Section |
Page |
Introduction |
26 |
Product information |
26 |
Operator's Manual |
26 |
Notes on the Operator's Manual |
26 |
Vehicle equipment |
26 |
Service and vehicle operation |
26 |
Service and Literature |
26 |
Information for customers in California |
27 |
Maintenance |
27 |
Roadside Assistance |
27 |
Change of address or ownership |
27 |
Vehicle operation outside the USA and Canada |
28 |
Operating safety |
28 |
Safety notes |
28 |
Problems with your vehicle |
29 |
Reporting malfunctions relevant to safety |
29 |
Limited Warranty |
30 |
Data stored in the vehicle |
30 |
Information regarding electronic recording devices |
30 |
At a glance |
32 |
Exterior view |
32 |
Cockpit |
33 |
Instrument cluster |
34 |
Overview |
34 |
Warning and indicator lamps |
35 |
On-board computer and COMAND |
36 |
Center console |
37 |
Overhead control panel |
38 |
Door control panel |
39 |
Front |
39 |
Rear |
40 |
Rear seats |
41 |
Safety |
44 |
Vehicle equipment |
44 |
Occupant safety |
44 |
Overview of occupant safety |
44 |
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) |
44 |
Air bags |
46 |
Occupant classification system (OCS) |
50 |
PRE-SAFE® system |
55 |
NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints |
55 |
Resetting triggered NECK-PRO head restraints |
56 |
Seat belts |
57 |
Children in the vehicle |
62 |
Important safety notes |
62 |
Child restraint systems |
63 |
Child-proof locks |
67 |
Panic alarm |
68 |
Driving safety systems |
68 |
Driving safety systems overview |
68 |
Important safety notes |
68 |
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) |
69 |
BAS (Brake Assist System) |
69 |
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS) |
70 |
Adaptive brake lights |
71 |
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) |
71 |
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) |
73 |
Adaptive Brake |
73 |
PRE-SAFE® Brake (vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS) |
73 |
Anti-theft systems |
75 |
Immobilizer |
75 |
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) |
75 |
Opening and closing |
78 |
Vehicle equipment |
78 |
SmartKey |
78 |
Important safety notes |
78 |
General information |
78 |
SmartKey functions |
78 |
KEYLESS-GO |
79 |
Changing the settings of the locking system |
81 |
Restoring the factory settings |
81 |
Mechanical key |
81 |
SmartKey battery |
81 |
Problems with the SmartKey |
83 |
Doors |
84 |
Important safety notes |
84 |
Unlocking and opening the doors from the inside |
85 |
Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside |
85 |
Automatic locking |
85 |
Power closing feature |
86 |
Unlocking the driver's door (mechanical key) |
86 |
Locking the vehicle |
86 |
Trunk |
87 |
Important safety notes |
87 |
Opening and closing manually |
88 |
Automatic opening and closing from the outside |
88 |
Automatic opening and closing from the inside |
89 |
Locking the trunk separately |
89 |
Unlocking the trunk (mechanical key) |
90 |
Trunk emergency release |
90 |
Side windows |
91 |
Important safety notes |
91 |
Opening and closing the side windows |
92 |
Convenience opening |
92 |
Convenience closing |
93 |
Resetting the side windows |
94 |
Problems with the side windows |
94 |
Sliding sunroof |
95 |
Important safety notes |
95 |
Operating the sliding sunroof |
96 |
Operating the panorama sliding sunroof |
97 |
Operating the roller sunblinds of the panorama sliding sunroof |
97 |
Problems with the sliding sunroof/panorama sliding sunroof |
99 |
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors |
102 |
Vehicle equipment |
102 |
Correct driver's seat position |
102 |
Seats |
103 |
Important safety notes |
103 |
Adjusting the seats |
104 |
Adjusting the rear seats electrically |
104 |
Adjusting the front-passenger seat from the driver’s seat |
105 |
Adjusting the front-passenger seat from the rear |
105 |
Adjusting the head restraints |
106 |
Adjusting the multicontour seat |
108 |
Multicontour seat in the rear |
108 |
