Mercedes S-Class 2008, S 550 2008 User Manual
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Introduction ....................................... 13
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Product information............................. 13
Operator’s Manual ............................... 14
Service and warranty information .. 14
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 15
Maintenance .................................. 15
Roadside Assistance ...................... 16
Change of address or ownership.... 16
Operating your vehicle outside the
USA or Canada............................... 16
Where to find it.................................... 17
Symbols............................................... 18
Operating safety .................................. 19
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 19
Problems with your vehicle.................. 20
Reporting safety defects...................... 21
Reporting safety defects ................ 21
Vehicle data recording......................... 22
Information regarding electronic
recording devices........................... 22
At a glance .......................................... 23
Exterior view......................................... 24
Cockpit................................................. 26
Instrument cluster ................................ 28
Control systems ................................... 30
Center console ..................................... 32
Upper part ...................................... 32
Overhead control panel ........................ 33
Driver’s door control panel ................... 34
Rear door control panel ........................ 35
Storage compartments......................... 36
Rear passenger compartment .............. 38
Safety and Security............................ 39
Occupant safety ................................... 40
Air bags........................................... 42
Occupant Classification System ..... 47
Seat belts........................................ 52
Active head restraints ..................... 55
Preventive occupant safety
®
(PRE-SAFE
).................................... 56
Children in the vehicle .................... 57
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Override switch for rear passenger
compartment .................................. 63
Panic alarm .......................................... 65
Activating........................................ 65
Deactivating.................................... 65
Driving safety systems ......................... 66
ABS................................................. 66
Adaptive Brake ............................... 67
Adaptive Brake Lights
(S 600/S 65 AMG and USA only) ... 68
BAS................................................. 68
BAS Plus* ....................................... 69
EBP ................................................. 71
®
............................................... 71
ESP
Four wheel electronic traction
system (4MATIC) with the ESP
®
PRE-SAFE
Brake* (vehicles with
DISTRONIC Plus* only) ................... 76
Anti-theft systems ................................ 81
Immobilizer ..................................... 81
Anti-theft alarm system .................. 81
Canceling the alarm........................ 82
®
..... 75
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Control systems ................................ 83
COMAND operating safety................... 84
COMAND introduction ......................... 85
Availability of functions while the
vehicle is in motion ........................ 85
Switching COMAND on or off ......... 85
COMAND components ................... 85
Operating COMAND ....................... 90
Main menus of COMAND ............... 96
COMAND FM/AM radio ..................... 100
Submenu overview ....................... 100
Switching to radio mode .............. 101
Switching wavebands ................... 101
Selecting stations/channels ........ 101
Saving stations............................. 103
Station name display.................... 104
COMAND satellite radio* (USA only) . 105
Submenu overview ....................... 105
Introduction to Satellite radio....... 106
Switching to satellite radio........... 106
Main satellite radio menu............. 107
Selecting program category ......... 108
Tuning in channels ....................... 108
Saving channels ........................... 110
Show program info ....................... 111
Channel update............................ 111
Calling SIRIUS Service Center...... 111
COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 112
Safety precautions ....................... 112
Notes about MP3 mode ............... 112
Notes about audio DVD operation 114
Notes about CDs/DVDs............... 114
Notes about handling CDs/DVDs 115
Inserting CDs and DVDs............... 115
Inserting a PCMCIA card .............. 117
Ejecting CDs and DVDs ................ 117
Ejecting a PCMCIA card ............... 118
Submenu overview....................... 119
Switching to audio CD, audio DVD
or MP3 mode ............................... 120
Stop function ............................... 121
Pause function ............................. 121
Selecting CD/DVD/MP3 media... 121
Selecting a track .......................... 122
Fast forward/rewind .................... 122
Selecting a folder ......................... 122
Setting the audio format .............. 123
Playback options .......................... 123
COMAND video DVD (USA only) ........ 124
Automatic picture fade-out .......... 124
Notes about video DVD operation 124
Notes about handling DVDs ......... 125
Functional limitations................... 125
Inserting or ejecting DVDs ........... 125
Submenu overview of
video DVD.................................... 126
Switching to video DVD mode...... 126
Hiding/showing the
DVD control menu ....................... 127
Hiding/showing the menu system 127
Fast forward/rewind.................... 127
Selecting the DVD medium.......... 127
Stop playback .............................. 128
Pause playback ............................ 128
Selecting scene/chapter ............. 128
Selecting film/track..................... 128
Screen settings ............................ 128
DVD menu.................................... 129
Stopping the film or skipping to
the beginning/end of a scene...... 130
Switching to the next highest DVD
menu level ................................... 130
Back to the film............................ 130
Setting the language and
audio format ................................ 131
Subtitles and camera angles........ 131
Interactive content....................... 131
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COMAND telephone* ........................ 132
Safety precautions ....................... 132
General notes............................... 132
Switching telephone on or off ...... 134
Activating telephone mode .......... 134
Telephone keypad ........................ 134
