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Introduction to the restraint sys-

tem .................................................. 50

Occupant Classification System

(OCS) ............................................... 59

PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator

lamps ............................................... 51

Pets in the vehicle ........................... 71

PRE-SAFE

(anticipatory occu-

pant protection) ............................... 67

Restraint system warning lamp ........ 51

OCS

Conditions ....................................... 59

Faults ............................................... 63

Operation ......................................... 59

System self-test ............................... 61

Odometer ........................................... 225

Off-map .............................................. 357

Oil

see Engine oil

On-board computer

AMG menu ..................................... 236

Assistance menu ........................... 230

Audio menu ................................... 228

Convenience submenu .................. 235

Display messages .......................... 239

Displaying a service message ........ 541

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 189

Factory settings submenu ............. 236

Important safety notes .................. 222

Instrument cluster submenu .......... 232

Lighting submenu .......................... 233

Menu overview .............................. 225

Message memory .......................... 239

Navigation menu ............................ 227

Operation ....................................... 223

RACETIMER ................................... 237

Service menu ................................. 232

Settings menu ............................... 232

Standard display ............................ 225

Telephone menu ............................ 229

Trip menu ...................................... 225

Vehicle submenu ........................... 234

Video DVD operation ..................... 229

Online and Internet functions

Ending the connection ................... 419

Establishing/ending the connec-

tion ................................................ 419

Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ......... 427

Manually setting the access data

of the mobile phone network pro-

vider .............................................. 415

Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website ..... 427

Options menu ................................ 425

Resetting settings .......................... 427

Selecting options for the local

search ............................................ 425

Selecting the access data of the

mobile phone network provider ..... 414

Setting options for destination/

route download .............................. 426

Operating safety

Declaration of conformity ................ 34

Important safety notes .................... 33

Operating system

see On-board computer

Operator's Manual

Vehicle equipment ........................... 31

Outside temperature display ........... 223

Overhead control panel ...................... 47

Own address ...................................... 362

Paint code number ............................ 601

Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 543

Panic alarm .......................................... 50

Parking

Engaging park position .................. 160

Important safety notes .................. 171

Parking brake ................................ 172

Position of exterior mirror, front-

passenger side ............................... 118

Rear view camera .......................... 206

see PARKTRONIC

Parking aid

Active Parking Assist ..................... 202

see Exterior mirrors

see PARKTRONIC

Parking assistance

see PARKTRONIC

Parking brake

Display message ............................ 243

Electric parking brake .................... 172

Warning lamp ................................. 277

Parking lamps

Switching on/off ........................... 124

Index

Summary of Contents for SL 400

Page 1: ...SL Operator s Manual Order no P2310031 13 Part no 231 584 04 01 Edition A 2016 2315840401 2315840401 SL Operator s Manual...

Page 2: ...tion RSIRIUS is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc RHD Radio is a registered trademark of iBiq uity Digital Corporation RGracenote is a registered trademark of Gracenote Inc RZAGATSurvey an...

Page 3: ...nz 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 shown in the description...

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Page 5: ...teering wheel and mirrors 107 Lights and windshield wipers 121 Climate control 135 Driving and parking 149 On board computer and displays 221 COMAND 283 Stowage and features 513 Maintenance and care 5...

Page 6: ...package 214 Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating deactivating on board computer 232 Display message 260 Function information 217 Active light function 126 Active Parking Assist Display message 261 Fu...

Page 7: ...om puter 231 Assistance menu on board com puter 230 ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message 541 Hiding a service message 540 Resetting the service interval dis play 541 Service message 540 Special se...

Page 8: ...fety notes 555 Jump starting 559 Overview 555 Belt see Seat belts Bird s eye view navigation 368 Blind Spot Assist see Active Blind Spot Assist Bluetooth Activating audio mode 465 Activating deactivat...

Page 9: ...g wheel 547 Trim pieces 547 Washing by hand 542 Wheels 544 Windows 545 Wiper blades 545 Wooden trim 547 Category list music search 454 CD Copy protection 454 Fast forward fast rewind 450 General infor...

Page 10: ...irflow 143 Setting the climate mode AIR FLOW 141 Setting the temperature 142 Switching air recirculation mode on off 146 Switching on off 139 Switching residual heat on off 146 Switching the rear wind...

Page 11: ...Daytime running lamps Display message 254 Function notes 122 Switching on off on board com puter 233 Declarations of conformity 34 Delayed switch off Exterior lighting on board com puter 234 Interior...

Page 12: ...cking 90 Emergency unlocking 90 Important safety notes 88 Opening from inside 88 Overview 88 Power closing 90 Drinking and driving 174 Drive program Automatic 164 Display 161 Manual 165 Manual vehicle...

Page 13: ...notes 115 EASY EXIT feature Crash responsive 116 Function notes 115 Switching on off 235 EBD electronic brake force distri bution Display message 242 Function notes 77 ECO display Function notes 175 O...

Page 14: ...ons 122 see Lights Exterior mirrors Adjusting 116 Dipping automatic 117 Folding in when locking on board computer 235 Folding in out electrically 117 Out of position troubleshooting 117 Storing settin...

Page 15: ...21 Using as the destination 421 GPS reception 321 Gracenote Media Database 450 H Handbrake see Parking brake HANDS FREE ACCESS 93 Harman kardon Logic 7 sur round sound system see Surround sound harman...

Page 16: ...tting access data 413 Internet radio Calling up 428 Searching for stations 428 iPod Alphabetic track selection 471 Connecting to the Media Inter face 467 Selecting a category playlist 470 iTunes 471 J...

Page 17: ...ton 89 Locking centrally see Central locking Locking verification signal on board computer 235 Low beam headlamps Display message 252 Switching on off 123 Luggage cover see Trunk partition Lumbar sup...

Page 18: ...87 External authorization 386 Frequencies 600 Installation 600 Menu on board computer 229 Registering authorizing 385 Transmission output maximum 600 Mobile phone network providers Calling up 413 Modi...

Page 19: ...dance 346 Search Send 345 Selecting a destination from the destination memory 330 Selecting a destination from the list of last destinations 330 Selecting your home address 330 Setting options for des...

Page 20: ...lishing ending the connec tion 419 Further Mercedes Benz Apps 427 Manually setting the access data of the mobile phone network pro vider 415 Mercedes Benz Mobile Website 427 Options menu 425 Resetting...

Page 21: ...e viewer Displaying pictures 481 Introduction 481 Plastic trim cleaning instruc tions 547 Playback options Audio mode CD MP3 452 POI navigation Category 338 Defining the position for the POI search 33...

Page 22: ...gs 490 Using the main loudspeaker 488 Video DVD mode 494 Rear view camera Cleaning instructions 546 Displaying the image 319 Function notes 206 Switching on off 207 Rear window defroster Problem malfu...

Page 23: ...ports 357 S Safety Children in the vehicle 68 Safety notes Audio CD and MP3 mode 446 Using the telephone 381 Video DVD mode 475 Safety system see Driving safety systems Satellite radio Displaying info...

Page 24: ...t reader speed 310 Setting the volume Telephone calls 298 Video AUX 481 Settings Factory on board computer 236 Menu overview 290 On board computer 232 Picture COMAND 475 Sound settings 298 SETUP on bo...

Page 25: ...ty notes 114 Paddle shifters 164 Storing settings memory func tion 119 Steering wheel paddle shifters 164 Stop function Video DVD 477 Stopwatch RACETIMER 237 Storing stations Radio 439 Stowage areas 5...

Page 26: ...Adjusting the volume for calls 298 Calling outgoing call 389 Calling via speed dial 390 Conference connection 392 Connecting a mobile phone gen eral information 383 De authorizing a mobile phone 387...

Page 27: ...hed 554 Tire pressure reached 554 Tires Aspect ratio definition 587 Average weight of the vehicle occupants definition 586 Bar definition 586 Changing a wheel 588 Characteristics 586 Checking 569 Curb...

Page 28: ...icle 564 With both axles on the ground 563 With the rear axle raised 563 Track Selecting CD MP3 449 Selecting using the number key pad 450 Track information 494 Traffic jam function 351 Traffic report...

Page 29: ...in an emergency 90 Unlocking SmartKey 82 Vehicle data 608 Vehicle battery see Battery vehicle Vehicle data 608 Vehicle dimensions 608 Vehicle emergency locking 90 Vehicle height Active Body Control ex...

Page 30: ...owing hiding the menu 506 Time stamp 510 Weather memory SIRIUS Selecting an area 505 Storing an area 505 Website Adding to favorites 433 Wheel and tire combinations Tires 595 Wheel bolt tightening tor...

Page 31: ...570 Wiper blades Cleaning 545 Important safety notes 131 Replacing 131 Wooden trim cleaning instruc tions 547 Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop Z ZAGAT rating service 340 ZONE function Switch...

Page 32: ...ngine Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front Ravoid frequent sudden acceleration and braking Rchange gear in...

Page 33: ...that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here This also applies to safety relevant systems and func tions The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the de...

Page 34: ...written notice to Mercedes Benz USA LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 Maintenance The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work w...

Page 35: ...well as any required repairs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING Flammable material such as leaves grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhau...

Page 36: ...e that may cause undesired operation of the device Diagnostics connection The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop G WA...

Page 37: ...f Avenue Toronto Ontario M4G 4C9 Reporting safety defects USA only The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49 Code of U S Federal Regulations Part 575 pursuant to the...

Page 38: ...R The main purpose of an EDR is to record data that will assist in under standing how a vehicle s systems performed in certain crash or near crash like situations such as during air bag deployment or...

Page 39: ...as required by law Warning The EDR is a component of the Restraint System Module Tampering with altering modifying or removing the EDR com ponent may result in a malfunction of the Restraint System M...

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Page 41: ...Cockpit 40 Instrument cluster 41 Multifunction steering wheel 43 Center console 44 Overhead control panel 47 Door control panel 48 39 At a glance...

Page 42: ...luster 41 B PARKTRONIC warning dis play 199 C Overhead control panel 47 D Climate control systems 136 Function Page E Ignition lock 151 Start Stop button 152 F Cruise control lever 180 G Activates Nig...

Page 43: ...r 8 the fuel filler cap is on the right hand side Function Page Tachometer 223 Coolant temperature 223 A Multifunction display 224 B Instrument cluster lighting 222 i Information on displaying the out...

Page 44: ...nada only B Electric parking brake yellow 277 C Distance warning 280 D Turn signals 125 E h Tire pressure monitor 281 Function Page F 6 Restraint system 50 G Seat belt 271 H M SPORT handling mode Merc...

Page 45: ...its the telephone book redial memory 6 Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial mem ory W X Adjusts the volume 8 Mute Function Page A Selects a menu 223 9 Selects a submenu or scrolls through li...

Page 46: ...t heating 112 s Seat ventilation 113 AIRSCARF 114 A c PARKTRONIC 199 B Hazard warning lamps 126 Function Page C 4 PASSENGER AIR BAG ON OFF indicator lamp 51 D ESP except Mercedes AMG vehicles 74 ECO s...

Page 47: ...terface 515 Cigarette lighter 520 Socket 521 E Selects park position 159 F Start Stop button 155 Function Page G Shows the driving condi tions menu in the COMAND display vehicles with Active Body Cont...

Page 48: ...loses the side win dows 98 C Extends retracts the wind screen 104 D Stowage compartment with Media Interface 515 Cigarette lighter 520 Socket 521 Function Page E Selects park position 159 F Drive prog...

Page 49: ...auto matic interior lighting con trol on off 128 A p Switches the right hand reading lamp on off 128 B MB Info call button mbrace system 524 Function Page C G SOS button mbrace system 522 D Rear view...

Page 50: ...r the seat exterior mirrors and steer ing wheel memory func tion 119 w Adjusts the front passenger seat from the driver s seat 110 Function Page A o Opens the trunk lid 95 p Opens closes the trunk lid...

Page 51: ...Useful information 50 Panic alarm 50 Occupant safety 50 Children in the vehicle 68 Pets in the vehicle 71 Driving safety systems 71 Protection against theft 79 49 Safety...

Page 52: ...belt system RAir bags RChild restraint system The components of the restraint system work in conjunction with each other They can only deploy their protective function if at all times all vehicle occu...

Page 53: ...a few seconds after the vehicle is started The components of the restraint system are in operational readiness A malfunction has occurred if the 6 restraint system warning lamp Rdoes not light up aft...

Page 54: ...at belt is pulled by the seat belt guide quickly or with a jerky movement the belt retractor locks The belt strap cannot be extracted any further The Emergency Tensioning Device tightens the seat belt...

Page 55: ...the age weight and size of the child Ralways observe the instructions and safety notes in the Children in the vehicle sec tion of this Operator s Manual Y page 68 in addition to the child restraint sy...

Page 56: ...the lap of a vehicle occupant In the event of an accident they could be crushed between the vehicle occupant and seat belt Robjects are never secured with a seat belt if theseat belt is also being use...

Page 57: ...t cluster is a reminder that all vehicle occupants must wear their seat belts It may light up continuously or flash In addition there may be a warning tone Regardless of whether the driver s seat belt...

