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should go out when the engine is running.

7 Right turn signal indicator lamp, see combination

switch on page 148

8 Indicator lamp without function. It illuminates with

the electronic key in starter switch position 2. It should go out when the engine is running.

9 Multifunction display, see page 102

Malfunction and warning messages in the multifunction display, see page 290
10 Trip odometer, see page 101 and 106
11 Main odometer, see page 106
12 Display for program mode and gear range

indicators, page 249

13 Malfunction/warning message memory,

see page 119

14 Outside temperature indicator, see page 100
15 Digital clock

To set the time, see individual settings on page 121
16 Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp, see page 286

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Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

High beam, see page 148

ABS malfunction, see page 287

ABS

Brake fluid low (except Canada). Parking brake engaged, see page 284
ESP. Adjust driving to road condition, see page 288
Fasten seat belts, see page 288

SRS malfunction, see page 285

Engine malfunction indicator lamp. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the engine is running, it indicates a malfunction of the fuel management system, emission control system, systems which impact emissions, or the fuel cap is not closed tight. In all cases, we recommend that you have the malfunction checked as soon as possible, see page 283

Display illumination, changing basic settings for driving at dusk or in darkness: Rotate adjusting knob (1) clockwise – instrument lamp intensity increases. Rotate adjusting knob (1) counterclockwise – instrument lamp intensity decreases.

Note: It is not possible to select a basic brightness setting in daylight – the intensity is adjusted automatically.

Activating instrument cluster display The instrument cluster is activated by: • Opening the door1. • Pressing button (1) on the instrument cluster1. • Turning the electronic key in starter switch to

position 1 or 2.

• Switching on the exterior lamps.

Instrument cluster illumination The instrument cluster illumination is dimmed or brightened automatically to suit daylight lighting conditions. The instrument cluster illumination will also be adjusted when the vehicle’s exterior lamps are switched on.

1 The instrument cluster is activated for approximately 30 seconds.

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Outside temperature indicator (14)

Warning! The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an Ice-Warning Device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice.

The temperature sensor is located in the front bumper area. Due to its location, the sensor can be affected by road or engine heat during idling or slow driving. This means that the accuracy of the displayed temperature can only be verified by comparison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor, not by comparison to external displays (e.g. bank signs etc.).

Adaption to ambient temperature takes place in steps and depends on the prevailing driving conditions (stop- and-go or moderate, constant driving) and amount of temperature change.

Note: The unit for the temperature indicator display can be set in the individual setting menu “INSTRUMENT CLUSTER” – “TEMP. INDICATOR” on page 121.

Trip odometer (10) To reset to “0” miles/km: Activate the instrument cluster if it is not already activated, see page 99. Press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the trip odometer appears if it is not displayed. See page 106. Press and hold button (1) on the instrument cluster, see page 99.

Tachometer (2) The red marking on the tachometer denotes excessive engine speed. Avoid this engine speed, as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking.

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Depending on your vehicle’s equipment, you may use the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel to call up, control and set the following systems in the multifunction display:

1 Trip odometer and main odometer, see page 101 and

page 106
Flexible service system (FSS), see page 138
Vehicle speed, see page 106
Coolant temperature gauge, see page 137
Engine oil level indicator, see page 141

3 Navigation system, see page 116
4 Malfunction message memory, see page 119
5 Individual settings, see page 121
6 Trip computer, see page 117

After start After reset Fuel tank content

7 Telephone, see page 111

2 Audio systems, see page 108

Radio, see page 108
CD player, see page 109
Cassette player, see page 110

Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the required system is displayed. The display advances by one system each time the button is pressed. You may call up additional displays within some of these categories by pressing the j or k button.

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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, selecting features through the multifunction steering wheel should only be done by the driver when traffic and road conditions permit it to be done safely. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a distance of approximately 50 feet (approximately 14 m) every second.

Note: The displays in the multifunction display can be set to German, English, French, Italian or Spanish language. See the individual setting menu “INSTRUMENT CLUSTER” – “TEXT” on page 121 for instructions on changing the language setting. The displays for the audio systems (radio, CD player, cassette player) will appear in English, regardless of the language selected.

Press button:

3 è for next system 4 ÿ for previous system 5 j for next display in system 6 k for previous display in system 7 æ to increase the volume, see page 136
8 ç to decrease the volume, see page 136
9 í to dial a telephone number, see page 111
10 ì to end a call

See page 111 for telephone and page 115 for instructions on answering an incoming call.

