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Automatic transmission Shifting into neutral position N X X 319 With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal. X Move the gear selector lever up or down to the resistance point to select neutral position N. When you turn off the engine, the automatic transmission will shift into neutral position N automatically. SmartKey: Removing the SmartKey from the starter switch or opening a front door after turning off the engine will shift the automatic transmission into park position P automatically. KEYLESS-GO: Opening a front door after turning off the engine will shift the automatic transmission into park position P automatically. Remaining in neutral position N If you want the automatic transmission to remain in neutral position N, e.g. when taking the vehicle through an automatic conveyortype car wash, observe the following instructions. If engaged release the electronic parking brake manually. X Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey in the starter switch. With KEYLESS-GO: X X G Warning! Make sure the ignition is switched on. With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed. X Shift the automatic transmission into park position P. X Release the brake pedal. X Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from the starter switch. X Insert the SmartKey into the starter switch. X Switch on the ignition. X Depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed. X Shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N. X Release the brake pedal. X If engaged release the electronic parking brake manually. X Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey in the starter switch. When leaving the SmartKey in the starter switch, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle. It is possible for children to switch on the ignition which could result in unsupervised use of vehicle equipment. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. Shifting into reverse gear R X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal. X Move the gear selector lever up past the resistance point. Shifting into drive position D X With SmartKey: X X Make sure the ignition is switched on. With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed. X Shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N. X Release the brake pedal. With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal. X Move the gear selector lever down past the resistance point. Shifting procedure The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, depending on Z Controls in detail