Page 58: ...sition must allow the vehicle to be driven safely ROnly hold the steering wheel on the out side This allows the air bag to be fully deployed RAlways lean against the backrest while driv ing Do not lea...

Page 59: ...oors or parts of the doors Always have work on the doors or door pan eling carried out at a qualified specialist work shop Front air bags Driver s air bag deploys in front of the steering wheel Front...

Page 60: ...f the front passenger seat If the belt tongue is engaged in the belt buckle the side impact air bag on the front passenger side deploys if an appropriate acci dent situation occurs In this case deploy...

Page 61: ...t cushion of the front passenger seat The backrest of the forward facingchild restraint systemmust lie as flat as possible against the backrest of the front passenger seat The child restraint system m...

Page 62: ...es an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Make sure that the front passenger front air bag has been disabled The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF...

Page 63: ...ultaneously The front passenger front air bag is deactiva ted in this case and does not deploy during an accident Have the system checked by quali fied technicians as soon as possible Consult an autho...

Page 64: ...cked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist work shop G WARNING Objects between the seat surface and the child restraint system could affect OCS oper ation This could result in the front p...

Page 65: ...on and the child seat X Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system rests on the seat cushion of the front passenger seat The backrest of the forward facing child restraint system mus...

Page 66: ...and air bags Important safety notes G WARNING The air bag parts are hot after an air bag has been deployed There is a risk of injury Do not touch the air bag parts Have a deployed air bag replaced at...

Page 67: ...ell as driver s and front passenger knee bags The front passenger front air bag is activated or deactivated depending on the person on the front passenger seat The front passenger front air bag can on...

Page 68: ...ystem works is deter mined by the severity of the accident detec ted especially the vehicle deceleration or acceleration and the apparent type of acci dent Rfrontal collision Rside impact Rrollover NE...

Page 69: ...r vehicle is equipped with PRE SAFE the possibility of injury in the event of an accident cannot be ruled out Always adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions and mai...

Page 70: ...tions Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safety notes on the Occupant Classifica tion System OCS Y page 59 G WARNING If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi cle they could set it in motio...

Page 71: ...special seat belt retractor is enabled X Push the child restraint system down so that the seat belt is tight and does not loosen Removing the child restraint system and deactivating the special seat b...

Page 72: ...r Vehicle Safety Stand ards 213 and 225 RCanadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210 2 Confirmation that the child restraint system corresponds to the standards can be found on an instruction...

Page 73: ...ehi cle Always secure animals properly during the journey e g use a suitable animal trans port box Driving safety systems Overview of driving safety systems In this section you will find information a...

Page 74: ...til the braking sit uation is over X To make a full brake application depress the brake pedal with full force If ABS intervenes when braking you will feel a pulsing in the brake pedal The pulsating br...

Page 75: ...covering the sensors Rthere is interference by other radar sources Rthere are strong radar reflections for example in parking garages Ra narrow vehicle traveling in front e g a motorbike Ra vehicle t...

Page 76: ...is slippery on one side In addition more drive torque is transferred to the wheel or wheels with traction ETS remains active when you deactivate ESP i Mercedes AMG vehicles your vehicle may be equippe...

Page 77: ...e situations descri bed in the following It may be best to deactivate ESP in the fol lowing situations Rwhen using snow chains Rin deep snow Ron sand or gravel i Activate ESP as soon as the situations...

Page 78: ...as the situations described above no longer apply ESP will otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehi cle if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to spin Avoid spinning the driven wheels for...

Page 79: ...nes RPRE SAFE Brake is no longer available it is also not activated if you brake firmly and ESP intervenes RESP still provides support when you brake firmly EBD electronic brake force distribu tion Ge...

Page 80: ...ppropriate distance to the vehicle in front and thus prevent a col lision you must apply the brakes yourself G WARNING PRE SAFE Brake does not react Rto people or animals Rto oncoming vehicles Rto cro...

Page 81: ...you maneuver to avoid the obstacle Rthere is no longer any danger of a collision Rthere is no longer an obstacle detected in front of your vehicle STEER CONTROL General information STEER CONTROL helps...

Page 82: ...tKey The alarm is switched off or X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock The alarm is switched off X To stop the alarm using KEYLESS GO grasp the outside door handle The Smart Key must be outsid...

Page 83: ...Useful information 82 SmartKey 82 Doors 88 Trunk 91 Side windows 96 Roof 100 81 Opening and closing...

Page 84: ...s unattended in the vehicle Always keep the SmartKey out of reach of children G WARNING If you attach heavy or large objects to the SmartKey the SmartKey could be uninten tionally turned in the igniti...

Page 85: ...d lock it using the button on the SmartKey When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS GO the distance between the SmartKey and the corresponding door handle must not be greater than 3 ft 1 m A check which...

Page 86: ...e X To unlock centrally press the but ton twice X To lock centrally press the button The KEYLESS GO function is changed as fol lows X To unlock the driver s door touch the inner surface of the door ha...

Page 87: ...contain toxic and corrosive substan ces If batteries are swallowed it can result in severe health problems There is a risk of fatal injury Keep batteries out of the reach of children If a battery is...

Page 88: ...doing so X Remove battery compartment cover X Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your palm until battery falls out X Insert the new battery with the positive ter minal facing upwards Use a lint free...

Page 89: ...s close as possible to the vehicle and press the or button If the vehicle can also not be locked unlocked using the remote control function X Unlock Y page 90 or lock Y page 90 the vehicle using the m...

Page 90: ...s Rget out and disrupt traffic Roperate the vehicle s equipment Additionally children could set the vehicle in motion if for example they Rrelease the parking brake Rshifting the automatic transmissio...

Page 91: ...th the SmartKey or KEYLESS GO You can open a door from inside the vehicle even if it has been locked If a locked door is opened from the inside the previous unlock status of the vehicle will be taken...

Page 92: ...ock and open the driver s door the anti theft alarm system will be triggered Y page 80 X Take the mechanical key out of the Smart Key Y page 84 X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of the driver...

Page 93: ...sions of the trunk lid Y page 608 i With the roof open you can use the load ing aid Y page 516 to raise the folded roof in the trunk to make loading easier For this purpose you can also open the trunk...

Page 94: ...Y page 516 For this purpose you can also open the trunk partition The trunk partition must be closed again after loading It will otherwise not be pos sible to close the roof Closing X Pull the trunk...

Page 95: ...ith KEYLESS GO is detected in the trunk the trunk lid opens again after it is closed It does not lock HANDS FREE ACCESS Important safety notes G WARNING The vehicle s exhaust system may be very hot Yo...

Page 96: ...trunk RDirt caused by road salt around sensors may restrict functionality RUsing the HANDS FREE ACCESS with a prosthetic leg may restrict functionality Operation X To open close move your foot in sen...

Page 97: ...unsupervised in the vehicle they could activate the functions There is a risk of injury When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unsupervis...

Page 98: ...it will go to position 2 X Pull the trunk lid handle The trunk is unlocked X Turn the mechanical key back to position 1 and remove it X Insert mechanical key into the SmartKey Y page 84 Trunk emergen...

Page 99: ...e manual clos ing process the side window only opens again automatically after the corresponding switch is released However the automatic reversing feature is only an aid and does not relieve you of t...

Page 100: ...ndows simultaneously X Open the cover in the lower center console The switch for all side windows is under the cover X To open all side windows press but ton to the point of resistance X To open all s...

Page 101: ...n the door handle immediately X Pull the door handle immediately and hold it until the side windows open again With KEYLESS GO you can close all side win dows simultaneously The KEYLESS GO key must be...

Page 102: ...w is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly X Immediately after the window blocks pull the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed The side window is closed wit...

Page 103: ...en raising or lowering the roof make sure that no body parts are in the vicinity of moving components If someone becomes trapped release the button Opening and closing X Secure the vehicle against rol...

Page 104: ...closed and the trunk parti tion is open the roof cannot be opened using the SmartKey functions Instead all of the side windows open or close simultaneously Y page 98 Locking the roof again Important s...

Page 105: ...lets in the side panels X Push trunk partition against the direc tion of the arrow by handle Removing and installing Closed trunk partition Trunk partition Net Eyelets Handle X To remove unhook net fr...

Page 106: ...n accident Only use the wind screen when visibility con ditions are good When extending or retracting the wind screen make sure there are no objects on the rear compartment trim Otherwise the objects...

Page 107: ...rhead control panel RIf the trim is damaged never touch the electrical components behind it RAlways have work on the MAGIC SKY CON TROL carried out at a qualified specialist workshop The electrical co...

Page 108: ...The on board voltage is too low X Leave the engine running The roof has been opened and closed several times in a row The roof drive has been automatically deactivated You can open and close the roof...

Page 109: ...Useful information 108 Correct driver s seat position 108 Seats 109 Steering wheel 114 Mirrors 116 Memory function 119 107 Seats steering wheel and mirrors...

Page 110: ...ting the seat make sure that Ryou are as far away from the driver s air bag as possible Ryou are sitting in a normal upright position Ryou can fasten the seat belt properly Ryou have moved the backres...

Page 111: ...s and become trapped There is a risk of injury While moving the seats make sure that your hands or otherbody parts do not get under the lever assembly of the seat adjustment sys tem G WARNING If the h...

Page 112: ...ats back There is a risk that the seats and or the objects could be dam aged i The head restraints cannot be removed For more information contact a qualified specialist workshop Adjusting the seats el...

Page 113: ...into the seat belt guide Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts Y page 52 X To remove open up magnetic head and fold the tab up in the direction of the arrow X Take the seat belt out of seat bel...

Page 114: ...ress 9 on switch The seat moves back to the previous posi tion X To stop seat movement press or 9 in the opposite direction Adjusting the multicontour seat You can set the multicontour seat using COMA...

Page 115: ...that you do not need such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting X Once the battery is sufficiently charged switch on the seat heating again Switching the seat ventilation on off Activatin...

Page 116: ...out i The blower continues running for seven seconds to cool down the heating ele ments i If the battery voltage is too low AIRSCARF may switch off Steering wheel Important safety notes G WARNING You...

Page 117: ...injury While the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature is mak ing adjustments make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat and the steering wheel If somebody becomes trapped Rpress one of the...

Page 118: ...he following while driving Radjust the driver s seat head restraint steering wheel or mirrors Rfasten the seat belt There is a risk of an accident Adjust the driver s seat head restraint steer ing whe...

Page 119: ...The electrolyte is harmful and causes irritation It must not come into contact with your skin eyes res piratory organs or clothing or be swallowed There is a risk of injury If you come into contact w...

Page 120: ...urb The parking position is stored i If you shift the transmission to another position the exterior mirror on the front passenger side returns to the driving posi tion Using the memory button Button f...

Page 121: ...adjusts the seat or steering wheel you and other vehicle occu pants particularly children could become trapped There is a risk of injury While the memory function is making adjust ments make sure that...

Page 122: ...onds The settings are stored in the selected pre set position A tone sounds when the set tings have been completed Calling up a stored setting X Press and hold the relevant storage posi tion button 1...

Page 123: ...Useful information 122 Exterior lighting 122 Interior lighting 128 Replacing bulbs 129 Windshield wipers 130 121 Lights and windshield wipers...

Page 124: ...computer Y page 233 Light switch Operation 1 W Left hand standing lamps 2 X Right hand standing lamps 3 T Parking lamps license plate and instrument cluster lighting 4 Automatic headlamp mode control...

Page 125: ...ctivated When the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary if you move the selector lever from a drive position to P the daytime running lamps low beam headlamps go out after three minutes When...

Page 126: ...ontinuous use of the T parking lamps for several hours If possible switch on the X right or the W left standing lamp 1 W Left hand standing lamps 2 X Right hand standing lamps 3 T Parking lamps licens...

Page 127: ...switch to L or X Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist turn the light switch to L X Press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow In the position the high beam hea...

Page 128: ...cation i The hazard warning lamps still operate if the ignition is switched off Cornering light function The cornering light function improves the illu mination of the road over a wide angle in the di...

Page 129: ...eam Assist does not recognize road users Rwho have no lights e g pedestrians Rwho have poor lighting e g cyclists Rwhose lighting is blocked e g by a barrier In very rare cases Adaptive Highbeam Assis...

Page 130: ...rox imately 16 mph 25 km h or other road users have been detected or the roads are adequately lit The high beam headlamps are switched off automatically The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster...

Page 131: ...or lighting on set the switch to the c position X To switch the interior lighting off set the switch to the or if the door is closed to the center position X To switch the reading lamps on off press t...

Page 132: ...s could then damage the windshield wiper blades or scratch the windshield For this reason you should always switch off the windshield wipers in dry weather Combination switch 1 Windshield wiper off 2...

Page 133: ...e to the hood Changing the windshield wiper blades Moving the wiper arm to a vertical posi tion On vehicles without KEYLESS GO X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X Set the win...

Page 134: ...e wiper blade out of the removal position in the direction of arrow beyond the point of resistance The wiper blade disengages with an audible click and is freely movable again X Make sure that the wip...

Page 135: ...remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock or X Switch off the engine using the Start Stop button and open the driver s door X Remove the cause of the obstruction X Switch the windshield wipers back...

Page 136: ...134...

