S-Class Operator's Manual
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Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz Before you drive off, please familiarize yourself with your vehicle and read this manual, especially the safety and warning notes. This will help you to obtain the maximum pleasure from your vehicle and avoid endangering yourself and others. The equipment or model designation of your vehicle may differ according to: Rmodel Rorder Rcountry variant Ravailability Mercedes-Benz is constantly updating its vehicles to the state of the art.
Contents Index ....................................................... 4 At a glance ........................................... 35 Introduction ......................................... 28 Safety ................................................... 47 Opening/closing ................................. 81 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors . . 105 COMAND ............................................ 119 Lights and windshield wipers .......... 279 Climate control .................................
4 Index 1, 2, 3 ... 115 V socket ...................................... 444 12 V socket see Sockets 4ETS see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive) .................................................. 350 4MATIC off-road system ................... 350 A ABC see Active Body Control (ABC) ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 391 Function/notes ................................ 73 Important safety notes ....................
Index Alertness Assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST Alternative route ............................... 175 Ambient light setting (COMAND) ..... 268 AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 381 Anti-lock Braking System see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Anti-Theft Alarm system see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Ashtray ............................................... 442 Assistance menu (on-board computer) .......................................... 385 ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Activating/deactivating ................
6 Index Basic settings see Settings BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) .................................................... 74 Bass, setting ...................................... 139 Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 85 Important safety notes .................... 85 Replacing ......................................... 85 Battery (vehicle) Charging ........................................ 482 Display message ............................ 407 Important safety notes ......
Index Care Carpets .......................................... Car wash ........................................ Display ........................................... Exterior lights ................................ Gear or selector lever .................... Interior ........................................... Matte finish ................................... Night View Assist Plus ................... Notes ............................................. Paint ..............................................
8 Index Climate control Automatic climate control ............. 295 COMAND ....................................... 269 Controlling automatically ............... 297 Controlling centrally (COMAND) .... 272 Cooling with air dehumidification . . 297 Cooling with air dehumidification (COMAND) ..................................... 271 Defrosting the windows ................. 300 Defrosting the windshield .............. 300 Important safety notes .................. 294 Indicator lamp ............................
Index Cup holder Center console .............................. 439 Important safety notes .................. 439 Rear compartment ......................... 439 Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 32 Customer Relations Department ....... 32 D Dashboard see Cockpit Data see Technical data Data medium Audio DVD ..................................... CD/DVD ........................................ MP3 ............................................... MUSIC REGISTER ...........................
10 Index Setting the specified minimum distance ......................................... 342 Warning lamp ................................. 430 Dolby® Digital .................................... 140 Doors Automatic locking (switch) ............... 89 Central locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....................................... 82 Control panel ................................... 43 Display message ............................ 420 Emergency locking ........................... 91 Emergency unlocking .......
Index Inserting/loading (Rear Seat Entertainment System) .................. Notes on discs ............................... Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat Entertainment System) .................. Selecting a media type .................. Selecting a track ............................ Sound settings (balance, bass, fader, treble) .................................. DVD audio Operating (on-board computer) ..... DVD video Operating (on-board computer) .....
12 Index ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ................................................ 76 Exhaust check ................................... 331 Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 470 Exterior lighting see Exterior lighting Exterior mirror parking position Adjusting (COMAND) ..................... 266 Exterior mirrors Adjusting ....................................... 116 Dipping (automatic) ....................... 117 Folding in/out (automatically) .....
Index Opening/closing the garage door .. Programming (button in the rearview mirror) ................................... Gear indicator (on-board computer) .......................................... Gear or selector lever (cleaning guidelines) ......................................... Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... Glove box ........................................... GPS reception .................................... Gracenote Media Database ..............
14 Index Manual control ............................... Overview ........................................ Reading lamp ................................. Intermediate stop Deleting ......................................... Entering ......................................... iPod® Alphabetical track selection .......... Connecting to the Media Interface ........................................ Selecting a category/playlist ......... Supported variants ........................
Index Logic 7® (Harman Kardon® surround sound system) see 3D sound (Harman Kardon® surround sound system) Low-beam headlamps Display message ............................ Setting for driving abroad (symmetrical) ................................. Switching on/off ........................... Lubricant additives see Additives Lumbar support Adjusting ....................................... Lumbar support (COMAND) .............. 403 280 281 112 274 M M+S tires ............................................
16 Index Microphone, switching on/off ......... 205 Mirrors see Exterior mirrors see Rear-view mirror see Vanity mirror Mobile phone Menu (on-board computer) ............ 384 see Phone Modifying the programming (SmartKey) ........................................... 84 MOExtended run-flat system ........... 480 MP3 Bit/sampling rates ......................... 233 Copyright ....................................... 234 Data medium ................................. 233 Fast forward/fast rewind ...............
Index Selecting a destination from the destination memory ....................... 163 Selecting a destination from the list of last destinations ................... 163 Selecting your home address ........ 163 Setting route options (avoiding: highways, toll roads, tunnels, ferries) ........................................... 156 Setting the route type (short route, fast route, dynamic route or economic route) ............................ 156 Showing/hiding the menu .............
18 Index Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel Opening/closing ............................ 100 Problem (malfunction) ................... 103 Resetting ....................................... 102 Panorama sliding sunroof Important safety notes .................... 98 Parcel net ........................................... 437 Parking ............................................... 327 Important safety notes .................. 327 Parking brake ................................
Index R RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating ................. Display message ............................ Radiator cover ................................... Radio HD Radio™ .................................... Selecting a station ......................... Setting a station ............................ Sound settings (balance, bass, fader, treble) .................................. Storing stations ............................. Switching on ........................
20 Index Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 29 Roller blind see Roller sunblind Roller sunblind Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel .................................. 100 Rear side windows ........................... 96 Rear window .................................. 441 Rear window (COMAND) ................ 266 Roller sunblind of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Operating (front roller sunblind) .... 101 Operating (rear roller sunblind) ...... 101 Roof carrier ....................
Index Important safety notes .................. Multicontour seat .......................... Seat heating problem .................... Seat ventilation problem ................ Selecting (COMAND) ..................... Storing settings (memory function) ........................................ Switching seat heating on/off ....... Switching seat ventilation on/off . . Selecting stations (radio) Using station presets ..................... Using station search ...................... Sending DTMF tones ........
22 Index Sound settings Balance and fader .......................... 139 Calling up the sound menu ............ 139 Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 253 Surround sound ............................. 140 Treble and bass ............................. 139 Spare wheel Notes/data .................................... 518 Storage location ............................ 474 see Emergency spare wheel Specialist workshop ............................
Index Switching between picture formats (TV, video) ............................ 245 Switching between summer time and standard time ............................. 148 Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 79 Switching the hands-free microphone on/off ............................ 205 Switching wavebands (radio) ........... 216 System settings Bluetooth® ..................................... 151 Date ............................................... 148 Language .......................................
24 Index Outside temperature ...................... 375 Setting (climate control) ................ 298 Setting (COMAND) ......................... 270 Theft deterrent systems ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 79 Immobilizer ...................................... 79 Tilt/sliding sunroof see Sliding sunroof Time Setting ........................................... 148 Setting summer/standard time ..... 148 Setting the format ......................... 148 Setting the time .............................
Index Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (definition) .................... 512 Unladen weight (definition) ............ 513 Wear indicator (definition) ............. 514 Wheel rim (definition) .................... 512 see Flat tire Tonal properties see Sound settings Top Tether ............................................ 69 Towing Important safety guidelines ........... 485 Installing the towing eye ................ 485 Removing the towing eye ............... 486 With the rear axle raised .............
26 Index Towing away .................................. 485 Transporting .................................. 487 Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 90 Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 82 Vehicle data ................................... 531 Vehicle battery see Battery (vehicle) Vehicle data ....................................... 531 Vehicle dimensions ........................... 531 Vehicle emergency locking ................
Index Window curtain air bag Display message ............................ 400 Operation ......................................... 53 Windows Cleaning ......................................... 469 see Side windows Windshield Defrosting ...................................... 300 Infrared reflective .......................... 456 Windshield washer fluid see Windshield washer system Windshield washer system .............. 464 Notes .............................................
28 Introduction Product information Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and accessories that have been approved for the type of vehicle. Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts as well as conversion parts and accessories which 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.
Introduction Information for customers in California Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if after a reasonable number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty.
30 Introduction If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the "Notice of Purchase of Used Car" found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the MercedesBenz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. Vehicle operation outside the USA and Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that: Rservice facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available.
Introduction Declarations of conformity Vehicle components which receive and/or transmit radio waves USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and 2) These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
32 Introduction If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognize certain dangers and be injured.
Introduction Your vehicle records electronic data. If your vehicle is equipped with mbrace1, data is transmitted in the event of an accident. This information helps, for example, to test vehicle systems after an accident and to continually improve vehicle safety.
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Cockpit ................................................. Instrument cluster .............................. On-board computer and COMAND ..... Center console .................................... Overhead control panel ...................... Door control panel .............................. Rear seats ............................................
36 Cockpit At a glance Cockpit Function Page Steering wheel paddle shifters 318 ; Combination switch 283 = Cruise control lever 335 ? Horn A Instrument cluster B DIRECT SELECT lever C Control panel for: Vehicle level Suspension tuning PARKTRONIC Swiveling the COMAND display COMAND display brightness Instrument lighting : Function D Overhead control panel E Automatic climate control 294 F Ignition lock Start/Stop button 307 307 G Adjusts the steering wheel Steering wheel heati
Instrument cluster 37 Instrument cluster Function At a glance Displays Page : Coolant temperature 374 ; Fuel gauge = PARKTRONIC 350 ? Multifunction display Speedometer 376 A Transmission position 315 B Tachometer 375 C Drive program 317 D Parking Guidance 353 Function Page Unit of measurement for the speedometer 388 F Outside temperature 375 G Additional speedometer 388 H HOLD function Ä PRE-SAFE® Brake 346 Adaptive Highbeam Assist Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lan
38 Instrument cluster At a glance Warning and indicator lamps Function Page : Turn signal 283 ; Electric parking brake (red) F (USA only) ! (Canada only) 424 = Electric parking brake (yellow) F (USA only) ! (Canada only) 424 ? Seat belt 422 A ESP® 426 B Distance warning 430 C Brakes $ (USA only) J (Canada only) 424 Function Page D ESP® OFF 426 E Tire pressure monitor 431 F Diesel engine: preglow 309 G Check engine 429 H ABS 425 I SRS 428 J High-beam headlamps
On-board computer and COMAND 39 At a glance On-board computer and COMAND Function : ; = % Back Switches off the Voice Control System; see the separate operating instructions Page Function ? 375 =; Selects a menu 9: Selects a function or scrolls through lists a Confirms a selection Hides display messages 375 Multifunction display 376 375 375 390 ~ Rejects or ends a call Exits phone book/redial memory 6 Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial memory WX Adjusts the volume or operates RAC
40 On-board computer and COMAND At a glance Function C COMAND display Page 125 Function D E Page CD and DVD player/ changer 225 COMAND controller and COMAND function buttons 122, 123
Center console 41 At a glance Center console Function Function button for the radio and CD/DVD/SD card ; Page Function Page C Adjusts the volume 138 123 D Programmable button 124 Back button 123 E Telephone keypad 124 = Hazard warning lamps 283 F Rear window roller sunblind 441 ? Lumbar support Multicontour seat 274 274 G Retracts the rear seat head restraints 111 A Function button for the telephone and navigation system H Selects the drive program 317 I COMAND control
Overhead control panel 42 At a glance Overhead control panel Function : Eyeglasses compartment 435 ; p Switches the lefthand reading lamp on/off 285 u Switches the rear interior lighting on/off 286 c Switches the front interior lighting on/off 286 = ? A B C 2 Page 3 Opens/closes the sliding sunroof 3 Opens/closes the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel and roller sunblinds 100 G SOS button (mbrace system) 446 | Switches the automatic interior lighting control on/off 286 99 O
Door control panel 43 Door control panel At a glance Front Function Page : Opens the door ; %& Unlocks/locks the vehicle 89 = Adjusts the seat electrically 108 ? r45= Memory function w Adjusts the frontpassenger seat from the driver’s seat A B 89 Function C D 118 109 c Seat heating s Seat ventilation 113 113 7Zª\ Adjusts and folds the exterior mirrors in/out electrically 116 E W Opens/closes the side windows t Opens/closes the roller sunblinds in the rear side windows o Opens the
44 Door control panel At a glance Rear Function Page v Adjusts the frontpassenger seat from the rear 109 r45= Memory function 118 = Adjusts the seat electrically 108 ? Opens the door A u Roller sunblind 441 B y Operates the rear roller sunblind of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel from the rear 101 : ; Function C 89 D W Opens/closes the side windows t Opens/closes the roller sunblinds in the rear side windows c Adjusts seat heating s Adjusts seat ventilation Page 95
Rear seats 45 At a glance Rear seats Function : ; = Page Cup holder underneath the rear seat armrest 439 Cup holder in the rear seat armrest 439 Control panel for multicontour seat in the rear compartment 112 Function ? A Page Stowage compartment in the rear seat armrest 436 Stowage box in the seat backrest 436
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Useful information .............................. Occupant safety .................................. Children in the vehicle ........................ Panic alarm .......................................... Driving safety systems ....................... Theft deterrent locking system .........
48 Occupant safety Useful information Safety i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safetyrelated systems and functions. i Please read the information on qualified specialist workshops (Y page 31).
The SRS components are in operational readiness if the 6 SRS warning lamp is not lit while the engine is running. G WARNING The SRS self-check has detected a malfunction if the 6 SRS indicator lamp: Rdoes not light up at all not go out after approximately four seconds after the engine is started Rcomes on after the engine was started or while driving. For your safety, Mercedes-Benz strongly recommends that you have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Safety 50 Occupant safety injuries when the window curtain air bag is deployed. RAir bag system components will be hot after an air bag has inflated. Do not touch them. RNever place your feet on the instrument panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat. RImproper repair work on the SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment. Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians.
Occupant safety G WARNING Accident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in a rear seat. There is a possibility for a side impact air bagrelated injury if occupants, especially children, are not properly seated or restrained when next to a side impact air bag which needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in order to do its job.
Safety 52 Occupant safety Air bags provide additional protection; they are not, however, a substitute for seat belts. All vehicle occupants must fasten their seat belts regardless of whether your vehicle is equipped with air bags or not. It is important for your safety and that of your passenger to have deployed air bags replaced and to have any malfunctioning air bags repaired.
impact air bags inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment. Work on the doors must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G WARNING Only use seat covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using other seat covers may interfere with or prevent the deployment of the side impact air bags. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for availability.
54 Occupant safety Window curtain air bags : are deployed: Ron the side on which an impact occurs the start of an accident with a high rate of lateral vehicle deceleration or acceleration, e.g.
Occupant safety Rin the event of certain frontal impacts impact exceeds a preset deployment threshold Rindependently of the side impact air bags Rif If the front-passenger front air bag is deployed, the rate of inflation will be influenced by: Rthe rate of vehicle deceleration as assessed by the air bag control unit front passenger's weight category as identified by OCS Rthe For further information, see "Air bag display messages" (Y page 401).
Safety 56 Occupant safety with the weight of a standard appropriate child restraint on the front-passenger seat. RA child in a rear-facing child restraint on the front-passenger seat will be seriously injured or even killed if the front-passenger front air bag inflates in a collision which could occur under some circumstances, even with the air bag technology installed in your vehicle.
Occupant safety RSit with the seat belt properly fastened in a position that is as upright as possible with your back against the seat backrest. RWhen seated, a passenger should not position him/herself in such a way as to cause the passenger's weight to be lifted from the seat cushion as this may result in the OCS being unable to correctly approximate the passenger's weight category. RRead and observe all warnings in this chapter. G WARNING Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat (e.g.
58 Occupant safety Safety Problems with the Occupant Classification System Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The 42 indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated. The person on the front-passenger seat: The OCS is malfunctioning. X Have the OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display (Y page 401).
PRE-SAFE® (preventative occupant protection) G WARNING The PRE-SAFE® system reduces the impact of an accident on vehicle occupants, as long as their seat belts have been fastened correctly. Although your vehicle is equipped with a PRESAFE® system, the possibility of injury in the event of an accident cannot be ruled out. You should therefore always drive carefully and adapt your driving style to the prevailing road, weather and traffic conditions.
60 Occupant safety Safety PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints may not function properly and in the event of a rear-end collision may not offer the protection they are designed to provide. G WARNING Seat or head restraint covers can cause a malfunction when the NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK PRO luxury head restraints are activated or when the side impact air bags are deployed, or they can prevent this completely.
workshop, e.g. an authorized MercedesBenz Center. G WARNING Remove resetting tool : from the vehicle tool kit in the trunk. X Slide resetting tool : into guide ; between the NECK-PRO luxury head restraint and the rear cover of the head restraint. X Push resetting tool : downwards until you hear the head restraint deployment mechanism engage. X Pull out resetting tool :. X Firmly press the NECK-PRO luxury head restraint cushion back = until it engages.
Safety 62 Occupant safety be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked. Only use seat belts which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz. Do not make any modifications to the seat belts. This can lead to unintended activation of the ETDs or to their failure to activate when necessary. Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection. Have all work carried out only by qualified technicians.
Occupant safety Safety keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat. RWhen using a seat belt to secure infant restraints, toddler restraints, or children in booster seats, always follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions. G WARNING Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges. They could tear. Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mechanism. This could damage the seat belt. Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts.
64 Occupant safety Safety For more information about releasing the seat belt with release button ?, see "Releasing seat belts" (Y page 64). Seat belt adjustment The seat-belt adjustment function adjusts the driver's and front-passenger seat belt to the upper body of the occupants. The belt strap is tightened slightly when: Ryou engage the belt tongue in the belt buckle and you then turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
If after six seconds the driver's or frontpassenger seat belt is not fastened and the doors are closed, the 7 seat belt warning lamp will remain lit: Runtil the driver's or front passenger's seat belt is fastened Ronce the vehicle has exceeded a speed of 15 mph (25 km/h), in addition a warning tone will sound with increasing intensity for up to 60 seconds or until the driver's or front-passenger seat belt is fastened.
66 Children in the vehicle Safety G WARNING Pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices that have been deployed must be renewed. For your safety, when disposing of Emergency Tensioning Devices, always observe the safety instructions. These are available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The PRE-SAFE® system has electrically operated reversible pre-tensioners that do not require replacement after activation.
Children in the vehicle RYour vehicle is equipped with air bag technology designed to deactivate the front-passenger front air bag in your vehicle when the system senses the weight of a typical 12-month-old child or less along with the weight of a standard appropriate child restraint on the front-passenger seat.
68 Children in the vehicle Safety G WARNING When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
Children in the vehicle ISOFIX is a standardized securing system for specially designed child restraint systems on the rear seats. Securing rings for two LATCHtype (ISOFIX) child restraint systems are installed on the left and right of the rear seats. Secure non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems using the vehicle's seat belt system. Always install child restraint systems according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Children in the vehicle 70 instructions when doing so. Make sure that Top Tether belt ? is tight. The child restraint system with Top Tether belt ? has been removed: Safety X Slide covering cap : onto Top Tether anchorage ;. G WARNING X Vehicles with electrically adjustable rear seats: move the rear seat backrests to an upright position (Y page 108). X Remove respective covering cap : of the Top Tether anchorage. X Place covering cap : in a suitable place (e.g. in the glove box).
