Mercedes Benz CL 2013 Operator Manual

Operator's Manual

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CL Operator's Manual

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Contents

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

Introduction ......................................... 26

At aglance ........................................... 33

Safety ................................................... 43

Opening/closing ................................. 73

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 93

COMAND ............................................ 107

Lights and windshield wipers .......... 247

Climate control ................................. 259

Driving and parking .......................... 269

On-board computer and displays .... 333

Stowage and features ...................... 397

Maintenance and care ...................... 417

Breakdown assistance ..................... 433

Wheels and tires ............................... 451

Technical data ................................... 481

Index

1, 2, 3 ...

12 Vsocket

see Sockets

4ETS

see ETS/4ETS (Electronic

TractionSystem)

4MATIC (permanent four-wheel

drive) .................................................. 309

4MATIC off-road system ................... 309

ABC

see Active Body Control (ABC)

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Display message ............................ 351

Function/notes ................................ 65

Important safety notes .................... 65

Warning lamp ................................. 388

Activating/deactivating cooling

with air dehumidification ................. 262

Activating/deactivating Night View Assist Plus

Without spotlight function ............. 323

With spotlight function ................... 321

Active BlindSpot Assist

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 346

Display message ............................ 376

Function/information.................... 325

Active Body Control (ABC)

Display message ............................ 374

Function/notes ............................. 308

Active Driving Assistance package .325 Active Lane Keeping Assist

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 347

Display message ............................ 375

Function/information.................... 328

Active multicontour seat ............ 99, 243

Active service systemPLUS

see ASSYSTPLUS service interval

display

ADAPTIVE BRAKE .................................69

Adaptive Damping System (ADS) .....307

Adaptive Highbeam Assist

Display message ............................ 368

Function/notes ............................. 252

Switching on/off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 348

Additional speedometer ................... 348

Additives (engine oil) ........................ 487

Address

Entering (example)......................... 139

see Addressbook

Address book

Calling up ....................................... 191

Connecting acall ........................... 194

Creating an entry ........................... 192

Deleting an entry ........................... 193

Entering characters ....................... 123

Entry as ahome address ............... 164

Importing contacts ........................ 190

Introduction ................................... 189

Starting route guidance ................. 194

Voice tag ....................................... 195

Airbags

Display message ............................ 363

Front air bag (driver, front

passenger)....................................... 48

Important safety notes .................... 46

Knee bag .......................................... 48

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

indicator lamp .................................. 50

Safety guidelines ............................. 45

Side impact airbag .......................... 49

Windowcurtain air bag .................... 50

Air-conditioning system

see Climate control

Airdistribution

Setting........................................... 263

Setting (COMAND) ......................... 238

Airflow

Setting ........................................... 263

Setting (COMAND) ......................... 239

AIRMATIC

Display message ............................ 373

Function/notes ............................. 307

Air pressure

see Tire pressure

Airvents

Glove box ....................................... 267

Important safetynotes .................. 266

Index

Rear ............................................... 267

Setting ........................................... 266

Setting the center air vents ........... 266

Setting the side air vents ............... 266

Stowagecompartment.................. 266

Alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Alertness Assistant

see ATTENTION ASSIST

Alternative route ............................... 157

Ambient light setting (COMAND) ..... 236

AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 341

Anticipatory occupant protection

see PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant protection)

Anti-lockBraking System

see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Anti-Theft Alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Ashtray ............................................... 403

Assistance menu (on-board

computer) .......................................... 345

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Activating/deactivating ................... 71

Function ...........................................71

Switching off the alarm .................... 71

ATTENTIONASSIST

Activating/deactivating ................. 346

Display message ............................ 372

Function/notes ............................. 319

Audio

Radio mode ................................... 197

Audio database

see MUSIC REGISTER

Audio DVD

Mode,switchingto........................ 208

Pause function ............................... 209

Playback options ........................... 214

Safety notes .................................. 207

Setting the audio format................ 214

Stop function ................................. 210

Audio format, setting

AudioDVD ..................................... 214

Video DVD ..................................... 231

Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 340

Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

see Qualified specialist workshop

Authorized workshop

see Qualified specialist workshop

AUTO lights

Display message ............................ 368

see Lights

Automatic engine start (ECO start/

stop function) .................................... 275

Automatic engine switch-off (ECO

start/stop function) .......................... 274

Automatic headlamp mode .............. 249

Automatic transmission

Automatic drive program ............... 281

Changing gear............................... 280

DIRECT SELECT lever..................... 277

Display message ............................ 382

Drive position (ECO start/stop

function) ........................................ 278

Driving tips .................................... 280

Emergency running mode .............. 284

Engaging drive position .................. 278

Engaging neutral............................ 278

Engaging reversegear ................... 277

Engaging the parkposition ............ 277

Kickdown....................................... 280

Manual drive program .................... 282

Neutral (ECO start/stop function) .278

Problem (malfunction) ................... 284

Programselector button ................ 280

Pulling away ................................... 273

Shift ranges................................... 281

Starting the engine ........................ 272

Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 281

Transmission position display........ 278

Transmissionpositions .................. 279

Automatic transmission

emergency mode ............................... 284

Autostore ........................................... 199

see Station memory (radio)

AUX (audio)

Notes/socket ................................ 225

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

AUX (video)

Setting the picture ......................... 226

Setting the volume and sound ....... 232

Showing/hiding the menu ............. 232

Switching to ................................... 232

Index

Back button ....................................... 111

Back support

see Lumbar support

Bag hook ............................................ 401

Balance, adjusting ............................. 126

BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 66

Basic settings

see Settings

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System

PLUS) .................................................... 66

Bass, setting ...................................... 126

Battery (SmartKey)

Checking .......................................... 77

Important safety notes .................... 77

Replacing ......................................... 77

Battery (vehicle)

Charging ........................................ 442

Display message ............................ 370

Important safety notes .................. 440

Jump starting ................................. 443

Belt

see Seat belts

Bird's-eye view (navigation) ............. 170

Blind

see Roller sunblind

BlindSpot Assist

see Active Blind Spot Assist

Bluetooth

Activating/deactivating ................. 133

Authorizing a device (registering) .. 133

Conditions (general)...................... 132

Conditions (telephone).................. 181

Connecting another mobile phone .183

Connecting devices ....................... 133

De-authorizing (de-registering) a

device ............................................ 135

External authorization (general) ..... 134

External authorization (telephone) .183

General information ....................... 132

Introduction ................................... 179

Receiving vCards ........................... 190

Searching for devices .................... 133

Settings ......................................... 132

Telephone basic menu ................... 184

Telephony ...................................... 181

Telephony notes ............................ 179

Bluetooth®interface

Telephony ...................................... 179

Brake Assist System

see BAS (Brake Assist System)

