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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 (gasoline engine) or oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) to heat up more quickly to operating temperature.
Gear selector lever
Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission : Button for selecting park position P j Park position k Reverse gear i Neutral position h Drive position
Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission (E 63 AMG) : Button for selecting park position P j Park position 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.
! The vehicle must be stopped when you
shift the automatic transmission Rdirectly between drive position D and
reverse gear R
Rdirectly between reverse gear R and
drive position D
Rdirectly into park position P Otherwise the automatic transmission could be damaged.
When trying to free a vehicle stuck in mud or snow, see “Rocking the vehicle” (Y page 120).
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i Shifting the automatic transmission out of park position P is only possible with the brake pedal depressed. Without the brake pedal depressed, the gear selector lever can be moved up or down, but the parking pawl remains engaged, not allowing shifting to occur.
i The gear selector lever always returns to
its original position. The current transmission position P, R, N, or D appears in the multifunction display (Y page 118).
E 63 AMG only: 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.
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.
All models except E 63 AMG: Shifting into park position P X With the vehicle at a standstill, press button : on the gear selector lever.
SmartKey: When you turn off the engine using the SmartKey, and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or open a front door, the automatic transmission will shift into park position P automatically.
KEYLESS-GO: When you turn off the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open a front door, the automatic transmission will shift into park position P automatically. 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.
HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS: The automatic transmission will shift into park position P automatically when HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS brings your vehicle to standstill. In addition, at least one of the following conditions must be met: RThe engine is turned off. RThe driver’s door is opened and the seat
belt is not inserted in the seat belt buckle.
E 63 AMG: Shifting into park position P
X With the vehicle at a standstill, press
button : on the gearshift pattern.
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Version: 2.11.8.1G 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.
Shifting into neutral position N X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal.
X Move the gear selector lever up or down to
the resistance point to select neutral position N.
When you turn off the engine, the automatic transmission will shift into neutral position N automatically. SmartKey: Removing the SmartKey from the starter switch or opening a front door after turning off the engine will shift the automatic transmission into park position P automatically. KEYLESS-GO: Opening a front door after turning off the engine will shift the automatic transmission into park position P automatically. Remaining in neutral position N If you want the automatic transmission to remain in neutral position N, e.g. when taking the vehicle through an automatic conveyor- type car wash, observe the following instructions. G Warning! When leaving the SmartKey in the starter switch, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle. It is possible for children to switch on the ignition which could result in unsupervised use of vehicle equipment. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
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With SmartKey: X Make sure the ignition is switched on. X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal and keep it pressed.
X Shift the automatic transmission into
neutral position N.
X Release the brake pedal. X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
With KEYLESS-GO: X Make sure the ignition is switched on. X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal and keep it pressed.
X Shift the automatic transmission into park
position P.
X Release the brake pedal. X Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button from the starter switch.
X Insert the SmartKey into the starter switch. X Switch on the ignition. X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
pressed.
X Shift the automatic transmission into
neutral position N.
X Release the brake pedal. X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
Shifting into reverse gear R X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal.
X Move the gear selector lever up past the
resistance point.
Shifting into drive position D X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal.
X Move the gear selector lever down past the
resistance point.
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Version: 2.11.8.1E 63 AMG : 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 Select automatic program mode C. X Do not limit the gear range. X Drive off carefully.
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Shifting procedure The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, depending on Rthe selected gear range (Y page 120) Rthe selected program mode:
C/S (Y page 120) or M (E 63 AMG only) (Y page 122)
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 (E 63 AMG
only)
E 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.
All models except E 63 AMG : Transmission position indicator
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Effect
B Park position
Effect
A Neutral 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 automatic transmission could remain locked in park position P. 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.
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 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.
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Rocking the vehicle Rocking the vehicle by shifting the automatic transmission directly between drive position D and reverse gear R can help free a vehicle stuck in mud or snow. The engine control system of this vehicle electronically limits directly shifting the automatic transmission between drive position D and reverse gear R to very low speeds, i.e. approximately 5 mph (9 km/h). To shift the automatic transmission directly between drive position D and reverse gear R, move the gear selector lever up or down past the resistance point.
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, you can limit or extend the gear range, see “One-touch gearshifting” (Y page 121). The current gear range appears in the multifunction display.
The current gear range appears in the multifunction display.
