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Version: 2.11.8.1X Press button a again if you would like to change the current status. Depending on the previous status, Blind Spot Assist: will be Enabled or Disabled. For more information on Blind Spot Assist, see (Y page 175).
Switching Lane Keeping Assist on or off X Press button = or ; to select the DriveAssist menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the Lane Keep. Asst. function X Press button a.
X Press button a again if you would like
to change the current status. After the function has been activated, the ATTENTION ASSIST indicator À appears on the left-hand side of the multifunction display.
For more information on ATTENTION ASSIST, see (Y page 178).
Switching Blind Spot Assist on or off X Press button = or ; to select the DriveAssist menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the Blind Spot Asst. function X Press button a.
X Press button a again if you would like
to change the current status. After the function has been activated, the Lane Keeping Assist indicator à appears in the lower part of the multifunction display.
For more information on Lane Keeping Assistance, see (Y page 177).
Service menu In the Serv. menu the following functions are available:
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RVehicle status message memory
(Y page 139)
RRestarting the tire pressure loss warning
system (Canada only) (Y page 233)
RChecking tire inflation pressure
electronically with the Advanced TPMS (Y page 233)
RCalling up the maintenance service
indicator display (Y page 259)
Vehicle status message memory Use the vehicle status message memory function to scan malfunction and warning messages that may be stored in the system. Such messages appear in the multifunction display and are based on conditions or system status the vehicle’s system has recorded. G Warning! Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and are intentionally not very detailed. The malfunction and warning messages are simply a reminder with respect to the operation of certain systems. They do not replace the owner’s and/or driver’s responsibility to maintain the vehicle’s operating safety. Have all required maintenance and safety checks performed on the vehicle. Bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and warning messages.
X Press button = or ; to select the Serv. menu. If conditions have occurred causing status messages to be recorded, the number of messages appears in the multifunction display:
X Press button : or 9 to select the messages function. X Press button a to confirm.
The stored messages will now be displayed in the order in which they have occurred. For malfunction and warning messages, see “Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display” (Y page 272).
X Use button : or 9 to scroll through
the messages.
If you turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and then back to position 2, all messages will be deleted from the message memory.
Settings menu Introduction In the Sett. menu there are two functions: The function Factory Setting (Y page 139), with which you can reset the settings to the original factory settings and a collection of submenus (Y page 140) with which you can make individual settings for your vehicle.
Resetting to factory settings You can reset most of the settings of the submenus to the factory settings. For safety reasons, the function Daytime Running Lamps in the Lights submenu cannot be reset while driving. X Press button = or ; to select the Sett. menu.
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X Press button : or 9 to select the Factory Setting function. X Press button a. The function Reset All Settings? appears in the multifunction display.
X Press button : or 9 to select Yes or No. Select Yes if you want to reset to factory settings.
X Press button a to confirm.
The confirmation message appears in the multifunction display.
Submenus in the Settings menu X Press button = or ; to select the Sett. menu.
X Press button : or 9 to select a
submenu.
Scroll down with button :, scroll up with button 9. With the selection marker on the desired submenu, use the button a to access the individual functions within that submenu. Once within the submenu, you can use button 9 to move to the next function or button : to move to the previous function within that submenu. The following lists show what settings can be changed within the various menus. Detailed
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Version: 2.11.8.1instructions on making individual settings can be found on the following pages. Instrument cluster submenu RSelecting speedometer display mode
(Y page 141)
RPermanent display (speed display or outside temperature) (Y page 141)
Lights submenu RSwitching daytime running lamp mode on
or off (USA only) (Y page 141)
RSwitching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on or
off (Y page 142)
RSwitching locator lighting on or off
(Y page 142)
RSetting ambient lighting (Y page 143) RSwitching interior lighting delayed shut-off
on or off (Y page 143)
Vehicle submenu RSwitching automatic central locking on or
off (Y page 144)
RSwitching the radar sensors on or off
(Y page 144)
Convenience submenu RActivating easy-entry/exit feature
(Y page 145)
RActivating/deactivating seat belt adjustment function (Y page 145)
Instrument cluster submenu Access the Instr. Cluster submenu via the Sett. menu. Use the Instr. Cluster submenu to change the instrument cluster display settings. The following functions are available: RSelecting speedometer display mode
(Y page 141)
RPermanent display (speed display or outside temperature) (Y page 141)
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Selecting speedometer display mode X Press = or ; to select the Sett. menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the Instr. Cluster submenu. X Press button a. X Press button : or 9 to select the Display Unit Speed-/Odometer: function. The current setting is shown.
X Press button a to change the setting. Depending on the previous setting the Display Unit Speed-/Odometer: will be set to miles or km. The selected display unit is valid for: ROdometer and trip odometer RTrip computer RDigital speedometer in the trip menu RCruise control RNavigation displays
Permanent display You can use the Permanent Display: function to choose to display either the outside temperature or the speed in kilometers (USA) or miles (Canada) permanently. X Press button = or ; to select the Sett. menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the Instr. Cluster submenu. X Press button a. X Press button : or 9 to select the Permanent Display: function. The current setting is shown.