Section	Page
Introduction	23
Product Information	23
Operator’s Manual	23
Notes	23
Vehicle equipment	23
Service and warranty information	23
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	24
Maintenance	24
Roadside Assistance	24
Change of address or ownership	24
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	25
Operating safety	25
Proper use of the vehicle	26
Problems with your vehicle	26
Reporting safety defects	26
Reporting safety defects	26
Vehicle data recording	27
Information regarding electronic recording devices	27
At a glance	30
Exterior view	30
Rear passenger compartment	31
Cockpit	32
Instrument cluster	34
Control systems	36
Center console	38
Overhead control panel	39
Driver’s door control panel	40
Rear door control panel	40
Safety and security	42
Vehicle equipment	42
Occupant safety	42
Introduction	42
SRS indicator lamp	42
Air bags	43
Occupant Classification System	48
Seat belts	51
Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE®)	56
NECK-PRO active front head restraints	57
Correct driver seat adjustment	57
Children in the vehicle	58
Panic alarm	64
Driving safety systems	65
Introduction	65
ABS	65
BAS	66
BAS PLUS	66
Adaptive Brake	67
Adaptive Brake Lights	68
EBP	68
ESC	68
PRE-SAFE® Brake	71
Anti-theft systems	73
Immobilizer	73
Anti-theft alarm system	74
Canceling the alarm	75
Control systems	78
Vehicle equipment	78
COMAND introduction	78
COMAND operating safety	78
Availability of functions while the vehicle is in motion	78
Switching COMAND on or off	79
COMAND components	79
Operating COMAND	86
Basic functions	89
SPLITVIEW	92
COMAND system settings	93
System settings submenu overview	93
Display settings	94
Time settings	94
Voice Control System settings	95
Setting the system language	96
Assigning the favorite button	96
Upload/Download of Data	97
Reset	97
COMAND navigation (introduction)	97
Safety notes	97
Map software	98
Installing the map software	98
Installing	99
General notes	100
Navigation submenu overview	102
Calling up the map display and switching to navigation mode	103
Basic settings	105
COMAND navigation system (entering a destination)	108
Introduction	108
Entering a destination by address	109
Entering a destination from the destination memory	122
Entering a destination from the list of last destinations	124
Entering a destination from the map	124
Entering a stopover	124
COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry)	126
Entering a POI in the surrounding area	126
Entering a POI within the city limits of a given city	126
Entering a POI in the destination area	126
Entering a POI by name	127
Entering a POI by telephone number	127
Choosing a POI category and selecting a POI	127
Showing details	130
COMAND navigation system (route guidance)	131
Route guidance	131
Examples of displays and announcements for a driving maneuver	132
Lane recommendations	133
Example of a display without driving maneuvers	134
Destination or destination area reached	134
Partially digitized areas	134
Off-road and off-map	136
Navigation announcements	137
COMAND navigation system (during route guidance)	137
Cancel route guidance	137
Continuing canceled route guidance	137
Displaying info	138
Displaying route information	138
Where am I?	138
Compass	139
Displaying highway information	139
Detour function	139
Alternative Route	140
COMAND navigation system (real-time traffic)	140
Traffic messages	140
COMAND navigation system (destination memory)	145
My address	145
Saving a destination in the destination memory	147
Deleting a destination from the destination memory	148
COMAND navigation system (last destinations)	149
Saving a destination permanently in the destination memory	149
Saving the vehicle position in the list of last destinations	149
Saving the cross hair position in the list of last destinations	149
Deleting one of the last destinations	150
COMAND telephone	150
Safety notes	150
General notes	150
Activating telephone mode	152
Telephone keypad	152
“911” emergency call	152
Bluetooth interface	153
Setting Transmission and Reception Volume	157
Making calls	158
COMAND phone book and address book	161
Call lists	165
COMAND FM/AM radio	167
Safety notes	167
FM/AM radio submenu overview	167
Switching to radio mode	168
Switching wave bands	169
Selecting stations/channels	169
Saving stations	171
Station name display	172
Displaying information	172
COMAND satellite radio	172
Safety notes	172
Satellite radio submenu overview	173
Introduction to satellite radio	173
Switching to satellite radio	173
Main satellite radio menu	174
Selecting program category	175
Tuning in channels	175
Saving channels	177
Displaying information	177
Channel update	177
Calling SIRIUS XM Service Center	178
COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3	178
Safety notes	178
Notes about MP3 mode	178
Notes about audio DVD operation	180
Notes about CDs/DVDs	180
Inserting/ejecting CDs and DVDs	181
Inserting/ejecting an SD card	182
Audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 submenu overview	182
Switching to audio CD, audio DVD or MP3 mode	183
CD/DVD/MP3 functions	185
Gracenote® media database	187
Setting the audio format	187
Playback options	188
Audio AUX and video AUX	188
Audio and video AUX sockets in the glove box	189
Audio/video AUX sockets on the Rear Seat Entertainment drive	189
Audio/video AUX sockets on the head restraint	189
Switching to audio AUX operation (Rear Seat Entertainment System)	189
Switching to audio AUX operation (COMAND)	190
Switching to video AUX operation (Rear Seat Entertainment System)	190
Switching to video AUX operation (COMAND)	190
Rear Seat Entertainment System	191
Remote controls for Rear Seat Entertainment System	191
Headphones for Rear Seat Entertainment System	191
Related topics	191
CD/DVD drive	191
Switching between main functions	192
Inserting/ejecting CDs and DVDs	192
Simultaneous usage of COMAND and the Rear Seat Entertainment System	192
COMAND video DVD	193
Safety notes	193
Automatic picture fade-out	193
Notes about video DVD operation	193
Notes about DVDs	193
Functional limitations	194
Inserting or ejecting DVDs	194
Video DVD submenu overview	194
Switching to video DVD mode	194
Showing/hiding the DVD control menu	194
Showing/hiding the menu system	195
Fast forward/rewind	195
Selecting the DVD medium	195
Stop playback	195
Pause playback	195
Selecting scene/chapter	196
Selecting film/track	196
Screen settings	196
DVD menu	196
Setting the language	198
Subtitles and camera angles	198
Interactive content	198
Music Register	198
Music Register submenu overview	199
Switching to Music Register	199
Copying audio data into the Music Register	200
Deleting audio files	201
Calling up memory information	201
Folder functions	201
Playback options	202
Media Interface	202
Notes on media interface operation	202
Connecting external devices	203
Switching to media interface operation	204
Selecting audio files	205
Selecting category/playlist/folder	206
Playing back the content of a category or folder	207
Alphabetical track selection	207
Selecting active partition (USB storage devices only)	208
