ROnly use snow chains when driving on an area completely covered by snow. Do not exceed the maximum permissible speed of 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove the snow chains as soon as possible when you are no longer driving on snow-covered roads.
RLocal regulations may restrict the use of snow chains. Applicable regulations must be observed if you wish to mount snow chains.
RSnow chains must not be mounted on
emergency spare wheels.
If you intend to mount snow chains, please bear the following points in mind: Ryou may not attach snow chains to all
wheel-tire combinations; see the "Tires and wheels" section in the "Technical data" chapter.
Rmount snow chains only in pairs and only
on the rear wheels. Observe the manufacturer's installation instructions.
! If snow chains are mounted on the front
wheels, the snow chains could grind against the bodywork or components of the chassis. This could result in damage to the vehicle or the tires.
! Vehicles with steel wheels
If you wish to mount snow chains to steel wheels, make sure that you remove the respective wheels' hubcaps first. The hubcaps may otherwise be damaged.
i You may wish to deactivate
ESP®(Y page 63) when pulling away with snow chains installed. This way you can allow the wheels to spin in a controlled manner, achieving an increased driving force (cutting action).
Slippery road surfaces G Warning If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, make sure snow is kept clear of the exhaust pipe and from around the vehicle with the engine running. Otherwise, deadly carbon monoxide
(CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation, open a window slightly on the side of the vehicle not facing the wind. G 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 road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges. G 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.
You should drive particularly carefully on slippery road surfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering and braking maneuvers. Do not use cruise control. If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be stopped when moving at low speed: X Vehicles with manual transmission: engage
neutral.
X Vehicles with automatic transmission: shift
the transmission to position N.
i For more information on driving with
snow chains, see (Y page 154). G Warning Make sure that you do not endanger other road users when you apply the brakes.
Driving abroad An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network is also available in other countries. The Service Hotline's current telephone numbers for use when you are abroad are to be found
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Driving systems Cruise control Important safety notes Cruise control maintains a constant road speed for you. It brakes automatically in order to avoid exceeding the set speed. On long and steep downhill gradients, especially if the vehicle is laden, you must shift to a lower gear in good time or select shift range 1, 2 or 3 in vehicles with automatic transmission. By doing so, you will make use of the braking effect of the engine, which relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly. Use cruise control only if road and traffic conditions make it appropriate to maintain a steady speed for a prolonged period. You can store any road speed above 20 mph (30 km/h). G Warning The cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation. The driver is and must always remain responsible for the vehicle's speed and for safe brake operation. Only use the cruise control if the road, traffic, and weather conditions make it advisable to travel at a constant speed. RThe use of the cruise control can be
dangerous on winding roads or in heavy traffic because conditions do not allow safe driving at a constant speed.
RThe use of the cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control.
RDeactivate the cruise control when driving
in fog.
The "Resume" function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the
previously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed. G Warning! The cruise control brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded.
Cruise control lever
: To store the current speed or a higher
speed
; To store the current speed or a lower
speed
= To deactivate cruise control ? To store the current speed or to call up
the last stored speed
When you activate cruise control, the stored speed is shown in the multifunction display for five seconds. In the multifunction display, the segments between the stored speed and the maximum speed light up.
Storing and maintaining the current speed You can store the current speed if you are driving faster than 20 mph (30 km/h). X Accelerate the vehicle to the desired
speed.
X Briefly press the cruise control lever
up : or down ; to the pressure point. X Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal. Cruise control is activated. The vehicle automatically maintains the stored speed.
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i Cruise control may be unable to maintain the stored speed on uphill gradients. The stored speed is resumed when the gradient evens out. Cruise control maintains the stored speed on downhill gradients by automatically applying the brakes.
i Vehicles with manual transmission: RAlways drive at adequate, but not
excessive, engine speeds. RChange gear in good time. RIf possible, do not change down several
gears at a time.
Storing the current speed or calling up the last stored speed G Warning The set speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from returning to the preset speed could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others.
