Mercedes SL 2015 Owner's Manual
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Contents
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 30
At a glance ........................................... 39
Safety ................................................... 49
Opening and closing ........................... 81
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 107
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 121
Climate control ................................. 135
Driving and parking .......................... 149
On-board computer and displays .... 221
COMAND ............................................ 281
Stowage and features ...................... 511
Maintenance and care ...................... 533
Breakdown assistance ..................... 547
Wheels and tires ............................... 567
Technical data ................................... 599
Index
4
1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket
see Sockets
911 emergency call .......................... 380
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 240
Function/notes ................................ 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Warning lamp .................................271
Access data of the mobile phone
network provider
Deleting ......................................... 416
Editing ...........................................416
Making entries ............................... 413
Selecting ........................................ 412
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 68
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 139
Activating/deactivating Night
View Assist Plus
With spotlight function ................... 213
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 231
Display message ............................ 259
Function/information .................... 214
Active Body Control (AMG vehicles)
Display message ............................ 257
Driving conditions menu in the
COMAND display (AMG vehicles) ... 198
Function/notes ............................. 197
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles)
Display message ............................ 257
Driving conditions menu in the
COMAND display ........................... 196
Function/notes ............................. 194
Active Driving Assistance package .. 214
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 231
Display message ............................ 259
Function/information .................... 217
Active light function ......................... 127
Active Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 260
Function/notes ............................. 202
Important safety notes .................. 202
Active partition (USB devices
only)
Selecting ........................................ 450
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 77
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 193
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 253
Function/notes ............................. 127
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 604
Address book
Browsing ........................................ 401
Calling up ....................................... 401
Changing an entry .......................... 403
Connecting a call ........................... 404
Creating an entry ........................... 402
Deleting an entry ........................... 402
Deleting contacts ........................... 407
Details about an entry ................... 403
Entering characters ....................... 299
Entry as a home address ............... 360
Hiding contact details .................... 408
Importing contacts ........................ 406
Introduction ................................... 401
Receiving vCards ........................... 407
Searching for an entry ................... 402
Starting route guidance ................. 404
Voice tag ....................................... 405
Address entry menu .......................... 322
Adjusting the sound settings
Balance .......................................... 296
Adjusting the vehicle height
Active Body Control (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 197
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 194
Index
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Air bags
Deployment .....................................64
Display message ............................ 250
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 57
Head bag ......................................... 58
Important safety notes .................... 56
Introduction ..................................... 56
Knee bag .......................................... 57
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ........................................... 51
Side impact air bag .......................... 57
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIR FLOW ........................................... 141
AIRSCARF
Switching on/off ........................... 113
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output .............. 148
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 148
Important safety notes .................. 147
Setting ........................................... 147
Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents ............................. 148
Setting the center air vents ........... 147
Setting the side air vents ............... 148
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 113
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 80
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 80
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 80
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alternative Route .............................. 349
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 233
Setting the color (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 233
AMG
Button for AMG menu .................... 164
SETUP ............................................ 164
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 236
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 518
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 230
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 230
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 539
Hiding a service message .............. 538
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 539
Service message ............................ 538
Special service requirements ......... 539
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 80
Function ........................................... 80
Switching off the alarm .................... 80
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 231
Display message ............................ 258
Function/notes ............................. 209
Audio
Radio mode ................................... 435
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
Switching to (Rear Seat Entertain-
ment System) ................................ 489
Audio format, setting
Video DVD ..................................... 477
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 228
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 253
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 156
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 155
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 122
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 162
Automatic drive program ............... 164
Changing gear ............................... 162
Display message ............................ 265
Index
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Driving tips .................................... 162
Emergency running mode .............. 168
Engaging the park position ............ 160
Kickdown ....................................... 163
Manual drive program .................... 165
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 166
Overview ........................................ 159
Problem (malfunction) ................... 168
Program selector button ................ 163
Pulling away ................................... 154
Selector lever ................................ 159
Starting the engine ........................ 154
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 164
Transmission position display ........ 161
Transmission positions .................. 162
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 168
Autostore ........................................... 437
AUX (audio)
Notes/socket ................................ 471
Switching to ................................... 471
AUX (video)
Setting the volume and sound ....... 479
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 479
Switching to ................................... 478
AUX jacks
CD/DVD drive ............................... 483
Avoiding an area ................................ 371
B
Back button ....................................... 293
Balance, adjusting ............................. 296
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 72
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 72
Bass, setting ...................................... 296
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 85
Replacing ......................................... 85
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 555
Display message ............................ 255
Important safety notes .................. 553
Jump starting ................................. 557
Overview ........................................ 553
Belt
see Seat belts
Bird's-eye view (navigation) ............. 366
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth
Bluetooth®audio basic display ........ 463
Brake Assist
Brake fluid
Brake force distribution, electronic
Brake lamps
Brakes
®
Activating/deactivating ................. 308
Activating audio mode ................... 463
Conditions (telephone) .................. 380
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 384
Connecting audio devices .............. 459
Device list ...................................... 460
Entering the passcode ................... 383
External authorization .................... 384
General information ....................... 308
Interface ........................................ 379
Introduction ................................... 379
Reconnecting an audio device ....... 461
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 382
Settings ......................................... 308
Telephone basic menu ................... 385
Telephony ...................................... 380
Telephony notes ............................ 379
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Display message ............................ 246
Notes ............................................. 604
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 252
ABS .................................................. 72
BAS .................................................. 72
BAS PLUS ........................................ 72
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 604
Display message ............................ 240
EBD .................................................. 77
High-performance brake system .... 177
Important safety notes .................. 176
Maintenance .................................. 177
Parking brake ................................ 172
Index
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Riding tips ...................................... 176
