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inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. If the vehicle was previously centrally locked using the SmartKey, it will not unlock using the central locking switch. If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch 앫 while in the selective remote con- trol mode, only the door opened from the inside is unlocked.

앫 while in the global remote control mode, the complete vehicle is un- locked when a door is opened from the inside.

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Warning!

You must ensure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated, the driver’s door is being opened and the engine is turned off.

Do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, 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.

The easy-entry/exit feature can be switched on or off in the individual setting menu CONVENIENCE - EASY-ENTRY FEATURE ACTIVATE (컄 page 133).

To cancel steering wheel movement, do one the following: 앫 Move the steering column stalk

(컄 page 22)

앫 Press the memory button

(컄 page 102)

Controls in detail Seats 왔 Seats For more information on seat adjustment, see the “Getting started” section (컄 page 34).

Easy-entry/exit feature

With the easy-entry/exit feature activated the steering wheel tilts upwards. This allows easier entry into and exit from the vehicle when the driver’s door is opened. However, the engine must be turned off. When the SmartKey is inserted in the start- er switch and the driver’s door is closed, the steering wheel returns to the last set position.

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Removing and installing front seat head restraints

For more information on head restraint ad- justment, see the “Getting started” section (컄 page 36).

Tilt the seat backrest rearward for eas- ier removal and installation of the head restraints.

Front seat head restraints

Warning!

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Adjust head restraint so that the head re- straint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an ac- cident or similar situation.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent.

Do not interchange head restraints from front and rear seat.

1 Switch

Removing front seat head restraint 왘 Press switch 1 upwards and hold until

the head restraint is fully extended.

왘 Pull head restraint out.

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Installing front seat head restraint 왘 Press switch 1 upwards and hold for

about five seconds.

왘 Press the head restraint down until it

engages.

왘 Adjust head restraint to the desired po-

sition.

Synchronizing head restraints and seat adjustment fore and aft for front seats

If the power supply was interrupted (bat- tery disconnected or discharged), the head restraints and the seat adjustment fore and aft are no longer adjusted automatical- ly. The head restraints and the seat adjust- ment fore and aft must be resynchronized: 왘 Turn SmartKey in starter switch to

position 2.

왘 Move the seat completely forward

(컄 page 35) and the head restraint fully down (컄 page 36) and hold the switch- es for approximately one second.

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Rear seat head restraints

Head restraint height

Warning!

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Adjust head restraint so that the head re- straint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an ac- cident or similar situation.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent.

Manually adjust the height of the head re- straint. 왘 Push or pull on the head restraint.

Removing and installing rear seat head restraints

Warning!

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Adjust head restraint so that the head re- straint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an ac- cident or similar situation.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent.

Do not interchange head restraints from front and rear seat.

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Removing rear seat head restraints

Multicontour seat*

The multicontour seat has a movable seat cushion and inflatable air cushions built into the seat backrest to provide additional lumbar and side support. The seat cushion movement and amount of seat backrest cushion height and curva- ture can be continuously varied with regu- lators on the right side of the seat after turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2.

왘 Pull out head restraint with both hands.

The head restraint(s) should be stored in a secure place.

Installing rear seat head restraints 왘 Insert the head restraint and push it

down to the stop.

Ensure proper head restraint positioning (컄 page 36).

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1 Seat cushion length 2 Backrest bottom 3 Backrest center 4 Backrest side bolsters 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on. All the lamps in the instrument cluster come on.

Seat cushion length 왘 Adjust the seat cushion to the length of

your upper leg using switch 1.

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Backrest contour 왘 Adjust the contour of the backrest to the desired position using switches 2 and 3.

Backrest side bolsters 왘 Adjust the backrest side bolsters so

that they provide good lateral support using switch 4.

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Heated seats

Switching on seat heating 왘 Press upper switch position 1.

Driver’s and front passenger seats The switch is located in the center console.

A red indicator lamp on the switch comes on.

1 Normal heating 2 Rapid heating 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on. All the lamps in the instrument cluster come on.

Switching off seat heating 왘 Press upper switch position 1 again.

The seat heater will be automatically switched off after approximately 30 minutes.

Switching on rapid seat heating 왘 Press lower switch position 2.

Both red indicator lamps on the switch come on. The system switches over to normal heating mode after approximately five minutes. Only one indicator lamp re- mains lit.

Switching off rapid seat heating 왘 Press lower switch position 2 again.

If one or both of the lamps on the seat heater switch are blinking, there is in- sufficient voltage available as too many electrical consumers are turned on. The seat heater switches off automati- cally. The seat heater will switch back on again automatically as soon as suffi- cient voltage is available.

