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The message RACE START Available Depress gas pedal. appears in the multifunction display.
i If you do not depress the accelerator pedal within 2 seconds, RACE START is canceled. The message RACE START Not Possible See Operator’s Manual appears in the multifunction display. X Depress the accelerator pedal fully.
The engine speed rises to approximately 4000 rpm. The message RACE START Release brake to start appears in the multifunction display.
i If you do not release the brake pedal
within 7 seconds, RACE START is canceled.
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Version: 2.11.8.1The message RACE START Canceled appears in the multifunction display.
X Take your foot off the brake pedal while keeping the accelerator pedal depressed. The vehicle pulls away at maximum acceleration. The message RACE START Active appears in the multifunction display.
RACE START deactivates at a vehicle speed of approximately 30 mph (Canada: 50 km/h). The automatic transmission switches to program mode S+. ESC SPORT remains switched on. RACE START is canceled immediately if you release the accelerator pedal while RACE START is active or when the activation conditions are not fulfilled anymore. The message RACE START Not Possible See Operator’s Manual appears in the multifunction display. i If RACE START is used repeatedly in a short period of time, it is only available again after having driven the vehicle a certain distance.
Hill-start assist system On uphill grades, the hill-start assist system maintains the pressure in the brake system for approximately 1 second after you have released the brake pedal. Therefore, you can start off smoothly without the vehicle moving immediately after releasing the brake pedal. G Warning! The hill-start assist system is not designed to function as a parking brake. It does not prevent the vehicle from moving when parked on an incline. Always engage the parking brake in addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P.
X Depress the brake pedal. X Shift the automatic transmission into drive
position D or reverse gear R.
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Version: 2.11.8.1X Release the brake pedal. X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. The hill-start assist system is inactive Rwhen starting off on a level road or downhill
grades
Rwith the automatic transmission in neutral
position N
Rwith the parking brake engaged Rif the ESC has switched off due to a
malfunction
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) In vehicles with all-wheel drive (4MATIC), both axles are powered at all times when the vehicle is being operated. The 4MATIC improves traction in conjunction with the ESC (Y page 65) and the Electronic Traction System (ETS/4-ETS) (Y page 65). G Warning! If a drive wheel is spinning due to insufficient traction: RWhile driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
RWhile driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
RAdapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid. The 4MATIC cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed.
! Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing so could damage the transfer case, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All wheels must be on or off the ground. Observe instructions for towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground.
! Only conduct operational or performance tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such
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tests are necessary, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You could otherwise seriously damage the brake system and/or the transfer case which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
i In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the 4MATIC is only achieved with winter tires (Y page 252) or snow chains as required.
HOLD function The HOLD function can assist you Rwhen driving off, especially on steep slopes Rwhen maneuvering on steep slopes Rwhen waiting in traffic The vehicle is kept stationary without the driver having to depress the brake pedal. Upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the braking effect is canceled and the HOLD function is deactivated.
Activation conditions You can activate the HOLD function when Rthe vehicle is stationary Rthe engine is running Ryour seat belt is fastened or the driver’s
door is closed
Rthe parking brake is released Rthe hood is closed Rthe automatic transmission is in neutral
position N, drive position D, or reverse gear
Rthe DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated
(Y page 156)
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Activating HOLD X Make sure the activation conditions are
met.
X Depress the brake pedal. X Continue to depress the brake pedal with increased pedal pressure until the message HOLD appears in the multifunction display. The HOLD function is activated. You can now release the brake pedal.
Example illustration, HOLD function activated
i If the HOLD function is not activated when depressing the brake pedal, wait briefly and repeat the above steps. G Warning! The vehicle’s brakes are applied when the HOLD function is activated. Therefore, deactivate the HOLD function, for example, when the vehicle is pulled through an automatic car wash or being towed.
Deactivating HOLD The HOLD function is switched off when Ryou depress the accelerator pedal with the automatic transmission in drive position D or reverse gear R
Ryou shift the automatic transmission into
park position P Ryou depress the brake pedal fully again until the message HOLD in the multifunction display disappears
Ryou activate the DISTRONIC PLUS
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Version: 2.11.8.1G Warning! The braking effect of the HOLD function is canceled and the vehicle can start to roll if Rthe HOLD function is deactivated by
depressing the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal
Rthe HOLD function 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 HOLD function is activated! The HOLD function must never be operated or deactivated by passengers or from outside the vehicle. The HOLD function does not replace the parking brake. It must not be used to secure the vehicle when parking. Deactivate the HOLD function when leaving or parking the vehicle. Use the parking brake to secure the vehicle. When the HOLD function is activated, 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 HOLD function is deactivated.
AIRMATIC (E 550 and E 550 4MATIC) Introduction The AIRMATIC lets you select the chassis and suspension setup. The chassis and
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Version: 2.11.8.1suspension setup adjusts the damping behavior and the ride height for your vehicle. The AIRMATIC consists of two components. The electronically controlled damping system (Y page 163) and the vehicle level control (Y page 163).