Warning lamp .................................271
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness, setting (TV, video) ......... 473
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 41
Buttons on the COMAND control-
ler ........................................................ 293
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 32
Call
Accepting/ending/rejecting .......... 387
see Telephone
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Call lists
Displaying details ........................... 395
Opening and selecting an entry ..... 395
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 395
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 546
Car wash ........................................ 540
Display ...........................................544
Exhaust pipe .................................. 544
Exterior lights ................................ 543
Gear or selector lever .................... 545
Interior ...........................................544
Matte finish ................................... 542
Night View Assist Plus ................... 544
Notes ............................................. 539
Paint .............................................. 541
Plastic trim ....................................545
Power washer ................................ 541
Rear view camera .......................... 543
Roof lining ...................................... 546
Seat belt ........................................ 546
Seat cover ..................................... 545
Sensors ......................................... 543
Steering wheel ............................... 545
Trim pieces ....................................545
Washing by hand ........................... 540
Wheels ...........................................542
Windows ........................................ 542
Wiper blades .................................. 543
Wooden trim .................................. 545
Car key
see SmartKey
Car pool lanes ....................................321
Car wash (care) ................................. 540
Category list (music search) ............ 452
CD
Copy protection .............................452
Fast forward/fast rewind ...............448
General information ....................... 452
Inserting ........................................ 444
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 489
Mode, switching to ........................ 446
Multisession .................................. 451
Notes on discs ............................... 452
Pause function ............................... 447
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 489
Safety notes .................................. 444
Selecting a media type .................. 447
Selecting a track ............................ 447
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 296
CD/DVD
Inserting ........................................ 445
Removing ....................................... 445
CD mode
Playback options ........................... 450
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 228
Center console
Lower section .................................. 45
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 46
Upper section .................................. 44
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 234
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........82
Index
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Changing direction
Announcement phase .................... 345
Change of direction phase .............345
Preparation phase ......................... 345
Changing the character set .............. 302
Channel presets ................................ 436
Characters
Changing the character set ............ 300
Changing the language .................. 300
Deleting ......................................... 301
Entering ......................................... 301
Entering (address book, phone
book) ............................................. 299
Entering (navigation) ......................301
Moving the cursor .......................... 301
Switching to letters ........................ 300
Children
Restraint systems ............................ 69
Special seat belt retractor ...............69
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 70
On the front-passenger seat ............ 70
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 70
Cigarette lighter ................................ 518
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ...........................543
Clear button ....................................... 293
Climate control
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 137
Controlling automatically ...............141
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 139
Defrosting the windows ................. 144
Defrosting the windshield .............. 143
General notes ................................ 136
Indicator lamp ................................ 141
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 138
Maximum cooling .......................... 144
Overview of systems ......................136
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 141
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 146
Refrigerant ..................................... 606
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 607
Setting the air distribution ............. 142
Setting the airflow ......................... 143
Setting the air vents ......................147
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 141
Setting the temperature ................ 142
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 146
Switching on/off ........................... 139
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 146
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 144
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ..................................................143
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 40
see Instrument cluster
Color, setting (TV, video) .................. 473
COMAND
Active multicontour seat ................ 314
Basic functions .............................. 295
Calling up drive status regulator
(ABC) ............................................. 313
Display ...........................................286
Examples of operation ................... 293
Importing POIs ............................... 422
Menu overview .............................. 288
Multicontour seat .......................... 314
Seat functions ............................... 314
Settings ......................................... 433
Switching on/off ........................... 295
COMAND and Internet
see Online and Internet functions
COMAND controller ........................... 292
COMAND control panel ..................... 291
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 544
Cleaning instructions ..................... 290
Driving conditions menu (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 198
Driving conditions menu (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 196
Setting ...........................................306
Switching on/off ........................... 290
Combination switch .......................... 125
Compass function .............................373
Connecting a USB device ................. 445
Index
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Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 225
Contacts
Deleting .........................................407
Importing ....................................... 406
Contrast, setting (TV, video) ............ 473
Convenience closing feature .............. 99
Convenience opening feature
see Side windows
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 537
Display message ............................ 254
Filling capacity ............................... 605
Important safety notes .................. 605
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 236
Temperature gauge ........................ 222
Warning lamp ................................. 277
Cooling
see Climate control
Copy protection (CD/DVD) ...............452
Copyright ............................................. 37
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes .............................126
Country-specific information (nav-
igation) ............................................... 374
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 129
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 180
Deactivating ................................... 182
Display message ............................ 262
Driving system ............................... 180
Function/notes .............................180
Important safety notes .................. 180
Setting a speed .............................. 181
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 181
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 516
Important safety notes .................. 516
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 35
Customer Relations Department ....... 35
D
Data
see Technical data
Data medium
CD/DVD ........................................ 452
MP3 ............................................... 451
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 455
Date format, setting .......................... 306
Day design, setting ........................... 306
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 253
Function/notes .............................122
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 232
Declarations of conformity ................. 34
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 233
Interior lighting .............................. 234
Deleting
Call lists ......................................... 396
Destination
Assigning a destination to an
address book entry ........................ 362
Destination (navigation)
Displaying information ................... 350
Entering a destination by address .. 322
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 329
Entering a point of interest ............ 334
Entering using geo-coordinates ..... 330
Entering using Mercedes-Benz
Apps .............................................. 330
Saving ............................................ 361
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 328
Selecting from the list of last des-
tinations ......................................... 328
Selecting storage options .............. 362
Storing after destination entry ....... 362
Storing during route guidance ....... 362
Destination memory (navigation)
Deleting an entry ........................... 363
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 327
Previous destinations .................... 364
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Index
Diagnostics connection ...................... 34
Dialing a number (telephone) ...........387
Digital speedometer ......................... 226
DISC button
Activating audio CD or MP3 mode .. 446
Activating Bluetooth®Audio .......... 463
Switching on the Media Interface .. 466
Switching to the MUSIC REGIS-
TER ................................................ 456
Display
Selecting the design ......................306
Displaying the arrival time ...............350
Displaying the distance to the des-
tination ............................................... 350
Displaying the track and album ....... 450
