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Operator’s Manual
S-Class
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Order No. 6515 2261 13 Part No. 221 584 69 82 USA Edition C 2008
S-Class
S 450 4MATIC (Canada only)
S 550
S 550 4MATIC
S 600
S 63 AMG
S 65 AMG
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Introduction....................................... 13
Product information............................. 13
Operator’s Manual ............................... 14
Service and warranty information .. 14
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 15
Maintenance .................................. 15
Roadside Assistance ...................... 15
Change of address or ownership.... 16
Operating your vehicle outside the
USA or Canada............................... 16
Where to find it .................................... 17
Symbols............................................... 18
Operating safety .................................. 19
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 19
Problems with your vehicle .................. 20
Reporting safety defects...................... 21
Reporting safety defects ................ 21
Vehicle data recording ......................... 22
Information regarding electronic
recording devices........................... 22
At a glance .......................................... 23
Exterior view......................................... 24
Cockpit................................................. 26
Instrument cluster ................................ 28
Control systems ................................... 30
Center console ..................................... 32
Upper part ...................................... 32
Overhead control panel ........................ 33
Driver’s door control panel ................... 34
Rear door control panel ........................ 35
Storage compartments......................... 36
Rear passenger compartment .............. 38
Safety and Security............................ 39
Occupant safety ................................... 40
Air bags........................................... 42
Occupant Classification System ..... 47
Seat belts........................................ 52
Active head restraints ..................... 56
Preventive occupant safety
(PRE-SAFE
®
).................................... 57
Children in the vehicle .................... 58
Override switch for rear passenger
compartment .................................. 64
Contents
Panic alarm .......................................... 66
Activating........................................ 66
Deactivating.................................... 66
Driving safety systems ......................... 67
ABS................................................. 67
Adaptive Brake ............................... 68
Adaptive Brake Lights
(S 600 and S 65 AMG, USA only).... 69
BAS................................................. 69
BAS Plus* ....................................... 70
EBP ................................................. 72
®
ESP
............................................... 72
Four wheel electronic traction
system (4MATIC) with the ESP
PRE-SAFE
®
Brake* (vehicles with
DISTRONIC Plus* only) ................... 77
Anti-theft systems ................................ 82
Immobilizer ..................................... 82
Anti-theft alarm system .................. 82
Canceling the alarm........................ 83
®
..... 76
Contents
Control systems ................................ 85
COMAND operating safety ................... 86
COMAND introduction ......................... 87
Availability of functions while the
vehicle is in motion ........................ 87
Switching COMAND on or off ......... 87
COMAND components ................... 87
Operating COMAND ....................... 92
Main menus of COMAND ............... 98
COMAND FM/AM radio ..................... 102
Submenu overview ....................... 102
Switching to radio mode .............. 103
Switching wavebands ................... 103
Selecting stations/channels ........ 103
Saving stations ............................. 106
Station name display .................... 107
COMAND satellite radio ..................... 108
Submenu overview ....................... 108
Introduction to satellite radio ....... 109
Switching to satellite radio ........... 109
Main satellite radio menu ............. 111
Selecting program category ......... 111
Tuning in channels ....................... 112
Saving channels ........................... 114
Show program info ....................... 115
Channel update ............................ 115
Calling SIRIUS Service Center ...... 115
COMAND audio CD/
audio DVD/MP3 ................................ 116
Safety precautions ....................... 116
Notes about MP3 mode ............... 116
Notes about audio DVD operation 118
Notes about CDs/DVDs............... 119
Notes about handling CDs/DVDs 120
Inserting CDs and DVDs............... 120
Inserting a PCMCIA card .............. 121
Ejecting CDs and DVDs ................ 122
Ejecting a PCMCIA card ............... 122
Submenu overview ....................... 123
Switching to audio CD,
audio DVD or MP3 mode.............. 124
Stop function ............................... 125
Pause function ............................. 125
Selecting CD/DVD/MP3 media ... 126
Selecting a track .......................... 126
Fast forward/rewind .................... 127
Selecting a folder ......................... 127
Setting the audio format .............. 128
Playback options .......................... 128
COMAND AUX ................................... 129
Audio and Video AUX jacks .......... 129
Audio AUX.................................... 129
Video AUX.................................... 130
COMAND video DVD ......................... 132
Automatic picture fade-out .......... 132
Notes about video DVD operation 132
Notes about handling DVDs ......... 133
Functional limitations................... 133
Inserting or ejecting DVDs ........... 133
Submenu overview of video DVD . 134
Switching to video DVD mode...... 134
Hiding/showing the
DVD control menu ....................... 135
Hiding/showing the
menu system ............................... 135
Fast forward/rewind .................... 135