X Press button a to change the current
status. Depending on the previous status, the Permanent Display: will be switched between Outside temperature or Speedometer (km/h) (USA)/ Speedometer (miles) (Canada).
Lights submenu Access the Lights submenu via the Sett. menu. Use the submenu to change the lamp and lighting settings on your vehicle. The following functions are available: RSwitching daytime running lamp mode on
or off (USA only) (Y page 141)
RSwitching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on or
off (Y page 142)
RSetting ambient lighting (Y page 143) RSwitching locator lighting function on or off
(Y page 142)
RSwitching interior lighting delayed shut-off
on or off (Y page 143)
Switching daytime running lamp mode on or off (USA only) X Press button = or ; to select the Sett. menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the Lights submenu. X Press button a. X Press button : or 9 to select the Daytime Running Lamps: function. The current setting Enabled or Disabled is shown.
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X Press button a to change the current
status. Depending on the previous status, the Daytime Running Lamps: mode will be Enabled or Disabled. With Daytime Running Lamps mode enabled and the exterior lamp switch at position $ or c, the daytime running lamps are switched on when the engine is running. In low ambient light conditions the following lamps will come on additionally: RLow-beam headlamps RParking lamps RTail lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps For more information on the daytime running lamp mode, see (Y page 98). i Make sure the exterior lamp switch is set to M or c when you switch off the daytime running lamps while driving at night.
For safety reasons, resetting all the functions of all submenus to the factory settings while driving (Y page 139) will not deactivate the daytime running lamp mode. The following message appears in the multifunction display: Cannot Be Completely Reset to Factory Settings while Driving..
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Version: 2.11.8.1Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on or off X Press button = or ; to select the Sett. menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the Lights submenu. X Press button a. X Press button : or 9 to select the Adaptive Highbeam Assist: function. The current setting Enabled or Disabled is shown.
X Press button a to change the current
status. Depending on the previous status, the Adaptive Highbeam Assist: function will be Enabled or Disabled. For more information on the Adaptive Highbeam Assist, see (Y page 100). Switching locator lighting on or off With the Locator Lighting: function activated and the exterior lamp switch in position c Rthe exterior lamps will come on during
darkness when the vehicle is unlocked with the SmartKey. The lamps will go out when the driver’s door is opened. If you do not open the driver’s door after unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey, the lamps will go out automatically after approximately 40 seconds.
Rthe exterior lamps will remain on for
15 seconds during darkness after exiting the vehicle and closing all doors.
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Version: 2.11.8.1If, after turning off the engine, you do not open or close a door, the lamps will automatically go out after 60 seconds.
The following lamps will come on RParking lamps RTail lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps RFront fog lamps X Press button = or ; to select the Sett. menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the Lights submenu. X Press button a. X Press button : or 9 to select the Locator Lighting: function. The current setting Enabled or Disabled is shown.
X Press button a to change the current
status. Depending on the previous status, the Locator Lighting: function will be Enabled or Disabled. You can temporarily deactivate the headlamps delayed shut-off feature: X Before exiting the vehicle, turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0.
X Then turn it to position 2 and back to
position 0. The headlamps delayed shut-off feature is deactivated. It will reactivate as soon as you start the engine.
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Setting ambient lighting Use this function to adjust the brightness of the ambient lighting. X Press button = or ; to select the Sett. menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the Lights submenu. X Press button a. X Press button : or 9 to select the Ambient Light Brightness: function.
X Press button a. X Press button : or 9 to set the Ambient Light Brightness: . The setting Level 1 represents the darkest level and setting Level 5 the brightest level. The ambient light is switched off at setting Disabled. Switching interior lighting delayed shut- off on or off Use this function to set whether you would like the interior lighting to remain on for 10 seconds during darkness after you have removed the SmartKey from the starter switch. X Press button = or ; to select the Sett. menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the Lights submenu. X Press button a. X Press button : or 9 to select the Interior Lighting Delay: function. The current setting Enabled or Disabled is shown.
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Version: 2.11.8.1X Press button a to change the current
status. Depending on the previous status, the interior lighting delayed shut-off feature will be Enabled or Disabled.
Vehicle submenu Access the Vehicle submenu via the Sett. menu. Use the Vehicle submenu to switch the automatic central locking or the radar sensors on or off. Switching automatic central locking on or off Use this function to switch the automatic central locking on or off. With the automatic central locking activated, the vehicle is locked centrally at a vehicle speed of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h). X Press button = or ; to select the Sett. menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the Vehicle submenu. X Press button a. X Press button : or 9 to select the Automatic Door Lock: function. The current setting Enabled or Disabled is shown.
