2012 Mercedes-benz GL Class Owners Manual

i The off-road drive program is available only in vehicles without the Off-Road Pro engineering package.

The off-road drive program assists you in driving off-road. The engine’s performance characteristics and the gearshifting characteristics of the automatic transmission are adapted for this purpose. ABS, ESP® and 4 ETS programs especially adapted to off- road driving are also activated. Do not use the off-road drive program on roads that are covered in snow or icy or if you have installed snow chains on your vehicle. For information about driving off-road, see (Y page 174).

X To activate: press off-road button :.

Indicator lamp ; lights up. Off-road indicator = appears in the multifunction display.

X To activate: press off-road button :. Indicator lamp ; and off-road indicator = go out.

LOW RANGE off-road gear General notes The LOW RANGE off-road gear assists you in driving off-road and when fording. When LOW RANGE is engaged, the engine’s performance characteristics and the gearshifting characteristics of the automatic transmission are adapted for this purpose. ABS, ESP® and 4 ETS programs especially adapted to off- road driving are also activated. Information on "Off-road driving"; see (Y page 174). You will find information about driving safety systems in conjunction with LOW RANGE in the "Safety" section (Y page 67).

Shift ranges

HIGH RANGE Road position for all

normal driving situations

LOW RANGE Off-road position for driving off-road and fording The gear ratio between the engine and wheels is only approximately one third of that in the HIGH RANGE road position. The drive torque is correspondingly higher as a result. Do not use LOW RANGE: Ron slippery road

surfaces, e.g. in the case of slush

Ron snow or ice-covered

roads

Rif you have snow chains

on your vehicle

G WARNING Always wait until the procedure of shifting from HIGH RANGE to LOW RANGE – and from LOW RANGE to HIGH RANGE – has been entirely completed. During this procedure do

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not turn off the engine or shift the automatic transmission into another gear. If you do not wait until the shifting procedure has been entirely completed then it might not be correctly performed. The transfer case might be in neutral, thus interrupting the transfer of power between the engine and the drive axle. The vehicle is then freely movable, even if a gear has been selected, and could unintentionally be set into motion – particularly on up – or downhill grades. This could lead to an accident and cause injury to yourself and others. Please observe related messages appearing in the multifunction display.

From HIGH RANGE to LOW RANGE ! Only carry out the gear change process if:

Rthe engine is running Rthe transmission is in position N Ryou are not driving faster than

25 mph (40 km/h)

X Press LOW RANGE button :.

Indicator lamp ; flashes. LOW RANGE indicator = appears in the multifunction display.

When the gear change is complete, indicator lamp ; lights up.

While indicator lamp ; is flashing, you can cancel the gear change by pressing LOW RANGE button : again. From LOW RANGE to HIGH RANGE ! Only carry out the gear change process if:

Rthe engine is running Rthe transmission is in position N Ryou are not driving faster than 43 mph

(70 km/h)

X Press LOW RANGE button :.

Indicator lamp ; flashes. If the gear change process has taken place, indicator lamp ; and LOW RANGE indicator = in the multifunction display go out.

While indicator lamp ; is flashing, you can cancel the gear change by pressing LOW RANGE button : again. Messages in the multifunction display If a gear change process has not been successful, the following messages may be displayed in the multifunction display: Drive max. 25 mph (Canada: 40 km/h): You have driven faster than 25 mph (40 km/h). Indicator lamp ; also flashes. X Drive more slowly to carry out the gear change process. Briefly engage gear N: The transmission is in position D and you are now driving below 25 mph (40 km/h). X Shift the transmission to N to complete the gear change process. Shifting process canceled Reactivate: The shifting process has not been completed. X Maintain all gear change conditions and carry out the gear change process again. Stop vehicle Apply parking brake: A warning tone is also heard. The gear change

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process has not been completed. LOW RANGE is in the neutral position. There is no connection between the engine and the drive wheels. ! Do not drive any further, otherwise you

could damage the vehicle’s drive train. X Stop the vehicle. Take into account the

road and traffic conditions when doing this.

X Depress the parking brake. X Carry out the gear change process again. If the gear change process has been carried out, the Stop vehicle Apply parking brake message disappears.

Differential lock General notes i Differential locks are available only in

vehicles with the Off-Road Pro engineering package.

Your vehicle is equipped with the following: RA differential lock for the transfer box: this controls the balance between the front and rear axles.

RA differential lock for the rear axle: this

controls the balance between the wheels and the rear axle.

