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Storing ........................................... 521

Tightening torque ........................... 483

Wheel size/tire size ....................... 521

Window curtain air bag

Display message ............................ 401

Operation ......................................... 53

Windows

see Side windows

Windshield

Defrosting ...................................... 300

Infrared reflective .......................... 460

Windshield washer fluid

see Windshield washer system

Windshield washer system .............. 468

Notes ............................................. 537

Windshield wipers

Problem (malfunction) ................... 290

Replacing the wiper blades ............ 289

Switching on/off ........................... 289

Winter driving

Important safety notes .................. 500

Slippery road surfaces ................... 334

Snow chains .................................. 501

Winter operation

Radiator cover ............................... 463

Winter tires

M+S tires ....................................... 500

Wiper blades

Cleaning ......................................... 473

Important safety notes .................. 289

Wooden trim (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 476

Workshop

see Qualified specialist workshop

Index

Summary of Contents for S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC

Page 1: ...S Class Operator s Manual Order no 6515 2380 13 Part no 221 584 02 96 Edition A 2013 2215840296 2215840296 S Class Operator s Manual...

Page 2: ...Digital Corporation RGracenote is a registered trademark of Gracenote Inc RZAGATSurvey and related brands are registered trademarks of ZagatSurvey LLC In this Operator s Manual you will find the foll...

Page 3: ...of the art Mercedes Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas Rdesign Requipment Rtechnical features The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that sh...

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Page 5: ...ering wheel and mirrors 105 COMAND 119 Lights and windshield wipers 279 Climate control 293 Driving and parking 305 On board computer and displays 373 Stowage and features 437 Maintenance and care 461...

Page 6: ...System ADS 348 Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message 408 Function notes 284 Switching on off on board computer 388 Additional speedometer 388 Additives engine oil 535 Address Entering example 157 s...

Page 7: ...cedes Benz Center see Qualified specialist workshop Authorized workshop see Qualified specialist workshop AUTO lights Display message 408 see Lights Automatic engine start ECO start stop function 311...

Page 8: ...199 Connecting another mobile phone 201 Connecting devices 151 De authorizing de registering a device 153 External authorization general 153 External authorization telephone 201 General information 15...

Page 9: ...ode switching to 226 Multisession 233 Notes on discs 234 Operating the player changer on board computer 381 Pause function 227 Playback options 232 Player changer operation COMAND 225 Removing ejectin...

Page 10: ...ff 296 Switching residual heat on off 302 Switching the rear window defroster on off 301 Coat hooks 440 Cockpit Overview 36 see Instrument cluster Color setting TV video 244 COMAND At a glance overvie...

Page 11: ...ntermediate stop 165 Entering a point of interest 166 Saving 183 Selecting from the destination memory 163 Selecting from the list of last destinations 163 Destination memory navigation Deleting an en...

Page 12: ...lity Program 75 ETS 4ETS Electronic Traction System 76 Important safety information 73 Overview 72 PRE SAFE Brake 77 Driving systems Active Blind Spot Assist 367 Active Body Control 348 Active Driving...

Page 13: ...release Driver s door 90 Trunk 94 95 Vehicle 90 Emergency spare wheel Storage location 478 Emergency Tensioning Devices Function 65 Safety guidelines 49 Emissions control Service and warranty informat...

Page 14: ...wheel 479 MOExtended run flat system 483 Preparing the vehicle 479 Raising the vehicle 480 Floormat 460 Freeway information 191 Front fog lamps 282 Display message 406 Switching on off 282 Front passe...

Page 15: ...0 see NECK PRO head restraints NECK PRO luxury head restraints Heating see Climate control High beam headlamps Changing bulbs vehicles with halogen daytime running lamps 288 Changing bulbs vehicles wi...

Page 16: ...LATCH type ISOFIX child seat anchors 68 Letter bar see Character bar License plate lamp display message 406 Light function active Display message 407 Lighting see Lights Lights Automatic headlamp mod...

Page 17: ...function PULSE 277 Matte finish cleaning instructions 472 mbrace Automatic retrieval of vehicle data service due date 456 Call priority 453 Display message 399 Downloading destinations COMAND 453 Eme...

Page 18: ...individual music files 237 Disk space information 236 Folder functions 237 General notes 234 Playback options 237 Switching to 234 Music search 230 Music storage see MUSIC REGISTER Mute 138 N Navigat...

Page 19: ...ber keypad 133 O Occupant Classification System OCS Faults 58 Operation 54 System self test 57 Occupant safety Children in the vehicle 66 System overview 48 OCS Faults 58 Operation 54 System self test...

Page 20: ...edals 330 Permanent four wheel drive see 4MATIC permanent four wheel drive Phone book Calling up 209 Creating an entry 210 Deleting an entry 211 Entering characters 136 Introduction 207 Picture settin...

Page 21: ...ng the audio format 262 System settings 254 Using headphones 252 Using the main loudspeaker 252 Video DVD mode 258 Rear seats Overview 45 Rear view camera Cleaning instructions 474 Function notes 357...

Page 22: ...n in the vehicle 66 Child restraint systems 66 Occupant Classification System OCS 54 Overview of occupant safety systems 48 Safety notes Audio CD DVD and MP3 mode 225 Operating safety 120 Video DVD mo...

Page 23: ...ings 147 Setting the language COMAND 153 Rear Seat Entertainment System 262 Setting the night design 147 Setting the text reader speed 149 Setting the vehicle level 349 Setting the volume Telephone ca...

Page 24: ...rtant safety notes 114 Paddle shifters 318 Steering wheel heating 114 Storing settings memory function 118 Steering wheel heating Switching on off 114 Steering wheel paddle shifters 318 Stop function...

Page 25: ...Search Send 454 Self test 450 System 450 Vehicle remote unlocking 455 Telephone Accepting ending a call 203 Accepting a call 384 Adjusting the volume for calls 138 Basic menu Bluetooth interface 202...

Page 26: ...e Identification Number TIN 517 DOT Department of Transportation definition 518 GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating definition 519 GVW Gross Vehicle Weight definition 519 GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating de...

Page 27: ...eble adjusting sound 139 Trim pieces cleaning instructions 476 Trip computer on board computer 378 Trip meter see Trip odometer Trip odometer Calling up 378 Resetting on board computer 379 Trunk Emerg...

Page 28: ...ting 247 Selecting a film title 248 Selecting a scene chapter 247 Setting the audio format 249 Setting the language 249 Setting the picture 244 Showing hiding the control menu 246 Showing hiding the m...

Page 29: ...er system Windshield washer system 468 Notes 537 Windshield wipers Problem malfunction 290 Replacing the wiper blades 289 Switching on off 289 Winter driving Important safety notes 500 Slippery road s...

Page 30: ...arnings contained in this Operator s Manual Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not cover...

Page 31: ...than 30 calendar days Please send your written notice to Mercedes Benz USA LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 Maintenance The Service and Warranty Booklet describ...

Page 32: ...on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning Because the vehicle s electronic components are interconnected any modifications made may produce an undesired e...

Page 33: ...could get between the pedals in the event of sudden braking or acceleration As a result the movement of the pedals may be impaired There is a risk of accident Do not attach any equipment or cables in...

Page 34: ...l Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway...

Page 35: ...ubmit it Rfor safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes Rwith the consent of the vehicle owner Ron the instruction of prosecuting authorities Rfor use in arbitration of disputes that involve Daiml...

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Page 37: ...Cockpit 36 Instrument cluster 37 On board computer and COMAND 39 Center console 41 Overhead control panel 42 Door control panel 43 Rear seats 45 35 At a glance...

Page 38: ...KTRONIC 350 Swiveling the COMAND display 128 COMAND display brightness 128 Instrument lighting 128 Function Page D Overhead control panel 42 E Automatic climate control 294 F Ignition lock 307 Start S...

Page 39: ...B Tachometer 375 C Drive program 317 D Parking Guidance 353 Function Page E Unit of measurement for the speedometer 388 F Outside temperature 375 G Additional speedometer 388 H HOLD function 346 PRE...

Page 40: ...g brake yellow 427 F USA only Canada only Seat belt 426 A ESP 430 B Distance warning 435 C Brakes 427 USA only J Canada only Function Page D ESP OFF 430 E Tire pressure monitor 436 F Diesel engine pre...

Page 41: ...ifunction display 376 Function Page 384 Rejects or ends a call 384 Exits phone book redial memory 6 Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial memory WX Adjusts the volume or operates RACETIMER on...

Page 42: ...Function Page C COMAND display 125 Function Page D CD and DVD player changer 225 E COMAND controller and COMAND function buttons 122 123 40 On board computer and COMAND At a glance...

Page 43: ...seat 274 A Function button for the telephone and navigation system 155 B Switches COMAND on off 137 Function Page C Adjusts the volume 138 D Programmable button 124 E Telephone keypad 124 F Rear wind...

Page 44: ...d roller sunblinds 100 B G SOS button mbrace system 450 C Switches the automatic interior lighting control on off 286 Function Page D y Extends retracts the rear roller sunblind of the panorama roof w...

Page 45: ...ing 113 s Seat ventilation 113 B 7Z Adjusts and folds the exterior mirrors in out electrically 116 Function Page C W Opens closes the side windows 95 t Opens closes the roller sunblinds in the rear si...

Page 46: ...89 A u Roller sunblind 445 B y Operates the rear roller sunblind of the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel from the rear 101 Function Page C W Opens closes the side windows 95 t Opens closes...

Page 47: ...ear seat armrest 443 Cup holder in the rear seat armrest 443 Control panel for multicontour seat in the rear compartment 112 Function Page Stowage compartment in the rear seat armrest 440 A Stowage bo...

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Page 49: ...Useful information 48 Occupant safety 48 Children in the vehicle 66 Panic alarm 72 Driving safety systems 72 Theft deterrent locking system 79 47 Safety...

Page 50: ...perly conducted on restraint system components or their wiring as well as tampering with interconnected electronic systems can lead to the restraint systems no longer functioning as intended Air bags...

Page 51: ...horing points must also be checked Only use seat belts installed or supplied by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center RAir bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices ETDs contain perchlorate mater...

Page 52: ...s are deployed a small amount of powder is released The powder generally does not constitute a health hazard and does not indicate that there is a fire in the vehicle In order to prevent potential bre...

Page 53: ...uld never place their bodies or lean their heads in the area of the door where the side impact air bag inflates This could result in serious injuries or death should the side impact air bag be deploye...

Page 54: ...first deployment stage the front air bag is filled with enough propellant gas to reduce the risk of injuries The front air bag is fully deployed if a second deployment threshold is exceeded within a...

Page 55: ...ndently of the ETDs If the vehicle overturns the side impact air bags are generally not deployed Exception if the system detects high vehicle deceleration or acceleration in a lateral direction and de...

Page 56: ...possible with their back against the seat backrest Rwith their feet on the floor If the front passenger s weight is transferred to another object in the vehicle e g by leaning on armrests OCS may not...

Page 57: ...threshold Rindependently of the side impact air bags If the front passenger front air bag is deployed the rate of inflation will be influenced by Rthe rate of vehicle deceleration as assessed by the a...