Children in the vehicle 71 When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
Driving safety systems 72 The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the vehicle. Safety i USA only: X To activate/deactivate: press button :. If indicator lamp ; is lit, the rearcompartment functions are deactivated. The rear side windows can then only be operated using the switches on the driver's door. If indicator lamp ; is off, the functions are enabled. The rear side windows can be operated using the switches in the rear compartment. Panic alarm This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
RADAPTIVE BRAKE Brake RPRE-SAFE® Important safety notes G WARNING The following factors increase the risk of accidents: RExcessive speed, especially in turns and slippery road surfaces RFollowing another vehicle too closely The driving safety systems described in this section cannot reduce these risks or prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle.
Driving safety systems 74 Safety X If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the brake pedal vigorously until the braking situation is over. X To make a full brake application: depress the brake pedal with full force. BAS PLUS assists you when braking in a hazardous situation at speeds of over 4 mph (7 km/h), and uses the radar sensor system to assess traffic conditions.
Ryou release the brake pedal. is no longer any danger of a rear-end collision. Rno obstacle is detected in front of your vehicle. BAS PLUS is then deactivated. For BAS PLUS to assist you when driving, the radar sensor system must be switched on and operational; see "Radar sensor system" in the index. Rthere G WARNING BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify objects and complex traffic situations. BAS PLUS cannot intervene in these cases. There is a risk of an accident.
76 Driving safety systems axle raised. Otherwise, ESP® may intervene and damage the brake system. ! Do not tow vehicles with 4MATIC with the Safety front or rear axle raised. i Only use wheels with the recommended tire sizes. Only then will ESP® function properly. ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) i Observe the "Important safety notes" section (Y page 72). Traction control is part of ESP®. Traction control brakes the drive wheels individually if they spin.
Driving safety systems control is still activated. still provides support when you brake. If ESP® is deactivated and one or more wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP® warning lamp in the instrument cluster flashes. In such situations, ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle. X To deactivate:(Y page 386). The å ESP® OFF warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. RESP® X Observe the notes on warning and indicator lamps (Y page 425) as well as display messages (Y page 394).
Driving safety systems 78 X Brake immediately in order to increase the distance from the vehicle in front. or Safety X Take evasive action provided it is safe to do so. If the driver and front passenger have their seat belt fastened, PRE-SAFE® Brake can also brake the vehicle automatically at speeds from approximately 4 mph (7 km/h) to approximately 124 mph (200 km/h).
Rgive an unnecessary warning and then brake the vehicle Rneither give a warning nor intervene There is a risk of an accident. Always pay particular attention to the traffic situation and be ready to brake, especially if PRE-SAFE(R) Brake warns you. Terminate the intervention in a non-critical driving situation.
Theft deterrent locking system 80 i If the alarm stays on for more than Safety 30 seconds, the mbrace (USA only) or TELE AID (Canada only) emergency call system initiates a call to the Customer Assistance Center automatically. The emergency call system initiates the call provided that: Ryou have subscribed to the mbrace/ TELE AID service. Rthe mbrace/TELE AID service has been activated properly. Rthe required mobile phone, power supply and GPS are available.
81 82 82 88 91 95 98 Opening/closing Useful information .............................. SmartKey ............................................. Doors .................................................... Trunk .................................................... Side windows ...................................... Sliding sunroof ....................................
82 SmartKey Useful information Opening/closing i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safetyrelated systems and functions. i Please read the information on qualified hot, and a child could be burned on these parts.
SmartKey 83 KEYLESS-GO Important notes on the use of KEYLESSGO : & Locks the vehicle ; F Unlocks the trunk lid = % Unlocks the vehicle When unlocking, the turn signals flash once. When locking, they flash three times. When it is dark, the surround lighting also comes on if it is activated in COMAND (Y page 268).
SmartKey 84 X Opening/closing To unlock the vehicle: pull the door handle. X To lock the vehicle: touch sensor surface :. X Convenience closing feature: touch recessed sensor surface ; for an extended period (Y page 97). If you pull on the handle of the trunk lid, only the trunk of the vehicle is unlocked. If the vehicle has been parked for a long time, the sensor surfaces are deactivated automatically. In order to unlock the door, pull the door handle.
Removing the mechanical key Checking the battery X X Push release catch : in the direction of the arrow and at the same time, remove mechanical key ; from the SmartKey. SmartKey battery Important safety notes Have the batteries changed at a qualified specialist workshop. G WARNING Batteries contain toxic substances. Swallowing batteries can lead to serious health issues or death. Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Seek medical attention immediately if a battery is swallowed.
SmartKey 86 Opening/closing arrow until battery tray cover : opens. When doing so, do not hold cover : shut. X Remove battery tray cover :. X Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your palm until battery = falls out. X Insert the new battery with the positive terminal facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to do so. X Make sure that the surface of the battery is free from lint, grease and all other forms of contamination. X Insert the front tabs of battery tray cover : and then press to close it.
SmartKey 87 Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You cannot lock or unlock the vehicle using the SmartKey. The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. X Try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle from close range and press the % / & button. If this does not work: X Check the SmartKey battery (Y page 85) and replace it if necessary (Y page 85).
Opening/closing 88 Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You have lost the mechanical key. X The engine cannot be started using the SmartKey. The on-board voltage is too low. X Remove the SmartKey and reinsert it into the ignition lock. X Start the engine within 30 seconds of inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock. X Repeat if necessary. X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers. If necessary, have the locks changed as well.
Doors Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment unless they are firmly secured in place. Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child's risk of injury in the event of: Rstrong braking maneuvers Rsudden changes of direction Ran accident Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle from the inside. The central locking/unlocking button does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap.
90 Doors of more than 9 mph (15 km/h), the vehicle locks automatically. You could therefore be locked out when: Rthe vehicle is being pushed. vehicle is being towed. Rthe vehicle is being tested on a dynamometer. You can switch off the automatic locking function via COMAND (Y page 269). Opening/closing Rthe Power closing feature The power closing feature pulls the doors and trunk lid into their locks automatically even if they are only partly closed.
Trunk If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the SmartKey, you can lock it by taking the following steps. If the central locking in the vehicle is malfunctioning, you cannot lock the trunk. X Press down the locking knobs on the open rear doors. X Close the rear doors. X Open the front-passenger door. X Close the driver's door and the trunk lid. X Press down the locking knob of the driver's door inside the vehicle. X Press down the locking knob of the open front-passenger door.
Trunk 92 gases may enter the vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. ! The trunk lid swings upwards when Opening/closing opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the trunk lid. You can limit the opening angle of the trunk lid. This could be useful, for example, if there is insufficient space above the trunk lid. You can switch the Trunk Opening-height Restriction function on or off via COMAND (Y page 269).
Opening/closing automatically from outside Important safety notes G WARNING Make sure the trunk lid is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter the vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. ! The trunk lid swings upwards when Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESSGO removed from the vehicle, the remote trunk opening/closing switch can be operated.
Trunk Opening/closing 94 Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESSGO removed from the vehicle, the remote trunk opening/closing switch can be operated. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. G WARNING Make sure the trunk lid is closed when the engine is running and while driving.
Side windows Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise from position 1 as far as it will go to position 2. The trunk is unlocked. X Turn the mechanical key back to position 1 and remove it. X Insert the mechanical key into the SmartKey. Trunk emergency release You can open the trunk lid from inside the vehicle with the emergency release button. X Briefly press emergency release button :. The trunk lid unlocks and opens.
Side windows 96 Opening/closing Opening and closing the side windows Sunblinds on the rear side windows X To close fully: pull the corresponding switch when the side window is closed. X To open fully: press the corresponding switch. i You can use the switches on the rear doors to close the rear roller sunblinds for the opposite side. Convenience opening ; Front right You can ventilate the vehicle before you start driving.
Side windows Convenience closing General notes When you lock the vehicle, you can simultaneously: Rclose the side windows the sliding sunroof or the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel On vehicles with roller sunblinds, you can then close the roller sunblinds. Rclose i The roller sunblinds of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel and the roller sunblinds on the rear side windows are closed at the same time.
Sliding sunroof 98 X Make sure that all the side windows and the sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed. X To interrupt convenience closing: release recessed sensor surface : on the door handle. Opening/closing On vehicles with roller sunblinds: X X Touch the recessed sensor surface on the door handle again until the roller sunblinds close. To interrupt the roller sunblind closing procedure: pull the exterior door handle and hold it firmly.
Sliding sunroof damaged if water enters the vehicle interior. term "sliding sunroof" refers to both types of sliding sunroof. When opening or closing the sliding sunroof, make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/closing procedure. The sliding sunroof is equipped with automatic operation and the anti-entrapment feature. If the movement of the sliding sunroof is blocked during the closing procedure, the sliding sunroof will stop and open slightly.
Opening/closing 100 Sliding sunroof The automatic raising feature is available only when the sliding sunroof is closed. The automatic opening feature is available only when the sliding sunroof is not raised. The sun protection cover automatically opens along with the sliding sunroof. You can open or close the sun protection cover manually when the sliding sunroof is raised or closed.
Sliding sunroof corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by operating the switch again. panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is closed. The front and rear roller sunblinds can be operated individually. G WARNING When opening or closing the front roller sunblind, make sure no one is in danger of being injured by the opening or closing procedure. The front roller sunblind is equipped with automatic operation and the anti-entrapment feature.
Sliding sunroof Opening/closing 102 being injured by the opening or closing procedure. The rear roller sunblind is equipped with automatic operation and the anti-entrapment feature. If the movement of the rear roller sunblind is blocked during the closing procedure, the rear roller sunblind will stop and retract slightly.
Sliding sunroof Make sure that the rear roller sunblind can be opened fully again (Y page 101). X If this is not the case, repeat the steps above again. Problems with the sliding sunroof Your vehicle may be equipped with a sliding sunroof or a panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel. In the following section, the term "sliding sunroof" refers to both types of sliding sunroof. Problem: the sunroof cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause.
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105 106 106 107 114 116 118 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Useful information ............................ Correcting the driver's seat position ..................................................... Seats .................................................. Steering wheel .................................. Mirrors ............................................... Memory function ..............................
106 Correcting the driver's seat position Useful information Seats, steering wheel and mirrors i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safetyrelated systems and functions.
Seats Important safety notes G WARNING In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle control, all seat, head restraint, steering wheel and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before setting the vehicle in motion. G WARNING Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
108 Seats Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident. Adjusting the seats ! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat heating, observe the following information: Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Rkeep liquids from spilling on the seats. If liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as soon as possible. Rif the seat covers are damp or wet, do not switch on the seat heating.
: Seat cushion angle ; Backrest angle X To activate/deactivate: press button :.
Seats Seats, steering wheel and mirrors 110 You can use the override button to disable this function (Y page 71). The button is located in the rear door on the front-passenger side. Adjusting the NECK-PRO head restraints : To select the front-passenger seat or rear- X ; = ? A compartment seat Seat height Head restraint height Backrest angle Seat fore-and-aft adjustment X To select the front-passenger seat: press button :.
Seats To adjust the side bolsters of the head restraint: push or pull side bolsters : into the desired position. X To move forwards and backwards: pull or push the NECK-PRO luxury head restraints in the direction of arrow ;. Resetting The NECK-PRO luxury head restraints are moved forwards in the event of a rear collision in the direction of travel and have to be reset afterwards (Y page 60). X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. X Press button :.
112 Seats Seats, steering wheel and mirrors X You can adjust side bolsters : of the luxury head restraint individually. X To adjust the side bolsters of the head restraint: push or pull side bolsters : into the desired position. X To adjust the head restraint angle: hold the head restraint by the upper edge and slide it forwards or back in the direction of arrow ;. Adjusting the multicontour seat You can adjust the multicontour seat using COMAND (Y page 274).
Seats Switching on/off G WARNING Repeatedly setting the seat heating to level 3 may result in excessive seat temperatures. The health of passengers that have limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries. Therefore, do not use seat heating level 3 repeatedly. The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected.
Steering wheel 114 Problems with the seat ventilation i Other topics: REASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (Y page 115) Rstoring settings (Y page 118) Roperating the on-board computer (Y page 375) The seat ventilation has switched off prematurely. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. Seats, steering wheel and mirrors X Switch off electrical consumers which you do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting.
Steering wheel Important safety notes The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting in and out of your vehicle easier. You can activate and deactivate the EASYENTRY/EXIT feature using COMAND (Y page 266).
Mirrors 116 Mirrors Exterior mirrors Folding the exterior mirrors in or out electrically Adjusting the exterior mirrors Seats, steering wheel and mirrors G WARNING Exercise care when using the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your interior rear view mirror and glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
Mirrors X 117 Press the mirror-folding button (Y page 116) repeatedly until you hear the mirror engage in position. The mirror housing is engaged again and you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual (Y page 116). G WARNING If incident light from headlamps is prevented from striking the sensor in the rear-view mirror, for instance, by luggage piled too high in the vehicle, the mirror's automatic antiglare function will not operate. Incident light could then blind you.
Memory function 118 Calling up a stored parking position setting Rdriver's side: steering wheel position side: position of the exterior mirrors on the driver's and front-passenger sides Rdriver's Seats, steering wheel and mirrors X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. X Adjust the exterior mirror on the frontpassenger side with the corresponding button (Y page 116). X Engage reverse gear. The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves to the stored parking position.
119 120 120 122 147 154 197 215 244 251 265 COMAND Useful information ............................ Introduction ...................................... At a glance ......................................... System settings ................................ Navigation ......................................... Telephone .......................................... Audio .................................................. Video .................................................. Rear Seat Entertainment System ....
120 Introduction Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safetyrelated systems and functions. COMAND i Please read the information on qualified specialist workshops (Y page 31).
Introduction Vehicle components which receive and/ or transmit radio waves USA only: The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and 2) These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
122 At a glance Rthe telephone keypad in the glove box (USB, additional USB, jack plug and iPod® connection) Ra remote control for the front passenger and for use with the Rear Seat Entertainment System Rtwo sets of cordless headphones for the Rear Seat Entertainment System Rcordless headphones for the front passenger Rtwo screens (Rear Seat Entertainment System) RCD/DVD drive (Rear Seat Entertainment System) Raudio/video connections on the screen (Rear Seat Entertainment System) Raudio/video connections
At a glance 123 i You can also exit a menu by sliding XVY or ZVÆ the COMAND controller. X To switch to the basic display: press and hold back button :. COMAND changes to the basic display of the current operating mode. Function buttons The COMAND controller can be: The COMAND function buttons allow you to select a main function directly.
124 At a glance Assigning the programmable button (favorites) cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select System and press W to confirm. X Select Favorites Button and press W to confirm. The list of predefined functions appears. The # dot in front of the list entry indicates the current setting. COMAND X : Programmable button To change the setting: turn cVd the COMAND controller and select the desired function. X To store the setting and exit the menu: press W the COMAND controller.
At a glance 125 COMAND display COMAND Display overview The COMAND display shows the function currently selected and its associated menus. The COMAND display is divided into several areas. The radio display is shown in the example. : Status bar ; To call up the audio menu = Main function bar ? Display/selection window A Radio menu bar B Air-conditioning function bar Status bar : shows the current settings for radio and telephone operation.
COMAND 126 At a glance Navi Audio Mode Telephone Video Vehicle FM/AM radio Video DVD ECO Map orientation Sat radio AUX Multicontour seat/lumbar settings Point of interest symbols on the map Disc Video off Rear window blind Traffic symbols on the Memory card map EASY-ENTRY/ EXIT system Text information on map MUSIC REGISTER Exterior lighting delayed switch-off O Topographical map Media Interface Interior lighting delayed switch-off O City view USB Ambient lighting O Freeway info
At a glance Please bear the following in mind RYour vehicle may be equipped with SPLITVIEW, depending on its date of production. The use of SPLITVIEW is currently not permitted in the following states: AL, AZ, CO, IL, LA, MA, MD, NH, PA, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WV or in the Canadian provinces of Manitoba, Newfoundland, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. It is the driver's responsibility to observe ALL regional legally prescribed regulations.
At a glance 128 switch SPLITVIEW on and off (Y page 129). COMAND The SPLITVIEW screen remains on for approximately 30 minutes after the SmartKey has been turned to position 0 in the ignition lock. After this time or after the SmartKey has been removed, the settings on the frontpassenger side are saved for approximately 30 minutes longer. After this period, reactivation on the front-passenger side means that the settings from the driver's side will be used.
At a glance = To select the screen for remote control ! Do not touch the COMAND display. The display has a very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is a risk of scratching. If you have to clean the screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent and a soft, lint-free cloth. The display must be switched off and have cooled down before you start cleaning. Clean the display screen, when necessary, with a commercially available microfiber cloth and cleaning agent for TFT/LCD displays.
At a glance 130 X Point the remote control at the rearcompartment screen which has been selected for remote operation. X Press button : on the remote control. The respective rear screen switches on or off. i You can only switch the screens on using the remote control if the ignition is switched on. COMAND Switching the button lighting on/off X Press button ; on the remote control. Depending on the previous status, the button lighting is switched on or off.
At a glance 131 Functions with the E and F button You can use the remote control to execute the same functions as the COMAND control panel. Mode Function Audio mode Selects a station using the station search function (Y page 216) Selects a track by skipping to a track (Y page 229) Fast forward/rewind (Y page 230) Video mode Selects a scene or chapter (video DVD mode) (Y page 247) Functions of the number keypad You can use the remote control to execute the same functions as the COMAND control panel.
At a glance 132 Calling up the menu of a main function Selecting a menu item The following example describes how to select a station from the station presets in radio mode. X COMAND X Press the R function button. Select Presets by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The station preset memory appears.
At a glance Switching to radio mode Option 1 X Press the R function button. The radio display appears. i Repeated pressing of this function button switches between radio and the most recently active audio source. Option 2 X Select Audio again by sliding ZV the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The Audio menu appears. : Current audio operating mode ; Main function bar = Audio menu X Press W the COMAND controller and confirm Radio. The radio basic display appears with the waveband last selected.
At a glance 134 You can enter the characters using either the character bar or the number keypad. In the selection list, you select an entry to copy it to the address entry menu. COMAND Option 1: city list with character bar X Call up the city list with character bar (Y page 157). The alphabetically sorted city list shows the first available entries. Entering characters using the character bar X Select N by turning COMAND controller cVd and confirm with W.
At a glance once = M Rpress twice = N Rpress three times = O X Wait until the character display goes out. The entries matching your input are shown in the list. It is also possible to switch the city list to the selection list at any time during character input. X Rpress X Enter E, W, space, Y with the corresponding keys. i The space is entered using number key 9.
136 At a glance i You will find further information in the "Destination entry" section (Y page 157). Entering characters in the address and the phone book COMAND Introduction The following section describes how to enter characters in the phone book/address book when creating a new entry. Creating a new entry in the phone book X Call up the input menu with data fields (Y page 210). Entering characters The example describes how to enter the surname Schulz.
At a glance Option 1 X Select 4 or 5 in the character bar and press W to confirm. The input menu shows the data field selected. X To change the language of the character bar: select B and press W to confirm. X Select the language by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. To reposition the cursor within the data field: select 2 or 3 and press W to confirm.
At a glance COMAND 138 Switching the sound on or off Adjusting the volume Switching audio and video sources on/off X Press the 8 button on the multifunction steering wheel. The sound from the respective audio or video source is switched on or off. i When the sound is off, the system displays the , symbol in the status line. When you change the audio or video source, or adjust the volume, sound automatically switches on again.
At a glance 139 Adjusting the sound settings X Select Sound by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. You can now set the treble and bass or the balance and fader for radio mode. Setting the treble : Last setting selected ; Current setting X Select a setting by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The setting is stored and you exit the menu.
140 At a glance Surround sound General information If your vehicle is equipped with the harman/ kardon®Logic 7® surround sound system, you can provide the optimum sound experience for every passenger.
At a glance 141 Bang & Olufsen sound system X Select the Logic7® ON or Logic7® OFF setting by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Depending on your selection, surround sound is switched on or off and the menu is exited. X To exit the menu without saving: press the % back button or slide XVY the COMAND controller.
