Mercedes-Benz SL, SL 550 BlueEFFICIENCY, SL 63 AMG, SL 65 AMG Operator's Manual
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 28
Safety ................................................... 35
Opening/closing ................................. 67
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 95
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 107
Climate control ................................. 121
Driving and parking .......................... 133
On-board computer and displays .... 203
COMAND ............................................ 267
Stowage and features ...................... 473
Maintenance and care ...................... 495
Roadside Assistance ........................ 507
Wheels and tires ............................... 525
Technical data ................................... 557
Contents
3
1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket
see Sockets
911 emergency call .......................... 358
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message
............................ 224
Function/notes ................................ 57
Important safety notes .................... 57
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 125
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 215
Display message ............................ 243
Function/information .................... 196
Active Body Control (AMG
vehicles)
Display message ............................ 241
Driving conditions menu in the
COMAND display (AMG vehicles) ... 183
Function/notes ............................. 181
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles)
Display message ............................ 241
Driving conditions menu in the
COMAND display ........................... 180
Function/notes ............................. 179
Active Driving Assistance package . 195
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 215
Display message ............................ 243
Function/information .................... 199
Active light function ......................... 113
Active multicontour seat .................. 286
Active Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 244
Important safety notes .................. 186
Active partition (USB devices only)
Selecting ........................................ 430
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 63
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 178
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message
............................ 238
Function/notes ............................. 114
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 563
Address book
Browsing ........................................ 378
Calling up ....................................... 378
Changing an entry .......................... 380
Connecting a call ........................... 381
Creating an entry ........................... 379
Deleting an entry ........................... 379
Deleting contacts ........................... 384
Details about an entry ................... 380
Entering characters ....................... 281
Entry as a home address ............... 338
Importing contacts ........................ 383
Introduction ................................... 378
Receiving vCards ........................... 384
Searching for an entry ................... 379
Starting route guidance ................. 381
Voice tag ....................................... 382
Address entry menu .......................... 299
Adjusting the sound settings
Balance .......................................... 278
Adjusting the vehicle height
Active Body Control (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 181
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 179
Air bags
Display message ............................ 234
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 40
Head bag ......................................... 42
Important safety notes .................... 38
Knee bag .......................................... 41
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 43
Safety guidelines ............................. 38
Side impact air bag .......................... 41
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIR FLOW ........................................... 126
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
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Index
AIRSCARF
Setting the vents
........................... 132
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 131
Important safety notes .................. 131
Setting ........................................... 131
Setting the AIRSCARF vents .......... 132
Setting the center air vents ........... 131
Setting the side air vents ............... 131
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 101
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alternative route ............................... 327
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
AMG
Button for AMG menu .................... 148
SETUP ............................................ 148
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 220
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 480
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 214
ASSYST PLUS
Notes ............................................. 500
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 65
Function ........................................... 65
Switching off the alarm .................... 65
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 214
Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ............................. 194
Audio
Radio mode ................................... 411
Audio DVD
Mode, switching to ........................ 424
Pause function ............................... 426
Playback options ........................... 430
Safety notes .................................. 421
Setting the audio format ................ 430
Stop function
................................. 426
Audio format, setting
Audio DVD ..................................... 430
Video DVD ..................................... 458
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 211
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 238
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 140
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 140
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 110
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 146
Automatic drive program ............... 149
Changing gear ............................... 146
Display message ............................ 250
Driving tips .................................... 146
Emergency running mode .............. 152
Engaging the park position ............ 144
Kickdown ....................................... 147
Manual drive program .................... 150
Overview ........................................ 143
Problem (malfunction) ................... 152
Program selector button ................ 147
Pulling away ................................... 138
Selector lever ................................ 143
Shift ranges ................................... 149
Starting the engine ........................ 137
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 148
Transmission position display ........ 145
Transmission positions .................. 146
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 152
Autostore ........................................... 414
AUX (audio)
Notes/socket ................................ 451
Switching to ................................... 451
AUX (video)
Setting the volume and sound ....... 459
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 459
Switching to ................................... 459
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Avoiding an area ................................
