Mercedes S-Class 2011, S 63 AMG 2011, S 550 2011 User Manual

S-Class

Operator's Manual

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Contents

Index ....................................................... 4

Introduction ......................................... 24

At a glance ........................................... 29

Safety ................................................... 41

Opening and closing ........................... 75

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 99

COMAND ............................................ 113

Lights and windshield wipers .......... 271

Climate control ................................. 285

Driving and parking .......................... 297

On-board computer and displays .... 363

Loading, stowing and features ........ 421

Maintenance and care ...................... 445

Roadside assistance ......................... 461

Tires and wheels ............................... 479

Technical data ................................... 507

Index

1, 2, 3 ...

12 V socket ........................................ 431

4ETS

see ETS/4ETS

4MATIC (permanent four-wheel

drive) .................................................. 339

ABC

see Active Body Control

ABC (Active Body Control)

Display message ............................ 403

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Display message ............................ 388

Function/notes ................................ 67

Warning lamp ................................. 415

Active Blind Spot Assist

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 376

Display message ............................ 404

Function/information .................... 356

Active Body Control (ABC) ................ 338

Active Driving Assistance package . 355 Active Lane Keeping Assist

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 376

Display message ............................ 404

Function/information .................... 359

Active light function (display

message) ............................................ 397

Active multicontour seat .......... 106, 268

Active partition (USB devices only)

Selecting ........................................ 234

Active service system

see Service interval display

ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 71

Adaptive brake lamps ......................... 69

Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 337

Adaptive Highbeam Assist

Display message ............................ 397

Switching on/off ........................... 275

Switching on/off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 377

Additional speedometer ................... 377

Address book

Calling up ....................................... 201

Connecting a call ........................... 204

Creating an entry ........................... 203

Deleting an entry ........................... 204

Importing contacts ........................ 200

Introduction ................................... 200

Starting route guidance ................. 204

Voice tag ....................................... 205

Address book entry

Adopting as a home address ......... 175

Address entry menu .......................... 151

Air bags

Display message ............................ 386

Front air bag (driver, front

passenger) ....................................... 46

Important safety notes .................... 44

Safety guidelines ............................. 43

Side impact air bag .......................... 46

Window curtain air bag .................... 47

Air-conditioning system

see Climate control

Air dehumidification

Activating/deactivating with

cooling ........................................... 289

Air distribution

Setting ........................................... 291

Setting (COMAND) ......................... 262

Airflow

Setting ........................................... 292

AIRMATIC ........................................... 336

AIRMATIC (display message) ............ 402

Air nozzles

see Air vents .................................. 295

Air pressure

see Tire pressure

Air-recirculation mode

Activating/deactivating ................. 293

Air vents ............................................. 295

Glove box ....................................... 295

Important safety information ......... 294

Rear ............................................... 295

Setting the center air vents ........... 295

Setting the side air vents ............... 295

Alarm system

see ATA

Index

Alertness Assistant

see ATTENTION ASSIST

Alternative route ............................... 169

Ambient light

Adjusting (COMAND) ..................... 260

AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 371

Anti-lock Braking System

see ABS

Anti-Theft Alarm system

see ATA

Anti-theft system

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 73

Ashtray ............................................... 430

Assistance menu (on-board

computer) .......................................... 375

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Activating/deactivating ................... 73

