pads/linings ................ 176
Running-in tips ............................... 152
Snow chains .................................. 565
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 126
Wet road surface ........................... 176
DTMF tone transmission .................. 393
DVD
Copy protection ............................. 471
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 467
Inserting ........................................ 460
Notes on discs ............................... 471
Selecting a media type .................. 465
Selecting a track ............................ 466
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 294
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 228
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 229
Dynamic route guidance/TMC
Displaying traffic reports ............... 356
Displays on the map ...................... 355
Introduction ................................... 355
Switching on/off ........................... 355
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 237
Function/notes ............................. 118
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 119
Function/notes ............................. 118
Switching on/off ........................... 237
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Display message ............................ 244
Function/notes ................................ 78
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 158
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 157
Deactivating/activating ................. 158
General information ....................... 157
Important safety notes .................. 156
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency call 999 or 112 .............. 380
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 92
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 86
Locking vehicle ................................ 93
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 92
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes .................. 579
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel ............................................. 581
Points to remember ....................... 580
Removing ....................................... 580
Technical data ............................... 582
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle ............................................. 92
Engine
Display message ............................ 252
ECO start/stop function ................ 156
Engine number ............................... 587
Jump-starting ................................. 553
Running irregularly ......................... 160
Starting problems .......................... 160
Starting the engine with the key .... 155
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 155
Stopping ........................................ 173
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 558
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 276
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 585
Problem (fault) ............................... 160
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 591
Checking the oil level ..................... 532
Index
13
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 532
Display message ............................ 254
Filling capacity ............................... 591
Notes about oil grades ................... 590
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 532
Temperature (on-board computer) . 238
Topping up ..................................... 532
Viscosity ........................................ 591
Entering a junction name ................. 321
Entering an address (example) ........ 317
Entering a street name ..................... 318
Entering the house number .............. 318
Entering the town .............................. 318
Entry
Deleting ......................................... 302
Saving ............................................ 299
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 36
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 238
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 76
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ...................... 76
Display message ............................ 242
ETS .................................................. 75
Function/notes ................................ 75
Important safety guidelines ............. 75
Warning lamp ................................. 273
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 75
Example display
Audio CD mode .............................. 464
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 475
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 540
Exterior lighting
Settings options ............................. 126
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 119
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 121
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 120
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 120
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 237
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 121
Parking position ............................. 121
Resetting ....................................... 120
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 122
F
Factory setting (reset function) ....... 308
Fast forward
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 467
Video DVD ..................................... 503
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 467
Video DVD ..................................... 503
Fault message
see Display messages
Favourites (Internet) ......................... 449
Favourites button .............................. 306
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 545
First-aid kit ......................................... 544
Fitting a wheel
Removing a wheel .......................... 573
Fitting wheels
Fitting a wheel ............................... 574
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 574
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 571
Raising the vehicle ......................... 572
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 571
Flat tyre
MOExtended tyres ......................... 546
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 546
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 547
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 526
Foglamps
Extended range .............................. 132
Frequencies
Garage door opener ....................... 523
Mobile phone ................................. 585
Two-way radio ................................ 585
Frequency
Adjusting for radio stations ............ 457
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 114
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Fuel
Additives ........................................ 589
Consumption statistics .................. 225
Displaying consumption ................. 309
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 226
Displaying the range ...................... 226
Driving tips .................................... 175
Fuel gauge ....................................... 44
Grade (petrol) ................................ 588
Important safety notes .................. 587
Notes about consumption ............. 590
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 589
Problem (malfunction) ................... 172
Refuelling ....................................... 170
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 588
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 171
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 226
