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door open, the steering wheel can also be operated with the electronic key removed or in starter switch position 0.

The switch is located on the driver’s door.

1 Steering column, lengthen or shorten column

Move the switch to the front or rear.

2 Steering column, height

Move the switch up or down.

Note: The steering wheel adjustment can be stored together with the seat and exterior mirror adjustment. See page 85 for notes on the memory function.

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Inside rear view mirror Manually adjust the mirror.

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Note: The automatic antiglare function does not react, if incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the mirror.

Rear view mirror, automatic antiglare Antiglare mode: With the electronic key in starter switch position 2, the mirror reflection brightness responds to changes in light sensitivity. With the gear selector lever in position “R”, or with the interior light switched on, the mirror brightness does not respond to changes in light sensitivity.

Warning! In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing when the mirror glass breaks. Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not allow the liquid come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system. In cases it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary.

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The buttons are located above the exterior lamp switch. The memory button (4) is located on the driver’s door.

Warning! Exercise care when using the passenger side exterior 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 inside rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

Exterior mirror adjustment Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2. Push button to select mirror to be adjusted: Driver’s side – Push button (1). Passenger side – Push button (2). Push the adjustment button (3) up, down, left or right according to the setting desired.

Notes: The exterior rear view mirrors have electrically heated glass. The heater switches on automatically, depending on outside temperature. If an exterior mirror housing is forcibly pivoted from its normal position, it must be repositioned by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place.

Storing mirror positions in memory The exterior rear view mirror positions are stored in memory with the seat/steering wheel adjustment and can be recalled when necessary. See page 85 for notes on the memory function.

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Parking position exterior mirror (only vehicles with power seats) The passenger side exterior mirror can be adjusted and programmed to assist the driver during parking maneuvers (e.g. to observe the curb or other objects close to the vehicle). With the electronic key in starter switch position 2, and the exterior rear view mirror switch in the passenger side position, the passenger side mirror will be turned downward when placing the gear selector lever in “R” reverse.

Note: The mirror adjustment is only active if you select “ON” in the menu “MIRROR SETTING WHEN PARKING”. Refer to “CONVENIENCE” under individual settings, see page 121.

The mirror position can now be adjusted as desired. At speeds above approximately 6 mph (10 km/h), upon shifting gear selector lever from “R” Reverse, or upon pressing the driver’s side mirror button, the passenger side mirror will return to its previous position.

Note: One stored parking position is available for each of the two electronic main keys. This is only possible if you select “ON” in the menu “SETTINGS KEY-DEPENDENT”. Refer to “CONVENIENCE” under individual settings, see page 121.

To store passenger mirror parking position:

1. Turn the electronic key in starter switch to

position 1 or 2. The vehicle must be stationary.

2. Select passenger side mirror and adjust the mirror

to view the curb.

3. Push the memory button “M” (4). 4. Within 3 seconds push bottom of adjustment

button (3). The mirror should not move. Repeat the memory procedure if the mirror moves.

5. Select driver side mirror. The passenger side mirror

will return to its previous position.

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Driver’s side exterior mirror, antiglare mode Antiglare mode: With the electronic key in starter switch position 2, the mirror reflection brightness responds to changes in light sensitivity. With the gear selector lever in position “R”, or with the interior light switched on, the mirror brightness does not respond to changes in light sensitivity.

Note: The automatic antiglare function does not react, if incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the mirror.

Warning! In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing when the mirror glass breaks. Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not allow the liquid come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system. In cases it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary.

Important! Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liquid state, by applying plenty of water.

Memory function

Together with the driver’s seat position you can store the positions for steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors. For the front passenger you can store the seat position. Three stored positions for the driver’s seat are available for each of the two electronic main keys.

The memory and stored position buttons are located on the doors.

1 Memory button, used to store selected positions

which can be retrieved by pressing

2 Stored position button

Turn to position “1”, “2”, or “3”

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Storing positions into memory: With the electronic key in starter switch position 1 or 2 or with the relevant door open and the electronic key inserted in the starter switch. Adjust the seat to the desired position. Driver’s seat: You can also adjust the steering wheel and the exterior mirrors electrically for the driver’s seat. See page 81 for exterior mirror adjustment and page 79 for steering wheel adjustment. Turn button (2) to selected memory position. Push memory button (1), release and push the position button (2) within 3 seconds.

Recalling positions from memory: To recall a seat /steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror position, turn button (2) to selected memory position and press to recall. The seat/ steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror movement stops when the button is released.

Caution! Do not operate the power seats using the memory button if the backrest is in an excessively reclined position. Doing so could cause damage to front or rear seats. First move backrest to an upright position.

Important! Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check and adjust if necessary the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and backrest angle to insure adequate control, reach and comfort. The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. See also airbag section for proper seat positioning. In addition, also adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control, reach, operation and comfort. Both the inside and outside rear view mirrors should be adjusted for adequate rearward vision. Fasten seat belts. Infants and small children should be seated in a properly secured restraint system that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments as well as fastening of seat belts should be done before the vehicle is put into motion.

Warning! Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger side front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury can result. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.

