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B-Class F-CELL

Operator’s Manual

245_AKB; 1; 73, en-US
d2ureepe,

Version: 2.11.8.1

2009-09-03T15:03:17+02:00 - Seite 1

Summary of Contents for B-Class F-CELL

Page 1: ...B Class F CELL Operator s Manual 245_AKB 1 73 en US d2ureepe Version 2 11 8 1 2009 09 03T15 03 17 02 00 Seite 1 ...

Page 2: ...ntion to hazards that may endanger your health or life or the health or life of others Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle i Helpful hints or further information you may find useful X This symbol points to instructions for you to follow X A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple step procedure Y page This symbol tells you where to look for fur...

Page 3: ...sk you to make a small investment of time RPlease read this manual carefully then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference RPlease follow the recommendations contained in this manual They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes Benz RPlease pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual They are designed to help improve the s...

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Page 5: ...on 24 At a glance 31 Safety and security 39 COMAND 63 Controls in detail 209 Operation 275 Practical hints 315 Technical data 357 Contents 3 245_AKB 1 73 en US d2ureepe Version 2 11 8 1 2009 09 03T15 03 17 02 00 Seite 3 ...

Page 6: ...n display 321 330 Air bags 41 Emergency call upon deployment 270 Front driver and passenger 43 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 45 OCS Occupant Classification System 45 Safety guidelines 42 Side impact 44 Window curtain 45 Air conditioning refrigerant and lubricant 363 Air distribution 258 Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air pressure tires 300 Air recirculation mode 260 Ai...

Page 7: ...r air pressure unit 300 BAS Brake Assist System 60 Bass setting Main system 78 Batteries SmartKey Checking condition 211 Replacing 339 Battery 12 Volt 352 Charging condition high voltage battery COMAND 80 Charging condition high voltage battery instrument cluster 240 High voltage battery 352 Safety notes 351 Battery Vehicle Messages in the multifunction display 326 Bead tire 300 Beverage holders s...

Page 8: ...Carpets cleaning 312 Categories Points of interest POIs 114 Stopover destinations 111 CD DVD discs Loading 157 CD audio main vehicle 155 Ejecting discs 159 Fast forward and reverse 164 Gracenote Media Database 165 Handling and care of discs 157 Loading discs 157 Selecting a track 164 Starting playback 161 Stopping or pausing playback 163 Voice control with 195 201 Central locking Automatic 212 248...

Page 9: ... display 100 Consumption statistics COMAND 81 Contacts see Address book Contrast setting Main video 175 Control system 237 COMAND 66 Multifunction display 238 Multifunction steering wheel 237 Resetting to factory settings 243 Control system menus 239 Audio DVD 241 Navigation 242 Settings 243 Standard display 239 Telephone 250 Trip computer 249 Vehicle status message memory 242 Control system subme...

Page 10: ... Guidance to 120 Moving map to 94 Saving to destination memory 129 188 Search Send service 206 Selecting point of interest 113 Stopover destinations 111 Voice control with 184 see Route guidance Detour function 125 Dialed calls List of 140 Dialing telephone see Calling Dialog see Voice control Difficulties While driving 231 Digital speedometer 240 Dimensions vehicle see Vehicle specification Direc...

Page 11: ...ONTROL 61 Driving systems Cruise control 252 Hill start assist system 254 Driving tips automatic transmission 235 DTMF tone transmission 144 DVD audio main vehicle 155 Ejecting discs 159 Fast forward and reverse 164 Handling and care of discs 88 157 Loading discs 157 Selecting a track 164 Setting audio format 166 Starting playback 161 Stopping or pausing playback 163 Voice control with 195 202 DVD...

Page 12: ...f 248 Exterior view of vehicle 32 External audio or video devices Main system 170 Voice control with 197 F Fader sound setting 78 Fastening the seat belts 51 Fast forward Audio playback 164 Video playback 174 F CELL gauge 35 236 Film selection DVD 175 Flat tire Preparing the vehicle 347 TIREFIT tire repair kit 348 Floormats 274 Fluids Automatic transmission fluid 362 Brake fluid 362 Capacities 362...

Page 13: ...d warning flasher 223 Headlamps Automatic headlamp mode 221 Cleaning lenses 311 Daytime running lamp mode 222 Delayed shut off 247 Halogen 342 High beam flasher 223 High beam headlamps 223 Low beam headlamps 221 Replacing bulbs 340 Switch 221 Headliner cleaning and care of 312 Head restraints 214 Active head restraints 53 Adjustment 214 216 Folding back 216 Rear seat head restraints 216 Height adj...

Page 14: ...r rear view mirror 218 Auto dimming rear view mirrors 219 Interior storage spaces see Storage compartments Intermittent wiping 225 Rain sensor 225 Interrupting audio playback 163 Interrupting video playback 174 Intersection selecting 186 ISOFIX Child seat anchors LATCH type see Children in the vehicle K Key Mechanical Loss of 211 Replacing 211 Unlocking locking manually 338 Key SmartKey Battery ch...

Page 15: ...ages in the multifunction display 328 Replacing bulbs 342 Light alloy wheels cleaning 311 Lighting 220 Daytime running lamp mode 222 Exterior 221 Interior 224 Listing address book contents 192 Load index tires 296 300 Loading see Vehicle loading Loading CDs and DVDs Main system 157 Loading SD memory cards 159 Local voice control commands 178 Location of vehicle current see Vehicle location current...

Page 16: ...218 Auto dimming rear view mirrors 219 Exterior rear view mirrors 219 Interior rear view mirror 218 Vanity mirror 268 Missed calls List of 140 Missed navigation announcements requesting 124 Mobile phone antenna 28 Mobile telephone see Telephone MP3 mode main vehicle 155 Fast forward and reverse 164 Music Register 167 Selecting a track 164 Selecting folders 164 Starting playback 161 Stopping or pau...

Page 17: ...ion See also Route guidance audio fadeout 78 Navigation announcements 121 124 177 During active phone calls 124 Switching on off 77 124 Volume of 78 Navigation menu 242 Navigation system see Separate operating instructions NAVI menu 71 92 Near destination entering POI 113 Net parcel 263 Network coverage for phone calls 132 Night mode display Main display 83 Night security illumination 247 Normal o...

Page 18: ...6 Switching to phone mode 136 see Telephone Phone book 136 Adding entries 138 Deleting from 139 Dialing from 72 138 144 Editing entries 139 Selecting entry 137 Voice control with 182 Phone calls Emergency 135 205 Lists of 140 Making 143 see Calling Phone menu 136 Phone number search for POIs 113 Picture format Main video 175 Picture settings for video Main system 175 Plastic parts cleaning 312 Pla...

Page 19: ...ouncements Read CD Database function 165 Rear doors Child safety locks 58 Rear door window Override switch 58 Rear foglamp 222 Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear seat head restraints see Head restraints Rear window defroster 260 Rear window wiper washer 226 Received calls List of 140 Receive volume phone 135 Recommended lane defined 122 Recommended tire inflation pressure 281 301 Recuperation statisti...

Page 20: ...ory cards Ejecting 160 Loading 159 Starting playback 161 Search Send service 206 Searching see also Predictive speller Address book 192 Audio tracks 164 For Bluetooth devices 86 For mobile phones 133 Points of interest POIs 114 see Track selection audio Searching see also Predictive Speller Phone book 72 Seat belt force limiter 52 Seat belts 49 Children in the vehicle 54 Cleaning 312 Fastening 51 ...

Page 21: ...stem Indicator lamp 40 334 Messages in the multifunction display 319 Standard POI symbols 95 Standard Time 83 Standing water driving through 306 Start Stop function see ECO Start Stop function Starter switch positions SmartKey 214 Starting At low temperatures 230 Drive system 230 In enclosed spaces 230 State of destination selecting 102 184 Station selection radio Voice commands for 194 STEER CONT...

Page 22: ...st 269 Telephone 28 35 Answering ending a call 251 Menu 250 Operation 250 Phone book 251 Redialing 251 Telephone see also Calling Activating 132 Address book 145 Bluetooth interface 132 Call lists 140 Call waiting function 145 Functional restrictions 132 General information 131 Incoming calls 72 142 Loudness of calls 78 Making calls 143 Navigation announcements during calls 124 Operating options 1...

Page 23: ...ir kit 348 Tire Identification Number 301 TPMS low tire pressure malfunction telltale 337 Traction 293 301 Tread 301 Tread depth 292 302 Treadwear 293 Treadwear indicators 292 302 Vehicle maximum load on 302 Wear pattern 294 Winter tires 302 360 Tire speed rating 297 301 Top tether see Children in the vehicle Total load limit 301 Towing Towing eye bolt 353 Vehicle 352 Towing eye bolt 353 Town sele...

Page 24: ...minology 299 Vehicle location current Compass display 100 Displaying 98 GPS reception 91 Moving map to 94 Saving in Last Destinations 93 130 Vehicle maximum load on the tire 302 Vehicle specification B 220 F CELL 360 Vehicle status message memory 242 Vehicle tool kit 316 Vehicle washing see Vehicle care Vehicle weights see Vehicle specification Video 171 Control menu displaying hiding 173 Handling...

Page 25: ...ehicle see Vehicle specification Wheels sizes 360 Wheels Tires and 280 Window curtain air bags 45 Windows see Power windows Windows cleaning 311 Windshield Cleaning wiper blades 311 Defogging 259 Washer fluid 363 Wipers 225 Windshield washer system 363 Windshield wipers Adjusting washer jet nozzles 346 Replacing wiper blades 345 Winter driving Instructions 303 Snow chains 302 Tires 302 Winter tire...

Page 26: ... F CELL Operator s Manual Notes This Operator s Manual contains a great deal of useful information We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this Operator s Manual Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal ...

Page 27: ...otification should not be sent to a dealer it should be addressed to Mercedes Benz USA LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 Maintenance The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to an authorized F CELL Service Center fo...

Page 28: ...r hearing impaired may be unable to hear your vehicle while it is in motion This is particularly true when driving at lower speeds and during parking maneuvers At all times it is the responsibility of the driver to be aware of their surroundings especially in these low speed situations Otherwise other road users could be seriously or fatally injured The electric drive provides silent driving condi...

Page 29: ...Warning Hydrogen H2 is highly flammable Never allow sparks flames or smoking materials inside or near the vehicle if a leak has been detected If your vehicle should experience a hydrogen H2 leak you should immediately RSwitch off the telephone and other electrical devices RStop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so in a safe and open area RDo not drive the vehicle into confined areas e g a ga...

Page 30: ...ion and rules Rthe safety precautions in this manual Rthe Technical data section in this manual Rtraffic rules and regulations Rmotor vehicle laws and safety standards G Warning Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks Do not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by informa...

Page 31: ...gov or write to Administrator NHTSA Headquarters 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from www safercar gov Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices Including notice pursuant to California Code 9951 Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle s...

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Page 33: ...kpit 33 Instrument cluster 34 Multifunction steering wheel 35 Center console 36 Overhead control panel 37 Door control panel 38 31 At a glance 245_AKB 1 73 en US d2ureepe Version 2 11 8 1 2009 09 03T15 03 17 02 00 Seite 31 ...

Page 34: ...and unlocking 210 Locking and unlocking manually 338 Function Page C Exterior rear view mirrors 219 D Towing eyes 352 E Hood 277 F Windshield wipers 225 Wiper blades replacing 345 Wiper blades cleaning 311 G Windshield Wiping with washer fluid 226 Cleaning 311 H Tires and wheels 280 Rims and tires 360 I Front lamps 340 J Side marker lamps 340 32 Exterior view At a glance 245_AKB 1 73 en US d2ureep...

Page 35: ... 252 A Multifunction steering wheel 35 237 69 B Instrument cluster 34 235 Function Page C Horn D Overhead control panel 37 E Glove box 266 F Center console 36 G Starter switch 214 H Steering wheel adjustment 218 I Exterior lamp switch 221 J Door control panel 38 Cockpit 33 At a glance 245_AKB 1 73 en US d2ureepe Version 2 11 8 1 2009 09 03T15 03 17 02 00 Seite 33 ...

Page 36: ...gital speedometer depending on selected setting in the control system 240 245 Digital clock 237 Function Page Transmission position indicator 234 Right turn signal indicator lamp A Power gauge with L Low beam headlamp indicator lamp 221 7 Seat belt telltale 52 333 Antilock Brake System ABS indicator lamp 332 Supplemental Restraint System SRS indicator lamp 40 334 Drive system malfunction indicator...

Page 37: ...e 236 Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Multifunction display 238 Press button W or X to select submenus in the Settings menu 243 to set values to set the volume Press button 6 to answer a call 250 to dial1 250 to redial1 250 Press button to end a call 250 to reject an incoming call 250 1 Function only available in telephone menu Multifunction steering wheel 35 At a glance 245_AKB 1 73 en...

Page 38: ... or wave band within Audio menu 241 to start the quick search in the phone book within Telephone menu 250 A Press button V or U to select next or previous menu 237 Center console Upper part Function Page Hazard warning flasher switch 223 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 45 COMAND Climate control system 254 Rear window defroster 260 A Seat heating switch front passenger side 218 B S...

Page 39: ...head control panel Function Page Rear interior lighting on off 224 Automatic interior lighting 224 Right reading lamp on off 224 Interior rear view mirror 218 A Left reading lamp on off 224 B Tele Aid emergency call system button 269 C Front interior lighting on off 224 Overhead control panel 37 At a glance 245_AKB 1 73 en US d2ureepe Version 2 11 8 1 2009 09 03T15 03 17 02 00 Seite 37 ...

Page 40: ...ches for opening closing front door windows 227 A Switches for opening closing rear door windows 227 B Rear door window override switch 58 C Central unlocking switch 212 D Central locking switch 212 E Inside door handle 212 F Driver s side exterior rear view mirror button 219 38 Door control panel At a glance 245_AKB 1 73 en US d2ureepe Version 2 11 8 1 2009 09 03T15 03 17 02 00 Seite 38 ...