Gauge .............................................. 44
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 588
Problem (malfunction) ................... 172
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 545
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 558
Before changing ............................. 558
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 558
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 559
Fuse box in the rear compartment . 559
Important safety notes .................. 558
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 523
Frequencies ................................... 523
Important safety notes .................. 521
Opening/closing the garage door .. 523
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 521
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 238
Gearshift program
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 238
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 584
Glass roof (sunblind) ......................... 108
Glove compartment .......................... 512
Google™ local search
Importing a destination/route ....... 429
Popular searches ........................... 430
Search ........................................... 428
Search history ............................... 430
Selecting a search position ............ 428
Using as the destination ................ 429
GPS reception .................................... 315
Gracenote® Media Database ............ 467
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 95
Hands-free microphone, switching
on/off ................................................. 392
Harman/kardon® Logic 7® surround sound system
see Surround sound (harman/
kardon® surround sound system)
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Headbag
Display message ............................ 249
Operation ......................................... 59
Heading up (navigation) ................... 365
Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) ............ 130
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 593
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 133
Topping up the cleaning system .... 534
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........ 117
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15
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 115
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 537
Hill start assist .................................. 156
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 194
Display message ............................ 256
Function/notes ............................. 193
Home address
Entering and saving ....................... 321
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 323
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 80
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 277
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 279
Engine diagnostics ......................... 276
SPORT handling mode ................... 274
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 250
see Warning and indicator lamps
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 44
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 46
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 222
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 234
Display message ............................ 251
Overview ........................................ 131
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left . 234
Interface (USB, iPod®)
see Media Interface
Interior lighting ................................. 133
Automatic control system .............. 134
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 236
Emergency lighting ........................ 134
Manual control ............................... 134
Overview ........................................ 133
Reading lamp ................................. 133
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 235
Setting the ambient lighting col-
our (on-board computer) ................ 235
Interior motion sensor ........................ 82
Intermediate stop
Deleting ......................................... 327
Entering ......................................... 326
Internet
Calling up the carousel view .......... 444
Conditions for access .................... 418
Creating a favourite ....................... 449
Entering the URL ............................ 444
Favourites manager ....................... 449
Favourites menu ............................ 450
Menu functions .............................. 447
Opening favourites ......................... 449
Selecting/setting access data ....... 420
Selecting favourites ....................... 445
®
iPod
Alphabetic track selection ............. 489
Connecting to Media Interface ...... 485
Selecting a category/playlist ......... 488
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 67
iTunes® ............................................... 489
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 545
Using ............................................. 572
Jump-start (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 553
K
Key
Changing the battery ....................... 87
Checking the battery ....................... 87
Convenience opening feature ........ 100
Display message ............................ 268
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 85
Emergency key element ................... 86
Important safety notes .................... 84
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Index
Loss ................................................. 89
Modifying the programming ............. 86
Opening/closing the roof .............. 104
Overview .......................................... 84
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 153
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89
Starting the engine ........................ 155
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ...................... 100
Display message ............................ 268
Locking ............................................ 85
Start/Stop button .......................... 153
Starting the engine ........................ 155
Unlocking ......................................... 85
Key positions
Key ................................................ 153
KEYLESS GO .................................. 153
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 165
Manual drive program .................... 169
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane recommendations
Explanation .................................... 345
Presentation .................................. 345
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 238
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 251
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 234
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 236
Active light function ....................... 131
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 127
Cornering light function ................. 131
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 127
Driving abroad ............................... 126
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 132
Hazard warning lamps ................... 130
Headlamp flasher ........................... 130
Light switch ................................... 126
Main-beam headlamps ................... 129
Motorway mode ............................. 131
Parking lamps ................................ 129
Rear foglamp ................................. 128
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 235
Setting the ambient lighting col-
our (on-board computer) ................ 235