Damping system The damping system is controlled electronically and operates continuously. It adjusts the damping characteristics to the current operating and driving conditions. The damping is adjusted individually for each wheel. Driving safety and tire comfort are increased. The fine tuning of the damping is dependent on Ryour driving style Rroad surface conditions Ryour personal settings The selected setting remains stored in memory even if the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch.
X Start the engine. Sporty damping adjustment The firmer suspension tuning in Sport driving mode provides enhanced road contact. Select this mode for example, on winding highways. X Press damping system switch :.
Indicator lamp ; comes on. The Sport driving mode with a firmer suspension
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tuning is selected. The message AIRMATIC SPORT appears in the multifunction display.
Comfort damping adjustment Vehicle handling in Comfort driving mode is softer. Select this mode when you prefer a more comfortable driving style on straight freeways. X Press damping system switch :.
Indicator lamp = comes on. The Comfort driving mode is selected. The message AIRMATIC COMFORT appears in the multifunction display.
Vehicle level control Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride height. The all-around vehicle level control provides best possible suspension and constant ground clearance. The vehicle lowers at high speed automatically in order to increase driving safety and to reduce fuel consumption. The following vehicle levels are available: Rnormal Rraised; the vehicle is raised by
approximately 1.0 in (25 mm) compared to normal level
Rlowered; the vehicle is lowered by
approximately 0.4 in (10 mm) compared to normal level
You can choose between normal or raised level. The vehicle chassis ride height is reduced automatically Rat a speed exceeding approximately
93 mph (150 km/h)
Rwith the Sport driving mode (Y page 163)
set
With decreasing speed, the ride height is again raised to the normal level.
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i These height adjustments are so small
that you may not notice any change.
Adjusting vehicle level manually G Warning! To help avoid personal injury, keep hands and feet away from wheel housing area, and stay away from under the vehicle when lowering the vehicle chassis. Select the normal level for driving on normal roads. Select the raised level for driving on rough roads or with snow chains. Select the raised level only when required by current driving conditions. Otherwise, the handling may be impaired and the fuel consumption may increase. The selected vehicle level setting remains stored in memory even if the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch.
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Version: 2.11.8.1When the vehicle is in raised level, pressing vehicle level control switch : will return the vehicle to normal level.
The vehicle is lowered to the normal level automatically when Rthe vehicle speed is above 75 mph
(120 km/h)
Rthe vehicle speed stays between 50 mph
(80 km/h) and 75 mph (120 km/h) for approximately 3 minutes. Indicator lamp ; in vehicle level control switch : goes out. If you do not drive in this speed range, the selected vehicle level setting remains stored in memory even if the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. Selecting normal level X Start the engine. When indicator lamp ; is on: X Briefly press vehicle level control
switch :. Indicator lamp ; goes out. The vehicle adjusts from raised level to normal level.
Selecting raised level X Start the engine. When indicator lamp ; is off: X Briefly press vehicle level control
switch :. Indicator lamp ; comes on. The vehicle adjusts from normal level to raised level. The message: Vehicle Rising appears in the multifunction display when adjusting from normal level to raised level. The message disappears when the vehicle is raised. Indicator lamp ; is then lit.
AMG adaptive sport suspension system (E 63 AMG) Rear-axle level control The rear-axle level control adjusts the vehicle level for the rear axle. The rear-axle level control is beneficial because it keeps the vehicle level at the rear axle constant, independent of the load. Your vehicle adjusts its ride height automatically to increase vehicle safety and to reduce fuel consumption.
Damping system The damping system is controlled electronically and operates continuously. It adjusts the damping characteristics to the current operating and driving conditions. The
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Version: 2.11.8.1damping is adjusted individually for each wheel. Driving safety and tire comfort are increased. The fine tuning of the damping is dependent on: Ryour driving style Rroad surface conditions Ryour personal settings (Comfort, Sport, or
Sport+)
When you start the engine, the Comfort driving mode is selected automatically.
X Start the engine. Sporty damping adjustment The firmer suspension tuning in Sport driving mode provides enhanced road contact. Select this mode for example, on winding highways. X Press damping system switch :.
Indicator lamp ? comes on. The Sport driving mode with a firmer suspension tuning is selected. The message AMG Suspension System SPORT appears in the multifunction display. Sport+ damping adjustment The very firm chassis and suspension setup in Sport+ driving mode provides best possible road contact. Only select this setting for driving on closed circuits. X Press damping system switch : until
indicator lamps = and ? are on. The Sport+ driving mode is selected.
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Comfort damping adjustment Vehicle handling in Comfort driving mode is softer. Select this mode when you prefer a more comfortable driving style on straight freeways. X Press damping system switch : until
indicator lamps = and ? are off. The Comfort driving mode is selected. The message AMG Suspension System COMFORT appears in the multifunction display.