Adjusting the active multicontour seat |
108 |
Adjusting the lumbar support |
108 |
Switching the seat heating on/off |
108 |
Switching the seat ventilation on/off |
109 |
Steering wheel |
109 |
Important safety notes |
109 |
Adjusting the steering wheel |
110 |
Steering wheel heating |
110 |
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT |
110 |
Mirrors |
111 |
Exterior mirrors |
111 |
Automatic anti-glare mirrors |
112 |
Parking position for the exterior mirror on the front-passenger side |
113 |
Memory functions |
113 |
Storing settings |
113 |
Calling up a stored setting |
114 |
COMAND |
116 |
Vehicle equipment |
116 |
Introduction |
116 |
Operating safety |
116 |
At a glance |
118 |
COMAND operating system |
118 |
Remote control |
125 |
Operating COMAND |
127 |
Basic functions of COMAND |
133 |
Rear Seat Entertainment System |
138 |
System settings |
143 |
Vehicle equipment |
143 |
Display settings |
143 |
Time settings |
144 |
Read-aloud settings |
145 |
Voice Control System settings |
145 |
Bluetooth® settings |
147 |
System language settings |
150 |
Reset function |
150 |
Navigation |
150 |
Vehicle equipment |
150 |
Introduction |
150 |
Basic settings |
152 |
Entering destinations |
153 |
Entering points of interest |
162 |
Route guidance |
166 |
Traffic reports |
174 |
Destination memory |
177 |
Last destinations |
180 |
Map usage and settings |
181 |
Other settings |
187 |
Problems with the navigation system |
191 |
Telephone |
193 |
Vehicle equipment |
193 |
General information |
193 |
Telephony via the Bluetooth® interface |
194 |
Reception and transmission volume |
198 |
Using the telephone |
199 |
Using the phone book and address book |
202 |
Using call lists |
207 |
Audio |
210 |
Vehicle equipment |
210 |
Radio mode |
210 |
HD Radio |
214 |
SatRadio |
215 |
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode |
219 |
MUSIC REGISTER |
228 |
Media Interface mode |
231 |
Audio AUX mode |
236 |
Video |
237 |
Vehicle equipment |
237 |
General information |
237 |
Basic settings |
238 |
DVD video mode |
238 |
Video AUX operation |
243 |
Rear Seat Entertainment System |
244 |
Vehicle equipment |
244 |
General information |
244 |
Basic functions |
246 |
System settings |
248 |
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode |
249 |
DVD video mode |
252 |
AUX mode |
257 |
Vehicle |
259 |
Vehicle |
259 |
Climate control |
263 |
Seats |
268 |
Uploading/downloading data |
271 |
Lights and windshield wipers |
274 |
Vehicle equipment |
274 |
Exterior lighting |
274 |
Important safety notes |
274 |
Notes on driving abroad |
274 |
Light switch |
274 |
Combination switch |
276 |
Hazard warning lamps |
278 |
Headlamp cleaning system |
278 |
Cornering light function |
279 |
Headlamps fogged up on the inside |
279 |
Interior lighting |
279 |
Overview of interior lighting |
279 |
Interior lighting control |
280 |
Changing bulbs |
280 |
Important safety notes |
280 |
Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types |
281 |
Changing the front bulbs |
282 |
Windshield wipers |
283 |
Switching the windshield wipers on/off |
283 |
Replacing the wiper blades |
283 |
Problems with the windshield wipers |
284 |
Climate control |
288 |
Vehicle equipment |
288 |
Overview of climate control systems |
288 |
Important safety notes |
288 |
Automatic climate control control panel |
289 |
Operating the climate control systems |
290 |
Switching climate control on/off |
290 |
Activating/deactivating cooling with air dehumidification |
291 |
Setting climate control to automatic |
291 |
Setting the temperature |
292 |
Setting the air distribution |
293 |
Setting the airflow |
294 |
Defrosting the windshield |
294 |
Maximum cooling MAX COOL |
294 |
Defrosting the windows |
295 |
Rear window defroster |
295 |
Activating/deactivating air-recirculation mode |
295 |
Switching the residual heat on/off |
296 |
Setting the air vents |
296 |
Important safety notes |
296 |
Setting the center air vents |
297 |