Side lamps ..................................... 128
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 235
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) . 234
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 235
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 235
Turn signals ................................... 129
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 251
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 178
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 183
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 191
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
LINGUATRONIC
Settings ......................................... 305
List of access data
New provider ................................. 422
List of mobile phone network providers
Calling up ....................................... 420
Empty ............................................ 420
With the selected provider ............. 421
Load/eject button ............................. 460
Loading aid (boot)
Raising/lowering the roof .............. 514
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 92
Emergency locking ........................... 93
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 91
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Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 236
Luggage compartment
Power closing feature ...................... 92
Luggage cover
see Boot separator
Lumbar support
Adjusting (COMAND Online) .......... 311
M
M+S tyres ........................................... 564
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ....................... 108
Main-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 251
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 133
Switching on/off ........................... 129
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale ........................ 363
Arrival time/distance to the des-
tination .......................................... 366
City model ..................................... 368
Geo-coordinate display .................. 366
Heading ......................................... 365
Information in the display .............. 366
Map settings .................................. 364
Moving ........................................... 364
North orientation ........................... 365
Notes ............................................. 363
POI symbols ................................... 365
RDS-TMC displays ......................... 355
Road display .................................. 366
Saving the crosshair position ......... 364
Showing the map data version ....... 373
Topographical map ........................ 368
Updating ........................................ 374
Updating process ........................... 374
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 538
Media Interface
Alphabetical track selection .......... 489
Basic menu .................................... 487
Connecting an external audio
source ............................................ 485
Connecting an external video
source ............................................ 506
Connection options ....................... 485
iPod® ............................................. 485
Mode ............................................. 485
MP3 player .................................... 485
Notes for the MP3 player ............... 491
Playback options ........................... 490
Selecting categories ...................... 488
Selecting folders ............................ 488
Selecting music files ...................... 487
Selecting playlists .......................... 488
Switching on .................................. 486
USB mass storage device .............. 485
Media list ........................................... 465
Memory card (audio) ......................... 228
Memory function ............................... 122
Mercedes-Benz Contact .................... 414
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Automatic emergency call ............. 416
Conditions ..................................... 416
Displays in the COMAND display ... 418
Manual emergency call .................. 417
Overview ........................................ 415
Service availability in Europe ......... 415
Transmitted data ........................... 417
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 241
Messages
see Display messages
Microphone, switching on/off ......... 392
Mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone
Authorising .................................... 383
Connecting (Bluetooth® interface) . 381
Connecting (convenience teleph-
ony) ............................................... 386
De-authorising ............................... 385
External authorisation .................... 384
Frequencies ................................... 585
Installation ..................................... 585
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 229
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Index
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 519
Registering (authorising) ................ 383
Transmission output (maximum) .... 585
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 86
MOExtended tyres ............................. 546
Motorway information ...................... 368
Motorway mode ................................ 131
MP3
Bit/sampling rates ......................... 471
Copyright ....................................... 471
Disc ............................................... 470
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 467
File systems ................................... 470
Formats ......................................... 470
Notes ............................................. 470
Operating ....................................... 228
Pause function ............................... 465
Playback options ........................... 469
Safety notes .................................. 459
Selecting a media type .................. 465
Selecting a track ............................ 466
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 294
Switching to ................................... 463
Multicontour seat .............................. 311
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 224
Permanent display ......................... 233
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjusting the volume ..................... 294
Operating the on-board computer . 223
Overview .......................................... 47
Selecting a TV channel .................. 495
Multisession CD ................................ 470
MUSIC REGISTER
Copying music data ....................... 476
Deleting all music files ................... 477
Deleting individual music files ....... 478
General notes ................................ 475
Memory space info ........................ 477
Playback options ........................... 478
Switching on .................................. 475
Music search ..................................... 472
My address ........................................ 358
N
Navigation
Adjusting the volume of the navi-
gation announcements .................. 294
Alternative route ............................ 349
Avoiding an area ............................ 370
Basic settings ................................ 316
Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam ............................... 348
Compass function .......................... 373
Destination memory ...................... 358
Displaying destination information (arrival time, distance to des-
tination) ......................................... 350