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 538
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 239
Driving systems .............................257
Engine ............................................ 254
General notes ................................ 239
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 239
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 268
Lights ............................................. 251
Safety systems .............................. 240
SmartKey ....................................... 268
Tires ............................................... 263
Vehicle ...........................................265
Distance recorder
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 279
DISTRONIC PLUS
Cruise control lever ....................... 184
Deactivating ................................... 189
Display message ............................ 260
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 189
Driving tips .................................... 190
Function/notes ............................. 182
Important safety notes .................. 183
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 188
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Dolby®Digital .................................... 297
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 234
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 89
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 82
Control panel ................................... 48
Display message ............................ 266
Emergency locking ........................... 90
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 88
Opening (from inside) ...................... 88
Overview .......................................... 88
Power closing .................................. 90
Drinking and driving ......................... 174
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 164
Display ........................................... 161
Manual ........................................... 165
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 166
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 236
Drive program selector ..................... 163
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 539
Symmetrical low beam .................. 122
Driving on flooded roads .................. 179
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 72
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 77
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 72
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 72
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 77
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 74
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 74
Important safety information ........... 71
Overview .......................................... 71
PRE-SAFE®Brake ............................. 77
STEER CONTROL ............................. 79
Index
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Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist .................214
Active Body Control (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 197
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 194
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 214
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 217
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
Adaptive Damping System ............. 193
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 209
Cruise control ................................ 180
Display message ............................ 257
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 182
HOLD function ............................... 191
Night View Assist Plus ................... 210
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 192
Rear view camera .......................... 206
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 177
Automatic transmission ................. 162
Brakes ...........................................176
Break-in period .............................. 150
Checking brake lining thickness .... 178
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 190
Downhill gradient ........................... 176
Drinking and driving ....................... 174
Driving abroad ............................... 122
Driving in winter .............................179
Driving on flooded roads ................ 179
Driving on wet roads ......................179
Exhaust check ............................... 175
Fuel ................................................ 174
General .......................................... 174
Hydroplaning ................................. 179
Icy road surfaces ........................... 179
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 177
Snow chains .................................. 571
Symmetrical low beam .................. 122
Wet road surface ........................... 176
DVD
Copy protection ............................. 452
Inserting ........................................ 444
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 489
Notes on discs ............................... 452
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 489
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 296
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 229
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 492
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 235
Function/notes ............................. 115
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 116
Function/notes ............................. 115
Switching on/off ........................... 235
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ................................ 77
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 175
On-board computer ....................... 226
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 156
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 155
Deactivating/activating ................. 156
General information ....................... 155
Important safety notes .................. 155
Introduction ................................... 155
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 68
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 90
Trunk ............................................... 96
Vehicle ............................................. 90
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 64
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 31
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Index
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ...........277
Display message ............................ 254
ECO start/stop function ................ 155
Engine number ............................... 601
Irregular running ............................ 158
Jump-starting ................................. 557
Starting problems .......................... 158
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 154
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 154
Switching off .................................. 172
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 562
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 158
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................536
Additives ........................................ 604
Checking the oil level ..................... 535
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 535
Display message ............................ 256
Filling capacity ............................... 604
Notes about oil grades ................... 603
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 535
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 236
Viscosity ........................................ 604
Entering an intersection name ......... 325
Entering a street name ..................... 323
Entering the address (example) ....... 322
Entering the city ................................ 323
Entering the house number .............. 323
Entry
Deleting ......................................... 302
Saving ............................................ 300
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 236
Characteristics ................................. 75
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 76
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................75
Display message ............................ 240
ETS .................................................. 74
Function/notes ................................ 74
General notes .................................. 74
Important safety information ........... 74
Warning lamp ................................. 273
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 74
Example display
Audio CD mode .............................. 446
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 455
Exhaust check ................................... 175
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 544
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 122
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 116
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 117
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 117
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 235
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 117
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Storing the parking position .......... 118
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 513
F
Factory setting (reset function) ....... 311
Fast forward
Audio mode (CD, MP3) .................. 448
Video DVD ..................................... 475
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, MP3) .................. 448
Video DVD ..................................... 475
Favorites (Internet) ........................... 431
Favorites button ................................ 309
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 601
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 549
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 548
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 550
Floormats ........................................... 531
Frequencies
Adjusting for radio stations ............ 437
Index
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Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat .....110
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 603
Consumption statistics .................. 225
Displaying consumption ................. 313
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 226
Displaying the range ......................226
Driving tips ....................................174
E10 ................................................ 602
Fuel gauge ....................................... 41
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 602
Important safety notes .................. 602
Problem (malfunction) ................... 171
Refueling ........................................ 168
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 602
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 169
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 226
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 602
Problem (malfunction) ................... 171
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 548
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................562
Before changing .............................562
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 563
