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CD changer*. Vehicles with COMAND*: Refer to separate operating instructions.
A CD with MP3 files insert in the CD changer* is handled by the audio/COMAND* system like an audio CD. Information contained on the CD with MP3 files will not shown in the multifunction display or in the au- dio/COMAND* display.
왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the settings for the CD currently being played appear in the multifunction display.
1 MP3 mode (vehicles with COMAND*) 2 Current track 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly
until the desired track is selected.
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Level of information displayed will vary depending on the information con- tained on the CD with MP3 files insert in the single CD player of the COMAND* system. To select a CD from the CD changer* magazine, press a number on the audio system or the COMAND* system key pad located in the center dashboard.
For more information on MP3, see “MP3 notes” (컄 page 216), and for operating, see “MP3 playback” (컄 page 217).
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NAV* menu
Vehicle status message memory menu
The NAV menu contains the functions needed to operate your navigation system. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the message NAV appears in the multifunction display.
앫 If COMAND* is switched off, the mes- sage NAV off appears in the multifunc- tion display.
앫 With COMAND* switched on but route guidance not activated, the direction of travel and, if available, the name of the street currently traveled on appear in the multifunction display.
앫 With COMAND* switched on and route
guidance activated, the direction of travel and maneuver instructions ap- pear in the multifunction display.
Please refer to the COMAND* manual for instructions on how to activate the route guidance system*.
Use the vehicle status message memory menu to scan malfunction and warning messages that may be stored in the system. Such messages appear in the mul- tifunction display and are based on condi- tions or system status the vehicle’s system has recorded. The vehicle status message memory menu only appears if there are any messages stored.
Warning!
Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and are inten- tionally not very detailed. The malfunction and warning messages are simply a remind- er with respect to the operation of certain systems and do not replace the owner’s and/or driver’s responsibility to maintain the vehicle’s operating safety by having all required maintenance and
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safety checks performed on the vehicle and by bringing the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to address the mal- function and warning messages (컄 page 358).
왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly
until the vehicle status message memory appears in the multifunction display. If the vehicle status message memory menu does not appear, then there are no messages stored.
Vehicle status messages have been recorded If conditions have occurred causing status messages to be recorded, the number of messages appears in the multifunction display:
Should the vehicle’s system record any conditions while driving, the number of messages will reappear in the multifunc- tion display when the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed from the starter switch.
The vehicle status message memory will be cleared when you turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2. You will then only see high-priority messages in the multi- function display (컄 page 358).
1 Number of messages 왘 Press button k or j.
The stored messages will now be displayed in the order in which they have occurred. For malfunction and warning messages, see “Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display” (컄 page 358).
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Settings menu
In the Settings menu there are two functions: 앫 The function Reset to factory
settings, with which you can reset all the settings to the original factory settings.
앫 A collection of submenus with which you can make individual settings for your vehicle.
왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display.
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i The settings you have changed will not be reset unless you confirm the action by pressing the reset button a second time. After approximately 5 seconds, the Settings menu reappears in the multifunction display. For safety reasons, the following function are not reset while driving: 앫 the Hdlamp mode function in the
Lighting submenu
Submenus in the Settings menu 왘 Press button j.
The collection of the submenus appears in the multifunction display.
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Resetting all settings You can reset all the functions of all submenus to the factory settings. 왘 Press the reset button in the
instrument cluster (컄 page 122) for approximately 3 seconds. The request to press the reset button once more to confirm appears in the multifunction display.
왘 Press the reset button once more.
The functions of all the submenus will reset to factory settings.
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왘 Press button ç.
The selection marker moves to the next submenu.
The submenus are arranged by hierarchy. Scroll down with button ç, scroll up with button æ. With the selection marker on the desired submenu, use the button j to access the individual functions within that sub- menu. Once within the submenu, you can use the button j to move to the next function or the button k to move to the previous function within that submenu. The settings themselves are made with button æ or ç.
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The table below shows what settings can be changed within the various menus.
Detailed instructions on making individual settings can be found on the following pages.