349
B
Back button ....................................... 274
Back support
see Lumbar support
Balance, adjusting ............................. 278
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 58
Basic settings
see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 58
Bass, setting ...................................... 278
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 71
Important safety notes .................... 71
Replacing ......................................... 71
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 515
Display message ............................ 240
Important safety notes .................. 513
Jump starting ................................. 516
Overview ........................................ 513
Belt
see Seat belts
Bird's-eye view (navigation) ............. 344
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth
®
Activating/deactivating ................. 292
Activating audio mode ................... 443
Conditions (telephone) .................. 358
Connecting another mobile phone . 362
Connecting audio devices .............. 440
Device list ...................................... 440
Entering the passcode ................... 360
External authorization .................... 361
General information ....................... 292
Interface ........................................ 357
Introduction ................................... 357
Reconnecting an audio device ....... 442
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 359
Settings ......................................... 292
Telephone basic menu ................... 363
Telephony ...................................... 358
Telephony notes ............................ 357
Bluetooth® audio basic display ........ 443
Bottle holder ...................................... 479
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 230
Notes ............................................. 563
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 236
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 57
BAS .................................................. 58
BAS PLUS ........................................ 58
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 563
Display message ............................ 224
Driving tips .................................... 158
High-performance brake system .... 159
Important safety notes .................. 158
Maintenance .................................. 159
Parking brake ................................ 155
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness, setting (TV, video) ......... 453
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
Buttons on the COMAND
controller ........................................... 274
C
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees .................... 29
Call
Accepting/ending/rejecting
.......... 364
Connecting .................................... 365
see Telephone
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Call lists
Displaying details ........................... 372
Opening and selecting an entry ..... 372
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 372
Car
see Vehicle
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Care
Carpets .......................................... 506
Car wash
........................................ 500
Display ........................................... 504
Exterior lights ................................ 503
Gear or selector lever .................... 505
Interior ........................................... 504
Matte finish ................................... 502
Notes ............................................. 500
Paint .............................................. 501
Plastic trim .................................... 505
Power washer ................................ 501
Rear view camera .......................... 504
Roof lining ...................................... 506
Seat belt ........................................ 506
Seat cover ..................................... 505
Sensors ......................................... 504
Steering wheel ............................... 505
Tail pipes ....................................... 504
Trim pieces .................................... 505
Washing by hand ........................... 501
Wheels ........................................... 502
Windows ........................................ 503
Wiper blades .................................. 503
Wooden trim .................................. 505
Car pool lanes .................................... 297
Car wash (care) ................................. 500
Category list (music search) ............ 433
CD
Copy protection ............................. 432
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 428
General information ....................... 432
Inserting ........................................ 421
Mode, switching to ........................ 424
Multisession .................................. 431
Notes on discs ............................... 432
Pause function ............................... 426
Player/changer operation
(COMAND) ..................................... 421
Safety notes .................................. 421
Selecting a media type .................. 426
Selecting a track ............................ 427
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 278
CD/DVD
Ejecting (DVD drive) ....................... 423
Inserting (DVD changer) ................ 421
Inserting (single DVD drive) ........... 421
Removing (single DVD drive) ..........
421
CD mode
Playback options ........................... 430
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 212
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 218
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 68
Changing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 116
Overview of bulb types .................. 117
Changing direction
Announcement phase .................... 322
Change of direction phase ............. 322
Preparation phase ......................... 322
Changing the character set .............. 284
Channel presets ................................ 413
Characters
Changing the character set ............ 282
Changing the language .................. 282
Deleting ......................................... 283
Entering ......................................... 283
Entering (address book, phone
book) ............................................. 281
Entering (navigation) ...................... 283
Moving the cursor .......................... 283
Switching to letters ........................ 282
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 54
Restraint systems ............................ 54
Special seat belt retractor ............... 56
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 56
Cigarette lighter ................................ 480
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 503
Clear button ....................................... 274
Climate control
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 123
Controlling automatically ............... 126
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 125
Defrosting the windows ................. 129
Defrosting the windshield .............. 128
Important safety notes .................. 122
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Indicator lamp ................................ 126
Maximum cooling .......................... 128
Notes
on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 124
Overview of systems ...................... 122
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 126
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 129
Setting the air distribution ............. 127
Setting the airflow ......................... 127
Setting the air vents ...................... 131
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 126
Setting the temperature ................ 127
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 130
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 130
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 129
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 128
Cockpit
see Instrument cluster
Color, setting (TV, video) .................. 453
COMAND
Active multicontour seat ................ 287
Basic functions .............................. 275
Calling up drive status regulator
(ABC) ............................................. 291
Display ........................................... 271
Examples of operation ................... 273
Importing POIs ............................... 392
Multicontour seat .......................... 286
Seat functions ............................... 286
Settings ......................................... 410
Switching on/off ........................... 275
System settings ............................. 289
COMAND controller ........................... 273
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 504
Cleaning instructions ..................... 272
Driving conditions menu (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 183
Driving conditions menu (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 180
Setting ........................................... 289
Switching on/off
........................... 272
Combination switch .......................... 112
Compass function ............................. 352
Connecting a USB device ................. 424
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 209
Contacts
Deleting ......................................... 384
Importing ....................................... 383
Contrast, setting (TV, video) ............ 453
Convenience closing feature .............. 85
Convenience opening feature
see Side windows
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 498
Display message ............................ 238
Filling capacity ............................... 564
Notes ............................................. 563
Temperature (on-board computer) . 220
Temperature gauge ........................ 205
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Cooling
see Climate control
Copy protection (CD/DVD) ............... 432
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 235
Function/notes ............................. 113
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 116
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 162
Deactivating ................................... 164
Display message ............................ 246
Driving system ............................... 162
Function/notes ............................. 162
Important safety notes .................. 162
Setting a speed .............................. 163
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 163
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 478
Important safety notes .................. 478
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 32
Customer Relations Department ....... 32
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Index
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Dashboard
see Cockpit
Data medium
Audio DVD ..................................... 431
CD/DVD ........................................ 432
MP3 ............................................... 431
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 436
Date format, setting .......................... 290
Day design, setting ........................... 289
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 237
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 109
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
Interior lighting .............................. 218
Deleting
Call lists ......................................... 374
Destination
Assigning a destination to an
address book entry ........................ 340
Search & Send ............................... 320
Destination (navigation)
Displaying information ................... 328
Entering a destination by address .. 298
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 306
Entering an intermediate stop ....... 307
Entering a point of interest ............ 310
Entering using geo-coordinates ..... 306
Saving ............................................ 339
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 304
Selecting from the list of last
destinations ................................... 305
Selecting storage options .............. 340
Storing after destination entry ....... 339
Storing during route guidance ....... 339
Destination memory (navigation)
Deleting an entry ........................... 341
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 304
Previous destinations .................... 341
Diagnostics connection ...................... 31
Dialing a number (telephone) ...........