Rear seats The switch is located on the B (center) pil- lar.

1 Normal heating 2 Rapid heating 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on. All the lamps in the instrument cluster come on.

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Switching on seat heating 왘 Press upper switch position 1.

A red indicator lamp on the switch comes on.

Switching off seat heating 왘 Press upper switch position 1 again.

The seat heater will be automatically switched off after approximately 30 minutes.

Switching on rapid seat heating 왘 Press lower switch position 2.

Both red indicator lamps on the switch come on. The system switches over to normal heating mode after approximately five minutes. Only one indicator lamp re- mains lit.

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Switching off rapid seat heating 왘 Press lower switch position 2 again.

If one or both of the lamps on the seat heater switch are blinking, there is in- sufficient voltage available as too many electrical consumers are turned on. The seat heater switches off automati- cally. The seat heater will switch back on again automatically as soon as suffi- cient voltage is available.

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왔 Memory function

Prior to operating the vehicle, the driv- er should check and adjust the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and seat backrest angle if necessary, to en- sure adequate control, reach and com- fort. The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. See also the section on airbags (컄 page 57) for proper seat positioning. In addition, adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control, reach, opera- tion and comfort. Both the interior and exterior rear view mirrors should be ad- justed for adequate rear vision. Fasten seat belts. Infants and small children should be seated in a properly secured restraint system that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2.

The memory button and stored position switch are located on the door. You can store up to three different settings per SmartKey. The following settings are saved for each stored position: 앫 Driver’s seat and seat backrest posi-

tion

앫 Steering wheel position 앫 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

position

앫 Passenger-side exterior rear view mir-

ror position

앫 Front passenger seat position These key-dependent memory settings can be deactivated if desired (컄 page 135).

Controls in detail Memory function

Warning!

Do not activate the memory function while driving. Activating the memory function while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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1 Memory button 2 Stored position buttons 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on or the relevant door is open and the SmartKey is inserted in the starter switch.

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Storing positions into memory

Recalling positions from memory

왘 Adjust the seats, steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to the de- sired position (컄 page 34). 왘 Press memory button 1. 왘 Release memory button and push posi-

tion button 2 within three seconds. All the settings are stored at the select- ed position.

왘 Press and hold position button 2 until the seat, steering wheel and rear view mirrors have fully moved to the stored positions. Releasing the button immediately stops movement to the stored posi- tions.

Warning!

Do not operate the power seats using the memory button if the seat backrest is in an excessively reclined position. Doing so could cause damage to front or rear seats.

First move seat backrest to an upright posi- tion.

Storing exterior rear view mirror park- ing position

For easier parking, you can adjust the pas- senger-side exterior rear view mirror so that you can see the right rear wheel as soon as you engage reverse gear R. For information on activating the parking position, see “Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position” (컄 page 153).

You can store a parking position for the passenger-side exterior rear view mir- ror for each SmartKey using the memo- ry switch.

1 Adjustment button 2 Driver’s side mirror 3 Passenger-side mirror 4 Memory button 왘 Stop the vehicle. 왘 Switch ignition on (if not already on). 왘 Press button 3.

The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror is selected.

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왘 Adjust the exterior rear view mirror

with button 1 so that you see the rear wheel and the curb.

왘 Press memory button 4 on the door. 왘 Within three seconds, press bottom of adjustment button 1 above the exteri- or lamp switch. The parking position is stored if the mirror does not move. If the mirror does move, repeat the above steps. After the setting is stored you can move the mirror again.

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Controls in detail Lighting 왔 Lighting For notes on how to switch on the head- lamps and use the turn signals, see the “Getting started” section (컄 page 46).

If you drive in countries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road than the country where the vehicle is regis- tered, you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams. Relevant information can be obtained at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Exterior lamp switch

The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.

M Off U Automatic headlamp mode C Parking lamps (also side marker lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps, instrument panel lamps) Canada only: When engine is run- ning, the low beam is additionally switched on.

B Parking lamps plus low beam or

high beam headlamps (combination switch pushed forward).

ˆ Standing lamps, right (turn left one

stop)

‚ Standing lamps, left (turn left two

stops)

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i If you remove the SmartKey and open the driver’s door while the parking lamps or low beam headlamps are switched on: 앫 a warning sounds 앫 $ appears in the multifunction

display

앫 the message TURN OFF LIGHTS! ap-

pears in the multifunction display

With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the engine running, the low beam headlamps cannot be switched off manually.

Manual headlamp mode The low beam headlamps and parking lamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch, see (컄 page 104).

Automatic headlamp mode The parking lamps, low beam headlamps and license plate lamps switch on and off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light. 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to U.

