Mercedes SL 2013 Owner's Manual
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Operator's Manual
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Contents
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Index ....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual .................. 28
Introduction ......................................... 33
At aglance ........................................... 41
Safety ................................................... 51
Opening and closing ........................... 83
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 113
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 125
Climate control ................................. 139
Driving and parking .......................... 153
On-board computer and displays .... 221
COMAND ............................................ 281
Stowage and features ...................... 489
Maintenance and care ...................... 511
Breakdown assistance ..................... 525
Wheels and tires ............................... 543
Technical data ................................... 575
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
911 emergency call .......................... 377
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 241
Function/notes ................................ 73
Important safety notes .................... 73
Warning lamp ................................. 271
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 143
Active BlindSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 231
Display message ............................ 259
Function/information.................... 215
Active Body Control (AMG
vehicles)
Display message ............................ 257
Driving conditions menu in the
COMAND display (AMG vehicles) ... 202
Function/notes ............................. 200
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles)
Display message ............................ 257
Driving conditions menu in the
COMAND display........................... 200
Function/notes ............................. 198
Active Driving Assistance package .214
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 231
Display message ............................ 258
Function/information.................... 218
Active light function ......................... 131
Active Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 259
Function/notes ............................. 207
Important safety notes .................. 206
Active partition (USBdevices
only)
Selecting ........................................ 445
ADAPTIVE BRAKE .................................79
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 197
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 253
Function/notes ............................. 131
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 233
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 581
Address book
Browsing ........................................ 398
Calling up ....................................... 398
Changing an entry .......................... 400
Connecting acall ........................... 401
Creating an entry ........................... 399
Deleting an entry ........................... 399
Deleting contacts ........................... 404
Detailsabout an entry ................... 400
Entering characters ....................... 299
Entry as ahome address ............... 358
Hiding contact details .................... 405
Importing contacts ........................ 403
Introduction ................................... 398
Receiving vCards ........................... 404
Searching for an entry ................... 399
Starting route guidance ................. 401
Voice tag ....................................... 402
Address entry menu .......................... 318
Adjusting the soundsettings
Balance .......................................... 295
Adjusting the vehicle height
Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 200
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles)........................................ 198
Airbags
Display message ............................ 250
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger)....................................... 56
Head bag ......................................... 58
Important safety notes .................... 54
Knee bag .......................................... 57
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 59
Safety guidelines ............................. 53
Side impact airbag .......................... 57
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRFLOW ........................................... 145
Index
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AIRSCARF
Setting thevents........................... 150
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Airvents
Glove box ....................................... 150
Important safetynotes .................. 149
Setting ........................................... 149
Setting the AIRSCARF vents .......... 150
Setting the center air vents ........... 149
Setting the side air vents ............... 150
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 120
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alternative route ............................... 347
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 233
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 233
AMG
Button for AMG menu .................... 168
SETUP ............................................ 168
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 236
Anti-lockbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 496
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 230
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 516
Hiding a service message .............. 516
Resetting the service interval
display........................................... 516
Service message ............................ 516
Special service requirements ......... 517
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 81
Function ...........................................81
Switching off the alarm .................... 81
ATTENTIONASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 231
Display message ............................ 258
Function/notes ............................. 213
Audio
Radio mode ................................... 426
Audio DVD
Mode,switchingto........................ 439
Pause function ............................... 441
Playback options ........................... 446
Safety notes .................................. 436
Setting the audio format................ 445
Stop function ................................. 441
Audio format, setting
AudioDVD ..................................... 445
Video DVD ..................................... 473
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 228
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 253
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 160
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 159
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 126
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 166
Automatic drive program ............... 168
Changing gear............................... 166
Display message ............................ 265
Driving tips .................................... 166
Emergency running mode .............. 172
Engaging the parkposition ............ 164
Kickdown....................................... 167
Manual drive program .................... 170
Overview ........................................ 163
Problem (malfunction) ................... 172
Programselector button ................ 167
Pulling away ................................... 158
Selector lever................................ 163
Shift ranges................................... 169
Starting the engine ........................ 157
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 168
Transmission position display........ 165
Transmissionpositions .................. 166
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 172
Autostore ........................................... 429
Index
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AUX (audio)
Notes/socket................................ 466
Switching to ................................... 467
AUX (video)
Setting the volume and sound ....... 474
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 474
Switching to ................................... 474
Avoiding an area ................................ 369
B
Back button ....................................... 292
Balance, adjusting ............................. 295
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 74
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 74
Bass, setting ...................................... 295
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 87
Important safety notes .................... 87
Replacing ......................................... 87
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 533
Display message ............................ 255
Important safety notes .................. 531
Jump starting ................................. 534
Overview ........................................ 531
Bird's-eye view (navigation) ............. 363
BlindSpot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth
®
Activating/deactivating ................. 306
Activating audio mode ................... 458
Conditions (telephone).................. 377
Connecting another mobile phone .381
Connecting audio devices .............. 455
Device list...................................... 456
Entering the passcode ................... 380
External authorization .................... 381
General information ....................... 305
Interface ........................................ 376
Introduction ................................... 376
Reconnecting an audio device ....... 457
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 379
Settings ......................................... 305
Telephone basic menu ................... 383
Telephony ...................................... 377
Telephony notes ............................ 376
Bluetooth®audio basic display ........ 458
Bottle holder ...................................... 495
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 246
Notes ............................................. 582
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 252
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 73
BAS .................................................. 74
BAS PLUS ........................................ 74
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 582
Display message ............................ 241
Driving tips .................................... 179
High-performance brake system .... 180
Important safety notes .................. 179
Maintenance .................................. 180
Parking brake ................................ 176
Warning lamp ................................. 271
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness, setting (TV, video) ......... 468
Buttons on the COMAND controller 292
C
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees .................... 35
Call
Accepting/ending/rejecting .......... 384
Connecting .................................... 384
see Telephone
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Call lists