11 Horn pad

Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the required system is displayed. The display advances by one system each time the button is pressed. You may call up additional displays in some systems by pressing the j or k button.

1 Multifunction display 2 Multifunction steering wheel Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2.

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Press è or ÿ button repeatedly until the trip odometer and main odometer display (1) appears. Press the j or k button repeatedly until the required display (2, 3, 4, 5, 1) appears. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

1 Trip odometer and main odometer

See page 101 for instructions on resetting the trip odometer.

2 Coolant temperature gauge, see page 137
3 Vehicle speed if “SPEED DISP.” is selected in the

individual setting menu “INSTRUMENT CLUSTER” - “SELECT DISPLAY”, refer to page 124
Outside temperature if “OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE” is selected in the individual setting menu “INSTRUMENT CLUSTER” - “SELECT DISPLAY”, see page 124

4 FSS (Flexible service system), see page 138
5 Engine oil level indicator, see page 141

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1 Audio system is switched off. 2 The radio is switched on. 3 Wave band setting and memory location number,

where appropriate.

4 Station name setting or station frequency. 5 This only appears when “MEMORY” rather than

“STATION SEARCH” has been selected in the setting menu “VEHICLE” – “PRESS BUTTON IN AUDIO MODE”, page 132.

The radio must be switched on. Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until display (2) appears. Press button j or k repeatedly until the required station or frequency is displayed. Use the j of k button to select a stored station or station frequency. This depends on the selection made in the setting menu “PRESS BUTTON IN AUDIO MODE”. See individual settings, page 132. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

CD player

1 Radio system is switched off. 2 The CD player is switched on. 3 The number of the CD currently playing is displayed

if you are using a CD changer.

4 Track number.

“TITLE” appears on vehicles with COMAND system. “TRACK” appears on vehicles with audio system. The radio must be switched on. The CD player must be switched on. Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until display (2) appears. Press the j or k button repeatedly until the required track number (4) is displayed. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

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Note: To select a CD from the magazine, press a number on the audio system or the (optional) COMAND system key pad located in the center dashboard.

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1 Audio system is switched off. 2 The cassette player is switched on. 3 Side being played.

The radio must be switched on. The cassette player must be switched on. Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until display (2) appears. Pressing the j button fast forward on to the next track. Pressing the k button rewinds the cassette to the beginning of the current track. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

Notes: To select the reverse side of the tape, press button below track number on the audio system display, or enter request on the (optional) COMAND system located in the center dashboard.

Telephone Telephone book

1 The telephone is switched off. 2 The vehicle is currently outside the transmitter or

receiver range.

3 The telephone is ready for use. 4 Name selected from the telephone book. 5 Number for the name selected. The dialing

commences.

6 Dialing is completed. The name is displayed. The

display remains for the duration of the call.

7 Duration of call 8 Memory location number 9 Signal strength (in top right corner):

Vehicles with audio system: the higher the number, the stronger the signal received from the net. Vehicles with COMAND (in top left corner): the higher the number of bars, the stronger the signal received from the net.

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The telephone must be switched on. Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the display (3) appears. See the separate telephone instructions manual. Pressing j or k “browses” alphabetically forward or backward through the telephone book, providing it was previously downloaded. See telephone operator’s manual for details concerning downloading. Pressing button j or k for longer than a second “browses” rapidly through the telephone book. The name selected appears in the display.

Note: Press the ì button if you do not wish to make a call. The procedure is cancelled and display (4) appears. Press the í button when the name you require appears in the display (4). The telephone number (5) is dialed. The name will be displayed when dialing is completed. Display (6) remains for the duration of the call. Pressing the ì button hangs up and display (3) appears. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

Redialing

1 The telephone is ready for use. 2 Number or name stored in the redial memory. 3 Number in the redial memory — redialing has

commenced.

4 Dialing is completed and the name stored in the

telephone book is displayed or the number dialed will remain displayed if no name has been store. The display remains for the duration of the call.

5 Signal strength:

Vehicles with audio system (in top right corner): the higher the number, the stronger the signal received from the net. Vehicles with COMAND (in top left corner): the higher the number of bars, the stronger the signal received from the net.