Warning!

If the exterior lamp switch is set to U, 앫 the headlamps may switch off unexpect- edly when the system senses bright am- bient light, for example light from oncoming traffic.

앫 the headlamps will not be automatically

switched on under foggy conditions.

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To minimize risk to you and to others, acti- vate headlamps by turning exterior lamp switch to B when driving or when traffic and/or ambient lighting conditions require you to do so.

In low ambient lighting conditions, only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill. Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the head- lamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an acci- dent.

The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid to the driver. The driver is responsible for the operation of the vehicle’s lights at all times.

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With the daytime running lamp mode activated, the low beam headlamps will not be switched off automatically.

Front fog lamps and rear fog lamp can not be switched on manually with exte- rior lamp switch in position U. To activate the fog lamps, turn exterior lamp switch to position B.

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Daytime running lamp mode 왘 Turn exterior lamp switch to

position M or U.

When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps are automatically switched on. In low ambient light conditions the parking lamps will also switch on.

Canada only When you shift from a driving position to position N or P, the low beam switches off (three minutes delay). For nighttime driving, you should turn the exterior lamp switch to position B to permit activation of the high beam head- lamps.

USA only The high beam headlamps can also be ac- tivated when driving with the daytime run- ning lamp mode activated and exterior lamp switch in position M.

To activate the daytime running lamp mode, see “Setting daytime running lamp mode” (컄 page 129).

See notes on the exterior lamp switch (컄 page 104).

Locator lighting and night security illu- mination Locator lighting and night security illumi- nation are described in the control system section under “Setting locator lighting” (컄 page 130) and “Setting night security il- lumination” (컄 page 131).

Exterior rear view mirror lamps If the vehicle is centrally unlocked in the darkness, the lamps in the exterior rear view mirrors come on.

i Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and/or the low beam headlamps on. Fog lamps should only be used in conjunction with low beam headlamps. Consult your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding allow- able lamp operation.

Switching on rear fog lamp 왘 Check that the low beam headlamps

are switched on.

왘 Pull out exterior lamp switch to second

stop. The yellow indicator lamp † in the lamp switch comes on.

If a door is opened, the lamp on this side goes out. If no doors are opened, the lamps go out: 앫 when the ignition is switched on 앫 after a maximum of 40 seconds

Switching on front fog lamps

Warning!

In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill. Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident.

왘 Make sure the low beam headlamps

are switched on.

왘 Pull out exterior lamp switch to first

stop. The green indicator lamp ‡ in the lamp switch comes on.

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Combination switch

The combination switch is located on the left side of the steering column.

1 High beam 2 High beam flasher

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Switching on high beams 왘 Turn exterior lamp switch to

position B or to U (컄 page 104).

왘 Push the combination switch in

direction 1. The high beam headlamp indicator A in the instrument clus- ter comes on.

High beam flasher 왘 Pull the combination switch briefly in

direction 2.

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Hazard warning flasher

The hazard warning flasher can be activat- ed with the ignition switched on or off. It is activated automatically when an airbag is deployed. The switch is located on the center con- sole.

Switching on the hazard warning flasher 왘 Press the hazard warning flasher

switch. All the turn signals will blink. With the hazard warning flasher acti- vated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn, only the re- spective left or right turn signals will operate when the SmartKey in the starter switch is in position 1 or 2.

Switching off the hazard warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch

1 Hazard warning flasher switch

again.

Interior lighting

1 Cargo compartment lamps 2 Right reading lamp 3 Rocker switch for automatic control

system

4 Left reading lamp

If the door remains open, the interior lamps switch off automatically after ap- proximately five minutes.

Activating automatic control 왘 Move rocker switch 3 to center

position. Interior lamps are switched on in dark- ness, when you 앫 unlock the vehicle 앫 open a door 앫 remove the SmartKey from the

starter switch

In addition, the entry lamps in the door trays will come on when you open a door. The interior lamps are switched off fol- lowing an adjustable time delay (컄 page 132).

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Deactivating automatic control 왘 Press the = symbol on rocker

switch 3. The interior lighting and the entry lamps remain switched off in darkness, even when you 앫 unlock the vehicle 앫 open a door 앫 remove the SmartKey from the

starter switch

Manual control

Switching lamps on 왘 Press the W symbol on rocker

switch 3. The interior lighting remains on even when the doors are closed.

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Rear interior lamps

Cargo compartment lamps

The rear interior lamps are located above the rear seat bench on the left and right side.

Switching on and off

1 The lamps are switched on

continuously

2 The lamps are switched off 3 Automatic function

1 Switch for cargo compartment lamps 왘 Press button ò to switch the cargo

compartment lamps 2 on/off.