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 563
Fuse box in the rear compartment .. 564
Important safety notes .................. 562
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 530
General notes ................................ 527
Important safety notes .................. 528
Opening/closing the garage door .. 530
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 528
Gasoline ............................................. 602
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................236
Genuine parts ...................................... 30
Glass roof (sunblind) ......................... 104
Glove box ...........................................512
Google™ Local Search
Importing a destination/route ....... 419
Popular Searches ........................... 420
Search ...........................................418
Search history ............................... 420
Selecting a search position ............ 419
Using as the destination ................ 419
GPS reception ....................................319
Gracenote®Media Database ............ 448
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 93
Harman/kardon®Logic 7®surround sound system
see Surround sound (harman/
kardon®surround sound system)
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Head bags
Display message ............................ 248
Operation ......................................... 58
Heading up (navigation) ................... 366
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 606
Fogging up ..................................... 128
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........113
Headphones
Changing batteries ........................ 485
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 111
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 252
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Highway information ........................ 369
Hill start assist .................................. 154
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Index
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 192
Deactivating ................................... 192
Display message ............................ 258
Function/notes ............................. 191
Home address
Entering and saving ....................... 327
Selecting from the destination
memory .........................................328
Hood
Closing ...........................................535
Display message ............................ 266
Important safety notes .................. 534
Opening ......................................... 534
Horn ...................................................... 40
Hydroplaning ..................................... 179
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 79
Incident (traffic report) ..................... 355
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 41
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 42
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 222
Interface (USB, iPod®)
see Media Interface
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 129
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 234
Emergency lighting ........................ 129
Manual control ............................... 129
Overview ........................................ 128
Reading lamp ................................. 128
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 233
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 233
Internet
Calling up the carousel view .......... 426
Conditions for access .................... 409
Creating favorites .......................... 432
Entering the URL ............................ 427
Favorites manager ......................... 432
Favorites menu .............................. 432
Menu functions .............................. 429
Opening favorites .......................... 431
Selecting/setting access data ....... 411
Selecting favorites ......................... 428
Internet radio
Calling up ....................................... 426
Searching for stations .................... 426
®
iPod
Alphabetical track selection .......... 469
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 465
Selecting a category/playlist ......... 468
iTunes®............................................... 469
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 548
Using ............................................. 590
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 557
K
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Display message ............................ 268
Locking ............................................ 83
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 153
Start/Stop button .......................... 151
Starting the engine ........................ 154
Unlocking ......................................... 83
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 151
SmartKey ....................................... 151
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 163
Manual drive program .................... 167
Knee bag .............................................. 57
Index
15
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane recommendations
Explanation .................................... 346
Presentation .................................. 346
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 237
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ...................................................252
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 253
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 234
Active light function ....................... 127
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 122
Cornering light function ................. 126
Driving abroad ............................... 122
Fogged up headlamps .................... 128
Hazard warning lamps ................... 126
High beam flasher .......................... 126
High-beam headlamps ................... 125
Light switch ................................... 122
Low-beam headlamps .................... 123
Parking lamps ................................ 124
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 233
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 233
Standing lamps .............................. 124
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 232
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 233
Switching the spotlight on/off ....... 233
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 233
Turn signals ................................... 125
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) ....... 253
List of access data
New provider ................................. 413
List of mobile phone network providers
Calling up ....................................... 411
Empty ............................................ 411
With the selected provider ............. 412
Loading aid (trunk)
Raising/lowering the roof .............. 514
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 89
Emergency locking ........................... 90
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ..................................................89
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ...............................234
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 251
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 122
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support
Adjusting (COMAND) ..................... 315
M
M+S tires ............................................ 570
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ....................... 105
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale ........................ 365
Arrival time/distance to the des-
tination .......................................... 368
City model ..................................... 369
Geo-coordinate display .................. 368
Heading ......................................... 366
Information in the display .............. 368
Map settings .................................. 366
Moving ........................................... 365
North orientation ........................... 366
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Index
Notes .............................................365
Point of interest symbols ...............367
Road display .................................. 368
Saving the crosshair position ......... 365
Showing the map data version ....... 374
Topographical map ........................ 369
Updating ........................................ 375
Updating process ........................... 375
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 542
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 523
Display message ............................ 246
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 523
Downloading routes ....................... 526
Emergency call .............................. 520
General notes ................................ 519
Geo fencing ................................... 527
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 525
MB info call button ........................ 522
Remote vehicle locking .................. 525
Roadside Assistance button .......... 521
Search & Send ............................... 524
Self-test ......................................... 520
Speed alert .................................... 527
System .......................................... 520
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 527
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 526
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 524
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 84
Locking vehicle ................................ 90
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 90
Media Interface
Alphabetical track selection .......... 469
Basic menu .................................... 467
Connecting an external audio
source ............................................ 465
Connection options ....................... 465
iPod®............................................. 465
Mode ............................................. 465
MP3 player .................................... 465
Notes for the MP3 player ............... 470
Playback options ........................... 470
Selecting categories ...................... 468
Selecting folders ............................ 468
Selecting music files ...................... 467
Selecting playlists .......................... 468
Switching to ................................... 466
USB mass storage device .............. 465
see Separate operating instructions
Media list ........................................... 447
Memory card (audio) ......................... 228
Memory function ............................... 119
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 239
Messages
see Display messages
Microphone, switching on/off ......... 388
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Authorizing .................................... 383
Connecting (Bluetooth®inter-
face) .............................................. 381
De-authorizing ............................... 385
External authorization .................... 384
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 229
Registering (authorizing) ................ 383
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 83
MOExtended tires .............................. 549
