Mercedes Benz SL 2014 Operator Manual
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SL Operator's Manual
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Contents
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 29
At a glance ........................................... 37
Safety ................................................... 47
Opening and closing ........................... 81
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 111
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 125
Climate control ................................. 139
Driving and parking .......................... 153
On-board computer and displays .... 225
COMAND ............................................ 285
Stowage and features ...................... 519
Maintenance and care ...................... 541
Breakdown assistance ..................... 555
Wheels and tires ............................... 575
Technical data ................................... 607
Index
4
1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket
see Sockets
911 emergency call .......................... 385
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 245
Function/notes ................................ 71
Important safety notes .................... 71
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 143
Activating/deactivating Night
View Assist Plus
With spotlight function ................... 217
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 235
Display message ............................ 263
Function/information.................... 218
Active Body Control (AMG
vehicles)
Display message ............................ 261
Driving conditions menu in the
COMAND display (AMG vehicles) ... 203
Function/notes ............................. 201
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles)
Display message ............................ 261
Driving conditions menu in the
COMAND display........................... 200
Function/notes ............................. 198
Active Driving Assistance package .218
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 235
Display message ............................ 263
Function/information.................... 221
Active light function ......................... 131
Active Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 264
Function/notes ............................. 206
Important safety notes .................. 206
Active partition (USB devices
only)
Selecting ........................................ 455
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 77
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 198
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 257
Function/notes ............................. 131
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 237
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 612
Address book
Browsing ........................................ 407
Calling up ....................................... 407
Changing an entry .......................... 409
Connecting a call ........................... 410
Creating an entry ........................... 408
Deleting an entry ........................... 408
Deleting contacts ........................... 413
Details about an entry ................... 409
Entering characters ....................... 304
Entry as a home address ............... 365
Hiding contact details .................... 414
Importing contacts ........................ 412
Introduction ................................... 406
Receiving vCards ........................... 413
Searching for an entry ................... 408
Starting route guidance ................. 410
Voice tag ....................................... 411
Address entry menu .......................... 327
Adjusting the sound settings
Balance .......................................... 300
Adjusting the vehicle height
Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 201
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 198
Air bags
Display message ............................ 254
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 52
Head bag ......................................... 54
Important safety notes .................... 50
Knee bag .......................................... 53
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 55
Safety guidelines ............................. 49
Side impact air bag .......................... 53
Index
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Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIR FLOW ........................................... 145
AIRSCARF
Switching on/off ........................... 118
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output .............. 152
Air vents
Glove box .......................................152
Important safety notes .................. 151
Setting ........................................... 151
Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents .............................152
Setting the center air vents ........... 151
Setting the side air vents ............... 152
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 118
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alternative route ............................... 354
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 237
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 238
AMG
Button for AMG menu .................... 168
SETUP ............................................ 168
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 241
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 526
Assistance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 234
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 234
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 547
Hiding a service message .............. 546
Resetting the service interval
display........................................... 547
Service message ............................ 546
Special service requirements ......... 547
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 79
Function ...........................................79
Switching off the alarm .................... 79
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 235
Display message ............................ 262
Function/notes ............................. 213
Audio
Radio mode ................................... 436
Audio CD/DVD or MP3 mode
Switching to (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 495
Audio DVD
Mode, switching to ........................ 449
Pause function ............................... 450
Playback options ........................... 455
Safety notes .................................. 445
Setting the audio format ................ 454
Stop function ................................. 450
Audio format, setting
Audio DVD ..................................... 454
Video DVD ..................................... 483
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 232
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 257
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 160
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 159
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 126
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 166
Automatic drive program ............... 169
Changing gear............................... 166
Display message ............................ 269
Driving tips .................................... 166
Emergency running mode .............. 172
Engaging the park position ............ 164
Kickdown ....................................... 167
Index
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Manual drive program .................... 169
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 170
Overview ........................................ 163
Problem (malfunction) ................... 172
Program selector button ................ 167
Pulling away ................................... 158
Selector lever ................................ 163
Starting the engine ........................ 157
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 168
Transmission position display........ 165
Transmission positions .................. 166
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 172
Autostore ........................................... 438
AUX (audio)
Notes/socket ................................ 476
Switching to ................................... 476
AUX (video)
Setting the volume and sound ....... 484
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 484
Switching to ................................... 484
AUX jacks
CD/DVD drive ............................... 488
Avoiding an area ................................ 377
B
Back button ....................................... 297
Balance, adjusting ............................. 300
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 71
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 72
Bass, setting ...................................... 300
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 85
Replacing ......................................... 85
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 564
Display message ............................ 259
Important safety notes .................. 561
Jump starting ................................. 565
Overview ........................................ 561
Bird's-eye view (navigation) ............. 371
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth
Bluetooth®audio basic display ........ 468
Bottle holder ...................................... 525
Brake Assist
Brake fluid
Brake lamps
Brakes
Breakdown
Brightness, setting (TV, video) ......... 478
Buttons on the COMAND controller 297
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Activating/deactivating ................. 313
Activating audio mode ................... 468
Conditions (telephone) .................. 385
Connecting another mobile phone .389
Connecting audio devices .............. 465
Device list ...................................... 465
Entering the passcode ................... 388
External authorization .................... 389
General information ....................... 313
Interface ........................................ 384
Introduction ................................... 384
Reconnecting an audio device ....... 466
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 387
Settings ......................................... 313
Telephone basic menu ................... 391
Telephony ...................................... 385
Telephony notes ............................ 384
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Display message ............................ 250
Notes ............................................. 613
Display message ............................ 256
ABS .................................................. 71
BAS .................................................. 71
BAS PLUS ........................................ 72
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 613
Display message ............................ 245
Driving tips .................................... 180
High-performance brake system .... 181
Important safety notes .................. 180
Maintenance .................................. 181
Parking brake ................................ 176
Warning lamp ................................. 275