E 63 AMG : 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.
Automatic shift program
All models except E 63 AMG : Gear range indicator
Program mode selector switch on all models except E 63 AMG C Comfort S Sport
For comfort driving For sporty driving
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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. E 63 AMG: Automatic program mode S+ will not be stored. When the engine is turned off with automatic program mode S+ selected, the automatic transmission will go to automatic program mode C when the engine is restarted. X All models except E 63 AMG: Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until the letter of the desired program mode appears in the right multifunction display.
X E 63 AMG: Turn the program mode
selector dial until the letter of the desired program mode appears in the right multifunction display.
Selecting program mode C means: RThe vehicle starts out more gentle, both forward and reverse, except when driving off with full throttle.
Program mode selector dial on E 63 AMG C Comfort S Sport S+ Sport Plus
For standard driving For sporty driving For sporty driving with shorter shift times For manual gearshifting (Y page 122) For optimum acceleration from a standing start
M Manual
RS RACE START
i Program mode RS cannot be selected while driving. For more information, see “RACE START (E 63 AMG)” (Y page 159). The current program mode appears in the multifunction display.
E 63 AMG : Program mode indicator
i E 63 AMG: In addition, the currently
selected program mode is indicated in red on the program mode selector dial.
You should only change the program mode when the automatic transmission is in park position P.
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. E 63 AMG: You only can limit or extend the gear range when driving in automatic program mode C, S,or S+. For information on using the steering wheel gearshift control in
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manual program mode M, see “Manual shift program” (Y page 122). E 63 AMG: For information on using the steering wheel gearshift control in manual program mode M, see “Manual shift program” (Y page 122).
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 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 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 Pull and hold right gearshift control ; until the gear range indicator disappears from the multifunction display. The automatic transmission will shift from the current gear range directly into drive position D.
Shifting into optimal gear range 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 E 63 AMG only. Manual program mode M differs with regard to spontaneity, response time, and shifting smoothness from automatic program modes S or 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 steering wheel gearshift control.
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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 pull right gearshift control ;
(Y page 122). 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. 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.
Program mode selector dial on E 63 AMG C Comfort S Sport S+ Sport Plus
For standard driving For sporty driving For sporty driving with shorter shift times For manual gearshifting For optimum acceleration from a standing start
M Manual RS RACE START
i Program mode RS cannot be selected while driving. For more information, see “RACE START (E 63 AMG)” (Y page 159). The current program mode appears in the multifunction display (Y page 121). For information on automatic program mode (C or S), see “Automatic shift program” (Y page 120) and “One-touch gearshifting” (Y page 121).
Activating manual shift program X Turn the program mode selector dial 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.
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Version: 2.11.8.1Downshifting 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 pull left gearshift control :
(Y page 122). The automatic transmission shifts into the next lower gear.
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 Turn the program mode selector dial until C or S appears in the multifunction display.
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.
Transfer case
This section applies to vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (4MATIC) only. Both the front and rear axles are powered at all times when the vehicle is being operated. ! Only conduct operational or performance tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such tests are necessary, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You could otherwise seriously damage the brake system or the transfer case which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
! Because the ESC operates automatically,
the engine and ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0, or 1, or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in position 0, or 1) when Rthe parking brake is being tested on a
brake test dynamometer
Rtowing the vehicle with the front or rear axle raised (not permissible for vehicles with 4MATIC)
Active braking action through the ESC may otherwise seriously damage the brake system which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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.
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Version: 2.11.8.1Instrument 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.
Activating the instrument cluster The instrument cluster is activated when you Ropen the driver’s door Rswitch on the ignition Rswitch on the exterior lamps
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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. 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.
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Version: 2.11.8.1Control 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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! 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 128). 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.
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
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Press and hold button % to select the standard display
A 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
: 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 to operate the RACETIMER10
= Press button
? to activate the Voice Control
System11
? Press button briefly
% to cancel the Voice Control
System11
to go back to confirm messages9 Function only available in telephone menu. 10 AMG vehicles only. 11 Function only available in vehicles with Voice Control System.
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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 using these submenus, see “Settings menu” (Y page 139). 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 139).
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Version: 2.11.8.1For information about warning and malfunction messages appearing in the multifunction display (Y page 272).