X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards
you ?.
X Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal. The first time cruise control is activated, it stores the current speed or regulates the speed of the vehicle to the previously stored speed.
Setting a speed G Warning Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has made the necessary adjustments. Increase or decrease the set vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Otherwise, sudden and unexpected acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle could cause an accident and/ or serious injury to you and others.
X Press the cruise control lever to the
pressure point, up : for a higher speed or down ; for a lower speed.
X Keep the cruise control lever pressed until
the desired speed is reached.
X Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is stored.
i Cruise control is not deactivated if you
depress the accelerator pedal. For example, if you accelerate briefly to overtake, cruise control adjusts the vehicle's speed to the last speed stored after you have finished overtaking.
Setting in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments X Briefly press the cruise control lever to the pressure point, up : for a higher speed or down ; for a lower speed. The last speed stored is increased or reduced.
Setting in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments X Briefly press the cruise control lever
beyond the pressure point, up : for a higher speed or down ; for a lower speed. The last speed stored is increased or reduced.
Deactivating cruise control There are several ways to deactivate cruise control: X Briefly press the cruise control lever
forwards =.
or X Brake. Cruise control is automatically deactivated if: Ryou depress the parking brake. Ryou are driving below 20 mph (30 km/h). RESP® intervenes or you deactivate ESP®.
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Ryou shift into neutral in a vehicle with
manual transmission while driving, or
depress the clutch pedal for longer than 6
seconds.
Ron vehicles with manual transmission, you
shift to a gear that is too high, and as a result the engine speed is too low.
Ron vehicles with automatic transmission,
you shift into position N while driving. If cruise control is deactivated, you will hear a warning tone. You will see the Cruise control off message in the multifunction display for approximately five seconds. i The last speed stored is cleared when you
switch off the engine.
Dynamic handling package with sports mode General notes The most important part of the dynamic handling package with sports mode is the adjustable suspension system. This automatically controls and adapts the suspension to the respective driving situation. The calibration of the suspension depends on: Ryour driving style Rthe road surface conditions Ryour individual selection; see the following
description
If your vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission, the dynamic handling package with sports mode also includes steering wheel paddle shifters (Y page 141) with a manual drive program (Y page 142).
X Start the engine.
Sports tuning The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in sports mode ensures even better contact with the road. Select this mode when employing a sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country roads. Your selection remains stored until you switch off the engine. X Press button ;.
Indicator lamp : lights up. Sports suspension tuning is selected. Depending on the engine output, the accelerator pedal is more responsive. On vehicles with automatic transmission, drive program S is selected.
Comfort tuning In comfort mode, the driving characteristics of your vehicle are more comfortable. Select this mode if you prefer a more comfortable driving style, but also when driving fast on straight roads, e.g. highways. X Press button ;.
Indicator lamp : goes out. Comfortable suspension tuning is selected. On vehicles with automatic transmission, drive program C is selected.
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4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive) 4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are permanently driven. Together with ESP®, it improves the traction of your vehicle whenever a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip. G Warning! If a drive wheel is spinning due to insufficient traction: RWhile driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
RWhile driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
RAdapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid. The 4MATIC cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed.
! Never tow the vehicle with one axle
raised. This may damage the transfer case. Damage of this sort is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All wheels must remain either on the ground or be fully raised. Observe the instructions for towing the vehicle with all wheels in full contact with the ground.
i In wintry driving conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if you use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow chains if necessary.
PARKTRONIC Important safety notes i PARKTRONIC is only available in Canada. G Warning! The PARKTRONIC is a supplemental system. It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the need for extreme care. The responsibility during parking and other critical maneuvers always remains with the driver.
G Warning! Make sure no persons or animals are in or near the area in which you are parking/ maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be injured.
PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with ultrasonic sensors. It indicates visually and audibly the distance between your vehicle and an object. PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when you: Rswitch on the ignition. Rshift the transmission to position D, R or
N on vehicles with automatic transmission.