At a glance 142 Focusing the sound setting COMAND Dolby® Digital : Current position of the sound setting X dts™ Select Sound Mode in the menu. X Turn cVd or slide ZVÆ and highlight front, all or rear. X Press W. X To exit the menu: press the % back button beside the COMAND controller. or X MLP™ Selecting settings for the Bang & Olufsen sound system Calling up the menu X Select Sound. X Highlight Bang&Olufsen. X Press W. A menu appears.
At a glance 143 Rear Seat Entertainment System Components Overview The Rear Seat Entertainment System comprises: screens for the rear behind the frontseat head restraints Rtwo remote controls Ra CD/DVD drive RAUX jacks on both screens (display AUX) and on the CD/DVD drive (drive AUX) Rtwo sets of cordless headphones COMAND Rtwo Z
144 At a glance COMAND Rear-compartment screens : Socket for corded headphones ; V jack for video signal = L jack for audio signal, left ? R jack for audio signal, right A Rear compartment screen You can connect an additional set of corded headphones to each rear-compartment screen. The connection socket is for headphones with 3.5 mm stereo jack plugs and an impedance of 32 ohms.
At a glance Switching the button lighting on/off X Press button ; on the remote control. Depending on the previous status, the button lighting is switched on or off. : CD/DVD slot ; AUX, right-hand (R) jack for audio signal = AUX, left-hand (L) jack for audio signal ? AUX, jack for video signal (V) A CD/DVD eject button The AUX jacks shown are for the AUX drive. Identical jacks can be found on the right-hand side of the rear-compartment screens (AUX display), (Y page 144).
At a glance 146 Cordless headphones COMAND Overview The cordless headphones for the rear compartment can be recognized by the "DIGITAL AUDIO" inscription on the battery compartment cover and by the fact that there is no SPLITVIEW symbol (Y page 126)(Y page 126).
System settings Display Status Green The batteries are fine. Red The batteries are almost discharged. Continuou sly lit either green or red The headphones are switched on and connected to a screen. Flashes either green or red The headphones are searching for the connection to a screen. No display (dark) The headphones are switched off or the batteries are discharged. X To switch on the display: press W or cVd turn the COMAND controller.
System settings 148 Time settings X General information If COMAND is equipped with a navigation system and has GPS reception, COMAND automatically sets the time and date. You can also adjust the time yourself in 30-minute increments, but the date cannot be changed. COMAND i If you set the time in 30-minute increments, any time zone settings and settings for changing between summer and standard time are lost (Y page 148).
System settings Select Time Zone and press W to confirm. You will see a list of time zones. The # dot indicates the current setting. X Select the time zone and press W to confirm. X To switch automatic changeover on/ off: select Automatic Daylight Savings Time or Automatic Daylight Savings Time by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The # dot indicates the current setting. X Select Vehicle in the main function bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
System settings 150 COMAND guides you through the training with spoken instructions. X Select Vehicle in the main function bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select System by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Voice Control and press W to confirm. X Select Start New Individualization and press W to confirm. You see and hear a prompt asking whether you would like further information. X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm.
System settings X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm. If you select No, the process will be aborted. If you select Yes, the individualization is deleted. You will see a message to this effect. 151 i Once a mobile phone has been connected, reception and transmission volume may change. Activating/deactivating Bluetooth® Bluetooth® settings General information about Bluetooth® Bluetooth® technology is the standard for short-range wireless data transmission of up to approximately 10 meters.
System settings 152 COMAND Searching for Bluetooth® devices X Activate Bluetooth® (Y page 151). X Select Vehicle in the main function bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select System by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Bluetooth by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Search for Bluetooth Devices and press W to confirm. X Select Update and press W to confirm.
System settings To confirm an entry in COMAND: select ¬ using the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. or X Select SEND on the telephone keypad. X Enter the same passcode into the Bluetooth® device (see the operating instructions for the respective device). The device is authorized. External authorization If COMAND does not detect your Bluetooth® device, this may be due to particular security settings on your Bluetooth® device. In this case, you can test if your Bluetooth® device can find COMAND.
Navigation 154 change accordingly. If the selected language is not supported by the Voice Control System, "English" will be selected. X Select Vehicle by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select System and press W to confirm. X COMAND X Select Language and press W to confirm. The list of languages appears. The # dot indicates the current setting. Select the language by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. COMAND loads the selected language and sets it.
Navigation Navigation announcements are intended to direct you while driving without diverting your attention from the road and driving. Please always use this feature instead of consulting the map display for directions. Looking at the icons or map display can distract you from traffic conditions and driving, and increase the risk of an accident.
Navigation 156 Showing/hiding the menu Route: the ECO route is an economical route that takes traffic announcements into account (see dynamic route). RShort Route: COMAND calculates the route with the shortest possible (minimized) route distance. In addition to route types, route options can also be set. You can select the following route options: X RUse COMAND the route, changes of direction and lane recommendations. Navigation announcements guide you to your destination.
Navigation Select the route option(s) and press W to confirm. The route options are switched on O or off ª, depending on the previous status. i If you change the route type and/or the route options while route guidance is active (the route has been calculated), COMAND will calculate a new route. If you change the route type and/or the route options while route guidance is inactive (no destination has been entered yet), COMAND uses the new setting for the next route guidance.
Navigation 158 X Select Address Entry and press W to confirm. The address entry menu appears. If you have previously entered a destination, this will be shown in the display. COMAND X Select Destination by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm. Address entry menu Depending on the sequence in which you enter the address and on the data status of the digital map, some menu items may not be available at all or may not yet be available.
City list Street list X X Select a street by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Irrespective of the option, press W to confirm your selection. The address entry menu appears again. The street has now been entered. Select an entry by turning cVd the COMAND controller. X Irrespective of the option, press W to confirm your selection. The address entry menu appears again. The city has now been entered.
Navigation 160 X COMAND X Enter a city as described above (Y page 157). X Select ALL. X Enter or select the street name. X Select the appropriate city. If you know the city well, you can continue directly after selecting the city from the list. Starting route calculation You can now have COMAND calculate the route to the address entered or save the address first, e.g. as your home address (My address) (Y page 160). COMAND checks whether the destination is unambiguous.
Navigation Option 1: enter the address, e.g. a city, street and house number (Y page 157). X Once you have entered the address, select Save in the address entry menu by turning cVd and sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Save as "My Address" and press W to confirm. COMAND stores your home address as My Address in the destination memory. X Option 2: proceed as described under "Option 1". A prompt appears asking whether the current home address should be overwritten.
Navigation 162 COMAND controller and press W to confirm. You will see the center list either with the character bar (option 1) or as a selection list (option 2). Option 1: center list with character bar Enter a center. Instructions for entering characters using city input as an example can be found in the "Entering characters in navigation mode (entering a city)" section (Y page 133). COMAND X Entering an intersection name Entering an intersection will delete a previously entered house number.
Navigation X Select an intersection by turning cVd the COMAND controller. X To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. X Irrespective of the option, press W to confirm your selection. The address entry menu appears again. The intersection selected has been entered. X Select Destination in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm. X Start route calculation (Y page 160). X Select From Last Destinations and press W to confirm.
Navigation 164 on the same street: call up an address destination from the last destinations. X Select Change by turning cVd and sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. All destination entry functions are available. X Edit/enter the destination as described for destination entry (Y page 157). COMAND Entering a destination using the map Calling up the map X To activate navigation mode: press the S function button once or twice. X To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.
Entering an intermediate stop X Introduction When route guidance is active, you can enter an intermediate stop. Intermediate stops can be predefined destinations from the following categories that COMAND offers for selection: RMercedes-Benz Service Center RHospital RGas Station Lot RRestaurant However, you can also enter destinations other than the predefined ones. To do this select the menu item Other. You can use the intermediate stop function to influence route guidance to the main destination.
Navigation 166 X Select Address Entry, From Memory, From Last Destinations or From POIs. Selection Step Address Entry X COMAND From Memory X Enter a destination by address (Y page 157). Select a destination from the destination memory (Y page 163). From Last Destinations X Select a destination from the list of last destinations (Y page 163). From POIs X Enter a point of interest (Y page 166).
Navigation Option 1 X Select Other City in the menu and press W to confirm. X If desired, select the state/province (Y page 157). X To enter a city: select City and press W to confirm. Proceed as described in the "Entering a city" section (Y page 157). X After entering the city, select the point of interest category (Y page 167). Option 2 X Enter an address in the address entry menu, e.g. a city, street and house number (Y page 157). X Select POI and press W to confirm.
Navigation 168 X Confirm the entry with W. If the selected main category does not contain any sub-categories, the point of interest list appears. If the selected main category contains subcategories, a list of the subcategories appears with the input speller. COMAND X Select a category by turning cVd the COMAND controller. X Confirm the entry with W. The point of interest list appears. It contains the points of interest available in the sub-category that are within the search radius.
: Point of interest with address ; To start route calculation X = To store an address in the destination memory Select the entry with the Z icon by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The ZAGAT evaluations appear. ? To display details A Phone call B To display a point of interest's position on the map X To start route calculation: select Start and press W to confirm. X To store an address in the destination memory: select Save and press W to confirm.
Navigation 170 Selecting a point of interest using the map You can select points of interest that are available in the selected (visible) section of the map. X To activate navigation mode: press the S function button once or twice. To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. COMAND X : Highlighted point of interest X Slide ZV the COMAND controller forwards and thereby activate the display window. The map with highlighted point of interest : is shown.
Navigation e.g. roads closed to through traffic and nonresidents. Rroads that have time restrictions (e.g. closed on Sundays and public holidays) are avoided for route guidance. Change of direction Introduction Changes of direction have three phases: Rpreparation phase phase Rchange-of-direction phase 171 before the change of direction with the request Please turn right in 900 ft. The announced distance to the next change of direction depends on the type of road and its permissible speed limit.
172 Navigation COMAND Example display: change-of-direction phase : Current vehicle position: the tip of the triangle indicates the vehicle’s direction of travel ; Graphic representation of the distance to the next change of direction = Distance to the next change of direction Once the change of direction is completed, COMAND automatically switches back to fullscreen display. Lane recommendations Overview On multilane roads, COMAND can display lane recommendations for the next change of direction.
Navigation 173 Display and description of lane recommendations The colors used in the lane recommendation display vary depending on whether day or night design is switched on. Day design Night design Recommended lane C Dark blue In this lane, you will be able to complete the next two changes of direction without changing lanes. Light blue Possible lane B Light blue In this lane, you will only be able to complete the next change of direction without changing lanes.
Navigation 174 X Select Cancel Route Guidance and press W to confirm. COMAND Continuing route guidance X To activate navigation mode: press the S function button once or twice. X To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. X Select Destination in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Continue Route Guidance and press W to confirm. COMAND calculates the route.
Navigation Avoiding a section of the route blocked by a traffic jam X This function blocks a section of the route ahead of you. You can set the length of the blocked route section. If possible, COMAND calculates a detour around the blocked section of the route. X To activate navigation mode: press the S function button once or twice. Select Alternative Route and press W to confirm. You see the selected route. The display now shows a split-screen view.
Navigation 176 Displaying destination information COMAND Prerequisite: you have entered a destination (Y page 157) and possibly an intermediate stop (Y page 165). X To activate navigation mode: press the S function button once or twice. X To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. X Select Info in the menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Destination information is displayed.
Navigation highlighted, you cannot select Previous or Next. X To zoom in or out of the map: select N or M and press W to confirm. X To close the route overview: select Back and press W to confirm. Where am I? You can view your current position whether or not route guidance has been interrupted. not be capable of traversing through without damaging your tires, wheels or vehicle. It is the driver's sole responsibility to determine the suitability of the route.
Navigation 178 COMAND destination :. You will hear the announcement: "Please follow the arrow on the display". Route guidance from an off-road location to a destination If the vehicle position is within the area covered by the digital map, but the map does not contain any information about that location, the vehicle is in an off-road location. COMAND is also able to guide you to a destination even from an off-road location.
Navigation 179 Real-time traffic reports on the map COMAND COMAND can show certain traffic incidents on the map. The incidents are shown on the map at a scale from 1/16 mi to 20 mi. X Set the map scale (Y page 186). 12 Icon display for the section of route 3 4 5 affected Icon for incident on the route Current position and direction of travel Map scale i COMAND uses corresponding icons to highlight the entire section of the affected route, regardless of how long the incident actually is.
180 Navigation Icon for real-time traffic reports COMAND Icon Description Traffic reports in the map display Warning (red) A warning appears, for example, relating to lost cargo. Caution (yellow) A warning appears, for example, relating to roadwork that does not affect the flow of traffic. Slow-moving traffic This appears at the beginning of a traffic jam (average speed 25 - 45 mph) if route guidance is active and the route leads through an area of congested traffic.
Navigation 181 Displaying real-time traffic reports X If necessary, switch to navigation mode and show the menu (Y page 156). X Select Traffic in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. traffic reports have been received yet. traffic reports are available. X To cancel the search: select Cancel. X To close the message window: select OK. 1 State or province recognition 2 Road affected If there are any traffic reports, a list is shown.
Navigation 182 without starting route guidance (Y page 160). 6 Report text C First exit/intersection after the affected route section ends X To scroll within a report or to access the next report: turn cVd the COMAND controller. Adopting an address book entry as a home address X To activate navigation mode: press the S function button once or twice. X To return to the list of messages: press W or slide XVY the COMAND controller. X To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.
Navigation X To enter the home address for the first time: select Assign Address Book Entry and press W to confirm. X Select Home or Work and press W to confirm. X To change the home address: select Change and press W to confirm. X Select Assign Address Book Entry and press W to confirm. i If you select New Entry, you are also offered the option of changing the home address by entering an address. You can then save the home address without starting route guidance.
Navigation COMAND 184 X Select a destination by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The destination address is shown. X Select Save and press W to confirm. You can now select storage options. Selecting storing options X To save the destination without a name: select Save without Name and press W to confirm. COMAND stores the destination in the destination memory and uses the address as the destination name.
Navigation will appear asking whether you wish to overwrite the existing data. Select Yes or No and press W to confirm. If you select Yes, COMAND stores the data. Deleting a destination or the home address from the destination memory X To activate navigation mode: press the S function button once or twice. X To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. X Select Destination in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Navigation 186 Storing the crosshair position in the list of previous destinations Route guidance not active A crosshair appears on the map if you have moved the map manually. You can store the crosshair position as a destination in the list of previous destinations. X To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. COMAND X X Select Position in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Select Save Crosshair Position and press W to confirm.
Navigation Showing the crosshair X To hide the menu: slide ZV the COMAND controller and, when the Full screen menu item is shown, press W. X To move the map: slide XVY, ZVÆ or aVb the COMAND controller. A crosshair appears on the map. If you slide it again, the map moves in the corresponding direction under the crosshair. Setting the map to the vehicle position, intermediate stop or destination position Centering the map on the vehicle position X To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.
Navigation 188 Map display X Select Navi in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Map Orientation and press W to confirm. A # dot indicates the current setting. X Select North Up, Heading Up, Bird'seye View or 3-D Map by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X To exit the menu: slide XVY the COMAND controller. The map orientation changes accordingly.
Navigation X Select Navi in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Text Information on Map and press W to confirm. A # dot indicates the current setting. X Select POI Symbols on Map and press W to confirm. X X Select Standard Symbols, Personal Symbols or No Symbols. If you select Personal Symbols, the list of points of interest appears. Select Arrival Time/Distance, Current Street, Geo-Coordinates or None and press W to confirm.
190 Navigation Geo-coordinate display Switching the topographical map on/ off The topographical map uses different colors to depict elevation.
Navigation ; Buildings = Important buildings Showing the map data version X To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. X Select Navi in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Map Version and press W to confirm. The map data version number is shown. Information about new versions of the digital map can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Navigation 192 X X Select Navi in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Select Highway information and press W to confirm. Depending on the previous state, switch the option on O or off ª. Compass function You can display the current compass direction heading in which the front of the vehicle is facing. COMAND SIRIUS XM service Displaying SIRIUS XM service information You can display the SIRIUS XM service information.
Navigation Updating process G WARNING Never leave the engine running in enclosed spaces. The exhaust gases contain toxic carbon monoxide. Breathing in exhaust fumes is a health hazard and can lead to unconsciousness or death. The update process can take a long time (over an hour), depending on the size of the digital map. During this time, you will only be able to switch on radio mode and to accept incoming calls. The update will be completed more quickly if the vehicle is stationary.
194 Navigation COMAND Map software is not compatible with the current system software You will see a message that the system software and the map software are not compatible. X To confirm the message: press W. COMAND ejects the DVD. X Take the DVD out of the slot. X Have the system software updated at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If an activation code is required for the map software, a prompt appears in the display requesting the code to be entered.
Navigation 195 COMAND prompting you to insert the second DVD. Follow the instructions on the display. X To allow the installation to run to the end without canceling: take no further action. When the installation process is successfully completed, you will see a message to this effect. X To confirm the message: press W. COMAND ejects the DVD. X Take the DVD out of the slot. The installation is complete. When the installation process is not successfully completed, you will see a message to this effect.
196 Navigation COMAND Problems with the navigation system Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions COMAND is unable to continue route guidance after the journey has been interrupted. Route guidance is canceled if you interrupt the journey for more than two hours. "Interrupting the journey" refers to stopping the vehicle and switching off COMAND. "Continuing route guidance" refers to switching COMAND back on and driving on. X Continue route guidance (Y page 173).
Telephone Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You see a message informing you that the DVD containing the digital map is incompatible with the system software. The DVD containing the digital map cannot be used for the update. X To confirm the message: press W the COMAND controller. The installation of the map software has failed. The DVD is dirty or scratched. X Clean the DVD. X X Eject the DVD. Have the system software updated at an authorized MercedesBenz Center.
198 Telephone Call disconnection while the vehicle is in motion A call may be disconnected if: COMAND Rthere is insufficient network coverage in certain areas. Ryou move from one transmitter/receiver area (cell) into another and no channels are free. Ryou use a SIM card which is not compatible with the network available. Ryou are using a mobile phone with "Twincard" and the mobile phone with the second SIM card is already logged into the network.
Telephone valid and operational SIM card must be inserted in the mobile phone. Rthe mobile phone is connected to COMAND via Bluetooth®. If you cannot make an emergency call, you must arrange rescue measures yourself. X Enter numbers using the number keypad (Y page 204). X Press the 6 button. The telephone makes the connection. X Wait for the emergency call center to respond and then describe the emergency.
Telephone 200 When you authorize a new mobile phone, it is connected automatically. Connecting comprises: for a Bluetooth®-capable mobile phone Rsubsequently authorizing it You can connect up to 15 mobile phones. Rsearching Searching for a mobile phone To call up the telephone menu: press the S function button once or twice. X Select Data/Connections in the telephone basic menu by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
If you want to reauthorize a mobile phone following de-authorization, you can select a different passcode. X To enter a passcode in COMAND: press the number keys in sequence. ¬ is available for selection after the first number has been entered. or X Select the digits one by one by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X To confirm an entry in COMAND: select ¬ using the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. or X Select SEND on the telephone keypad.
Telephone 202 COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The selected mobile phone is searched for and connected if it is within Bluetooth® range and if Bluetooth® is activated. Only one mobile phone can be connected at any one time. The currently connected mobile phone is indicated by the # dot in the Bluetooth® telephones list (Y page 199). COMAND Displaying details X Select Data/Connections in the telephone basic menu by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Telephone 203 the USA) or Customer Relations on 1-800-387-0100 (for Canada). i Incorrect settings may have a significant impact on the quality of calls. X X ; Signal strength of mobile phone network = ? A B C È Receiver icon ¡ or ¢ To display the COMAND phone book To display call lists Character bar with characters for phone number entry Bluetooth® name of the currently connected mobile phone X Select Bluetooth Telephones and press W to confirm.