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 593
Mounting a new wheel ................... 592
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 589
Raising the vehicle ......................... 590
Removing a wheel .......................... 592
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 590
MP3
Bit/sampling rates ......................... 451
Copyright ....................................... 452
Data medium ................................. 451
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 448
File systems ................................... 451
Formats ......................................... 451
Mode, switching to ........................ 446
Notes ............................................. 451
Operation ....................................... 228
Pause function ............................... 447
Index
17
Playback options ........................... 450
Safety notes ..................................444
Selecting a media type .................. 447
Selecting a track ............................ 447
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 296
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................224
Permanent display ......................... 232
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjusting the volume ..................... 295
Operating the on-board computer .. 223
Overview .......................................... 43
Multisession CD ................................ 451
Music files
Recording ...................................... 456
MUSIC REGISTER
Deleting all music files ................... 457
Deleting individual music files ....... 458
Disk space information .................. 457
General notes ................................ 455
Playback options ........................... 458
Switching to ................................... 455
Music search ..................................... 452
N
Navigation
Adjusting the volume of the navi-
gation announcements .................. 295
Alternative route ............................ 349
Avoiding an area ............................ 371
Basic settings ................................ 320
Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam ............................... 349
Compass function .......................... 373
Destination/route download ......... 421
Destination memory ...................... 360
Displaying destination information (arrival time, distance to des-
tination) ......................................... 350
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 327
Entering a destination .................... 322
Entering a destination by address .. 322
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 329
Entering a point of interest ............ 334
Entering characters (character
bar) ................................................ 301
Freeway information ...................... 369
General notes ................................ 319
GPS reception ................................ 319
Important safety notes .................. 318
Lane recommendation ................... 346
List of areas ................................... 372
Map settings .................................. 365
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 227
Off-road/off-map (off-road desti-
nation) ........................................... 354
Previous destinations .................... 364
Reading out traffic reports ............. 359
Repeating announcements ............ 347
Route guidance .............................. 344
Search & Send ............................... 343
Selecting a destination from the
destination memory ....................... 328
Selecting a destination from the
list of last destinations ................... 328
Selecting your home address ........ 328
Setting options for destination/
route download .............................. 424
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ............................................... 320
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 320
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 320
Starting route calculation .............. 327
Switching announcements on/
off .................................................. 348
Switching to ................................... 319
Navigation announcements
Switching off .................................. 295
NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 66
Operation ......................................... 66
Resetting after being triggered ........ 67
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 212
Cleaning ......................................... 544
Display message ............................ 258
Function/notes ............................. 210
Problem (malfunction) ................... 214
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Index
Showing the image on the
COMAND display ........................... 318
Switching automatic activation
on/off ............................................ 318
North orientation (navigation) ......... 366
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 150
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 59
Faults ............................................... 63
Operation ......................................... 59
System self-test ............................... 61
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 68
Children in the vehicle ..................... 68
Important safety notes .................... 51
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 71
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 67
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 59
Faults ............................................... 63
Operation ......................................... 59
System self-test ............................... 61
Odometer ........................................... 225
Off-map .............................................. 355
Off-road .............................................. 354
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 236
Assistance menu ........................... 230
Audio menu ................................... 228
Convenience submenu .................. 235
Displaying a service message ........ 539
Display messages .......................... 239
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 189
Factory settings submenu ............. 236
Important safety notes .................. 222
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 232
Lighting submenu .......................... 232
Menu overview .............................. 225
Message memory .......................... 239
Navigation menu ............................ 227
Operation ....................................... 223
RACETIMER ................................... 237
Service menu ................................. 231
Settings menu ............................... 232
Standard display ............................ 225
Telephone menu ............................ 229
Trip menu ...................................... 225
Vehicle submenu ........................... 234
Video DVD operation ..................... 229
Online and Internet functions
Ending the connection ................... 417
Establishing/ending the connec-
tion ................................................ 417
Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ......... 425
Manually setting the access data
of the mobile phone network pro-
vider .............................................. 413
Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website ..... 425
Options menu ................................ 423
Resetting settings .......................... 425
Selecting options for the local
search ............................................ 423
Selecting the access data of the
mobile phone network provider ..... 412
Setting options for destination/
route download .............................. 424
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 34
Important safety notes .................... 33
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 31
Outside temperature display ........... 223
Overhead control panel ...................... 47
Own address ...................................... 360
P
Paint code number ............................ 600
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 541
Panic alarm .......................................... 50
Parking
Engaging park position .................. 160
Important safety notes .................. 171
Parking brake ................................ 172
Index
19
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ...............................118
Rear view camera .......................... 206
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 242
Electric parking brake .................... 172
Warning lamp ................................. 276
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 124
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 201
Driving system ............................... 199
Function/notes .............................199
Important safety notes .................. 199
Problem (malfunction) ................... 202
Range of the sensors ..................... 199
Warning display ............................. 200
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 51
Problems (malfunction) .................. 250
Pause function
Audio mode (CD, MP3) .................. 447
Video DVD ..................................... 476
Personal POIs
Acoustic notification ...................... 340
Calling up the menu ....................... 339
Displaying on the map ................... 339
Managing categories ..................... 340
Saving ............................................ 341
Selecting as the destination .......... 342
Settings ......................................... 339
Visual information .......................... 340
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 71
Phone book
Adding a number to an address
book entry ..................................... 394
Calling up ....................................... 391
Creating a new entry ..................... 393
Deleting an entry ........................... 393
Entering characters ....................... 299
Icon overview ................................. 392
Searching for an entry ................... 392
Phone call
Dialing ........................................... 387
Picture settings (TV, video) .............. 473
Picture viewer
Displaying pictures ........................ 479
Introduction ................................... 479
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 545
Playback options
Audio mode (CD, MP3) .................. 450
POI (navigation)
Category ........................................ 336
Defining the position for the POI
search ............................................ 335
Entering ......................................... 334
Entering a point of interest using
the map ......................................... 338
List ................................................. 336
ZAGAT®survey service .................. 338
see Personal POIs
Point of interest icon
Setting ........................................... 367
Point of interest list
With character bar ......................... 337
Power locks ......................................... 90
Power washers .................................. 541
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 246
Operation ......................................... 67