Page 41: ...Occupant safety 40 Driving safety systems 59 Anti theft systems 61 39 Safety and security 245_AKB 1 73 en US d2ureepe Version 2 11 8 1 2009 09 03T15 03 17 02 00 Seite 39 ...

Page 42: ...n traveling with you in the vehicle Rrestraint systems for infants and children SRS indicator lamp The SRS system conducts a self test when the ignition is switched on and in regular intervals while the drive system is in operation This facilitates detection of system malfunctions The SRS indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on when the ignition is switched on It goes out no later than a...

Page 43: ...ion and correct positioning of the hands on the steering wheel will help to keep you at a safe distance from the air bag Occupants who are not wearing their seat belt are not seated properly or are too close to the air bag can be seriously injured or killed by an air bag as it inflates with great force instantaneously RSit with the seat belt properly fastened in a position that is as upright as po...

Page 44: ...ten request at an authorized F CELL Service Center at an additional cost Please contact an authorized F CELL Service Center or call the Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 Air bags are designed to deploy only in certain Rfrontal impacts front air bags Rside impacts side impact and window curtain air bags if the system determines the need for air bag deployment Only in t...

Page 45: ...ges purses umbrellas etc RDo not hang items such as coat hangers from the coat hooks or handles over the door These items may be thrown around in the vehicle and cause head and other 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 Alway...

Page 46: ...esholds You will then be protected by the fastened seat belts The front air bags will not deploy in the event of a rollover unless the vehicle s rate of longitudinal deceleration or acceleration exceeds the preset deployment threshold for the front air bags The front passenger front air bag will only be deployed if Rthe system based on OCS weight sensor readings detects that the front passenger se...

Page 47: ...ront air bag automatically The respective status is based on the classified occupant weight category determined by weight sensor readings from the front passenger seat The system does not deactivate Rthe front passenger side impact air bag Rthe window curtain air bag Rthe Emergency Tensioning Devices ETDs To be classified correctly the front passenger must sit Rwith the seat belt properly fastened...

Page 48: ...ll illuminate for approximately 6 seconds when the drive system is started and then depending on occupant weight sensor readings from the seat remain illuminated or go out With the 04 indicator lamp illuminated the front passenger front air bag is deactivated With the 04 indicator lamp out the front passenger front air bag is activated When the OCS senses that the front passenger seat occupant is ...

Page 49: ...04 indicator lamp is illuminated indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated Should the 04 indicator lamp not illuminate or go out while the restraint is installed please check installation Periodically check the 04 indicator lamp while driving to make sure the 04 indicator lamp is illuminated If the 04 indicator lamp goes out or remains out do not transport a child on the fro...

Page 50: ...ith your back against the seat backrest RWhile seated an occupant should not position him herself in such a way as to cause the occupant s weight to be lifted from the seat bottom as this may result in the OCS being unable to correctly approximate the occupant s weight category RRead and observe all warnings in this chapter OCS Self test After turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position...

Page 51: ...if the occupants are properly wearing their seat belts G Warning Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous You could slide under the seat belt in a collision If you slide under it the seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck That could cause serious or even fatal injuries The seat backrest and seat belt provide the ...

Page 52: ...t across the abdomen If the lap belt is positioned across your abdomen it could cause serious injuries in a crash RNever wear seat belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing such as eyeglasses pens keys etc as these might cause injuries RMake sure the seat belt is always fitted snugly Take special care of this when wearing loose clothing RNever use a seat belt for more than one p...

Page 53: ...restraint X With a smooth motion pull the seat belt out of seat belt outlet X Place the shoulder portion of the seat belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips X Push latch plate into buckle until it clicks X If necessary adjust the seat belt to the correct height Y page 51 X If necessary tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up All lap sh...

Page 54: ...ur passenger release the seat belt during driving the seat belt telltale 7 starts flashing and the warning chime sounds as described before If the driver s or the front passenger s seat belt remains unfastened after 60 seconds the warning chime stops sounding the seat belt telltale 7 stops flashing but continues to be illuminated After a vehicle standstill the warning chime is reactivated and the ...

Page 55: ... head restraints may not be able to function properly or offer the intended degree of protection they were designed for in the event of a rear end collision G Warning For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level This wil...

Page 56: ... it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level RNever place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while the seat is being adjusted Children in the vehicle Safety notes If an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle X Secure the child using an infant or child restraint appropriate to the age and size of the...

Page 57: ...will be deactivated i Information on child seats with mounting fittings for tether anchorages Y page 56 For information on LATCH type ISOFIX child seat anchors Y page 57 The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in all Canadian provinces Infants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system They must be properly secured in accordance with the...

Page 58: ...ning The front passenger front air bag is not disabled A child secured in a child restraint system on the front passenger seat can be seriously or fatally injured by the front passenger front air bag should it deploy during an accident especially if the child is directly next to the front passenger front air bag at the time of deployment Never secure your child in a rearward facing child restraint...

Page 59: ...ckrest Rhead restraint is installed and positioned such that top tether strap B can pass freely between head restraint and top of the seat backrest Rtop tether strap B is positioned between the seat backrest and cargo compartment cover blind if installed X Swing the rear seat backrest to the rear until it engages The red indicator is no longer visible X Check the rear seat backrest to be locked in...

Page 60: ...d seat and the body of the vehicle is established Child safety Child safety locks G Observe Safety notes see page 54 G Warning Children could open a rear door from the inside This may cause serious personal injury or an accident Therefore secure the rear doors with the child safety locks whenever children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle The child safety locks on the rear doors enable y...

Page 61: ... section is only achieved with winter tires or snow chains as required Safety notes G Warning The following factors increase the risk of accidents RExcessive speed especially in turns RWet 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 ...

Page 62: ...S malfunctions other driving safety systems such as the BAS or the ESP are also switched off Observe indicator and warning lamps that may come on as well as messages in the multifunction display that may appear If the ABS malfunctions the wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability and extending the braking distance BAS G Observe Safety notes see page 59 The Brake Assist Syste...

Page 63: ...ESP will only function properly if you use wheels of the recommended tire size as specified in the Technical data section of this Operator s Manual i The cruise control switches off automatically when the ESP engages STEER CONTROL STEER CONTROL provides noticeable steering force to the steering wheel to help you to steer into the direction necessary to stabilize a skidding vehicle You will receive...

Page 64: ...Center or call 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 62 Anti theft systems Safety and security 245_AKB 1 73 en US d2ureepe Version 2 11 8 1 2009 09 03T15 03 17 02 00 Seite 62 ...

Page 65: ...rview 136 COMAND telephone Phone Book 136 COMAND telephone Call Lists 140 COMAND telephone Making Calls 142 COMAND telephone Address Book 145 COMAND audio system Audio Menu 150 COMAND audio system Radio 151 COMAND audio system CD Audio DVD Audio MP3 155 COMAND audio system Music Register 167 COMAND audio system Audio Aux 170 Video 171 COMAND Voice Control Overview 177 COMAND Voice Control Phone 18...

Page 66: ... while driving The navigation system does not supply any information on stop signs yield signs traffic regulations or traffic safety rules Their observance always remains in the driver s personal responsibility DVD maps do not cover all areas nor all routes within an area This device complies with Part15 of the FCCRules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cau...

Page 67: ...er the operational safety of your vehicle i Always have all work or modifications to electronic components carried out by a qualified specialist workshop with the necessary expertise and tools for any work required Daimler AG recommends an authorized F CELL Service Center for this purpose Especially for safety related operations and operations on safety related systems servicing by a qualified spe...

Page 68: ...s DVDs 157 Ejecting CDs DVDs 159 Update the map software 89 Function Page C SD memory card slot Loading SD memory card 159 Ejecting SD memory card 160 D COMAND display E Number keypad Select stations via the station preset 153 Store stations manually 153 Enter the Bluetooth passkey 133 Enter the phone number 143 Send DTMF tones 144 U Set map scale enlarge 93 T Set map scale reduce 93 66 COMAND Con...

Page 69: ...Select the next previous track 164 Fast rewind forward 164 M 6 Accept a call 142 Redial 143 N Reject a call 142 End an active call 144 O x Switch the sound on and off 77 Switch off navigation announcements 77 P Ø Switch to navigation mode 93 Function Overview With COMAND you can operate the following main functions Rthe navigation system Rthe audio function with the radio disc CD audio DVD audio o...

Page 70: ... status and the following symbols indicating various operation modes X Audio playback muted CD DVD inserted copying process active With the main function line 2 you can select the main function The selection is made using the and buttons Y page 73 In the example the audio main function is set to radio mode and the main area 3 is active Menu Overview Having selected a main function you will find th...

Page 71: ...tion to the road and traffic conditions must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others selecting features through the multifunction steering wheel should only be done by the driver when traffic and road conditions permit it to be done safely Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet a...

Page 72: ... on the multifunction steering wheel will alter what appears in the multifunction display The information available in the multifunction display is arranged in menus each containing a number of functions or submenus The individual functions are found within the relevant menu Radio or CD operations under AUDIO for example These functions serve to call up relevant information It is helpful to think ...

Page 73: ...vailable Selecting Radio Stations X From COMAND select FM AM Radio in the Audio menu X Press button V or U repeatedly until you see the currently tuned station in the multifunction display X Select next or previous stored station Press button or briefly to select a stored station X Select next or previous station Press and hold or to select a station i You can only store stations using the COMAND ...

Page 74: ...in the Tel menu to operate your mobile phone provided it is connected to a handsfree system and switched on X Switch on the mobile phone and COMAND Y page 77 X Press button V or U on the steering wheel repeatedly until the TEL menu appears in the multifunction display Which message appears in the multifunction display depends on your mobile phone s authorization and on off status RIf the mobile ph...

Page 75: ...dialed phone numbers This eliminates the need to search through your entire phone book X Press button V or U repeatedly until the TEL menu appears in the multifunction display You will see the READY message X Press button 6 In the multifunction display you see the first number in the Calls dialed memory X Press button or repeatedly until the desired name appears in the multifunction display X Pres...

Page 76: ...ress 9 Character Entry The example shows a list of cities during destination entry in the navigation 1 Predictive speller with number and character line i In the predictive speller 1 you can only select the characters that are currently available The set of characters that is available depends on those already entered and the data included in the digital map When entering characters the list entry...

Page 77: ...nd press 9 or X Press the 2 button X To delete an entire entry Select õ and press and hold 9 until the entire entry is deleted or X Hold the 2 button down until the entire entry is deleted Canceling an Entry X Select á at the bottom left in the speller and press 9 or X Press the k button COMAND goes one step back in the selection procedure If you press and hold the k button COMAND shows the basic ...

Page 78: ...eface Audio Audio FM AM Radio Radio Presets i Depending on the initial situation this sequence of actions may be shorter If radio mode was active last it is sufficient to select Audio Radio Presets The individual steps for the above example are described below Switching to the Current Audio Mode i You can also call up the current audio mode with the buttons or h X To move to the main function line...

Page 79: ...age appears COMAND opens the last active menu Mute X To switch on off Press the x button The sound from the active audio or video source is switched on or muted i When the sound is muted you will see the X icon in the status bar If you change the audio or video source or change the volume the sound is automatically switched on again i Announcements from the navigation system can still be heard wit...

Page 80: ...tting Volume for Phone Calls You can adjust the volume for hands free mode during a telephone call During a telephone call X Turn the q rotary push button or X Press the W or X button on the multi function steering wheel Sound Settings You can select different sound settings for each audio and video source The sound menu can be opened from the submenu of the desired operating mode Examples RAudio ...

Page 81: ...xit menu without changes Press the k button System Settings System Menu Overview Opening System Menu X Press the W function button or X Select System in the main function line The system menu appears 1 Settings menu 2 Setting the time F CELL menu Switching off the display Settings Time F CELL menu Display Off Language Display Text reader speed Voice Control Bluetooth Reset i Use this function to d...

Page 82: ... is displayed X Press button or to select the F CELL menu The COMAND display indicates the fuel consumption or the generated electric power Energy flow Electric drive Energy flow High voltage battery Charging condition of high voltage battery A Fuel cell system active B Fuel cell system inactive The electric drive is displayed brightly when active When the fuel cell is active the dots in the displ...

Page 83: ...l position the arrows that indicate the flow of energy are white or red full throttle Driving off the high voltage battery delivers power to the electric drive that drives the vehicle The arrows that indicate the flow of energy are green Driving the fuel cell delivers power to the electric drive that drives the vehicle The arrows that indicate the flow of energy are white Displaying fuel consumpti...

Page 84: ...witches to the corresponding function Time Setting the Time i The correct time must be set for the following functions to operate correctly RCalculation of expected time of arrival RTime stamps for calls received and calls dialed X Press the W function button X Select Time Set Time or X Select System Time Set Time 1 Sets the time 2 Current date X To set value Press or 9 X To save setting Press 9 i...

Page 85: ...ndicates the current setting X To save setting and exit menu Press or Language Setting This function allows you to determine the language for the menu displays and the navigation messages The language selection affects the input options in the editing and smart speller X Select System Settings Language The language list appears The R dot indicates the current setting X To change setting Press or 9...

Page 86: ...ber sequences and voice commands Starting New Individualization Process i You can only start the individualization function when the vehicle is stationary First switch off all interfering units functions After starting the system will take you through the training by means of audible instructions X Select System Settings Voice Control Start New Individualization You see and hear a prompt asking wh...

Page 87: ...devices must correspond to a particular profile to be connected to COMAND Every Bluetooth device has a Bluetooth specific name Bluetooth technology is the standard for short range wireless data transmission of up to approximately 30 feet Bluetooth can be used to exchange vCards for example Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group SIG Inc Switching Bluetooth On or...

Page 88: ...Select Cancel The device list can contain the following devices RAll available devices found regardless of whether they have been authorized or not RAll authorized devices regardless of whether they have been found are available or not The device list may show the following icons immediately after manual updating 1 Currently connected R and authorized device here a mobile phone L 2 Device not with...