Dynamic route guidance/TMC ....... 355
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 321
Entering a destination .................... 317
Entering a destination by address .. 317
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 325
Entering an intermediate stop ....... 326
Entering a POI ................................ 330
Entering characters (character
bar) ................................................ 300
General notes ................................ 315
GPS reception ................................ 315
Lane recommendation ................... 345
List of areas ................................... 371
Map settings .................................. 363
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 226
Motorway information ................... 368
Off-road/off-map (off-road desti-
nation) ........................................... 354
Previous destinations .................... 362
Repeating announcements ............ 347
Route guidance .............................. 343
Safety notes .................................. 314
Selecting a destination from the
destination memory ....................... 323
Selecting a destination from the
list of last destinations ................... 324
Selecting your home address ........ 323
Setting options for destination/
route download .............................. 442
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19
Setting route options (avoiding:
motorways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 316
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 316
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 316
Starting route calculation .............. 321
Switching announcements on/off . 347
Switching on .................................. 315
Navigation announcements
Switching off .................................. 294
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 60
Resetting after being triggered ........ 61
North orientation (navigation) ......... 365
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 152
O
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 64
Important safety notes .................... 54
Odometer
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Off-map .............................................. 354
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 238
Assistance menu ........................... 231
Audio menu ................................... 228
Convenience submenu .................. 237
Displaying a service message ........ 535
Display messages .......................... 241
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 188
Factory setting submenu ............... 233
Important safety notes .................. 222
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 233
Light submenu ............................... 234
Menu overview .............................. 225
Message memory .......................... 241
Navigation menu ............................ 226
Operating the TV ............................ 229
Operating video DVD ..................... 229
Operation ....................................... 223
RACETIMER ................................... 238
Service menu ................................. 232
Settings menu ............................... 233
Standard display ............................ 225
Telephone menu ............................ 229
Trip menu ...................................... 225
Vehicle submenu ........................... 236
Online and Internet functions
Ending the connection ................... 427
Establishing/ending the connec-
tion ................................................ 426
Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ......... 443
Manually setting the access data
of the mobile phone network pro-
vider .............................................. 422
Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website ..... 443
Options menu ................................ 439
Resetting adjustments ................... 443
Selecting options for the local
search ............................................ 439
Selecting options for the weather
display ........................................... 440
Selecting the access data of the
mobile phone network provider ..... 421
Setting options for destination/
route download .............................. 442
Specifying the ID for the down-
load ............................................... 442
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 223
Overhead control panel ...................... 51
P
Paint code .......................................... 586
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 537
Panic alarm .......................................... 54
Parking ............................................... 172
Engaging park position .................. 161
Important safety notes .................. 172
Parking brake ................................ 173
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 121
Reversing camera .......................... 208
see PARKTRONIC
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Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 204
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 245
Electric parking brake .................... 173
Warning lamp ................................. 276
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 251
Switching on/off ........................... 129
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 203
Driving system ............................... 201
Function/notes ............................. 201
Important safety notes .................. 201
Problem (fault) ............................... 204
Sensor range ................................. 201
Warning display ............................. 202
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ...................................................... 66
Pause function
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 465
Video DVD ..................................... 503
Personal POIs
Acoustic notification ...................... 336
Calling up the menu ....................... 335
Personal special destination
Selecting as the destination .......... 338
Personal special destinations
Displaying on the map ................... 335
Managing categories ..................... 336
Saving ............................................ 337
Settings ......................................... 335
Visual information .......................... 335
Petrol .................................................. 588
Phone book
Adding a number to an address
book entry ..................................... 398
Calling up ....................................... 395
Creating a new entry ..................... 398
Deleting an entry ........................... 397
Entering characters ....................... 298
Searching for an entry ................... 396
Symbol overview ............................ 396
Picture settings (TV, video) .............. 493
Picture viewer
Displaying pictures ........................ 508
Introduction ................................... 507
PIN
Entering ......................................... 387
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 540
Playback options
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 469
POI (navigation)
Category ........................................ 332
Defining the position for the POI
search ............................................ 331
Entering ......................................... 330
Entering a POI using the map ........ 334
List ................................................. 332
POI icon
Setting ........................................... 365
POIs (navigation)
see Personal POIs