PRE-SAFE®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 231
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes ................................ 77
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Previous destinations (navigation) .. 364
Program selector button .................. 163
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 80
Immobilizer ...................................... 79
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 30
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Index
Pulling away (automatic transmis-
sion) ....................................................154
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 35
R
RACE START
Important safety notes .................. 192
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 237
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 235
Display message ............................ 258
Radio
Overview ........................................ 435
Selecting a station ......................... 228
Setting a station ............................ 436
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 296
Storing stations ............................. 437
Switching HD Radio on/off ............ 435
Switching on .................................. 435
Switching wavebands .................... 436
Radio-wave reception/transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 34
Read-aloud function .......................... 359
Reading lamp ..................................... 128
Real-time traffic reports ................... 355
Rear-compartment screens .............. 482
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 252
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Active COMAND source ................. 496
Adjusting sound settings ............... 487
Adjusting the brightness ................ 487
Adjusting the color ........................ 487
Adjusting the contrast ................... 487
AUX mode ...................................... 498
CD/DVD audio and MP3 mode ...... 489
Changing the batteries .................. 485
Changing the picture format .......... 488
Cordless headphones .................... 484
Multiple users ................................ 487
Operating with the headphones ..... 486
Picture settings .............................. 487
System settings ............................. 488
Using the main loudspeaker .......... 486
Video DVD mode ........................... 492
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 543
Displaying the image ..................... 317
Function/notes ............................. 206
Switching on/off ........................... 207
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 117
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 146
Switching on/off ........................... 145
Receiving vCards ............................... 407
Redialing (telephone) ........................ 388
Refrigerant (air-conditioning system)
Important safety notes .................. 606
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 41
Important safety notes .................. 168
Refueling process .......................... 169
see Fuel
Remote control
Button lighting ............................... 483
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 528
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 482
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 129
Reporting safety defects .................... 35
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 256
Warning lamp ................................. 277
see Fuel
Reset function ................................... 311
Resetting (factory settings) ............. 311
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 146
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 248
Introduction ..................................... 50
Warning lamp ................................. 276
Warning lamp (function) ................... 51
Index
21
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 159
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 97
Trunk lid ........................................... 91
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 252
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 32
Roll bar
Display message ............................ 247
Operation ......................................... 63
Roller sunblind .................................. 104
Roof
Display message ............................ 266
Important safety notes .................. 100
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ........................................... 101
Opening/closing (with Smart-
Key) ............................................... 102
Overview ........................................ 100
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Relocking ....................................... 102
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 546
Roof switch ........................................ 101
Route
Estimated time of arrival ................ 350
Route (navigation)
Calling up the "Routes" menu ........ 352
Displaying the distance to the des-
tination .......................................... 350
Recording ...................................... 352
Route overview .............................. 351
Selecting an alternative route ........ 349
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ............................................... 320
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 320
Starting calculation ........................ 327
Route demonstration ........................ 351
Route guidance
Canceling ....................................... 349
Continuing ..................................... 349
Destination reached ...................... 349
General notes ................................ 344
Lane recommendations ................. 346
Off-road ......................................... 354
Traffic reports ................................ 355
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 68
Child restraint systems .................... 69
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 59
Safety notes
Audio CD and MP3 mode ............... 444
Using the telephone ....................... 379
Video DVD mode ........................... 473
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SatRadio
Displaying information ................... 443
Notes ............................................. 439
Registering .................................... 440
Selecting a category ...................... 441
Switching to ................................... 440
Saving the crosshair position .......... 365
Screen
Selecting for remote operation ...... 482
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 445
Inserting ........................................ 445
Search & Send ................................... 343
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 55
Cleaning ......................................... 546
Correct usage .................................. 54
Fastening ......................................... 54
Important safety guidelines ............. 52
Introduction ..................................... 52
Releasing ......................................... 55
Seat belt guide ............................... 111
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 235
Warning lamp ................................. 269
Warning lamp (function) ................... 55
Seats
Active multicontour seat ................ 314
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 110
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 111
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Index
Adjusting the lumbar support
(COMAND) .....................................315
Balance (seat heating) ................... 316
Belt guide ...................................... 111
Cleaning the cover ......................... 545
Correct driver's seat position ........108
Important safety notes .................. 109
Multicontour seat .......................... 314
Overview ........................................ 109
Resetting settings .......................... 317
Seat functions (COMAND) ............. 314
Seat heating problem .................... 113
Seat ventilation problem ................ 113
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ..................................... 314
Sliding forward/back ..................... 111
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 113
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 112
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 113
Selecting a province ......................... 323
Selecting a state ............................... 323
Selecting stations
Radio ............................................. 436
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 545
Positions ........................................ 159
Sending DTMF tones ......................... 389
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 543
Service center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................231
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 604
Coolant (engine) ............................ 605
Engine oil ....................................... 603
Fuel ................................................ 602
Important safety notes .................. 601
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 606
Washer fluid ................................... 606
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 236
Menu overview .............................. 288
On-board computer ....................... 232
Picture (COMAND) ......................... 473
Sound settings ............................... 296
Setting the air distribution ...............142
Setting the airflow ............................ 143
Setting the audio format
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 496
Setting the language
COMAND ....................................... 308
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 496
Setting the night design ................... 306
Setting the text reader speed .......... 308
Setting the volume
Telephone calls .............................. 296
Video AUX ..................................... 479
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 236
Side impact air bag ............................. 57
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 542
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Important safety information ........... 96
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 98
Opening/closing (front) ................... 97
Opening/closing (rear) .................... 98
Overview .......................................... 96
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Resetting ......................................... 99
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 501
Daily forecast ................................. 500
Detail information .......................... 501
Information chart ........................... 500
Selecting the area for the weather
forecast ......................................... 501
Switching on/off ........................... 500
Weather map ................................. 503
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 85
Changing the programming ............. 83
Checking the battery ....................... 85
Convenience opening feature .......... 98
