2000 Mercedes-benz CL Class Owners Manual

3 Side impact airbags 4 Window curtain airbags

Side impact airbags The side impact airbags are designed to activate only in certain side impacts exceeding a preset threshold. Only the side impact airbags on the impacted side of the vehicle deploy. The side impact airbag for the front passenger deploys only if the front passenger seat is occupied. The side impact airbag for the right rear passenger deploys only if a preset threshold is exceeded. The side impact airbag for the left rear passenger deploys together with the side impact airbag for the driver. Side impact airbags operate best in conjunction with a properly positioned and fastened seat belt.

Note: Heavy objects on front passenger seat can cause the front passenger side impact airbag to deploy in a crash.

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Window curtain airbags The head protection window curtain airbags afford greater protection against injuries to the head and upper body. They fill up in the area between the A and C pillars (see arrows) between the side windows and an occupant’s head. The window curtain airbags are designed to activate only in certain side impacts exceeding a preset threshold. Only the head protection window curtain airbag on the impacted side of the vehicle deploys.

Important! Airbags are designed to activate only in certain frontal (front airbags) impacts, or side (side impact and head protection window curtain airbags) impacts which exceed preset thresholds. Only during these types of impacts, if of sufficient severity to meet the deployment thresholds, will they provide their supplemental protection. The driver and passenger should always wear their seat belts, otherwise it is not possible for the airbags to provide their supplemental protection.

In cases of other frontal impacts, angled impacts, roll-overs, other side impacts, rear collisions, or other accidents, the airbags will not be activated. The driver and passengers will then be protected by the fastened seat belts. We caution you not to rely on the presence of the airbags in order to avoid wearing your seat belt.

Warning! Airbags are designed to reduce the potential of injury in certain frontal (front airbags) impacts, or side (side impact and head protection window curtain airbags) impacts which may cause significant injuries, however, no system available today can totally eliminate injuries and fatalities. The activation of the “SRS” temporarily releases a small amount of dust from the airbags. This dust, however, is neither injurious to your health, nor does it indicate a fire in the vehicle. The dust might cause some temporary breathing difficulty for people with asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, you may wish to get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the vehicle after the airbag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door.

Your vehicle was originally equipped with airbags which are designed to activate in certain impacts exceeding a preset threshold to reduce the potential and severity of injury. It is important to your safety and that of your passenger that you replace deployed airbags and repair any malfunctioning airbags to ensure the vehicle will continue to provide crash protection for occupants.

Warning! To reduce the risk of injury when the front airbags inflate, it is very important for the driver and front passenger to always be in a properly seated position and to wear your seat belt. For maximum protection in the event of a collision always be in normal seated position with your back against the backrest. Fasten your seat belt and ensure that it is properly positioned on your body. Since the airbag inflates with considerable speed and force, a proper seating and hands on steering wheel position will help to keep you at a safe distance from the airbag. Occupants who are unbelted, out of position or too close to the airbag can be seriously injured by an airbag as it inflates with great force in the blink of an eye:

• Sit properly belted in an upright position with

your back against the backrest.

• Adjust the driver seat as far as possible

rearward, still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls. The distance from the center of the driver’s breastbone to the center of the airbag cover on the steering wheel must be at least ten inches (25 cm) or more. You should be able to accomplish this by a combination of adjustments to the seat and steering wheel. If you have any problems, please see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

• Do not lean with your head or chest close to the

steering wheel or dashboard.

• Keep hands on the outside of steering wheel rim. Placing hands and arms inside the rim can increase the risk and potential severity of hand/arm injury when driver front airbag inflates.

• Adjust the front passenger seat as far as

possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied.

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• Occupants, especially children, should never

lean their heads in the area of the door or rear quarter interior trim panel where the side airbag inflates. This could result in serious injuries or death should the airbag be triggered. Always sit upright, properly use the seat belts and appropriate size infant or child restraint system.

• 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.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries to you or other occupants.

Warning! Accident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat. Should you choose to place a child 12 years old or under in the front passenger seat of your vehicle, you must properly use a BabySmartTM child restraint which will turn off the passenger side airbag. BabySmartTM will not, however, turn off any side impact airbag. It should be noted that with respect to both front and rear side impact airbags there is a possibility for a side airbag related injury if occupants, especially children, are not properly seated or restrained when next to a side airbag which needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in order to do its job.

To help avoid the possibility of injury, please follow these guidelines: (1) occupants, especially children, should never place their bodies or lean their heads in the area of the front door or rear quarter trim panels where the side airbag inflates. This could result in serious injuries or death should the side airbag be activated; (2) always sit upright, properly use the seat belts and use an appropriately sized infant or child restraint system for all children 12 years old or under; and (3) always wear seat belts properly.