Function ........................................... 73

Switching off the alarm .................... 73

ATTENTION ASSIST ........................... 347

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 376

Display message ............................ 401

Audio AUX jack .................................. 234

Audio CD/DVD or MP3 mode

Switching to ................................... 218

Audio DVD

Pause function ............................... 249

Stop function ................................. 220

Audio format

Setting (audio DVD mode) ............. 223

Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 370

AUTO lights

see Light sensor

Automatic car wash .......................... 453

Automatic engine start

Using the ECO start/stop

function ......................................... 303

Automatic engine stop

Using the ECO start/stop

function ......................................... 303

Automatic transmission

DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 306

Display message ............................ 409

Driving tips .................................... 309

Emergency running mode .............. 313

Kickdown ....................................... 309

Malfunction .................................... 313

Program selector button ................ 310

Pulling away ................................... 301

Starting .......................................... 301

Autostore ........................................... 210

Back button ....................................... 117

Bag hook ............................................ 426

Bang & Olufsen sound system ......... 135

BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 67

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System

Plus*) .................................................... 68

Battery

Charging ........................................ 470

Checking (SmartKey) ....................... 80

Display message ............................ 399

Important safety guidelines

(SmartKey) ....................................... 79

Jump-starting ................................. 471

Replacing (SmartKey) ...................... 80

Safety notes .................................. 468

Voltage (on-board computer) ......... 371

Belt

see Seat belts

Bird's-eye view .................................. 181

Blind

see Roller sunblind

Blind Spot Assist ............................... 352

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 376

Display message ............................ 404

Bluetooth

Bluetooth® interface

Bluetooth® interface telephony

Activating/deactivating ................. 145

Authorizing a device ...................... 146

Connecting devices ....................... 145

Devices .......................................... 146

External authorization ............ 147, 194

General information ....................... 145

Interface ........................................ 192

Revoking authorization .................. 147

Settings ......................................... 145

Telephony .............................. 191, 192

Telephony ...................................... 191

Conditions ..................................... 192

Index

Bluetooth® telephone list ................. 193

Brake fluid

Notes ............................................. 514

Brake fluid level ................................ 451

Brake lamp (display message) ......... 395

Brake lamps

Adaptive ........................................... 69

Brakes

ABS .................................................. 67

BAS .................................................. 67

BAS PLUS ........................................ 68

Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 514

Display message ............................ 389

High-performance brake system .... 322

Important safety notes .................. 320

Maintenance .................................. 321

Warning lamp ................................. 413

Breakdown

see Flat tire

Bulb

Infrared light .................................. 280

Bulbs

High-beam spot lamp ..................... 280

Overview ........................................ 279

CAC

(Customer Assistance Center) ......... 27

California

Important notice for retail

customers and lessees .................... 25

Call

Accepting ...................................... 197

Connecting .................................... 197

Rejecting ....................................... 197

Calling up a malfunction

see Display messages

Calling voicemail ............................... 198

Call list

Opening and selecting an entry ..... 205

Saving an entry in the address

book .............................................. 206

Call lists ............................................. 205

Displaying details ........................... 201

Storing an entry which has not yet

been stored ................................... 206

Call waiting ........................................ 198

Capacities

see Technical data

Care

Carpets .......................................... 459

Car wash ........................................ 453

Display ........................................... 457

Gear or selector lever .................... 458

Headlamps ..................................... 456

Matte finish ................................... 455

Night View Assist Plus ................... 457

Notes ............................................. 452

Paint .............................................. 454

Plastic trim .................................... 458

Power washer ................................ 454

Rear view camera .......................... 456

Roof lining ...................................... 459

Seat belt ........................................ 459

Seat covers .................................... 458

Sensors ......................................... 456

Steering wheel ............................... 458

Tail pipes ....................................... 457

Trim strips ..................................... 458

Washing by hand ........................... 454

Wheels ........................................... 454

Windows ........................................ 455

Wiper blades .................................. 456

Wooden trim .................................. 458

cargo compartment

Power closing feature ...................... 84

Cargo tie down rings ......................... 425

Car pool lanes .................................... 167

Category

Satellite radio ................................ 215

Copy protection ............................. 225

Data medium ................................. 225

General information ....................... 225

Inserting ........................................ 217

Multisession .................................. 224

Playback options ........................... 224

Selecting a medium ....................... 221

Selecting a track ............................ 221

CD/audio DVD or MP3 mode

Switching to (Rear Seat

Entertainment System) .................. 248

Index

CD/DVD

Ejecting (Rear Seat Entertainment

System) ......................................... 248

Inserting (Rear Seat

Entertainment System) .................. 247

CD player/CD changer

Operation (COMAND) .................... 217

Center console ..................................... 35

Central locking

Activating/deactivating

(COMAND) ..................................... 261

SmartKey ......................................... 76

Changing bulbs

Headlamps ..................................... 278

Changing direction

Announcement phase .................... 164

Change of direction phase ............. 165

Preparation phase ......................... 164

Changing gears .................................. 309

Changing the programming

SmartKey ......................................... 79

Channel presets ................................ 209

Character entry ................................. 127

Characters

Entering ................................. 128, 130

Child-proof locks

Rear doors ....................................... 65

Children

In the vehicle ................................... 60

Restraint systems ............................ 61

Child seat

LATCH-type (ISOFIX ) child seat

anchors ............................................ 63

Special seat belt retractor ............... 62

Top Tether ....................................... 64

Cigarette lighter ................................ 431

City

Entering ......................................... 152

Classification system for occupants (OCS)

Faults ............................................... 52

Operation ......................................... 48

System self-test ............................... 51

Climate control

Activating/deactivating ................. 288

Activating/deactivating air-

recirculation mode ......................... 293

Automatic climate control ............. 287

COMAND ....................................... 261

Controlling automatically ............... 289

Controlling centrally (COMAND) .... 264

Cooling with air dehumidification .. 289 Cooling with air dehumidification

(COMAND) ..................................... 263

Defrosting the windshield .............. 292

Demisting the windows .................. 293

Important safety information ......... 286

Indicator lamp ................................ 289

Main menu ..................................... 263

Maximum cooling .......................... 292

Problems with "cooling with air

dehumidification" ........................... 289

Problems with the rear window

heating .......................................... 293

Rear compartment (COMAND) ...... 265

Rear control panel ......................... 288

Refrigerant ..................................... 514

Setting the air distribution ............. 291

Setting the airflow ......................... 292

Setting the airflow (COMAND) ....... 265

Setting the air vents ...................... 295

Setting the footwell temperature

(COMAND) ..................................... 264

Setting the temperature ................ 290

Setting the temperature (rear

compartment) ................................ 291

Switching the rear window

heating on/off ............................... 293

Switching the residual heat

function on/off .............................. 294

Coat hooks ......................................... 424

Cockpit ................................................. 31

COMAND

Basic functions .............................. 131

Components .................................. 116

Function buttons ........................... 117

Switching on/off ........................... 131

COMAND controller ........................... 116

COMAND display ............................... 119

Cleaning instructions ..................... 123

Folding in and swiveling ................. 122

Setting ........................................... 141

COMAND menu

Automatic climate control ............. 261

Index

COMAND Menu

Vehicle ........................................... 257

COMAND operating system .............. 116

Combination switch .......................... 274

Conference connection ..................... 198

Consumption statistics (on-board

computer) .......................................... 368

Convenience closing feature .............. 91

Convenience opening feature ............ 90

Convenience telephone

Importing contacts ........................ 200

Coolant (engine)