Instrument cluster Select speedometer display mode Select language
Time/Date Time synchronization with head unit* Set time (hours)
Lighting Set daytime running lamp mode (USA only) Set locator lighting
Vehicle Set automatic lock- ing
Convenience Activate easy-entry/exit feature Set parking position for exterior rear view mirror
Select display (speed display or outside temperature) for status indicator
Set time (minutes)
Set night security illumination
Set interior lighting de- layed shut-off
Select automatic time change (Daylight Saving Time (DST) summer/Standard time winter) Set date (month) Set date (day) Set date (year)
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Instrument cluster submenu Access the Instr.Cl. submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Instr.Cl. submenu to change the instrument cluster display settings. The following functions are available:
Function Select speedometer display mode Select language Select display (speed display or outside temperature) for status indicator
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139Select speedometer display mode 왘 Move the selection marker with
Select language 왘 Move the selection marker with
button æ or ç to the Instr.Cl. submenu.
button æ or ç to the Instr.Cl. submenu.
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly
until the message Disp.Unit Speed/odo appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Language appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.
왘 Press button æ or ç to set speedometer unit to Km or Miles.
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Select display (digital speedometer or outside temperature) for status indicator 왘 Move the selection marker with
button æ or ç to the Instr.Cl. submenu.
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly
until the message Status line display appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.
왘 Press button æ or ç to select
the desired setting. The selected display is then shown continuously in the lower display. The other display now appears in the menu of the standard display: 앫 Digital speedometer
or
앫 Outside temperature
왘 Press button æ or ç to select
the language to be used for the multifunction display messages. Available languages: 앫 German (Deutsch) 앫 English (English) 앫 French (francais) 앫 Italian (italiano) 앫 Spanish (Español) 앫 Dutch (Nederlands) 앫 Danish (Dansk) 앫 Swedish (Svenska) 앫 Portuguese (Português) 앫 Turkish (Türkçe)
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Time/Date submenu Access the Time/Date submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Time/Date submenu to change the instrument cluster display settings. The following functions are available:
Function Time synchronization with head unit* Set time (hours) Set time (minutes) Select automatic time change (Daylight Saving Time (DST) summer/Standard time winter) Set date (month) Set date (day) Set date (year)
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Time synchronization with head unit* This function can only be seen on vehicles with COMAND* and navigation module*. 왘 Move the selection marker with
button æ or ç to the Time/Date submenu.
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly
until the message Time synchro. w/Head Unit appears in the multifunc- tion display. The selection marker is on the current setting.
Set the time (hours) This function can be seen in vehicles with audio system, or in vehicles with COMAND* if the time synchronization with head unit* feature was set to Off.
Vehicles with COMAND*: For information on setting the time, refer to the separate COMAND operating instructions.
왘 Move the selection marker with
button æ or ç to the Time/Date submenu.
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Time Hours appears in the multifunction display.
왘 Press button æ or ç to select
the desired setting.
The selection marker is on the hour setting.
왘 Press button æ or ç to set the
hour.
Set the time (minutes) This function can be seen in vehicles with audio system, or in vehicles with COMAND* if the time synchronization with head unit* feature was set to Off.
Vehicles with COMAND*: For information on setting the time, refer to the separate COMAND operating instructions.
왘 Move the selection marker with
button æ or ç to the Time/Date submenu.
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly
until the message Time Minutes appears in the multifunction display.
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The selection marker is on the minute setting.
왘 Press button æ or ç to set the
minutes.
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Select automatic time change (Daylight Saving Time (DST) summer/Standard time winter) This function can be seen in vehicles with audio system, or in vehicles with COMAND* if the time synchronization with head unit* feature was set to Off. 왘 Move the selection marker with
button æ or ç to the Time/Date submenu.
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly
until the message Change-over Summer / Winter time appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.
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왘 Move the selection marker with
button æ or ç to the Time/Date submenu.
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Date Set MM appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the month setting.
왘 Press button æ or ç to set the
month.
왘 Press button æ or ç to select if the changeover between summer and winter time should be automatic or manual.
Set the date (month) This function can be seen in vehicles with audio system, or in vehicles with COMAND* if the time synchronization with head unit* feature was set to Off.
Vehicles with COMAND*: For information on setting the date, refer to the separate COMAND operating instructions.
Set the date (day) This function can be seen in vehicles with audio system, or in vehicles with COMAND* if the time synchronization with head unit* feature was set to Off.
Vehicles with COMAND*: For information on setting the date, refer to the separate COMAND operating instructions.
왘 Move the selection marker with
button æ or ç to the Time/Date submenu.
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly
until the message Date Set day appears in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the day setting.
왘 Press button æ or ç to set the
day.