If you believe that, even with the use of these guidelines, it would be safer for your rear seat occupants to have both rear quarter trim panel mounted side airbags deactivated, then deactivation can be accomplished upon your written election to do so at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at an additional cost. Please contact your local authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Client Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for details.

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Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag

Warning!

• Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked. Use only belts installed or supplied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

• Airbags and “ETR’s” are designed to function

on a one-time-only basis. An airbag or emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) that was activated must be replaced.

• No modifications of any kind may be made to any components or wiring of the “SRS”. This includes changing or removing any component or part of the “SRS”, the installation of additional trim material, badges etc. over the steering wheel hub, front passenger airbag cover, door trim panels, or door frame trims, and installation of additional electrical/ electronic equipment on or near “SRS” components and wiring. Keep area between airbags and occupants free from objects (e.g. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.).

• Do not pass belts over sharp edges. • Do not make any modification that could

change the effectiveness of the belts.

• Do not use handles or coat hooks above doors

and rear windows for placing such items as coat hangers etc..

• An airbag system component within the

steering wheel gets hot after the airbag has inflated. Do not touch.

• Improper work on the system, including

incorrect installation and removal, can lead to possible injury through an unintended activation of the “SRS”.

• In addition, through improper work there is a

risk of rendering the “SRS” inoperative or causing unintended airbag deployment. Work on the “SRS” must therefore only be performed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

• For your protection and the protection of others, when scrapping the airbag unit or emergency tensioning retractor, our safety instructions must be followed. These instructions are available from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

• Given the considerable deployment speed and the textile structure of the airbags, there is the possibility of abrasions or other injuries resulting from airbag deployment.

When you sell your vehicle we strongly urge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with an “SRS” by alerting them to the applicable section in the Operator’s Manual.

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Infant and child restraint systems We recommend all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion. All lap-shoulder belts except the driver seat belt have special seat belt retractors for secure fastening of child restraints. To activate, pull shoulder belt out completely and let it retract. During the seat belt retraction a ratcheting sound can be heard to indicate that the special seat belt retractor is activated. The belt is now locked. To deactivate, release seat belt buckle and let seat belt retract completely. The seat belt can again be used in the usual manner.

Note: For child seats with mounting fittings for tether anchorages refer to page 104 (installation of infant and child restraint systems).

Warning! Never release the seat belt buckle while vehicle is in motion, since the special seat belt retractor will be deactivated.

Important! The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in all 50 states and all Canadian provinces. Infants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system properly secured by a lap-shoulder belt, and that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. A statement by the child restraint manufacturer of compliance with this standard can be found on the instruction label on the restraint and in the instruction manual provided with the restraint. When using any infant or child restraint system, be sure to carefully read and follow all manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use. Please read and observe warning labels affixed to inside of vehicle and to infant or child restraints.

Children too big for child restraint systems must ride in back seats using regular seat belts. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs. to the point where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without one. When the child restraint is not in use, remove it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat belt to prevent the child restraint from becoming a projectile in the event of an accident.

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 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. Infants and small children should never share a seat belt with another occupant. During an accident, they could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt.

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This vehicle is provided with tether anchorages for a top tether strap at each of the rear seating positions. Prior to installing a tether strap, remove cover (1) from anchorage ring (2) and store in a convenient place (e.g. glove box).

To secure a tether strap to the anchorage, securely fasten the hook (3), which is part of the tether strap, to the anchorage ring (2). For safety, please make sure that the hook has attached to the ring beyond the safety catch, as illustrated. After removing the tether strap, reinstall the cover (1).

Steering wheel adjustment

Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to lose the control of the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the starter switch, and take the KEYLESS-GO-card (if so equipped) with you. The steering wheel adjustment feature can also be operated with the driver’s door open. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury.

To adjust the steering wheel position, turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2. With the driver’s door open, the steering wheel can also be operated with the electronic key removed or in starter switch position 0. However any adjustment will be cancelled and the steering wheel will return to it’s position stored in memory if the driver’s door is closed or the electronic key is inserted in the starter switch.

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The stalk is located on the steering column.

1 Steering column, lengthen or shorten column

Move the stalk to the front or rear.

2 Steering column, height Move the stalk up or down.

Note: The steering wheel adjustment can be stored together with the seat and mirror adjustment. See page 111 for notes on the memory function.

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Rear view mirrors Inside rear view mirror Manually adjust the mirror.

Storing inside rear view mirror positions The seat, exterior rear view mirror and steering wheel positions are stored together with the interior rear view mirror position. See page 111 for notes on the memory function.

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.

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.

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The buttons are 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 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.

Note: The exterior rear view mirrors have electrically heated glass. The heater switches on automatically, depending on outside temperature.

Storing mirror positions in memory The exterior rear view mirror positions are stored in memory with the seat/steering column/interior rear view mirror position and can be recalled when necessary. See page 111 for notes on the memory function.