Selecting the DVD medium .......... 135
Stop playback .............................. 136
Pause playback ............................ 136
Selecting scene/chapter ............. 136
Selecting film/track ..................... 137
Screen settings ............................ 137
DVD menu.................................... 138
Stopping the film or skipping to
the beginning/end of a scene...... 138
Switching to the next highest
DVD menu level ........................... 139
Contents
Back to the film............................ 139
Setting the language and
audio format ................................ 139
Subtitles and camera angles ........ 140
Interactive content....................... 140
COMAND telephone* ........................ 141
Safety precautions ....................... 141
General notes............................... 141
Switching telephone on or off ...... 143
Activating telephone mode .......... 144
Telephone keypad ........................ 144
“911” emergency call................... 145
Entering the PIN ........................... 146
Entering the PIN2......................... 147
Entering the PUK/PUK2............... 147
Entering the unlock code ............. 147
Telephone submenu overview ...... 148
Main telephone menu .................. 149
Mailbox ........................................ 149
Call lists ....................................... 150
Incoming call................................ 152
Making an outgoing call ............... 153
Functions during a single-call
connection ................................... 155
Transferring a call ........................ 157
COMAND phone book .................. 158
COMAND address book ................ 167
Bluetooth
®
settings....................... 180
SMS messages
(Short Message Service) ............... 183
COMAND navigation........................... 187
Safety precautions ........................ 187
COMAND navigation (introduction) .... 188
Map software ................................ 188
Updating the map software........... 188
Updating process.......................... 188
Loading a DVD into the
DVD changer................................. 189
Updating ....................................... 190
General notes ............................... 192
Input restrictions .......................... 193
Navigation system menu overview 194
Calling up the map display and
switching to navigation mode ....... 195
Basic settings ............................... 198
COMAND navigation system
(entering a destination) ...................... 202
Entering a destination by the
address ......................................... 202
Entering a destination from the
destination memory ...................... 223
Entering a destination from the
list of last destinations.................. 225
Entering a destination
from the map ................................ 225
Entering a stopover....................... 226
COMAND navigation system
(Point of interest entry) ...................... 229
Entering a POI in the
surrounding area .......................... 229
Entering a POI in the
surroundings of a given city .......... 229
Entering a POI in
a different region .......................... 229
Designating a POI category........... 230
Entering a POI from the map ........ 236
COMAND navigation system
(route guidance) ................................. 237
Route guidance............................. 237
Examples of displays and
announcements for
a driving maneuver ....................... 237
Example of a display
without driving maneuvers............ 239
Destination or destination area
reached ........................................ 239
Partially digitized areas................. 240
Contents
Off-road and off-map .................... 241
Navigation announcements.......... 243
COMAND navigation system
(during route guidance)...................... 244
Cancel route guidance ................. 244
Continuing cancelled
route guidance ............................. 244
Route browser .............................. 244
Displaying info .............................. 245
Displaying route information ........ 246
Detour function ............................ 246
COMAND navigation system
(real-time traffic) ................................ 248
Real-time traffic notifications
in the map .................................... 248
Displaying real-time
traffic reports ............................... 249
Example message ........................ 250
COMAND navigation system
(destination memory) ......................... 251
Saving a destination in
the destination memory ............... 251
Deleting a destination
from the destination memory....... 253
Own address ................................ 254
COMAND navigation system
(last destinations) .............................. 258
Saving a destination permanently
in the destination memory ........... 258
Saving the vehicle position in
the list of last destinations ........... 258
Saving the crosshair position in
the list of last destinations ........... 258
Deleting one of
the last destinations..................... 258
COMAND system settings ................. 259
System settings menu overview... 259
Display settings............................ 259
Time settings................................ 259
Voice Control settings .................. 261
Setting the system language........ 262
Assigning the favorite button ....... 263
Reset............................................ 263
COMAND vehicle menu ..................... 264
Setting night security illumination 264
Locator lighting on/off................. 265
Exterior mirror
convenience settings ................... 266
Automatic locking on/off ............. 267
Activating easy-entry/exit feature 268
Setting interior ambient lighting... 269
Setting interior lighting
delayed switch-off ........................ 270
Extending or retracting rear
window sunshade ........................ 271
Trunk opening-height
restriction* on/off ....................... 272
COMAND automatic climate control . 273
Setting temperature..................... 274
Adjusting air distribution .............. 275
Adjusting air volume .................... 275
Central climate control menu via
COMAND ..................................... 276
Operating rear climate control*
