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name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire
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possible to operate and provide years of
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Contents
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
At a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Safety and security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Control systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Controls in detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Practical hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563
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Index
1, 2, 3 ...
4-ETS
see ETS/4-ETS
4MATIC
see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
911 emergency call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
A
ABC (Active Body Control) . . . . . . . . 364
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505
ABS (Antilock Brake System) . . . . . . . 65
Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491, 499
Accessory weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Accidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Air bag deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) . . . . . . . 406
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps
see Headlamps
Active Body Control
see ABC
Adaptive Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Adaptive Brake Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Adaptive Damping System
see ADS
Additives
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 580
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 581
Address book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Address change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) . . . 363
Advanced Parking Guidance . . . . . . 373
Canceling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Detecting a parking space . . . . . . . 374
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488, 524
Air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Emergency call upon deployment . 406
Front, driver and passenger . . . . . . . 46
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 538
Knee bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478
Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Side impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Window curtain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 580
Air distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
AIRMATIC
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) . . 363
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506
Vehicle level control . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Air pressure
see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Air recirculation mode . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Air volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Alarm system
see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472, 549
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) . . . . . . . . . 366
Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 574
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487, 516
AMG menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Anticorrosion/antifreeze . . . . . . . . . 582
Antilock Brake System
see ABS
Anti-theft systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . 75
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Aspect ratio (tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Assistance menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Audio menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors . . . 312
Automatic central locking . . . . . . . . 295
Automatic headlamp mode . . . . . . . 317
Automatic interior lighting control . 321
Automatic shift program . . . . . . . . . 340
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . 335
Automatic shift program . . . . . . . . 340
Emergency operation (limp-home
mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Gear range indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Gear ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Gear selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Gearshifting malfunctions (limp-
home mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Hill start assist system . . . . . . . . . . 349
Kickdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Kickdown (manual shift program) . 344
Manual shift program . . . . . . . . . . . 342
One-touch gearshifting . . . . . . . . . 341
Program mode indicator . . . . . . . . 341
Program mode selector switch
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341, 343
Shifting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Steering wheel gearshift control . . 342
Transmission position indicator . . . 338
Transmission positions . . . . . . . . . 338
AUX
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Axle oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 578
B
Backrest
see Seats
Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522
Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
Bar (air pressure unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
BAS (Brake Assist System) . . . . . . . . . 66
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking condition . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541
Battery, Vehicle
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 554
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487, 516
Bead (tire) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Beverage holders
see Cup holders
Blind Spot Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484
Bluetooth® settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Brake fluid
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464
High-mounted brake lamp . . . . . . . 543
Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 498
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455
High-performance brake system . . 457
Break-in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) . . 23
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for . . . . . . . 20
Calls (phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Can holders
see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577
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Carpets, cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468
CD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Central locking
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Locking/unlocking from inside . . . 295
Central locking/unlocking switch . . 295
Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565
Children in the vehicle
Air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Blocking of rear side window
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type . . 62
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Infant and child restraint systems . . 59
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Tether anchorage points . . . . . . . . . 62
Top tether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
see Children in the vehicle
Chrome-plated exhaust tip,
cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Climate control system
Air conditioning, cooling . . . . . . . . 388
Air conditioning refrigerant . . . . . . 580
Air distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Air recirculation mode . . . . . . . . . . 392
Air volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Automatic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Deactivating system . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Front defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Maximum cooling MAX COOL . . . . 391
Residual engine heat (REST) . . . . . 392
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cold tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . 449
Collapsible wheel chock . . . . . . . . . . 472
COMAND
Address book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Audio CD/audio DVD/MP3/
PCMCIA card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
AUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
FM/AM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Phone book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Satellite radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Switching on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
System settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Vehicle settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Video DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Voice Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Combination switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Controller (COMAND) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . 232
Control system menus . . . . . . . . . . . 234
AMG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze . . . . . . . . 582
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 578
Checking level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513, 514, 515
Temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Last stored speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Resume function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) . . 23
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Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Daytime running lamp mode . . . . . . 318
Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Deep water
see Standing water
Defogging (windshield) . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Defroster
Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Difficulties
While driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
With starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Digital speedometer
Additional speedometer . . . . . . . . . 247
Dimensions (vehicle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575
Direction of rotation (tires) . . . . . . . 431
Displays
DISTRONIC Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Maintenance service indicator . . . . 460
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476
Trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Vehicle status message memory . . 245
Display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
DISTRONIC Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Cleaning system sensors . . . . . . . . 465
Displaying the distance graphic . . . 353
Displays in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Driving hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482
Resume function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Sensor cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465
Speed settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Warning and indicator lamps . . . . . 352
DISTRONIC Plus lever . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Door control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Doors
Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO) . 292
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) . . . 290
Locking/unlocking from outside . . 290
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509
Opening from inside . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) . . . . 411
Unlocking (Mechanical key) . . . . . . 539
DOT (Department of
Transportation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Drinking and driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455
Driving
Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328, 454
In winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453
Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Safety systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Through standing water . . . . . . . . . 458
With DISTRONIC Plus . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Driving and parking
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Driving off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330, 457
Driving safety systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Adaptive Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Adaptive Brake Lights . . . . . . . . . . . 68
BAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
EBP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
ESP® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
ETS/4-ETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
PRE-SAFE® Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Driving systems
Active Body Control (ABC) . . . . . . . 364
Advanced Parking Guidance . . . . . 373
AIRMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) . . . . . . . . 366
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Blind Spot Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
DISTRONIC Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Hill start assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Night View Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Parktronic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Rear view camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Driving tips, automatic
transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
DVD, audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
DVD, video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
E
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Electrical system
Improper work on or modifications . 22
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 574
Electronic parking brake . . . . . . . . . 333
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4-ETS
Emergency, in case of
Battery, jump starting . . . . . . . . . . 554
First aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472
Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547
Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . 320
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Towing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555
Emergency calls
Tele Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Emergency engine shutdown . . . . . . 561
Emergency operations
Limp-home mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Locking/unlocking the vehicle . . . 539
Remote door unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
Trunk lid, emergency release . . . . . 299
Trunk lid, unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . 540
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD
Emission control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459
Information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 566
System warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Engine
Brake-in recommendations . . . . . . 420
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . . 536
Maximum engine speed . . . . . . . . . 567
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513
Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 566
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 567
Turning off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 580
Checking level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 579
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) . 69
ETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491, 500
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533
ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
ETS/4-ETS (Electronic Traction
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Express operation
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Tilt/sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Exterior lamp switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Exterior rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . 311
Parking position . . . . . . . . . . . 313, 315
Power folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Exterior view of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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F
Fastening the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . 54
First aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472
Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547
Lowering the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 550
Mounting the spare wheel . . . . . . . 547
Preparing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 547
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547, 573
Floormats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Fluids
ABC fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427, 578
Automatic transmission fluid . . . . . 577
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 578
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 578
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577
Power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . 578
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 579
Fog lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522
Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
Four-wheel drive
see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
Front air bags
see Air bags
Front lamps
see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag . . . . . . 46
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 538
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 581
Capacity, fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 578
Fuel consumption statistics . . . . . . 235
Fuel filler flap and cap . . . . . . . . . . 421
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp . . . 535
Premium unleaded gasoline
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421, 578, 580
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 581
Fuel filler flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577
Fuel tank
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 578
Fuel filler flap and cap . . . . . . . . . . 421
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 558
G
Garage door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Gasoline
see Fuel
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) . . 449
Gear range
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . 340
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Limiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Shifting into optimal . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Gear selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468
Gearshift pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486
Shifting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Transmission position indicator . . . 338
Transmission positions . . . . . . . . . 338
Generator
see Alternator
Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Gross Axle Weight Rating
see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) . . . . . . 449
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
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H
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning . . 468
Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Headlamp cleaning system . . . . . . . 320
Headlamps
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps . . . . . . 316
Automatic headlamp mode . . . . . . 317
Bi-Xenon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316, 543
Cleaning lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464
Cleaning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
High-beam flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
High-beam headlamps . . . . . . . . . . 319
Low-beam headlamps . . . . . . . . . . 317
Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Headliner and shelf below rear
window, cleaning and care of . . . . . 469
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Folding back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Rear seat, removing and installing . 308
Heated seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Height adjustment
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Vehicle level control . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
High-beam flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
High-beam headlamps . . . . . . . 319, 543
Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
High-mounted brake lamp . . . . . . . . 543
Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
High-performance brake system . . . 457
Hill start assist system . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
I
Identification labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301, 302, 329
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Indicator lamps
see Lamps, indicator and warning
Infant and child restraint systems
see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Infrared reflecting windshield . . . . . 417
Inside door handle . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 294
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 345
Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 527
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster, Illumination
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interior lighting
Emergency lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Front reading lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Interior rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . 311
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors . . . 312
Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
J
Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 554
K
Key, Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 539
Loss of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Valet locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Checking batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Factory setting . . . . . . . . . . . . 291, 293
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Global locking (KEYLESS-GO)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Global locking (SmartKey) . . . . . . . 291
Global unlocking (KEYLESS-GO)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Global unlocking (SmartKey) . . . . . 291
Important notes on KEYLESS-GO . . 292
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Loss of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509
Opening, Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Opening and closing the windows . 327
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Replacing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . 541
Restoring to factory setting . . 291, 293
Selective setting . . . . . . . . . . 291, 293
Starter switch positions . . . . . . . . . 301
KEYLESS-GO
Starter switch positions . . . . . . . . . 301
Keypad (COMAND) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Kickdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Kickdown (manual shift program) . . 344
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) . . . . . . 450
Knee bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
L
Labels
Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565
Emission control information . . . . . 566
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 519
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
Switching on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 528
Battery (SmartKey) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Distance warning lamp . . . . . 352, 534
Engine malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . 536
ESP® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 533
Fog lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Front passenger front air bag off
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 538
Fuel tank reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 535
High-beam headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 527
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale . . . . . . . . . . . . 537
Seat belt telltale . . . . . . . . 31, 55, 531
SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43, 532
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
LATCH-type child seat anchors
see Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 521
Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
Light alloy wheels, cleaning . . . . . . . 468
Lighter
see Cigarette lighter
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Daytime running lamp mode . . . . . 318
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Limp-home mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Loading
see Vehicle loading
Locking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 290, 292
Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541
Loss of
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Service and Warranty Information
booklet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565
Low-beam headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Exterior lamp switch . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577
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M
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Maintenance Call, automatic (Tele
Aid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
Maintenance System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460
Service indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460
Service indicator, resetting . . . . . . 461
Service indicator display . . . . . . . . 461
Service indicator message . . . . . . . 460
Service indicator message,
clearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460
Service term exceeded . . . . . . . . . 461
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Manual shift program . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Maximum loaded vehicle weight . . . 450
Maximum load rating (tires) . . . . . . . 450
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450
Mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 539
Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Menus
see Control system menus
Minispare wheel
see Spare wheel
Mirrors
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors . . . 312
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313, 315
Exterior rear view mirrors . . . . . . . 311
Interior rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . 311
Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
MON (Motor Octane Number) . . . . . 581
Motor Octane Number
see MON
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476
Vehicle status messages . . . . . . . . 475
Multifunction display messages
ABC (Active Body Control) . . . . . . . 505
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491, 499
Advanced Parking Guidance . . . . . 485
Advanced TPMS . . . . . . . . . . . 488, 524
Air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478
AIRMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506
Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487, 516
Automatic transmission
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486
Backrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487, 516
Blind Spot Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 498
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513, 514, 515
Corner-illuminating lamps . . . . . . . 519
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481
Display malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . 475
DISTRONIC Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509
EBP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491
ESP® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491, 500
Fog lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522
Front passenger front air bag . . . . 478
Gas cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518
Gear selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486
High-beam lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 521
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508
License plate lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . 521
Light sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520
Low-beam lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 519
Night View Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
Parking lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522
PRE-SAFE® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476
Radar sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486
Reserve fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518
Reverse lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522
Side marker lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 523
SmartKey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO . . . . . 509
SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502
Tele Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502
Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488, 524
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488, 524
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520
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Multifunction steering wheel
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468
Gearshift control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
N
Navigation
Destination memory . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Entering a destination . . . . . . . . . . 107
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Last destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Points of interest (POI) . . . . . . . . . . 128
Route guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Traffic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Navigation menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Nets, parcel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Night security illumination . . . . . . . . 319
Night View Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Cleaning the windshield in front of
the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507
Normal occupant weight . . . . . . . . . 450
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565
O
Occupant Classification System
see OCS
Occupant distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . 450
Occupant safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Children and air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Children in the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type . . 62
Fastening the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . 54
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 538
Infant and child restraint systems . . 59
OCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
PRE-SAFE® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45, 52
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Self-test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Oil
see Engine oil
Oil level
see Engine oil, Checking level
On-board computer
see Control system
One-touch gearshifting . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Operating safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Ornamental moldings, cleaning . . . . 464
Overhead control panel . . . . . . . . . . . 38
P
Paintwork, cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463
Paintwork code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565
Panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Parcel nets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . . 372
Cleaning system sensors . . . . . . . . 465
Collision warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
System sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465
Warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Advanced Parking Guidance . . . . . 373
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Parktronic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Parking Guidance, Advanced . . . . . . 373
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors . . . 313, 315
Transmission position . . . . . . . . . . 338