Power closing feature ......................... 92
Power socket
Boot ............................................... 519
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE® (preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 248
Operation ......................................... 60
PRE-SAFE® Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 231
Display message ............................ 248
Function/notes ................................ 78
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Previous destinations (navigation) .. 362
Product information ............................ 36
Program selector button .................. 165
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 36
Pulling away (automatic transmis-
sion) .................................................... 156
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 38
Index
21
R
RACE START
important safety notes ................... 194
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 238
Radar sensors
Overview ........................................ 595
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 237
Display message ............................ 256
Radio
Alphabetical browser ..................... 455
Overview ........................................ 453
RDS (Radio Data System) .............. 458
Selecting a station ......................... 228
Setting a station ............................ 455
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 294
Storing stations ............................. 457
Switching on .................................. 453
Switching wavebands .................... 455
Traffic Programme ......................... 458
Radio station
Storing ........................................... 457
RDS (Radio Data System)
General notes ................................ 458
Switching on/off ........................... 458
Read-aloud function
Automatic ...................................... 358
Reading lamp ..................................... 133
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 251
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 121
Dipping (manual) ........................... 119
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 146
Switching on/off ........................... 146
Receiving vCards ............................... 412
Redialling (telephone) ....................... 392
Refuelling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 44
Important safety notes .................. 170
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 589
Refuelling process ......................... 171
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 521
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 134
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 254
Warning lamp ................................. 276
Reset function ................................... 308
Resetting (factory settings) ............. 308
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 148
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Rev counter ........................................ 222
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 161
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 539
Displaying the image ..................... 314
Function/notes ............................. 208
Switching on/off ........................... 208
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 251
Roll bar
Display message ............................ 248
Operation ......................................... 59
Roller sunblind .................................. 108
Roof
Display message ............................ 267
Important safety notes .................. 102
Opening/closing (with key) ........... 104
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ........................................... 103
Overview ........................................ 102
Problem (malfunction) ................... 109
Relocking ....................................... 104
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 541
Roof switch ........................................ 103
Route
Estimated time of arrival ................ 350
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Index
Route (navigation)
Calling up the "Routes" menu ........ 352
Displaying the distance to the des-
tination .......................................... 350
Recording ...................................... 351
Route overview .............................. 350
Selecting an alternative route ........ 349
Setting route options (avoiding:
motorways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 316
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 316
Starting calculation ........................ 321
Route display ..................................... 351
Route guidance
Cancel ........................................... 348
Continue ........................................ 348
Destination reached ...................... 348
General information ....................... 343
Lane recommendations ................. 345
Off-road ......................................... 354
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 64
Child restraint systems .................... 64
Safety notes
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..... 459
Using the telephone ....................... 379
Video DVD mode ........................... 500
Safety system
see Driving safety system
Saving the crosshair position .......... 364
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 463
Inserting ........................................ 463
Seat
Active multicontour seat ................ 311
Balance (seat heating) ................... 312
Resetting adjustments ................... 314
Seat functions (COMAND Online) .. 310
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND Online) .......................... 311
Seat belt
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 63
Belt force limiter .............................. 64
Belt tensioner .................................. 64
Cleaning ......................................... 541
Fastening ......................................... 62
Important safety guidelines ............. 61
Releasing ......................................... 63
Seat belt guide ............................... 115
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 237
Warning lamp ................................. 269
Warning lamp (function) ................... 63
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 114
Adjusting lumbar support
(COMAND Online) .......................... 311
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 115
Belt guide ...................................... 115
Cleaning the cover ......................... 541
Correct driver's seat position ........ 112
Important safety notes .................. 113
Massage function .......................... 313
Multicontour seat .......................... 311
Overview ........................................ 113
Seat heating problem .................... 117
Seat ventilation problem ................ 117
Sliding forward/back ..................... 115
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 122
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 117
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 116
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 117
Selecting channels
TV .................................................. 495
Selecting the country ....................... 318
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 540
Positions ........................................ 161
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 539
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board computer) . 232
