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Index Snow tires see Winter tires Spare wheel ...474, 569 Mounting ...547 Speedometer ...31 Speed settings DISTRONIC Plus ...358 Resume function ...359 SRS ...43 Indicator lamp ...31, 43, 532 Messages in the multifunction display ...502 Standing water, driving through ...458 Starter switch positions ...301 Starting difficulties (engine) ...330 Starting the engine ...328 Steering column see Multifunction steering wheel, Adjusting Steering wheel see Multifunction steering wheel Steering wheel gearshift control ...342 Stolen Vehicle Recovery services . . 412 Storage compartments ...32, 398 Storing tires ...431 Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof Sun visors ...402 Suspension tuning see AIRMATIC Emergency calls ...406 Information button ...408 Initiating an emergency call manually ...407 Messages in the multifunction display ...502 Remote door unlock ...411 Roadside Assistance button ...407 Search and send ...410 SOS button ...407 Stolen Vehicle Recovery services . 412 System self-test ...405 Telephone ...151, 404 Answering/ending a call ...243 Call lists ...158 Emergency call "911" ...154 Menu ...242 Operation ...242 Phone book ...165, 243 Redialing ...244 Telephone keypad ...81 Temperature Coolant ...345 Interior temperature ...388 Outside ...346 Tether anchorage points see Children in the vehicle Tightening torque Spark plugs ...574 Wheels ...551 T Tachometer ...31, 346 Overspeed range ...346 Tail lamps ...543 Cleaning lenses ...464 Replacing bulbs ...543 Tar stains ...463 Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant . . 579, 580 Brake fluid ...578, 580 Capacities fuels, coolants, lubricants etc...577 Coolant ...578, 582 Dimensions ...575 Electrical system ...574 Engine ...567 Engine oil additives ...580 Engine oils ...577, 579 Fuel requirements ...581 Gasoline additives ...581 Identification labels ...565 Premium unleaded gasoline ...580 Rims and tires ...569 Spare wheel ...573 Washer and headlamp cleaning system ...579, 583 Weights ...576 Tele Aid ...405 Automatic Maintenance Call ...411 15