Brake fluid

Display message ............................ 359

Notes ............................................. 488

Brake fluid level ................................ 423

Brake lamps

Display message ............................ 366

Brakes

ABS .................................................. 65

BAS .................................................. 66

BAS PLUS ........................................ 66

Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 488

Display message ............................ 351

Driving tips .................................... 291

High-performance brake system .... 293

Important safety notes .................. 291

Maintenance .................................. 292

Parking brake ................................ 288

Warning lamp ................................. 387

Breakdown

see Flat tire see Towing away

Brightness, setting (TV, video) ......... 226

Bulbs

see Changing bulbs

California

Important notice for retail

customers and lessees .................... 27

Call

Accepting/ending/rejecting .......... 185

see Telephone

Calling up a malfunction

see Display messages

Calling voicemail ............................... 187

Call lists

Displaying details ........................... 191

Introduction ................................... 195

Opening and selecting an entry ..... 195

Saving an entry in the address

book .............................................. 196

Car

see Vehicle

Index

Care

Carpets.......................................... 431

Car wash ........................................ 425

Display ........................................... 429

Exterior lights ................................ 428

Gearorselector lever .................... 431

Interior ........................................... 429

Matte finish ................................... 427

NightView Assist Plus ................... 430

Notes ............................................. 425

Paint .............................................. 427

Plastic trim .................................... 430

Power washer ................................ 426

Rearview camera .......................... 429

Roof lining ...................................... 431

Seat belt........................................ 431

Seat cover ..................................... 431

Sensors ......................................... 429

Steering wheel ............................... 431

Tailpipes ....................................... 429

Trim pieces .................................... 431

Washing by hand ........................... 426

Wheels ........................................... 427

Windows ........................................ 428

Wiper blades .................................. 428

Wooden trim .................................. 431

Cargo tie down rings ......................... 400

Car pool lanes .................................... 155

Car wash (care) ................................. 425

Category

Satellite radio ................................ 204

Copyprotection ............................. 216

Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 212

General information ....................... 216

Inserting ........................................ 207

Mode,switchingto........................ 208

Multisession .................................. 215

Notes on discs ............................... 216

Operating the player/changer

(on-board computer) ...................... 341

Pause function ............................... 209

Playback options ........................... 214

Player/changeroperation

(COMAND)..................................... 207

Safety notes .................................. 207

Selecting amedia type .................. 210

Selecting atrack ............................ 211

Sound settings (balance, bass,

fader, treble).................................. 126

Cell phone

see Mobile phone

Center console ..................................... 39

Central locking

Automatic locking feature

(COMAND) ..................................... 237

Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 74

Changing bulbs

High-beam headlamps ................... 255

Important safety notes .................. 254

Overview of bulbtypes .................. 255

Changing direction

Announcement phase .................... 152

Change of direction phase ............. 153

Preparation phase ......................... 152

Character bar ..................................... 120

Characters

Entering ......................................... 121

Entering (address book, phone

book) ............................................. 123

Entering (navigation) ...................... 120

Child-proof locks

Important safety notes .................... 63

Children

In the vehicle ................................... 59

Restraint systems ............................ 59

Child seat

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ............................................ 62

Specialseat belt retractor ............... 61

Top Tether ....................................... 63

Cigarette lighter ................................ 404

Cleaning

Mirrorturn signal ........................... 429

Climate control

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

COMAND ....................................... 237

Controlling automatically ............... 262

Controlling centrally (COMAND) .... 240

Cooling with airdehumidification .. 262 Cooling with airdehumidification

(COMAND)..................................... 239

Defrosting the windows ................. 264

Defrosting the windshield .............. 263

Important safety notes .................. 260

Index

Indicator lamp ................................ 262

Main menu .....................................239

Maximum cooling .......................... 264

Notes on using automatic climate

control ........................................... 261

Overview of systems ...................... 260

Problems with cooling with air

dehumidification ............................ 262

Problem with the rear window

defroster ........................................ 264

Setting the airdistribution ............. 263

Setting the airflow ......................... 263

Setting the airflow (COMAND) ....... 240

Setting the airvents...................... 266

Setting the footwell temperature

(COMAND) ..................................... 240

Setting the temperature ................ 263

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off ............................................ 265

Switching on/off ........................... 261

Switching residual heaton/off ...... 265

Switching the rear window

defroster on/off ............................ 264

Cockpit

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

see Instrument cluster

Color, setting (TV, video) .................. 226

COMAND

At a glance (overview) .................... 110

Back button ................................... 111

Basicfunctions.............................. 124

Components .................................. 110

Display ........................................... 113

Exampleofoperation ..................... 119

Function buttons ........................... 111

Menu overview .............................. 113

Remote control .............................. 117

Switching on/off ........................... 124

System settings ............................. 128

COMAND controller ........................... 110

COMAND display

Cleaning instructions ..................... 116

Folding in and swiveling ................. 116

Setting ........................................... 128

COMAND operating system .............. 110

Combination switch .......................... 250

Compass function ............................. 174

Conference connection ..................... 187

Consumption statistics (on-board

computer) .......................................... 338

Contrast, setting (TV, video) ............ 226

Convenience closing feature .............. 88

Convenience opening feature ............ 88

Convenience telephone

Importing contacts ........................ 190

Convenience telephony .................... 179

Introduction ................................... 179

Coolant(engine)

Checkingthe level ......................... 422

Display message ............................ 368

Filling capacity ............................... 489

Notes ............................................. 488

Temperature (on-board computer) .341

Temperature gauge ........................ 334

Cooling

see Climate control

Copy protection (CD/DVD) ............... 216

Cornering light function

Display message ............................ 365

Function/notes ............................. 252

Cruise control

Cruise control lever....................... 295

Deactivating ................................... 296

Display message ............................ 379

Driving system ............................... 294

Function/notes ............................. 294

Important safety notes .................. 294

Setting aspeed .............................. 295

Storing and maintaining current

speed ............................................. 295

Cup holder

Centerconsole .............................. 401

Important safety notes .................. 401

Rearcompartment......................... 402

Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 30

Customer Relations Department ....... 30

Dashboard

see Cockpit

Data

see Technical data

Data medium

AudioDVD ..................................... 215

CD/DVD ........................................ 216

Index

MP3 ............................................... 215

MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 216

Date format, setting .......................... 129

Day design, setting ........................... 128

Daytime running lamps

Display message ............................ 367

Switching on/off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 347

Switching on/off (switch) .............. 249

Dealership

see Qualified specialist workshop

Delayedswitch-off

Exteriorlighting (COMAND) ........... 235

Interior lighting (COMAND) ............ 235

Destination (navigation)

Displaying information ................... 158

Entering a destination by address .. 139 Entering a destination using the

map ............................................... 145

Entering an intermediate stop ....... 146

Entering a point of interest ............ 148

Saving ............................................ 165

Selecting from the destination

memory ......................................... 144

Selecting from the listoflast

destinations................................... 144

Destination memory (navigation)

