Mercedes S-Class 2007, S 550 2007 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual
S-Class
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Order No. 6515 2186 13 Part No. 221 584 13 81 USA Edition A 2007
Operator’s Manual S-Class
S550 S600
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Please read this manual carefully, then
return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.
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contained in this manual. They are de­signed to acquaint you with the opera­tion of your Mercedes-Benz.
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We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company

Contents

Introduction ....................................... 13
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
Lower part ...................................... 33
Automatic climate control .................... 34
Overview ......................................... 34
Automatic climate control panel,
front................................................ 36
Overhead control panel ........................ 37
Driver’s door control panel ................... 38
Rear door control panel ........................ 39
Storage compartments......................... 40
Rear passenger compartment .............. 42
Safety and Security ........................... 43
Occupant safety ................................... 44
Air bags .......................................... 45
Occupant Classification System ..... 50
Seat belts ....................................... 55
Luxury active head restraints
(S 600 only) .................................... 59
Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE
®
) ................................... 60
Children in the vehicle .................... 61
Override switch for rear
passenger compartment................. 67
Panic alarm .......................................... 68
Activating........................................ 68
Deactivating.................................... 68
Driving safety systems ......................... 69
ABS................................................. 69
Adaptive Brake ............................... 70
Adaptive Brake Lights
(S 600 and USA only) ..................... 70
BAS................................................. 71
BAS Plus* ....................................... 71
EBP ................................................. 71
®
ESP
............................................... 72
Contents
Anti-theft systems................................ 75
Immobilizer..................................... 75
Anti-theft alarm system .................. 75
Tow-away alarm ............................. 76
Canceling the alarm ....................... 76
Control systems ................................ 77
COMAND operating safety................... 78
COMAND introduction ......................... 79
Availability of functions while
the vehicle is in motion .................. 79
Switching COMAND on or off ......... 79
COMAND components ................... 79
Operating COMAND ....................... 84
Main menus of COMAND ............... 89
COMAND FM/AM radio ....................... 93
Submenu overview ......................... 93
Switching to radio mode ................ 94
Switching wavebands ..................... 94
Selecting stations/channels .......... 94
Saving stations............................... 96
Station name display...................... 97
COMAND satellite radio* (USA only) ... 98
Submenu overview......................... 98
Introduction to Satellite radio ........ 98
Switching to satellite radio............. 99
Main satellite radio menu............. 100
Selecting program category ......... 100
Tuning in channels ....................... 100
Saving channels ........................... 102
Show program info....................... 103
Channel update............................ 103
Calling Sirius Service Center........ 103
COMAND audio CD/
audio DVD/MP3 ................................ 104
Safety precautions ....................... 104
Notes about MP3 mode ............... 104
Notes about audio DVD
operation...................................... 106
Notes about CDs/DVDs.............. 106
Notes about handling CDs/
DVDs............................................ 107
Inserting CDs and DVDs............... 107
Inserting a PCMCIA card .............. 108
Ejecting CDs and DVDs ................ 109
Ejecting a PCMCIA card ............... 109
Submenu overview....................... 110
Switching to audio CD,
audio DVD or MP3 mode ............. 111
Stop function ............................... 112
Pause function ............................. 112
Selecting CD/DVD/MP3 media . 112
Selecting a track .......................... 113
Fast forward/rewind.................... 113
Selecting a folder ......................... 113
Setting the audio format .............. 114
Playback options.......................... 114
COMAND telephone* ........................ 115
Safety precautions ....................... 115
General notes .............................. 115
Switching telephone on or off ...... 116
Activating telephone mode .......... 117
Telephone keypad........................ 117
“911” emergency call .................. 117
Entering the PIN........................... 119
Entering the PIN2......................... 119
Entering the PUK/PUK2.............. 119
Entering the unlock code ............. 119
Contents
Telephone submenu overview...... 120
Main telephone menu .................. 121
Mailbox ........................................ 121
Call lists ....................................... 122
Incoming call................................ 124
Making an outgoing call ............... 125
Functions during a single-call
connection ................................... 127
Transferring a call ........................ 128
COMAND phone book.................. 129
SMS messages (Short Message
Service)........................................ 137
COMAND navigation (introduction).... 140
Safety precautions ....................... 140
Map software ............................... 140
Updating the map software.......... 141
Updating process ......................... 141
Loading a DVD into the
DVD changer................................ 142
Updating ...................................... 142
General notes............................... 144
Input restrictions.......................... 146
Navigation system menu overview 147 Calling up the map display and
switching to navigation mode ...... 148
Basic settings............................... 150
COMAND navigation system
(entering a destination) ...................... 153
Entering a destination by address. 153 Entering a destination from
the destination memory................ 172
Entering a destination from
the list of last destinations............ 174
Entering a destination from
the map ........................................ 174
Entering a stopover....................... 175
COMAND navigation system
(Point of interest entry) ...................... 177
Entering a POI in the surrounding
area .............................................. 177