Page 137: ...Useful information 136 Overview of climate control sys tems 136 Operating the climate control sys tems 139 Setting the air vents 147 135 Climate control...

Page 138: ...difi cation function Rswitch on the defrost windshield function briefly if required Climate control regulates the temperature and the humidity in the vehicle interior and filters undesirable substance...

Page 139: ...air dehumidification on off Y page 139 B Switches the rear window defroster on off Y page 144 C Switches the ZONE function on off Y page 143 D Sets the temperature right Y page 142 E Activates deactiv...

Page 140: ...te control Automatic climate control The following contains instructions and rec ommendations to enable you to get the most out of your automatic climate control RActivate climate control using the an...

Page 141: ...o switched off The windows could fog up Therefore switch off climate control only briefly i Activate climate control primarily using the button Y page 141 Activating or deactivating X Turn the SmartKe...

Page 142: ...e button The indicator lamp in the button lights up X To deactivate press the button The indicator lamp in the button goes out The Cooling with air dehumidification function has a delayed switch off f...

Page 143: ...Cooling with air dehu midification function the air inside the vehi cle will not be cooled The air inside the vehi cle will also not be dehumidified The win dows can fog up more quickly Therefore deac...

Page 144: ...the air distribution Activating or deactivating X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Y page 151 X Press the _ button repeatedly until the desired symbol appears in the display Air d...

Page 145: ...ront passenger side Defrosting the windshield General notes Example button You can use this function to defrost the wind shield or to defrost the inside of the wind shield and the side windows Switch...

Page 146: ...lowing functions Rmaximum cooling Rmaximum airflow Rair recirculation mode on Defrosting the windows Windows fogged up on the inside X Activate the cooling with air dehu midification function X Activa...

Page 147: ...deactivating X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Y page 151 X Press the button The indicator lamp in the button lights up or goes out Operating the climate control systems 145 Cli...

Page 148: ...y to position 2 in the igni tion lock Y page 151 X To activate press the g button The indicator lamp in the g button lights up i Air recirculation mode is automatically activated at high levels of pol...

Page 149: ...ere is a risk of injury Make sure that all vehicle occupants always maintain a sufficient distance to the air out lets If necessary redirect the airflow to another area of the vehicle interior G WARNI...

Page 150: ...maged Air vent control Air vent When the climate control system is activated the glove box can be ventilated for instance to cool its contents The level of airflow depends on the airflow and air distr...

Page 151: ...Useful information 150 Notes on breaking in a new vehi cle 150 Driving 151 Automatic transmission 159 Refueling 168 Parking 171 Driving tips 174 Driving systems 180 149 Driving and parking...

Page 152: ...m RAvoid heavy loads e g driving at full throt tle during this period RChange gear in good time before the tach ometer needle is of the way to the red area of the tachometer RDo not manually shift to...

Page 153: ...If the parking brake has not been fully released when driving the parking brake can Roverheat and cause a fire Rlose its hold function There is a risk of fire and an accident Release the parking brak...

Page 154: ...83 Do not keep the SmartKey Rwith electronic devices e g a mobile phone or another SmartKey Rwith metallic objects e g coins or metal foil Rinside metallic objects e g a metal case This can impair th...

Page 155: ...other people or road users Rget out and disrupt traffic Roperate the vehicle s equipment Additionally children could set the vehicle in motion if for example they Rrelease the parking brake Rshifting...

Page 156: ...When engaging transmission position D or R always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate Depress the accelerator carefully when pull ing away The vehicle locks centrally o...

Page 157: ...O start stop function is only available in drive pro gram C For further information on automatic engine switch off Y page 155 and automatic engine start Y page 156 Automatic engine switch off If the v...

Page 158: ...perature in the vehicle interior devi ates from the set range Rthe system detects moisture on the wind shield when the air conditioning system is switched on Rthe battery s condition of charge is too...

Page 159: ...ve the automatic transmission switches to drive program C If the indicator lamp on the ECO button is off the ECO start stop function has been deac tivated manually or as the result of a mal function D...

Page 160: ...fter several attempts X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The engine does not start You cannot hear the starter motor The on board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or discharge...

Page 161: ...NING If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R the vehicle could pull away suddenly There is a risk of an accident When engaging transmission position D...

Page 162: ...tionary depress the brake pedal X Push the selector lever forwards past the first point of resistance The ECO start stop function is not available when reverse gear is engaged Further infor mation on...

Page 163: ...ke pedal X Push the selector lever back past the first point of resistance Transmission position and drive pro gram display Display in transmission positions P R and N Transmission position currently...

Page 164: ...Neutral Do not shift the transmission to N while driving Otherwise the auto matic transmission could be dam aged No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive wheels Releasing the brake pedal w...

Page 165: ...Sport sporty driving style RM Manual manual gearshifting i The automatic transmission shifts to automatic drive program E each time the engine is started i Further information about permanent drive p...

Page 166: ...ft hand steering wheel paddle shifter Right hand steering wheel paddle shifter In the manual drive program you can change gear yourself by using the steering wheel pad dle shifters Y page 165 Further...

Page 167: ...ission switches to manual drive program M for a limited amount of time Depending on which paddle shifter is pulled the automatic trans mission immediately shifts into the next gear down or up if permi...

Page 168: ...vehicles In manual drive program M you can change gear using the steering wheel paddle shifters if the transmission is in position D The selec ted gear appears in the multifunction display X Press th...

Page 169: ...upshift indicator will be shown in the mul tifunction display X When the UP message is shown in the mul tifunction display pull on the right hand steering wheel paddle shifter Kickdown You can also us...

Page 170: ...and explo sion You must avoid fire open flames creating sparks and smoking Switch off the engine and if applicable the auxiliary heating before refueling G WARNING Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to...

Page 171: ...ed or locked auto matically when you unlock or lock the vehicle with the key or using KEYLESS GO The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed 8 in the instrument cluster The arrow next to the fill...

Page 172: ...fuel warning lamp flashes The Check Engine warning lamp may also light up A message appears in the multifunction display Y page 258 For further information on warning and indi cator lamps in the inst...

Page 173: ...fety relevant functions are only available with limitations or not at all This could affect for example the power steering and the brake boosting effect You will require considerably more effort to st...

Page 174: ...function operates independently of the ECO start stop automatic engine switch off function Electric parking brake General notes G WARNING If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi cle they could...

Page 175: ...Canada only indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up The electric parking brake is not automati cally engaged if the engine is switched off by the ECO start stop function Releasing automatic...

Page 176: ...ill be distracted from traffic conditions You could also lose control of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Only operate this equipment when the vehicle is stationary Observe the legal require...

Page 177: ...ust be carried out at regular intervals and in accordance with the Mercedes Benz service requirements Details can be found in the Maintenance Booklet ECO display The ECO display provides feedback on h...

Page 178: ...kes Important safety notes G WARNING If you shift down on a slippery road surface in an attempt to increase the engine s braking effect the drive wheels could lose their grip There is an increased dan...

Page 179: ...ay be too low Observe additional warning mes sages in the multifunction display The brake fluid level may be too low due to brake pad wear or leaking brake lines Have the brake system checked immedi a...

Page 180: ...ing greater force to the brake pedal Keep this in mind and adapt your driving and braking accordingly during this break in period Excessive heavy braking results in corre spondingly high brake wear Ob...

Page 181: ...ce in an attempt to increase the engine s braking effect the drive wheels could lose their grip There is an increased danger of skidding and accidents Do not shift down for additional engine brak ing...

Page 182: ...fail to adapt your driving style cruise control can neither reduce the risk of an acci dent nor override the laws of physics Cruise control cannot take into account the road traffic and weather condit...

Page 183: ...rates If you do not know the stored speed the vehicle could accelerate or brake unexpectedly There is a risk of an acci dent Pay attention to the road and traffic condi tions before calling up the sto...

Page 184: ...N while driving If cruise control is deactivated you will hear a warning tone You will see the Cruise Con trol Off message in the multifunction dis play for approximately five seconds i When you switc...

Page 185: ...that may cause undesired operation of the device Removal tampering or altering of the device will void any warranties and is not permitted Do not tamper with alter or use in any non approved way Any u...

Page 186: ...ection of obstacles can be impaired if Rthere is dirt on the sensors or anything else covering the sensors Rthere is snow or heavy rain Rthere is interference by other radar sources Rthere are strong...

Page 187: ...ise control lever is pressed up or down the last speed stored is increased or reduced or X To adjust the speed in 5 mph incre ments 10 km h increments briefly press the cruise control lever up past th...

Page 188: ...ft hand drive vehicles the passing lane is the left hand lane DISTRONIC PLUS assists you if Ryou are driving faster than 40 mph 60 km h RDISTRONIC PLUS is maintaining the dis tance to a vehicle in fro...

Page 189: ...RNING If you call up the stored speed and it differs from the current speed the vehicle acceler ates or decelerates If you do not know the stored speed the vehicle could accelerate or brake unexpected...

Page 190: ...d You can see this distance in the multifunction display Y page 189 Make sure that you maintain a sufficiently safe distance from the vehicle in front Adjust the distance to the vehicle in front if ne...

Page 191: ...releases the brakes if the vehicle is slowed down to a speedbelow20mph 30km h bythe system provided that DISTRONIC PLUS does not detect a vehicle directly in front At this point the driver must apply...

Page 192: ...ive sec onds Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS General notes The following contains descriptions of certain road and traffic conditions in which you must be particularly attentive In such situation...

Page 193: ...g effect is canceled and the HOLD function deactivated when you depress the accelerator pedal to pull away Important safety notes G WARNING When leaving the vehicle it can still roll away despite bein...

Page 194: ...ehicle using the electric parking brake Ryou activate DISTRONIC PLUS i After a time the electric parking brake secures the vehicle and relieves the service brake The electric parking brake automatical...

Page 195: ...ast 3 500 rpm The RACE START Release brake to start message appears in the multifunc tion display i If you do not release the brake pedal within five seconds RACE START is can celed The multifunction...

Page 196: ...unction display In Comfort mode the driving characteristics of your vehicle are more comfortable Select this mode if you favor a more comfortable driving style Active Body Control except Mercedes AMG...

Page 197: ...off by the ECO start stop function X If indicator lamp is lit press but ton Indicator lamp goes out The vehicle is adjusted to normal level The Raised level setting is canceled if you Rare driving fas...

Page 198: ...uning is selected The ABC Active Body Control COMFORT message appears in the multifunction dis play In comfort mode the driving characteristics of your vehicle are more comfortable Select this mode if...

Page 199: ...the vehicle is being lowered Setting raised level X Make sure that the engine is running or that it has been switched off by the ECO start stop function X Make sure that a speed of 75 mph 120 km h is...

Page 200: ...mes sage appears in the multifunction display The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in sports mode ensures even better contact with the road Select this mode if you prefer a firmer suspension se...

Page 201: ...KTRONIC does not detect such objects when they are in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle You could damage the vehicle or the objects The sensors may not detect snow and other objects that absorb ul...

Page 202: ...may no longer be shown Warning displays Warning display for the front area Segments on the left hand side of the vehicle Segments on the right hand side of the vehicle Segments showing operational re...

Page 203: ...nt onwards you will hear an intermittent warning tone for approx imately two seconds Rseventh segment onwards you will hear a warning tone for approximately two sec onds This indicates that you have n...

Page 204: ...both sides of the vehicle A suitable parking space is indicated by the parking symbol Active steering intervention can assist you during parking You may also use PARKTRONIC Y page 199 When PARKTRONIC...

Page 205: ...d when the parking space is measured These are not taken into account when the parking procedure is calculated e g overhanging loads tail sections or loading ramps of goods vehicles In some circumstan...

Page 206: ...ight spaces you will achieve the best results by backing up as far as possible When doing so also observe the PARKTRONIC messages X Stop as soon as PARKTRONIC sounds the continuous warning tone if not...

Page 207: ...Assist press the a button on the multifunction steering wheel The Park Assist Active Accelerate and Brake Observe Surroundings mes sage appears in the multifunction display X Let go of the multifuncti...

Page 208: ...as in the rear view mirror i The text of messages shown in the COMAND display depends on the language setting The following are examples of rear view camera messages in the COMAND display Important s...

Page 209: ...he bumper of a parked vehicle Rthe drawbar of a trailer Rthe ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch Rthe rear section of an HGV Ra slanted post Use the guidelines only for orientation Approach objects n...

Page 210: ...ear of the vehicle Red guide line at a distance of approx imately 10 in 0 25 m from the rear of the vehicle X Make sure that the rear view camera is switched on Y page 207 The lane and the guide lines...

Page 211: ...steer ing wheel Red guide line at a distance of approx imately 10 in 0 25 m from the rear of the vehicle X Back up carefully until you have reached the final position Red guide line is then at end of...

Page 212: ...button to confirm the message On long journeys take regular breaks in good time to allow yourself to rest properly If you do not take a break and ATTENTION ASSIST still detects increasing lapses in c...

Page 213: ...rians cannot be gaged accurately by looking at a screen It may be the case that other objects are marked or highlighted as well as pedestrians and animals Pedestrian and animal recognition General not...