Deleting an entry ........................... 167

Entering/saving yourhome

address .......................................... 142

Previous destinations .................... 167

Diagnostics connection ...................... 29

Dialing anumber (telephone) ........... 186

Digital speedometer ......................... 338

DIRECTSELECT lever

see Automatic transmission

Display

Selecting thedesign ...................... 128

Settings ......................................... 128

Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 429

Displaying the arrival time ............... 158

Displaying the distance to the

destination ......................................... 158

Display messages

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 350

Driving systems ............................. 372

Engine ............................................ 368

General notes ................................ 350

Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 350

Lights .............................................365

Safety systems .............................. 351

Service intervaldisplay .................. 424

SmartKey ....................................... 384

Tires ............................................... 379

Vehicle ...........................................382

Distance

see Navigation, route overview

Distance display (on-board

computer) .......................................... 345

Distance recorder ............................. 338

see Odometer see Trip odometer

Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 394

DISTRONIC PLUS

Deactivating ................................... 303

Display message ............................ 377

Displays in the multifunction

display........................................... 303

Driving tips .................................... 304

Function/notes ............................. 296

Important safety notes .................. 296

Setting the specified minimum

distance ......................................... 302

Warning lamp ................................. 394

Dolby®Digital .................................... 127

Doors

Automatic locking (switch) ...............82

Central locking/unlocking

(SmartKey) .......................................74

Control panel ................................... 41

Display message ............................ 384

Emergency locking ........................... 83

Emergency unlocking ....................... 82

Important safety notes .................... 80

Opening (from inside) ...................... 81

Power closing feature ...................... 82

Drinking and driving ......................... 290

Drinks holder

see Cupholder

Drive program

Automatic ...................................... 281

Manual ...........................................282

Driver's door

see Doors

Index

Driver's seat

see Seats

Driving abroad

Mercedes-BenzService ................. 425

Symmetrical low beam.................. 248

Driving lamps

see Daytime running lamps

Driving safety systems

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 65

ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 69

BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 66

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System

PLUS) ...............................................66

Electronicbrake force distribution ... 69

ESP®(Electronic Stability

Program) .......................................... 67

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction

System) ........................................... 68

Important safety information ........... 65

Overview .......................................... 65

PRE-SAFE®Brake .............................69

Driving systems

Active Blind Spot Assist................. 325

Active Body Control ....................... 308

Active Driving Assistance

package ......................................... 325

Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 328

AIRMATIC ...................................... 307

ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 319

Cruise control ................................ 294

Display message ............................ 372

DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 296

HOLD function ............................... 306

NightView Assist Plus ................... 320

Parking Guidance ........................... 313

PARKTRONIC................................. 310

Rearview camera .......................... 317

Spotlight function .......................... 320

Driving tips

Automatic transmission ................. 280

Brakes ........................................... 291

Break-in period .............................. 270

DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 304

Downhill gradient ........................... 291

Drinking and driving ....................... 290

Driving abroad ............................... 248

Driving in winter .............................294

Driving on flooded roads................ 293

Driving on wet roads...................... 293

Exhaustcheck ............................... 291

Fuel ................................................ 290

General .......................................... 290

Hydroplaning ................................. 293

Icy road surfaces ........................... 294

Limited braking efficiency on

salted roads................................... 292

Pedals............................................ 290

Snow chains .................................. 455

Symmetrical low beam.................. 248

Wet road surface ........................... 291

DVD

Changer ......................................... 207

Copyprotection ............................. 216

Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 212

Handling ........................................ 175

Inserting ........................................ 207

Notes on discs ............................... 216

Selecting amedia type .................. 210

Selecting atrack ............................ 211

Sound settings (balance, bass,

fader, treble).................................. 126

DVD audio

Operating (on-board computer) ..... 341

DVD video

Operating (on-board computer) ..... 341

EASY-ENTRY feature

Activating (COMAND) .................... 234

Function/notes ............................. 101

EASY-EXIT feature

Activating (COMAND) .................... 234

Crash-responsive ........................... 102

Function/notes ............................. 101

EBD (electronic brake force distribution)

Display message ............................ 355

Function/notes ................................ 69

ECO function ...................................... 233

ECO start/stop function

Deactivating/activating ................. 275

General information ....................... 274

Electrical fuses

see Fuses

Index

Electronic brake force distribution

see EBD (electronic brake force distribution)

Electronic Stability Program

see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)

Electronic Traction System

see ETS/4ETS (Electronic TractionSystem)

Emergency release

Driver'sdoor .................................... 82

Trunk ............................................... 86

Vehicle ............................................. 82

Emergency spare wheel

Storage location ............................ 434

Emergency Tensioning Devices

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

Safety guidelines............................. 45

Emissions control

Service and warranty information .... 26

Engine

Check Engine warning lamp ........... 393

Display message ............................ 368

ECO start/stop function ................ 274

Engine number ............................... 484

Irregularrunning ............................ 276

Jump-starting ................................. 443

Starting problems .......................... 276

Starting the engine with the

SmartKey ....................................... 272

Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 273

Switching off .................................. 287

Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 447

Engine electronics

Problem (malfunction) ................... 276

Engine emergency stop .................... 449

Engine oil

Adding ........................................... 421

Additives ........................................ 487

Checking the oil level ..................... 419

Checking the oil level using the

dipstick .......................................... 419

Checking the oil level using the

on-board computer ........................ 420

Display message ............................ 370

Filling capacity ............................... 487

Notes about oil grades ................... 486

Notes on oil level/consumption .... 419

Temperature (on-board computer) .341

Viscosity ........................................ 487

Entering the frequency ..................... 199

Entry

Deleting ......................................... 122

Saving ............................................ 124

ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)

Deactivating/activating ................. 346

Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 68

Display message ............................ 351

ETS/4ETS ........................................ 68

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

Important safety information ........... 67

Warning lamp ................................. 390

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction

System) ................................................ 68

Exhaustcheck ................................... 291

Exhausttail pipe (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 429

Exterior lighting

see Exterior lighting

Exterior mirror parking position

Adjusting (COMAND) ..................... 234

Exterior mirrors

Adjusting ....................................... 102

Dipping (automatic) ....................... 103

Folding in/out(automatically) ....... 103

Folding in/out(electrically) ........... 103

Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 103 Storing settings (memory

function) ........................................ 104

Storing the parking position .......... 103

Eyeglasses compartment ................. 399

Factory setting (reset function) ....... 135

Fader, setting .................................... 126

Fast forward

Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 212

Video DVD ..................................... 229

Fast rewind

Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 212

Video DVD ..................................... 229

Favorites (COMAND) ......................... 111

Fillercap

see Fuel filler flap

Index

Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 484

First-aid kit ......................................... 434

Flat tire

Changing a wheel/mounting the

spare wheel ................................... 435

MOExtended run-flatsystem ......... 439

Preparing the vehicle ..................... 435

Raising the vehicle ......................... 436

Floormat .............................................415

Freeway information ......................... 173

Front fog lamps ................................. 250

Display message ............................ 366

Switching on/off ........................... 250

Front-passenger seat

Adjusting from the driver's seat....... 96

Frontwindshield

see Windshield

Fuel

Additives ........................................ 486

Displaying the current

consumption .................................. 338

Displaying the range ...................... 338

Driving tips .................................... 290

Fuel gauge ....................................... 35

Grade (gasoline) ............................ 485

Important safety notes .................. 485

Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .485

Problem (malfunction) ................... 287

Refueling ........................................ 284

Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 485

Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 285

Fuel level

Calling up the range (on-board

computer) ...................................... 338

Fuel tank

Capacity ........................................ 485

Problem (malfunction) ................... 287

Function buttons (COMAND) ............ 111

Fuses

Allocation chart ............................. 447

Before changing ............................. 447

Dashboard fuse box ....................... 448

Engine emergency stop ................. 449

Fuse box in the engine

compartment ................................. 448

Fuse box in the rear compartment .448

Important safety notes .................. 447

Garage door opener

Clearing the memory ..................... 415

Important safety notes .................. 412

Opening/closing the garage door .. 415 Programming (button in the rear-

view mirror) ................................... 413

Gear indicator (on-board

computer) .......................................... 341

Gear or selector lever (cleaning

guidelines) ......................................... 431

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 482

Glove box ........................................... 398

GPS reception .................................... 136

Gracenote Media Database .............. 213

Handbrake

see Parking brake

Harman/kardon®Logic 7 surround sound system

see Surround sound (harman/ kardon®surround sound system)