Storing and calling up settings When you have selected the driving mode (Comfort, Sport, or Sport+) and the program mode (Y page 121), you can store, call up, and display the settings using AMG button ; when the engine is running. Pressing AMG button ; when the ignition is switched on, displays the current settings only. X Storing: Press and hold AMG button ;
until an acoustic signal sounds. The current settings are stored and appears in the multifunction display.
X Calling up and displaying: Press AMG
button ;. The stored driving mode and program mode are in effect and the settings appear in the multifunction display.
X Displaying: Tap AMG button ;.
The stored and/or currently active settings appear in the multifunction display.
Parktronic system The Parktronic system with Parking Guidance is an electronic parking aid with ultrasonic sensors designed to assist the driver during parking maneuvers. The Parktronic system
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indicates the relative distance between the vehicle and an obstacle visually and audibly. The Parktronic system is activated automatically when Ryou switch on the ignition
and
Ryou release the parking brake
and
Rthe automatic transmission is in drive position D, reverse gear R, or neutral position N
The Parktronic system deactivates at speeds above approximately 11 mph (18 km/h). At lower speeds, the Parktronic system activates again. The Parktronic system also deactivates when you shift the automatic transmission into park position P or engage the parking brake. The Parktronic system monitors the surroundings of your vehicle with six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper.
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Version: 2.11.8.1parking and other critical maneuvers always remains with the driver. G Warning! Make sure no persons or animals are in or near the area in which you are parking/ maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be injured.
! Special attention must be paid to objects
with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes (e.g. trailer couplings, painted posts, elevated crossbars or road curbs). Such objects may not be detected by the system and can damage the vehicle. During parking maneuvers, pay special attention to objects located above or below the height of the sensors (e.g. street curbs, painted posts, or trailer hitches etc.). The Parktronic system will not detect such objects at close range and damage to your vehicle or the object may result.
! Ultrasonic signals from outside sources
(e.g. truck air brakes, car wash, or jackhammers) may impair the operation of the Parktronic system.
Range of the sensors
Example illustration, sensors in the front bumper To function properly, sensors : must be free of dirt, ice, snow and slush. Clean sensors : regularly. Be careful not to scratch or damage sensors :, see “Cleaning the driving systems sensors” (Y page 263). G Warning! The Parktronic is a supplemental system. It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the need for extreme care. The responsibility during
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Front sensors Center Corners
Rear sensors Center Corners
approx. 40 in (100 cm) approx. 24 in (60 cm)
approx. 48 in (120 cm) approx. 32 in (80 cm)
Minimum distance Center Corners
approx. 8 in (20 cm) approx. 6 in (15 cm)
If the Parktronic system detects an obstacle in this range, all the distance warning segments illuminate and you hear a warning signal. If the obstacle is closer than the minimum distance, the actual distance may no longer be indicated by the Parktronic system.
Warning indicators Visual signals indicate the relative distance between the sensors and an obstacle.
Front area warning indicators
Rear area warning indicators Each warning indicator is divided into five yellow and two red distance segments for left side : and right side ; of the vehicle. The Parktronic system is ready to measure when the yellow readiness indicators = are illuminated. The current transmission position determines which warning indicator will be activated. Current Warning indicator transmission position R or N
Front area activated Front and rear area activated
As your vehicle approaches an object, one or more distance segments will illuminate, depending on the distance. When the seventh distance segment illuminates, you have reached the minimum distance.
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RFront area: An intermittent acoustic
warning will sound as the first red distance segment illuminates and a constant acoustic warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will sound for the second red distance segment. The signal is canceled when the automatic transmission is shifted into park position P or the parking brake is engaged.
RRear area: An intermittent acoustic
warning will sound as the first red distance segment illuminates and a constant acoustic warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will sound for the second red distance segment. The signal is canceled when the automatic transmission is shifted into drive position D, or park position P, or the parking brake is engaged.
Switching the Parktronic system on/ off The Parktronic system switches on automatically when the ignition is switched on.
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Version: 2.11.8.1Parktronic system malfunction There is a malfunction in the Parktronic system, if only the red distance segments illuminate and an acoustic warning sounds. The Parktronic system will switch off automatically after 20 seconds and indicator lamp ; in Parktronic switch : comes on. X Have the Parktronic system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
If only the red distance segments illuminate and no acoustic warning sounds, the Parktronic system sensors are dirty (e.g. dirt, ice, snow and slush). Another cause could be interference from other radio or ultrasonic signals (e.g. truck air brakes, car wash, or jackhammers). The Parktronic system will switch off automatically after 20 seconds and indicator lamp ; in Parktronic switch : comes on. X Switch off the ignition. X Clean the Parktronic system sensors
(Y page 263).
X Switch on the ignition.
or
X Check the Parktronic system operation at another location to rule out interference from outside radio or ultrasonic signals.