365
Digital speedometer ......................... 209
DISC button
Activating audio CD/DVD or MP3
mode ............................................. 424
Activating Bluetooth® Audio .......... 444
Switching on the Media Interface .. 447
Switching to the MUSIC
REGISTER ....................................... 436
Display
Selecting the design ...................... 289
Displaying the arrival time ............... 328
Displaying the distance to the
destination ......................................... 328
Displaying the track and album ....... 430
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 223
Driving systems ............................. 241
Engine ............................................ 238
General notes ................................ 223
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 223
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 253
Lights ............................................. 235
Safety systems .............................. 224
SmartKey ....................................... 253
Tires ............................................... 247
Vehicle ........................................... 250
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 214
Distance recorder
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 265
DISTRONIC PLUS
Cruise control lever ....................... 167
Deactivating ................................... 173
Display message ............................ 244
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 172
Driving tips .................................... 174
Function/notes ............................. 166
Important safety notes .................. 164
Index
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Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 172
Warning lamp .................................
265
Dolby® Digital .................................... 278
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 218
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 76
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 68
Display message ............................ 251
Emergency locking ........................... 77
Emergency unlocking ....................... 76
Important safety notes .................... 74
Opening (from inside) ...................... 75
Overview .......................................... 74
Power closing feature ...................... 76
Drinking and driving ......................... 157
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 149
Display ........................................... 145
Manual ........................................... 150
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 220
Drive program selector ..................... 147
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Symmetrical low beam .................. 108
Driving on flooded roads .................. 161
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 57
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 63
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 58
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 58
Electronic brake force distribution ... 62
ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 59
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 60
Important safety information ........... 57
Overview .......................................... 57
PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 63
STEER CONTROL ............................. 65
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist
................. 195
Active Body Control (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 181
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 179
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 195
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 199
Active Parking Assist ..................... 186
Adaptive Damping System ............. 178
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 194
Cruise control ................................ 162
Display message ............................ 241
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 164
HOLD function ............................... 175
PARKTRONIC ................................. 183
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 177
Rear view camera .......................... 190
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 159
Automatic transmission ................. 146
Brakes ........................................... 158
Break-in period .............................. 134
Checking brake lining thickness .... 160
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 174
Downhill gradient ........................... 158
Drinking and driving ....................... 157
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Driving in winter ............................. 161
Driving on flooded roads ................ 161
Driving on wet roads ...................... 161
Exhaust check ............................... 158
Fuel ................................................ 157
General .......................................... 156
Hydroplaning ................................. 161
Icy road surfaces ........................... 161
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 159
Pedals ............................................ 157
Snow chains .................................. 529
Symmetrical low beam .................. 108
Wet road surface ........................... 158
DVD
Copy protection ............................. 432
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 428
Inserting ........................................ 421
Notes on discs ............................... 432
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Index
Selecting a media type .................. 426
Selecting a track
............................ 427
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 278
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 212
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 212
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating
................. 219
Function/notes ............................. 102
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 102
Function/notes ............................. 102
Switching on/off ........................... 219
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 226
Function/notes ................................ 62
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 139
General information ....................... 139
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 76
Trunk ............................................... 83
Vehicle ............................................. 76
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 53
Safety guidelines ............................. 38
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 263
Display message ............................ 238
ECO start/stop function ................ 138
Engine number ............................... 560
Irregular running ............................ 142
Jump-starting ................................. 516
Starting problems .......................... 142
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 137
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 137
Switching off .................................. 154
Tow-starting (vehicle) .....................
520
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 498
Additives ........................................ 563
Checking the oil level ..................... 497
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 497
Display message ............................ 240
Filling capacity ............................... 563
Notes about oil grades ................... 562
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 497
Temperature (on-board computer) . 220
Viscosity ........................................ 563
Entering an intersection name ......... 301
Entering a street name ..................... 299
Entering the address (example) ....... 298
Entering the city ................................ 299
Entering the house number .............. 299
Entry
Deleting ......................................... 284
Saving ............................................ 282
ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 220
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 61
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ...................... 60
Display message ............................ 224
ETS .................................................. 60
Function/notes ................................ 59
Important safety information ........... 59
Warning lamp ................................. 259
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 60
Example display
Audio CD mode .............................. 425
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 436
Exhaust check ................................... 158
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 504
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Index
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Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 103
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 103
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 105
Storing the parking position
.......... 104
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 475
F
Factory setting (reset function) ....... 294
Fast forward
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 428
Video DVD ..................................... 455
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 428
Video DVD ..................................... 455
Favorites (Internet) ........................... 408
Favorites button ................................ 293
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 560
First-aid kit .........................................