Differential locks improve the vehicle's traction. 4ETS (Y page 70) controls the balance between the wheels on the front axle. For information about driving off-road, see (Y page 174).

Information on differential and differential locks When the vehicle drives around a corner, the wheels on the outside of the bend must cover a greater distance and must therefore turn more rapidly than the wheels on the inside. The differential, a transmission in the drive train, compensates for these different rotational speeds, making cornering possible.

A differential has the disadvantage that the wheels with the least road grip are driven with the greatest force. An example: a wheel of a driven axle is on a snow-covered surface and therefore does not have any traction. The differential causes this wheel to be subjected to the strongest driving force, as the flow of force takes the path of least resistance. On the other hand, the opposite wheel on this axle, which is located on a firm surface and could therefore make traction possible, does not receive any driving force. 4ETS rectifies this disadvantage and provides good steerability by braking the spinning wheel automatically and therefore channeling more driving force to the wheel that is on a firm surface and that can therefore supply traction. ESP® and 4ETS are traction systems that are ideally suited for driving on roads and on gentle terrain. The LOW RANGE off-road gear also improves off-road capability. Difficult terrain conditions require further more extensive measures such as the locking of one or more differentials. Your vehicle is equipped with two differential locks: one (central) differential lock for the transfer case and one differential lock for the rear axle. Each differential lock can be activated with the selector wheel on the center console. When the (central) differential for the transfer case is locked, the speed of the front wheels is just as high as the speed of the rear wheels. If the differential for the rear axle is locked, both rear wheels turn at the same speed, regardless of their individual torques. Please note that activating the differential locks severely restricts the vehicle's steerability. For your own safety, the safety of others and to prevent damage to your vehicle, the differential locks must not be activated on paved roads. Please note that the function of the differential is absolutely necessary for driving on paved roads and that the differentials must not be locked on paved roads under any circumstances. The steerability of the vehicle would otherwise be

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lost and steering would no longer be possible. The differential locks must therefore only be activated off-road and only if activating the other driving systems (4ETS, ESP® and LOW Range off-road gear) is no longer sufficient.

Engaging the differential locks ! Pull away slowly when the differential

locks are activated. Function or performance tests may only be performed on a 2-axle dynamometer. If you wish to operate the vehicle on such a dynamometer, please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center beforehand. You could otherwise damage the drive train or the brake system.

Automatic mode Use automatic mode ; for all driving situations, including driving off-road or when fording. In automatic mode, the differential locks are engaged and disengaged according to driving requirements. This guarantees sufficient traction for most driving situations with unrestricted vehicle steerability. X Start the engine.

The differential locks are in automatic mode. The indicator lamp in selector wheel : lights up above symbol for automatic mode ;.

Engaging manually G WARNING Never drive on a paved surface with the center and rear axle differential locks manually engaged. Ability to steer the vehicle is greatly reduced when the differential locks are manually engaged, increasing the risk of an accident. For safety reasons, the locks are automatically released at a vehicle speed above 31 mph (50 km/h). Nevertheless, you should only manually lock the differential if absolutely necessary because engaged locks will restrict the vehicle drivetrain while cornering and cause the vehicle to chatter. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident.

! The differential locks must not be

activated when the vehicle is being towed or while the wheels are spinning.

Only engage the differential locks manually if traction in automatic mode is insufficient. The differential locks can be activated manually up to a speed of 19 mph (30 km/h). X Start the engine. X Turn selector wheel : to desired position

= or ?. The indicator lamp in selector wheel : lights up at the corresponding symbol. The engaged differential appears in the multifunction display:

A The differential lock for the transfer case

is locked.

If you have not previously selected the off- road menu (Y page 222) in the on-board

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computer, the message disappears after about five seconds. The differential locks are not controlled automatically. The steerability of the vehicle is restricted considerably. Drive carefully and accelerate gently for optimum traction. ! If the differential locks are activated manually, the wheels scuff on the road when cornering since the rotation difference between the wheels is no longer balanced out.

You can switch back to automatic mode at any time. For safety reasons, the differential locks are deactivated automatically at speeds over 31 mph (50 km/h). If you stop the vehicle and switch off the ignition for longer than ten seconds, the differential locks switch back to automatic mode. Message in the multifunction display Diff. lock system overheated. Wait briefly. The differential lock system has overheated and briefly disengaged. X Continue driving.

The differential locks cool off and are soon available once again.