Parking Guidance The Parking Guidance is part of the Parktronic system. With the Parktronic system switched on (Y page 168), the Parking Guidance is also available. The Parking Guidance is an electronic parking aid equipped with ultrasonic sensors. The ultrasonic sensors scan the area on both sides of vehicle. When a suitable parking space is found, it is indicated by a parking space symbol in the multifunction display. You will receive steering instructions for parking in that space.
X Switching off: Press Parktronic
switch :. Indicator lamp ; comes on.
X Switching on: Press Parktronic switch :
again.
i When you switch the Parktronic system
on or off the Parking Guidance (Y page 168) is also switched on or off.
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Version: 2.11.8.1G Warning! The Parking Guidance is only an aid and may display parking spaces that are not suitable for parking such as Rno-parking zones Rparking space with unsuitable road/ground
surface
Rdriveways Rentrances/exits The Parking Guidance scans for and measures potential parking spaces when driving past. Subsequent changes to the parking space are not taken into account. This may be the case if the position of the vehicle parked in front or behind the space changes or obstacles in the parking space are moved. The Parking Guidance does not relieve you of the responsibility to pay attention. If you only rely on the Parking Guidance, you may cause an accident and injure yourself and others. You are always responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your immediate surroundings when parking and maneuvering. G Warning! The system cannot detect objects located above the area that the sensors scan. These objects, e.g. protruding load, overhang, or truck tail lifts, will be ignored when computing the parking procedure. The Parking Guidance might therefore provide untimely steering instructions. This could cause a collision. Thus, do not use the Parking Guidance in such situations. G Warning! Make sure no persons or animals are in the area in which you are maneuvering. You could otherwise injure them.
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objects may not be detected by the system and can damage the vehicle.
Use the Parking Guidance for parking spaces that are Rparallel to the direction of travel Rlocated on straight streets, i.e. not in
curves
Ron the same level as the street, i.e. not on
sidewalks, for example.
Parking instructions: ROn narrow streets, drive by the parking
space as close as possible.
RParking spaces that are dirty, overgrown or
located in front of trailers may not be detected correctly.
RSnowfall or heavy rain may cause imprecise
measurement of the parking space. RAlso observe the Parktronic system
warning indicator (Y page 167) while the Parking Guidance is active.
RYou may not use the Parking Guidance
when transporting cargo that protrudes the vehicle.
RDo not use the Parking Guidance when
driving with snow chains or when a spare wheel is mounted.
RHow well your vehicle will be parked after
completion of the Parking Guidance depends on the position and shape of the vehicles parked in front of and behind the parking space as well as the conditions of the immediate surroundings. In certain cases, the Parking Guidance may guide you too far into the parking space or not far enough. If this is the case, cancel the parking procedure with the Parking Guidance and correct the vehicle position yourself.
! Special attention must be paid to objects
with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes (e.g. trailer couplings, painted posts, elevated crossbars or road curbs). Such
Detecting a parking space The Parking Guidance is active when driving forward. The system operates at a vehicle
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speed of up to 22 mph (35 km/h). It scans automatically for and measures potential parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle.
Example illustration : Detected parking space on the left ; Parking space symbol = Detected parking space on the right At a vehicle speed of below 19 mph (30 km/h), you see parking space symbol ; as a system display in the multifunction display. When a parking space has been detected, an additional arrow to the right = or to the left : appears. In order to be detected by the Parking Guidance, a parking space must be Rparallel to the direction of travel Rat least 5 ft (1.5 m) wide Rat least 4.3 ft (1.3 m) longer than your
vehicle is
A parking space is shown in the multifunction display when driving by until you have reached a distance of 50 ft (15 m) from the space. The Parking Guidance only shows parking spaces on the passenger side of the vehicle unless you activate the driver’s side (left) turn signal. If you would like to park on the driver’s side, the left turn signal must remain on until the reverse gear is engaged.
Parking G Warning! The Parking Guidance is only an aid and may not detect all obstacles. The Parking Guidance does not relieve you of the responsibility to pay attention. You are always
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Version: 2.11.8.1responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your immediate surroundings when parking and maneuvering. Otherwise, you could endanger yourself and others.
X Bring the vehicle to a standstill as long as the desired parking space is displayed by the parking space symbol in the multifunction display.
X Shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R. The message Check Vehicle Surroundings Press ’OK’ to Confirm appears in the multifunction display.
X Press a on the multifunction steering
wheel to confirm. The display in the multifunction display changes to the Parking Guidance. The message Please Drive Backward appears in the multifunction display, depending on the distance to the parking space.
Example illustration X If applicable, drive straight backward a
little. An arrow pointing toward you indicates the backward direction.
X Drive straight backward until an acoustic signal sounds. Stop the vehicle. You have reached the stop position. The arrow is completely white. The message Please Steer Wheel to the Right or Please Steer Wheel to the Left appears in the multifunction display.