Section	Page
Introduction	21
Product Information	21
Operator’s Manual	21
Notes	21
Vehicle equipment	21
Service and warranty information	22
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	22
Maintenance	22
Roadside Assistance	23
Change of address or ownership	23
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	23
Operating safety	24
Proper use of the vehicle	24
Problems with your vehicle	25
Reporting safety defects	25
Reporting safety defects	25
Vehicle data recording	26
Information regarding electronic recording devices	26
At a glance	28
Exterior view	28
Cockpit	30
Instrument cluster	32
Storage compartments	34
Control systems	36
Center console	39
Overhead control panel	40
Driver’s door control panel	41
Safety and security	44
Vehicle equipment	44
Occupant safety	44
Introduction	44
SRS indicator lamp	45
Air bags	45
Occupant Classification System	50
Seat belts	54
Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE®)	58
Correct driver seat adjustment	59
Children in the vehicle	61
Panic alarm	66
Driving safety systems	67
Introduction	67
ABS	67
BAS	68
BAS Plus (USA only)	68
Adaptive Brake	70
Adaptive Brake Lights	70
EBP	70
ESP®	71
PRE-SAFE® Brake	74
Anti-theft systems	77
Immobilizer	77
Anti-theft alarm system	77
Canceling the alarm	78
Control systems	80
Vehicle equipment	80
COMAND introduction	80
COMAND operating safety	80
Availability of functions while the vehicle is in motion	81
Switching COMAND on or off	81
COMAND components	81
Operating COMAND	85
Main menus of COMAND	90
COMAND system settings	93
System settings menu overview	93
Display settings	94
Time settings	94
Voice Control settings	95
Setting the system language	96
Assigning the favorite button	96
Reset	97
COMAND navigation (introduction)	97
Safety notes	97
Map software	98
Updating the map software	98
Updating process	98
Loading a DVD into the DVD changer	99
Updating	100
General notes	101
Navigation system menu overview	103
Calling up the map display and switching to navigation mode	104
Basic settings	106
COMAND navigation system (entering a destination)	109
Introduction	109
Entering a destination by the address	110
Entering a destination from the destination memory	126
Entering a destination from the list of last destinations	128
Entering a destination from the map	128
Entering a stopover	129
COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry)	130
Entering a POI in the surrounding area	130
Entering a POI in the surroundings of a given city	130
Entering a POI in a different region	131
Designating a POI category	131
Entering a POI from the map	136
COMAND navigation system (route guidance)	137
Route guidance	137
Examples of displays and announcements for a driving maneuver	137
Example of a display without driving maneuvers	139
Destination or destination area reached	139
Partially digitized areas	139
Off-road and off-map	140
Navigation announcements	142
COMAND navigation system (during route guidance)	143
Cancel route guidance	143
Continuing canceled route guidance	143
Route browser	143
Displaying info	143
Displaying route information	144
Detour function	144
COMAND navigation system (real-time traffic)	145
Introduction	145
Real-time traffic notifications in the map	145
Displaying real-time traffic reports	146
COMAND navigation system (destination memory)	147
Saving a destination in the destination memory	147
Deleting a destination from the destination memory	149
Own address	149
COMAND navigation system (last destinations)	152
Saving a destination permanently in the destination memory	152
Saving the vehicle position in the list of last destinations	153
Saving the cross hair position in the list of last destinations	153
Deleting one of the last destinations	153
COMAND telephone	153
Safety notes	153
General notes	154
Switching telephone on or off	156
Activating telephone mode	156
Telephone keypad	156
“911” emergency call	156
Entering the PIN	157
Entering the PIN2	158
Entering the PUK/PUK2	158
Entering the unlock code	158
Telephone submenu overview	158
Main telephone menu	159
Mailbox	160
Call lists	160
Incoming call	162
Making an outgoing call	163
Functions during a single-call connection	165
Transferring a call	166
COMAND phone book	167
COMAND address book	172
Bluetooth® settings	182
SMS messages (Short Message Service)	184
COMAND FM/AM radio	186
Safety notes	186
Submenu overview	186
Switching to radio mode	187
Switching wave bands	188
Selecting stations/channels	188
Saving stations	189
Station name display	190
COMAND satellite radio	191
Safety notes	191
Submenu overview	191
Introduction to satellite radio	192
Switching to satellite radio	192
Main satellite radio menu	193
Selecting program category	193
Tuning in channels	194
Saving channels	195
Show program info	196
Channel update	196
Calling SIRIUS Service Center	196
COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3	197
Safety notes	197
Notes about MP3 mode	197
Notes about audio DVD operation	199
Notes about CDs/DVDs	199
Inserting CDs and DVDs	200
Ejecting CDs and DVDs	201
Inserting/Ejecting a PCMCIA card	202
Submenu overview	202
Switching to audio CD, audio DVD or MP3 mode	204
Stop function	205
Pause function	205
Selecting CD/DVD/MP3 media	205
Selecting a track	206
Fast forward/rewind	206
Selecting a folder	206
Setting the audio format	207
Playback options	208
COMAND AUX	208
Audio and Video AUX socket	208
Audio AUX	209
Video AUX	209
Screen settings	210
COMAND video DVD	211
Safety notes	211
Automatic picture fade-out	211
Notes about video DVD operation	211
Notes about DVDs	211
Functional limitations	212
Inserting or ejecting DVDs	212
Submenu overview of video DVD	212
Switching to video DVD mode	213
Hiding/showing the DVD control menu	213
Hiding/showing the menu system	213
Fast forward/rewind	214
Selecting the DVD medium	214
Stop playback	214
Pause playback	214
Selecting scene/chapter	214
Selecting film/track	215
Screen settings	215
DVD menu	215
Setting the language and audio format	217
Subtitles and camera angles	217
Interactive content	217
COMAND vehicle menu	218
Introduction	218
Setting night security illumination (Exterior Lighting Delayed Switch-off)	218
Locator lighting on/off	219
Exterior mirror convenience settings	220
Automatic locking on/off	220
Activating easy-entry/exit feature	221
Setting interior ambient lighting	222
Setting interior lighting delayed switch-off	222
Extending or retracting rear window sunshade	223
Trunk opening-height restriction on/off	224
COMAND automatic climate control	225
Introduction	225
Setting temperature	225
Adjusting air distribution	226
Adjusting air volume	226
Central climate control menu via COMAND	227
COMAND seats	229
Operating seats via COMAND	229
Lumbar support	230
Drive-dynamic multicontour seats	231
Instrument cluster control system	233
Introduction	233