Trailer towing Notes on towing a trailer Important safety notes G WARNING When towing a trailer, incorrect equipment and driving style could cause you to lose control of the vehicle. Towing incorrectly or not observing this Operator's Manual could lead to damage to the vehicle and/or serious injuries. Observe the following guidelines to ensure safe trailer towing.

Contact a Mercedes-Benz Center if you need further explanation of the information contained in this Operator's Manual.

General information ROnly install an approved trailer coupling on

your vehicle. Further information on availability and on installation is available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

RThe bumpers of your vehicle are not

suitable for installing detachable trailer couplings.

RDo not install hired trailer couplings or

other detachable trailer couplings on the bumpers of your vehicle.

RTo reduce the risk of damage to the ball

coupling, remove it from the ball coupling recess when not in use.

Coupling up a trailer G WARNING While you are coupling or decoupling a trailer, make sure nobody locks or unlocks the vehicle and/or opens or closes doors or the tailgate. The vehicle's level could change and you could endanger yourself and/or others as a result. Make sure that you do not operate the ADS button or the vehicle level control system when coupling/decoupling the trailer.

Observe the maximum permissible trailer dimensions (width and length). Most federal states and all Canadian provinces require by law: Rsafety chains between the towing vehicle and the trailer. The chains should be cross- wound under the trailer drawbar. They must be fastened to the vehicle's trailer coupling, not to the bumper or the axle.

Allow for enough play in the chains to facilitate turning tight corners.

power socket of your vehicle, e.g. a bicycle carrier.

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Ra separate brake system for certain types

of trailer.

Ra safety switch for braked trailers. Check the specific legal requirements applicable to your federal state. If the trailer detaches from the towing vehicle, the safety switch applies the trailer's brakes.

! Do not connect the trailer's brake system (if featured) to the hydraulic brake system of the towing vehicle, as the latter is equipped with an anti-lock brake system. Doing so will result in a loss of function of the brake systems of both the vehicle and the trailer.

i The vehicle's wiring harness features a

line to the brake indicator lamp.

X Make sure that the automatic transmission

is set to position P.

X Apply the vehicle's parking brake. X Start the engine. X Select highway level. X Vehicles with the adaptive damping system: set ADS to AUTO or COMF.

X Switch off the engine. X Close all doors and the tailgate. X Couple up the trailer. X Establish all electrical connections. i Vehicles with the AIRMATIC package: with a trailer attached, the vehicle will always remain at highway level. When coupling up a trailer, please observe the following: Rif highway level has not been set

manually, the vehicle will automatically sink to highway level as soon as it reaches a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h).

Rhigh-speed level is not available. These restrictions apply to all accessories powered through a connection to the trailer

Towing a trailer There are numerous legal requirements concerning the towing of a trailer, e.g. speed restrictions. Make sure that your vehicle/ trailer combination complies with the local requirements not only in your area of residence but also at any location to which you are traveling. The police and local authorities can provide reliable information. Please observe the following when towing a trailer: RTo acquaint yourself with driving with a trailer and with the resulting changes to handling, you should practice cornering, stopping and reversing in a traffic-free location.

RBefore driving, check: the trailer tow hitch the safety switch for braked trailers the safety chains the electrical connections the lights the wheels

RAdjust the exterior mirrors to provide an

unobstructed view of the rear section of the trailer.

RIf the trailer features electronically

controlled brakes, pull away the vehicle/ trailer combination carefully, manually brake using the brake controller, and check the brakes for correct function.

RSecure any objects on the trailer to prevent the cargo from slipping when the vehicle is in motion.

RIf you couple up a trailer, regularly check the cargo for secure fastening and make sure that the trailer lamps and (if applicable) the trailer brakes are functioning correctly.

RBear in mind that the handling will be less

stable when towing a trailer than when

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driving without one. Avoid sudden steering movements.

RThe vehicle/trailer combination is heavier, accelerates more slowly, has a decreased gradient climbing capability and a longer braking distance. It is more susceptible to side winds and requires more careful steering.

RIf possible, avoid abrupt braking. Depress the brake pedal moderately at first, so that the trailer can activate its own brakes. Then increase the pressure on the brake pedal. RIf the automatic transmission continues to

shift back and forth between two gears when driving up or downhill, restrict the shift range. Select shift range 4, 3, 2, or 1. A lower gear and lower speed reduce the risk of engine failure.

ROn long and steep gradients that are difficult to drive down in shift range 1, switch to the off-road drive program or engage the LOW RANGE off-road gear.

RWhen driving downhill, shift to a lower gear

to utilize the engine's braking effect. Avoid continuous brake application as this may overheat the vehicle brakes and, if installed, the trailer brakes.