Checking the level ......................... 450

Display message ............................ 397

Notes ............................................. 515

Temperature gauge ........................ 365

Cooling

see Climate control

Copy protection (CD/DVD) ............... 225

Cornering light (display message) ... 394 Crosshair position

Saving ............................................ 180

Cruise control

Cruise control lever ....................... 324

Display message ............................ 407

Function/notes ............................. 323

Cup holder ......................................... 427

Center console .............................. 427

Rear compartment ......................... 428

Current fuel consumption (on-

board computer) ............................... 368

Customer Assistance Center

(CAC) ............................................... 27

Customer Relations Department ....... 27

Dashboard

see Cockpit

Data carrier

MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 226

Data medium

Audio DVD ..................................... 224

CD/DVD ........................................ 225

MP3 ............................................... 224

Date format

Setting ........................................... 142

Daytime running lamps

Display message ............................ 396

Switching on/off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 377

Delayed switch-off

Exterior lighting (COMAND) ........... 259

Interior lighting (COMAND) ............ 259

Destination

Adopting from the list of previous

destinations ................................... 176

Destination entry

Point of interest ............................. 160

Destination information ................... 169

Destination input .............................. 151

Address ......................................... 151

Destination memory ...................... 156

Intermediate stop .......................... 158

Last destination ............................. 157

Map ............................................... 157

Destination memory ......................... 175

Deleting an entry ........................... 178

My address .................................... 175

Storing a destination ..................... 176

Digital speedometer ......................... 368

DIRECT SELECT lever

see Automatic transmission

Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 457

Display messages

Brakes ........................................... 388

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 380

Clearing (on-board computer) ........ 380

Driving systems ............................. 401

Engine ............................................ 397

KEYLESS-GO .................................. 411

Lamps ............................................ 394

Safety systems .............................. 381

Service interval display .................. 451

SmartKey ....................................... 411

Tires ............................................... 407

Vehicle ........................................... 409

Distance

see Route overview

Distance recorder ............................. 368

Distance warning lamp ..................... 419

DISTRONIC PLUS ............................... 325

Deactivating ................................... 333

Display message ............................ 406

Index

Displays in the multifunction

display ........................................... 332

Driving tips .................................... 333

Setting the specified minimum

distance ......................................... 331

Warning lamp ................................. 419

Door

Automatic locking ............................ 83

Display message ............................ 410

Emergency locking ........................... 84

Emergency unlocking ....................... 84

Opening (from inside) ...................... 83

Power closing feature ...................... 84

Door control panel

Overview .......................................... 37

Doors

Important safety notes .................... 82

Drinking and driving ......................... 319

Drinks holder

see Cup holder

Drive program

Automatic ...................................... 311

Manual ........................................... 311

Driving abroad ................................... 323

Driving Assistance package ............. 352

Driving on flooded roads .................. 322

Driving safety system

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System

PLUS) ............................................... 68

Electronic Brake-force

Distribution ...................................... 71

ESP® (Electronic Stability

Program) .......................................... 69

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction

System) ........................................... 70

Important safety information ........... 66

Driving safety systems

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 67

ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 71

Adaptive brake lamps ...................... 69

BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 67

Overview .......................................... 66

PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 71

Driving system

Driving Assistance package ........... 352

Driving systems

Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 356

Active Body Control ....................... 338

Active Driving Assistance

package ......................................... 355

Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 359

AIRMATIC ...................................... 336

ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 347

Blind Spot Assist ............................ 352

Cruise control ................................ 323

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 325

HOLD function ............................... 335

Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 354

Night View Assist Plus ................... 348

Parking Guidance ........................... 342

PARKTRONIC ................................. 339

Rear view camera .......................... 346

Driving tips ........................................ 309

Braking .......................................... 322

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 333

Downhill gradients ......................... 320

Driving on flooded roads ................ 322

Wet road surface ........................... 321

Winter ............................................ 323

DTMF tones

Sending ......................................... 200

DVD

Copy protection ............................. 225

Data medium ................................. 225

Handling ........................................ 186

Inserting ........................................ 217

Selecting a track ............................ 221

DVD changer ...................................... 217

DVD menu .................................. 240, 253

DVD playback conditions ................. 237

DVD-Video

Picture settings .............................. 236

DVD-Video Operation

Automatic picture shutoff .............. 235

EASY-ENTRY feature ......................... 108

Activating (COMAND) .................... 258

EASY-EXIT feature ............................. 108

Activating (COMAND) .................... 258

Crash-responsive ........................... 109

Index

EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)

Display message ............................ 389

EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)

Function/notes ................................ 71

ECO function ...................................... 257

ECO start/stop function

Deactivating/activating ................. 303

General information ....................... 302

Electrical fuses

see Fuses

Electronic Brake-force Distribution

see EBD

Electronic Stability Program

see ESP®

Electronic Traction System

see ETS/4ETS

Emergency call

see mbrace

Emergency release

Trunk ............................................... 88

Vehicle ............................................. 84

Emergency running mode

Automatic transmission ................. 313

Emergency spare wheel

Storage location ............................ 462

Emergency tensioning device

Function ........................................... 59

Safety guidelines ............................. 43

Emissions purification

Service and warranty information .... 24

Engine

Irregular running ............................ 305

Starting problems .......................... 305

Starting the engine with the key .... 301

Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 301

Switching off .................................. 316

Warning lamp Check Engine .......... 418

Engine electronics

Malfunction .................................... 305

Engine emergency stop .................... 477

Engine number .................................. 510

Engine oil

Adding ........................................... 449

Checking the oil level ..................... 447

Display message ............................ 399

Filling capacity ............................... 511

Lubricant additives ........................ 514

Notes about oil grades ................... 513

Temperature (on-board computer) . 371

Viscosity ........................................ 514

Entering characters

In the address and the phone

book .............................................. 130

Using the number pad ................... 128

Entry

Deleting ......................................... 129

Saving ............................................ 131

ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)

Activating/deactivating ................... 70

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 375

Display message ............................ 381

ETS/4ETS ........................................ 70

Important safety information ........... 69

Warning lamp ................................. 416

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction

System) ................................................ 70

Example: entering an address .......... 151

Example display

Audio CD mode .............................. 219

Example of operation ........................ 126

Exhaust check ................................... 320

Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 457

Exterior lighting

see Exterior lighting

Exterior mirror parking position

Adjusting (COMAND) ..................... 258

Exterior mirrors

Adjusting ....................................... 109

Dipping (automatic) ....................... 110

Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 110

Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 110

Out of position ............................... 110

Storing settings (memory

function) ........................................ 111

Storing the parking position .......... 111

Exterior view ........................................ 30

External authorization ...................... 147

Eyeglasses compartment ................. 423

Index

Favorites (COMAND) ......................... 118

First-aid kit ......................................... 462

First list entry

Accepting ...................................... 129

Flat tire

Changing a wheel/mounting the

spare wheel ................................... 463

MOExtended run-flat system ......... 467

Preparing the vehicle ..................... 463

Raising the vehicle ......................... 464

Floormat ............................................. 442

Freeway information ......................... 185

Frequency input

Manual ........................................... 209

Front fog lamp (display message) ... 395 Front multicontour seat

(COMAND) .......................................... 266

Front-passenger seat

Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 103

Adjusting from the rear

compartment ................................. 103

Fuel

Additives ........................................ 513

Notes ............................................. 512

Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 512

Refueling ........................................ 313

Specifications ................................ 512

Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 511

Troubleshooting ............................. 316

Fuel consumption

Current (on-board computer) ......... 368

Notes ............................................. 319

Fuel filler cap (display message) ..... 400

Fuel filler flap Opening/closing ....... 314

Fuel level

Calling up the range (on-board

computer) ...................................... 368

Fuel tank

Filling capacity ............................... 511

Function buttons (COMAND) ............ 117

Function restrictions

Video DVD mode ........................... 237

Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool

kit) ...................................................... 462

Fuses

Dashboard fuse box ....................... 476

Engine emergency stop ................. 477

Fuse allocation chart ..................... 475

Fuse box in the engine

compartment ................................. 476

Fuse box in the rear compartment . 476

Notes ............................................. 475

Garage door opener

Clearing the memory ..................... 442

Notes ............................................. 439

Opening/closing the garage door .. 441 Programming the remote control ... 440

Gear indicator (on-board

computer) .......................................... 371

Gear or selector lever (cleaning

guidelines) ......................................... 458

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 508

Genuine wood trim and trim strips

(cleaning instructions) ...................... 458

Glove box ........................................... 422

Gracenote Media Database .............. 222

Hands-free microphone

Switching on/off ........................... 198

harman/kardon® Logic 7

Surround Sound system ................... 134

Hazard warning lamps ...................... 276

HD Radio™ ......................................... 212

Headlamp cleaning system .............. 276

Adding washer fluid ....................... 450

Notes ............................................. 515

Headlamp mode (daytime driving)