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Index
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California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees .................... 31
Call
Accepting/ending/rejecting .......... 392
Connecting .................................... 392
see Telephone
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Call lists
Displaying details ........................... 401
Opening and selecting an entry ..... 400
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 401
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 554
Car wash ........................................ 548
Display ........................................... 552
Exhaust pipe .................................. 552
Exterior lights ................................ 551
Gear or selector lever .................... 553
Interior ........................................... 552
Matte finish ................................... 550
Night View Assist Plus ................... 552
Notes ............................................. 547
Paint .............................................. 549
Plastic trim .................................... 553
Power washer ................................ 549
Rear view camera .......................... 552
Roof lining ...................................... 554
Seat belt ........................................ 554
Seat cover ..................................... 553
Sensors ......................................... 551
Steering wheel ............................... 553
Trim pieces .................................... 553
Washing by hand ........................... 548
Wheels ........................................... 550
Windows ........................................ 550
Wiper blades .................................. 551
Wooden trim .................................. 553
Car keys
see SmartKey
Car pool lanes .................................... 325
Car wash (care) ................................. 548
Category list (music search) ............ 457
CD
Copy protection ............................. 457
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 453
General information ....................... 457
Inserting ........................................ 445
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 495
Mode, switching to ........................ 449
Multisession .................................. 456
Notes on discs ............................... 457
Pause function ............................... 450
Player/changer operation
(COMAND) ..................................... 445
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 495
Safety notes .................................. 445
Selecting a media type .................. 451
Selecting a track ............................ 452
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 300
CD/DVD
Ejecting (DVD drive) ....................... 447
Inserting (DVD changer)................ 446
Inserting (single DVD drive) ........... 446
Removing (single DVD drive) .......... 446
CD mode
Playback options ........................... 455
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 232
Center console
Lower section .................................. 43
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 44
Upper section .................................. 42
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 82
Changing direction
Announcement phase .................... 350
Change of direction phase ............. 350
Preparation phase ......................... 350
Changing the character set .............. 307
Channel presets ................................ 437
Characters
Changing the character set ............ 305
Changing the language .................. 305
Deleting ......................................... 305
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Entering ......................................... 306
Entering (address book, phone
book) ............................................. 304
Entering (navigation) ...................... 306
Moving the cursor .......................... 305
Switching to letters ........................ 305
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 66
Restraint systems ............................ 66
Special seat belt retractor ............... 70
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 69
Cigarette lighter ................................ 526
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 551
Clear button ....................................... 297
Climate control
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 141
Controlling automatically ............... 145
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 143
Defrosting the windows ................. 148
Defrosting the windshield .............. 147
Important safety notes .................. 140
Indicator lamp ................................ 145
Information on using dual-zone
automatic climate control .............. 142
Maximum cooling .......................... 148
Overview of systems ...................... 140
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 145
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 150
Refrigerant ..................................... 615
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 615
Setting the air distribution ............. 146
Setting the airflow ......................... 147
Setting the air vents ...................... 151
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 145
Setting the temperature ................ 146
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 150
Switching on/off ........................... 143
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 150
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 148
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 147
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 38
see Instrument cluster
Color, setting (TV, video) .................. 478
COMAND
Active multicontour seat................ 319
Basic functions .............................. 299
Calling up drive status regulator
(ABC) ............................................. 318
Display ........................................... 290
Examples of operation ................... 297
Importing POIs ............................... 422
Menu overview .............................. 292
Multicontour seat .......................... 319
Seat functions ............................... 318
Settings ......................................... 434
Switching on/off ........................... 299
COMAND controller ........................... 296
COMAND control panel ..................... 295
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 552
Cleaning instructions ..................... 294
Driving conditions menu (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 203
Driving conditions menu (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 200
Setting ........................................... 310
Switching on/off ........................... 294
Combination switch .......................... 129
Compass function ............................. 379
Connecting a USB device ................. 448
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 229
Contacts
Deleting ......................................... 413
Importing ....................................... 412
Contrast, setting (TV, video) ............ 478
Convenience closing feature .............. 99
Convenience opening feature
see Side windows
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 545
Display message ............................ 258
Index
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Filling capacity ............................... 614
Important safety notes .................. 613
Temperature (on-board computer) .241
Temperature gauge ........................ 226
Warning lamp ................................. 281
Cooling
see Climate control
Copy protection (CD/DVD) ............... 457
Copyright ............................................. 35
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 255
Function/notes ............................. 130
Country-specific information
(navigation) ........................................ 380
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 133
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 184
Deactivating ................................... 186
Display message ............................ 266
Driving system ............................... 184
Function/notes ............................. 184
Important safety notes .................. 184
Setting a speed .............................. 185
Storing and maintaining current
speed .............................................185
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 524
Important safety notes .................. 524
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 34
Customer Relations Department ....... 34
D
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Data medium
Audio DVD ..................................... 456
CD/DVD ........................................ 457
MP3 ............................................... 455
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 460
Date format, setting .......................... 311
Day design, setting ........................... 310
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 257
Function/notes ............................. 126
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 237
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 33
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 238
Interior lighting .............................. 238
Deleting
Call lists ......................................... 402
Destination
Assigning a destination to an
address book entry ........................ 367
Destination (navigation)
Displaying information ................... 355
Entering a destination by address .. 326
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 334
Entering a point of interest ............ 339
Entering using geo-coordinates ..... 334
Entering using Mercedes-Benz
Apps .............................................. 335
Saving ............................................ 366
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 332
Selecting from the list of last
destinations ................................... 333
Selecting storage options .............. 367
Storing after destination entry ....... 367
Storing during route guidance ....... 367
Destination memory (navigation)
Deleting an entry ........................... 368
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 332
Previous destinations .................... 369
Diagnostics connection ...................... 33
Dialing a number (telephone) ........... 392
Digital speedometer ......................... 230
DISC button
Activating audio CD/DVD or MP3
mode ............................................. 449
Activating Bluetooth®Audio .......... 468
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Switching on the Media Interface .. 471
Switching to the MUSIC REGISTER 461
Display
Selecting the design ...................... 310
Displaying the arrival time ............... 355
Displaying the distance to the
destination ......................................... 355
Displaying the track and album ....... 454
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 546