Displaying details ........................... 392
Opening and selecting an entry ..... 392
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 392
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 524
Car wash ........................................ 517
Index
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Display ........................................... 522
Exhaustpipe .................................. 522
Exterior lights ................................ 521
Gearorselector lever .................... 522
Interior ........................................... 522
Matte finish ................................... 520
Notes ............................................. 517
Paint .............................................. 519
Plastic trim .................................... 522
Power washer ................................ 519
Rearview camera .......................... 521
Roof lining ...................................... 524
Seat belt........................................ 524
Seat cover ..................................... 523
Sensors ......................................... 521
Steering wheel ............................... 522
Trim pieces .................................... 523
Washing by hand ........................... 518
Wheels ........................................... 520
Windows ........................................ 520
Wiper blades .................................. 521
Wooden trim .................................. 523
Car keys
see SmartKey
Car pool lanes .................................... 317
Car wash (care) ................................. 517
Category list(music search) ............ 448
CD
Copyprotection ............................. 447
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 443
General information ....................... 447
Inserting ........................................ 436
Mode,switchingto........................ 439
Multisession .................................. 446
Notes on discs ............................... 447
Pause function ............................... 441
Player/changeroperation
(COMAND)..................................... 436
Safety notes .................................. 436
Selecting amedia type .................. 441
Selecting atrack ............................ 442
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble)............................................ 295
CD/DVD
Ejecting (DVD drive) ....................... 438
Inserting (DVD changer)................ 436
Inserting (single DVD drive)........... 436
Removing (single DVD drive) .......... 436
CD mode
Playback options ........................... 446
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 228
Center console
Lowersection .................................. 47
Lowersection (AMG vehicles) .......... 48
Uppersection .................................. 46
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 235
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 84
Changing direction
Announcement phase .................... 342
Change of direction phase ............. 342
Preparation phase ......................... 342
Changing the character set .............. 302
Channel presets ................................ 428
Characters
Changing the character set ............ 300
Changing the language .................. 300
Deleting ......................................... 300
Entering ......................................... 301
Entering (address book, phone
book) ............................................. 299
Entering (navigation) ...................... 301
Moving the cursor.......................... 300
Switching to letters ........................ 300
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 70
Restraint systems ............................ 70
Specialseat belt retractor ............... 72
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 72
Cigarette lighter ................................ 496
Cleaning
Mirrorturn signal ........................... 521
Clear button ....................................... 292
Climate control
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 141
Controlling automatically ............... 144
Cooling with airdehumidification .. 143
Defrosting the windows ................. 147
Defrosting the windshield .............. 146
Important safety notes .................. 140
Indicator lamp ................................ 144
Index
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Maximum cooling .......................... 147
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 142
Overview of systems ...................... 140
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 144
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 148
Refrigerant ..................................... 584
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 584
Setting the airdistribution ............. 145
Setting the airflow ......................... 146
Setting the airvents...................... 149
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 145
Setting the temperature ................ 145
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 148
Switching on/off ........................... 143
Switching residual heaton/off ...... 149
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 147
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 146
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 42
see Instrument cluster
Color, setting (TV, video) .................. 468
COMAND
Active multicontour seat................ 311
Basicfunctions.............................. 294
Calling up drive status regulator
(ABC) ............................................. 310
Display ........................................... 285
Examples of operation................... 292
Importing POIs ............................... 413
Menu overview .............................. 287
Multicontour seat.......................... 311
Seat functions ............................... 310
Settings ......................................... 425
Switching on/off ........................... 294
COMAND controller ........................... 291
COMAND control panel ..................... 290
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 522
Cleaning instructions ..................... 288
Driving conditions menu (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 202
Driving conditions menu (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 200
Setting ........................................... 303
Switching on/off ........................... 288
Combination switch .......................... 129
Compass function ............................. 372
Connecting aUSB device ................. 439
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 225
Contacts
Deleting ......................................... 404
Importing ....................................... 403
Contrast, setting (TV, video) ............ 468
Convenience closing feature ............ 101
Convenience opening feature
see Side windows
Coolant(engine)
Checkingthe level ......................... 514
Display message ............................ 254
Filling capacity ............................... 583
Important safety notes .................. 582
Temperature (on-board computer) .236
Temperature gauge ........................ 222
Warning lamp ................................. 277
Cooling
see Climate control
Copy protection (CD/DVD) ............... 447
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes ............................. 130
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 134
Cruise control
Cruise control lever....................... 183
Deactivating ................................... 185
Display message ............................ 261
Driving system ............................... 183
Function/notes ............................. 183
Important safety notes .................. 183
Setting aspeed .............................. 184
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 184
Cup holder
Centerconsole .............................. 494
Important safety notes .................. 494
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 38
Customer Relations Department ....... 38
Index
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D
Dashboardlighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Data medium
Audio DVD ..................................... 446
CD/DVD ........................................ 447
MP3 ............................................... 446
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 451
Date format, setting .......................... 304
Day design, setting ........................... 303
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 253
Function/notes ............................. 126
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 233
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 37
Delayedswitch-off
Exteriorlighting (on-board
computer)...................................... 234
Interior lighting .............................. 234
Deleting
Call lists ......................................... 393
Destination
Assigning a destination to an
address book entry ........................ 360
Destination (navigation)
Displaying information ................... 348
Entering a destination by address .. 318
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 325
Entering an intermediate stop ....... 327
Entering a point of interest ............ 330
Entering using geo-coordinates ..... 326
Saving ............................................ 359
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 324
Selecting from the listoflast
destinations................................... 325
Selecting storage options .............. 359
Storing after destination entry ....... 359
Storing during route guidance ....... 359
Destination memory (navigation)
Deleting an entry ........................... 361
Entering/saving yourhome
address .......................................... 324
Previous destinations.................... 361
Diagnostics connection ...................... 37
Dialing anumber (telephone) ........... 384
Digital Operator's Manual
Installation ....................................... 28
Introduction ............................... 28, 29
Operating notes ............................... 29
Digital speedometer ......................... 226
DISC button
Activating audio CD/DVD or MP3
mode ............................................. 440
Activating Bluetooth®Audio.......... 459
Switching on the Media Interface .. 462
Switching to the MUSIC REGISTER 451
Display
Selecting the design ...................... 303
Displaying the arrival time ............... 348
Displaying the distance to the
destination ......................................... 348
Displaying the track and album ....... 445
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 516
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 240
Driving systems ............................. 257
Engine ............................................ 254
General notes ................................ 240
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 240
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 268
Lights .............................................251
Safety systems .............................. 241
SmartKey ....................................... 268
Tires ............................................... 262