X Press button a to change the current
status. Depending on the previous status, the Automatic Door Lock: feature will be Enabled or Disabled. Switching the radar sensors on or off If your vehicle is equipped with DISTRONIC PLUS it is equipped with a radar sensor system which you can switch on or off. When traveling in Canada in a vehicle not registered in Canada, you must switch off the radar sensor system. Canadian law does not permit the use of the radar sensor system for vehicles from outside of Canada. When you switch off the radar sensor system, the following functions are deactivated: RBAS PLUS (Y page 63) RPRE-SAFE® Brake (Y page 69) RDISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 149) RBlind Spot Assist (Y page 175) i USA only:
This device has been approved by the FCC as a “Vehicular Radar System”. The radar sensor is intended for use in an automotive radar system only. Removal, tampering, or altering of the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted by the FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference,
and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
2.
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Version: 2.11.8.1Removal, tampering, or altering of the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. X Press button = or ; to select the Sett. menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the Vehicle submenu. X Press button a. X Press button : or 9 to select the Radar Sensor (See Oper. Manual): function. The current setting Enabled or Disabled is shown.
X Press button a again if you would like
to change the current status. Depending on the previous status, the radar sensors will be switched on (Enabled) or off (Disabled). i The selected status of the radar sensors
remains stored in memory even if the engine is turned off and restarted.
Convenience submenu Access the Convenience submenu via the Sett. menu. Use the Convenience submenu to activate the easy-entry/exit feature (Y page 145) or to activate the seat belt adjustment feature (Y page 145). Activating easy-entry/exit feature Use this function to activate and deactivate the easy-entry/exit feature (Y page 93).
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G Warning! You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. To stop steering wheel movement, move steering wheel adjustment stalk or press one of the memory position buttons. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver’s door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
X Press button = or ; to select the Sett. menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the Convenience submenu. X Press button a. X Press button : or 9 to select the Easy Entry/Exit: function. The current setting Enabled or Disabled is shown.
X Press button a to change the current
status. Depending on the previous status, the Easy Entry/Exit: feature will be Enabled or Disabled. Activating/deactivating seat belt adjustment function Use this function to set the seat belts to be adjusted automatically with the driver’s or front passenger seat belt fastened and the starter switch in position 2. For more information on the seat belt adjustment function, see (Y page 51).
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X Press button = or ; to select the Sett. menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the Convenience submenu. X Press a. X Press button : or 9 to select the Belt Adjustment: function. The current setting Enabled or Disabled is shown.
X Press button a to change the current
status. Depending on the previous status, the Belt Adjustment: function will be Enabled or Disabled.
Driving systems Introduction RCruise control RDISTRONIC PLUS RHill-start assist system RHOLD function RAIRMATIC (E 550 and E 550 4MATIC) RAll-wheel drive (4MATIC) RParktronic system with Parking Guidance RRear view camera RNight View Assist Plus RATTENTION ASSIST RBlind Spot Assist RLane Keeping Assist
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Version: 2.11.8.1RRACE START (E 63 AMG) RAMG adaptive sport suspension system
(E 63 AMG)
The driving safety systems ABS, Adaptive Brake, BAS, BAS PLUS, EBP, ESC and PRE- SAFE® Brake are described in the “Safety and security” section (Y page 61).
Cruise control The cruise control maintains the speed you set for your vehicle automatically. The use of the cruise control is recommended for driving at a constant speed for extended periods of time. The currently set speed or last set speed (“Resume” function) appears in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds. The corresponding cruise control speed segments from the selected speed to the vehicle maximum speed in the multifunction display are illuminated. G Warning! The cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation. The driver is and must always remain responsible for the vehicle’s speed and for safe brake operation. Only use the cruise control if the road, traffic, and weather conditions make it advisable to travel at a constant speed. RThe use of the cruise control can be
dangerous on winding roads or in heavy traffic because conditions do not allow safe driving at a constant speed.
RThe use of the cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control.
RDeactivate the cruise control when driving
in fog.
The “Resume” function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the
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Version: 2.11.8.1previously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed. G Warning! The cruise control brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded.
: Setting current or higher speed ; Setting current or lower speed = Canceling the cruise control ? Activating the cruise control or resuming
to last set speed
Activating cruise control You can activate the cruise control at a vehicle speed above 20 mph (30 km/h). You cannot activate the cruise control Rwhen you brake Rwhen you have engaged the parking brake Rwhen the automatic transmission is in park
position P, reverse gear R, or neutral position N
Rthe ESC is switched off or has switched off
due to a malfunction
The vehicle speed displayed in the speedometer can briefly vary from the speed setting for the cruise control system.
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Setting current speed X Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed.
X Briefly lift the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow : or press in direction of arrow ;.
X Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
i On uphill grades, the cruise control may not be able to maintain the set speed. Once the grade eases, the set speed will be resumed. On downhill grades, the cruise control maintains the set speed by braking with the vehicle’s brake system. In addition, on longer downhill grades the automatic transmission will downshift automatically.