Rrelease the parking brake. PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above 11 mph (18 km/h). It is reactivated at lower speeds. PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper.
: Sensors in the front bumper, left-hand
side (example)
Range of the sensors The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and slush; otherwise they may not function correctly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them (Y page 247).
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Minimum distance Center Corners
Approx. 8 in (20 cm) Approx. 6 in (15 cm)
If there is an obstacle within this range, all warning displays light up and a warning tone sounds. If the distance falls below the minimum, the distance may no longer be shown.
Warning displays The warning displays show the distance between the sensors and the obstacle. The warning display for the front area is located on the dashboard above the center air vents. The warning display for the rear area is located on the headliner in the rear compartment.
Warning display for the front area : Segments on the left-hand side of the
vehicle
; Segments on the right-hand side of the
vehicle
= Segments showing operational readiness The warning display for each side of the vehicle is divided into five yellow and two red segments. PARKTRONIC is operational if yellow segments showing operational readiness = light up. The gear lever position or the transmission position of the automatic transmission determines which warning display is active when the engine is running.
Side view
Top view Front sensors Center Corners
Rear sensors Center Corners
Approx. 40 in (100 cm) Approx. 24 in (60 cm)
Approx. 48 in (120 cm) Approx. 32 in (80 cm)
! When parking, pay particular attention to objects above or below the sensors, such as flower pots or trailer drawbars. PARKTRONIC does not detect such objects when they are in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. You could damage the vehicle or the objects. Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car wash, a truck's compressed-air brakes or a pneumatic drill could cause PARKTRONIC to malfunction.
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Warning display
Front area activated
Rear and front areas activated
Automatic transmission: Transmission position R or N
Warning display
Front area activated Rear and front areas activated No areas activated
One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle, depending on the vehicle's distance from the obstacle. From the: Rsixth segment onwards, you will hear an
intermittent warning tone for approximately two seconds.
Rseventh segment onwards, you will hear a
warning tone for approximately two seconds. This indicates that you have now reached the minimum distance.
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Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC
: To deactivate/activate PARKTRONIC
; Indicator lamp
If indicator lamp ; lights up, PARKTRONIC is
deactivated.
i PARKTRONIC is automatically activated
when you turn the SmartKey to position 2
in the ignition lock.
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Problems with PARKTRONIC
Problem Only the red segments in the PARKTRONIC warning displays are lit. You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds. PARKTRONIC is deactivated after approximately 20 seconds, and the indicator lamp in the PARKTRONIC button lights up.
Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning displays are lit.
PARKTRONIC is
deactivated after
approximately 20
seconds.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. X If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference. X Clean the PARKTRONIC sensors (Y page 247). X Switch the ignition back on. The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or ultrasound waves. X See if PARKTRONIC functions in a different location.
Rear view camera Important safety notes The rear view camera is an optical parking aid. It shows the area behind your vehicle in the COMAND display. G Warning! Make sure no persons or animals are in or near the area in which you are parking/ maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be injured.
The rear view camera is located in the handle strip of the trunk lid.
: Rear view camera
View through the camera The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a mirror image, as in the rear-view mirror.
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G Warning! The rear view camera is only an aid and may display obstacles Rfrom a distorted perspective Rinaccurately Rmay not display obstacles at all The rear view camera does not relieve you of the responsibility to be cautious. Take care and pay careful attention. The rear view camera may not show objects which are Rvery close to the rear bumper Runder the rear bumper Rabove the trunk handle You are responsible for safety at all times and must continue to pay attention to the immediate surroundings when parking and maneuvering. This includes the area behind, in front of, and beside the vehicle. Otherwise you could endanger yourself and/or others. G Warning! The rear view camera either will not function or will not function to its full capability if Rthe trunk lid is open Rit is raining very hard, snowing or foggy Rit is night or you are parking/maneuvering your vehicle in an area where it is very dark Rthe camera is exposed to a very bright white
light
Rthe immediate surroundings are
illuminated with fluorescent light (the COMAND system display can flicker)
Rthere is a sudden change in temperature, e.g. if you drive into a heated garage from the cold (lens condensation)
Rthe camera lens is dirty or covered Rthe rear of your vehicle is damaged
In this case, have the position and setting of the camera checked by a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you contact a Mercedes- Benz Center for this purpose.