Hazard warning lamps ...................... 251

HD Radio™ ......................................... 201

Heading up (navigation) ................... 170

Headlamp cleaning system

Notes ............................................. 489

Headlamps

Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 423

Cleaning system (function) ............ 250

Fogging up ..................................... 253

see Automatic headlamp mode

Head restraints

Adjusting ......................................... 97

Adjusting (electrically)..................... 97

Adjusting (rear) ................................ 97

Heating

see Climate control

High-beam headlamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 255

Display message ............................ 366

Switching Adaptive Highbeam

Assist on/off ................................. 252

Switching on/off ........................... 251

Hill start assist .................................. 273

Index

HOLD function

Display message ............................ 374

Function/notes ............................. 306

Home

see Home address

Home address

Entering and saving ....................... 142

Selecting from the destination

memory ......................................... 144

Hood

Closing ...........................................419

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

Opening ......................................... 418

Hydroplaning ..................................... 293

Ignition lock

see Key positions

Immobilizer .......................................... 71

In-car hotspot

see separate operating instructions

Incident (traffic report) ..................... 160

Indicator lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Indicators

see Turn signals

Instrument cluster

Overview .......................................... 35

Warning and indicator lamps ........... 36

Instrument lighting

see Instrument cluster lighting

Interface (USB, iPod®)

see MediaInterface

Interior lighting ......................... 235, 253

Ambient light (COMAND) ............... 236

Automatic control .......................... 254

Manual control ............................... 254

Overview ........................................ 253

Reading lamp ................................. 253

Intermediate stop

Deleting ......................................... 147

Entering ......................................... 146

iPod

Alphabetical track selection .......... 224

Connecting to the Media

Interface ........................................ 220

Selecting a category/playlist......... 223

Supported variants ........................ 220

Jack

Storage location ............................ 434

Using ............................................. 436

Jump starting (engine) ...................... 443

Key

see SmartKey

KEYLESS-GO

Convenience closing feature ............ 89

Locking ............................................ 75

Start/Stop button .......................... 271

Starting the engine ........................ 273

Unlocking ......................................... 75

Keypositions

KEYLESS-GO .................................. 271

SmartKey ....................................... 271

Kickdown

Driving tips .................................... 280

Manual drive program .................... 283

Knee bag .............................................. 48

Lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Lane detection (automatic)

see Lane Keeping Assist

Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 342

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ................................................ 62

Letter bar

see Character bar

License plate lamp (display

message) ............................................ 366

Light function,active

Display message ............................ 367

Lighting

see Lights

Lights

Automatic headlamp mode ............ 249

Cornering light function ................. 252

Display message ............................ 365

Index

Driving abroad............................... 248

Fog lamps ...................................... 250

Hazard warning lamps ................... 251

High beam flasher .......................... 251

High-beam headlamps ................... 251

Lightswitch................................... 248

Low-beam headlamps .................... 249

Rearfog lamp ................................ 250

Standing lamps .............................. 248

Switching Adaptive Highbeam

Assist on/off ................................. 348

Switching the daytime running

lamps on/off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 347

Switching the daytime running

lamps on/off (switch) .................... 249

Turn signals ................................... 250

see Changing bulbs

see Interior lighting

Light sensor (display message) ....... 368

Loading guidelines ............................ 398

Locator lighting setting (COMAND) .236 Locking

see Centrallocking

Locking (doors)

Automatic ........................................ 82

Emergency locking ........................... 83

From inside (central locking

button) ............................................. 81

Locking centrally

see Centrallocking

Locking verification signal (on-

board computer) ............................... 348

Logic 7®(Harman Kardon

surround sound system)

see 3D sound (Harman Kardon

surround sound system)

Low-beam headlamps

Display message ............................ 365

Setting for driving abroad

(symmetrical) ................................. 248

Switching on/off ........................... 249

Lubricant additives

see Additives

Lumbar support

Adjusting ......................................... 99

Lumbar support (COMAND) .............. 241

M+S tires ............................................ 454

Maintenance

see ASSYST PLUS service interval display

Malfunction message

see Display messages

Map (navigation)

Adjusting the scale........................ 168

Arrival time/distance to the

destination ..................................... 171

City model..................................... 172

Display ........................................... 170

Geo-coordinate display.................. 172

Heading ......................................... 170

Information in the display.............. 171

Moving ........................................... 169

North orientation ........................... 170

Notes ............................................. 168

Point of interest symbols ............... 170

Roaddisplay .................................. 171

Saving the crosshair position ......... 169

Setting to the vehicle destination .. 169

Topographicalmap ........................ 172

Map display (also see navigation)