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Set the date (year) This function can be seen in vehicles with audio system, or in vehicles with COMAND* if the time synchronization with head unit* feature was set to Off.
Vehicles with COMAND*: For information on setting the date, refer to the separate COMAND operating instructions.
왘 Move the selection marker with
button æ or ç to the Time/Date submenu.
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Date Set YY appears in the multifunction display.
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The selection marker is on the year setting.
왘 Press button æ or ç to set the
year.
Lighting submenu Access the Lighting submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Lighting submenu to change the lamp and lighting settings on your vehicle. The following functions are available:
Function Set daytime running lamp mode (USA only) Set locator lighting Set night security illumination Set interior lighting delayed shut-off
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This function is not available in countries where the daytime running lamp mode is mandatory and therefore in a constant mode.
왘 Move the selection marker with
button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu.
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Hdlamp mode appears in the multifunction display.
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The selection marker is on the current setting.
왘 Press button æ or ç to select manual operation (Manual) or daytime running lamp mode (Constant) activated.
With daytime running lamp mode activated and the exterior lamp switch in position M or U, the low beam headlamps are switched on when the engine is running.
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In low ambient light conditions the following lamps will switch on additionally: 앫 Parking lamps 앫 Tail lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps For more information on the daytime running lamp mode, see “Lighting” (컄 page 114).
For safety reasons, resetting the set- tings to factory settings (컄 page 135) while driving will not deactivate the daytime running lamp mode. The following message appears in the multifunction display: Lighting - Cannot be completely reset to factory sets. while driving.
Set locator lighting With the locator lighting feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in position U, the following lamps will switch on during darkness when the vehi- cle is unlocked with the SmartKey: 앫 Parking lamps 앫 Tail lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps 앫 Front fog lamps The locator lighting switches off when the driver’s door is opened. If you do not open a door after unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey, the lamps will switch off automatically after approxi- mately 40 seconds. 왘 Move the selection marker with
button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu.
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왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Surround lighting appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.
왘 Press button æ or ç to switch
the locator lighting function On. 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to
position U when exiting the vehicle (컄 page 114). The locator lighting feature is activated.
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Set night security illumination (Headlamps delayed shut-off) Use this function to set whether or not the exterior lamps illuminate during darkness after exiting the vehicle and all doors closed. With the delayed shut-off feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in position U before the engine is turned off, the following lamps will switch on when the engine is turned off and remain lit for approximately 15 seconds: 앫 Parking lamps 앫 Tail lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps 앫 Front fog lamps If after turning off the engine you do not open a door or do not close an opened door, the lamps will automatically switch off after 60 seconds.
You can reactivate this function within 10 minutes by opening a door.
왘 Move the selection marker with
button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu.
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Hdlamp delay off appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.
왘 Press button æ or ç to switch the delayed shut-off feature Off or On.
왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to
position U before turning off the engine (컄 page 114). The headlamps delayed shut-off feature is activated.
You can temporarily deactivate the delayed shut-off feature: 왘 Before exiting the vehicle, turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0.
왘 Then turn it to position 2 and back to
position 0. The delayed shut-off feature is deactivated. It will reactivate as soon as you reinsert the SmartKey in the starter switch.
Set interior lighting delayed shut-off Use this function to set whether or not the interior lighting to remains lit during dark- ness for approximately 10 seconds after you have removed the SmartKey from the starter switch. 왘 Move the selection marker with
button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu.
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Int. light delay off appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.
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왘 Press button æ or ç to switch the delayed shut-off feature Off or On.
Vehicle submenu Access the Vehicle submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Vehicle submenu to make general vehicle settings. The following function is available:
Function Set automatic locking
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Set automatic locking Use this function to activate or deactivate the automatic central locking. With the automatic central locking system activated, the vehicle is centrally locked at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h). 왘 Move the selection marker with
button æ or ç to the Vehicle submenu.
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왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Automatic door lk. appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.
왘 Press button æ or ç to switch the automatic central locking On or Off.
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Convenience submenu Access the Convenience submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Convenience submenu to change the settings for a number of convenience features. The following functions are available:
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rear view mirrorActivate easy-entry/exit feature Use this function to activate and deactivate the easy-entry/exit feature (컄 page 39).
Warning!
You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated.
To cancel steering wheel movement, do one of the following: 앫 Move steering column stalk
(컄 page 38).
앫 Press memory position switch
(컄 page 112).
