2006 Mercedes-benz CLS Class Owners Manual

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Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG ’ Bild in der Größe 215x70 mm einfügen Operator’s Manual CLS-Class Ê5ÀtHr%Ë 2195844082 Order No. 6515 1417 13 Part No. 219 584 40 82 USA Edition C 2006 CLS 500 CLS 55 AMG Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, as well as your and your passengers' safe- ty, we ask you to make a small investment of time: 앫 Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. 앫 Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are de- signed to assist you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz. 앫 Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and oc- cupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company Contents Driving.................................................. 46 Fastening the seat belts ................. 46 Starting the engine ......................... 49 Parking brake ................................. 51 Driving ............................................ 52 Switching on headlamps................. 53 Turn signals .................................... 53 Windshield wipers........................... 54 Problems while driving.................... 56 Parking and locking.............................. 58 Parking brake ................................. 59 Switching off headlamps................. 59 Turning off engine........................... 60 Releasing seat belts........................ 60 Locking........................................... 61 Introduction .......................................... 9 Product information................................ 9 Operator’s Manual............................... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11 Maintenance .................................. 12 Roadside Assistance ...................... 12 Change of address or ownership.... 12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada......................... 13 Where to find it.................................... 14 Symbols............................................... 15 Operating safety .................................. 16 Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16 Problems with your vehicle.................. 17 Reporting safety defects...................... 18 Reporting safety defects ................ 18 Vehicle data recording......................... 19 Information regarding electronic recording devices........................... 19 At a glance .......................................... 21 Cockpit................................................. 22 Instrument cluster ................................ 24 Multifunction steering wheel ................ 26 Center console ..................................... 27 Upper part ...................................... 27 Lower part ...................................... 28 Overhead control panel ........................ 29 Storage compartments......................... 30 Door control panel................................ 32 Getting started ................................... 33 Unlocking ............................................. 34 Unlocking with the SmartKey.......... 34 Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 35 Starter switch positions .................. 36 Adjusting .............................................. 39 Seats............................................... 39 Steering wheel ................................ 41 Mirrors ............................................ 44 Contents Safety and Security ........................... 63 Occupant safety................................... 64 Air bags .......................................... 65 Seat belts ....................................... 70 Active head restraints .................... 74 Children in the vehicle.................... 75 Blocking of rear door window operation........................................ 82 Panic alarm.......................................... 83 Activating ....................................... 83 Deactivating ................................... 83 Driving safety systems......................... 84 ABS ................................................ 84 BAS ................................................ 86 ESP® .............................................. 86 Electro-hydraulic brake system ...... 89 Anti-theft systems................................ 93 Immobilizer..................................... 93 Anti-theft alarm system.................. 93 Tow-away alarm ............................. 95 Controls in detail............................... 97 Locking and unlocking......................... 98 SmartKey ....................................... 98 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 103 Opening the doors from the inside 111 Opening the trunk ........................ 112 Closing the trunk.......................... 114 Trunk emergency release............. 120 Valet locking ................................ 121 Automatic central locking ............ 122 Locking and unlocking from the inside ..................................... 122 Seats ................................................. 124 Front seat active head restraint ... 124 Rear seat head restraints............. 124 Lumbar support............................ 125 Multicontour seat*....................... 126 Drive-Dynamic seat* with multicontour features................... 127 Seat heating*............................... 128 Seat ventilation* .......................... 130 Memory function ............................... 131 Storing positions into memory..... 132 Recalling positions from memory. 132 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ........................... 133 Lighting ............................................. 134 Exterior lamp switch .................... 134 Combination switch ..................... 138 Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* (CLS with Bi-Xenon* headlamps) . 139 Hazard warning flasher ................ 140 Interior lighting in the front.......... 141 Interior lighting in the rear ........... 142 Door entry lamps ......................... 143 Trunk lamp................................... 143 Instrument cluster ............................. 144 Instrument cluster illumination .... 144 Coolant temperature indicator..... 145 Trip odometer .............................. 146 Tachometer.................................. 146 Outside temperature indicator..... 146 Contents Control system .................................. 147 Multifunction display.................... 147 Multifunction steering wheel........ 148 Menus .......................................... 150 Standard display menu ................ 153 AUDIO menu ................................ 153 NAV* menu.................................. 155 Distronic* menu........................... 155 Vehicle status message memory menu............................................ 156 Settings menu.............................. 157 Trip computer menu..................... 171 TEL menu* ................................... 172 Automatic transmission..................... 176 Gear selector lever position ......... 178 Driving tips................................... 180 Gear ranges ................................. 181 Automatic shift program .............. 