Playback options	208
COMAND vehicle menu	208
Introduction	208
Extending or retracting rear window sunshade	209
Setting easy-entry/exit feature	210
Setting interior/exterior lighting delayed shut-off (night security illumination)	210
Setting interior ambient lighting	211
Setting automatic mirror folding	211
Locator lighting on/off	212
Automatic locking on/off	212
Trunk opening-height restriction on/off	212
COMAND automatic climate control	213
Introduction	213
Setting temperature	213
Adjusting air distribution	214
Adjusting air volume	214
Central climate control menu via COMAND	215
COMAND seats	218
Operating seats via COMAND	218
Lumbar support	219
Multicontour seats, front	220
Drive-dynamic multicontour seats	221
Instrument cluster control system	222
Introduction	222
Multifunction steering wheel	223
Multifunction display	224
Menus	224
Trip menu	225
Navi menu	227
Audio menu	228
AMG menu	229
Telephone menu	232
Assistance menu	233
Service menu	235
Settings menu	236
Voice Control System introduction	239
Safety notes	239
General information	240
Controls	240
Symbols	242
Voice Control System navigation	242
Important notes	242
Navigation operation	242
Navigation commands	242
Entering an address	243
Commands for entering parts of an address	246
Voice Control System telephone	247
Safety notes	247
Telephone operation	248
Telephone commands	248
Voice Control System address book	251
Safety notes	251
COMAND address book overview	252
Adressbook operation	252
Adressbook commands	252
Voice Control System radio	254
Safety notes	254
Radio operation	254
Radio commands	254
Voice Control System CD/DVD changer/MP3	257
Safety notes	257
Operation	257
Commands	258
Voice Control System external devices	259
Operation	259
Commands	259
Voice Control System command list	259
General commands	259
Telephone commands	261
Navigation commands	262
Address book commands	265
Audio/video commands	266
Voice Control System troubleshooting	269
Help function	269
Help commands	269
Help window	270
Entering digits and spelling	270
What to do if ...	270
Voice Control System individualization	273
Controls in detail	276
Vehicle equipment	276
Locking and unlocking	276
Notes	276
SmartKey	276
KEYLESS-GO	277
Checking SmartKey batteries	279
Loss of the SmartKey	279
Replacing the SmartKey	280
Opening the doors from the inside	280
Automatic central locking	280
Locking and unlocking from the inside	281
Opening the trunk	281
Closing the trunk	282
Trunk lid emergency release	284
Valet locking	285
Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid	285
Starter switch positions	286
SmartKey	286
KEYLESS-GO	286
Seats	288
Safety notes	288
Seat adjustment	289
Easy-entry/exit feature	291
Rear seat head restraints	292
Seat ventilation	294
Seat heating	294
Multicontour seats, rear	295
Multifunction steering wheel	295
Safety notes	295
Steering wheel adjustment	296
Heated steering wheel	296
Mirrors	296
Notes	296
Interior rear view mirror	296
Exterior rear view mirrors	297
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors	297
Exterior rear view mirror parking position	297
Power-folding exterior rear view mirrors	298
Memory function	299
Notes	299
Storing positions into memory	300
Recalling positions from memory	300
Lighting	300
Notes	300
Exterior lamp switch	300
Combination switch	303
Hazard warning flasher	304
Headlamp cleaning system	305
Corner-illuminating lamps	305
Interior lighting in the front	306
Interior lighting in the rear	306
Wipers	307
Notes	307
Windshield wipers	307
Problems with wipers	308
Power windows	309
Opening and closing	309
Synchronizing door windows	310
Summer opening feature	311
Convenience closing feature	311
Driving and parking	313
Safety notes	313
Starting the engine	313
Driving off	315
Problems while driving	316
Parking	316
Turning off the engine	318
Automatic transmission	319
Introduction	319
Gear selector lever	319
Shifting procedure	321
Transmission positions	322
Driving tips	323
Gear ranges	323
Automatic shift program	324
One-touch gearshifting	325
Manual shift program	326
Emergency operation (limp-home mode)	327
Transfer case	327
Instrument cluster	328
Introduction	328
Activating the instrument cluster	328
Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination	328
Coolant temperature gauge	329
Tachometer	329
Outside temperature indicator	329
Fuel gauge	329
Driving systems	329
Introduction	329
Cruise control	330
DISTRONIC PLUS	332
Hill-start assist system	343
HOLD function	344
AIRMATIC	345
ABC	347
All-wheel drive (4MATIC)	349
Parktronic system	349
Parking Guidance	352
Rear view camera	356
ATTENTION ASSIST	357
Night View Assist Plus	358
Blind Spot Assist	361
Lane Keeping Assist	364
Climate control system	365
Control panels	365
Notes on climate control system	367
Deactivating the climate control system	368
Air conditioning	368
Automatic mode	368
Setting temperature	369
Adjusting air vents	370
Adjusting air distribution	372
Adjusting air volume	372
Front defroster	372
Maximum cooling MAX COOL	373
Air recirculation mode	373
Residual heat and ventilation	374
Rear window defroster	374
Power tilt/sliding sunroof	375
Opening and closing	375
Synchronizing	377
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel	377
Extending and retracting the roller sunblinds	377
Opening and closing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel	379
Synchronizing the panorama roof	380
Loading and storing	381
Loading instructions	381
Roof rack	382
Parcel nets	382
Hooks	382
Front storage compartments	383
Rear storage compartments	385
Useful features	386
Cup holders	386
Sun visors	388
Rear vanity mirrors	388
Rear window sunshade	388
Ashtrays	389
Cigarette lighters	389
Power outlets	390
Tele Aid	391
Garage door opener	397
Floormats	401
Infrared reflecting windshield	401
Operation	404
Vehicle equipment	404
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	404
At the gas station	404
Refueling	404
Check regularly and before a long trip	405
Engine compartment	406
Hood	406
Engine oil	407
Transmission fluid level	410
Active Body Control (ABC) fluid level	410
Coolant level	410
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	411
Brake fluid level	411
Tires and wheels	412
Safety notes	412
Important guidelines	412
Recommended tire inflation pressure	413
Checking tire inflation pressure	415
Maximum tire inflation pressure	419
Loading the vehicle	420
Maximum tire load	424
Direction of rotation	424
Tire care and maintenance	425
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	426
Rotating tires	427
Tire labeling	428
Load identification	431
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)	431
Tire ply material	432
Tire and loading terminology	432
Winter driving	434
General information	434
Winter tires	434
Snow chains	435
Winter driving instructions	435
Driving instructions	436
Drive sensibly – save fuel	436
Drinking and driving	436
Pedals	436
Power assistance	437
Brakes	437
Driving off	439
Hydroplaning	439
Standing water	439
Driving abroad	440
Control and operation of radio transmitter	440
Emission control	440

