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If potential danger exists, proceed as follows: RRelease button & to stop the closing

procedure. To open, press and hold button %. To continue the closing procedure after making sure that there is no danger of

anyone being harmed by the closing procedure, press and hold button &.

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: RRelease the lock button on the outside door

handle to stop the closing procedure.

RImmediately pull on the same outside door handle and hold firmly. The door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof will open for as long as the door handle is held but the door not opened.

With SmartKey The SmartKey must be in close proximity to the driver’s outside door handle. X Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey at the

driver’s outside door handle.

X Press and hold button & on the

SmartKey until the door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof are closed completely.

With KEYLESS-GO The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located outside the vehicle within approximately 3 ft (1 m) of a door. X Close all doors. X Press and hold the lock button on an

outside door handle (Y page 69) until the door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof are closed completely.

X Release the lock button on the outside door handle to interrupt the closing procedure.

Driving and parking Safety notes G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or

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carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between or under the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury. G Warning! With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.

Starting the engine G Warning! Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one window fully open at all times.

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Automatic transmission

Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission j Park position with gear selector lever lock k Reverse gear i Neutral position h Drive position For more information, see “Automatic transmission” (Y page 101). X Make sure the automatic transmission is in

park position P.

With SmartKey X Do not depress the accelerator pedal. X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to

position 3 (Y page 76) and release it. The engine starts automatically.

With KEYLESS-GO G Warning! As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave children unattended in the vehicle, as they could otherwise accidentally start the engine. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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You can start your vehicle without the SmartKey in the starter switch using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. The SmartKey must be located in the vehicle.

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button : USA only ; Canada only X Depress the brake pedal during the starting

procedure.

X Do not depress the accelerator pedal. X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

once. The engine starts automatically.

Starting difficulties ! Remember that extended starting

attempts can drain the battery.

The engine does not start. You can hear the starter. There could be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. Carry out the following steps: X If you are starting the engine with the

SmartKey: Turn the SmartKey in the starter

switch to position 0 and repeat the starting procedure.

X If you are starting the engine with KEYLESS- GO: Close any doors that may be open to allow for better detection of the SmartKey.

or X Start the engine with the SmartKey as radio

signals from another source may be interfering with the KEYLESS-GO function.

X Repeat the starting procedure. If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center or call Roadside Assistance.

The engine does not start. You cannot hear the starter. The battery may not be charged sufficiently. X Get a jump start (Y page 280). If the engine will not start despite a jump start: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center or call Roadside Assistance.

The starter has been exposed to excessive temperatures. X Let the starter cool for about 2 minutes. X Repeat the starting procedure. If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center or call Roadside Assistance.

Driving off G Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.

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! Do not run a cold engine at high engine

speeds. Running a cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of the engine. This is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. CLS 63 AMG: At engine temperatures below 68‡ (20†), the engine’s maximum speed is restricted in order to protect it from damage. Avoid driving your vehicle at full speed when the engine is cold to prevent premature engine wear and/or diminished comfort.

! If an acoustic warning sounds and the message Release Parking Brake appears in the multifunction display when driving off, you have forgotten to release the parking brake. Release the parking brake.

! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel. This may

cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

! Simultaneously depressing the

accelerator pedal and applying the brakes reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

i Once the vehicle is in motion, the

automatic central locking function engages and the locking knobs in the doors move down. The automatic central locking function can be switched off (Y page 123).

Automatic transmission G Warning! It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of park position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate

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quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

! Only shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R or park position P when the vehicle is stopped. Otherwise the automatic transmission could be damaged.

X Depress the brake pedal.

The gear selector lever lock is released.

X Shift the automatic transmission into drive

position D or reverse gear R.

i Shifting the automatic transmission out of

park position P is only possible with the brake pedal depressed. Only depressing the brake pedal releases the gear selector lever lock.

X Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion.

X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Release the brake pedal. X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. After a cold start, the automatic transmission shifts at a higher engine speed. This allows the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature earlier. For more information on driving, see “Driving instructions” (Y page 210).

Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires RAn ignition cable may be damaged. RThe engine electronics may not be

operating properly.

RUnburned gasoline may have entered the

catalytic converter and damaged it.

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X Give very little gas. X Have the problem checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

The coolant temperature is above 248‡ (120†) The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon

as possible.