182 Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting .................................. 183 Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting ................. 184 Manual shift program CLS 55 AMG ................................ 187 Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode) ...................... 190 Good visibility..................................... 191 Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 191 Rear view mirrors.......................... 191 Sun visors ..................................... 193 Rear window sunshade* ............... 194 Rear window defroster.................. 195 4-zone automatic climate control....... 196 Deactivating the climate control system .......................................... 201 Operating the climate control system in automatic mode............ 202 Setting the temperature................ 203 Adjusting air distribution............... 204 Adjusting air volume ..................... 205 Front defroster.............................. 205 Maximum cooling MAX COOL ....... 206 Air recirculation mode .................. 206 Air conditioning............................. 209 Residual heat and ventilation (Canada only)................................ 209 Rear air conditioning..................... 210 Front center console storage compartment ventilation............... 213 Power windows .................................. 214 Opening and closing the windows 214 Synchronizing power windows...... 216 Summer opening feature .............. 217 Convenience closing feature......... 217 Power tilt /sliding sunroof ................. 219 Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 219 Synchronizing the power tilt/ sliding sunroof .............................. 221 Driving systems.................................. 222 Cruise control ............................... 222 Distronic* ..................................... 226 Airmatic DC (Dual Control) ........... 238 Parktronic system (Parking assist)* ........................... 242 Loading .............................................. 246 Roof rack* .................................... 246 Loading instructions ..................... 247 Ski sack* (Canada only) ............... 247 Cargo tie-down hooks................... 250 Contents Useful features .................................. 251 Storage compartments................. 251 Cup holders.................................. 255 Ashtrays ....................................... 257 Cigarette lighter ........................... 258 Power outlet................................. 259 Floormats ..................................... 260 Telephone*................................... 260 Tele Aid ........................................ 261 Garage door opener* ................... 270 Operation ......................................... 277 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 278 Driving instructions............................ 279 Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 279 Drinking and driving ..................... 279 Pedals .......................................... 279 Power assistance ......................... 280 Brakes.......................................... 280 Driving off .................................... 282 Parking......................................... 282 Tires ............................................. 282 Hydroplaning................................ 283 Tire traction.................................. 284 Tire speed rating .......................... 284 Winter driving instructions ........... 285 Standing water............................. 287 Passenger compartment .............. 287 Driving abroad.............................. 287 Control and operation of radio transmitter ................................... 287 Catalytic converter....................... 288 Emission control .......................... 289 Coolant temperature.................... 289 At the gas station .............................. 290 Refueling...................................... 290 Check regularly and before a long trip ....................................... 291 Engine compartment ......................... 293 Hood ............................................ 293 Engine oil ..................................... 294 Transmission fluid level................ 297 Coolant level ................................ 297 Battery ......................................... 299 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*......... 300 Tires and wheels................................ 301 Important guidelines .................... 301 Tire care and maintenance........... 302 Direction of rotation..................... 304 Loading the vehicle...................... 304 Recommended tire inflation pressure....................................... 311 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 313 MOExtended system*................... 321 Tire labeling ................................. 322 Load identification ....................... 326 Contents DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................. 327 Maximum tire load ....................... 328 Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 329 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 329 Tire ply material ........................... 331 Tire and loading terminology........ 332 Rotating tires ............................... 335 Winter driving .................................... 336 Winter tires .................................. 336 Block heater* (Canada only) ........ 337 Snow chains................................. 337 Maintenance...................................... 339 Maintenance service indicator message....................................... 339 Calling up the maintenance service indicator........................... 340 Resetting the maintenance service indicator........................... 341 Vehicle care....................................... 342 Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 342 Practical hints .................................. 351 What to do if … ................................... 352 Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 352 Lamp in center console................. 362 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display..................... 363 Where will I find ...? ............................ 398 First aid kit.................................... 398 TIREFIT*........................................ 398 Spare wheel .................................. 398 Vehicle tool kit.............................. 399 Luggage box ................................. 401 Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 402 Unlocking the vehicle.................... 402 Locking the vehicle ....................... 403 Fuel filler flap emergency release . 404 Manually unlocking the gear selector lever ................................ 404 Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 406 Power tilt/sliding sunroof ............. 406 Resetting activated head restraints.... 407 Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 408 SmartKey ...................................... 408 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 409 Replacing bulbs.................................. 411 Bulbs............................................. 