Page 89: ... X Enter the same passcode on the Bluetooth device Y operating manual for the relevant device The device is authorized External Authorization If COMAND cannot find your mobile phone this may be due to special security settings on your mobile phone In this case you can check whether conversely your mobile phone can find COMAND COMAND s Bluetooth device name is MB Bluetooth X Select System Settings ...

Page 90: ...p does not correspond with the actual road traffic situation Digital maps do not cover all areas nor all routes within an area For example if the traffic routing has been changed or the direction of a one way road has been reversed For this reason you must always observe applicable road and traffic rules and regulations during your journey Road and traffic rules and regulations always have priorit...

Page 91: ...the navigation system is not ready for operation Loading DVDs into DVD Changer The 6 disc DVD changer is integrated with COMAND 1 Load Eject button 2 Disc slot X Press the Load button 1 A disc icon indicates which magazine compartments are currently loaded X To select an empty magazine compartment Press or X To start loading Press 9 The message Please Insert Disc x will be displayed X Insert the D...

Page 92: ...the update and the update will resume at the point of interruption when the system is restarted While updating COMAND may prompt you to change the DVD A corresponding message is then displayed X Press the Eject button V The magazine menu appears The magazine compartment containing the current disc is highlighted X Press 9 COMAND ejects the DVD X Remove the DVD from the slot X Insert the DVD reques...

Page 93: ...s driven off again even if COMAND is switched off The actual length of time may vary from case to case While the vehicle is determining its position route guidance is subject to the following restrictions RNavigation announcements route guidance displays and displayed street names do not match the actual location RCOMAND does not issue any navigation announcements RThe message Off Mapped Road and ...

Page 94: ...off Navi Submenus Guide Route with active route guidance Position 6 with active route guidance Destination Selecting POI in depicted map segment if available Opening detour function Having alternative route calculated Opening destination information Opening route browser Save vehicle location or crosshairs position i The crosshairs position can be saved if the crosshairs are displayed on the map e...

Page 95: ... 9 The menu system is hidden This displays the map in full screen mode X To display In full screen map mode press 9 Setting Map Scale X To set the map scale Press U or T The map scale 3 is displayed 1 Scale 2 Pointer indicating the currently set map scale 3 Currently set map scale as number Saving Current Vehicle Location as Destination in the Last Destinations X To display menu system if applicab...

Page 96: ... corresponding message Hiding Crosshairs X Press the k button The crosshairs disappear and the map is set to the vehicle location or X Set the map to the vehicle location see description below Setting Map to Vehicle or Destination Location i If you have moved the map you can quickly move the map to the vehicle or destination location using this function It is only possible to set it to the destina...

Page 97: ...s for POI symbols Y page 95 X Select North Up or Heading Up or Bird s eye View X To exit menu Press or X Hide menu systems if applicable Y page 93 The map orientation changes accordingly Setting POI Symbols You can select which POIs are to be displayed as symbols on the map Points of interests include for example gas station hotels cinemas and restaurants The following settings are available RStan...

Page 98: ...ns i The calculated route may include ferry connections for example even if the operation Avoid Ferries has been activated i If you change the route type setting when route guidance is active COMAND calculates a new route Block Area You can define an area within the map display that is not to be used by the system in calculating a route if possible i The calculated route may include a blocked area...

Page 99: ...change Press 9 or X Select Display Change The map display appears with the block area marked red X Press U or T until the desired size of the block area is set X Press 9 or to shift the block area to the desired region X To confirm the area and exit map display Press 9 X Hide menu system if applicable Y page 93 Defining a New Block Area X Select Avoid New Area The map display appears with a defaul...

Page 100: ...g message When the memory is full the function is no longer available and a message appears X To confirm the message Press 9 i In order to be able to continue using the Save off road route function you should delete the route memory afterwards X Show the menu system if necessary Y page 93 X Select Navi Save Off road Route Off road Route Memory A bar shows the memory usage as a percentage Deleting ...

Page 101: ...rrent Street Map with road display activated 1 Road name or road number e g for highways Geo Coordinates Display Map with geo coordinates display activated 1 Current height above sea level rounded off to 50 m 2 Coordinates display of the current vehicle location latitude 3 Coordinates display of the current vehicle location longitude 4 Number of GPS satellites currently being used i Adequate GPS r...

Page 102: ...of the current audio source when a navigation announcement is issued As soon as the navigation announcement has ended the audio source will be played with the previous volume X To activate Display menu system if applicable Y page 93 X Select Navi Audio Fadeout Depending on the previous status the function will be switched offcor on Ç Compass Function You can display a compass representation of the...

Page 103: ...Entering state province city zip code and street REntering state province city and city center REntering state province city zip code and street and house number REntering state province city zip code and street and intersection REntering state province street city and house number REntering state province street and house number REntering state province street and intersection Route calculation c...

Page 104: ... If this list is given in the display the predictive speller 8 is activated automatically 1 Characters entered by the user 2 Characters automatically added by the system 3 List entry that best matches the characters already entered 4 Switches to the list without speller 5 Press and hold deletes complete entry press briefly deletes last character 6 Currently unavailable characters 7 Currently avail...

Page 105: ...he 2 button until the entire entry has been deleted Canceling an Entry X Select á at the bottom left of the speller and press 9 or X Press the k button The Enter Destination menu appears Accepting First List Entry X Press and hold 9 until the Enter Destination menu appears Here you will find the accepted list entry or X If COMAND can match the characters entered definitively to one city The Enter ...

Page 106: ...ithout speller 5 Press and hold deletes complete entry press briefly deletes last character 6 Currently available digits 7 Currently selected digit 8 Currently unavailable digit 9 Predictive Speller a Cancels entry b List i In the predictive speller 9 you can only select digits that are currently available The availability of the characters depends on the characters already entered and the data in...

Page 107: ... entered You can only enter those streets that are stored in the digital map X In the Enter Destination menu select Street The street list is displayed with or without predictive speller The display of the predictive speller depends on how many streets are available for the selected city state or province Street List with Predictive Speller If this list is given in the display the predictive spell...

Page 108: ...Destination menu appears again COMAND has accepted the selected city center and entered it automatically in the Enter Destination menu Now you can start the route calculation Y page 108 Entering a House Number i It is not possible to enter house numbers until a street has been entered You can only enter house numbers that are stored in the digital map The digital map does not contain all house num...

Page 109: ...election Press 9 After the confirmation the Enter Destination menu appears again COMAND has accepted the selected house number and entered it automatically in the Enter Destination menu Now you can start the route calculation Y page 108 Entering a Junction i A junction can be entered once you have entered a street Y page 105 You can only enter those junctions that are stored in the digital map X I...

Page 110: ...fter the confirmation the Enter Destination menu appears again COMAND has accepted the selected junction and entered it automatically in the Enter Destination menu Now you can start the route calculation Y page 108 Starting Route Calculation i Route calculation can only be started once all the necessary address data has been entered X In the Enter Destination menu select Start 1 Destination 2 Star...

Page 111: ...e Y page 127 This entry is at the top of the list in the destination memory Destination Memory List with Predictive Speller If this list is given in the display the predictive speller 4 is activated automatically 1 Character entered by the user 2 Characters added by the system 3 List entry that best matches the characters already entered 4 Switches to list without speller 5 Press and hold deletes ...

Page 112: ... start route calculation Select Start Entering Destination from the Last Destinations X If necessary switch to navigation mode and display menu system Y page 93 X Select Destination From Last Destinations 1 Last destination X To select a destination Press 9 or X To confirm selection Press 9 X To start route calculation Select Start i For more information on the Last Destinations memory go to Y pag...

Page 113: ...nation X To move the map Press 9 or X To set the map scale Press U or T The map scale is displayed X To select a destination Press 9 once or repeatedly until you get a list of destinations if available X To select a destination Press or 9 X Press 9 If the destination is within the digital map COMAND tries to find the destination on the map If the destination can be found the Enter Destination menu...

Page 114: ...e screen Here you will find the stopover destinations in the selected category sorted by distance from the current vehicle location The list shows RName RInformation on the location of the stopover destination in relation to the direction of travel and the RCurrent distance to the stopover destination X To choose a destination Press 9 or X To select a destination Press 9 The Enter Destination menu...

Page 115: ...the menu system displayed select Destination From POIs Other City X If necessary proceed as described under Selecting a State Province Y page 102 X To enter a city Select City The city input menu appears X Proceed as described in the Entering a City section Y page 102 X After entering the city continue by selecting the POI category Y page 114 Option 2 X Enter an address in the Enter Destination me...

Page 116: ...y of the location Alphabetically sorted categories and POIs sorted by distance in the vicinity of the vehicle location are available RPOI in a particular city If you have only entered the country and the city alphabetically sorted categories and alphabetically sorted POIs within the city limits are available If you have entered more than the country and the city alphabetically sorted categories an...

Page 117: ... delete an entire entry Select õ in the bottom line and press 9 until the entire entry is deleted or X Press and hold the 2 button until the entire entry has been deleted Canceling an Entry X Select Back in the bottom line and press 9 or X Press the k button The previous menu appears Accepting First List Entry X Press and hold 9 until the list appears without speller or if COMAND can match the cha...

Page 118: ...er selecting a subcategory you will see the list of POIs This contains the available POIs for the subcategory that are located in the search radius i If ALL is selected in the list the POI list contains all the POIs in all subcategories of the RESTAURANT main category that are located in the search radius The list item OTHER at the end of the list contains all the POIs not assigned to any subcateg...

Page 119: ...p X To cancel selection Press the k button or X Select Back The POI list appears X To start route calculation Select Start POI list with predictive speller If you have selected Entering a POI via a Name Search Y page 113 the list of all available POIs in the digital map is displayed 1 First list entry after opening the list 2 POI list 3 Predictive speller 4 Category symbols i In the predictive spe...

Page 120: ...eneral description After you have selected the entry with the Z symbol the next display includes the Zagat ratings 1 ZAGAT Ratings 2 Display details X To see description Select Details ZAGAT example description Entering a POI via the Map i If the crosshairs are visible on the map you can enter POIs in the vicinity of the crosshairs If the crosshairs are not visible you can enter POIs in the vicini...

Page 121: ...ion about the highlighted POI 2 Highlighted POI X To select a POI Select Next or Previous X To start route calculation Select Start see also Y page 108 You will be asked whether the POI should be adopted as the destination X Select Yes or No Route calculation starts if Yes is selected a new POI can be chosen if No is selected COMAND navigation system POI Input 119 COMAND 245_AKB 1 73 en US d2ureep...

Page 122: ... navigation announcements or if you leave the calculated route COMAND automatically calculates a new route to the destination If the map data contains corresponding information during route guidance COMAND tries to avoid roads with limited passability e g roads that are blocked for through traffic and are for residents only Driving Maneuver Driving maneuvers are given in three phases RPreparation ...

Page 123: ...riving maneuver turn right here 5 Distance information to the driving maneuver 6 Route highlighted in blue shown in the left hand and right hand display i The solid part of the visual distance indicator 3 reduces from bottom to top as the announced driving maneuver gets closer Maneuver Phase COMAND announces the imminent change of driving maneuver Based on the example display below the announcemen...

Page 124: ...e next driving maneuver 2 Point of the second driving maneuver 3 Next driving maneuver exit on right here 4 Visual distance indicator to the next driving maneuver 5 Distance information to the next driving maneuver 6 Recommended lane 7 Possible lane 8 Lane not recommended 9 Current vehicle location tip of the triangle points in the vehicle s direction of travel Explanation of the Traffic Lane Reco...

Page 125: ...ap but are not themselves included on the map Such destinations are off road destinations which you can enter for example by entering the destination via the map In this case COMAND guides you on roads known to the system for as long as possible using navigation announcements and route guidance displays 1 Off road destination 2 Off road route segment dashed line 3 Current vehicle location tip of t...

Page 126: ...ad position The display then shows the message Off Mapped Road an arrow and the distance to the destination The arrow indicates the direction of the actual destination As soon as the vehicle location is found again route guidance continues in the usual manner Navigation Announcements G Warning Navigation announcements are intended to direct you while driving without diverting your attention from t...

Page 127: ...ck goes X To cancel the function Select Back X To start route calculation Select Start see also Y page 108 X To change a block Select Navi Route Detour Change X Then set length of block X To delete block Select Navi Route Detour Delete i If a block already exists the message Detour Already Set is displayed You can then change or delete this Alternative Route i You can have other routes calculated ...

Page 128: ...ple display with main destination and stopover destination 1 Distance estimated time of arrival estimated journey time to the stopover destination 2 Stopover destination 3 Main destination 4 Distance estimated time of arrival estimated journey time to the main destination i When calculating the estimated time of arrival COMAND uses the time set on the COMAND as its basis For this reason the time o...

Page 129: ...acters have been entered using the predictive speller X Press 9 in the list until the My Address entry is highlighted or X To assign an address for the first time Press and hold 9 until the speller disappears The entry My Address is highlighted automatically in the list X To exit the menu Select Back Subsequent operation depends on whether you enter the address or wish to use an address book entry...

Page 130: ... Start is highlighted automatically If you select No the list will reappear Selecting Home Address for Route Guidance i If the My Address entry already contains data that can be used for navigation you can select it for route guidance indicated by the icon If not then first assign a destination to this entry Y page 127 X If necessary switch to navigation mode and display the menu system Y page 93 ...

Page 131: ...destination and then select Options Save In both cases you can then select memory options Selecting Memory Options Saving Destination Without Name X Select Save Without Name COMAND stores the destination in the destination memory and uses the address as the destination name or X Select Save as My Address COMAND stores the destination in the destination memory as My Address If the selected address ...

Page 132: ...pears with input characters otherwise the destination list appears without predictive speller X Select the destination you are looking for Proceed as described in the Entering a Destination from the Destination Memory section Y page 109 X Select Options Delete A prompt appears asking whether you wish to delete the destination X Select Yes or No If you select Yes COMAND deletes the destination You ...