X Turn off the engine immediately. X Allow the engine and coolant to cool off. X Check the coolant level and add coolant if

necessary (Y page 180).

In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking fuel: X Do not start the engine under any

circumstances.

X Exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the

roadway.

X Notify local fire and/or police authorities. If the extent of the damage cannot be determined: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center or call Roadside Assistance. If no damage on major assemblies, fuel system, and engine mount can be determined: X Start the engine in the usual manner.

Parking G Warning! Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system. These materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire.

Vehicle movement may result in serious personal injury or damage to the vehicle or vehicle drivetrain. Therefore, always do the following before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle: RKeep right foot on the brake pedal. REngage the parking brake. RShift the automatic transmission into park

position P.

RSlowly release the brake pedal. RWhen parked on an incline, always turn the

front wheels towards the road curb.

RTurn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, or press the KEYLESS- GO start/stop button.

RTake the SmartKey with you and lock the

vehicle when leaving. G Warning! Vehicles with AIRMATIC: If you have selected the Comfort suspension tuning, the vehicle lowers slightly when you lock it within approximately 60 seconds after turning off the engine. You should therefore make sure that no one is standing near the wheel arches or lying underneath the vehicle when it is being locked. Otherwise, personal injury could result. Also, make sure your vehicle cannot come into contact with objects, such as a road curb, while lowering. Your vehicle could otherwise be damaged.

Parking brake G Warning! Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock up. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle’s brake lights do not light up when the parking brake is engaged.

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G 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. Children could release the parking brake and/or shift the automatic transmission out of park position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

X Releasing: Pull on release handle :. When the ignition is switched on or the engine is running, the brake warning lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. X Engaging: Step on parking brake

pedal ; firmly. When the engine is running, the brake warning lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on.

Turning off the engine G Warning! Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle.

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X Shift the automatic transmission into park

position P.

X Engage the parking brake. i Always engage the parking brake in

addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P.

With SmartKey X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to

position 0.

X Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch.

The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the automatic transmission in park position P.

With KEYLESS-GO X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. With the driver’s door closed, the starter switch is now in position 1. With the driver’s door opened, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as the SmartKey removed from the starter switch (Y page 76).

If an acoustic warning sounds, you have tried to turn off the engine with the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button while the automatic transmission was not in park position P. Read and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction display (Y page 235).

Automatic transmission Introduction For information on driving with an automatic transmission, see “Driving and parking” (Y page 96). G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or

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carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between or under the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury.

! Allow the engine to warm up under low

load use. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the engine and the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

i During the brief warm-up, transmission

upshifting is delayed. This allows the catalytic converter to heat up more quickly to operating temperature.

Gear selector lever

Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission j Park position with gear selector lever lock k Reverse gear i Neutral position h Drive position

G Warning! It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of park position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

! Only shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R or park position P when the vehicle is stopped. Otherwise the automatic transmission could be damaged.

i Shifting the automatic transmission out of

park position P is only possible with the brake pedal depressed. Only depressing the brake pedal releases the gear selector lever lock.

i The current gear selector lever position corresponds with the current transmission position. The current transmission position P, R, N, or D appears in the multifunction display (Y page 103).

There are additional indicators on the cover of the shifting gate showing the current gear selector lever position. The indicators come on when you insert the SmartKey into the starter switch, and go out when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.

Shifting procedure The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, depending on Rthe selected gear range (Y page 104) Rthe selected program mode:

C/S (Y page 105) or

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Effect

B Park position

Shift the automatic transmission into park position P only when the vehicle is stopped. The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked. Rather, the driver should always engage the parking brake in addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P to secure the vehicle. The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in park position P. With the SmartKey removed from the starter switch, the gear selector lever is locked in park position P. If the vehicle’s electrical system is malfunctioning, the gear selector lever could remain locked in park position P. To unlock the gear selector lever manually, see “Manually unlocking the gear selector lever” (Y page 263).

C Reverse gear

Shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R only when the vehicle is stopped.