508
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 510
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 509
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 510
Floormat ............................................. 481
Fog lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Freeway information ......................... 347
Frequencies
Adjusting for radio stations ............ 413
Front fog lamps
Changing the bulbs ........................ 117
Display message ............................ 237
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ....... 98
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 562
Consumption statistics .................. 209
Displaying consumption ................. 290
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 209
Displaying the range ...................... 209
Driving tips .................................... 157
Fuel gauge ..................................... 205
Grade (gasoline)
............................ 561
Important safety notes .................. 561
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 561
Problem (malfunction) ................... 154
Refueling ........................................ 152
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 560
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 153
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 560
Problem (malfunction) ................... 154
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 508
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 521
Before changing ............................. 521
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 522
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 521
Fuse box in the rear compartment . 522
Important safety notes .................. 521
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory
..................... 485
Notes ............................................. 481
Opening/closing the garage door .. 485
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 482
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 220
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 558
Glass roof (sunblind) ........................... 92
Glove box ........................................... 474
Google Maps® .................................... 320
Google™ local search
Importing a destination/route ....... 388
Popular Searches ........................... 389
Search ........................................... 386
Search history ............................... 389
Selecting a search position ............ 387
Using as the destination ................ 388
GPS reception .................................... 295
Gracenote® Media Database ............ 428
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Index
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 80
Harman/kardon® Logic 7
®
surround sound system
see Surround sound (harman/
kardon® surround sound system)
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 113
Head bags
Display message ............................ 232
Operation ......................................... 42
Heading up (navigation) ................... 344
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 499
Cleaning system (function) ............ 113
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 564
Fogging up ..................................... 115
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........ 101
Head restraints
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 236
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 115
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Hill start assist .................................. 138
HOLD function
Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ............................. 176
Home address
Entering and saving ....................... 304
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 304
Hood
Closing ........................................... 497
Display message ............................ 251
Opening ......................................... 496
Hydroplaning ..................................... 161
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 65
Incident (traffic report) ..................... 333
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview ........................................ 205
Warning and indicator lamps ......... 255
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 205
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Interface (USB, iPod®)
see Media Interface
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 116
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 218
Emergency lighting ........................ 116
Manual control ............................... 116
Overview ........................................ 115
Reading lamp ................................. 115
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 217
Intermediate stop
Deleting ......................................... 308
Entering ......................................... 307
Internet
Calling up the carousel view .......... 402
Conditions for access .................... 385
Entering the URL ............................ 402
Favorites manager ......................... 408
Favorites menu .............................. 408
Menu functions .............................. 405
Opening favorites .......................... 407
Selecting favourites ....................... 403
Index
13
iPod
®
Alphabetical track selection .......... 450
Connecting to the Media
Interface ........................................ 446
Selecting a category/playlist
......... 448
iTunes® ............................................... 450
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 508
Using ............................................. 549
Jump start (engine) ............................. 33
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 516
K
Key
see SmartKey
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Display message ............................ 253
Locking ............................................ 69
Start/Stop button .......................... 135
Starting the engine ........................ 137
Unlocking ......................................... 69
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 135
SmartKey ....................................... 135
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 147
Manual drive program .................... 151
Knee bag .............................................. 41
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane recommendations
Explanation .................................... 323
Presentation .................................. 323
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 220
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 56
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 237
Light function, active
Display message
............................ 237
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 218
Active light function ....................... 113
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 110
Cornering light function ................. 113
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Fog lamps ...................................... 111
Hazard warning lamps ................... 113
High beam flasher .......................... 112
High-beam headlamps ................... 112
Light switch ................................... 108
Low-beam headlamps .................... 109
Parking lamps ................................ 109
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 217
Standing lamps .............................. 111
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 217
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) .................... 109
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 217
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 217
Turn signals ................................... 112
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 238
Load/eject button ............................. 421
Loading aid (trunk)
Raising/lowering the roof .............. 477
Locking
see Central locking
14
Index
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 76
Emergency locking
........................... 77
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 75
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 218
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 235
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 108
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support ................................. 287
M
M+S tires ............................................ 528
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 92
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale ........................ 342
Arrival time/distance to the
destination ..................................... 345
City model ..................................... 347
Geo-coordinate display .................. 345
Heading ......................................... 344
Information in the display .............. 345
Map settings .................................. 343
Moving ........................................... 343
North orientation ........................... 344
Notes ............................................. 342
Point of interest symbols ............... 344
Road display .................................. 345
Saving the crosshair position ......... 343
Showing the map data version ....... 352
Topographical map ........................ 347
Updating ........................................ 353
Updating process ........................... 353
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 502
mbrace
Call priority
.................................... 489
Display message ............................ 230
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 489
Downloading routes ....................... 492
Emergency call .............................. 487
Geo fencing ................................... 493
Important safety notes .................. 485
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 491
MB info call button ........................ 488
Remote vehicle locking .................. 491
Roadside Assistance button .......... 488
Search & Send ............................... 490
Self-test ......................................... 486
Speed alert .................................... 493
System .......................................... 486
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 493
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 492
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 490
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 70
Locking vehicle ................................ 77
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 76
Media Interface
Alphabetical track selection .......... 450
Basic menu .................................... 447
Connecting an external audio
source ............................................ 446
Connection options ....................... 445
iPod® ............................................. 445
Mode ............................................. 445
MP3 player .................................... 446
Notes for the MP3 player ............... 451
Playback options ........................... 450
Selecting categories ...................... 448
Selecting folders ............................ 448
Selecting music files ...................... 448
Selecting playlists .......................... 448
Switching to ................................... 447
USB mass storage device .............. 445
Media list ........................................... 426
Memory card (audio) ......................... 212
Memory function ............................... 105
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 223
Index
15
Messages
see Display messages
Microphone, switching on/off ......... 366
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Authorizing .................................... 360
Connecting (Bluetooth® interface) . 359
De-authorizing ............................... 362
External authorization .................... 361
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 212
Registering (authorizing) ................ 360
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 70
MOExtended tires .............................. 510
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 552
Mounting a new wheel ................... 551
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 548
Raising the vehicle ......................... 549
Removing a wheel .......................... 551
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 549
MP3
Bit/sampling rates ......................... 432
Copyright ....................................... 432
Data medium ................................. 431
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 428
File systems ................................... 431
Formats ......................................... 432
Mode, switching to ........................ 424
Notes ............................................. 431
Operation ....................................... 212
Pause function ............................... 426
Playback options ........................... 430
Safety notes .................................. 421
Selecting a media type .................. 426
Selecting a track ............................ 427
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 278
Multicontour seat .............................. 286
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 208
Permanent display ......................... 216
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjusting the volume ..................... 277
Operating the on-board computer .