Do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver’s door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
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왘 Press button j or k repeatedly
until the message Mirror set. parking aid appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.
왘 Move the selection marker with
button æ or ç to the Convenience submenu.
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Easy-entry feature appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.
Set parking position for exterior rear view mirror Use the Mirror set. parking aid function to select whether the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror should be turned downward during parking maneuvers when reverse gear R is engaged. For additional information, see “Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position” (컄 page 170). 왘 Move the selection marker with
button æ or ç to the Convenience submenu.
왘 Press button æ or ç to switch
the easy-entry feature On or Off.
왘 Press button æ or ç to switch
function On or Off.
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Trip computer menu
Use the trip computer menu to call up statistical data on your vehicle. The following information is available:
Function Fuel consumption statistics after start Fuel consumption statistics since last reset Distance to empty
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Fuel consumption statistics after start 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly
until the first function of the trip computer menu appears in the multifunction display.
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message After start appears in the multifunction display.
All statistics stored since the last engine start will be reset approximately 4 hours after the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed from the starter switch. Resetting will not occur if you turn the SmartKey back to position 1 or 2 within this time period.
1 Distance driven since start 2 Time elapsed since start 3 Average speed since start 4 Average fuel consumption since start
Fuel consumption since last reset 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly
Resetting fuel consumption statistics 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly
until the first function of the trip computer menu appears in the multifunction display.
until the first function of the trip computer menu appears in the multifunction display.
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message After reset appears in the multifunction display.
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the reading that you want to reset appears in the multifunction display.
왘 Press and hold the reset button in the instrument cluster (컄 page 122) until the value is reset to 0.
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Distance to empty 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 33). 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly
until the first function of the trip computer menu appears in the multifunction display.
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Distance appears in the multifunction display. The calculated range based on the current fuel tank level appears in the multifunction display.
1 Distance driven since last reset 2 Time elapsed since last reset 3 Average speed since last reset 4 Average fuel consumption since last
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TEL menu*
Warning!
A driver’s attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, we recommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a telephone call. If you choose to use the telephone while driving, please use the hands-free device and only use the telephone when weather, road and traffic conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a cellular telephone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every second.
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Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with- out being connected to an external antenna) from inside the vehicle while the engine is running. Doing so could lead to a malfunc- tion of the vehicle’s electronic system, possibly resulting in an accident and personal injury.
You can use the functions in the TEL menu to operate your telephone, provided it is connected to a hands-free system and switched on. 왘 Switch on the telephone and Audio or
COMAND*.
왘 Press button ÿ or è on the steering wheel repeatedly until the message TEL appears in the multifunction display.
Which messages will appear in the multifunction display depends on whether your telephone is switched on or off:
앫 If the telephone is off, the message
PHONE OFF appears in the multifunction display.
앫 If the telephone is on:
The telephone will then search for a network. During this time the multi- function display is empty. As soon as the telephone has found a network, the message READY appears in the multifunction display.
This standby message indicates that your telephone is ready for use and you can operate it using the control system.
Answering a call When your telephone is ready to receive calls, you can answer a call at any time. In the multifunction display you will then see the message:
왘 Press button s.
You have answered the call. The duration of the call appears in the multifunction display.
If you do not wish to accept a call, press button t.
Ending a call 왘 Press button t.
You have ended the call. The standby message appears in the multifunction display.
Dialing a number from the phone book If your telephone is ready to receive calls, you may select and dial a number from the phone book at any time. 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the message TEL appears in the multifunction display.
왘 Press button j or k.
The control system reads the phone book which is stored in the telephone. This may take several minutes. The message Please wait appears in the multifunction display. When the message Please wait disappears, the phone book has been loaded.
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왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired name appears in the multifunction display. The stored names are displayed in ascending or descending alphabetical order.
1 Name from the phone book
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If you press and hold button j or k for longer than 1 second, the system scrolls rapidly through the list of names until you release the button again. Cancel the quick search mode by pressing button t.
왘 Press button s.
The system dials the selected phone number. 앫 If the connection is successful, the
name of the party you called and the duration of the call will appear in the multifunction display.
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앫 If no connection is made, the
control system stores the dialed number in the redial memory.
Redialing The control system stores the most recently dialed phone numbers. This eliminates the need to search through your entire phone book. 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the message TEL appears in the multifunction display.
왘 Press button s.