Multifunction display
: Text field ; Line for main menus = Automatic transmission program mode
indicator
? Transmission position/gear range
indicator
A Outside temperature indicator/additional
speedometer
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 129). i E 63 AMG: The lower part of the
multifunction display will vary from the the multifunction display shown. For more information, see (Y page 118).
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Menus and submenus
Function
: Trip menu (Y page 129) ; AMG12 menu (Y page 131) = Navi menu (Y page 134) ? Audio menu (Y page 134) A Tel menu (Y page 135) B Assistance menu (Y page 137) C Service menu (Y page 138) D Settings menu (Y page 139)
The following information is available: RStandard display (Y page 129) RFuel consumption statistics since start
(Y page 130)
RFuel consumption statistics since last reset
(Y page 130)
RResetting values (Y page 130) RRemaining driving range and current fuel
consumption (Y page 131)
RDigital Speedometer (Y page 131)
Standard display
Trip menu In the Trip menu, you can show an additional display for the speedometer and call up or reset your vehicle’s statistical data.
12 AMG vehicles only.
In the standard display, the trip odometer : and the main odometer ; appear in the multifunction display.
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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.
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.
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Version: 2.11.8.1Fuel 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 = 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.
Example illustration: Reset fuel consumption statistics since start
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Version: 2.11.8.1X 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. If 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 consumption13
; Estimated remaining driving rangeDigital speedometer X Press button = or ; to select the Trip menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the
digital speedometer.
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AMG menu This function is only available in AMG vehicles. X Press button = or ; to select the AMG menu.
: Digital speedometer ; Gear indicator = Upshift indicator ? Engine oil temperature indicator A Coolant temperature indicator The engine oil temperature flashes if the engine oil temperature has not yet reached 176‡ (80†). During this time, avoid driving at full engine speed. The upshift indicator = indicates that the engine has reached the overrevving range. The upshift indicator = blocks other messages in the multifunction display until you have shifted up. Use buttons : or 9 to select the following functions in the AMG menu: RSETUP (Y page 132) RRACETIMER (Y page 132) ROverall analysis (Y page 133) RLap analysis (Y page 133)
13 Not available on AMG vehicles.
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SETUP X Press button = or ; to select the AMG menu. X Press button 9 to select SETUP. or X Tap the AMG button on the center console
(Y page 165).
i You can store and call up automatic
transmission program mode and suspension style settings with the AMG button on the center console. For more information, see (Y page 165).
: Automatic transmission program mode
indicator
; ESC mode indicator = Suspension style 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 = or ; to select the AMG menu. X Press button 9 repeatedly until the
RACETIMER appears in the multifunction display.
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Version: 2.11.8.1: RACETIMER ; Lap number You can start the RACETIMER when the engine is running or the starter switch is in position 2 (Y page 85). 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 85) 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 16 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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Overall analysis This function is only available if you have saved at least one lap and have stopped the RACETIMER. X Press button = or ; to select the AMG menu. X Press button 9 repeatedly until the
overall analysis appears in the multifunction display.
: Overall analysis of RACETIMER ; Overall driving time = Average speed ? Overall distance driven A Maximum speed
Lap analysis This function is only available if you have saved at least two laps and have stopped the RACETIMER. X Press button = or ; to select the AMG menu. X Press button 9 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 :.
: 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. X Press button W while the timer is
running. The timer stops.
X Press button a.
The reset menu appears in the multifunction display.
X Press button : to select Yes and confirm with button a. The saved laps are deleted.
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: Lap number ; Lap time = Average speed during lap ? Lap length A Maximum speed during lap X Press button : or 9 to see other lap
analyses.
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 instructions appear in the multifunction display.
Please refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions for instructions on how to activate the route guidance system.
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Version: 2.11.8.1Audio 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 134) ROperating audio devices/audio media
(Y page 135)
ROperating video DVD (Y page 135) If the COMAND system is currently switched off, the message Audio Off appears in the multifunction display. X To adjust the volume: Press button
W or X on the multifunction steering wheel.
Selecting radio station i The SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio is treated
as a radio application. For more information on SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio, refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions. 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.
X Switch on the COMAND system and select radio. Refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions. X Press button = or ; to select the Audio menu. The currently tuned station appears in the multifunction display.
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X Selecting next or previous track: Press
button : or 9 briefly.
X Selecting a track from the track list
(quick search): Press and hold button : or 9.