Entering a POI in the surroundings
of a given town ............................. 177
Entering a POI in a different
region............................................ 177
Designating a POI category........... 178
Entering a POI from the map......... 184
COMAND navigation system
(route guidance) ................................. 185
Route guidance ............................. 185
Examples of displays and announce-
ments for a driving maneuver ....... 185
Example of a display without
driving maneuvers ........................ 187
Destination or destination area
reached ........................................ 187
Partially digitized areas................. 188
Off-road and off-map .................... 189
Navigation announcements .......... 191
COMAND navigation system
(during route guidance) ...................... 192
Cancel route guidance .................. 192
Continuing cancelled route
guidance ....................................... 192
Route browser .............................. 192
Displaying route information......... 193
Detour function............................. 194
COMAND navigation system
(destination memory) ......................... 195
Saving a destination in the
destination memory...................... 195
Deleting a destination from the
destination memory...................... 196
Own address................................. 197
Contents
COMAND navigation system
(last destinations) .............................. 201
Saving a destination permanently
in the destination memory ........... 201
Saving the vehicle position in
the list of last destinations ........... 201
Saving the crosshair position in
the list of last destinations ........... 201
Deleting one of the last
destinations ................................. 201
COMAND address book ..................... 202
General notes............................... 202
Address book menu overview ...... 202
Calling up the address book ......... 202
Selecting an entry in the main
address book display.................... 202
Creating a new address book
entry............................................. 203
Deleting an entry.......................... 204
Searching for an address book
entry............................................. 204
Displaying a complete address
book entry .................................... 206
Displaying of a complete phone
book entry in the mobile phone.... 207
Changing an entry ........................ 207
Calling a number saved in
an entry........................................ 209
Starting route guidance to
an entry........................................ 209
Voice entries ................................ 210
Saving a phone book entry from mobile phone in the COMAND
address book ............................... 211
Importing data from external
Bluetooth devices ........................ 212
COMAND system settings ................. 213
Systems settings menu overview. 213
Display settings............................ 213
Time settings................................ 213
Voice Control* settings................ 215
Setting the system language........ 216
Assigning the favorite button ....... 216
Bluetooth settings ........................ 217
Reset............................................ 219
COMAND vehicle menu ..................... 220
Setting night security illumination 220
Locator lighting on/off................. 221
Exterior mirror convenience
settings ........................................ 222
Automatic locking on/off............. 223
Activating easy-entry/exit feature 224 Setting interior ambient lighting .. 225 Setting interior lighting delayed
switch-off ..................................... 226
Extending or retracting rear
window sunshade ........................ 227
Trunk opening-height restriction
on/off .......................................... 227
Switching on/of the tow-away
alarm............................................ 228
COMAND automatic climate control . 229
Setting temperature..................... 230
Adjusting air distribution.............. 230
Adjusting air volume .................... 230
Central climate control menu via
COMAND ..................................... 231
Operating rear climate control*
from the front .............................. 234
COMAND seats ................................. 236
Operating seats via COMAND ...... 236
Lumbar support ........................... 237
Multicontour seats*, front ........... 237
Drive-dynamic multicontour
seats, front*................................. 240
Contents
Instrument cluster control system..... 241
Multifunction display.................... 241
Multifunction steering wheel........ 242
Menus .......................................... 243
Trip menu..................................... 245
Navi menu.................................... 246
Audio menu.................................. 248
Telephone menu*......................... 249
Assistance menu*........................ 252
Service menu ............................... 253
Settings menu.............................. 254
Voice Control* operating safety ........ 257
Voice Control* introduction............... 258
Spelling ........................................ 259
Command types ........................... 259
Active System .............................. 259
Controls ....................................... 260
Symbols ....................................... 261
Voice Control* telephone .................. 262
Telephone operation .................... 262
Telephone commands .................. 263
Voice Control* navigation.................. 269
Important notes ........................... 269
Navigation operation.................... 270
Navigation commands.................. 270
Dialog for entering a complete
address ......................................... 271
Commands for entering parts
of an address ................................ 276
Voice Control* address book ............. 279
COMAND address book overview . 279 Operation with address book
not open (global)........................... 279
Operation with address book
open (local)................................... 279
Operating and using address
book.............................................. 280
Available commands with the
address book not open ................. 280
Available commands with the
address book open ....................... 281
Voice Control* radio........................... 282
Radio operation ............................ 282
Radio commands .......................... 282
Voice Control* CD/
DVD changer/MP3............................. 286
Operation...................................... 286
Commands.................................... 286
Voice Control* command list ............. 288
Command list................................ 288
Voice Control* troubleshooting.......... 299
Help function ................................ 299
Help commands............................ 299
Help window ................................. 299
Entering digits and spelling........... 299
What to do if ... ............................. 300
Voice Control* individualization ......... 302