Page 58: ...enger seat move the seat as far back as possible use the proper child restraint recommended for the age size and weight of the child secure child restraint with the vehicle s seat belt according to th...

Page 59: ...approximately six seconds If the seat is not occupied and the OCS classifies the front passenger seat as being unoccupied the 42 indicator lamp will illuminate and not go out G WARNING If the 4 2 indi...

Page 60: ...e 42 indicator lamp does not illuminate and or does not remain illuminated The front passenger seat is Runoccupied Roccupied with a weight up to that of a typical twelve month old child in a standard...

Page 61: ...he rear is increased Rif the vehicle skids the sliding sunroof panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel and the side windows are closed so that only a small gap remains If the hazardous situation p...

Page 62: ...int supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation Resetting triggered NECK PRO head restrai...

Page 63: ...rly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident If you are ever in an accident your injuries can be considerably more severe wit...

Page 64: ...your shoulder In a frontal crash your body would move too far forward That would increase the chance of head and neck injuries The seat belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen whi...

Page 65: ...of the child For additional information see the Children in the vehicle section A child s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured...

Page 66: ...center of your shoulder X To raise slide the belt sash guide upwards The belt sash guide engages in various positions X To lower press and hold belt sash guide release X Slide the belt sash guide dow...

Page 67: ...ect incorrect seat positions or incorrectly fastened seat belts The ETDs do not pull vehicle occupants back towards the backrest Seat belt force limiters when triggered help to reduce the peak force e...

Page 68: ...r the size and weight of the child The infant or child restraint system must be properly secured in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions All infant or child restraint systems must comply wi...

Page 69: ...int on the front passenger seat will be seriously injured or even killed if the front passenger front air bag inflates RIf you place a child in a forward facing child restraint on the front passenger...

Page 70: ...accident Special seat belt retractor All seat belts except the driver s seat belt are equipped with a special seat belt retractor When activated the special seat belt retractor ensures the seat belt...

Page 71: ...belt could be damaged Installation instructions indicate the installation location of securing rings 2 X Move the backrest of the electrically adjustable rear seat to an upright position Y page 108 X...

Page 72: ...e sure that Top Tether belt is tight The child restraint system with Top Tether belt has been removed X Slide covering cap onto Top Tether anchorage G WARNING Vehicles with rear power seats Never chan...

Page 73: ...the child could be burned on these parts Child proof locks for the rear doors G WARNING Children could open a rear door from inside the vehicle This could result in serious injuries or an accident The...

Page 74: ...cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The Product label with FCC ID and IC certification number can be found i...

Page 75: ...g System Important safety notes i Observe the Important safety notes section Y page 73 G WARNING If ABS is faulty the wheels could lock when braking The steerability and braking characteristics may be...

Page 76: ...BAS PLUS can detect obstacles that are in the path of your vehicle for an extended period of time BAS PLUS can also react to stationary obstacles e g stopped or parked vehicles at speeds of up to appr...

Page 77: ...riving safety systems are deactivated This increases the risk of skidding and an accident Drive on carefully Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop Vehicles with 4MATIC switch off the ign...

Page 78: ...te Y page 386 The ESP OFF warning lamp in the instrument cluster goes out ESP is activated automatically when the engine is started If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels start to spin the ESP w...

Page 79: ...rake can also brake the vehicle automatically at speeds from approximately 4 mph 7 km h to approximately 124 mph 200 km h Due to the nature of the system particularly complicated driving conditions ma...

Page 80: ...c Rwhen cornering As a result PRE SAFE Brake may neither give warnings nor intervene in all critical situations There is a risk of an accident Always pay careful attention to the traffic situation and...

Page 81: ...u start the engine ATA anti theft alarm system A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is armed and you open Ra door Rthe vehicle with the mechanical key Rthe trunk lid Rthe hood T...

Page 82: ...e outside door handle The SmartKey must be outside the vehicle The alarm is switched off or X Press the Start Stop button on the dashboard The SmartKey must be inside the vehicle The alarm is switched...

Page 83: ...Useful information 82 SmartKey 82 Doors 88 Trunk 91 Side windows 95 Sliding sunroof 98 81 Opening closing...

Page 84: ...pen a door they could cause severe or even fatal injury to other persons if they get out of the vehicle they could injure themselves when doing so or be seriously or even fatally injured by any passin...

Page 85: ...use of KEYLESS GO RDo not keep the KEYLESS GO key together with electronic devices e g a mobile phone or another key metallic objects e g coins or metal foil This can affect the functionality of KEYLE...

Page 86: ...vehicle The SmartKey now functions as follows X To unlock the driver s door press the button once X To unlock centrally press the button twice X To lock centrally press the button The KEYLESS GO funct...

Page 87: ...Observe government disposal guidelines California residents see www dtsc ca gov HazardousWaste Perchlorate index cfm Checking the battery X Press the or button The battery is working properly if batte...

Page 88: ...attery with the positive terminal facing upwards Use a lint free cloth to do so X Make sure that the surface of the battery is free from lint grease and all other forms of contamination X Insert the f...

Page 89: ...as not been unlocked for an extended period X Pull the door handle twice and then insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves X Lock unlock t...

Page 90: ...nt safety notes G WARNING When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unsupervised in the ve...

Page 91: ...ide You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle from the inside The central locking unlocking button does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap i You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally from the in...

Page 92: ...ure the trunk lid is closed when the engine is running and while driving Among other dangers deadly carbon monoxide CO gases may enter the vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death X Pow...

Page 93: ...t system and do not give them access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and or serious personal injury They could Rinjure themselves on vehic...

Page 94: ...with the mechanical key Ropened with the emergency release button Vehicles with trunk lid remote closing feature the trunk lid can be Ropened and closed manually from outside Ropened and closed autom...

Page 95: ...unk closing switch RPress the KEYLESS GO locking closing switch RPull the trunk lid handle Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the vehic...

Page 96: ...itch for trunk lid until the trunk lid is closed Locking the trunk separately You can lock the trunk separately If you then unlock the vehicle centrally the trunk remains locked and cannot be opened X...

Page 97: ...er of anyone being harmed by the opening closing procedure The door windows are equipped with automatic operation and the anti entrapment feature If in automatic mode a door window encounters an obstr...

Page 98: ...w is closed X To open fully press the corresponding switch i You can use the switches on the rear doors to close the rear roller sunblinds for the opposite side Convenience opening You can ventilate t...

Page 99: ...s with KEYLESS GO RRelease the sensor surface on the outside door handle to stop the closing procedure RImmediately pull on the same outside door handle and hold firmly The door windows and the slidin...

Page 100: ...he case repeat the steps above again Problems with the side windows Problem a side window cannot be closed because it is blocked by objects e g leaves in the window guide X Remove the objects X Close...

Page 101: ...rts or portions of them may protrude from the passenger compartment Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free of snow and ice Otherwise malfunctions may occur Do not allow anything to protrude from...

Page 102: ...tting contact a qualified specialist workshop Operating the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel Opening and closing Overhead control panel To raise To open To close lower The panorama roof wit...

Page 103: ...press the 3 switch beyond the point of resistance an automatic opening closing process is started in the corresponding direction You can stop automatic operation by operating the switch again Operati...

Page 104: ...oller sunblind if the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel or the roller sunblinds do not move smoothly Do not open the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel until it has been reset corre...

Page 105: ...ately after the sliding sunroof blocks pull the 3 switch in the overhead control panel down to the point of resistance and hold it until the sliding sunroof is closed The sliding sunroof is closed wit...

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Page 107: ...Useful information 106 Correcting the driver s seat posi tion 106 Seats 107 Steering wheel 114 Mirrors 116 Memory function 118 105 Seats steering wheel and mirrors...

Page 108: ...e head restraint is adjusted properly Y page 110 When doing so make sure that you have adjusted the head restraint so that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the center of the head res...

Page 109: ...ead restraint supports the back of the head at eye level Rnever place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted Failure to do so could result in an accident and or s...

Page 110: ...tting the seats There is a risk that the seats and or the objects could be damaged i The head restraints in the front seats are equipped with the NECK PRO system For this reason it is not possible to...

Page 111: ...ou can use the seat switches on the driver s side to adjust the front passenger seat X To activate deactivate press button If the indicator lamp in button is lit you can access the following functions...

Page 112: ...nts Adjusting the head restraint height electrically X To adjust the head restraint height slide the switch for head restraint adjustment Y page 108 up or down in the direction of the arrow Adjusting...

Page 113: ...d will not be supported in the event of a collision That could cause serious or even fatal injuries Rear seat occupants can be seriously injured or killed Folding back the rear seat head restraints fr...

Page 114: ...djust the side bolsters of the seat backrest push or pull rocker switch B forwards or backwards X To adjust the backrest contour push or pull rocker switch A forwards or backwards X To adjust the posi...

Page 115: ...ess button repeatedly until the desired heating level is set X To switch off press button repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out Problems with the seat heating The seat heating has switched i...

Page 116: ...To adjust the steering wheel position fore and aft adjustment To adjust the steering wheel height i Other topics REASY ENTRY EXIT feature Y page 115 Rstoring settings Y page 118 Roperating the on boa...

Page 117: ...first move the backrest to a vertical position Position of the steering wheel and the driver s seat when the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature is active The steering wheel tilts upwards and the driver s seat mo...

Page 118: ...sted the exterior mirror to the correct position You should have a good overview of traffic conditions Folding the exterior mirrors in or out electrically X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position...

Page 119: ...way that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse gear You can store this position X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and that the SmartKey is in position 2 in th...

Page 120: ...restraint position and contour of the backrest in the lumbar region Ractive multicontour seat activated deactivated Rmulticontour seat the side bolsters of the seat cushion and the backrest as well as...

Page 121: ...Useful information 120 Introduction 120 At a glance 122 System settings 147 Navigation 154 Telephone 197 Audio 215 Video 244 Rear Seat Entertainment System 251 Vehicle 265 119 COMAND...

Page 122: ...r and traffic conditions Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30mph approximately 50km h your car covers a distance of 44feet approximately 14m every second COMAND supplies you with information to hel...

Page 123: ...rk improperly carried out on electronic components or systems e g radio DVD changer and associated software could cause them to cease functioning Even systems that have not been modified could be affe...

Page 124: ...Entertainment System Raudio video connections on the screen Rear Seat Entertainment System Raudio video connections on the drive Rear Seat Entertainment System You can use COMAND to operate the follow...

Page 125: ...higher menu level in the current operating mode i You can also exit a menu by sliding XVY or ZV the COMAND controller X To switch to the basic display press and hold back button COMAND changes to the...

Page 126: ...alarm RInterior Motion Sensor you can arm or deactivate the interior motion sensor RTow away Alarm and Interior Motion Sensor you can arm or deactivate the tow away alarm and the interior motion senso...

Page 127: ...avigation audio telephone and video feature additional menus This is indicated by triangle The following table lists the available menu items Main function bar allows you to call up the desired main f...

Page 128: ...g delayed switch off O City view USB Ambient lighting O Freeway information Rear O Automatic mirror fold in function O Volume reduction AUX O Locator lighting SIRIUS service Audio off O Automatic lock...