Do not use the rear view camera in these situations. Otherwise you could injure yourself or others and/or damage property including your vehicle while parking/ maneuvering.
Activating the rear view camera X Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position 2 in the ignition lock.
X Make sure that the "rear view camera"
function is selected in COMAND (see the separate operating instructions for COMAND).
X Engage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown in the COMAND display.
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Vehicle equipment ............................ 166
Important safety notes .................... 166
Displays and operation .................... 166
Menus and submenus ...................... 169
Display messages ............................. 183
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................ 203
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Vehicle equipment
i This manual describes all the standard and optional equipment of your vehicle which was available at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also refers to safety-related systems and functions.
Important safety notes
You will find an illustration of the instrument cluster in the "At a glance" section (Y page 26). G Warning A driver's attention to the road and traffic conditions 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 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every second. G Warning! No messages will be displayed if either the instrument cluster or the multifunction display is inoperative. As a result, you will not be able to see information about your driving conditions, such as Rspeed Routside temperature Rwarning/indicator lamps Rmalfunction/warning messages Rfailure of any systems Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, do so with added caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center as soon as possible. G Warning Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and are intentionally not very detailed. The malfunction and warning messages are simply a reminder with respect to the operation of certain systems. They do not replace the owner's and/or driver's responsibility to maintain the vehicle's operating safety. Have all required maintenance and safety checks performed on the vehicle. Bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and warning messages.
Displays and operation Coolant temperature gauge G Warning Driving when your engine is 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 which can occur just by opening the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.
The coolant temperature gauge is in the instrument cluster on the right-hand side. Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level, the coolant temperature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †). ! If the coolant temperature is too high a
display message is shown.
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If the coolant temperature rises above 248 ‡(120 †), do not drive any further as this could damage the engine.
the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.
Tachometer The red band in the tachometer indicates the engine's overrevving range. ! Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine when the red band is reached.
Outside temperature display The outside temperature display is in the multifunction display. G 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 road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
Changes in the outside temperature are displayed after a short delay.
Speedometer with segments The segments in the speedometer indicate which speed range is available. Cruise control mode: The segments light up from the stored speed to the maximum speed.
Operating the on-board computer The on-board computer is activated as soon as you turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition lock. You can control the multifunction display and the settings in the on-board computer using
: Multifunction display
; ~6
Makes/accepts or rejects/ends a call WX Adjusts the volume or operates the RACETIMER in AMG vehicles Mute
= ?
Activates voice control; see the separate operating instructions
? %Press briefly:
Back Deactivates voice control Hides display messages %Press and hold: Selects the standard display
A =;
Calls up the menu and menu bar
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: Description field ; Menu bar X To show menu bar ;: press the = or ; button on the steering wheel.
9:Press briefly: Selects the submenu or scrolls through lists In the Audio menu: selects a stored station, an audio track or a video scene In the Tel (telephone) menu: switches to the phone book and selects a name or telephone number 9:Press and hold: In the Audio menu: selects the previous/next station or selects an audio track or a video scene using rapid scrolling In the Tel (telephone) menu: starts rapid scrolling through the phone book
Confirms selections and hides display messages In the Tel (telephone) menu: switches to the phone book and starts dialing
Multifunction display To activate the multifunction display: Rswitch on the ignition. Rswitch on the lights. Ropen the driver's door. Values and settings as well as display messages are shown in the multifunction display.
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Menus and submenus Menu overview The number of menus shown depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle.