The first number in the redial memory appears in the multifunction display.
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired name appears in the multifunction display.
왘 Press button s.
The control system dials the selected phone number.
왔 Automatic transmission For more information on driving with an automatic transmission see “Automatic transmission” (컄 page 45). Your vehicle’s transmission adapts its gear shifting process to your individual driving style by continually adjusting the shift points up or down. These shift point adjust- ments are performed based on current operating and driving conditions. If the operating conditions change, the automatic transmission reacts by adjusting its shift program.
Warning!
Make sure that absolutely no objects are ob- structing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obsta- cles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure that the pedals still have sufficient clearance.
During the brief warm-up, transmission upshifting is delayed. This allows the catalytic converter to heat up more quickly to operating temperature.
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Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission The automatic transmission selects indi- vidual gears automatically, depending on: 앫 the gear selector lever
position D (컄 page 157) with gear ranges 4, 3, 2, 1 (컄 page 160)
앫 the selected program mode (M/C/S)
(컄 page 161) and (컄 page 165)
앫 the position of the accelerator pedal
(컄 page 158)
앫 the vehicle speed
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1 Current gear range/gear selector lever
position
2 Current program mode The current gear range/gear selector lever position and program mode (M/C/S) appear in the multifunction display.
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An additional indication of the current gear selector lever position can be found on the cover of the shifting-gate. The indicators come on when you activate a switch (e.g. unlocking the vehicle or opening a door) and go out after approxi- mately 15 minutes.
Warning!
It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
Allow engine to warm up under low load use. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Shift into reverse gear R or parking position P only when the vehicle is stopped. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
When the gear selector lever is in position D, you can influence transmission shifting by: 앫 limiting the gear range 앫 changing gears manually
Gear selector lever position
Effect
ì Park position
Gear selector lever position when the vehicle is parked. Place gear selector lever in position P only when vehicle is stopped. The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked. Rather, the driver should always set the parking brake in addition to placing the gear selector lever in position P to secure the vehicle.
Effect The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P. With the SmartKey removed, the gear selector lever is locked in position P. If the vehicle’s electrical system is malfunctioning, the gear selector lever could remain locked in position P (컄 page 388). í Reverse gear
Place gear selector lever in position R only when vehicle is stopped.
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Effect
ë Neutral
No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle. When the brakes are released, the vehicle can be moved freely (pushed or towed). To avoid damage to the trans- mission, never engage N while driving. If the ESP® is deactivated or malfunctioning: Move gear selector lever to N only if the vehicle is in danger of skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
ê Drive
The transmission shifts automatically. All five forward gears are available.
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Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other reason with gear selector lever in N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Warning!
Getting out of your vehicle with the gear selector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous. Also, position P alone is not intended to or capable of preventing your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P (컄 page 54). When parked on an incline, turn the front wheels towards the road curb.
Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
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Driving tips
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could move the gear selector lever from position P, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
Accelerator position Your driving style influences the transmission’s shifting behavior: Less throttle More throttle
Earlier upshifting Later upshifting
Kickdown Use kickdown when you want maximum acceleration. 왘 Press the accelerator past the point of
resistance. The transmission shifts into a lower gear.
왘 Ease on the accelerator when you have
reached the desired speed. The transmission shifts up again.
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Stopping When you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic lights: 왘 Leave the transmission in gear. 왘 Hold the vehicle with the brake. When you stop longer with the engine idling and/or on an hill: 왘 Set the parking brake. 왘 Move the gear selector lever to
position P.
Maneuvering When you maneuver in tight areas, e.g. when pulling into a parking space: 왘 Control the vehicle speed by gradually
releasing the brakes.
왘 Accelerate gently. 왘 Never abruptly step on the accelerator.
Working on the vehicle
Warning!
When working on the vehicle, set the parking brake and move gear selector lever to position P. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away.
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The selected gear range appears in the multifunction display (컄 page 156). If you press on the accelerator when the engine has reached its rpm limit, the transmission will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected.
Effect
é The transmission shifts through
fourth gear only.
è The transmission shifts through
third gear only. With this selection you can use the braking effect of the engine.
Effect
ç The transmission shifts through
second gear only. Allows the use of engine’s braking power when driving: 앫 on steep downgrades 앫 in mountainous regions 앫 under extreme operating
conditions
æ The transmission operates in
first gear only. For maximum use of engine’s braking effect on very steep or lengthy downgrades.