Telephone 204 Making a call Entering a telephone number using the telephone keypad X Call up the telephone basic menu (Y page 202). COMAND X To reject: select Reject by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. or X X Press the ~ button on the telephone keypad or on the multifunction steering wheel. To accept: confirm Accept by pressing W. or X Press the 6 button on the telephone keypad. or X Press the 6 or ? button on the multifunction steering wheel.
Telephone using the on-board computer (Y page 385). Calling voicemail This function is only available if it is supported by the mobile phone network provider. You can only call voicemail if the voicemail number is stored as preset 1 on the SIM card. X Press and hold the 4 button on the telephone keypad. or X Use the COMAND controller to select 1 and confirm until dialing commences. Connecting a call to an entry in a call list or in the COMAND phone book X Open a call list and select an entry (Y page 213).
Telephone 206 COMAND You can be called by more than one person (call waiting) while you are making a telephone call. In the same way, you can call another party while already on the phone with someone. You can either toggle between these two conversations or interconnect them to create a conference call. You can simultaneously switch back and forth between two parties or conduct a conference call with up to five others.
Telephone ; Party on hold = To interconnect parties by creating a : To transmit individual characters using the character bar ; To transmit a phone book entry as a character string conference connection X To interconnect parties by creating a conference connection: select Conference= by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Sending DTMF tones This function is not supported by all mobile phones. Answering machines or other devices can be controlled by DTMF tones, e.g.
208 Telephone The address book organizes and stores entries that are entered from different sources (mobile phone, SD memory card, Bluetooth® import, COMAND phone book, navigation). You can use these entries to make telephone calls and for navigation. You can create a maximum of 3000 address book entries. COMAND Importing contacts automatically COMAND automatically imports contacts from a mobile phone to the phone book. In this case, the mobile phone must be active via the Bluetooth® interface.
Telephone RBluetooth® must be activated in COMAND and on the Bluetooth® device (N operating instructions of the device). Rthe Bluetooth® device must be able to send vCards via Bluetooth® (N operating instructions of the device). Rthe Bluetooth® device in the vehicle must be switched on. X 209 To cancel reception: press W. or X Press the % back button on the center console. Calling up contacts/details You can call up contacts with the list or by using the character bar.
COMAND 210 Telephone cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Address book: select Data/Connections in the telephone basic menu by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Address Book and press W to confirm. X To switch from the character bar to the list: slide ZV the COMAND controller until the character bar is hidden. or X Select ¬. X To call a contact: select by sliding ZVÆ or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Telephone 211 X ; Data field = Two-line character bar Deleting contacts COMAND : Entry mark (cursor) To cancel data entry: select the % symbol in character bar = and press W to confirm. If one of the data fields contains data, a prompt will appear asking whether you wish to store the entry. X To save data entry: select the ¬ symbol in character bar = and press W to confirm. The entry is created in the phone book and in the address book.
Telephone 212 X To delete an individual contact: select the entry (Y page 209). X Select Options by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Delete and press W to confirm. A prompt appears asking whether the data should be deleted. X Select Yes and press W to confirm. i Automatically imported contacts cannot COMAND be deleted (Y page 208).
Telephone X Select Navigate and press W to confirm. X Select Start and press W to confirm. Voice tags 213 X Select Voice Name and press W to confirm. X Select Listen and press W to confirm. You will hear the voice tag. i Voice tags are entered via the Voice Adding or changing a voice tag i You can add one voice tag per address book entry. X Search for an address book entry with or without a voice tag (¦ symbol).
Telephone 214 X COMAND Select a category for the number, e.g. Home, and press W to confirm. X Select a category for the phone, e.g. Cellular Phone Number, and press W to confirm. Number category Display (phone book and address book) Unclassified No symbol Example display: list of calls made : To close the list Home 6 ; Telephone number/name if known Work \ Select an entry by sliding VÆ the COMAND controller. X To dial a phone number: press the 6 button. or X Press W to confirm.
Audio 215 ; Number category Select a category for the phone, e.g. Cellular Phone Number, and press W to confirm. X Select Next (save) and press W to confirm. COMAND stores the data if there are fewer than five numbers assigned to the entry you are searching for. You will see a message to this effect. If five numbers are stored for the entry you are searching for, a prompt will appear asking whether you wish to overwrite one of the existing numbers.
Audio 216 D Preset functions Select Audio by sliding ZV the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm. The audio menu appears. Switching wavebands E Radio functions X Select FM, AM or WB in the radio display by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Waveband submenu is opened. COMAND X If another audio mode is switched on, you can now switch to radio mode in the audio menu.
Audio Directly in the station presets: select Presets by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. or X X Press W the COMAND controller when the display/selection window is active. The station preset memory appears. The # dot indicates under which preset the currently selected station is stored. Select a station by turning cVd and pressing W to confirm or press a number key, e.g. l. Using the multifunction steering wheel X Press = or ; to select the Audio menu.
Audio 218 beginning with preset 1. The storing process ends once the highest frequency has been reached or once ten stations have been found. Any stations stored manually under the presets will be lost. COMAND may not occupy all memory slots when storing. X Option 1: press W the COMAND controller when the display/selection window is active. The station preset memory appears. COMAND X Option 2: select Presets by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Audio Select a channel by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. or X Press a number key on the telephone keypad, e.g. 4, at any time. Displaying station information This function is only available for analog FM and digital AM/FM programs (HD Radio). Information relevant to the current station is shown below the main function bar. X Select Radio in the radio display by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Audio 220 Switching on HD Radio HD Radio display i As HD Radio stations are broadcast in the AM/FM wavebands, operating HD Radio is very similar to operating analog AM/FM radio. This section describes only those functions that differ from standard FM radio functions. Operating analog FM/AM radio is described in the "Radio" section (Y page 215). You can deactivate HD Radio for the selected frequency in the radio submenu.
Audio Displaying program information of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Operation may also be impaired in certain locations (e.g. tunnels, multi-storey car parks or within as well as close to buildings). X i SIRIUS XM Radio offers more than 130 digital-quality radio channels providing 100% commercial-free music, sport, news and entertainment. SIRIUS XM Radio employs a fleet of highperformance satellites to broadcast around the clock throughout the USA and Canada.
Audio 222 http://www.siriuscanada.com (Canada). Once the connection has been established: X Once COMAND receives the signal, the satellite radio display appears. The station last selected is played. Follow the instructions of the service staff. The activation process may take up to ten minutes. If the activation is completed successfully, the No Service message appears in the display, followed by the satellite radio main menu.
Audio Selecting a category X To call up the category list: select Category by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The category list appears. X To select a category: select a category by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm. The category selected is shown in the display. You hear the station last selected for this category. The All Channels category is at the top of the category list.
Audio 224 X Select a preset by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press and hold W until you hear a tone. or COMAND X Press and hold a number button, e.g. 4, until you hear a tone. The channel is stored under the preset. Storing channels automatically This function automatically stores channels with adequate reception in the preset memory. Channels stored manually in the preset memory will be overwritten. X Option 1: press W the COMAND controller when the display/selection window is active.
Audio Important safety notes G WARNING COMAND is classified as a Class 1 laser product. You must not open the casing. If you open the casing, or if the casing is faulty or damaged, there is a risk of exposure to invisible laser radiation. This may damage your eyes, or those of others. COMAND does not contain any parts that can be serviced by the user. For safety reasons, all maintenance work must be carried out by qualified aftersales technicians.
Audio 226 X Remove the CD/DVD from slot :. The DVD changer switches to the next loaded magazine tray and ejects the CD/ DVD. X Repeat the last step until the magazine is empty. Loading and removing SD cards i Not all SD memory cards are designed for COMAND the temperatures which may be reached in the vehicle. Due to the wide range of SD cards available on the market, Mercedes-Benz cannot guarantee playback for all brands of SD memory card. X To load an SD card: press the SD card into slot :.
Audio C Graphic time and track display 227 Example display: MP3 mode D Sound settings E Current playback option F Media selection G Music search H Recording (saving) music I CD functions Example display: audio DVD mode COMAND : Disc type ; Disc number = File or track name (ID3 tags) ? Disc or directory name A Current playback option B Track time C Graphic time and track display : Disc type ; Track name = Disc number ? Disc name (only if stored on the disc) A Track time B Graphic time and track display
Audio COMAND 228 Only in audio DVD mode X To pause playback: switch on audio DVD mode (Y page 226). X Select Ë by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The Ë display changes to Ì. X To continue playback: select Ì and press W to confirm. Playback continues from the point where it was interrupted. The Ì display changes to Ë.
MUSIC REGISTER, position 3 Media Interface, position 4 USB, position 5 X Select the data medium by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. i If you select a video DVD, the system switches to video DVD mode (Y page 245). Selecting a track using the number keypad X Press a number button, e.g. n, when the display/selection window is active. The medium at the corresponding position in the media list is loaded and then played.
Audio 230 Fast forward/rewind X While the display/selection window is active, slide XVY and hold the COMAND controller until the desired position has been reached. COMAND Music search You can use the following characteristics to search music: RKeyword search RPlaylist RArtists RAlbums RTracks RGenres RYear X In audio mode, select Search by sliding VÆ or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A selection list appears.
Audio 231 ? Title selection A To start the copying process B Name of the copied data C Cancel procedure without copying files X Select START by sliding VÆ and turning cVd and confirm with W. All music tracks from the audio CD are copied to COMAND's MUSIC REGISTER as MP3 files. X To copy individual music tracks: select Track Select. by sliding VÆ and turning cVd and confirm with W. The track list appears. X Select individual tracks by turning cVd and confirm with W.
Audio 232 X COMAND Switch on audio CD mode (Y page 226). X Select CD by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Gracenote Media Database by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Switch the function on O or off ª. Updating Gracenote® music recognition technology and the Gracenote Media Database The digital data on the Gracenote Media Database becomes obsolete due to the release of new CDs.
Audio Notes on MP3 mode Permissible discs RCD-R and CD-RW RDVD+R and DVD+RW RDVD-R and DVD-RW RSD memory card: RUSB stick RiPod® RMP3 player Permissible file systems RISO 9660/Joliet standard for CDs RUDF for audio and video DVDs RFAT16 or FAT32 for storage media Multisession CDs For multisession CDs, the content of the first session determines how COMAND will process the CD. COMAND plays only one session and gives priority to the audio CD session.
COMAND 234 Audio Notes on copyright MP3 or WMA tracks that you create or play back are generally subject to copyright protection in accordance with the applicable international and national regulations. In many countries, reproductions, even for private use, are not permitted without the prior consent of the copyright holder. Make sure that you know about the applicable copyright regulations and that you comply with these. If you own these rights yourself, e.g.
Audio 235 X Select Music Register and press W to confirm. X Select Copy Music Files and press W to confirm.
Audio 236 3. Starting the copying process amount of data. The time required may vary depending on the data source. If there is not enough memory space, you will see a message to this effect. X To cancel copying: select Cancel. Music files are stored in the MUSIC REGISTER up until the point of cancellation. COMAND Deleting all music files : To copy from a memory card ; To copy to the MUSIC REGISTER This function deletes all music files from the MUSIC REGISTER.
Audio Introduction You can view the content of the MUSIC REGISTER, change folder or track names and delete individual folders or tracks. Calling up a folder X Select Search by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Folder and press W to confirm. You see the contents of the current folder. X To switch to the superordinate folder: select the U icon and press W to confirm. The display changes to the next folder up.
238 Audio i The Normal Track Sequence option is automatically selected when you change the disc you are currently listening to or when you select a different medium. If an option is selected, it remains selected after COMAND is switched on or off. Media Interface mode COMAND Connection options Overview You will find the connection sockets in the glove box. Device-specific adapter cables are required to connect external devices to the Media Interface.
Audio Connect the external device with suitable socket :, ; or =. COMAND activates the device automatically for sockets ; and =. COMAND does not activate the device automatically for socket :. If you remove a device from sockets ; and =, the No device connected message appears. i A connected iPod® or MP3 player should not be simultaneously operated via the Media Interface and the remote control (e.g. Bluetooth® remote control), as this may produce unpredictable results.
240 Audio COMAND under the corresponding position and press W to confirm. COMAND activates the connected device. You will see a message to this effect. The basic display then appears. If no device is connected, you will see the Media Interface entry instead of a device name.
Audio i On an iPod®, fast rewind only functions within the current track. Selecting a category/playlist/folder iPod® and certain MP3 players For an iPod® or MP3 player, you can select tracks using categories or folders. Depending on the device connected, the following categories may be available, for example: RCurrent tracklist (e.g.
Audio 242 Playing back the contents of a category or folder X X Select the category or folder by turning cVd the COMAND controller. X Press W the COMAND controller for longer than two seconds. The content of the category or folder selected is played in accordance with the playback option (Y page 242) selected. COMAND Alphabetical track selection iPod® and MP3 players This function is available for alphabetically sorted categories and folders.
Audio i For USB devices, the random playlists Notes on USB devices Data formats The following data formats are supported: offer a maximum of 300 tracks chosen at random. RMP3: X To select a playback option: select Media Interface in the basic display by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The options list appears. The # dot indicates the option selected. X Select an option and press W to confirm.
Video 244 Activating audio AUX mode When you connect an external audio source, audio AUX is not selected automatically. X Select Audio in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. COMAND X Select AUX using cVd and press W to confirm. The audio AUX menu appears. The medium in the external audio source is played, if the source is connected and playback selected.
Video X Select Auto, 16:9 optimized, 4:3 or Widescreen and press W to confirm. X Select a setting by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Video DVD mode Safety notes G WARNING COMAND is classified as a Class 1 laser product. You must not open the casing. If you open the casing, or if the casing is faulty or damaged, there is a risk of exposure to invisible laser radiation. This may damage your eyes, or those of others.
Video 246 authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This will allow you to play video DVDs with a different region code, provided that they are produced in accordance with the PAL or NTSC standard. The region code can be changed up to five times. COMAND Function restrictions Depending on the DVD, it is possible that certain functions or actions will be temporarily blocked or may not function at all. As soon as you try to activate these functions or actions, you will see the K symbol in the display.
A Media selection Stop function B Sound settings X Fast forward/rewind X Slide XVY and hold the COMAND controller until the desired position has been reached. You see the navigation menu. Selecting a video DVD X Press W the COMAND controller to show the menu. X Select Media by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The media list appears. The # dot indicates the current medium being played. Video DVDs are indicated by the ý icon.
Video COMAND 248 It may also be possible to select the scene/ chapter from within the menu stored on the DVD. X To skip forwards or back: turn cVd or slide XVY the COMAND controller. The control menu (Y page 246) appears for approximately eight seconds. X Select Title Selection by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select a film/title and press W to confirm. X Calling up the DVD menu The DVD menu is the menu stored on the DVD itself.
Video i Depending on the DVD, it is possible that the Back (to the movie), Play, Stop, C, D or Go up menu item may not be operative or operative only at certain points of the DVD. To indicate this, the K symbol is shown in the display. Stopping a film or skipping to the beginning or end of a scene X Select any menu item from the DVD menu. The menu appears. X To stop the film: select the Stop menu item and press W to confirm. X To skip to the end of a scene: select the D menu item and press W to confirm.
Video 250 X Select DVD Functions and press W to confirm. X Select Subtitles or Camera angle and press W to confirm. In both cases, a menu appears. The # dot in front of an entry indicates the current setting. COMAND X Select a setting by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X To exit the menu: slide XVY the COMAND controller. Interactive content DVDs can contain interactive content (e.g. a video game).
Rear Seat Entertainment System Rear Seat Entertainment System General information Important safety notes G WARNING The RSE CD/DVD player is a Class 1 laser product. There is a danger of invisible laser radiation when you open or damage the cover. Do not remove the cover. The RSE CD/DVD player does not contain any parts which can be serviced by the user. For safety reasons, have any necessary service work performed by qualified personnel.
Rear Seat Entertainment System 252 COMAND X Remove discharged batteries A from the tray. X Insert the new batteries. Observe the polarity markings on the batteries and battery tray when doing so. Left-hand battery: the positive pole (+) must face upwards. Right-hand battery: the positive pole (+) must face downwards. X To close the battery compartment: insert battery compartment cover = starting with retaining lugs ? into the battery compartment and allow catch tab ; to engage in place.
Rear Seat Entertainment System To set operation via the main loudspeakers: press the R function button on the center console once or twice. X Select Audio by sliding ZV the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The Audio menu appears. X Select Rear by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Rear Seat Entertainment System COMAND 254 X Select Brightness, Contrast, Color or Auto using the 9: buttons and press 9 to confirm. An adjustment scale appears. X Select a setting using the 9: buttons and press the 9 button to confirm. Changing the picture format X To show the menu: press the 9 button on the remote control. or X Select Menu while the navigation menu (Y page 246) is shown and press the 9 button to confirm. X X Select Video DVD using the :=; buttons and press the 9 button to confirm.
Rear Seat Entertainment System Setting the brightness Inserting a CD/DVD X The CD/DVD drive is located in the center behind the front seats. Select Settings using the : button and confirm with the 9 button. X Select Brightness using the 9: buttons and press the 9 button to confirm. A scale appears. Adjust the brightness using the 9: buttons and press the 9 button to confirm. The brightness bar moves up or down. The picture becomes lighter or darker in accordance with the scale.
Rear Seat Entertainment System 256 Removing a CD/DVD X Press the þ eject button. The drive ejects the disc. X Take the disc out of the slot. If you do not take the disc out of the slot, the drive will draw it in again automatically after a short while. Switching to audio CD, audio DVD or MP3 mode COMAND X Insert a CD/DVD (Y page 255). The Rear Seat Entertainment System loads the inserted disc. X Select Disc in the menu using the 9=; buttons on the remote control and press the 9 button to confirm.
Rear Seat Entertainment System 257 Fast forward/rewind X With the display/selection window active, press the = or ; button on the remote control repeatedly until you reach the desired position. or Press and hold the E or F button until the desired position is reached. Selecting a folder This function is only available in MP3 mode. X Select Folder in MP3 mode using the :=; buttons on the remote control and press the 9 button to confirm.
Rear Seat Entertainment System 258 COMAND X To interrupt playback: select É using the :=; buttons on the remote control and press the 9 button to confirm. The Ë display changes to Ì. X To continue playback: select Ì and press the 9 button to confirm. Playback continues from the point where it was interrupted. X To stop playback: while playback is interrupted, select É again and press the 9 button to confirm. Playback stops and returns to the beginning of the DVD. Ì is highlighted.
Rear Seat Entertainment System DVD playback conditions Hiding/showing the navigation menu Playback problems may occur when playing copied discs. There is a large variety of discs, DVD authoring software, writing software and writers available. This variety means that there is no guarantee that the Rear Seat Entertainment System will be able to play video DVDs that you have copied yourself. You will find further information in the "Video" chapter (Y page 245).
Rear Seat Entertainment System 260 Stop function X To show the menu: press the 9 button on the remote control. or X Select Menu while the navigation menu is shown and press the 9 button to confirm. X COMAND Menu system : Video DVD options ; Pause function = Stop function ? To set the treble A To set the bass Fast forward/rewind X Press and hold the E or F button on the remote control until the desired position has been reached. You see the navigation menu.
Rear Seat Entertainment System Option 1: while the film is playing, press the h button on the remote control. X Press a corresponding number key, e.g. ¿. X Option 2: while the film is playing, press the 9 button on the remote control and show the menu. X Select Video DVD and press the 9 button to confirm. X Select DVD Functions and press the 9 button to confirm. X Select Scene Selection and press 9 to confirm. X Press 9 or : to select number 5 and press the 9 button to confirm.