The current track does not appear during Audio AUX mode operation.
Operating video DVD X Switch on the COMAND system and select
DVD-Video. Refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions. X Press button = or ; to select the Audio menu.
Example illustration for FM radio : Stored memory position ; Station frequency = Wave band setting X Selecting next or previous stored
station: Press button : or 9 briefly to select a stored station.
X Selecting next or previous station in
wave band: Press and hold button : or 9 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 = or ; to select the Audio menu. The settings for the currently being played audio device/audio media appear in the multifunction display.
Example illustration : Disc number ; Current track
: Disc number ; Current scene X Selecting next or previous scene: Press
button : or 9 briefly.
X Selecting a scene from the scene list
(quick search): Press and hold button : or 9.
Tel menu G Warning! A driver’s attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, we recommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a telephone call. If you choose to use the telephone while driving, please use the hands- free device and only use the telephone when weather, road and traffic conditions permit.
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Version: 2.11.8.1X Press button 6.
You have answered the call.
The caller’s number appears only if it is transmitted. The caller’s name appears only if the number and the name are stored in the phone book.
Ending a call or rejecting an incoming call X Press button ~.
Dialing a number from the phone book When your telephone is ready to receive calls, you may select and dial a number from the phone book at any time. i To use the phone book of the COMAND
system you can import business cards (vCards) from external Bluetooth® phones into your COMAND system’s phone book, see separate COMAND operating instructions. X Press button = or ; to select the Tel menu. X Press button : or 9 or a to
switch to the phone book. The stored names are displayed in ascending alphabetical order.
X Press button : or 9 to select the
desired entry. If you press and hold button : or 9 the system scrolls rapidly through the list of names (quick search). After holding button : or 9 for a short while the scrolling speed increases. Release the button to stop the quick search. The search stops automatically at the end of the list.
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Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every second. You can connect your telephone to the COMAND system via Bluetooth®, see separate COMAND system operating instructions. X Switch on the COMAND system.
Refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions. X Press button = or ; to select the Tel menu. One of the following messages will appear in the multifunction display: RNo Service: No network is available. RReady for Bluetooth Telephony...: The telephone has not been connected to the COMAND system via Bluetooth® yet.
X Connect the telephone to the
COMAND system via Bluetooth®. RPhone READY or name of the network provider (if available): The telephone has found a network and is ready for use. You can operate it using the control system.
Answering a call When your telephone is ready to receive calls, you can answer a call at any time. In the multifunction display you will then see the following message:
Example illustration
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X Press button : or 9 to select the
desired number or name.
X Press button 6 or a.
The control system dials the selected phone number.
Assistance menu In the DriveAssist menu, you can change the settings of your driving systems. The following functions are available: RDisplaying distance graphic, DISTRONIC
PLUS (Y page 152)
RActivating/deactivating PRE-SAFE® Brake
(vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS only) (Y page 137)
RSwitching ATTENTION ASSIST on or off
(Y page 138)
RSwitching Blind Spot Assist on or off
(Y page 138)
RSwitching Lane Keeping Assist on or off
(Y page 138)
Activating/deactivating PRE-SAFE® Brake (vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS only) X Press button = or ; to select the DriveAssist menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the PRE-SAFE Brake function. X Press button a.
Example illustration : Selected name from the phone book X If the Symbol G appears on the right-hand
side of the name several entries are present for the same name: Press button 6 or a and select the desired entry.
X Press button 6 or a.
The control system dials the selected phone number. If the connection is successful and this feature is supported by your network provider, the name of the party (if stored in your phone book) you are calling will appear in the multifunction display. The control system stores the dialed number in the redial memory.
or X Press button ~ or % if you do not
want to make the call.
Redialing The control system stores the most recently dialed phone numbers. This eliminates the need to search through your entire phone book. X Press button = or ; to select the Tel menu. X Press button 6.
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X Press button a again if you would like
to change the current status. After the function has been activated, the PRE-SAFE® Brake indicator Ä appears in the lower part of the multifunction display. When the HOLD function is switched on, the PRE-SAFE® Brake indicator Ä will not appear.
For more information on PRE-SAFE® Brake, see (Y page 69).
Switching ATTENTION ASSIST on or off X Press button = or ; to select the DriveAssist menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the Attention Asst. function X Press button a.
