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wipe in an undesired fashion. This could then damage the windshield wiper blades or scratch the windshield. You should therefore switch off the windshield wipers when weather conditions are dry.
X Turn the combination switch to position
Ä or Å. After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are controlled by the rain sensor automatically.
Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a door is opened. This protects persons getting into or out of the vehicle from being sprayed.
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Version: 2.11.8.1Intermittent wiping will be continued when all doors are closed and Rthe automatic transmission is in drive
position D or reverse gear R or
Rthe wiper setting is changed using the
combination switch
Single wipe X Press the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow B to the resistance point. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid.
Wiping with washer fluid X Press the combination switch in direction
of arrow B past the resistance point. The windshield wipers operate with washer fluid.
i To prevent smears on the windshield or noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe with washer fluid every now and then even when it is raining.
For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 191). For information on cleaning the headlamps with washer fluid, see “Headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 92).
Problems with wipers ! If anything blocks the windshield wipers
(leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off immediately. For safety reasons, do the following before attempting to remove any blockage: RStop the vehicle in a safe location. RRemove the SmartKey from the starter
switch. or
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RTurn off the engine by pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open the driver’s door (with the driver’s door open, starter switch is in position 0, same as with SmartKey removed from starter switch).
REngage the parking brake. RRemove blockage. RTurn the windshield wipers on again. If the windshield wipers fail to function at all with the combination switch in position Ä or Å, Rset the combination switch to the next
higher wiper speed
Rhave the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
Power windows Opening and closing The windows are opened and closed electrically. The switches for all windows are located on the driver’s door. The switches for the respective windows are located on the passenger door and the rear side trim panels. i Operating the rear side windows from the rear is not possible when you activate the override switch (Y page 57). G Observe Safety notes, see page 53. G Warning! When opening or closing the windows, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/closing procedure. The door windows are equipped with the express operation and automatic reversal function. If in express operation mode a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path, the automatic reversal function will stop the door window and open it slightly.
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Power windows
The windows operate differently when the switch is pulled and held. See the “Closing when a window is blocked” section in this chapter for details. The closing of the door windows can be immediately halted by releasing the switch or, if the switch was pulled past the resistance point and released, by either pressing or pulling the respective switch. The closing of the rear side windows can be immediately halted by releasing the switch. Activate the override switch when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The children may otherwise injure themselves, e.g. by becoming trapped in the window opening. G Warning! Do not keep any part of your body up against the window pane when opening a window. The downward motion of the pane may pull that part of your body down between the window pane and the door frame and trap it there. If there is a risk of entrapment, release the switch and pull it to close the window.
i You can also open or close the windows using the SmartKey, see “Summer opening feature” (Y page 97) and “Convenience closing feature” (Y page 97).
i After switching off the ignition or
removing the SmartKey from the starter switch, you can operate the windows until you open a door. If no door was opened you can operate the windows for up to 5 minutes.
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Version: 2.11.8.1X Switch on the ignition. X Opening/closing: Press or pull and hold switch : to ? to the resistance point. The corresponding window moves downward or upward until you release the switch.
X Express operation: Press or pull
switch : or ; past the resistance point and release. The corresponding door window opens or closes completely.
X Express opening of rear side windows: Press switch = or ? past the resistance point and release. The corresponding rear side window opens completely.
X Stopping during express operation:
Press or pull the respective switch again.
Closing when a window is blocked G Warning! Make sure that nobody can become trapped and be seriously or even fatally injured when closing a window with greater force or without automatic reversal function.
If the upward movement of a window is blocked during the closing procedure, the window will stop and open slightly. X Immediately after the window has stopped because it was blocked, pull and hold the respective switch upward until the window is fully closed. The window closes with greater force.
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Version: 2.11.8.1If the window is blocked again and opens slightly: X Immediately after the window was blocked, pull and hold the respective switch upward until the window is fully closed. The window closes without automatic reversal function. G Warning! Pulling and holding the switch to close the window immediately after it had been blocked two times will cause the window to close without any reversal function for as long as you hold the switch.
Synchronizing power windows The windows must be synchronized if they cannot be fully closed. Each window must be synchronized separately. X Close all doors. X Switch on the ignition. X Pull and hold switch :, ;, = or ?