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Switching lamps off 왘 Move rocker switch 3 to center posi- tion to activate the automatic control.

To prevent the vehicle battery from be- ing discharged, all interior lamps switch off automatically after approxi- mately 30 minutes with the tailgate open. If an interior lamp is switched on man- ually, it does not go out automatically. Before leaving the vehicle, make sure the interior lamps are switched off. The rear interior lamps can be switched on with the SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or SmartKey removed from the starter switch for up to 30 minutes.

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Switching on 왘 Press lock cylinder 2 to activate the

cargo compartment lamps again. The cargo compartment lamps will switch on.

Warning!

To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the tail- gate opening when closing the tailgate. Be especially careful when small children are around.

Only drive with the tailgate closed as other- wise exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.

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2 Cargo compartment lamps

Switching on and off with the tailgate open If the tailgate should remain open for a longer period of time, the cargo compart- ment lamps may be switched off separate- ly.

1 Door lock 2 Lock cylinder

Switching off 왘 Open the tailgate. 왘 Press door lock 1 down until it engag-

es (arrow).

Do not close the tailgate if the lock is engaged in down position. The lock could otherwise be damaged. When locking the tailgate, it is impor- tant that the door lock be in the same position as shown in the illustration.

Controls in detail Instrument cluster 왔 Instrument cluster A full view illustration of the instrument cluster can be found in the “At a glance” section of this manual (컄 page 24).

1 Reset button The instrument cluster is activated when you: 앫 open a door 앫 turn on the ignition 앫 press reset button 1
앫 switch on the exterior lamps You can change the instrument cluster set- tings in the Instrument cluster submenu of the control system (컄 page 127).

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Instrument cluster illumination

Use the reset button to adjust the illumina- tion brightness for the instrument cluster.

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

To brighten illumination 왘 Turn reset button 1 in the instrument

cluster clockwise. The instrument cluster illumination will brighten.

To dim illumination 왘 Turn reset button 1 in the instrument

cluster counterclockwise. The instrument cluster illumination will dim.

Coolant temperature display

Warning!

앫 Driving when your engine is badly over-

heated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine com- partment to catch fire. You could be se- riously burned.

앫 Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam com- ing from it.

Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.

During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant tempera- ture may rise close to 248°F (120°C). The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause serious en- gine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Trip odometer

왘 Make sure you are viewing the trip

odometer display (컄 page 115).

왘 If it is not displayed, press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel (컄 page 116) until the trip odom- eter appears.

왘 Press and hold the reset button on the instrument cluster (컄 page 112) until the trip odometer is reset.

왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 1 or 2.

왘 Call up the trip odometer and main odometer by pressing button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel (컄 page 116).

왘 Press button j or k until the coolant temperature display appears. Excessive coolant temperature triggers a warning in the multifunction display (컄 page 269).

Controls in detail Instrument cluster

Tachometer

The red marking on the tachometer de- notes excessive engine speed.

Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds, as it may result in serious en- gine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking.

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The temperature sensor is located in the front bumper area. Due to its location, the sensor can be affected by road or engine heat during idling or slow driving. This means that the accuracy of the displayed temperature can only be verified by com- parison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor, not by comparison to external displays (e.g. bank signs, etc.).

When moving the vehicle into colder ambi- ent temperatures (e.g. when leaving your garage), you will notice a delay before the lower temperature is displayed. A delay also occurs when ambient temper- atures rise. This prevents inaccurate tem- perature indications caused by heat radiated from the engine during idling or slow driving.

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Outside temperature indicator

Warning!

The outside temperature indicator is not de- signed to serve as an ice-warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.

Indicated temperatures just above the freez- ing point do not guarantee that the road sur- face is free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges.

The outside temperature is displayed in the multifunction display (컄 page 115). For information on how to select the unit of the displayed temperature, i.e. degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F), see “Selecting temperature display mode” (컄 page 127).

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왔 Control system The control system is activated as soon as the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 1. The control system enables you to 앫 call up information about your vehicle 앫 change vehicle settings For example, you can use the control sys- tem to find out when your vehicle is next due for service, to set the language for messages in the instrument cluster display and much more.

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Warning!

Multifunction display

A driver’s attention to the road and traffic conditions must always be his/her primary focus when driving.

For your safety and the safety of others, se- lecting features through the multifunction steering wheel should only be done by the driver when traffic and road conditions per- mit it to be done safely.

Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate- ly 13.5 m) every second.

The control system relays information to the multifunction display.

1 Trip odometer 2 Main odometer 3 Outside temperature 4 Clock1
5 Current gear selector lever position 6 Transfer case program mode

1 See separate operating

instructions

for the

COMAND system for clock setting.