M (CLS 63 AMG only) (Y page 107) Rthe position of the accelerator pedal Rthe vehicle speed With drive position D selected, you can influence transmission shifting by Rlimiting the gear range Rextending the gear range Rchanging the gears manually (CLS 63 AMG

only)

CLS 63 AMG: Double-clutching is active when downshifting in all program modes. Double-clutching reduces load-alteration effects and supports sporty driving. The degree to which you perceive double-clutching acoustically varies depending on the selected program mode.

Transmission positions The current transmission position appears in the multifunction display.

: Transmission position indicator

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Effect

A Neutral position

No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle. When the brakes are released, the vehicle can be moved freely (pushed or towed). To avoid damage to the transmission, never shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N while driving. Exception: If the ESP® is switched off or malfunctioning, shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N if the vehicle is in danger of skidding. ! Coasting the vehicle, or driving

for any other reason with the automatic transmission in neutral position N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

7 Drive position

The automatic transmission shifts automatically. All forward gears are available.

Driving tips Kickdown Use the kickdown when you want maximum acceleration. X U.S. vehicles except AMG vehicles:

Fully depress the accelerator pedal. Depending on the engine speed the automatic transmission shifts into a lower gear.

X Canada vehicles and AMG vehicles: Depress the accelerator pedal past the point of resistance. Depending on the engine speed the automatic transmission shifts into a lower gear.

Working on the vehicle G Warning! When working on the vehicle, engage the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into park position P. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Gear ranges With the automatic transmission in drive position D and driving in automatic program mode C or S, you can limit or extend the gear range, see “One-touch gearshifting” (Y page 105). The current gear range appears in the multifunction display.

: Gear range indicator

Effect

= With this selection you can use the

braking effect of the engine.

5 Allows the use of the engine’s

braking effect when driving Ron steep downgrades Rin mountainous regions Runder extreme operating

conditions

4 For maximum use of the engine’s

braking effect on very steep or lengthy downgrades.

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Automatic shift program

The current program mode appears in the multifunction display.

Program mode selector switch C Comfort S Sport

For comfort driving For sporty driving

Program mode selector switch on CLS 63 AMG C Comfort S Sport M Manual

For standard driving For sporty driving For manual gearshifting

: Program mode indicator You should only change the program mode when the automatic transmission is in park position P. Automatic program mode S will not be stored. When the engine is turned off with the automatic program mode S selected, the automatic transmission will go to the automatic program mode C when the engine is restarted. X Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until the letter of the desired program mode appears in the multifunction display.

Selecting program mode C means: RThe vehicle starts out more gentle, both forward and reverse, except when driving off with full throttle.

RTraction and driving stability are improved

on icy roads.

RUpshifts occur earlier even when you give

more gas. The engine then operates at lower revolutions and the wheels are less likely to spin.

Selecting program mode S means that upshifts occur later.

One-touch gearshifting With the automatic transmission in drive position D and driving in automatic program

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mode C or S, you can limit or extend the gear range using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control. Steering wheel gearshift control is available on vehicles with AMG Sport Package and on CLS 63 AMG only. CLS 63 AMG: For information on using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control in manual program mode M, see “Manual shift program” (Y page 107).

Steering wheel gearshift control (example illustration)

i You cannot shift with the steering wheel

gearshift control when the automatic transmission is in park position P, neutral position N, or reverse gear R.

Limiting gear range G Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.

X Briefly press the gear selector lever to the

left in the D- direction.

or X Briefly pull left gearshift control :.

The automatic transmission will shift into the next lower gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously

limits the gear range of the automatic transmission.

i To avoid overrevving the engine when

downshifting, the automatic transmission will not shift into a lower gear if the engine’s maximum speed would be exceeded.

Extending gear range X Briefly press the gear selector lever to the

right in the D+ direction.

or X Briefly pull right gearshift control ;.

The automatic transmission will shift into the next higher gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously extends the gear range of the automatic transmission.

i If you press on the accelerator pedal

when the engine has reached the revolution limit of the current gear range, the automatic transmission will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected.

Canceling gear range limit X Press and hold the gear selector lever to the right in the D+ direction until D reappears in the multifunction display.

or X Pull and hold right gearshift control ; until D reappears in the multifunction display. The automatic transmission will shift from the current gear range directly into drive position D.

Shifting into optimal gear range X Press and hold the gear selector lever to

the left in the D- direction.

or X Pull and hold left gearshift control :.

The automatic transmission will select the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration automatically. This will involve shifting down one or more gears.