Page 133: ... Precautions G Warning Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a cellular telephone while driving Whether or not prohibited by law for safety reasons the driver should not use the cellular telephone while the vehicle is in motion Stop the vehicle in a safe location before placing or answering a call If you nonetheless choose to use the mobile phone while driving please use the handsfree ...

Page 134: ...eptions are explicitly described Functional Restrictions Under the following circumstances the phone may not yet be useable RIf it is not yet logged into a network The phone will try independently to log into a network If no network is available you will not be able to make 911 emergency calls If you try to make an outgoing call the message No Service appears briefly COMAND telephone Activating th...

Page 135: ... for suitable Bluetooth phones within range and enters them in the phone list i The duration of the search procedure depends on the number and type of Bluetooth phones The search may take a few minutes When first entering the device list and before running an update the black dot R indicates the active phone found and authorized After running an update 1 The check marks Ò indicate if a phone has b...

Page 136: ... mobile phone operator s guide X Select COMAND MB Bluetooth on the mobile phone X When prompted to do so enter the passcode on the mobile phone and on COMAND Displaying Details on a Mobile Phone X In the phone submenu select Phone Phone List X Select the mobile phone from the list X Select Options Details The details screen for the device is displayed X To close the details screen Press 9 or 9 or ...

Page 137: ...he 911 emergency call system is a public service Using it without due cause is a criminal offense The following conditions must be met for a 911 emergency call RPhone switched on RMobile phone network available RValid SIM card in the phone not required on all mobile phone networks RMobile phone connected with COMAND via Bluetooth If you are unable to make an emergency call you will have to initiat...

Page 138: ...hin the Phone Function X Select Phone Phone or X In the phone mode press the k button repeatedly until the phone main menu appears Phone Menu 1 Phone service status 2 Signal strength if provided by phone 3 Call status 4 Displays COMAND phone book 5 Displays call list selection 6 Speller with characters for entering phone numbers 7 Device name of the connected mobile phone COMAND telephone Phone Bo...

Page 139: ... In the search speller select the symbol á or X Press k Selecting an Entry Selecting via List X Press 9 or until the desired entry is highlighted X To confirm selection Press 9 Selecting Subentries X Select a phone book entry with the icon and press 9 The subentries appear The icon changes to 1 Expanded phone book entry 2 Phone book entry with subentries X Press 9 or and select the desired sub ent...

Page 140: ...splays the data field selected Entering Data into a Field X Select all the characters one after the other in the predictive speller 3 i The predictive speller provides the characters corresponding to the selected data field X To switch predictive speller to upper or lower case characters Select or X To switch predictive speller character set Select k Every time this is selected it switches the cha...

Page 141: ... Y page 137 X Select Options Delete You will be prompted to confirm that you really want to delete the entry X Select Yes or No Yes option The entry is deleted according to the above rules Adding a Phone Number to a Phone Book Entry X Select the address book entry X Select Options Add Phone No X Select a number category e g Home X Select a phone category e g Mobile Phone X Select Save If five numb...

Page 142: ...in menu select Call Lists A menu appears X Select Calls Received or Calls Dialed The appropriate list appears or X When the basic telephone menu is displayed press the 6 button on COMAND or on the multi function steering wheel A list of the last dialed calls appears List of incoming calls 1 List of calls received 2 Date time of the highlighted entry 3 List entry options menu X To select a list ent...

Page 143: ...er is completed automatically 5 Phone category 6 Number category X To switch data fields Press 9 until the last name is highlighted X Then press 9 or X Select or and press 9 The selected data field is highlighted X To enter data into a field Select all the characters one after the other in the speller 3 i The speller offers the characters that correspond to the selected data field X To switch pred...

Page 144: ... description on searching for an address book entry X Press 9 after completing the search If there are fewer than five numbers saved for the required entry in the selected number category COMAND saves the data If five numbers are saved for the entry you are searching for a prompt will appear asking whether you wish to overwrite one of the existing numbers X Select Yes or No If you select Yes a sel...

Page 145: ... unit X To delete an entire phone number Press and hold the CLR button until the number is deleted X To place a call Press the 6 button on the COMAND control panel or on the multifunction steering wheel Entering a Phone Number via Phone Main Menu X Open the phone main menu Y page 136 X To enter digits Select all the digits one after the other in the speller X To delete individual digits Select õ a...

Page 146: ...symbol disappears DTMF Tone Transmission i This function is not possible with all mobile phones Answering machines or other devices can be controlled by DTMF tones e g for remote query functions X To send individual characters During a call select the required characters using the or button or X Press the corresponding button on the COMAND control unit keypad Every character selected will be trans...

Page 147: ...ct Phone Phone Address Book i If the address book was last open in the telephone function you only need to select Phone Within the Phone Function X Select Phone Address Book The address book main display appears Address book with address book entry and navigable data i An address book entry may contain up to five phone numbers and both a private and business address Submenu Overview for Address Bo...

Page 148: ...ve speller language Select X Press 9 or until the desired language is highlighted and then press 9 X To move the cursor in the data field Select Y or Z Deleting X To delete an individual character Select õ and briefly press 9 or X Press the 2 button The character to the left of the cursor is deleted X To delete an entire entry Select õ and press 9 until the entire entry has been deleted or X Press...

Page 149: ...anguage Select X To switch search speller character set Select k Depending on the previous setting you will change to letters with special characters or to numbers with special characters X To enter characters Select the characters for the required entry one after another X To delete individual characters Select õ and briefly press 9 or X Press the 2 button Each time you enter or delete a characte...

Page 150: ...lected data field 3 symbol private data 4 Calls up options 5 symbol for business data Selecting Another Data Field X Press 9 or Displaying Abbreviated Content in Full X Select Options Details The complete display appears X To close complete display Press or or 9 or X Press the k button Closing Details Screen X Select Back or X Press the k button Changing Entry Changing an Address Book Entry X Sear...

Page 151: ... function as soon as you have saved a destination in the destination memory Y page 127 COMAND then also saves the destination in the address book with the complete address data that supports navigation X Search for an address book entry with the symbol Y page 146 X Display the details about an entry and highlight the address data field Y page 148 X Press 9 i Pressing 9 only works if the address da...

Page 152: ...wnloading Contacts You can download contacts into the address book from an external Bluetooth device or memory card i Bluetooth devices must be inside the vehicle switched on activated authorized and capable of sending contacts and or vCards via Bluetooth Downloading Data X Start communication at the external device Y operator s guide of the external device or X Insert memory card X Select Address...

Page 153: ...g to the Radio From the COMAND Control Unit X Press the function button or X Select Audio Audio FM AM Radio in the display i Press the button repeatedly to switch wavebands in the sequence FM AM WB Y page 152 Pressing again will switch back to FM radio mode Within the Audio Function X Select Audio FM AM Radio The radio display appears The last selected station in the last selected waveband is hear...

Page 154: ... until the desired band is selected i Press the button repeatedly to switch waveband in the sequence of FM AM and WB radio mode Pressing again will switch back to FM radio mode or X Press to highlight the submenu X To select a waveband Press or until the currently set waveband is highlighted FM AM or WB X Press 9 Waveband submeu is opened 1 Waveband submenu The currently set waveband is indicated ...

Page 155: ...ot R in front of a preset indicates that the currently tuned station is stored there X To select a station Press 9 or X To tune to a station Press 9 or X Press a number key e g 4 on the control unit Wavebands Frequency AM 530 1710 kHz FM 87 7 107 9 MHz WB Weather Band Weather channels Storing Stations There are 10 presets available for FM and AM radio wavebands Storing Stations Manually X Press 9 ...

Page 156: ... highlighted or X Press E or F on the control unit The search proceeds upwards or downwards and stops at the next receivable channel Selecting a Channel from Channel list X Press to highlight the submenu X To call up the channel list Press or until Channel is highlighted X Press 9 The channel list appears X To select a channel Press or X To tune to the selected channel Press 9 or X Press a number ...

Page 157: ...ion for example contains data in audio CD format and the second session contains MP3 tracks COMAND handles the CD as a conventional audio CD This means that the MP3 tracks cannot be accessed Similarly if the first session contains MP3 tracks and the second session contains data in audio CD format COMAND handles the CD as an MP3 CD Only the MP3 tracks can be accessed File Structure of Storage Mediu...

Page 158: ...recorded audio DVDs that bear the following label You will usually find the label on the DVD booklet the inlay or the DVD itself i Audio DVDs differ from recordable DVD R and DVD RW discs Data on audio DVDs are stored either in uncompressed format or in lossless compressed format The sound quality on audio DVDs is therefore better than on recordable DVDs that contain MP3 data because the MP3 forma...

Page 159: ...d and COMAND will be damaged Do not use 8cm diameter discs not even with an adapter Only use round discs with a diameter of 12cm Notes on the Care of CD DVD Discs ROnly touch the discs at the edges RHandle discs with care in order to prevent malfunctions during playback RAvoid scratching leaving fingerprints and dust on the discs RClean the discs occasionally with a commercially available cleaning...

Page 160: ... The message Loading Disc x will be displayed i The loading process may take a while depending on the type of disc If you do not insert a disc the display will switch back to the magazine menu after approximately 20seconds The DVD changer plays the disc if Rit has been inserted correctly Rit is a permissible disc Magazine menu one disc loaded 1 Magazine compartment occupied ejecting possible 2 Emp...

Page 161: ...D memory card Memory cards with over 4 GB of storage capacity are not recommended X Push the SD memory card into the slot The end with the contact must point towards the slot COMAND loads the memory card and displays the message Reading Memory Card If no MP3 tracks can be found a message will be displayed Ejecting CDs and DVDs G Warning Only eject a disc when the vehicle is stationary You may othe...

Page 162: ...e Ejecting disc x is displayed X Remove the disc from the slot when you see the message prompting you to do this The DVD changer switches to the next occupied magazine compartment and ejects the disc X Repeat the last step until the magazine is empty Ejecting SD Memory Card X Push the SD memory card inwards The SD memory card is ejected X Remove the memory card from the slot 160 COMAND audio syste...

Page 163: ...playback or X Press the h function button i Pressing the function button switches directly to the disc mode selected last CD audio DVD audio MP3 CD or DVD video COMAND then accesses all discs in the DVD changer the memory card or the Music Register X If necessary select CD DVD audio MP3 media Y page 163 or X When playing a video DVD Open the media list as described in Selecting DVD media Y page 16...

Page 164: ...a selection a Disc name only if stored on the disc as CD text b Calls up track list c Storage medium position in the media list d Playback options Example of DVD Audio Display 1 Disc type ü 2 Track number 3 CD or DVD inserted 4 Track name if available 5 Elapsed track time 6 Visual time and track display 7 Current playback option 8 Sound settings 9 Media selection a Disc name if available b Call up...

Page 165: ...Mode X To pause playback Briefly press x X appears at the top left of the status bar X To continue playback Briefly press x again X disappears Only in audio DVD mode X To pause playback Switch to audio DVD mode X Select The display changes to X X To resume playback Switch to audio DVD mode X Select X The display X changes to Selecting CD audio DVD MP3 Media X In CD audio DVD audio and MP3 mode Sel...

Page 166: ...than 8 seconds it will skip to the beginning of the previous track If the playback option Random Tracks is switched on the track sequence is random Selecting via Track List X In CD audio and DVD audio mode Select Track List or X In MP3 mode Press 9 when the main area window is highlighted The track list appears The R dot indicates the current track X To select a track Press 9 or X Press 9 i In MP3...

Page 167: ...base is indicated by the Gracenote logo being displayed in the lower right of some audio displays Many audio CDs contain CD text COMAND uses the information contained in this text for displaying the name of the artist album and track If the audio CD does not contain any CD text COMAND can recognize unknown audio tracks in CD audio mode with the aid of the Gracenote Media Database For this to happe...

Page 168: ...ly comprises one audio format the Group menu item s cannot be selected X Switch to DVD audio mode Y page 161 X Select DVD A Group The list of available audio formats appears The dot R indicates the format currently selected X To change setting Press 9 or X Press 9 To exit menu Press or Playback Options The following options are available RNormal Track Sequence You will hear the tracks in the norma...

Page 169: ...ister Music Register is loaded The Music Register display appears No music files available A message will be displayed X First copy music files to the Music Register Y page 168 Music files available You will hear the first track of the first folder found or playback will start from the point listened to last 1 Storage media type Music Register Ñ 2 Track number 3 CD or DVD inserted 4 Track name 5 E...

Page 170: ...ividual files to be copied by switching the check mark next to each file entry on or off 1 Copy all files default Option for selecting individual files Confirm selection i If you do not select individual files before recording all files on the CD will be recorded Selecting a Destination Folder X Press or until Destination Folder is highlighted X Press 9 Selection list 1 Create new folder default 2...

Page 171: ...g message appears Calling up Memory Space Info X Select Music Register Memory Info A window appears containing information on RMemory capacity RAvailable memory ROccupied memory RContent folders files Folder Functions You can view the content of Music Register change folder or track names and delete individual folders or tracks X Select Folder in the submenu or X Press 9 when the main area is high...

Page 172: ...Select an option The option is activated A corresponding display will appear in the main area for all options except Normal Track Sequence i The option Normal Track Sequence is automatically activated if you change the medium which is currently being played or if you select another medium An activated option remains active after COMAND is switched on or off COMAND audio system Audio Aux An externa...

Page 173: ...t a moderate volume and increase it slowly In this way you can determine whether the system is capable of playback without distortion even at high volume Video General Information Safety Instructions G Warning COMAND is classified as a Class 1 laser product You must not open the casing There is a risk of exposure to invisible laser radiation if you open the casing or if the casing is faulty or dam...

Page 174: ...The discs must only be labeled using pens specially designed for this purpose RAfter use replace the discs into the sleeve RProtect the discs from heat and direct sunlight DVD Playback Conditions Some DVDs may not comply with the NTSC or PAL TV playback standards Sound picture and other playback problems may occur when you play such DVDs As standard COMAND can play video DVDs which meet the follow...