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 244
Driving systems ............................. 261
Engine ............................................ 258
General notes ................................ 244
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 244
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 272
Lights .............................................255
Safety systems .............................. 245
SmartKey ....................................... 272
Tires ............................................... 267
Vehicle ...........................................269
Distance recorder ............................. 229
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 283
DISTRONIC PLUS
Cruise control lever ....................... 188
Deactivating ................................... 193
Display message ............................ 264
Displays in the multifunction
display........................................... 193
Driving tips .................................... 194
Function/notes ............................. 186
Important safety notes .................. 187
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 192
Warning lamp ................................. 283
Dolby®Digital .................................... 301
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Automatic locking (switch) ...............90
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................82
Control panel ................................... 46
Display message ............................ 270
Emergency locking ........................... 91
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 88
Opening (from inside) ...................... 89
Overview .......................................... 88
Power closing .................................. 90
Drinking and driving ......................... 178
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 169
Display ........................................... 165
Manual ...........................................169
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 170
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 241
Drive program selector ..................... 167
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 547
Symmetrical low beam.................. 126
Driving on flooded roads .................. 183
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 71
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 77
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 71
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ...............................................72
Electronic brake force distribution... 76
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) .73
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 73
Important safety information ........... 70
Overview .......................................... 70
PRE-SAFE®Brake .............................77
STEER CONTROL ............................. 78
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 218
Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 201
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 198
Active Driving Assistance package 218
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 221
Active Parking Assist ..................... 206
Adaptive Damping System ............. 198
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 213
Cruise control ................................ 184
Display message ............................ 261
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 186
HOLD function ............................... 195
Index
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Night View Assist Plus ................... 214
PARKTRONIC ................................. 203
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 197
Rear view camera .......................... 210
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 181
Automatic transmission ................. 166
Brakes ........................................... 180
Break-in period .............................. 154
Checking brake lining thickness .... 182
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 194
Downhill gradient ........................... 180
Drinking and driving ....................... 178
Driving abroad ............................... 126
Driving in winter .............................183
Driving on flooded roads ................ 183
Driving on wet roads ...................... 183
Exhaust check ............................... 178
Fuel ................................................ 178
General .......................................... 178
Hydroplaning ................................. 183
Icy road surfaces ........................... 183
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads................................... 180
Snow chains .................................. 579
Symmetrical low beam.................. 126
Wet road surface ........................... 180
DVD
Copy protection ............................. 457
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 453
Inserting ........................................ 445
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 495
Notes on discs ............................... 457
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 495
Selecting a media type .................. 451
Selecting a track ............................ 452
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 300
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 232
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 233
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 499
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 239
Function/notes ............................. 119
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 120
Function/notes ............................. 119
Switching on/off ........................... 239
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes ................................ 76
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 179
On-board computer ....................... 230
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 160
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 159
Deactivating/activating ................. 160
General information ....................... 159
Important safety notes .................. 159
Introduction ................................... 159
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 90
Trunk ............................................... 97
Vehicle ............................................. 90
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ...........................................66
Safety guidelines............................. 49
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 30
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 281
Display message ............................ 258
ECO start/stop function ................ 159
Engine number ............................... 609
Irregular running ............................ 162
Jump-starting ................................. 565
Starting problems .......................... 162
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 157
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 157
Switching off .................................. 176
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 570
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Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 162
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 544
Additives ........................................ 612
Checking the oil level ..................... 543
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 543
Display message ............................ 259
Filling capacity ............................... 612
Notes about oil grades ................... 612
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 543
Temperature (on-board computer) .241
Viscosity ........................................ 613
Entering an intersection name ......... 329
Entering a street name ..................... 327
Entering the address (example) ....... 326
Entering the city ................................ 327
Entering the house number .............. 327
Entry
Deleting ......................................... 307
Saving ............................................ 305
ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 241
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 75
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ...................... 74
Display message ............................ 245
ETS .................................................. 73
Function/notes ................................ 73
General notes .................................. 73
Important safety information ........... 73
Warning lamp ................................. 277
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 73
Example display
Audio CD mode .............................. 449
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 460
Exhaust check ................................... 178
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instructions) 552
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 126
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 120
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 121
Folding in/out (electrically)........... 121
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 240
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 121
Storing settings (memory function) 123
Storing the parking position .......... 121
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 521
F
Factory setting (reset function) ....... 316
Fast forward
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 453
Video DVD ..................................... 480
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 453
Video DVD ..................................... 480
Favorites (Internet) ........................... 432
Favorites button ................................ 314
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 610
First-aid kit ......................................... 556
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 557
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 557
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 558
Floormats ........................................... 539
Freeway information ......................... 374
Frequencies
Adjusting for radio stations ............ 438
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 114
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 611
Consumption statistics .................. 229
Displaying consumption ................. 317
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 230
Displaying the range ...................... 230
Driving tips .................................... 178
Fuel gauge ....................................... 39
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 611
Important safety notes .................. 610
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .611
Problem (malfunction) ................... 175
Refueling ........................................ 172
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 610
Index
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Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 173