Page 129: ...g played by the DVD changer This means that on the front passenger side the DVD changer cannot be used to play a different disc type for instance a video DVD However other media can be used at the sam...

Page 130: ...phones for the front passenger cannot be used in the rear compartment Equally the headphones for the rear compartment cannot be used by the front passenger Swiveling the COMAND display and setting the...

Page 131: ...AR R can be selected To select a menu or menu item A To confirm a selection or setting B Mute C To adjust the volume for corded headphones only D COMAND to set the station skip track fast forward rewi...

Page 132: ...te control for about 15 seconds the button lighting switches off automatically Mute X Press button B on the remote control The sound is switched on off Adjusting the volume This function is available...

Page 133: ...ode Selects stations via the station presets Y page 216 Sets stations by entering the frequency manually Y page 217 Stores stations manually Y page 217 Selects a track Y page 229 Selects a data medium...

Page 134: ...audio mode e g Radio by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm Selecting a menu item The following example describes how to select a station from the station presets in radio mode X...

Page 135: ...o menu appears Current audio operating mode Main function bar Audio menu X Press W the COMAND controller and confirm Radio The radio basic display appears with the waveband last selected X To set the...

Page 136: ...town names beginning with N The list entry that is best suited to previous user entries is always highlighted in the first position NANTICOKE in the example All characters that have been entered are d...

Page 137: ...list entry press and hold W the COMAND controller until the address entry menu appears The accepted list entry is shown there Calling up the list as a selection list Select the desired city from the s...

Page 138: ...and press W to confirm S is entered into the data field All characters are shown in black and can always be selected in the character bar The character bar offers characters corresponding to the respe...

Page 139: ...er set select p and press W to confirm The character set switches between upper lower case letters and digits X To change the language of the character bar select B and press W to confirm X Select the...

Page 140: ...button until the display appears in the status bar A confirmation tone sounds X Navigation announcements select the y symbol in the navigation menu bar and press W to confirm i The navigation announc...

Page 141: ...radio mode Adjusting treble and bass X Select Treble or Bass in the sound menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm An adjustment scale appears Setting the treble Last setting...

Page 142: ...enables optimum playback of music and films on CDs audio DVDs or video DVDs with multichannel audio formats such as MLP dts or Dolby Digital This results in sound characteristics like those intended b...

Page 143: ...nd mono and cause temporary sound distortions On some stereo recordings the sound characteristics may differ from conventional stereo playback Bang Olufsen sound system Vehicles with a Bang Olufsen so...

Page 144: ...ress W X To exit the menu press the back button beside the COMAND controller or X Slide XVY i Please bear the following in mind You will achieve the best sound results on your Bang Olufsen sound syste...

Page 145: ...Entertainment System comprises Rtwo screens for the rear behind the front seat head restraints Rtwo remote controls Ra CD DVD drive RAUX jacks on both screens display AUX and on the CD DVD drive driv...

Page 146: ...ND SPLITVIEW L REAR and REAR R can be selected To select a menu or menu item A To confirm a selection or setting B To switch sound on off for corded headphones C To adjust the volume for corded headph...

Page 147: ...the remote control Depending on the previous status the button lighting is switched on or off i If you do not use the remote control for about 15 seconds the button lighting switches off automatically...

Page 148: ...nes by pulling the headband in the direction of the arrow Switching the cordless headphones on off X Press button Depending on the previous status the headphones are switched on or off To save the bat...

Page 149: ...ng cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm X To switch on the display press W or cVd turn the COMAND controller Display design Your COMAND display features optimized designs for operation dur...

Page 150: ...confirm X Select Time and press W to confirm Setting the time Current date set automatically by COMAND X Set the time by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm Setting the time date...

Page 151: ...operation and the individualization process X Select Vehicle in the main function bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm X Select System by turning cVd the COMAND controller...

Page 152: ...pear asking whether you wish to begin the second part X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm If you select No individualization will be canceled The data from the first part is stored automatically...

Page 153: ...he setting procedures please see the operating instructions for the Bluetooth device i Once a mobile phone has been connected reception and transmission volume may change Activating deactivating Bluet...

Page 154: ...ested to de authorize a device If COMAND does not detect your Bluetooth device external authorization may be necessary Y page 153 Authorizing a Bluetooth device registering X In the Bluetooth device l...

Page 155: ...ing cVd the COMAND controller X Select Options by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm X Select Details and press W to confirm The detailed display for this device appears X To clos...

Page 156: ...mpt appears asking whether you really wish to reset X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm If you select Yes a message will be shown COMAND is reset and restarted If you select No the process will...

Page 157: ...icle speed of over approximately 3 mph 5 km h As soon as speed falls below approximately 2 mph 3 km h the restriction becomes inactive When the restriction is active certain entries cannot be made Thi...

Page 158: ...to a received RDS TMC traffic announcement the navigation system changes the route If possible it will bypass blocked roads REco Route the ECO route is an economical route that takes traffic announce...

Page 159: ...on from the destination memory Rentering a destination from the list of last destinations Rentering a destination using the map Rentering an intermediate stop Rentering a point of interest Entering a...

Page 160: ...ler and press W to confirm A menu with the available lists appears The state province in which the vehicle is located is selected by default RLast States Provinces RStates U S RProvinces Canada X To s...

Page 161: ...by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm X Irrespective of the option press W to confirm your selection The address entry menu appears again The street has now been entered Entering...

Page 162: ...ination Below this you will see a message e g Fast route is being calculated Once the route has been calculated route guidance begins If the vehicle is traveling on a non digitized road the system dis...

Page 163: ...ntering characters in navigation mode entering a city section Y page 133 Digits entered by the user Digits automatically added by the system List entry most closely resembling the characters entered s...

Page 164: ...been entered X Start route calculation Y page 160 Entering an intersection name Entering an intersection will delete a previously entered house number X Select Intersection intersection in the addres...

Page 165: ...elect My Address by turning cVd the COMAND controller X Irrespective of the option press W to confirm your selection My address has been entered X To start route calculation select Start and press W t...

Page 166: ...e necessary data or the coordinates of the crosshair if the geo coordinate display is switched on and the GPS signal is strong enough Moving the map and selecting the destination X To scroll the map s...

Page 167: ...y by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm COMAND first searches in the selected category for destinations along the route If there are no destinations available there COMAND sea...

Page 168: ...s W to confirm X Select Delete Stopover and press W to confirm COMAND deletes the intermediate stop and recalculates the route to the main destination Entering a point of interest Initiating point of...

Page 169: ...he character bar Assigning a point of interest category Introduction The categories and points of interest available depend on the distance from the vehicle position you have set for the point of inte...

Page 170: ...the Restaurant main category which lie within the search radius Point of interest list Introduction The illustration below shows an example of the point of interest list for the Restaurant main catego...

Page 171: ...tains a telephone book entry and a telephone is connected to COMAND COMAND switches to telephone mode Y page 203 X To call up the map select Map and press W to confirm X You can move the map and selec...

Page 172: ...and right of way signs RLane merging RParking or stopping prohibited areas ROther road and traffic rules and regulations RNarrow bridges COMAND may give incorrect navigation commands if the data in th...

Page 173: ...ight in 900 ft The announced distance to the next change of direction depends on the type of road and its permissible speed limit The display is now split into two sectors In the left half you see the...

Page 174: ...mendations B based on the next two changes of direction The number of lanes applies to the point at which the next change of direction is required Example display Point of the next change in direction...

Page 175: ...find further information in the On board computer section Y page 379 Using car pool lanes COMAND displays car pool lanes if you have selected this option in the route options Y page 156 If this is the...

Page 176: ...e navigation announcements are muted during a telephone call If you have missed an announcement you can call up the current announcement at any time X To show the menu press W the COMAND controller X...

Page 177: ...To show the menu press W the COMAND controller X Select Route in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm X Select Alternative Route and press W to c...

Page 178: ...number using the COMAND controller and press W to confirm X To close the destination information slide XVY the COMAND controller or press the back button Route overview You can use the overview of th...

Page 179: ...suitability of the route Off road routes may be of varying conditions and their appropriateness for use may be affected by various factors such as time of day time of year and immediate weather condit...

Page 180: ...e not completely digitalized COMAND attempts to avoid roads that have not been completely digitalized If the vehicle s position or the destination is located in an area that has not been completely di...

Page 181: ...Y page 186 12 Icon display for the section of route affected 3 Icon for incident on the route 4 Current position and direction of travel 5 Map scale i COMAND uses corresponding icons to highlight the...

Page 182: ...ion on the route Appears at the beginning of a blocked route section if route guidance is active and the route leads through the blocked section The XXXX icons may appear in conjunction with this icon...

Page 183: ...list select Display All Messages by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm The list shows all the roads areas or regions for which traffic reports are available 1 State or province r...

Page 184: ...age 157 Then save the home address without starting route guidance Y page 160 Adopting an address book entry as a home address X To activate navigation mode press the S function button once or twice X...

Page 185: ...t Yes or No and press W to confirm If you select Yes COMAND overwrites the destination You will see a message and then the address menu with the selected address Start is highlighted automatically If...

Page 186: ...ars with data fields and the character bar Example display saving a destination with a name Selected data field with cursor Character bar X Proceed as described under Entering characters using the cha...

Page 187: ...on You will see a message to this effect If you select No the process is aborted i If the navigable address data for the destination being deleted is also assigned to an address book entry COMAND will...

Page 188: ...to confirm The list of last destinations appears X Select the desired destination and press W to confirm The destination address appears X Select Delete and press W to confirm A prompt appears asking...

Page 189: ...r destination position Centering the map on the vehicle position X To show the menu press W the COMAND controller X Select Position in the navigation system menu bar by sliding V and turning cVd the C...

Page 190: ...n X To show the menu press W the COMAND controller X Select Navi in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm X Select Map Orientation and press...

Page 191: ...isplay Showing text information During route guidance you can have map information displayed at the bottom edge of the display X To show the menu press W the COMAND controller X Select Navi in the mai...

Page 192: ...graphical map uses different colors to depict elevation The color key generally reflects the topography s dominant vegetation or the ground s perceived color when seen from the air for example Rgreen...

Page 193: ...tion On Mapand press W to confirm X Select a category and press W to confirm Depending on the previous state switch the option on O or off RTraffic incidents Road sections are illustrated with a yello...

Page 194: ...ctivation process may take up to ten minutes If registration is not included when purchasing the system your credit card details will be required to activate your account Compass function You can disp...

Page 195: ...cloth to clean discs When cleaning CDs you should wipe in straight lines from the center outwards rather than in a circular motion RPlace DVDs back in their cases after use RProtect DVDs from heat an...

Page 196: ...installation should be carried out X Select Yes or No If you select Yes the map data is installed If you select No COMAND automatically ejects the DVD and the installation of the map software is canc...

Page 197: ...ess is successfully completed you will see a message to this effect X To confirm the message press W COMAND ejects the DVD X Take the DVD out of the slot The installation is complete When the installa...

Page 198: ...ter towing X Start the vehicle and pull away COMAND determines the vehicle s position Depending on the driving situation this may take some time Route guidance may be restricted during the determinati...