(Y page 96) until the respective window is closed. The window opens again slightly.
X Pull and hold the respective switch once
more immediately until the window is closed completely.
X Hold the respective switch for
approximately 1 second. The window is synchronized.
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Summer opening feature When the weather is warm, you can ventilate the vehicle before driving off by simultaneously Ropening the windows Ropening the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel and roller sunblind
Rswitching on the seat ventilation for the
driver’s seat
The summer opening feature can only be activated via the remote control of the SmartKey. The SmartKey must be in close proximity to the driver’s outside door handle. X Aim the transmitter eye of the SmartKey at
the driver’s outside door handle.
X Press button % on the SmartKey to
unlock the vehicle. Keep button % pressed until the windows and the tilt/sliding panel of the panorama roof have reached the desired position. When the roller sunblind of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is closed, the roller sunblind will open first.
X Press button % once more until the tilt/
sliding panel of the panorama roof has reached the desired position.
X Release button % on the SmartKey to
interrupt the opening procedure.
Convenience closing feature When locking the vehicle, you can simultaneously close the windows and the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel. Afterward, you can extend the roller sunblind of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel. G Warning! When closing the windows and the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel, make sure
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there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. 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 sensor surface on the outside door handle to stop the closing procedure. RImmediately pull on the same outside door
handle and hold firmly. The windows and the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel 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 windows and the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed completely.
X Release button & on the SmartKey to
interrupt the closing procedure.
X Press and hold button & on the
SmartKey once more. The roller sunblind extends.
X Release button & on the SmartKey to
interrupt the extending procedure.
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 Touch and hold sensor surface : on an outside door handle (Y page 73) until the windows and the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed completely.
i Make sure you are only touching sensor
surface :.
X Release sensor surface : on the outside
door handle to interrupt the closing procedure.
X Touch and hold sensor surface : on an
outside door handle once more. The roller sunblind extends.
X Release sensor surface : on the outside
door handle to interrupt the extending 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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Version: 2.11.8.1carpets 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 103). 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 78) 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 Make sure the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button is inserted in the starter switch (Y page 78).
i To start the engine with the SmartKey
instead of the KEYLESS-GO function, remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from the starter switch. Proceed as described in “With SmartKey” (Y page 99). 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 Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button from the starter switch.
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 285). 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.
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Version: 2.11.8.1Driving 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.
! 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.
! 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 125).
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
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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.
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 217).
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 190).
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.
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. 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 78).
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 240). i In an emergency you can turn off the
engine while driving by pressing and holding the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button for approximately 3 seconds.
Automatic transmission Introduction For information on driving with an automatic transmission, see “Driving and parking” (Y page 98). 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 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.
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! 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.
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.
G Warning! Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone only will shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N automatically. Always shift the automatic transmission into park position P before turning off the engine. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
i Moving the gear selector lever up or down
shifts the automatic transmission out of park position P.
Shifting procedure The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, depending on Rthe selected gear range (Y page 106) Rthe selected program mode:
C/S (Y page 107) or M (Vehicles with dynamic handling package) (Y page 108)
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Version: 2.11.8.1Rthe 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 (vehicles with
dynamic handling package)
Transmission positions The current transmission position appears in the multifunction display.
: Transmission position indicator If the current transmission position does not appear in the multifunction display due to a malfunction, for example, make sure that the automatic transmission is in the desired position. X Shift the automatic transmission into drive
position D.
X Do not limit the gear range. X Drive off carefully.
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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 272). X Have the vehicle’s electrical
system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. C Reverse gear
Shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R only when the vehicle is stopped.
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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 ESC 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: Fully depress the
accelerator pedal. Depending on the engine speed the automatic transmission shifts into a lower gear.
X Canada 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 107). 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
For selecting automatic program mode (C or S) on vehicles with dynamic handling package, see “Dynamic handling package with sport driving mode” (Y page 143).
Program mode selector switch on vehicles with dynamic handling package with sport driving mode M Manual
For manual gearshifting (Y page 108)
: 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. 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, you can limit or extend the gear range using the steering wheel gearshift control. For information on using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control
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in manual program mode M, see “Manual shift program” (Y page 108).