206
Multisession CD ................................ 431
Music files
Recording ...................................... 437
MUSIC REGISTER
Deleting all music files ................... 438
Deleting individual music files ....... 439
Disk space information .................. 438
General notes ................................ 436
Playback options ........................... 439
Switching to ................................... 436
Music search ..................................... 433
My address
see Home address
N
Navigation
Adjusting the volume of the
navigation announcements
............ 277
Alternative route ............................ 327
Avoiding an area ............................ 349
Basic settings ................................ 297
Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam ............................... 326
Compass function .......................... 352
Destination memory ...................... 337
Displaying destination
information (arrival time, distance
to destination) ............................... 328
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 304
Entering a destination .................... 298
Entering a destination by address .. 298
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 306
Entering an intermediate stop ....... 307
Entering a point of interest ............ 310
Entering characters (character
bar) ................................................ 283
Freeway information ...................... 347
General notes ................................ 295
GPS reception ................................ 295
Lane recommendation ................... 323
List of areas ................................... 350
Map settings .................................. 342
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Index
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 210
Off-road/off-map (off-road
destination) ....................................
331
Overview ........................................ 295
Previous destinations .................... 341
Reading out traffic reports ............. 336
Repeating announcements ............ 325
Route guidance .............................. 321
Safety notes .................................. 295
Selecting a destination from the
destination memory ....................... 304
Selecting a destination from the
list of last destinations ................... 305
Selecting your home address ........ 304
Setting options for destination/
route download .............................. 400
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 297
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 297
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 296
Starting route calculation .............. 303
Switching announcements on/off . 325
Switching to ................................... 296
Navigation announcements
Switching off .................................. 277
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 48
Resetting after being triggered ........ 49
North orientation (navigation) ......... 344
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 134
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 43
System self-test
............................... 46
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
Important safety notes .................... 36
OCS
Faults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 43
System self-test
............................... 46
Odometer
see Trip odometer
Off-map .............................................. 332
Off-road .............................................. 331
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 220
Assistance menu ........................... 214
Audio menu ................................... 211
Convenience submenu .................. 219
Display messages .......................... 223
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 172
Factory settings submenu ............. 219
Important safety notes .................. 204
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 215
Lighting submenu .......................... 216
Menu overview .............................. 208
Message memory .......................... 223
Navigation menu ............................ 210
Operation ....................................... 206
RACETIMER ................................... 220
Service menu ................................. 215
Settings menu ............................... 215
Standard display ............................ 208
Telephone menu ............................ 212
Trip menu ...................................... 208
Vehicle submenu ........................... 218
Video DVD operation ..................... 212
Online and Internet functions
Ending the connection ................... 386
Establishing/ending the
connection ..................................... 385
Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ......... 402
Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website ..... 401
Options menu ................................ 397
Resetting settings .......................... 401
Selecting options for the local
search ............................................ 397
Selecting options for the weather
display ........................................... 398
Setting options for destination/
route download .............................. 400
Index
17
Operating safety
Diagnostics connection
................... 31
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 206
P
Paint code number ............................ 559
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 501
Panic alarm .......................................... 36
Parking
Engaging park position .................. 144
Important safety notes
.................. 154
Parking brake ................................ 155
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 104
Rear view camera .......................... 190
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 226
Electric parking brake .................... 155
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 185
Driving system ............................... 183
Function/notes ............................. 183
Important safety notes .................. 183
Problem (malfunction) ................... 186
Range of the sensors ..................... 184
Warning display ............................. 185
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 43
Pause function
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 426
Video DVD ..................................... 456
Pedals ................................................. 157
Personal POIs
Acoustic notification ...................... 317
Calling up the menu ....................... 316
Displaying on the map ................... 316
Managing categories ..................... 317
Saving ............................................ 318
Selecting as the destination .......... 319
Settings ......................................... 316
Visual information .......................... 317
Phone book
Adding a number to an address
book entry ..................................... 371
Calling up
....................................... 368
Creating a new entry ..................... 370
Deleting an entry ........................... 370
Entering characters ....................... 281
Icon overview ................................. 369
Searching for an entry ................... 369
Picture settings (TV, video) .............. 453
Picture viewer
Displaying pictures ........................ 460
Introduction ................................... 459
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 505
Playback options
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 430
POI (navigation)
Category ........................................ 313
Defining the position for the POI
search ............................................ 312
Entering ......................................... 310
Entering a point of interest using
the map ......................................... 315
List ................................................. 313
ZAGAT® survey service .................. 315
see Personal POIs
Point of interest icon
Setting ........................................... 344
Point of interest list
With character bar ......................... 314
Power closing feature ......................... 76
Power washers .................................. 501
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 230
Operation ......................................... 48
PRE-SAFE® Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 214
Display message ............................ 231
Function/notes ................................ 63
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Previous destinations (navigation) .. 341
Product information ............................ 28
Program selector button .................. 147
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Index
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) .....................................