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 230
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 610
Problem (malfunction) ................... 175
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 556
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 570
Before changing ............................. 570
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 571
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 571
Fuse box in the rear compartment .572
Important safety notes .................. 570
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 538
Important safety notes .................. 536
Opening/closing the garage door .. 538
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 536
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 241
Genuine parts ...................................... 29
Glass roof (sunblind) ......................... 107
Glove box ........................................... 520
Google Maps®.................................... 348
Google™ local search
Importing a destination/route ....... 418
Popular Searches........................... 419
Search ........................................... 416
Search history ............................... 419
Selecting a search position ............ 417
Using as the destination ................ 418
GPS reception .................................... 323
Gracenote®Media Database ............ 453
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 94
Harman/kardon®Logic 7
surround sound system
see Surround sound (harman/
kardon®surround sound system)
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 271
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Head bags
Display message ............................ 252
Operation .........................................54
Heading up (navigation) ................... 371
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 614
Fogging up ..................................... 132
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........ 118
Headphones
Changing batteries ........................ 490
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 115
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 256
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 132
Switching on/off ........................... 129
Hill start assist .................................. 158
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 196
Deactivating ................................... 196
Display message ............................ 262
Function/notes ............................. 195
Home address
Entering and saving ....................... 332
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 332
Hood
Closing ...........................................543
Display message ............................ 270
Important safety notes .................. 542
Opening ......................................... 542
Hydroplaning ..................................... 183
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Index
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 79
Incident (traffic report) ..................... 360
Indicator lamp
Remote control .............................. 490
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 39
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 40
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 226
Interface (USB, iPod®)
see Media Interface
Interior lighting ................................. 132
Automatic control .......................... 133
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 238
Emergency lighting ........................ 133
Manual control ............................... 133
Overview ........................................ 132
Reading lamp ................................. 132
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 237
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 238
Internet
Calling up the carousel view .......... 426
Conditions for access .................... 415
Creating favorites .......................... 432
Entering the URL ............................ 427
Favorites manager ......................... 432
Favorites menu .............................. 432
Menu functions .............................. 429
Opening favorites .......................... 431
Selecting favorites ......................... 427
Internet radio
Calling up ....................................... 426
Searching for stations .................... 426
®
iPod
Alphabetical track selection .......... 474
Connecting to the Media Interface 470
Selecting a category/playlist......... 473
iTunes®............................................... 474
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 556
Using ............................................. 598
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 565
K
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Display message ............................ 272
Locking ............................................ 83
Start/Stop button .......................... 155
Starting the engine ........................ 157
Unlocking ......................................... 83
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 155
SmartKey ....................................... 155
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 167
Manual drive program .................... 171
Knee bag .............................................. 53
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane recommendations
Explanation .................................... 351
Presentation .................................. 351
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 241
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 69
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 256
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 257
Lighting
Light switch ................................... 126
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off .238
Active light function ....................... 131
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 126
Cornering light function ................. 130
Driving abroad ............................... 126
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Hazard warning lamps ................... 130
High beam flasher .......................... 130
High-beam headlamps ................... 129
Low-beam headlamps .................... 127
Parking lamps ................................ 128
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 237
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 238
Standing lamps .............................. 128
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 237
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 237
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 238
Switching the spotlight on/off ....... 237
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 238
Turn signals ................................... 129
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) ....... 257
Load/eject button ............................. 446
Loading aid (trunk)
Raising/lowering the roof .............. 522
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 90
Emergency locking ........................... 91
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 89
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 239
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 255
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 126
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support
Adjusting (COMAND) ..................... 319
M
M+S tires ............................................ 578
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ....................... 107
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale ........................ 370
Arrival time/distance to the
destination ..................................... 373
City model..................................... 374
Geo-coordinate display.................. 373
Heading ......................................... 371
Information in the display .............. 373
Map settings .................................. 371
Moving ........................................... 370
North orientation ........................... 371
Notes ............................................. 370
Point of interest symbols ............... 372
Road display.................................. 373
Saving the crosshair position ......... 370
Showing the map data version ....... 380
Topographical map ........................ 374
Updating ........................................ 380
Updating process ........................... 380
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 550
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 531
Display message ............................ 250
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 531
Downloading routes ....................... 535
Emergency call .............................. 528
General notes ................................ 527
Geo fencing ................................... 535
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 533
MB info call button ........................ 530
Remote vehicle locking .................. 533
Roadside Assistance button .......... 530
Search & Send ............................... 532
Self-test ......................................... 528
Speed alert .................................... 535
System .......................................... 528
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 535
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 534
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 533
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Index
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 84
Locking vehicle ................................ 91
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 90
Media Interface
Alphabetical track selection .......... 474
Basic menu .................................... 472
Connecting an external audio
source ............................................ 470
Connection options ....................... 470
iPod®............................................. 470
Mode ............................................. 470
MP3 player.................................... 470
Notes for the MP3 player ............... 476
Playback options ........................... 475
Selecting categories ...................... 473
Selecting folders ............................ 473
Selecting music files ...................... 472
Selecting playlists .......................... 473
Switching to ................................... 471
USB mass storage device .............. 470
Media list ........................................... 451
Memory card (audio) ......................... 232
Memory function ............................... 123
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 244
Messages
see Display messages
Microphone, switching on/off ......... 394
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Authorizing .................................... 388
Connecting (Bluetooth®interface) .386
De-authorizing ............................... 390
External authorization .................... 389
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 233
Registering (authorizing) ................ 388
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 83