Parktronic system
Cleaning system sensors . . . . . . . . 465
Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Minimum distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
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System sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Parts service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 564
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety
PCMCIA card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455
Phone
see Telephone
Phone book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Plastic parts, cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . 468
Power assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455
Power closing assist for doors and
trunk lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Power seats
see Seats
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Synchronizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Power washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Rear side window, blocking
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Synchronizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Practical hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472
PRE-SAFE® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476
PRE-SAFE® Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Problems
While driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
With vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Product information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Production options weight . . . . . . . . 450
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program . . . . . . . . 341
Manual shift program . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Proximity key
see Key, SmartKey
PSI (air pressure unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . 450
Push-start
see Tow-start
R
RACETIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Radar sensors
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Satellite radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Selecting stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Radio transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
Rain sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Rear axle oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 578
Rear fog lamp
see Fog lamps
Rear seat head restraints
see Head restraints
Rear side window
Blocking operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Rear view camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
cleaning the lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466
Rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Recommended tire inflation
pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435, 450
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Refrigerant, air conditioning . . . . . . 580
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Regular checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
Reminder, Seat belt
see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
see Key, SmartKey
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) . . . . . 411
Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
Reporting safety defects . . . . . . . . . . 23
Research Octane Number
see RON
Reserve fuel
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518
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Index
Restraint systems
see Occupant safety
Retaining hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450, 569
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . 21, 407
RON (Research Octane Number) . . . 581
Route guidance
see Navigation system
Rubber parts, cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 468
S
Safety
Driving safety systems . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Occupant safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Reporting defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Safety belts
see Seat belts
Satellite radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Seat belt force limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Automatic comfort-fit feature . . . . . 56
Children in the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469
Fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Proper use of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Telltale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 531
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531
Seating capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Selective setting
see Key, SmartKey
Selector lever
see Gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Tele Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
Service
see Maintenance
Service, parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 564
Service and warranty information . . . 20
Service intervals
see Maintenance System, Service
indicator
Service life (tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Service menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Settings
Automatic locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Easy-entry/exit feature . . . . . . . . . 219
Exterior mirror convenience
settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Factory setting (SmartKey) . . 291, 293
Individual (vehicle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Interior ambient lighting . . . . . . . . . 220
Interior lighting delayed switch-off . 220
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Locator lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Night security illumination . . . . . . . 216
Rear window sunshade . . . . . . . . . 221
Selective setting (SmartKey) . 291, 293
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Trunk opening-height restriction . . 222
Voice Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Shelf below rear window, cleaning . 469
Side impact air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 523
Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
Sidewall (tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450
Side windows
see Power windows
SmartKey
see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
see Key, SmartKey
SMS messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453
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Index
Snow tires
see Winter tires
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474, 569
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Speed settings
DISTRONIC Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Resume function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . 31, 43, 532
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502
Standing water, driving through . . . 458
Starter switch positions . . . . . . . . . . 301
Starting difficulties (engine) . . . . . . 330
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Steering column
see Multifunction steering wheel,
Adjusting
Steering wheel
see Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel gearshift control . . . 342
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services . . 412
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . 32, 398
Storing tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431
Sunroof
see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Suspension tuning
see AIRMATIC
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 346
Overspeed range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Tail lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
Cleaning lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464
Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
Tar stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant . . 579, 580
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 578, 580
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 578, 582
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 574
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 567
Engine oil additives . . . . . . . . . . . . 580
Engine oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577, 579
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 581
Gasoline additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . 581
Identification labels . . . . . . . . . . . . 565
Premium unleaded gasoline . . . . . . 580
Rims and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 569
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 573
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 579, 583
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 576
Tele Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
Automatic Maintenance Call . . . . . 411
Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Information button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Initiating an emergency call
manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502
Remote door unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
Roadside Assistance button . . . . . 407
Search and send . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
SOS button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services . 412
System self-test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151, 404
Answering/ending a call . . . . . . . . 243
Call lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Emergency call “911” . . . . . . . . . . 154
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Phone book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165, 243
Redialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Telephone keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Temperature
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Interior temperature . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Tether anchorage points
see Children in the vehicle
Tightening torque
Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 574
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 551
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Time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
TIN (Tire Identification Number) . . . 450
Tire and Loading Information
Placard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
Tire and loading terminology . . . . . . 449
Tire Identification Number
see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437
Important notes on . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Placard on driver’s door B-pillar . . . 432
Tire labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
Tire load rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Tire ply composition and material
used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429, 569
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438
Advanced TPMS low tire pressure
telltale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 537
Air pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 430
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431
Direction of rotation, spinning . . . . 431
Important notes on tire inflation
pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . 436, 437
Information placard . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
Load rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488, 524
Ply composition and material used 451
Problems under-/overinflation . . . . 436
Retreads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429
Rims and tires (technical data) . . . 569
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Service life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 569
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453
Speed rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443, 451
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436, 448
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Tire Identification Number . . . . . . . 450
TPMS low tire pressure/
malfunction telltale . . . . . . . . . . . . 537
Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448, 451
Tread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430, 452
Treadwear indicators . . . . . . . 430, 451
Vehicle maximum load on . . . . . . . 451
Wear pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Winter tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452, 569
Tire speed rating . . . . . . . . . . . . 443, 451
Top tether
see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Towing eye bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556
Towing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555
Tow-start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 554, 555
Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission fluid level . . . . . . . . . . 427
Transmission gear selector lever
see Gear selector lever
Transmission positions . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Traveling abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
Tread (tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Tread depth (tires) . . . . . . . . . . 430, 452
Treadwear indicators (tires) . . . 430, 451
Trip computer menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Trunk
Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Opening/closing system . . . . 298, 299
Trunk lid emergency release . . . . . 299
Unlocking in an emergency . . . . . . 540
Valet locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Turning off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Additional in mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 543
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
Cleaning lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464
Indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Messages in the multifunction
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520
Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447, 451
Units, Settings
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Unleaded gasoline, premium . . . . . . 580
Unlocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . 290, 292
Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 539
Upholstery, cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469
Useful features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
V
Valet locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Vehicle
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 551
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462
Control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575
Individual settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . 290, 292
Locking/unlocking manually . . . . . 539
Lowering (wheel change) . . . . . . . . 550
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555
Vehicle jack
see Jack
Vehicle level control
see AIRMATIC
Vehicle lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Vehicle loading
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Vehicle maximum load on the tire . . 451
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen
(Tele Aid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Vehicle status message memory . . . 245
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472
Vehicle washing
see Vehicle care
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Voice Control
Address book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
CD/DVD changer/MP3 . . . . . . . . . 269
Command list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Individualization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
W
Warning sounds
Advanced Parking Guidance . . . . . 375
DISTRONIC Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt . . . 55
Electronic parking brake . . . . . . . . 496
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Parktronic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Seat belt telltale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531
Warranty coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 564
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 583
Washer fluid
Mixing ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 583
Refilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428
Wiping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462
Wear pattern (tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Wheel
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549
Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547
Tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 551
Wheels, sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 569
Wheels, Tires and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429
Window curtain air bags . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Windows
see Power windows
Windows, cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467
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Windshield
Cleaning wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . 467
Defogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Infrared reflecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324, 583
Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Replacing wiper blades . . . . . . . . . 545
Winter driving
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452
Winter driving instructions . . . . . . . 453
Winter tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452, 569
Wood trims, cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . 469
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Introduction
Operator’s Manual
Product Information
Please observe the following in your own best
interest:
We recommend using Genuine MercedesBenz Parts as well as conversion parts and
accessories explicitly approved by us for your
vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine their
reliability, safety and special suitability for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for
other products and therefore cannot be held
responsible for them, even if in individual
cases an official approval or authorization by
governmental or other agencies should exist.
Use of such parts and accessories could
adversely affect the safety, performance or
reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use
them.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts and preapproved conversion parts and accessories
are available at any authorized MercedesBenz Center. In addition, you will receive
comprehensive information on permissible
technical modifications and expert
installations.
Operator’s Manual
Notes
This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal
of useful information. We urge you to read it
carefully and familiarize yourself with the
vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of
the vehicle, we urge you to follow the
instructions and warnings contained in this
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.
We continuously strive to improve our
product, and ask for your understanding that
we reserve the right to make changes in
design and equipment. Therefore,
information, illustrations and descriptions in
this Operator’s Manual might differ from your
vehicle.
Vehicle equipment
Your vehicle may have some or all of the
equipment described in this manual.
Therefore, you may find explanations for
optional equipment not installed in your
vehicle. If you have any questions about
operating any equipment, any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to
demonstrate the proper procedures.
Optional equipment is also described in this
manual, including operating instructions
wherever necessary. Since they are specialorder items, the descriptions and illustrations
herein may vary slightly from the actual
equipment of your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are not
shown or described in this Operator’s
Manual, any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center will be glad to inform you of correct
care and operating procedures. The
Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet
are important documents and should be kept
with the vehicle.
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Operator’s Manual
Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information
booklet contains detailed information about
the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz,
including:
R
New Car Limited Warranty
R
Emission System Warranty
R
Emission Performance Warranty
R
California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, and Vermont Emission
Control System Warranty
R
State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon
Laws)
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if 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 us in writing of the need for its
repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of
repair of the same or different substantial
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Written notification should not be sent to a
dealer, it should be addressed to
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Maintenance Booklet describes all the
necessary maintenance work which should
be performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Maintenance Booklet with
you when you take the vehicle to an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
service. The service advisor will record each
service in the booklet for you.
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Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program provides factory-trained technical
help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the
toll-free Roadside Assistance number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Representatives
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional information refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (in the USA) or the
Roadside Assistance section of the Service
and Warranty Information Booklet (in
Canada) in your vehicle literature portfolio.
Change of address or ownership
If you change your address, be sure to send
in the “Change of Address Notice” found in
the Service and Warranty Information
Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service
(in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. This will
assist us in contacting you in a timely manner
should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all
literature with the vehicle to make it available
to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car”
found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or call the MercedesBenz Customer Assistance Center (in the
USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer
Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
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service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available,
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unleaded gasoline for vehicles with
catalytic converters may not be available;
the use of leaded fuels will damage the
catalysts,
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gasoline may have a considerably lower
octane rating, and improper fuel can cause
engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe under our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:
In the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
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Operating safety
Operating safety
Warning!
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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 while
the engine is running. You should therefore
never turn off the engine while driving.
Warning!
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Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody
or tires/wheels, for example when running
over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole,
may cause serious damage and impair the
operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel
a sudden significant vibration or ride
disturbance, or you suspect that damage to
your vehicle has occurred, you should turn
on your hazard warning flashers, carefully
slow down, and drive with caution to an
area which is a safe distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears unsafe, have it towed to the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or other qualified maintenance or repair
facility for further inspection or repairs.
Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are
familiar with the following information and
rules:
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the safety precautions in this manual
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the “Technical data” section in this manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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motor vehicle laws and safety standards
Warning!
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Various warning labels are attached to your
vehicle. These warning labels are intended
to make you and others aware of various
risks. You should not remove any of these
warning labels unless explicitly instructed
to do so by information on the label itself.
Removal of any of these labels may cause
you and others to be unaware of certain
risks which may result in an accident and/
or personal injury.
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Reporting safety defects
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and corrected if required. If the matter is not
handled to your satisfaction, please discuss
the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center
management or, if necessary, contact us at
one of the following addresses:
In the USA:
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Reporting safety defects
For the USA only:
The following text is published as required of
manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.
Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
“National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
of 1966”.
Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA Headquarters,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building,
Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
www.safercar.gov.
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Vehicle data recording
Vehicle data recording
Information regarding electronic recording devices
(Including notice pursuant to California Code
§ 9951)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped with
devices that can record vehicle systems data
and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may
transmit some data in certain accidents.
This information helps, for example, to
diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and
to continuously improve vehicle safety.
Daimler may access the information and
share it with others
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for safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
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with the consent of the vehicle owner or
lessee
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in response to an official request by law
enforcement or other government agency
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for use in dispute resolution involving
Daimler, its affiliates or sales/service
organization and/or
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as otherwise required or permitted by law.
Please check the Tele Aid subscription
service agreement for details regarding the
information that may be recorded or
transmitted via that system.
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Exterior view ....................................... 26
Cockpit ................................................. 28
Instrument cluster .............................. 30
Storage compartments ....................... 32
Control systems .................................. 34
Center console .................................... 37
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
Driver’s door control panel ................ 39
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Exterior view
Exterior view
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At a glance
Exterior view
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This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please
be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual.
Function Page
1 Trunk:
Locking and unlocking 290
Opening and closing 296,
Valet locking 300
Vehicle tool kit 472
2 Rear lamps
3 Rear window defroster
4 Fuel filler flap
Fuel requirements 581
5 Doors:
Locking and unlocking 290
Opening 294
297
543
393
421
Function Page
Locking and unlocking
manually
6 Exterior rear view mirrors
Parking position 313
Power folding 313
7 Towing eye
8 Tires and wheels 429,
Checking tire inflation
pressure 437
Spare wheel 474
Flat tire 547
9 Hood
539,
541
311
556
569
423
Function Page
Engine oil 424
Coolant 427
a Headlamp cleaning system
b Front lamps
c Wipers
Wiper blades, replacing 545
Wiper blades, cleaning 467
d Windshield:
Cleaning with washer fluid 324
Cleaning 467
e Roof:
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 394
320
543
322
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Cockpit
Cockpit
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At a glance
Cockpit
Function Page
1 Combination switch:
Turn signals 319
Wipers 322
High beam 319
2 Cruise control lever:
Cruise control 347
DISTRONIC Plus 350
3 Horn
4 Multifunction steering
wheel 232
5 Instrument cluster 30,
345
6 Steering wheel gearshift
control 341
7 Gear selector lever for
automatic transmission 336
8 Control panel with:
Front passenger front air
bag off indicator lamp 51
Function Page
Vehicle level control switch 363,
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP®) switch
Parktronic/Park Assist
deactivation switch
Swivel COMAND display 81
COMAND display
illumination 80
Instrument cluster display
illumination 345
9 COMAND display
a Overhead control panel
b Climate control
Center console 37
c Glove box lock
d Cover of compartment
with:
364
70
368,
372
345
38
385
398
Function Page
CD/DVD changer 198
PCMCIA card slot 200
e Control systems
f Starter switch
KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button 301
g Steering wheel adjustment
stalk 310
Heated steering wheel 311
h Electronic parking brake
j Door control panel
k Hood lock release
l On-board diagnostics
(OBD) socket
m Night View Assist
n Exterior lamp switch
34
301
333
39
423
380
316
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Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Function Page
1 Coolant temperature gauge
2 Fuel gauge with:
Fuel tank reserve warning
lamp 535
A High-beam headlamp
indicator lamp
- Antilock Brake
System (ABS) indicator
lamp
= Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)
indicator lamp 532
345
319
528
Function Page
! Electronic parking
brake warning or indicator
lamps, Canada only
529
; Brake warning lamp,
USA only
528
3 Brake warning lamp,
Canada only
< Seat belt telltale
528
531
H Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale, USA
only
537
Function Page
l Distance warning
1
lamp
5 Parktronic/Park Assist
warning indicator for right
front area
6 Gear position/range
indicator 340
7 Tachometer with:
± Engine malfunction
indicator lamp
8 Program mode indicator
9 Main menus for control
3 Parktronic/Park Assist
warning indicator for left
front area
4 Multifunction display
with:
Speedometer
0 Electronic parking
brake warning or indicator
368,
371
H Low tire pressure
telltale, Canada only
L Left turn signal
indicator lamp
K Right turn signal
indicator lamp
v ESP® warning lamp
537
531
system, multifunction
display 233
a Outside temperature
b Display with:
Additional speedometer 247
: PRE-SAFE® Brake
indicator
lamps, USA only 529
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Vehicles without DISTRONIC Plus: Warning lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is running.