Function Trip menu (Y page 170) AMG menu in AMG vehicles (Y page 171) Navi menu (navigation details) (Y page 174) Audio menu (Y page 175) Tel menu (telephone) (Y page 176) DriveAssist menu (assistance) (Y page 178) Serv. menu (Y page 178) Rcall up display messages (Y page 183) Rtire pressure loss warning system (Canada only) (Y page 275) Rtire pressure monitor (USA only) (Y page 277) RASSYST PLUS service interval display (Y page 243) Settings menu (Y page 178)
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The Audio and Tel menus differ slightly in vehicles with an audio system and vehicles with COMAND. The examples given in this Operator's Manual apply to vehicles equipped with COMAND.
The From Start trip computer is reset automatically when Rthe ignition has been switched off for more
than 4 hours.
R999 hours have been exceeded. R9999 miles have been exceeded. The From Reset trip computer is automatically reset if the trip exceeds 9999 hours or 99,999 miles. You can select km or miles as the unit of measurement for distance (Y page 178).
Displaying the range and current fuel consumption X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu. X Press the 9 or : button to select
current fuel consumption and approximate range.
: Current fuel consumption19
; Approximate range
Approximate range ; is calculated
according to current driving style and the
amount of fuel in the tank. If there is only a
small amount of fuel left in the fuel tank, the
display shows a vehicle being refueled C
instead of range ;.
Trip menu Standard display
X Press and hold the % button on the steering wheel until the Trip menu with odometer : and trip odometer ; is shown.
Trip computer "From start" or "From reset" The values in the From Start submenu are calculated from the start of a journey whilst the values in the From Reset submenu are calculated from the last time the submenu was reset. X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu. X Press 9 or : to select From Start or From Reset.
Trip computer "After start" (example) : Distance ; Time = Average speed ? Average fuel consumption
19 Not in AMG vehicles.
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Digital speedometer X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu. X Press 9 or : to select the digital
speedometer.
AMG menu in AMG vehicles AMG displays X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the AMG menu.
: Shift recommendation ; Digital speedometer i If the gearshift recommendation is shown in the multifunction display, it is not shown in the status bar.
Further information on gearshift recommendations (Y page 138).
Resetting values You can reset the values of the following functions: RTrip odometer RTrip computer "From start" RTrip computer "From reset" X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu. X Press 9 or : to select the function
that you wish to reset.
X Press a.
Resetting the trip computer "From start" (example) X Press the : button to select Yes and press the a button to confirm.
: Digital speedometer ; Gear indicator = Upshift instruction ? Engine oil temperature A Coolant temperature Shift UP instruction = indicates that the engine has reached the overrevving range when in the manual gearshift program. Shift up instruction = overrides other messages in the multifunction display until you have shifted up. When the engine temperature is below 80 †, the oil temperature gauge flashes. Avoid driving at full engine output during this time.
SETUP SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) mode and the SPORT handling mode. X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the AMG menu. X Press the 9 button repeatedly until
SETUP is displayed.
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: Drive program (S/C/M) ; ESP® mode (ON/OFF) or SPORT handling
mode (SPORT)
RACETIMER Displaying and starting RACETIMER G Warning The RACETIMER feature is only for use on roads and in conditions where high speed driving is permitted. Racing on public roads is prohibited under all circumstances. The driver is and must always remain responsible for following posted speed limits.
You can use the RACETIMER to store lap times. When RACETIMER is displayed, you cannot adjust the volume using the W and X buttons on the steering wheel. X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the AMG menu. X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the
RACETIMER is shown.
: RACETIMER ; Lap You can start the RACETIMER when the engine is running or if the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. X To start: press the W button to start the
RACETIMER.
X To display the intermediate time: press
X to show the intermediate time. The intermediate time is displayed for five seconds.
X To stop: press the W button to stop the
RACETIMER.
The RACETIMER interrupts timing when you stop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition lock. When you turn the SmartKey to position 2 or 3 and then press the W button, timing is continued. Storing the lap time and starting a new lap It is possible to store a maximum of sixteen laps. X Press the X button on the steering
wheel to show the intermediate time during timing. The intermediate time is displayed for five seconds.