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Version: 2.11.8.1Example illustration X With the vehicle still standing, turn the steering wheel in the indicated direction until the arrow is completely white and an acoustic signal sounds.
X Pulling into parking space: Keep the
steering wheel in position and drive backward carefully.
X Stop as soon as an acoustic signal sounds.
The vehicle has reached the countersteering point. The message Please Steer Wheel to the Right or Please Steer Wheel to the Left appears in the multifunction display.
X Countersteering: With the vehicle still standing, turn the steering wheel in the indicated direction until the arrow is completely white and an acoustic signal sounds.
X Pulling into parking space: Keep the
steering wheel in position and drive backward carefully.
X Stop as soon as an acoustic signal sounds.
Stop the vehicle immediately when the Parktronic systems issues an audible, continuous warning signal. The message Parking Guidance Finished appears in the multifunction display and an acoustic signal sounds. You may be prompted to steer into a different direction and then shift the automatic transmission to a another position. The displays in the multifunction display will then guide you into the final park position.
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X If necessary, adjust the end position by
maneuvering as needed.
X Observe the warning indicators of the
Parktronic system (Y page 167).
Canceling the Parking Guidance X Press the Parktronic switch (Y page 168).
The Parking Guidance is canceled immediately and the Parktronic system is deactivated.
The Parking Guidance is canceled automatically if guidance into the parking space is no longer possible or if an error occurs. The parking space symbol disappears and the message Parking Guidance Canceled appears in the multifunction display.
Rear view camera The rear view camera is an optical parking aid. The area behind the vehicle appears in the COMAND system display as a mirror image, like in the rear view mirror. G Warning! Make sure no persons or animals are in or near the area in which you are parking/ maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be injured. G Warning! The rear view camera is only an aid and may display obstacles Rfrom a distorted perspective Rinaccurately Rmay not display obstacles at all
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Version: 2.11.8.1The rear view camera does not relieve you of the responsibility to be cautious. Take care and pay careful attention. The rear view camera may not show objects which are Rvery close to the rear bumper Runder the rear bumper Rabove the trunk handle You are responsible for safety at all times and must continue to pay attention to the immediate surroundings when parking and maneuvering. This includes the area behind, in front of, and beside the vehicle. Otherwise you could endanger yourself and/or others. G Warning! The rear view camera either will not function or will not function to its full capability if Rthe trunk lid is open Rit is raining very hard, snowing or foggy Rit is night or you are parking/maneuvering your vehicle in an area where it is very dark Rthe camera is exposed to a very bright white
light
Rthe immediate surroundings are
illuminated with fluorescent light (the COMAND system display can flicker)
Rthere is a sudden change in temperature, e.g. if you drive into a heated garage from the cold (lens condensation)
Rthe camera lens is dirty or covered Rthe rear of your vehicle is damaged
In this case, have the position and setting of the camera checked by a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you contact a Mercedes- Benz Center for this purpose.
Do not use the rear view camera in these situations. Otherwise you could injure yourself or others and/or damage property including your vehicle while parking/ maneuvering.
Camera lens : must be free of dirt, ice, snow, and slush to function properly. Clean the camera lens regularly. Being careful not to scratch or damage the camera lens, see “Cleaning the rear view camera lens” (Y page 263).
Switching on or off X Switching on: Switch on the ignition. X Make sure the rear view camera is switched
on in the COMAND system. For more information refer to separate COMAND operating instructions.
X Switch on the COMAND system. X Shift the automatic transmission to reverse
gear R. The area behind the vehicle appears in the COMAND system display.
i The image from the rear view camera will no longer be displayed if you select another function on the COMAND system while reverse gear R is engaged. To display the image again, disengage and reengage reverse gear R.
X Switching off: Shift the automatic
transmission into park position P, neutral position N, or drive position D.
Night View Assist Plus The Night View Assist Plus illuminates the road with infrared light in addition to the normal headlamps.
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A camera at the top of the windshield measures the infrared light and shows a black-and-white image in the COMAND system display. The image in the COMAND system display corresponds to a road lit up by high-beam headlamps. G Warning! The Night View Assist Plus is only an aid to support you while driving and cannot substitute your careful attention. Do not rely on the display of the Night View Assist Plus; instead, continue to look through the windshield. You are always responsible for safety and must drive in accordance with traffic conditions. Otherwise, you could endanger yourself and others. The system may be impaired or unavailable when Rvisibility is poor, e.g. due to snow, rain, fog,
or heavy spray
Rthe camera area of the windshield is dirty,
fogged up or covered by a sticker for example
Rdriving through curves or on inclines or
declines G Warning! The Night View Assist Plus cannot record objects immediately in front of or next to the vehicle. When maneuvering, continue to look through the windshield. Make sure no persons or animals are in the area in which you are maneuvering. You could otherwise injure them. The Night View Assist Plus image in the COMAND system display is not impaired by the headlamps of approaching vehicles. As a result, you can better follow the course of the road and detect obstacles earlier on. i Infrared light is invisible to the human eye
and thus does not blind. The Night View Assist Plus can remain switched on permanently even with oncoming traffic present.