Canceling cruise control X Depress the brake pedal. or X Briefly push the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow =. The last set speed is stored for later use. The last stored speed is deleted from memory when the engine is turned off. The cruise control switches off automatically when you depress the brake pedal or you engage the parking brake. In this case, the cruise control speed segments in the multifunction display will go out. The cruise control also switches off automatically when Rthe vehicle speed falls below 20 mph
(30 km/h)
Rthe ESC is in operation Rthe ESC is switched off with the ESC switch Rthe ESC has switched off due to a
malfunction
Ryou shift the automatic transmission into
neutral position N while driving
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The cruise control speed segments in the multifunction display goes out and an acoustic warning will sound. Observe additional messages in the multifunction display that may appear. Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate the cruise control. After a brief acceleration (e.g. for passing), the cruise control will resume the last set speed.
Changing the set speed G Warning! Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has made the necessary adjustments. Increase or decrease the set vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Otherwise, sudden and unexpected acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle could cause an accident and/ or serious injury to you and others. You can increase or decrease the set speed in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments or in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments. When you use the cruise control lever to decelerate, the brake system will brake the vehicle automatically if the engine’s braking power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently. Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments i The set speed value is increased or
decreased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you lift or press the cruise control lever up or down to the resistance point.
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Version: 2.11.8.1X Increasing: Briefly lift the cruise control
lever up to the resistance point in direction of arrow :.
X Decreasing: Briefly press the cruise
control lever down to the resistance point in direction of arrow ;.
X Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set and the vehicle will accelerate or decelerate.
Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments i The set speed value is increased or
decreased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you lift or press the cruise control lever up or down past the resistance point.
X Increasing: Briefly lift the cruise control
lever up past the resistance point in direction of arrow :.
X Decreasing: Briefly press the cruise
control lever down past the resistance point in direction of arrow ;.
X Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set and the vehicle will accelerate or decelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed.
Setting stored speed (Resume function) G Warning! The set speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from returning to the preset speed could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others.
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X Briefly pull the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow ?. If no speed is stored, the current speed is set and stored.
X Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
The last stored speed is deleted from memory when the engine is turned off.
DISTRONIC PLUS Safety notes When activated, the DISTRONIC PLUS adaptive cruise control system increases the driving convenience afforded by the cruise control while traveling on expressways and other major roadways. RIf the DISTRONIC PLUS distance sensor detects a slower moving vehicle directly ahead, your vehicle speed will be reduced so that you follow that vehicle at your preset following distance.
RIf there is no vehicle directly ahead of you,
the DISTRONIC PLUS will function in the same way as standard cruise control (Y page 146). G Warning! The DISTRONIC PLUS requires familiarity with its operational characteristics. We strongly recommend that you review the following information carefully before operating the system. G Warning! The DISTRONIC PLUS is a convenience system. Its speed adjustment reduction capability is intended to make cruise control more effective and usable when traffic speeds vary. It is not however, intended to, nor does it, replace the need for extreme care. The responsibility for the vehicle’s speed, distance to the preceding vehicle and, most importantly, brake operation to ensure a safe
stopping distance, always remains with the driver. The DISTRONIC PLUS cannot take street and traffic conditions into account. Complex driving situations are not always fully recognized by the DISTRONIC PLUS. This could result in wrong or missing distance warnings. G Warning! The DISTRONIC PLUS adaptive cruise control is not a substitute for active driving involvement. It does not react to pedestrians or on stationary objects, nor does it recognize or predict the curvature and lane layout or the movement of preceding vehicles. The DISTRONIC PLUS can only apply a maximum of 40% of the vehicle’s braking power. The DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect narrow vehicles possibly driving in front of you, such as motorcycles and vehicles driving in an offset formation. It is the driver’s responsibility at all times to be attentive to the road, weather and traffic conditions. Additionally, the driver must provide the steering, braking and other driving inputs necessary to remain in control of the vehicle. High-frequency sources such as toll stations, speed measuring systems etc. can cause the DISTRONIC PLUS system to temporarily cease functioning. G Warning! The DISTRONIC PLUS cannot take road and traffic conditions into account. Only use the DISTRONIC PLUS if the road, weather and traffic conditions make it advisable to travel at a constant speed. G Warning! Use of the DISTRONIC PLUS can be dangerous on slippery roads. Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control.
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Version: 2.11.8.1The DISTRONIC PLUS does not function in adverse sight and distance conditions. Do not use the DISTRONIC PLUS during conditions of fog, heavy rain, snow or sleet. G Warning! The DISTRONIC PLUS cannot take weather conditions into account. Switch off the DISTRONIC PLUS or do not switch it on if: Rroads are slippery or covered with snow or
ice. The wheels could lose traction while braking or accelerating, and the vehicle could skid.
Rthe DISTRONIC PLUS system sensor covers
are dirty or visibility is diminished due to snow, rain or fog, for example. The distance control system functionality could be impaired.