from the front .............................. 279
COMAND seats ................................. 282
Operating seats via COMAND ...... 282
Lumbar support ........................... 283
Multicontour seats*, front ........... 283
Drive-dynamic multicontour
seats*, front................................. 285
Instrument cluster control system..... 287
Multifunction display.................... 287
Multifunction steering wheel........ 288
Menus .......................................... 289
Trip menu..................................... 291
Navi menu.................................... 292
Contents
Audio menu.................................. 294
AMG menu ................................... 296
Telephone* menu......................... 299
Assistance* menu ........................ 303
Service menu ............................... 304
Settings menu .............................. 305
Voice Control..................................... 308
Operating safety........................... 308
Voice Control introduction................. 309
Spelling ........................................ 310
Command types ........................... 310
Active System .............................. 310
Controls ....................................... 311
Symbols ....................................... 312
Voice Control telephone .................... 313
Telephone operation .................... 313
Telephone commands .................. 314
Voice Control navigation.................... 320
Important notes ........................... 320
Navigation operation .................... 321
Navigation commands.................. 321
Dialog for entering
a complete address...................... 322
Commands for entering parts of
an address ................................... 327
Voice Control address book ............... 330
COMAND address book overview . 330
Operation with address book
not open (global)........................... 330
Operation with address book
open (local) ................................... 331
Operating and using address book 331
Available commands with the
address book not open ................. 331
Available commands with the
address book open ....................... 333
Voice Control radio............................. 334
Radio operation ............................ 334
Radio commands .......................... 334
Voice Control CD/
DVD changer/MP3 ............................. 338
Operation...................................... 338
Commands.................................... 339
Voice Control command list ............... 340
Command list................................ 340
Voice Control troubleshooting............ 352
Help function ................................ 352
Help commands ............................ 352
Help window ................................. 352
Entering digits and spelling........... 352
What to do if ... ............................. 353
Voice Control individualization ........... 355
Controls in detail.............................. 357
Locking and unlocking ....................... 358
SmartKey ...................................... 358
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 361
Checking batteries in the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* ............................... 366
Loss of the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 366
Opening doors from the inside ..... 367
Power closing assist
for doors and trunk lid .................. 368
Automatic central locking ............. 368
Locking and unlocking from
the inside ...................................... 369
Starter switch positions ..................... 370
SmartKey ...................................... 370
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 371
Seats .................................................. 373
Seat adjustment ........................... 373
Seat heating ................................. 377
Seat ventilation*........................... 378
Head restraints ............................. 379
Contents
Multicontour seats*, rear ............. 383
Easy-entry/exit feature ................ 384
Steering wheel ................................... 386
Steering wheel adjustment........... 386
Heated steering wheel* ............... 387
Mirrors ............................................... 388
Interior rear view mirror ............... 388
Exterior rear view mirrors ............. 388
Power folding exterior rear
view mirrors ................................. 389
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors... 390
Activating exterior rear
view mirror parking position ......... 391
Memory function................................ 392
Storing positions into memory ..... 393
Recalling positions from memory . 393
Storing exterior rear view
mirror parking position ................. 394
Fastening the seat belts..................... 395
Proper use of seat belts ............... 397
Seat belt height adjustment
automatically................................ 397
Seat belt height adjustment
manually....................................... 398
Lighting.............................................. 399
Exterior lamp switch..................... 399
High beam.................................... 403
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 403
Corner-illuminating lamps ............ 404
Hazard warning flasher ................ 405
Interior lighting............................. 406
Door entry lamps ......................... 407
Trunk lamp ................................... 407
Windshield wipers.............................. 408
Switching on/off
windshield wipers......................... 408
Intermittent wiping....................... 409
Single wipe................................... 409
Wiping with windshield
washer fluid.................................. 409
Power windows.................................. 410
Opening and closing
power windows ............................ 410
Rear side window sunshades* ..... 412
Summer opening feature.............. 412
Convenience closing feature ........ 413
Driving and parking............................ 416
Starting the engine....................... 416
Driving off .................................... 419
Turn signals.................................. 420
Problems while driving ................. 420