Vehicle ...........................................265
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 230
Distance recorder
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 279
DISTRONIC PLUS
Cruise control lever....................... 188
Deactivating ................................... 193
Display message ............................ 260
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Index
Displays in the multifunction
display........................................... 192
Driving tips .................................... 193
Function/notes ............................. 187
Important safety notes .................. 186
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 191
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Dolby®Digital .................................... 296
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 235
Automatic locking (switch) ...............92
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................84
Control panel ................................... 50
Display message ............................ 266
Emergency locking ........................... 93
Emergency unlocking ....................... 92
Important safety notes .................... 90
Opening (from inside) ...................... 91
Overview .......................................... 90
Power closing feature ...................... 92
Drinking and driving ......................... 178
Drinks holder
see Bottle holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 168
Display ........................................... 165
Manual ...........................................170
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 237
Drive program selector ..................... 167
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 517
Symmetrical low beam.................. 126
Driving on flooded roads .................. 182
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 73
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 79
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 74
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ...............................................74
Electronicbrake force distribution ... 78
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) .75
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 75
Important safety information ........... 73
Overview .......................................... 73
PRE-SAFE®Brake .............................79
STEER CONTROL ............................. 80
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 214
Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 200
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 198
Active Driving Assistance package 214
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 218
Active Parking Assist ..................... 206
Adaptive Damping System ............. 197
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 213
Cruise control ................................ 183
Display message ............................ 257
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 186
HOLD function ............................... 195
PARKTRONIC................................. 203
RACESTART (AMG vehicles) .......... 196
Rearview camera .......................... 210
Driving tips
AMG ceramicbrakes ..................... 180
Automatic transmission ................. 166
Brakes ........................................... 179
Break-in period .............................. 154
Checking brake lining thickness .... 181
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 193
Downhill gradient ........................... 179
Drinking and driving ....................... 178
Driving abroad ............................... 126
Driving in winter .............................182
Driving on flooded roads................ 182
Driving on wet roads...................... 182
Exhaust check ............................... 178
Fuel ................................................ 178
General .......................................... 178
Hydroplaning ................................. 182
Icy road surfaces ........................... 182
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads................................... 179
Snow chains .................................. 547
Symmetrical low beam.................. 126
Wet road surface ........................... 179
Index
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DVD
Copy protection ............................. 447
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 443
Inserting ........................................ 436
Notes on discs ............................... 447
Selecting amedia type .................. 441
Selecting atrack ............................ 442
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble)............................................ 295
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 228
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 229
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 235
Function/notes ............................. 121
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 121
Function/notes ............................. 121
Switching on/off ........................... 235
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 243
Function/notes ................................ 78
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 160
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 159
Deactivating/activating ................. 160
General information ....................... 159
Important safety notes .................. 158
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 92
Trunk ............................................... 99
Vehicle ............................................. 92
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ...........................................69
Safety guidelines............................. 53
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 35
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 277
Display message ............................ 254
ECO start/stop function ................ 158
Engine number ............................... 578
Irregularrunning ............................ 162
Jump-starting ................................. 534
Starting problems .......................... 162
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 157
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 157
Switching off .................................. 176
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 538
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 162
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 514
Additives ........................................ 581
Checking the oil level ..................... 513
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 513
Display message ............................ 255
Filling capacity ............................... 581
Notes about oil grades ................... 581
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 513
Temperature (on-board computer) .236
Viscosity ........................................ 581
Entering an intersection name ......... 321
Entering a street name ..................... 319
Entering the address (example) ....... 318
Entering the city ................................ 319
Entering the house number .............. 319
Entry
Deleting ......................................... 302
Saving ............................................ 300
ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 237
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 77
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ...................... 76
Display message ............................ 241
ETS .................................................. 75
Function/notes ................................ 75
Important safety information ........... 76
Warning lamp ................................. 273
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 75
Example display
Audio CD mode .............................. 440
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 451
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Index
Exhaust check ................................... 178
Exhaustpipe (cleaning instructions) 522
Exterior lighting
Settingoptions.............................. 126
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 122
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 122
Folding in/out(electrically) ........... 122
Folding in whenlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 236
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 122
Storing settings (memory function) 124
Storing the parking position .......... 123
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 491
F
Factory setting (reset function) ....... 308
Fast forward
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 443
Video DVD ..................................... 471
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 443
Video DVD ..................................... 471
Favorites (Internet) ........................... 422
Favorites button ................................ 306
Fillercap
see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 578
First-aid kit ......................................... 526
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 527
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 527
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 528
Floormats ........................................... 509
Freeway information ......................... 366
Frequencies
Adjusting for radio stations ............ 428
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 116
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 580
Consumption statistics .................. 225
Displaying consumption ................. 309
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 226
Displaying the range ...................... 226
Driving tips .................................... 178
Fuel gauge ....................................... 43
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 579
Important safety notes .................. 579
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .579
Problem (malfunction) ................... 175
Refueling ........................................ 172
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 579
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 173
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 226
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 579
Problem (malfunction) ................... 175
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 526
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 539
Before changing ............................. 539
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 539
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 540
Fuse box in the rear compartment .540
Important safety notes .................. 539
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 508
Important safety notes .................. 506
Opening/closing the garage door .. 508
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 506
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 236
Genuine parts .................................... 576
Glass roof (sunblind) ......................... 109
Glove box ........................................... 490