“911” emergency call................... 135
Entering the PIN ........................... 136
Entering the PIN2......................... 137
Entering the PUK/PUK2............... 137
Entering the unlock code ............. 137
Telephone submenu overview...... 138
Main telephone menu .................. 139
Mailbox ........................................ 139
Call lists ....................................... 140
Incoming call................................ 142
Making an outgoing call ............... 143
Functions during a single-call
connection ................................... 145
Transferring a call ........................ 146
COMAND phone book.................. 147
SMS messages
(Short Message Service) .............. 155
COMAND navigation .......................... 158
Safety precautions ....................... 158
COMAND navigation (introduction) .... 159
Map software................................ 159
Updating the map software........... 159
Updating process.......................... 159
Loading a DVD into the
DVD changer................................. 160
Updating ....................................... 160
General notes ............................... 163
Input restrictions .......................... 164
Navigation system
menu overview.............................. 165
Calling up the map display and
switching to navigation mode ....... 166
Basic settings ............................... 168
COMAND navigation system
(entering a destination) ...................... 172
Entering a destination by the
address ......................................... 172
Entering a destination from the
destination memory ...................... 191
Entering a destination from the
list of last destinations.................. 193
Entering a destination
from the map ................................ 193
Entering a stopover....................... 194
COMAND navigation system
(Point of interest entry) ...................... 196
Entering a POI in the
surrounding area .......................... 196
Entering a POI in the surroundings
of a given town ............................. 196
Entering a POI in a
different region ............................. 196
Designating a POI category........... 197
Entering a POI from the map ........ 203
COMAND navigation system
(real-time traffic) (USA only)............... 204
Real-time traffic notifications
in the map .................................... 204
Displaying real-time traffic reports 205
Example message ......................... 206
COMAND navigation system
(route guidance) ................................. 207
Route guidance............................. 207
Examples of displays and
announcements for a
driving maneuver .......................... 207
Example of a display without
driving maneuvers ........................ 209
Destination or destination area
reached ........................................ 209
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Partially digitized areas ................ 210
Off-road and off-map .................... 211
Navigation announcements.......... 213
COMAND navigation system
(during route guidance)...................... 214
Cancel route guidance ................. 214
Continuing cancelled
route guidance ............................. 214
Route browser.............................. 214
Displaying route information ........ 215
Detour function ............................ 216
COMAND navigation system
(destination memory)......................... 217
Saving a destination in the
destination memory ..................... 217
Deleting a destination from the
destination memory ..................... 218
Own address ................................ 219
COMAND navigation system
(last destinations) .............................. 223
Saving a destination permanently
in the destination memory ........... 223
Saving the vehicle position in the
list of last destinations ................. 223
Saving the crosshair position in
the list of last destinations ........... 223
Deleting one of the
last destinations........................... 223
COMAND address book..................... 224
General notes............................... 224
Address book menu overview ...... 224
Calling up the address book......... 224
Selecting an entry in the main
address book display ................... 225
Creating a new
address book entry ...................... 225
Deleting an entry.......................... 226
Searching for an
address book entry ...................... 226
Displaying a complete
address book entry ...................... 228
Displaying of a complete phone
book entry in the mobile phone ... 229
Changing an entry ........................ 229
Calling a number saved in
an entry........................................ 231
Starting route guidance to
an entry........................................ 231
Voice entries ................................ 232
Saving a phone book entry from
mobile phone in the COMAND
address book ............................... 233
Importing data from external
®
Bluetooth
devices ...................... 234
COMAND system settings ................. 235
System settings menu overview... 235
Display settings ........................... 235
Time settings ............................... 235
Voice Control* settings................ 237
Setting the system language........ 238
Assigning the favorite button ....... 238
®
Bluetooth
settings...................... 239
Reset ........................................... 241
COMAND vehicle menu ..................... 242
Setting night security illumination 242
Locator lighting on/off................. 243
Exterior mirror convenience
settings ........................................ 244
Automatic locking on/off............. 245
Activating easy-entry/exit feature 246
Setting interior ambient lighting .. 247
Setting interior lighting delayed
switch-off ..................................... 248
Extending or retracting
rear window sunshade ................. 249
Trunk opening-height restriction*
on/off .......................................... 249
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COMAND automatic climate control.. 251
Setting temperature ..................... 252
Adjusting air distribution.............. 253
Adjusting air volume .................... 253
Central climate control menu via
COMAND ..................................... 254
Operating rear climate control*
from the front............................... 257
COMAND seats.................................. 259
Operating seats via COMAND ...... 259
Lumbar support............................ 260
Multicontour seats*, front............ 260
Drive-dynamic
multicontour seats*, front............ 262
Instrument cluster control system..... 264
Multifunction display.................... 264
Multifunction steering wheel........ 265
Menus .......................................... 266
Trip menu..................................... 268
Navi menu.................................... 269