see Daytime running lamps

Headlamps

Cleaning ......................................... 456

Misting up ...................................... 277

Head restraint

NECK-PRO ..................................... 104

NECK-PRO luxury ........................... 104

Index

Head restraints

Adjusting (electrically) ................... 104

Adjusting (rear) .............................. 105

see NECK-PRO head restraints/

NECK-PRO luxury head restraints

Heating

see Climate control

High beam flasher ............................. 276

Hill start assist .................................. 302

HOLD function ................................... 335

HOLD function (display message) ... 403

Home address ................................... 175

Entering and saving ....................... 154

Selecting from the destination

memory ......................................... 156

Hood

Closing ........................................... 447

Display message ............................ 410

Opening ......................................... 446

Hydroplaning ..................................... 322

Immobilizer .......................................... 73

Incident (traffic report) ..................... 172

Indicator and warning lamps

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 419

Insect protection on the radiator .... 447

Instrument cluster

Overview .......................................... 32

Submenu (on-board computer) ...... 377

Warning and indicator lamps ........... 33

Interior lighting

Ambient light (COMAND) ............... 260

Automatic control .......................... 278

Interior lighting .............................. 259

Manual control ............................... 278

Reading lamp ................................. 277

Intermediate stop

Deleting ......................................... 160

Intermediate top

Entering ......................................... 158

iPod

Alphabetic track selection ............. 233

Connecting to the Media

Interface ........................................ 229

Device version ............................... 229

Selecting a category/playlist ......... 232

iTunes

............................................... 233

Jack

Storage location ............................ 462

Using ............................................. 464

Jump-starting ..................................... 471

KEYLESS-GO

Button ............................................ 299

Convenience closing feature ............ 91

Display message ............................ 411

Locking ............................................ 77

Starting the engine ........................ 301

Unlocking ......................................... 77

Key positions

KEYLESS-GO .................................. 299

SmartKey ....................................... 299

Kickdown ................................... 309, 312

Lane-change assistant

see Active Blind Spot Assist see Blind Spot Assist

Lane Keeping Assist

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 376

Display message ............................ 404

Function/information .................... 354

Lane recommendations .................... 165

Explanation .................................... 167

Presentation .................................. 167

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ................................................ 63

License plate lamp (display

message) ............................................ 395

Lights

Automatic headlamp mode ............ 273

Cornering light function ................. 277

Daytime running lamps .................. 273

Driving abroad ............................... 272

Fog lamps ...................................... 274

Hazard warning lamps ................... 276

High-beam headlamps ................... 275

Light switch ................................... 272

Index

Low-beam headlamps .................... 273

Rear fog lamp ................................ 274

Switching the Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 377

Switching the daytime driving lights on/off (on-board computer) . 377

Light sensor (display message) ....... 397

List as selection list

Calling up ....................................... 129

Loading guidelines ............................ 422

Locator lighting

Adjusting (COMAND) ..................... 260

Locking

Automatic ........................................ 83

Emergency locking ........................... 84

From inside the vehicle (central

locking button) ................................. 83

Setting to automatic (COMAND) .... 261

Locking verification signal (on-

board computer) ............................... 378

Logic 7

see harman/kardon® Logic 7

Surround Sound system

Low-beam headlamp (display

message) ............................................ 394

Luggage net ....................................... 425

Lumbar support ................................. 106

see Lumbar support

Lumbar supports (COMAND) ............ 266

Main-beam headlamps (display

message) ............................................ 395

Malfunction message

see Display messages

Malfunctions relevant to safety

Reporting ......................................... 27

Manual drive program ...................... 311

Map

Arrival time/distance to

destination ..................................... 182

Calling up ....................................... 157

City model ..................................... 183

Map display ................................... 181

Moving ................................... 158, 180

Showing geo-coordinates .............. 183

Showing road names ..................... 183

Topographic map ........................... 183

Map display (also see navigation)

Traffic reports ................................ 172

Map information ................................ 182

Map orientation ................................. 181

Map scale

Adjusting ....................................... 179

Massage function (PULSE) ............... 269

Matte finish (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 455

mbrace

Automatic retrieval of vehicle data

(service due date) .......................... 438

Call priority .................................... 436

Display message ............................ 383

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 437

Emergency call .............................. 433

Important safety notes .................. 432

Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 439

MB info call button ........................ 436

Remote vehicle locking .................. 438

Roadside Assistance button .......... 435

Self-test ......................................... 433

System .......................................... 433

Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 438

Mechanical key

Function/notes ................................ 79

Media Interface

Active partition .............................. 234

Basic menu .................................... 231

Connection options ....................... 229

iPod® ............................................. 229

Metadata ....................................... 232

Mode ............................................. 229

MP3 player .................................... 229

Selecting categories ...................... 232

Selecting folders ............................ 232

Selecting music files ...................... 231

Selecting playlists .......................... 232

Switching to ................................... 230

USB mass storage device .............. 229

Media list ........................................... 221

Memory function ............................... 111

Index

Exiting ................................... 135, 151

Showing ........................ 150, 238, 251

Menu (on-board computer)