RIf the coolant temperature increases

dramatically while the air-conditioning system is switched on, switch off the air- conditioning system. Coolant heat can additionally be dissipated by opening the windows and by setting the blower fan and the interior temperature to maximum.

RWhen overtaking, pay particular attention

to the extended length of your vehicle/ trailer combination. Due to the length of your vehicle/trailer combination, you will have to travel an additional distance beyond the vehicle you are overtaking before returning to the previous lane.

Decoupling a trailer G WARNING While you are coupling or decoupling a trailer, make sure nobody locks or unlocks the vehicle and/or opens or closes doors or the tailgate. The vehicle's level could change and you could endanger yourself and/or others as a result. Make sure that you do not operate the ADS button or the vehicle level control system when coupling/decoupling the trailer.

X Make sure that the automatic transmission

is set to position P.

X Apply the vehicle's parking brake. X Start the engine. X Close all doors and the tailgate. X Apply the trailer's parking brake. G WARNING As soon as you disconnect the electrical connection between the trailer and the vehicle, the vehicle will lower. To help avoid personal injury, make sure no one is near the wheel housing or underneath the vehicle before the electrical connection is disconnected. When you decouple the trailer, the vehicle is temporarily raised because the springs are relieved of load. Be especially careful during this process, as you could otherwise injure yourself and/or others. Make sure that any persons remaining in the vehicle do not press the switches for vehicle level control or the ADS.

X Remove the trailer cable and decouple the

trailer.

X Switch off the engine.

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permissible trailer load and drawbar noseweight for your vehicle.

Checking the vehicle and trailer weight RTo check that the weights of the towing vehicle and the trailer comply with the maximum permissible values, have the vehicle/trailer combination (including the driver, passengers, and cargo with a fully laden trailer) weighed on a calibrated weighbridge.

RCheck the gross axle weight rating of the front and rear axle, the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), and the drawbar noseweight.

Trailer power supply The trailer power socket of your vehicle is designed for connecting the 7-pin connector supplied as part of the Mercedes-Benz- approved trailer coupling. i Depending on your trailer, you may need

an adapter to connect your trailer to the vehicle.

Further information is available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Permissible trailer loads and drawbar noseweights Weight specifications The Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) is the combined weight of the trailer together with the cargo and equipment loaded on the trailer. Permissible gross weight: 7500 lb (3402 kg). The permissible Trailer drawbar Weight Rating (TWR) is the maximum weight permitted on the trailer drawbar: 600 lb (272 kg) limit for Mercedes-Benz-approved trailer couplings.

Loading a trailer RWhen loading a trailer, please note that

neither the permissible gross trailer weight nor the permissible Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) may be exceeded. The permissible Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is specified on the type plate located on the B-pillar on the driver's side of your vehicle. You can find the maximum permissible values on the type plates of your vehicle and the trailer. Always observe the lowest respective value when determining the maximum weight with which you can load the vehicle and the trailer.

RThe drawbar noseweight acting on the ball coupling has to be added to the rear axle weight in order to prevent the permissible Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) from being exceeded. The permissible Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is specified on the type plate located on the B-pillar on the driver's side of your vehicle.

i Mercedes-Benz recommends loading the

trailer so that the drawbar noseweight remains between 8% and 15% of the permissible gross trailer weight.

i The weight of additional accessories,

passengers, and cargo reduces the

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Useful information ............................ 216
Important safety notes .................... 216
Displays and operation .................... 216
Menus and submenus ...................... 219
Display messages ............................. 232
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ............................ 258

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Useful information

i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- related systems and functions.

i Please read the information on qualified

specialist workshops (Y page 24).

Important safety notes

You will find an illustration of the instrument cluster in the "At a glance" section (Y page 29). G WARNING A driver's attention to the road and traffic conditions must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, selecting features through the multifunction steering wheel should only be done by the driver when traffic and road conditions permit it to be done safely. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h ), your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every second. G WARNING No messages will be displayed if either the instrument cluster or the multifunction display is inoperative. As a result, you will not be able to see information about your driving conditions, such as Rspeed Routside temperature Rwarning/indicator lamps

Rmalfunction/warning messages Rfailure of any systems Driving characteristics may be impaired. If you must continue to drive, do so with added caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center as soon as possible. G WARNING Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and are intentionally not very detailed. The malfunction and warning messages are simply a reminder with respect to the operation of certain systems. They do not replace the owner's and/or driver's responsibility to maintain the vehicle's operating safety. Have all required maintenance and safety checks performed on the vehicle. Bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and warning messages.