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Manual shift program The manual shift program is available on CLS 63 AMG only. Manual program mode M differs with regard to spontaneity, response time, and shifting smoothness from automatic program mode S. In manual program mode M, system- controlled automatic gearshifting is switched off. You need to change the gears by manually upshifting or downshifting using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control.

Program mode selector switch on CLS 63 AMG C Comfort S Sport M Manual

For standard driving For sporty driving For manual gearshifting

The current program mode appears in the multifunction display (Y page 105). For information on automatic program mode (C or S), see “Automatic shift program” (Y page 105) and “One-touch gearshifting” (Y page 105).

Activating manual shift program X Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until M appears in the multifunction display. The automatic transmission switches to manual program mode M. Automatic

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shifting is switched off. The gear range is not limited.

You can change the gears manually with drive position D selected. You can upshift or downshift through the gears in succession. i Manual program mode M will not be

stored. When the engine is turned off with manual program mode M selected, the automatic transmission will go to automatic program mode C when the engine is restarted.

Upshifting ! In manual program mode M, the

automatic transmission will not upshift, even if the engine has reached its overrevving range. Shift up into the next gear before the engine has reached its overrevving range. Make absolutely certain that the engine speed does not reach the red marking on the tachometer. Otherwise the engine could be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

X Briefly press the gear selector lever to the

right in the D+ direction.

or X Briefly pull right gearshift control ;

(Y page 106). The automatic transmission shifts into the next higher gear.

Upshift indicator

In manual program mode M, upshift indicator ; in the multifunction display advises you to upshift before the engine reaches the overspeed range. In addition, symbol ^ may appear instead of manual

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Instrument cluster program mode symbol M in the multifunction display. Thus you can drive at the maximum engine speed for each gear without overrevving the engine. X Shift the automatic transmission from

current gear : into the next higher gear. The fuel supply will otherwise be interrupted to prevent the engine from overrevving.

Downshifting G Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.

X Briefly press the gear selector lever to the

left in the D- direction.

or X Briefly pull left gearshift control :

(Y page 106). The automatic transmission shifts into the next lower gear.

i For maximum acceleration, press and

hold the gear selector lever to the left in the D- direction or pull and hold the left gearshift control. Depending on the engine speed the automatic transmission selects the optimal gear for maximum acceleration.

i When you brake or stop, the automatic transmission shifts down into a gear from which you can easily accelerate or take off.

Kickdown Using the kickdown while driving in manual program mode M is not possible.

Deactivating manual shift program X Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until C or S appears in the multifunction display.

or X Restart the engine.

The automatic transmission will go to automatic program mode C.

Manual program mode M is not stored.

Emergency operation (limp-home mode) If vehicle acceleration becomes less responsive or sluggish or the automatic transmission no longer shifts, the automatic transmission is most likely operating in limp- home (emergency operation) mode. In this mode only second gear and reverse gear R can be selected. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location. X Shift the automatic transmission into park

position P.

X Turn off the engine. X Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting. X Restart the engine. X Shift the automatic transmission into drive position D (for second gear) or reverse gear R.

X Have the automatic transmission checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

Instrument cluster Introduction For a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see “Instrument cluster” (Y page 28).

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G Warning! No messages will be displayed if either the instrument cluster or the multifunction display is inoperative. As a result, you will not be able to see information about your driving conditions, such as Rspeed Routside temperature Rwarning/indicator lamps Rmalfunction/warning messages Rfailure of any systems Driving characteristics may be impaired. If you must continue to drive, do so with added caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center as soon as possible.

: Reset button For information on changing the instrument cluster settings, e.g. the language, see (Y page 119).

Activating the instrument cluster The instrument cluster is activated when you Ropen a front door Rswitch on the ignition Rpress reset button : Rswitch on the exterior lamps

Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination X To brighten illumination: Turn reset

button : clockwise until the desired level of illumination is reached.

X To dim illumination: Turn reset

button : counterclockwise until the desired level of illumination is reached. i The instrument cluster illumination is

dimmed or brightened automatically to suit ambient light conditions. The instrument cluster illumination will also be adjusted automatically when you switch on the vehicle’s exterior lamps.