Rear Seat Entertainment System 262 X Option 2: select any menu item in the DVD menu. X Select the Go up menu item in the menu and press the 9 button to confirm. Back to the film X Option 1: press the % back button on the remote control repeatedly until you see the film or select the corresponding menu item in the DVD menu. COMAND X Confirm Select by pressing the 9 button. The Rear Seat Entertainment System executes the action or shows a submenu. X If available, additional options can now be selected.
Rear Seat Entertainment System X To exit the menu: press the = or ; button. Interactive content DVDs can also contain interactive content (e.g. a video game). In a video game, you may be able to influence events by selecting and triggering actions. The type and number of actions depend on the DVD. X Select an action using the 9;:= buttons on the remote control and press the 9 button to execute it. A menu appears and the first entry, Select, is highlighted. X Press the 9 button.
Rear Seat Entertainment System COMAND 264 Displaying AUX X Select the screen to which the external video source is connected using the remote control (Y page 129). X Select AUX in the menu using the 9=; buttons on the remote control and press the 9 button to confirm. X Select Source from the AUX menu and press the 9 button to confirm. X Select Display Aux and press the 9 button to confirm. You will see and hear the content of the video source if it is switched to playback.
Vehicle Vehicle 265 Opening from the "Vehicle" menu Vehicle functions General information In this menu, you can set the following vehicle functions: RECO Rmulticontour seat settings window blind REASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature Rexterior lighting delayed switch-off Rinterior lighting delayed switch-off Rambient lighting Rautomatic folding mirror function Rlocator lighting Rautomatic locking feature Rtrunk lid opening height restriction You can open the "Vehicle" menu in one of two ways.
Vehicle 266 COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The main area is active. X Select the Rear Window Sunshade function by sliding XVY or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. COMAND Activating/deactivating the automatic folding mirror function X To switch the ECO start/stop function on/off: select Vehicle in the main function bar by sliding XVY and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The main area is active.
lever or press the position button of the memory function. If there is a risk of entrapment by the seat, you can also cancel the adjustment procedure by moving the switch for seat adjustment. The steering column and driver's seat stop moving immediately. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. They could open the driver's door and thereby unintentionally activate the EASYENTRY/EXIT feature and become trapped.
Vehicle 268 COMAND X To set the interior/exterior lighting delayed switch-off time: select Vehicle in the main function bar by sliding XVY and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The main area is active. X Select the Interior Lighting Delayed Shut-off/Exterior Lighting Delayed Shut-off menu by sliding XVY or turning cVd the COMAND controller. The interior/exterior lighting delayed switch-off menu appears. The current setting is indicated by a # dot.
Vehicle 269 turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The main area is active. X Select the Automatic Locking function by sliding XVY or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Activating/deactivating the trunk lid opening height restriction X Switching the automatic locking feature on/off You can use this function to activate or deactivate the automatic central locking feature.
270 Vehicle To do so, make certain that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. X To adjust the temperature: slide ZVÆ or turn cVd the COMAND controller. X To confirm the selection: press W the COMAND controller. COMAND Setting the air distribution Air-conditioning function bar : To set the temperature, left You can set the air distribution separately for the driver’s and front-passenger side.
Vehicle 271 Setting the airflow You can set the airflow separately for the driver’s and front-passenger side. X Select left airflow = or right airflow A by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Climate control main menu Rswitch X To adjust the airflow: slide ZVÆ or turn cVd the COMAND controller. X To confirm the selection: press W the COMAND controller.
272 Vehicle COMAND cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The climate control menu opens. X To switch on: select Æ and press W. X To switch off: select Æ and press W. A tick appears.
Vehicle RFocused (high blower setting) (standard setting) RDiffuse (low blower setting) RMedium i This setting is quite effective in automatic mode, especially at high outside temperatures. If the vehicle has become very warm and the automatic air conditioning is cooling the interior, the blower settings are briefly canceled. X Select the climate control main menu in the air-conditioning function bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The climate control menu opens.
Vehicle 274 To switch back to operation of the rearcompartment air-conditioning system from the front: X In the climate control main menu, select Front Climate Control and press W. The air-conditioning function bar shows the climate control settings for the driver and front passenger. To switch off the rear-compartment air conditioning: COMAND X In the climate control main menu, select Rear Climate Control OFF and press W.
X To select a seat: select by sliding XVY or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Exiting a menu There are several ways of exiting the menu for the multicontour seat: X Press the T function button again. or X Press any function button. or X Select another main function from the basic menu. X Select Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Vehicle 276 X Select the seat (Y page 274). X Select Lumbar by sliding XVY or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A crosshair appears. You can make two settings: RVertical: to move the point of greatest lumbar support up or down RHorizontal: to adjust the amount of support COMAND X X Select Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Vehicle X 277 Select Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The massage function runs for approximately 6 to 20 minutes, depending on the setting. X Select Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Massage function (PULSE) The massage function helps you to prevent muscle tension on long journeys. X Select the seat (Y page 274).
Vehicle 278 COMAND X Select Upload/Download Data and press W to confirm. X Select Copy Data to Storage Medium and press W to confirm. X Select the storage medium to which the data should be copied. X Select Start Copying. COMAND checks whether the storage medium has enough storage capacity. If there is enough storage capacity, the data is copied to the storage medium. X If there is not enough storage capacity, remove the storage medium. Make more storage space available on the storage medium.
279 280 280 285 286 289 Lights and windshield wipers Useful information ............................ Exterior lighting ................................ Interior lighting ................................. Replacing bulbs ................................. Windshield wipers ............................
280 Exterior lighting Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safetyrelated systems and functions.
X X Daytime running lamps in the USA In the USA, the daytime running lamps are deactivated upon delivery from the factory. X To activate the daytime running lamps: activate the daytime running lamps function in the on-board computer (Y page 387). X Turn the light switch to $ or c. With the engine running: depending on the ambient light, the daytime running lamps or the low-beam headlamps are switched on. When the low-beam headlamps are activated, the T indicator lamp on the light switch lights up.
Exterior lighting 282 The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's lighting at all times. G WARNING When it is dark or foggy, turn the light switch quickly from c to L. Otherwise, the headlamps could switch off temporarily and you could cause an accident. Front fog lamps Lights and windshield wipers G WARNING If you suspect that driving conditions will be foggy, turn the light switch to L before you start your journey.
Exterior lighting Combination switch Turn signals 283 High-beam flasher X To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 1 or 2 or start the engine. X Pull the combination switch in the direction of arrow =. Hazard warning lamps ; Right turn signal = High-beam flasher ? Left turn signal X To indicate briefly: press the combination switch briefly to the pressure point in the direction of arrow ; or ?. The corresponding turn signal flashes three times.
284 Exterior lighting Lights and windshield wipers Cornering light function The system automatically adapts the lowbeam headlamp range depending on the distance to the other vehicle. Once the system no longer detects any other vehicles, it reactivates the high-beam headlamps. The system's optical sensor is located behind the windshield near the overhead control panel.
Interior lighting G WARNING The Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid intended to support you while driving. The driver is and remains responsible for proper vehicle lighting in accordance with the prevailing light, sight and traffic conditions. The system may be impaired or unavailable when This could endanger you and/or others and cause an accident. Always pay close attention to the traffic situation and switch off the high beam manually if necessary.
Replacing bulbs 286 Manual interior lighting control X To switch the front interior lighting on/ off: press the c button. X To switch the rear interior lighting on/ off: press the u button. X To switch the reading lamps on/off: press the p button.
Replacing bulbs G WARNING Bulbs and lamps can become very hot. For this reason, allow them to cool down before changing them. Otherwise, you could burn yourself when you touch them. Keep bulbs out of the reach of children. Otherwise, they could, for example, damage the bulbs and injure themselves. Never use a bulb which has been dropped. Such a bulb may explode and injure you. Halogen bulbs are pressurized and could explode when you change them, especially if they are very hot.
Replacing bulbs 288 Changing the front bulbs Lights and windshield wipers High-beam spot lamp (vehicles with halogen daytime running lamps) X Switch off the lights. X Open the hood. X Turn housing cover : counter-clockwise and pull it out. X Turn bulb holder ; counter-clockwise and pull it out. X Take the bulb out of bulb holder ;. X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;. X Insert bulb holder ;. Left-hand headlamp: cable outlet = must be pointing up and to the right.
Windshield wipers Switching the windshield wipers on/ off G WARNING Wiper blades are components that are subject to wear and tear. Replace the wiper blades twice a year, preferably in the spring and fall. Otherwise the windshield will not be wiped properly. As a result, you may not be able to observe surrounding traffic conditions and could cause an accident. ! Do not operate the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry, as this could damage the wiper blades.
290 Windshield wipers Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when you change the wiper blade. If you release the windshield wiper arm without a wiper blade and it falls onto the windshield, the windshield may be damaged by the force of the impact. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades replaced by a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Removing the wiper blades X Fold the wiper arm away from the windshield until it engages.
Windshield wipers 291 The windshield wipers are inoperative The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning. X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch. X Have the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist workshop. The spray nozzles are misaligned Lights and windshield wipers The windshield washer fluid from the spray nozzles no longer hits the center of the windshield. The spray nozzles are misaligned. X Have the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist workshop.
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293 294 294 296 302 Climate control Useful information ............................ Overview of climate control systems ................................................... Operating the climate control systems ................................................... Setting the air vents .........................
294 Overview of climate control systems Useful information Climate control i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safetyrelated systems and functions. i Please read the information on qualified specialist workshops (Y page 31).
Overview of climate control systems 295 Climate control Automatic climate control panel Front control panel : Sets climate control to automatic mode, left (Y page 297) ; Sets the temperature, left (Y page 298) = Sets the airflow, left (Y page 299) ? Defrosts the windshield (Y page 300) A Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 301) B Switches climate control on /off(Y page 296) C Switches the residual heat function on/off(Y page 302) D Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 301)
296 Operating the climate control systems Climate control Notes on using climate control Below, you can find a number of notes and recommendations to help you use climate control optimally. RActivate climate control using the à rocker switch. The indicator lamp in the à rocker switch lights up. RSet the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 † ). ROnly use the "defrosting" function briefly until the windshield is clear again. ROnly use "air-recirculation" mode briefly, e.g.
Operating the climate control systems X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. X To switch on: press rocker switch K(Y page 295) up or down and select AUTO. or X Press rocker switch K(Y page 295) up or down and select MAN. X To switch off: press rocker switch K(Y page 295) up or down and select OFF. Activating/deactivating cooling with air dehumidification Important information The cooling with air dehumidification function is only available when the engine is running.
Operating the climate control systems 298 X To deactivate: press the K rocker switch up or down. The indicator lamp in the à rocker switch goes out. or Climate control X Set the air distribution using COMAND (Y page 270). The indicator lamp in the à rocker switch goes out. Controlling the rear-compartment climate control automatically using the front control panel X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. X Activate the Y rear compartment function via COMAND (Y page 273).
Setting the temperature in the rear compartment using the front control panel X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. X Activate the "rear Y" function via COMAND (Y page 273). Using the "rear Y" function, the rearcompartment climate control can be controlled via the front control panel. X To increase/reduce: press the w rocker switch up or down. Only change the temperature setting in small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 † ).
Operating the climate control systems 300 Setting the rear-compartment airflow using the front control panel X Climate control X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. X Activate the Y rear compartment function via COMAND (Y page 273). The rear-compartment climate control can be controlled via the front control panel using the Y rear compartment function. X To increase/reduce: press the K rocker switch up or down.
Operating the climate control systems X Switch on the windshield wipers. Activate automatic climate control. i You should only select this setting until the windshield is clear again. X Rear window defroster Activating/deactivating G WARNING Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from the rear window before driving. Visibility could otherwise be impaired, endangering you and others. The rear window defroster has a high current draw.
Setting the air vents 302 i Air-recirculation mode deactivates automatically: Climate control Rafter approximately five minutes at outside temperatures below approximately 41 ‡ (5 †) Rafter approximately five minutes if cooling with air dehumidification is deactivated Rafter approximately 30 minutes at outside temperatures above approximately 41 ‡ (5 †) Activating/deactivating the residual heat function It is possible to make use of the residual heat of the engine to continue heating the stationary ve
Setting the air vents 303 ? Center vent thumbwheel, left A Center air vent, left To open/close: turn thumbwheels = and ? up or down. Setting the side air vents X To open: turn thumbwheel : counterclockwise from position 3 to position 2. X To close: turn thumbwheel : clockwise from position 2 to position 3. X To open/close: turn thumbwheel = up or down.
Setting the air vents 304 compartment air vents when heating mode is activated, as no warm air flows through the rear vents in the basic heating setting. Climate control Setting the B-pillar air vents : B-pillar air vent ; Thumbwheel for B-pillar air vent X To open/close: turn thumbwheel ; to the left or right.
Useful information ............................ Breaking-in notes .............................. Driving ............................................... Automatic transmission ................... Refueling ............................................ Parking ............................................... Driving tips ........................................ Driving systems ................................
306 Driving Useful information Driving and parking i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safetyrelated systems and functions. i Please read the information on qualified specialist workshops (Y page 31).
Driving could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal. 307 SmartKey positions SmartKey HYBRID vehicles: It is imperative that you read the HYBRID Supplemental Operating Instructions included in your vehicle literature portfolio. You may otherwise not receive all necessary safety information and warning for the operation of your vehicle. ! Warm up the engine quickly.
Driving 308 i You do not have to remove the Start/Stop Driving and parking button from the ignition lock when you leave the vehicle. However, you should always take the SmartKey with you when leaving the vehicle. The vehicle can be started with the Start/Stop button and the electrical equipment can be operated while the SmartKey is in the vehicle. X Position 0: if Start/Stop button : has not yet been pressed, this corresponds to the SmartKey being removed from the ignition.
Driving i Vehicles with a gasoline engine: the engine runs at a higher engine speed during a cold start so that the catalytic converter can reach operating temperature more quickly. The sound of the engine may change during this time. Automatic transmission X When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Driving 310 the parking lock released. If you do not depress the brake pedal, you can move the DIRECT SELECT lever but the parking lock remains engaged. X Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed. X Shift the transmission to position D or R. X Release the brake pedal. X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. The electric parking brake (Y page 328) is automatically released. The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
Driving If the engine is switched off and the ECO symbol is shown in green in the multifunction display, the engine has been switched off automatically. All of the vehicle's systems remain active. If you open the door, unfasten your seat belt or remove your foot from the brake pedal, the engine will automatically start. The vehicle may begin moving. You could suffer serious or even fatal injury or cause an accident resulting in injury or death.
Driving 312 Deactivating Driving and parking X Deactivate the ECO start/stop function using COMAND (Y page 265). The ¤ symbol goes out and the Stop/ Start deactivated display message is shown in the multifunction display. i If drive program S or M has been selected, the ECO start/stop function is always deactivated. Activating X Activate the ECO start/stop function using COMAND (Y page 265). The ¤ symbol and the Stop/Start active display message is shown in the multifunction display.
Driving 313 Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine does not start. The starter motor can be heard. RThere is a malfunction in the engine electronics. is a malfunction in the fuel supply. X Before attempting to start the engine again, turn the SmartKey in the ignition back to position 0 or press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until all indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out. X Try to start the engine again (Y page 308).
314 Automatic transmission Automatic transmission Important safety notes Driving and parking G WARNING It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of parking position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something.
Automatic transmission X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the brake pedal. X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the first point of resistance. Rif Neutral N with ECO start/stop function activated Rmake Shifting to neutral N X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the brake pedal. X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down to the first point of resistance. If the engine has been switched off, the automatic transmission automatically switches to N.
316 Automatic transmission Driving and parking Transmission positions B Park position Do not shift the transmission into position P unless the vehicle is stationary. The parking lock should not be used as a brake when parking. In addition to engaging the parking lock, you must always apply the electric parking brake to secure the vehicle. If the vehicle electronics are malfunctioning, the transmission may be locked in position P.
Automatic transmission The automatic transmission shifts to the individual gears automatically when it is in transmission position D. This automatic gearshifting behavior is determined by: Ra shift range restriction, if selected selected drive program E/S or, for AMG vehicles, C/S/M(Y page 317) Rthe position of the accelerator pedal Rthe road speed Rthe Driving tips Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration. X Vehicles for USA except AMG vehicles: fully depress the accelerator pedal.
Driving and parking 318 Automatic transmission E Economy C Controlled Efficiency Comfortable, economical driving S Sport Sporty driving style M Manual Manual gearshifting i For further information on the automatic drive program, see (Y page 318). AMG vehicles: only change from automatic drive program C or S to manual drive program M when the vehicle is stationary. X Press program selector button : repeatedly until the letter for the desired gearshift program appears in the multifunction display.
Automatic transmission To use the braking effect of the engine on downhill gradients and for driving: Selecting the ideal shift range X Ron steep mountain roads mountainous terrain Rin arduous conditions Rin 4 To use the braking effect of the engine on extremely steep downhill gradients and on long downhill stretches Restricting the shift range X Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter. The automatic transmission shifts down one gear and restricts the shift range to the relevant gear.
Automatic transmission 320 Driving and parking Before the engine speed reaches the red area, an upshift indicator appears in the multifunction display. : Gear indicator ; Upshift indicator Downshifting X Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter (Y page 318). The automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear. i If you brake the vehicle or stop without shifting down, the automatic transmission will shift down to a gear that will allow the vehicle to accelerate or pull away again.
Refueling 321 Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The acceleration ability The transmission is in emergency mode. is deteriorating. It is only possible to shift into second gear and reverse gear. The transmission no X Stop the vehicle. longer changes gear. X Shift the transmission to position P. X Switch off the engine. X Wait at least 10seconds before restarting the engine. X Shift the transmission to position D or R.
322 Refueling pump nozzle, which could cause personal injury. Refueling Fuel filler flap G WARNING Driving and parking Hybrid vehicles: be sure to read the "HYBRID" supplement. Otherwise, you could fail to recognize dangers. G WARNING Do not fill diesel tanks with gasoline. Do not mix diesel fuel with gasoline. Otherwise the fuel system and engine could be damaged. In addition, the vehicle could catch fire. ! Do not use gasoline to refuel vehicles with a diesel engine.
Refueling 323 X Driving and parking Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel pump nozzle into the tank and refuel. X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle switches off. i Do not add any more fuel after the pump stops filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel may leak out. Closing X Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn clockwise until it engages audibly. X Close the fuel filler flap. i If you drive with the fuel filler cap open, the reserve fuel warning lamp flashes.
324 Refueling Problems with fuel and the fuel tank Problem Driving and parking Fuel is leaking from the vehicle. The engine will not start. Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of explosion or fire The fuel line or the fuel tank is defective. X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock immediately and remove it (Y page 307). X Do not restart the engine under any circumstances. X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Refueling Important notes on use To function properly, BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment must be operated with the reducing agent DEF. Adding DEF is one of the tasks performed during maintenance. Under normal operating conditions, a tank of DEF lasts until the next service due date. When the DEF level is too low, the Check Additive See Operator's Manual message is shown in the multifunction display.
Refueling 326 residues crystallize after time and contaminate the affected surfaces. ! DEF is not a fuel additive and must not be Driving and parking added to the fuel tank. If DEF is added to the fuel tank, this can lead to engine damage. ! Only screw on the DEF refill bottle handtight. It could otherwise be damaged. The filler neck for DEF is located under the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel in the trunk floor. X Switch off the ignition. X Open the trunk. X Lift the trunk floor up (Y page 438).
X Turn DEF refill bottle = counter-clockwise and remove it. X Place DEF filler cap ; on the filler neck and turn it clockwise. X Insert DEF cap : as shown and turn it clockwise as far as it will go. X Place the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel in the emergency spare wheel well above the DEF tank. X Insert the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel fastening and tighten clockwise. X Fold the trunk floor down. X Close the trunk lid. X Drive faster than 10 mph (16 km/h).