X Press the X button again within five
seconds. The displayed intermediate time is stored as a lap time. Timing starts for a new lap. The new lap is timed from when the intermediate time is called up.
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: RACETIMER ; Fastest lap time (best lap) = Lap Resetting the current lap X Press the W button on the steering
wheel to stop the RACETIMER.
X Press X to reset the lap time to "0â€.
Deleting all laps You cannot delete individual stored laps. X Press the W button on the steering
wheel to stop the RACETIMER. X Press a. Reset Race Timer? appears in the multifunction display.
X Press the : button to select YES and press the a button to confirm. All laps are deleted.
Overall evaluation This function is shown if you have stored at least one lap and stopped the RACETIMER. X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the AMG menu. X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the
overall evaluation is shown.
: RACETIMER overall evaluation ; Total time driven = Average speed ? Distance covered A Top speed
Lap evaluation This function is only available if you have stored at least two laps and have stopped the RACETIMER. X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the AMG menu. X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the
lap evaluation is shown. Each lap is shown in a separate submenu. The fastest lap is indicated by flashing symbol :.
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Route guidance active No change of direction announced
: Distance to destination ; Distance to next change of direction = Current road ? Symbol for "follow the road's course" Change of direction announced without a lane recommendation
: Road into which the change of direction
leads
; Distance to change of direction and visual
distance display
= Symbol for change of direction When a change of direction has been announced, you will see visual distance display ; next to symbol = for the change of direction. This decreases in size as you approach the announced change of direction. Change of direction announced with a lane recommendation Lane recommendations are only displayed if the relevant data is available on the digital map.
: Lap ; Lap time = Average lap speed ? Lap length A Top speed during lap X Press 9 or : to select a different lap
evaluation.
Navigation menu Displaying navigation instructions In the Navi menu, the multifunction display shows navigation instructions. For more information, see the separate operating instructions. X Switch on COMAND (see the separate
operating instructions). X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Navi menu.
Route guidance inactive
: Direction of travel ; Current road
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Audio menu Selecting a radio station i SIRIUS XM satellite radio acts like a
normal radio. For more information on satellite radio operation, see the separate operating instructions.
You can only change the waveband and store new stations using the audio system or COMAND. X Switch on the audio system or COMAND
and select Radio (see the separate operating instructions). X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Audio menu.
: Road into which the change of direction
leads
; Distance to change of direction and visual
distance display
= Lane recommendation ? Symbol for change of direction On multi-lane roads, lane recommendation = may be shown for the next change of direction. Lanes may be added during a change of direction.
Lane recommendation display (example) : Uninterrupted lane ; New lane during a change of direction = Lane recommended for the change of
direction
Other status indicators of the navigation system RO: you have reached the destination. RNew Route... or Calculating Route: a new route is being calculated. ROff Map or Off Mapped Road: the vehicle position is outside the area of the digital map (off-map position). RNo Route: no route could be calculated to the selected destination.
: Waveband20
; Station
X To select a stored channel: briefly press
the 9 or : button.
X To select a channel from the channel
list: press and briefly hold the 9
or : button.
X To select a station using the station
search21: press and briefly hold the 9
or : button.
Audio player or audio media operation Audio data from various audio devices or media can be played, depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle.
20 When station ; has been stored, the memory position will also be displayed. 21 Only if no station list is received.
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X Switch on the audio system or COMAND and select the audio drive or medium (see the separate operating instructions). X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Audio menu.
CD player display (example) : Current track X To select the next/previous track: briefly press the 9 or : button. X To select a track from the track list
(rapid scrolling): press and hold the 9 or : button until the desired track has been reached.
If track information is stored on the audio player or medium, the multifunction display will show the number and name of the track. The current track does not appear in audio AUX mode (Auxiliary audio mode: external audio source connected).