Parking......................................... 421
Turning off the engine .................. 424
Releasing seat belts ..................... 425
Automatic transmission ..................... 426
Gear selector lever....................... 426
Shifting procedure ....................... 429
Transmission positions ................ 430
Driving tips................................... 433
Gear ranges ................................. 435
Automatic shift program .............. 436
Steering wheel gearshift control .. 438
Manual shift program
(S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG only) ... 440
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) ...................... 443
Instrument cluster ............................. 444
Adjusting instrument cluster
display illumination ...................... 444
Coolant temperature gauge ......... 444
Tachometer.................................. 445
Outside temperature indicator ..... 445
Fuel gauge ................................... 445
Driving systems ................................. 446
Cruise control .............................. 446
DISTRONIC Plus* ......................... 451
Airmatic ....................................... 468
Active Body Control (ABC)* ......... 470
Contents
Parktronic system* ...................... 472
Park Assist* ................................. 476
Advanced Parking Guidance*....... 481
Rear View Camera*...................... 487
Night View Assist* ....................... 491
Blind Spot Assist* ........................ 495
Air vents ............................................ 498
Opening and closing air vents ...... 500
Ventilated storage compartment
(Canada only) ............................... 500
Automatic climate control ................. 501
Deactivating climate
control system ............................. 503
Operating climate control system
in automatic mode ....................... 503
Setting temperature..................... 504
Adjusting air volume .................... 504
Front defroster............................. 504
Rear window defroster ................. 506
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL
(USA only) .................................... 506
Air recirculation mode.................. 506
Residual engine heat and
ventilation .................................... 509
Rear passenger compartment
climate control* ........................... 509
Trunk .................................................. 511
Opening trunk ............................... 511
Closing trunk ................................ 512
Trunk emergency release.............. 516
Valet locking ................................. 517
Power tilt/sliding sunroof................... 518
Opening and closing
power tilt/sliding sunroof ............. 518
Synchronizing ............................... 520
Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel* ............................... 521
Roller sunblinds ............................ 521
Opening and closing panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel.. 522
Synchronizing ............................... 524
Loading and storing ............................ 525
Roof rack* .................................... 525
Loading instructions ..................... 525
Storage compartments ................. 526
Cupholders ................................... 530
Trunk ............................................ 532
Useful features ................................... 534
Sun visors ..................................... 534
Vanity mirror in rear...................... 534
Rear window sunshade ................. 535
Ashtrays........................................ 536
Cigarette lighters .......................... 537
Power outlet ................................. 538
Floormats* ................................... 538
Telephone* ................................... 539
Tele Aid......................................... 542
Garage door opener...................... 551
Infrared reflecting windshield ....... 556
Operation.......................................... 557
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) .......... 558
Driving instructions ............................ 559
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 559
Drinking and driving...................... 559
Pedals........................................... 559
Power assistance .......................... 559
Brakes .......................................... 560
Driving off ..................................... 562
Parking ......................................... 562
Tires.............................................. 563
Hydroplaning ................................ 563
Tire traction .................................. 564
Tire speed rating ........................... 564
Winter driving instructions ............ 565
Standing water ............................. 566
Passenger compartment............... 567
Contents
Driving abroad .............................. 567
Control and operation of
radio transmitters......................... 567
Catalytic converter ....................... 568
Emission control........................... 568
Coolant temperature .................... 569
At the gas station............................... 570
Refueling ...................................... 570
Check regularly and
before a long trip.......................... 572
Engine compartment.......................... 573
Hood ............................................ 573
Engine oil...................................... 575
Transmission fluid level ................ 578
Active Body Control* (ABC*)
fluid level ...................................... 579
Coolant level ................................ 579
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system ........... 580
Tires and wheels ................................ 582
Important guidelines .................... 582
Tire care and maintenance ........... 583
Direction of rotation ..................... 585
Loading the vehicle ...................... 585
Recommended tire
inflation pressure ......................... 590
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 592
Tire labeling.................................. 598
Load identification ....................... 601
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ..