Google Maps®.................................... 340
Google™ local search
Importing a destination/route ....... 409
PopularSearches ...........................410
Search ........................................... 408
Search history ............................... 410
Selecting a search position ............ 408
Using as the destination ................ 409
GPS reception .................................... 315
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Gracenote®Media Database ............ 444
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 96
Harman/kardon®Logic 7
®
surround sound system
see Surround sound (harman/
kardon®surround sound system)
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 268
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Head bags
Display message ............................ 248
Operation .........................................58
Heading up (navigation) ................... 363
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 515
Cleaning system (capacity)............ 584
Cleaning system (function) ............ 130
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 583
Fogging up ..................................... 132
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........ 120
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 117
see NECK-PROhead restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 252
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 132
Switching on/off ........................... 129
Hill start assist .................................. 158
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 196
Display message ............................ 258
Function/notes ............................. 195
Home address
Entering and saving ....................... 324
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 324
Hood
Closing ...........................................513
Display message ............................ 266
Important safety notes .................. 512
Opening ......................................... 512
Hydroplaning ..................................... 182
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 81
Incident (traffic report) ..................... 353
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 43
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 44
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 222
Interface (USB, iPod®)
see MediaInterface
Interior lighting ................................. 133
Automatic control .......................... 133
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 234
Emergency lighting ........................ 134
Manual control ............................... 134
Overview ........................................ 133
Reading lamp ................................. 133
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 233
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 233
Intermediate stop
Deleting ......................................... 328
Entering ......................................... 327
Internet
Calling up the carousel view .......... 417
Conditions for access .................... 406
Creating favorites .......................... 422
Entering the URL ............................ 417
Favorites manager ......................... 422
Favorites menu .............................. 423
Menu functions .............................. 420
Opening favorites .......................... 422
Selecting favorites ......................... 418
®
iPod
Alphabetical track selection .......... 465
Connecting to the Media Interface 461
Selecting a category/playlist......... 463
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iTunes®...............................................465
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 526
Using ............................................. 567
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 534
K
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature .......... 101
Display message ............................ 268
Locking ............................................ 85
Start/Stop button .......................... 155
Starting the engine ........................ 157
Unlocking ......................................... 85
Keypositions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 155
SmartKey ....................................... 155
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 167
Manual drive program .................... 171
Knee bag .............................................. 57
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane recommendations
Explanation .................................... 343
Presentation .................................. 343
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 237
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 72
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 252
Light function,active
Display message ............................ 253
Lighting
Lightswitch................................... 126
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interiorlighting delayed switch-off .234
Active light function ....................... 131
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 126
Cornering light function ................. 130
Driving abroad ............................... 126
Hazard warning lamps ................... 130
High beam flasher .......................... 130
High-beam headlamps ................... 129
Low-beam headlamps .................... 127
Parking lamps ................................ 128
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 233
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 233
Standing lamps .............................. 128
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 233
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 233
Switching the exteriorlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer)............................ 234
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 234
Turn signals ................................... 129
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 253
Load/eject button ............................. 436
Loading aid (trunk)
Raising/lowering the roof .............. 492
Locking
see Centrallocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 92
Emergency locking ........................... 93
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 91
Locking centrally
see Centrallocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 235
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 251
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 126
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support
Adjusting (COMAND) ..................... 311
Index
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M
M+S tires ............................................ 546
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ....................... 109
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale........................ 362
Arrival time/distance to the
destination ..................................... 365
City model..................................... 366
Geo-coordinate display.................. 365
Heading ......................................... 363
Information in the display.............. 365
Map settings .................................. 363
Moving ........................................... 362
North orientation ........................... 363
Notes ............................................. 362
Point of interest symbols ............... 364
Roaddisplay .................................. 365
Saving the crosshair position ......... 363
Showing the map data version ....... 372
Topographicalmap ........................ 366
Updating ........................................ 372
Updating process ........................... 373
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 520
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 501
Display message ............................ 246
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 501
Downloading routes....................... 505
Emergency call .............................. 498
Geo fencing ................................... 505
Important safety notes .................. 497
Locating astolen vehicle............... 504
MB info call button ........................ 500
Remote vehicle locking .................. 503
Roadside Assistance button .......... 500
Search &Send ............................... 502
Self-test ......................................... 498
Speed alert .................................... 505
System .......................................... 498
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 506
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis....................................... 504
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 503
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 86
Locking vehicle ................................ 93
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 92
Media Interface
Alphabetical track selection .......... 465
Basicmenu .................................... 462
Connecting an external audio
source ............................................ 461
Connectionoptions....................... 460
iPod®............................................. 460
Mode ............................................. 460
MP3 player.................................... 461
Notes for the MP3 player............... 466
Playback options ........................... 466
Selecting categories ...................... 463
Selecting folders ............................ 463
Selecting musicfiles ...................... 463
Selecting playlists .......................... 463
Switching to ................................... 462
USB mass storagedevice .............. 460
Media list ........................................... 441
Memory card (audio) ......................... 228
Memory function ............................... 124
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 240
Messages
see Display messages
Microphone, switching on/off ......... 386
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Authorizing .................................... 380
Connecting (Bluetooth®interface) .378
De-authorizing ............................... 382
External authorization .................... 381
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 229
Registering (authorizing) ................ 380
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 85
MOExtendedtires .............................. 527
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Index
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle...................... 569
Mounting anew wheel ................... 569
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 566
Raising the vehicle ......................... 567
Removing awheel .......................... 568
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 566
MP3
Bit/sampling rates ......................... 447
Copyright ....................................... 447
Data medium ................................. 446
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 443
File systems ................................... 446
Formats ......................................... 447
Mode,switchingto........................ 439
Notes ............................................. 446