Page 199: ...rface and a suitable mobile phone you can use the hands free system import contacts from the mobile phone and receive vCards More detailed information on suitable mobile phones and on connecting Bluet...

Page 200: ...e or you may have to wait before using it in the following situations Rwhen the mobile phone is switched off Rwhen the Bluetooth function is switched off in COMAND Rwhen the Bluetooth function is swit...

Page 201: ...iciently charged in order to prevent malfunctions In preparation for telephoning via the Bluetooth interface you should check the following items on your mobile phone see the mobile phone operating in...

Page 202: ...y detected mobile phone in range not yet authorized The Bluetooth telephones list shows all mobile phones within range and all previously authorized mobile phones whether or not they are in range i If...

Page 203: ...to particular security settings on your mobile phone In this case you can test if your mobile phone can find COMAND The Bluetooth device name of COMAND is MB Bluetooth Observe the following some mobi...

Page 204: ...tering de authorizing a mobile phone Mercedes Benz USA LLC recommends de authorizating in both COMAND and the mobile phone Subsequent authorization may otherwise fail X To call up the telephone menu p...

Page 205: ...on the optimal setting for your mobile phone on the Internet at http www mbusa mobile com Or call the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center on 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 for the USA or Cust...

Page 206: ...all is finished you see the display of the previous main application again Making a call Entering a telephone number using the telephone keypad X Call up the telephone basic menu Y page 202 X Enter al...

Page 207: ...hands free microphone on off This function is also available during an active phone call X To call up the telephone basic menu Y page 202 X To switch off select Mike OFF and press W to confirm or X P...

Page 208: ...does not support HFP 1 5 or above then the call which was active is canceled as soon as the second call is accepted Calling additional parties You can call a second person while on the phone with som...

Page 209: ...transmit a phone book entry as a character string X To transmit individual characters once a connection has been established to the answer phone select the desired characters in the character bar and...

Page 210: ...tacts created in COMAND can also be viewed without a mobile phone For this reason delete the phone book before selling or transferring ownership of your vehicle Existing contact data can be imported f...

Page 211: ...t data transfer on the external Bluetooth device N operating instructions of the device The data on the vCards is automatically transferred to the address book The number of vCards received is display...

Page 212: ...confirm Repeat this procedure until COMAND automatically switches over to the list You determine the first letter of the entry you are looking for with the first character you enter If there are simi...

Page 213: ...el data entry select the symbol in character bar and press W to confirm If one of the data fields contains data a prompt will appear asking whether you wish to store the entry X To save data entry sel...

Page 214: ...Data Connections in the telephone basic menu by sliding V and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm X Select Address Book and press W to confirm X Call contact Y page 209 and press...

Page 215: ...h for an address book entry with a voice tag X Select Options by sliding VY and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm X Select Voice Name and press W to confirm X Select Listen and...

Page 216: ...elect Options by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm X Select Save Number and press W to confirm X Select New Entry and press W to confirm X Select a category for the number e g Ho...

Page 217: ...stores the data if there are fewer than five numbers assigned to the entry you are searching for You will see a message to this effect If five numbers are stored for the entry you are searching for a...

Page 218: ...nctions Switching wavebands X Select FM AM or WB in the radio display by sliding V and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm Waveband submenu is opened 1 The waveband submenu the do...

Page 219: ...87 7 107 9 MHz WB Weather Band Weather report channels i You can only enter currently permitted numbers i If you enter a frequency in the FM or AM wavebands which is outside the frequency range COMAND...

Page 220: ...ons are automatically stored in the preset positions X To cancel storing select Cancel and press W to confirm Weather Band Switching on X Select the currently set waveband FM or AM by sliding V and tu...

Page 221: ...ortant notes The HD Radio section provides detailed information on the following Rspecial functions available exclusively for HD Radio when compared with analog AM and FM radio Rselecting an HD Radio...

Page 222: ...u hear the analog program of this frequency As soon as you change to another HD Radio frequency the HD Radio is reactivated HD Radio display 1 Display selection window with frequency display 2 Preset...

Page 223: ...egories offered by the provider Satellite radio mode may be temporarily unavailable or interrupted for a variety of reasons These reasons include environmental or topographical conditions as well as o...

Page 224: ...r audio mode is switched on you can now switch to satellite radio mode in the audio menu X Select Audio by sliding ZV the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm The audio menu appears X Select Sa...

Page 225: ...SatRadio menu appears Entering channel numbers directly Option 1 X Press the button An input menu appears Option 2 X Select Sat Radio in the submenu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press...

Page 226: ...t a channel select a preset by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm or X Press a number key e g 4 Using the multifunction steering wheel X Press or to select the Audio menu X Press...

Page 227: ...DVD which may be in slot X Wait until the indicator lamp for button which has been pressed flashes quickly X Insert the CD DVD to be loaded into slot If the CD DVD has been inserted properly and it is...

Page 228: ...age 225 or an SD card Y page 226 or connect a USB device Y page 238 COMAND loads the medium inserted and starts to play it Option 2 X Press the R function button once or twice X Select an audio medium...

Page 229: ...F Music search G Stop function H Pause function I Audio DVD mode Example display MP3 mode Disc type Disc number File or track name ID3 tags Disc or directory name A Current playback option B Track tim...

Page 230: ...and confirm by pressing W twice in rapid succession is highlighted X To restart playback select and press W to confirm Playback starts at the beginning of the DVD Selecting CD audio DVD MP3 discs Sele...

Page 231: ...multifunction steering wheel Selecting by track list X In audio mode select Search by sliding V or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm X Select Current Track List or X Press W th...

Page 232: ...ity The search can be carried out after the scanning process is finished Selecting a folder This function is only available in MP3 mode X Switch on MP3 mode Y page 226 X Select Search by sliding V and...

Page 233: ...Media Database Introduction This function is only available in audio CD mode There is a version of the music recognition software from Gracenote Emeryville California USA on the hard disk You will rec...

Page 234: ...26 X Select DVD A by sliding V and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm X Select Group by turning cVd and press W to confirm The list of available groups appears The dot indicates...

Page 235: ...names accordingly for the display Folders which contain data other than MP3 or WMA tracks are not displayed by COMAND If MP3 or WMA files are stored in the root directory itself the root directory wil...

Page 236: ...tain any music and COMAND then switches to the next disc This is normal system behavior and does not mean that there is a malfunction Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs They could peel off a...

Page 237: ...case you will see a message to this effect 1 Selecting a data medium X Select Audio by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm The audio menu appears X Select Music Re...

Page 238: ...e is not enough memory space you will see a message to this effect X To cancel copying select Cancel Music files are stored in the MUSIC REGISTER up until the point of cancellation Deleting all music...

Page 239: ...elect Rename Delete Files by sliding V and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm X Select the folder track by turning cVd X Select Options by sliding VY and press W to confirm X Sel...

Page 240: ...USB devices are supported RUSB sticks flash memory RUSB hard drives requiring a startup permanent current of a maximum of 800 mA it may be necessary to connect a separate power supply Rcertain MP3 pla...

Page 241: ...e up to several minutes this depends on the external device and its content e g video podcasts Only use the original software to save files on iPods or MP3 players Otherwise some or all functions may...

Page 242: ...ng to a track X To skip forwards or back to a track turn cVd the COMAND controller when the display selection window is active The skip forward function skips to the next track The skip back function...

Page 243: ...storage devices you can choose to display the metadata contained in the tags of the encoded music data or to display the file and directory names during playback X To display the album and artist name...

Page 244: ...tion is available for alphabetically sorted directories This function is not available for albums or playlists for example X In a directory press the corresponding number key once or several times to...

Page 245: ...ss W to confirm Notes on USB devices Data formats The following data formats are supported RMP3 CBR VBR up to 320 kbit s RWMA CBR VBR up to 320 kbit s Notes on USB devices RIn order to keep the initia...

Page 246: ...ossible volume cannot be reached On some devices it is possible to adjust the volume separately In this case start at a medium volume and increase it gradually This enables you to determine whether th...

Page 247: ...iscs There are a large variety of discs DVD authoring software writing software and writers available This variety means that there is no guarantee that the system will be able to play discs that you...

Page 248: ...Select Video in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm Video DVD mode is switched on Hiding showing the navigation menu X To show turn cVd or...

Page 249: ...er to show the menu X To interrupt playback select by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm The display changes to The video image is hidden X To continue playback select and press...

Page 250: ...V by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm X Select DVD Functions and press W to confirm A menu appears X Select Title Selection by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to...

Page 251: ...item from the DVD menu X Select the Back to the movie menu item in the menu and press W to confirm Setting the language and audio format This function is not available on all DVDs If it is available y...

Page 252: ...oller and press W to confirm If video AUX mode was the last mode selected it will now be active If another video source is switched on you can now switch to video AUX mode in the video menu X Select V...

Page 253: ...fe location e g one of the vehicle s storage compartments so that they are not loose within the passenger compartment during braking vehicle maneuvers or a traffic accident Objects moving within the p...

Page 254: ...must face upwards Right hand battery The positive pole must face downwards X To close the battery compartment press battery compartment cover downwards until it engages into place If the batteries ha...

Page 255: ...yback options Rselecting a track from a track list or folder Rusing the play pause and stop functions Rfast forwarding rewinding or scrolling Rcalling up the DVD menu and navigating within it Rsetting...

Page 256: ...the display language X Select System using the 9 buttons on the remote control and press the 9 button to confirm You see the system menu on the selected rear screen X Select Settings using the button...

Page 257: ...serviced by the user For safety reasons have any necessary service work performed by qualified personnel General notes You will find information on the following topics in the Audio section Rnotes on...

Page 258: ...ck options the track order is random Selecting by track list In audio CD mode the track list contains all tracks on the disc currently playing In audio DVD mode the track list contains all tracks in t...

Page 259: ...con using the 9 buttons on the remote control and press the 9 button to confirm The display shows the next folder up Folder selection symbol Folder icon X Select a folder using the 9 or button and pre...

Page 260: ...s is available in the Audio section Y page 232 X Select CD DVD A or MP3 using the buttons on the remote control and press the 9 button to confirm The options list appears The dot indicates the option...

Page 261: ...rt a video DVD The Rear Seat Entertainment System loads the disc If disc mode was the last mode selected it will now be active If it was not switch on video DVD mode as described in the following inst...

Page 262: ...X To interrupt playback select and press the 9 button to confirm The display changes to The video image is hidden X To continue playback select and press the 9 button to confirm Playback continues fro...

Page 263: ...utton on the remote control to confirm X Select DVD Functions and press the 9 button to confirm X Select Title Selection and press 9 to confirm X To call up the selection list press the 9 button X Sel...

Page 264: ...press the 9 button to confirm Back to the film X Option 1 press the back button on the remote control repeatedly until you see the film or select the corresponding menu item in the DVD menu X Option...

Page 265: ...tertainment System AUX display and also one external video source to the rear seat CD DVD drive AUX drive with a sound and video signal Please see the corresponding operating instructions for informat...