Audio menu.................................. 271
AMG menu ................................... 273
Telephone* menu......................... 276
Assistance* menu........................ 279
Service menu ............................... 280
Settings menu.............................. 281
Voice Control*.................................... 284
Operating safety ........................... 284
Voice Control* introduction ............... 285
Spelling......................................... 286
Command types............................ 286
Active System ............................... 286
Controls ........................................ 287
Symbols ........................................ 288
Voice Control* telephone ................... 289
Telephone operation ..................... 289
Telephone commands................... 290
Voice Control* navigation .................. 296
Important notes ............................ 296
Navigation operation..................... 297
Navigation commands .................. 297
Dialog for entering a
complete address ......................... 298
Commands for entering parts of
an address .................................... 303
Voice Control* address book ............. 306
COMAND address book
overview ....................................... 306
Operation with address book not
open (global) ................................. 306
Operation with address book
open (local)................................... 306
Operating and using address book 306
Available commands with the
address book not open................. 307
Available commands with the
address book open ....................... 308
Voice Control* radio .......................... 309
Radio operation ............................ 309
Radio commands .......................... 309
Voice Control* CD/
DVD changer/MP3............................. 313
Operation...................................... 313
Commands ................................... 313
Voice Control* command list ............. 315
Command list ............................... 315
Voice Control* troubleshooting.......... 327
Help function ................................ 327
Help commands............................ 327
Help window ................................. 327
Entering digits and spelling........... 327
What to do if ... ............................. 328
Voice Control* individualization ......... 330
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Controls in detail ............................. 331
Locking and unlocking ....................... 332
SmartKey ..................................... 332
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*....... 335
Checking batteries in the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*............................... 340
Loss of the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*....... 340
Opening doors from the inside..... 341
Power closing assist for doors
and trunk lid................................. 342
Automatic central locking ............ 342
Locking and unlocking from
the inside ..................................... 343
Starter switch positions ..................... 344
SmartKey ..................................... 344
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*....... 345
Seats.................................................. 347
Seat adjustment........................... 347
Seat heating* ............................... 351
Seat ventilation* .......................... 352
Head restraints............................. 353
Multicontour seats*, rear ............. 356
Easy-entry/exit feature ................ 357
Steering wheel................................... 359
Steering wheel adjustment .......... 359
Heated steering wheel* ............... 360
Mirrors............................................... 361
Interior rear view mirror ............... 361
Exterior rear view mirrors............. 361
Power folding exterior
rear view mirrors .......................... 362
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors... 363
Activating exterior rear view
mirror parking position................. 364
Memory function ............................... 365
Storing positions into memory ..... 366
Recalling positions from memory. 366
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position ........................... 367
Fastening the seat belts .................... 368
Proper use of seat belts ............... 370
Seat belt height adjustment ......... 370
Lighting.............................................. 371
Exterior lamp switch..................... 371
Switching on high beams ............. 375
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 375
Corner-illuminating lamps ............ 376
Hazard warning flasher ................ 377
Interior lighting............................. 378
Door entry lamps ......................... 379
Courtesy lighting.......................... 380
Trunk lamp................................... 380
Windshield wipers ............................. 381
Switching on/off
windshield wipers ........................ 381
Intermittent wiping ...................... 382
Single wipe .................................. 382
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid.............................................. 382
Power windows ................................. 383
Opening and closing
power windows ............................ 383
Rear side window sunshades* ..... 385
Summer opening feature ............. 385
Convenience closing feature........ 386
Driving and parking ........................... 389
Starting the engine ...................... 389
Driving off .................................... 392
Turn signals.................................. 393
Problems while driving................. 393
Parking......................................... 394
Turning off the engine.................. 397
Releasing seat belts ..................... 398
Automatic transmission..................... 399
Gear selector lever....................... 399
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Shifting procedure ....................... 402
Transmission positions................. 403
Driving tips................................... 406
Gear ranges ................................. 408
Automatic shift program .............. 409
Steering wheel gearshift control .. 411
Manual shift program
(S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG only) ... 413
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) ...................... 416
Instrument cluster ............................. 417
Adjusting instrument cluster
display illumination ...................... 417
Coolant temperature gauge ......... 417
Tachometer.................................. 418
Outside temperature indicator ..... 418
Fuel gauge ................................... 418
Driving systems ................................. 419
Cruise control .............................. 419
DISTRONIC Plus* ......................... 424
Airmatic (S 550 only) ................... 440