Page 214: ...by symbol in the multifunction display Activating deactivating Night View Assist Plus Activation conditions You can only activate Night View Assist Plus if all of the following conditions are met Rthe...

Page 215: ...ction is not active or is active only to a limited extent if Ryou are driving in city traffic Rthere are pedestrians located in the area of an oncoming vehicle or a vehicle in front Activating the spo...

Page 216: ...nd Spot Assist General notes Active Blind Spot Assist uses a radar sensor system to monitor the side areas of your vehi cle which are behind the driver A warning display in the exterior mirrors draws...

Page 217: ...ehind a cover in the radiator grill Make sure that the bumpers and the cover in the radiator grill are free of dirt ice or slush The rear sensors must not be covered for exam ple by cycle racks or ove...

Page 218: ...behind or from the side When you overtake a vehicle the warning only occurs if the difference in speed is less than 7 mph 12 km h The yellow indicator lamp goes out if reverse gear is engaged In this...

Page 219: ...y at the side Ryou have adopted a sporty driving style with high cornering speeds Ryou clearly brake or accelerate Ra driving safety system intervenes e g ESP or PRE SAFE Brake RESP is switched off Ra...

Page 220: ...or due to snow rain fog or spray Rthere is glare e g from oncoming traffic the sun or reflections e g when the road surface is wet Rthe windshield is dirty fogged up damaged or covered for instance b...

Page 221: ...ving over a solid recogniz able lane marking Before this a warning must be given by means of intermittent vibra tion in the steering wheel In addition a lane with lane markings on both sides must be r...

Page 222: ...if Ryou have switched on the turn signals In this event the warnings are suppressed for a certain period of time Ra driving safety system intervenes such as ABS BAS or ESP When Adaptive is selected no...

Page 223: ...Useful information 222 Important safety notes 222 Displays and operation 222 Menus and submenus 225 Display messages 239 Warning and indicator lamps 270 221 On board computer and displays...

Page 224: ...at a qualified specialist workshop immedi ately The on board computer only shows messages or warnings from certain systems in the mul tifunction display You should therefore make sure your vehicle is...

Page 225: ...you to hot gases or other service products There is a risk of injury Let an overheated engine cool down before opening the hood If there is a fire in the engine compartment keep the hood closed and c...

Page 226: ...nu switches to the telephone book and starts dialing the selected number RIn the Audio menu stops the station search function at the desired station Right control panel RRejects or ends a call RExits...

Page 227: ...the following menu RTrip menu Y page 225 RNavi menu navigation instructions Y page 227 RAudio menu Y page 228 RTel menu telephone Y page 229 RDriveAssist menu assistance Y page 230 RServ menu Y page...

Page 228: ...te range and current fuel consumption Approximate range that can be covered is calculated according to your current driv ing style and the amount of fuel in the tank If there is only a small amount of...

Page 229: ...shows navigation instructions For further information on navigation see Y page 320 X Switch on COMAND Y page 297 X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Navi menu Route guidance no...

Page 230: ...ew Route or Calculating Route calculating a new route ROff Map or Off Mapped Road the vehicle position is inside the area of the digital map but the road is not recognize e g new roads car parks or pr...

Page 231: ...scene list rapid scrolling press and hold the 9 or button until desired scene appears Telephone menu Introduction G WARNING If you operate information systems and com munication equipment integrated...

Page 232: ...the list X If only one telephone number is stored for a name press the 6 or 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 th...

Page 233: ...onfirm your selection The current selection appears X To activate deactivate press the a button again When the PRE SAFE Brake is deactivated the multifunction display in the assistance graphic shows t...

Page 234: ...troduction Depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle in the Sett menu you have the fol lowing options RChanging the instrument cluster settings Y page 232 RChanging the light settings Y page...

Page 235: ...shows the cone of light and the W symbol in orange X Press the a button to save the setting Further information on daytime running lamps Y page 122 Switching the spotlight function on off X Press the...

Page 236: ...activated Y page 122 Rexterior lighting delayed switch off the exterior lighting remains lit for 60 seconds after the engine is switched off If you close all the doors and the trunk lid the exterior l...

Page 237: ...tion to that in which the steering wheel is moving The adjustment process is stopped X Press the or buttonon thesteer ing wheel to select the Sett menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Convenienc...

Page 238: ...he multifunction display shows a confirmation message For safety reasons the Daytime Running Lights function in the Light submenu is only reset if the vehicle is stationary AMG menu Mercedes AMG vehic...

Page 239: ...appears X To start press the a button to start the RACETIMER Displaying the intermediate time X Press the or button to select Interm Time X Press a to confirm The intermediate time appears for five se...

Page 240: ...save at least one lap and then stop RACETIMER an overall evaluation is availa ble X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the AMG menu X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the overall...

Page 241: ...shown in red in the multifunction display Some high pri ority display messages cannot be hidden The multifunction display shows these messages continuously until the causes for the mes sages have bee...

Page 242: ...emergency braking 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 Carefully drive a suitable distance...

Page 243: ...arning lamps light up in the instrument cluster ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated The self diagnosis function might not be complete for example G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally...

Page 244: ...orkshop T Inoperative See Operator s Manual EBD electronic brake force distribution ABS ESP BAS PRE SAFE the HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction BAS PLUS and PRE S...

Page 245: ...y or Canada only indicator lamp flashes and a warning tone sounds You are using the electric parking brake for emergency braking Y page 172 F USA only Canada only Parking Brake See Operator s Manual T...

Page 246: ...els towards the curb X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The yellow warning lamp lights up The red F USA only or Canada only indicator lamp flashes for about ten sec onds after the electric park...

Page 247: ...ains lit The electric parking brake is malfunctioning e g because of over voltage or undervoltage X Remove the cause for the overvoltage or undervoltage e g by charging the battery or restarting the e...

Page 248: ...r any circumstances X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 171 X Consult a qualified specialist workshop X Do not add brake fluid This does not correct the malfunction Check Brake Pad Wear T...

Page 249: ...is outside the operating temperature range Rthe on board voltage is too low When the causes stated above no longer apply the display mes sage disappears PRE SAFE Brake is operational again X Pull ove...

Page 250: ...stated above no longer apply the display mes sage disappears All driving systems and driving safety systems are operative again If the display message does not disappear X Pull over and stop the vehic...

Page 251: ...ont on the left or right The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument clus ter G WARNING The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig gered unintentionally or in the event of...

Page 252: ...he ignition X Observe the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps in the center console and the multifunction display and check the following Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG...

Page 253: ...ury 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 171 X Switch the ignition off X Open th...

Page 254: ...icator lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS clas sifies the occupant If the conditions are not fulfilled the system is not operating cor rectly X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immed...

Page 255: ...isit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Center Brake Lamp The high mounted brake lamp is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Left Brake LamporCheck Right Brake Lamp The left or...

Page 256: ...Check Right Daytime Running Light The left or right hand daytime running lamp is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Active Headlamps Inoperative The active light function is faulty X Vis...

Page 257: ...appears Adaptive Highbeam Assist is operational again Engine Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Check Coolant Level See Opera tor s Manual The coolant level is too low Avoi...

Page 258: ...is not blocked e g by snow slush or ice X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out and the coolant temperature is below 248 120 Other wise the engine could be damaged X Pay at...

Page 259: ...efueling at the latest Y page 537 X If necessary add engine oil Y page 538 X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if you need to add engine oil more often than usual Information...

Page 260: ...ler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking X Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed X Close the fuel filler cap If the fue...

Page 261: ...thus affected There is a risk of an accident X Do not drive at speeds above 50 mph 80 km h X Make only slight steering movements Otherwise the front fender or the tires could be damaged if the steerin...

Page 262: ...er ative Active Lane Keeping Assist is defective X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Active Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator s Manual Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily in...

Page 263: ...sive outside tem peratures the system will switch back on automatically once it has cooled down If the system detects that the camera is fully operational the dis play message disappears Night View As...

Page 264: ...warning tone also sounds DISTRONIC PLUS Now Available DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again after having been tempo rarily unavailable You can now reactivate DISTRONIC PLUS Y page 182 DISTRONIC PLUS Cur...

Page 265: ...ISTRONIC PLUS mph An activation condition for DISTRONIC PLUS is not fulfilled X Check the activation conditions for DISTRONIC PLUS Y page 182 Cruise Control Inoperative Cruise control is malfunctionin...

Page 266: ...nds G WARNING Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards Rthey may burst especially as the load and vehicle speed increase Rthey may wear excessively and or unevenly which may greatly...

Page 267: ...ilable Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves no signals from the tire pressure sensors are detected The tire pressure monitor is temporarily malfunctioning X Drive on The t...

Page 268: ...sed and the transmission is in position R N or D A warning tone also sounds G WARNING The vehicle may roll away There is a risk of an accident X Shift the transmission to position P X Secure the vehic...

Page 269: ...possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 171 X Close the hood C At least one door is open A warning tone also sounds X Close all the d...

Page 270: ...paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Push or pull and hold the roof switch until the roof is fully open or closed Y page 101 K Start Engine See Operator s Manual The on board voltage is...

Page 271: ...Battery The SmartKey battery is discharged X Change the battery Y page 86 Don t Forget Your Key The SmartKey is not in the ignition lock You have opened the driver s door with the engine switched off...

Page 272: ...ot be detected X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired position Remove Start But ton and Insert Key The SmartKey is continually undetected KEYLESS GO is temporarily mal...

Page 273: ...page 54 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 out The red sea...

Page 274: ...is deactivated due to a malfunc tion BAS Brake Assist BAS PLUS ESP Electronic Stability Program PRE SAFE PRE SAFE Brake the HOLD function and hill start assist are therefore also deactivated for examp...

Page 275: ...bove The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec ted The braking distance in an emergency braking si...

Page 276: ...ive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop USA only J Canada only The red brake warning lamp the yellow ESP and ESP OFF warning lamps and the yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the en...

Page 277: ...o stabilize the vehicle Further driving systems or driving safety systems are thus restric ted e g Active Blind Spot Assist The system does not perform course correcting brake applications There is an...

Page 278: ...ps are lit while the engine is running ESP BAS PRE SAFE the HOLD function and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable BAS PLUS and PRE SAFE Brake may also have failed ATTENTION ASSIST is deactiv...

Page 279: ...sys tem warning lamp is lit while the engine is run ning The restraint system is faulty G WARNING The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig gered unintentionally or in the event...

Page 280: ...arest gas station 8 The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion In addition the Check Engine warning lamp may light up The fuel system pressure is too low The fuel fill...

Page 281: ...or ice X Do not start the engine again until the coolant temperature is below 248 120 Otherwise the engine could be damaged X Drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop X Avoid subjecting the...

Page 282: ...p X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads e g driving in moun tainous terrain and stop and go traffic Driving systems Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions The red distance warn in...

Page 283: ...braking maneuvers Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 171 X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Che...

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Page 285: ...erating safety 284 At a glance 287 System settings 307 Vehicle functions 314 Navigation 320 Telephone 381 Online and Internet functions 411 Audio 436 Video 474 Rear Seat Entertainment System 482 SIRIU...

Page 286: ...not sure that this is possible park the vehicle paying attention to traffic conditions and operate the equip ment when the vehicle is stationary You must observe the legal requirements for the country...

Page 287: ...lowing information when using COMAND Rthe safety notes in this manual Rtraffic rules and regulations Rlaws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles i Work improperly carried out on electronic...

Page 288: ...iced technical infor mation can be read from the event data mem ory and malfunction data memory Services include for example Rrepair services Rservice processes Rwarranties Rquality assurance It is re...

Page 289: ...cific differences are possible Please note that your COMAND system may not be equipped with all the features descri bed This also applies to safety relevant sys tems and functions Therefore the equip...

Page 290: ...mote control COMAND display General notes Do not use the space in front of the dis play for storage Objects placed here could damage the display or impair its function Avoid any direct contact with th...

Page 291: ...io 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 function When...

Page 292: ...o Address book AUX Calls up COMAND and Internet Personal POIs Disc Calls up the weather service SIR IUS Weather Messages street name announcements acoustic informa tion during calls audio fadeout rese...

Page 293: ...me Rear view camera Manual time setting Language Sets the time date format Favorites button Activates deacti vates Bluetooth Automatic volume adjustment Imports exports data Resets COMAND i Delete you...

Page 294: ...oss surface there is a risk of scratching If you have to clean the screen however use a mild cleaning agent and a soft lint free cloth The display must be switched off and have cooled down before you...

Page 295: ...Inter face or audio AUX mode 468 Switches to Bluetooth audio mode 465 Calls up the telephone basic menu Telephony via the Blue tooth interface 387 A Load eject button 447 Function Page B Selects stat...

Page 296: ...389 Redial 390 Accepts a waiting call 391 K Switches the sound on or off 297 Switches the microphone on off 390 Cancels the text message read aloud function 401 Switches off navigation announcements...

Page 297: ...c display of the current operating mode X To exit the menu briefly press the k back button COMAND changes to the next higher menu level in the current operating mode X To call up the basic display pre...

Page 298: ...oller and press W to confirm The system menu appears Selecting the menu of a main function Example display for audio CD mode and audio menu below Calls up the audio menu If one of the navigation audio...

