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Index Climate control see Climate control system Climate control system ...187 Air conditioning, cooling ...193 Air conditioning refrigerant ...355 Air recirculation mode ...197 Air vents ...194 Air volume ...195, 196 Automatic mode ...193 Deactivating system ...192 Front defroster ...196 Maximum cooling MAX COOL ...197 Residual engine heat (REST) ...197 Temperature ...194 Clock ...108, 121 Cockpit ...26 Cold tire inflation pressure ...248 Collapsible tire (spare wheel) ...348 Collapsible wheel chock ...268 COMAND system see separate COMAND system operating instructions Combination switch ...84 Control system ...108 Multifunction display ...110 Multifunction steering wheel ...108 Resetting to factory settings ...119 Control system menus ...111 AMG ...113 Audio/DVD ...116 Navigation ...117 Settings ...118 Standard display ...112 Telephone ...126 Trip computer ...125 Vehicle status message memory . . 118 Control system submenus ...111 Convenience ...124 Instrument cluster ...120 Lighting ...122 Time/Date ...121 Vehicle ...124 Convenience submenu Easy-entry/exit feature ...124 Coolant Anticorrosion/antifreeze ...357 Capacities ...352 Checking level ...227 Messages in the multifunction display ...284, 285, 287 Corner-illuminating front fog lamps . 85 Cruise control ...184 Last stored speed ...186 Resume function ...186 Cup holders ...205 Curb weight ...248 Customer Assistance Center see CAC D Dashboard see Instrument cluster Data recording ...22 Date, Setting ...121 Daytime running lamp mode ...83, 122 Deep water see Standing water Defogging (windshield) ...196 Defroster Rear window ...198 Windshield ...196 Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps ...123 Interior lighting ...124 Delete button ...134 Department of Transportation see DOT Difficulties While driving ...94 With starting ...92 Digital clock see Clock Digital speedometer ...113 Dimensions (vehicle) ...350 Direction of rotation (tires) ...231 Displays Digital speedometer ...113 Maintenance service indicator ...258 5

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

Match case Limit results 1 per page

Climate control

see Climate control system

Climate control system

. . . . . . . . . . .

187

Air conditioning, cooling . . . . . . . .

193

Air conditioning refrigerant . . . . . .

355

Air recirculation mode . . . . . . . . . .

197

Air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

194

Air volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

195, 196

Automatic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

193

Deactivating system . . . . . . . . . . . .

192

Front defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

196

Maximum cooling MAX COOL . . . .

197

Residual engine heat (REST) . . . . .

197

Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

194

Clock

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

108, 121

Cockpit

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

Cold tire inflation pressure

. . . . . . .

248

Collapsible tire (spare wheel)

. . . . .

348

Collapsible wheel chock

. . . . . . . . . .

268

COMAND system

see separate COMAND system

operating instructions

Combination switch

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

Control system

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

108

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . .

110

Multifunction steering wheel . . . . .

108

Resetting to factory settings . . . . .

119

Control system menus

. . . . . . . . . . .

111

AMG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

113

Audio/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

116

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

117

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

118

Standard display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

112

Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

126

Trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

125

Vehicle status message memory . .

118

Control system submenus

. . . . . . . .

111

Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

124

Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . .

120

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

122

Time/Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

121

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

124

Convenience submenu

Easy-entry/exit feature . . . . . . . . .

124

Coolant

Anticorrosion/antifreeze . . . . . . . .

357

Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

352

Checking level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

227

Messages in the multifunction dis-

play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

284, 285, 287

Corner-illuminating front fog lamps

. 85

Cruise control

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

184

Last stored speed . . . . . . . . . . . . .

186

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

186

Cup holders

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

205

Curb weight

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

248

Customer Assistance Center

see CAC

Dashboard

see Instrument cluster

Data recording

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

Date, Setting

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

121

Daytime running lamp mode

. . .

83, 122

Deep water

see Standing water

Defogging (windshield)

. . . . . . . . . . .

196

Defroster

Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

198

Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

196

Delayed shut-off

Exterior lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

123

Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

124

Delete button

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

134

Department of Transportation

see DOT

Difficulties

While driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

With starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Digital clock

see Clock

Digital speedometer

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

113

Dimensions (vehicle)

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

350

Direction of rotation (tires)

. . . . . . .

231

Displays

Digital speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . .

113

Maintenance service indicator . . . .

258

Index