Operation ....................................... 228
Pause function ............................... 441
Playback options ........................... 446
Safety notes .................................. 436
Selecting amedia type .................. 441
Selecting atrack ............................ 442
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble)............................................ 295
Multicontour seat .............................. 311
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 224
Permanent display......................... 233
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjusting the volume ..................... 294
Operating the on-board computer .223
Overview .......................................... 45
Multisession CD ................................ 446
Music files
Recording ...................................... 452
MUSIC REGISTER
Deleting allmusic files................... 453
Deleting individual musicfiles ....... 454
Disk space information .................. 453
General notes ................................ 451
Playback options ........................... 454
Switching to ................................... 451
Music search ..................................... 448
My address
see Home address
N
Navigation
Adjusting the volume of the
navigation announcements ............ 295
Alternativeroute ............................ 347
Avoiding an area ............................ 369
Basicsettings ................................ 316
Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam ............................... 346
Compass function .......................... 372
Destination memory ...................... 357
Displaying destination
information (arrival time, distance
to destination) ............................... 348
Entering/saving yourhome
address .......................................... 324
Entering adestination .................... 318
Entering a destination by address .. 318
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 325
Entering an intermediate stop ....... 327
Entering a point of interest ............ 330
Entering characters (character bar)301
Freeway information ...................... 366
General notes ................................ 315
GPS reception ................................ 315
Lane recommendation................... 343
List of areas................................... 370
Map settings .................................. 362
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 226
Off-road/off-map (off-road
destination) ....................................351
Previous destinations .................... 361
Reading out traffic reports ............. 356
Repeating announcements ............ 345
Route guidance .............................. 341
Safety notes .................................. 314
Search &Send ............................... 340
Selecting a destination from the
destination memory ....................... 324
Selecting a destination from the
list of last destinations ................... 325
Selecting yourhome address ........ 324
Setting options for destination/
route download.............................. 415
Index
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Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 316
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economicroute) ............................ 316
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 316
Starting route calculation .............. 323
Switching announcements on/off .345
Switching to ................................... 316
Navigation announcements
Switching off .................................. 294
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation .........................................64
Resetting after being triggered ........ 65
North orientation (navigation) ......... 363
Notes on breaking-in anew vehicle 154
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults............................................... 63
Operation .........................................59
System self-test ............................... 62
Occupant safety
Childreninthe vehicle ..................... 70
Important safety notes .................... 52
OCS
Faults ............................................... 63
Operation .........................................59
System self-test ............................... 62
Off-map .............................................. 352
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 236
Assistance menu ........................... 230
Audiomenu ................................... 228
Convenience submenu .................. 235
Displaying a service message ........ 516
Display messages .......................... 240
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 192
Factory settings submenu ............. 232
Important safety notes .................. 222
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 232
Lighting submenu .......................... 233
Menu overview .............................. 225
Message memory .......................... 240
Navigation menu ............................ 226
Operation ....................................... 223
RACETIMER ................................... 237
Service menu ................................. 231
Settings menu ............................... 232
Standard display............................ 225
Telephone menu ............................ 229
Trip menu ...................................... 225
Vehicle submenu ........................... 235
Video DVD operation..................... 229
Online and Internet functions
Ending the connection ................... 407
Establishing/ending the
connection ..................................... 406
Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ......... 416
Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website ..... 416
Options menu ................................ 414
Resetting settings .......................... 416
Selecting options for the local
search ............................................ 414
Setting options for destination/
route download.............................. 415
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 223
Overhead control panel ...................... 49
P
Paintcode number ............................ 577
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 519
Panic alarm .......................................... 52
Parking ............................................... 175
Engaging parkposition .................. 164
Important safety notes .................. 175
Parking brake ................................ 176
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 123
Rearview camera .......................... 210
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 206
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
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Index
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 243
Electric parking brake .................... 176
Warning lamp ................................. 276
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 128
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 205
Driving system ............................... 203
Function/notes ............................. 203
Important safety notes .................. 203
Problem (malfunction) ................... 206
Range of the sensors ..................... 203
Warning display............................. 204
PASSENGERAIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 59
Pause function
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 441
Video DVD ..................................... 471
Personal POIs
Acoustic notification ...................... 337
Calling up the menu ....................... 336
Displaying on the map ................... 336
Managing categories ..................... 337
Saving ............................................ 338
Selecting as the destination .......... 339
Settings ......................................... 336
Visual information .......................... 337
Phone book
Adding a numberto an address
book entry..................................... 391
Calling up ....................................... 388
Creating anew entry ..................... 390
Deleting an entry ........................... 390
Entering characters ....................... 299
Icon overview ................................. 389
Searching for an entry ................... 389
Picture settings (TV, video) .............. 468
Picture viewer
Displaying pictures ........................ 475
Introduction ................................... 475
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .522
Playback options
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 446
POI (navigation)
Category ........................................ 333
Defining the position for the POI
search ............................................ 332
Entering ......................................... 330
Entering a point of interest using
the map ......................................... 335
List ................................................. 333
ZAGAT®surveyservice .................. 335
see Personal POIs
Point of interest icon
Setting ........................................... 364
Point of interest list
With character bar ......................... 334
Power closing feature ......................... 92
Power washers .................................. 519
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 246
Operation .........................................64
PRE-SAFE®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 231
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes ................................ 79
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Previous destinations (navigation) .. 361
Product information ............................ 34
Program selector button .................. 167
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 34
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 158
Q
Qualifiedspecialistworkshop ........... 38
R
RACE START
Important safety notes .................. 196
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 237
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 235
Display message ............................ 258
Radio
Overview ........................................ 426
Selecting astation ......................... 228
Setting astation ............................ 428
Index
19
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble)............................................ 295
Storing stations ............................. 429
Switching HD Radio on/off ............ 427
Switching on .................................. 426
Switching wavebands .................... 428
Read-aloud function .......................... 356
Reading lamp ..................................... 133
Real-time traffic reports ................... 353
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 252
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 521
Displaying the image ..................... 314
Function/notes ............................. 210
Switching on/off ........................... 211
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 122
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 148
Switching on/off ........................... 147
Receiving vCards ............................... 404
Redialing (telephone) ........................ 385