138
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 31
R
RACE START
Important safety notes
.................. 177
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 220
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 218
Display message ............................ 242
Radio
Overview ........................................ 411
Selecting a station ......................... 211
Setting a station ............................ 413
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 278
Storing stations ............................. 414
Switching on .................................. 411
Switching wavebands .................... 413
Read-aloud function .......................... 336
Reading lamp ..................................... 115
Real-time traffic reports ................... 333
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 504
Displaying the image ..................... 276
Function/notes ............................. 190
Switching on/off ........................... 191
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 103
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Switching on/off ........................... 129
Receiving vCards ............................... 384
Redialing (telephone) ........................ 365
Refueling
Fuel gauge ..................................... 205
Important safety notes .................. 152
Refueling process .......................... 153
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 482
Reporting safety defects .................... 32
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 240
Warning lamp ................................. 263
see Fuel
Reset function ................................... 294
Resetting (factory settings) ............. 294
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 130
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 143
Reversing lamps (display
message) ............................................ 237
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 29
Roll bar
Display message ............................ 231
Operation ......................................... 43
Roller sunblind .................................... 92
Roof
Display message ............................ 252
Important safety notes .................... 86
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ............................................. 87
Opening/closing (with SmartKey) .... 88
Overview .......................................... 86
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 94
Relocking ......................................... 88
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 506
Roof switch .......................................... 87
Route
Estimated time of arrival ................ 328
Route (navigation)
Calling up the "Routes" menu ........ 330
Displaying the distance to the
destination ..................................... 328
Recording ...................................... 329
Route overview .............................. 328
Selecting an alternative route ........ 327
Index
19
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 297
Setting the route type (short
route,
fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 297
Starting calculation ........................ 303
Route demonstration ........................ 329
Route guidance
Canceling ....................................... 326
Continuing ..................................... 326
Destination reached ...................... 326
General notes ................................ 321
Lane recommendations ................. 323
Off-road ......................................... 331
Traffic reports ................................ 333
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
Child restraint systems .................... 54
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 43
Safety notes
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..... 421
Using the telephone .......................
357
Video DVD mode ........................... 453
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
SatRadio
Displaying information ................... 420
Notes ............................................. 416
Registering .................................... 416
Selecting a category ...................... 418
Switching to ................................... 417
Saving the crosshair position .......... 343
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 424
Inserting ........................................ 424
Search & Send ................................... 320
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 52
Belt force limiters ............................ 53
Cleaning ......................................... 506
Correct usage .................................. 50
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 53
Fastening ......................................... 51
Important safety guidelines ............. 49
Releasing
......................................... 52
Safety guidelines ............................. 38
Seat belt guide ................................. 99
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 219
Warning lamp ................................. 256
Warning lamp (function) ................... 52
Seats
Active multicontour seat ................ 287
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 287
Balance (seat heating) ................... 288
Belt guide ......................................... 99
Cleaning the cover ......................... 505
Correct driver's seat position ........... 96
Important safety notes .................... 97
Massage function .......................... 288
Multicontour seat .......................... 286
Overview .......................................... 97
Resetting settings .......................... 288
Seat functions (COMAND) ............. 286
Seat heating problem .................... 100
Seat ventilation problem ................ 101
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ..................................... 286
Sliding forward/back ....................... 99
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 105
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 101
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 100
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 100
Selecting a province ......................... 299
Selecting a state ............................... 299
Selecting stations
Radio ............................................. 413
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 505
Positions ........................................ 143
Sending DTMF tones ......................... 366
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 504
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board computer) . 215
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Index
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 563
Coolant (engine) ............................ 563
Engine oil ....................................... 562
Fuel ................................................
561
Important safety notes .................. 560
Washer fluid ................................... 564
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 219
On-board computer ....................... 215
Picture (COMAND) ......................... 453
Sound settings ............................... 278
System settings ............................. 289
Setting the air distribution ............... 127
Setting the airflow ............................ 127
Setting the language
COMAND ....................................... 292
Setting the night design ................... 289
Setting the text reader speed .......... 291
Setting the volume
Telephone calls .............................. 277
Video AUX ..................................... 459
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 220
Side impact air bag ............................. 41
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 503
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Important safety information ........... 83
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 84
Opening/closing (front) ................... 83
Opening/closing (rear) .................... 84
Overview .......................................... 83
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 86
Resetting ......................................... 85
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 462
Daily forecast ................................. 462
Detail information .......................... 462
Information chart ........................... 462
Selecting the area for the weather
forecast ......................................... 463
Switching on/off ........................... 462
Weather map ................................. 465
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 71
Changing the programming ............. 70
Checking the battery ....................... 71
Convenience opening feature .......... 84
Display message ............................ 253
Door central locking/unlocking
....... 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Loss ................................................. 73
Mechanical key ................................ 70
Opening/closing the roof ................ 88
Overview .......................................... 68
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 135
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 73
Starting the engine ........................ 137
Snow chains ...................................... 529
Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ............... 481
General notes ................................ 480
Trunk ............................................. 481
Under the armrest ......................... 481
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 277
Sound menu ....................................... 278
Sound Mode ....................................... 280
Sound settings
Calling up the sound menu ............ 278
Surround sound ............................. 278
Treble and bass ............................. 278
Spare wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Special seat belt retractor .................. 56
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speed dial list
Storing a phone book entry in the
speed dial list ................................ 374
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 209
In the Instrument cluster ............... 205
Segments ...................................... 206
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 215
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 61
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Index
21
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Introduction
..................................... 37
Warning lamp ................................. 262
Warning lamp (function) ................... 37
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 237
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Starting (engine) ................................ 137
Station search ................................... 413
STEER CONTROL .................................. 65
Steering (display message) .............. 252
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 206
Cleaning ......................................... 505
Important safety notes .................. 101
Paddle shifters ............................... 148
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 105
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 148
Stop function
Audio DVD ..................................... 426
Video DVD ..................................... 455
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 220
Storing stations
Radio ............................................. 414
Stowage areas ................................... 474
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 475
Center console .............................. 475
Cup holders ................................... 478
Display message) ........................... 252
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 475
Glove box ....................................... 474