534
368,
371
536
341
346
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Storage compartments
Storage compartments
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Storage compartments
Function Page
1 Glove box
2 Front passenger seat
storage compartment 398
3 Door pocket
4 Front center armrest with:
Storage tray/telephone
compartment
Storage compartment
5 Cup holder in the rear
center armrest 401
6 Rear center armrest with
storage compartment 399
Storage compartment
between rear seats
398
399
399
Function Page
7 Rear storage box
8 Side storage pocket in
trunk
Retainer for Operator’s
Manual pouch
9 Storage spaces under trunk
floor 400
a Side storage pocket in
trunk
b Door pocket
c Driver’s seat storage
compartment
399
398
Function Page
d Cup holder in the front
center console 401
e Ashtray
Cigarette lighter 403
f Parcel net in front
passenger footwell 397
g Document holder in sun
visor 402
h Eyeglasses compartment in
overhead control panel 398
j Document holder in sun
visor 402
402
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Control systems
Control systems
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Control systems
Function Page
1 Press button briefly L to
cancel Voice Control
System, back, confirm
messages
Press and hold button
L to select the standard
display
2 Press button & or
( to select menus
Press button briefly % or
$
• to select function or
scroll through lists
•
within Audio menu to
select previous or next
track, scene or stored
station
•
within Telephone
menu to switch to the
phone book and select
a name or number
2
AMG vehicles only
Function Page
Press and hold button
% or $
•
within Audio to select
previous or next station
in station list or wave
band
•
within Telephone
menu to start the quick
search in the phone
book
# to confirm selection
or messages
3 Multifunction display
4 Press button s
• to take a call
• to dial
• to redial
233
160
161
Function Page
Press button t
• to end a call
• to reject an incoming
call
Press button F to mute
Press button æ or ç
• to set the volume
• to operate the
RACETIMER
2
5 Press button !
• to activate Voice
Control System
• to accept a call
6 Instrument cluster
illumination 345
7 Swivel COMAND display
8 COMAND display
illumination
164
160
251
160
81
80
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Control systems
Function Page
9 COMAND display
a CD/DVD changer
b PCMCIA card slot
c Favorite button
d Head restraint release
switch 308
e Program mode selector
switch for:
Automatic transmission
shift program 340
AIRMATIC suspension
tuning 363
ABC suspension tuning 364
f Shortcut button for:
CD/DVD 202
Radio 185
g Back button
h Hazard warning flasher
switch 320
80
198
200
94
86
Function Page
k Shortcut button for:
Telephone 79
Navigation 102
l COMAND on/off button
m Volume control
n Mute button
o Telephone keypad
p COMAND controller
79
88
88
154
81
j Seat menu button
36
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Center console
Center console
Function Page
1 Thumbwheel for air volume
control for left center air
vent 389
2 Thumbwheel for air volume
control for right center air
vent 389
3 Air distribution and air
volume, driver’s side
(automatic mode) 388
4 Temperature control,
driver’s side 388
5 Manual fan speed
adjustment, driver’s side 390
6 Front defroster
7 Air recirculation
8 Climate control on/off
9 Residual engine heat and
ventilation (REST) 392
a Rear window defroster
391
392
387
393
Function Page
c Temperature control,
passenger side 388
d Air distribution and air
volume, passenger side
(automatic mode) 388
e Alarm system indicator
lamp 76
f Cup holder
g Cover of compartment
with:
Ashtray 402
Cigarette lighter 403
h Cover of compartment
with:
CD/DVD changer 198
PCMCIA card slot 200
401
b Manual fan speed
adjustment, passenger side
390
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Overhead control panel
Overhead control panel
Function Page
1 Eyeglasses compartment
2 Left reading lamp on/off
3 Rear interior lighting on/off
4 Front interior lighting on/
off 321
5 Power tilt/sliding sunroof
switch 394
6 Tele Aid (emergency call
system) button 405
7 Interior lighting control
8 Right reading lamp on/off
9 Rear view mirror
a Garage door opener
b Hands-free microphone for:
Tele Aid (emergency call
system) 405
Telephone 404
Voice Control 248
398
321
321
321
321
311
412
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Driver’s door control panel
Driver’s door control panel
Function Page
1 Inside door handle
2 Central unlocking switch
Central locking switch 295
3 Seat adjustment switch
4 Memory function (for
storing seat, exterior
mirror, and steering wheel
settings) 314
Selector button for front
passenger seat 304
5 Seat heating
Seat ventilation 309
6 Exterior rear view mirror
adjustment 311
Power-folding exterior rear
view mirrors 313
7 Switches for opening/
closing front and rear door
windows
294
295
304
309
325
Function Page
8 Remote trunk opening/
closing switch 296
9 Override switch
63
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Vehicle equipment .............................. 42
Occupant safety .................................. 42
Panic alarm .......................................... 64
Driving safety systems ....................... 65
Anti-theft systems .............................. 75
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Vehicle equipment
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This Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.
Occupant safety
Introduction
In this section you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint systems are
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Seat belts
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Child restraints
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Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
(LATCH)
Additional protection potential is provided by:
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with
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Air bags
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Air bag control unit (with crash sensors)
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Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) for
seat belts
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Seat belt force limiter
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Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE®)
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Air bag system components with
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Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
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Front passenger seat with Occupant
Classification System (OCS)
Although the systems are independent, their
protective functions work in conjunction with
each other.
Warning!
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Modifications to or work improperly
conducted on restraint system
components or their wiring, as well as
tampering with interconnected electronic
systems, can lead to the restraint systems
no longer functioning as intended.
Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), for example, could deploy
inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents
although the deceleration threshold for air
bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore,
never modify the restraint systems. Do not
tamper with electronic components or their
software.
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For information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle and
restraint systems for infants and children,
see “Children in the
vehicle” (Y page 59).
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SRS indicator lamp
The SRS system conducts a self-test when
the ignition is switched on and in regular
intervals while the engine is running. This
facilitates detection of system malfunctions.
The = indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on when the ignition is
switched on and goes out no later than a few
seconds after the engine has been started.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness if the = indicator lamp is not lit
when the engine is running.
A malfunction in the system has been
detected if the = indicator lamp
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fails to go out after approximately
4 seconds after the engine is started
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does not come on at all
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comes on after the engine was started or
while driving
Warning!
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In the event that the = indicator lamp
comes on while driving or does not come
on at all, the SRS self-check has detected
a malfunction. For your safety, we strongly
recommend that you contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to
have the system checked; otherwise the
SRS may not deploy when needed in an
accident, which could result in serious or
fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly
and unnecessarily which could also result
in injury.
In addition, improper work on the SRS
creates a risk of rendering the SRS
inoperative or causing unintended air bag
deployment. Work on the SRS must
therefore only be performed by qualified
technicians. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system
to accommodate a person with disabilities,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call our Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) for details.
Air bags
Warning!
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Air bags are designed to reduce the
potential of injury and fatality in certain
frontal impacts (front air bags, driver side
knee bag), side impacts (side impact air
bags and window curtain air bags), or
rollovers (window curtain air bags).
However, no system available today can
completely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
The deployment of the air bags temporarily
releases a small amount of dust from the
air bags. This dust, however, is neither
injurious to your health, nor does it indicate
a fire in the vehicle. The dust might cause
some temporary breathing difficulty for
people with asthma or other breathing
trouble. To avoid this, you may wish to get
out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so. If you have any breathing difficulty but
cannot get out of the vehicle after the air
bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a
window or door.
Warning!
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To reduce the risk of injury when the front
air bags inflate, it is very important for the
driver and front passenger to always be in
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a properly seated position and to wear their
respective seat belt.
For maximum protection in the event of a
collision always be in normal seated
position with your back against the seat
backrest. Fasten your seat belt and make
sure it is properly positioned on your body.
Since the air bag inflates with considerable
speed and force, a proper seating position
and correct positioning of the hands on the
steering wheel will help to keep you at a
safe distance from the air bag. Occupants
who are not wearing their seat belt, are not
seated properly or are too close to the air
bag can be seriously injured or killed by an
air bag as it inflates with great force
instantaneously:
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Sit with the seat belt properly fastened in
a position that is as upright as possible
with your back against the seat backrest.
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Move the driver seat as far back as
possible, still permitting proper
operation of vehicle controls. The
distance from the center of the driver’s
chest to the center of the air bag cover
on the steering wheel must be at least
10 inches (25 cm) or more. You should
be able to accomplish this by adjusting
the seat and steering wheel. If you have
any difficulties, please contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Do not lean your head or chest close to
the steering wheel or dashboard.
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Keep hands on the outside of the steering
wheel rim. Placing hands and arms inside
the rim can increase the risk and
potential severity of hand/arm injury
when the driver front air bag inflates.
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Adjust the front passenger seat as far as
possible rearward from the dashboard
when the seat is occupied.
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Occupants, especially children, should
never place their bodies or lean their
heads in the area of the door where the
side impact air bag inflates. This could
result in serious injuries or death should
the side impact air bag be deployed.
Always sit as upright as possible, wear
the seat belt properly and use an
appropriately sized infant restraint,
toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of
the child.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in severe injuries to you or other
occupants.
If you sell your vehicle, it is important that
you make the buyer aware of this safety
information. Be sure to give the buyer this
Operator’s Manual.
Warning!
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Accident research shows that the safest
place for children in an automobile is in the
rear seat.
There is a possibility for a side impact air
bag-related injury if occupants, especially
children, are not properly seated or
restrained when next to a side impact air
bag which needs to deploy rapidly in a side
impact in order to do its job.
To help avoid the possibility of injury,
please follow these guidelines:
(1) Occupants, especially children,
should never place their bodies
or lean their heads in the area of
the door where the side impact
air bags inflates. This could
result in serious injuries or death
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should the side impact air bags
be deployed.
(2) Always sit as upright as possible,
properly use the seat belts, and
for children 12 years old and
under, use an appropriately
sized infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and
weight of the child.
(3) Always wear seat belts properly.
If you believe that, even with the use of
these guidelines, it would be safer for your
rear seat occupants to have the rear
mounted side impact air bags deactivated,
then deactivation can be carried out upon
your written request at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center at an additional
cost.
Please contact an local authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or call the
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 for details.
Air bags are designed to deploy only in certain
frontal impacts (front air bags, driver side
knee bag), side impacts (side impact and
window curtain air bags) which exceed preset
deployment thresholds, and in certain
rollovers (window curtain air bags). Only in
the event of such a situation will they provide
their supplemental protection.
The driver and passengers should always
wear their seat belts. Otherwise it is not
possible for the air bags to provide their
supplemental protection.
In case of other types of impacts and impacts
below air bag deployment thresholds, air
bags will not deploy. The driver and
passengers will then be protected to the
extent possible by a properly fastened seat
belt. A properly fastened seat belt is also
needed to provide the best possible
protection in a rollover.
Air bags are not a substitute for seat belts.
Always wear your seat belt, regardless of
whether or not your vehicle is equipped with
air bags.
It is important to your safety and that of your
passengers that you replace deployed air
bags and repair any malfunctioning air bags
to make sure the vehicle will continue to
provide supplemental crash protection for
occupants.
Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD)
and air bag
Warning!
G
R
Damaged seat belts or seat belts that
have been subjected to stress in an
accident must be replaced and their
anchoring points must also be checked.
Only use seat belts installed or supplied
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
R
Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain
perchlorate material, which may require
special handling and regard for the
environment. Check with your local
government’s disposal guidelines.
California residents, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/
Perchlorate/index.cfm.
R
Air bags and ETDs are designed to
function on a one-time-only basis. An air
bag or ETD that is deployed must be
replaced.
R
Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
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R
Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the seat
belts.
R
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this
may severely weaken them. In a crash
they may not be able to provide adequate
protection.
R
No modifications of any kind may be
made to any components or wiring of the
SRS. This includes changing or removing
any component or part of the SRS, the
installation of additional trim material,
seat covers, badges, etc. over the
steering wheel hub, front passenger front
air bag cover, outboard sides of the seat
backrests, door trim panels, or door
frame trims, and installation of additional
electrical/electronic equipment on or
near SRS components and wiring. Keep
area between air bags and occupants
free of objects (e.g. packages, purses,
umbrellas, etc.).
R
Do not hang items such as coat hangers
from the coat hooks or handles over the
door. These items may be thrown around
in the vehicle and cause head and other
injuries when the window curtain air bag
is deployed.
R
Air bag system components will be hot
after an air bag has inflated. Do not touch
them.
R
Never place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always
keep both feet on the floor in front of the
seat.
R
In addition, improper repair work on the
SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS
inoperative or causing unintended air bag
deployment. Work on the SRS must
therefore only be performed by qualified
technicians. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
R
For your protection and the protection of
others, when scrapping the air bag unit
or ETD, our safety instructions must be
followed. These instructions are available
from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
R
Given the considerable deployment
speed, required inflation volume, and the
material of the air bags, there is the
possibility of abrasions or other,
potentially more serious injuries
resulting from air bag deployment.
If you sell your vehicle, we strongly
recommend that you inform the subsequent
owner that the vehicle is equipped with SRS
and refer them to the applicable section in the
Operator’s Manual.
Front air bags
Observe Safety notes, see
G
page 45.
1
Driver front air bag
2
Front passenger front air bag
3
Knee bag
The front air bags are designed to provide
increased protection for the driver and front
passenger against the risk of injuries to the
head and thorax.
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Driver and front passenger front air bags and
driver’s side knee bag are deployed
R
in the event of certain frontal impacts
R
if impact exceeds a preset deployment
threshold
R
if the system determines that air bag
deployment can offer additional protection
to that provided by the seat belt
R
depending on whether the seat belt is in
use
R
independently of the side impact air bags
and/or the window curtain air bags
The front air bags in this vehicle have been
designed to inflate in two stages. This allows
the air bags to have different rates of inflation
that are based on the vehicle deceleration
rate as assessed by the air bag control unit.
On the front passenger side, front air bag
2 deployment is additionally influenced by
the passenger’s weight category as identified
by the Occupant Classification System (OCS)
(Y page 48).
The lighter the front passenger side
occupant, the higher the vehicle deceleration
rate required for second stage inflation of
front air bag 2.
The air bags will not deploy in impacts which
do not exceed the system’s preset
deployment thresholds. You will then be
protected by the fastened seat belts.
The front air bags will not deploy in the event
of a rollover unless the vehicle’s rate of
longitudinal deceleration or acceleration
exceeds the preset deployment threshold for
the front air bags.
The front passenger front air bag 2 will only
be deployed if
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the system, based on OCS weight sensor
readings, detects that the front passenger
seat is occupied
R
the 59 indicator lamp in the
center console is not lit (Y page 51)
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the impact exceeds a preset deployment
threshold
Knee bag
Knee bag 3 is located on the driver side
lower instrument panel. It is designed to
operate together with the driver front air bag
in certain frontal impacts exceeding a preset
deployment threshold. Knee bag 3 operates
best in conjunction with a properly positioned
and fastened seat belt.
Side impact air bags
Observe Safety notes, see
G
page 45.
1
Front side impact air bag
2
Rear side impact air bag
When deployed, the side impact air bags are
designed to provide increased protection for
the thorax (but not the head, neck and arms)
of the occupants on the side of the vehicle on
which the impact occurs.
The side impact air bags are deployed
R
on the impacted side of the vehicle
R
in side impacts exceeding a preset
deployment threshold
R
regardless of whether the seat belt is in use
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R
independently of the front air bags
R
independently of the ETDs
The front passenger side impact air bag will
not deploy if the OCS senses that the front
passenger seat is empty and the front
passenger seat belt is not fastened (latch
plate is not inserted into the buckle). With an
empty front passenger seat and the seat belt
fastened (latch plate properly inserted into
buckle) the front passenger side impact air
bag will deploy independently of the empty
seat.
The side impact air bags are not deployed in
side impacts which do not exceed the
system’s deployment threshold.
The side air bags will not deploy in the event
of a rollover unless the vehicle’s rate of lateral
deceleration or acceleration exceeds the
preset deployment threshold for the side air
bags.
Warning!
G
Only use seat covers which have been
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for
your vehicle model. Using other seat covers
may interfere with or prevent the
deployment of the side impact air bags.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for availability.
Window curtain air bags
Observe Safety notes, see
G
page 45.
1
Window curtain air bag
When deployed, window curtain air bags 1
are designed to provide increased protection
for the head (but not the chest or arms) of the
occupants on the side of the vehicle on which
the impact occurs.
Window curtain air bags 1 are deployed
R
on the impacted side of the vehicle
R
in side impacts exceeding a preset
deployment threshold
R
independently of the front air bags
R
regardless of whether the front passenger
seat is occupied
R
regardless of whether the seat belt is in use
R
in certain vehicle rollovers, if the system
determines that air bag deployment can
offer additional protection to that provided
by the seat belt
Window curtain air bags 1 are not deployed
in impacts which do not exceed the system’s
deployment threshold.
Window curtain air bags 1 deploy in the area
indicated by the arrows.
Occupant Classification System
The Occupant Classification System (OCS)
automatically turns the front passenger front
air bag on or off based on the classified
occupant weight category determined by
weight sensor readings from the front
passenger seat.
The system does not deactivate the front
passenger side impact air bag, the window
curtain air bag and the Emergency Tensioning
Devices (ETDs).
Occupants must sit with the seat belt
properly fastened in a position that is as
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upright as possible with their back against the
seat backrest and feet on the floor to be
correctly classified. If the occupant’s weight
is transferred to another object in the vehicle
(e.g. by leaning on armrests), the OCS may
not be able to properly approximate the
occupant’s weight category.
i
If your seat, including the trim cover and
cushion, needs to be serviced in any way,
take the vehicle to an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Only seat accessories approved by
Mercedes-Benz may be used.