Displays and operation Tachometer The red band in the tachometer indicates the engine's overrevving range. ! Do not drive in the overrevving range, as

this could damage the engine.

The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine when the red band is reached.

Outside temperature display The outside temperature display is in the multifunction display (Y page 218). G WARNING The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an ice-warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road

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surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges.

Changes in the outside temperature are displayed after a short delay.

Speedometer with segments The segments in the speedometer indicate which speed range is available. DISTRONIC (Y page 182) activated: One or two segments in the set speed range light up. DISTRONIC detects a vehicle in front: The segments between the speed of the vehicle in front and the stored speed light up.

Operating the on-board computer The on-board computer is activated as soon as you turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition lock. You can control the multifunction display and the settings in the on-board computer using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.

: Multifunction display

; ~

Rejects or ends a call Exits phone book/redial memory Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial memory WX Selects submenus in the Settings menu Changes values Adjusts the volume Switches on the Voice Control System; see the separate operating instructions

= VU

Selects a menu: scrolls back and forth Switches off the Voice Control System; see the separate operating instructions

&* Press briefly: Scrolls back and forth within a menu In the Audio menu: selects a stored station, an audio track or a video scene In the Telephone menu: switches to the phone book and selects a name or a telephone number

&* Press and hold: In the Audio menu: selects the previous/next station or selects an audio track using rapid scrolling In the Telephone menu: starts rapid scrolling through the phone book

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Multifunction display Values and settings as well as display messages are shown in the multifunction display.

: Trip odometer ; Odometer = Transmission position ? Status bar with outside temperature or

speed (Y page 224)

For further information on displaying the transmission position, see (Y page 155).

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Menus and submenus Menu overview The number of menus shown depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle.

Function

: Standard display menu (Y page 220)

Rtire pressure loss warning system (Canada only) (Y page 345) Rtire pressure monitor (USA only) (Y page 347) RASSYST PLUS service interval display (Y page 305)

; Audio menu (Y page 221) = Navigation menu (Y page 222) ? Offroad menu (Y page 222) RLevel control (Y page 189) RCompass display (Y page 296) RDifferential locks (status indicator) (Y page 208)

A DISTRONIC menu (Y page 187) B Message memory24 menu (Y page 232) C Settings menu (Y page 223) D Additional functions menu (Y page 228)

24 The menu is only visible if there is a display message.

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Function

E Trip computer menu (Y page 229) F Telephone menu (Y page 230)

Standard display menu Standard display X Press the V or U button on the steering wheel to select the standard display.

Standard display : Trip odometer ; Odometer You can select the following functions in the Standard display menu using the & or * button: Rtire pressure loss warning system

(Y page 345) (Canada only)

Rtire pressure monitor (Y page 347) (USA

only)

Rcoolant temperature (Y page 220) Rdigital speedometer or outside

temperature (Y page 220)

RASSYST PLUS service interval display

(Y page 305)

X To reset the trip odometer: press and

hold the . reset button in the instrument cluster until the trip odometer is reset.

Displaying the coolant temperature G WARNING Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into

the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned. Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.

X Press the V or U button on the steering wheel to select the standard display.

X Press the & or * button to select the

coolant temperature.

Under normal driving conditions, with the correct anti-corrosion and antifreeze additive concentration, the reading may rise to 248 ‡(120 †). ! If the coolant temperature exceeds

248 ‡(120 †) do not continue driving. The engine will otherwise be damaged.

Displaying the digital speedometer or outside temperature If you have selected the digital speedometer for the status bar (Y page 224), the outside temperature is displayed here.

X Press the V or U button on the steering wheel to select the standard display.

X Press the & or * button to select

digital speedometer or the outside temperature.

Digital speedometer

Outside temperature

Audio menu Selecting a radio station i SIRIUS XM satellite radio acts like a

normal radio. For more information on satellite radio operation, see the separate operating instructions.

You can only change the waveband and store new stations using COMAND. X Switch on COMAND and select Radio (see

the separate operating instructions). X Press the V or U button on the

steering wheel to select the Audio menu.

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: Waveband25
; Current station X To select a stored station: briefly press

the & or * button.

X To select a station from the station list: press and briefly hold the & or * button.

X To select a station using station

search26: press and briefly hold the & or * button.

Operating audio player or audio media Audio data from various audio devices or media can be played, depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle. X Switch on COMAND and select the audio

device or medium (see the separate operating instructions).