MOExtended tires .............................. 557
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 601
Mounting a new wheel ................... 600
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 597
Raising the vehicle ......................... 598
Removing a wheel .......................... 600
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 598
MP3
Bit/sampling rates ......................... 456
Copyright ....................................... 457
Data medium ................................. 455
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 453
File systems ................................... 456
Formats ......................................... 456
Mode, switching to ........................ 449
Notes ............................................. 455
Operation ....................................... 232
Pause function ............................... 450
Playback options ........................... 455
Safety notes .................................. 445
Selecting a media type .................. 451
Selecting a track ............................ 452
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 300
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 228
Permanent display......................... 237
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjusting the volume ..................... 299
Operating the on-board computer .227
Overview .......................................... 41
Multisession CD ................................ 456
Music files
Recording ...................................... 461
MUSIC REGISTER
Deleting all music files................... 462
Deleting individual music files....... 463
Disk space information .................. 462
General notes ................................ 460
Playback options ........................... 463
Switching to ................................... 460
Music search ..................................... 457
My address
see Home address
N
Navigation
Adjusting the volume of the
navigation announcements ............ 300
Alternative route ............................ 354
Avoiding an area ............................ 376
Index
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Basic settings ................................ 325
Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam ............................... 354
Compass function .......................... 379
Destination memory ...................... 365
Displaying destination
information (arrival time, distance
to destination) ............................... 355
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 332
Entering a destination .................... 326
Entering a destination by address .. 326
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 334
Entering a point of interest ............ 339
Entering characters (character bar)306
Freeway information ...................... 374
General notes ................................ 323
GPS reception ................................ 323
Important safety notes .................. 323
Lane recommendation ................... 351
List of areas ................................... 377
Map settings .................................. 370
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 231
Off-road/off-map (off-road
destination) ....................................359
Previous destinations .................... 369
Reading out traffic reports ............. 364
Repeating announcements ............ 352
Route guidance .............................. 349
Search & Send ............................... 348
Selecting a destination from the
destination memory ....................... 332
Selecting a destination from the
list of last destinations ................... 333
Selecting your home address ........ 332
Setting options for destination/
route download.............................. 424
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 325
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 325
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 324
Starting route calculation .............. 331
Switching announcements on/off .353
Switching to ................................... 324
Navigation announcements
Switching off .................................. 299
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation .........................................61
Resetting after being triggered ........ 62
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 216
Cleaning ......................................... 552
Display message ............................ 262
Function/notes ............................. 214
Problem (malfunction) ................... 218
Showing the image on the
COMAND display........................... 322
Switching automatic activation
on/off ............................................ 322
North orientation (navigation) ......... 371
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 154
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults ............................................... 60
Operation .........................................55
System self-test ............................... 58
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 66
Important safety notes .................... 48
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory
occupant protection) ....................... 61
OCS
Faults ............................................... 60
Operation .........................................55
System self-test ............................... 58
Odometer ........................................... 229
Off-map .............................................. 360
Off-road .............................................. 359
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 241
Assistance menu ........................... 234
Audio menu ................................... 232
Convenience submenu .................. 239
Displaying a service message ........ 547
Display messages .......................... 244
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Index
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 193
Factory settings submenu ............. 236
Important safety notes .................. 226
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 236
Lighting submenu .......................... 237
Menu overview .............................. 229
Message memory .......................... 244
Navigation menu ............................ 231
Operation ....................................... 227
RACETIMER ................................... 241
Service menu ................................. 235
Settings menu ............................... 236
Standard display............................ 229
Telephone menu ............................ 233
Trip menu ...................................... 229
Vehicle submenu ........................... 239
Video DVD operation ..................... 233
Online and Internet functions
Ending the connection ................... 416
Establishing/ending the
connection ..................................... 415
Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ......... 425
Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website ..... 425
Options menu ................................ 422
Resetting settings .......................... 424
Selecting options for the local
search ............................................ 423
Setting options for destination/
route download.............................. 424
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 33
Important safety notes .................... 32
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 30
Outside temperature display ........... 227
Overhead control panel ...................... 45
P
Paint code number ............................ 608
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 549
Panic alarm .......................................... 48
Parking ............................................... 175
Engaging park position .................. 164
Important safety notes .................. 175
Parking brake ................................ 176
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 121
Rear view camera .......................... 210
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 206
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 247
Electric parking brake .................... 176
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 128
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 205
Driving system ............................... 203
Function/notes ............................. 203
Important safety notes .................. 203
Problem (malfunction) ................... 206
Range of the sensors ..................... 204
Warning display............................. 205
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 60
Problems (malfunction) .................. 254
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 55
Pause function
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 450
Video DVD ..................................... 481
Personal POIs
Acoustic notification ...................... 345
Calling up the menu ....................... 344
Displaying on the map ................... 344
Managing categories ..................... 345
Saving ............................................ 346
Selecting as the destination .......... 347
Settings ......................................... 344
Visual information .......................... 345
Phone book
Adding a number to an address
book entry ..................................... 399
Calling up ....................................... 397
Creating a new entry ..................... 399
Deleting an entry ........................... 398
Entering characters ....................... 304
Icon overview ................................. 397
Searching for an entry ................... 397
Index
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Picture settings (TV, video) .............. 478
Picture viewer
Displaying pictures ........................ 485
Introduction ................................... 484
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .553
Playback options
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 455
POI (navigation)
Category ........................................ 341
Defining the position for the POI
search ............................................ 340
Entering ......................................... 339
Entering a point of interest using
the map ......................................... 343
List ................................................. 341
ZAGAT®survey service .................. 343
see Personal POIs
Point of interest icon
Setting ........................................... 372
Point of interest list
With character bar ......................... 342
Power locks ......................................... 90
Power washers .................................. 549
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 250
Operation .........................................61
PRE-SAFE®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 235
Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes ................................ 77
Warning lamp ................................. 283
Previous destinations (navigation) .. 369
Program selector button .................. 167
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 29