Multifunction steering wheel	234
Multifunction display	235
Menus	236
Trip menu	237
Navi menu	239
Audio menu	240
AMG menu	241
Telephone menu	244
Assistance menu	246
Service menu	247
Settings menu	248
Voice Control introduction	250
Safety notes	250
General information	251
Spelling	252
Command types	252
Active System	252
Controls	252
Symbols	254
Voice Control navigation	254
Important notes	254
Navigation operation	254
Navigation commands	255
Dialog for entering a complete address	255
Commands for entering parts of an address	259
Voice Control telephone	261
Safety notes	261
Telephone operation	261
Telephone commands	262
Voice Control address book	266
Safety notes	266
COMAND address book overview	266
Operation with address book not open (global)	266
Operation with address book open (local)	266
Operating and using address book	267
Available commands with the address book not open	267
Available commands with the address book open	268
Voice Control radio	269
Safety notes	269
Radio operation	269
Radio commands	269
Voice Control CD/DVD changer/MP3	271
Safety notes	271
Operation	271
Commands	272
Voice Control command list	273
General commands	273
Telephone commands	274
Navigation commands	276
Address book commands	279
Audio commands	281
Voice Control troubleshooting	285
Help function	285
Help commands	285
Help window	285
Entering digits and spelling	286
What to do if ...	286
Voice Control individualization	289
Controls in detail	292
Vehicle equipment	292
Locking and unlocking	292
Notes	292
SmartKey	292
KEYLESS-GO	294
Checking SmartKey batteries	296
Loss of the SmartKey	296
Opening the doors from the inside	296
Automatic central locking	297
Locking and unlocking from the inside	297
Opening the trunk	298
Closing the trunk	299
Trunk lid emergency release	301
Valet locking	302
Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid	302
Starter switch positions	303
SmartKey	303
KEYLESS-GO	303
Seats	305
Safety notes	305
Seat adjustment	306
Easy-entry/exit feature	308
Rear seat head restraints	310
Seat ventilation	311
Seat heating	311
Multifunction steering wheel	312
Safety notes	312
Steering wheel adjustment	312
Heated steering wheel	313
Mirrors	313
Notes	313
Interior rear view mirror	313
Exterior rear view mirrors	313
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors	314
Power folding exterior rear view mirrors	315
Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position	315
Memory function	316
Notes	316
Storing positions into memory	317
Recalling positions from memory	317
Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position	317
Lighting	318
Notes	318
Exterior lamp switch	318
Combination switch	321
Hazard warning flasher	322
Headlamp cleaning system	322
Corner-illuminating lamps	322
Interior lighting	323
Wipers	324
Notes	324
Windshield wipers	325
Problems with wipers	326
Power windows	327
Opening and closing	327
Synchronizing power windows	328
Summer opening feature	329
Convenience closing feature	329
Driving and parking	330
Safety notes	330
Starting the engine	330
Driving off	332
Problems while driving	334
Parking	334
Turning off the engine	336
Automatic transmission	337
Introduction	337
Gear selector lever	338
Shifting procedure	340
Transmission positions	340
Driving tips	341
Gear ranges	342
Automatic shift program	342
One-touch gearshifting	343
Manual shift program	344
Emergency operation (limp-home mode)	346
Instrument cluster	347
Introduction	347
Activating the instrument cluster	347
Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination	347
Coolant temperature gauge	347
Tachometer	348
Outside temperature indicator	348
Fuel gauge	348
Driving systems	348
Introduction	348
Cruise control	349
Hill start assist system	351
DISTRONIC Plus	352
AIRMATIC	365
Active Body Control (ABC)	366
All-wheel drive (4MATIC)	368
Parktronic system	368
Park Assist	371
Advanced Parking Guidance	375
Rear view camera	379
Night View Assist	382
Blind Spot Assist	384
Climate control system	387
Control panel	387
Notes on climate control system	389
Deactivating the climate control system	389
Air conditioning	390
Automatic mode	390
Setting temperature	390
Adjusting air vents	391
Adjusting air distribution	392
Adjusting air volume	392
Front defroster	393
Maximum cooling MAX COOL	393
Air recirculation mode	394
Residual heat and ventilation	394
Rear window defroster	395
Power tilt/sliding sunroof	396
Opening and closing	396
Synchronizing	398
Loading and storing	398
Loading instructions	398
Parcel nets	399
Hooks	399
Storage compartments	400
Useful features	403
Cup holders	403
Sun visors	404
Ashtrays	404
Cigarette lighter	405
Power outlet	405
Telephone	406
Tele Aid	407
Garage door opener	414
Floormats	418
Infrared reflecting windshield	419
Operation	422
Vehicle equipment	422
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	422
At the gas station	423
Refueling	423
Check regularly and before a long trip	424
Engine compartment	425
Hood	425
Engine oil	426
Transmission fluid level	429
Active Body Control (ABC) fluid level	429
Coolant level	429
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	430
Tires and wheels	431
Safety notes	431
Important guidelines	432
Tire care and maintenance	432
Direction of rotation	433
Loading the vehicle	434
Recommended tire inflation pressure	437
Checking tire inflation pressure	439
Tire labeling	443
Load identification	447
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)	447
Maximum tire load	448
Maximum tire inflation pressure	448
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	449
Tire ply material	450
Tire and loading terminology	451
Rotating tires	453
Winter driving	454
General information	454
Winter tires	454
Snow chains	455
Winter driving instructions	455
Driving instructions	456
Drive sensibly – save fuel	456
Drinking and driving	457
Pedals	457
Power assistance	457
Brakes	457
Driving off	459
Hydroplaning	460
Standing water	460
Driving abroad	460
Control and operation of radio transmitter	460
Emission control	461
Maintenance	462
Notes	462
Maintenance service indicator message	462
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display	463
Resetting the maintenance service indicator	463
Vehicle care	464
Cleaning and care of the vehicle	464
Practical hints	474
Vehicle equipment	474
Where will I find ...?	474
First aid kit	474
Vehicle tool kit	474
Spare wheel	476
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display	477
Notes	477
Text messages	478
Symbol messages	492
What to do if …	529
Lamps in instrument cluster	529
Lamp in center console	540
Unlocking/locking manually	541
Unlocking the vehicle	541
Locking the vehicle	543
Replacing SmartKey batteries	543
Replacing bulbs	545
Safety notes	545
Bulbs	545
Replacing bulbs for front lamps	546
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps	547