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Multifunction steering wheel

The displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are controlled by the buttons on the multifunc- tion steering wheel.

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Pressing any of the buttons on the multi- function steering wheel will alter what is shown in the multifunction display. The information available in the multifunc- tion display is arranged in menus, each containing a number of functions or sub- menus. The individual functions are then found within the relevant menu (radio or CD op- erations under AUDIO, for example). These functions serve to call up relevant informa- tion or to customize the settings for your vehicle.

1 Multifunction display in the speed-

ometer Operating the control system

2 Selecting the submenu or setting

the volume ç down/to decrease æ up/to increase

3 Telephone*

í to take a call ì to end a call

4 Menu systems

è for next menu ÿ for previous menu

5 Moving within a menu j for next display k for previous display

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The menus are described on the following pages.

It is helpful to think of the menus, and the functions within each menu, as being ar- ranged in a circular pattern. 앫 If you press button è or ÿ

repeatedly, you will pass through each menu one after the other.

앫 If you press button k or j

repeatedly, you will pass through each function display, one after the other, in the current menu.

In the SETTINGS menu, instead of functions you will find a number of submenus for calling up and changing settings. For in- structions on using these submenus, see the “Settings menu” section (컄 page 123). The number of menus available in the sys- tem depends on which optional equipment is installed in your vehicle.

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Menus

This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus.

The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus.

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Menus, submenus and functions

Menu 1
Standard display Coolant temperature display

Menu 2
AUDIO

Menu 3
NAVI

Select radio station

Activate route guidance

Menu 4
Malfunction memory Call up malfunction messages

Digital speedometer

Operate CD player

Call up FSS

Check engine oil level

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Menu 5
Settings

Menu 6
Trip computer

Menu 7
Telephone

Load phone book

Search for name in phone book

Fuel consumption statistics after start Fuel consumption statistics since the last reset Call up range

Reset to factory settings

Instrument cluster submenu

Lighting submenu Vehicle submenu

Convenience submenu

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The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are not neces- sarily identical to those shown in the control system displays. The first function displayed in each menu will automatically show you which part of the system you are in.

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Standard display menu

AUDIO menu

The functions in the AUDIO menu operate the audio equipment which you currently have turned on. If no audio equipment is currently turned on, the message AUDIO OFF is shown in the display. The following functions are available:

Function Select radio station Operate CD player

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You can select the functions in the stan- dard display menu with button k or j. The following functions are available:

Function Call up coolant temperature display Call up digital speedometer Call up FSS Check engine oil level

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Display digital speedometer 왘 Press button j twice.

The current vehicle speed is shown in the multifunction display.

Select radio station 왘 Turn on the radio. Refer to separate op-

erating instructions.

왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly

until you see the currently tuned sta- tion in the display.

왘 Press button k or j repeatedly

until the desired station is found. The type of search depends on the set- ting for the station tuning: 앫 The next stored station is selected

(SP)

앫 Station search You can only store new stations by us- ing the corresponding feature on the radio. Refer to separate operating in- structions. You can also operate the radio in the usual manner.

1 Station 2 Waveband setting 3 Setting for station selection using

memory

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Operate the CD player 왘 Turn on the radio and select the CD

player. Refer to separate operating in- structions.

왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the settings for the CD currently being played are shown in the display.

1 Current track 2 Current CD (for CD changer) 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly

until the desired track is selected. To select a CD from the magazine, press a number on the COMAND sys- tem key pad located in the center dash- board.

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NAVI menu

Malfunction memory menu

The NAVI menu contains the functions needed to operate your navigation system. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the message NAVI in the display.

앫 If the navigation system is off, the mes- sage NAVI OFF is shown in the display. 앫 If the navigation system is on, the mes- sage NAVI ACTIVE is shown in the dis- play.

Please refer to the COMAND manual for in- structions on how to activate the route guidance system*.

Use the malfunction memory menu to scan malfunction and warning messages that may be stored in the system. The informa- tion shown in the display depends on whether malfunctions have actually oc- curred.

Warning!

Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and are inten- tionally not very detailed. The malfunction and warning messages are simply a remind- er with respect to the operation of certain systems and do not replace the owner’s and/or driver’s responsibility to maintain the vehicle’s operating safety by having all required maintenance and safety checks performed on the vehicle and by bringing the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center to address the malfunc- tion and warning messages (컄 page 260).

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왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the malfunction message memory in the display.

