Mercedes-Benz SL, SL 550, SL 63 AMG, SL 65 AMG V12 Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual

Order no. 6515 3152 13 Part no. 231 584 46 81 Edition A 2014

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SL Operator's Manual

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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

Contents

1, 2, 3 ...

12 V socket

see Sockets

911 emergency call .......................... 385

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

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

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

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

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

Bluetooth®audio basic display ........ 468

Bottle holder ...................................... 525

Brake Assist

see BAS (Brake Assist System)

Brake fluid

Display message ............................ 250

Notes ............................................. 613

Brake lamps

Display message ............................ 256

Brakes

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

Breakdown

see Flat tire see Towing away

Brightness, setting (TV, video) ......... 478

Buttons on the COMAND controller 297

Index

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

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

Index

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

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

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

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

Index

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

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

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

Index

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

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

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

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

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

Index

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

Jack

Storage location ............................ 556

Using ............................................. 598

Jump starting (engine) ...................... 565

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

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

Index

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+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

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

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

Navigation

Adjusting the volume of the

navigation announcements ............ 300

Alternative route ............................ 354

Avoiding an area ............................ 376

Index

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

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

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

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

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

Qualified specialist workshop ........... 33

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

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

Index

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

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

Index

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

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

Index

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

Index

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

Index

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

Automatic picture shutoff .............. 478

Picture settings .............................. 478

Sound settings (balance, bass,

treble) ............................................ 300

Type identification plate

see Vehicle identification plate

Umbrella holder ................................. 521

Unlocking

Emergency unlocking ....................... 90

From inside the vehicle (central

unlocking button) ............................. 89

Updating the digital map .................. 380

USB

see Media Interface

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

Index

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

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

Index

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

ZAGAT®rating service ...................... 343

ZONE function

Switching on/off ........................... 147

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