Always pay attention to surrounding traffic conditions even while the DISTRONIC PLUS is switched on. Otherwise, you may not be able to recognize dangerous situations until it is too late. This could cause an accident in which you and/or others could be injured. G Warning! The “Resume” function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed. G Warning! Close attention to road and traffic conditions is imperative at all times, regardless of whether or not the DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. Use of the DISTRONIC PLUS can be dangerous on winding roads or in heavy traffic because conditions do not allow safe driving at a constant speed. The DISTRONIC PLUS will not react to stationary objects in the roadway (e.g. a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle). The DISTRONIC PLUS will also not respond to oncoming vehicles.
Switch off the DISTRONIC PLUS: Rwhen changing from the left to the right
lane if vehicles are moving more slowly in the left lane
Rwhen entering a turn lane or highway off
ramp
Rin complex driving situations, such as in
highway construction zones
In these situations, the DISTRONIC PLUS will continue to maintain the set speed unless deactivated. The DISTRONIC PLUS is designed and intended only to maintain a set speed and keep a set distance from moving objects in front of it. The DISTRONIC PLUS functions in a speed range of 0 to 120 mph (Canada: 0 to 200 km/h) if a preceding vehicle is detected. If no preceding vehicle is detected the DISTRONIC PLUS functions in a speed range of 20 to 120 mph (Canada: 30 to 200 km/h). Always obey applicable speed limits. Do not use the DISTRONIC PLUS if you are driving on a road with steep uphill or downhill slopes. When traveling in Canada in a vehicle not registered in Canada, you must switch off the radar sensor system (Y page 144). Canadian law does not permit the use of the radar sensor system for vehicles from outside of Canada. When you switch off the radar sensor system, the following functions are deactivated: RDISTRONIC PLUS RBAS PLUS (Y page 63) RPRE-SAFE® Brake (Y page 69) RBlind Spot Assist (Y page 175) i Due to its radar-emitting nature
DISTRONIC PLUS may have an appearance similar to a radar detector to law enforcement officials. You may want to
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Version: 2.11.8.1refer to this section of your Operator’s Manual when asked.
DISTRONIC PLUS displays in multifunction display
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i USA only:
This device has been approved by the FCC as a “Vehicular Radar System”. The radar sensor is intended for use in an automotive radar system only. Removal, tampering, or altering of the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted by the FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference,
and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
2.
Removal, tampering, or altering of the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Example illustration If the DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, one or two segments ; around set speed = are illuminated. The vehicle speed displayed on the speedometer can briefly vary from the speed setting on the DISTRONIC PLUS system. If the DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle directly ahead, segments ; in the multifunction display comes on between the speed of the vehicle ahead : and the set speed =. If the DISTRONIC PLUS calculates that there is a danger of collision, the distance warning lamp · in the instrument cluster comes on and an intermittent warning sounds. X Immediately apply the brake to avoid a
collision. Under no circumstances should the driver await the intermittent warning sound before braking. See the following warning note. The intermittent warning sound ceases and the distance warning lamp · goes out when the necessary distance to the vehicle ahead is again established. G Warning! An intermittent warning sounds and the distance warning lamp · in the instrument cluster is illuminated if the DISTRONIC PLUS system calculates that the distance to the
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vehicle ahead and your vehicle’s current speed indicate that the DISTRONIC PLUS will not be capable of slowing the vehicle sufficiently to maintain the preset following distance, which creates a danger of a collision. Immediately brake the vehicle to increase your distance to the preceding vehicle. The warning sound is intended as a final caution in which you should intercede with your own braking inputs to avoid a potentially dangerous situation. Do not wait for the operation of the warning signal to intercede with your own braking. This will result in potentially dangerous emergency braking which will not always result in an impact being avoided. Tailgating increases the risk of an accident. G Warning! The DISTRONIC PLUS brakes your vehicle with a maximum deceleration of 13 ft/s2
(4 m/s2). This corresponds to approximately 40% of the maximum deceleration of your vehicle. You must also apply the brakes yourself to avoid a collision. The DISTRONIC PLUS brakes the vehicle in an effort to restore the preset distance or to maintain the set speed. G Warning! If you do not receive visual or acoustic warning signals during a critical traffic situation, DISTRONIC PLUS has either not recognized the collision risk, has been deactivated or is malfunctioning. Remember, whether or not DISTRONIC PLUS is operating, it is ultimately always the drivers responsibility to apply the brakes in order to control the vehicle and avoid a collision.Displaying the distance graphic In the DriveAssist menu under Distance Display you see the current settings for DISTRONIC PLUS. The Information shown in
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Version: 2.11.8.1the multifunction display depends on whether DISTRONIC PLUS is activated or deactivated. For activating or deactivating the DISTRONIC PLUS system, see “Activating DISTRONIC PLUS” (Y page 153) or “Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS” (Y page 156). The menu overview can be found on (Y page 129). X Press = or ; to select the DriveAssist menu. X Press : or 9 to select the Distance Display function. X Press a.
The DISTRONIC PLUS distance graphic appears and you will see one of the following displays in the multifunction display.
DISTRONIC PLUS activated If you switch on the DISTRONIC PLUS, you will see the set speed in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds. When the DISTRONIC PLUS is activated the following display appears in the multifunction display.
