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Controls in detail Driving systems Activating cruise control You can activate the cruise control at vehicle speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h). You cannot activate the cruise control: Rwhen Rwhen you brake you have engaged the parking brake On downhill grades, the cruise control maintains the set speed by braking with the vehicle's brake system. Vehicles with automatic transmission: In addition, on longer downhill grades the automatic transmission will automatically downshift. The cruise control switches off automatically when Ryou Ryou Rthe Rthe Rthe Rthe depress the brake pedal. engage the parking brake. vehicle speed falls below 20 mph (30 km/h). ESP® is in operation. ESP® is switched off with the ESP® switch. ESP® has switched off due to a malfunction. with manual transmission: you engage neutral or depress the clutch pedal for more than 7 seconds during shifting into another gear. with automatic transmission: you shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N while driving. Rwhen the automatic transmission is in park position P, reverse gear R, or neutral position N Rthe ESP® is switched off or has switched off due to a malfunction Setting current speed X X Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed. Briefly lift the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 1 or depress in direction of arrow 2. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. i Vehicles with manual transmission: If you depress the clutch pedal when shifting into another gear, the engine speed may increase. RAlways drive with sufficient, but not excessive, engine speed. RShift the gear in a timely manner. RAvoid shifting down more than one gear if at all possible. Canceling cruise control X RVehicles RVehicles X Depress the brake pedal. Briefly push the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 3. The last set speed is stored for later use. or X i On uphill grades, the cruise control may not be able to maintain the set speed. Once the grade eases, the set speed will be resumed. Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate the cruise control. After a brief acceleration (e.g. for passing), the cruise control will resume the last set speed. The last stored set speed is canceled when the engine is turned off. 185

Section	Page
Introduction	19
Product Information	19
Operator’s Manual	19
Notes	19
Vehicle equipment	19
Service and warranty information	20
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	20
Maintenance	20
Roadside Assistance	21
Change of address or ownership	21
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	21
Operating safety	22
Proper use of the vehicle	22
Problems with your vehicle	23
Reporting safety defects	23
Reporting safety defects	23
Vehicle data recording	24
Information regarding electronic recording devices	24
At a glance	26
Exterior view	26
Cockpit	28
Instrument cluster	30
Storage compartments	32
Multifunction steering wheel	34
Center console	36
Upper part	36
Lower part	37
Overhead control panel	38
Door control panel	39
Safety and security	42
Vehicle equipment	42
Occupant safety	42
Introduction	42
SRS indicator lamp	43
Air bags	43
Occupant Classification System	48
Seat belts	51
Correct driver seat adjustment	56
Children in the vehicle	57
Panic alarm	60
Driving safety systems	60
Introduction	60
ABS	61
BAS	62
ESP®	62
Anti-theft systems	64
Immobilizer	64
Anti-theft alarm system	65
Tow-away alarm	65
Canceling the alarm	66
Controls in detail	68
Vehicle equipment	68
Locking and unlocking	68
Notes	68
SmartKey	68
Checking SmartKey batteries	70
Loss of the SmartKey	70
Opening the doors from the inside	70
Automatic central locking	71
Locking and unlocking from the inside	71
Opening the trunk	71
Closing the trunk	72
Trunk lid emergency release	72
Valet locking	73
Starter switch positions	74
SmartKey	74
Seats	74
Safety notes	74
Seat adjustment	75
Lumbar support	77
Seat heating	77
AIRSCARF neck-level heating	77
Multifunction steering wheel	78
Safety notes	78
Steering wheel adjustment, manual	79
Steering wheel adjustment, electrical	79
Easy-entry/exit feature	79
Heated steering wheel	80
Mirrors	81
Notes	81
Interior rear view mirror	81
Exterior rear view mirrors	81
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors	82
Memory function	82
Notes	82
Storing positions into memory	82
Recalling positions from memory	83
Lighting	83
Notes	83
Exterior lamp switch	83
Combination switch	86
Hazard warning flasher	87
Headlamp cleaning system	87
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps	87
Interior lighting	88
Wipers	89
Notes	89
Windshield wipers	90
Problems with wipers	91
Power windows	91
Opening and closing	91
Synchronizing power windows	93
Driving and parking	93
Safety notes	93
Starting the engine	93
Driving off	95
Problems while driving	96
Parking	97
Turning off the engine	98
Manual transmission	99
Introduction	99
Gearshift lever	99
Automatic transmission	100
Introduction	100
Gear selector lever	101
Shifting procedure	101
Transmission positions	102
Driving tips	103
Gear ranges	103
Automatic shift program	104
One-touch gearshifting	105
Manual shift program	106
Emergency operation (limp-home mode)	108
Instrument cluster	109
Introduction	109
Activating the instrument cluster	109
Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination	109
Resetting trip odometer	110
Tachometer	110
Clock	110
Control system	110
Introduction	110
Multifunction steering wheel	110
Multifunction display	112
Menus and submenus	113
Standard display menu	114
AMG menu	115
Audio/DVD menu	118
Navigation menu	119
Vehicle status message memory menu	120
Settings menu	120
Trip computer menu	127
Telephone menu	128
Audio system	130
Audio and telephone operation	130
Operating safety	131
Audio system components	131
Menu	134
Operation	137
SYS menu	141
Radio operation	142
Satellite radio	147
CD and MP3 mode	154
Media interface	164
Audio AUX mode	170
Telephone	171
Emergency calls “911”	178
Phone book	179
Call lists	182
Making calls	183
Functions during a single call	185
Driving systems	186
Introduction	186
Cruise control	186
Climate control system	189
Overview of climate control system functions	189
Control panels	190
Notes on climate control system	194
Deactivating the climate control system	194
Air conditioning	195
Automatic mode	195
Setting the temperature	196
Adjusting air vents	196
Adjusting air distribution	197
Adjusting air volume	198
Front defroster	198
Maximum cooling MAX COOL	199
Air recirculation mode	199
Residual heat and ventilation	199
Rear window defroster	200
Retractable hardtop	201
Safety notes	201
Opening and closing	202
Locking	203
Wind screen	203
Luggage cover	204
Loading and storing	205
Roof rack	205
Parcel nets	205
Storage compartments	206
Shelf behind roll bars	207
Useful features	207
Cup holders	207
Sun visors	208
Ashtray	208
Cigarette lighter	209
Power outlet	210
Tele Aid	210
Garage door opener	216
Floormats	220
Operation	222
Vehicle equipment	222
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	222
At the gas station	223
Refueling	223
Check regularly and before a long trip	224
Engine compartment	225
Hood	225
Engine oil	226
Transmission fluid level	229
Coolant level	229
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	230
Tires and wheels	231
Safety notes	231
Important guidelines	232
Tire care and maintenance	232
Direction of rotation	233
Loading the vehicle	233
Recommended tire inflation pressure	237
Checking tire inflation pressure	239
Tire labeling	242
Load identification	245
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)	246
Maximum tire load	247
Maximum tire inflation pressure	247
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	248
Tire ply material	249
Tire and loading terminology	249
Rotating tires	252
Winter driving	253
General information	253
Winter tires	253
Snow chains	253
Winter driving instructions	254
Driving instructions	255
Drive sensibly – save fuel	255
Drinking and driving	255
Pedals	255
Power assistance	255
Brakes	256
Driving off	258
Hydroplaning	258
Standing water	258
Driving abroad	258
Control and operation of radio transmitter	258
Emission control	259
Maintenance	260
Notes	260
Maintenance service indicator message	260
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display	261
Resetting the maintenance service indicator	261
Vehicle care	262
Cleaning and care of the vehicle	262
Practical hints	270
Vehicle equipment	270
Where will I find ...?	270
First aid kit	270
Vehicle tool kit	270
Spare wheel	272
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display	273
Notes	273
Text messages	274
Symbol messages	281
What to do if …	299
Lamps in instrument cluster	299
Lamp in center console	308
Unlocking/locking manually	310
Unlocking the vehicle	310
Locking the vehicle	311
Manually unlocking the gear selector lever	311
Opening/closing manually	312
Raising retractable hardtop manually	312
Replacing SmartKey batteries	313
Replacing bulbs	314
Safety notes	314
Bulbs	314
Replacing bulbs for front lamps	316
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps	317
Replacing wiper blades	317
Safety notes	317
Placing wiper arms in vertical position	318
Removing wiper blades	318
Installing wiper blades	318
Flat tire	319
Safety notes	319
Preparing the vehicle	319
Sealing tires with TIREFIT	320
Mounting the spare wheel	324
Battery	330
Safety notes	330
Charging the battery	332
Jump starting	332
Towing the vehicle	334
Safety notes	334
Installing towing eye bolt	335
Towing with front axle raised	336
Towing with all wheels on the ground	336
Fuses	337
Introduction	337
Before replacing fuses	338
Fuse box in passenger compartment	338
Fuse box in engine compartment	338
Technical data	342
Vehicle equipment	342
Parts service	342
Warranty coverage	342
Loss of Service and Warranty Information booklet	343
Identification labels	343
Engine	345
Rims and tires	347
Notes	347
Same size tires	348
Mixed size tires	349
Spare wheel	350
Electrical system	351
Main dimensions	352
Weights	353
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.	353
Capacities	353
Approved engine oils	356
Engine oil additives	356
Air conditioning refrigerant	357
Brake fluid	357
Premium unleaded gasoline	357
Fuel requirements	357
Gasoline additives	358
Coolants	358
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	360