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Parking position 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. The mirror position can now be adjusted as desired. At speeds above approx. 6 mph (10 km/h), upon shifting gear selector lever from “R” Reverse, or upon pressing the driver’s side mirror button (1), the passenger side mirror will return to its previous position.

To store passenger mirror parking position:

1. Turn electronic key to starter switch 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.

Note: One stored parking position is available for each of the two electronic main keys or each of the KEYLESS-GO- cards (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO).

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The buttons are located on the driver’s door. Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2.

1 Push button to fold both mirrors out. 2 Push button to fold both mirrors in.

Important! If an exterior mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear), it must be repositioned manually by applying firm pressure until it snaps back into place. If an exterior mirror is forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), press button (2) to fold mirrors in, then press button (1) to fold mirrors out. Do not force mirror by hand. Before running the vehicle through an automatic car wash, fold mirrors in, otherwise they might get damaged.

Note: The mirrors can vibrate if they are not completely folded out.

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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

Three sets of seat/head restraint/steering wheel/and rear view mirror positions may be stored into memory. Together with the driver’s seat position you can store the positions for steering wheel, exterior mirrors and rear-view mirror. For the front passenger you can store the seat position. Three stored positions are available for each of the two electronic main keys or each of the KEYLESS-GO-cards.

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 the buttons (2)

2 Stored position buttons

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Storing positions into memory Driver’s seat: with the electronic key in starter switch position 1 or 2 or with the driver’s door open and the electronic key inserted in the starter switch. Front passenger seat: with electronic key in starter switch position 1 or 2 or the passenger door open. Adjust the seat and multicontour backrest to the desired position. You can also adjust the steering wheel, the exterior mirrors electrically and the interior rear-view mirror by hand for the driver’s seat. See page 67 for front seat adjustment, page 107 for exterior mirror adjustment and page 105 for steering wheel adjustment. Push memory button “M”, release and push a stored position button “1”,“ 2” or “3” within 3 seconds.

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Recalling positions from memory To recall a seat/head restraint/steering wheel/inside rear view mirror and exterior rear view mirror position, push and hold button “1”, “2” or “3” until seat/head restraint/steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror movement has stopped. The seat/head restraint/steering wheel/inside rear view mirror 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 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 116

12 Multifunction display, see page 120

Instrument cluster display, see page 297

2 Engine malfunction indicator lamp, see page 290
3 Brake fluid low or parking brake engaged,

see page 301

4 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) malfunction

indicator lamp, see page 293

5 Coolant temperature gauge, see page 117
6 Outside temperature indicator, see page 117
7 Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp, see page 293
8 Left turn signal indicator lamp, see combination

switch on page 160

9 Speedometer, see page 118
10 Electronic stability program (ESP) warning lamp,

system is adjusting to road conditions, see page 295

11 Distance warning lamp – vehicles with Distronic

(DTR), distance to the vehicle ahead is insufficient, see page 264 and page 295.

Activating the instrument cluster display The instrument cluster is activated by:

13 Trip odometer, see page 119 and 124
14 Main odometer, see page 124
15 Right turn signal indicator lamp, see combination

switch on page 160

16 Tachometer, see page 119
17 Gear range indicator display, see selector lever

positions on page 232

18 Digital clock

To set the time, see COMAND operator’s manual

19 Antilock brake system (ABS) malfunction indicator

lamp, see page 294

20 High beam headlamp indicator,

see exterior lamp switch, page 156, and combination switch, page 160

21 Fasten seat belts, see page 296
22 Reset button J, see pages 116, 119 • Opening the door1. • Pressing button J on the instrument cluster1.

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• Turning the electronic key in starter switch to

position 1 or 2.

• Switching on the exterior lamps.

1 The instrument cluster is activated for approx. 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.

Display illumination, changing basic settings for driving at dusk or in darkness: Press adjusting knob (1) – the knob will pop out. Rotate adjusting knob (1) clockwise – instrument lamp intensity increases. Rotate adjusting knob (1) counterclockwise – instrument lamp intensity decreases. Push knob back into panel.

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

Coolant temperature gauge (5) During severe operating conditions and stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to the red marking. The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature in the red zone. 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.

Outside temperature indicator (6)

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 140.

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Speedometer (9) When the cruise control is activated, the segments on the speedometer scale between the set speed to the top of the scale are illuminated. Cruise control, see page 250. When the Distronic (DTR) is activated, one or two segments around the speed stored in memory light up in the speedometer dial. Distronic (DTR), see page 253.

Note: The speed display is set to read out for • USA in mph • Canada in km/h.

Trip odometer (13) To reset to “0” miles/km: Activate the instrument cluster if it is not already activated by pressing the J button on the instrument cluster. Press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the trip odometer appears if it is not displayed. See page 124. Press button J on the instrument cluster.