Page 266: ...DVD mode X Select the menu item at the bottom left e g CD in audio CD mode by sliding V and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm X Select Active Source for Rear and press W to conf...

Page 267: ...OMAND controller and press W to confirm Opening from the Vehicle menu X Select Vehicle in the main function bar by sliding XVY and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm The Vehicle...

Page 268: ...ss W to confirm The main area is active X Select the Rear Window Sunshade function by sliding XVY or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm Activating deactivating the automatic fold...

Page 269: ...X Select the Easy Entry Exit Feature menu by sliding XVY or turning cVd the COMAND controller The EASY ENTRY EXIT feature menu appears The current setting is indicated by a dot X Select Setting by sli...

Page 270: ...on a scale of 0 off to 5 bright X To set the ambient lighting select Vehicle in the main function bar by sliding XVY and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm The main area is acti...

Page 271: ...ing cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm The main area is active X Select the Automatic Locking function by sliding XVY or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm Activati...

Page 272: ...troller X To confirm the selection press W the COMAND controller Setting the air distribution You can set the air distribution separately for the driver s and front passenger side X Select left air di...

Page 273: ...ch cooling with dehumidification on or off Rcontrol climate control centrally Mono Radjust the Footwell Temperature Rset the Airflow for the air vents Roperate the Rear air conditioning from the front...

Page 274: ...f if you Rchange settings for automatic climate control on the front passenger side using COMAND Rpress one of the rocker switches to operate automatic climate control on the front passenger side Rpre...

Page 275: ...system from the front The rear compartment air conditioning system is operated in the same way as climate control for the driver and front passenger Switching on operation of the rear compartment air...

Page 276: ...press the T function button the previously adjusted seat is active X To adjust the lumbar support select by sliding XVY or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm Multicontour seat i...

Page 277: ...lows you to adjust the air cushions in the seat side bolsters X Select the seat Y page 274 X Select Seat Sides by sliding XVY or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm A scale appear...

Page 278: ...XVY or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm A scale appears X Select Setting by sliding ZV or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm Resetting adjustments You ca...

Page 279: ...tely 6 to 20 minutes depending on the setting Uploading downloading data With this function you can transfer COMAND data from one system vehicle to another system vehicle You can use either a USB stic...

Page 280: ...e the storage medium Transferring data to another system vehicle X Insert connect the storage medium SD card or USB stick with the saved data into to the relevant interface X Select Vehicle in the mai...

Page 281: ...Useful information 280 Exterior lighting 280 Interior lighting 285 Replacing bulbs 286 Windshield wipers 289 279 Lights and windshield wipers...

Page 282: ...g in these countries To convert to asymmetrical low beam after returning have the headlamps converted back to asymmetrical low beam at a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible after crossin...

Page 283: ...ence over the daytime running lamps Daytime running lamps in the USA In the USA the daytime running lamps are deactivated upon delivery from the factory X To activate the daytime running lamps activat...

Page 284: ...he light switch lights up X To switch off the front fog lamps press the light switch in as far as it will go The green N indicator lamp on the light switch goes out Rear fog lamp X To switch on the re...

Page 285: ...The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out High beam flasher X To switch on turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 1 or 2 or start the engine X Pull the combination switch in...

Page 286: ...les with their lights on either approaching from the opposite direction or traveling in front of your vehicle and consequently switches the headlamps from high beam to low beam The system automaticall...

Page 287: ...rians RRoad users with dim lighting of their own e g cyclists RRoad users whose lighting is obstructed e g road users behind a guardrail RIn some seldom cases even road users with a lighting system of...

Page 288: ...ff press the u button X To switch the reading lamps on off press the p button Replacing bulbs Important safety notes Xenon bulbs G DANGER Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage You could get an electric sho...

Page 289: ...y could for example damage the bulbs and injure themselves Never use a bulb which has been dropped Such a bulb may explode and injure you Halogen bulbs are pressurized and could explode when you chang...

Page 290: ...s High beam spot lamp vehicles with LED daytime running lamps infrared light Night View Assist Plus Due to their location have the bulbs in the left hand headlamp changed at a qualified specialist wor...

Page 291: ...e combination switch to the corresponding position Intermittent wiping with rain sensor due to optical influences and the windshield becoming dirty in dry weather conditions the windshield wipers may...

Page 292: ...l X Set the windshield wipers to position X Press the Start Stop button repeatedly until the windshield wipers start X When the wiper arms have reached a vertical position press the Start Stop button...

Page 293: ...he windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist workshop The spray nozzles are misaligned The windshield washer fluid from the spray nozzles no longer hits the center of the windshield The spra...

Page 294: ...292...

Page 295: ...Useful information 294 Overview of climate control sys tems 294 Operating the climate control sys tems 296 Setting the air vents 302 293 Climate control...

Page 296: ...undesirable substances from the air Automatic climate control is only operational when the engine is running16 Optimum operation is only achieved if you drive with the side windows and sliding sunroo...

Page 297: ...ge 301 E Sets the airflow right Y page 299 F Sets the temperature right Y page 298 G Sets climate control to automatic mode right Y page 297 Rear control panel H Sets the temperature left Y page 298 I...

Page 298: ...g for a short time Otherwise the windows could fog up impairing visibility and endangering you and others i Switch on climate control primarily using the rocker switch Y page 297 Switching the front c...

Page 299: ...uses refrigerant R134a This coolant does not contain chlorofluorocarbons and therefore does not damage the ozone layer Problems with the cooling with air dehumidification function If you can no longe...

Page 300: ...isplay activate the front climate control function via COMAND Y page 273 i The rear display changes to the standard display automatically after five seconds Controlling the rear compartment climate co...

Page 301: ...er s and front passenger sides Directs air through the defroster vents P Directs air through the center and side air vents O Directs the airflow through the footwell air vents S Directs air through th...

Page 302: ...ture17 Rair distribution to the windshield and front side windows Rair recirculation mode off X To deactivate press the rocker switch up or down The indicator lamp in the rocker switch goes out The pr...

Page 303: ...ing lamps or interior lighting When the battery is sufficiently charged the rear window defroster is activated again automatically Activating deactivating air recirculation mode You can deactivate the...

Page 304: ...idual heat is deactivated automatically Rafter about 30 minutes Rwhen the ignition is switched on Rif the battery voltage drops Rif the coolant temperature is too low Setting the air vents Important s...

Page 305: ...r vent and activate the cooling with air dehumidification function Otherwise temperature sensitive items stored in the glove box could be damaged X To open turn thumbwheel counter clockwise from posit...

Page 306: ...d as no warm air flows through the rear vents in the basic heating setting Setting the B pillar air vents B pillar air vent Thumbwheel for B pillar air vent X To open close turn thumbwheel to the left...

Page 307: ...Useful information 306 Breaking in notes 306 Driving 306 Automatic transmission 314 Refueling 321 Parking 327 Driving tips 330 Driving systems 334 305 Driving and parking...

Page 308: ...increase the engine speed gradually and bring the vehicle up to full speed Additional breaking in notes for AMG vehicles Rdo not drive faster than 85 mph 140 km h for the first 1 000 miles 1 500 km Ro...

Page 309: ...ine operation avoid driving at full throttle when the engine is cold SmartKey positions SmartKey g To remove the SmartKey 1 Power supply for some consumers such as the windshield wipers 2 Ignition pow...

Page 310: ...the power supply is deactivated X Position 2 ignition press Start Stop button twice i If you press Start Stop button once when in this position and the driver s door is open the power supply is deacti...

Page 311: ...vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised access to a vehicle could r...

Page 312: ...pproximately one second hill start assist will no longer brake your vehicle and it could roll away X Take your foot off the brake pedal i Once you have taken your foot off the brake pedal the vehicle...

Page 313: ...started first The engine is only switched off if Rthe outside temperature is within the range which is suitable for the system Rthe engine is at normal operating temperature Rthe set temperature for t...

Page 314: ...ion is always deactivated Activating X Activate the ECO start stop function using COMAND Y page 265 The symbol and the Stop Start active message are shown in multifunction display If not all condition...

Page 315: ...ts to jump start it X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high X Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two minutes X T...

Page 316: ...may otherwise not receive all necessary safety information and warning for the operation of your vehicle DIRECT SELECT lever Overview of transmission positions The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right...

Page 317: ...ich could result in unsupervised use of vehicle equipment Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment could result in an accident and or serious personal injury Using the SmartKey Rmake sure that the igniti...

Page 318: ...the vehicle is stationary The parking lock should not be used as a brake when parking In addition to engaging the parking lock you must always apply the electric parking brake to secure the vehicle I...

Page 319: ...e vehicle limits shifting back and forth between transmission positions D and R to a maximum speed of 5 mph 9 km h To shift back and forth between transmission positions D and R move the selector leve...

Page 320: ...is characterized by the following Rthe vehicle pulling away more gently in forward and reverse gears unless the accelerator pedal is depressed fully Rincreased sensitivity This improves driving stabil...

Page 321: ...ing wheel paddle shifter and hold it in position The automatic transmission shifts to the gear which allows optimum acceleration and deceleration To do this the automatic transmission shifts down one...

Page 322: ...own the automatic transmission will shift down to a gear that will allow the vehicle to accelerate or pull away again i For maximum acceleration pull the left hand steering wheel paddle shifter until...

Page 323: ...se be damaged Contact a qualified specialist workshop for a performance test To prevent ESP from intervening the ignition must be switched off SmartKey or the Start Stop button in position 0 or 1 if R...

Page 324: ...en refueling from a fuel can Otherwise the fuel lines and or injection system could be blocked by particles from the fuel can Further information on fuel and on fuel grades can be found in the Fuel se...

Page 325: ...gages audibly X Close the fuel filler flap i If you drive with the fuel filler cap open the reserve fuel warning lamp flashes In addition the Check Engine warning lamp may light up A message appears i...

Page 326: ...il it runs smoothly or X Start the engine via the touch start function To do this turn the SmartKey to position 3 Y page 307 in the ignition lock and then release it immediately If the engine does not...

Page 327: ...ernatively have the DEF tank refilled at a qualified specialist workshop Further information about BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment and DEF is available at any authorized Mercedes Benz Center Adding...

Page 328: ...clockwise and remove it X Turn DEF filler cap counter clockwise and open it Filler cap is secured with a plastic strap X Unscrew the covering cap from DEF refill bottle X Place DEF refill bottle on t...

Page 329: ...ge to the vehicle or the vehicle drivetrain To reduce such risks always do the following before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle Rkeep your right foot on the brake pedal Rengage the elec...

Page 330: ...be turned off while the vehicle is in motion by pressing and holding the Start Stop button for 3 seconds This function operates independently from the ECO start stop automatic engine switch off functi...

Page 331: ...your seat belt is not fastened the following conditions must be fulfilled to automatically release the electric parking brake Rthe driver s door is closed Ryou have shifted out of P or you have previ...

Page 332: ...es should always be inflated to the recommended tire pressure X Remove unnecessary loads X Remove roof racks when they are not needed X Warm up the engine at low engine speeds X Avoid frequent acceler...

Page 333: ...ty notes G WARNING On slippery road surfaces never downshift in order to obtain braking action This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control Your vehicle s ABS will not prevent thi...