Coolant temperature indicator G Warning! Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned. Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down. During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop- and-go traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to 248‡ (120†). ! Excessive coolant temperature triggers a warning in the multifunction display and the red coolant temperature warning lamp ? in the instrument cluster comes on. The engine should not be operated with a coolant temperature above 248‡ (120†). Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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Resetting trip odometer X Make sure you are viewing the standard display (Y page 112) in the multifunction display.

X Press and hold the reset button in the

instrument cluster (Y page 108) until the trip odometer is reset.

Tachometer The red marking on the tachometer (Y page 28) denotes excessive engine speed. ! Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds, 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.

Control system Introduction The control system is activated as soon as the starter switch is in position 1. The control system enables you to call up information about your vehicle and to change vehicle settings. For example, you can use the control system to find out when your vehicle is next due for maintenance service, to set the language for messages in the instrument cluster display, and much more. G Warning! A driver’s attention to the road and traffic conditions must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, selecting features through the multifunction steering wheel should only be done by the

7 AMG vehicles only.

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driver when traffic and road conditions permit it to be done safely. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every second. The control system relays information to the multifunction display.

Multifunction steering wheel The displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are controlled by using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.

: Multifunction display ; Press button

to select submenus in the Settings menu to set values to operate the RACETIMER7
to set the volume

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Press button 6 to answer a call

to dial8
to redial

~ to end a call

to reject an incoming call

= Press button

to select next or previous menu

Press button briefly

to move within a menu Within Audio/DVD menu to select previous or next track, scene or stored station Within Telephone menu to switch to the phone book and select a name or number

Press and hold button

Within Audio/DVD menu to select previous or next track with quick search or to select previous or next station in station list or wave band Within Telephone menu to start the quick search in the phone book

Depending on the selected menu, pressing the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel will alter what appears in the multifunction display. The information available in the multifunction display is arranged in menus and accompanying functions and submenus. The individual functions are then found within the relevant menu (radio or CD operations under Audio/DVD menu, for example). These functions serve to call up relevant information or to customize the settings for your vehicle.

8 Function only available in telephone menu.

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It is helpful to think of the menus, and the functions within each menu, as being arranged in a circular pattern. X Press button V or U repeatedly to

pass through each menu one after the other.

X Press button * or & repeatedly to pass through each function display, one after the other, in the current menu. In the Settings menu, instead of functions, you will find a number of submenus for calling up and changing settings. For instructions on using these submenus, see “Settings menu” (Y page 118). The number of menus available in the system depends on which optional equipment is installed in your vehicle.

Multifunction display

: Outside temperature indicator ; Trip odometer = Automatic transmission program mode

indicator

? Transmission position/gear range

indicator

A Main odometer For more information on menus displayed in the multifunction display, see “Menus and submenus” (Y page 112).

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i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are not necessarily identical to those shown in the multifunction display. The first function displayed in each menu will automatically show you which part of the system you are in.

Function

: Standard display menu

(Y page 112)

; AMG9 menu (Y page 113) = Audio/DVD menu (Y page 116) ? Navigation menu (Y page 117) A Distronic menu (Y page 117) B Vehicle status message

memory10 menu (Y page 117) C Settings menu (Y page 118)

Function

D Trip computer menu (Y page 124) E Telephone menu (Y page 125)

Standard display menu You can select whether the digital speedometer or the outside temperature appears in the standard display (Y page 120).

Standard display : Basic display with outside temperature ; Trip odometer

9 AMG vehicles only. 10 The vehicle status message memory menu is only displayed if there is a message stored.

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X If you see another display, press button

V or U repeatedly until the standard display appears.

X Press button & or * to select the functions in the Standard display menu.

The following functions are available: RRestarting the tire pressure loss warning

system (Y page 187) (Canada only)

RRestarting the TPMS (Y page 189) (USA

only)

RChecking tire inflation pressure with the Advanced TPMS (Y page 190) (Canada only)

RCalling up digital speedometer or outside

temperature (Y page 113)

RCalling up maintenance service indicator

display (Y page 215)

Calling up digital speedometer or outside temperature Depending on the chosen setting for the standard display (Y page 120) you can call up the other display here. G Warning! The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an ice-warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges.

X Press button & or * repeatedly until

the digital speedometer or the outside temperature appears in the multifunction display.