Active Body Control (ABC)*.......... 442
Parktronic system* ...................... 444
Park Assist* ................................. 448
Dynamic Rear View Monitor*....... 453
Night View Assist* ....................... 461
Air vents ............................................. 466
Opening and closing air vents....... 468
Ventilated storage compartment .. 468
Automatic climate control .................. 469
Deactivating climate control
system .......................................... 471
Operating climate control system
in automatic mode ........................ 471
Setting temperature...................... 472
Adjusting air volume ..................... 472
Front defroster.............................. 472
Rear window defroster.................. 473
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL
(USA only)..................................... 474
Air recirculation mode .................. 474
Residual engine heat and
ventilation..................................... 476
Rear passenger compartment
climate control*............................ 477
Trunk .................................................. 479
Opening trunk ............................... 479
Closing trunk ................................ 480
Trunk emergency release.............. 484
Valet locking ................................. 484
Power tilt/sliding sunroof................... 486
Opening and closing
power tilt/sliding sunroof............. 486
Synchronizing ............................... 488
Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel*............................... 489
Roller sunblinds ............................ 489
Opening and closing panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel . 490
Synchronizing ............................... 492
Loading and storing............................ 493
Roof rack* .................................... 493
Loading instructions ..................... 493
Storage compartments................. 494
Cup holders .................................. 498
Trunk ............................................ 500
Useful features................................... 502
Sun visors ..................................... 502
Vanity mirror in rear...................... 502
Rear window sunshade................. 503
Ashtrays........................................ 503
Cigarette lighters .......................... 504
Power outlet ................................. 506
Floormats* ................................... 506
Telephone* ................................... 507
Tele Aid......................................... 510
Garage door opener...................... 518
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Infrared reflecting windshield....... 524
Operation ......................................... 525
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 526
Driving instructions............................ 527
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 527
Drinking and driving ..................... 527
Pedals .......................................... 527
Power assistance ......................... 527
Brakes .......................................... 528
Driving off..................................... 530
Parking ......................................... 530
Tires ............................................. 531
Hydroplaning ................................ 531
Tire traction.................................. 532
Tire speed rating .......................... 532
Winter driving instructions ........... 533
Standing water ............................. 534
Passenger compartment .............. 535
Driving abroad.............................. 535
Control and operation of radio
transmitters.................................. 535
Catalytic converter ....................... 536
Emission control........................... 536
Coolant temperature .................... 537
At the gas station .............................. 538
Refueling ...................................... 538
Check regularly and before
a long trip..................................... 540
Engine compartment ......................... 541
Hood ............................................ 541
Engine oil ..................................... 543
Transmission fluid level................ 546
Active Body Control* (ABC*)
fluid level...................................... 547
Coolant level ................................ 547
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system........... 548
Tires and wheels................................ 550
Important guidelines .................... 550
Tire care and maintenance........... 551
Direction of rotation..................... 553
Loading the vehicle ...................... 553
Recommended tire
inflation pressure ......................... 558
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 560
Tire labeling.................................. 567
Load identification ....................... 571
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 572
Maximum tire load ....................... 573
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 573
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles)............. 574
Tire ply material ........................... 575
Tire and loading terminology........ 576
Rotating tires ............................... 578
Winter driving .................................... 580
Winter tires .................................. 580
Snow chains................................. 581
Maintenance...................................... 582
Maintenance service indicator
message ...................................... 582
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display .............. 583
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator .......................... 584
Vehicle care....................................... 585
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 585
Practical hints ................................. 597
What to do if …? ................................ 598
Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 598
Air bag off indicator lamp............. 610
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display.................... 612
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Where will I find ...? ........................... 668
First aid kit ................................... 668
Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit,
luggage bowl, Minispare wheel .... 668
Unlocking/locking in an emergency.. 671
Unlocking the vehicle................... 671
Locking the vehicle ...................... 672
Mechanically releasing the
electronic parking brake .............. 673
Opening/closing in an emergency..... 674
Power tilt/sliding sunroof or
panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel*.............. 674
Resetting activated head restraints ... 675
Replacing SmartKey batteries ........... 676
Replacing bulbs ................................. 678
Bulbs ............................................ 679
Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 680
Replacing wiper blades...................... 684
Placing wiper arms in vertical
position ........................................ 684
Removing wiper blades ................ 685
Installing wiper blades ................. 685
Flat tire .............................................. 686
Preparing the vehicle ................... 686
Mounting the spare wheel............ 686
Batteries............................................. 692
Disconnecting starter battery ....... 694
Removing starter battery .............. 695
Charging battery ........................... 695
Reinstalling starter battery ........... 696
Reconnecting starter battery ........ 696
Jump starting...................................... 697
Towing the vehicle.............................. 700
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 703
Fuses.................................................. 704
Fuse boxes in engine
compartment ................................ 705
Fuse boxes in passenger
compartment ................................ 706
Emergency engine shut-down ....... 707
Technical data .................................. 709
Parts service....................................... 710
Warranty coverage ............................. 711
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ...................... 711
Identification labels ............................ 712
Layout of poly-V-belt drive.................. 714
S 550 ............................................ 714
S 63 AMG ..................................... 714
S 600 and S 65 AMG .................... 714
Engine ................................................ 715
Rims and tires .................................... 718
Same size tires ............................. 719
Mixed size tires............................. 720
Spare wheel.................................. 721
Electrical system ................................ 722
Main dimensions and weights ............ 723
Main dimensions........................... 723
Weights......................................... 723
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc........... 724
Capacities..................................... 724
Engine oils .................................... 728
Engine oil additives ....................... 728
Air conditioning refrigerant ........... 728
Brake fluid .................................... 728
Premium unleaded gasoline.......... 729
Fuel requirements......................... 729
Gasoline additives......................... 730
Coolants ....................................... 730
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system ........... 733
Index ................................................. 735
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Please observe the following in your own
best interest:
We recommend using Genuine
Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion
parts and accessories explicitly approved
by us for your vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine
their reliability, safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for
other products and therefore cannot be
held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies
should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety,
performance or reliability of your vehicle.
Please do not use them.
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Product information
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will
receive comprehensive information, also
on permissible technical modifications,
and where proper installation will be performed.
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This Operator’s Manual contains a great
deal of useful information. We urge you to
read it carefully and familiarize yourself
with the vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life
of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this
manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you
or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Your vehicle may have some or all of the
equipment described in this manual.
Therefore, you may find explanations for
optional equipment not installed in your
vehicle. If you have any questions about
the operation of any equipment, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to
demonstrate the proper procedures.
We continuously strive to improve our
product, and ask for your understanding
that we reserve the right to make changes
in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in
this Operator’s Manual might differ from
your vehicle.
Optional equipment is also described in
this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they are
special-order items, the descriptions and
illustrations herein may vary slightly from
the actual equipment of your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are
not shown or described in this Operator’s
Manual, any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center will be glad to inform you of correct
care and operating procedures. The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet
are important documents and should be
kept with the vehicle.
Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information
Booklet contains detailed information
about the warranties covering your
Mercedes-Benz, including:
앫 New Vehicle Limited Warranty
앫 Emission System Warranty
앫 Emission Performance Warranty
앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control System
Warranty
(California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont only)
앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws
(Lemon Laws)
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Important notice for California retail
buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz
automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to
a replacement of your vehicle or a refund
of the purchase price or lease price, if
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by
its express warranty after a reasonable
number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of
the vehicle or the accumulation of
18000 miles (approximately 29000 km)
on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever
occurs first, a reasonable number of repair
attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or
lessee if one or more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or mal-
function results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject to
repair two or more times, and you have
directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA,
LLC in writing of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or mal-
function of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly notified us in writing of the need for
its repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason
of repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a
cumulative total of more than
30 calendar days.
