S-Class
Owner's Manual
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Contents
Index ....................................................... 4
At a glance ........................................... 35
Introduction ......................................... 30
Safety ................................................... 47
Opening and closing ........................... 79
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 101
COMAND ............................................ 115
Lights and windscreen wipers ......... 289
Climate control ................................. 303
Driving and parking .......................... 321
On-board computer and displays .... 391
Stowing and features ....................... 453
Maintenance and care ...................... 475
Breakdown assistance ..................... 491
Wheels and tyres .............................. 515
Technical data ................................... 529
4
Index
1, 2, 3 ... 12 V socket
4ETS
see Socket
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac- tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 361
4MATIC off-road system ................... 361
ABC
see Active Body Control (ABC)
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 410
Function/notes ................................ 69
Important safety notes .................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 444
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode .................................... 311
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 307
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 405
Display message ............................ 431
Function/notes ............................. 380
Towing a trailer .............................. 382
Active Body Control (ABC)
Display message ............................ 428
Function/notes ............................. 360
Active Driving Assistance package . 379
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 405
Display message ............................ 430
Function/notes ............................. 382
Towing a trailer .............................. 385
Active light function ......................... 293
Active multicontour seat .......... 108, 286
Active Service System PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 73
Adaptive brake lamps ......................... 71
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 359
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 423
Function/notes ............................. 294
Adaptive Main-beam Assist
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 407
AdBlue®
Display message ............................ 425
Service indicator ............................ 481
AdBlue® service indicator ................ 481
Additional speedometer ................... 407
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 539
Address
Entering (example) ......................... 154
see Address book
Address book
Calling up ....................................... 209
Connecting a call ........................... 211
Creating an entry ........................... 210
Deleting an entry ........................... 211
Entering characters ....................... 132
Entry as a home address ............... 177
Importing contacts ........................ 207
Introduction ................................... 207
Starting route guidance ................. 212
Voice entry .................................... 212
Adjusting the balance ....................... 136
Adjusting the bass ............................ 135
Adjusting the brightness (TV,
video) .................................................. 242
Adjusting the colour (TV, video) ...... 242
Adjusting the contrast (TV, video) ... 242
Adjusting the fader ........................... 136
Adjusting the sound settings
Balance and fader .......................... 136
Treble and bass ............................. 135
Adjusting the treble (sound) ............ 135
Adjusting the volume
COMAND ....................................... 135
Headphones .................................. 142
Navigation messages ..................... 135
Traffic announcements .................. 135
Using the remote control (Rear
Seat Entertainment System) .......... 140
Index
see Climate control
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AIRMATIC
Air pressure
Air vents
Display message ............................ 427
Function/notes ............................. 358
Audio
see Tyre pressure
Audio database
Airbags
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 51
Important safety guidelines ............. 50
Kneebag ........................................... 52
Sidebag ............................................ 52
Triggering ......................................... 49
Windowbag ...................................... 53
Air-conditioning system
Air distribution
Setting ........................................... 309
Setting (COMAND) ......................... 279
Air filter (white display message) .... 425
Airflow
Setting ........................................... 309
Setting (COMAND) ......................... 279
Glove compartment ....................... 318
Important safety notes .................. 317
Rear ............................................... 318
Setting ........................................... 317
Setting the centre air vents ........... 318
Setting the side air vents ............... 318
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Alternative route ............................... 171
Ambient light setting (COMAND) ..... 276
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 400
Anti-glare film .................................... 474
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 343
Ashtray ............................................... 463
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 404
ASSYST PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS service interval display
ASSYST PLUS service interval dis- play
Displaying service messages ......... 482
Hiding service messages ............... 482
Notes ............................................. 482
Service messages .......................... 482
Activating/deactivating ................... 76
Function ........................................... 76
Interior motion sensor ..................... 76
Switching off the alarm .................... 76
Tow-away protection ........................ 76
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 405
Display message ............................ 426
Function/notes ............................. 370
Radio mode ................................... 217
see MUSIC REGISTER
Audio DVD
Pause function ............................... 226
Playback options ........................... 230
Safety notes .................................. 223
Setting the audio format ................ 230
Stop function ................................. 226
Switching to ................................... 224
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 398
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 423
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 326
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 326
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 291
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 332
Automatic drive program ............... 333
Changing gear ............................... 332
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 329
Display message ............................ 438
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Index
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 330
Driving tips .................................... 332
Emergency running mode .............. 336
Engaging drive position .................. 330
Engaging neutral ............................ 330
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 330
Engaging reverse gear ................... 330
Engaging the park position ............ 329
Kickdown ....................................... 332
Manual drive program .................... 334
Neutral (ECO start/stop function) . 330
Problem (fault) ............................... 336
Program selector button ................ 332
Pulling away ................................... 325
Shift ranges ................................... 333
Starting the engine ........................ 324
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ... 333
Trailer towing ................................. 332
Transmission position display ........ 331
Transmission positions .................. 331
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 336
Autostore ........................................... 221
see Channel presets (TV)
see Station memory (radio)
Auxiliary heating
Connecting an external video
source ............................................ 253