411 Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 414 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 416 Replacing wiper blades ...................... 417 Removing wiper blades................. 417 Installing wiper blades .................. 418 Flat tire............................................... 419 Preparing the vehicle .................... 419 Sealing tires with TIREFIT ............. 419 Mounting the spare wheel ............ 423 MOExtended system* ................... 429 Battery ............................................... 431 Disconnecting the battery ............ 432 Removing the battery ................... 433 Charging and reinstalling the battery .......................................... 433 Reconnecting the battery ............. 434 Jump starting...................................... 435 Towing the vehicle.............................. 437 Installing towing eye bolt.............. 439 Fuses.................................................. 441 Aids for replacing fuses ................ 441 Main fuse box in passenger compartment................................ 442 Fuse box in trunk.......................... 442 Contents Technical terms ............................... 471 Index ................................................. 479 Technical data ................................. 443 Parts service...................................... 444 Warranty coverage............................. 445 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ..................... 445 Identification labels ........................... 446 Layout of poly-V-belt drive................. 447 CLS 500 ....................................... 447 CLS 55 AMG ................................ 447 Engine................................................ 448 Rims and tires.................................... 449 Same size tires............................. 451 Mixed size tires ............................ 453 MOExtended tires*....................... 456 Spare wheel ................................. 457 Electrical system ................................ 458 Main dimensions ................................ 459 Weights .............................................. 460 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc............ 461 Capacities..................................... 461 Engine oils .................................... 464 Engine oil additives ....................... 464 Air conditioning refrigerant ........... 464 Brake fluid..................................... 464 Premium unleaded gasoline.......... 465 Gasoline additives......................... 465 Fuel requirements......................... 466 Coolants ....................................... 466 Windshield and headlamp washer system.............................. 470 Introduction Product information Product information 왔 Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitabili- ty for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in indi- vidual cases an official approval or authori- zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and acces- sories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive informa- tion, also on permissible technical modifi- cations, and where proper installation will be performed. Introduction Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in- structions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in dam- age to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail- ure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper proce- dures. We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- mation, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instruc- tions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures.The Opera- tor’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle. Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: 앫 New Car Limited Warranty 앫 Emission System Warranty 앫 Emission Performance Warranty 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only) 앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws) 10 (1) the same substantial defect or mal- function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- fect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair, (2) the same substantial defect or mal- function of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have direct- ly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its au- thorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or mal- functions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18000 miles (approximately 29000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs: Introduction Operator’s Manual (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different sub- stantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days. Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350. 11 Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance Change of address or ownership The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you. The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro- gram brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio. If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Ser- vice (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it avail- able to the next operator. If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- ter (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. 12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- eign countries, please be aware that: 앫 service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available, 앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat- alytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts, 앫 gasoline may have a considerably low- er octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail- able for delivery in Europe under our Euro- pean Delivery Program. For details, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to: In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Introduction Operator’s Manual 13 Introduction Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color. At a glance Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat. Getting started Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent- ing or borrowing this vehicle. Safety and Security Here you will find descriptions of the safety and security features of your vehicle. 14 Controls in detail Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehi- cle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes techni- cal innovations. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you. Operation Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehi- cle. Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter. Technical data All important technical data for your vehi- cle can be found in this section. Indexes The glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms. The table of contents and the index are designed to help you find information quickly and easily. The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation: 앫 this Operator’s Manual 앫 the Maintenance Booklet Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehi- cle. 왔 Symbols Trademarks: 앫 ESP® is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler. 앫 BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp. 앫 SIRIUS and related marks are trade- marks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehi- cle. Introduction Symbols Warning! 