Page 175: ...mode audio CD audio DVD MP3 CD or video DVD COMAND accesses all discs in the DVD changer If you previously selected video DVD mode it will now be switched on If you have another disc mode activated X Select Media The media list appears X Select a video DVD Y page 174 Displaying Hiding Control Menu X To display Press 9 or X To hide Press 9 or or X Wait approximately eight seconds Control menu displ...

Page 176: ...rrently playing X To select video ý Press 9 or X Press 9 COMAND switches the medium i If you select a CD DVD audio or MP3 medium the system switches to the corresponding audio mode Y page 163 Stop Function X In video DVD mode display the menu system if necessary Y page 173 X To interrupt playback Select The display changes to X X To resume playback Select X Playback continues from the point where ...

Page 177: ...Color X To change the setting Press 9 or until the desired setting is reached X To save the setting Press 9 Changing the Picture Format X Display the menu system if necessary Y page 173 X Select DVD V The DVD V menu appears The filled in option button in front of one of these menu items 16 9 Optimized 4 3 or Widescreen indicates the format currently selected X To change the format Press 9 or until...

Page 178: ...skip to the beginning of a scene Select Ó from the menu i Depending on the DVD the Ó and Ô menu items may not function at all or may not function at certain points in the DVD menu You will see the 7 symbol in the display as an indicator Moving up one Level in the DVD Menu X Press the button or X Select the corresponding menu item in the DVD menu or X Select any menu item from the DVD menu X Select...

Page 179: ...Angle Both of these will bring up a selection menu The R dot in front of an entry indicates the current setting X To change the setting Press 9 or until the desired setting is reached X To save the setting Press 9 Interactive Content DVDs may have interactive content e g a video game In a video game for example you can control the play by selecting or triggering actions The type and number of acti...

Page 180: ...e the Voice Control System in an emergency as the tone of your voice may change in a stressful situation This could cause a delay in completing your phone call in a timely manner This could distract you in an emergency situation and cause you to be involved in an accident Symbols Only Used in this Chapter The following symbols indicate s that you have to say something t that there is a voice outpu...

Page 181: ... lever away from you An acoustic signal confirms that the dialog has been canceled or X Say the command Cancel except when creating and storing voice tags navigation entries or during individualization or X Press any button on COMAND Adjusting the Volume X Start the dialog X Give a command e g Help X Press the W or X button The volume increases or decreases during voice output or X Set the volume ...

Page 182: ...re to pay attention to the traffic situation at all times Use the mobile phone only when road weather and traffic conditions permit Otherwise you may not be able to observe traffic conditions and could endanger yourself and others Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet approximately 14 m every second Operation You can use vo...

Page 183: ...you can use the Confirm command to have all the spoken digits repeated by voice control Voice control will then prompt you to continue with the entry Example of dialog s Dial number t Please say the number s Zero one three zero t Zero one three zero s Confirm t Zero one three zero Please continue s Five zero zero five t Five zero zero five s Okay t Dialing i You can also dial the specified number ...

Page 184: ...tem reads out all the address book entries with phone numbers If there is more than one phone number for an entry voice control queries this t Do you want to make a work call or a home call s Home call To cancel the dialog X Push the Voice Control lever away from you You have canceled the dialog The system confirms by responding Cancel Redial You can use the Redial command to redial the number mos...

Page 185: ... use this feature instead of consulting the map display for directions Consulting the symbols or map display for directions may cause you to divert your attention from driving and increase your risk of an accident G Warning Please do not use the Voice Control System in an emergency as the tone of your voice may change in a stressful situation This could cause a delay in completing your phone call ...

Page 186: ...t to enter a destination s No t Do you want to save the state s Yes t Saving state Enter Destination You can use the Enter destination command to enter a complete address The system guides you through the whole dialog As soon as a valid address is entered at least the town you can use the Start route guidance command to start the route guidance Example of dialog s Enter destination t Pre selected ...

Page 187: ...y town This may be necessary if certain town or street names are not recognized Say the letters in the form of a continuous string of letters In the case of long names it is not always necessary to spell the whole name Usually only the first five to seven letters are required A list of city names will appear in the display and you can choose the one you require Say each individual letter clearly I...

Page 188: ...reet u The system shows a numbered list of street names on the display If there is only one entry on the list voice control asks if it is correct t Please select a line number or say continue s Number 3 t Number 3 accepted t Do you want to enter a house number s No t Do you want to start route guidance s No t Do you want to save the destination s No t Cancel The street name is stored for route gui...

Page 189: ...e specified intersection is started House Number You can use the House number command to specify the house number for the selected street in individual digits Example of dialog s House number t Please say the house number in single digits s Three four t Three four s Okay t Do you want to start route guidance s Yes The route guidance to the specified house number is started i You can use the minus ...

Page 190: ... you want to start route guidance s Yes The route guidance for this point of interest is started or s No t Do you want to save the destination s Yes The dialog continues as shown in the section Save destination Last Destinations You can use the Last destinations command to reselect a destination from a list of the previously selected destinations Example of dialog s Last destinations u The system ...

Page 191: ...ion command to have the following information on your currently planned route read out RDistance to destination stopover RExpected arrival time RRemaining driving time Guidance Instructions On When you use the Guidance instructions on command voice control repeats the last driving tip If the driving tip output has been switched off up to this point it is now switched on again Guidance Instructions...

Page 192: ...ident in which you or others could be injured Overview The address book gives you the option of storing information about people in the form of entries Using voice control you can dial a phone number stored in the address book or start route guidance for a stored address Apart from the speaker dependent voice tags stored in the address book voice control can recognize all the entries in the name f...

Page 193: ...one number in the form of a continuous string of digits or as blocks of digits e g three to five digits Voice control repeats the digits it recognizes after each block of digits with a pause of about half a second between each block of digits and waits for you to continue speaking When you have given the command Okay voice control prompts you two or three times to say the name When repeating the n...

Page 194: ... entered later in the name field Example of dialog s List address book The system reads out all address book entries If there is a large number of entries the system asks from which entry it should start the reading i If you do not say a name voice control reads out all address book entries To select an address book entry X Pull the Voice Control lever toward you The entry is selected and shown on...

Page 195: ... spell the name again COMAND Voice Control Radio G Warning Please devote your attention first and foremost to the traffic situation you are in Before your journey please familiarize yourself with the radio functions Only use the Voice Control System when road and traffic conditions permit you to do so Otherwise you could be involved in an accident in which you or others could be injured Operation ...

Page 196: ... example save a station with the name Favorite station When you have given the command voice control prompts up to three times to say the station name When repeating the station name make sure that you pronounce it in exactly the same way as you did the first time Otherwise the name cannot be saved and voice control aborts the saving procedure Example of dialog s Save station t Please say the stat...

Page 197: ...s Yes t All voice names have been deleted from the station list The system permanently deletes all voice names in the station list or s No The system reads out the list of stations When the system reads out the stations to be deleted X Pull the Voice Control lever toward you The station to be deleted is selected The system reads out the selected station again t Do you want to delete Favorite stati...

Page 198: ...changer Track 1 to Track 99 With the Track 1 to Track 99 commands you can select a track number from the inserted CD DVD Next Track You can use the Next track command to select the next track Previous Track With the Previous track or Repeat track commands you can have the track just played repeated If the command is spoken as the first few seconds of the track are played the previous track is sele...

Page 199: ...used interchangeably Some commands are enclosed in angular brackets This signifies that the enclosed command is a voice name which you can determine yourself and attach to address book entries radio stations program categories etc General Commands RYes RCorrect ROkay RCancel RNo RPause RAddress book RMP3 RCD changer RCD RNavigation RRoute guidance RNav RDVD video RDVD audio RRadio RPhone RMessages...

Page 200: ...t phone book RRedial RRedial last number RRedial last phone number RCorrection RIncorrect RWrong number RWrong phone number RDelete RDelete name RDelete phone number Navigation Commands RNavigation RRoute guidance RNav RGuidance route guidance instructions on RSwitch guidance route guidance instructions on RListen to guidance route guidance instructions RGuidance route guidance instructions off RS...

Page 201: ...ntersection RSpell street RSpell name of street REnter destination RSave destination RSave address RStart route guidance routing destination guidance RBegin route guidance RBegin destination guidance RContinue route guidance destination guidance RCancel route guidance navigation nav destination guidance RExit route guidance navigation nav destination guidance RStop route guidance navigation nav de...

Page 202: ...e RWork ROffice RCompany business RCar RCar phone RLandline RLandline phone RMobile RMobile phone RWork car RWork car phone RCar phone work office business company RWork office business company landline RWork office business company landline telephone phone RLandline telephone phone work office business company RWork office business company mobile RWork office business company phone RMobile phone ...

Page 203: ...o frequency 107 point 9 megahertz RFM RAM RWeatherband RNext station ROther station RStation search RStation station name RDelete station RSave station RSelect station RList station list RRead out station list RDelete station list RPrevious station RLast station CD Changer RCD changer RNext CD ROther CD RPrevious CD RLast CD RNext track ROther track RPrevious track RLast track RRepeat replay track...

Page 204: ...udio RDVD audio RDVD audio changer on RNext DVD audio ROther DVD audio RPrevious DVD audio RLast DVD audio RNext directory ROther directory RPrevious directory RLast directory RNext group ROther group RPrevious group RLast group RGroup 1 to 9 RGroup number 1 to 9 RNext track ROther track RPrevious track RLast track RRepeat replay track RTrack 1 to Track 99 RTrack number 1 to Track number 99 RDVD a...

Page 205: ...ce tag is not recognized The fields in the address book entry for the last name and first name are both filled in but you only said the first name or the last name X Say the last name and then the first name of the address book entry in full The names entered in the address book do not sound sufficiently different or are not pronounced as they are written X Make sure the address book entries are p...

Page 206: ... is not recognized The voice tags for the stations in the address book do not sound sufficiently different X Save a speaker dependent voice tag for the station Y page 191 or X Give the List station list command The system reads out the station list X Pull the Voice Control lever toward you The station is selected Y page 194 If you are making speaker dependent voice tags the system prompts you to e...

Page 207: ... Tele Aid is only available in the USA and in Canada Emergency Calls Automatically An emergency call is initiated automatically following an accident in which the emergency tensioning devices ETDs or air bags deploy Initiating an Emergency Call Manually X Briefly press SOS button cover to open X Press SOS button for longer than 2 seconds The indicator lamp in the SOS button will flash until the em...

Page 208: ...ith Tele Aid Navigation and an active Tele Aid subscription Search Send is a navigation destination address entry service A destination address located using Google Maps or Yahoo Local Maps websites can be delivered via Tele Aid directly to the Navigation system in your vehicle Specify and Send a Destination Address i Please refer to any specific instructions provided by either website regarding e...

Page 209: ...o if you wish to save the downloaded destination address in the From Memory destination list for future use i Destination addresses will download in the same order they were sent If you have multiple Mercedes Benz vehicles equipped with Tele Aid and active accounts each destination address sent will be retrievable by all vehicles associated with the e mail address you specified for your Tele Aid a...

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Page 211: ...5 Power windows 227 Driving and parking 229 Automatic transmission 233 Instrument cluster 235 Control system 237 Driving systems 252 Climate control system 254 Rear window defroster 260 Loading and storing 261 Useful features 267 209 Controls in detail 245_AKB 1 73 en US d2ureepe Version 2 11 8 1 2009 09 03T15 03 17 02 00 Seite 209 ...

Page 212: ... X Have the vehicle battery and the vehicle battery connections checked at an authorized F CELL Service Center If the SmartKey is malfunctioning contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized F CELL Service Center SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys each with remote control and a removable mechanical key The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks Rthe doors Rthe tailgate Rthe fuel ...

Page 213: ... you should do the following X Have the SmartKey deactivated by an authorized F CELL Service Center X Report the loss of the SmartKey or the mechanical key to your car insurance company immediately X Have the mechanical lock replaced if necessary Any authorized F CELL Service Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement For information on replacing the SmartKey see Replacing the SmartKey Y...

Page 214: ...s set into motion You can open a locked front door from the inside Open door only when conditions are safe to do so The doors are designed to unlock automatically after an accident if the force of the impact exceeds a preset threshold The vehicle locks automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at a vehicle speed of above 9 mph 15 km h You could therefore lock yourse...

Page 215: ... 99 m is required to open the tailgate X Press button on the SmartKey to unlock the vehicle X Pull on handle X Lift the tailgate Closing the tailgate G Warning To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when closing the tailgate Be especially careful when small children are around G Observe Safety notes see page 54 Do not leave the Sma...

Page 216: ...e drive system is not in operation This will help to prevent accelerated vehicle battery discharge or a completely discharged vehicle battery If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch the vehicle battery may not be sufficiently charged X Check the vehicle battery and charge it if necessary Y page 351 i If the SmartKey does not belong to the vehicle the SmartKey can be turned in the st...

Page 217: ...int or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child For additional information see Children in the vehicle A child s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint G Warning For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restra...

Page 218: ...nt X Raising Adjust the height of the head restraint by pulling it upward X Lowering Press release button and push down on the head restraint Head restraint fore and aft adjustment X Push or pull on the upper edge of the head restraint cushion to the desired position Lumbar support You can adjust the contour of the front seat s lumbar support to help enhance support to your spine X Move adjustment...

Page 219: ...ccident Rear seat head restraint height adjustment X Raising Pull head restraint upward to the desired position X Lowering Press release button and push down on head restraint Rear seat head restraint fore and aft adjustment X Adjust the head restraint to the desired position by pushing or pulling on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion Rear seat head restraints removing and installing X R...

Page 220: ...ose control of the vehicle Make sure the steering wheel is securely locked by trying to move it up and down and in and out before driving off Make sure Ryou can reach the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent at the elbows Ryou can move your legs freely Rall displays including malfunction and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster are clearly visible Steering wheel adjustment X Unlocking ...

Page 221: ...rors out Do not force mirrors by hand as this may damage the adjustment mechanism The mirror housing is then properly positioned and you can adjust the mirror in the usual manner i At low ambient temperatures the exterior rear view mirrors will be heated automatically Auto dimming rear view mirrors The interior rear view mirror will respond automatically to glare when the ignition is switched on a...