AMG ............................................... 371

Assistance ..................................... 375

Audio ............................................. 370

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 332

DVD ............................................... 371

Navigation ..................................... 369

Overview of menus ........................ 367

Service ........................................... 377

Settings ......................................... 377

Telephone ...................................... 374

Trip ................................................ 368

Menu item

Selecting ........................................ 126

Menu overview

COMAND ....................................... 119

Message memory (on-board

computer) .......................................... 380

Messages

see Display messages

Mirrors

Sun visor ........................................ 429

Mobile phone

Authorizing .................................... 193

Connecting (Bluetooth® interface) . 193

De-authorizing ............................... 195

External authorization .................... 194

Registering (authorizing) ................ 193

MOExtended run-flat system ........... 467

MP3

Bit/sampling rates ......................... 225

Data medium ................................. 224

File systems ................................... 224

Formats ......................................... 225

Selecting a medium ....................... 221

Multicontour seat .............................. 106

Front .............................................. 266

Rear compartment ......................... 106

Multifunction display ........................ 366

Lane recommendations ................. 167

Multifunction steering wheel

Operating the on-board computer . 365

Overview .......................................... 34

Multisession CDs ............................... 224

Music Register

Copying music data ....................... 226

MUSIC REGISTER

Deleting all music files ................... 227

Memory space info ........................ 228

Playback options ........................... 229

Switching to ................................... 226

My address

see Home address

Navigation

Installing map software .................. 186

On-board computer ....................... 369

Navigation (also see route guidance)

Traffic report .................................. 172

Navigation announcements

Switching off ......................... 132, 168

Navigation menu

Showing/hiding ..................... 237, 251

Navigation mode

Switching to ................................... 149

NECK-PRO head restraints ............... 104

Operation ......................................... 53

Resetting after being triggered ........ 54

NECK-PRO luxury head restraints ... 104

Operation ......................................... 53

Resetting after being triggered ........ 54

Night View Assist Plus ...................... 348

Activating/deactivating ................. 349

Cleaning ......................................... 457

Display message ............................ 401

Malfunction .................................... 352

Problem ......................................... 352

North up orientation ......................... 181

Notes on breaking-in a new

vehicle ................................................ 298

Index

Occupant Classification System (OCS)

Faults ............................................... 52

Operation ......................................... 48

System self-test ............................... 51

Occupant safety

Children in the vehicle ..................... 60

System overview .............................. 42

Octane number (fuel) ........................ 512

Odometer ........................................... 368

Off-map .............................................. 171

Off-road .............................................. 171

4MATIC .......................................... 339

Oil

see Engine oil

On-board computer

AMG menu ..................................... 371

Assistance menu ........................... 375

Audio menu ................................... 370

Display messages .......................... 380

Important safety notes .................. 364

Instrument cluster submenu .......... 377

Lighting submenu .......................... 377

Message memory .......................... 380

Navigation menu ............................ 369

Operating video DVD ..................... 371

Operation ....................................... 365

Overview of menus ........................ 367

Service menu ................................. 377

Settings menu ............................... 377

Standard display submenu ............ 368

Telephone menu ............................ 374

Trip menu ...................................... 368

Opening height restriction for

trunk lid .............................................. 261

Operating system

see On-board computer

Orientation in direction of travel ..... 181

Outside lighting

Delayed switch-off (COMAND) ....... 259

Outside temperature

Display ........................................... 365

Overhead control panel

Overview .......................................... 36

Override feature

Rear side windows ........................... 65

Paint code number ............................ 509

Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 454

Panic alarm .......................................... 66

Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel

Opening/closing .............................. 95

Resetting ......................................... 97

Parking ............................................... 316

Parking aid

Parking Guidance ........................... 342

PARKTRONIC ................................. 339

Rear view camera .......................... 346

Parking brake

Display message ............................ 389

Electric parking brake .................... 317

Parking Guidance .............................. 342

Display message ............................ 405

Parking lamp (display message) ...... 396

Parking position

Exterior mirror on the front-

passenger side ............................... 111

Exterior mirrors (COMAND) ........... 258

PARKTRONIC

Activating/deactivating ................. 341

Function/notes ............................. 339

Malfunction .................................... 342

Problem ......................................... 342

Range of the sensors ..................... 340

Warning display ............................. 341

Passcode

Entering ................................. 147, 194

Pause function ................................... 220

Pedals ................................................. 319

Permanent four-wheel drive

see 4MATIC

Phone book

Calling up ....................................... 201

Creating an entry ........................... 203

Deleting an entry ........................... 204

Introduction ................................... 200

Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 458

Playback options .............. 224, 229, 234

Point of interest

Category ........................................ 161

Entering ......................................... 160

Entering a name ............................. 160

Index

Entering a phone number .............. 161

Entering using the map .................. 163

ZAGAT® rating service ................... 163

Point of interest icon

Setting ........................................... 181

Point of interest list .......................... 162

Power closing feature ......................... 84

Power steering

Filling capacity ............................... 511

Power washers .................................. 454

Power windows

see Side windows

Pre-emptive occupant safety system

see PRE-SAFE® system

PRE-SAFE® Brake (vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS)

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 376

Function/notes ................................ 71

PRE-SAFE® Brake (vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS)

Display message ............................ 383

Warning lamp ................................. 419

PRE-SAFE® system

Display message ............................ 383

Operation ......................................... 53

Previous destinations ....................... 178

Product information ............................ 24

Programmable button ....................... 118

Program selector button .................. 310

Pulling away

Automatic transmission ................. 301

PULSE

see Massage function

RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 372

Radar sensor system

Display message ............................ 403

Radar sensor system (on-board

computer) .......................................... 378

Radiator cover ................................... 447

Radio

Changing stations (on-board

computer) ...................................... 370

HD Radio™ .................................... 212

see separate operating instructions

Radio-controlled equipment

Assembly ....................................... 442

Radio mode

Switching to ................................... 208

Radio station

Storing ........................................... 210

Range (on-board computer) ............. 368

Read-aloud function .......................... 172

Read-aloud speed

Setting ........................................... 143

Real-time traffic reports ........... 172, 175

Rear compartment

Activating/deactivating climate

control ........................................... 289

Setting the airflow ......................... 292

Setting the air vents .............. 295, 296

Setting the temperature ................ 291

Rear-compartment screens .............. 137

Rear-compartment seats .................. 102

Rear fog lamp (display message) ..... 396

Rear Seat Entertainment System

Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..... 247

AUX mode ............................. 139, 255

Changing the batteries .................. 243

Remote control .............................. 138

Several users ................................. 245

System settings ............................. 246

Using headphones ......................... 244

Using the main loudspeaker .......... 244

Video DVD mode ........................... 250

Wireless headphones ..................... 140

Rear seats

Overview .......................................... 39

Rear view camera .............................. 346

Rear view camera (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 456

Rear-view mirror

Dipping (automatic) ....................... 110

Rear window blind ............................ 429

see Rear window roller sunblind

Index

Rear window heating

Malfunction .................................... 293

Switching on/off ........................... 293

Redials ................................................ 197

Refueling ............................................ 313

Remote control .................................. 123

Programming (garage door

opener) .......................................... 440

Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 138

Reporting

Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 27

Reserve (fuel tank)