Trafficreports ................................ 161

Massage function (PULSE) ............... 244

Matte finish (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 427

mbrace

Automatic retrieval of vehicle data

(service due date).......................... 411

Call priority .................................... 409

Display message ............................ 359

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 409

Emergency call .............................. 406

Important safety notes .................. 405

Locating astolen vehicle............... 412

MB info call button ........................ 408

Remote vehicle locking .................. 411

Roadside Assistance button .......... 407

Search &Send ............................... 410

Self-test ......................................... 406

System .......................................... 405

Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 411

Index

Mechanical key

Function/notes ................................ 76

Unlocking the driver's door .............. 82

Media Interface

Active partition .............................. 224

Alphabetical track selection .......... 224

Connecting an external audio

source ............................................ 220

Connectionoptions....................... 220

iPod®............................................. 220

Mode ............................................. 220

Notes on USB devices ................... 225

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

Selecting categories ...................... 223

Selecting folders ............................ 223

Selecting musicfiles ...................... 222

Selecting playlists .......................... 223

Switching to ................................... 220

USB mass storagedevice .............. 220

Media list

Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 210

Video DVD ..................................... 229

Memory card (audio) ......................... 341

Memory function ............................... 104

Menu item

Selecting ........................................ 117

Message memory (on-board

computer) .......................................... 350

Messages

see Display messages

Microphone, switching on/off ......... 187

Mirrors

see Exterior mirrors see Rear-view mirror see Vanity mirror

Mobile phone

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 344

see Phone

Modifying the programming

(SmartKey) ........................................... 76

MOExtended run-flat system ........... 439

MP3

Bit/sampling rates ......................... 215

Data medium ................................. 215

Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 212

File systems ................................... 215

Formats ......................................... 215

Mode,switchingto........................ 208

Notes ............................................. 215

Operation ....................................... 341

Pause function ............................... 209

Playback options ........................... 214

Safety notes .................................. 207

Selecting amedia type .................. 210

Selecting atrack ............................ 211

Sound settings (balance, bass,

fader, treble).................................. 126

Multicontour seat

Front .............................................. 241

Multifunction display

Function/notes ............................. 336

Lane recommendations ................. 155

Multifunction steering wheel

Adjusting the volume ..................... 125

Operating the on-board computer .335

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

Using the telephone ....................... 185

Multisession CD ................................ 215

Music files

Recording ...................................... 212

MUSIC REGISTER

Copying musicdata ....................... 217

Deleting allmusic files................... 218

Deleting individual musicfiles ....... 219

Disk space information .................. 218

Folder functions ............................. 219

General notes ................................ 216

Playback options ........................... 219

Switching to ................................... 216

Music search ..................................... 212

Music storage

see MUSIC REGISTER

Mute ................................................... 125

Navigation

Adjusting the volume of the

navigation announcements ............ 125

Alternativeroute ............................ 157

Basicsettings ................................ 137

Blocking a route section affected

by a traffic jam ............................... 157

Compass function .......................... 174

Index

Destinationmemory ...................... 164

Displaying destination

information (arrival time, distance

to destination) ............................... 158

Entering/saving yourhome

address .......................................... 142

Enteringadestination .................... 138

Entering a destination by address .. 139

Entering a destination using the

map ............................................... 145

Entering an intermediate stop ....... 146

Entering a point of interest ............ 148

Entering characters (character

bar)................................................ 120

Freeway information ...................... 173

General notes ................................ 136

GPS reception ................................ 136

Installing map software .................. 174

Lane recommendation................... 153

Map settings .................................. 168

Off-road/off-map (off-road

destination) ....................................159

On-board computer ....................... 339

Previous destinations .................... 167

Repeating announcements ............ 156

Route guidance .............................. 152

Route overview .............................. 158

Safety notes .................................. 136

Selecting a destination from the

destination memory ....................... 144

Selecting a destination from the

list of last destinations ................... 144

Selecting yourhome address ........ 144

Setting route options (avoiding:

highways, toll roads, tunnels,

ferries) ........................................... 137

Setting the route type (short

route, fast route, dynamic route or

economicroute) ............................ 137

Showing/hiding the menu ............. 137

Starting route calculation .............. 141

Switching announcements on/off .156

Switching to ................................... 137

Trafficreport .................................. 160

Troubleshooting............................. 178

New aluminum style carrier bars

see separate installation instructions

Night View Assist Plus

Cleaning ......................................... 430

Display message ............................ 372

Function/notes ............................. 320

Problem (malfunction) ................... 325

North orientation (navigation) ......... 170

Notes on breaking-in anew

vehicle ................................................ 270

Number keypad ................................. 120

Occupant Classification System (OCS)

Faults ............................................... 54

Operation .........................................50

System self-test ............................... 53

Occupant safety

Childreninthe vehicle ..................... 59

System overview .............................. 44

OCS

Faults ............................................... 54

Operation .........................................50

System self-test ............................... 53

Odometer ........................................... 338

see Trip odometer

Off-road .............................................. 159

Oil

see Engine oil

On-board computer

AMG menu ..................................... 341

Assistance menu ........................... 345

Audiomenu ................................... 340

Displaying a service message ........ 424

Display messages .......................... 350

DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 303

Important safety notes .................. 334

Menu overview .............................. 337

Message memory .......................... 350

Navigation menu ............................ 339

Operation ....................................... 335

RACETIMER ................................... 342

Service menu ................................. 347

Settings menu ............................... 347

Standard display............................ 338

Telephone menu ............................ 344

Trip menu ...................................... 338

Video DVD operation..................... 341

Index

Opening height restriction for

trunk lid ..............................................237

Operating safety

Diagnostics connection ................... 29

Operating system

see On-board computer

Outside lighting

Delayed switch-off (COMAND) ....... 235

Outside temperature display ........... 335

Overhead control panel ...................... 40

Override feature

Rearside windows ........................... 64

Own address (navigation)

see Home address

Paintcode number ............................ 483

Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 427

Panic alarm .......................................... 64

Parcel net ........................................... 400

Parking ............................................... 287

Important safety notes .................. 287

Parking brake ................................ 288

Position of exterior mirror, front-

passenger side ............................... 103

Rearview camera .......................... 317

see PARKTRONIC

Parking aid

Parking Guidance ........................... 313

see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC

Parking brake

Display message ............................ 355

Electric parking brake .................... 288

Parking Guidance

Display message ............................ 376

Important safety notes .................. 313

Parking position

Exterior mirrors (COMAND) ........... 234

PARKTRONIC

Deactivating/activating ................. 312

Driving system ............................... 310

Function/notes ............................. 310

Important safety notes .................. 310

Problem (malfunction) ................... 313

Range of the sensors ..................... 310

Warning display............................. 311

PASSENGERAIR BAG OFF indicator

lamp ...................................................... 50

Pause function

Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 209

Video DVD ..................................... 229

Pedals .................................................290

Permanent four-wheel drive

see 4MATIC (permanent fourwheel drive)

Phone book

Calling up ....................................... 191

Creating an entry ........................... 192

Deleting an entry ........................... 193

Entering characters ....................... 123

Introduction ................................... 189

Picture settings (TV, video) .............. 226

Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .430 Playback options

Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 214

POI (navigation)

Entering ......................................... 148

Entering a point of interest using

the map ......................................... 151

List ................................................. 149

ZAGAT®surveyservice .................. 150

Point of interest (navigation)

Assigning a category ......................149

Power closing feature ......................... 82

Power washers .................................. 426

Power windows

see Side windows

PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant protection)

Display message ............................ 359

Operation .........................................55

PRE-SAFE®Brake

Activating/deactivating ................. 346

Display message ............................ 360

Function/notes ................................ 69

Warning lamp ................................. 394

Previous destinations (navigation) .. 167

Product information ............................ 26

Programmable button ....................... 111

Program selector button .................. 280

Pulling away (automatic

transmission) ..................................... 273

Index

PULSE

see Massage function (PULSE)