No malfunction messages If no malfunctions have occurred, the mes- sage in the display is: NO MALFUNCTION

Malfunctions have occurred If malfunctions have occurred, you will see the number of malfunctions in the display:

1 Number of malfunctions 왘 Press button k or j.

The stored messages will now be dis- played in order. See the “Practical hints” section for malfunction and warning messages (컄 page 260).

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Should any malfunctions occur while driv- ing, the number of malfunctions will reap- pear in the display when the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed from the starter switch.

The message memory will be cleared when you turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2. You will then only see Priority 1 malfunc- tions (컄 page 260).

Settings menu

In the SETTINGS... menu there are two functions: 앫 The function RESET: R BUTTON FOR

3 SEC., with which you can reset all the settings to those set at the factory.

앫 A collection of submenus with which you can make individual settings for your vehicle.

왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly

until the SETTINGS... menu is seen in the display.

Resetting all settings You can reset all the functions of all sub- menus to the factory settings. 왘 Press the reset button in the instru-

ment cluster (컄 page 112) for approxi- mately three seconds. In the display you will see the request to press the reset button again to con- firm.

왘 Press the reset button again.

The functions of all the submenus will reset to factory settings.

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The settings you have changed will not be reset unless you confirm the action by pressing the reset button a second time. Approximately five seconds after pressing the reset button for the sec- ond time, the SETTINGS... menu reap- pears in the display. For safety reasons, the following func- tions are not reset while driving: 앫 the LIGHT CIRCUIT HEADLIGHT MODE function in the LIGHTING submenu 앫 the SETTINGS KEY- DEPENDENT func-

tion in the CONVENIENCE submenu

Submenus in the Settings menu 왘 Press button k or j.

In the display you see the collection of the submenus.

The submenus are arranged by hierarchy. Scroll down with the ç button, scroll up with the æ button. Move within the submenus with the k or j button to the individual functions. The settings themselves are made with button æ or ç.

왘 Press button ç.

The selection marker moves to the next submenu.

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i The settings you have changed will not be reset unless you confirm the action by pressing the reset button a second time. Approximately five seconds after pressing the reset button for the sec- ond time, the SETTINGS... menu reap- pears in the display.

Resetting the functions of a submenu For each submenu you can reset all the functions to the factory settings. 왘 Move to a function in the submenu. 왘 Press the reset button in the instru-

ment cluster (컄 page 112) for approxi- mately three seconds. In the display you will see the request to press the reset button again to con- firm.

왘 Press the reset button again.

All functions of the submenu will reset to factory settings

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The table below shows what settings can be changed within the various menus. De- tailed instructions on making individual settings can be found on the following pag- es.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Select time display mode

Select temperature display mode Select speedometer display mode Select language

Select display (speed display or outside temperature)

LIGHTING Set daytime running lamp mode (USA only) Set locator lighting

VEHICLE Set station selection mode (radio) Set automatic locking

Exterior lamps delayed switch-off Interior lighting delayed switch-off

CONVENIENCE Activate easy-entry/exit feature

Set key-dependency

Set parking position for exterior rear view mirror

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Instrument cluster submenu Access the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER menu via the SETTINGS menu. Use the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER submenu to change the instru- ment cluster display settings. The follow- ing functions are available:

Function Select time display mode Select temperature display mode Select speedometer display mode Select language Select display (speed display or outside temperature)

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Selecting time display mode 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER submenu.

Selecting temperature display mode 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER submenu.

왘 Press button j or k repeatedly

왘 Press button j or k repeatedly

until you see this message in the display: 12/24 HOUR. The selection marker is on the current setting.

until you see this message in the dis- play: TEMP. INDICATOR. The selection marker is on the current setting.

왘 Press æ or ç to set the 12h or

24h time display mode.

왘 Press æ or ç to set temperature unit to degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).

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Selecting speedometer display mode 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER submenu.

Selecting language 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER submenu.

왘 Press button j or k repeatedly

왘 Press button j or k repeatedly

until you see this message in the dis- play: DISPLAY VALUES IN. The selection marker is on the current setting.

until you see this message in the dis- play: TEXT. The selection marker is on the current setting.

왘 Press æ or ç to select the lan- guage to be used for the multifunction display messages. Available languages: 앫 German 앫 English 앫 French 앫 Italian 앫 Spanish

왘 Press æ or ç to set speedome-

ter unit to KM or Miles.

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Selecting display (speed display or out- side temperature) 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER submenu.

왘 Press button j or k repeatedly

until you see this message in the dis- play: SELECT DISPLAY. The selection marker is on the current setting.

왘 Press æ or ç to select the dis- play permanently shown in the multi- function display.