6 Memory location numbers — the 10 most recently

dialed numbers are stored. L0, most recently dialed number, L1 to L9, previously dialed numbers.

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7 Duration of call.

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The telephone must be switched on. Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the display (1) appears. Pressing the í button activates the redial memory and the most recently dialed number is displayed. Pressing the j or k button “browses” forward or backward through the redial memory. The number selected appears in the display.

Note: Press the ì button if you do not wish to make a call. The procedure is cancelled and display (1) appears.

Press the í button when the required number or name appears in the display (2). The telephone number (3) is dialed. Once dialing is complete the name (4) is displayed if the name is stored in the telephone book; failing that the number dialed will remain displayed. The display remains for the duration of the call. Pressing the ì button hangs up and display (1) appears. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

Incoming call

Press the í button to answer the call. Press the ì button to hang up or if you do not wish to answer the incoming call.

The telephone must be switched on.

1 “CALL” — you are being called. 2 Signal strength:

Vehicles with audio system (in top right corner): the higher the number, the stronger the phone signal received by the antenna. Vehicles with COMAND (in top left corner): the higher the number of bars, the stronger the phone signal received by the antenna.

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Navigation system

1 The navigation system is switched off. 2 The navigation system is switched on but no

destination has been specified.

3 The navigation system is switched on and

destination guidance is active.

Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the required system is displayed. See the separate COMAND (Cockpit Management and Data System) operator’s manual for notes on the navigation system. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

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Trip computer

1 “AFTER START” — short distance memory 2 “AFTER RESET” — long distance memory 3 Estimated range remaining 4 Distance covered “AFTER START” or

“AFTER RESET”

5 Elapsed time “AFTER START” or “AFTER RESET” 6 Average speed “AFTER START” or “AFTER RESET” 7 Average fuel consumption “AFTER START” or

“AFTER RESET”

Press the button è or ÿ repeatedly until the display (1, 2 or 3) appears. Press the j or k button until the “AFTER START” short distance memory (1), the “AFTER RESET” long distance memory (2) and estimated range remaining indicator (3) appears. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

Note: The display (1) always appears the next time the trip computer is called up.

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To reset the short “AFTER START” (1) or long “AFTER RESET” distance memory (2): Call up the relevant display (1 or 2) using the j or k button and press the reset knob on the instrument cluster, see page 96, until the values are reset to “0”.

Note: The “AFTER START” trip odometer reading is automatically reset after four hours of electronic key not being in starter switch position 1 or 2.

Malfunction/warning message memory

1 There are no messages stored in the system. 2 Number of messages stored in the system. 3 There are messages stored in the system.

Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the message memory (1 or 2) is displayed. Press the j or k button if display (2) appears. The stored messages will now be displayed in order. See page 290 for malfunction and warning messages. Display (2) will reappear after you have scanned all the malfunction and warning messages. Should any malfunction or warning messages be stored while driving, they will reappear in the display (2) when the electronic key is in starter switch position 0 or removed from the starter switch. The malfunction or warning messages will now be displayed for approximately 5 seconds each. Pressing the reset knob on the instrument cluster (see page 96) displays the malfunction and warning messages once more.

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The message memory will be cleared when the electronic key is turned in the starter switch to position 1 or 2. Should any subsequent faults occur, they will be displayed in the message memory. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

Important! Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and displayed to a low level of detail. The malfunction and warning messages are simply a reminder with respect to the operation of certain systems and do not replace the driver’s responsibility to maintain the vehicle’s operating safety by having all required maintenance and safety checks performed on the vehicle and by bringing the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and warning messages. See page 290, for malfunction and warning messages.

Individual settings

1 Preliminary display of the individual settings. 2 “SETTINGS” – the requested menu can be called up

in this options menu: “INSTRUMENT CLUSTER”, see page 124. “LIGHTING”, see page 128. “VEHICLE”, see page 132. “CONVENIENCE”, see page 134. The four menus contain additional submenus. Individual settings can be selected in these submenus.

3 See below for instructions on returning the setting

menus to the factory settings.

4 Acknowledgment.

Note: The displayed menu “SETTINGS” depends on the equipment of the vehicle.

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Note: These settings may only be performed with the electronic key in starter switch position 1 or 2.

Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the individual setting preliminary display (1) appears. Press the j or k button until the setting menu “SETTINGS” (2) is displayed. Pressing the æ or ç button controls the selection marker in the setting menu. “INSTRUMENT CLUSTER”, see page 124. “LIGHTING”, see page 128. “VEHICLE”, see page 132. “CONVENIENCE”, see page 134
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

Note: For safety reasons, the individual setting “LIGHT CIRCUIT HEADLAMP MODE” in menu “LIGHTING” cannot be reset while driving, see page 131. If an attempt is made, the message “LIGHTING” – “CANNOT BE COMPLETELY RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS WHILE DRIVING” will be displayed.

To return menu “SETTINGS” (2) to its factory setting: • Call up the individual setting preliminary

display (1) or display (2).

• Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster

(see page 96) for approximately 3 seconds. Display (3) will appear.

• Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster once

more. The menu “SETTINGS” is reset to factory settings, acknowledged by display (4). The individual setting preliminary display (1) will appear if you do not press the reset knob on the instrument cluster within about 5 seconds. The setting menus will not be reset.

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“INSTRUMENT CLUSTER”

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1 Preliminary display of the individual settings 2 “SETTINGS” – the individual setting menu

“INSTRUMENT CLUSTER” can be called up in this options menu. Pressing button æ or ç on the multifunction steering wheel controls the selection marker.

3 “SET TIME HOURS:”1
4 “SET TIME MINUTES”1
5 “12/24 O‘CLOCK” – the unit set is displayed in the

instrument cluster display

6 “TEMP. INDICATOR” – the unit set is displayed in the outside temperature display, in the instrument cluster and in the automatic air conditioner display. 7 “DISPLAY VALUES IN” – the unit set is displayed in

the multifunction display (except speedometer).

8 “TEXT” – sets the language used in the

multifunction display

1 Only vehicles without COMAND.

Vehicles with COMAND, see separate operator’s manual.

9 “SELECT DISPLAY” – The selection “SPEED DISP.”

respectively “OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE” is permanently displayed in the multifunction display. “SPEED DISP.” can be used to display, for instance, the present speed in km/h if the setting menu (7) “DISPLAY VALUES IN” is set to indicate km.

10 See page 127 for instructions on returning the

individual setting menu “INSTRUMENT CLUSTER” to the factory setting.

11 Acknowledgment.

Note: Vehicles with COMAND: For setting clock and speedometer units, see separate COMAND operator’s manual.

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Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the individual setting preliminary display (1) appears. Press the j or k button until the setting menu “SETTINGS” (2) is displayed. Press button æ or ç until the individual setting menu “INSTRUMENT CLUSTER” is selected by the selection marker. Press the j or k button until the required display (3 to 9) is displayed.

Pressing the æ or ç button sets the time in setting menus (3, 4) and controls the selection marker in the setting menus (5 to 9). The settings made are stored and applied immediately. The individual setting preliminary display (1) will appear again after you have run through all the setting menus. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

To return menu “INSTRUMENT CLUSTER” (5 to 9) to its factory setting: • Call up one of the setting menus(3 to 9). • Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster, see page 96, for approximately 3 seconds. Display (10) will appear.

• Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster once more. The individual setting menu “INSTRUMENT CLUSTER” is reset to factory settings, acknowledged by display (11). The individual setting display “SETTINGS” (2) will appear if you do not press the reset knob on the instrument cluster within about 5 seconds. The setting menus will not be reset.

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1 Preliminary display of the individual settings 2 “SETTINGS” – in this options menu you can call up

the individual setting menu “LIGHTING”. Pressing button æ or ç on the multifunction steering wheel controls the selection marker.

3 “LIGHT CIRCUIT HEADLAMP MODE”1,2,

see page 144.

4 “LOCATOR LIGHTING”, see page 147.

5 “HEADLAMPS DELAYED SWITCH-OFF”, see “Night

security illumination” on page 146.

6 “INT. ILLUMINATION DELAYED SWITCH-OFF”, see

“Interior lighting” on page 203.

7 Returning the individual setting menu “LIGHTING”

to the factory setting.

8 Acknowledgment.

1 Except Canada

2 For safety reasons, setting only possible while vehicle is standing

still.

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Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the individual setting menu preliminary display (1) appears. Press the j or k button until the individual setting menu “SETTINGS” (2) is displayed. Press button æ or ç until the menu “LIGHTING” is selected by the selection marker.