The Night View Assist Plus monitors the area in front of your vehicle via camera :.
Switching on or off You can only switch on the Night View Assist Plus if Rthe SmartKey in the starter switch is set to
position 2
Rit is dark Rthe exterior lamp switch is set to c orRthe automatic transmission is not in
reverse gear R
X Switch on the COMAND system. X Press button :.
The Night View Assist Plus image appears in the COMAND system display.
For information on how to adjust the brightness of the COMAND system display, refer to the separate COMAND system operating instructions.
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i The infrared headlamps only come on above a speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h). Therefore, when you are at a standstill, you do not have a complete view and cannot check the function of the Night View Assist Plus.
Pedestrian detection The Night View Assist Plus detects pedestrians by means of specific characteristics, e.g. a human silhouette. Pedestrian detection is activated when Rthe Night View Assist Plus is switched on Rthe vehicle speed is above approximately
6 mph (10 km/h)
Rdriving in darkness, e.g. on highways
without road lighting
: Night View Assist Plus image ; Detected pedestrian = Frame ? Symbol for active pedestrian detection When pedestrian detection is active, symbol ? appears in the Night View Assist Plus image. Once a pedestrian is detected, that pedestrian is highlighted by frame =. When you have been made aware of a pedestrian, assess the situation by looking through the windshield. The actual distance between your vehicle and objects or pedestrians cannot be assessed properly via a screen display. Other objects apart from pedestrians may also be highlighted.
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Version: 2.11.8.1G Warning! The pedestrian detection may be impaired or unavailable when Rpedestrians are obstructed fully or in part by other objects such as parking vehicles Rthe silhouette in the Night View Assist Plus
image is displayed incomplete or interrupted, e.g. by significant light reflection
Ra pedestrian’s silhouette is not rich enough
in contrast compared to the background
Rpedestrians are not in erected position but,
for example, sit, crouch down, or lie
i Animals cannot be detected.
Dirty or fogged-up windshield The Night View Assist Plus image is diminished when the windshield in front of the camera is Rdirty Rfogged up on the outside Rfogged up on the inside G Warning! Please do not forget that your primary responsibility is to drive the vehicle. A driver’s attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, stop before trying to remove window fogging or cleaning the windshield in front of the Night View Assist Plus camera. 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.
X Removing condensation: Check settings of the climate control and change them, if necessary (Y page 181).
X Swing the camera cover downward
(Y page 263).
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Version: 2.11.8.1X Cleaning inside of windshield: Use a soft,
non-scratching cloth (Y page 263).
Blind Spot Assist The Blind Spot Assist uses radar sensors to monitor the area on both sides of your vehicle. It will assist you when you change lanes driving at speeds of above 20 mph (30 km/h). A red warning lamp will come on in the exterior rear view mirror as soon as another vehicle is detected. If you then activate the corresponding turn signals to change lanes, the red warning lamp flashes and warning sounds (collision warning). The Blind Spot Assist operates using sensors in the rear bumper. G Warning! The Blind Spot Assist is only a driving aid and may not detect all vehicles. The Blind Spot Assist may not be able to detect narrow vehicles such as motorcycles or bicycles, or it may not detect them until it is too late. The monitoring function may be impaired if your sensors are dirty, subject to heavy spray, or if visibility is poor due to e.g. snow, rain, or fog. This can result in vehicles not being detected or being detected too late. The Blind Spot Assist cannot detect road, traffic and weather conditions. It is the driver’s responsibility at all times to be attentive to road, weather and traffic conditions and to provide the steering, braking and other driving inputs necessary to retain control of the vehicle. Failure to do so could result in recognizing dangers too late, possibly resulting in an accident and serious injury to yourself and others. In order for the Blind Spot Assist to function, the radar sensors must be switched on and operational. When traveling in Canada in a vehicle not registered in Canada, you must switch off the radar sensor system (Y page 144). Canadian
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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: RBlind Spot Assist RBAS PLUS (Y page 63) RPRE-SAFE® Brake (Y page 69) RDISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 149) 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.
Sensor monitoring range The Blind Spot Assist is able to monitor a range up to 10 ft (3 m) to the rear and both sides of the vehicle.