X Press the V or U button on the

steering wheel to select the Audio menu.

CD changer display (example) : Current CD ; Current track

25 If current station ; has been stored, the memory position will also be displayed. 26 Only if no station list is received.

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X To select the next/previous track: briefly press the & or * button. X To select a track from the track list

(rapid scrolling): press and briefly hold the & or * button.

The current track will not be displayed in audio AUX mode (Auxiliary audio mode: external audio source connected).

Operating video DVD X Switch on COMAND and select video DVD (see the separate operating instructions).

X Press the V or U button on the

steering wheel to select the Audio menu.

Route guidance inactive The direction of travel appears in the multifunction display. If the name of the street is part of the navigation system data, this will also be displayed.

Route guidance active The multifunction display shows navigation instructions, for example:

DVD changer display (example) : Current DVD (for DVD changer) ; Current scene X Press the & or * button to select a

scene.

Navigation system menu Displaying navigation instructions In the Navigation menu: the instructions from the navigation system appear in the multifunction display. For more information, see the separate operating instructions. X Switch on COMAND (see the separate

operating instructions).

X Press the V or U button on the

steering wheel to select the Navigation menu.

Off-road menu Depending on your vehicle's optional equipment, you can set the following current settings to be shown in the Off-road menu: RLevel control (Y page 189) Rcompass (Y page 296) Rdifferential locks (Y page 208) i Large buildings, power cables or powerful

transmission masts as well as metallic objects on or in the vehicle may interfere with the compass display.

X Press V or U on the steering wheel

to select the Offroad menu.

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Example display for vehicles with the Off-Road Pro engineering package

Settings menu Introduction

The Settings menu can be used for: Rrestoring the factory settings Rchanging the instrument cluster settings Rchanging the time/date settings27
Rchanging the light settings Rchanging the vehicle settings Rchanging the convenience settings

Resetting to factory settings For safety reasons, the Daytime Running Lamps function in the Lighting submenu is only reset when the engine is switched off. X Press V or U on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu. X Press and hold the . reset button on the instrument cluster for approximately three seconds. A prompt appears in the multifunction display asking you to confirm by pressing the . reset button again.

X Press the . reset button again.

The settings of most functions are restored to the factory settings.

or X If you want to retain the settings, do not press the . reset button a second time. After approximately five seconds, the Settings menu reappears. X Press the V or U button to select a

different menu.

Instrument cluster Selecting the unit of measurement for distance This function is only available in Canada. The Display unit Speedometer/ Odometer function allows you to choose whether certain displays appear in kilometers or miles. The selected unit of measurement for distance applies to: Rthe analog speedometer Rthe odometer and the trip odometer Rthe trip computer Rthe navigation instruction in the

Navigation menu

RDISTRONIC X Press the V or U button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu.

X Press the & button to call up the

selection of submenus. X Press the W or X button to select the Instrument Cluster submenu. X Press the & button to select Display Unit Speedometer/Odometer. X Press the W or X button to select km or Miles as the unit of measurement for distance.

X Press the &, V or U button to

select a different display.

27 This function is not available in vehicles with the navigation module.

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Selecting the unit of distance for the digital speedometer X Press V or U on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu. X Press the & button to select submenus. X Press the W or X button to select the Instrument cluster submenu. X Press the & button to display Display unit Digital speedometer. X Press the W or X button to select km or miles as the unit of measurement for distance.

X Press the &, V or U button to

select a different display.

Selecting the language The Language: function allows you to select the language for the instrument cluster. X Press V or U on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu. X Press the & button to select submenus. X Press W or X to select the Instrument cluster submenu. X Press & to select Language. X Press the W or X button to select the

desired language.

X Press the &, V or U button to

select a different display.

Selecting the status line display X Press V or U on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu. X Press the & button to select submenus. X Press W or X to select the Instrument cluster submenu. X Press & to select Status line display. X Press W or X to select the display in the status line: speed (Speed) or outside temperature (Outside temp.). The selected display now appears constantly in the lower multifunction display. When you scroll through the

Standard display menu (Y page 220), you will see the display you have not selected.

X Press the &, V or U button to

select a different display.

Time/date This submenu is only available on vehicles with no navigation module. To set the time and the date for vehicles with a navigation module, see the separate operating instructions. In the Time/date submenu, you can set the time and date. X Press V or U on the steering wheel to select the Settings... menu. X Press the & button to select submenus. X Press the W or X button to select the Time/date submenu. X To set the time: press & to select Clock Set Hour or Clock Set Minute(s).

or X To set the date: press & to select Date Set Day, Date Set Month or Date Set Year. X Press W or X to set a value. X Press the &, V or U button to

select a different display.