Both the driver and the front passenger
should always use the 59
indicator lamp as an indication of whether or
not the front passenger is properly
positioned.
Warning!
G
If the 59 indicator lamp
illuminates when an adult or someone
larger than a small individual is in the front
passenger seat, have the front passenger
re-position himself or herself in the seat
until the 59 indicator lamp
goes out.
In the event of a collision, the air bag control
unit will not allow front passenger front air
bag deployment when the OCS has
classified the front passenger seat
occupant as weighting as much as or less
than a typical 12-month-old child in a
standard child restraint or if the front
passenger seat is classified as being empty.
When the OCS senses that the front
passenger seat occupant is classified as
being up to or less than the weight of a
typical 12-month-old child in a standard
child restraint, the 59
indicator lamp will illuminate when the
engine is started and remain illuminated,
indicating that the front passenger front air
bag is deactivated.
When the OCS senses that the front
passenger seat is classified as being empty,
the 59 indicator lamp will
illuminate when the engine is started and
remain illuminated, indicating that the front
passenger front air bag is deactivated.
When the OCS senses that the front
passenger seat occupant is classified as
being heavier than the weight of a typical
12-month-old child seated in a standard
child restraint or as being a small individual
(such as a young teenager or a small adult),
the 59 indicator lamp will
illuminate for approximately 6 seconds
when the engine is started and then,
depending on occupant weight sensor
readings from the seat, remain illuminated
or go out. With the 59
indicator lamp illuminated, the front
passenger front air bag is deactivated. With
the 59 indicator lamp out, the
front passenger front air bag is activated.
When the OCS senses that the front
passenger seat occupant is classified as an
adult or someone larger than a small
individual, the 59 indicator
lamp will illuminate for approximately 6
seconds when the engine is started and
then go out, indicating that the front
passenger front air bag is activated.
If the 59 indicator lamp is
illuminated, the front passenger front air
bag is deactivated and will not be deployed.
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If the 59 indicator lamp is not
illuminated, the front passenger front air
bag is activated and will be deployed
R
in the event of certain frontal impacts
R
if impact exceeds a preset deployment
threshold
R
independently of the side impact air bags
If the front passenger front air bag is
deployed, the rate of inflation will be
influenced by
R
the rate of relevant vehicle deceleration
as assessed by the air bag control unit
R
the front passenger’s weight category as
identified by the OCS
For more information on air bag display
messages, see (Y page 478).
Warning!
G
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front
seating position. Thus, we strongly
recommend that children be placed in the
rear seats whenever possible. Regardless
of seating position, children 12 years old
and under must be seated and properly
secured in an appropriate infant restraint,
toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
The infant or child restraint must be
properly secured with the vehicle’s seat
belt, the seat belt and top tether strap, or
lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in
accordance with the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions.
Occupants, especially children, should
always sit as upright as possible, wear the
seat belt properly and use an appropriately
sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or
booster seat recommended for the size and
weight of the child.
Children can be killed or seriously injured
by an inflating air bag. Note the following
important information when circumstances
require you to place a child in the front
passenger seat:
R
Your vehicle is equipped with air bag
technology designed to deactivate the
front passenger front air bag in your
vehicle when the system senses the
weight of a typical 12-month-old child or
less along with the weight of a standard
appropriate child restraint on the front
passenger seat.
R
A child in a rear-facing child restraint on
the front passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front
passenger front air bag inflates in a
collision which could occur under some
circumstances, even with the air bag
technology installed in your vehicle. The
only means to completely eliminate this
risk is to never place a child in a rearfacing child restraint in the front seat. We
therefore strongly recommend that you
always place a child in a rear-facing child
restraint in a backseat.
R
If you must install a rear-facing child
restraint on the front passenger seat
because circumstances require you to do
so, make sure the 59
indicator lamp is illuminated, indicating
that the front passenger front air bag is
deactivated. Should the 59
indicator lamp not illuminate or go out
while the restraint is installed, please
check installation. Periodically check the
59 indicator lamp while
driving to make sure the
59 indicator lamp is
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illuminated. If the 59
indicator lamp goes out or remains out,
do not transport a child on the front
passenger seat until the system has been
repaired.
A child in a rear-facing child restraint on
the front passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front
passenger front air bag inflates.
R
If you have to place a child in a forwardfacing child restraint on the front
passenger seat, move the seat as far
back as possible, use the proper child
restraint recommended for the age, size
and weight of the child, and secure child
restraint with the vehicle’s seat belt
according to the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions. For children
larger than the typical 12-month-old
child, the front passenger front air bag
may or may not be activated.
Deployment of the driver front air bag does
not mean that the front passenger front air
bag also should have deployed.
The OCS may have determined:
R
that the seat was empty or occupied by the
weight up to or less than that of a typical
12-month-old child seated in a standard
child restraint – both instances where the
system suppresses deployment of the front
passenger front air bag even though the
impact met the criteria and was of
sufficient severity to deploy the driver front
air bag
R
that the seat was occupied by a small
individual (such as a young teenager or a
small adult) or a child who weighs more
than the weight of a typical 12-month-old
child in a standard child restraint – both of
which are instances where the system may
suppress deployment of the front
passenger front air bag even though the
impact met the criteria and was of
sufficient severity to deploy the driver front
air bag
1
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp
The 59 indicator lamp 1 will be
illuminated, except with the SmartKey
removed from the starter switch or with the
starter switch in position 0.
Warning!
G
If the = indicator lamp and the
59 indicator lamp are lit at the
same time, there is a malfunction in the
OCS. The front passenger front air bag will
be deactivated in this case. Have the
system checked as soon as possible by
qualified technicians. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Only have the seat repaired or replaced at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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In order to ensure proper operation of the
air bag system and OCS:
R
Sit with the seat belt properly fastened in
a position that is as upright as possible
with your back against the seat backrest.
R
While seated, an occupant should not
position him/herself in such a way as to
cause the occupant’s weight to be lifted
from the seat bottom as this may result
in the OCS being unable to correctly
approximate the occupant’s weight
category.
R
Read and observe all warnings in this
chapter.
Occupant Classification System Selftest
After turning the SmartKey in the starter
switch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once or
twice, the 59 indicator lamp
illuminates. If an adult occupant is properly
sitting on the front passenger seat and the
system classifies the occupant as an adult,
the 59 indicator lamp will
illuminate and go out after approximately 6
seconds.
If the seat is not occupied and the system
classifies the front passenger seat as being
empty, the 59 indicator lamp
will illuminate and not go out.
Warning!
G
If the 59 indicator lamp does
not illuminate, the system is not
functioning. You must contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before
seating any child on the front passenger
seat.
For more information, see the “Practical
hints” section (Y page 538).
Warning!
G
Never place anything between seat cushion
and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces
the effectiveness of the OCS. The bottom
and back of the child seat must make full
contact with the passenger seat cushion
and backrest.
If necessary, adjust the tilt of the passenger
seat backrest.
An incorrectly mounted child seat could
cause injuries to the child in case of an
accident, instead of increasing protection
for the child.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation of child seats.
Seat belts
Safety notes
The use of seat belts and infant and child
restraint systems is required by law in all 50
states, the District of Columbia, the U.S.
territories and all Canadian provinces.
Even where this is not the case, all vehicle
occupants should have their seat belts
fastened whenever the vehicle is in motion.
For information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint
systems for infants and children, see
“Children in the vehicle” (Y page 59).
Warning!
G
Always fasten your seat belt before driving
off. Always make sure all of your
passengers are properly restrained. You
and your passengers should always wear
seat belts.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and
position your seat belt greatly increases
your risk of injuries and their likely severity
in an accident.
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If you are ever in an accident, your injuries
can be considerably more severe without
your seat belt properly buckled. Without
your seat belt buckled, you are much more
likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be
ejected from it. You can be seriously injured
or killed.
In the same crash, the possibility of injury
or death is lessened if you are properly
wearing your seat belt. The air bags can
only protect as intended if the occupants
are properly wearing their seat belts.
Warning!
G
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined position
as this can be dangerous. You could slide
under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide
under it, the seat belt would apply force at
the abdomen or neck. That could cause
serious or even fatal injuries. The seat
backrest and seat belt provide the best
restraint when the wearer is in a position
that is as upright as possible and the seat
belt is properly positioned on the body.
Warning!
G
Never let more people ride in the vehicle
than there are seat belts available. Make
sure everyone riding in the vehicle is
correctly restrained with a separate seat
belt. Never use a seat belt for more than
one person at a time.
Warning!
G
Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have
been subjected to stress in an accident
must be replaced and their anchoring
points must also be checked.
Only use seat belts which have been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Do not make any modifications to the seat
belts. This can lead to unintended
activation of the ETDs or to their failure to
activate when necessary.
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
Have all work carried out only by qualified
technicians. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Proper use of seat belts
Warning!
G
USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY
R
Seat belts can only work when used
properly. Never wear seat belts in any
other way than as described in this
section, as that could result in serious
injuries in case of an accident.
R
Each occupant should wear their seat
belt at all times, because seat belts help
reduce the likelihood of and potential
severity of injuries in accidents, including
rollovers. The integrated restraint system
includes SRS (driver front air bag, driver
side knee bag, front passenger front air
bag, side impact air bags, window curtain
air bags for side windows), Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs), seat belt
force limiters, and front seat knee
bolsters.
The system is designed to enhance the
protection offered to properly belted
occupants in certain frontal (front air
bags, driver side knee bag, and ETDs) and
side (side impact air bags, window
curtain air bags, and ETDs) impacts
which exceed preset deployment
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thresholds and in certain rollovers
(window curtain air bags and ETDs).
R
Never wear the shoulder belt under your
arm, against your neck or off your
shoulder. In a frontal crash, your body
would move too far forward. That would
increase the chance of head and neck
injuries. The seat belt would also apply
too much force to the ribs or abdomen,
which could severely injure internal
organs such as your liver or spleen.
Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
section is located as close as possible to
the middle of the shoulder (it should not
touch the neck). Never pass the shoulder
portion of the seat belt under your arm.
R
Position the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips and not across the
abdomen. If the lap belt is positioned
across your abdomen, it could cause
serious injuries in a crash.
R
Never wear seat belts over rigid or
breakable objects in or on your clothing,
such as eyeglasses, pens, keys etc., as
these might cause injuries.
R
Make sure the seat belt is always fitted
snugly. Take special care of this when
wearing loose clothing.
R
Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time. Do not fasten a seat belt
around a person and another person or
other objects at the same time.
R
Seat belts should not be worn twisted. In
a crash, you would not have the full width
of the seat belt to distribute impact
forces. The twisted seat belt against your
body could cause injuries.
R
Pregnant women should also always use
a lap/shoulder belt. The lap belt portion
should be positioned as low as possible
on the hips to avoid any possible
pressure on the abdomen.
R
Place the seat backrest in a position that
is as upright as possible.
R
Check your seat belt during travel to
make sure it is properly positioned.
R
Never place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always
keep both feet on the floor in front of the
seat.
R
When using a seat belt to secure infant
restraints, toddler restraints, or children
in booster seats, always follow the child
seat manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning!
G
Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in
the door or in the seat adjustment
mechanism. This could damage the seat
belt.
Never attempt to make modifications to
seat belts. This could impair the
effectiveness of the seat belts.
Fastening the seat belts
Warning!
G
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front
seating position. Thus, we strongly
recommend that children be placed in the
rear seats whenever possible. Regardless
of seating position, children 12 years old
and under must be seated and properly
secured in an appropriately sized infant
restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
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child. For additional information, see
“Children in the vehicle”.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle
and/or the child is not properly secured in
the child restraint.
1
Seat belt outlet
2
Latch plate
3
Buckle
4
Seat belt release button
X
With a smooth motion, pull the seat belt out
of seat belt outlet 1.
X
Place the shoulder portion of the seat belt
across the top of your shoulder and the lap
portion across your hips.
X
Push latch plate 2 into buckle 3 until it
clicks.
X
If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a
snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up.
Releasing the seat belts
X
Press seat belt release button 4
(Y page 55).
Allow the retractor to completely rewind
the seat belt by guiding latch plate 2
(Y page 55).
!
Make sure the seat belt retracts fully so
that the seat belt and/or latch plate cannot
get caught or pinched in the door or in the
seat mechanism. This can damage the seat
belt and impair its effectiveness, and/or
cause damage to the door and/or door trim
panel. Such damage is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Damaged seat belts must be replaced.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Enhanced seat belt reminder system
When the engine is started, the seat belt
telltale < will always illuminate for
6 seconds to remind you and your passengers
to fasten your seat belts.
If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when
the engine is started, an additional warning
chime will also sound for a maximum of
6 seconds or until the driver’s seat belt is
fastened.
If after these 6 seconds the driver’s or the
front passenger’s seat belt (with the front
passenger seat occupied) is not fastened with
both doors closed,
R
the seat belt telltale < remains
illuminated for as long as either the driver’s
or front passenger’s seat belt is not
fastened.
R
and if the vehicle speed once exceeds
15 mph (25 km/h), the seat belt telltale
< starts flashing and a warning chime
sounds with increasing intensity for a
maximum of 60 seconds or until the
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driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt are
fastened.
If you and/or your passenger release the
seat belt during driving, the seat belt
telltale < starts flashing and the
warning chime sounds as described before.
If the driver’s or the front passenger’s seat
belt remains unfastened after 60 seconds,
the warning chime stops sounding, the seat
belt telltale < stops flashing but
continues to be illuminated.
After a vehicle standstill, the warning chime
is reactivated and the seat belt telltale
< is flashing again if the vehicle speed
once exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h).
The seat belt telltale < will only go out if
both the driver’s and the front passenger’s
seat belt (with the front passenger seat
occupied) are fastened, or the vehicle is
standing still and a door is opened.
For more information, see “Practical
hints” (Y page 531).
Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD),
seat belt force limiter
The seat belts are equipped with ETDs and
seat belt force limiters.
The ETDs are designed to activate in the
following cases:
R
in frontal or rear-end impacts exceeding
the system’s preset deployment threshold
R
in side impacts exceeding the system’s
preset deployment threshold on the far
side of the impact
R
in certain vehicle rollovers
R
if the restraint systems are operational and
functioning correctly, see = indicator
lamp (Y page 43)
The ETDs for the front seats will only activate
if the front seat belts are fastened (latch plate
properly inserted into buckle).
The ETDs for the rear seats will activate with
or without the respective seat belts fastened.
In an impact, the ETDs remove slack from the
seat belts in such a way that the seat belts fit
more snugly against the body. Seat belt force
limiters, when activated, are employed to
help reduce the peak force exerted by the
seat belts on occupants during a crash.
i
The ETDs do not correct an incorrect seat
position or incorrectly worn seat belts.
The ETDs do not pull occupants back
toward the seat backrest.
Warning!
G
Pyrotechnic ETDs that were activated must
be replaced.
For your safety, when disposing of the
pyrotechnic ETDs always follow our safety
instructions. These are available at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Automatic comfort-fit feature seat belt
An automatic comfort-fit feature for the front
seats reduces the retracting force of the seat
belts when they are in normal use.
Preventive occupant safety (PRESAFE®)
Warning!
G
PRE-SAFE® is intended to reduce the
effects of an accident on vehicle occupants
who are wearing their seat belt properly.
Despite having the PRE-SAFE® system in
your vehicle, the possibility of injuries
occurring as a result of an accident cannot
be eliminated. Therefore, you should
always drive carefully and adjust your
driving to the prevailing road, weather, and
traffic conditions.
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Your vehicle takes preventive measures to
better protect the occupants in the following
hazardous situations automatically.