Written notification should not be sent to a
dealer, it should be addressed to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Maintenance Booklet describes all the
necessary maintenance work which should
be performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Maintenance Booklet with
you when you take the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.
The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.
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Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program provides factory trained technical
help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to
the toll-free Roadside Assistance number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Representatives
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional information refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your vehicle literature
portfolio.
Change of address or ownership
If you change your address, be sure to
send in the “Change of Address Notice”
found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer
Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It
is in your own interest that we can contact
you should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all
literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used
Car” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes,
or Customer Service (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:
앫 service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available,
앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat-
alytic converters may not be available;
the use of leaded fuels will damage the
catalysts,
앫 gasoline may have a considerably low-
er octane rating, and improper fuel can
cause engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details, consult
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or
write to:
In the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
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왔 Where to find it
Information Provided by:
This Operator’s Manual is designed to provide comprehensive support information
for you, the vehicle operator. Each section
has its own reference color.
At a glance
Here you will find an overview of all the
controls that can be operated in the vehicle’s interior.
Safety and Security
Here you will find descriptions of the safety
and security features of your vehicle.
Control systems
Here you will find detailed information
about the operation of the COMAND system, instrument cluster control system
and Voice Control*.
Controls in detail
Here you will find detailed information
about the equipment installed in your vehicle. This section also describes technical
innovations.
Operation
Here you will find all the information you
need for the proper operation of your vehicle.
Practical hints
This section provides fast assistance for
dealing with problems you may encounter.
Introduction
Where to find it
Technical data
All important technical data for your vehicle can be found in this section.
Indexes
The table of contents and the index are designed to help you find information quickly
and easily.
The following publications are part of your
vehicle documentation:
앫 this Operator’s Manual
앫 the Maintenance Booklet
Separate operating instructions will be
provided as required depending on the
equipment options installed in your vehicle.
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Introduction
Information Provided by:
Symbols
Trademarks:
앫 Bluetooth
®
is a registered trademark of
of Bluetooth SIG Inc.
®
앫 ESP
and PRE-SAFE® are registered
trademark of DaimlerChrysler.
앫 HomeLink
®
is a registered trademark
of Prince, a Johnson Controls
Company.
앫 LOGIC7
®
is a registered trademark of
Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
앫 SIRIUS and related marks are trade-
marks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.
The following symbols are found in this
Operator’s Manual:
* Optional equipment is identified
with an asterisk. Since standard
equipment varies between models,
the descriptions and illustrations in
this manual may differ slightly from
the actual equipment of your vehicle.
Warning! G
Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.
Highlights hazards that may result in dam-
!
age to your vehicle.
Helpful hints or further information you may
i
find useful.
왘 This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.
왘 A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step
procedure.
컄 page This symbol tells you where to
look for further information on a
topic.
컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
a warning which is continued on
the next page.
컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
a procedure which is continued
on the next page.
-> This symbol is used to indicate
cross-references to term definitions.
Display Words appearing in the multi-
function display and COMAND
display are printed in the type
shown here.
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왔 Operating safety
Information Provided by:
Warning! G
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because
the vehicle’s electronic components are interconnected, any modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function while the
engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving.
Warning! G
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody
or tires/wheels, for example when running
over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole,
may cause serious damage and impair the
operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a
sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage to your
vehicle has occurred, you should turn on
your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow
down, and drive with caution to an area
which is a safe distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and
tires/wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for further inspection or repairs.
Introduction
Operating safety
Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you
are familiar with the following information
and rules:
앫 the safety precautions in this manual
앫 the “Technical data” section in this
manual
앫 traffic rules and regulations
앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan-
dards
Warning! G
Various warning labels are attached to your
vehicle. These warning labels are intended
to make you and others aware of various
risks. You should not remove any of these
warning labels unless explicitly instructed to
do so by information on the label itself. Removal of any of these labels may cause you
and others to be unaware of certain risks
which may result in an accident and/or personal injury.
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Introduction
Information Provided by:
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to
immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is
not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us
at one of the following addresses:
In the USA:
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, M4G 4C9
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Introduction
Information Provided by:
Reporting safety defects
왔 Reporting safety defects
For the USA only:
The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
“National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.”
Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer,
or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);
go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
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Introduction
Information Provided by:
Vehicle data recording
Information regarding electronic recording devices
(Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system,
may transmit some data in certain accidents.