Press the j or k button until the required display (3 to 6) is displayed. Pressing the æ or ç button controls the selection marker. The settings made are stored and applied immediately. The individual setting preliminary display (1) will appear again after you have run through all the setting menus. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

Note: For safety reasons, the individual setting “LIGHT CIRCUIT HEADLAMP MODE” in menu “LIGHTING” cannot be reset while driving. If an attempt is made, the message “LIGHTING” – “CANNOT BE COMPLETELY RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS WHILE DRIVING” will be displayed.

To return menu “LIGHTING” (3 to 6) to its factory setting: • Call up menu (3 to 6). • Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster (see page 96) in the instrument cluster for approximately 3 seconds. Display (7) will appear.

• Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster once

more. The individual setting menu “LIGHTING” is reset to factory settings, acknowledged by display (8). The individual setting display “SETTINGS” (2) will appear if you do not press the reset knob on the instrument cluster within about 5 seconds. The setting menus will not be reset.

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1 Preliminary display of the individual settings 2 “SETTINGS” – in this options menu you can call up

the individual setting menu “VEHICLE”. Pressing button æ or ç on the multifunction steering wheel controls the selection marker.

3 “PRESS BUTTON IN AUDIO MODE”

– radio adjustment “STATION SEARCH”: use the j or k button to select a frequency. – radio adjustment “MEMORY”: use the j or k button to select a stored station (preset memory).

4 “AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK”, see automatic central

locking on page 40.

5 Returning the individual setting menu “VEHICLE”

to the factory setting.

6 Acknowledgment.

Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the individual setting preliminary display (1) appears. Press the j or k button until the setting menu “SETTINGS” (2) is displayed. Press button æ or ç until the individual setting menu “VEHICLE” is selected by the selection marker.

Press the j or k button until the required display (3 to 4) is displayed. Pressing the æ or ç button controls the selection marker. The settings made are stored and applied immediately. The individual setting preliminary display (1) will appear again after you have run through all the setting menus. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

To return menu “VEHICLE” (3 and 4) to its factory setting: • Call up menu (3 or 4). • Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster (see page 96) in the instrument cluster for approximately 3 seconds. Display (5) will appear.

• Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster once

more. The individual setting menu “VEHICLE” is reset to factory settings, acknowledged by display (6). The individual setting display “SETTINGS” (2) will appear if you do not press the knob for instrument cluster illumination within about 5 seconds. The setting menus will not be reset.

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1 Preliminary display of the individual settings 2 “SETTINGS” – in this options menu you can call up

the individual setting menu “CONVENIENCE”. Pressing button æ or ç on the multifunction steering wheel controls the selection marker.

3 “EASY-ENTRY FEATURE ACTIVATE”, see page 47. 4 “SETTINGS KEY-DEPENDENT”

if setting “ON” is selected, all settings selected in the individual setting can be stored key-dependent in memory. Memory function, see page 93.

5 “MIRROR SETTING WHEN PARKING” – the

passenger side exterior mirror can be adjusted and programmed to assist the driver during parking maneuvers, see page 91.

6 Returning the individual setting

menu “CONVENIENCE” to the factory setting.

7 Acknowledgment.

Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the individual setting preliminary display (1) appears. Press the j or k button until the setting menu “SETTINGS” (2) is displayed. Press button æ or ç until the individual setting menu “CONVENIENCE” is selected by the selection marker. Press the j or k button until the required display (3 to 5) is displayed. Pressing the æ or ç button controls the selection marker. The settings made are stored and applied immediately. The individual setting preliminary display (1) will appear again after you have run through all the setting menus. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

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To return menu “CONVENIENCE” (3 to 5) to its factory setting: • Call up menu (3 to 5). • Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster, see page 96, in the instrument cluster for approximately 3 seconds. Display (6) will appear.

• Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster once

more. The individual setting menu “CONVENIENCE” is reset to factory settings, acknowledged by display (7). The individual setting display “SETTINGS” (2) will appear if you do not press the reset knob on the instrument cluster within about 5 seconds. The setting menus will not be reset.

Setting the audio volume You can only adjust the volume of the system currently in use.

Vehicles with COMAND system: The volume setting for each system (audio, telephone, navigation and voice recognition system) is stored separately. Setting button: æ increases the volume. ç reduces the volume.

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Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2. Call up the trip odometer and main odometer by pressing button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel. See page 106. Press button j or k until the coolant temperature gauge appears.