Page 334: ...ied specialist workshop All checks and maintenance work on the brake system must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Consult a qualified specialist workshop to arrange this Have brake pa...

Page 335: ...to noise when braking This will depend on Rspeed Rbraking force Renvironmental conditions such as temperature and humidity The wear of individual components of the brake system such as the brake pads...

Page 336: ...transmission to position N i For more information on driving with snow chains see Y page 501 G WARNING Make sure that you do not endanger other road users when you apply the brakes Driving systems Cru...

Page 337: ...ns the stored speed on downhill gradients by automatically applying the brakes Storing the current speed or calling up the last stored speed G WARNING The set speed stored in memory should only be set...

Page 338: ...ulates the speed and automatically helps you maintain the distance to the vehicle detected in front DISTRONIC PLUS brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded On long and steep downhill...

Page 339: ...radar system only Removal tampering or altering of the device will void any warranties and is not permitted by the FCC Do not tamper with alter or use in any non approved way Any unauthorized modific...

Page 340: ...traffic conditions is necessary at all times whether DISTRONIC PLUS is active or not The use of DISTRONIC PLUS can be dangerous on winding roads or in heavy traffic because conditions do not allow sa...

Page 341: ...Storing the current speed or calling up the last stored speed A Setting the specified minimum distance Switching on DISTRONIC PLUS storing and maintaining the current speed Important safety notes G WA...

Page 342: ...the cruise control lever to set the specified minimum distance Y page 342 Pulling away X If the vehicle in front pulls away remove your foot from the brake pedal X Briefly pull the cruise control leve...

Page 343: ...the engine compartment the battery or the fuses are tampered with Rthe battery is disconnected If you wish to leave the vehicle or park it deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and secure the vehicle against rol...

Page 344: ...ue Setting the specified minimum distance You can set the specified minimum distance for DISTRONIC PLUS by varying the time span between one and two seconds With this function you can set the minimum...

Page 345: ...ated PRE SAFE Brake Vehicle in front if detected Distance indicator current distance to the vehicle in front Specified minimum distance to the vehicle in front adjustable A Own vehicle Display when DI...

Page 346: ...st apply the brakes in order to slow down further and bring the vehicle to a standstill Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS Important safety notes The following contains descriptions of certain road...

Page 347: ...not yet detected the vehicle in front on the edge of the road because of its narrow width The distance to the vehicle in front will be too short Obstructions and stationary vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS doe...

Page 348: ...ou can release the brake pedal i If depressing the brake pedal the first time does not activate the HOLD function wait briefly and then try again G WARNING The vehicle s brakes are applied when the HO...

Page 349: ...Sport mode by about 1 in 25 mm when compared with normal level Rlowered the vehicle is lowered by about 0 40 in 10mm when compared with the normal level The Normal and Raised vehicle levels can be se...

Page 350: ...able driving style Select comfort mode also when driving fast on straight roads e g on straight stretches of freeway X If indicator lamp is lit press button Indicator lamp goes out Comfort tuning is s...

Page 351: ...rt The ABC suspension system is tuned individually to each wheel and depends on Ryour driving style e g sporty Rthe road surface condition e g bumps Ryour individual selection i e sports or comfort Rt...

Page 352: ...ull contact with the ground i In wintry driving conditions the maximum effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if you use winter tires M S tires with snow chains if necessary PARKTRONIC Important safety...

Page 353: ...r the objects The sensors may not detect snow and other objects that absorb ultrasonic waves Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car wash the compressed air brakes on a truck or a pneumatic drill...

Page 354: ...ic parking brake is engaged no areas are activated If the electric parking brake is released rear and front areas are activated P No areas activated One or more segments light up as the vehicle approa...

Page 355: ...g aid with ultrasound Ultrasound is used to measure the road on both sides of the vehicle A suitable parking space is indicated by the parking symbol You receive steering instructions when parking You...

Page 356: ...heavy rain may lead to a parking space being measured inaccurately Rpay attention to the PARKTRONIC Y page 351 warning messages during the parking procedure Rwhen transporting a load which protrudes...

Page 357: ...iver s side mirror the instructions G WARNING The Parking Guidance is only an aid and may not detect all obstacles The Parking Guidance does not relieve you of the responsibility to pay attention You...

Page 358: ...as soon as you hear a tone The vehicle has reached the position in which you need to countersteer Countersteering Red lane indicating the route the vehicle will take with the steering wheel in its cur...

Page 359: ...in the COMAND display G WARNING Make sure that no persons or animals are in the maneuvering range Otherwise they could be injured The rear view camera is located in the handle strip of the trunk lid R...

Page 360: ...the COMAND display G WARNING Use of rear view camera can be dangerous if you are color blind or have impaired color vision Only use rear view camera if you can see and distinguish all colored guidelin...

Page 361: ...s restricted and warnings may be delayed or not occur at all Rif the road condition is poor e g if the surface is uneven or if there are potholes Rif there is a strong side wind Rif you have adopted a...

Page 362: ...inue to look through the windshield You are responsible for safety and must drive in accordance with traffic conditions You could otherwise put yourself and others in danger The system may be impaired...

Page 363: ...r inoperative if Rpedestrians are partially or entirely obscured by objects e g parked vehicles Rthe silhouette of the pedestrian in the Night View Assist Plus display is incomplete or interrupted e g...

Page 364: ...road must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others stop the vehicle before attempting to clean fogged up windows or the windshield area in front of the Nig...

Page 365: ...ind Spot Assist uses a radar sensor system to monitor the areas on both sides of your vehicle It supports you from speeds of approximately 20 mph 30 km h A warning display in the exterior mirrors draw...

Page 366: ...the case if vehicles are driving at that edge of their lane which is furthest away from your vehicle Always pay attention to traffic conditions and your surroundings Otherwise you may fail to recogni...

Page 367: ...n warning If a vehicle is detected in the monitoring range of Blind Spot Assist and you switch on the corresponding turn signal a double warning tone sounds Red warning lamp flashes If the turn signal...

Page 368: ...ing may be given if a front wheel passes over a lane marking It will warn you by means of intermittent vibration in the steering wheel for up to 1 5 seconds In order that you are warned only when nece...

Page 369: ...ind spot area Active Blind Spot Assist cannot detect road and traffic conditions It is not a substitute for attentive driving You are responsible for the vehicle s speed braking in good time and steer...

Page 370: ...sors must not be covered for example by cycle racks or overhanging cargo Following a severe impact or in the event of damage to the bumpers have the function of the sensors checked at a qualified spec...

Page 371: ...re is sufficient distance on the side for other traffic or obstacles An inappropriate brake application may be interrupted at any time if you steer slightly in the opposite direction or accelerate You...

Page 372: ...tected Rthe lane markings on the road are unclear e g near roadworks Rthe lane markings change quickly e g lanes branch off cross one another or merge Rthe road is narrow and winding Active Lane Keepi...

Page 373: ...such cases you must steer the vehicle yourself to ensure that it does not leave the lane Active Lane Keeping Assist does not detect road and traffic conditions Always make sure that there is sufficien...

Page 374: ...automatically if Ra driving safety system intervenes e g ESP PRE SAFE Brake or Active Blind Spot Assist Rlane markings can no longer be recognized Switching on Active Lane Keeping Assist X Switch on...

Page 375: ...information 374 Important safety notes 374 Displays and operation 374 Menus and submenus 377 Display messages 390 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 426 373 On board computer and di...

Page 376: ...systems Driving characteristics may be impaired If you must continue to drive do so with added caution Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible G WARNING HYBRID vehicles It is im...

Page 377: ...G The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an ice warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee...

Page 378: ...name or a telephone number 9 Press and hold In the Audio menu selects a station from the alphabetical list of stations starts station search or starts rapid scrolling through an audio video disc In th...

Page 379: ...io menu Y page 380 AMG menu in AMG vehicles Y page 381 A Telephone menu Y page 384 B DriveAssist menu Y page 385 C Service menu Y page 387 Rcalling up display messages Y page 390 Rchecking the tire pr...

Page 380: ...tched off for more than four hours R999 hours have been exceeded R9999 miles have been exceeded When 9 999 hours or 99 999 miles have been exceeded the trip computer is automatically reset From Reset...

Page 381: ...structions Further information Y page 154 X Activate COMAND Y page 137 X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Navi menu Route guidance not active Direction of travel Current street...

Page 382: ...n Lane recommended for the change of direction Other status indicators of the navigation system RO you have reached the destination or an intermediate destination RNew route COMAND is calculating the...

Page 383: ...button until the desired track has been reached If you press and hold the 9 or button the rapid scrolling speed is increased Not all audio drives or data carriers support this function If track inform...

Page 384: ...ess the or button on the steering wheel to select the AMG menu X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the RACETIMER is shown Gear indicator Seconds indicator RACETIMER Lap You can start the RACETIMER w...

Page 385: ...r appears in the multifunction display X Press the button to select Yes and press the a button to confirm All laps are deleted Overall statistics This function is shown if you have stored at least one...

Page 386: ...elect the Telephone menu You will see one of the following display messages in the multifunction display RTelephone ready or the name of the network provider the mobile phone has found a network and i...

Page 387: ...a button to start dialing or X If there is more than one number for a particular name press the 6 or a button to display the numbers X Press the 9 or button to select the number you want to dial X Pr...

Page 388: ...le stability in standard driving maneuvers is reduced Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and to the non operating status of the ESP X To activate press a again The warning...

Page 389: ...llowing options Rcalling up display messages Y page 390 Rchecking the tire pressure electronically Y page 505 Rcalling up a service due date Y page 469 Rchecking the oil level Y page 463 Settings menu...

Page 390: ...ows you to choose whether certain displays appear in kilometers or miles The selected unit of measurement for distance applies to Ranalog speedometers Rdigital speedometers in the Trip menu Rodometer...

Page 391: ...lowing systems are switched off when the radar sensor system is deactivated RDISTRONIC PLUS Y page 336 RBAS PLUS Y page 74 RPRE SAFE Brake Y page 77 RBlind Spot Assist Y page 363 RActive Blind Spot As...

Page 392: ...ome display messages with a low priority X Press the a or button on the steering wheel to hide the display message The display message is cleared Display messages with a low priority are shown in eith...

Page 393: ...SP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Carefully drive a short distance on a suitable stretch of road making slight steer...

Page 394: ...n and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction BAS PLUS and PRE SAFE Brake may also have failed The USA only J Canada only and warning lamps in the instrument cluster also light up ATTEN...

Page 395: ...bilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Carefully drive a short distance on a suitable stretch of road making slight steering movements at a speed above 12 mph 20 k...

Page 396: ...isted above The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus increase If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an acci...

Page 397: ...ing situation can increase If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist w...

Page 398: ...cle against rolling away X Consult a qualified specialist workshop F USA only Canada only Parking Brake See Operator s Manual The yellow F USA only Canada only warning lamp lights up Additionally the...

Page 399: ...qualified specialist workshop The yellow F USA only Canada only warning lamp lights up The red F USA only Canada only indicator lamp flashes for approximately ten seconds after the electric parking br...