Qualified specialist workshop ........... 29

RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 342

Radar sensor system

Activating/deactivating ................. 348

Display message ............................ 375

Radio

HD Radio™.................................... 201

Selecting astation ......................... 340

Setting astation ............................ 198

Sound settings (balance, bass,

fader, treble).................................. 126

Storing stations ............................. 199

Switching on .................................. 197

Switching wavebands .................... 198

Radio-controlled devices

(installing) .......................................... 416

Read-aloud function .......................... 160

Reading lamp ..................................... 253

Real-time traffic reports ................... 160

Rear compartment

Setting the airvents...................... 267

Rear fog lamp

Display message ............................ 367

Switching on/off ........................... 250

Rear view camera

Cleaning instructions ..................... 429

Function/notes ............................. 317

Rear-view mirror ............................... 103

Rear window blind ............................ 403

see Rearwindow roller sunblind

see Roller sunblind

Rearwindow defroster

Problem (malfunction) ................... 264

Switching on/off ........................... 264

Redialing (telephone) ........................ 186

Refueling

Fuel gauge ....................................... 35

Important safety notes .................. 284

Refueling process.......................... 285

see Fuel

Remote control

Garage door opener....................... 412

Programming (garage door

opener) .......................................... 413

Reporting safety defects .................... 30

Reserve (fuel tank)

see Fuel

Reserve fuel

Display message ............................ 371

Warning lamp ................................. 393

see Fuel

Resetfunction ................................... 135

Resetting (factory settings) ............. 135

Residual heat (climate control) ........ 265

Restraint system

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Reversing lamps (display

message) ............................................ 367

Road map

see Map

Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 27

Roller sunblind

Rearwindow .................................. 403

Rearwindow (COMAND)................ 234

Roof lining and carpets (cleaning

guidelines) ......................................... 431

Roof load (maximum) ........................ 489

Route (navigation)

Displaying the distance to the

destination ..................................... 158

Route overview .............................. 158

Selecting an alternative route ........ 157

Setting route options (avoiding: highways, toll roads, tunnels,

ferries) ........................................... 137

Setting the route type (short route, fast route, dynamic route or

economicroute) ............................ 137

Starting calculation ........................ 141

see Route guidance (navigation)

Route guidance

Canceling .......................................155

Continuing ..................................... 155

Destination reached ...................... 156

Lane recommendations ................. 153

Index

Off-road ......................................... 159

Trafficreports ................................ 160

Route guidance (navigation) ............ 339

Route guidance (on-board

computer) .......................................... 339

Route information

see Dynamicroute guidance/TMC

Safety

Children in the vehicle ..................... 59

Child restraint systems .................... 59

Occupant Classification System

(OCS) ............................................... 50

Overview of occupant safety

systems ........................................... 44

Safety notes

Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..... 207

Operating safety ............................ 108

Video DVD mode ........................... 227

Safety systems

see Driving safety systems

SatRadio ............................................. 203

Displaying information ................... 206

Registering .................................... 203

Selecting acategory...................... 204

Screen

see Display

SD memory card

Loading .......................................... 208

Seat belts

Automatic comfort-fit feature .......... 59

Belt force limiters ............................ 59

Cleaning ......................................... 431

Correct usage .................................. 56

Emergency Tensioning Devices ........59

Fastening ......................................... 57

Important safety guidelines ............. 55

Releasing ......................................... 58

Safety guidelines ............................. 45

Specialseat belt retractor ............... 61

Warning lamp ................................. 386

Warning lamp (function) ................... 58

Seats

Active multicontour seat .......... 99, 243

Adjusting (electrically)..................... 96

Adjusting lumbarsupport................ 99

Adjusting the head restraint ............ 97

Cleaning the cover ......................... 431

Correct driver's seat position ........... 94

Folding the backrests forward/

back .................................................98

Important safety notes .................... 95

Multicontour seat............................ 99

Seat backrest display message ..... 384

Seat heating problem .................... 100

Seat ventilation problem ................ 100

Selecting (COMAND) ..................... 242

Storing settings (memory

function) ........................................ 104

Switching seatheating on/off ......... 99

Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 100

Selecting stations (radio)

Using stationpresets ..................... 198

Using stationsearch ...................... 198

Sending DTMF tones ......................... 189

Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 429

Service Center

see Qualified specialist workshop

Service interval display

Displaying service messages ......... 424

Hiding service messages ............... 424

Notes ............................................. 424

Service messages .......................... 424

Service menu (on-board computer) .347 Service products

Brake fluid ..................................... 488

Coolant (engine) ............................ 488

Engine oil ....................................... 486

Fuel ................................................ 485

Important safety notes .................. 484

Washer fluid ...................................489

Setting astation (radio)

Via manual frequency entry ........... 199

Settings

Display ........................................... 128

Menu overview .............................. 113

On-board computer ....................... 347

Picture (COMAND) ......................... 226

Sound settings ............................... 126

System settings ............................. 128

Setting the language

COMAND ....................................... 135

Setting the night design ................... 128

Setting the text reader speed .......... 130

Index

Setting the vehicle level ................... 308

Setting the volume

Telephone calls.............................. 125

Video AUX ..................................... 232

Side impact air bag ............................. 49

Side marker lamp (display

message) ............................................ 367

Side windows

Cleaning ......................................... 428

Convenience closing feature ............ 88

Convenience opening feature .......... 88

Important safety information ........... 87

Opening/closing .............................. 87

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89

Resetting ......................................... 89

Sliding sunroof

Important safety notes .................... 90

Opening/closing .............................. 90

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 91

Resetting ......................................... 91

SmartKey

Changing the battery ....................... 77

Changing the programming ............. 76

Checking the battery ....................... 77

Convenience closing feature ............ 88

Convenience opening feature .......... 88

Display message ............................ 384

Door central locking/unlocking ....... 74

Important safety notes .................... 74

Loss ................................................. 79

Mechanical key ................................ 76

Positions (ignition lock) ................. 271

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 79

Starting the engine ........................ 272

SMS message

see Text message

Snow chains ...................................... 455

Socket

Glove box .......................................405

Sockets

Points to observe before use ......... 404

Trunk ............................................. 405

Soundmenu ....................................... 126

Sounds

see Soundsettings

Sound settings

Balance and fader .......................... 126

Calling up the sound menu ............ 126

Surround sound ............................. 127

Treble and bass............................. 126

Spare wheel

Notes/data .................................... 478

Storage location ............................ 434

see Emergency spare wheel

Specialist workshop ............................ 29

Speech control

see Voice Control System

Speed, controlling

see Cruise control

Speedometer

Activating/deactivating the

additional speedometer ................. 348

Digital............................................ 338

In the Instrument cluster ................. 35

Selecting the unit of

measurement ................................ 348

see Instrument cluster

SPLITVIEW ......................................... 114

Spotlight function ............................. 320

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Display message ............................ 360

Introduction ..................................... 44

Warning lamp ................................. 392

Warning lamp (function) ................... 44

Standing lamps

Display message ............................ 367

Switching on/off ........................... 248

Starting (engine) ................................ 272

Station memory ................................. 199

Steering (display message) .............. 384

Steering wheel

Adjusting (electrically)................... 101

Button overview ............................... 37

Buttons (on-board

computer) ...................................... 335

Cleaning ......................................... 431

Important safety notes .................. 100

Paddle shifters ............................... 281

Steering wheel heating .................. 101

Storing settings (memory

function) ........................................ 104

Steering wheel heating

Switching on/off ........................... 101

Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 281

Index

Stop function

Audio DVD ..................................... 210

Video DVD ..................................... 229

Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 342

Storing stations

Manually ........................................ 199

Storing stations (radio)