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.
Manual shift program The manual shift program is available on vehicles with dynamic handling package. Manual program mode M differs with regard to spontaneity, response time, and shifting
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Version: 2.11.8.1smoothness 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 vehicles with dynamic handling package M Manual
For manual gearshifting
The current program mode appears in the multifunction display (Y page 107). For information on automatic program mode (C or S), see “Dynamic handling package with sport driving mode” (Y page 143) and “Automatic shift program” (Y page 107).
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 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
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automatic program mode C when the engine is restarted.
Upshifting i Vehicles with dynamic handling package: If you press on the accelerator pedal when the engine has reached the revolution limit of the current gear, the automatic transmission will upshift beyond manual program mode M selected.
i If you press on the accelerator pedal
when the engine has reached the revolution limit of the current gear, the automatic transmission will upshift beyond manual program mode M selected.
X Briefly press the gear selector lever to the
right in the D+ direction.
or X Briefly pull right gearshift control ;
(Y page 107). The automatic transmission shifts into the next higher gear.
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 107). The automatic transmission shifts into the next lower gear.
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.
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i When you brake or stop, the automatic transmission shifts down into a gear from which you can easily accelerate or take off.
Kickdown You can also use the kickdown while driving in manual program mode M when you want maximum acceleration. X U.S. vehicles: Fully depress the
accelerator pedal. Depending on the engine speed the automatic transmission shifts into a lower gear.
X Canada vehicles: Depress the accelerator
pedal past the point of resistance. Depending on the engine speed the automatic transmission shifts into a lower gear.
i You cannot shift with the gear selector
lever or the steering wheel gearshift control when using the kickdown.
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). 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. The language setting for the multifunction display can be changed via COMAND, see separate operating instructions.
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Version: 2.11.8.1Activating the instrument cluster The instrument cluster is activated when you Ropen the driver’s door Rswitch on the ignition Rswitch on the exterior lamps
Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination
X To brighten illumination: Turn
dimmer : clockwise.
X To dim illumination: Turn dimmer :
counterclockwise.
i The instrument cluster illumination is
dimmed or brightened automatically to suit ambient light conditions.
Coolant temperature gauge The coolant temperature gauge is located on the right side in the instrument cluster (Y page 28). 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.
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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†), i.e close to the red zone of the temperature gauge. ! Excessive coolant temperature triggers a
warning in the multifunction display. The engine should not be operated with a coolant temperature above 248‡ (120†), i.e. in the red zone of the coolant temperature gauge. Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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.
Outside temperature indicator The outside temperature indicator is displayed in the multifunction display (Y page 114). 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.
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Fuel gauge The fuel gauge is on the left-hand side of the instrument cluster (Y page 28). Once the fuel level has fallen below the reserve mark, the yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp 8
for the fuel reserve comes on.Control system Introduction The control system is activated as soon as the starter switch is in position 2. 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 call up statistical data on your vehicle, 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 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.
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Version: 2.11.8.1: Multifunction display ; Press button
~ to end a call
to reject an incoming call
6 to answer a call
to dial9
to redial9
8 to mutePress button
to set the volume
= Press button
? to activate the Voice Control
System10
? Press button briefly
% to cancel the Voice Control
System10
to go back to confirm messagesPress and hold button % to select the standard display
9 Function only available in telephone menu. 10 Function only available in vehicles with Voice Control System.
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Version: 2.11.8.1A Press button
to call up line for menus and to select menus
Press button briefly
to select submenu or scroll through lists within Audio menu to select previous or next track, scene or stored station within Tel menu to switch to the phone book and select a name or number
Press and hold button
within Audio menu to select a track or scene with quick search or to select previous or next station in station list or wave band within Tel menu to start the quick search in the phone book
Press button a to confirm selection or
messages
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, for example). These functions serve to call up relevant information or to customize the settings for your vehicle. It is helpful to think of the menus, and the functions within each menu, as being arranged in a circular pattern. In the Sett. menu, instead of functions, you will find a number of submenus for calling up and changing settings. For instructions on
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using these submenus, see “Settings menu” (Y page 121). The number of menus available in the system depends on which optional equipment is installed in your vehicle.