This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety.
DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others
앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes
앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee
앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency
앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or
앫 as otherwise required or permitted by law.
Please check the Tele Aid subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted
via that system.
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At a glance
Information Provided by:
Exterior view
Cockpit
Instrument cluster
Control systems
Center console
Overhead control panel
Driver’s door control panel
Rear door control panel
Storage compartments
Rear passenger compartment
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At a glance
Information Provided by:
Exterior view
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At a glance
Information Provided by:
Exterior view
Item Page
1 Trunk
앫 Unlocking
앫 Opening and closing
앫 Minispare wheel
앫 Vehicle tool kit
479
479
686
668
2 Rear lamps 679
3 Rear window, defrosting 473
4 Fuel filler flap
Gasoline
538
729
5 Doors
앫 Locking and unlocking
앫 Opening and closing
332
332
Item Page
6 Exterior rear view mirror
Parking position
361
364
7 Towing the vehicle 700
8 Rims and tires
앫 Checking tire inflation
718
560
pressure
앫 Minispare wheel
앫 Flat tire
9 Hood, opening
Engine oil
Coolant
670
686
541
543
547
Item Page
a Headlamp cleaning system 375
b Front lamps 679
c Windshield wipers
Wiper blades, replacing
Wiper blades, cleaning
381
684
592
d Window, cleaning 592
e Roofs
앫 Power tilt/sliding sunroof
앫 Panorama roof with power
486
489
tilt/sliding panel*
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At a glance
Information Provided by:
Cockpit
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At a glance
Information Provided by:
Cockpit
Item Page
1 Combination switch
앫 High beam
앫 Corner-illuminating lamps
앫 Windshield wipers
앫 Turn signals
375
376
381
393
2 Lever for
앫 Cruise control
앫 DISTRONIC Plus*
420
424
3 Horn
4 Multifunction steering wheel 265
5 Instrument cluster 28
6 Steering wheel gearshift con-
411
trol
7 Gear selector lever for
389
automatic transmission
Item Page
8 Control panel with
앫 Front passenger front
50
air bag indicator lamp
앫 Vehicle level control
switch
앫 Electronic Stability Pro-
gram (ESP
앫 Parktronic*/Park Assist*
®
) switch
deactivation switch
앫 Swivel COMAND display
앫 COMAND/instrument
441,
443
73
447,
452
87
417
cluster display
illumination
9 COMAND display 85
a Overhead control panel 33
b Automatic climate control
Center console, upper part
469
32
Item Page
c Glove box lock 494
d Cover of compartment with
앫 CD/DVD changer
앫 PCMCIA card slot
115
117
e Center console, lower part 30
f Starter switch
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
344
345
button
g Steering wheel adjustment
Heated steering wheel*
359
360
h Headlamp cleaning button 375
j Electronic parking brake 395
k Hood lock release 541
l Door control panel 34
m Night View Assist* 461
n Exterior lamp switch 371
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At a glance
Information Provided by:
Instrument cluster
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At a glance
Information Provided by:
Instrument cluster
Item Page
1 Coolant temperature gauge 417
2 Fuel gauge with:
Fuel tank reserve warning
605
lamp
A High beam headlamp
375
indicator lamp
- ABS indicator lamp
= SRS indicator lamp
3 Parktronic*/Park Assist*
warning indicator for left
598
607
446,
451
front area
4 Multifunction display with:
Speedometer
0
USA only
!
Canada only
Electronic
parking brake
warning or indicator lamps
600
Item Page
;
USA only
Brake warning
lamp
3
Canada only
< Seat belt telltale 605
H Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale, USA
only
Low tire pressure*
telltale, Canada only
L Left turn signal
indicator lamp
K Right turn signal
indicator lamp
v ESP® warning lamp 604
l Distance warning
1
Vehicles without DISTRONIC Plus*: Warning lamp
without function. It illuminates when the ignition is
on. It should go out when the engine is running.
lamp*
1
599
608
393
393
78,
427,
604
Item Page
5 Parktronic*/Park Assist*
warning indicator for right
446,
451
front area
6 Gear position/range
408
indicator
7 Tachometer with:
± Engine malfunction
602
indicator lamp
8 Selected program mode indi-
410
cator
9 Main menu for control sys-
264
tem, multifunction display
a Outside temperature 418
b Display with:
Additional speedometer 282
: PRE-SAFE® Brake*
279
indicator
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