Match case Limit results 1 per page

Snow tires

see Winter tires

Spare wheel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

474, 569

Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

547

Speedometer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Speed settings

DISTRONIC Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

358

Resume function . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

359

SRS

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . .

31, 43, 532

Messages in the multifunction

display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

502

Standing water, driving through

. . .

458

Starter switch positions

. . . . . . . . . .

301

Starting difficulties (engine)

. . . . . .

330

Starting the engine

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

328

Steering column

see Multifunction steering wheel,

Adjusting

Steering wheel

see Multifunction steering wheel

Steering wheel gearshift control

. . .

342

Stolen Vehicle Recovery services

. .

412

Storage compartments

. . . . . . . .

32, 398

Storing tires

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

431

Sunroof

see Power tilt/sliding sunroof

Sun visors

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

402

Suspension tuning

see AIRMATIC

Tachometer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

31, 346

Overspeed range . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

346

Tail lamps

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

543

Cleaning lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

464

Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

543

Tar stains

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

463

Technical data

Air conditioning refrigerant . .

579, 580

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

578, 580

Capacities fuels, coolants,

lubricants etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

577

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

578, 582

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

575

Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

574

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

567

Engine oil additives . . . . . . . . . . . .

580

Engine oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

577, 579

Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . .

581

Gasoline additives . . . . . . . . . . . . .

581

Identification labels . . . . . . . . . . . .

565

Premium unleaded gasoline . . . . . .

580

Rims and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

569

Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

573

Washer and headlamp cleaning

system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

579, 583

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

576

Tele Aid

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

405

Automatic Maintenance Call . . . . .

411

Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

406

Information button . . . . . . . . . . . . .

408

Initiating an emergency call

manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

407

Messages in the multifunction

display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

502

Remote door unlock . . . . . . . . . . . .

411

Roadside Assistance button . . . . .

407

Search and send . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

410

SOS button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

407

Stolen Vehicle Recovery services .

412

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

405

Telephone

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

151, 404

Answering/ending a call . . . . . . . .

243

Call lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

158

Emergency call “911” . . . . . . . . . .

154

Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

242

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

242

Phone book . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

165, 243

Redialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

244

Telephone keypad

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Temperature

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

345

Interior temperature . . . . . . . . . . .

388

Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

346

Tether anchorage points

see Children in the vehicle

Tightening torque

Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

574

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

551

Index