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Shifting into neutral position N

With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the

brake pedal.

Move the gear selector lever up or down to

the resistance point to select neutral

position

When you turn off the engine, the automatic

transmission will shift into neutral position

automatically.

SmartKey: Removing the SmartKey from the

starter switch or opening a front door after

turning off the engine will shift the automatic

transmission into park position

automatically.

KEYLESS-GO: Opening a front door after

turning off the engine will shift the automatic

transmission into park position

automatically.

Remaining in neutral position N

If you want the automatic transmission to

remain in neutral position

, e.g. when taking

the vehicle through an automatic conveyor-

type car wash, observe the following

instructions.

Warning!

When leaving the SmartKey in the starter

switch, do not leave children unattended in

the vehicle. It is possible for children to switch

on the ignition which could result in

unsupervised use of vehicle equipment.

Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment could

result in an accident and/or serious personal

injury.

With SmartKey:

Make sure the ignition is switched on.

With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the

brake pedal and keep it pressed.

Shift the automatic transmission into

neutral position

Release the brake pedal.

If engaged release the electronic parking

brake manually.

Switch off the ignition and leave the

SmartKey in the starter switch.

With KEYLESS-GO:

Make sure the ignition is switched on.

With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the

brake pedal and keep it pressed.

Shift the automatic transmission into park

position

Release the brake pedal.

Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button from the starter switch.

Insert the SmartKey into the starter switch.

Switch on the ignition.

Depress the brake pedal and keep it

pressed.

Shift the automatic transmission into

neutral position

Release the brake pedal.

If engaged release the electronic parking

brake manually.

Switch off the ignition and leave the

SmartKey in the starter switch.

Shifting into reverse gear R

With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the

brake pedal.

Move the gear selector lever up past the

resistance point.

Shifting into drive position D

With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the

brake pedal.

Move the gear selector lever down past the

resistance point.

Shifting procedure

The automatic transmission selects individual

gears automatically, depending on

Automatic transmission

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Controls in detail