PRE-SAFE® takes preventive measures in
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emergency braking situations, e.g. if the
Brake Assist System (BAS) (Y page 66) is
activated
or when
BAS Plus (Y page 66) or the PRE-SAFE
Brake (Y page 72) is strongly intervening
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critical dynamic driving situations, e.g.
when the vehicle is understeering or
oversteering because it has exceeded its
physical limitations or in case of evasive
steering maneuvers at speeds above
approximately 85 mph (140 km/h)
When you are driving faster than 20 mph
(30 km/h), PRE-SAFE® takes the following
measures in such situations:
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If the passenger seat is in an unfavorable
position, it will be adjusted to a better
position.
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The system increases the air pressure in
the air pockets (on the sides of the seat
cushion and backrest) of the drive-dynamic
multicontour front seats.
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If the vehicle is in a critical dynamic driving
situation, the front side windows and the
tilt/sliding sunroof also closes until only a
small gap remains.
If the closing procedure of the side windows
or tilt/sliding sunroof is blocked, the side
windows or tilt/sliding sunroof will stop and
open slightly.
Once the hazardous situation is over without
an accident occurring, PRE-SAFE® decreases
the air pressure in the air pockets of the drivedynamic multicontour front seats. You can
readjust all of the settings made by PRESAFE®.
If the seat belts do not release:
X
Adjust the seat backrest to the rear until
the seat belt tension is diminished.
The locking mechanism releases.
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When adjusting the seat backrests, make
sure there are no items behind the seats.
Otherwise, you could damage the seats.
Correct driver seat adjustment
Warning!
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In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control, all seat, head restraint, steering
wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as
well as fastening of seat belts, must be
done before the vehicle is put into motion.
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1
Steering wheel
2
Seat belt
3
Seat
Steering wheel
Observe Safety notes, see
G
page 310.
X
Position steering wheel 1 properly
(Y page 310).
Make sure:
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You can reach steering wheel 1 with your
arms slightly bent at the elbows.
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You can move your legs freely.
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All displays (including malfunction and
indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster
are clearly visible.
Seat belt
Observe Safety notes, see
G
page 52.
X
Fasten and position your seat belt 2
(Y page 54) correctly.
Make sure:
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Seat belt 2 is always fitted snugly.
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Adjust seat belt 2 so that the shoulder
section is located as close as possible to
the middle of the shoulder.
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Place the lap portion of seat belt 2 as low
as possible on your hips.
Seat and head restraint
Observe Safety notes, see
G
page 303.
X
Position seat 3 (Y page 304) and head
restraint properly (Y page 306).
Observe the following points:
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Always be in a properly seated position.
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The position should be as far rearward from
the front air bag in steering wheel 1 as
possible, while still permitting proper
operation of vehicle controls.
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Adjust seat 3 to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely.
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Seat 3 must be adjusted so that you can
correctly fasten and position your
seat belt 2.
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The seat backrest must be in a position that
is as nearly upright as possible.
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Adjust the seat cushion so that the front
edge of the seat cushion lightly supports
your legs.
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Adjust the head restraint so that it is as
close to the head as possible and the
center of the head restraint supports the
back of the head at eye level.
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Never place hands under seat 3 or near
any moving parts while seat 3 is being
adjusted.
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Children in the vehicle
Safety notes
If an infant or child is traveling with you in the
vehicle:
X
Secure the child using an infant or child
restraint appropriate to the age and size of
the child.
X
Make sure the infant or child is properly
secured at all times while the vehicle is in
motion.
Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the SmartKey from the starter switch.
Always take the SmartKey with you and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle, even if they are
secured in a child restraint system, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury. The children could
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injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
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be seriously or fatally injured through
excessive exposure to extreme heat or
cold
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injure themselves or cause an accident
with vehicle equipment that can be
operated even if the SmartKey is
removed from the starter switch or
removed from the vehicle, such as seat
adjustment, steering wheel adjustment,
or the memory function.
If children open a door, they could injure
other persons or get out of the vehicle and
injure themselves or be injured by following
traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system’s
metal parts, for example, could become
very hot, and the child could be burned on
these parts.
Warning!
G
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment unless they are
firmly secured in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child’s risk of injury in the event
of
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strong braking maneuvers
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sudden changes of direction
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an accident
For more information on loading, please refer
to the “Loading and storing” (Y page 396)
chapter.
Infant and child restraint systems
Observe Safety notes, see
G
page 59.
We recommend all infants and children be
properly restrained at all times while the
vehicle is in motion.
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All lap/shoulder belts except the driver’s seat
belt have special seat belt retractors for
secure fastening of child restraints.
To fasten a child restraint, follow child
restraint instructions for mounting. Then pull
the shoulder belt out completely and let it
retract. During seat belt retraction, a
ratcheting sound can be heard to indicate
that the special seat belt retractor is
activated. The seat belt is now locked. Push
down on child restraint to take up any slack.
To deactivate, release the seat belt buckle
and let the seat belt retract completely. To
deactivate the special seat belt retractor for
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
seat must be in the most backward position.
The seat belt can again be used in the usual
manner.
Warning!
G
Never release the seat belt buckle while the
vehicle is in motion, since the special seat
belt retractor will be deactivated.
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Information on child seats with mounting
fittings for tether anchorages
(Y page 62).
For information on LATCH-type child seat
anchors (Y page 62).
The use of infant or child restraints is required
by law in all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, the U.S. territories and all
Canadian provinces.
Infants and small children should be seated
in an appropriate infant or child restraint
system, properly secured in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions for the child
restraint, that complies with U.S. Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225
and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards 213 and 210.2.
A statement by the child restraint
manufacturer of compliance with these
standards can be found on the instruction
label on the restraint and in the instruction
manual provided with the restraint.
When using any infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat, make sure to
carefully read and follow all manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.
Please read and observe warning labels
affixed to the inside of the vehicle and to
infant or child restraints.
Warning!
G
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front
seating position. Thus, we strongly
recommend that children be placed in the
rear seats whenever possible. Regardless
of seating position, children 12 years old
and under must be seated and properly
secured in an appropriate infant restraint,
toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
The infant or child restraint must be
properly secured with the vehicle’s seat
belt, the seat belt and top tether strap, or
lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in
accordance with the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions.
Occupants, especially children, should
always sit as upright as possible, wear the
seat belt properly and use an appropriately
sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or
booster seat recommended for the size and
weight of the child.
Children can be killed or seriously injured
by an inflating air bag. Note the following
important information when circumstances
require you to place a child in the front
passenger seat:
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Your vehicle is equipped with air bag
technology designed to deactivate the
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front passenger front air bag in your
vehicle when the system senses the
weight of a typical 12-month-old child or
less along with the weight of a standard
appropriate child restraint on the front
passenger seat.
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A child in a rear-facing child restraint on
the front passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front
passenger front air bag inflates in a
collision which could occur under some
circumstances, even with the air bag
technology installed in your vehicle. The
only means to completely eliminate this
risk is to never place a child in a rearfacing child restraint in the front seat. We
therefore strongly recommend that you
always place a child in a rear-facing child
restraint in a backseat.
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If you must install a rear-facing child
restraint on the front passenger seat
because circumstances require you to do
so, make sure the 59
indicator lamp is illuminated, indicating
that the front passenger front air bag is
deactivated. Should the 59
indicator lamp not illuminate or go out
while the restraint is installed, please
check installation. Periodically check the
59 indicator lamp while
driving to make sure the
59 indicator lamp is
illuminated. If the 59
indicator lamp goes out or remains out,
do not transport a child on the front
passenger seat until the system has been
repaired.
A child in a rear-facing child restraint on
the front passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front
passenger front air bag inflates.
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If you have to place a child in a forwardfacing child restraint on the front
passenger seat, move the seat as far
back as possible, use the proper child
restraint recommended for the age, size
and weight of the child, and secure child
restraint with the vehicle’s seat belt
according to the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions. For children
larger than the typical 12-month-old
child, the front passenger front air bag
may or may not be activated.
Warning!
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Infants and small children should never
share a seat belt with another occupant.
During an accident, they could be crushed
between the occupant and seat belt.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle
and/or the child is not properly secured in
the child restraint.
Children too big for a toddler restraint must
ride in seats using regular seat belts.
Position shoulder belt across chest and
shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat
may be necessary to achieve proper seat
belt positioning for children over 41 lb
(18 kg) until they reach a height where a
lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a
booster.
When the child restraint is not in use,
remove it from the vehicle or secure it with
the seat belt to prevent the child restraint
from becoming a projectile in the event of
an accident.
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systems
Observe Safety notes, see
G
page 59.
This vehicle is equipped with tether
anchorages for a top tether strap at each of
the rear seating positions.
Top tether straps enable an additional
connection to be made between child
restraint systems secured with LATCH-type
anchors and rear seats. This can further
reduce the risk of injury.
X
Remove anchorage ring cover 1 from the
anchorage ring of the seat on which a child
seat is to be installed.
X
Store anchorage ring cover 1 in a
convenient place (e.g. glove box).
X
Securely fasten hook 3, which is part of
top tether strap 4, to anchorage ring 2.
X
For safety, make sure hook 3 is attached
to anchorage ring 2 beyond the safety
catch, as illustrated.
Once hook 3 is attached, the child restraint
itself can be secured.
X
Install the child restraint system and
tighten top tether strap 4 according to the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
After removing the child restraint system and
top tether strap 4.
X
Reinstall anchorage ring cover 1.
1
Anchorage ring cover
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2
Anchorage ring
3
Hook
4
Top tether strap
X
Guide top tether strap 4 between the
head restraint and top of the seat backrest.
The head restraint must be positioned such
that top tether strap 4 can pass freely
between the head restraint and top of the
seat backrest.
X
Make sure top tether strap 4 is not
twisted.
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
Observe Safety notes, see
G
page 59.
This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH-type
anchors (at each of the rear seats) for the
installation of a LATCH-type child seat with
matching mounting fittings.
Warning!
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Children too big for a toddler restraint must
ride in seats using regular seat belts.
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Position shoulder belt across chest and
shoulder, not face or neck.
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children
over 41 lb (18 kg) until they reach a height
where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly
without a booster.
Install child seat according to
manufacturer’s instructions.
The child seat must be firmly attached to
the right and left side anchors.
An incorrectly mounted child seat may
come loose during an accident which could
result in serious injury or death to the child.
Damaged or impact damaged child seats or
child seat mounting fittings must be
replaced.
Non-LATCH-type child seats may also be used
and can be installed using the vehicle’s seat
belt system. Install child seat according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
The LATCH-type anchors are covered with
upholstery blends.
1
Indicates the position of the anchors
2
Anchors
3
Upholstery blend
4
Installation device
X
Fold upholstery blend 3 upward to access
anchors 2.
X
Turn installation device 4 to a vertical
position so that upholstery blend 3 does
not fold down.
X
Install a LATCH-type child seat according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
A rigid connection between the child seat
and the body of the vehicle is established.
Child safety
Override switch
Observe Safety notes, see
G
page 59.
With the override switch you can disable the
rear side window switches in the rear trim
panels.
Warning!
G
Activate the override switch when children
are riding in the back seats of the vehicle.
The children may otherwise injure
themselves, e.g. by becoming trapped in
the window opening.
1
Override switch
2
Indicator lamp
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Panic alarm
X
Activating: Press override switch 1.
Indicator lamp 2 comes on.
The rear side windows can no longer be
operated using the respective switch
located in the rear trim panels.
It is still possible to operate the rear side
windows using the switches located on the
door control panel of the driver’s door.
X
Deactivating: Press override switch 1
again.
Indicator lamp 2 goes out.
The rear side windows can again be
operated using the respective switch
located in the rear trim panels.
For more information on power windows, see
the “Controls in detail” section
(Y page 325).
Panic alarm
1
 button
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USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
X
Activating: Press and hold button 1 for at
least 1 second.
An audible alarm and flashing exterior
lamps will operate briefly.
X
Deactivating: Press button 1 again.
or
X
Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.
or
X
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
inside the vehicle.
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Driving safety systems
Introduction
This section contains information about the
following driving safety systems:
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ABS (Antilock Brake System)
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Adaptive Brake
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Adaptive Brake Lights
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BAS (Brake Assist System)
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BAS Plus (Brake Assist System Plus)
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EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning)
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ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
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PRE-SAFE® Brake (Preventive Occupant
Safety System)
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In winter operation, the maximum
effectiveness of most of the driving
systems described in this section is only
achieved with winter tires, or snow chains
as required.
Safety notes
Warning!
G
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
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Excessive speed, especially in turns
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Wet and slippery road surfaces
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Following another vehicle too closely
The driving safety systems described in this
section cannot reduce these risks or
prevent the natural laws of physics from
acting on the vehicle. They cannot increase
braking or steering efficiency beyond that
afforded by the condition of the vehicle
brakes and tires or the traction afforded.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents.
The capabilities of a vehicle equipped with
the driving safety systems described in this
section must never be exploited in a
reckless or dangerous manner which could
jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of
others.
Always adjust your driving style to the
prevailing road and weather conditions and
keep a safe distance to other road users
and objects on the street.
If a driving system malfunctions, other
driving safety systems may also switch off.
Observe indicator and warning lamps that
may come on as well as messages in the
multifunction display that may appear.
ABS
Observe Safety notes, see
G
page 65.
Warning!
G
Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm,
steady brake pedal pressure instead.
Pumping the brake pedal defeats the
purpose of the ABS and significantly
reduces braking effectiveness.
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates
the brake pressure so that the wheels do not
lock during braking. This allows you to
maintain the ability to steer your vehicle.
The ABS is functional above a speed of
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent
of road surface conditions.
On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will
respond even to light brake pressure.
The - indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on when you switch on the
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ignition. It goes out when the engine is
running.
Braking
At the instant one of the wheels is about to
lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the
brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is in the
regulating mode.
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Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake
pedal while you feel the pulsation.
Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure
yields the advantages provided by the ABS,
namely braking power and the ability to steer
the vehicle.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an
indication of hazardous road conditions and
functions as a reminder to take extra care
while driving.
Emergency brake maneuver
X
Keep continuous full pressure on the brake
pedal.
Warning!
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If the ABS malfunctions, other driving
safety systems such as the BAS or the
ESP® are also switched off. Observe
indicator and warning lamps that may come
on as well as messages in the multifunction
display that may appear.
If the ABS malfunctions, the wheels may
lock during hard braking, reducing steering
capability and extending the braking
distance.
For more information, see “What to do
if …?” (Y page 528).
BAS
Observe Safety notes, see
G
page 65.
The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in
emergency situations. If you apply the brakes
very quickly, the BAS automatically provides
full brake boost, thereby potentially reducing
the braking distance.
X
Apply continuous full braking pressure until
the emergency braking situation is over.
The ABS will prevent the wheels from
locking.
When you release the brake pedal, the brakes
function again as normal. The BAS is then
deactivated.
Warning!
G
If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system
still functions, but without the additional
brake boost available that the BAS would
normally provide in an emergency braking
maneuver. Therefore, the braking distance
may increase.
BAS Plus (USA only)
The Brake Assist System Plus (BAS Plus)
operates in emergency braking situations and
uses radar sensors to assess the traffic
situation. BAS Plus assists you in braking at
speeds above approximately 20 mph
(30 km/h).
When traveling in Canada in a vehicle not
registered in Canada, you must switch off the
radar sensor system (Y page 247). Canadian
law does not permit the use of the radar
sensor system for vehicles from outside of
Canada.
When you switch off the radar system, the
following functions are deactivated:
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BAS Plus
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PRE-SAFE® Brake (Y page 72)
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DISTRONIC Plus (Y page 350)
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Park Assist (Y page 369)
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Blind Spot Assist (Y page 382)
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Advanced Parking Guidance (Y page 373)
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Warning!