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes .................. 584
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 43
Important safety notes .................. 172
Refueling process.......................... 173
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door opener) 506
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 134
Reporting safety defects .................... 39
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 256
Warning lamp ................................. 277
see Fuel
Resetfunction ................................... 308
Resetting (factory settings) ............. 308
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 149
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 163
Reversing lamps (display message) 252
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 36
Roll bar
Display message ............................ 247
Operation .........................................58
Rollersunblind .................................. 109
Roof
Display message ............................ 267
Important safety notes .................. 103
Opening/closing (with roof switch) 104
Opening/closing (with SmartKey) .. 105
Overview ........................................ 103
Problem (malfunction) ................... 111
Relocking ....................................... 105
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 524
Roof switch ........................................ 104
Route
Estimated time of arrival ................ 348
Route (navigation)
Calling up the "Routes" menu ........ 350
Displaying the distance to the
destination ..................................... 348
Recording ...................................... 349
Route overview .............................. 348
Selecting an alternative route ........ 347
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 316
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economicroute) ............................ 316
Starting calculation ........................ 323
Route demonstration ........................ 349
Route guidance
Canceling .......................................346
Continuing ..................................... 346
Destination reached ...................... 346
General notes ................................ 341
Lane recommendations ................. 343
Off-road ......................................... 351
Trafficreports ................................ 353
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Index
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 70
Child restraint systems .................... 70
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 59
Safety notes
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..... 436
Using the telephone ....................... 376
Video DVD mode ........................... 468
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SatRadio
Displaying information ................... 435
Notes ............................................. 431
Registering .................................... 431
Selecting acategory...................... 433
Switching to ................................... 432
Saving the crosshair position .......... 363
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 439
Inserting ........................................ 439
Search&Send ................................... 340
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seatbelt ......................... 68
Belt force limiters ............................ 69
Cleaning ......................................... 524
Correct usage .................................. 66
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........69
Fastening ......................................... 67
Important safety guidelines ............. 65
Releasing ......................................... 68
Safety guidelines ............................. 53
Seat belt guide ............................... 117
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 236
Warning lamp ................................. 270
Warning lamp (function) ................... 68
Seats
Active multicontour seat................ 311
Adjusting (electrically)................... 116
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 117
Adjusting the lumbarsupport
(COMAND)..................................... 311
Balance (seatheating) ................... 312
Belt guide ...................................... 117
Cleaning the cover ......................... 523
Correct driver's seatposition ........ 114
Important safety notes .................. 115
Massagefunction .......................... 313
Multicontour seat.......................... 311
Overview ........................................ 115
Resetting settings .......................... 314
Seat functions (COMAND) ............. 310
Seat heating problem .................... 119
Seat ventilation problem ................ 119
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ..................................... 311
Sliding forward/back ..................... 118
Storing settings (memory function) 124
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 120
Switching seatheating on/off ....... 118
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 119
Selecting aprovince ......................... 319
Selecting astate ............................... 319
Selecting stations
Radio ............................................. 428
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 522
Positions ........................................ 163
Sending DTMF tones ......................... 386
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 521
Service menu (on-board computer) .231
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 582
Coolant (engine) ............................ 582
Engine oil ....................................... 581
Fuel ................................................ 579
Important safety notes .................. 578
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 584
Washer fluid ...................................583
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 232
Menu overview .............................. 287
On-board computer ....................... 232
Picture (COMAND) ......................... 468
Sound settings ............................... 295
Setting the air distribution ............... 145
Setting the airflow ............................ 146
Setting the language
COMAND ....................................... 306
Index
21
Setting the night design ................... 303
Setting the text reader speed .......... 305
Setting the volume
Telephone calls.............................. 295
Video AUX ..................................... 474
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 237
Side impact air bag ............................. 57
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 520
Convenience closing feature .......... 101
Important safety information ........... 99
Opening/closing (all) ..................... 100
Opening/closing (front) ................. 100
Opening/closing (rear) .................. 100
Overview .......................................... 99
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Resetting ....................................... 102
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 478
Daily forecast ................................. 477
Detail information .......................... 478
Information chart ........................... 477
Selecting the area for the weather
forecast ......................................... 478
Switching on/off ........................... 477
Weather map ................................. 481
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 87
Changing the programming ............. 85
Checking the battery ....................... 87
Convenience opening feature ........ 101
Display message ............................ 268
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 84
Important safety notes .................... 84
Loss ................................................. 89
Mechanical key ................................ 86
Opening/closing the roof .............. 105
Overview .......................................... 84
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 155
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89
Starting the engine ........................ 157
Snow chains ...................................... 547
Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ............... 497
General notes ................................ 496
Trunk ............................................. 497
Under the armrest ......................... 497
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 294
Soundmenu ....................................... 295
Sound mode .......................................298
Soundsettings
Calling up the sound menu............ 295
Surround sound ............................. 296
Treble and bass............................. 295
Specialist workshop ............................ 38
Special seat beltretractor .................. 72
Speed,controlling
see Cruise control
Speed dial list
Storing a phone book entry in the
speed dial list ................................ 394
Speedometer
Digital............................................ 226
In the Instrument cluster ................. 43
Segments ...................................... 223
Selecting the unit of measurement 232
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 77
Warning lamp ................................. 274
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 248
Introduction ..................................... 53
Warning lamp ................................. 276
Warning lamp (function) ................... 53
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 252
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 157
Station search ................................... 428
STEERCONTROL .................................. 80
Steering (display message) .............. 267
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically)................... 120
Button overview ............................... 45
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 223
Cleaning ......................................... 522
Important safety notes .................. 120
Paddle shifters ............................... 168
Storing settings (memory function) 124
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Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 168
Stop function
AudioDVD ..................................... 441
Video DVD ..................................... 471
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 237
Storing stations
Radio ............................................. 429
Stowage areas ................................... 490
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 491
Center console .............................. 491
Cupholders ................................... 494
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 491
Glove box .......................................490
Important safety information ......... 490
Rear............................................... 492
Stowage net ................................... 492
Stowage net ....................................... 492
Stowage space
Center console (rear) ..................... 492
Umbrella holder ............................. 491