Controls in detail.............................. 303
Locking and unlocking ....................... 304
SmartKey...................................... 304
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 306
Checking batteries in the SmartKey
or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO..... 311
Loss of the SmartKey or SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO ......................... 311
Opening doors from the inside ..... 312
Power closing assist for doors
and trunk lid ................................. 313
Automatic central locking ............. 313
Locking and unlocking
from the inside ............................. 314
Contents
Starter switch positions ..................... 315
SmartKey ..................................... 315
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*....... 316
Seats.................................................. 318
Seat adjustment........................... 318
Seat heating* ............................... 322
Seat ventilation* .......................... 323
Head restraints............................. 324
Multicontour seats*, rear ............. 327
Easy-entry/exit feature ................ 328
Steering wheel................................... 330
Steering wheel adjustment........... 330
Heated steering wheel* ............... 331
Mirrors ............................................... 332
Interior rear view mirror ............... 332
Exterior rear view mirrors............. 332
Power folding exterior rear view
mirrors ......................................... 333
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ... 334 Activating exterior rear view
mirror parking position................. 335
Memory function................................ 336
Storing positions into memory ..... 337
Recalling positions from memory . 337 Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position ........................... 338
Fastening the seat belts .................... 339
Proper use of seat belts ............... 341
Seat belt height adjustment ......... 341
Lighting.............................................. 342
Exterior lamp switch..................... 342
Combination switch ..................... 346
Corner-illuminating lamps ............ 347
Hazard warning flasher ................ 348
Interior lighting............................. 348
Courtesy lighting .......................... 350
Door entry lamps ......................... 350
Trunk lamp ................................... 350
Windshield wipers.............................. 351
Switching on/off windshield
wipers .......................................... 351
Intermittent wiping....................... 352
Single wipe................................... 352
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid.............................................. 352
Power windows.................................. 353
Opening and closing power
windows ....................................... 353
Rear side window sunshades* ..... 355
Summer opening feature.............. 355
Convenience closing feature........ 356
Driving and parking ........................... 359
Starting the engine ...................... 359
Driving off .................................... 361
Turn signals.................................. 362
Problems while driving ................. 362
Parking......................................... 363
Turning off the engine.................. 365
Releasing seat belts..................... 366
Automatic transmission..................... 367
Gear selector lever....................... 367
Shifting procedure ....................... 369
Automatic transmission positions 370
Gear ranges ................................. 372
Driving tips................................... 373
Automatic shift program .............. 374
Steering wheel gearshift control .. 375 Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) ...................... 377
Instrument cluster ............................. 378
Adjusting instrument cluster and
COMAND display illumination ...... 378
Coolant temperature gauge ......... 378
Tachometer.................................. 379
Outside temperature indicator..... 379
Fuel gauge ................................... 379
Contents
Driving systems ................................. 380
Cruise control .............................. 380
DISTRONIC Plus* ......................... 385
Airmatic (S 550 only) ................... 401
Active Body Control (ABC)*.......... 403
Parktronic system* ...................... 405
Park Assist* ................................. 409
Dynamic Rear View Monitor*....... 413
Night View Assist* ....................... 420
Automatic climate control ................. 424
Deactivating climate control
system ......................................... 428
Operating climate control system
in automatic mode ....................... 428
Setting temperature ..................... 429
Adjusting air volume .................... 429
Front defroster ............................. 429
Rear window defroster ................. 430
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL
(USA only) .................................... 430
Air recirculation mode.................. 431
Residual engine heat and
ventilation .................................... 433
Front passenger compartment
adjustable air vents....................... 433
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents....................... 434
Rear passenger compartment
climate control*............................ 434
Trunk .................................................. 436
Opening trunk ............................... 436
Closing trunk ................................ 437
Trunk emergency release.............. 440
Power tilt/sliding sunroof................... 441
Opening and closing power
tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 441
Synchronizing ............................... 442
Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel* ............................... 443
Roller sunblinds ............................ 443
Opening and closing panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel.. 444
Synchronizing ............................... 446
Loading and storing............................ 447
Roof rack* .................................... 447
Loading instructions ..................... 447
Storage compartments................. 448
Cup holders .................................. 452
Trunk ............................................ 453
Useful features................................... 455
Sun visors ..................................... 455
Vanity mirror in rear...................... 455
Rear window sunshade................. 456
Ashtrays........................................ 456
Cigarette lighters .......................... 457
Power outlet ................................. 458
Telephone* ................................... 459
Tele Aid......................................... 462
Garage door opener...................... 470
Infrared reflecting windshield ....... 475
Contents
Operation ......................................... 477
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 478