Example illustration : DISTRONIC PLUS activated ; Your vehicle = Preset distance threshold to the
preceding vehicle
? Preceding vehicle, if detected
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Version: 2.11.8.1DISTRONIC PLUS deactivated When the DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will see the following display in the multifunction display.
Example illustration : Preceding vehicle, if detected ; Actual distance to the preceding vehicle = Preset distance threshold to the
preceding vehicle
? Your vehicle A PRE-SAFE® Brake activated
DISTRONIC PLUS lever
: Setting current or higher speed ; Setting current or lower speed = Deactivating the DISTRONIC PLUS ? Activating the DISTRONIC PLUS or
resuming to the last set speed
A Setting following distance
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Activating DISTRONIC PLUS G Warning! When the DISTRONIC PLUS is switched on, the vehicle can be braked. You should therefore switch off the DISTRONIC PLUS if the vehicle must be towed. You can activate the DISTRONIC PLUS when the vehicle speed is above 20 mph (30 km/h). It is also possible to activate the DISTRONIC PLUS when the vehicle speed is below 20 mph (30 km/h) and the DISTRONIC PLUS has detected a preceding vehicle. If the DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, one or two segments ; (Y page 151) around set speed = (Y page 151) in the multifunction display are illuminated. The maximum vehicle speed you can set is 120 mph (Canada: 200 km/h). If the DISTRONIC PLUS is not activated after the DISTRONIC PLUS lever is pulled in direction of arrow ? (Y page 153), you will see the message: DISTRONIC PLUS --- mph in the multifunction display. In the following cases you cannot activate the DISTRONIC PLUS: Rwithin 2 minutes after driving off, following
an engine start
Rif the vehicle is secured with the parking
brake
Rif the ESC is switched off or has switched
off due to a malfunction
Rwhen the automatic transmission is in park
position P, reverse gear R, or neutral position N
Rif the hood is open Rif the driver’s door is open and the driver
has not fastened his or her seat belt
Rif the front passenger or a rear passenger
door is open
Rif the radar sensors are switched off
(Y page 144)
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Switching on while driving You can switch on the DISTRONIC PLUS when the vehicle speed is above 20 mph (30 km/h). Below 20 mph (30 km/h), you can only switch on the DISTRONIC PLUS if the preceding vehicle has been detected and is shown in the multifunction display. If you no longer see the preceding vehicle in the multifunction display and if it is no longer detected because it has changed lanes, for example, the DISTRONIC PLUS switches off and a signal sounds. X Pull the DISTRONIC PLUS lever briefly in
direction of arrow ? to call up the last set speed, or if no speed is stored, to set and store the current speed. The DISTRONIC PLUS is switched on.
or X Tap the DISTRONIC PLUS lever up : or
down ; until desired speed is set. The DISTRONIC PLUS is switched on. X Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal. Your vehicle adapts its speed to the preceding vehicle, observing the set speed as a maximum value.
If you do not completely remove your foot from the accelerator pedal, the message DISTRONIC PLUS Override appears in the multifunction display. The distance to a slower-driving vehicle will not be set. You will drive at the speed you dictate by pressing the accelerator pedal.
Switching on when approaching a stationary vehicle It is helpful to switch on the DISTRONIC PLUS display in the multifunction display to see that a preceding vehicle is detected (Y page 152). You can only switch on the DISTRONIC PLUS below a speed of 20 mph (30 km/h) when a preceding vehicle is detected.
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Version: 2.11.8.1If the preceding vehicle is stationary, you can only switch on the DISTRONIC PLUS if your vehicle is also at a standstill. X Pull the DISTRONIC PLUS lever briefly in
direction of arrow ?. The DISTRONIC PLUS is switched on.
X Tap the DISTRONIC PLUS lever up : or
down ; until desired speed is set. You can adjust the set speed using the DISTRONIC PLUS lever and the target distance using the distance setting switch on the DISTRONIC PLUS lever (Y page 157). i If the DISTRONIC PLUS is switched off,
the PRE-SAFE® Brake (Y page 69) will warn of an impending collision if this function has been activated with the instrument cluster control system (Y page 137).
Starting off When the preceding vehicle starts off: X Remove your foot from the brake pedal. X Pull the DISTRONIC PLUS lever briefly in
direction of arrow ?.
or X Briefly step on the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle starts off and adapts its speed to the preceding vehicle.
Driving If there is no preceding vehicle, the DISTRONIC PLUS functions like the cruise control (Y page 146). When the DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the preceding vehicle is driving more slowly, it brakes the vehicle in order to keep the distance specified by you. When the DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the preceding vehicle is driving faster, it accelerates the vehicle up to the set speed. G Warning! When you step on the brake pedal, you switch off the DISTRONIC PLUS except when the vehicle is at a standstill. The DISTRONIC PLUS
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Version: 2.11.8.1will no longer brake your vehicle. You are always responsible for maintaining a distance from other vehicles, observing road speeds and braking well in advance.