Page 222: ...r rear view mirror out completely Y page 220 When the exterior rear view mirrors fold properly upon locking the vehicle the exterior mirrors are synchronized Otherwise repeat the above steps Folding in and out manually The exterior rear view mirrors can vibrate if they are not folded out completely X Folding in Briefly press button Both exterior rear view mirrors fold in i At speeds above approxim...

Page 223: ...dlamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch X Switch on the ignition X Switching on Turn the exterior lamp switch to position L The following lamps come on RLow beam headlamps RTail lamps RParking lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps RInstrument panel lamps RGreen indicator lamp L in the instrument cluster X Switching off Turn the exterior lamp switch to position Autom...

Page 224: ... the drive system in operation you cannot switch off the low beam headlamps manually In bright ambient lighting conditions you can switch on the high beam headlamps with the exterior lamp switch in position L In low ambient lighting conditions you can switch on the high beam headlamps with the exterior lamp switch in position Ã or L The high beam flasher is available at all times X For nighttime d...

Page 225: ...instrument cluster comes on X Switching off Pull the combination switch in direction of arrow to its original position i Also note the information on high beam headlamps with activated automatic headlamp mode Y page 221 or the daytime running lamp mode Y page 222 High beam flasher X Switching on Pull the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow Hazard warning flasher G Warning If you unloc...

Page 226: ...artKey from the starter switch Ropen a door X Deactivating Press button Button engages The interior lighting goes out after 10 seconds see Setting interior lighting delayed switch off Y page 247 i If a door remains open the interior lamps go out automatically after approximately 5 minutes when the SmartKey is removed or in starter switch position 0 The footwell lamps only come on when you open a d...

Page 227: ... with washer fluid Windshield wipers X Observe notes on page Y page 225 Switching on off Combination switch 1 0 Windshield wipers off 2 I Intermittent wiping 3 II Normal wiper speed 4 III Fast wiper speed A í Single wipe î Wiping with washer fluid X Switch on the ignition X Turn the combination switch to the desired position depending on the intensity of the rain Intermittent wiping Only switch on...

Page 228: ...gle wipe X Press the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow A to the resistance point The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid Wiping with washer fluid X Press the combination switch in direction of arrow A past the resistance point The windshield wipers operate with washer fluid i To prevent smears on the windshield or noisy chattering wiper blades wipe with washer fluid...

Page 229: ...ndows are equipped with the express operation and automatic reversal function If in express operation mode a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path the automatic reversal function will stop the door window and open it slightly The door windows operate differently when the switch is pulled and held See the Closing when a door window is blocked section in this chapter for details...

Page 230: ...of a door window is blocked during the closing procedure the door window will stop and open slightly X Immediately after the door window has stopped because it was blocked pull and hold the respective switch upward until the door window is fully closed The door window closes with greater force If the door window is blocked again and opens slightly X Immediately after the door window was blocked pu...

Page 231: ... SmartKey at the driver s outside door handle X Press and hold button on the SmartKey until the door windows are closed completely X Release button on the SmartKey to interrupt the closing procedure Driving and parking Safety notes G Warning When your vehicle is in electric drive mode the drive system produces significantly lower noise levels Other motorists or pedestrians especially those who are...

Page 232: ...enclosed spaces Keep the number of starting attempts in enclosed spaces to a minimum When the starting procedure is interrupted small quantities of hydrogen H2 could be released In case the drive system cannot be started during the first attempt X Restart the drive system Y page 230 X If the starting procedure is interrupted again make sure that there is sufficient ventilation around the vehicle b...

Page 233: ...plete before setting the vehicle in motion X If engaged release the parking brake X Release the brake pedal X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal G Warning When the pointer in the F CELL gauge is in the black segment the power output is reduced noticeably Adapt your speed and driving accordingly Exercise particular care when passing or accelerating Otherwise you could cause an accident ECO Sta...

Page 234: ...nt can cause serious personal injury or damage to the vehicle or the vehicle drivetrain Therefore always do the following before turning off the drive system and leaving the vehicle RKeep right foot on the brake pedal REngage the parking brake RShift the automatic transmission into park position P RSlowly release the brake pedal RWhen parked on an incline always turn the front wheels towards the r...

Page 235: ...automatic transmission into park position P X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 X Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch The immobilizer is activated i The drive system may continue to run briefly even when the SmartKey is in starter switch position 0 or removed from the starter switch The run on depends on the outside temperature This is normal and not an indication of a ...

Page 236: ...indicator Effect B Park position Shift the automatic transmission into park position P only when the vehicle is stopped The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked Rather the driver should always engage the parking brake in addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P to secure the vehicle The SmartKey can only be removed from the starte...

Page 237: ...ent and or serious personal injury Instrument cluster Introduction For a full view illustration of the instrument cluster see Instrument cluster Y page 34 G Warning No messages will be displayed if either the instrument cluster or the multifunction display is inoperative As a result you will not be able to see information about your driving conditions such as Rspeed Routside temperature Rwarning i...

Page 238: ...multifunction display X Press and hold the reset button in the instrument cluster until the trip odometer is reset F CELL gauge G Warning When the pointer in the F CELL gauge is in the black segment the power output is reduced noticeably Adapt your speed and driving accordingly Exercise particular care when passing or accelerating Otherwise you could cause an accident F CELL gauge indicates the av...

Page 239: ... maintenance service to set the language for messages in the instrument cluster display and much more G Warning A driver s attention to the road and traffic conditions must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others selecting features through the multifunction steering wheel should only be done by the driver when traffic and road conditions permit it to b...

Page 240: ...ese functions serve to call up relevant information or to customize the settings for your vehicle It is helpful to think of the menus and the functions within each menu as being arranged in a circular pattern X Press button V or U repeatedly to pass through each menu one after the other X Press button or repeatedly to pass through each function display one after the other in the current menu In th...

Page 241: ... memory3 menu Y page 242 A Settings menu Y page 243 B Trip computer menu Y page 249 C Telephone menu Y page 250 Standard display menu Standard display In the standard display trip odometer and main odometer appear in the multifunction display X If you see another display press button V or U repeatedly until the standard display appears X Press button or to select the functions in the Standard disp...

Page 242: ...ve the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice The road may still be icy especially in wooded areas or on bridges Digital speedometer You can select whether digital speedometer or the outside temperature appears in the multifunction display Y page 244 Outside temperature Operating hours meter X Press button or to select the operating hours meter Charging condition high...

Page 243: ...ing next or previous station in the station list Press and hold button or to select a station X Selecting next or previous station in wave band Only if no station list is available Press and hold button or to select a station You can only store new stations using the corresponding feature on the FM radio Y page 153 You can also operate the radio in the usual manner Operating audio devices audio me...

Page 244: ...e the route guidance system Vehicle status message memory menu Use the Vehicle status message memory menu to scan malfunction and warning messages that may be stored in the memory Such messages appear in the multifunction display and are based on conditions or system status the vehicle s system has recorded The Vehicle status message memory menu only appears if messages have been stored G Warning ...

Page 245: ...ngs Y page 243 RSubmenus in the Settings menu Y page 243 RInstrument cluster submenu Y page 244 RLighting submenu Y page 246 RVehicle submenu Y page 248 RConvenience submenu Y page 248 Resetting to factory settings You can reset the settings of all submenus to the factory settings X Press button V or U repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display X Press the reset button...

Page 246: ...daytime running lamp mode on or off Y page 246 RSwitching locator lighting on or off Y page 246 RSwitching night security illumination Headlamps delayed shut off feature on or off Y page 247 RSwitching interior lighting delayed shut off on or off Y page 247 Vehicle submenu Switching automatic central locking on or off Y page 248 Convenience submenu Switching fold in function for exterior rear view...

Page 247: ...arker is on the current setting X Press button W or X to select the language to be used for the multifunction display messages Selecting display digital speedometer or outside temperature for status indicator X Press button V or U repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display X Press button X Move the selection marker with button W or X to the Inst cluster submenu X Press...

Page 248: ...eadlamps are switched on when the drive system is in operation In low ambient light conditions the following lamps will come on additionally RParking lamps RTail lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps For more information on the daytime running lamp mode see Y page 222 For safety reasons resetting all the functions of all submenus to the factory settings while driving Y page 243 will not de...

Page 249: ... will automatically go out after 60 seconds X Press button V or U repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display X Press button X Move the selection marker with button W or X to the Lighting submenu X Press button or repeatedly until the message Headl delay switch off appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting X Press button W or X ...

Page 250: ...nction display X Press button X Move the selection marker with button W or X to the Vehicle submenu X Press button or repeatedly until the message Automatic door lock appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting X Press button W or X to switch the automatic central locking On or Off Convenience submenu Access the Convenience submenu via the Settings menu Use ...

Page 251: ... tank level Y page 250 When you enter the Trip computer menu you will always see the fuel consumption statistics since start first Fuel consumption statistics since start X Press button U or V repeatedly until the message From start appears in the multifunction display Distance driven since start Time elapsed since start Average speed since start Average fuel consumption since start All statistics...

Page 252: ...pears instead of the remaining driving range Telephone menu G Warning A driver s attention to the road must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others we recommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a telephone call If you choose to use the telephone while driving please use the hands free device and only use the telep...

Page 253: ...old button or for longer than 1 second the system scrolls rapidly through the list of names until you release the button again The stored names are displayed in alphabetical order Example illustration Selected name from the phone book X Press button 6 The control system dials the selected phone number If the connection is successful and this feature is supported by your network provider the name o...

Page 254: ...fe brake operation Only use the cruise control if the road traffic and weather conditions make it advisable to travel at a constant speed RThe use of the cruise control can be dangerous on winding roads or in heavy traffic because conditions do not allow safe driving at a constant speed RThe use of the cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads Rapid changes in tire traction can result in w...

Page 255: ...s Increase or decrease the set vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit Otherwise sudden and unexpected acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle could cause an accident and or serious injury to you and others When you use the cruise control lever to decelerate the transmission will automatically downshift if the drive system s braking power does...

Page 256: ...rking brake It does not prevent the vehicle from moving when parked on an incline Always engage the parking brake in addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P X Depress the brake pedal X Shift into drive position D or reverse position R X Release the brake pedal X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal The hill start assist system is inactive Rwhen starting off on a lev...

Page 257: ...control passenger side raising i Set the temperature to 72 22 Y page 257 7 Rear window defroster Y page 260 8 MAX COOL on off Y page 259 9 Air distribution Y page 258 a AC cooling on off i Switch air cooling on off Y page 256 b Temperature control passenger side lowering i Set the temperature to 72 22 Y page 257 c Display d Temperature control driver s side lowering i Set the temperature to 72 22 ...

Page 258: ...rior before driving off see Summer opening feature Y page 229 The climate control will then adjust the interior temperature to the set value much faster Deactivating the climate control system G Warning When the climate control system is deactivated the outside air supply and circulation are also deactivated Only choose this setting for a short time Otherwise the windows could fog up impairing vis...

Page 259: ... air distribution changes to Q Setting the temperature You can adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment You should raise or lower the temperature setting in small increments preferably starting at 72 22 X Increasing decreasing Press button 9 or until the desired temperature appears in display H Y page 254 Adjusting air vents G Warning When operating the climate control ...

Page 260: ...The level of airflow to the glove box depends on the airflow and air distribution settings The temperature of the air is approximately the same as that of the air flowing from the center air vents Close the glove box air vent when heating the vehicle interior Activate the air conditioning cooling function when the outside temperature is high Otherwise temperature sensitive items stored in the glov...

Page 261: ... once again in effect The cooling remains switched on The air recirculation remains switched off or X Press button Ã The indicator lamp in button goes out Air volume and air distribution are adjusted automatically or X Press temperature button B G or I Y page 254 The indicator lamp in button goes out The air will be directed onto the windshield The automatic mode of air volume and air distribution...

Page 262: ...he indicator lamp in the button goes out i The manually selected air recirculation mode is deactivated automatically Rafter 5 minutes if the outside temperature is below approximately 45 7 Rafter 5 minutes if the air conditioning is turned off Rafter 30 minutes if the outside temperature is above approximately 45 7 Rear window defroster G Warning Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed ...

Page 263: ...le occupants and luggage cargo should not exceed the total load limit indicated on the corresponding Tire and Loading Information placard located on the driver s door B pillar Y page 288 The handling characteristics of a fully loaded vehicle depend greatly on the load distribution It is therefore recommended to load the vehicle according to the illustration shown The heaviest items are to be place...

Page 264: ... transport any unsecured items in the through loading area G Warning Do not drive without the armrest locked in place You and others could otherwise be injured by the armrest should it be thrown around in the event of an accident strong braking maneuvers or sudden changes of direction In order to use the maximum space offered by the through loading opening and to prevent the cargo from damaging or...

Page 265: ...dden maneuvers they could be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants Parcel nets cannot protect transported goods in the event of an accident A parcel net is located in the front passenger footwell Cargo tie down rings Your vehicle is equipped with four cargo tie down rings Always follow loading instructions Y page 261 Carefully secure cargo by applying even load on ...

Page 266: ...n the vehicle Always use the cargo tie down rings To prevent damage the following must be observed before folding the rear seat backrest forward Rthe head restraint must be fully inserted Rthe front seat must be moved forward as far as possible Rthe seat cushions must be folded forward Folding rear seat backrest forward X Insert seat belt into belt holder X Fold seat cushion forward X Pull release...

Page 267: ...o i To prevent unauthorized persons from access to the trunk always lock seat backrest in its upright position Cargo compartment cover blind X Rolling out Pull out cargo compartment cover blind and hook left and right hand sides into holders X Rolling up Unhook cargo compartment cover blind and guide it forward X Removing Roll up cargo compartment cover blind X Press bottom right hand side of hand...