Video DVD operation X Switch on COMAND and select video DVD (see the separate operating instructions). X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Audio menu.
: Current scene X To select the next or previous scene:
briefly press the 9 or the : button.
X To select a scene from the scene list
(rapid scrolling): press and hold the
9 or : button until the desired scene has been reached.
Telephone menu Introduction You can establish a Bluetooth® wireless connection to the audio system or to COMAND (see the separate operating instructions). G 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 mobile phone 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.
X Switch on the mobile phone and audio system or COMAND (see the separate operating instructions). X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Tel menu. You will see one of the following display messages in the multifunction display: RTelephone Ready or the name of the network provider: the mobile phone has found a network and is ready to receive. RNo Service: No network is available. Accepting a call If someone calls you when you are in the Tel menu, a display message appears in the multifunction display, for example:
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X Press 6 on the steering wheel to accept
an incoming call. You can accept a call even if you are not in the Tel menu. Rejecting or ending a call X Press the ~ button on the steering
wheel. You can end or reject a call even if you are not in the Tel menu. Dialing a number from the phone book If your mobile phone is able to receive calls, you can search for and dial a number from the phone book in the audio system or COMAND at any time. X Copy the telephone book of the mobile
phone into the audio system or to COMAND (see the separate operating instructions). X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Tel menu. X Press the 9, : or a button to call
up the phone book.
X Press 9 or : to select the name you
are searching for. To start scrolling rapidly, press and hold the 9 or : button for longer than one second. After a short time, the rapid scroll speeds up. Rapid scrolling stops when you release the button or reach the end of the list.
X If only one telephone number is stored for a name: press the 6 or a button to start dialing.
or X If there is more than one number for a particular name: press the 6 or a button to display the numbers.
X Press the 9 or : button to select the
number you want to dial.
X Press the 6 or a button to start
dialing.
or X If you do not want to make a call: press
the ~ button.
Redialing The on-board computer saves the last names or numbers dialed in the redial memory. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Tel menu. X Press the 6 button to switch to the
redial memory.
X Press the 9 or : button to select the
desired name or number.
X Press the 6 or a button to start
dialing.
Assistance menu Deactivating/activating ESP® G Warning! Never switch off the ESP when you see the ESP warning lamp ä flashing in the instrument cluster. In this case proceed as follows: RWhen driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
RWhile driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
RAdapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
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Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid. The ESP cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed.
Further information about ESP®(Y page 63). This function is not available in AMG vehicles. X Start the engine. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the DriveAssist menu. X Press 9 or : to select ESP. X Press a. X To deactivate: press a again.
The å warning lamp in the instrument cluster comes on. G Warning When the å ESP OFF warning lamp lights up, ESP is switched off. When the ä ESP warning lamp and the å ESP OFF warning lamp are on continuously, ESP is not operational due to a malfunction. When ESP is switched off or not operational, the vehicle's stability during standard driving maneuvers is reduced. Adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road conditions/weather conditions and to the non-operating status of ESP.
X To activate: press a again.
The å warning lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
Maintenance menu
In the Service menu you can: Rcall up display messages (Y page 183) Rrestart the tire pressure loss warning
system (Canada only) (Y page 275)
Rcheck the tire pressure electronically (USA
only) (Y page 277)
Rcall up the service due date (Y page 243)
Settings menu Introduction
In the Settings menu, you have the following
options:
RChanging the instrument cluster settings
RChanging the time/date settings22
RChanging the lighting settings
RChanging the vehicle settings
RChanging the convenience settings
RRestoring the factory settings
Instrument cluster Selecting the unit of measurement for distance The Display Unit Speed-/Odometer: function allows you to choose whether certain displays appear in km/h or mph in the multifunction display. The selected unit of measurement for distance applies to: Rthe digital speedometer in the Trip menu Rthe odometer and the trip odometer Rthe trip computer Rthe navigation instructions in the Navi menu
22 This function is not available in vehicles with COMAND.
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