왘 This symbol points to instructions for you to follow. Warning notices draw your attention to haz- ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. 왘 A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure. Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle. 컄 Page 컄컄 Helpful hints or further information you may find useful. -> This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic. This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page. In the glossary of technical terms, this symbol is used to indicate cross-references to term definitions. DISPLAY Words appearing in the multi- function display are printed in the type shown here. 15 Introduction Operating safety Warning! Warning! Proper use of the vehicle Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are interconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seri- ously impair the operating safety of your ve- hicle. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components. Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle. Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore nev- er turn off the engine while driving. Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for example when running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause serious damage to and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a sudden strong vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on your haz- ard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road. Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other qualified maintenance or repair fa- cility for further inspection or repairs. Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: 앫 the safety precautions in this manual 앫 the “Technical data” section in this manual 앫 traffic rules and regulations 앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan- dards Warning! Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Removal of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or personal injury. 16 Introduction Problems with your vehicle 왔 Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 17 Introduction Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.” Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 18 Introduction Vehicle data recording 왔 Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others 앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes 앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee 앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency 앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or 앫 as otherwise required or permitted by law. Please check the Tele Aid subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted via that system. 19 20 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Storage compartments Door control panel 21 At a glance Cockpit 22 At a glance Cockpit Item Page Item Page Item 1 Combination switch 앫 Turn signals 앫 Windshield wipers 앫 High beam 2 Steering wheel gearshift control 3 Cruise control lever 앫 Cruise control 앫 Distronic* 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Instrument cluster 6 Horn 7 Lever for voice control sys- tem*, see separate operating instructions 8 Front Parktronic* warning indicator 9 Overhead control panel a Glove box lid release, glove box lock b Glove box c Center console d Starter switch e Steering wheel adjustment stalk 242 29 251 251 27 36 42 53 54 53 184 186 223 226 26, 148 24, 144 f Headlamp washer button* g Parking brake pedal h Hood lock release j Parking brake release k Exterior lamp switch l Door control panel Page 191 51, 59 293 51 134 32 23 At a glance Instrument cluster 24 Item Page Item 1 L Left turn signal indicator lamp 2 v ABS/ESP® warning 353 8 Tachometer with: 1 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp - Antilock Brake Sys- tem (ABS) indicator lamp 147 357 Page 359 352 < Seat belt telltale A High beam headlamp 358 138 indicator lamp 9 Main odometer with: 앫 Selector lever position 앫 Program mode a Clock with: ; Brake warning lamp, USA only 49 182 162 354 357 3 Brake warning lamp, 354 Canada only lamp 3 Speedometer 4 Multifunction display 5 l Distance warning lamp Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning lamp without func- tion. It illuminates with the ignition on. It should go out when the engine is running. 6 K Right turn signal indicator lamp 7 Coolant temperature indi- cator with: • Coolant temperature warning lamp At a glance Instrument cluster Item ú Engine malfunction indicator lamp, USA only Page 355 ± Engine malfunction 355 indicator lamp, Cana- da only 360 H Combination low tire pressure/TPMS mal- function telltale*, Canada only b Fuel display with: A Fuel reserve warning 358 lamp c Button for: 앫 Resetting trip odometer 앫 Adjusting instrument cluster illumination 앫 Confirming new time settings 146 144 162 25 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel 26 Page Page 147 148 Item 4 Menu systems: Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu 5 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display Item 1 Multifunction display in speedometer Operating control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume: Press button æ up/to increase ç down/to decrease 3 Telephone*: Press button s to take a call to dial a call t to end a call to reject an incoming call 왔 Center console Upper part Item 1 4-zone automatic climate control 2 COMAND system, see sepa- rate operating instructions 3 Seat heating*, front passen- ger side Seat ventilation*, front pas- senger side Page 196 128 130 4 Electronic Stability Program 88 (ESP®) control switch 5 Central locking switch 123 At a glance Center console Item 6 Opening/closing button for storage tray or CD chang- er*, see separate operating instructions Page 252 7 Rear seat head restraints 124 switch, folding down 8 Rear window sunshade switch* 9 Seat heating*, driver’s side Seat ventilation*, driver’s side a Hazard warning flasher switch b Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 88 128 130 140 78 27 Item 1 Ashtray 2 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 3 Selector lever for automatic transmission 4 Parking assist (Parktronic system)* deactivation switch Page 257 37 49, 178 242 5 Adaptive damping system 238 (ADS) switch Item 6 Vehicle level control switch 7 Thumbwheel for setting dis- tance in Distronic* Page 239 234 8 Distance warning function* 235 on/off switch 9 Program mode selector 182 switch for automatic trans- mission At a glance Center console Lower part 28 왔 Overhead control panel Item 1 Rear interior lighting on/off 2 Automatic interior lighting 3 Front interior lighting on/off 4 Temperature sensor 5 Right reading lamp on/off 6 Tilt/sliding sunroof 7 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 8 Rear view mirror 9 Right reading lamp Page 141 141 141 141 219 261 191 141 At a glance Overhead control panel Item Page a Hands-free microphones for Tele Aid (emergency call system), telephone*, and voice control system* (see separate operating instruc- tions) b Garage door opener c Left reading lamp d Tow-away alarm button (if equipped) e Ambient lighting f Interior lighting g Left reading lamp on/off 270 141 95 166 141 29 At a glance Storage compartments 30 Item 1 Glove box 2 Front passenger seat storage compartment with