Setting the side air vents |
297 |
Setting the air vent in the glove box |
297 |
Setting the rear-compartment air vents |
297 |
Driving and parking |
300 |
Vehicle equipment |
300 |
Notes on breaking in a new vehicle |
300 |
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) |
300 |
Driving |
300 |
Important safety notes |
300 |
SmartKey positions |
301 |
Starting the engine |
303 |
Pulling away |
303 |
ECO start/stop function |
304 |
Problems with the engine |
307 |
Automatic transmission |
308 |
Important safety notes |
308 |
DIRECT SELECT lever |
308 |
Transmission position display |
310 |
Transmission positions |
311 |
Gearshifting |
311 |
Driving tips |
311 |
Program selector button |
312 |
Steering wheel paddle shifters |
312 |
Automatic drive program |
313 |
Shift ranges |
313 |
Manual drive program |
313 |
Problems with the transmission |
315 |
Transfer case |
315 |
Refueling |
315 |
Important safety notes |
315 |
Gasoline |
316 |
Refueling |
316 |
Problems with the fuel and fuel tank |
318 |
Parking |
318 |
Important safety notes |
318 |
Switching off the engine |
318 |
Electric parking brake |
319 |
Parking up the vehicle |
320 |
Driving tips |
321 |
General notes on driving |
321 |
Brakes |
322 |
Driving on wet roads |
324 |
Winter driving |
325 |
Driving abroad |
325 |
Driving systems |
325 |
Cruise control |
325 |
DISTRONIC PLUS |
327 |
HOLD function |
337 |
AIRMATIC |
338 |
Active Body Control (ABC) |
340 |
PARKTRONIC |
341 |
Parking Guidance |
344 |
Rear view camera |
348 |
ATTENTION ASSIST |
349 |
Night View Assist Plus |
350 |
Driving Assistance package |
354 |
Active Driving Assistance package |
357 |
On-board computer and displays |
366 |
Vehicle equipment |
366 |
Important safety notes |
366 |
Displays and operation |
366 |
Coolant temperature gauge |
366 |
Tachometer |
367 |
Outside temperature display |
367 |
Operating the on-board computer |
367 |
Multifunction display |
368 |
Menus and submenus |
369 |
Menu overview |
369 |
Trip menu |
370 |
Navi menu |
371 |
Audio menu |
372 |
AMG menu in AMG vehicles |
373 |
Telephone menu |
376 |
Assistance menu |
377 |
Maintenance menu |
379 |
Menu settings |
379 |
Display messages |
382 |
Hides display messages |
382 |
Message memory |
382 |
Safety systems |
383 |
Brakes |
390 |
Lights |
396 |
Engine |
399 |
Driving systems |
403 |
Tires |
409 |
Vehicle |
411 |
SmartKey |
413 |
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster |
415 |
Brakes |
415 |
Seat belts |
416 |
Safety systems |
417 |
Engine |
420 |
Driving systems |
421 |
Tires |
421 |
Loading, stowing and features |
424 |
Vehicle equipment |
424 |
Loading guidelines |
424 |
Stowage compartments |
424 |
Important safety notes |
424 |
Stowage compartments in the front |
424 |
Stowage compartments in the rear |
426 |
Stowage areas |
427 |
Parcel nets |
427 |
Securing cargos |
427 |
Stowage well under the trunk floor |
428 |
Roof carrier |
428 |
Features |
429 |
Cup holders |
429 |
Sun visors |
430 |
Rear window roller sunblind |
431 |
Ashtray |
432 |
Cigarette lighter |
433 |
mbrace |
434 |
Garage door opener |
441 |
Floormat on the driver's side |
444 |
Infrared reflective windshield |
444 |
Maintenance and care |
448 |
Vehicle equipment |
448 |
Engine compartment |
448 |
Hood |
448 |
Radiator |
449 |
Engine oil |
449 |
Checking and adding other service products |
452 |
Maintenance |
453 |
Service interval display |
453 |
Care |
454 |
Notes on care |
454 |
Exterior care |
455 |
Interior care |
459 |
Roadside assistance |
464 |
Vehicle equipment |
464 |
Where will I find...? |
464 |
First-aid kit |
464 |
Vehicle tool kit |
464 |
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel |
464 |
Flat tire |
465 |
Preparing the vehicle |
465 |
Changing a wheel and mounting the spare wheel |
465 |
MOExtended run-flat system |
469 |
Battery |
470 |
Important safety notes |
470 |
Charging the battery |
472 |
Jump-starting |
473 |
Towing and tow-starting |
475 |
Important safety notes |
475 |