Lights Switching the daytime running lamps on/ off This function is not available in Canada. If you have activated the Daytime Running Lights function and the light switch is in the $ or à position, the daytime running lamps are automatically switched on when the engine is running. In the dark, the following also light up: Rthe low-beam headlamps Rthe parking lamps Rthe tail lamps

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Rthe license plate lamp Rthe side marker lamps On vehicles with daytime running lamps, the factory setting is On X Switch off the engine. X Press V or U on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu. X Press the & button to select submenus. X Press the W or X button to select the Lighting submenu. X Press & to select Daytime Running Lamps. X Press W or X to set daytime running lamps to On or Off. X Press the &, V or U button to

select a different display.

Switching the surround lighting on or off If you activate the surround lighting function and the light switch is set to Ã, the following will light up if it is dark and you unlock the vehicle using the SmartKey: Rthe parking lamps Rthe license plate lamp Rthe tail lamps Rthe fog lamps28
Rthe low-beam headlamps29
Rthe side marker lamps Rthe surround lighting in the exterior mirrors The surround lighting switches off automatically after 40 seconds or when the driver's door is opened. X Press V or U on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu. X Press the & button to select submenus. X Press the W or X button to select the Lighting submenu. X Press & to select Surround lighting function.

28 Only for vehicles with front fog lamps. 29 Only for vehicles without front fog lamps.

X Press W or X to switch the Surround lighting function on or off. X When leaving the vehicle, turn the light

switch to position Ã. The surround lighting is activated.

X Press the &, V or U button to

select a different display.

Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting X Press the V or U button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu.

X Press the & button to select submenus. X Press the W or X button to select the Lighting submenu. X Press the & button to select Ambient light. X Press the W or X button to adjust the brightness to any level from Level 0 (off) to Level 5 (bright). X Press the &, V or U button to

select a different display.

Activating/deactivating the exterior lighting delayed switch-off If the Headlamp deactivation function is activated and the light switch is in the à position, the exterior lighting continues to light for 15 seconds after the doors have been closed when it is dark. If the engine is switched off and then none of the doors are opened, or if an open door is not closed, the exterior lighting goes out after 60 seconds. If you have activated the delayed switch-off function, the light switch is set to à and you switch off the engine, the following remain lit: Rthe parking lamps Rthe license plate lamp

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Rthe tail lamps Rthe fog lamps30
Rthe low-beam headlamps31
Rthe side marker lamp X Press V or U on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu. X Press the & button to select submenus. X Press the W or X button to select the Lighting submenu. X Press the & button to select Headlamp delayed shut-off. X Press the W or X button to activate or deactivate the Headlamp delayed shut-off function. X Before switching off the engine, turn the

light switch to position Ã. The exterior lighting delayed switch-off is activated.

X Press the &, V or U button to

select a different display.

Deactivating the delayed switch-off temporarily: X Before leaving the vehicle, turn the

SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock.

X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the

ignition lock and back to position 0. The delayed switch-off is deactivated. Delayed switch-off is reactivated the next time you start the engine. Activating/deactivating the interior lighting delayed switch-off If the Interior lighting Delayed Shut- off function is activated and you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock, the interior lighting remains on for 10 seconds. X Press the V or U button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu.

X Press the & button to select submenus.

30 Only for vehicles with front fog lamps. 31 Only for vehicles without front fog lamps.

X Press the W or X button to select the Lighting submenu. X Press the & button to select Interior Lighting Delayed Shut-off. X Press the W or X button to activate or deactivate the Interior Lighting Delay function. X Press the &, V or U button to

select a different display.

Vehicle Activating/deactivating the automatic door locking feature If you select the Automatic Door Locking function, the vehicle is centrally locked above a speed of around 9 mph (15 km/h). i For further information on the automatic

locking feature, see (Y page 84). X Press the V or U button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu.

X Press the & button to call up the

selection of submenus. X Press the W or X button to select the Vehicle submenu. X Press the & button to select Automatic Door Locking. X Press the W or X button to switch Automatic Door Locking on or off. X Press the &, V or U button to

select a different display.

Activating/deactivating the acoustic locking confirmation If you activate the Acoustic Lock Feedback function, an audible signal sounds when the vehicle is locked or unlocked. When unlocking, the signal sounds once. When locking, it sounds three times.