602
Maximum tire load ....................... 603
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 603
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 604
Tire ply material ........................... 606
Tire and loading terminology........ 606
Rotating tires ............................... 609
Winter driving .................................... 610
Winter tires .................................. 610
Snow chains................................. 611
Maintenance...................................... 612
Maintenance service
indicator message ........................ 612
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display............... 613
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator........................... 614
Vehicle care....................................... 615
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 615
Practical hints ................................. 627
What to do if …? ................................ 628
Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 628
Air bag off indicator lamp............. 640
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display.................... 642
Where will I find ...? ........................... 705
First aid kit................................... 705
Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit,
luggage bowl, Minispare wheel .... 705
Unlocking/locking in an emergency.. 708
Unlocking the vehicle................... 708
Locking the vehicle ...................... 709
Resetting activated head restraints... 710
Head restraints (standard) ........... 710
Luxury head restraints* ............... 711
Replacing SmartKey batteries ........... 712
Replacing bulbs ................................. 714
Bulbs............................................ 715
Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 717
Replacing wiper blades...................... 721
Placing wiper arms in
vertical position ........................... 721
Removing wiper blades ................ 722
Installing wiper blades ................. 722
Contents
Flat tire .............................................. 723
Preparing the vehicle ................... 723
Mounting the spare wheel............ 723
Batteries ............................................ 729
Disconnecting starter battery ...... 731
Removing starter battery ............. 732
Charging battery .......................... 732
Reinstalling starter battery........... 733
Reconnecting starter battery ....... 733
Jump starting ..................................... 734
Towing the vehicle ............................. 737
Towing with front wheels raised... 738
Towing with all wheels
on the ground............................... 739
Installing towing eye bolt ............. 740
Fuses ................................................. 741
Fuse boxes in
engine compartment .................... 742
Fuse boxes in
passenger compartment .............. 743
Emergency engine shut-down ...... 744
Technical data .................................. 745
Parts service....................................... 746
Warranty coverage ............................. 747
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ...................... 747
Identification labels ............................ 748
Layout of poly-V-belt drive.................. 750
S 450 4MATIC, S 550 and
S 550 4MATIC............................... 750
S 63 AMG ..................................... 750
S 600 and S 65 AMG .................... 750
Engine ................................................ 751
Rims and tires .................................... 754
Same size tires ............................. 755
Mixed size tires ............................. 757
Spare wheel .................................. 759
Electrical system ................................ 760
Main dimensions and weights ............ 762
Main dimensions........................... 762
Weights......................................... 763
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc........... 764
Capacities..................................... 764
Engine oils .................................... 769
Engine oil additives ....................... 769
Air conditioning refrigerant ........... 769
Brake fluid .................................... 769
Premium unleaded gasoline.......... 770
Fuel requirements......................... 770
Gasoline additives......................... 771
Coolants ....................................... 771
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system ........... 774
Index ................................................. 775
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Product information
Please observe the following in your own
best interest:
We recommend using Genuine
Mercedes-Benz 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.