Parking 328 i If you cannot turn off the engine as described here, see "Engine emergency stop" (Y page 490). Vehicles with automatic transmission Driving and parking X Apply the electric parking brake. X Shift the transmission to position P. Using the SmartKey X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it. The immobilizer is activated.
Parking The electric parking brake is automatically applied if HOLD or DISTRONIC PLUS brakes the vehicle until it is stationary and at least one of the following conditions is fulfilled: Rthe engine is switched off. driver's door is open and the seat belt is not fastened. Rthe hood is released. Rthe trunk lid is opened while the automatic transmission is in position R. Rthe vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period.
Driving tips 330 Driving tips General driving tips Important safety notes Driving and parking G WARNING Always remember that you must concentrate primarily on driving the vehicle. The driver's concentration must always be directed primarily at road traffic. For your own safety and that of others, we recommend that you stop the vehicle at a safe place and in accordance with the traffic conditions before making or accepting a phone call.
Driving tips G WARNING Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately.
332 Driving tips Limited braking performance on salttreated roads Driving and parking G WARNING The layer of salt on the brake discs and the brake pads/linings may cause a delay in the braking effect, resulting in a significantly longer braking distance, which could lead to an accident. To avoid this danger, you should: Roccasionally brake carefully, without putting other road users at risk, when you are driving on salted roads.
Driving tips You can find a description of Brake Assist (BAS) on (Y page 74) or of BAS PLUS on (Y page 74). Hydroplaning High-performance brake system for AMG vehicles If water has accumulated to a certain depth on the road surface, there is a danger of hydroplaning occurring, even if: G WARNING New vehicle brake pads and discs, and replacement brake pads and discs may take several hundred miles of driving until they provide optimum braking efficiency.
Driving systems 334 Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified specialist workshop at the onset of winter. Observe the notes in the "Winter operation" section (Y page 494). Driving and parking Driving with summer tires Observe the notes in the "Winter operation" section (Y page 494). Slippery road surfaces G WARNING The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an ice-warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Driving systems Cruise control lever 335 Storing the current speed or calling up the last stored speed The set speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from returning to the preset speed could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others.
Driving systems 336 up : or down ; beyond the pressure point. The last speed stored is increased or decreased every time the cruise control lever is pushed up : or down ;. Driving and parking i Cruise control is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal. For example, if you accelerate briefly to overtake, cruise control adjusts the vehicle's speed to the last speed stored after you have finished overtaking. Deactivating cruise control Briefly press the cruise control lever forwards =.
Driving systems If you want DISTRONIC PLUS to assist you, the radar sensor system must be activated (Y page 389) and operational. If there is no vehicle in front, DISTRONIC PLUS operates in the same way as cruise control in the speed range between 20 mph (Canada: 30 km/h) and120 mph (Canada: 200 km/h). If a vehicle is driving in front of you, it operates in the speed range between 0 mph and (0 km/h) 120 mph (Canada: 200 km/h). Do not use DISTRONIC PLUS while driving on roads with steep gradients.
338 Driving systems Driving and parking G WARNING Use of the DISTRONIC PLUS can be dangerous on slippery roads. Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control. The DISTRONIC PLUS does not function in adverse sight and distance conditions. Do not use the DISTRONIC PLUS during conditions of fog, heavy rain, snow or sleet. G WARNING The DISTRONIC PLUS cannot take weather conditions into account.
Driving systems DISTRONIC PLUS brakes your vehicle with a maximum deceleration of 13 ft/s2 (4 m/s2). This corresponds to approximately 40% of your vehicle's maximum braking force. To avoid a collision, you must apply the brakes yourself. DISTRONIC PLUS brakes the vehicle just enough to restore the preset speed or the preset distance to the vehicle in front.
Driving systems 340 Driving and parking X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you ?, or briefly press up : or down ;. DISTRONIC PLUS is selected. X Press the cruise control lever up : or down ; repeatedly until the desired speed is set. X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle adapts its speed to that of the vehicle in front, but only up to the desired stored speed.
Driving systems i When changing lanes, DISTRONIC PLUS monitors the left lane on left-hand drive vehicles and the right lane on right-hand drive vehicles. G WARNING DISTRONIC PLUS and Active Blind Spot Assist are only aids designed to assist driving. They do not relieve you of the responsibility of paying attention. The driver remains fully responsible for the vehicle's distance from other vehicles, the vehicle's speed and for braking in good time.
Driving systems 342 up : or down ; beyond the pressure point. The last speed stored is increased or decreased every time the cruise control lever is pushed up : or down ;. conditions, traffic, driver's preferred driving style and applicable laws and driving recommendations for safe following distance. Driving and parking i DISTRONIC PLUS is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal.
Driving systems in the speedometer may differ slightly from the speed set for DISTRONIC PLUS. If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front, the speedometer dial lights up between speed of the vehicle in front : and stored speed ;. DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the multifunction display Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is activated X Select the Distance Display function using the on-board computer (Y page 385). You will see the stored speed for about five seconds when you activate DISTRONIC PLUS.
344 Driving systems When you deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS, the DISTRONIC PLUS Off message is shown in the multifunction display for approximately five seconds. i The last speed stored remains stored until Driving and parking you switch off the engine.
Driving systems Vehicles traveling on a different line DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect vehicles traveling on a different line. The distance to the vehicle in front will be too short. Other vehicles changing lane DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detected the vehicle in front on the edge of the road, because of its narrow width. The distance to the vehicle in front will be too short. Obstructions and stationary vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS does not brake for obstacles or stationary vehicles.
Driving systems 346 HOLD function General notes The HOLD function can assist the driver in the following situations: Driving and parking Rwhen pulling away, especially on steep slopes Rwhen maneuvering on steep slopes Rwhen waiting in traffic The vehicle is kept stationary without the driver having to depress the brake pedal. The braking effect is canceled and the HOLD function deactivated when you depress the accelerator pedal to pull away.
Driving systems electrical system in the engine compartment, the battery or the fuses are tampered with. Rthe battery is disconnected. If you leave the vehicle or park it, deactivate the HOLD function and secure the vehicle against rolling away. AIRMATIC Vehicle level Important safety notes Your vehicle regulates its height automatically. All-round level control ensures the best possible suspension and constant ground clearance, even with a laden vehicle.
Driving systems 348 Setting the normal level X Start the engine. If indicator lamp ; is lit: Driving and parking X Press button :. Indicator lamp ; goes out. The vehicle is adjusted to normal level. Suspension tuning General notes The Adaptive Damping System (ADS) automatically controls the calibration of the dampers and springs. The damping is tuned individually to each wheel and depends on: Ryour driving style, e.g. sporty road surface condition, e.g. bumps Ryour individual selection, i.e.
Driving systems G WARNING To help avoid personal injury, keep hands and feet away from wheel housing area, and stay away from under the vehicle when lowering the vehicle chassis. The ABC suspension system is tuned individually to each wheel and depends on: Ryour driving style, e.g. sporty road surface condition, e.g. bumps Ryour individual selection, i.e. sports or comfort Rthe vehicle load Your selection remains stored even if you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
350 Driving systems The ABC Active Body Control COMFORT message appears in the multifunction display. PARKTRONIC Important safety notes G WARNING Driving and parking 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive) 4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are permanently driven. Together with ESP®, it improves the traction of your vehicle whenever a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip. G WARNING If a drive wheel is spinning due to insufficient traction: RWhile driving off, apply as little throttle as possible.
Driving systems General notes The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and slush. Otherwise, they may not function correctly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them (Y page 470). ! When parking, pay particular attention to objects above or below the sensors, such as flower pots or trailer drawbars. PARKTRONIC does not detect such objects when they are in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. You could damage the vehicle or the objects.
352 Driving systems hear a continuous warning. This indicates that you have now reached the minimum distance. Driving and parking Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC Warning display for the front area : Segments on the left-hand side of the vehicle ; Segments on the right-hand side of the vehicle = Segments showing operational readiness The warning display for each side of the vehicle is divided into five yellow and two red segments.
Driving systems 353 Problems with PARKTRONIC Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Only the red segments PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. in the PARKTRONIC X If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified warning displays are lit. specialist workshop. You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds. PARKTRONIC is deactivated after approximately 20 seconds, and the indicator lamp in the PARKTRONIC button lights up.
354 Driving systems Driving and parking G WARNING Objects located above the height range of Parking Guidance will not be detected when the parking space is measured. These objects are not taken into account when the parking procedure is calculated, e.g. overhanging loads, tail sections or loading ramps of goods vehicles. Under some circumstances, Parking Guidance might therefore issue steering instructions too soon. This may lead to a collision.
Driving systems X Stop the vehicle when the blue parking space symbol shows the desired parking space in the instrument cluster. X Engage reverse gear. The multifunction display shows the message: Check surroundings Confirm with OK. X Press a on the multifunction steering wheel to confirm. The display in the instrument cluster switches to Parking Guidance. Rthat are closed in at the back are parallel to the direction of travel Rthat are at least 5 ft (1.5 m) wide Rthat are at least 4.3 ft (1.
Driving systems 356 Driving and parking Countersteering Steering tips : Red lane indicating the route the vehicle will take with the steering wheel in its current position ; Yellow lane indicating the route the vehicle will take when you have turned the steering wheel in the required direction X Turn the steering wheel while the vehicle is stationary until red lane : and yellow lane ; overlap. Lane ; is then marked in green and you hear a tone.
Driving systems 357 Final position Depending on the size of the parking space, you may now be in an angled position in the parking space. If possible, Parking Guidance will guide you as far back as possible towards the rear limit of the parking space. X Maneuver to the final position if necessary. X Always observe the warning messages displayed by PARKTRONIC (Y page 351). Canceling Parking Guidance X Press the PARKTRONIC button on the dashboard (Y page 352).
Driving systems 358 Rthe trunk lid is open is raining or snowing strongly or if it is foggy Rit is night or if you are parking/ maneuvering your vehicle in a very dark area Ra very bright white light is affecting the camera Rthe immediate vicinity is illuminated with fluorescent light (the display of the COMAND system can flicker) Rtemperature changes abruptly, for example if you drive out of the cold into a heated garage (condensation on the lens) Rthe camera lens is dirty or covered Rthe rear of your v
Driving systems Important safety notes ATTENTION ASSIST helps you during long, monotonous journeys such as on freeways and interstate highways. It is active in the range between 50 mph (80 km/h) and 112 mph (180 km/h). If ATTENTION ASSIST detects typical indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses in concentration on the part of the driver, it suggests you take a break.
360 Driving systems ATTENTION ASSIST is reset when you continue your journey and starts assessing your tiredness again if: Ryou switch off the engine. take off your seat belt and open the driver's door, e.g. for a change of drivers or to take a break. Driving and parking Ryou Night View Assist Plus Important safety notes In addition to the illumination provided by the normal headlamps, Night View Assist Plus uses infrared light to illuminate the road.
Driving systems Rthe SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. Rit is dark. Rthe light switch is in the c or L position. Rreverse gear has not been engaged. X Press button :. The Night View Assist Plus display appears in the multifunction display. Pedestrian recognition G WARNING Pedestrian recognition may be impaired or inoperative if: Rpedestrians are partially or entirely obscured by objects, e.g. parked vehicles.
Driving systems 362 Driving and parking Setting the brightness of the multifunction display X To make brighter or dimmer: make sure that Night View Assist Plus is activated. X Turn control : counterclockwise or clockwise. Fogged up or dirty windshield If the windshield in front of the camera is fogged up or dirty on the inside or outside, the Night View Assist Plus display is affected. G WARNING Always remember that you must concentrate primarily on driving the vehicle.
Driving systems 363 Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The picture quality of Night View Assist Plus has deteriorated. The windshield wipers are smearing the windshield. X Replace the wiper blades (Y page 289). The windshield is smeared after the vehicle has been cleaned in a car wash. X Clean the windshield (Y page 469). There is windshield chip damage in the camera's field of vision. X Replace the windshield. The windshield is fogged up on the inside.
Driving and parking 364 Driving systems This device has been approved by the FCC as a “Vehicular Radar System”. The radar sensor is intended for use in an automotive radar system only. Removal, tampering, or altering of the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted by the FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Driving systems (Y page 387) are activated in the on-board computer. X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. Warning lamps : light up red in the exterior mirrors for approximately 1.5 seconds and then turn yellow. Lane Keeping Assist Important safety notes Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in front of your vehicle by means of a camera at the top of the windshield. Lane Keeping Assist detects lane markings on the road and warns you before you leave your lane unintentionally.
366 Driving systems The system may be impaired or may not function if: Driving and parking Rthere is poor visibility, e.g. due to insufficient illumination of the road, or due to snow, rain, fog or spray. Rthere is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic, the sun, or reflection from other vehicles. Rthe windshield is dirty, fogged up or covered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicinity of the camera. Rseveral or no lane markings for a single lane are present.
Driving systems Active Blind Spot Assist Important safety notes Active Blind Spot Assist uses a radar sensor system to monitor the side areas of your vehicle which are in back of the driver. A warning display in the exterior mirrors draws your attention to vehicles detected in the monitored area. If you then switch on the corresponding turn signal to change lane, you will also receive an optical and audible collision warning.
Driving and parking 368 Driving systems audible warnings are emitted and the system does not brake the vehicle to correct your course. If the lanes are very wide, it may not be possible to monitor the complete width of the neighboring lane. For this reason, vehicles in the next lane may not be detected, especially if they are driving in a staggered formation. This may be the case if vehicles are driving at that edge of their lane which is furthest away from your vehicle.
Visual and audible collision warnings If a vehicle is detected in the side monitoring range and you switch on the respective turn signals, you will receive a collision warning. You will hear a double warning tone and red warning lamp : flashes. If the turn signal remains on, vehicles detected are indicated by the flashing of red warning lamp :. There are no further warning tones.
370 Driving systems Driving and parking road and warns you before you leave your lane unintentionally. If you do not react to the warning, a lane-correcting application of the brakes can bring the vehicle back into the original lane. : Active Lane Keeping Assist camera If you have selected the Display Unit Speed-/Odometer(Y page 388) function in the on-board computer and select km as the unit of measurement, Active Lane Keeping Assist is active from speeds of 60 km/h.
Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g. ABS, BAS or ESP®. Ryou switch on the turn signals. In this event, the warnings are suppressed for a certain period of time. Lane-correcting brake application If you leave your lane under certain circumstances the vehicle will brake briefly on one side. This is meant to assist you in bringing the vehicle back to the original lane. This function is available in the range between 40 mph and 120 mph (60 km/h and 200 km/h).
Driving systems 372 Active Lane Keeping Assist does not detect traffic situations or road users. An inappropriate brake application may be interrupted at any time if you: Rsteer slightly in the opposite direction. a turn signal. Rclearly brake or accelerate. A lane-correcting brake application is interrupted automatically if: Driving and parking Ruse Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g. ESP®, PRE-SAFE® Brake or Active Blind Spot Assist. Rlane markings can no longer be recognized.
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374 Displays and operation Useful information On-board computer and displays i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safetyrelated systems and functions. i Please read the information on qualified specialist workshops (Y page 31).
vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down. The coolant temperature gauge is in the instrument cluster on the left-hand side. Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level, the coolant temperature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †). You can control the multifunction display and the settings in the on-board computer using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. ! A display message is shown if the coolant temperature is too high.
376 Displays and operation On-board computer and displays ? %Press briefly: Back Switches off the Voice Control System; see the separate operating instructions Hides display messages or calls up the last Trip menu function used Multifunction display Values and settings as well as display messages are shown in the multifunction display.
Menus and submenus 377 Menus and submenus Menu overview On-board computer and displays The number of menus shown depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle.
Menus and submenus 378 Trip menu On-board computer and displays Standard display Rthe ignition has been switched off for more than four hours. hours have been exceeded. R9999 miles have been exceeded. When 9,999 hours or 99,999 miles have been exceeded, the trip computer is automatically reset From Reset. R999 Displaying the range and current fuel consumption X Press and hold the % button on the steering wheel until the Trip menu with odometer : and trip odometer ; is shown.
Menus and submenus 379 On-board computer and displays Route guidance not active : Digital speedometer Resetting values You can reset the values of the following functions: Rtrip odometer computer "From start" Rtrip computer "From reset" X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu. X Press the 9 or : button to select the function that you wish to reset. X Press a.
380 Menus and submenus On-board computer and displays display = next to the symbol for the change of direction ;. This decreases in size as you approach the announced change of direction. Change of direction announced with a lane recommendation Lane recommendations are only displayed if the relevant data is available on the digital map. Other status indicators of the navigation system RO: you have reached the destination or an intermediate destination. route...: COMAND is calculating the new route.
X To select a stored station: briefly press the 9 or : button. X To select a station from the station list: press and briefly hold the : or 9 button. X To select a station using station search18: press and briefly hold the 9 or : button. X Press a to stop the station search function at the desired station. Operating audio player or audio media If track information is stored on the audio device or medium, the multifunction display will show the number and name of the track.
Menus and submenus On-board computer and displays 382 : Gear indicator : Gear indicator ; Upshift indicator ; Seconds indicator = Engine oil temperature = RACETIMER ? Coolant temperature ? Lap Upshift indicator up ; indicates that the engine has reached the overrevving range when in the manual gearshift program. Upshift indicator up ; fades out other messages until you have shifted up. When the engine oil temperature is below 80 †, the oil temperature is shown in blue.
Menus and submenus X Press the : button to select Yes and press the a button to confirm. All laps are deleted. Overall statistics This function is shown if you have stored at least one lap and stopped the RACETIMER. X : Gear indicator Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the AMG menu. X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the overall evaluation is shown. ; RACETIMER = Fastest lap time (best lap) Resetting the current lap X Press the W button on the steering wheel to stop the RACETIMER.
Menus and submenus On-board computer and displays 384 You will see one of the following display messages in the multifunction display: RTelephone ready or the name of the network provider: the mobile phone has found a network and is ready to receive. RNo Service: no network is available, or the mobile phone is searching for a network.
Menus and submenus Ryou can dial a telephone number from the redial list (Calls Dialed list). Ryou can dial a telephone number from the telephone book stored in COMAND. Rthe multifunction display shows the Reading data... display message below the phone book entries. When the multifunction display shows the Updating data... display message, COMAND has finished importing data. The multifunction display then shows all the phone book entries in COMAND and the mobile phone.
386 Menus and submenus Deactivating/activating ESP® On-board computer and displays G WARNING Under no circumstances should you deactivate ESP® when the ÷ ESP® warning lamp in the instrument cluster flashes. Proceed as follows: Rwhen driving off, apply as little throttle as possible. Rwhile driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal. Radapt your speed to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions. Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid.
Menus and submenus You can use the Blind Spot Assist function to activate or deactivate Blind Spot Assist (Y page 363) or Active Blind Spot Assist (Y page 367). X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the DriveAssist menu. X Press 9 or : to select Blind Spot Assist. X Press the a button. The current selection is displayed. X To activate/deactivate: press the a button again.
Menus and submenus 388 On-board computer and displays X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu. X Press the 9 or : button to select daytime running lamps. X Press the a button to confirm. X To activate/deactivate: press a again. Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu. X Press the : or 9 button to select Adapt. High-beam Asst.. X Press the a button to confirm.
Menus and submenus 389 X On-board computer and displays Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu. X Press the 9 or : button to select Acoustic Lock Feedb. X Press the a button to confirm. X To activate/deactivate: press a again.
Display messages 390 Display messages On-board computer and displays General notes G WARNING All categories of messages contain important information which should be taken note of and, where a malfunction is indicated, addressed as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Failure to repair the condition noted may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or result in property damage or personal injury. Display messages appear in the multifunction display.