Setting the picture ......................... 242
Setting the volume and sound ....... 254
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 254
Switching to ................................... 254
Activating/deactivating ................. 313
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console) .............................. 313
Display message ............................ 440
Heater booster function ................. 315
Important safety notes .................. 312
Problem (display message) ............ 317
Remote control .............................. 313
Setting the departure time .... 282, 315
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating ................. 313
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console) .............................. 313
Heater booster function ................. 315
Problem (display message) ............ 317
Remote control .............................. 313
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 545
Back button ....................................... 118
Bag hook ............................................ 459
Ball coupling
Folding in ....................................... 389
Folding out ..................................... 387
Bang & Olufsen sound system ......... 138
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 70
Basic carrier
see separate operating instructions
Basic settings
see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 70
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 83
Important safety notes .................... 83
Replacing ......................................... 83
Charging ........................................ 506
Display message ............................ 424
Important safety notes .................. 504
Jump starting ................................. 507
Belt
see Seat belt
Belt force limiters (activation) ........... 49
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 49
Function ........................................... 58
Bird's-eye view (navigation) ............. 183
Blind
see Roller sunblind
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 405
Display message ............................ 431
AUX (audio)
AUX (video)
Notes/socket ................................ 241
Switching to ................................... 241
Battery (vehicle)
Index
Notes/function .............................. 376
Trailer towing ................................. 378
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC (AdBlue®) ............................. 537
Bluetooth®
Activating/deactivating ................. 147
Authorising (registering) a device . . 148
Conditions (general) ...................... 147
Conditions (telephone) .................. 194
Connecting another mobile phone . 197
Connecting devices ....................... 147
De-authorising (de-registering) a
device ............................................ 150
External authorisation (general) ..... 149
External authorisation (telephone) . 196
General information ....................... 147
Interface ........................................ 192
Introduction ................................... 192
Receiving vCards ........................... 208
Searching for devices .................... 148
Settings ......................................... 147
Switching between Bluetooth®
and convenience telephony ........... 198
Telephone basic menu ................... 198
Telephony ...................................... 194
Telephony notes ............................ 192
Bluetooth® SAP V3 telephone mod- ule
see Separate operating instructions
Bonnet
Boot
Closing ........................................... 477
Display message ............................ 440
Opening ......................................... 476
Emergency release .......................... 91
Important safety notes .................... 88
Limiting the opening angle ............. 278
Locking separately ........................... 90
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 90
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 90
Boot lid
Display message ............................ 439
Opening/closing .............................. 88
Opening dimensions ...................... 543
Boot lid opening limiter .................... 278
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 541
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Brake lamps
Brakes
Display message ............................ 416
Notes ............................................. 539
Adaptive ........................................... 71
Display message ............................ 421
ABS .................................................. 69
BAS .................................................. 70
BAS PLUS ........................................ 70
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 539
Display message ............................ 410
Driving tips .................................... 342
High-performance brake system .... 343
Important safety notes .................. 342
Parking brake ................................ 340
Warning lamp ................................. 444
Breakdown
see Flat tyre see Towing away
Breakdown assistance
see Mercedes-Benz Contact
see Changing bulbs
Bulbs
Call
Accepting/ending/rejecting .......... 200
see Telephone
Calling up a fault
see Display messages
Calling voicemail ............................... 201
Call list
Display details ............................... 209
Introduction ................................... 213
Call lists
Opening and selecting an entry ..... 213
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 213
Capacities (technical data) ............... 533
Car
see Vehicle
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Index
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 483
Carpets .......................................... 489
Display ........................................... 487
Exterior lighting ............................. 486
Gear or selector lever .................... 488
High-pressure cleaner .................... 484
Interior ........................................... 487
Matt paintwork .............................. 485
Night View Assist Plus ................... 487
Notes ............................................. 483
Paint .............................................. 485
Plastic trim .................................... 488
Reversing camera .......................... 487
Roof lining ...................................... 489
Seat belt ........................................ 489
Seat cover ..................................... 488
Sensors ......................................... 487
Steering wheel ............................... 488
Tail pipes ....................................... 487
Trim pieces .................................... 488
Washing by hand ........................... 484
Wheels ........................................... 485
Windows ........................................ 485
Wiper blades .................................. 486
Wooden trim .................................. 488
Car key
see Key
Car wash (care) ................................. 483
CD
Copy protection ............................. 232
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 228
General information ....................... 232
Inserting ........................................ 223
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 258
Multisession .................................. 230
Notes on compact discs ................ 232
Operating the player/changer
(on-board computer) ...................... 399
Pause function ............................... 226
Playback options ........................... 230
Player/changer operation
(COMAND) ..................................... 223
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 259
Safety notes .................................. 223
Selecting a media type .................. 227
Selecting a track ............................ 227
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 135
Switching to ................................... 224
see Mobile phone
Cell phone
Central locking
Automatic locking feature
(COMAND) ..................................... 276
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 80
Centre console ..................................... 42
Changing batteries (remote con-
trol, headphones) .............................. 254
Changing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 297
Main-beam headlamps (bi-xenon) .. 298
Main-beam headlamps (Intelli-
gent Light System) ......................... 298
Overview of bulb types .................. 297
Changing direction
Announcement phase .................... 167
Change of direction phase ............. 167
Preparation phase ......................... 167