Introduction
Product information
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will
receive comprehensive information, also
on permissible technical modifications,
and where proper installation will be performed.
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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
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.
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
the operation of any equipment, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to
demonstrate the proper procedures.
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.
Optional equipment is also described in
this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they are
special-order 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
Ce nter w ill be glad to info r m you of correc t
care and operating procedures. The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet
are important documents and should be
kept with the vehicle.
Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information
Booklet contains detailed information
about the warranties covering your
Mercedes-Benz, including:
앫 New Vehicle Limited Warranty
앫 Emission System Warranty
앫 Emission Performance Warranty
앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control System
Warranty
(California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont only)
앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws
(Lemon Laws)
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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
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 after a reasonable
number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of
the vehicle or the accumulation of
18000 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 mal-
function results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that de-
fect 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 mal-
function of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have direct-
ly 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 sub-
stantial 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.
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.
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For additional information refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure (in the USA) or the Roadside Assistance section of the Service &
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
Mercedes-Benz 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:
앫 service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available,
앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat-
alytic converters may not be available;
the use of leaded fuels will damage the
catalysts,
앫 gasoline may have a considerably low-
er 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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왔 Where to find it
This Operator’s Manual is designed to provide comprehensive support information
for you, the vehicle operator. Each section
has its own reference color.
At a glance
Here you will find an overview of your vehicle’s interior and exterior main features.
Safety and Security
Here you will find descriptions of the safety
and security features of your vehicle.
Control systems
Here you will find detailed information
about the operation of the COMAND system, instrument cluster control system
and Voice Control.
Controls in detail
Here you will find detailed information
about the equipment installed in your vehicle. This section also describes technical
innovations.
Operation
Here you will find all the information you
need for the proper operation of your vehicle.
Practical hints
This section provides fast assistance for
dealing with problems you may encounter.
Introduction
Where to find it
Technical data
All important technical data for your vehicle can be found in this section.
Indexes
The table of contents and the index are designed to help you find information quickly
and easily.
The following publications are part of your
vehicle documentation:
앫 this Operator’s Manual
앫 the Maintenance Booklet
Separate operating instructions will be
provided as required depending on the
equipment options installed in your vehicle.
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Introduction
Symbols
Trademarks:
앫 Bluetooth
®
is a registered trademark of
of Bluetooth SIG Inc.
®
앫 ESP
and PRE-SAFE® are registered
trademark of DaimlerChrysler.
앫 HomeLink
®
is a registered trademark
of Prince, a Johnson Controls
Company.
앫 LOGIC7
®
is a registered trademark of
Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
앫 SIRIUS and related marks are trade-
marks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.
The following symbols are found in this
Operator’s Manual:
* Optional equipment is identified
with an asterisk. Since standard
equipment varies between models,
the descriptions and illustrations in
this manual may differ slightly from
the actual equipment of your vehicle.
Warning! G
Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.
Highlights hazards that may result in dam-
!
age to your vehicle.
Helpful hints or further information you may
i
find useful.
왘 This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.
왘 A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step
procedure.
컄 page This symbol tells you where to
look for further information on a
topic.
컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
a warning which is continued on
the next page.
컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
a procedure which is continued
on the next page.
-> This symbol is used to indicate
cross-references to term definitions.
Display Words appearing in the multi-
function display and COMAND
display are printed in the type
shown here.
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왔 Operating safety
Warning! G
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! G
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
oper ati ng safety of your ve hicle. 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.
Introduction
Operating safety
Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you
are familiar with the following information
and rules:
앫 the safety precautions in this manual
앫 the “Technical data” section in this
manual
앫 traffic rules and regulations
앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan-
dards
Warning! G
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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Introduction
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
immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center 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
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Introduction
Reporting safety defects
왔 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 http://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 http://www.safercar.gov.
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Introduction
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.
DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others
앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes
앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee
앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency
앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or
앫 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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At a glance
Exterior view
Cockpit
Instrument cluster
Control systems
Center console
Overhead control panel
Driver’s door control panel
Rear door control panel
Storage compartments
Rear passenger compartment
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At a glance
Exterior view
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At a glance
Exterior view
Item Page
1 Trunk
앫 Unlocking
앫 Opening and closing
앫 Minispare wheel
앫 Vehicle tool kit
511
511
723
705
2 Rear lamps 715
3 Rear window, defrosting 506
4 Fuel filler flap
Gasoline
570
770
5 Doors
앫 Locking and unlocking
앫 Opening and closing
358
358
Item Page
6 Exterior rear view mirror
Parking position
388
391
7 Towing the vehicle 737
8 Rims and tires
앫 Checking tire inflation
754
592
pressure
앫 Minispare wheel
앫 Flat tire
9 Hood, opening
Engine oil
Coolant
707
723
573
575
579
Item Page
a Headlamp cleaning system 403
b Front lamps 715
c Windshield wipers
Wiper blades, replacing
Wiper blades, cleaning
408
721
622
d Window, cleaning 622
e Roofs
앫 Power tilt/sliding sunroof
앫 Panorama roof with power
518
521
tilt/sliding panel*
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At a glance
Cockpit
26
At a glance
Cockpit
Item Page
1 Combination switch
앫 High beam
앫 Corner-illuminating lamps
앫 Windshield wipers
앫 Turn signals
403
404
408
420
2 Lever for
앫 Cruise control
앫 DISTRONIC Plus*
447
451
3 Horn
4 Multifunction steering wheel 288
5 Instrument cluster 28
6 Steering wheel gearshift con-
438
trol
7 Gear selector lever for
416
automatic transmission
Item Page
8 Control panel with
앫 Front passenger front
51
air bag indicator lamp
앫 Vehicle level control
switch
앫 Electronic Stability Pro-
gram (ESP
앫 Parktronic*/Park Assist*
®
) switch
deactivation switch
앫 Swivel COMAND display
앫 COMAND/instrument
469,
471
74
475,
480
89
444
cluster display
illumination
9 COMAND display 87
a Overhead control panel 33
b Automatic climate control
Center console, upper part
501
32
Item Page
c Glove box lock 526
d Cover of compartment with
앫 CD/DVD changer
앫 PCMCIA card slot
120
121
e Center console, lower part 30
f Starter switch
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
370
371
button
g Steering wheel adjustment
Heated steering wheel*
386
387
h Electronic parking brake 422
j Door control panel 34
k Hood lock release 573
l Night View Assist* 491
m Exterior lamp switch 399
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At a glance
Instrument cluster
28
At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item Page
1 Coolant temperature gauge 444
2 Fuel gauge with:
Fuel tank reserve warning
683
lamp
A High beam headlamp
403
indicator lamp
- ABS indicator lamp
= SRS indicator lamp
3 Parktronic*/Park Assist*
warning indicator for left
628
637
474,
479
front area
4 Multifunction display with:
Speedometer
0
USA only
!
Canada only
Electronic
parking brake
warning or indicator lamps
630
Item Page
;
USA only
Brake warning
lamp
3
Canada only
< Seat belt telltale 635
H Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale, USA
only
Low tire pressure*
telltale, Canada only
L Left turn signal
indicator lamp
K Right turn signal
indicator lamp
v ESP® warning lamp 634
l Distance warning
1
Vehicles without DISTRONIC Plus*: Warning lamp
without function. It illuminates when the ignition is
on. It should go out when the engine is running.
lamp*
1
629
638
420
420
79,
454,
634
Item Page
5 Parktronic*/Park Assist*
warning indicator for right
474,
479
front area
6 Gear position/range
435
indicator
7 Tachometer with:
± Engine malfunction
632
indicator lamp
8 Selected program mode indi-
437
cator
9 Main menu for control sys-
287
tem, multifunction display
a Outside temperature 445
b Display with:
Additional speedometer 306
: PRE-SAFE® Brake*
303
indicator
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