Driving instructions............................ 479
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 479
Drinking and driving ..................... 479
Pedals .......................................... 479
Power assistance ......................... 479
Brakes .......................................... 480
Driving off..................................... 481
Parking ......................................... 481
Tires ............................................. 482
Hydroplaning ................................ 483
Tire traction.................................. 483
Tire speed rating .......................... 484
Winter driving instructions ........... 484
Standing water ............................. 485
Passenger compartment .............. 486
Driving abroad.............................. 486
Control and operation of radio
transmitters.................................. 486
Catalytic converter ....................... 487
Emission control........................... 488
Coolant temperature .................... 488
At the gas station .............................. 489
Refueling ...................................... 489
Check regularly and before
a long trip..................................... 490
Engine compartment ......................... 492
Hood ............................................ 492
Engine oil ..................................... 494
Transmission fluid level................ 497
Active Body Control* (ABC*)
fluid level...................................... 497
Coolant level ................................ 497
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system........... 498
Tires and wheels................................ 500
Important guidelines .................... 500
Tire care and maintenance........... 501
Direction of rotation..................... 503
Loading the vehicle ...................... 503
Recommended tire inflation
pressure....................................... 509
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 511
Tire labeling.................................. 518
Load identification ....................... 521
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 522
Maximum tire load ....................... 523
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 523 Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles)............. 524
Tire ply material ........................... 525
Tire and loading terminology........ 526
Rotating tires ............................... 529
Winter driving .................................... 530
Winter tires .................................. 530
Snow chains................................. 531
Maintenance...................................... 532
Maintenance service indicator
message ...................................... 532
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display .............. 533
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator .......................... 533
Vehicle care....................................... 534
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 534
Contents
Practical hints ................................. 543
What to do if …?................................. 544
Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 544
Air bag off indicator lamp............. 555
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display.................... 557
Where will I find ...? ........................... 611
First aid kit ................................... 611
Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit,
luggage bowl, Minispare wheel .... 611
Unlocking/locking in an emergency.. 614
Unlocking the vehicle................... 614
Locking the vehicle ...................... 615
Mechanically releasing the
electric parking brake .................. 616
Opening/closing in an emergency..... 617
Power tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel* ........................ 617
Resetting activated head restraints
(S 600 only)........................................ 618
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 619
SmartKey/SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* ............................... 619
Replacing bulbs .................................. 621
Bulbs............................................. 622
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 623
Replacing wiper blades....................... 627
Placing wiper arms in vertical
position......................................... 627
Removing wiper blades ................. 628
Installing wiper blades .................. 628
Flat tire............................................... 629
Preparing the vehicle .................... 629
Mounting the Minispare wheel...... 629
Batteries............................................. 634
Disconnecting starter battery ....... 636
Removing starter battery .............. 637
Charging battery ........................... 637
Reinstalling starter battery ........... 638
Reconnecting starter battery ........ 638
Jump starting...................................... 639
Towing the vehicle.............................. 642
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 644
Fuses.................................................. 645
Aids for replacing fuses ................ 646
Fuse boxes in engine
compartment ................................ 646
Fuse boxes in passenger
compartment ................................ 647
Emergency engine shut-down....... 648
Contents
Technical data.................................. 649
Parts service ...................................... 650
Warranty coverage............................. 651
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet...................... 651
Identification labels............................ 652
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 653
S 550 ........................................... 653
S 600 ........................................... 653
Engine................................................ 654
Rims and tires.................................... 655
Same size tires............................. 656
Mixed size tires ............................ 657
Minispare wheel ........................... 658
Electrical system................................ 659
Main dimensions and weights............ 660
Main dimensions .......................... 660
Weights ........................................ 660
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 661
Capacities .................................... 661
Engine oils.................................... 663
Engine oil additives ...................... 663
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 663
Brake fluid.................................... 663
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 664
Fuel requirements ........................ 664
Gasoline additives ........................ 665
Coolants....................................... 665
Windshield and headlamp
washer system ............................. 668
Technical terms............................... 669
Index................................................. 679