Installing/removing the towing eye |
476 |
Towing the vehicle with the rear axle raised |
476 |
Towing vehicles with both axles on the ground |
476 |
Transporting the vehicle |
477 |
Fuses |
477 |
Important safety notes |
477 |
Before changing a fuse |
477 |
Dashboard fuse box |
478 |
Fuse box in the rear compartment |
478 |
Fuse box in the engine compartment |
478 |
Engine emergency off |
479 |
Tires and wheels |
482 |
Vehicle equipment |
482 |
Important safety notes |
482 |
Mode |
482 |
Notes on driving |
482 |
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and tires |
482 |
Tire tread |
483 |
Notes on selecting, mounting and replacing tires |
483 |
MOExtended run-flat system |
484 |
Winter operation |
484 |
Points to remember |
484 |
Winter tires |
484 |
Snow chains |
484 |
Tire pressure |
485 |
Tire pressure specifications |
485 |
Important notes on tire pressure |
486 |
Tire pressure too low or too high |
487 |
Checking tire pressures |
488 |
Tire pressure monitor |
489 |
Loading the vehicle |
492 |
Instruction labels for tires and loads |
492 |
Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight rating |
492 |
Number of seats |
493 |
Determining the maximum load |
494 |
Vehicle identification plate |
495 |
Trailer load/noseweight |
496 |
Maximum tire load |
496 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards |
496 |
Overview of tire quality standards |
496 |
Tread wear |
497 |
Traction |
497 |
Temperature |
497 |
Tire labeling |
497 |
Tire labeling overview |
497 |
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity and speed index |
498 |
Load index |
500 |
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) |
501 |
Tire characteristics |
501 |
Term definition for tires and loading |
502 |
Tire ply composition and material used |
502 |
Bar |
502 |
DOT (Department of Transportation) |
502 |
Average weight of the vehicle occupants |
502 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards |
502 |
Recommended tire pressure |
502 |
Increased vehicle weight due to optional equipment |
502 |
Wheel rim |
502 |
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) |
502 |
Speed index |
502 |
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) |
502 |
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) |
503 |
Maximum loaded vehicle weight |
503 |
Kilopascal (kPa) |
503 |
Load index |
503 |
Unladen weight |
503 |
Maximum tire load |
503 |
Maximum permissible tire pressure |
503 |
Maximum load on one tire |
503 |
PSI (pounds per square inch) |
503 |
Aspect ratio |
503 |
Tire pressure |
503 |
Tire tread |
503 |
Tire bead |
504 |
Sidewall |
504 |
Weight of optional extras |
504 |
TIN (Tire Identification Number) |
504 |
Load bearing index |
504 |
Traction |
504 |
Wear indicator |
504 |
Distribution of the vehicle occupants |
504 |
Maximum permissible payload weight |
504 |
Changing a wheel |
504 |
Flat tire |
504 |
Interchanging the wheels |
504 |
Direction of rotation |
505 |
Storing wheels |
505 |
Cleaning the wheels |
505 |
Wheel/tire combinations |
505 |
Points to remember |
505 |
Tires |
507 |
Technical data |
510 |
Vehicle equipment |
510 |
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts |
510 |
Warranty |
510 |
Vehicle identification plates |
511 |
Vehicle identification plate with vehicle identification number (VIN) and paint code |
511 |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
511 |
Engine number |
512 |
Service products and capacities |
512 |
Important safety notes |
512 |
Capacities |
513 |
Fuel |
514 |
Engine oil |
515 |
Refrigerant of the air-conditioning system |
516 |
Brake fluid |
516 |
Coolant |
517 |
Windshield and headlamp cleaning system |
517 |
Vehicle data |
518 |
Vehicle data, S 550 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY |
518 |
Vehicle data, S 550 CGI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY |
518 |
Vehicle data, S 600 |
518 |
Vehicle data, S 63 AMG |
519 |
Vehicle data, S 65 AMG |
519 |
Internet |
523 |