Page 268: ...the vehicle Put luggage or cargo in the cargo compartment if possible Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backrests Keep compartment lids closed This will help to prevent stored objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during Rbraking Rvehicle maneuvers Ran accident Storage compartment in cargo compartment G Warning Do not exceed the storage compartment maximum ...

Page 269: ... Liquids spilled on vehicle occupants may cause serious personal injury Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause 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 Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup holder may come lo...

Page 270: ...ned X Disengage sun visor from mounting X Pivot sun visor to the side X Adjust sun visor by pushing or pulling Vanity mirror The vanity mirror lamp only functions when the sun visor is engaged in mounting X Lift up vanity mirror cover A Vanity mirror lamp comes on Power outlet The power outlet can be used to accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories e g auxiliary lamps mobile phone chargers up to ...

Page 271: ...ustomer Assistance Center i Location of the vehicle on a map is only possible if the vehicle is able to receive signals from the GPS satellite network and pass the information on to the Customer Assistance Center The Tele Aid system Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response RAutomatic and manual emergency RRoadside Assistance RInformation To a...

Page 272: ...appears in the multifunction display and the COMAND system is muted When the connection is established the message Call connected appears in the multifunction display All information relevant to the emergency such as the location of the vehicle determined by the GPS satellite location system vehicle model identification number and color are generated i While the emergency call message Emergency al...

Page 273: ... Assistance button for longer than 2 seconds A call to a Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will be initiated The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance button will flash while the call is in progress The message Connecting call will appear in the multifunction display and and the COMAND system is muted When the connection is established the message Call connected appears in the multifunc...

Page 274: ... and location subject to availability of cellular and GPS signals i The COMAND system display indicates that a Tele Aid call is in progress While the call is connected you can change to the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI button on the COMAND system Spoken commands are not available A voice connection between the Customer Assistance Center representative and the occupants of the vehicle will ...

Page 275: ...ute guidance to the defined address i If you select No you can save the address to your address book i The Destination Download feature is available if the relevant mobile phone network is available and data connection is possible Search Send Search Send is a navigation destination address entry service For more information on Search Send refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions Remo...

Page 276: ...word The Customer Assistance Center will then attempt to covertly contact the vehicle s Tele Aid system Once the vehicle is located the Customer Assistance Center will contact the local law enforcement and you The vehicle s location will only be provided to law enforcement i If the anti theft alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds the Tele Aid system will notify the Customer Assistance Center aut...

Page 277: ...tion 276 Engine compartment 277 Tires and wheels 280 Winter driving 302 Driving instructions 303 Maintenance 306 Vehicle care 308 275 Operation 245_AKB 1 73 en US d2ureepe Version 2 11 8 1 2009 09 03T15 03 17 02 00 Seite 275 ...

Page 278: ... station is not sufficiently discharged the vehicle must be grounded Locking unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey automatically locks unlocks the fuel filler flap i In case the central locking system does not release the fuel filler flap see Fuel filler flap Y page 339 X Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch X Make sure that your telephone is switched off Grounding the vehicle The vehicle...

Page 279: ...ller flap X Closing Close fuel filler flap Check regularly and before a long trip For information on quantities and requirements of operating agents see Fuels coolants lubricants etc Y page 362 Check the following RBrake pads Y page 346 RTire inflation pressure Y page 284 RCoolant level Y page 279 RVehicle lighting Y page 340 RWindshield washer system Y page 279 G Warning The cooling system is pre...

Page 280: ...ce Center Particular caution is urged concerning all parts that are connected to the vehicle s high voltage system 500 V such as components in the engine compartment Therefore take care of the following RDo not open any housings RDo not disconnect any plugs ROrange colored cables carry high voltages of up to 500 V high voltage cables and must not be damaged RNever touch damaged orange colored high...

Page 281: ...id level The transmission fluid level does not need to be checked If you notice transmission fluid loss have an authorized F CELL Service Center check the transmission Coolant level G Warning The cooling system is pressurized Do not remove the caps on high temperature expansion tank and low temperature expansion tank Otherwise you could be seriously burned Have coolant refilled only by an authoriz...

Page 282: ...the brake fluid level the vehicle must be parked on level ground The brake fluid level is correct when it is between lower mark MIN and upper mark MAX of the brake fluid reservoir Tires and wheels Safety notes Contact an authorized F CELL Service Center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for summer and winter operation They can also offer advice concerning tire service and pu...

Page 283: ...8 in 3 mm RWhen replacing individual tires you should mount new tires on the front wheels first on vehicles with same sized wheels all around Recommended tire inflation pressure G Warning Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adversely affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from being overhea...

Page 284: ...t notes on tire inflation pressure G Warning If the tire inflation pressure drops repeatedly check the tires for punctures from foreign objects and or whether air is leaking from the valves or from around the rim Tire temperature and tire inflation pressure are also increased while driving depending on the driving speed and the tire load If you will be driving your vehicle at high speeds of 100 mp...

Page 285: ...nflation pressures specific to rim diameter Potential problems associated with underinflated and overinflated tires Underinflated tires G Warning Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adversely affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from being overheated Underinflated tires can Rcause excessi...

Page 286: ...n placard on the driver s door B pillar Y page 288 If necessary add air to achieve the recommended tire inflation pressure X If you have overfilled the tire release tire inflation pressure by pushing the metal stem of the valve with e g a tip of a pen Then recheck the tire inflation pressure with the tire gauge X Install the valve cap X Repeat this procedure for each tire Advanced Tire Pressure Mo...

Page 287: ...n indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicato...

Page 288: ...n or near the vehicle could cause the TPMS to malfunction i This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules 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 Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to ope...

Page 289: ...play Tire pres displayed only after driving for a few minutes X Press the reset button Y page 235 The following message will appear in the multifunction display Restart tire pres monitor X If you wish to confirm Press button W The following message will appear in the multifunction display Tire pres monitor restarted After driving a few minutes the system verifies that the current tire inflation pr...

Page 290: ...o tells you about the front and rear axle weight capacity called the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The GAWR is the total allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle front or rear Never exceed the GVWR or GAWR for either the front axle or rear axle Driver s door B pillar Following is a discussion on how to work with the information contained on the Tire and Loading Information placard wit...

Page 291: ... to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 X Step 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s Tire and Loading Information placard X Step 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle X Step 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers f...

Page 292: ...ts weight Occupant 1 150 lbs Occupant 2 180 lbs Occupant 3 160 lbs Occupant 4 140 lbs Occupant 5 120 lbs Occupant 1 200 lbs Occupant 2 190 lbs Occupant 3 150 lbs Occupant 1 150 lbs Combined weight of all occupants 750 lbs 540 lbs 150 lbs Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Step 3 Available cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight total load limit from Tire and Loading Information placard minus combined w...

Page 293: ...ts riding and any cargo you are carrying in the vehicle The tongue load typically is between 10 and 15 of the trailer weight and everything loaded in it Maximum tire load G Warning Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly causing a blowout O...

Page 294: ...uld be replaced after 6 years regardless of the remaining tread The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to RDriving style RTire inflation pressure RDistance driven Tread depth G Warning Although the applicable federal motor vehicle safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators TWI become visible at approximately 1 16 in 1 6 mm w...

Page 295: ...may vary from data shown in above illustration Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear Traction Temperature 200 AA A All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire w...

Page 296: ...heat build up and possible tire failure The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead ...

Page 297: ...oper tire inflation pressure For information on changing wheels contact an authorized F CELL Service Center Tire labeling Besides tire name sales designation and manufacturer name a number of markings can be found on a tire Following are some explanations for the markings on your vehicle s tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards Y page 293 DOT Tire Identification Number Y page 298 Maximum tir...

Page 298: ... code indicates the tire construction type The R stands for radial tire type Letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction letter B means belted bias ply construction At the tire manufacturer s option any tire with a speed capability above 149 mph 240 km h can include a ZR in the size designation for example 245 40 ZR 18 For additional information see Tire speed rating Y page 297 Rim diameter R...

Page 299: ...40 km h RAt the tire manufacturer s option any tire with a speed capability above 149 mph 240 km h can include a ZR in the size designation for example 245 40 ZR18 To determine the maximum speed capability of the tire the service description for the tire must be referred to The service description is comprised of load index A and speed symbol B If your tire includes ZR in the size designation and ...

Page 300: ...in about the correct reading of the information given on a tire s sidewall any authorized F CELL Service Center will be glad to assist you Load identification i For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration In addition to the load index special load identification may be molded into the tire sidewall following th...

Page 301: ...ize Code indicates the tire size Tire type code Tire type code may at the option of the manufacturer be used as a descriptive code for identifying significant characteristics of the tire Date of manufacture The date of manufacture A identifies the week and year of manufacture The first two figures identify the week starting with 01 to represent the first full week of the calendar year The second t...

Page 302: ... The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle weight The gross vehicle weight on each axle must never exceed the GAWR for the front and rear axle indicated on the certification label located on the driver s door B pillar GVW Gross Vehicle Weight The GVW comprises the weight of the vehicle including fuel tools spare wheel installed accessories passengers and cargo and if applicable trailer tongue load ...

Page 303: ...side of the fuel filler flap Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead TIN Tire Identification Number Unique identifier which facilitates efforts by tire manufacturers to notify purchasers in recall situations or other safety matters concerning tires and gives purchasers the means to...

Page 304: ...y way to achieve the maximum effectiveness of your vehicle s driving safety systems such as the ABS and the ESP in winter operation For safe handling make sure all mounted winter tires are of the same make and have the same tread design For information on winter tires for your vehicle model see the Technical data section Y page 360 Always observe the speed rating of the winter tires installed on y...

Page 305: ...ift the automatic transmission to neutral position N Try to keep the vehicle under control by corrective steering action i For information on driving with snow chains see Snow chains Y page 302 Road salts and chemicals can adversely affect braking efficiency Increased pedal force may become necessary to produce the normal brake effect Depressing the brake pedal periodically when traveling at lengt...

Page 306: ...ystem while the vehicle is in motion Brakes Downhill grades G Warning The braking effect of the electric drive is reduced as soon as the high voltage battery is charged completely You must then apply the brakes in order to decelerate the vehicle Continuous or hard braking G Warning Resting your foot on the brake pedal will cause excessive and premature wear of the brake pads It can also result in ...

Page 307: ... use brake fluid recommended by Mercedes Benz G Warning If other than recommended brake pads are installed or other than recommended brake fluid is used the braking properties of the vehicle can be degraded to an extent that safe braking is substantially impaired This could result in an accident If your brake system is only subjected to moderate loads you should occasionally test the effectiveness...

Page 308: ...use the hands free device and only use the telephone when road weather and traffic conditions permit Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a mobile telephone while driving a vehicle Only operate the audio system if road weather and traffic conditions permit Otherwise you may not be able to observe traffic conditions and could endanger yourself and others Bear in mind that at a speed of...

Page 309: ...while driving Rafter approximately 30 seconds once the suggested maintenance service term has passed X Clearing the maintenance service indicator message manually Press reset button on the instrument cluster The standard display appears in the multifunction display Maintenance service term exceeded If you have exceeded the suggested maintenance service term you will see the following message in th...

Page 310: ...the proper maintenance service has been performed Not following the proper maintenance service as described in the Maintenance Booklet will result in drive system damage and or other vehicle damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle Notes Regular and proper care will help to maintain the value of your vehicle G Warning Many cleaning prod...

Page 311: ...authorized F CELL Service Center The following topics deal with the cleaning and care of your vehicle and give important how to information as well as references to Mercedes Benz approved vehicle care products Power washer Follow the instructions provided by the power washer manufacturer on maintaining a distance between the vehicle and the nozzle of the power washer Never use a round nozzle to po...

Page 312: ... RDo not drive the vehicle into the automatic car wash RContact an authorized F CELL Service Center Hydrogen H2 is highly inflammable No smoking or open flames Avoid all sources of possible ignition away from the vehicle You can have your vehicle washed in an automatic car wash from the start Brushless car washes are preferable X To protect the filter system activate the air recirculation mode usi...

Page 313: ...fully closed X Switch on the ignition X Turn combination switch to wiper setting II Y page 225 X With wiper arms in vertical position switch off the ignition G Warning For safety reasons switch off wipers and remove SmartKey from starter switch before cleaning the windshield and or the wiper blades Otherwise the wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury Do not pull on the wiper blade ins...

Page 314: ...ts could suffer serious injuries from plastic parts coming loose in the event of air bag deployment Do not use oil wax or scouring agents Otherwise you may scratch or damage the surface Hard plastic trim items X Use Mercedes Benz approved Interior Care on a soft lint free cloth and apply with light pressure COMAND display Avoid using thinners containing alcohol as well as petrol or abrasive cleani...

Page 315: ...tural product and is therefore subject to a natural aging process Leather upholstery may also react to certain ambient influences such as high humidity or high temperature by showing wrinkles for example X Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes Benz approved Leather Care To avoid damage to leather upholstery RWipe with light pressure only RDo not clean ...

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Page 317: ...g locking manually 338 Replacing SmartKey batteries 339 Replacing bulbs 340 Replacing wiper blades 345 Adjusting washer jet nozzles 346 Brakes 346 Flat tire 347 Battery 351 Towing the vehicle 352 Fuses 355 315 Practical hints 245_AKB 1 73 en US d2ureepe Version 2 11 8 1 2009 09 03T15 03 17 02 00 Seite 315 ...

Page 318: ...essage memory menu in the control system Y page 242 displays both cleared and uncleared messages High priority messages appear in the multifunction display in red color Certain messages of high priority cannot be cleared from the multifunction display using the reset button Y page 235 or button U or V on the multifunction steering wheel Other messages of high priority and messages of less immediat...

Page 319: ...lure of any systems Driving characteristics may be impaired If you must continue to drive do so with added caution Contact an authorized F CELL Service Center as soon as possible On the pages that follow you will find a compilation of the most important warning and malfunction messages that may appear For your convenience the messages are divided into text messages Y page 318 and symbol messages Y...