Page 400: ...Canada only warning lamp lights up The red F USA only Canada only indicator lamp flashes for approximately ten seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released It then goes out or...

Page 401: ...not continue driving under any circumstances X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 327 X Consult a qualified specialist workshop X Do not add brake fluid This does not correct the malfunct...

Page 402: ...itions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 327 X Clean the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator trim Y page 474 X Clean the bumpers Y page 474 X Restart the engine If the system detects t...

Page 403: ...in the event of an accident may not be triggered There is an increased risk of injury X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 6 Rear center malfunction Consult workshop SRS has malfunctioned at the re...

Page 404: ...are no objects on the seat adding to the weight The system may otherwise detect the additional weight and interpret the seat occupant s weight as greater than it actually is X Keep the seat unoccupied...

Page 405: ...mediately G WARNING If the 42 indicator lamp remains off even after performing the above corrective steps do not have any children twelve years old and under and other small individuals use the front...

Page 406: ...ultifunction display and check the following Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on Rthe 42 indicator lamp must light up and remain lit When the indicator lamp is on OCS Y page 54 has disabled the f...

Page 407: ...it a qualified specialist workshop b Check Left Low Beam or Check Right Low Beam The left or right hand low beam headlamp is defective X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Y p...

Page 408: ...eck whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Y page 286 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Left High Beam or Check Right High Beam The left or right hand high beam is defe...

Page 409: ...t a qualified specialist workshop b Check Front Left Sidemarker Lamp or Check Front Right Sidemarker Lamp The left or right front side marker lamp is defective X Check whether you are permitted to cha...

Page 410: ...X Turn the light switch to or c or X If the rear fog lamp is switched on press the light switch in to the stop Adaptive High beam Assist Inoperative Adaptive Highbeam Assist is faulty X Visit a qualif...

Page 411: ...risk of injury X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 327 X Leave the vehicl...

Page 412: ...e the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if engine oil needs to be added more often than usual Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil The engine will otherwise be damaged Inform...

Page 413: ...rkshop 8 Reserve fuel level The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range X Refuel at the nearest gas station C There is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank X Refuel at the nearest g...

Page 414: ...ed Based on specific criteria ATTENTION ASSIST20 has determined that the driver is tired or paying less attention A warning tone also sounds X If necessary take a break During long journeys take regul...

Page 415: ...tempted to activate Night View Assist Plus in the daytime Night View Assist Plus can only be activated when it is dark Vehicle Rising Your vehicle is adjusting to the level you have selected Vehicle R...

Page 416: ...l over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions After a few seconds the vehicle level is adjusted and the display message disappears The vehicle...

Page 417: ...Keeping Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator s Manual Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative Possible causes are Rthe windshield in the came...

Page 418: ...If the display message does not disappear X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Apply the electric parking brake X Clean the sen...

Page 419: ...s below 19 mph 30 km h X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Parking Guidance has been deactivated because you are no longer following the recommended path X Park again and while doing so observe th...

Page 420: ...possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 327 X Clean the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator trim Y page 474 X Clean the bumpers Y pa...

Page 421: ...auses consequences and M Solutions tire pressures displayed after driving a few minutes The tire pressure monitor is measuring the tire pressure X Drive on The tire pressures appear in the multifuncti...

Page 422: ...ssary correct the tire pressure Caution tire defect The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly The wheel position is shown in the multifunction display G WARNING If you drive with a f...

Page 423: ...ally as soon as the problem has been solved h tire pressure Caution tire defect The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly A warning tone also sounds G WARNING If you drive with a fla...

Page 424: ...t rolling away Y page 327 X If there is a flat tire inspect the tires Y page 479 X Check the tire pressure Y page 505 X If necessary correct the tire pressure h Please correct tire pressure s The tire...

Page 425: ...e vehicle against rolling away Y page 327 Service Required Do Not Shift Gears You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction A warning tone also sounds If transmission position D is...

Page 426: ...t the nearest qualified specialist workshop Check Washer Fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum X Add washer fluid Y page 468 SmartKey Display message...

Page 427: ...o waves A warning tone also sounds X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 327 X Op...

Page 428: ...ur seat belt Y page 61 The warning lamp goes out There are objects on the front passenger seat X Remove the objects from the front passenger seat and stow them in a secure place The warning lamp goes...

Page 429: ...ere is a risk of an accident X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driving under any circumstances X Apply the ele...

Page 430: ...sages in the multifunction display X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running ABS is temporarily unavailable BAS BAS PL...

Page 431: ...he HOLD function and hill start assist are also unavailable for example ATTENTION ASSIST21 is deactivated G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed abo...

Page 432: ...g situation can increase If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Observe the additional display messages in the multif...

Page 433: ...while the engine is running ESP BAS BAS PLUS PRE SAFE PRE SAFE Brake the HOLD function and hill start assist are not available due to a malfunction ATTENTION ASSIST21 is deactivated G WARNING The brak...

Page 434: ...gency braking situation can thus increase If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Carefully drive a short distance on...

Page 435: ...display 6 The red SRS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running There is a malfunction in the SRS Supplemental Restraint System G WARNING The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either...

Page 436: ...Vehicles with a diesel engine the fuel tank has been run dry Y page 324 X Start the engine three to four times after refueling If the yellow Check Engine warning lamp goes out emergency running mode i...

Page 437: ...ching a vehicle or a stationary obstacle in your line of travel at too high a speed X Be prepared to brake immediately X Pay careful attention to the traffic situation You may have to brake or take ev...

Page 438: ...here is a risk of an accident X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Observe the additional display messages...

Page 439: ...Useful information 438 Loading guidelines 438 Stowage areas 438 Features 443 437 Stowage and features...

Page 440: ...this reason you should observe the following notes when transporting a load Rwhen transporting a load never exceed the maximum permissible gross vehicle weight or the gross axle weight rating of the v...

Page 441: ...de Assistance call button Y page 452 and the E MB Info call button Y page 452 are located in the stowage compartment under the armrest i In the stowage compartment there is a partition which can be us...

Page 442: ...you could damage them Close the cover of the stowage compartment before folding the rear seat armrest back into the seat backrest Vehicles without a control panel in the rear seat armrest X To open f...

Page 443: ...aps mail etc Heavy objects objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in the parcel nets In an accident during hard braking or sudden maneuvers they could be thrown around insi...

Page 444: ...ehicle model to avoid damage to the vehicle Follow the manufacturer s installation instructions Otherwise an improperly attached roof rack system or its load could become detached from the vehicle Do...

Page 445: ...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...

Page 446: ...NING Do not use the vanity mirror while driving Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors closed while the vehicle is in motion Reflected glare can endanger you and others Mirror light Bracket Retaini...

Page 447: ...affic Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight The child restraint system s metal parts for example could become very hot and the child could be burned on these parts G WARNING When...

Page 448: ...out X To install the insert put insert from above into the holder and press down into the holder until it engages Cigarette lighter G WARNING When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from...

Page 449: ...ter Cigarette lighter will pop out automatically when the heating element is red hot X To close press cover briefly at the front The cover moves back Center console rear compartment X Press in cigaret...

Page 450: ...closed when not in use Otherwise you could suffer an electric shock and be seriously or even fatally injured G WARNING Any device that you connect must have a suitable plug and meet U S standards Neve...

Page 451: ...evice 115 V power socket will not supply it with power If indicator lamp still does not light up contact a specialist workshop mbrace Important safety notes You must have a license agreement to activa...

Page 452: ...operative or Tele Aid Not Activated message appears in the multifunction display after the system self diagnosis If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above the system may not operate as expected...

Page 453: ...SOS button is flashing continuously and there was no voice connection to the Response Center established then the mbrace system could not initiate an emergency call e g the relevant cellular phone net...

Page 454: ...ce connection is established between the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center and the vehicle occupants X Describe the type of assistance needed The Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center either...

Page 455: ...d by Mercedes Benz USA Further details on the mbrace system can be found under http www mbusa com24 Log in under Owners Online i The mbrace system failed to initiate an MB Info call if Rthe indicator...

Page 456: ...f this service you receive a professional and reliable form of navigation support without having to leave your vehicle The customer service representative determines a suitable driving route based on...

Page 457: ...Assistance Center at 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 or 1 866 990 9007 RCanada Customer Service at 1 888 923 8367 You will be asked for your password X Return to your vehicle at the time agreed upon...

Page 458: ...a data connection is possible Stolen vehicle recovery service If your vehicle has been stolen X Notify the police The police will issue a numbered incident report X This number will be forwarded to t...

Page 459: ...s device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this devi...

Page 460: ...g you must synchronize the garage door opener integrated in the rear view mirror with the receiver of the garage door system Synchronizing the rolling code Your vehicle must be within reach of the gar...

Page 461: ...but at varying distances RIf another remote control for the same garage door drive is available repeat the same programming steps with this remote control Before performing these steps make sure that...

Page 462: ...rs X To remove pull the floormat off retainers X Remove the floormat Infrared reflective windshield The infrared reflecting glass prevents the vehicle interior from becoming too hot It also blocks rad...

Page 463: ...Useful information 462 Engine compartment 462 Maintenance 469 Care 470 461 Maintenance and care...

Page 464: ...is open even if the engine is not running Some engine components can become very hot To avoid the risk of burns only touch those components described in the Operator s Manual and observe the relevant...

Page 465: ...gers Be careful that you do not close the hood on anyone Make sure the hood is securely engaged before driving off Do not continue driving if the hood can no longer engage after an accident for exampl...

Page 466: ...ing temperature e g if the engine was only started briefly wait about 30 minutes before carrying out the measurement Checking the oil level using the oil dipstick Example vehicles with a gasoline engi...

Page 467: ...button The multifunction display shows the following message Measuring Engine Oil Level Accurate Only When Vehicle Is Level i If you wish to cancel the measurement press the button on the multifuncti...

Page 468: ...re Time to Check Engine Oil Level The required waiting period was not observed X If the engine is at normal operating temperature repeat the measurement after about five minutes If the engine is not a...

Page 469: ...r when doing so Vehicles with an oil dipstick if the oil level is at or below the MIN mark on the dipstick add 1 1 US qt 1 0 liters of engine oil X Replace cap on the filler neck and turn clockwise En...

Page 470: ...Replace cap and turn it clockwise as far as it will go For further information on coolant see Y page 536 Adding washer fluid to the windshield washer system headlamp cleaning system G WARNING Washer...

Page 471: ...etters displayed range from A for a short service duration to H for a long service duration The service interval display does not take into account any periods of time during which the battery is disc...

Page 472: ...environmentally responsible manner Do not park the vehicle for an extended period straight after cleaning it particularly after having cleaned the wheels with wheel cleaner Wheel cleaners could cause...

Page 473: ...g noises caused by residue on the windshield Washing by hand In some countries washing by hand is only allowed at specially equipped washing bays Observe the legal requirements in all countries concer...

Page 474: ...agnetic plates or similar items to painted surfaces You could otherwise damage the paintwork If water no longer forms beads on the paint surface use the paint care products recommended and approved by...