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 494
Summer tires ..................................... 546
Sun visor ............................................ 495
Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 234
Surround sound ................................. 296
Surround sound (harman/
kardon®surround sound system)
Notes ............................................. 296
Switching on/off ........................... 297
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 201
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 199
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 237
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 148
Switching between picture
formats (TV, video) ............................ 468
Switching between summer time
and standard time ............................. 305
Switching HD Radio on/off
see Radio
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 81
Switching the hands-free
microphone on/off ............................ 386
Switching wavebands (radio) ........... 428
Systemsettings
Bluetooth®..................................... 305
Date ............................................... 304
Language ....................................... 306
Text reader speed.......................... 305
Time ............................................... 304
Time zone ...................................... 305
Voice Control System .................... 305
T
Tachometer ........................................ 223
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 252
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 43
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 578
Notes ............................................. 576
Tires/wheels ................................. 570
Vehicle data ................................... 585
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 501
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 501
Downloading routes....................... 505
Emergency call .............................. 498
Geo fencing ................................... 505
Important safety notes .................. 497
Locating astolen vehicle............... 504
MB info call button ........................ 500
Remote vehicle locking .................. 503
Roadside Assistance button .......... 500
Search &Send ............................... 502
Self-test ......................................... 498
Speed alert .................................... 505
System .......................................... 498
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 506
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis....................................... 504
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 503
Index
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Telephone
Accepting/ending acall ................ 384
Accepting acall ............................. 229
Adjusting the volume for calls ....... 295
Calling (outgoing call).................... 384
Connecting a mobile phone
(general information) ..................... 378
De-authorizing a mobile phone ...... 382
Display message ............................ 267
Ending an active call ...................... 387
Entering anumber......................... 384
Entering phone numbers ................ 384
External authorization (Bluetooth®)381
Function restrictions ...................... 377
General notes ................................ 376
Incoming call ................................. 384
Making acall ................................. 387
Making a call via speed dial........... 385
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 229
Number from the phone book ........230
Operating options .......................... 377
Overview of functions .................... 385
Reception and transmission
volume ........................................... 383
Redialing ........................................ 230
Rejecting/accepting a waiting call 386
Rejecting/ending acall ................. 229
Rejecting acall .............................. 384
Safety notes .................................. 376
Sending DTMF tones ......................386
Single call ...................................... 385
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 386
Text messages (SMS) .................... 395
Toggling ......................................... 387
Using the telephone ....................... 384
see Bluetooth
Telephone basic menu
Bluetooth®interface ...................... 383
Telephone mode
Redialing ........................................ 385
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 384
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 222
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 236
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 236
®
Outside temperature ......................223
Setting (climate control) ................ 145
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sender.......................... 397
Deleting ......................................... 397
Inbox .............................................. 396
Information and requirements ....... 395
Reading .......................................... 396
Reading aloud ................................ 396
Storing senderinaddress book ..... 397
Storing the senderas a new
address book entry ........................ 397
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 81
Immobilizer...................................... 81
Time
Setting ........................................... 304
Setting summer/standard time ..... 305
Setting the format......................... 304
Setting the time ............................. 304
Setting the time/date format ........ 304
Setting the time zone ..................... 305
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 237
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 528
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 552
Checking manually ........................ 551
Display message ............................ 262
Maximum ....................................... 550
Notes ............................................. 549
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 530
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 530
Recommended ............................... 547
Tire pressure loss warning
system
Important safety notes .................. 551
Restarting ...................................... 551
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 552
Restarting ...................................... 554
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 564
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 563
Bar (definition) ............................... 563
Changing awheel .......................... 565
Characteristics .............................. 562
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Checking ........................................ 545
Definition of terms......................... 563
Direction of rotation...................... 566
Display message ............................ 262
Distributionofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 565
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ...............................................562
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 563
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 563
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 563
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 563
Important safety notes .................. 544
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 563
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 564
Labeling (overview)........................ 559
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 565
Load index ..................................... 561
Load index (definition) ................... 564
M+S tires ....................................... 546
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 564
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 564
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 564
Maximum tire load......................... 562
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 564
MOExtended tires .......................... 546
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 564
Overview ........................................ 544
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 564
Replacing ....................................... 565
Service life ..................................... 546
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 564
Speed rating (definition) ................ 563
Storing ........................................... 566
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 563
Summer tires ................................. 546
Temperature .................................. 558
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 564
Tire bead(definition) ...................... 564
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 564
Tire pressures (recommended)...... 563
Tire size (data) ............................... 570
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 559
Tire tread ....................................... 545
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 564
Total load limit (definition) ............. 565
Traction ......................................... 558
Traction (definition) ....................... 565
Treadwear ..................................... 558
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards...................................... 557
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards(definition) .................... 563
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 564
Wearindicator(definition) ............. 565
Wheelrim (definition).................... 563
see Flat tire
Tone settings
Balance and fader.......................... 295
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 536
Installing the towing eye ................ 536
Removing the towing eye............... 537
With the rear axle raised ................ 537
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 538
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 538
Important safety notes .................. 536
Track
Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3) .............. 442
Selecting using the numberkeypad 443
Traffic jam function ...........................346
Traffic reports
Calling up alist .............................. 354
Reading out on route ..................... 356
Real-time traffic report .................. 356
Transmission
Selector lever................................ 163
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 538
Treble,adjusting (sound) .................. 295
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .523
Index
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Trip computer (on-board computer) 225
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 225
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 226
True Image™ ...................................... 298
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 98
Important safety notes .................... 93
Locking separately........................... 98
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 97
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 95
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 96