see Fuel

Reserve fuel

Display message ............................ 400

Warning lamp ................................. 418

Reset .................................................. 148

Residual heat

Switching on/off ........................... 294

Restraint systems

see SRS

Reversing lamp (display message) .. 396

Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 25

Roller blind

see Roller sunblind

Roller sunblind

Panorama roof with power tilt/

sliding panel ..................................... 95

Rear side windows ........................... 90

Rear window .................................. 429

Rear window (COMAND) ................ 258

Roller sunblind of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel

Operating (front roller sunblind) ....... 95

Operating (rear roller sunblind) ........ 96

Roof carrier ................................ 426, 427

Roof lining and carpets (cleaning

guidelines) ......................................... 459

Roof load (maximum) ........................ 516

Route

Calculating ..................................... 154

Estimated time of arrival ................ 169

Route overview .............................. 170

see Route guidance (on-board computer)

Route calculation

Starting .......................................... 154

Route guidance .................................. 164

Cancel ........................................... 167

Continue ........................................ 167

Continuing ..................................... 167

Destination reached ...................... 168

Lane recommendations ................. 165

Off-road ......................................... 171

Traffic reports ................................ 172

Route guidance (on-board

computer) .......................................... 369

Route options

Setting ........................................... 150

Route overview .................................. 170

Route type

Setting ........................................... 150

Safety

Children in the vehicle ..................... 60

Child restraint systems .................... 61

Occupant Classification System

(OCS) ............................................... 48

Overview of occupant safety

systems ........................................... 42

Safety notes

Audio CD/DVD and MP3

mode ..................................... 217, 247

Operating safety .................... 114, 266

Using the telephone ....................... 191

Video DVD mode ........................... 236

Safety systems

see Driving safety systems

SatRadio ............................................. 213

Displaying information ................... 217

Registering .................................... 214

Selecting a category ...................... 215

Switching to ................................... 214

Screen

Selecting for remote operation ...... 138

SD memory card

Loading .......................................... 218

Seat

Active multicontour seat ........ 106, 268

Adjusting (rear compartment) ........ 102

Selecting (COMAND) ..................... 266

Index

Seat belts

Adjusting the driver's and front-

passenger seat belt ......................... 58

Adjusting the height ......................... 58

Automatic comfort-fit feature .......... 60

Belt force limiters ............................ 59

Cleaning ......................................... 459

Correct usage .................................. 56

Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 59

Fastening ......................................... 57

Important safety guidelines ............. 55

Releasing ......................................... 58

Safety guidelines ............................. 43

Special seat belt retractor ............... 62

Switching belt adjustment on/off

(on-board computer) ...................... 378

Warning lamp ................................. 414

Warning lamp (function) ................... 58

Seat heating

Indicator lamp (Malfunction) .......... 107

Seats

Adjusting (electrically) ................... 102

Adjusting lumbar support .............. 106

Adjusting the head restraint .......... 104

Cleaning the cover ......................... 458

Correct driver's seat position ........ 100

Important safety notes .................. 101

Multicontour seat .......................... 106

Storing settings (memory

function) ........................................ 111

Switching seat heating on/off ....... 106

Switching the seat ventilation on/

off .................................................. 107

Seat ventilation

Indicator lamp (Malfunction) .......... 107

Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 456

Service indicator

see Service interval display

Service interval display .................... 451

Displaying a service message (on-

board computer) ............................ 452

Service menu (on-board computer) . 377 Service products

Brake fluid ..................................... 514

Capacities ...................................... 511

Coolant (engine) ............................ 515

Engine oil ....................................... 513

Fuel ................................................ 512

Important safety notes .................. 510

Notes ............................................. 510

Refrigerant (air-conditioning

system) .......................................... 514

Washer fluid ................................... 515

Settings

On-board computer ....................... 377

Setting the air distribution

COMAND ....................................... 263

Shift ranges ....................................... 311

Showing the distance display (on-

board computer) ............................... 375

Side impact air bag ............................. 46

Side marker lamp (display

message) ............................................ 396

Side windows

Convenience closing feature ............ 91

Convenience opening feature .......... 90

Important safety information ........... 89

Opening/closing .............................. 90

Resetting ......................................... 92

Troubleshooting ............................... 92

Skipping back

CD/DVD mode .............................. 222

Skipping forwards

CD/DVD mode .............................. 222

Sliding sunroof

Important safety information ........... 93

Opening/closing .............................. 94

Resetting ......................................... 94

Troubleshooting ............................... 97

see Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel

SmartKey

Changing the battery ....................... 80

Changing the programming ............. 79

Checking the battery ....................... 80

Convenience closing feature ............ 91

Convenience opening feature .......... 90

Display message ............................ 411

Important safety notes .................... 76

Malfunction ...................................... 81

Starting the engine ........................ 301

Snow chains ...................................... 482

Socket ................................................ 431

Dashboard ..................................... 432

Rear compartment ......................... 432

Trunk ............................................. 432

Index

SOS

see mbrace

Sound

Switching on/off ........................... 132

Sound Mode ....................................... 135

Sound settings .................................. 133

Spare wheel

Notes/data .................................... 506

Storage location ............................ 462

see Emergency spare wheel

Speedometer

Activating/deactivating additional speedometer (on-

board computer) ............................ 377

Additional speedometer (on-

board computer) ............................ 368

Setting the unit (on-board

computer) ...................................... 377

SPLITVIEW ......................................... 120

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Display message ............................ 384

Introduction ..................................... 42

Warning lamp ................................. 417

Warning lamp (function) ................... 42

Standard display (on-board

computer) .......................................... 368

Starting the engine

Important safety notes .................. 301

State/province

Selecting ........................................ 152

Station

Selecting ........................................ 209

Storing ........................................... 210

see Radio

Station search ................................... 209

Steering (display message) .............. 410

Steering wheel

Adjusting (electrically) ................... 108

Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 365

Cleaning ......................................... 458

Important safety notes .................. 107

Memory function (storing

settings) ......................................... 108

Steering wheel heating .................. 108

Storing settings (memory

function) ........................................ 111

Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 310

Storage options

Selecting ........................................ 177

Stowage compartments

Armrest (under) ............................. 423

Door ............................................... 423

Glove box ....................................... 422

Rear ............................................... 424

Stowage space

Cup holders ................................... 427

Important safety information ......... 422

Rear seat backrest ......................... 425

Rear seats (between) ..................... 424

Stowage well ..................................... 426

Trunk floor (under) ......................... 426

Submenu (on-board computer)