: Basic display with digital speedometer ; Status line display with outside

temperature

= Trip odometer You can select whether the digital speedometer or the outside temperature appears in the status line display (Y page 120).

AMG menu This function is only available in AMG vehicles. X Press button V or U repeatedly until

the AMG menu appears in the multifunction display.

The main screen of the AMG menu shows you the gear currently engaged : as well as the engine oil temperature ;. The engine oil temperature flashes if the engine oil temperature has not yet reached 80†. During this time, avoid driving at full engine speed. If the engine reaches the overspeed range in the manual shift program, the menu will be shown in red. In addition, you will see UP next to gear indicator : as a reminder to upshift.

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Use buttons & or * to select the following functions in the AMG menu: RVehicle supply voltage (Y page 114) RRACETIMER (Y page 114) ROverall analysis (Y page 115) RLap analysis (Y page 115)

Vehicle supply voltage X Press button V or U repeatedly until

the AMG menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button & repeatedly until the vehicle supply voltage appears in the multifunction display.

: Gear indicator ; Vehicle supply voltage indicator

RACETIMER G Warning! The RACETIMER feature is only for use on roads and in conditions where high speed driving is permitted. Racing on public roads is prohibited under all circumstances. The driver is and must always remain responsible for following posted speed limits. The RACETIMER allows you to time and save driving stretches. X Press button V or U repeatedly until

the AMG menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button & repeatedly until the

RACETIMER appears in the multifunction display.

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: Gear indicator ; RACETIMER = Lap number You can start the RACETIMER when the engine is running or the starter switch is in position 2 (Y page 76). While the RACETIMER is being displayed, you cannot adjust the audio volume using buttons W or X. X Starting: Press button W. X Displaying intermediate time: Press button X while the timer is running. The intermediate time is shown for 5 seconds.

X Stopping: Press button W. When you stop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to position 1 (Y page 76) or, in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, turn off the engine and do not open the driver’s door, the RACETIMER stops timing. Timing is resumed when you press button W after switching the ignition back on or restarting the engine. Saving lap time and starting a new lap You can save up to nine laps. X Press button X while the timer is

running. The intermediate time will be shown for 5 seconds.

X Press button X within 5 seconds.

The intermediate time shown will be saved as a lap time. The RACETIMER begins timing the new lap. The new lap begins to be timed as soon as the intermediate time is called up.

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: Gear indicator ; RACETIMER = Best lap time ? Lap number Resetting current lap X Press button W while the timer is

running. The timer stops.

X Press button X.

The lap time is reset to “0”.

Deleting all laps It is not possible to delete a single saved lap. When you turn off the engine, the RACETIMER will be reset to “0” after 30 seconds. All laps are deleted. X Press button W while the timer is

running. The timer stops.

: Overall analysis of RACETIMER ; Overall driving time = Maximum speed ? Overall distance driven A Average speed

Lap analysis This function is only available if you have saved at least two laps and have stopped the RACETIMER. X Press button V or U repeatedly until

the AMG menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button & repeatedly until the lap

analysis appears in the multifunction display.

Each lap is shown in its own submenu. The fastest lap is indicated by flashing symbol :.

X Press the reset button in the instrument

cluster twice (Y page 109).

X Press button W.

The timer starts. The saved laps are deleted.

Overall analysis This function is only available if you have saved at least one lap and have stopped the RACETIMER. X Press button V or U repeatedly until

the AMG menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button & repeatedly until the

overall analysis appears in the multifunction display.

: Lap number ; Lap time = Maximum speed during lap ? Lap length A Average speed during lap X Press button & or * to see other lap

analyses.

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Audio/DVD menu The functions in the Audio/DVD menu operate the audio or video equipment which you have currently switched on. The following functions are available: RSelecting radio station (Y page 116) ROperating audio devices/audio media

(Y page 116)

ROperating video DVD (Y page 117) If no audio equipment is currently switched on, the message AUDIO Off appears in the multifunction display.

Selecting radio station i The SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio is treated

as a radio application. Additional optional satellite radio equipment and a subscription to a satellite radio service provider are required for satellite radio operation. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details and availability for your vehicle. For more information, refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions.

X Switch on the COMAND system and select radio. Refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions.

X Press button V or U repeatedly until the currently tuned station appears in the multifunction display.