Lighting submenu Access the LIGHTING submenu via the SET- TINGS menu. Use the LIGHTING submenu to change the lamp and lighting settings on your vehicle. The following functions are available:

Function Set daytime running lamp mode (USA only) Set locator lighting Exterior lamps delayed switch-off Interior lighting delayed switch-off

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Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only) 왘 Move the selection marker with

the æ or ç button to the LIGHT- ING submenu.

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왘 Press button j or k repeatedly

until you see this message in the dis- play: LIGHT CIRCUIT HEADLIGHT MODE. The selection marker is on the current setting.

왘 Press æ or ç to select manual

or daytime running lamp (constant) mode. This function is not available in countries where daytime running lamps are mandatory. With daytime running lamp mode se- lected and the exterior lamp switch at position 0, the following lamps will come on automatically when the en- gine is turned on: 앫 Parking lamps and low beam head-

lamps

앫 License plate lamps

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If you turn the exterior lamp switch to another position, the corresponding lamp(s) will switch on. For safety reasons, resetting the LIGHTING submenu to factory settings (컄 page 123) will not reset the daytime running lamp mode. In the display you will then see the mes- sage: LIGHTING – CANNOT BE TOTALLY RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS WHILE DRIVING.

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Setting locator lighting During darkness, the following lamps will come on when the exterior lamp switch is in position U, the locator lighting fea- ture is activated, and the vehicle is un- locked by SmartKey: 앫 parking lamps 앫 tail lamps 앫 license plate lamps 앫 front fog lamps The locator lighting switches off when the driver’s door is opened. It switches off au- tomatically after a period of approximately 40 seconds. 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the LIGHTING submenu.

왘 Press button j or k repeatedly

until you see this message in the dis- play: LOCATOR LIGHTING. The selection marker is on the current setting.

왘 Press æ or ç to select the de-

sired setting. The locator lighting will be switched on or off.

Setting night security illumination (Exterior lamps delayed switch-off) Use the HEADLIGHTS DELAYED SHUT-OFF function to set whether and for how long you would like the exterior lamps to illumi- nate during darkness after all doors are closed. When the delayed shut-off feature is activated and the exterior lamp switch is in position U, the following lamps will remain lit after you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch: 앫 parking lamps 앫 tail lamps 앫 license plate lamps 앫 front fog lamps

You can reactivate this function within ten minutes by opening a door. If you do not open a door after remov- ing the SmartKey, the lamps will auto- matically switch off after 60 seconds.

왘 Move the selection marker with

the æ or ç button to the LIGHT- ING submenu.

왘 Press button j or k repeatedly

until you see this message in the dis- play: HEADLIGHTS DELAYED SHUT-OFF. The selection marker is on the current setting.

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왘 Press æ or ç to select the de-

sired lamp-on period. You can select: 앫 0 s, the delayed switch-off feature

is deactivated

앫 15 s, 30 s, 45 s or 60 s, the delayed

switch-off feature is activated

You can temporarily deactivate the de- layed switch-off feature: 왘 Before leaving the vehicle, turn the

SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0.

왘 Then turn it to position 2 and back

to 0. The delayed switch-off feature is deac- tivated. It will reactivate as soon as you reinsert the SmartKey in the starter switch.

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Interior lighting delayed switch-off Use this function to set whether and for how long you would like the interior light- ing to remain lit during darkness after the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. 왘 Move the selection marker with

the æ or ç button to the LIGHT- ING submenu.

왘 Press button j or k repeatedly

until you see this message in the dis- play: INT. LIGHTING DELAYED SHUT-OFF. The selection marker is on the current setting.

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왘 Press æ or ç to select the de-

sired lamp-on time period. You can se- lect: 앫 0 s, the delayed switch-off feature

is deactivated

앫 5 s, 10 s, 15 s or 20 s, the delayed

switch-off feature is activated

Vehicle submenu Access the VEHICLE submenu via the SETINGS menu. Use the VEHICLE submenu to make general vehicle settings. The fol- lowing functions are available:

Function Set station selection mode (radio) Set automatic locking

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Setting station selection mode Use the PRESS BUTTON IN AUDIO MODE function to select the manual or memory station selection mode for the radio. 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the VEHICLE submenu.

왘 Press button j or k repeatedly

until you see this message in the dis- play: PRESS BUTTON IN AUDIO MODE. The selection marker is on the current setting.

왘 Press æ or ç to select the de- sired station selection mode. You can select: 앫 STATION SEARCH 앫 MEMORY selects next stored station

Setting automatic locking Use this function to activate or deactivate the automatic central locking. With the au- tomatic central locking system activated, the vehicle is centrally locked at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h). 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the Vehicle submenu.