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BAS Plus is a convenience system designed
to assist the driver during vehicle
operation. The responsibility for the vehicle
speed and the distance to the vehicle
ahead, including most importantly brake
operation to assure safe stopping distance,
always remains with the driver.
Always pay attention to traffic conditions
even while BAS Plus is switched on.
Otherwise, you may not be able to
recognize dangerous situations until it is
too late and could cause an accident
resulting in personal or fatal injury to you
or others.
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This device has been approved by the FCC
as a “Vehicular Radar System”. The radar
sensor is intended for use in an automotive
radar system only. Removal, tampering, or
altering of the device will void any
warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in
any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
BAS Plus detects obstacles that are in your
driving path for a sufficient period of time to
permit the system to recognize these
obstacles. If you approach the detected
obstacle quickly, BAS Plus calculates the
level of brake power boost appropriate for the
circumstance to supply when the driver
applies the brakes.
When you step quickly on the brake pedal in
an emergency braking situation, BAS Plus
automatically regulates the brake power
boost to a level that is suitable for the traffic
situation.
If BAS Plus requires a particularly high brake
power boost, PRE-SAFE® is activated at the
same time.
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Keep constant pressure on the brake pedal
until the emergency braking situation is
over.
During this process, the ABS prevents the
wheels from locking up.
The brakes will resume normal operation
after
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the brake pedal is released
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no obstacles are detected in your path
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the system no longer senses a risk of a
collision
BAS Plus is then deactivated.
BAS Plus can react to stationary obstacles
such as standing or parked vehicles at road
speeds of up to approximately 40 mph
(70 km/h).
BAS Plus can only assist you when the radar
sensors are switched on and functional. You
can check whether the sensors are active by
switching on DISTRONIC Plus (Y page 350)
or using the Radar sensors function
(Y page 247) in the instrument cluster
control system.
Warning!
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BAS Plus will only respond with brake
assistance if it has clearly detected an
object. Detection can be impeded by
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dirty or covered sensors
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snowfall or heavy rain
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disturbance from other radar sources
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strong radar reflection such as in parking
garages
BAS Plus uses radar signals that are not
reflected well by narrow objects and
absorptive materials. For this reason BAS
Plus will not react to persons, animals, and
approaching traffic or cross-traffic.
BAS Plus may not detect narrow vehicles
driving in front of you, such as motorcycles
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and vehicles driving offset from your
vehicle center.
After a hard collision or damage to the front
of the vehicle from an accident, have the
adjustment and operation of the radar
sensors checked by an authorized MercedesBenz Center.
If BAS Plus is not available due to a radar
sensor malfunction, the braking system will
continue to function normally with full brake
boost and full standard BAS function.
Adaptive Brake
Adaptive Brake provides a high level of
braking safety as well as increased braking
comfort. It is coupled with the ABS, the
ESP® and the BAS. Adaptive Brake takes
driver and vehicle characteristics into
consideration, thus achieving an optimal
braking effect.
For more information on the brake system,
see (Y page 455).
Adaptive Brake Lights
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This function is only available for the
CL 600 (USA only).
The brake lamps flash in quick intervals while
you are braking hard at a speed of more than
30 mph (50 km/h) or when you are braking
with the aid of BAS or BAS Plus. This helps to
alert drivers behind you.
If you bring the car to a complete stop by hard
braking at a speed of more than 40 mph
(70 km/h), the hazard warning flasher
automatically comes on as soon as the
vehicle is at a standstill. While the vehicle is
stationary, the brake lamps are continuously
lit up. Once you drive faster than 6 mph
(10 km/h) afterward, the hazard warning
flasher goes out.
EBP
Observe Safety notes, see
G
page 65.
The Electronic Brake Proportioning (EBP)
enhances braking effectiveness by allowing
the rear brakes to supply a greater proportion
of the braking effort in straight line braking
without a loss of vehicle stability.
Warning!
G
If the EBP malfunctions, the brake system
will still function with full brake boost.
However, the rear wheels could lock up
during emergency braking situations, for
example. You could lose control of the
vehicle and cause an accident.
Adapt your driving style to the changed
driving characteristics.
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ESP
Observe Safety notes, see
G
page 65.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) is
operational as soon as the engine is running
and monitors the vehicle’s traction (force of
adhesive friction between the tires and the
road surface) and handling.
The ESP® recognizes when a wheel is
spinning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By
applying brakes to individual wheels and by
limiting the engine output, the ESP® works to
stabilize the vehicle. The ESP® is especially
useful while driving off and on wet or slippery
road surfaces. The ESP® also stabilizes the
vehicle during braking and steering
maneuvers.
The ESP® warning lamp v in the
instrument cluster comes on when you switch
on the ignition. It goes out when the engine
is running.
The ESP® warning lamp v in the
instrument cluster flashes when the ESP® is
engaged.
Warning!
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Never switch off the ESP® when you see the
ESP® warning lamp v flashing in the
instrument cluster. In this case proceed as
follows:
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When driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.
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While driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
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Adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. The ESP® cannot
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
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Vehicles with 4MATIC:
Only conduct operational or performance
tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such
tests are necessary, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You could
otherwise seriously damage the brake
system or the transfer case which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
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Vehicles with 4MATIC:
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Driving safety systems
Because the ESP
the engine and ignition must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or
1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in
position 0 or 1) when the electronic parking
brake is being tested on a brake test
dynamometer.
Active braking action through the ESP
may otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
!
Vehicles without 4MATIC:
Because the ESP® operates automatically,
the engine and ignition must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or
1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in
position 0 or 1) when the electronic parking
brake is being tested on a brake test
dynamometer or when the vehicle is being
towed with one axle raised.
Active braking action through the ESP
may otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
!
The ESP® will only function properly if you
use wheels of the recommended tire size
®
operates automatically,
®
®
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as specified in the “Technical data” section
of this Operator’s Manual.
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The DISTRONIC Plus and cruise control
switch off automatically when the ESP
engages.
Electronic Traction System
(ETS/4-ETS)
Switching off the ESP
®
®
To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch off
the ESP® in driving situations in which it
would be advantageous to have the drive
wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for
better grip such as:
R
when driving with snow chains
R
in deep snow
R
in sand or gravel
Observe Safety notes, see
G
page 65.
The ETS (Electronic Traction System) and
4-ETS (four-wheel Electronic Traction
System, vehicles with 4MATIC only) are
components of the ESP®. The ETS/4-ETS
improves the vehicle’s ability to utilize
available traction, especially under slippery
road conditions by applying the brakes to a
spinning wheel. Vehicles with 4MATIC also
transfer more power to the wheel(s) with
traction.
When you switch off the ESP®, the
ETS/4-ETS is still enabled.
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1
ESP® switch
Switching off the ESP® (except
CL 63 AMG)
Warning!
G
The ESP® should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the
circumstances described below. Disabling
the system will reduce vehicle stability in
driving maneuvers.
Do not switch off the ESP® when a spare
wheel is mounted.
Warning!
G
Switch on the ESP® immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not
apply anymore. Otherwise the ESP® will not
stabilize the vehicle when it is starting to
skid or a wheel is spinning.
When you switch off the ESP®,
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the ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle
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the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut
into surfaces for better grip
R
the ETS/4-ETS will still apply the brakes to
a spinning wheel
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the ESP® continues to operate when you
are braking
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you cannot activate the cruise control or
the DISTRONIC Plus
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the cruise control or the DISTRONIC Plus
switch off if activated
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When the ESP® is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP
warning lamp v in the instrument
cluster flashes. However, the ESP® will
then not stabilize the vehicle.
X
With the engine running, press ESP® switch
1 until the ESP® warning lamp v in the
instrument cluster comes on.
The ESP® is switched off.
Warning!
G
When the ESP® warning lamp v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP® is
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road conditions and to the nonoperating status of the ESP®.
!
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESP® switched
off. This may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Switching off the ESP® (CL 63 AMG only)
Warning!
G
The ESP® should not be switched off during
®
normal driving.
Disabling of the system will result in the
following:
R
no restriction to engine torque
R
loss of system supported traction control
“ESP® OFF” is designed for driving on
closed tracks when the vehicle’s natural
oversteer and understeer characteristics
are desired and requires a highly skilled and
experienced driver able to handle these
critical driving situations.
You could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident.
Please be aware of these limits when you
switch off the ESP®.
Do not switch off the ESP® when a spare
wheel is mounted.
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When you switch off the ESP
R
the ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle
R
the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin
R
the ETS will still apply the brakes to a
spinning wheel
R
the ESP® operates while you are braking
R
you cannot activate the cruise control or
the DISTRONIC Plus
R
the cruise control or the DISTRONIC Plus
switch off if activated
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When the ESP® is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP
warning lamp v in the instrument
cluster flashes. However, the ESP® will
then not stabilize the vehicle.
X
With the engine running, press ESP® switch
1 until the ESP® warning lamp v in the
instrument cluster comes on.
The ESP® is switched off.
Warning!
G
When the ESP® warning lamp v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP® is
switched off or is not operational due to a
®
,
®
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malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road conditions and to the nonoperating status of the ESP®.
!
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESP® switched
off. This may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Switching on the ESP
X
Press ESP® switch 1 until the ESP
®
®
warning lamp v in the instrument
cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving mode
with the ESP® switched on.
PRE-SAFE® Brake
In vehicles equipped with DISTRONIC Plus,
the PRE-SAFE® Brake can assist you in
minimizing the risk of a rear-end collision with
a vehicle in front of you and in reducing the
severity of an accident. At speeds above
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h), it will
R
warn you of a possible collision
R
automatically begin to brake the vehicle
lightly in a speed range of up to 112 mph
(180 km/h)
R
activate preventative occupant safety
measures (PRE-SAFE®) (Y page 56)
Warning!
G
PRE-SAFE® Brake is a convenience system
designed to assist the driver during vehicle
operation. The responsibility for the vehicle
speed and the distance to the vehicle
ahead, including most importantly brake
operation to assure safe stopping distance,
always remains with the driver.
Always pay attention to traffic conditions
even while PRE-SAFE® is switched on.
Otherwise, you may not be able to
recognize dangerous situations until it is
too late and could cause an accident
resulting in personal or fatal injury to you
or others.
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USA only:
This device has been approved by the FCC
as a “Vehicular Radar System”. The radar
sensor is intended for use in an automotive
radar system only. Removal, tampering, or
altering of the device will void any
warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in
any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Removal, tampering, or altering of the
device will void any warranties, and is not
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permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use
in any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
PRE-SAFE® will only assist you by initiating
braking automatically when the driver and
front passenger have their seat belts
fastened.
Using the radar sensors, PRE-SAFE® Brake
detects obstacles that are in your driving path
for a sufficient period of time for the system
to recognize it. If you approach a vehicle and
PRE-SAFE® Brake has established that the
distance to the vehicle ahead at your current
speed is so close that PRE-SAFE® Brake will
not be capable of slowing the vehicle
sufficiently, the system will initially warn you
visually and acoustically.
When traveling in Canada in a vehicle not
registered in Canada, you must switch off the
radar sensor system (Y page 247). Canadian
law does not permit the use of the radar
sensor system for vehicles from outside of
Canada.
When you switch off the radar system, the
following functions are deactivated:
R
PRE-SAFE® Brake
R
BAS Plus (Y page 66)
R
DISTRONIC Plus (Y page 350)
R
Park Assist (Y page 369)
R
Blind Spot Assist (Y page 382)
R
Advanced Parking Guidance (Y page 373)
Warning!
G
PRE-SAFE® Brake will only respond with
brake assistance if it has clearly detected
an object. Detection can be impeded by
R
dirty or covered sensors
R
snowfall or heavy rain
R
disturbance from other radar sources
R
strong radar reflection such as in parking
garages
PRE-SAFE® uses radar signals that are not
reflected well by narrow objects and
absorptive materials. For this reason PRESAFE® will not react to persons, animals,
and approaching traffic or cross-traffic.
PRE-SAFE® may not detect narrow vehicles
driving in front of you, such as motorcycles
and vehicles driving offset from your
vehicle center.
When the distance to the forward vehicle is
too small, the distance warning lamp l in
the instrument cluster comes on. If you
approach the forward vehicle very quickly,
you will hear a warning signal.
If you do not apply the brakes yourself or
maneuver around a sensed obstacle, the
vehicle will brake lightly automatically. PRESAFE® (Y page 56) is activated when the
distance to the vehicle ahead at your current
speed is so close that PRE-SAFE® Brake will
not be capable of slowing the vehicle
sufficiently.
Warning!
G
PRE-SAFE® Brake brakes your vehicle with
a maximum of 13 ft/s2 (4 m/s2). This
corresponds to about 40% of the maximum
deceleration ability of your vehicle. This
automatic braking is intended only to
initiate the braking if the driver has not
already done so. The driver must apply the
brakes in order to prevent a collision.
PRE-SAFE® Brake applies the brake pedal
automatically which results in the brake
pedal moving. Therefore keep driver’s foot
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area clear at all times, including the area
under the brake pedal. Objects stored in
this area may impair pedal movement
which could interfere with the braking
ability of the PRE-SAFE® Brake.
Do not place your foot under the brake
pedal – your foot could become caught.
To maintain the proper distance to the vehicle
in front of you and thus prevent a rear-end
collision, you must apply the brakes yourself.
X
Brake the vehicle immediately to avoid a
collision.
Under no circumstances should the driver
await the intermittent warning sound
before braking. Observe the following
warning note.
The intermittent warning sound ceases and
the distance warning lamp l goes out
when the necessary distance to the vehicle
ahead is again established.
Warning!
G
An intermittent warning sounds and the
distance warning lamp l in the
instrument cluster is illuminated if PRESAFE® Brake calculates that the distance
to the vehicle ahead and your vehicle’s
current speed indicate that PRE-SAFE
®
Brake will not be capable of slowing the
vehicle sufficiently to maintain the preset
following distance, which creates a danger
of a collision.
Immediately brake your vehicle to increase
the distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle driving in front of you. The warning
sound is intended as a final caution that you
have not interceded with your own braking
inputs to avoid a potentially dangerous
situation. Do not wait for the operation of
the warning signal to intercede with your
own braking, as that will result in potentially
dangerous emergency braking which will
not always result in an impact being
avoided.
Tailgating increases the risk of an accident.
PRE-SAFE® Brake can react to stationary
obstacles such as standing or parked vehicles
at road speeds of up to approximately 40 mph
(70 km/h).
Warning!
G
If you do not receive visual or acoustic
warning signals, PRE-SAFE® Brake has
either not recognized the collision risk, has
been deactivated or is malfunctioning.
Apply the brakes yourself to avoid a
collision.
X
Activating and deactivating: Activate or
deactivate PRE-SAFE® Brake using the
instrument cluster control system
(Y page 244).
After the function has been activated,
indicator : appears on the left-hand
side of the multifunction display.
PRE-SAFE® Brake does not always clearly
interpret complex traffic situations. If a visual
and/or acoustic warning is issued in an
uncritical driving situation, or if the vehicle
brakes lightly, you can interrupt the PRESAFE® Brake maneuver by pressing down all
the way on the accelerator pedal, using
kickdown, or releasing the brake pedal.
The PRE-SAFE® Brake maneuver is
terminated immediately when
R
you avoid the obstacle by evasive steering
R
you drive less than 9 mph (15 km/h)
R
an obstacle can no longer be identified
ahead of you
R
the system no longer senses the risk of a
collision
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PRE-SAFE® Brake will remain passive
while DISTRONIC Plus is switched on
(Y page 350).