Automatically ................................. 199

Stowage areas ................................... 398

Stowage compartments

Armrest (under) ............................. 399

Cupholders ................................... 401

Eyeglasses compartment ............... 399

Glove box .......................................398

Important safety information ......... 398

Parcelnet ...................................... 400

Rear............................................... 399

Rear seat backrest ......................... 400

Rearseats (between) ..................... 400

Stowage well beneath the trunk

floor .................................................... 401

Summer opening

see Convenience opening feature

Summer tires ..................................... 454

Sun visor ............................................ 402

Supplemental Restraint System

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Surround sound

see 3D sound (Harman Kardon surround sound system)

Surround sound (harman/ kardon®surround sound system)

Notes ............................................. 127

Switching on/off ........................... 127

Suspension tuning

Active Body Control ....................... 309

AIRMATIC ...................................... 307

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off ................................................. 265

Switching between picture

formats (TV, video) ............................ 227

Switching between summer time

and standard time ............................. 130

Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 71

Switching the hands-free

microphone on/off ............................ 187

Switching wavebands (radio) ........... 198

Systemsettings

Bluetooth®..................................... 132

Date ............................................... 129

Language ....................................... 135

Programmable button (COMAND) .. 111

Text reader speed.......................... 130

Time ............................................... 129

Time zone ...................................... 130

Voice Control System .................... 130

TA (Traffic Announcements)

see Trafficannouncements

Tachometer ........................................ 335

Tail lamps

Display message ............................ 366

Tank

see Fuel tank

Tank content

Fuel gauge ....................................... 35

Technical data

Capacities ...................................... 484

Notes ............................................. 482

Tires/wheels ................................. 475

Vehicle data ................................... 489

TELEAID

Automatic retrieval of vehicle data

(service due date).......................... 411

Call priority .................................... 409

Display message ............................ 359

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 409

Emergency call .............................. 406

Important safety notes .................. 405

Locating astolen vehicle............... 412

MB info call button ........................ 408

Remote vehicle locking .................. 411

Roadside Assistance button .......... 407

Search &Send ............................... 410

Self-test ......................................... 406

System .......................................... 405

Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 411

Telephone

Accepting/ending acall ................ 185

Accepting acall ............................. 344

Adjusting the volume for calls ....... 125

Index

Basic menu (Bluetooth

interface)....................................... 184

Calling (outgoing call).................... 186

Calling voicemail............................ 187

Conference connection .................. 187

Connecting a mobile phone

(general information) ..................... 181

De-authorizing a mobile phone ...... 184

Ending an active call ...................... 187

Entering anumber......................... 186

External authorization

(Bluetooth®) ................................... 183

Function restrictions ...................... 180

General notes ................................ 179

Keypad ...........................................112

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 344

Number from the phone book ........344

Operating options .......................... 180

Overview of functions .................... 187

Reception and transmission

volume ........................................... 185

Redialing ........................................ 345

Rejecting/ending acall ................. 344

Rejecting acall .............................. 185

Rejecting or accepting a waiting

call ................................................. 187

Safety notes .................................. 179

Sending DTMF tones ......................189

Switching hands-free microphone

on/off ............................................ 187

Toggling ......................................... 187

Using the telephone ....................... 185

see Bluetooth

see Call lists

Telephone mode

Redialing ........................................ 186

Telephone module with Bluetooth®SIM Access Profile

see separate installation instructions

Temperature

Coolant .......................................... 334

Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 341

Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 341

Outside temperature ......................335

Setting (climate control) ................ 263

Setting (COMAND) ......................... 238

Theft deterrent systems

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 71

Immobilizer...................................... 71

Tilt/sliding sunroof

see Sliding sunroof

Time

Setting ........................................... 129

Setting summer/standard time ..... 130

Setting the format......................... 129

Setting the time ............................. 129

Setting the time/date format ........ 129

Setting the time zone ..................... 130

Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 342

Tiredness assistant

see ATTENTION ASSIST

Tire pressure

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 459

Checking manually ........................ 459

Display message ............................ 379

Maximum ....................................... 458

Notes ............................................. 457

Recommended ............................... 455

Tire pressure monitoring system

Function/notes ............................. 459

Restarting ...................................... 461

Warning lamp ................................. 395

Tires

Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 474

Average weight of the vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 472

Bar (definition) ............................... 472

Characteristics .............................. 472

Checking ........................................ 453

Definition of terms ......................... 472

Direction of rotation...................... 475

Display message ............................ 379

Distributionofthe vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 474

DOT, Tire Identification Number

(TIN) ...............................................471

DOT (Department of

Transportation) (definition) ............ 472

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

(definition) ..................................... 473

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

(definition) ..................................... 473

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating) (definition) ......................... 473

Index

Important safety notes .................. 452

Increased vehicle weight due to

optional equipment (definition) ...... 472

Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 473

Labeling (overview)........................ 468

Load bearing index (definition) ...... 474

Load index ..................................... 471

Load index (definition) ................... 473

M+S tires ....................................... 454

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

(definition) ..................................... 473

Maximum load on a tire

(definition) ..................................... 473

Maximum permissible tire

pressure (definition) ....................... 473

Maximum tire load......................... 466

Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 473

Optional equipment weight

(definition) ..................................... 474

PSI (pounds per square inch)

(definition) ..................................... 473

Replacing ....................................... 475

Service life ..................................... 453

Sidewall (definition) ....................... 474

Speed rating (definition) ................ 473

Storing ........................................... 475

Structure and characteristics

(definition) ..................................... 472

Temperature .................................. 468

TIN (Tire Identification Number)

(definition) ..................................... 474

Tire bead(definition) ...................... 474

Tire pressure (definition) ................ 474

Tire pressures (recommended)...... 472

Tire size (data) ............................... 475

Tire size designation, load-bearing

capacity, speed rating .................... 469

Tire tread ....................................... 453

Tire tread (definition) ..................... 474

Total load limit (definition) ............. 474

Traction ......................................... 467

Traction (definition) ....................... 474

Treadwear ..................................... 467

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards...................................... 467

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards(definition) .................... 472

Unladen weight (definition) ............ 473

Wearindicator(definition) ............. 474

Wheelrim (definition).................... 472

see Flat tire

Tonal properties

see Sound settings

Top Tether ............................................ 63

Towing

Important safety guidelines ........... 444

Installing the towing eye ................ 445

Removing the towing eye............... 446

With the rear axle raised ................ 446

Towing away

With both axles on the ground ....... 446

Tow-starting

Emergency engine starting ............ 447

Important safety notes .................. 444

Track

Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3) .............. 211

Traffic Announcements (TA)