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 158
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 33
R
RACE START
Important safety notes .................. 197
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 241
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 239
Display message ............................ 262
Radio
Overview ........................................ 435
Selecting a station ......................... 232
Setting a station............................ 437
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 300
Storing stations ............................. 438
Switching HD Radio on/off ............ 436
Switching on .................................. 436
Switching wavebands .................... 437
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 33
Read-aloud function .......................... 364
Reading lamp ..................................... 132
Real-time traffic reports ................... 360
Rear-compartment screens .............. 487
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 256
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Active COMAND source ................. 503
Adjusting sound settings ............... 492
Adjusting the brightness ................ 493
Adjusting the color ........................ 493
Adjusting the contrast ................... 493
AUX mode ...................................... 506
CD/DVD audio and MP3 mode ...... 494
Changing the batteries .................. 490
Changing the picture format .......... 493
Cordless headphones .................... 489
Multiple users ................................ 492
Operating with the headphones ..... 492
Picture settings .............................. 493
System settings ............................. 493
Using the main loudspeaker .......... 492
Video DVD mode ........................... 499
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Index
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 552
Displaying the image ..................... 322
Function/notes ............................. 210
Switching on/off ........................... 211
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 121
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 150
Switching on/off ........................... 149
Receiving vCards ............................... 413
Redialing (telephone) ........................ 393
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes .................. 615
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 39
Important safety notes .................. 172
Refueling process.......................... 173
see Fuel
Remote control
Button lighting ............................... 488
Programming (garage door opener) 536
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 487
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 133
Reporting safety defects .................... 34
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 260
Warning lamp ................................. 281
see Fuel
Reset function ................................... 316
Resetting (factory settings) ............. 316
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 150
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 163
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 97
Trunk lid ...........................................92
Reversing lamps (display message) 256
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 31
Roll bar
Display message ............................ 251
Operation .........................................55
Roller sunblind .................................. 107
Roof
Display message ............................ 270
Important safety notes .................. 101
Opening/closing (with roof switch) 102
Opening/closing (with SmartKey) .. 103
Overview ........................................ 101
Problem (malfunction) ................... 109
Relocking ....................................... 103
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 554
Roof switch ........................................ 102
Route
Estimated time of arrival ................ 355
Route (navigation)
Calling up the "Routes" menu ........ 357
Displaying the distance to the
destination ..................................... 355
Recording ...................................... 357
Route overview .............................. 356
Selecting an alternative route ........ 354
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 325
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 325
Starting calculation ........................ 331
Route demonstration ........................ 356
Route guidance
Canceling .......................................354
Continuing ..................................... 354
Destination reached ...................... 354
General notes ................................ 349
Lane recommendations ................. 351
Off-road ......................................... 359
Traffic reports ................................ 360
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S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 66
Child restraint systems .................... 66
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 55
Safety notes
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..... 445
Using the telephone ....................... 384
Video DVD mode ........................... 478
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SatRadio
Displaying information ................... 444
Notes ............................................. 440
Registering .................................... 441
Selecting a category ...................... 442
Switching to ................................... 441
Saving the crosshair position .......... 370
Screen
Selecting for remote operation ...... 487
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 448
Inserting ........................................ 448
Search & Send ................................... 348
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 64
Belt force limiters ............................ 66
Cleaning ......................................... 554
Correct usage .................................. 63
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........66
Fastening ......................................... 64
Important safety guidelines ............. 62
Releasing ......................................... 65
Safety guidelines ............................. 49
Seat belt guide ............................... 115
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 240
Warning lamp ................................. 273
Warning lamp (function) ................... 65
Seats
Active multicontour seat................ 319
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 114
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 115
Adjusting the lumbar support
(COMAND) ..................................... 319
Balance (seat heating) ................... 320
Belt guide ...................................... 115
Cleaning the cover ......................... 553
Correct driver's seat position ........ 112
Important safety notes .................. 113
Multicontour seat .......................... 319
Overview ........................................ 113
Resetting settings .......................... 322
Seat functions (COMAND) ............. 318
Seat heating problem .................... 117
Seat ventilation problem ................ 117
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ..................................... 319
Sliding forward/back ..................... 116
Storing settings (memory function) 123
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 118
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 116
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 117
Selecting a province ......................... 327
Selecting a state ............................... 327
Selecting stations
Radio ............................................. 437
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 553
Positions ........................................ 163
Sending DTMF tones ......................... 394
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 551
Service menu (on-board computer) .235
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 613
Coolant (engine) ............................ 613
Engine oil ....................................... 612
Fuel ................................................ 610
Important safety notes .................. 610
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 615
Washer fluid ...................................614
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 236
Menu overview .............................. 292
On-board computer ....................... 236
Picture (COMAND) ......................... 478
Sound settings ............................... 300
Setting the air distribution ............... 146
Setting the airflow ............................ 147
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Index
Setting the audio format
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 503
Setting the language
COMAND ....................................... 313
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 503
Setting the night design ................... 310
Setting the text reader speed .......... 312
Setting the volume
Telephone calls.............................. 300
Video AUX ..................................... 484
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 241
Side impact air bag ............................. 53
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 550
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Important safety information ........... 97
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 98
Opening/closing (front) ................... 98
Opening/closing (rear) .................... 98
Overview .......................................... 97
Problem (malfunction) ................... 101
Resetting ....................................... 100
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 508
Daily forecast ................................. 508
Detail information .......................... 509
Information chart ........................... 508
Selecting the area for the weather
forecast ......................................... 509
Switching on/off ........................... 508
Weather map ................................. 511
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 85
Changing the programming ............. 83
Checking the battery ....................... 85
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Display message ............................ 272
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 82
Important safety notes .................... 82
Loss ................................................. 87
Mechanical key ................................ 84
Opening/closing the roof .............. 103
Overview .......................................... 82
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 155
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Starting the engine ........................ 157
Snow chains ...................................... 579
Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ............... 527
General notes ................................ 526
Trunk ............................................. 527