first aid kit 3 Door pocket 4 Ashtray 5 Ruffled storage bag 6 Door pocket 7 Side storage pocket in trunk 8 Luggage box under the trunk floor 9 Door pocket a Ruffled storage bag b Ashtray c Door pocket Page 251 398 258 254 401 254 258 Item d Driver’s seat storage compart- ment e Sun visor card clip f Storage tray or CD changer* g Parcel net in front passenger footwell h Ashtray with cigarette lighter j Cup holders k Storage compartment under the center armrest Page 253 193 252 254 257 255 252 l Cup holder in the rear center 256 console m Rear storage compartment in 253 the rear center console n Cup holder in the rear armrest o Storage compartment in the 257 253 rear armrest At a glance Storage compartments 31 Item 1 Inside door handle 2 Seat adjustment 3 Memory function (for stor- ing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel settings) Page 111 40 131 4 Exterior rear view mirror ad- 44 justment 5 Switches for opening/clos- ing front and rear side win- dows, rear window override switch 214 6 Remote trunk release 113 switch, Trunk opening/clos- ing system* At a glance Door control panel 32 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking 33 Getting started Unlocking The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func- tions. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will provide you with further information. The corresponding page refer- ences are located at the end of each seg- ment. 34 Unlocking with the SmartKey SmartKey with remote control 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Unlock button for trunk 3 Œ Unlock button 4 Â Panic button (컄 page 83) Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper- vised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey. 앫 All turn signal lamps flash once. 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once. For more information, see “Factory setting” (컄 page 100). 앫 The locking knobs in the doors move up. 앫 The anti-theft alarm system is dis- armed. i The electro-hydraulic brake system is activated (컄 page 89). 왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. Opening a door causes the window on that door to open slightly. They will re- turn to the up position when the door is closed. For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (컄 page 98). Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* With the KEYLESS-GO function, you can lock and unlock the vehicle without using the remote control buttons on the SmartKey and start the engine without in- serting the SmartKey in the starter switch. To unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be outside the vehicle, no further than approximately 3 feet (1 meter) away from the door. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- cle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 왘 Pull an outside door handle. 앫 All turn signal lamps flash once. 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once. For more information, see “Factory setting” (컄 page 107). Getting started Unlocking 앫 The locking knobs in the doors move up. 앫 The anti-theft alarm system is dis- armed. The electro-hydraulic brake system is activated (컄 page 89). 왘 Get in the vehicle. Opening a door causes the window on that door to open slightly. They will re- turn to the up position when the door is closed. For more information, see “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 103). 35 Getting started Unlocking Starter switch positions SmartKey Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu- pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 36 Starter switch 0 For removing SmartKey 1 Power supply for some electrical con- sumers, such as seat adjustment 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position. All lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instru- ment cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster re- mains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (컄 page 352) 3 Starting position When you switch on the ignition, the indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) should go out when the engine is running. This indicates that the respective systems are opera- tional. The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P. ! If the SmartKey can still not be turned, the battery may not be sufficiently charged. 앫 Check the battery and charge it if necessary (컄 page 433). 앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 435). To prevent accelerated battery dis- charge or a completely discharged battery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the en- gine is not in operation. SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but- ton on the gear selector lever corresponds to turning the SmartKey to the various starter switch positions. If you firmly depress the brake pedal dur- ing pressing KEYLESS-GO start/stop but- ton, the engine starts automatically. The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS-GO function. For information on starting the engine us- ing the SmartKey, see “Starting with the SmartKey” (컄 page 50). Getting started Unlocking KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 USA only 2 Canada only The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P. 왘 Do not depress the brake pedal. 37 Getting started Unlocking Position 0 Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). Position 1 왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. This supplies power for some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment. If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 앫 once again, the ignition (position 2) is switched on. 앫 twice, the power supply is again switched off. Ignition (or position 2) 왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button twice. This supplies power for all electrical consumers. This supplies power to all electrical consumers. All lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti- vated) in the instrument cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, see “Lamps in instrument clus- ter” (컄 page 352). If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once, the power supply is again switched off. When you switch on the ignition, the indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) should go out when the engine is running. This indicates that the respective systems are opera- tional. For information on starting the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, see “Starting with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 50). 38 왔 Adjusting Warning! All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas- tening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. Seats Warning! Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and belts are properly positioned on the body. Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (컄 page 46). Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being ad- justed. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the power seats can be operated when the respective door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu- pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Getting started Adjusting Warning! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant or toddler restraint, or booster seat recom- mended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see “Children in the vehicle” (컄 page 75). 