Page 299: ...the sound is switched off you will still hear navigation system announce ments Switching off navigation announcements X Navigation announcements press the 8 button during the announcement Switching n...

Page 300: ...st waveband X Select Sound by sliding V and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm You can now set the treble bass and bal ance for radio mode Adjusting treble and bass Setting the b...

Page 301: ...pti mum surround sound in the vehicle interior Y page 299 RBang Olufsen sound system Y page 300 Both sound systems are available for the fol lowing operating modes Rradio FM only Rsatellite radio Raud...

Page 302: ...emporary sound distortions On some stereo recordings the sound characteristics may differ from conven tional stereo playback i The Logic7 On function creates a sur round sound experience for every pas...

Page 303: ...and press W to confirm or X Select left all or right and press W to confirm X To exit the menu press the k back button or slide XVY the COMAND control ler i Please note the following you will achieve...

Page 304: ...llows to switch between the data fields Option 1 X Select 4 or 5 in the character bar and press W to confirm The input menu shows the data field selec ted Option 2 X Slide ZV the COMAND controller rep...

Page 305: ...nd press and hold W the COMAND controller until the entire entry has been deleted or X Press and hold the 2 button next to the COMAND controller until the entire entry is deleted Character entry navig...

Page 306: ...rs that are no longer available B are shown in gray X Select E W space Y in order and confirm each with W Entering characters using the number keypad X To enter the letter N press the p num ber key tw...

Page 307: ...stored then is highlighted in the character bar X Press W the COMAND controller Option 2 city list as selection list COMAND either shows the selection list auto matically or you can call up the select...

Page 308: ...ver s side RThe multifunction steering wheel can only be used for functions which relate to the driver s side Switching SPLITVIEW on off Switching on SPLITVIEW X Select System in the main function bar...

Page 309: ...rm X Select in the menu bar and confirm SPLITVIEW symbol appears in the dis play and display switches to Off X Select in the main function bar with the remote control A menu appears X Select Mercedes...

Page 310: ...to day design Night Mode The display is set perma nently to night design Automatic If the Automatic setting is selected COMAND evaluates the readings from the automatic vehi cle light sensor and auto...

Page 311: ...Set tings is accepted Subsequent operation depends on whether the automatic changeover function to sum mer time is available X To change manually select ON or OFF and press W to confirm X To change to...

Page 312: ...Voice Control System to your own voice and thus improve voice recognition See the sep arate operating instructions Bluetooth settings General information about Bluetooth Bluetooth capable devices e g...

Page 313: ...ton is assigned the selec ted function X Example to call up a favorite press the g favorites button This calls up the predefined function You can select the following predefined func tions in a menu R...

Page 314: ...lect Import Export Data and press W to confirm X Select Activate PIN Protection and press W to confirm Activate O or deactivate PIN protec tion When activating PIN protection you will be prompted to e...

Page 315: ...lect All Data and press W to confirm This function exports all the data to the selected disc or X Select the data type and press W to con firm Depending on the previous entry select the data type for...

Page 316: ...able at the time of going to print Country specific differences are possible Please note that your COMAND system may not be equipped with all the features described Climate control status display The...

Page 317: ...isplay is shown as full screen without system menu X Slide XVY the COMAND controller repeat edly until the fuel consumption indicator appears The COMAND display shows the fuel con sumption for the las...

Page 318: ...he memory button and the corresponding memory position switch see the separate vehicle Operator s Manual The massage function cannot be started or stopped using the memory button Selecting the seat Fi...

Page 319: ...W to confirm X To exit the menu press the k back button Adjusting the sides of the seat backrest backrest side bolsters The availability of this function depends on the type of seat and the vehicle mo...

Page 320: ...ckrest negative values indicate the heat output for the seat cush ion The intensity is indicated by an orange bar in the stylized seat above the scale The values stand for R0 backrest and seat cushion...

Page 321: ...d press W to con firm A prompt appears X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm If you select No the process will be can celed After you select Yes all seat adjustments are reset to the default value...

Page 322: ...km h the Night View image is automatically dis played as soon as pedestrians or animals are detected X To switch off the display select Back and press W to confirm or press the k but ton Navigation Yo...

Page 323: ...eception may be impaired there may be interference or there may be no reception at all e g in tun nels or parking garages i Using roof carriers may impair the correct functioning of a roof antenna pho...

Page 324: ...ute options Route settings menu start of menu To select the route type To set the number of persons in the vehi cle for the use of carpool lanes To set route options X Select Navi in the main function...

Page 325: ...t the menu slide XVY the COMAND controller Setting the number of persons in the vehicle for the use of carpool lanes For route calculation you can take HOV or carpool lanes into account If you use HOV...

Page 326: ...y ZIP code and street Rentering the state province city and cen ter Rentering the state province city ZIP code street and house number Rentering the state province city ZIP code street and intersectio...

Page 327: ...tes U S A RProvinces Canada X To select a list turn cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm The list of selected states provinces appears X To select a state province turn cVd the COMAND cont...

Page 328: ...t is ambig uous You can select the entry you want from an additional selection list X Select an entry by turning cVd the COMAND controller X Irrespective of the option press W to con firm your selecti...

Page 329: ...ist as selection list X Select the desired ZIP code by turning cVd the COMAND controller X Irrespective of the option press W to con firm your selection If COMAND is able to assign the ZIP code unambi...

Page 330: ...up the address entry menu Y page 324 X Select Intersection in the address entry menu by turning cVd and sliding ZV the COMAND controller and press W to con firm You will see the intersection list eit...

Page 331: ...he destination Rthe direction to the destination Rthe Off Mapped Road message Option 2 route guidance is already active if route guidance is already active a prompt will appear asking whether you wish...

Page 332: ...option 2 Option 1 destination memory list with character bar Character entered by the user Characters automatically added by the system List entry most closely resembling the characters entered so far...

Page 333: ...the navigation sys tem menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con firm Current vehicle position Crosshair Details of the crosshair position Map scale selected X Select Using Map...

Page 334: ...COMAND controller and press W to con firm X Select Using Geo Coordinates and press W to confirm An entry menu appears You can now enter the latitude and longitude coordinates with the COMAND controll...

Page 335: ...controller X To return to navigation press the k button Entering way points Introduction You can map the route yourself by entering up to four way points The sequence of the way points can be changed...

Page 336: ...page 324 From Memory X Select a destina tion from the des tination memory Y page 330 From Last Desti nations X Select a destina tion from the list of last destina tions Y page 330 From POIs X Select...

Page 337: ...select the des tination X To store the way point in the destina tion memory select Presets with the COMAND controller and press W to con firm Y page 364 Way point menu with two way point entries Edit...

Page 338: ...If you select Yes the gas station search starts When the search is complete a list of the gas stations available along the route or in the vicinity is displayed If you select No the search is canceled...

Page 339: ...ed in the Entering a city section Y page 325 X Select a POI category Y page 338 Option 2 X Enter a city in the address entry menu Y page 324 X Select POI and press W to confirm X Select a point of int...

Page 340: ...arch for points of interest begins in the vicinity of the selected position Point of interest search near the current position example The POI search is canceled when 50 POIs have been found COMAND se...

Page 341: ...election C To display a point of interest s position on the map Further information on searching via POI cat egories Y page 338 X Select the POI in the POI list by turning cVd the COMAND controller an...

Page 342: ...and press W to confirm The ZAGAT evaluations appear ZAGAT example description X To show the information select Details and press W to confirm Selecting a POI using the map Point of interest on the map...

Page 343: ...is displayed instead of Start when Calculate Alternative Routes is acti vated in the navigation menu Y page 351 Personal POIs General notes i The use of personal POIs for displaying traffic surveilla...

Page 344: ...nal POIs and press W to confirm The menu displays the available categories X Select a category and press W to confirm This will switch the visual warning for all personal POIs of this category on O or...

Page 345: ...the Personal POIs menu Y page 341 X Select Manage Categories for Per sonal POIs in the menu and press W to confirm X Select Not Classified COMAND or your own category and press W to confirm X Select...

Page 346: ...ent address is saved as a personal point of interest on the SD memory card Importing personal POIs via the online function You can import personal POIs destinations routes via the online function Y pa...

Page 347: ...u select Yes the personal POI is accep ted as the destination If you select No the process will be can celed X Tomakea call selectCall and press Wto confirm COMAND switches to telephone mode Y page 39...

Page 348: ...ded in the same order as they are sent If you own several Mercedes Benz vehicles equipped with mbrace and a valid sub scriber account each destination address can be downloaded by each vehicle This r...

Page 349: ...hange of direction takes place light blue dot Current vehicle position the tip of the tri angle indicates the vehicle s direction of travel Current road Display depends on the setting selected for Map...

Page 350: ...of direction is announced 150 ft before the change of direction with the Now turn right message The display is split into two halves as in the announcement phase Once the change of direction is compl...

Page 351: ...The colors used in the lane recommenda tion display vary depending on whether day or night mode is switched on HOV or carpool lanes HOV symbol on the road sign HOV symbol on the car pool lane A route...

Page 352: ...ation announcements and traffic reports are audible in the background RAudio Fadeout The volume of an active audio or video source is automatically reduced during a navigation announcement RGas on Res...

Page 353: ...u bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm X Select Detour and press W to confirm X To block a section of the route select Longer or Shorter repeatedly and press W to confirm un...

Page 354: ...ous and press W to confirm X To start route guidance using the selec ted alternative route select Start and press W to confirm COMAND begins route guidance on the selected alternative route Route info...

Page 355: ...elect Route in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm X Select Route Browser and press W to confirm X To view the next or previous route sec tion se...

Page 356: ...o align the recor ded route with the digital map The support points of the route may not be on a digitized road This is often the case for routes that have been calculated using map data from other so...

Page 357: ...ontroller and press W to confirm COMAND attempts to align the recorded route with the digital map Changing route names and icons X Select Edit in the menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pres...

Page 358: ...Route guidance to a destination that is not on a digitized road Example route guidance to an off road destination Off road destination Off road route section blue dashes Current vehicle position the...

Page 359: ...or example there may be differences between the data on the digital map and the actual course of the road In such cases the system will temporarily be unable to locate the vehicle position on the digi...

Page 360: ...ZV the COMAND controller and when the Full Screen menu item is shown press W to confirm The map can be seen in the full screen dis play X Turn cVd the COMAND controller until the desired map scale is...

Page 361: ...ion Possibly in combination with X X X X Displaying real time traffic reports Starting a search for traffic reports X To switch to navigation mode press the button X To show the menu press W the COMAN...

Page 362: ...ND controller Displaying reports on the route State province for the calculated route road designation direction and reports for the affected road 2 3 Section of the road to which the traffic report a...

Page 363: ...ies RLanguage Y page 310 RText reader speed Y page 310 You can start the text reader function man ually or set it to automatic Starting the text reader function manually X To switch to navigation mode...

Page 364: ...ess by pressing W X To enter the home address for the first time confirm New Entry by pressing W X To change the home address select Change in the menu showing the home address by turning cVd the COMA...

Page 365: ...hout having to start route guidance X Select Home Work or Not Classified and press W to confirm In both cases you will see the address book either with the character bar or as a selec tion list X Sele...

Page 366: ...From Last Destinations and press W to confirm The list of last destinations appears X Select a destination by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con firm The destination address is show...

Page 367: ...s tination memory as My Address If the selected address book entry already con tains address data that can be used for navigation L icon a prompt will appear asking whether you wish to overwrite the e...

Page 368: ...e navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm X Select Save Vehicle Position and press W to confirm COMAND stores the current vehicle posi tion as a destinat...

Page 369: ...ars X Turn cVd until the desired scale is set Moving the map Showing the crosshair Map with crosshair Current vehicle position Crosshair Details of the crosshair position Map scale selected X To hide...

Page 370: ...d the COMAND controller and press W to confirm X Select Map Settings and press W to con firm The map settings menu appears Map orientation Example map orientation Current map orientation 0 or Possible...

Page 371: ...e map does not show any symbols X Select Default Symbols Personal Sym bols or No Symbols If you select Personal Symbols the POI list appears X To switch the symbol display on off select a POI by turni...

Page 372: ...de coor dinates Number of GPS satellites currently being used There must be sufficient GPS reception for all displays to be shown If this is not the case the display will be grayed out Height dis play...

Page 373: ...tains Example highway information Switching highway information on off When driving on the highway you can see the following information on the right of the dis play Rthe nearest gas stations Rthe nea...

Page 374: ...ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm X Select Map Settings and press W to con firm The map settings menu appears X Select Next Intersecting Street and press W to confirm Dep...

Page 375: ...area to be avoided i Highways within blocked areas are always taken into consideration in the route cal culation Defining an area for the first time X To switch to navigation mode press the button X...

Page 376: ...on bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm X Select Avoid Area and press W to con firm If you have already selected one or more areas to avoid a list of areas ap...

Page 377: ...the entry should be deleted X Select Yes or No If you select Yes the entry is deleted If you select No the process will be can celed SIRIUS XM service Displaying SIRIUS XM service information You can...

Page 378: ...ently driving in via the COMAND Internet and online func tion The availability of information is country dependent Information can include maxi mum speeds driving with low beam head lamps or legal alc...