Under the armrest ......................... 527
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 299
Sound menu .......................................300
Sound mode ....................................... 303
Sound settings
Calling up the sound menu ............ 300
Surround sound ............................. 301
Treble and bass............................. 300
Specialist workshop ............................ 33
Special seat belt retractor .................. 70
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speed dial list
Storing a phone book entry in the
speed dial list................................ 402
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 230
In the Instrument cluster ................. 39
Segments ...................................... 227
Selecting the unit of measurement 236
SPLITVIEW ......................................... 308
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 278
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 252
Introduction ..................................... 49
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 256
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 157
Station search ................................... 437
STEER CONTROL .................................. 78
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Steering (display message) .............. 270
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 118
Button overview ............................... 41
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 227
Cleaning ......................................... 553
Important safety notes .................. 118
Paddle shifters ............................... 168
Storing settings (memory function) 123
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 168
Stop function
Audio DVD ..................................... 450
Video DVD ..................................... 480
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 241
Storing stations
Radio ............................................. 438
Stowage areas ................................... 520
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 521
Center console .............................. 521
Cup holders ................................... 524
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 521
Glove box .......................................520
Important safety information ......... 520
Rear ............................................... 522
Stowage net ................................... 522
Stowage net ....................................... 522
Stowage space
Center console (rear) ..................... 522
Umbrella holder ............................. 521
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 524
Street View ........................................ 335
Summer tires ..................................... 578
Sun visor ............................................ 525
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 238
Surround sound ................................. 301
Surround sound (harman/
kardon®surround sound system)
Notes ............................................. 301
Switching on/off ........................... 302
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 202
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 199
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 241
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 150
Switching between picture
formats (TV, video) ............................ 478
Switching between summer time
and standard time ............................. 311
Switching HD Radio on/off
see Radio
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 79
Switching the hands-free
microphone on/off ............................ 394
Switching wavebands (radio) ........... 437
System settings
Bluetooth®..................................... 313
Date ............................................... 311
Language ....................................... 313
Text reader speed .......................... 312
Time ............................................... 311
Time zone ...................................... 311
Voice Control System .................... 312
T
Tachometer ........................................ 227
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 256
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 39
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 610
Information .................................... 608
Tires/wheels ................................. 602
Vehicle data ................................... 616
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 531
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 531
Downloading routes ....................... 535
Emergency call .............................. 528
Geo fencing ................................... 535
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 533
MB info call button ........................ 530
Remote vehicle locking .................. 533
Roadside Assistance button .......... 530
Search & Send ............................... 532
Self-test ......................................... 528
Speed alert .................................... 535
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System .......................................... 528
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 535
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 534
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 533
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 527
Telephone
Accepting/ending a call ................ 392
Accepting a call ............................. 233
Adjusting the volume for calls ....... 300
Calling (outgoing call).................... 392
Conference connection .................. 395
Connecting a mobile phone
(general information) ..................... 386
De-authorizing a mobile phone ...... 390
Display message ............................ 270
Ending an active call ...................... 395
Entering a number ......................... 392
Entering phone numbers ................ 392
External authorization (Bluetooth®) 389
Function restrictions ...................... 385
General notes ................................ 384
Incoming call ................................. 392
Making a call ................................. 395
Making a call via speed dial........... 393
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 233
Number from the phone book ........233
Operating options .......................... 385
Overview of functions .................... 393
Reception and transmission
volume ........................................... 391
Redialing ........................................ 234
Rejecting/accepting a waiting call 394
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 233
Rejecting a call .............................. 392
Safety notes .................................. 384
Sending DTMF tones ......................394
Single call ...................................... 393
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 394
Text messages (SMS) .................... 404
Toggling ......................................... 395
Using the telephone ....................... 392
see Bluetooth
Telephone basic menu
Bluetooth®interface ...................... 391
®
Telephone mode
Redialing ........................................ 393
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 392
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 226
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 241
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 241
Outside temperature ......................227
Setting (climate control) ................ 146
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sender.......................... 405
Deleting ......................................... 406
Inbox .............................................. 404
Information and requirements ....... 404
Reading .......................................... 404
Reading aloud ................................ 405
Storing sender in address book ..... 406
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................ 406
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 79
Immobilizer ...................................... 79
Time
Setting ........................................... 312
Setting summer/standard time ..... 311
Setting the format......................... 311
Setting the time ............................. 311
Setting the time/date format........ 311
Setting the time manually .............. 311
Setting the time zone ..................... 311
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 241
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 558
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 583
Checking manually ........................ 583
Display message ............................ 267
Important safety notes .................. 583
Maximum ....................................... 582
Notes ............................................. 581
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 560
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 560
Recommended ............................... 579
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 585
Function/notes ............................. 583
General notes ................................ 583
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Important safety notes .................. 583
Restarting ...................................... 585
Warning lamp ................................. 284
Warning message .......................... 585
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 596
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 594
Bar (definition) ............................... 594
Changing a wheel .......................... 596
Characteristics .............................. 594
Checking ........................................ 577
Definition of terms ......................... 594
Direction of rotation...................... 597
Display message ............................ 267
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 596
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ...............................................593
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 594
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 595
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 595
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 595
Important safety notes .................. 576
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 595
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 595
Labeling (overview)........................ 590
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 596
Load index ..................................... 593
Load index (definition) ................... 595
M+S tires ....................................... 578
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 595
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 595
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 595
Maximum tire load......................... 593
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 595
MOExtended tires .......................... 578
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 596
Overview ........................................ 576