During severe operating conditions and stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to 120°C. The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 120°C. Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Warning!

• Driving when your engine is badly overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned.

• Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.

Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until it cools down.

Note: Excessive coolant temperatures trigger a warning in the multifunction display. See page 298.

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The FSS permits a flexible service schedule that is directly related to the operating conditions of the vehicle. The symbol 9 or ½ appears together with a message in the multifunction indicator prior to the next suggested service.

Depending on operating conditions throughout the year, the next service is calculated and displayed in days or distance remaining. The message is displayed for approximately 10 seconds when turning the electronic key in starter switch to position 2, or while driving when reaching the service warning threshold. The symbols and messages indicate the type of service to be performed: 9 Service A ½ Service B One of the following messages will appear in the display (e.g. Service A): “SERVICE A – IN xx DAYS” “SERVICE A – IN xx MILES” (Canada: KM) “SERVICE A – EXCEEDED BY xx DAYS” “SERVICE A – EXCEEDED BY xx MILES” (Canada: KM) “SERVICE A – DUE NOW”

The next service due date is displayed either in days or in miles, depending on your driving style. Once the suggested service term has passed, the symbol and message appear for approximately 30 seconds and a signal sounds every time when turning the electronic key in starter switch to position 2. The service indicator disappears automatically after 30 seconds or if the knob for instrument cluster illumination, see page 96, in the instrument cluster is pressed. Calling up service indicator manually: Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2. Call up the trip odometer and main odometer by pressing button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel until the display appears. See page 106. Press button j or k until the FSS indicator appears. The next or previous system is displayed by pressing button è or ÿ.

Important! The FSS indicator is not an engine oil level indicator. See page 141 for engine oil level indicator.

Note: When disconnecting vehicle battery for one or more days at a time, such days will not be counted. Any such days not counted by the FSS can be added by your Mercedes-Benz Center. The interval between services is determined by the type of driving for which the vehicle is used. For example, driving at extreme speeds, and cold starts combined with short distance driving in which the engine does not reach operating normal temperature, reduce the interval between services.

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Following a completed A or B service the Mercedes-Benz Center sets the counter mileage to 10 000 miles (Canada: 15 000 km). The counter can also be set by any individual. To do so: Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2. To call up the trip odometer and main odometer, press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel until the display appears. See page 106. Press button j or k until the FSS indicator appears. Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster, see page 96, for approximately 4 seconds.

The multifunction display will show the question: “DO YOU WANT TO RESET SERVICE INTERVAL? – CONFIRM BY PRESSING R” Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster again for approximately 4 seconds to reset the service indicator. The new service indicator is displayed with the reset distance of 10 000 miles (Canada 15 000 km). If the FSS counter was inadvertently reset, have a Mercedes-Benz Center correct it. However you choose to set your reference numbers, the scheduled services as posted in the Service Booklet must be followed to properly care for your vehicle.

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To check the engine oil level, park vehicle on level ground, with engine at normal operational temperature. Check oil level approximately 5 minutes after turning off the engine, allowing for the oil to return to the oil pan. The message “OBSERVE WAITING PERIOD” will be displayed if the required waiting period has not been observed after turning off the engine: • with engine at operational temperature

approximately 5 minutes.

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• with engine not at operational temperature up to

approximately 30 minutes.

The engine oil level check can be repeated after a short time. Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 2. To call up the trip odometer and main odometer, press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel until the display appears. See page 106. With the multifunction display showing the trip odometer and main odometer, press button j or k on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the “MEASUREMENT CORRECT ONLY IF VEH. LEVEL” engine oil level indicator appears. This indicator is only a reminder. Measurement can be cancelled by pressing button j or k if the vehicle is not parked on level ground. An incorrect reading will be recorded if you do not cancel the measurement. Move the vehicle to level ground and measure again. The electronic key in starter switch is not in position 2 if the “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – SWITCH ON IGNITION” message appears. The “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – MEASUREMENT IN PROCESS” message is displayed after approximately 3 seconds.