Page 379: ...h the naviga tion system and system software A prompt then appears asking if you want to install the database Versions of the database currently installed and the data base that is to be installed are...

Page 380: ...X To confirm the message press W the COMAND controller X Take the DVD out of the slot 378 Navigation COMAND...

Page 381: ...equences and M Solutions COMAND is unable to determine the vehicle s position COMAND has to redetermine the position of the vehicle if the vehicle has been transported Example RAfter transporting the...

Page 382: ...ard drive once more The message will then reappear X Consult an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions You see a message informing you that the DVD contai...

Page 383: ...peed of only 30 mph approximately 50 km h the vehicle covers a distance of 44 feet approximately 14 m per second Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation may cause damage to your health and the h...

Page 384: ...911 emergency call The 911 emergency call is a public service Using it without due cause is a criminal offense The following requirements must be fulfilled for a 911 emergency call Rthe mobile phone...

Page 385: ...able on the market are equally suitable You can obtain more detailed information about suitable mobile phones and about connecting Blue tooth capable mobile phones to COMAND on the Internet at http ww...

Page 386: ...t with the symbol The duration of the search depends on the number of Bluetooth telephones within range and their characteristics Symbols in the Bluetooth phone list Sym bol Explanation New mobile pho...

Page 387: ...ne after the other or X Select the digits in the digit bar one by one by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm is highlighted after the first number has been entered X In both cases...

Page 388: ...onnect Device from the tele phone basic menu by sliding V and turn ing c V d the COMAND controller and press W to confirm The Bluetooth telephone list appears X Select Connect via Phone and press W to...

Page 389: ...sking whether you really wish to deauthorize this device X Select Yes or No If you select Yes the device will be deleted from the Bluetooth telephones list If you select No the process will be can cel...

Page 390: ...symbol disap pears once you have read the text message The mail symbol is displayed as soon as the text message memory is full The symbol disappears once you delete at least one text message Reception...

Page 391: ...splay switches to the telephone display After the call is fin ished you see the display of the previous main application again The display does not switch to telephone mode if you Rpress the back butt...

Page 392: ...Option 2 X Call up the telephone basic menu Y page 387 X Select Call Lists by sliding V and turn ing cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm A menu appears X Select Speed Dial Preset List by...

Page 393: ...ress W to confirm The entry is sent as a DTMF character string X To return to the call display select Back and press W to confirm i You can also send DTMF tones using the Voice Control system see the...

Page 394: ...ly Y page 389 Rusing the phone book Y page 394 Rusing the call lists Y page 397 Rusing speed dial Y page 390 Call waiting and conference calls You can switch back and forth between two calls with the...

Page 395: ...he phone book The phone book of the mobile phone is auto matically downloaded to COMAND after con nection In the telephone book you can Rsave phone numbers Y page 395 Rsearch for entries Y page 394 Rd...

Page 396: ...ou enter X Select a character by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con firm The first entry in the list that starts with the letter selected is highlighted If there are similar entries...

Page 397: ...sliding VY the COMAND control ler and press W to confirm X Select Details and press W to confirm The detailed view appears X To close the detailed display slide XVY repeatedly until the entry is highl...

Page 398: ...elect a category for the phone e g Mobile and press W to confirm X Select Continue and press W to confirm COMAND stores the data if there are fewer than five numbers assigned to the entry you are sear...

Page 399: ...or Calls Dialed by turning cVd and press W to confirm The corresponding list appears i You can also call up the list of dialed calls by pressing the 6 button when the tele phone basic menu is shown In...

Page 400: ...confirm X Select a category for the number e g Home and press W to confirm X Select a category for the phone e g Mobile and press W to confirm X Select Save The search menu for address book entries a...

Page 401: ...vailable for this purpose Option 1 X Search for a phone book entry in the phone book Y page 394 X If an entry has several phone numbers select the desired number by turning cVd the COMAND controller X...

Page 402: ...d press W to confirm The telephone basic menu displays the selected entry This initiates dialing Deleting a speed dial number X To delete a speed dial number select Delete Speed Dial Preset in the Spe...

Page 403: ...aloud function RLanguage Y page 310 RSpeed Y page 310 X Press W while a text message is being dis played select Read Aloud and press W to confirm COMAND reads out the text message X To cancel the read...

Page 404: ...X Select Call The phone makes the call i It is possible that a highlighted numerical sequence may not contain a telephone number i You can use the New entry or Add no functions to save this telephone...

Page 405: ...are assigned by COMAND as necessary i Display of mobile phone contacts con tacts downloaded from the mobile phone remain in the address book even if you dis connect the mobile phone from COMAND Conta...

Page 406: ...tion destination COMAND creates an address book entry which includes the com plete navigable address data X Call up the address book Y page 403 X Select New in the address book by sliding V and turnin...

Page 407: ...aling and you can then make your call Y page 390 Showing the details of an address book entry X Select the list symbol to the right of the entry by sliding VY the COMAND control ler and press W to con...

Page 408: ...irm The phone makes the call The display switches to telephone mode Storing the phone number as a speed dial number X Display details for an address book entry Y page 405 X Select the phone number dat...

Page 409: ...s W to con firm X Select Add or Change and press W to con firm Subsequent operation is voice controlled The Voice Control System guides you through the dialogs Deleting a voice tag X Search for an add...

Page 410: ...ry to authorize the device in COMAND to do so Please bear the following in mind RBluetooth must be activated in COMAND and on the Bluetooth device see the oper ating instructions for the device Rthe B...

Page 411: ...ve vCards from another Bluetooth device PC mobile phone X Start the data transfer on the external Blue tooth device see the operating instruc tions for the device The number of vCards received is dis...

Page 412: ...ook data are to be visible on the screen You can therefore for example prevent a passenger from seeing the name of a caller Activating the function has the following effects RThe mobile phone s phone...

Page 413: ...a breakdown service call or the MB Info Call is active an emergency call can still be initiated A service call on the other hand has priority over a current Internet connection Therefore you cannot e...

Page 414: ...phone has not logged on to a mobile phone network Rif neither the mobile phone network nor the mobile phone allow simultaneous use of a phone and an Internet connection i It is possible that you may n...

Page 415: ...network is shown after Provider X Press W the COMAND controller The list of mobile phone network providers appears In order to set the access data of the mobile phone network provider you can Rselect...

Page 416: ...on nected Y page 413 i You must set the access data of the mobile phone network provider who pro vides the SIM card and the associated data package access settings for the connec ted mobile phone The...

Page 417: ...er has been accepted X To edit the access data proceed as described in Manually setting the access data of the mobile phone network provider Y page 415 When you confirm the edited access data the list...

Page 418: ...The password can be obtained from your mobile phone network provider i Entry is not necessary for all mobile phone network providers Input field Meaning DNS Address The DNS addresses Domain Name Serv...

Page 419: ...the entries in DNS 1 and DNS 2 Entering the DNS1 Entering the example DNS X After selecting Manual select the DNS1 input field with the COMAND controller and press W to confirm X Enter 172 28 4 81 fo...

Page 420: ...a under a new provider name X Select a provider from the list of mobile phone network providers by turning cVd the COMAND controller Y page 414 X Select the symbol to the right of the entry by sliding...

Page 421: ...m The carousel view appears X Turn cVd or slide XVY the COMAND con troller until the Mercedes Benz Apps panel or a favorite is brought to the front if these have been previously created Y page 433 X O...

Page 422: ...s played X Confirm the Google Local Search entry by pressing W The Google Local Search menu appears X To exit the menu select Back by sliding V and turning cVd the COMAND con troller and press W to co...

Page 423: ...irm Details by pressing W the COMAND con troller The address of the selected entry is dis played X To use a search result as the destina tion select Navigate to by turning cVd the COMAND controller an...

Page 424: ...to Address Book by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm The entry is stored in the address book Popular searches This function allows you to search using pre defined search criteri...

Page 425: ...to vehicle X Select Mercedes Benz as the vehicle brand X Enter the mbrace e mail address or the vehicle identification number X Enter the vehicle identification number X Click Send The destination is...

Page 426: ...OMAND controller and press W to confirm You then switch to the telephone function and make the call Y page 389 Importing a destination route When importing you can choose whether you want to save the...

Page 427: ...d press W to confirm X Select Options by sliding V and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm Selecting options for the local search Setting the search radius X Select Local Search i...

Page 428: ...the COMAND controller and press W to confirm The dot indicates the current setting X Select Manual or Automatic and press W to confirm The setting is accepted X To exit the menu select Back by turning...

Page 429: ...ile Web site panel to the front by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con firm The Mercedes Benz home page appears i You cannot delete the Mercedes Benz Mobile Website panel Further Merc...

Page 430: ...ch in the Internet radio menu A list with search criteria appears X Select criterion and press W to confirm i For example as a search criterion you can set an Internet radio station that is located cl...

Page 431: ...input line Character entry Y page 301 As soon as the first letter has been entered in the input line a list appears below it The list shows web addresses which begin with the letters you have entered...

Page 432: ...cVd or sliding XVY the COMAND controller and press W to con firm The website is called up Navigating the website Overview Step Result X Turn cVd the controller Navigates from one item that can be sel...

Page 433: ...appears X Enter the text using the character bar or the number keypad Character entry Y page 301 X If the text has been entered select the symbol by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to c...

Page 434: ...controller and press W to confirm View You can use this function to Rposition a selection window on websites that are larger than the display Rselect a window that is already open X Call up the menu...

Page 435: ...cVd or sliding ZV the COMAND control ler and press W to confirm The favorites are shown in the carousel view Further information on favorites Y page 433 Refreshing a website X Call up the menu Y page...

Page 436: ...ller and press W to confirm An input menu appears X Enter the web address URL and name using either the character bar or the num ber keypad Y page 301 Editing favorites in the Favorites menu X Call up...

Page 437: ...ect Delete by turning cVd or sliding ZV the COMAND controller and press W to confirm or X Press the 2 button to the right of the COMAND controller The favorite is deleted Settings Settings menu X Call...

Page 438: ...Data On Exit and press W to confirm Switch the setting on O or off Option Function All Deletes all personal data Cache Deletes data in the cache Cookies Deletes cookies that are created by web sites...

Page 439: ...t Audio in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm If radio mode was the last mode selected it will now be active If another audio mode is swit...

Page 440: ...i Repeatedly pressing this function button switches through the wavebands in this order FM AM WB You then call up satel lite radio mode Pressing the button again takes you back to FM radio mode X Opti...

Page 441: ...ess and hold a number key e g l until you hear a tone The station is stored X Directly in the station presets press W the COMAND controller when the display selection window is active or X Select Pres...

Page 442: ...ntroller and press W to con firm X Select WB from the menu and press W to confirm Searching for a channel X Quick select turn cVd or slide XVY the COMAND controller while the display selection window...

Page 443: ...ations depend on the program content offered by the provider The program content may vary The illus trations and descriptions in these operat ing instructions may therefore differ from the channels an...

Page 444: ...dit card details will be required to activate your account If the satellite receiver is not installed or is not installed correctly the Device Unavailable message will appear Switching on satellite ra...

Page 445: ...uch as News Discussions Sports and Country if available The cate gory list is sorted alphabetically X To call up the category list select Cat by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confir...

Page 446: ...ct the channel from the channel list option 1 or via the channel list that shows the artists and tracks that are currently being played option 2 X Select Sat in the submenu bar by turning cVd the COMA...

Page 447: ...the submenu bar by sliding V and cVd turning the COMAND controller and press W to con firm X Select Autostore and press W to confirm In both cases COMAND searches for chan nels that can be received Y...

Page 448: ...aser product If you open the housing of the CD DVD drive there is a risk of exposure to invisible laser radiation This laser radiation could damage your retina There is a risk of injury Never open the...

Page 449: ...Center Inserting an SD memory card X Insert the memory card into the slot on the control panel until it engages in place The side with the contacts must face down wards and point towards the slot If...

Page 450: ...dio source is now activa ted You can activate a different audio source using the audio menu X Select Audio by sliding Z V and turning c V d the COMAND controller and press W to confirm The audio menu...

Page 451: ...2 MUSIC REGISTER position 3 USB storage device position 4 Media Interface position 5 Bluetooth audio position 6 i If a disc cannot be read an entry appears next to the corresponding magazine tray i I...

Page 452: ...ned in the COMAND music database COMAND imports track information from the following data carriers RDisc CD MP3 RMemory card RMUSIC REGISTER RUSB storage device The Track information is complete messa...

Page 453: ...r and press W to confirm A menu appears The dot indicates the current selection for the display If several entries exist for the CD of a partic ular artist you can select which of the entries should b...

Page 454: ...are supported X Select MP3 in the basic display by sliding V and turning cVd the COMAND con troller and press W to confirm X Select Select active partition and press W to confirm Playback options X T...

Page 455: ...Folders that 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 will also be treated as a folder COMAN...

Page 456: ...only use discs with a maxi mum thickness of 1 3 mm If you insert thicker discs e g those that contain data on both sides DVD on one side and audio data on the other they can not be ejected and can da...

Page 457: ...ch may take some time depending on the number of tracks available The Track information is complete message appears once the search is comple ted Playback then starts with the previously active audio...