Tachometer (16) 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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Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display

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:

4 Navigation system, see page 132
5 Distronic (DTR), see page 253
6 Trip computer, see page 134

1 Trip odometer and main odometer, see page 119 and

page 124
Flexible service system (FSS), see page 147
Tire inflation pressure monitor, see page 150
Engine oil level indicator, see page 154

2 Audio systems, see page 125

Radio, see page 125
CD player, see page 126
Cassette player, see page 127

3 Telephone, see page 128

After start After reset Fuel tank content

7 Malfunction message memory, see page 136
8 Individual settings, see page 138

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 “TEXT” individual setting on page 140 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.

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Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2. Press button:

4 j for next display in system 5 k for previous display in system 6 è for next system 7 ÿ for previous system 8 æ to increase the volume, see page 146
9 ç to decrease the volume, see page 146
10 í to dial a telephone number, see page 128
11 ì to end a call

See page 128 for telephone and page 131 for instructions on answering an incoming call.

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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Trip and main odometer, FSS, tire inflation pressure monitor and engine oil level indicator

1 Trip odometer and main odometer

See page 119 for instructions on resetting the trip odometer.

2 FSS (Flexible service system), see page 147
3 Tire inflation pressure monitor, see page 150
4 Engine oil level indicator, see page 154

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, 1) appears. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

Audio systems Radio

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 “VEHICLE”. See page 144.

Switch on the radio, see COMAND operator’s manual. 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 “STATION SEARCH USING” setting menu. See individual settings, page 138. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

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CD player

1 Audio 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.

Switch on the CD player, see COMAND operator’s manual. 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.

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

Cassette player

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

Switch on the cassette player, see COMAND operator’s manual. Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until display (2) appears. Pressing the j button fast forwards 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, enter request on the COMAND system located in the center dashboard. To eject the inserted tape, press “EJT” on the COMAND system located in the center dashboard.

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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. Dialing commences. 6 Dialing is completed. The name is displayed. The

display remains for the duration of the call.

7 Memory location number.

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.

The telephone must be switched on. Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the display (3) appears. See the separate telephone instructions manual. If display (2) appears, no service is available. Pressing j or k “browses” alphabetically forwards or backwards 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 (3) appears.

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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 stored. The display remains for the duration of the call.

5 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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Incoming call

The telephone must be switched on.

1 “CALL” — you are being called. 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. 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 backwards 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 completed 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.

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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) instruction manual for notes on the navigation system. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

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Distronic (DTR)

1 Distronic (DTR) is deactivated. The actual

distance (4) and the should-be distance (5) to the vehicle in front (3) are displayed.

2 Distronic (DTR) is activated.

The message “DTR OFF” appears for five seconds when Distronic is being deactivated.

3 Vehicle ahead. Only appears if a vehicle is detected

ahead.

4 Actual distance to vehicle ahead. 5 Should-be distance to vehicle ahead. 6 Own vehicle.

Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the required system is displayed. Distronic (DTR), see page 253. 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 Fuel tank contents and 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 most recently selected display (1, 2 or 3) always appears the next time the trip computer is called up.

Transferring values from the previous journey to the “AFTER START” short distance memory (1): The “AFTER START” display will flash until a distance of approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) has been covered or two minutes have elapsed since the engine was restarted. During this period you can incorporate the values for the previous journey by pressing button J in the instrument cluster.

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 J button in the instrument cluster until the values are reset to “0”.

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Malfunction/warning message memory

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 297 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 J button in the instrument cluster displays the next malfunction and warning message immediately.

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

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 297.

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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 140. “LIGHTING”, see page 142. “VEHICLE”, see page 144. These three menus contain additional submenus. Individual settings can be selected in these submenus.

3 Selection marker

Pressing button æ or ç on the multifunction steering wheel controls the selection marker.

4 See below for instructions on returning the setting

menus to the factory settings.

5 Acknowledgment

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

display (1).

• Press the J button in the instrument cluster for

approximately 3 seconds. Display (4) will appear.

• Press the J Button once more. The menu

“SETTINGS” is reset to factory settings, acknowledged by display (5). The individual setting preliminary display (1) will appear if you do not press the J button 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 (3) in setting menu (2). “INSTRUMENT CLUSTER”, see page 140. “HEADLAMP MODE”, see page 142. “VEHICLE”, see page 144. 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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“INSTRUMENT CLUSTER”

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

can be called up in this option menu.

3 Selection marker

Pressing button æ or ç on the multifunction steering wheel controls the selection marker.

4 “TEMP. INDICATOR” – the unit set is displayed in the outside temperature display, in the instrument cluster and in the automatic air conditioner display. 5 “SPEEDOMETER” – the unit set is displayed in the