After a hard collision or damage to the front
of the vehicle from an accident, have the
settings and operation of the radar sensors
checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
Activating
X
With SmartKey: Remove the SmartKey
from the starter switch.
X
With KEYLESS-GO: Turn off the engine and
open the driver’s door.
Deactivating
X
Switch on the ignition.
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Starting the engine will also deactivate
the immobilizer.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started (yet the vehicle’s battery is
charged), the system is not operational.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
Safety and security
Anti-theft systems
Anti-theft alarm system
Once the alarm system has been armed, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered when
someone opens
R
a door
R
the trunk
R
the hood
The alarm will stay on even if the activating
element (a door, for example) is immediately
closed.
The alarm system will also be triggered when
R
the vehicle is opened with the mechanical
key
R
a door is opened from the inside
To cancel the alarm after it has been
triggered, see “Canceling the
alarm” (Y page 76).
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If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, a call to the Response Center
is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid
system provided that you have subscribed
to the Tele Aid service and that it has been
activated properly, and that the necessary
mobile phone, power supply and GPS
coverage are available.
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Indicator lamp
X
Arming: Lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO.
The turn signal lamps flash three times to
indicate that the vehicle is locked. Indicator
lamp 1 flashes to indicate that the alarm
system is armed.
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If the turn signal lamps do not flash three
times, a door or the trunk may not be
properly closed.
Close the respective element.
X
Disarming: Unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO.
The turn signal lamps flash once to indicate
that the alarm system is disarmed.
approximately 40 seconds unless you open
a door or the trunk.
Canceling the alarm
To cancel the alarm, do one of the following:
X
Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.
X
Press button k or j on the
SmartKey.
In vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
X
Grasp an outside door handle.
The SmartKey must be within 3 ft (1 m) of
the vehicle.
X
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
The SmartKey must be inside the vehicle.
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The vehicle will lock and the alarm system
will rearm automatically again after
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Vehicle equipment .............................. 78
COMAND introduction ........................ 78
COMAND system settings ................. 91
COMAND navigation (introduction) ... 95
COMAND navigation system
(entering a destination) .................... 107
COMAND navigation system (Point
of interest entry) ............................... 128
COMAND navigation system (route
guidance) ........................................... 135
COMAND navigation system (dur-
ing route guidance) ........................... 141
COMAND navigation system (real-
time traffic) ....................................... 143
COMAND navigation system (des-
tination memory) .............................. 145
COMAND navigation system (last
destinations) ..................................... 150
COMAND telephone .......................... 151
COMAND FM/AM radio .................... 184
COMAND satellite radio ................... 189
COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/
MP3 .................................................... 195
COMAND AUX .................................... 206
COMAND video DVD ......................... 209
COMAND vehicle menu .................... 216
COMAND automatic climate control 223
COMAND seats .................................. 227
Instrument cluster control system . 231
Voice Control introduction ............... 248
Voice Control navigation .................. 252
Voice Control telephone ................... 259
Voice Control address book ............. 264
Voice Control radio ........................... 267
Voice Control CD/DVD changer/
MP3 .................................................... 269
Voice Control command list ............ 271
Voice Control troubleshooting ........ 283
Voice Control individualization ........ 287
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Vehicle equipment
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This Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.
COMAND introduction
COMAND operating safety
COMAND (Cockpit Management and Data
System) is an information and operating
center for vehicle sound and communications
systems, including the radio and navigation
system, as well as other optional equipment
(satellite radio, telephone, etc.).
Warning!
G
Any alteration of electronic components or
software can cause malfunctions.
Radio, satellite radio, amplifier, CD/DVD
changer, navigation module, telephone and
Voice Control Systems are interconnected.
Therefore, if one of the components is not
operational, or has not been removed/
replaced properly, the function of other
components could be impaired.
Such conditions might seriously impair the
operating safety of your vehicle.
We recommend to have any service work
on electronic components carried out by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
G
In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should enter
system settings while the vehicle is at a
standstill, and operate the system only
when permitted by road, weather and
traffic conditions.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.
COMAND supplies you with information to
help you select your route more easily and
guide you conveniently and safely to your
destination. For safety reasons, we
encourage the driver to stop the vehicle in
a safe place before answering or placing a
call, or consulting the COMAND screen to
read navigational maps, instructions, or
downloaded information.
Warning!
G
While the navigation system provides
directional assistance, the driver must
remain focused on safe driving behavior,
especially attention to traffic and street
signs, and should utilize the system’s audio
cues while driving.
The navigation system does not supply any
information on stop signs, yield signs,
traffic regulations or traffic safety rules.
Their observance always remains in the
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driver’s personal responsibility. DVD maps
do not cover all areas nor all routes within
an area.
Availability of functions while the vehicle is in motion
For safety reasons, certain COMAND
functions are not available while the vehicle
is in motion or they are only available to a
limited extent. You will notice this, for
example, by the fact that certain menu items
cannot be selected or that the COMAND
display shows a corresponding message.
Switching COMAND on or off
X
Press the o shortcut button in the
center console (Y page 79).
COMAND calls up the menu last selected.
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When you switch off COMAND, you also
switch off the currently playing audio
source. During a telephone call, you cannot
switch off COMAND.
COMAND components
In your vehicle, COMAND can be used to
operate:
R
audio functions
R
the navigation system
R
the telephone and communication
functions (SMS)
R
external audio and video sources
R
video DVD
R
various vehicle settings
COMAND consists of the following:
R
COMAND shortcut buttons
R
COMAND display
R
telephone keypad
R
COMAND controller
COMAND shortcut buttons
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During rear view camera operation
(Y page 377) it is not possible to operate
the COMAND shortcut buttons.
Use the COMAND shortcut buttons to select
main functions directly.
Function
1 P Favorite button (Y page 94)
2 M Shortcut button for:
R
CD/DVD/PCMCIA (Y page 202)
R
radio (Y page 185)
3 L Back button (Y page 86)
4 O Seat menu button
(Y page 227)
5 N Shortcut button for:
R
telephone (Y page 151)
R
navigation (Y page 95)
6 o COMAND on/off button
(Y page 79)
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Function
7 , Volume control (Y page 88)
8 F Mute button (Y page 88)
Example:
X
Switching directly to Radio or CD
menu: Press M once or twice.
COMAND display
In the COMAND display, you will find the
function currently selected and the
corresponding menus. The COMAND display
is divided into several areas.
3
Main area
4
Submenus
5
Climate control settings
A white bar under main functions 2 indicates
the active area.
Once you have selected a main function 2,
main area 3 is active.
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The layout of the menus may vary
depending on your vehicle’s equipment.
This manual shows the menus for a fully
equipped vehicle.
Instrument cluster multifunction
display
This section describes features and controls
via the COMAND controller, display and
shortcut buttons only.
Please refer to the “Instrument cluster
control system” section of this manual
(Y page 231) for function descriptions and
operation of the instrument cluster
multifunction display and multifunction
steering wheel buttons as they relate to
COMAND features described in this section.
Adjusting COMAND display illumination
1
Knob
X
Brightening illumination: Turn knob 1
clockwise.
X
Dimming illumination: Turn knob 1
counterclockwise.
1
Status line
2
Main functions
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Swiveling COMAND display
1
Button for swiveling display to the left
2
Button for swiveling display to the right
You can swivel the COMAND display to the
left or right. The buttons are on the right-hand
side of the instrument cluster.
Telephone keypad
With the help of the telephone keypad, you
can use your mobile phone if it is inserted in
the cradle.
1
Telephone keypad
1
Folding cover
With the telephone keypad you can:
R
Enter and clear numbers and special
characters.
R
Reject, accept, connect and end calls
(Y page 151).
R
Select preset radio stations and enter the
frequency manually (Y page 187).
R
Select preset satellite radio stations and
enter the channel number (Y page 193).
R
Select a medium from the DVD changer
(Y page 203).
R
Select a track from CD, DVD-Audio or MP3
(Y page 204).
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Select a scene/chapter from a video DVD
(Y page 213).
R
Select a street in the navigation entry
(Y page 116).
COMAND controller
Use the COMAND controller to select menu
functions shown on the COMAND display.
1
COMAND controller
You can operate the COMAND controller as
follows:
R
press briefly or press and hold
R
rotate to the left or right
R
slide to the left, right, up, down or
diagonally
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In this way, you can move through the menus,
select menu items or exit menus.
You can move through the menus either by
rotating or sliding the controller.
Operating COMAND controller
Symbol How to use the COMAND controller Function
n
X
Press briefly.
R
Confirming the selection of a menu item or list entry.
R
Exiting full-screen image with Navi.
ymz
qmr
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X
Press and hold until the selected action has been carried
out.
X
Rotate.
X
Slide.
X
Slide and hold.
R
Saving a station.
R
Accepting a destination for navigation.
R
Moving through vertical or horizontal menus.
R
Moving through text.
R
Selecting program settings.
R
Moving through vertical menus.
R
Exiting horizontal menus.
R
Moving through a navigation map.
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Symbol How to use the COMAND controller Function
omp
X
Slide.
R
Moving through horizontal menus.
R
Exiting vertical menus.
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X
Slide and hold.
wmx
X
Slide and hold.
Operating COMAND
Menu overview
The table below shows the structure of the
main functions and their main menus.
Each main function has a main menu. Each
menu item in the main menu in turn has
several submenu items.
Commands/menus
Navi
R
Map Display (Y page 104)
R
Mode (Y page 106)
Audio
R
FM/AM Radio (Y page 184)
R
Sat Radio (Y page 189)
R
CD (Y page 195)
R
DVD-Audio (Y page 195)
R
MP3 (Y page 195)
R
Audio OFF (Y page 91)
R
AUX (Y page 206)
R
Fast forward or reverse for audio CD or audio DVD
playback.
R
Moving through a navigation map.
R
Moving through a navigation map.
Commands/menus
Telephone
R
Telephone ON (Y page 151)
R
Address Book (Y page 170)
R
Telephone OFF (Y page 154)
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Commands/menus
Video DVD
R
Video DVD (Y page 209)
R
Submenu overview (Y page 210)
R
Switching to video DVD mode
(Y page 211)
R
Pause playback (Y page 212)
R
DVD menu (Y page 213)
R
Video AUX (Y page 207)
Vehicle
R
Exterior Lighting Delayed Switch-off
(Y page 216)
R
Locator Lighting (Y page 217)
R
Exterior Mirror Convenience Settings
(Y page 218)
R
Automatic Locking (Y page 218)
R
Easy Entry/Exit Feature (Y page 219)
R
Interior Lighting Delayed Switch-off
(Y page 220)
R
Interior Ambient Light (Y page 220)
Commands/menus
R
Rear Window Sunshade (Y page 221)
R
Trunk Opening-height Restriction
(Y page 222)
Calling up the main menu
Example illustration: Audio main menu
You can call up the main menu of a main
function in the following manner:
X
Moving to the main function line: Slide
qm.
X
Selecting a main function: Slide omp or
rotate ymz.
X
Confirming selection: Press n.
Vertical menus
X
Moving through the menu: Slide qmr or
rotate ymz.
X
Selecting a menu item: Press n.
X
Exiting a menu without making a
selection: Slide omp in the opposite
direction of the list orientation or press
back button L in the center console
(Y page 86).
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Horizontal menus
X
Moving through the menu: Slide omp or
rotate ymz.
X
Selecting a menu item: Press n.
X
Exiting a menu without making a
selection: Slide qmr in the opposite
direction of the list orientation or press
back button L.
Entering characters
Example illustration: Entering a navigation
destination
Selecting characters
X
Slide omp or rotate ymz.
X
Confirming selection: Press n.
COMAND completes your entry as soon as
it can be clearly identified. In this case, you
do not need to switch to the list.
Deleting individual characters
X
Select and press ) repeatedly in the
bottom line.
Deleting entire words or numbers
X
Press and hold ) in the bottom line until
the word or number is deleted.
Exiting character entry
X
Select and press Back in the bottom line.
or
X
Press back button L in the center
console (Y page 86).
Switching to the list
X
Slide qm.
or
X
Select and press d in the second line
from the bottom.
X
Exiting list: Slide om to select Back.
Accepting first entry
X
Press n until you exit the character entry
window.
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Selecting list item
Example illustration: List of cities for navigation
1
Symbol for other selection options (e. g.
county)
X
Selecting a line: Slide qmr or rotate
ymz.
X
Confirming selection: Press n.
Additional selection options are available
for list entries featuring symbol 1. For
example, cities marked with symbol 1
indicate that the selected country has more
than one city featuring that name.
Confirming such a list entry opens up
another submenu.
Back button
1
L Back button
X
Switching to the next highest menu:
Press back button L briefly.
COMAND switches to the next highest
menu level within the currently active
operating mode.
X
Switching to the main menu: Press and
hold back button L.
You will hear a signal, and COMAND
switches to the main menu of the currently
active operating mode.
Example of how to use COMAND
In the descriptions below, the main functions
always serve as the starting point for locating
the individual menu items.
Example: Audio £ Audio £ FM/AM
Radio £ Radio £ Save Station
i
In the COMAND display, you will see the
submenu previously called up for each
main menu.
If you already see one of the submenus on the
screen (e. g. the Audio £ Audio £
Radio submenu), it is not necessary to
perform the first steps.
The individual steps for the above-mentioned
example are described below.
X
Switching to the main function line:
Slide qm.
X
Selecting Audio main function: Slide
omp or rotate ymz.
X
Confirming selection: Press n.
The audio operating mode last selected
appears.
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X
Selecting FM/AM Radio: Slide qm or
rotate ymz.
X
Confirming selection: Press n.
The FM/AM Radio menu appears.
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Selecting Audio in the main menu: Slide
qm.
X
Confirming selection: Press n.
A selection list with the functions of the
Audio main menu appears.
X
Selecting Radio: Slide mr and rotate
ymz.
X
Confirming selection: Press n.
The Radio submenu appears.
X
Select Save Station from selection list by
rotating ymz or sliding qmr.
X
Press n.
X
Select desired position.
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Confirming selection: Press n.
The selected station is saved at the
designated position. The display switches
back to the Radio display.
Main menus of COMAND
i
The components and operating principles
of COMAND can be found on (Y page 78).
Sound
X
Muting: Press shortcut button F in the
center console (Y page 79).
The sound of the current audio source is
switched on or is muted.
i
When the sound is muted, you will see the
symbol F in the status line. When you
change the audio source, the sound is
automatically switched on. You will be able
to hear announcements from the
navigation system even when the sound is
muted.
Switching off navigation announcements
entirely
X
Canceling navigation message: Briefly
press shortcut button F during an
announcement.
X
Switching off navigation messages:
Press and hold F during an
announcement until the announcement is
switched off.
You will see the message The driving
instructions have been muted. for a
short while.
i
The announcements remain switched off
even if you start a new route guidance or if
COMAND is switched off/on with the
o button. If you switch COMAND off by
removing the SmartKey from the starter
switch and then switch the ignition back on
after more than 3 minutes, the
announcements are automatically
switched back on.
Adjusting volume
1
Thumbwheel
X
Adjusting: Turn thumbwheel ,.
The volume of the currently selected audio
source changes.
Volume of navigation announcements
You can adjust the volume of the navigation
announcements independently from the
volume of the respective audio source.
During a navigation announcement:
X
Turn thumbwheel ,.
or
X
Press æ or ç on the multifunction
steering wheel.
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Adjusting volume for telephone calls
In hands-free mode, you can adjust the
volume of a telephone call while the call is
currently active.
During a telephone call:
X
Turn thumbwheel ,.
or
X
Press æ or ç on the multifunction
steering wheel.