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X Press the V or U button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu.

X Press the & button to call up the

selection of submenus. X Press the W or X button to select the Vehicle submenu. X Press the & button to select Acoustic Lock Feedback. X Press the W or X button to switch the Acoustic Lock Feedback function on or off.

X Press the &, V or U button to

select a different display.

Activating/deactivating the radar sensor system If the radar sensor system is switched off, Blind Spot Assist (Y page 201) is deactivated. 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 nonapproved 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 harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

X Press the V or U button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu.

X Press the & button to select submenus. X Press the W or X button to select the Vehicle submenu. X Press the & button to select Radar Sensor (See Operator's Manual). X Press the W or X button to activate or deactivate the Radar Sensor (see Operator's Manual). X Press the &, V or U button to

select a different display.

Convenience Activating/deactivating the EASY- ENTRY/EXIT feature You can use the Easy-entry Function to activate or deactivate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (Y page 111). G WARNING You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. To stop steering wheel movement do one of the following: RMove steering wheel adjustment stalk. RPress one of the memory position buttons. RPress memory button M. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver's door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

X Press the V or U button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu.

X Press the & button to select submenus. X Press the W or X button to select the Comfort submenu.

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X Press the & button to select Easy- entry Function. X Press the W or X button to activate or deactivate the Easy-entry Function. X Press the &, V or U button to

select a different display.

Switching the belt adjustment on/off For further information on belt adjustment (Y page 58). X Press the V or U button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu.

X Press the & button to select submenus. X Press the W or X button to select the Comfort submenu. X Press the & button to select Belt Adjustment. X Press the W or X button to activate or deactivate Belt Adjustment. X Press the &, V or U button to

select a different display.

Switching the Fold in mirrors when locking function on/off If you activate the Fold In Mirrors When Locking function, the exterior mirrors are folded in when the vehicle is locked. If you switch on the ignition, the exterior mirrors fold out again. If you have switched the function on and you fold the exterior mirrors in using the button on the door (Y page 112), they will not fold out automatically. The exterior mirrors can then only be folded out using the button on the door. X Press V or U on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu. X Press the & button to select submenus. X Press the W or X button to select the Convenience submenu. X Press & to select Fold In Mirrors When Locking.

X Press W or X to activate/deactivate the Fold Mirrors In When Locking function.

X Press the &, V or U button to

select a different display.

Additional functions menu Activating/deactivating the distance warning function This function is only available with DISTRONIC. X Press V or U on the steering wheel to select the Additional functions menu. X Press the & or * button to select the Distance warning function. X Press the W or X button to activate or deactivate the Distance warning system. When the distance warning function (Y page 72) is activated, the Ä symbol is shown in the lower multifunction display.

X Press the &, V or U button to

select a different display.

Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist Further information about Blind Spot Assist (Y page 201). X Press V or U on the steering wheel to select the Additional functions menu. X Press the & or * button to select the Blind Spot Assist function. X Press the W or X button to switch Blind Spot Assist on or off. X Press the &, V or U button to

select a different display.

Setting DSR With the DSR speed function, you can set the speed of DSR (the speed for driving downhill) (Y page 204) to a value between 3 mph

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(Canada: 4 km/h) and 10 mph (Canada: 18 km/h). The adjustments are made in 1-mph increments (Canada: 2-km/h increments). X Press V or U on the steering wheel to select the Additional functions menu. X Press the & or * button to select the DSR Speed function. X Press the W or X button to set the

desired threshold speed.

X Press the &, V or U button to

select a different display.

Trip computer menu Trip computer "From start" or "From reset" The values in the From Start submenu refer to the start of your journey, while those in the From Reset submenu refer to the last time you reset (Y page 229) this submenu. X Press the V or U button on the

steering wheel to select the trip computer menu. X Press the & or * button to select From Start or From Reset.

Trip computer "From start" (example) : Distance ; Time = Average speed ? Average fuel consumption The From Start trip computer is reset automatically when:

Rthe ignition has been switched off for more

than four hours.

R999 hours have been exceeded. R9,999 miles have been exceeded. When 9,999 hours or 99,999 miles have been exceeded, the trip computer is automatically reset From Reset. Resetting values X Press the V or U button on the

steering wheel to select the trip computer menu.

X Press the & or * button to select the

function that you wish to reset.

X Press and hold the . reset button on the

instrument cluster until the values have reverted to "0".

Calling up the range X Press V or U on the steering wheel to select the trip computer menu.