Page 320: ...ompleted yet X Drive a short distance with added caution at a vehicle speed of above 12 mph 20 km h When the message disappears the ABS is available again If the message does not disappear X Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability X Have the system checked at an authorized F CELL Service Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these...

Page 321: ...these instructions increases the risk of an accident Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions SRS Restraint system malfunctio n Service Required The system is malfunctioning X Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized F CELL Service Center and have the system checked immediately G Warning In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above the SRS may...

Page 322: ... automatic transmission was in reverse gearR or drive position D X Shift the automatic transmission into park position P or neutral position N Make sure the brake pedal is depressed Transmissi on Service Required The operating safety of the automatic transmission is only ensured to a limited extent X Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible X Shift the automatic transmission into pa...

Page 323: ...flation pressure in the multifunction display X Have the Advanced TPMS checked at an authorized F CELL Service Center X Have the wheel sensors installed at an authorized F CELL Service Center At least one wheel without appropriate wheel sensors is mounted e g spare wheel The respective tire is indicated by instead of the tire inflation pressure in the multifunction display X Have the Advanced TPMS...

Page 324: ...y bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers X Check and adjust tire inflation pressure as required X If necessary change the wheel at an authorized F CELL Service Center G Warning Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle You may lose control of the vehicle Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive hea...

Page 325: ...or as soon as it is safe to do so X Engage the parking brake X Do not drive any further X Contact an authorized F CELL Service Center or call Roadside Assistance Do not add brake fluid This will not solve the problem G Warning Driving with the message Check brake fluid level displayed can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately Do not add brake fluid before checking the br...

Page 326: ...ith at least one door open X Close all doors Remove key You have forgotten to remove the SmartKey X Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch You need a new key No additional code available for the SmartKey X Contact an authorized F CELL Service Center Bluetooth Ready The telephone has not yet been connected to the COMAND system via Bluetooth X Connect the telephone to the COMAND system via Blue...

Page 327: ... Engage the parking brake X Do not continue to drive X Contact an authorized F CELL Service Center G Warning If the level of steering gear oil in reservoir is too low the steering power assistance could fail Much greater effort will then be needed to turn the steering wheel Do not add steering oil without checking the steering system Do not drive the vehicle Have the system checked at an authorize...

Page 328: ...e X Do not continue to drive X Contact an authorized F CELL Service Center Malfunctio n Service Required The drive system and or the cooling system are malfunctioning X Contact an authorized F CELL Service Center È Stop turn engine off Risk of accident Hydrogen H2 is leaking from the system in high concentration X Do not allow sparks flames or smoking materials inside or near the vehicle X Switch ...

Page 329: ...at the next hydrogen H2 station Lamps Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions b Reverse lamp left or Reverse lamp right The left or right backup lamp is malfunctioning X Contact an authorized F CELL Service Center as soon as possible b Brake lamp left or Brake lamp right The left or right brake lamp is malfunctioning X Replace the bulb as soon as possible Y page 340 b 3rd bra...

Page 330: ... soon as possible Y page 340 b License plate lamp The left or right license plate lamp is malfunctioning X Replace the bulb as soon as possible Y page 340 b AUTO light inoperativ e The light sensor is malfunctioning The headlamps come on automatically X Contact an authorized F CELL Service Center as soon as possible b Low beam left or Low beam right The left or right low beam lamp is malfunctionin...

Page 331: ...ght The left or right rear turn signal lamp is malfunctioning X Replace the bulb as soon as possible Y page 340 b Turn signal front left or Turn signal front right The left or right front turn signal lamp is malfunctioning X Replace the bulb as soon as possible Y page 340 b Turn signal left side mirror or Turn signal right side mirror The turn signal in the left or right exterior rear view mirror ...

Page 332: ...n pressure as required X If necessary seal the tire using the TIREFIT kit Y page 347 G Warning Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle You may lose control of the vehicle Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build up and possibly a fire G Warning Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underin...

Page 333: ...u switch on the ignition all lamps in the instrument cluster come on The low beam headlamp indicator lamp high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps will only come on if activated If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on have it checked and replaced if necessary What to do if 331 Practical hints 245_AKB 1 73 en US d2ureepe Version...

Page 334: ...icator lamp comes on while the drive system is in operation The ABS has switched off due to insufficient power supply The BAS and the ESP are also switched off The STEER CONTROL and the hill start assist system are also switched off The 12 volt battery might not be charged sufficiently When the voltage is above the required value again the ABS is operational again The ABS indicator lamp should go ...

Page 335: ...uid catching fire You can be seriously burned If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks Safety systems Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions 7 The red seat belt telltale comes on for a maximum of 6 seconds after starting the drive system The seat belt telltale ...

Page 336: ...s being occupied X Remove the items from the front passenger seat and put them in a safe place The seat belt telltale goes out and the warning chime stops sounding i After 60 seconds with an unfastened seat belt the warning chime stops sounding and the seat belt telltale illuminates continuously The seat belt telltale will only go out if both the driver and front passenger s seat belt are fastened...

Page 337: ...itional messages that may appear in the multifunction display X Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability X Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions X Have the system checked at an authorized F CELL Service Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident Ve...

Page 338: ...ystem warning lamp comes on Risk of accident Hydrogen H2 is leaking from the system X Do not allow sparks flames or smoking materials inside or near the vehicle X Switch off the telephone X Do not drive the vehicle into confined areas e g a garage or tunnel X Read and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction display Y page 316 X Have the system checked at an authorized F CELL Service ...

Page 339: ...s of a different size than the size indicated on the Tire and Loading Information placard or the tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires are significantly unde...

Page 340: ...nsert mechanical key into the driver s door lock X Turn mechanical key counterclockwise to position 1 X Pull the door handle past the resistance point until the locking knob moves up The driver s door is unlocked X Pull the door handle once more to open the driver s door X Turn mechanical key back and remove it from the driver s door lock Locking the vehicle If you cannot lock the vehicle with the...

Page 341: ...unctioning the gear selector lever could remain locked in park position P In this case the gear selector lever can be unlocked manually e g to tow the vehicle X Engage the parking brake X Pull cup holder out in direction of arrows and remove X Insert suitable tool e g a screwdriver into the opening X Simultaneously push tool downward in direction of arrow and move the gear selector lever out of pa...

Page 342: ...25 or equivalent X Remove the mechanical key from the SmartKey Y page 338 X Press mechanical key into the SmartKey opening until battery compartment cover opens Do not keep the cover shut X Remove the battery compartment cover X Pat the SmartKey against the palm of your hand until battery falls out X Insert the new battery with the positive terminal facing up Use a lint free cloth X Insert the tab...

Page 343: ... components We recommend that you have such work done by a qualified technician i Since replacing bulbs is a technically highly demanding process we recommend to have them replaced at an authorized F CELL Service Center i If the headlamps are fogged up on the inside as a result of high humidity driving the vehicle a distance with the lights on should clear up the fogging Replacing bulbs 341 Practi...

Page 344: ...n bulb replacement Do not replace bulbs not described in this section You could otherwise damage the bulbs or parts of the vehicle Only have the bulbs replaced at an authorized F CELL Service Center G Observe Safety notes see page 340 ROnly use 12 volt bulbs of the same type and with the specified watt rating RSwitch the lights off before changing a bulb to prevent short circuits 342 Replacing bul...

Page 345: ...lb A Bulb socket for high beam headlamp bulb B Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp bulb Low beam bulb X Press retaining lug of housing cover downward and remove cover X Pull electrical connector off X Unclip the retainer spring on the bulb socket and take out the bulb X Insert the new bulb so that its socket locates in the recess of the lamp housing X Clip on the retainer spring X Plug elect...

Page 346: ...attach housing cover on the lower side and fold it upward until it engages Bi Xenon headlamps Reattach housing cover Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear lamp do the following X Switch off the ignition X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position X Open the tailgate Tail lamp unit X Opening Turn lock clockwise for right hand side cover and counterclockwise fo...

Page 347: ...ause an accident Never open the hood when a front wiper arm is folded forward Hold on to the wiper when folding a wiper arm back If released the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield or the rear window Do not allow a wiper arm to contact the windshield glass or the rear window without a wiper blade inserted Mercedes Benz recommends that you have this work carrie...

Page 348: ...jet nozzles at regular intervals If the water jet does not hit the windshield approximately in the center you can adjust them yourself G Warning For safety reasons remove the SmartKey from the starter switch before you adjust the washer jet nozzles The windshield wipers could otherwise be set in motion and injure you Do not use any pointed objects e g a needle to adjust the washer jet nozzles sinc...

Page 349: ...uthorized F CELL Service Center as soon as possible Checking rear brake pads X Press knob on brake pad gauge to release measuring pin X Position brake pad gauge in the gap between brake disc C and brake caliper D X Move measuring pin in direction of arrow until it comes to stop on the brake pad using scale ring A X Remove brake pad gauge from the gap between brake disc C and brake caliper D If the...

Page 350: ...tment Y page 316 Two part sticker X Attach upper part of the sticker where it will be easily seen by the driver on the instrument cluster X Attach lower part of the sticker to the damaged tire close to the tire valve G Warning Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to come in contact with hair eyes or clothing TIREFIT is harmful if inhaled swallowed or absorbed through the skin causes skin...

Page 351: ...te the electric air pump longer than 8 minutes without interruption Otherwise it may overheat You may operate the air pump again after it has cooled off If the tire inflation pressure of at least 26 psi 1 8 bar is not attained after 5 minutes X Turn off the electric air pump by pressing 0 on electric air pump switch X Detach filler hose D from tire valve C X Drive vehicle back or forth very slowly...

Page 352: ...Service Center or call Roadside Assistance Have the damaged tire replaced If the tire inflation pressure is at least 20 psi 1 3 bar inflate or deflate the tire to the correct tire inflation pressure see Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver s door B pillar X To increase tire inflation pressure Switch on the electric air pump X To decrease tire inflation pressure Press yellow deflate b...

Page 353: ...y contains materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly A large 12 V storage battery contains lead Recycling of the battery is the preferred method of disposal Many states require sellers of batteries to accept the old battery for recycling G Warning Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injury or death Never lean over batteries while connecting You might g...

Page 354: ...rvice Center for further information 12 V Battery The 12 volt battery is installed in the engine compartment Positive terminal Negative terminal High voltage battery G Warning The high voltage battery of the drive system is located under the cargo compartment When the pressure inside the high voltage battery exceeds a certain value for example in case of a vehicle fire inflammable gas will escape ...

Page 355: ...RDo not tow with sling type equipment Towing with sling type equipment over bumpy roads will damage radiator and supports RTowing of the vehicle should only be done using the properly installed towing eye bolt Never attach a tow cable tow rope or tow rod to the vehicle chassis frame or suspension parts G Warning With the drive system not operating there is no power assistance for the brake and ste...

Page 356: ... Removing towing eye bolt X Loosen towing eye bolt by turning it counterclockwise X Unscrew towing eye bolt X Reinstalling cover Fit cover Y page 354 and snap it into place X Store the towing eye bolt back into the vehicle tool kit Towing with front axle raised The vehicle may be towed only for distances up to 30 miles 50 km and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph 50 km h X Make sure the ignition is s...

Page 357: ...h the specified amperage for the system in question and do not attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse Using other than approved fuses or using repaired or bridged fuses may cause an overload leading to a fire and or cause damage to electrical components and or systems Have the cause determined and remedied by an authorized F CELL Service Center A blown fuse must be replaced by an appropriate spa...

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Page 359: ...age 358 Identification labels 358 Vehicle specification B 220 F CELL 245 286 360 Rims and tires 360 Fuels coolants lubricants etc 362 357 Technical data 245_AKB 1 73 en US d2ureepe Version 2 11 8 1 2009 09 03T15 03 17 02 00 Seite 357 ...

Page 360: ...F CELL Service Center will exchange or repair any defective parts originally installed in the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the following warranties RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty REmission System Warranty REmission Performance Warranty RCalifornia Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Jersey New York Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont and Washington Emission Control Systems Warranty ...

Page 361: ... data specific to your vehicle VIN engine compartment A VIN on lower edge of windshield Drive system number The drive system number is engraved on the bottom of the drive system block Contact an authorized F CELL Service Center for further information i When ordering parts please specify vehicle identification and drive system number Identification labels 359 Technical data 245_AKB 1 73 en US d2ur...

Page 362: ...y finding the following on the tire s sidewall RMO Mercedes Benz Original equipment tires Using tires other than those approved by Mercedes Benz may result in damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Using tires other than those approved by Mercedes Benz can have detrimental effects such as Rpoor handling characteristics Rincreased noise Rincreased fuel consumption Moreover...

Page 363: ...iving situations see Y page 281 i Please keep in mind that the vehicle must be equipped Rwith wheels of identical dimensions on each axle left and right Rwith tires of identical characteristics all around i e summer tires winter tires etc i The following pages also list the approved rim and tire sizes for equipping your vehicle with winter tires Winter tires are not available as standard or option...

Page 364: ...egulations with respect to handling storing and disposing of service fluids Otherwise you could endanger persons or the environment Keep service fluids out of the reach of children For health reasons you should prevent service fluids from coming into direct contact with your skin or clothing If a service fluid is swallowed contact a physician immediately B 220 F CELL Capacity Fuels coolants lubric...

Page 365: ...oklet for replacement interval Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes Benz is recommended Any authorized F CELL Service Center will provide you with additional information Coolants Only add the special coolant required for your F CELL vehicle For your safety we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized F CELL Service Center Never use water or common antifreeze Windshield washer system G Warni...

Page 366: ...temperatures below freezing point 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts solvent 1 34 fl oz 40 ml MB SummerFit to 1 gal 4 0 l solvent 364 Fuels coolants lubricants etc Technical data 245_AKB 1 73 en US d2ureepe Version 2 11 8 1 2009 09 03T15 03 17 02 00 Seite 364 ...

Page 367: ...tremely careful when performing any service work or repairs Improper or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment which may in turn result in personal injury If you have any questions about carrying out any type of service turn to the advice of an authorized F CELL Service Center We reserve the right to make changes in de...

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