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G Warning! The Blind Spot Assist monitors certain areas in the immediate vicinity of your vehicle. Vehicles approaching and passing at speeds that exceed the speed of your vehicle significantly will not be detected. There will be no warning display and no audible warning. When driving in a very wide lane, the sensors may not be able to cover the entire width of the neighboring lane. Vehicles driving on the outside of the neighboring lane may not be detected. It is the driver’s responsibility at all times to be attentive to road, weather and traffic conditions and to provide the steering, braking and other driving inputs necessary to retain control of the vehicle. Failure to do so could result in recognizing dangers too late, possibly resulting in an accident and serious injury to yourself and others. When driving in a very narrow lane, the sensors may detect and display vehicles in the second lane over. This will be the case if there are vehicles driving on the inside edge of their lane. The system may issue causeless warnings in the area of guardrails or similar structural boundaries. The two Blind Spot Assist sensors are built into the rear bumper. Make sure that the area
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Version: 2.11.8.1of the bumper around the sensors is free of dirt, ice and snow. The radar sensors must not be obstructed, for example, by bicycle carriers or overhanging luggage. ! In the event of a significant impact or damage affecting the bumpers, have the radar sensors checked by a qualified specialist workshop such as a Mercedes- Benz Center. Failure to do this can result in Blind Spot Assist not functioning correctly.
Indicator and warning lamps
Exterior rear view mirror, driver’s side X Make sure that the radar sensors (Y page 144) and Blind Spot Assist (Y page 138) are switched on.
X Switch on the ignition.
Red warning lamps : in the exterior rear view mirrors come on.
X Start the engine.
Yellow indicator lamps : in the exterior rear view mirrors come on up to a speed of 20 mph (30 km/h).
Above a speed of 20 mph (30 km/h), yellow indicator lamps : go out and the Blind Spot Assist is active. If the Blind Spot Assist detects a vehicle in its range, red warning lamp : on the corresponding side of the vehicle comes on. The warning is issued each time a vehicle enters the area monitored by the Blind Spot Assist from behind or from the side. When you pass another vehicle, the warning is issued only when the speed differential is less than 7 mph (12 km/h).
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Version: 2.11.8.1When you shift the automatic transmission in reverse gear R, yellow indicator lamps : in the exterior rear view mirrors goes out after approximately 3 seconds. The Blind Spot Assist is then not active. The brightness of indicator lamps/warning lamps : is controlled automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light. G Warning! The Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h). The yellow indicator lamps in the exterior rear view mirrors are illuminated. You will not be alerted to the presence of vehicles in the monitored area at these speeds. It is the driver’s responsibility at all times to be attentive to road, weather and traffic conditions and to provide the steering, braking and other driving inputs necessary to retain control of the vehicle. Failure to do so could result in recognizing dangers too late, possibly resulting in an accident and serious injury to yourself and others.
Collision warning If a vehicle is detected in the Blind Spot Assist range and you activate the turn signal, a two- tone warning will sound once. Red warning lamp : on the corresponding side of the vehicle will flash. G Warning! Do not change lanes or make turns, while red warning lamp : is flashing. Doing so could result in an accident and serious injury to yourself and others.
X Remain on the lane that you are currently on until traffic conditions permit to change.
If the turn signal remains on, red warning lamp : will flash to indicate that vehicles have been detected. No further audible warnings will sound.
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Lane Keeping Assist The Lane Keeping Assist supports you at a vehicle speed of above 40 mph when you have set the display unit to miles in the Display Unit Speed-/Odometer: menu in the control system (Y page 141). When you have set the display unit to km, the system supports you at a vehicle speed of above 60 km/h. When the Lane Keeping Assist detects lane markings, the system is designed to alert you in case you leave your lane unintentionally. A warning is usually issued when a front wheel is on the lane marking. An interval vibration in the steering wheel that lasts for up to 1.5 seconds will then alert you.
The Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in front of your vehicle via camera :. The system can distinguish various conditions in order to alert you early enough and to avoid unnecessary warnings when crossing lane markings. The warning is issued sooner when Rcutting a curve on the outside of the turn Rdriving on very wide lanes such as highway
lanes
Rthe system recognizes dividing lines
because crossing them is often crucial due to soft shoulders or guardrails behind for example
The warning is issued later however when Rdriving on narrow lanes Rcutting a curve on the inside of the turn
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The system does not issue a warning when Rsteering, braking, or accelerating in a
clearly active manner, e.g. when changing lanes, passing, exiting a highway
Rcutting a narrow curve Rmaking a very sharp turn Ra driving safety system such as the ABS, the BAS, or the ESC has been activated
When setting the turn signal in either direction, the warning will be suppressed. The system will issue a warning if a turn signal has been on for an extended period of time. G Warning! The Lane Keeping Assist does not keep the vehicle in the lane. The Lane Keeping Assist is only an aid to the driver and may not always recognize lane markings properly or fail to recognize them at all. The system may be impaired or unavailable when Rvisibility is poor, e.g. due to snow, rain, fog,
or heavy spray
Roncoming traffic, sun glare or reflection
from other vehicles
Rthe camera area of the windshield is dirty,
foggy, or otherwise obstructed Rlane markings are not present Rlane markings are worn, dark, or covered
e.g. by snow or dirt
Rthe distance to the preceding vehicle is too
short
Rwhen lane markings are ambiguous, for
example in road work sections
Rlane markings change rapidly, e.g. on
highway exits or turn-off lanes Rlanes are narrow and winding The Lane Keeping Assist cannot take road and traffic conditions into account. It is the driver’s responsibility at all times to be attentive to road, weather and traffic
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Version: 2.11.8.1conditions and to provide the steering, braking and other driving inputs necessary to retain control of the vehicle. Failure to do so could result in recognizing dangers too late, possibly resulting in an accident and serious injury to yourself and others.