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Gear ranges
With the gear selector lever in position D and driving in the automatic shift program C or S (컄 page 161), you can select a gear range for the automatic transmission to operate within: Gear selector lever (컄 page 162): You can limit the gear range by pressing the gear selector lever to the left (D-), and reverse the gear range limit by pressing the gear selector lever to the right (D+). Steering wheel gearshift control (컄 page 163): You can limit the gear range by pressing the respective downshift button on the steering wheel gearshift control, and reverse the gear range limit by pressing the respective upshift button on the steering wheel gearshift control.
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Automatic shift program
The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console.
1 Program mode selector switch M Manual
For manual gear shifting, see “Manual shift pro- gram” (컄 page 165) For comfort driving For standard driving
C Comfort S Sport
The current gear selector lever position and the selected program mode (C/S) are indicated in the multifunction display (컄 page 156).
Never change the program mode when the gear selector lever is out of position P. This could result in a change of driving characteristics for which you may not be prepared.
The last selected program mode (C or S) is switched on when the engine is restarted.
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왘 Press program mode selector
switch 1 repeatedly until the letter of the desired program mode appears in the multifunction display. Select C for comfort driving: 앫 The vehicle starts out in second
gear (both forward and reverse) for gentler starts. This does not apply if full throttle is applied or gear range 1 is selected.
앫 Traction and driving stability are
improved on icy roads.
앫 Upshifts occur earlier even when
you give more gas. The engine then operates at lower rpms and the wheels are less likely to spin.
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Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting
Even with an automatic transmission, you can change the gears manually and limit or extend the gear range for automatic shift- ing with the gear selector lever in position D and driving in the automatic program mode C or S.
Allow engine to warm up under low load use. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Shift into reverse gear R or parking position P only when the vehicle is stopped. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Downshifting
Warning!
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.
왘 Briefly press the gear selector lever to
the left in the D- direction.
The transmission will shift from the current gear to the next lower gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simulta- neously limits the gear range of the transmission (컄 page 160).
To avoid overrevving the engine when the gear selector lever is moved to the D- direction, the transmission will not shift to a lower gear if the engine’s max. speed would be exceeded.
Upshifting 왘 Briefly press the gear selector lever to
the right in the D+ direction.
The transmission will shift from the current gear to the next higher gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simul- taneously extends the gear range of the transmission.
Canceling gear range limit 왘 Press and hold the gear selector lever in the D+ direction until D reappears in the multifunction display.
The transmission will shift from the current gear range directly to gear range D.
Shifting into optimal gear range 왘 Press and hold the gear selector lever
in the D- direction.
The transmission will automatically select the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration. This may involve shifting down one or more gears.
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! Allow engine to warm up under low load use. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Shift into reverse gear R or parking position P only when the vehicle is stopped. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting
The steering wheel gearshift control pro- vides an alternative method for changing the gears manually and limiting or extend- ing the gear range for automatic shifting with the gear selector lever in position D and driving in the automatic program mode C or S.
For information on using the steering wheel gearshift control in manual pro- gram mode M, see “Manual shift pro- gram” (컄 page 165).
To avoid overrevving the engine when downshifting with steering wheel gearshift buttons, the transmission will not shift to a lower gear if the engine’s max. speed would be exceeded.
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The steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to the left and right of the steering wheel.
1 Left button: downshift 2 Right button: upshift
You cannot shift with the steering wheel gearshift buttons when the gear selector lever is in position P, N or R. The last selected program mode (C or S) is switched on when the engine is restarted in the automatic program mode.
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The following instructions describe opera- tion of the steering wheel gearshift control when driving in the automatic program mode C or S. For instructions on operating the steering wheel gearshift control and gear selector lever in the manual program mode M, see “Manual shift program” (컄 page 165).
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Downshifting
Warning!
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.
왘 Briefly press button 1 on the left side
of the steering wheel.
The transmission will shift to the next lower gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously limits the gear range of the transmission (컄 page 160) when you are driving in the automatic program mode (C or S).
Upshifting 왘 Briefly press button 2 on the right
side of the steering wheel.
The transmission will shift to the next higher gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously extends the gear range of the transmission when you are driving in the automatic program mode (C or S).
Canceling gear range limit 왘 Press and hold button 2 on the right
side of the steering wheel until D reappears in the multifunction display. The transmission will shift from the current gear range directly to gear range D.