Important safety information ......... 474
Rear ............................................... 476
Stowage net ................................... 476
Stowage net ....................................... 476
Stowage space
Center console (rear) ..................... 476
Umbrella holder ............................. 475
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 478
Summer tires ..................................... 528
Sun visor ............................................ 479
Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 217
Surround sound ................................. 278
Surround sound (harman/
kardon® surround sound system)
Notes ............................................. 278
Switching on/off ........................... 279
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 182
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 180
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 220
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 130
Switching between picture
formats (TV, video) ............................ 453
Switching between summer time
and standard time ............................. 290
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 65
Switching the hands-free
microphone on/off ............................ 366
Switching wavebands (radio) ........... 413
System settings
Bluetooth® ..................................... 292
Date ............................................... 289
Language ....................................... 292
Text reader speed .......................... 291
Time ............................................... 289
Time zone ...................................... 290
Voice Control System .................... 291
T
Tachometer ........................................ 206
Tail lamps
Display message
............................ 236
see Lights
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ..................................... 205
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 560
Notes ............................................. 558
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Tires/wheels ................................. 552
Vehicle data
................................... 565
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 489
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 489
Downloading routes ....................... 492
Emergency call .............................. 487
Geo fencing ................................... 493
Important safety notes .................. 485
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 491
MB info call button ........................ 488
Remote vehicle locking .................. 491
Roadside Assistance button .......... 488
Search & Send ............................... 490
Self-test ......................................... 486
Speed alert .................................... 493
System .......................................... 486
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 493
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 492
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 490
Telephone
Accepting/ending a call ................ 364
Accepting a call ............................. 213
Adjusting the volume for calls ....... 277
Calling (outgoing call) .................... 365
Connecting a mobile phone
(general information) ..................... 359
De-authorizing a mobile phone ...... 362
Display message ............................ 252
Ending an active call ...................... 368
Entering a number ......................... 365
Entering phone numbers ................ 365
External authorization
(Bluetooth®) ................................... 361
Function restrictions ...................... 358
General notes ................................ 357
Incoming call ................................. 364
Making a call ................................. 367
Making a call via speed dial ........... 365
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 212
Number from the phone book ........ 213
Operating options .......................... 357
Overview ........................................ 357
Overview of functions .................... 366
Reception and transmission
volume ........................................... 364
Redialing ........................................ 213
Rejecting/accepting a waiting
call ................................................. 367
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 213
Rejecting a call .............................. 364
Safety notes .................................. 357
Sending DTMF tones
...................... 366
Single call ...................................... 366
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 366
Text messages (SMS) .................... 375
Toggling ......................................... 368
Using the telephone ....................... 364
see Bluetooth®
Telephone basic menu
Bluetooth® interface ...................... 363
Telephone mode
Redialing ........................................ 365
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 365
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 205
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 220
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 220
Outside temperature ...................... 206
Setting (climate control) ................ 127
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sender .......................... 377
Deleting ......................................... 377
Inbox .............................................. 376
Information and requirements ....... 375
Reading .......................................... 376
Reading aloud ................................ 376
Storing sender in address book ..... 377
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................ 377
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 65
Immobilizer ...................................... 65
Time
Setting ........................................... 290
Setting summer/standard time ..... 290
Setting the format ......................... 290
Setting the time ............................. 289
Setting the time/date format ........ 290
Setting the time zone ..................... 290
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 220
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TIREFIT kit .......................................... 510
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer)
..... 534
Checking manually ........................ 533
Display message ............................ 247
Maximum ....................................... 532
Notes ............................................. 531
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 512
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 512
Recommended ............................... 529
Tire pressure loss warning system
Important safety notes .................. 533
Restarting ...................................... 533
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 534
Restarting ...................................... 536
Warning lamp ................................. 266
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 547
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 545
Bar (definition) ............................... 545
Changing a wheel .......................... 547
Characteristics .............................. 545
Checking ........................................ 527
Definition of terms ......................... 545
Direction of rotation ...................... 548
Display message ............................ 247
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 547
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 544
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 545
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 546
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 546
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 546
Important safety notes .................. 526
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 546
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 546
Labeling (overview) ........................ 541
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 547
Load index ..................................... 544
Load index (definition) ................... 546
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 546
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 546
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) .......................
546
Maximum tire load ......................... 544
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 546
MOExtended tires .......................... 528
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 547
Overview ........................................ 526
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 546
Replacing ....................................... 547
Service life ..................................... 528
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 547
Speed rating (definition) ................ 546
Storing ........................................... 548
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 545
Temperature .................................. 541
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 547
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 547
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 547
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 545
Tire size (data) ............................... 552
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 541
Tire tread ....................................... 527
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 547
Total load limit (definition) ............. 547
Traction ......................................... 540
Traction (definition) ....................... 547
Tread wear ..................................... 540
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 540
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 545
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 546
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 547
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 546
see Flat tire
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 518
Installing the towing eye ................ 518
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Removing the towing eye ............... 519
With the rear axle raised
................ 519
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 520
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 520
Important safety notes .................. 518
Track
Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3) .............. 427
Selecting using the number
keypad ........................................... 427
Traffic jam function ........................... 326
Traffic reports
Calling up a list .............................. 335
Reading out on route ..................... 336
Real-time traffic report .................. 336
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 143
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 520
Treble, adjusting (sound) .................. 278
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 505
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 209
Trip meter
see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 208
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 210
True Image™ ...................................... 280
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 83
Important safety notes .................... 77
Locking separately ........................... 82
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 81
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 79
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 80
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 78
Overview .......................................... 77
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 251
Opening/closing .............................. 77
Opening dimensions ...................... 565
Power closing feature ...................... 76
Trunk load (maximum) ......................