Index
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Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 591
Coolant (engine) ............................ 592
Engine oil ....................................... 590
Fuel ................................................ 587
Important safety notes .................. 587
Washer fluid ................................... 593
Service report
see Qualified specialist workshop
Settings
Basic TV settings ........................... 499
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 233
Menu overview .............................. 286
On-board computer ....................... 233
Picture (COMAND) ......................... 493
Sound settings ............................... 294
Setting the air distribution ............... 144
Setting the airflow ............................ 145
Setting the audio format
Audio DVD ..................................... 469
Video DVD ..................................... 505
Setting the date format .................... 304
Setting the day design ...................... 303
Setting the language
COMAND ....................................... 306
Setting the night design ................... 303
Setting the read-aloud speed ........... 305
Setting the volume
Telephone calls .............................. 294
Video-AUX ..................................... 507
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 238
Sidebag ................................................ 58
Side lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Side windows
Convenience closing ...................... 100
Important safety notes .................... 98
Opening/closing (front) ................... 99
Opening/closing (rear) .................... 99
Opening/closing all ......................... 99
Overview .......................................... 98
Problem (malfunction) ................... 102
resetting ........................................ 101
Snow chains ...................................... 565
Socket
Charge maintenance socket .......... 520
Front-passenger footwell ............... 518
Under the armrest ......................... 519
Sockets
General notes ................................ 518
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 293
Sound menu ....................................... 294
Sound Modus ..................................... 297
Sound settings
Calling up the sound menu ............ 294
Surround sound ............................. 295
Spare wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
Special destination list
With character bar ......................... 333
Specialist workshop ............................ 38
Spectacles compartment ................. 513
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speed dial list
Storing a phone book entry in the
speed dial list ................................ 401
Speed Limit Assist ............................ 370
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 231
Displaying ...................................... 231
Display message ............................ 256
Display message in the multifunc-
tion display .................................... 213
Function/notes ............................. 212
Important safety notes .................. 212
Notes (navigation) ......................... 370
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 226
In the Instrument cluster ................. 44
Segments ...................................... 223
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 233
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 193
Display message ............................ 259
Function/notes ............................. 190
Important safety notes .................. 190
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 191
Permanent ..................................... 193
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Selecting ........................................ 191
Storing the current speed .............. 191
Variable ......................................... 191
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 76
Warning lamp ................................. 274
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Display message ............................ 249
Introduction ..................................... 55
Warning lamp ................................. 276
Warning lamp (function) ................... 55
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 155
Station list ......................................... 455
Station pre-sets ................................. 456
Station search ................................... 456
STEER CONTROL .................................. 80
Steering (display message) .............. 266
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 118
Button overview ............................... 47
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 223
Cleaning ......................................... 540
Gearshift paddles ........................... 166
Important safety notes .................. 118
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 122
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 166
Stop function
Audio DVD ..................................... 465
Video DVD ..................................... 503
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 238
Storing channels
TV .................................................. 497
Storing stations
Radio ............................................. 457
Stowage areas ................................... 512
Stowage compartment
Spectacles compartment ............... 513
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 513
Centre console .............................. 513
Centre console (rear) ..................... 514
Cup holder ..................................... 516
Glove compartment ....................... 512
Important safety information ......... 512
Rear ............................................... 514
Stowage net ....................................... 514
Stowage space
Display message ............................ 266
Stowage net ................................... 514
Umbrella holder ............................. 513
Stowage well beneath the boot
floor .................................................... 516
Summer tyres .................................... 564
Sun visor ............................................ 517
Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 235
Surround sound ................................. 295
Surround sound (harman/kardon® surround sound system)
Notes ............................................. 295
Switching on/off ........................... 296
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 200
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 197
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 238
Switching between summer and
standard time .................................... 305
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 80
Switching wavelength (radio) .......... 455
System settings
Bluetooth® ..................................... 306
Date ............................................... 304
Language ....................................... 306
LINGUATRONIC (voice control) ...... 305
Text reader speed .......................... 305
Time ............................................... 304
Time zone ...................................... 305
Index
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Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 250
see Lights
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 587
Emergency spare wheel ................. 582