Shifting into optimal gear range 왘 Press and hold button 1 on the left
side of the steering wheel.
The transmission will automatically select the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration. This may involve shifting down one or more gears.
Manual shift program
In addition to the automatic shift program C or S, your vehicle is equipped with the manual shift program M. In the manual program mode M, system-controlled automatic gearshifting is switched off and you need to change the gears by manually upshifting or downshift- ing using the steering wheel gearshift but- tons to the left and right of the steering wheel (컄 page 163) or the gear selector lever.
Allow engine to warm up under low load use. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Shift into reverse gear R or parking position P only when the vehicle is stopped. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console.
1 Program mode selector switch M Manual C Comfort S Sport
For manual gear shifting For comfort driving For standard driving
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The current gear selector lever position and the selected program mode (M/C/S) are indicated in the multifunction display (컄 page 156).
For information on automatic program modes C or S, see “Automatic shift program” (컄 page 161), “Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting” (컄 page 162), and “Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshift- ing” (컄 page 163).
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Upshifting
In the manual program mode M, the transmission will not upshift, even if the engine has reached its overrevving range. Shift up to the next gear before the engine has reached its overrevving range. Make absolutely certain that the engine speed does not reach the red marking on the tachometer (컄 page 24). Otherwise the engine could be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Activating manual shift program 왘 Press program mode selector
switch 1 repeatedly until the M for the manual program mode M appears in the multifunction display. The transmission switches to the manual program mode M. Automatic shifting is switched off. The gear range is not limited.
You can change the gears manually when the gear selector lever is in position D. You can upshift or downshift through the gears in succession.
The manual program mode M will not be stored. When the engine is turned off with the manual program mode M selected, the transmission will go to the automatic program mode (C or S) when the engine is restarted.
왘 Briefly press the gear selector lever to
Downshifting
Warning!
the right in the D+ direction.
or 왘 Briefly press button 2 on the right
side of the steering wheel (컄 page 163). The transmission shifts to the next higher gear.
If, instead of the manual program mode symbol M, the p symbol appears in the multifunction display (컄 page 156), shift to the next higher gear. The fuel supply will otherwise be interrupted to prevent the engine from overrevving.
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Kickdown Using the kickdown when driving in the manual program mode M is not possible.
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.
Deactivating manual shift program 왘 Press the program mode selector
switch (컄 page 165) repeatedly until C or S appears in the multifunction display.
or 왘 Restart the engine.
The transmission will go to the automatic program mode (C or S). The manual program mode M is not stored.
왘 Briefly press the gear selector lever to
the left in the D- direction.
or 왘 Briefly press button 1 on the left side
of the steering wheel (컄 page 163). The transmission shifts to the next lower gear.
When you brake or stop, the transmis- sion shifts down to a gear from which you can easily accelerate or take off.
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Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode)
If vehicle acceleration becomes less re- sponsive or sluggish or the transmission no longer shifts, the transmission is most likely operating in limp-home (emergency operation) mode. In this mode only second gear and reverse gear can be selected. 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location. 왘 Move gear selector lever to P. 왘 Turn off the engine. 왘 Wait at least 10 seconds before
restarting.
왘 Restart the engine. 왘 Move gear selector lever to position D
(for second gear) or R.
왘 Have the transmission checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
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왔 Good visibility For information on the windshield wipers, see “Windshield wipers” (컄 page 50).
Headlamp cleaning system*
The button is located on the left side of the dashboard.
1 Headlamp washer button 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 33). 왘 Press button 1.
The headlamps are cleaned with a high-pressure water jet.
The headlamps will automatically be cleaned when you have 앫 switched on the headlamps
and
앫 operated the windshield wipers
with windshield washer fluid 15 times
When you switch off the ignition, the counter resets.
For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*” (컄 page 304).
Controls in detail Good visibility
Rear view mirrors
For more information on setting the rear view mirrors, see “Mirrors” (컄 page 40).
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors The reflection brightness of the exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side and the interior rear view mirror will respond automatically to glare when 앫 the ignition is switched on
and
앫 incoming light from headlamps falls on
the sensor in the interior rear view mirror.
The rear view mirror will not react if 앫 reverse gear R is engaged 앫 the interior lighting is turned on
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Controls in detail Good visibility
Warning!
The auto-dimming function does not react if incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the interior rear view mirror.