Stopping G Warning! The braking effect of the DISTRONIC PLUS is canceled and the vehicle can start to roll if Rthe DISTRONIC PLUS is switched off using
the DISTRONIC PLUS lever
Ryou accelerate Rthe DISTRONIC PLUS system or the power supply is malfunctioning, e.g. due to battery failure
Rthe electrical components in the engine
compartment or the fuses have been manipulated
Rthe battery is disconnected G Warning! Never get out of the vehicle while the DISTRONIC PLUS is switched on! The DISTRONIC PLUS must never be operated or switched off by passengers or from outside the vehicle. The DISTRONIC PLUS is not a substitute for the parking brake. It must not be used to secure the vehicle when parking. When you get out of the vehicle or switch off the engine, deactivate the DISTRONIC PLUS and secure the vehicle from rolling away by engaging the parking brake. When the DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the preceding vehicle is stopping, the vehicle brakes until it also stops. Once the vehicle is at a standstill, it remains stationary, without depressing the brake pedal. Depending on the following distance set using the distance setting switch on the DISTRONIC PLUS lever (Y page 157), the vehicle will stop adequate away from the preceding vehicle.
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When the DISTRONIC PLUS is activated and the vehicle is at a standstill, the automatic transmission shifts into park position P automatically when Ropening the driver’s door and releasing the
seat belt
Rturning off the engine Ropening the hood Ra system malfunction occurs Rthe on-board voltage is insufficient The DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
Setting the current speed X Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed.
X Briefly lift the DISTRONIC PLUS lever in
direction of arrow : or depress in direction of arrow ; (Y page 153). The current speed is set.
X Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
i If you do not take your foot off of the
accelerator pedal and continue to accelerate past the set speed, the following message will appear in the multifunction display: DISTRONIC PLUS Override The distance to a slower moving vehicle in front of you will not be set. Your vehicle speed will then be determined only by the accelerator pedal position.
Changing the set speed G Warning! Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has made the necessary adjustments. Increase or decrease the set vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Otherwise, sudden and unexpected acceleration or deceleration
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of the vehicle could cause an accident and/ or serious injury to you and others. You can increase or decrease the set speed in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments or in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments. When you use the DISTRONIC PLUS lever to decelerate, the brake system will brake the vehicle automatically if the engine’s braking power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently. Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments i The set speed value is increased or
decreased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you lift or press the DISTRONIC PLUS lever up or down to the resistance point.
X Increasing: Briefly lift the DISTRONIC PLUS lever up to the resistance point in direction of arrow :.
X Decreasing: Briefly press the DISTRONIC PLUS lever down to the resistance point in direction of arrow ;.
X Release the DISTRONIC PLUS lever.
The new speed is set and the vehicle will accelerate or decelerate.
Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments i The set speed value is increased or
decreased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you lift or press the DISTRONIC PLUS lever up or down past the resistance point.
X Increasing: Briefly lift the DISTRONIC
PLUS lever up past the resistance point in direction of arrow :.
X Decreasing: Briefly press the DISTRONIC PLUS lever down past the resistance point in direction of arrow ;.
X Release the DISTRONIC PLUS lever.
The new speed is set and the vehicle will accelerate or decelerate. Keep in mind that
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Version: 2.11.8.1it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed.
Setting stored speed (Resume function) G Warning! The set speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from returning to the preset speed could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others.
X Briefly pull the DISTRONIC PLUS lever in
direction of arrow ? (Y page 153). The DISTRONIC PLUS is activated and resumes to the last set speed or, if no speed is stored, it will set and store the current speed.
X Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS X Depress the brake pedal (only possible if
the vehicle is in motion).
or X Briefly push the DISTRONIC PLUS lever in
direction of arrow = (Y page 153). The last set speed is stored for later use. The last stored speed is deleted from memory when the engine is turned off. The DISTRONIC PLUS switches off automatically when Rthe vehicle is secured with the parking
brake
Rthe vehicle speed falls below 15 mph (25 km/h) and no preceding vehicle is detected
Rthe ESC is in operation, or switched off with the ESC switch (Y page 66), or the ESC has switched off due to a malfunction
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Version: 2.11.8.1Ryou shift the automatic transmission into park position P, reverse gear R, or neutral position N while driving
Rthe radar sensors are switched off Ryou pull the DISTRONIC PLUS lever in direction of arrow ? (Y page 153) for driving off and the passenger door is open The segments indicating the set speed in the multifunction display go out, an acoustic signal sounds, and the message DISTRONIC PLUS Off appears in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds. G Warning! The DISTRONIC PLUS switches off and releases the brakes when the vehicle decelerates below the minimum speed of 20 mph (30 km/h) by operation of the system unless the DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle directly ahead of you. At that time the driver must apply the brakes in order to reduce vehicle speed further or bring it to a stop. Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate the DISTRONIC PLUS. After a brief acceleration (e.g. for passing), the DISTRONIC PLUS will resume the last set speed.