Switching on or off
Example illustration X Switch on or off the Lane Keeping Assist via
the control system (Y page 138). Lane Keeping Assist indicator : appears in the multifunction display.
ATTENTION ASSIST The ATTENTION ASSIST supports you during long, monotonous rides, e.g. on freeways and highways. The ATTENTION ASSIST is active at a vehicle speed of between 50 mph (80 km/h) and 112 mph (180 km/h). Always obey applicable speed limits. The ATTENTION ASSIST suggests to take a rest when recognizing fatigue or increasing inattentiveness of the driver. G Warning! The ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid to the driver. It might not recognize fatigue or increasing inattentiveness in time or fail to recognize them at all. The system cannot substitute a rested and attentive driver. Fatigue can cause you to recognize dangers too late, to misjudge potential dangers, or to react slower. Therefore, make sure to be rested before and during your trip. Take rests early enough and regularly, especially during long trips. Failure to do so could cause you to
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X Switch on the ATTENTION ASSIST via the
control system (Y page 138). ATTENTION ASSIST indicator : appears in the multifunction display.
When the ATTENTION ASSIST is active, it will warn you after 20 minutes of driving at the earliest. An intermittent warning will then sound twice and the message Attention Assist: Time for a rest? appears in the multifunction display. X If possible park your vehicle in a safe
location and take a rest.
X Confirm the message by pressing button a on the multifunction steering wheel.
If you do not take a rest and the ATTENTION ASSIST continues to recognize fatigue or increasing inattentiveness, you will be warned once more after 15 minutes at the earliest. During long trips, take regular and duly rests that allow you to recover sufficiently. The ATTENTION ASSIST will be reset and restarts evaluating the degree of your fatigue when Ryou turn off the engine Ryou release the seat belt and open the driver’s door, e.g. during a rest or for a driver change
recognize dangers too late which could result in an accident and serious injury to you and/ or others. The ATTENTION ASSIST interprets your fatigue or increasing inattentiveness considering the following criteria: Rthe individual driving style, for example the
way you steer
Rthe driving conditions such as time of day
and duration of the ride
The ATTENTION ASSIST function is restricted and warnings will be delayed or not issued at all when Rroad conditions are bad, e.g. heavy bumps
or potholes
Rcrosswinds are strong Rdriving in a sporty manner with high speed
in curves or rapid acceleration
Rdriving slower than 50 mph (80 km/h) or faster than 112 mph (180 km/h) most of the time
Roperating the COMAND or making phone
calls via COMAND
Rchanging lanes or varying the vehicle
speed, i.e. you intervene actively
Warnings and displays in the multifunction display
Example illustration
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Version: 2.11.8.1180 Climate control system
Climate control system Overview of climate control system functions Your vehicle is equipped with either of the following climate control systems: Dual-zone automatic climate control 3-zone automatic climate control
USA only
Canada only
Canada only The dual-zone automatic climate control combines an automatic heating and ventilation system with a cooling system. You can adjust the dual-zone automatic climate control separately for the driver’s and passenger side.
Rear climate control
The 3-zone automatic climate control combines an automatic heating and ventilation system with a cooling system. You can adjust the 3-zone automatic climate control separately for each zone in the vehicle.
Canada only The rear climate control allows separate climate settings for the rear compartment.
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Control panels Dual-zone automatic climate control
(Y page 186)
(Y page 189)
(Y page 191)
(Y page 190)
(Y page 190)
(Y page 185) (Y page 191)
(Y page 185)
USA only
Function
: Air distribution and
air volume (automatic mode)
; Front defroster
= ZONE-function on/
off
? Air recirculation
A MAX COOL function
on/off
Recommendation/Notes i Switch on the automatic mode. The
indicator lamp above button à comes on.
i Keep this setting selected only until the windshield and the front door windows are clear again.
i Only use this function for a short time, e.g. in a tunnel. Otherwise, the windows can fog up due to lack of fresh air.
B A/C cooling on/off i Switch on/off the air conditioning. C Rear window
defroster
D Climate control on/
off
E Temperature
control, passenger side
F Air distribution G Air volume
i Switch on/off the climate control
system.
i Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†).
(Y page 186)
(Y page 189) (Y page 189)
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Function
H Temperature
control, driver’s side
I Display
Recommendation/Notes i Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†).
(Y page 186)
Canada only
Function
: Air recirculation
; Front defroster
= ZONE-function on/
off
? Display A Air distribution and