The interior rear view mirror and the exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side do not react, for example, if the rear window sunshade* is in raised position.
Glare can endanger you and others.
Warning!
In case of an accident, liquid electrolyte may escape from the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks.
Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not allow the liquid to come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary.
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Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position Follow these steps to activate the mirror parking position so that the passenger- side exterior rear view mirror will be turned downward to the stored position. The buttons are located above the exterior lamp switch.
Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can be completely removed only while in the liquid state and by applying plenty of water.
Warning!
Exercise care when using the passen- ger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your interior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror
button
2 Passenger-side exterior rear view
mirror button
왘 Make sure you have stored a parking position for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror (컄 page 113).
왘 Make sure the Mirror set. parking
Sun visors
The sun visors protect you from sun glare while driving.
Warning!
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving. Keep the mirrors in the sun visors closed while vehicle is in motion. Reflected glare can endanger you and others.
aid function in the Convenience submenu of the control system is switched to On (컄 page 149).
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 33). 왘 Press button 2 for the passenger-side
exterior rear view mirror.
왘 Place the gear selector lever in reverse
gear R. The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror will be turned downward to the stored position.
The exterior rear view mirror returns to its previously stored driving position: 앫 10 seconds after you shifted out of re-
verse gear R
앫 immediately once your vehicle exceeds
a speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)
앫 immediately when you press button 1
for the driver’s side mirror
Controls in detail Good visibility
1 Mounting 2 Mirror cover 3 Mirror lamp 4 Sun visor 왘 Swing sun visor 4 down when you
experience glare.
왘 To use illuminated mirror, lift up mirror
cover 2.
If sun visor 4 is disengaged from mounting 1 with mirror cover 2 open, mirror lamp 3 will switch off.
If sunlight enters through a side window, close mirror cover 2 (if open), disengage sun visor 4 from mounting 1 and pivot to the side.
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Rear window sunshade*
Warning!
When operating the rear window sunshade, make sure there is no danger of anyone be- ing harmed by the raising or lowering proce- dure.
The raising or lowering procedure can be immediately halted by briefly pressing the switch.
Briefly press switch again to raise or lower the rear window sunshade completely.
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper- vised use of vehicle equipment can cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
The switch is located in the center console.
1 Rear window sunshade switch
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Make sure the movement of the rear window sunshade is not restricted by objects on the rear window shelf. Oth- erwise, the sunshade or the objects could be damaged.
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 33). Always raise the sunshade fully for its support against the window frame.
Raising or lowering the sunshade 왘 Press switch 1 briefly.
The sunshade is raised or lowered com- pletely.
Stopping the raising or lowering procedure 왘 Press switch 1 again.
The sunshade stops.
Rear window defroster
The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep the battery drain to a minimum, switch off the defroster as soon as the rear window is clear. The defroster is automatically deactivated after approximately 6 to 17 minutes of op- eration depending on the outside tempera- ture.
Activating 왘 Press button F or 1 in the
climate control panel (컄 page 175) or automatic climate control panel* (컄 page 185). The indicator lamp on the button comes on.
Deactivating 왘 Press button F or 1 again.
Warning!
The indicator lamp on the button goes out.
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from the rear window before driving. Visibility could otherwise be impaired, endangering you and others.
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 33).
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If the rear window defroster switches off too soon and the indicator lamp starts flashing, this means that too many electrical consumers are operating simultaneously and there is insufficient voltage in the battery. The system responds automatically by deactivating the rear window defroster. As soon as the battery has sufficient voltage, the rear window defroster automatically turns itself back on.
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Controls in detail Climate control
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Item
1 Left side defroster vent, fixed 2 Left side air vent, adjustable 3 Thumbwheel for air volume control
for left side air vent
4 Thumbwheel for air volume control
for left center air vent
5 Left center air vent, adjustable 6 Right center air vent, adjustable 7 Thumbwheel for air volume control
for right center air vent
8 Thumbwheel for air volume control
for right side air vent
9 Right side air vent, adjustable a Right side defroster vent, fixed b Climate control panel
For draft-free ventilation, move the sliders for the air vents 2, 5, 6 and 9 to the middle position.
Climate control panel (USA only)
Climate control panel (Canada only)
Controls in detail Climate control
Item
1 Air volume control 2 Left side temperature control 3 Right side temperature control 4 Air distribution control 5 Rear window defroster 6 AC cooling on/off 7 Air distribution and air volume