Notes ............................................. 584
Tyres/wheels ................................. 575
Vehicle data ................................... 593
Telephone
Accepting/ending call ................... 391
Accepting a call ............................. 230
Accepting or rejecting a waiting
call ................................................. 393
Adjusting the volume for calls ....... 294
Automatically reconnecting
mobile phone ................................. 385
Calling (outgoing call) .................... 391
Connecting a Mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 381
Deregistering (de-authorising) a
mobile phone ................................. 385
Display message ............................ 267
Ending an active call ...................... 394
Entering a number ......................... 391
Entering phone numbers ................ 391
External authorisation (Blue-
tooth®) ........................................... 384
Function restrictions ...................... 380
General notes ................................ 378
Incoming call ................................. 391
Making a call ................................. 394
Making a call via speed dial ........... 392
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 229
Number from the phone book ........ 230
Operating options .......................... 380
Overview of functions .................... 392
Reception and transmission vol-
ume ............................................... 390
Redialling ....................................... 230
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 230
Rejecting a call .............................. 391
Safety notes .................................. 379
Sending DTMF tones ...................... 393
Single call ...................................... 392
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 392
Telephone compartment ................ 513
Text message (SMS) ...................... 403
Toggling ......................................... 394
Transferring a call (convenience
telephony) ...................................... 395
Using the telephone ....................... 391
see Bluetooth®
Telephone basic menu
Bluetooth® interface ...................... 386
Convenience telephony ................. 388
Telephone mode
Redialling ....................................... 392
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 391
Teletext (TV) ...................................... 499
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 222
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 238
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 238
Outside temperature ...................... 223
Setting (climate control) ................ 144
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 178
Text message (SMS)
Call sender .................................... 405
Deleting ......................................... 405
Inbox .............................................. 404
Reading .......................................... 404
Reading aloud ................................ 404
Storing sender in address book ..... 405
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................ 405
Text messages (SMS)
Notes and requirements ................ 403
Theft-deterrent system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 80
Immobiliser ...................................... 80
Time
Setting ........................................... 304
Setting summer/standard time ..... 305
Setting the format ......................... 304
Setting the time ............................. 304
Setting the time/date format ........ 304
Setting the time zone ..................... 305
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 238
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TIREFIT kit .......................................... 547
TMC (Traffic Message Channel)
Displays on the map ...................... 355
Switching dynamic route guid-
ance on/off ................................... 355
Tone settings
Balance and fader .......................... 295
Total distance recorder .................... 225
Tow-away protection .......................... 81
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 555
With the rear axle raised ................ 557
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye .................... 556
Removing the towing eye ............... 556
With both axles on the ground ....... 557
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 558
Important safety notes .................. 555
Track
Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3) .............. 466
Selecting using the number key-
pad ................................................ 466
Traffic Announcement (TA)
Interrupting .................................... 459
Notes ............................................. 458
Switching on/off ........................... 458
Traffic jam function ........................... 348
Traffic jam icon
Showing on route ........................... 356
Traffic jam message
Reading out on route ..................... 358
Traffic jams
Showing in the map ....................... 355
Traffic Message Channel
see TMC (Traffic Message Channel)
Traffic messages
see Dynamic route guidance/TMC
Traffic Programme (TA)
Switching off .................................. 294
Traffic reports
Reading out on route ..................... 358
Real-time traffic news .................... 357
Showing in the map ....................... 355
Showing on route ........................... 356
Traffic symbol information ............. 356
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 161
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 557
Travel guide
Activating/deactivating data ......... 340
Calling up ....................................... 340
Choosing topics ............................. 341
Exploring a destination or route ..... 342
Selecting a destination or route on
the map ......................................... 341
ViaMichelin .................................... 339
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 541
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 225
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 225
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 226
True Image™ ...................................... 297
Turn signal
see Turn signals
Turn signals
Switching on/off ........................... 129
TV
Alphabetical browser ..................... 498
Automatic picture shutoff .............. 492
Fixing a channel ............................. 499
Further options .............................. 500
Information about the current pro-
gramme ......................................... 497
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 229
Picture settings .............................. 493
Programme preview ....................... 498
Reception quality ........................... 493
Selecting channels (COMAND
Online) ........................................... 495
Setting the reception region .......... 499
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 495
Showing/hiding the navigation
menu ............................................. 494
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 294
Storing channels (COMAND
Online) ........................................... 497
Switching on .................................. 494
Teletext .......................................... 499
Index
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Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 585
Installation ..................................... 585
Transmission output (maximum) .... 585
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 568