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 94
Overview .......................................... 93
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 266
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Opening dimensions ...................... 585
Power closing feature ...................... 92
Trunk load (maximum) ......................585
Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 267
General notes ................................ 106
Installing ........................................ 106
Opening/closing ............................ 106
Removing ....................................... 106
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 251
Switching on/off ........................... 129
TV
Automatic picture shutoff .............. 468
Picture settings .............................. 468
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble)............................................ 295
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Umbrella holder ................................. 491
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 92
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 91
Updating the digital map .................. 372
USB
see MediaInterface
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 495
Vehicle
Correct use...................................... 38
Data acquisition ............................... 39
Display message ............................ 265
Equipment ....................................... 35
Individualsettings .......................... 232
Limited Warranty ............................. 39
Loading .......................................... 555
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 93
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 84
Lowering ........................................ 569
Maintenance .................................... 36
Parking for a long period ................ 178
Pulling away ................................... 158
Raising ........................................... 567
Reporting problems ......................... 38
Securing from rolling away ............ 566
Towing away .................................. 536
Tow-starting ................................... 536
Transporting .................................. 538
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 92
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 84
Vehicle data ................................... 585
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 585
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 585
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 93
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 577
Vehicle level
Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 200
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 198
Display message ............................ 257
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 526
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 229
see Video DVD
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Index
Video AUX
Setting the picture ......................... 468
Video DVD
Automatic picture shutoff .............. 468
DVD menu ..................................... 472
Fast forward/rewind ......................471
Function restrictions ...................... 469
Interactive content ........................ 474
Notes on discs ............................... 469
Operation ....................................... 468
Pause function ............................... 471
Playing conditions .......................... 469
Safety notes .................................. 468
Selecting ........................................ 472
Selecting a film/title ......................472
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 471
Setting the audio format................ 473
Setting the language ...................... 473
Setting the picture ......................... 468
Showing/hiding the control menu .470
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 470
Stop function ................................. 471
Subtitles ........................................ 473
Switching to ................................... 469
VIN ...................................................... 577
Voice Control System
Settings ......................................... 305
Volume, adjusting
COMAND ....................................... 294
Navigation messages ..................... 295
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 271
Brakes ........................................... 271
Check Engine ................................. 277
Coolant .......................................... 277
Distance warning ........................... 279
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 279
ESP®.............................................. 273
ESP®OFF ....................................... 274
Fuel tank ........................................ 277
Overview .......................................... 44
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 59
Reserve fuel ................................... 277
Seat belt........................................ 270
SPORT handling mode ................... 274
SRS ................................................ 276
Tire pressure monitor .................... 280
Warranty ............................................ 576
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 268
Waypoints
Accepting waypoints for the route .330
Editing ........................................... 330
Entering ......................................... 328
Weather Band
Searching for achannel ................. 430
Switching on .................................. 429
Weather map (SIRIUS)
Calling up ....................................... 481
Legend ...........................................486
Moving ........................................... 481
Showing/hiding layers ................... 482
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 481
Time stamp .................................... 486
Weather memory (SIRIUS)
Selecting an area ........................... 480
Storing an area .............................. 480
Website
Add to favorites ............................. 422
Wheel bolttightening torque ........... 569
Wheel chock ...................................... 566
Wheels
Changing awheel .......................... 565
Checking ........................................ 545
Cleaning ......................................... 520
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 566
Important safety notes .................. 544
Interchanging/changing ................ 565
Mounting anew wheel ................... 569
Mounting awheel .......................... 566
Overview ........................................ 544
Removing awheel .......................... 568
Storing ........................................... 566
Tightening torque ........................... 569
Wheelsize/tiresize ....................... 570
Windows
see Side windows
Wind screen
Electricalwind screen .................... 109
Manual wind screen ....................... 107
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 146
Windshield washerfluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Addingwasher fluid ....................... 515
Filling capacity ............................... 584
Notes ............................................. 583
Windshieldwipers
Display message ............................ 268
Problem (malfunction) ................... 137
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 135
Switching on/off ........................... 134
Winterdriving
Important safety notes.................. 546
Slippery road surfaces ................... 182
Snow chains .................................. 547
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 546
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 546
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 521
Important safety notes .................. 135
Replacing ....................................... 135
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 523
Workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
Index
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Z
ZAGAT®rating service ...................... 335
Digital Operator's Manual
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Introduction
In addition to the printed Operator's Manual,
the vehicle documentwallet also contains
further operating instructions, such as:
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Digital Operator's Manual on CD
R
Maintenance Booklet
R
Equipment-dependentsupplements
The printed Operator's Manual provides
information on selected functions of your
vehicle.
You can also access the Digital Operator's
Manual via COMAND.Ifyou have further
questions that are not covered in the printed
Operator's Manual, please consult the Digital
Operator's Manual.
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You will not incur any costs when calling
up the Digital Operator's Manual. It works
without connecting to the Internet.
In the following sections you will find further
information about:
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how to operate the Digital Operator's
Manual
R
the differing access options from the basic
menu
There are three options for accessing via the
basic menu of the Digital Operator's Manual:
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Visual search
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Keyword search
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Contents
Installation
Check whether or not the Digital Operator's
Manual has already been installed. To do so,
call up the Digital Operator's Manual via
COMAND as follows:
X
Using the COMAND controller, select the
® symbol in the menu bar on the COMAND
display and confirm with W.
X
Choose the "Operator's Manual" selection
card and confirm with W.
There are two possibilities:
1. The Digital Operator's Manual is
installed. The basic menu for the Digital
Operator's Manual opens.
2. The Digital Operator's Manual is not
installed. The following message appears:
The Operator's Manual has not yet
been installed. Please insert the
correct disc.
If the Digital Operator's Manual has not yet
been installed, you have the option of
installing it yourself. You will find the
installation CD required in the vehicle
document wallet.
The duration of the installation process can
vary.
The installation process takes approximately
5minutes. This timespan only applies if you
install the Digital Operator's Manual while the
vehicle is at a standstill and no other
COMAND functions are in use at the time. The
duration of the installation process may
increase accordingly if other
COMAND functions such as navigation or
telephony are in use at the time.
If you encounter any problems during
installation, please contactyour authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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To install the Digital Operator's
Manual: stop the vehicle safely, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
Switch on COMAND.
X
Insert the installation CD into the CD/DVD
drive.
X
Follow the installation steps on the
COMAND display.
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If the check was not successful, a
message appears, e.g. The Operator's
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