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1 Knob for instrument cluster illumination,

see page 90
Reset knob for trip odometer, see page 91 and individual settings, see page 111

2 Tachometer 3 Antilock brake system (ABS) malfunction indicator

lamp, see page 272

4 Brake fluid low or parking brake engaged,

see page 278
5 Speedometer 6 Left turn signal indicator lamp, see combination

switch on page 134

7 Electronic stability program (ESP) warning lamp,

system is adjusting to road conditions, see page 273
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 CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp,

see page 268

10 High beam headlamp indicator,

see exterior lamp switch, page 130, and combination switch, see page 134

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11 High beam headlamp indicator,

exterior lamp switch, see page 130 and combination switch, see page 134. 12 Multifunction display, see page 92

Instrument cluster display, see page 274

13 Trip odometer, see page 91 and 96
14 Main odometer, see page 96
15 Display for program mode and gear range

indicators, page 237

16 Malfunction/warning message memory,

see page 109

17 Outside temperature indicator, see page 91
18 Digital clock

To set the time, see individual settings on page 111
19 Right turn signal indicator lamp, see combination

switch on page 134

20 Fasten seat belts, see page 273
21 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) malfunction

indicator lamp, see page 271

22 Fuel gauge with reserve and fuel cap placement

warning lamp, see page 271

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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.

1 The instrument cluster is activated for approximately 30 seconds.

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.

Outside temperature indicator (17)

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 temperature indicator display can be set to read out in either Fahrenheit or Celsius. See page 111.

Trip odometer (13) To reset to “0” miles/km: Activate the instrument cluster if it is not already activated, see page 90. Press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the trip odometer appears if it is not displayed. See page 96. Press button (1) on the instrument cluster, see page 90.

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 91 and

page 96
Flexible service system (FSS), see page 125
Vehicle speed, see page 96
Coolant temperature gauge, see page 124
Engine oil level indicator, see page 128

3 Navigation system, see page 106
4 Malfunction message memory, see page 109
5 Individual settings, see page 111
6 Trip computer, see page 107

After start After reset Fuel tank content

7 Telephone, see page 101

2 Audio systems, see page 98

Radio, see page 98
CD player, see page 99
Cassette player, see page 100

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. Programming individual settings in the system can only be made while the vehicle is at standstill.

Note: The displays in the multifunction display can be set to German, English, French, Italian or Spanish language. See the “INSTRUMENT CLUSTER” individual settings on page 111 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 123
8 ç to decrease the volume, see page 123
9 í to dial a telephone number, see page 101
10 ì to end a call

See page 101 for telephone and page 105 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.

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

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Trip-/main odometer, FSS, coolant temperature, vehicle speed, engine oil level indicator

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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 91 for instructions on resetting the trip odometer.

2 Coolant temperature gauge, see page 124
3 Vehicle speed if “SPEED DISP.” is selected in

individual settings under “INSTRUMENT CLUSTER”, refer to page 113
Outside temperature if “OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE” is selected in Individual settings under “INSTRUMENT CLUSTER”, see page 113

4 FSS (Flexible service system), see page 125
5 Engine oil level indicator, see page 128

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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

“FREQUENCY” has been selected in the Individual settings. See page 119.

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 “PRESS BUTTON IN AUDIO MODUS” setting menu. See individual settings, page 119. 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 complete 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) or fuel tank contents 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 88, 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 274 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 88) 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 274, 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 113. “LIGHTING”, see page 117. “VEHICLE”, see page 119. “CONVENIENCE”, see page 121. 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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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 88) 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.

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 113. “LIGHTING”, see page 117. “VEHICLE”, see page 119. “CONVENIENCE”, see page 121
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

Notes: These settings may only be performed with the vehicle at standstill and with the electronic key in starter switch position 1 or 2. The individual setting preliminary display (1) will appear if you speed up. The setting menu previously called up will reappear when the vehicle stops, providing no other system has been called up in the meantime.

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1 Preliminary display of the individual settings 2 “SETTINGS” – the 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 miles. 10 See page 116 for instructions on returning the 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.

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 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.

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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 88, for approximately 3 seconds. Display (10) will appear.

• Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster once more. The 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 menu “LIGHTING”. Pressing button æ or ç on the multifunction steering wheel controls the selection marker.

3 “LIGHT CIRCUIT HEADLAMP MODE”1,

see page 131.

4 “LOCATOR LIGHTING”, see page 133. 5 “HEADLAMPS DELAYED SWITCH-OFF”, see “Night

security illumination” on page 132.

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

“Interior lighting” on page 189.

7 Returning the setting menu “LIGHTING” to the

factory setting.

8 Acknowledgment.

1 Except Canada

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 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.

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 88) in the instrument cluster for approximately 3 seconds. Display (7) will appear.

• Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster once

more. The 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.

“VEHICLE” (audio and central locking system)

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

the 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 34.

5 Returning the 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 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 88) in the instrument cluster for approximately 3 seconds. Display (5) will appear.

• Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster once

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

3 “EASY-ENTRY FEATURE ACTIVATE”, see page 41. 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 85.

5 “MIRROR SETTING WHEN PARKING” – the

passenger side exterior mirror can be adjusted and programmed to assist the driver during parking maneuvers, see page 82.

6 Returning the 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 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.

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 88, in the instrument cluster for approximately 3 seconds. Display (6) will appear.

• Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster once

more. The 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 96. 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 282.

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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.

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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.

The service indicator disappears automatically after 30 seconds or if the knob for instrument cluster illumination, see page 88, in the instrument cluster is pressed. Calling up service indicator manually: Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1. 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 96. 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 128 for engine oil level indicator.

Following a completed A or B service the Mercedes-Benz Center sets the counter mileage to 10 000 miles (Canada: 15 000 km) and 365 days. The counter can also be set by any individual. To do so: Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1. 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 96. Press button j or k until the FSS indicator appears. Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster, see page 88, for approximately 2 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 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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