Display message ............................ 261
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 549
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 549
Recommended ............................... 565
Tyre pressure loss warning
Important safety notes .................. 566
Restarting ...................................... 567
Tyre pressure monitor
Function/notes ............................. 568
Restarting ...................................... 569
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Tyres
Changing a wheel .......................... 570
Checking ........................................ 563
Direction of rotation ...................... 570
Display message ............................ 261
Important safety notes .................. 562
M+S tyres ...................................... 564
MOExtended tyres ......................... 564
Overview ........................................ 562
Replacing ....................................... 570
Service life ..................................... 563
Storing ........................................... 570
Summer tyres ................................ 564
Tyre size (data) .............................. 575
Tyre tread ...................................... 563
see Flat tyre
U
Umbrella holder ................................. 513
Unladen weight ................................. 593
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 92
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 91
Updating the digital map .................. 374
USB
see Media Interface
V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 517
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 39
Data acquisition ............................... 39
Display message ............................ 265
Electronics ..................................... 585
Equipment ....................................... 37
Implied warranty .............................. 39
Individual settings .......................... 233
Leaving parked up ......................... 174
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 93
Locking (key) ................................... 85
Lowering ........................................ 574
Pulling away ................................... 156
Raising ........................................... 572
Registration ..................................... 38
Securing from rolling away ............ 571
Towing away .................................. 555
Tow-starting ................................... 555
Transporting .................................. 557
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 92
Unlocking (key) ................................ 85
Vehicle data ................................... 593
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 593
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 593
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 93
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 586
Vehicle level
Active Body Control (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 198
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 196
Display message ............................ 255
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 545
Vehicle weights ................................. 593
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 229
see Video DVD
Video-AUX
Setting the picture ......................... 493
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Video DVD
Automatic picture shutoff .............. 492
Data carrier .................................... 501
DVD menu ..................................... 504
Fast forward/rewind ...................... 503
Function restrictions ...................... 501
Interactive content ........................ 506
Operation ....................................... 500
Pause function ............................... 503
Playing conditions .......................... 501
Safety notes .................................. 500
Selecting ........................................ 504
Selecting a film/title ...................... 504
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 503
Setting the audio format ................ 505
Setting the language ...................... 505
Setting the picture ......................... 493
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 502
Showing/hiding the navigation
menu ............................................. 502
Stop function ................................. 503
Subtitles ........................................ 506
Switching on .................................. 501
VIN ...................................................... 586
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 271
Brakes ........................................... 271
Distance warning signal ................. 279
ESP® .............................................. 273
ESP® OFF ....................................... 274
Fuel tank ........................................ 276
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 178
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 183
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 191
Overview .......................................... 46
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 66
Reserve fuel ................................... 276
Seat belt ........................................ 269
SRS ................................................ 276
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 280
Warning triangle ................................ 544
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 267
Waypoints
Accepting waypoints for the route . 330
Editing ........................................... 329
Entering ......................................... 327
Weather display (COMAND Online)
Calling up the weather map ........... 437
Information chart ........................... 434
Selecting locations in the informa-
tion chart ....................................... 435
Selecting the location .................... 435
Selecting the location in the
weather map .................................. 437
Switching off .................................. 434
Switching on .................................. 434
Weather map (COMAND Online)
Legend ........................................... 438
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 437
Switching to the weather informa-
tion display .................................... 437
Website
Adding to favourites ....................... 449
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 574
Wheel chock ...................................... 571
Wheels
Changing/replacing ....................... 570
Changing a wheel .......................... 570
Checking ........................................ 563
Cleaning ......................................... 538
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 570
Emergency spare wheel ................. 579
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 574
Fitting a wheel ............................... 571
Important safety notes .................. 562
Overview ........................................ 562
Removing a wheel .......................... 573
Storing ........................................... 570
Tightening torque ........................... 574
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 575
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 538
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 145
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Notes ............................................. 593
Topping up ..................................... 534
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