Display message ............................ 268
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 82
Important safety notes .................... 82
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Loss .................................................87
Mechanical key ................................ 84
Opening/closing the roof .............. 102
Overview .......................................... 82
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 151
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Starting the engine ........................ 154
Snow chains ...................................... 571
Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ............... 519
General notes ................................ 518
Trunk ............................................. 519
Under the armrest .........................519
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 295
Sound menu ....................................... 296
Sound mode ....................................... 298
Sound settings
Calling up the sound menu ............ 296
Surround sound .............................297
Treble and bass ............................. 296
Specialist workshop ............................ 35
Special seat belt retractor .................. 69
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speed dial list
Storing a phone book entry in the
speed dial list ................................ 397
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 226
In the Instrument cluster ................. 41
Segments ...................................... 223
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 232
SPLITVIEW ......................................... 303
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 76
Warning lamp ................................. 274
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 252
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 153
Station search ................................... 436
STEER CONTROL .................................. 79
Steering (display message) .............. 266
Steering assistant STEER CONTROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 114
Button overview ............................... 43
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 223
Cleaning ......................................... 545
Important safety notes .................. 114
Paddle shifters ............................... 164
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 164
Stop function
Video DVD ..................................... 475
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 237
Storing stations
Radio ............................................. 437
Stowage areas ................................... 512
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 513
Center console .............................. 513
Center console (rear) ..................... 514
Cup holders ................................... 516
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 513
Glove box ....................................... 512
Important safety information ......... 512
Rear ............................................... 514
Stowage net ................................... 514
Stowage net ....................................... 514
Stowage space
Umbrella holder ............................. 513
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 516
Street View ........................................ 331
Summer tires ..................................... 570
Sun visor ............................................ 517
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 233
Surround sound ................................. 297
Surround sound (harman/kardon
surround sound system)
Notes ............................................. 297
Switching on/off ........................... 297
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Suspension tuning
Active Body Control (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 198
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................195
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 236
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 146
Switching between picture for-
mats (TV, video) ................................. 473
Switching between summer time
and standard time .............................307
Switching HD Radio on/off
see Radio
Switching the hands-free micro-
phone on/off ..................................... 388
Switching wavebands (radio) ........... 436
System settings
Bluetooth®..................................... 308
Date ............................................... 306
Language ....................................... 308
Text reader speed .......................... 308
Time ............................................... 306
Time zone ...................................... 307
Voice Control System .................... 308
T
Tachometer ........................................ 223
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 252
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 41
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 601
Information ....................................600
Tires/wheels ................................. 593
Vehicle data ................................... 607
TELEAID
Call priority ....................................523
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 523
Downloading routes ....................... 526
Emergency call .............................. 520
General notes ................................ 519
Geo fencing ................................... 527
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............525
MB info call button ........................ 522
Remote vehicle locking .................. 525
Roadside Assistance button .......... 521
Search & Send ............................... 524
Self-test ......................................... 520
Speed alert ....................................527
System .......................................... 520
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 527
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 526
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 524
Telephone
Accepting/ending a call ................ 387
Accepting a call .............................229
Adjusting the volume for calls ....... 296
Calling (outgoing call) .................... 387
Conference connection .................. 390
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 381
De-authorizing a mobile phone ...... 385
Display message ............................ 266
Ending an active call ...................... 390
Entering a number ......................... 387
Entering phone numbers ................ 387
External authorization (Blue-
tooth®) ........................................... 384
Function restrictions ...................... 380
General notes ................................ 379
Incoming call ................................. 387
Making a call ................................. 390
Making a call via speed dial ........... 388
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 229
Number from the phone book ........ 230
Operating options .......................... 380
Overview of functions .................... 388
Reception and transmission vol-
ume ............................................... 386
Redialing ........................................ 230
Rejecting/accepting a waiting
call ................................................. 389
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 229
Rejecting a call .............................. 387
Safety notes .................................. 379
Sending DTMF tones ...................... 389
Single call ...................................... 388
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 388
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Text messages (SMS) .................... 398
Toggling ......................................... 390
Using the telephone ....................... 387
see Bluetooth
Telephone basic menu
Bluetooth®interface ......................385
Telephone mode
Redialing ........................................ 388
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 387
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 222
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 236
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 236
Outside temperature ......................223
Setting (climate control) ................ 142
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sender .......................... 400
Deleting ......................................... 400
Inbox .............................................. 399
Information and requirements ....... 398
Reading .......................................... 399
Reading aloud ................................ 399
Storing sender in address book ..... 400
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................ 400
Time
Setting ...........................................307
Setting summer/standard time ..... 307
Setting the format ......................... 306
Setting the time ............................. 306
Setting the time/date format ........ 306
Setting the time manually .............. 306
Setting the time zone ..................... 307
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 237
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 550
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 575
Checking manually ........................ 575
Display message ............................ 263
Important safety notes .................. 575
Maximum ....................................... 574
Notes ............................................. 573
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 552
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 552
Recommended ............................... 572
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Tire pressure monitor
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 578
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 577
Function/notes ............................. 575
General notes ................................ 575
Important safety notes .................. 575
Restarting ...................................... 577
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Warning message .......................... 577
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 587
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 586
Bar (definition) ............................... 586
Changing a wheel .......................... 588
Characteristics .............................. 586
Checking ........................................ 569
Curb weight (definition) ................. 587
Definition of terms ......................... 586
Direction of rotation ...................... 589
Display message ............................ 263
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 588
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 585
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 586
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 587
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 587
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 587
Important safety notes .................. 568
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 587
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 587
Labeling (overview) ........................ 582