Page 475: ...and pollen may under certain circumstances prevent water from draining away This can lead to corrosion damage and damage to electronic components Cleaning the wiper blades G WARNING Before cleaning th...

Page 476: ...he rear view camera X Use clear water and a soft cloth to clean camera lens Do not clean the camera lens and the area around the rear view camera with a power washer Cleaning the exhaust pipes Impurit...

Page 477: ...km h the vehicle covers a distance of 44 feet approximately 14 m per second X Fold down the camera cover by recess X Use a soft cloth to clean the windshield in front of camera Cleaning the plastic t...

Page 478: ...does not become soaked It may otherwise become rough and cracked Only use leather care agents that have been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz You can obtain these from a qualified specialist works...

Page 479: ...Useful information 478 Where will I find 478 Flat tire 479 Battery 484 Jump starting 488 Towing and tow starting 490 Fuses 492 477 Breakdown assistance...

Page 480: ...t i Check the expiration date on the first aid kit at least once a year Replace the contents if necessary and replace missing items Vehicle tool kit The vehicle tool kit can be found in the stowage we...

Page 481: ...pare wheel Preparing the vehicle When using a different size spare wheel or emergency spare wheel do not exceed the maximum road speed of 50 mph 80 km h G WARNING The wheel or tire size as well as the...

Page 482: ...tems in front of the wheels of the front and rear axle Raising the vehicle G WARNING If you do not position the jack correctly at the appropriate jacking point of the vehicle the jack could tip over w...

Page 483: ...ever open or close a door or the trunk lid when the vehicle is raised Rmake sure that no persons are present in the vehicle when the vehicle is raised X Using lug wrench loosen the bolts on the wheel...

Page 484: ...ention to the instructions and safety notices in Changing a wheel Y page 521 Only use wheel bolts that have been designed for the wheel and the vehicle For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recommends that...

Page 485: ...ning torque There is a risk of accident Have the tightening torque immediately checked at a qualified specialist workshop after a wheel is changed X Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a crosswise patte...

Page 486: ...in the sidewalls of the tire After driving in emergency mode have the wheel rims checked at a qualified specialist workshop with regard to their further use The defective tire must be replaced in eve...

Page 487: ...event of an accident Take care that you do not become statically charged e g by wearing synthetic clothing or rubbing against textiles For this reason you also should not pull or push the battery ove...

Page 488: ...vehicle and do not require any electrical consumers The vehicle will then use very little energy thus conserving battery power Charging the battery G WARNING Never charge a battery still installed in...

Page 489: ...battery in the jump starting procedure Y page 488 X Read the battery charger s operating instructions before charging the battery Battery 487 Breakdown assistance Z...

Page 490: ...t use a rapid charging device to start the vehicle If your vehicle s battery is discharged the engine can be jump started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jumper cables Observe the...

Page 491: ...eed X Connect negative terminal of donor battery A to ground point of your vehicle using the jumper cable connecting the jumper cable to donor battery A first X Start the engine X Before disconnecting...

Page 492: ...or tow bar at the towing eyes Otherwise the vehicle could be damaged Do not use the towing eye for recovery as this could damage the vehicle If in doubt recover the vehicle with a crane When towing p...

Page 493: ...with you Towing a vehicle with both axles on the ground When having your vehicle towed observe the important safety notes Y page 490 G WARNING The power assistance for the steering and the brake force...

Page 494: ...ear axle have it transported on a transporter or trailer In the event of damage to the electrical system If the battery is defective the automatic transmission will be locked in position P To shift th...

Page 495: ...RFuse box in the engine compartment on the right hand side of the vehicle when viewed in the direction of travel The fuse allocation chart is in the vehicle document wallet Dashboard fuse box There is...

Page 496: ...bber seal is lying correctly in cover X Put cover back in position X Replace bracket X Tighten screws using an Allen key The cover must be seated properly otherwise moisture or dirt could impair the f...

Page 497: ...ribed observe the following procedure X Take the fuse allocation chart out of the vehicle document wallet X Search for Emergency engine shutdown in the fuse allocation chart X Remove the fuses listed...

Page 498: ...496...

Page 499: ...nter operation 500 Tire pressure 501 Loading the vehicle 508 Maximum load rating 512 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 513 Tire labeling 514 Definition of terms for tires and loading 518 Changing...

Page 500: ...can impair the operating safety Before purchasing and using non approved accessories visit a qualified specialist workshop and inquire about Rsuitability Rlegal stipulations Rfactory recommendations...

Page 501: ...the pressure as necessary Y page 501 Tire tread G WARNING Insufficient tire tread will reduce tire traction The tire is no longer able to dissipate water This means that on wet road surfaces the risk...

Page 502: ...tires on your vehicle Using summer tires at very cold temperatures could cause cracks to form thereby damaging the tires permanently Mercedes Benz cannot accept responsibility for this type of damage...

Page 503: ...the rear wheels Observe the manufacturer s mounting instructions ROnly use snow chains when driving on roads completely covered by snow Remove the snow chains as soon as possible when you come to a ro...

Page 504: ...placard on your vehicle Recommended tire pressures Option 2 Tire pressure table on the inside of the fuel filler flap The tire pressure table contains the recommended pressures for cold tires for vari...

Page 505: ...reign objects RCheck whether the wheel is losing air or the valve is leaking If you are unable to rectify the damage contact a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING If you fit unsuitable accessories...

Page 506: ...racteristics There is a risk of an accident Avoid tire pressures that are too low in all the tires including the spare wheel Underinflated tires may Rwear quickly and unevenly Rhave an adverse effect...

Page 507: ...e values taught in Restart the tire pressure monitor after adjusting the pressure of the cold tires Y page 507 The current pressures are saved as new reference values As a result a warning message wil...

Page 508: ...alfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons includ...

Page 509: ...ncy spare wheel is mounted the system may continue to show the tire pressure of the wheel that has been removed for a few minutes If this occurs note that the value displayed for the position where th...

Page 510: ...pted as reference values and monitored If you wish to cancel the restart X Press the button The tire pressure values stored at the last restart will continue to be monitored Loading the vehicle Instru...

Page 511: ...er of seats is vehicle specific and can differ from the details shown The number of seats in your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Loading Information placard Maximum number of seats determines th...

Page 512: ...50 lbs X Step 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4 X St...

Page 513: ...mum weight of occupants and cargo data from the Tire and Loading Information placard 1500 lbs 680 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Step 2 Number of people in the vehicl...

Page 514: ...eed the permissible gross vehicle weight Gross axle weight rating the maximum permissible weight that can be carried by one axle front or rear axle To ensure that your vehicle does not exceed the maxi...

Page 515: ...mum tire width For example Tread wear Traction Temperature 200 AA A All passenger car tires must conform to the statutory safety requirements in addition to these grades Tread wear The tread wear grad...

Page 516: ...ailure The temperature grades are A the highest B and C These represent the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a s...

Page 517: ...esents diagonal tires B represents diagonal radial tires Optionally tires with a maximum speed of over 149mph 240km h may have ZR in the size description depending on the manufacturer e g 245 40 ZR 18...

Page 518: ...f over 186mph 300km h must include ZR and the service specification must be given in brackets Example 275 40 ZR 18 99 Y The speed rating Y indicates that the maximum speed of the tire is over 186mph 3...

Page 519: ...form purchasers of recalls and other safety relevant matters It makes it possible for the purchaser to easily identify the affected tires The TIN is made up of manufacturer identification code tire si...

Page 520: ...ing Standards A uniform standard to grade the quality of tires with regards to tread quality tire traction and temperature characteristics Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using U S govern...

Page 521: ...r on the driver s side Maximum loaded vehicle weight The maximum weight is the sum of the curb weight of the vehicle the weight of the accessories the total load limit and the weight of the optional e...

Page 522: ...han 2 3 kg 5 lb These optional extras such as high performance brakes level control a roof rack or a high performance battery are not included in the curb weight and the weight of the accessories TIN...

Page 523: ...Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and the brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel is interchanged Check the tire pressures For information on changing tires and mounting the spare wheel see Y...

Page 524: ...able on the inside of the fuel filler flap Observe the notes on recommended tire pressures under various operating conditions Y page 501 Check tire pressures regularly and only when the tires are cold...

Page 525: ...i Not all wheel and tire combinations are available at the factory for all countries Wheel and tire combinations 523 Wheels and tires Z...

Page 526: ...1 69 in 43 mm 9 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 69 in 43 mm BA 255 35 ZR 20 XL28 8 5 J x 20 H2 Wheel offset 1 69 in 43 mm FA RA 255 35 ZR 20 XL 275 35 ZR 20 XL28 8 5 J x 20 H2 Wheel offset 1 69 in 43 mm 9...

Page 527: ...19 H2 Wheel offset 1 69 in 43 mm FA RA 255 40 R19 100 V XL M Si 275 40 R19 105 V XL M Si28 8 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 69 in 43 mm 9 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 69 in 43 mm Minispare emergency spare...

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Page 529: ...seful information 528 Notes on technical data 528 Genuine Mercedes Benz parts 528 Warranty 529 Identification plates 529 Service products and filling capaci ties 530 Vehicle data 537 527 Technical dat...

Page 530: ...for them Therefore only genuine Mercedes Benz parts should be used G WARNING Driving safety may be impaired if non approved parts tires and wheels or safety relevant accessories are used This could le...

Page 531: ...ontrol Systems Warranty RState Warranty Enforcement Laws Lemon Laws Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes Benz Parts and Accessories warranties You can obtain information about...

Page 532: ...Engine number Emission control information plate including the certification of both federal and Californian emissions standards Engine number stamped into the crankcase VIN on the lower edge of the...

Page 533: ...id inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing contact Extinguish all smoking materials Direct skin contact with fuels and the inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging your health Tank capacity Total capaci...

Page 534: ...p www mbusa com USA only Information on refueling Y page 321 Additives Do not refuel with low grade fuel and do not use fuel additives that are not tested and approved for Mercedes Benz vehicles Damag...

Page 535: ...e Do not refuel your vehicle with fuels unless they have been approved by Mercedes Benz Information on refueling Y page 321 Low outside temperatures i Diesel fuel with improved cold flow properties is...

Page 536: ...TEC exhaust gas aftertreatment system If DEF is pumped out of the DEF tank e g during repair work it must not be returned to the tank The purity of the fluid can no longer be guaranteed Total capacity...

Page 537: ...suitable for the prevailing outside temperatures The table shows you which SAE classifications are to be used The low temperature characteristics of engine oils can deteriorate significantly e g as a...

Page 538: ...freeze corrosion inhibitor It performs the following tasks Rcorrosion protection Rantifreeze protection Rraising the boiling point If the coolant has antifreeze protection down to 35 37 the boiling po...

Page 539: ...elow freezing X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of water and windshield washer fluid e g MB WinterFit Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside temperature X Down to 14 10 mix 1 part MB Win...

Page 540: ...6 in 3165 mm Turning radius short wheelbase 38 7 ft 11 80 m Turning radius long wheelbase 40 0 ft 12 20 m Maximum roof load 220 lb 100 kg Maximum trunk load 220 lb 100 kg S 63 AMG S 65 AMG Vehicle len...

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