Setting the following distance in DISTRONIC PLUS You can set the specified following distance for the DISTRONIC PLUS by varying the time setting between 1.0 and 2.0 seconds. Using this time setting and the current speed of your vehicle, the DISTRONIC PLUS calculates and sets the required following distance to the preceding vehicle. The set distance will be shown in the multifunction display. G Warning! It is up to the driver to exercise discretion to select the appropriate setting given road conditions, traffic, driver’s preferred driving
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style and applicable laws and driving recommendations for safe following distance.
X Increasing distance: Turn distance
setting switch : in direction of arrow ;. Increasing the distance setting tells the DISTRONIC PLUS to maintain a greater following distance to the preceding vehicle.
X Decreasing distance: Turn distance
setting switch : in direction of arrow =. Decreasing the distance setting tells the DISTRONIC PLUS to maintain a shorter following distance to the preceding vehicle.
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS This section describes a number of driving situations where special precaution is required on the part of the driver. Be prepared to brake in such situations. Braking will deactivate the DISTRONIC PLUS system. G Warning! The DISTRONIC PLUS works to maintain the speed selected by the driver unless a moving obstacle proceeding directly ahead of it in the same travel direction is detected (e.g. following another vehicle ahead of you at your set distance). This means that: RYour vehicle can pass another vehicle after
you have changed lanes.
RWhile in a sharp turn or if the preceding vehicle is in a sharp turn, the DISTRONIC
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In turns or bends, the DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect a preceding vehicle, or it may detect one too soon. This may cause your vehicle to brake late or unexpectedly. Offset driving
A vehicle traveling in your lane but offset from your direct line of travel may not be detected by the DISTRONIC PLUS. There will be insufficient distance to the preceding vehicle. Lane changing
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PLUS could lose sight of the preceding vehicle. Your vehicle could then accelerate to the previously selected speed.
The DISTRONIC PLUS regulates only the distance between your vehicle and those directly ahead of it. It may not register stationary objects in the road, e.g.: Ra stopped vehicle in a traffic jam Ra disabled vehicle Ran oncoming vehicle The driver must always be alert, observe all traffic and intercede as required by means of steering or braking the vehicle. G Warning! The DISTRONIC PLUS should not be used in snowy or icy road conditions. The most likely cause for a malfunctioning system is a dirty sensor (located in the hood grille and in the bumper), especially at times of snow and ice or heavy rain. In such a case, the DISTRONIC PLUS will switch off, and the message DISTRONIC PLUS Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual appears in the multifunction display. For cleaning and care of the sensors, see (Y page 263). i If the message DISTRONIC PLUS Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual disappears during driving and the last speed stored flashes for approximately 5 seconds, the dirt (e.g. slush) has dissolved; the DISTRONIC PLUS is available again.
Another cause might be that the radar sensors have been manually switched off in the instrument cluster control system. Please verify that the radar sensors are switched on (Y page 144).
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The DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes. There will be insufficient distance to the lane-changing vehicle. Narrow vehicles
Cross-traffic
Because of their narrow profile, the vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane have not yet been detected by the DISTRONIC PLUS. There will be insufficient distance to the preceding vehicles. Obstacles and stationary vehicles
The DISTRONIC PLUS does not brake for obstacles or stationary vehicles. If, for example, the vehicle detected in front of you changes lanes to bypass an obstacle or stationary vehicle in front of it, the DISTRONIC PLUS will not brake for the obstacle or stationary vehicle.
The DISTRONIC PLUS may inadvertently detect crossing vehicles. If you switch on the DISTRONIC PLUS, for example, at a traffic light with cross traffic, the vehicle may suddenly start to drive off.
RACE START (E 63 AMG) RACE START enables optimum acceleration from a standing start with suitable high-grip road surface conditions. G Warning! RACE START is only available when the ESC SPORT mode is switched on. ESC SPORT stabilizes the vehicle only to a limited extent if the vehicle starts to skid or when a wheel is spinning. RACE START should be used only on closed tracks. Always adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions.
Conditions for activation RACE START can be activated when Rthe doors are closed Rthe engine is running and has reached its operating temperature of approximately 80†. This is the case when the engine oil temperature indicator in the multifunction display stops flashing.
RESC SPORT is switched on (Y page 67) Rthe multifunction steering wheel is in the
straight-ahead position
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Rthe vehicle is standing still and the brake
pedal is depressed (left foot)
Rthe automatic transmission is in drive
position D
Activating RACE START X Depress the brake pedal with your left foot
and keep it depressed.
X Turn the program mode selector dial
clockwise (Y page 121) until the RS lamp on the dial comes on. The message RACE START Confirm: Paddle UP Cancel: Paddle DOWN appears in the multifunction display.
i When the activation conditions are not fulfilled anymore, RACE START is canceled. The message RACE START Canceled appears in the multifunction display.
X To cancel: Pull left steering wheel gearshift
control (Y page 122).
or X To confirm: Pull right steering wheel gearshift control (Y page 122).