Using the control system X To select a menu: Press button =
or ;.
X To select a submenu: Press button :
or 9.
X To go to the next higher menu level:
Press button %.
X To select the standard display: Press
button % repeatedly until the standard display featuring the odometer and speedometer appears.
or X Press and hold button % until the
standard display featuring the trip odometer and the main odometer appears. X To confirm selection: Press button a. X To confirm display message: Press
button a or %. The control system saves certain display messages. Calling up display messages (Y page 120).
For information about warning and malfunction messages appearing in the multifunction display (Y page 232).
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: Text field ; Line for main menus
Menus and submenus
= Outside temperature indicator/additional
speedometer
? Automatic transmission program mode
indicator
A Transmission position/gear range
indicator
Settings, functions, submenus as well as any malfunctions appear in the text field. For more information on menus displayed in the multifunction display, see “Menus and submenus” (Y page 114).
Function
: Trip menu (Y page 115) ; Navi menu (Y page 116) = Audio menu (Y page 117) ? Tel menu (Y page 118) A Assistance menu (Y page 120)
Function
B Service menu (Y page 120) C Settings menu (Y page 121)
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Version: 2.11.8.1Trip menu In the Trip menu, you can show an additional display for the speedometer and call up or reset your vehicle’s statistical data. The following information is available: RStandard display (Y page 115) RFuel consumption statistics since start
(Y page 115)
RFuel consumption statistics since last reset
(Y page 115)
RResetting values (Y page 116) RRemaining driving range and current fuel
consumption (Y page 116)
RDigital Speedometer (Y page 116)
Standard display
In the standard display, the trip odometer : and the main odometer ; appear in the multifunction display. If another display appears instead of the standard display: X Press button = or ; to select the Trip menu.
or X Press button % repeatedly until the
standard display appears.
or X Press and hold button % until the
standard display appears.
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Fuel consumption statistics since start X Press button = or ; to select the Trip menu. X Press button : or 9 to select From Start.
: Distance driven since start ; Time elapsed since start = Average speed since start ? Average fuel consumption since start All statistics stored since the last engine start will be reset approximately 4 hours after the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed from the starter switch. Resetting will not occur if you turn the SmartKey back to position 1 or 2 within this time period. The fuel consumption statistics since start reset automatically to 0 after 9 999 miles or 999 hours, whichever occurs first.
Fuel consumption statistics since last reset X Press button = or ; to select the Trip menu. X Press button : or 9 to select From Reset.
: Distance driven since last reset ; Time elapsed since last reset
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= Average speed since last reset ? Average fuel consumption since last reset The fuel consumption statistics since last reset reset automatically to 0 after 99 999 miles or 9 999 hours, whichever occurs first.
Resetting values You can reset the values for the following functions: RTrip odometer RFuel consumption statistics since start RFuel consumption statistics since last reset X Press button = or ; to select the Trip menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the
function you wish to reset.
X Press button a.
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Version: 2.11.8.1If only very little fuel is left in the tank, a vehicle at the fuel pump C appears instead of the estimated remaining driving range.
: Current fuel consumption ; Estimated remaining driving range
Digital speedometer X Press button = or ; to select the Trip menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the
digital speedometer.
Example illustration: Reset fuel consumption statistics since start X Press button : to select Yes. X Press button a to confirm.
Remaining driving range and current fuel consumption X Press button = or ; to select the Trip menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the
estimated remaining driving range and current fuel consumption display. Note that the values are calculated based on the current fuel tank level and the current driving style. Make sure to refuel in time.
Navi menu The Navi menu contains the functions needed to operate your navigation system. X Press button = or ; to select the Navi menu. The message shown in the multifunction display depends on the status of the navigation system: RWith the COMAND system switched on or off and 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, maneuver
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instructions appear in the multifunction display.
Please refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions for instructions on how to activate the route guidance system.
Audio menu The functions in the Audio menu operate the audio equipment which you have currently switched on. The following functions are available: RSelecting radio station (Y page 117) ROperating audio devices/audio media
(Y page 117)
ROperating video DVD (Y page 118)