Selecting sound settings
You can select different sound settings for
each individual audio source. The respective
sound menu can be found via the submenu
for which you wish to make settings.
Example: Audio £ Audio £ FM/AM
Radio £ Sound
Adjusting treble or bass
X
Select Sound £ Treble or Bass.
The setting last selected is indicated by an
outlined bar.
Adjusting treble and bass
1
Setting last selected
2
Current setting
X
Changing setting: Slide qmr or rotate
ymz until desired treble or bass setting is
reached.
X
Exiting menu: Press n, L or slide
omp.
The setting is saved.
Adjusting balance or fader
Balance is used to determine whether the
sound focus should be shifted toward the
driver’s side or the passenger’s side.
Fader is used to determine whether the sound
focus should be shifted toward the front or
rear of the vehicle.
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Select Sound £ Balance/Fader.
The setting last selected is indicated by an
outlined bar.
Adjusting balance and fader
1
Current setting indicated by orange cross
hair symbol
X
Changing setting: Slide qmr or omp until
desired balance/fader setting is reached.
X
Exiting menu: Press n or L.
The setting is saved.
Surround sound
With surround sound, you can choose
between LOGIC7® ON and LOGIC7® OFF.
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Harman/kardon LOGIC7® surround sound is
available for the following operating modes:
R
Audio DVD (MLP, DTS, PCM, and Dolby
Digital audio formats)
R
Video DVD (DTS, PCM, and Dolby Digital
audio formats)
R
Audio CD
R
MP3
R
Radio (FM, AM, WB, Satellite)
R
PCMCIA
R
AUX
i
Since some DVDs contain both stereo as
well as multi-channel audio formats, it may
be necessary to adapt the audio format
(Y page 205).
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The LOGIC7® ON function of the harman/
kardon LOGIC7® surround sound system
makes it possible to play discrete 5.1 and
stereo recordings with optimal surround
sound for every passenger. Music on CDs
or audio DVDs with high-resolution
surround formats such as MLP, DTS or
Dolby Digital is played back optimally.
For an ideal sound experience on all seats,
LOGIC7® distributes 5.1 surround
information via the 13-channel system
architecture. The result is a sound as
intended by the sound engineers during the
original recording.
harman/kardon LOGIC7® converts all twochannel stereo sound material into multichannel surround sound. With the help of
LOGIC7®, surround information stored
during the original recording are read out
and distributed through the 13 channels.
No effects are created during this process;
only that which was already there becomes
audible.
In addition, harman/kardon LOGIC7
moves the perceived sound source away
from the individual loudspeakers, thus
generating a natural 360° sound
experience for every passenger.
i
By selecting LOGIC7® OFF, all compatible
formats as they are present on the medium
are played back. Due to the vehicle’s
spatial characteristics, an optimal sound
experience is not ensured on all seats.
Adjusting surround sound
With surround sound, you can choose
between LOGIC7® ON and LOGIC7® OFF.
X
Select Sound £ 3D Sound.
Adjusting surround sound
®
1
Current setting
X
Selecting a setting: Slide qmr or rotate
ymz.
X
Saving setting: Press n.
The setting is saved and the menu is closed.
X
Exiting menu without saving changes:
Press L or slide omp.
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Please note the following:
R
For an ideal sound experience at all
seats, the balance and fader should be
adjusted to the center of the passenger
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compartment with LOGIC7® switched
on.
R
The best sound results are achieved by
playing high-quality audio CDs and audio
DVDs.
R
For MP3 tracks, the bit rate should be at
least 128 kbit/s.
R
Surround sound does not function for
mono-signal sources.
R
In the event of poor radio reception
quality, e. g. inside a tunnel, you should
switch off LOGIC7®, as a dynamic switch
from Stereo to Mono could occur,
resulting in temporary sound distortion.
R
With some stereo recordings, the
resulting sound may deviate from
conventional stereo playback.
Switching off/on the audio source
i
When you insert an audio CD or audio
DVD, it automatically becomes the active
audio source.
X
Switching off: Select Audio £ Audio
£ Audio OFF.
The audio source is switched off; Audio
OFF appears in the display.
X
Switching on: Select Audio, then the
desired audio source.
or
X
Load CD/DVD (Y page 198) or a PCMCIA
card (Y page 200).
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COMAND system settings
System settings menu overview
i
The components and operating principles
of COMAND can be found on (Y page 78).
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Display
(Y page 92)
Time (Y page 92) Voice Control
(Y page 93)
Display settings Time settings Voice Control
settings
Display settings
Switching the display on or off
X
Switching off: Select Vehicle £
Display OFF.
X
Switching back on: Rotate ymz or slide
qmr.
Time settings
Setting the time
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The correct time must be set for the
following navigation system functions to
operate correctly:
R
Route guidance on routes with timedependent traffic guidance
Setting the display design
X
Select Vehicle £ System Settings
£ Display.
X
Select Day Mode, Night Mode or
Automatic.
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In the Automatic setting, COMAND
R
Calculation of estimated arrival time
X
Select Vehicle £ System Settings
£ Time £ Time.
X
Selecting hour or minute(s): Slide omp.
X
Setting value: Rotate ymz or slide qmr.
X
Saving setting: Press n.
analyzes the automatic vehicle light sensor
i
and switches between the display design
automatically.
The increment value for setting the
minutes depends on the situation. If GPS
reception is available, it is 30 minutes. If
GPS reception is not available, it is one
minute.
Language
(Y page 94)
Favorite
(Y page 94)
Language settings Assign favorite
button
Setting the time zone and switching
between Daylight Saving Time and
standard time
i
The correct time zone and Daylight Saving
Time/standard time must be set for the
following navigation system functions to
operate correctly:
R
Route guidance on routes with timedependent traffic guidance
R
Calculation of estimated arrival time
X
Setting time zone: Select Vehicle £
System Settings £ Time £ Time
Zone.
The country list appears. The dot R in front
of a list entry indicates the current setting.
X
Select the country in which you are
currently driving.
A time zone list may also be displayed,
depending on the country selected.
X
Select desired time zone.
Reset (Y page 95)
Reset COMAND to
factory settings
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Subsequent operation depends on:
R
whether your navigation system has GPS
reception
R
which country you have previously set
You may either:
R
manually switch between Daylight
Savings Time (Summer) and Standard
time (Winter) in a list
or
R
switch automatic Daylight Saving Time to
standard time changeover (and vice versa)
on or off
X
Switching manually: Select Daylight
Savings Time (Summer) or Standard
time (Winter).
The dot R in front of a list entry indicates
the current setting.
X
Switching automatic changeover on or
off: Select Automatic Daylight
Savings Time.
You have switched the function on or off. A
checkmark appears when the function is
switched on.
i
Availability of the automatic daylight
saving time feature depends on the country
selected.
X
Saving setting and exit the menu: Slide
omp.
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If you have switched off the automatic
changeover function, you must change
Daylight Saving Time to standard time and
vice versa yourself.
Setting the date
X
Select Vehicle £ System Settings
£ Time £ Date.
X
Selecting month, day or year: Slide
omp.
X
Setting value: Rotate ymz or slide qmr.
X
Saving setting: Press n.
Setting the time/date format
X
Select Vehicle £ System Settings
£ Time £ Format.
The format list appears. The dots R in
front of the list entries indicate the current
setting.
X
Changing format setting: Select desired
format.
X
Saving setting and exit the menu: Slide
omp.
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Switching help window on or off
X
Select Vehicle £ System Settings
£ Voice Control.
X
Select Help Window.
You can switch the help window on or off.
A checkmark appears when the help
window is switched on.
Individualization
Using individualization, you can fine-tune
Voice Control to your own voice and thus
improve voice recognition. The ability of the
system to recognize the commands of other
users does not deteriorate as a result.
Individualization consists of two parts. You
train the system to recognize digits in the first
part and specific commands in the second
part.
Starting new individualization
i
It is only possible to start individualization
with the vehicle stationary. After starting
the session, the system will guide you
through the individualization by means of
acoustic instructions.
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X
Select Vehicle £ System Settings
£ Voice Control £ Start new
individualization.
A prompt appears asking whether you
would like further information.
X
Select Yes or No.
If you select No, the first part of
individualization begins.
If you select Yes, an information display will
be shown with audio instruction.
X
Closing display: Select OK.
The first part of individualization begins.
At the end of the first part, you will see a
prompt asking whether you want to begin
the second part.
X
Select Yes or No.
If you select No, individualization will be
canceled. The data from the first part is
saved automatically.
If you select Yes, the second part begins.
Individualization is completed at the end of
the second part. You will see a message to
this effect. The data from the second part is
saved automatically.
Canceling during the first or second part
of individualization
X
Select Cancel.
A prompt appears asking whether you
really do want to cancel.
X
Select Yes or No.
If you select Yes, individualization will be
canceled. The data from the part at which
you exited is not saved.
If you select No, the part at which you
stopped begins again.
Deleting existing individualization data
X
Select Vehicle £ System Settings
£ Voice Control £ Delete
individualization.
A prompt appears asking whether you
really do want to delete.
X
Select Yes or No.
The individualization data will either be
deleted or not, depending on your
selection.
Setting the system language
X
Select Vehicle £ System Settings
£ Language.
The language list appears. A dot R
indicates the current setting.
X
Changing setting: Select desired
language.
The language is set.
Assigning the favorite button
1
Favorite button
You can assign the following predefined
functions to the favorite button *:
R
Rear Window Sunshade (Y page 221)
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You can use the favorite button to extend
or retract the rear window sunshade. This
is the default setting.
R
Display OFF (Y page 92)
You can use the favorite button to switch
the COMAND display on or off.
R
Repeat Navigation Command
(Y page 140)
You can use the favorite button to recall the
last announcement issued by the
navigation system.
X
Select Vehicle £ System Settings
£ Favorite.
The list of predefined functions appears.
The dot R in front of the list entry indicates
the current setting.
X
Changing setting: Rotate ymz and select
desired function.
X
Saving setting and exit the menu:
Press n.
Reset
i
You can reset COMAND back to its
factory settings.
In this case, all personal data (e.g. address
book entries, entries in the destination
memory and the list of last destinations of
the navigation system), among other
things, are deleted.
X
Select Vehicle £ System Settings
£ Reset.
A prompt appears asking whether you
really want to reset.
X
Select Yes or No.
If you select Yes another prompt will
appear asking whether you really want to
reset.
X
Select Yes or No.
If you select Yes, COMAND will be reset
and restarted.
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Safety notes
Warning!
G
For safety reasons, only enter a destination
when the vehicle is stationary. When the
vehicle is in motion, a passenger should
enter the destination. Study manual and
select route before driving.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.
COMAND calculates the route to the
destination without taking account of the
following, for example:
R
Traffic lights
R
Stop and right-of-way signs
R
Parking or stopping prohibited areas
R
Lane merging
R
Other road and traffic rules and
regulations
R
Narrow bridges
COMAND may give incorrect navigation
commands if the data in the digital map
does not correspond with the actual road/
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traffic situation. DVD maps do not cover all
areas nor all routes within an area. For
example, if the traffic routing has been
changed or the direction of a one-way road
has been reversed.
For this reason, you must always observe
applicable road and traffic rules and
regulations during your journey. Road and
traffic rules and regulations always have
priority over the navigation commands
generated by the system.
Warning!
G
Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you while driving without diverting
your attention from the road and driving.
Please always use this feature instead of
consulting the map display for directions.
Consulting the symbols or map display for
directions may cause you to divert your
attention from driving and increase your
risk of an accident.
Map software
The digital maps generated by the map
software become outdated in the same way
as conventional road maps. Optimum route
guidance can only be provided by the
navigation system in conjunction with the
most up-to-date map software. Information
about new map software versions can be
obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Updating the map software
You can update the map software yourself
using a DVD.
Notes about handling DVDs
R
Only hold discs by the edge.
R
Handle discs carefully to prevent read
problems.
R
Avoid getting scratches, fingerprints and
dust on discs.
R
Use a commercially-available cleaning
cloth to clean discs. Do not wipe them with
a circular motion, but only in straight lines
from the center outwards.
R
Place discs back in their boxes after use.
R
Protect discs from heat and direct sunlight.
Updating process
The updating process has the following
phases:
R
Loading a DVD into the DVD changer
(Y page 97)
R
Updating process (Y page 98)
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The updating process can take between
10 and 60 minutes, depending on the size
of the map software. If the radio was
switched on before you started the
updating process, you can still adjust the
volume. You can also use COMAND to
operate the automatic air conditioning and
to cancel the process. Other functions are
not operational. If possible, carry out the
update when the vehicle is stationary.
i
If you carry out the update with the engine
switched off and the vehicle battery has
insufficient power, COMAND may
automatically switch off during the process
in order to protect the battery. If this
occurs, restart the update with the engine
running period. Similarly, if the SmartKey
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position is unintentionally switched to 0,
restart the update.
Warning!
G
Never leave the engine running in an
enclosed space. Inhalation of exhaust gas
is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas
contains carbon monoxide (CO), and
inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and
possible death.
Loading a DVD into the DVD changer
Warning!
G
COMAND is classified as a Class 1 laser
product. You must not open the casing.
There is a risk of exposure to invisible laser
radiation if you open the casing, or if the
casing is faulty or damaged.
COMAND does not contain any parts that
you are able to maintain yourself. For safety
reasons, all maintenance work must be
carried out by qualified technicians.
Warning!
G
Only carry out the following when the
vehicle is stationary:
R
Inserting a disc
R
Ejecting a disc
There is a risk of accident by being
distracted from road and traffic conditions
if you load a CD/DVD while the vehicle is
in motion.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.
1
Disc slot
2
Magazine tray buttons 1 – 6
i
Each magazine tray button 2 indicates
the status of the corresponding magazine
tray by means of an LED.
R
LED off = magazine tray is empty
R
LED constantly lit = magazine tray is
loaded
R
LED flashes = CD/DVD changer
requesting disc to be loaded
X
Switch on COMAND (Y page 79).
X
Press one of magazine tray buttons 2.
If a disc is loaded, it will be ejected.
X
Take disc out of slot 1.
X
Wait until LED for magazine button 2
which you pressed flashes quickly.
X
Slide DVD into slot 1 with printed side
facing upwards.
COMAND loads the DVD.
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Updating
After you have loaded the DVD, you will see a
message to the effect that the disc does not
contain a recognizable audio format.
X
Confirming message: Press n.
COMAND checks whether the map
software on the DVD is compatible with the
vehicle’s navigation system and whether it
is compatible with the current system
software.
Map software is compatible with the
navigation system and the current
system software
COMAND now checks whether the map data
on the DVD is already installed.
Map data is not yet installed
You will see a comparison of the version
statuses in the display and a prompt will
appear asking whether you want to continue
with the update.
X
Select Yes or No.
If you select No, COMAND automatically
ejects the DVD and the map data is not
updated.
Take DVD out of the slot.
If you select Yes, the map data is updated.
Map data is already installed
You will see a message that the map data is
already installed and a prompt will appear
asking you whether you want to continue with
the update.
X
Select Yes or No.
If you select No, COMAND automatically
ejects the DVD and the map data is not
updated.
Take DVD out of slot.
If you select Yes, the existing map data is
saved again.
Updating the map data
While the update is running, you will see a
message to this effect and a progress bar. The
progress bars fills up from left to right during
the update.
1
Progress bar
You can either cancel the update or allow it
to run to the end without canceling.
X
Canceling an update on the DVD
changer: Press corresponding magazine
tray button 2 (Y page 97).
The DVD will be ejected in both cases.
X
Take DVD out of slot.
i
If the update is canceled, the navigation
system remains fully operational with the
previous map data. You can restart the
update at a later date. It will then continue
from the point where it was canceled.
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