왘 Press button j or k repeatedly

until you see this message in the dis- play: AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK. The selection marker is on the current setting.

왘 Press æ or ç to switch function

ON or OFF.

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Convenience submenu Access the CONVENIENCE submenu via the SETTINGS menu. Use the CONVENIENCE sub- menu to change the settings for a number of convenience features. The following functions are available:

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Activating easy-entry/exit feature Use this function to activate and deacti- vate the easy-entry/exit feature. When the feature is activated, the steering wheel will move back to facilitate exiting when you 앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch

앫 open the driver’s door However, the engine must be turned off.

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Warning!

Make sure no one can become trapped or in- jured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is in operation and the driver’s door is being opened or the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch.

Do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, 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.

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After entering the vehicle, the steering wheel will move into the position stored in memory when 앫 the driver’s door is closed 앫 you put the SmartKey in the starter

switch and

앫 press the appropriate stored position

button on the memory switch (컄 page 103) To cancel steering wheel movement, do one of the following: 앫 Move the steering column stalk

(컄 page 22)

앫 Press the memory switch

(컄 page 102)

왘 Move the selection marker with

the æ or ç button to the CONVE- NIENCE submenu.

왘 Press button j or k repeatedly

until you see this message in the dis- play: EASY-ENTRY FEATURE ACTIVATE. The selection marker is on the current setting.

왘 Press æ or ç to change the

easy-entry/exit setting.

The following settings are available for the easy-entry/exit feature

OFF

The easy-entry/exit feature is deactivat- ed

STEERING COLUMN The easy-entry/exit feature is activated

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For safety reasons, resetting the SET- TINGS KEY-DEPENDENT submenu to fac- tory settings will not reset while driving. In the display you will then see the mes- sage: CONVENIENCE – CANNOT BE TO- TALLY RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS WHILE DRIVING.

왘 Move the selection marker with

the æ or ç button to the CONVE- NIENCE submenu.

왘 Press button j or k repeatedly

until you see this message in the dis- play: MIRROR SETTING WHEN PARKING. The selection marker is on the current setting.

Setting parking position for exterior rear view mirror Use the MIRROR SETTING WHEN PARKING function to select whether the passen- ger-side exterior rear view mirror should be turned downward during parking maneu- vers when reverse gear is engaged. For more information, see “Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position” (컄 page 153).

왘 Press æ or ç to switch function

ON or OFF.

Setting key-dependency Use this function to set whether the mem- ory settings for the seats, the steering wheel and the exterior mirrors should be stored separately for each SmartKey (컄 page 101). 왘 Move the selection marker with

the æ or ç button to the CONVE- NIENCE submenu.

왘 Press button j or k repeatedly

until you see this message in the dis- play: SETTINGS KEY-DEPENDENT. The selection marker is on the current setting.

왘 Press æ or ç to set key depen-

dency to ON or OFF.

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Trip computer menu

Use the trip computer menu to call up sta- tistical data on your vehicle. The following information is available:

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Fuel consumption statistics after start 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly

Fuel consumption since last reset 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly

until you see the first function of the Trip computer menu.

until you see the first function of the Trip computer menu.

왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the multi- function display: AFTER START.

왘 Press button j or k repeatedly

until you see this message in the dis- play: AFTER RESET.

1 Time elapsed since start 2 Average fuel consumption since start 3 Average speed since start 4 Distance driven since start

1 Time elapsed since last reset 2 Average fuel consumption since last re-

set

3 Average speed since last reset 4 Distance driven since last reset

Call up range (distance to empty) 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly

until you see the first function of the Trip computer menu.

왘 Press button j or k repeatedly

until you see this message in the dis- play: RANGE. In the display you will see the calculat- ed range based on the current fuel tank level.

All statistics stored since the last en- gine start will be reset approximately four hours after the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed from the starter switch. Resetting will not occur if you turn the SmartKey back to position 1 or 2 with- in this time period.

Resetting fuel consumption statistics 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly

until you see the first function of the Trip computer menu.

왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see the reading that you want to reset in the display.

왘 Press and hold the reset button in the instrument cluster (컄 page 112) until the value is reset to 0.

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Warning!

A driver’s attention to the road and traffic conditions must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, we recommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a telephone call. If you choose to use the telephone while driving, please use the hands-free device and only use the telephone when weather, road and traffic conditions permit.

Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a cellular telephone while driving a ve- hicle.

Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a distance of approximately 44 feet (approximately 13.5 m) every sec- ond.

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Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with- out being connected to an external antenna) from inside the vehicle while the engine is running. Doing so could lead to a malfunc- tion of the vehicle’s electronic system, pos- sibly resulting in an accident and/or personal injury.