Instrument cluster ......................... 377

Lights ............................................. 377

Standard display ............................ 368

Summer and standard time

Switching ....................................... 142

Summer opening

see Convenience opening feature

Sun visor ............................................ 428

Supplemental Restraint System

see SRS

Surround sound ................................. 134

Suspension tuning ............................ 337

Active Body Control ....................... 338

Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 73

System language

Setting ........................................... 148

System settings (COMAND)

Programmable button .................... 118

Tachometer ........................................ 365

Tail lamp (display message) ............. 395

Taillight

see Tail lamps

Tank content

Fuel gauge ....................................... 32

Technical data ................................... 508

S 550 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY ..... 516

S 550 BlueEFFICIENCY .................. 516

S 600 ............................................. 516

S 63 AMG ...................................... 517

Index

S 65 AMG ...................................... 517

Tires/wheels ................................. 503

TELEAID

Automatic retrieval of vehicle data

(service due date) .......................... 438

Call priority .................................... 436

Display message ............................ 383

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 437

Emergency call .............................. 433

Important safety notes .................. 432

Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 439

MB info call button ........................ 436

Remote vehicle locking .................. 438

Roadside Assistance button .......... 435

Self-test ......................................... 433

System .......................................... 433

Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 438

Telephone

Accepting a call ............................. 374

Calling voicemail ............................ 198

Call waiting .................................... 198

Conference connection .................. 198

Ending an active call ...................... 198

Entering phone numbers ................ 197

Incoming call ................................. 197

Keypad ........................................... 118

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 374

Number from the phone book ........ 374

Outgoing call ................................. 197

redialing ......................................... 197

Redialing ........................................ 375

Rejecting/ending a call ................. 374

Sending DTMF tones ...................... 200

Single call ...................................... 198

Switching hands-free microphone

on/off ............................................ 198

Toggling ......................................... 198

Telephone basic menu

Bluetooth® interface ...................... 196

Telephone compartment .................. 423

Telephone number

Entering ......................................... 197

Temperature

Coolant .......................................... 365

Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 371

Outside temperature ...................... 365

Setting ........................................... 290

Setting (COMAND) ......................... 262

Theft deterrent locking system

Immobilizer ...................................... 73

Tilt/sliding sunroof

see Sliding sunroof

Time

Setting ........................................... 142

Time format

Setting ........................................... 142

Timer (on-board computer) .............. 372

Time zone

Setting ........................................... 142

Tiredness assistant

see ATTENTION ASSIST

Tire pressure

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 487

Checking manually ........................ 487

Display message ............................ 407

Maximum ....................................... 486

Notes ............................................. 484

Recommended ............................... 483

Tire pressure monitoring system

Function/notes ............................. 487

Restarting ...................................... 489

Warning lamp ................................. 419

Tires

Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 501

Average weight of the vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 500

Bar (definition) ............................... 500

Characteristics .............................. 499

Checking ........................................ 480

Definition of terms ......................... 500

Direction of rotation ...................... 503

Distribution of the vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 502

DOT, Tire Identification Number

(TIN) ............................................... 499

DOT (Department of

Transportation) (definition) ............ 500

Flat tire .......................................... 463

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

(definition) ..................................... 500

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

(definition) ..................................... 500

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating) (definition) ......................... 501

Index

Increased vehicle weight due to

optional equipment (definition) ...... 500

Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 501

Labeling (overview) ........................ 495

Load bearing index (definition) ...... 502

Load index ..................................... 498

Load index (definition) ................... 501

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

(definition) ..................................... 501

Maximum load on a tire

(definition) ..................................... 501

Maximum permissible tire

pressure (definition) ....................... 501

Maximum tire load ......................... 494

Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 501

Optional equipment weight

(definition) ..................................... 502

PSI (pounds per square inch)

(definition) ..................................... 501

Replacing ....................................... 502

Service life ..................................... 482

Sidewall (definition) ....................... 502

Speed index (definition) ................. 500

Storing ........................................... 503

Structure and characteristics

(definition) ..................................... 500

Temperature .................................. 495

TIN (Tire Identification Number)

(definition) ..................................... 502

Tire bead (definition) ...................... 502

Tire pressure (definition) ................ 501

Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 500

Tire size (data) ............................... 503

Tire size designation, load-bearing

capacity, speed index .................... 496

Tire tread ....................................... 481

Tire tread (definition) ..................... 501

Total load limit (definition) ............. 502

Traction ......................................... 495

Traction (definition) ....................... 502

Tread wear ..................................... 495

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards ...................................... 494

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards (definition) .................... 500