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 588
Load index ..................................... 585
Load index (definition) ................... 587
M+S tires ....................................... 570
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 587
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Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 587
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 587
Maximum tire load .........................585
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 587
MOExtended tires .......................... 570
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 588
Overview ........................................ 568
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ...........................................587
Replacing ....................................... 588
Service life ..................................... 570
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 588
Speed rating (definition) ................ 587
Storing ...........................................589
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 586
Summer tires ................................. 570
Temperature .................................. 582
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 588
Tire bead (definition) ......................588
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 587
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 586
Tire size (data) ............................... 593
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 582
Tire tread ....................................... 569
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 588
Total load limit (definition) ............. 588
Traction ......................................... 581
Traction (definition) ....................... 588
Tread wear ..................................... 581
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 581
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 586
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 588
Wheel and tire combination ........... 596
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 587
see Flat tire
Tone settings
Balance and fader .......................... 296
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 559
Installing the towing eye ................ 560
Removing the towing eye ............... 561
With the rear axle raised ................ 561
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 561
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 562
Important safety notes .................. 559
Track
Selecting (CD, MP3) ....................... 447
Selecting using the number key-
pad ................................................ 448
Track information .............................. 492
Traffic jam function ........................... 349
Traffic reports
Calling up a list .............................. 357
Reading out on route ..................... 359
Real-time traffic report .................. 358
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 159
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 562
Treble, adjusting (sound) .................. 296
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 545
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 225
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 225
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 226
True Image™ ...................................... 298
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 95
Important safety notes .................... 91
Locking separately ........................... 95
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 95
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 92
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 93
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 92
Overview .......................................... 91
Power closing .................................. 90
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Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 266
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Opening dimensions ...................... 607
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 607
Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 266
General notes ................................ 102
Installing ........................................ 103
Opening/closing ............................ 103
Removing ....................................... 103
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 251
Switching on/off ........................... 125
TV
Automatic picture shutoff .............. 472
Picture settings .............................. 473
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 296
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Umbrella holder ................................. 513
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 89
Updating the digital map .................. 375
USB
see Media Interface
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 517
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 35
Data acquisition ....................... 36, 284
Display message ............................ 265
Equipment ....................................... 31
Individual settings .......................... 232
Limited Warranty ............................. 36
Loading .......................................... 578
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 90
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 82
Lowering ........................................ 593
Maintenance .................................... 32
Parking for a long period ................ 174
Pulling away ................................... 154
Raising ........................................... 590
Reporting problems .........................35
Securing from rolling away ............ 590
Towing away .................................. 559
Tow-starting ................................... 559
Transporting .................................. 562
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 90
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 82
Vehicle data ................................... 607
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 607
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 607
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 90
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 600
Vehicle level
Active Body Control (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 197
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 194
Display message ............................ 257
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 548
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 229
see Video DVD
Video AUX
Setting the picture ......................... 473
Video DVD
Automatic picture shutoff .............. 472
DVD menu ..................................... 476
Fast forward/rewind ...................... 475
Function restrictions ...................... 474
Interactive content ........................ 478
Notes on discs ............................... 473
Operation ....................................... 473
Pause function ............................... 476
Playing conditions .......................... 474
Safety notes .................................. 473
Selecting ........................................ 476
Selecting a film/title ...................... 476
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 476
Setting the audio format ................ 477
Setting the language ...................... 477
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Setting the picture ......................... 473
Showing/hiding the control
menu ............................................. 474
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 475
Stop function ................................. 475
Subtitles ........................................ 478
Switching to ................................... 474
VIN ...................................................... 600
Voice Control System
Settings ......................................... 308
Volume, adjusting
COMAND ....................................... 295
Navigation messages ..................... 295
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 271
Brakes ........................................... 271
Check Engine ................................. 277
Coolant .......................................... 277
Distance warning ........................... 279
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 279
ESP®.............................................. 273
ESP®OFF ....................................... 274
Overview .......................................... 42
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 51
Reserve fuel ................................... 277
Restraint system ............................ 276
Seat belt ........................................ 269
SPORT handling mode ................... 274
Tire pressure monitor .................... 280
Warranty .............................................. 31
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 267
Waypoints
Accepting waypoints for the
route .............................................. 334
Creating ......................................... 331
Editing ........................................... 333
Entering ......................................... 331
Searching for a gas station when
the fuel level is low ........................ 334
Weather Band
Searching for a channel ................. 438
Switching on .................................. 438
Weather map (SIRIUS)
Calling up ....................................... 503
Legend ........................................... 508
Moving ........................................... 504
Showing/hiding layers ................... 504
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 504
Time stamp .................................... 508
Weather memory (SIRIUS)
Selecting an area ........................... 503
Storing an area .............................. 503
Website
Add to favorites ............................. 431
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 593
Wheel chock ...................................... 590
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 588
Checking ........................................ 569
Cleaning ......................................... 542
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 589
Important safety notes .................. 568
Interchanging/changing ................ 588
Mounting a new wheel ................... 592
Mounting a wheel .......................... 589
Overview ........................................ 568
Removing a wheel .......................... 592
Storing ........................................... 589
Tightening torque ........................... 593
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 593
Windows
see Side windows
Wind screen
Electrical wind screen .................... 104
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 143
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 537
Notes ............................................. 606
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 267
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 131
Switching on/off ........................... 130
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