Switching off .................................. 125

Traffic jam function ........................... 157

Traffic jam message

see Dynamicroute guidance/TMC

Traffic reports

Real-time traffic report .................. 163

Switching on/off ........................... 160

Transfer case ..................................... 284

Transmission

see Automatic transmission

Transporting the vehicle .................. 446

Treble,adjusting (sound) .................. 126

Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .431 Trip computer (on-board

computer) .......................................... 338

Trip meter

see Trip odometer

Trip odometer

Calling up ....................................... 338

Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 339

Trunk

Emergency release .......................... 86

Important safety notes .................... 83

Limiting the opening angle ............. 237

Locking separately........................... 86

Index

Opening/closing (automatically

from inside) ...................................... 85

Opening/closing (automatically

from outside) ................................... 84

Trunk lid

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

Opening/closing .............................. 83

Power closing feature ...................... 82

Trunk lid opening height

restriction .......................................... 237

Turn signals

Display message ............................ 365

Switching on/off ........................... 250

Automatic picture shutoff .............. 226

Picture settings .............................. 226

Type identification plate

see Vehicle identification plate

Unlocking

Emergency unlocking ....................... 82

From inside the vehicle (central

unlocking button) ............................. 81

USB

see MediaInterface

Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 402

Vehicle

Correct use...................................... 29

Data acquisition ............................... 30

Display message ............................ 382

Emergency unlocking ................. 82, 83

Equipment ....................................... 26

Individualsettings .......................... 347

Limited Warranty ............................. 30

Loading .......................................... 462

Locking (in an emergency) ............... 83

Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 74

Lowering ........................................ 439

Maintenance .................................... 27

Parking for a long period ................ 289

Pulling away ................................... 273

Raising ........................................... 436

Reporting problems ......................... 30

Towing away .................................. 444

Transporting .................................. 446

Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 82

Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 74

Vehicle data ................................... 489

Vehicle battery

see Battery (vehicle)

Vehicle data ....................................... 489

Vehicle dimensions ........................... 489

Vehicle emergency locking ................ 83

Vehicle identification number

see VIN

Vehicle identification plate .............. 483

Vehicle level

Active Body Control (ABC) ............. 308

AIRMATIC ...................................... 307

Display message ............................ 374

Vehicle level (display message) ....... 373

Vehicle tool kit .................................. 434

Video

see Video DVD

Video AUX

Setting the picture ......................... 226

Video DVD

Automatic picture shutoff .............. 226

DVD menu ..................................... 230

Fast forward/rewind ......................229

Function restrictions ...................... 228

Interactive content ........................ 232

Notes on discs ............................... 227

Operation ....................................... 227

Pause function ............................... 229

Playing conditions .......................... 227

Safety notes .................................. 227

Selecting ........................................ 229

Selecting a film/title ......................230

Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 229

Setting the audio format................ 231

Setting the language ...................... 231

Setting the picture ......................... 226

Showing/hiding the control menu .228

Showing/hiding the menu ............. 228

Stop function ................................. 229

Subtitles ........................................ 231

Switching to ................................... 228

VIN ...................................................... 483

Voice Control System

Settings ......................................... 130

Index

Volume, adjusting

COMAND ....................................... 125

Navigation messages ..................... 125

Waiting call ........................................ 187

Warning and indicator lamps

ABS ................................................ 388

Brakes ........................................... 387

Check Engine ................................. 393

Distance warning ........................... 394

DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 394

ESP®.............................................. 390

ESP®OFF ....................................... 390

Fuel tank ........................................ 393

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

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

indicator lamp .................................. 50

Reserve fuel ................................... 393

Seat belt........................................ 386

SRS ................................................ 392

Tire pressure monitor .................... 395

Warranty ............................................ 483

Washer fluid

Display message ............................ 384

Weather Band

Searching for achannel ................. 200

Switching on .................................. 200

Wheel bolttightening torque ........... 439

Wheel chock ...................................... 436

Wheels

Changing awheel .......................... 435

Checking ........................................ 453

Cleaning ......................................... 427

Important safety notes .................. 452

Interchanging/changing ................ 475

Mounting anew wheel ................... 438

Removing awheel .......................... 438

Storing ........................................... 475

Tightening torque ........................... 439

Wheelsize/tiresize ....................... 475

Window curtain air bag

Display message ............................ 361

Operation .........................................50

Windows

see Side windows

Windshield

Defrosting ...................................... 263

Infrared reflective .......................... 416

Windshieldwasher fluid

see Windshield washer system

Windshieldwasher system .............. 423

Notes ............................................. 489

Windshieldwipers

Problem (malfunction) ................... 257

Replacing the wiper blades ............ 256

Switching on/off ........................... 255

Winterdriving

Important safety notes.................. 454

Slippery road surfaces ................... 294

Snow chains .................................. 455

Winter tires

M+S tires ....................................... 454

Wiper blades

Cleaning ......................................... 428

Important safety notes .................. 256

Wooden trim (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 431

Workshop

see Qualified specialist workshop

Introduction

Product information

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and accessories that have been approved for the type of vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts as well as conversion parts and accessories which have been specifically approved for your vehicle for their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is unable to assess other parts. Therefore, Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even if they have been independently or officially approved. The use of non-approved parts could affect your vehicle's operating safety. Mercedes-Benz therefore recommends that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and accessories that have been approved for the type of vehicle. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, approved conversion parts and accessories are available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Here, you will receive advice about permissible technical modifications, and the parts will be professionally installed.

Operator's Manual

Notes on the Operator's Manual

This Operator's Manual contains a great deal of helpful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving.

For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this Operator's Manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Vehicle equipment

This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of going to print. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions. The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from some of the descriptions or illustrations.

The original purchase agreement lists all systems installed in your vehicle.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if you have any questions about equipment or operation.

The Operator's Manual and the Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.

Service and vehicle operation

Service and literature

Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange or repair any defective parts originally installed in the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the following warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Emission Systems Warranty

Emission Performance Warranty

California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty

State warranty enforcement laws (lemon laws)

Introduction

Information for customers in California

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacementofyour vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if after a reasonable number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles (approximately 29 000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs:

(1) the same substantial defect or

malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair.

(2) the same substantial defect or

malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz in writing of the need for its repair.

(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of

repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days.

Please send your written notice to:

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Customer Assistance Center

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

Maintenance

The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be done at regular intervals.

Always have the Service and Warranty Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The service advisor will record every service for you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.

Roadside Assistance

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program offers technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (USA)

1-800-387-0100 (Canada)

For additional information, refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" section in the Service and Warranty booklet (Canada).You will find both in your vehicle literature portfolio.

Change of address or change of ownership

In the event of a change of address, please send us the "Change of Address Notice" found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service Center (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contacting you in a timely manner should the need arise.

If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the entire literature in the vehicle so that it is available to the next owner.

Introduction

If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the "Notice of Purchase of Used Car" found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the MercedesBenz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

Vehicle operation outside the USA and Canada

If you planto operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:

service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available.

unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic converter may not be available. Leaded fuel may cause damage to the catalytic converter.

the fuel may have a considerably lower octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine damage.

Some Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe through our European Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to one of the following addresses.

In the USA

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

European Delivery Department

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.

European Delivery Department

98 Vanderhoof Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

Operating safety

Safety notes

WARNING

Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle's electronic components are interconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components.

Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle.

Some safety systems only function when the engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving.

WARNING

Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. Such blows can be caused, for example, by running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole.

If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred:

turn on your hazard warning flashers.

slow down carefully.

drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road.

Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/ wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for further inspection or repairs.

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