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Activating cruise control

You can activate the cruise control at vehicle

speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h).

You cannot activate the cruise control:

when you brake

when you have engaged the parking brake

when the automatic transmission is in park

position

, reverse gear

, or neutral posi-

tion

the ESP

is switched off or has switched off

due to a malfunction

Setting current speed

Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

speed.

Briefly lift the cruise control lever in direc-

tion of arrow

or depress in direction of

arrow

Remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal.

On uphill grades, the cruise control may

not be able to maintain the set speed. Once

the grade eases, the set speed will be

resumed.

On downhill grades, the cruise control

maintains the set speed by braking with the

vehicle’s brake system.

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

In addition, on longer downhill grades the

automatic transmission will automatically

downshift.

Vehicles with manual transmission:

If you depress the clutch pedal when shift-

ing into another gear, the engine speed may

increase.

Always drive with sufficient, but not

excessive, engine speed.

Shift the gear in a timely manner.

Avoid shifting down more than one gear

if at all possible.

Canceling cruise control

Depress the brake pedal.

Briefly push the cruise control lever in

direction of arrow

The last set speed is stored for later use.

The last stored set speed is canceled when

the engine is turned off.

The cruise control switches off automatically

when

you depress the brake pedal.

you engage the parking brake.

the vehicle speed falls below 20 mph

(30 km/h).

the ESP

is in operation.

the ESP

is switched off with the ESP

switch.

the ESP

has switched off due to a mal-

function.

Vehicles with manual transmission: you

engage neutral or depress the clutch pedal

for more than 7 seconds during shifting into

another gear.

Vehicles with automatic transmission: you

shift the automatic transmission into neu-

tral position

while driving.

Depressing the accelerator pedal does not

deactivate the cruise control. After a brief

acceleration (e.g. for passing), the cruise con-

trol will resume the last set speed.

Controls in detail