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One of the following messages will subsequently appear on the indicator: “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – O.K.” No oil needs to be added. “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – ADD 1.0 QUART” (Canada: 1.0 L) “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – ADD 1.5 QUART” (Canada: 1.5 L) “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – ADD 2.0 QUART” (Canada: 2.0 L) See “Adding engine oil level”, on page 318 for instructions on adding engine oil. “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – REDUCE OIL LEVEL” Do not overfill the engine. Excessive oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

The “MEASURING NOT POSSIBLE” message will be displayed if a proper oil level check cannot be performed. The engine oil level check can be repeated after a short while.

Notes: See malfunction and warning messages on page 290 and page 299 if an engine oil level indicator appears on the multifunction display when the engine is running. The engine oil level cannot be checked while the engine is running. The “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – NOT WHEN ENGINE ON” message will appear.

Engine oil consumption Engine oil consumption checks should only be made after the break-in period. During the break-in period, higher oil consumption may be noticed and is normal. Frequent driving at high engine speeds results in increased consumption.

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M Off U Automatic headlamp mode, see below. C Parking lamps (also side marker lamps, taillamps,

licence plate lamps, instrument panel lamps) Canada only: When the engine is running, the low beam is additionally switched on.

B Parking lamps plus low beam or high beam

headlamps (combination switch pushed forward).

ˆ Standing lamps, right (turn left one stop) ‚ Standing lamps, left (turn left two stops) ‡ Front fog lamps (pull out one stop) with parking

lamps and/or low beam headlamps on. Green indicator in lamp switch comes on.

† Rear fog lamp (pull out to second detent) in

addition to the front fog lamps. Yellow indicator in lamp switch comes on.

Note: With the electronic key removed and the driver’s door open, a warning sounds if the vehicle’s exterior lamps (except standing lamps) are not switched off. Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and/or the low beam headlamps on. Fog lamps should only be used in conjunction with low beam headlamps. Consult your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding allowable lamp operation. Fog lamps are automatically switched off when the exterior lamp switch is turned to position M or U.

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Headlamp mode Manual headlamp mode The low beam headlamps and parking lamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch. For exterior lamp switch, see above.

Note: With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the engine running, the low beam headlamps cannot be switched off manually.

Warning! The driver is responsible for the operation of the vehicle’s lights at all times. The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid to the driver. Switch on the vehicle lights by hand when driving or traffic conditions require you to do so.

Automatic headlamp mode Turn exterior lamp switch to position U. • Electronic key in starter switch position 1:

The parking lamps switch on and off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light. • Electronic key in starter switch position 2 and the

engine running: The low beam headlamps and parking lamps are switched on and off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light. The low beam headlamps and parking lamps can still be switched on and off manually using the exterior lamp switch.

Note: With the daytime running lamp mode activated, the low beam headlamps cannot be switched off manually. The headlamps will not be automatically switched on under foggy conditions. Front fog lamps and rear fog lamp cannot be switched on manually with exterior lamp switch in position U. To activate the fog lamps turn exterior switch to position B.

Daytime running lamp mode Turn exterior lamp switch to position M or U. When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps are automatically switched on. In low ambient light conditions the parking lamps will also switch on. • Canada only:

When shifting from a driving position to position “N” or “P”, the low beam switches off (3 minutes delay). For nighttime driving the exterior lamp switch should be turned to position B to permit activation of the high beam headlamps.

• USA only:

The high beam headlamps can also be activated when driving with the daytime running lamp mode activated and exterior lamp switch in position M. To activate the daytime running lamp mode, see the individual setting menu “LIGHTING” – “LIGHT CIRCUIT HEADLAMP MODE” on page 128.

Note: See page 143 for notes on the exterior lamp switch.

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Night security illumination At low ambient light conditions and with the engine having been switched off, the exterior lamps (fog lamps and parking lamps) switch on for added illumination, (except in daytime running mode). After the last door has been closed the lamp-on time period commences. See the individual setting menu “LIGHTING” – “HEADLAMPS DELAYED SWITCH–OFF” on page 128, for instructions on how to activate the function. The lamp-on time period for night security illumination can be set at several different timed levels from 0 (off) to 60 seconds, see the individual setting menu “LIGHTING” – “HEADLAMPS DELAYED SWITCH–OFF” on page 128.

Notes: Within 10 minutes after closing the last door the night security illumination can be reactivated by opening a door. If after switching the engine off, no doors are opened or if after opening the doors they are not closed, the night security illumination will switch off automatically after 60 seconds.

Deactivating night security illumination temporarily: Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 0 then to position 2 and back to position 0 again before