565
Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 252
General notes .................................. 89
Installing .......................................... 89
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Removing ......................................... 89
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 235
Switching on/off ........................... 112
TV
Automatic picture shutoff .............. 452
Picture settings .............................. 453
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 278
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Umbrella holder .................................
475
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 76
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 75
Updating the digital map .................. 353
USB
see Media Interface
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........
479
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 31
Data acquisition ............................... 32
Display message ............................ 250
Equipment ....................................... 28
Individual settings .......................... 215
Limited Warranty ............................. 32
Loading .......................................... 537
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 77
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 68
Lowering ........................................ 552
Maintenance .................................... 29
Parking for a long period ................ 156
Pulling away ................................... 138
Index
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Raising ........................................... 549
Reporting problems ......................... 32
Securing from rolling away
............ 549
Towing away .................................. 518
Tow-starting ................................... 518
Transporting .................................. 520
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 76
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 68
Vehicle data ................................... 565
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 565
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 565
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 77
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 559
Vehicle level
Active Body Control (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 181
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 179
Display message ............................ 241
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 508
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 212
Overview ........................................ 452
see Video DVD
Video AUX
Setting the picture ......................... 453
Video DVD
Automatic picture shutoff .............. 452
DVD menu ..................................... 457
Fast forward/rewind ...................... 455
Function restrictions ...................... 454
Interactive content ........................ 458
Notes on discs ............................... 453
Operation ....................................... 453
Pause function ............................... 456
Playing conditions .......................... 453
Safety notes .................................. 453
Selecting ........................................ 456
Selecting a film/title ...................... 456
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 456
Setting the audio format ................ 458
Setting the language ...................... 458
Setting the picture ......................... 453
Showing/hiding the control menu .
454
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 455
Stop function ................................. 455
Subtitles ........................................ 458
Switching to ................................... 454
VIN ...................................................... 559
Voice Control System
Settings ......................................... 291
Volume, adjusting
COMAND ....................................... 277
Navigation messages ..................... 277
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS
................................................ 257
Brakes ........................................... 257
Check Engine ................................. 263
Coolant .......................................... 263
Distance warning ........................... 265
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 265
ESP® .............................................. 259
ESP® OFF ....................................... 260
Fuel tank ........................................ 263
Overview ........................................ 255
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 43
Reserve fuel ................................... 263
Seat belt ........................................ 256
SPORT handling mode ................... 260
SRS ................................................ 262
Tire pressure monitor .................... 266
Warranty ............................................ 558
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 253
Waypoints
Accepting waypoints for the route . 310
Editing ........................................... 310
Entering ......................................... 308
Weather Band
Searching for a channel ................. 415
Switching on .................................. 414
Weather display (COMAND)
Calling up the weather map ........... 395
Information chart ........................... 393
Selecting locations in the
information chart ........................... 394
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Selecting the location .................... 394
Selecting the location in the
weather map ..................................
395
Switching off .................................. 393
Switching on .................................. 393
Weather map (COMAND)
Legend ........................................... 396
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 396
Switching to the weather
information display ........................ 396
Weather map (SIRIUS)
Calling up ....................................... 465
Legend ........................................... 470
Moving ........................................... 465
Showing/hiding layers ................... 466
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 465
Time stamp .................................... 470
Weather memory (SIRIUS)
Selecting an area ........................... 465
Storing an area .............................. 464
Website
Add to favourites ........................... 407
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 552
Wheel chock ...................................... 549
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 547
Checking ........................................ 527
Cleaning ......................................... 502
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 548
Important safety notes .................. 526
Interchanging/changing ................ 547
Mounting a new wheel ................... 551
Mounting a wheel .......................... 548
Overview ........................................ 526
Removing a wheel .......................... 551
Storing ........................................... 548
Tightening torque ........................... 552
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 552
Windows
see Side windows
Wind screen
Electrical wind screen ...................... 92
Manual wind screen ......................... 90
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 128
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid
....................... 499
Notes ............................................. 564
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 120
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 119
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 528
Slippery road surfaces ................... 161
Snow chains .................................. 529
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 528
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 528
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 503
Important safety notes .................. 119
Replacing ....................................... 119
Wooden trim (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 505
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Z
ZAGAT® rating service ...................... 315
Index
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Product information
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion
parts and accessories that have been
approved for your vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz
tests genuine parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories that have
been specifically approved for your vehicle for
their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to assess other parts. Therefore,
Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. This is also the case, even if they
have been independently or officially
approved. The use of non-approved parts
could affect your vehicle's operating safety.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, approved
conversion parts and accessories are
available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Here, you will receive advice about
permissible technical modifications, and the
parts will be professionally installed.
Printed Operator's Manual
The
printed Operator's Manual (including any
Supplements) must be observed.
There is no electronic update to the Digital
Operator's Manual. Amendments are only
made to the printed Operator's Manual.
Operator's Manual
General notes
Before
you first drive off, read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with
your vehicle.
For your own safety and a longer vehicle life,
follow the instructions and warning notices in
this manual. Disregarding them may lead to
damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard
of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features described.
This also applies to safety-related systems
and
functions. The equipment in your vehicle
may therefore differ from some of the
descriptions or illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
if you have any questions about equipment or
operation.
The Operator's Manual and the Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
Your
vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following
warranties:
R
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R
Emission Systems Warranty
R
Emission Performance Warranty
R
California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
R
State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
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