Product information

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.

Introduction

Product information
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories ap­proved by us are available at your 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, your 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, your 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:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Emission System Warranty
Emission Performance Warranty
California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only)
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 18 000 miles (approx. 29 000 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 be sent to us, not a dealer, at 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 your 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:
service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available,
unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat-
alytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts,
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 your 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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Where to find it
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 glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms.
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:
this Operator’s Manual
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
Symbols
Trademarks:
®
ESP
and PRE-SAFE® are registered
trademark of DaimlerChrysler.
HomeLink
®
is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company.
SIRIUS and related marks are trade-
marks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.
LOGIC7
®
is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incor­porated.
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.
This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.
A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure.
Page This symbol tells you where to
look for further information on a topic.
컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
an interrupted warning which will be continued on the next page.
컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page.
-> In the glossary of technical terms, 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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Operating safety
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.
See 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:
the safety precautions in this manual
the “Technical data” section in this
manual
traffic rules and regulations
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
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

Reporting safety defects

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

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
for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes
with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee
in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency
for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or
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

Exterior view
Cockpit
Instrument cluster
Control systems
Center console
Automatic climate control
Overhead control panel
Driver’s door control panel
Rear door control panel
Storage compartments
Rear passenger compartment
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At a glance

Exterior view

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At a glance
Exterior view
Item Page
1 Trunk
Unlocking
Opening and closing
Minispare wheel
Vehicle tool kit
436
436
629
611
2 Rear lamps 622
3 Rear window, defrosting 430
4 Fuel filler flap
Gasoline
489
664
5 Doors
Locking and unlocking
Opening and closing
304
312
Item Page
6 Exterior rear view mirror
Parking position
7 Towing eye bolt
General information
8 Rims and tires
Checking tire inflation
pressure
Minispare wheel
Flat tire
9 Hood, opening
Engine oil
Coolant
334
335
644
642
655
511
613
629
492
494
497
Item Page
a Headlamp cleaning system 346
b Front lamps 622
c Windshield wipers
Wiper blades, replacing
Wiper blades, cleaning
351
627
540
d Window, cleaning 540
e Roofs
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Panorama roof with power
441
443
tilt/sliding panel*
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At a glance

Cockpit

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At a glance
Cockpit
Item Page
1 Combination switch
Turn signals
Windshield wipers
High beam
Cornering lamps
362
351
346
347
2 Lever for
Cruise control
DISTRONIC Plus*
380
385
3 Horn
4 Multifunction steering wheel 242
5 Instrument cluster 28
6 Steering wheel gearshift con-
375
trol
7 Gear selector lever for
359
automatic transmission
Item Page
8 Control panel with
Front passenger front
53
air bag indicator lamp
Vehicle level control
switch
Electronic Stability Pro-
gram (ESP
Parktronic*/Park Assist*
®
) switch
deactivation switch
Swivel COMAND display
COMAND/instrument
401,
403
73
408,
408
81
378
cluster illumination
9 COMAND display 79
a Overhead control panel 37
b Automatic climate control
Center console, upper part
424
32
Item Page
c Glove box lock 448
d Cover of compartment with
CD changer
PCMCIA card slot
107
108
e Center console, lower part 33
f Starter switch
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop but-
315
316
ton
g Steering wheel adjustment
Heated steering wheel*
330
331
h Headlamp washer button 346
j Parking brake 364
k Hood lock release 492
l Door control panel 39
m Night View Assist* 420
n Exterior lamp switch 342
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At a glance

Instrument cluster

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At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item Page
1 Coolant temperature gauge 378
2 Fuel gauge with:
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp
A High beam headlamp
indicator lamp
- ABS indicator lamp
= SRS indicator lamp
3 Parktronic*/Park Assist*
warning indicator for left front area
4 Speedometer with:
0
USA only
!
Canada only
Parking brake warning or indi­cator lamps
550
346
544
552
407,
411
546
Item Page
;
USA only
3
Canada only
< Seat belt telltale 550
H Combination low tire
L Left/right turn
K
v ESP® warning lamp 549
l Distance warning
5 Parktronic*/Park Assist*
warning indicator for right front area
Brake warning lamp
pressure*/TPMS mal­function telltale*
signal indicator lamps
lamp*
545
553
362
397,
549
407,
411
Item Page
6 Gear position/range indica-
tor
7 Tachometer with:
± Engine malfunction
indicator lamp
8 Selected program mode indi-
cator
9 Main menu for control sys-
tem, multifunction display
a Outside temperature 379
b Display with:
Additional speedometer 255
: Distance warner* 397,
370
547
370
241
252
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