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. 39 Getting started Adjusting Seat adjustment The seat adjustment switches are located on the front doors. 1 Seat fore and aft adjustment 2 Backrest tilt 3 Head restraint height 4 Seat height 5 Seat cushion tilt 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36). or 왘 Open the respective door. 40 Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press the switch up or down in the direction of arrow 5 until your upper legs are lightly supported. Backrest tilt 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in the direction of arrow 2 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the direction of arrow 4. The memory function (컄 page 131) lets you store the settings for the seat posi- tion together with the setting for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in the direction of arrow 1. Adjust a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accel- erator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far to the rear as possible, consistent with ability to properly oper- ate controls. When moving the seat, make sure there are no items in the footwell or be- hind the seats. Otherwise you could damage the seats. Head restraint height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the direction of arrow 3. Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent. Head restraint tilt Steering wheel Getting started Adjusting Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint. 왘 Push or pull on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possi- ble. For more information on seats, see “Seats” (컄 page 124). Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv- ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driv- ing could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock your vehicle. Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated when the driver’s door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip- ment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 41 Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel adjustment The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the steering column (lower left). 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36). or 왘 Open the driver’s door. 42 Adjusting steering column in or out 왘 Move stalk forward or back in the direc- tion of arrow 1 until a comfortable steering wheel position is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow. Adjusting steering column up or down 왘 Move stalk up or down in the direction of arrow 2. Make sure your legs can move freely and that all the displays (incl. malfunc- tion and indicator lamps) on the instru- ment cluster are clearly visible. The memory function (컄 page 131) lets you store the setting for the seat posi- tion together with the setting for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. Easy-entry/exit feature This feature allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. When entering and exiting the vehicle, the steering wheel is in its uppermost position. The easy-entry/exit feature can be activat- ed or deactivated in the Convenience sub- menu of the control system (컄 page 168). Warning! You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. To cancel steering wheel movement, do one of the following: 앫 Move steering column stalk (컄 page 42). 앫 Press one of the memory position but- tons or the memory button M (컄 page 132). Do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver’s door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel will return to its last set position when you: 앫 close the driver’s door with the ignition switched on or The last set steering wheel position is stored when 앫 the ignition is switched off 앫 the position is stored in memory (컄 page 132) With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards when you 앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, or 앫 insert the SmartKey into the starter switch with the driver’s door closed. 앫 open the driver’s door with the SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 Getting started Adjusting If the current position for the steering wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, the steering wheel will no longer be able to move upward when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. The adjustment procedure is briefly in- terrupted when the engine is started. Warning! Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in mo- tion. All steering wheel adjustment must be completed before setting the vehicle in mo- tion. Driving off with the steering wheel still adjusting could cause the driver to lose con- trol of the vehicle. 43 ! Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liquid state and by applying plenty of water. Interior rear view mirror 왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view mirror. For more information, see “Rear view mir- rors” (컄 page 191). Exterior rear view mirrors Warning! Exercise care when using the passen- ger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your interior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. Getting started Adjusting Mirrors Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic condi- tions. Warning! In case of an accident, liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks. Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not allow the liquid to come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary. 44 The buttons are located on the driver’s door. 1 Passenger-side exterior rear view mir- ror button 2 Adjustment button 3 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror button Getting started Adjusting The memory function (컄 page 131) lets you store the setting for the seat posi- tion together with the setting for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. At low ambient temperatures, the exte- rior rear view mirrors will be heated automatically. For more information, see “Activating exte- rior rear view mirror parking position” (컄 page 192). For more information, see “Rear view mir- rors” (컄 page 191). 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36). 왘 Press button 3 for the driver’s side exterior rear view mirror or button 1 for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. 왘 Push adjustment button 2 up, down, left or right according to the desired setting. If an exterior rear view mirror was forc- ibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place. The mirror housing is now properly posi- tioned and you can adjust the mirror normally. 45 Getting started Driving Warning! Make sure that absolutely no objects are ob- structing the pedals range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obsta- cles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure that the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. Fastening the seat belts Warning! Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure all of your passengers are properly restrained, even those sitting in the rear and pregnant women. 46 Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts. If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt. The air bags can only provide the

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