Page 458: ...tically Selecting a cover X Select Select By Cover in the category list Y page 454 by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con firm The available covers are displayed in alpha betical orde...

Page 459: ...c display appears MUSIC REGISTER General notes Retain the original music files in a secure location An error in COMAND might result in the loss of the music files stored in the MUSIC REGISTER Mercedes...

Page 460: ...on If another audio source is switched on you can now switch on the MUSIC REGISTER in the audio menu X Select Audio by sliding Z V and turning c V d the COMAND controller and press W to confirm The a...

Page 461: ...controller The Audio CD basic display appears Deleting all music files In order to prevent malfunctions do not use COMAND during this time This function deletes all music files from the MUSIC REGISTE...

Page 462: ...Music Register by sliding V and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm X Select Rename Delete Files and press W to confirm X Select a folder track by turning cVd X Select Options by...

Page 463: ...Bluetooth visibility Certain Bluetooth audio devices do not just require activation of the Bluetooth function In addition your device must be made visible to other devices RBluetooth device name This...

Page 464: ...Audio Device Authorized message you will need to authorize the Bluetooth audio device first X Select BT Audio by sliding V and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm X Confirm Bluet...

Page 465: ...the COMAND controller W The duration of the search depends on the number of Bluetooth audio devices within range and their characteristics X To authorize start the authorization on the Bluetooth audi...

Page 466: ...evice list X Select the symbol to the right of the Blue tooth audio device by sliding V Y the COMAND controller and press W to con firm X Select Details and press W to confirm The following informatio...

Page 467: ...pears and the device starts playing Using the DISC button X Press the h button one or more times By pressing the h button repeatedly you can switch modes in the following order RCD MP3 disc RMemory ca...

Page 468: ...utton briefly on the multifunction steering wheel X Rapid scroll press and hold the 9 or button on the multifunction steer ing wheel until the desired track is reached If you press and hold the 9 or b...

Page 469: ...de marks of Apple Inc Cupertino California USA i MP3 players that support MTP Media Transfer Protocol can be used This allows the MP3 player to be easily con nected to the Media Interface and removed...

Page 470: ...evice e g a USB memory stick or USB hard drive is connected to the Media Interface In this case the Please connect the device to the other USB port mes sage appears i The separate USB connection ensur...

Page 471: ...ding symbol for iPod iPhone or MP3 player The current playback option is shown with a symbol after the album name no display for Normal Track Sequence Y page 472 i If the device connected does not con...

Page 472: ...ing categories or fold ers Depending on the device connected the fol lowing categories may be available for exam ple RCurrent Tracklist RSelect By Cover RKeyword Search RPlaylists e g All RArtists RAl...

Page 473: ...back button Playing back the content of a category or folder X Select the category or folder by turning c V d the COMAND controller X Press W the COMAND controller for longer than 2 seconds The conten...

Page 474: ...ium Y page 472 Special feature in iPod iPhone mode i If the connected iPod iPhone is not functioning or paused you can search for tracks but cannot select them After con firming a new track the Functi...

Page 475: ...compartment in the center console i You will find further information online at http www mbusa mobile com Or call the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 for...

Page 476: ...volume and increase it gradually This enables you to determine whether the system is able to play the music at high volume without distorting it Video Your COMAND equipment These operating instruction...

Page 477: ...and repair work carried out at a quali fied specialist workshop G WARNING Handling discs while driving may distract you from traffic conditions You could also lose control of the vehicle There is a ri...

Page 478: ...te these functions or actions you will see the K symbol in the display Inserting and removing DVDs X Proceed as described in the Inserting and ejecting CDs and DVDs section Y page 446 Switching to vid...

Page 479: ...forwarding rewinding X In full screen DVD video mode slide XVY and hold the COMAND controller until the desired position is reached or X Press and hold the E or F button until the desired position is...

Page 480: ...n be selected directly A film can be selected either when the DVD is being played back or when it is stopped The film can also be selected from the menu on the DVD itself X Show the menu Y page 477 X...

Page 481: ...n points in the DVD menu To indicate this the K symbol appears in the display Moving up one level in the DVD menu X Show the DVD menu Y page 478 X Select the corresponding menu item in the DVD menu an...

Page 482: ...ng and triggering actions The type and num ber of actions depend on the DVD X Select an action by sliding ZV or XVY the COMAND controller and press W to exe cute it A menu appears and the first entry...

Page 483: ...ller and press W to con firm A menu appears The dot indicates the current setting X Select Standard or Boost and press W to confirm Standard the volume of the external video source is adjusted to a st...

Page 484: ...confirm After you have zoomed into the picture you can move the section of the picture X Slide ZV and XVY the COMAND control ler X To revert to the original size press W the COMAND controller or X Pre...

Page 485: ...sudden change in direc tion Always stow these items or similar objects carefully so that they cannot be flung around for example in a lockable vehicle stowage compartment equipment Observe that a ran...

Page 486: ...rear compartment screens or SPLITVIEW for the front passenger To do so you must switch the remote control to the desired screen Y page 484 X To select the left hand screen turn thumb wheel until L RE...

Page 487: ...for about 15 seconds the button lighting switches off automatically Switching the sound on or off X Press button B on the remote control Y page 484 The sound is switched on off Selecting a menu menu...

Page 488: ...the headphones automatically switch off if they have not received an audio signal for approximately 3 minutes Indicator lamp on the cordless head phones The color of the indicator lamp shows Rwhether...

Page 489: ...H Environmental note Batteries contain dangerous substances It is against the law to dispose of them with the household rubbish They must be collected separately and recycled to protect the environme...

Page 490: ...turn it clockwise until it engages If the batteries have been inserted cor rectly the indicator lamp will light up green when the headphones are switched on i The operating duration of the headphones...

Page 491: ...lling up the DVD menu and navigating within it Rsetting the language subtitles and camera angle Rcalling up interactive DVD content The following functions affect only one screen Raudio and video func...

Page 492: ...ystem menu on the selected rear screen X Select Settings using the button and press 9 to confirm X Select Language using the 9 but tons and press the 9 button to confirm The list of languages appears...

Page 493: ...the rear bench seat or Rin the stowage box between the rear seats The CD DVD drive is a single disc drive If there is already a disc inserted this must be ejected before another is inserted X Insert...

Page 494: ...y selection window is active The track list appears The dot indicates the current track X Select a track using the 9 buttons and press the 9 button to confirm Making a selection by entering the track...

Page 495: ...pt playback select using the buttons on the remote control and press the 9 button to confirm The display changes to X To continue playback select and press the 9 button to confirm Playback continues f...

Page 496: ...he 9 button to confirm The function is switched on O or off depending on the previous status Video DVD mode Important safety notes G WARNING The CD DVD drive is a class 1 laser product If you open the...

Page 497: ...he 9 or button or X Wait about eight seconds Showing hiding the menu Example menu shown Video DVD options Pause function Stop function Media selection A Sound settings X To show press the 9 button on...

Page 498: ...Press the or button on the remote control or X Press the E or F button The navigation menu Y page 476 appears for approximately eight seconds Selecting a scene chapter directly These examples illustr...

Page 499: ...he action or shows a submenu X If available additional options can now be selected The Rear Seat Entertainment System then switches back to the DVD menu i Menu items which cannot be selected are shown...

Page 500: ...remote control and show the menu X Select DVD Video and press the 9 button on the remote control to confirm X Select DVD Functions and press the 9 button to confirm X Select Subtitles or Camera Angle...

Page 501: ...lected in COMAND is loaded in the Rear Seat Enter tainment System When the loading process is complete the audio or video source is set in the Rear Seat Entertainment System If Rear Audio Video Off is...

Page 502: ...Seat Enter tainment System AUX display and also one external video source to the rear compart ment CD DVD drive AUX drive with a sound and video signal Please see the corresponding operating instruct...

Page 503: ...UX menu and press the 9 button to confirm X Select 16 9 Optimized 4 3 or Wide screen using the 9 buttons and press the 9 button to confirm The dot in front of a menu item indicates the current setting...

Page 504: ...tropical cyclone that develops in the northwestern Pacific The wind speeds are in the category of a hurricane Switching the SIRIUS Weather display on off Switching on Example daily forecast as an inf...

Page 505: ...s and UV index X Select Info in the information chart by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm The information chart shows detailed infor mation for the selected area Selecting the...

Page 506: ...enu item is otherwise grayed out Selecting a state searching for winter sport areas X To select a winter sports area select In Winter Sports Areas in the menu and press W to confirm X Select a state e...

Page 507: ...lect the preset by turning cVd or sliding ZV the COMAND controller X Press and hold W the COMAND controller until you hear a tone The area is entered on the selected preset X To store rapidly in the d...

Page 508: ...COMAND con troller Selecting a weather station in the map X Move the weather map and crosshair to the desired position Y page 506 X Press W the COMAND controller The menu is shown X Confirm Display W...

Page 509: ...can develop Rhailstorm Rthe likelihood of a hailstorm All Atmospheric Pressure Shows the position of high and low pressure areas H L weather fronts and isobars 200 miles 200 km 500 miles 500 km Tropic...

Page 510: ...le weather map showing weather fronts Conditions the Atmospheric Pressure layer is switched on Y page 506 and weather data is available The example shows the position of high and low pressure areas H...

Page 511: ...ne Information on a cyclone You can select individual points and on the path and display further informa tion on them X In the map slide XVY ZV or aVb the COMAND controller and slide the crosshair to...

Page 512: ...s and smaller The weather map shows wind directions and wind speeds Legend precipitation radar and storms X Display the menu on the weather map Y page 506 X Select Map Options by turning cVd the COMAN...

Page 513: ...to standard time is per formed automatically X Display the menu on the weather map Y page 506 X Select Map Options by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con firm X Select Time Stamp and...

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Page 515: ...Useful information 514 Stowage areas 514 Features 518 513 Stowage and features...

Page 516: ...ng or abruptly changing directions RAlways store objects so that they cannot be flung around in these or in similar situa tions RAlways make sure that objects do not pro trude from stowage compartment...

Page 517: ...e is in motion Stowage compartment in the center console X To open press the trim element on cover X To remove the rubber mat grasp the tabs on the rubber mat and pull up to remove X To insert the rub...

Page 518: ...only X Open the seat belt guide and remove the seat belt Y page 111 X Move the left hand front seat forwards Y page 112 and fold the backrest for wards X To open press release button Cover folds upwa...

Page 519: ...trunk lid is opened com pletely X To raise the roof press switch The roof is raised slightly Switch lights up brightly X Slide trunk partition back Y page 103 You can only lower roof if trunk partiti...

Page 520: ...or be flung around thus striking vehicle occupants There is a risk of injury especially when brak ing or abruptly changing directions RAlways store objects so that they cannot be flung around in thes...

Page 521: ...partments section Y page 514 X To open open the stowage compartment Y page 516 X To remove the insert slide catches inwards in the direction of the arrow X Lift bottle holder insert up and remove X To...

Page 522: ...if Rthe hot cigarette lighter falls Ra child holds the hot cigarette lighter to objects for example There is a risk of fire and injury Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob Always make sure th...

Page 523: ...to acti vate the mbrace service Make sure that your system is activated and operational To log in press the MB Info call button If any of the steps mentioned are not carried out the system may not be...

Page 524: ...r Service Not Activated message appears in the multifunction dis play If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above the system may not operate as expec ted In the event of an emergency help will hav...

Page 525: ...nd the vehicle occupants RIf the vehicle occupants respond the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Cen ter attempts to get more information on the emergency RIf there is no response from the vehicle occ...

Page 526: ...the nature of the problem Y page 528 The Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center either sends a qualified Mercedes Benz technician or makes arrangements for your vehicle to be transported to the near...

Page 527: ...ponding button for ending a phone call on COMAND Call priority When service calls are active e g Roadside Assistance or MB Info calls an emergency call can still be initiated In this case an emer genc...

Page 528: ...nter a desti nation address into the entry field X To send the destination address to the e mail address of your mbrace account click on the corresponding button on the website i Example If you select...

Page 529: ...ly locked within four days of the ignition being turned off After this time remote closing may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes After 30 days the vehicle can no longer be locked remotely X Contact the f...

Page 530: ...s fer vehicle diagnostics data Voice connection may be interrupted dur ing data transfer message appears The vehicle data can now be sent to the Customer Assistance center X Press OK to confirm the me...

Page 531: ...information beforehand Possible options include text message e mail or an automated call The area can be determined as either a circle or a polygon with a maximum of ten corners You can specify up to...

Page 532: ...to poisoning There is a risk of fatal injury Therefore never leave the engine running in enclosed spaces with out sufficient ventilation Programming Programing buttons Pay attention to the Important...

Page 533: ...h the garage door drive operating instructions e g under Pro graming of additional remote controls before carrying out the following steps Your vehicle must be within reach of the garage door or gate...

Page 534: ...view mirror take note of the following instruc tions RCheck the transmitter frequency used by garage door drive remote control A and whether it is supported The transmitter frequency can usually be fo...

Page 535: ...ener before selling the vehicle X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Y page 151 X Press and hold buttons and The indicator lamp initially lights up yellow and then green X Release b...