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 595
Replacing ....................................... 597
Service life ..................................... 578
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 596
Speed rating (definition) ................ 595
Storing ........................................... 597
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 594
Summer tires ................................. 578
Temperature .................................. 590
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 596
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 596
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 596
Tire pressures (recommended)...... 594
Tire size (data) ............................... 602
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 590
Tire tread ....................................... 577
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 596
Total load limit (definition) ............. 596
Traction ......................................... 589
Traction (definition) ....................... 596
Tread wear..................................... 589
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 589
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 594
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 595
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 596
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 595
see Flat tire
Tone settings
Balance and fader .......................... 300
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 567
Installing the towing eye ................ 568
Removing the towing eye ............... 569
With the rear axle raised ................ 569
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 569
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 570
Important safety notes .................. 567
Track
Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3) .............. 452
Selecting using the number keypad 452
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Track information .............................. 499
Traffic jam function ........................... 354
Traffic reports
Calling up a list .............................. 362
Reading out on route ..................... 364
Real-time traffic report .................. 363
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 163
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 570
Treble, adjusting (sound) .................. 300
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .553
Trip computer (on-board computer) 229
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 229
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 230
True Image™ ...................................... 303
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 96
Important safety notes .................... 91
Locking separately ........................... 96
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 95
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 93
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 94
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 92
Overview .......................................... 91
Power closing .................................. 90
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 269
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Opening dimensions ...................... 616
Trunk load (maximum) ......................616
Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 270
General notes ................................ 103
Installing ........................................ 104
Opening/closing ............................ 104
Removing ....................................... 104
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 255
Switching on/off ........................... 129
TV
Automatic picture shutoff .............. 478
Picture settings .............................. 478
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 300
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Umbrella holder ................................. 521
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 89
Updating the digital map .................. 380
USB
see Media Interface
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........525
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 34
Data acquisition ....................... 35, 288
Display message ............................ 269
Equipment ....................................... 30
Individual settings .......................... 236
Limited Warranty ............................. 34
Loading .......................................... 586
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 91
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 82
Lowering ........................................ 601
Maintenance .................................... 31
Parking for a long period ................ 178
Pulling away ................................... 158
Raising ........................................... 598
Reporting problems ......................... 34
Securing from rolling away ............ 598
Towing away .................................. 567
Tow-starting ................................... 567
Transporting .................................. 570
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 90
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 82
Vehicle data ................................... 616
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 616
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Vehicle dimensions ........................... 616
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 91
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 608
Vehicle level
Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 201
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 198
Display message ............................ 261
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 556
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 233
see Video DVD
Video AUX
Setting the picture ......................... 478
Video DVD
Automatic picture shutoff .............. 478
DVD menu ..................................... 482
Fast forward/rewind ......................480
Function restrictions ...................... 479
Interactive content ........................ 483
Notes on discs ............................... 478
Operation ....................................... 478
Pause function ............................... 481
Playing conditions .......................... 479
Safety notes .................................. 478
Selecting ........................................ 481
Selecting a film/title ......................481
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 481
Setting the audio format ................ 483
Setting the language ...................... 483
Setting the picture ......................... 478
Showing/hiding the control menu .480
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 480
Stop function ................................. 480
Subtitles ........................................ 483
Switching to ................................... 479
VIN ...................................................... 608
Voice Control System
Settings ......................................... 312
Volume, adjusting
COMAND ....................................... 299
Navigation messages ..................... 300
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 275
Brakes ........................................... 275
Check Engine ................................. 281
Coolant .......................................... 281
Distance warning ........................... 283
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 283
ESP®.............................................. 277
ESP®OFF ....................................... 278
Fuel tank ........................................ 281
Overview .......................................... 40
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 55
Reserve fuel ................................... 281
Seat belt ........................................ 273
SPORT handling mode ................... 278
SRS ................................................ 280
Tire pressure monitor .................... 284
Warranty ............................................ 608
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 271
Waypoints
Accepting waypoints for the route .338
Creating ......................................... 336
Editing ........................................... 337
Entering ......................................... 336
Searching for a gas station when
the fuel level is low ........................ 338
Weather Band
Searching for a channel ................. 439
Switching on .................................. 439
Weather map (SIRIUS)
Calling up ....................................... 511
Legend ...........................................516
Moving ........................................... 511
Showing/hiding layers ................... 512
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 512
Time stamp .................................... 516
Weather memory (SIRIUS)
Selecting an area ........................... 511
Storing an area .............................. 511
Website
Add to favorites ............................. 431
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 601
Wheel chock ...................................... 598
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Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 596
Checking ........................................ 577
Cleaning ......................................... 550
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 597
Important safety notes .................. 576
Interchanging/changing ................ 597
Mounting a new wheel ................... 600
Mounting a wheel .......................... 597
Overview ........................................ 576
Removing a wheel .......................... 600
Storing ........................................... 597
Tightening torque ........................... 601
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 602
Windows
see Side windows
Wind screen
Electrical wind screen .................... 106
Manual wind screen ....................... 105
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 147
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 545
Notes ............................................. 614
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 271
Problem (malfunction) ................... 137
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 135
Switching on/off ........................... 134
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 578
Slippery road surfaces ................... 183
Snow chains .................................. 579
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 578
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 578
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 551
Important safety notes .................. 135
Replacing ....................................... 135
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 553
Workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
Z
ZAGAT®rating service ...................... 343
ZONE function
Switching on/off ........................... 147
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