Display messages 391 Safety systems !÷ Currently Unavailable See Oper. Manual Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of accident ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP® (Electronic Stability Program), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE®, the HOLD function and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable. BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE® Brake may also have failed. In addition, the ÷, å and ! warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster. The self-diagnosis function might not be complete, for example.
392 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions On-board computer and displays If the display message continues to be displayed: X X !÷ Inoperative See Oper. Manual ÷ Currently Unavailable See Oper. Manual Drive on carefully. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. G Risk of accident ABS, ESP®, BAS, PRE-SAFE®, the HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction. BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE® Brake may also have failed.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of accident If the display message is shown and the ÷ warning lamp flashes at the same time, the Electronic Traction System is deactivated. Otherwise, the brakes on the drive wheels could overheat. X Let the brakes cool down until the display message disappears and the ÷ warning lamp goes out. The Electronic Traction System is activated again. ÷ Inoperative See Oper.
394 Display messages On-board computer and displays Display messages T! ÷ Inoperative See Oper. Manual # Check Brake Pad Wear F (USA only) ! (Canada only) Please Release Parking Brake Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of accident EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP®, BAS, PRESAFE®, the HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction. BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE® Brake may also have failed.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes, the yellow F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) warning lamp lights up and a warning tone sounds. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning and the braking effect is restricted. While the vehicle is in motion: X Release the electric parking brake handle. While the vehicle is stationary: X X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on. Release the electric parking brake.
396 Display messages On-board computer and displays Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator lamp lights up. The power supply for the electric parking brake was interrupted. X Pull the electric parking brake handle. or X Pull away carefully. or X Pull the electric parking brake handle until the display message disappears.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) warning lamp lights up. The red F (USA only)/! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for approximately ten seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It then goes out or remains lit. The electric parking brake has overheated. X Allow the vehicle to cool down. Do not engage or release the electric parking brake during this time.
On-board computer and displays 398 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions $ (USA only) J (Canada only) There is a malfunction in the system. The brake system continues to operate normally. X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Service See Oper. Manual $ (USA only) J (Canada only) Check Brake Fluid Level G Risk of accident There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
Display messages PRE-SAFE Functions Currently Limited See Operator's Manual Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of accident PRE-SAFE® Brake is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are: Rthe DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grill is dirty. is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. Rthe sensors in the bumpers are dirty. Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g.
400 Display messages On-board computer and displays Display messages 6 Rear Left SRS Malfunction Service Required or Rear Right SRS Malfunction Service Required 6 Rear Center SRS Malfunction Service Required 6 Left Side Curtain Airbag Malfunction Service Required or Right Side Curtain Airbag Malfunction Service Required G WARNING Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of injury SRS has malfunctioned at the rear on the left or right.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Oper. Manual The front-passenger air bag is enabled during the journey, even though: Ra child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the system's weight threshold is located on the front-passenger seat. Rthe front-passenger seat is unoccupied. The system may detect objects or forces applying additional weight on the seat.
402 Display messages On-board computer and displays G WARNING If the 42 indicator lamp remains off even after performing the above corrective steps, do not have any children twelve years old and under and other small individuals use the front-passenger seat until the system has been repaired. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Oper.
Display messages 403 Lights This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions b The left or right-hand cornering light is defective. X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself (Y page 286). or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
On-board computer and displays 404 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions b The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty. X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself (Y page 286). or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Check Center Brake Lamp The left or right-hand tail lamp/brake lamp is defective. X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Check Left Tail (Y page 286).
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions b The left or right-hand backup lamp is defective. X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself (Y page 286). or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
On-board computer and displays 406 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions b The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A warning tone also sounds. X Turn the light switch to $ or c. or X If the rear fog lamp is switched on: press the light switch in to the stop. Please Switch Off Lights Adaptive High-beam Assist Inoperative Adaptive Highbeam Assist is faulty. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages 407 Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned. Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic.
On-board computer and displays 408 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 4 Vehicles with an oil dipstick: the oil level has dropped to the minimum level. X Check the oil level when next refueling, at the latest (Y page 459). X If necessary, add engine oil (Y page 462). X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if engine oil needs to be added more often than usual.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 8 The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range. X Refuel at the nearest gas station. Reserve Fuel C There is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank. X Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail. 8 The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking. X Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
410 Display messages On-board computer and displays Driving systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions À Based on specific criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST20 has determined that the driver is tired or paying less attention. A warning tone also sounds. X If necessary, take a break.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Á You have attempted to activate Night View Assist Plus in the daytime. Night View Assist Plus can only be activated when it is dark. Night View Assist Only When It Is Dark ¨ Your vehicle is adjusting to the level you have selected. Vehicle Rising The vehicle level is too low when the vehicle is stationary. A warning tone also sounds. Vehicle Rising X Do not pull away.
On-board computer and displays 412 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ABC Malfunction Stop Vehicle The ABC (Active Body Control) vehicle level is too low. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. After a few seconds, the vehicle level is adjusted and the display message disappears. The vehicle is leaking oil. The display message is shown continuously.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Radar Sensors Deactivated See Operator's Manual The radar sensor system is deactivated. X Switch on the radar sensor system (Y page 389). Lane Keeping Assist Currently Unavailable See Oper. Manualor Active Lane Keeping Assist Currently Unavailable See Oper. Manual Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are: Rthe windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty.
On-board computer and displays 414 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavailable See Oper. Manualor Active Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavailable See Oper. Manual Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are: Rthe sensors are dirty. is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. Rthe radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature range.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Parking Guidance Canceled Parking Guidance is deactivated. Possible causes are: Rthe vehicle is skidding. sensors are dirty. Ra malfunction has occurred. X Reactivate Parking Guidance later (Y page 353). Rthe If the parking space symbol is not displayed in the multifunction display when you are driving at a speed of less than 19 mph (30 km/h): X Clean the sensors (Y page 470). X Restart the engine.
On-board computer and displays 416 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS Currently Unavailable See Oper. Manual DISTRONIC is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are: Rthe DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grill is dirty. is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. Rthe sensors in the bumpers are dirty. Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Cruise Control Inoperative Cruise control is defective. A warning tone also sounds. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Cruise Control --- mph A condition for activating cruise control has not been fulfilled. You have tried to store a speed below 20 mph (30 km/h), for example. X If conditions permit, drive faster than 20 mph (30 km/h) and store the speed. X Check the activation conditions for cruise control (Y page 334).
418 Display messages On-board computer and displays Display messages Check Tires Caution Tire Defect Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of accident The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display. A warning tone also sounds. X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so. X Correct the tire pressure (Y page 499).
Display messages h Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of accident Check Tire Pressure The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so. X If necessary, change a wheel (Y page 515). X Check the tire pressure. If necessary, correct the tire pressure (Y page 499).
On-board computer and displays 420 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Service Required Do Not Shift Gears You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction. A warning tone also sounds. If transmission position D is selected: X Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the transmission from position D. If transmission position R, N or P is selected: X Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
Display messages 421 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions  You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock. X Use the correct SmartKey. Key Does Not Belong to Vehicle  Take Your Key From Ignition  Obtain a New Key  Replace Key Battery  Don't Forget Your Key  Key Not Detected(Red display message) The SmartKey is in the ignition lock. X Remove the SmartKey. The SmartKey needs to be replaced. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
On-board computer and displays 422 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions  The KEYLESS-GO key cannot be detected at present. X Change the location of the key with the KEYLESS-GO functions in the vehicle.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 7 G Risk of injury The red seat belt The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. warning lamp lights up after the engine starts, X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 61). The warning lamp goes out. as soon as the driver's or the front-passenger G Risk of injury door is closed. There are objects on the front-passenger seat.
424 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems On-board computer and displays Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions $ (USA only) G Risk of accident J (Canada only) There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. The red brake system X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying warning lamp comes on attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving while the engine is under any circumstances. running.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ! G Risk of accident The yellow ABS warning ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) is deactivated due to a malfunction. lamp is lit while the BAS (Brake Assist), BAS PLUS, ESP® (Electronic Stability engine is running. Program), PRE-SAFE®, PRE-SAFE® Brake, the HOLD function and hill start assist are therefore also deactivated, for example.
426 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster On-board computer and displays Problem ! The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds. $ (USA only) J (Canada only) ÷å! The red brake warning lamp, the yellow ESP® and ESP® OFF warning lamps and the yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the engine is running. ÷ The yellow ESP® warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster å Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of accident The yellow ESP® OFF ESP® is deactivated. ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle if it starts warning lamp is lit while to skid or if a wheel starts to spin. the engine is running. X Reactivate ESP®. For exceptions: (Y page 75). X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
428 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem On-board computer and displays ÷å The yellow ESP® and ESP® OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running. Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of accident ESP®, BAS, PRE-SAFE®, the HOLD function and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable. BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE® Brake may also have failed. ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel starts to spin.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 429 In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked. Otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury.
430 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster On-board computer and displays Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow reserve fuel The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed warning lamp flashes correctly or the fuel system is leaking. while the vehicle is in X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction motion. display. In addition, the ; X Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 431 Tires Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions h G Risk of accident USA only: The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at The yellow tire pressure least one of the tires. monitor warning lamp X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking (pressure loss/ maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so. malfunction) is lit.
On-board computer and displays 432 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will be repeated every time the vehicle is started as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
433 434 434 434 439 Stowage and features Useful information ............................ Loading guidelines ............................ Stowage areas .................................. Features .............................................
434 Stowage areas Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all Stowage and features models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safetyrelated systems and functions. i Please read the information on qualified specialist workshops (Y page 31).
Stowage areas a remote control (see the COMAND section in this Operator's Manual). i The glove box can be ventilated (Y page 303). X 435 To open: press marking :. Stowage compartment under the armrest i The º Roadside Assistance call button (Y page 447) and the E MB Info call button (Y page 448) are located in the stowage compartment under the armrest. i In the stowage compartment, there is a X X Stowage and features partition which can be used to divide up the stowage compartment.
Stowage areas 436 Coat hook The coat hooks are located on the left and right in the headliner in the rear compartment. X To open: fold down the seat armrest. X Pull handle : and fold the armrests upwards. ! Only hang light loads on the coat hooks. Stowage and features Do not place a load of more than 6.6 lbs (3 kg) on the coat hooks. Vehicles with a control panel in the rear seat armrest X X To open: press coat hook :. The coat hooks fold out. X To close: press coat hook : until it engages.
Stowage areas 437 Parcel nets cannot protect transported goods in the event of an accident. Parcel nets are located in the front-passenger footwell and on the left and right-hand sides of the trunk. Securing cargo X To open: fold down the rear seat armrest. Pull handle : and fold down cover ;. i It will be easier to open the cover when the rear seats are in the basic position. Stowage pockets G WARNING Storage bags are intended for storing lightweight items only.
Stowage areas Stowage and features 438 X Pull bag hook ; down by tab :. Stowage well under the trunk floor Stowage well You can store a suitcase in the stowage well underneath the front section of the trunk floor. ! Fold down the suitcase handle before closing the trunk. You could otherwise damage the trunk lid. : Stowage well ; Stowage compartment Roof carrier Important safety notes G WARNING Only use roof racks approved by MercedesBenz for your vehicle model to avoid damage to the vehicle.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, ensure that when the roof carrier is installed you can: Rraise the sliding sunroof fully the panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel fully Ropen the trunk lid fully Ropen Attaching the roof carrier damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. When not in use, keep the cup holder closed. An open cup holder may cause injury to you or others when contacted during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident.
Features 440 Sun visors Overview of sun visors G WARNING Stowage and features Do not use the vanity mirror while driving. Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors closed while the vehicle is in motion. Reflected glare can endanger you and others. Vehicles without multicontour seats in the rear compartment : Mirror light ; Bracket = Retaining clip, e.g.
Features Rear window roller sunblind Important safety notes 441 At temperatures below Ò4 ‡ (Ò20 †), the roller sunblind is deactivated. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Features 442 Retracting X Press switch : down past the point of resistance and release it. The roller sunblind retracts fully. X To stop: pull switch : up. The roller sunblind stops briefly and then extends again. Stowage and features Ashtray Ashtray in the front-compartment center console X To open: lift up cover ;. To remove the insert: press open cover ; past the stop. Insert : pops out of the holder. X Lift insert : up and out.
Features 443 If children open a door, they could injure other persons or get out of the vehicle and injure themselves or be injured by following traffic. Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight. The child restraint system's metal parts, for example, could become very hot, and the child could be burned on these parts. Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the knob only.
Features 444 Socket in the glove box 115 V socket Stowage and features G WARNING X X Open the glove box (Y page 434). Lift up the cover of socket :. Socket in the rear-compartment center console The 115 V AC power socket operates on high voltage. Use the 115 V AC power socket in the vehicle with the same caution and care that you would take with power sockets at home. Keep fluids away from the 115 V AC power socket. Do not use liquids or sharp tools to clean the power socket.
Features Rthe plug of the electronic device must be inserted fully into 115 V power socket :. Rthe maximum wattage of the device to be connected must not exceed 150 W. Rthe on-board power supply is within a permissible voltage range. Rthe 12 V socket in the trunk is operational (Y page 443). X Open flap =. X Insert the plug of the electronic device into 115 V power socket :. Indicator lamp ; lights up. If indicator lamp ; does not light up, consult the section on malfunctions.
Features 446 To adjust the volume during an mbrace call, proceed as follows: X Press the W or X button on the multifunction steering wheel. or Stowage and features X Use the H volume controller of COMAND (Y page 123). You can find further information and a description of all available features under "Owners Online" at http:// www.mbusa.com23. System self-test After you have switched on the ignition, the system carries out a self-diagnosis.
Features Once a connection has been established, the Call Connected message appears in the multifunction display. The COMAND display shows the Emergency Call Activated message.
Features 448 for services such as repair work and/or towing. Further details are available in your mbrace manual. i The mbrace system failed to initiate a Roadside Assistance call if: Stowage and features Rthe X Press and hold Roadside Assistance button : for more than two seconds. This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center. The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance button : flashes while the call is active.
Features If a connection can be established, the Call Connected message appears in the multifunction display. The COMAND display shows the Information Call Activated message. If a cellular phone network is available and there is sufficient GPS reception, the mbrace system transmits data to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center, for example: Rcurrent Rvehicle location of the vehicle identification number i The COMAND display shows that an mbrace call is active.
450 Features (POIs)/important destinations in the surrounding area. You are prompted to confirm route guidance to the address entered. X Slide XVY and turn cVd the COMAND controller to select Yes and confirm by pressing W. Stowage and features The system calculates the route and subsequently starts the route guidance with the address entered. i If you select No, the address can be stored in the address book.
Features Vehicle remote opening If you have unintentionally locked your vehicle (e.g. the SmartKey is still in the vehicle) and a replacement SmartKey is not available, the vehicle can be opened by a Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center. The vehicle can be opened remotely up to four days after the ignition was last switched off.
Features 452 happens automatically and does not require any action from the driver. This function allows the Mercedes-Benz Center to improve appointment planning significantly and ensures that your vehicle receives the best service possible. Stowage and features i The "Automatic retrieval of vehicle data for the service due date" function is only available if the relevant mobile phone network is available and a data connection is possible.
Features 453 i Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Features 454 X Press and hold button B on remote control A until indicator lamp : lights up green. If indicator lamp : lights up green or flashes, then programming has been successful. X Release button B on remote control A for the garage door drive system. If indicator lamp : lights up red: Stowage and features X Repeat the programming procedure for the corresponding button on the rear-view mirror. When doing so, vary the distance between remote control A and the rearview mirror.
Features Opening/closing the garage door After it has been programmed, the integrated garage door opener performs the function of the garage door system remote control. Please also read the operating instructions for the garage door system. X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. X Press button ;, = or ? that you have programmed to operate the garage door. Garage door system with a fixed code: indicator lamp : lights up green.
Features Stowage and features 456 X Slide the seat backwards. X To install: place the floormat in the footwell. X Press studs : onto retainers ;. X To remove: pull the floormat off retainers ;. X Remove the floormat. Infrared reflective windshield The infrared reflecting glass prevents the vehicle interior from becoming too hot. It also blocks radio waves up into the gigahertz range.
457 458 458 465 466 Maintenance and care Useful information ............................ Engine compartment ........................ Maintenance ...................................... Care ....................................................
458 Engine compartment Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safetyrelated systems and functions. i Please read the information on qualified Maintenance and care specialist workshops (Y page 31).
Engine compartment ! Do not lift the hood by hood catch handle ;. The handle may otherwise be damaged. Closing the hood G WARNING When closing the hood, use extreme caution not to catch hands or fingers. Be careful that you do not close the hood on anyone. Make sure the hood is securely engaged before driving off. Do not continue driving if the hood can no longer engage after an accident, for example. The hood could otherwise come loose while the vehicle is in motion and injure you and/or others.
460 Engine compartment consumption may be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at high engine speeds. On vehicles with a 12-cylinder engine, the oil level can be checked using the on-board computer. On all other models, the oil dipstick must be used to check the engine oil level. Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may be in a different location. When checking the oil level: Rpark Maintenance and care the vehicle on a level surface.
Engine compartment 461 X Press the : or 9 button to select Engine Oil Level. X Press the a button. The multifunction display shows the following message: Measuring Engine Oil Level Accurate Only When Vehicle Is Level i If you wish to cancel the measurement, Maintenance and care press the % button on the multifunction steering wheel.
462 Engine compartment Display messages The measurement takes a few seconds. You will see one of the following messages in the multifunction display: Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Maintenance and care Engine Oil Level OK The oil level is correct. Add 1.0 l Engine Oil At Next Refueling. The oil level is too low. X add 1.0 l of engine oil. Add 1.5 l Engine Oil At Next Refueling. The oil level is too low. X add 1.5 l of engine oil. Add 2.0 l Engine Oil At Next Refueling.
Engine compartment When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful to the environment. ! Only use engine oils and oil filters that have been approved for vehicles with a service system. You can obtain a list of the engine oils and oil filters tested and approved in accordance with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service center.
Engine compartment 464 Adding washer fluid to the windshield washer system/headlamp cleaning system G WARNING Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/ antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn. You could be seriously burned. Maintenance and care X Park the vehicle on a level surface. Only check the coolant level when the vehicle is on a level surface and the engine has cooled down.
Maintenance Only check the brake fluid level when the vehicle is stationary and on a level surface. 465 Maintaining the time-dependent service schedule: X Note down the service due date displayed in the multifunction display before disconnecting the battery. or X Subtract the battery disconnection periods from the service date shown on the display after reconnecting the battery. If the brake fluid level is between MIN marking ; and MAX marking : on the brake fluid reservoir, it is correct.
466 Care otherwise lead to increased wear and damage to the major assemblies or the vehicle. Driving abroad An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network is also available in other countries. You can obtain further information from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Care Maintenance and care Notes on care Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for retaining the quality in the long term. Use care products and cleaning agents recommended and approved by MercedesBenz.
position P automatically and locks the wheels. You can prevent this by shifting the automatic transmission to N beforehand. RVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Do not open the driver's door or frontpassenger door when the engine is switched off. Otherwise, the automatic transmission selects park position P automatically and locks the wheels. Observe the following to make sure that the automatic transmission stays in position N: X Make sure the vehicle is stationary and the ignition is switched off.
468 Care Rtrim Rventilation slots Damaged seals or electrical components can lead to leaks or failures. Cleaning the wheels ! Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products to remove brake dust. This could damage wheel bolts and brake components. Maintenance and care ! Do not park the vehicle for an extended period straight after cleaning it, particularly after having cleaned the wheels with wheel cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause increased corrosion of the brake discs and brake pads/linings.