Example illustration : Wave band setting ; Station frequency

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X Selecting next or previous stored

station: Press button * or & briefly to select a stored station.

X Selecting next or previous station in the station list: Press and hold button * or & to select a station.

X Selecting next or previous station in

wave band (Only if no station list is available): Press and hold button * or & to select a station.

You can only store new stations using the corresponding feature on the radio. Refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions. You can also operate the radio in the usual manner.

Operating audio devices/audio media X Switch on the COMAND system and select the audio device or audio media. Refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions.

X Press button V or U repeatedly until

the Audio/DVD menu appears in the multifunction display.

Example illustration : Disc number ; Current track X Selecting next or previous track: Press

button * or & briefly.

X Selecting a track from the track list (quick search): Press and hold button * or &.

The current track does not appear during Audio AUX mode operation.

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Operating video DVD X Switch on the COMAND system and select

DVD-Video. Refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions.

X Press button V or U repeatedly until

the Audio/DVD menu appears in the multifunction display.

: Disc number ; Current scene X Press button * or & to select a

scene.

Navigation menu The Navigation menu contains the functions needed to operate your navigation system. X Press button V or U repeatedly until

the Navigation menu appears in the multifunction display. The message shown in the multifunction display depends on the status of the navigation system: RWith the COMAND system switched off, the message NAVI Off appears in the multifunction display.

RWith the COMAND system switched on

but route guidance not activated, the direction of travel and, if applicable, the name of the street currently traveled on appear in the multifunction display.

RWith the COMAND system switched on

and route guidance activated, the direction of travel and maneuver instructions appear in the multifunction display.

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Please refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions for instructions on how to activate the route guidance system.

Distronic menu Use the Distronic menu to display the current settings for your Distronic system. The information shown in the multifunction display depends on whether the Distronic system is activated or deactivated. Please refer to the “Driving systems” section of this manual (Y page 129) for instructions on how to activate Distronic.

Vehicle status message memory menu Use the Vehicle status message memory menu to scan malfunction and warning messages that may be stored in the memory. Such messages appear in the multifunction display and are based on conditions or system status the vehicle’s system has recorded. The Vehicle status message memory menu only appears if messages have been stored. G Warning! Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and are intentionally not very detailed. The malfunction and warning messages are simply a reminder with respect to the operation of certain systems. They do not replace the owner’s and/or driver’s responsibility to maintain the vehicle’s operating safety. Have all required maintenance and safety checks performed on the vehicle. Bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and warning messages.

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X Press button V or U repeatedly until

the Vehicle status message memory menu appears in the multifunction display. If conditions have occurred causing status messages to be recorded, the number of messages appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button & or *.

The stored messages will now be displayed in the order in which they have occurred. For malfunction and warning messages, see “Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display” (Y page 228). Should the vehicle’s system record any conditions while driving, the number of messages will reappear in the multifunction display when the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed from the starter switch. With KEYLESS-GO, the number of messages will reappear when you turn off the engine by pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open the driver’s door. Except for high-priority messages, the vehicle status message memory will be cleared when you switch off the ignition.

Settings menu Introduction In the Settings menu there are two functions: The function To reset, press reset button for 3 seconds., with which you can reset all the settings to the original factory settings and a collection of submenus with which you can make individual settings for your vehicle.

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The following settings and submenus are available in the Settings menu: RResetting to factory settings

(Y page 118)

RSubmenus in the Settings menu

(Y page 119)

RInstrument cluster submenu

(Y page 119)

RLighting submenu (Y page 121) RVehicle submenu (Y page 123) RConvenience submenu (Y page 124)

Resetting to factory settings You can reset the settings of all submenus to the factory settings. For safety reasons, the function Headlamp Mode in the Lighting submenu cannot be reset while driving. X Press button V or U repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press the reset button in the instrument cluster (Y page 108) for approximately 3 seconds. The request to press the reset button once more to confirm appears in the multifunction display.

X Press the reset button once more. The settings you have changed will not be reset unless you confirm the action by pressing the reset button a second time. After approximately 5 seconds, the Settings menu reappears in the multifunction display.

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Submenus in the Settings menu X Press button V or U repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button &.

The collection of the submenus appears in the multifunction display. There are more submenus than can be displayed simultaneously.