Unladen weight (definition) ............ 501

Wear indicator (definition) ............. 502

Wheel rim (definition) .................... 500

Tires and wheels (important safety

information) ....................................... 480

Toggling .............................................. 198

Tone settings

Balance and fader .......................... 133

Treble and bass ............................. 133

Top Tether ............................................ 64

Towing

Important safety guidelines ........... 473

Installing the towing eye ................ 474

Removing the towing eye ............... 474

Track

Selecting ........................................ 248

Track information .............................. 250

Traffic jam function ........................... 168

Traffic Program

Switching off .................................. 132

Traffic report

Real-time traffic report .................. 174

Traffic report read-aloud function ... 172

Traffic reports .................................... 172

Transfer case ..................................... 313

Transmission position display ......... 308

Transmission positions .................... 309

Treble and bass

Adjusting ....................................... 133

Trip computer (on-board

computer) .......................................... 368

Trip odometer

Calling up ....................................... 368

Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 369

True Image™ ...................................... 135

Trunk

Automatic opening ..................... 86, 87

Emergency release .......................... 88

Important safety guidelines ............. 85

Limiting the opening angle ............. 261

Locking separately ........................... 87

Trunk lid

Display message ............................ 410

Trunk lid opening height

restriction .......................................... 261

trunk load (maximum) ...................... 516

Turn signal (display message) ......... 394

Turn signals ....................................... 274

Type plate

see Vehicle identification plate

Index

Unlocking

Emergency unlocking ....................... 84

From inside the vehicle (central

unlocking button) ............................. 83

Using the telephone .......................... 197

Vanity mirror

Sun visor ........................................ 429

Vehicle

Data acquisition ............................... 28

Emergency unlocking ....................... 84

Equipment ....................................... 24

Exterior view .................................... 30

Individual settings (on-board

computer) ...................................... 377

Loading .......................................... 490

Lowering ........................................ 467

Maintenance .................................... 25

Parking up ..................................... 318

Raising ........................................... 464

Reporting problems ......................... 27

Towing away .................................. 473

Tow-starting ................................... 473

Transporting .................................. 475

Vehicle data

see Technical data

Vehicle dimensions ........................... 516

Vehicle identification number

see VIN

Vehicle identification plate .............. 509

Vehicle level ...................................... 336

Active Body Control ....................... 338

Vehicle level (display message) ....... 402

Vehicle tool kit .................................. 462

Vehicle weights ................................. 516

Video (DVD) ........................................ 371

Video DVD

Fast forward/rewind ...................... 238

Operation ....................................... 236

Pause function ............................... 239

Selecting ........................................ 238

Selecting a film/title ...................... 239

Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 239

Stop function ................................. 239

Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 371

Video DVD mode

Switching to ................................... 237

VIN ...................................................... 509

Voice Control System

Settings ......................................... 143

Volume

Adjusting ....................................... 132

Navigation announcements ........... 132

Phone calls .................................... 132

Warning and indicator lamps

ABS ................................................ 415

Brakes ........................................... 413

Check Engine ................................. 418

ESP® .............................................. 416

ESP® OFF ....................................... 417

Fuel tank ........................................ 418

Overview .......................................... 33

Reserve fuel ................................... 418

Seat belt ........................................ 414

SRS ................................................ 417

Tire pressure monitor .................... 419

Warranty ............................................ 508

Waveband

Switching (radio) ............................ 209

Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 467

Wheel chock ...................................... 464

Wheels

Changing/replacing ....................... 502

Changing a wheel .......................... 463

Checking ........................................ 480

Cleaning ......................................... 454

Mounting a wheel .......................... 466

Removing a wheel .......................... 466

Storing ........................................... 503

Tightening torque ........................... 467

Wheel size/tire size ....................... 503

Window curtain air bag

Display message ............................ 384

Operation ......................................... 47

Windows

see Side windows

Windows (cleaning instructions) ..... 455

Windshield

Defrosting ...................................... 292

Infrared reflective .......................... 442

Windshield washer fluid (display

message) ............................................ 410

Windshield washer system

Adding washer fluid ....................... 450

Notes ............................................. 515

Windshield wipers

Replacing the wiper blades .... 281, 282

Switching on/off ........................... 281

Troubleshooting ............................. 282

Winter operation ....................... 323, 482

Radiator cover ............................... 447

Winter tires ........................................ 482

Wiper blades

Cleaning ......................................... 456

ZAGAT® rating service ...................... 163

Index

Introduction

Product information

We recommend using genuine MercedesBenz 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. Despite ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is unable to assess other parts. We cannot therefore be held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies should exist. The use of non-approved parts could affect your vehicle's operating safety. MercedesBenz therefore recommends that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and accessories that have been approved for the type of vehicle. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, approved conversion parts and accessories are available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. In addition, you will receive advice about permissible technical modifications, and the parts will be professionally installed.

Operator's Manual

Notes on the Operator's Manual

This Operator's Manual contains a great deal of helpful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving.

For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this Operator's Manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Vehicle equipment

This manual describes all the standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all functions described. This also refers to safety-related systems and functions. The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations. All the systems found in your vehicle are listed in the original purchase agreement of your vehicle. Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

The Operating Instructions and the Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.

Service and vehicle operation

Service and Literature

The Service and Warranty Information booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your vehicle. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will replace and repair any factory-fitted parts based on the terms and conditions of the following warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Emission System Warranty

Emission Performance Warranty

California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont

State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws)

Introduction

Information for customers in California

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if after a reasonable number of repair attempts 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. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles (approximately 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

malfunction 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

malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz in writing of the need for its repair.

(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.

Please send your written notice to:

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Customer Assistance Center

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

Maintenance

The Service and Warranty Information Booklet describes all necessary maintenance work that should be performed at regular intervals.

Always have the Service and Warranty Information Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The service advisor will record each service in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for you.

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 will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (USA)

1-800-387-0100 (Canada)

For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure (in the USA) or the Roadside Assistance section of the Service and Warranty Information Booklet (in Canada) You will find both in your vehicle literature portfolio.

Change of address or ownership

In the event of a change of 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 (1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contacting you in a timely manner should the need arise.

Introduction

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 MercedesBenz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

Vehicle operation outside the USA and 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 catalytic converters may not be available. The use of leaded fuels can damage the catalytic converter.

Gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating. 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 one of the following addresses:

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

Operating safety

Safety notes

Warning

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 when the engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving.

Warning

Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. Such blows can be caused, for example, by running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred:

turn on your hazard warning flashers.

slow down carefully.

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

Proper use of the vehicle

To ensure proper use of the vehicle, you must familiarize yourself with the following information and rules:

safety notes in this Operator's Manual

technical data in this Operator's Manual

traffic rules and regulations

laws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles

Warning!

Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. Do not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself.

Removing warning labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or personal injury.

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 contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the problem diagnosed and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center again 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

Reporting malfunctions relevant to safety

For the USA only:

The following text is reproduced as required of all manufacturers according to 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 Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building, Washington, DC 20590.

You can also obtain additional information about vehicle safety from:

http://www.safercar.gov.

Introduction

Limited Warranty

Follow the instructions in this manual about the proper operation of your vehicle as well as about possible vehicle damage. Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contraventions against these instructions are not covered either by Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty of Daimler AG.

Data stored in the vehicle

Information regarding electronic recording devices

(Including California Code Supplement

§ 9951)

Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data. If your vehicle is equipped with mbrace2 data is transmitted in the event of an accident.

This information serves, for example, to test vehicle systems after an accident and to continually improve vehicle safety. Daimler AG can access this data and submit it:

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 arbitration of disputes that involve Daimler AG, its subsidiaries or its sales and service organizations

as otherwise required or permitted by law

Please observe the mbrace2 order agreement regarding further details on data that this system records and transmits.

The system is called TELEAID in Canada.

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