Care ! Do not use wash programs with a hot wax treatment under any circumstances. i The vehicle should preferably be washed by hand using a soft sponge, car shampoo and plenty of water. i Use only insect remover and car shampoo from the range of recommended and approved Mercedes-Benz care products. Cleaning the windows G WARNING Before cleaning the windshield or wiper blades, switch off the windshield wipers and remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Care 470 Cleaning the mirror turn signals Cleaning the rear view camera ! Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths that are suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable cleaning agents or cleaning cloths could scratch or damage the plastic lenses of the mirror turn signals. Maintenance and care X Clean the plastic lenses of the mirror turn signals using a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo. Cleaning cloths may be used as well.
Care 471 ! For cleaning, do not use any of the following: Ralcohol-based thinner or gasoline cleaning agents Rcommercially-available household cleaning agents These may damage the display surface. Do not put pressure on the display surface when cleaning. This could lead to irreparable damage to the display. Rabrasive Cleaning Night View Assist Plus ! Never clean the camera lens. When cleaning the field of vision of the driving systems, make sure that you do not spray glass cleaner on the camera lens.
Care 472 Cleaning the steering wheel and gear or selector lever X agents that have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. You can obtain these from a qualified specialist workshop. Rclean artificial leather covers with a cloth moistened with a solution containing 1% detergent (e.g. dish washing liquid). Rclean cloth covers with a microfiber cloth moistened with a solution containing 1% detergent (e.g. dish washing liquid).
473 474 474 475 480 483 485 487 Breakdown assistance Useful information ............................ Where will I find...? ........................... Flat tire .............................................. Battery ............................................... Jump-starting .................................... Towing and tow-starting .................. Fuses ..................................................
Where will I find...? 474 Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safetyrelated systems and functions. i Please read the information on qualified specialist workshops (Y page 31).
Flat tire Preparing the vehicle Your vehicle may be equipped with a "Minispare" emergency spare wheel or MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat properties) (Y page 480). i Vehicle preparation is not necessary on vehicles with MOExtended tires. X Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and level ground, as far away as possible from traffic. X Switch on the hazard warning lamps. X Apply the electric parking brake manually (Y page 328). X Bring the front wheels into the straightahead position.
Flat tire 476 Rthe emergency spare wheel or spare wheel Rwheel bolts for the spare wheel/ emergency spare wheel Rthe vehicle tool kit Rthe folding wheel chock Rthe jack X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away. Breakdown assistance Securing the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away Securing the vehicle on level ground X If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel chock, it can be found in the vehicle tool kit (Y page 474).
Flat tire 477 The following must be observed when raising the vehicle: Rto X Using lug wrench :, loosen the bolts on the wheel you wish to change by about one full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts completely. The jacking points are located just behind the wheel housings of the front wheels and just in front of the wheel housings of the rear wheels (arrows). ! The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jacking points. Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged.
Flat tire 478 Mounting a new wheel G WARNING Breakdown assistance X Make sure that the base of the jack is positioned directly under the jacking point. X Turn crank ? clockwise until jack = sits completely on jacking point ; and the base of the jack lies evenly on the ground. X Turn handle ? until the tire is 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground at most. Removing a wheel X Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt completely. X Screw alignment bolt : into the thread instead of the wheel bolt.
Flat tire X 479 Slide the emergency spare wheel onto the alignment bolt and push it on. X Tighten the wheel bolts until they are finger-tight. X Unscrew the alignment bolt. X Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is fingertight. Lowering the vehicle emergency spare wheel for alloy wheels ; "Minispare" emergency spare wheel for steel wheels ! Always use wheel bolts : to fit the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel with light-alloy wheel.
Battery 480 X Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a crosswise pattern in the sequence indicated (: to A). The tightening torque must be 110 lb-ft (150 Nm). X Turn the jack back to its initial position and store it together with the rest of the tirechange tool kit in the stowage well under the trunk floor. Breakdown assistance i When you are driving with the emergency spare wheel mounted, the tire pressure monitoring system cannot function reliably.
Battery G WARNING Hybrid vehicles: be sure to read the "HYBRID" supplement. Otherwise, you could fail to recognize dangers. G WARNING Comply with safety precautions and take protective measures when handling batteries. Risk of explosion Fire, naked flames and smoking are prohibited when handling the battery. Avoid creating sparks. Battery acid is caustic. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Wear suitable protective clothing, in particular gloves, an apron and a face mask.
482 Battery Do not rub the battery with rags or cloths. The battery could explode if touched due to electrostatic charge or due to spark formation. ! Before working on the battery, e.g. loosening the battery terminals, switch off the engine and remove the SmartKey from the ignition. On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, make sure that the ignition is switched off. Check that all the indicator lamps in the instrument cluster are off. You may otherwise destroy electronic components, such as the alternator.
Jump-starting 483 Jump-starting G WARNING G WARNING Hybrid vehicles: be sure to read the "HYBRID" supplement. Otherwise, you could fail to recognize dangers. G WARNING Non-combusted fuel can collect in the exhaust system and ignite. There is a risk of fire. Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. ! Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Otherwise, the catalytic converter could be damaged by the non-combusted fuel. Do not use a rapid charging device to start the vehicle.
Jump-starting 484 X Breakdown assistance Secure the vehicle by applying the electric parking brake. X Shift the transmission to position P. X Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g. radio, blower, etc.). X Open the hood (Y page 458). Position number A identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jumpstarting device. X Remove the cover from positive terminal :.
Towing and tow-starting ! Only secure the tow rope or tow bar at the towing eyes. Otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged. Important safety notes G WARNING Hybrid vehicles: be sure to read the "HYBRID" supplement. Otherwise, you could fail to recognize dangers. ! Do not use the towing eye for recovery, as this could damage the vehicle. If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane. ! When towing, pull away slowly and smoothly. If the tractive power is too high, the vehicles could be damaged.
Towing and tow-starting 486 The mountings for the removable towing eyes are located in the bumpers. They are at the front and at the rear, under the covers. X Switch on the hazard warning lamps (Y page 283). X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. X When leaving the vehicle, take the SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO key with you.
Fuses Switch on the hazard warning lamps (Y page 283). X Leave the SmartKey in position 2 in the ignition lock. i When towing with the hazard warning lamps switched on, use the combination switch as usual to signal a change of direction. In this case, only the turn signals for the desired direction flash. When the combination switch is reset, the hazard warning lamps start flashing again.
Fuses 488 specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ! Only use fuses that have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the correct fuse rating for the system concerned. Otherwise, components or systems could be damaged. Breakdown assistance Before changing a fuse X Driver's side illustrated The fuses are located in various fuse boxes: To open: pull cover : outwards in the direction of the arrow and remove it.
Fuses 489 X To close: check whether the rubber seal is lying correctly in cover ;. X Put cover ; back in position. X Replace bracket =. X Tighten screws : using an Allen key. ! The cover must be seated properly, otherwise moisture or dirt could impair the function of the fuses. Loosen cover ? with a suitable object =. X Remove cover ? upwards in the direction of the arrow. ! The cover must be seated properly, X Close the hood (Y page 459).
Fuses 490 Engine emergency off If the engine cannot be switched off as described, observe the following procedure: X Breakdown assistance Take the fuse allocation chart out of the vehicle document wallet. X Search for “Emergency engine shutdown” in the fuse allocation chart. X Remove the fuses listed under "Emergency engine shutdown".
491 492 492 492 494 495 502 506 507 508 512 515 515 Wheels and tires Useful information ............................ Important safety notes .................... Operation ........................................... Winter operation ............................... Tire pressure ..................................... Loading the vehicle .......................... Maximum load rating ....................... Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards .......................................... Tire labeling .......
492 Operation Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safetyrelated systems and functions. i Please read the information on qualified specialist workshops (Y page 31).
Operation G WARNING Damaged tires can cause tire inflation pressure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. There is a risk of accident. Check the tires regularly for signs of damage and replace any damaged tires immediately. RRegularly check the wheels and tires of your vehicle for damage (e.g. cuts, punctures, tears, bulges on tires and deformation or cracks or severe corrosion on wheels) at least once a month, as well as after driving off-road or on rough roads.
494 Winter operation RDo not drive with tires which have too little tread depth, as this significantly reduces the traction on wet roads (hydroplaning). RReplace the tires after six years at the latest, regardless of wear. This also applies to the spare wheel/emergency spare wheel.
Tire pressure Radapt your driving style accordingly and drive carefully. Rnever install more than one spare wheel or emergency spare wheel that differs in size. Ronly use a spare wheel or emergency spare wheel of a different size briefly. Rdo ESP® not switch off. a spare wheel or emergency spare wheel of a different size replaced at the nearest qualified specialist workshop. Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions as well as the tire type must be correct.
496 Tire pressure Follow recommended tire inflation pressures and check the pressure of all the tires including the spare wheel: Rmonthly, at least Rif the load changes Rbefore beginning a long journey Runder different operating conditions, e.g. off-road driving If necessary, correct the tire pressure. various operating conditions, i.e. differing load and speed conditions. i Specifications shown in the examples of tire pressure tables are for illustration purposes only.
Tire pressure and can be found on the tire sidewall (Y page 509). 497 Important notes on tire pressure G WARNING If the tire pressure drops repeatedly, the wheel, valve or tire may be damaged. Tire pressure that is too low may result in a tire blow-out. There is a risk of an accident. RCheck the tire for foreign objects. RCheck whether the wheel is losing air or the valve is leaking. If you are unable to rectify the damage, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Wheels and tires 498 Tire pressure changes by 18 ‡ (10 †), the tire pressure changes by approximately 10 kPa (0.1 bar/ 1.5 psi). Take this into account when checking the pressure of warm tires and only correct the tire pressure if it is too low for the current operating conditions. If you check the tire pressure when the tires are warm, the resulting value will be higher than if the tires were cold. This is normal. Do not reduce the tire pressure to the value specified for cold tires.
Checking the tire pressures Important safety notes Observe the "Tire pressure information" section (Y page 495).
Wheels and tires 500 Tire pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver's door B-pillar or the tire pressure label on the inside of the fuel filler flap. If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the Tire and Loading Information placard or the tire pressure label, you should determine the proper tire pressure for those tires.
Tire pressure i Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Loading the vehicle 502 Wheels and tires you can also define reference values manually as described here. Restart the tire pressure monitor after you have set the tire pressure to the value recommended for the desired driving situation (Y page 495). Only correct tire pressures on cold tires. Comply with the recommended tire pressures on the Tire and Loading Information placard the B-pillar on the driver's side.
Loading the vehicle 503 Number of seats i The specifications shown on the Tire and Loading Information placard in the illustration are examples. The number of seats is vehicle-specific and can differ from the details shown. The number of seats in your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Loading Information placard. : B-pillar, driver's side Maximum permissible load Loading Information placard in the illustration are examples.
Loading the vehicle 504 X Wheels and tires Step 4: The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1 400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). X Step 5: Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
Loading the vehicle 505 Example: steps 1 to 3 Step 1 Step 2 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 1500 lbs (680 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg) Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Number of people in the vehicle (driver and occupants) 5 3 1 Distribution of the occupants Front: 2 Rear: 3 Front: 1 Rear: 2 Front: 1 Weight of the occupants Occupant 1: 150 lbs (68 kg) Occupant 2: 180 lbs (82 kg) Occupant 3: 160 lbs (73 kg) Occupant 4: 140 lbs (63 kg) Occupant 5: 120 lbs (54 kg) Occupant 1: 200
506 Maximum load rating Step 3 Permissible load and trailer load/ noseweight (maximum permissible load rating from the Tire and Loading Information placard minus the gross weight of all occupants) Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 1500 lbs (680 kg) 750 lbs (340 kg) = 750 lbs (340 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg) 540 lbs (245 kg) = 960 lbs (435 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) = 1350 lbs (612 kg) The higher the weight of all the occupants, the smaller the maximum load for luggage.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 507 i The actual values for tires are vehiclespecific and may deviate from the values in the illustration. Where applicable, the tire grading information can be found on the tire sidewall between the tread shoulder and maximum tire width. For example: i The actual values for tires are vehiclespecific and may deviate from the values in the illustration. Maximum tire load : is the maximum permissible weight for which the tire is approved.
508 Tire labeling specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy road is always lower than on dry road surfaces. You should pay special attention to road conditions when temperatures are around the freezing point. Mercedes-Benz recommends a minimum tread depth of ã in (4 mm) for all four winter tires (Y page 494) to maintain normal driving characteristics in winter.
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity and speed rating : Tire width ; Nominal aspect ratio in % = Tire code ? Rim diameter A Load bearing index B Speed rating i Tire data is vehicle-specific and may deviate from the data in the example. General: depending on the manufacturer's standards, the size imprinted in the tire wall may not contain any letters or may contain one letter that precedes the size description.
510 Tire labeling adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions. Wheels and tires Summer tires service specification must be given in brackets. Example: 275/40 ZR 18 (99 Y). The speed rating "(Y)" indicates that the maximum speed of the tire is over 186mph (300km/h). Ask the tire manufacturer about the maximum speed.
Tire labeling 511 Make sure that your tires have the required speed rating for your vehicle as specified in the "Tires" section (Y page 515), e.g. if you buy new tires. Further information about reading tire data can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop. Load index The TIN is a unique identification number. The TIN enables the tire manufacturers to inform purchasers of recalls and other safetyrelevant matters. It makes it possible for the purchaser to easily identify the affected tires.
512 Definition of terms for tires and loading Tire characteristics Normal occupant weight The number of occupants the vehicle is designed to seat, multiplied by 68 kilograms (150 lb). Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards i Tire data is vehicle-specific and may deviate from the data in the example. Wheels and tires This information describes the tire cord and the number of layers in sidewall : and under the tread ;.
Definition of terms for tires and loading The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle load. The actual load on an axle must never exceed the gross axle weight rating. The gross axle weight rating can be found on the vehicle identification plate on the B-pillar on the driver's side. Speed rating The speed rating is part of the tire identification. It specifies the speed range for which the tire is approved.
514 Definition of terms for tires and loading Aspect ratio Relationship between tire height and tire width in percent. optional extras, such as high-performance brakes, level control, a roof rack or a highperformance battery, are not included in the curb weight and the weight of the accessories. Tire pressure This is pressure inside the tire applying an outward force to each square inch of the tire's surface. The tire pressure is specified in pounds per square inch (psi), in kilopascal (kPa) or in bar.
Wheel and tire combinations Flat tire The "Breakdown assistance" section (Y page 475) contains information and notes on how to deal with a flat tire. It also provides instructions on changing a wheel or mounting the spare wheel/emergency spare wheel. Interchanging the wheels G WARNING Interchanging the front and rear wheels may severely impair the driving characteristics if the wheels or tires have different dimensions. The wheel brakes or suspension components may also be damaged.
516 Wheel and tire combinations Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehicle. These tires have been specially adapted for use with the control systems, such as ABS or ESP®, and are marked as follows: Wheels and tires RMO = Mercedes-Benz Original RMOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended (tires featuring run-flat characteristics) RMO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only certain AMG tires) Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tires may only be used on wheels that have been specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Wheel and tire combinations 517 i Not all wheel and tire combinations are Wheels and tires available ex factory for all countries.
518 Wheel and tire combinations Tires Summer tires Alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 BA 255/45 R18 99 Y MOExtended28 8.5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm) # # — — FA 255/45 R18 99 Y MOExtended28 275/45 R18 103 Y MOExtended28, 29 8.5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm) 9.5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm) # — # — BA 255/40 R19 100 Y XL 8.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm) # # — — FA 255/40 R19 100 Y XL # — # — RA 275/40 R19 101 Y29 8.
All-weather tires Alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 BA 255/40 R19 100 V XL M+S 8.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm) # # # — FA 255/40 R19 100 V XL M+S # — # — RA 275/40 R19 101 V M+S29 8.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm) 9.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm) Winter tires Alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 BA 255/45 R18 99 V M+Si30 8.5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm) # # # — BA 255/40 R19 100 V XL M+Si30 8.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset: 1.
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521 522 522 522 523 523 524 531 Technical data Useful information ............................ Notes on technical data ................... Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... Warranty ............................................ Identification plates ......................... Service products and filling capacities ..................................................... Vehicle data ......................................
522 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safetyrelated systems and functions. i Please read the information on qualified specialist workshops (Y page 31).
Identification plates number (Y page 524) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz parts. Warranty 523 Identification plates Vehicle identification plate with vehicle identification number (VIN) and paint code number The Service and Warranty Information booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your vehicle.
Service products and filling capacities 524 i The data shown on the identification plate is example data. This data is different for every vehicle and can deviate from the data shown here. You can find the data applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle's identification plate.
Service products and filling capacities washer fluid control system refrigerant Vehicle components and their service products must match. Therefore only use products tested and approved by MercedesBenz. Information about tested and approved products can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. You can recognize service products approved by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscription on the containers: Rclimate RMB-Freigabe (e.g.
526 Service products and filling capacities with premium-grade unleaded gasoline as soon as possible. Rdo not drive at the maximum speed. Ravoid sudden acceleration. Rif the vehicle is carrying a light load, e.g. two passengers without luggage, do not allow the engine to rev above 3000 rpm. Rif the vehicle is fully loaded or is being operated in mountainous terrain, do not depress the accelerator pedal further than Ô of the pedal travel.
Service products and filling capacities ! Only use commercially available vehicular ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL (ULSD, 15 ppm maximum sulfur content) that meets the ASTM D975 standard. If you do not refuel with ULSD, you may damage the BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment system of the vehicle. ! Do not use gasoline to refuel vehicles with a diesel engine. Do not mix diesel fuel with gasoline, kerosene or paraffin. This may otherwise result in damage to the fuel system and engine.
528 Service products and filling capacities Ammonia vapors have a pungent odor and are particularly irritating to: Rskin Rmucous membranes Reyes You may experience a burning sensation in your eyes, nose and throat, as well as coughing and watering of the eyes. Do not inhale any ammonia vapors that may be released. Fill the DEF tank only in wellventilated areas. Low outside temperatures DEF freezes at a temperature of approximately 12 ‡ (-11 †).
Service products and filling capacities Engine model MB Approval S 55032 S 550 4MATIC32 278 229.5 S 600 275 AMG33 157 S 65 AMG33 275 S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 642 S 63 228.51, 229.31, 229.51 i MB approval is indicated on the oil containers. Capacities The following values refer to an oil change including the oil filter. Model Capacity S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) S 55034 S 550 4MATIC34 S 63 AMG 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) S 600 S 65 AMG 9.5 US qt (9.
530 Service products and filling capacities intervals can be found in the Maintenance Booklet. Only use brake fluid approved by MercedesBenz. Information about approved brake fluid can be obtained at any qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Coolant Important safety notes G WARNING Antifreeze is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking are prohibited when handling antifreeze.
Vehicle data inhibitor/antifreeze. Washer fluid G WARNING Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/ antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn. You could be seriously burned. ! Only use washer fluid that is suitable for plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or MB WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid could damage the plastic lenses of the headlamps. ! Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to the washer fluid container.
532 Vehicle data Technical data S 550 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY Vehicle length, short wheelbase 200.8 in (5100 mm) Vehicle length, long wheelbase 206.7 in (5250 mm) Vehicle width including exterior mirrors 83.5 in (2120 mm) Vehicle height 58.2 in (1479 mm) Short wheelbase 119.5 in (3035 mm) Long wheelbase 124.6 in (3165 mm) Turning radius, short wheelbase 38.7 ft (11.80 m) Turning radius, long wheelbase 40.0 ft (12.
Publication details Internet Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehicles and about Daimler AG can be found on the following websites: http://www.mbusa.com (USA only) http://www.mercedes-benz.ca (Canada only) Editorial office Not to be reprinted, translated or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Daimler AG. As at 07.09.
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