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Page 537: ...Useful information 536 Engine compartment 536 ASSYST PLUS 540 Care 541 535 Maintenance and care...

Page 538: ...gine cool down before opening the hood If there is a fire in the engine compartment keep the hood closed and contact the fire department G WARNING The engine compartment contains moving components Cer...

Page 539: ...onsumption may be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at high engine speeds Depending on the engine the oil dipstick may be in a different location When checking the oi...

Page 540: ...onmental note When adding oil take care not to spill any If oil enters the soil or waterways it is harmful to the environment Only use engine oils and oil filters that have been approved for vehicles...

Page 541: ...e SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Y page 151 On vehicles with KEYLESS GO press the Start Stop button twice Y page 152 X Check the coolant temperature gauge in the multifunction display Th...

Page 542: ...PLUS service interval display does not show any information on the engine oil level Observe the notes on the engine oil level Y page 537 The multifunction display shows a service message for several...

Page 543: ...ate stops Rif the vehicle is primarily used to travel short distances Ruse in mountainous terrain or on poor road surfaces Rif the engine is often left idling for long peri ods Under these or similar...

Page 544: ...artKey with KEYLESS GO is within the detection range of the KEYLESS GO antenna the following situations could lead to the unintentional opening of the trunk lid Rusing a car wash Rusing a power washer...

Page 545: ...ble from the equipment manufacturer Move the power washer nozzle around when cleaning your vehicle Do not aim directly at any of the following Rtires Rdoor gaps roof gaps joints etc Relectrical compon...

Page 546: ...ng products or gloss preserver e g wax These products are only suitable for high gloss surfaces Their use on vehicles with matte finish leads to considerable sur face damage shiny spotted areas Always...

Page 547: ...windshield or wiper blades There is a risk of injury Always switch off the windshield wipers and the ignition before cleaning the windshield or wiper blades Do not pull the wiper blade Otherwise the...

Page 548: ...larly careful around the exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim Allow these components to cool down before touch ing them Do not clean the exhaust pipe with acid based cleaning agents such as bathro...

Page 549: ...ere is a risk of injury Do not use any care products and cleaning agents to clean the cockpit Do not affix the following to plastic surfa ces Rstickers Rfilms Rscented oil bottles or similar items You...

Page 550: ...Rslight nuances of color These are characteristics of leather and not material defects Seat covers of other materials Observe the following when cleaning Rclean artificial leather covers with a cloth...

Page 551: ...Useful information 550 Where will I find 550 Flat tire 550 Battery vehicle 555 Jump starting 559 Towing and tow starting 561 Fuses 564 549 Breakdown assistance...

Page 552: ...stowage com partment under the trunk floor Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit Towing eye Tire sealant filler bottle Fuse allocation chart Tire inflation compressor X Open the trunk lid X Open the trunk parti...

Page 553: ...door MOExtended tires tires with run flat properties General notes With MOExtended tires tires with run flat characteristics you can continue to drive your vehicle even if there is a total loss of pr...

Page 554: ...hop with regard to their further use The defective tire must be replaced in every case TIREFIT kit Important safety notes TIREFIT is a tire sealant You can use TIREFIT to seal punctures of up to 0 16...

Page 555: ...Connector A Hose B Flange X Pull plug with the cable and hose A out of the housing X Screw hose A onto flange B of tire seal ant bottle X Place tire sealant bottle head down wards into recess of the...

Page 556: ...not suitable for higher speeds There is a risk of accident You should therefore adapt your driving style accordingly and drive carefully Do not exceed the specified maximum speed with a tire that has...

Page 557: ...work shop Battery vehicle Important safety notes Special tools and expert knowledge are required when working on the battery e g removal and installation You should there fore have all work involving...

Page 558: ...ing Do not inhale any battery gases Do not lean over the battery Keep children away from batter ies Wash away battery acid immediately with plenty of clean water and seek medical atten tion H Environm...

Page 559: ...ialist workshop if you wish to leave your vehicle parked for a long period of time i Remove the SmartKey if you park the vehicle and do not require any electrical consumers The vehicle will then use v...

Page 560: ...wed out battery may be shorter The starting char acteristics can be impaired particularly at low temperatures Have the thawed out bat tery checked at a qualified specialist work shop Read the battery...

Page 561: ...on a battery RIt is important that you observe the described order of the battery terminals when connecting and disconnecting a battery RWhen jump starting make sure that the battery poles with identi...

Page 562: ...battery that is being used to jump start connected for a few minutes before attempting to start This charges the battery slightly RMake sure that the two vehicles do not touch Make sure that Rthe jum...

Page 563: ...attery checked at a qualified specialist workshop Jump starting is not considered to be a normal operating condition i Jumper cables and further information regarding jump starting can be obtained at...

Page 564: ...must be in posi tion N when the vehicle is being towed The battery must be connected and charged Otherwise you Rcannot turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock Rcannot shift the automatic...

Page 565: ...points X Switch on the hazard warning lamps Y page 126 X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and that the key is in position 0 in the ignition lock X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni...

Page 566: ...amperage Only use fuses that have been approved for Mercedes Benz vehicles and which have the correct fuse rating for the system concerned Otherwise components or sys tems could be damaged The fuses i...

Page 567: ...he hood is open and the windshield wipers are set in motion you can be injured by the wiper linkage There is a risk of injury Always switch off the windshield wipers and the ignition before opening th...

Page 568: ...ge 112 X Insert your fingers at the bottom of front cover between the cover and floor cov ering X Remove front cover towards the front by pulling it in the direction of the arrow X Lift off top cover...

Page 569: ...on 568 Important safety notes 568 Operation 568 Winter operation 570 Tire pressure 571 Loading the vehicle 578 All about wheels and tires 581 Changing a wheel 588 Wheel and tire combinations 593 567 W...

Page 570: ...MOExtended tires tires with run flat characteristics Accessories that are not approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz or are not being used correctly can impair operating safety Before purchasing a...

Page 571: ...Mercedes Benz for your vehicle Do not use any other valve caps or systems e g tire pressure monitoring systems Regularly check the pressure of all the tires particularly prior to long trips Adjust th...

Page 572: ...e recommended that you additionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not feature run flat properties e g winter tires A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a quali fied sp...

Page 573: ...work shop If you intend to mount snow chains please bear the following points in mind RSnow chains may not be mounted on all wheel tire combinations Permissible wheel tire combinations Y page 593 ROnl...

Page 574: ...re and Loading Information placard Recommended tire pressures The Tire and Loading Information placard is on the B pillar on the driver s side Y page 578 The Tire and Loading Information placard con t...

Page 575: ...e loss Due to their design retrofitted tire pres sure monitors keep the tire valve open This can also result in tire pressure loss There is a risk of an accident Only screw the standard valve cap or o...

Page 576: ...ly by road debris potholes etc In addition they also suffer from irregular wear which can severely impair the braking properties and the driving characteristics There is a risk of an accident Avoid ti...

Page 577: ...if provided should be checked at least once a month when cold and inflated to the pressure rec ommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver s door B p...

Page 578: ...oreign object In the event of a sudden loss of pressure bring the vehicle to a halt by braking carefully Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers The tire pressure monitor has a yellow warn ing lamp in the ins...

Page 579: ...r more tires has drop ped suddenly and the tires must be checked Observe the instructions and safety notes in the display messages in the Tires section Y page 264 i If the wheel positions on the vehic...

Page 580: ...d to brake failure There is a risk of accident Observe the load rating of the tires The load rating must be at least half of the GAWR of your vehicle Never overload the tires by exceeding the maximum...

Page 581: ...ils shown The number of seats in your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Load ing Information placard Determining the correct load limit Step by step instructions The following steps have been devel...

Page 582: ...Example 1 Example 2 Number of people in the vehicle driver and occu pants 1 2 Weight of the occupants Occu pant 1 175 lbs 80 kg Occu pant 1 175 lbs 80 kg Occu pant 2 195 lbs 88 kg Gross weight of all...

Page 583: ...idth Example RTreadwear grade 200 RTraction grade AA RTemperature grade A All passenger car tires must conform to the statutory safety requirements in addition to these grades i The actual values for...

Page 584: ...ontrolled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive tempera ture can lead to...

Page 585: ...he tire height Tire code tire code specifies the tire type R represents radial tires D represents diagonal tires B represents diagonal radial tires Optionally tires with a maximum speed of over 149 mp...

Page 586: ...xi mum speeds of over 186 mph 300 km h must include ZR and the service specifi cation must be given in parentheses Exam ple 275 40 ZR 18 99 Y Speed rating Y indicates that the maximum speed of the tir...

Page 587: ...that the tire can carry at a certain pressure i Tire data is vehicle specific and may devi ate from the data in the example Maximum load rating Maximum load rating is the maximum per missible weight f...

Page 588: ...specific and may devi ate from the data in the example Definition of terms for tires and loading Tire ply composition and material used Describes the number of plies or the number of layers of rubber...

Page 589: ...cle iden tification plate on the B pillar on the driver s side Maximum loaded vehicle weight The maximum weight is the sum of Rthe curb weight of the vehicle Rthe weight of the accessories Rthe load l...

Page 590: ...de and the manufacturing date Load bearing index The load bearing index also load index is a code that contains the maximum load bearing capacity of a tire Traction Traction is the result of friction...

Page 591: ...efits e g if there is a risk of hydroplaning These advantages can only be gained if the tires are installed correspond ing to the direction of rotation An arrow on the sidewall of the tire indicates i...

Page 592: ...wise your vehicle could be damaged Observe the following when raising the vehi cle RTo raise the vehicle only use the vehicle specific jack that has been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz If used i...

Page 593: ...he jacking points are located just behind the front wheel housings and just in front of the rear wheel housings arrows Mercedes AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG equipment to protect the vehicle body...

Page 594: ...a risk of accident Never oil or grease wheel bolts In the event of damage to the threads contact a qualified specialist workshop immediately Have the damaged wheel bolts or hub threads replaced renewe...

Page 595: ...the recommended tire pressure Y page 571 i When you are driving with the emergency spare wheel mounted the tire pressure monitor cannot function reliably Only restart the tire pressure monitor when t...

Page 596: ...et Notes on the vehicle equipment always equip the vehicle with Rwith tires of the same size on a given axle left and right Rthe same type of tires at a given time sum mer tires winter tires MOExtende...

Page 597: ...m RA 9 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 87 in 47 5 mm FA 255 35 R19 96 Y XL2 RA 285 30 R19 98 Y XL2 4 FA 8 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 40 in 35 5 mm RA 9 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 89 in 48 mm R19 R20 Tires...

Page 598: ...FA 8 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 40 in 35 5 mm RA 9 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 87 in 47 5 mm FA 255 35 R19 96 Y XL2 RA 285 30 R19 98 Y XL2 4 FA 8 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 40 in 35 5 mm RA 9 5 J x 19...

Page 599: ...9 R20 Tires Alloy wheels FA 255 35 ZR19 96 Y XL RA 285 30 ZR19 98 Y XL FA 9 0 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 06 in 27 mm RA 10 0 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 89 in 48 mm FA 255 35 ZR19 96 Y XL RA 285 30 ZR20 99...

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Page 601: ...Useful information 600 Information regarding technical data 600 Vehicle electronics 600 Identification plates 601 Service products and filling capaci ties 603 Vehicle data 608 599 Technical data...

Page 602: ...There is a risk of an accident You should have all work to electrical and electronic equipment carried out at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING The electromagnetic radiation from incor rectly...

Page 603: ...maximum transmission output PEAK at the base of the antenna must not exceed the following values Waveband Maximum transmission output Short wave 3 54 MHz 100 W 4 m waveband 74 88 MHz 30 W 2 m waveband...

Page 604: ...the vehicle identification plate Vehicle identification number VIN X Move the front passenger front seat to its rearmost position X Fold up floor covering in front of the front passenger seat You will...

Page 605: ...ion on the containers RMB Freigabe e g MB Freigabe 229 51 RMB Approval e g MB Approval 229 51 Other designations or recommendations indi cate a level of quality or a specification in accordance with a...

Page 606: ...ull perform ance of the engine only premium grade unleaded gasoline must be used If standard unleaded gasoline is unavaila ble and you have to refuel with unleaded gasoline of a lower grade observe th...

Page 607: ...the exhaust gas aftertreatment When handling engine oil observe the impor tant safety notes on service products Y page 603 The engine oils are matched to the perform ance of Mercedes Benz engines and...

Page 608: ...pecialist workshop and the replacement confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet Coolant Important safety notes G WARNING If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com ponents in the engine compartment it...

Page 609: ...indshield washer concentrate could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine compo nents or the exhaust system There is a risk of fire and injury Make sure that no windshield washer con centrate...

Page 610: ...J639 included Always have work on the climate control sys tem carried out at a qualified specialist work shop Refrigerant instruction label Example refrigerant instruction label Warning symbol Refrige...

Page 611: ...ehicle height when opening closing the roof 66 5 in 67 4 in 1688 mm 1713 mm Wheelbase 101 8 in 2585 mm Turning radius 36 3 ft 11 05 m Maximum trunk load 220 lb 100 kg All other models Vehicle length 1...

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