Changing the picture format (TV,
video) .................................................. 242
Character bar ..................................... 130
Characters
Entering ......................................... 130
Entering (address book, phone
book) ............................................. 132
Entering (navigation) ...................... 130
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 67
Rear doors ....................................... 67
Children
Child seat
In the vehicle ................................... 59
Restraint systems ............................ 59
Automatic recognition ..................... 61
Display message ............................ 418
ISOFIX .............................................. 63
On the front-passenger seat ............ 61
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 65
Recommendations ........................... 66
Suitable positions ............................ 65
Top Tether ....................................... 63
Cigarette lighter ................................ 463
Cleaning
Climate control
Mirror turn signal ........................... 486
Automatic air conditioning ............. 305
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 312
COMAND ....................................... 278
Controlling automatically ............... 307
Controlling centrally (COMAND) .... 280
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 311
Cooling with air dehumidification . . 307
Cooling with air dehumidification
(COMAND) ..................................... 280
Demisting the windows .................. 310
Demisting the windscreen ............. 310
Important safety notes .................. 304
Indicator lamp ................................ 307
Main menu ..................................... 279
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 306
Overview of systems ...................... 304
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 307
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 311
Rear compartment (COMAND) ...... 281
Rear control panel ......................... 305
Setting the air distribution ............. 309
Setting the airflow ......................... 309
Setting the airflow (COMAND) ....... 281
Setting the air vents ...................... 317
Setting the footwell temperature
(COMAND) ..................................... 280
Setting the temperature ................ 308
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 311
Switching on/off ........................... 306
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 312
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 310
Coat hooks ......................................... 456
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 36
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
At a glance (overview) .................... 117
Back button ................................... 118
Basic functions .............................. 134
Index
Components .................................. 117
Display ........................................... 121
Example of operation ..................... 129
Function buttons ........................... 119
Menu overview .............................. 122
Remote control .............................. 125
Switching on/off ........................... 134
System settings ............................. 143
COMAND controller ........................... 118
COMAND display
Cleaning instructions ..................... 125
Setting ........................................... 143
Swivelling and folding in ................ 124
COMAND operating system .............. 117
Combination switch .......................... 292
Compass function ............................. 187
Conference connection ..................... 202
Constant headlamp mode
see Daytime driving lights
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 396
Convenience closing feature .............. 93
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 311
Convenience opening feature ............ 92
Convenience telephone
Importing contacts ........................ 207
Convenience telephony .................... 192
Connecting a mobile phone ........... 215
Introduction ................................... 192
Switching between Bluetooth®
and convenience telephony ........... 198
Text message (SMS) ...................... 204
Transferring a call .......................... 203
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 480
Display message ............................ 423
Notes ............................................. 540
Temperature (on-board computer) . 400
Temperature gauge ........................ 392
Coolbox .............................................. 465
Cooling
see Climate control
Copy protection (CD/DVD) ............... 232
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 420
Function/notes ............................. 294
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Index
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 345
Deactivating ................................... 346
Display message ............................ 434
Driving system ............................... 344
Important safety notes .................. 344
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 345
Selecting ........................................ 345
Setting a speed .............................. 345
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 345
Centre console .............................. 461
Important safety notes .................. 461
Rear compartment ......................... 461
Cup holder
DAB radio (Digital Audio Broad- casting)
Searching for an ensemble ............ 219
Selecting a station ......................... 219
Sub-programmes ........................... 223
see Radio
see Cockpit
see Technical data
Dashboard
Data
Data carrier
Audio DVD ..................................... 230
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 232
Disc
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 422
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 406
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 291
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (COMAND) ........... 275
Interior lighting (COMAND) ............ 275
Destination (navigation)
Displaying information ................... 171
Entering a destination by address .. 154
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 160
Entering an intermediate stop ....... 161
Entering a POI ................................ 163
Saving ............................................ 179
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 159
Selecting from the list of last des-
tinations ......................................... 160
Destination memory (navigation)
Deleting an entry ........................... 180
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 157
Previous destinations .................... 180
Diagnostics connection ...................... 31
Dialling a number (telephone) .......... 200
Diesel .................................................. 535
Diesel particle filter .......................... 341
Digital radio
see DAB radio (Digital Audio
Broadcasting)
Digital speedometer ......................... 396
Digital TV
see TV
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 420
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 290
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 406
Switching on/off ........................... 291
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
CD/DVD ........................................ 232
MP3 ............................................... 230
Display
Selecting the design ...................... 143
Settings ......................................... 143
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 487
Displaying the arrival time ............... 171
Displaying the distance to the des-
tination ............................................... 171
Display message
General information ....................... 409
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 409
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play ................................................ 482
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 409
Driving systems ............................. 426
Index
11
Engine ............................................ 423
Key ................................................ 441
Lights ............................................. 419
Safety systems .............................. 410
Tyres .............................................. 435
Vehicle ........................................... 438
Distance
see Route overview
Distance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 404
Distance recorder
see Trip meter
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 450
DISTRONIC PLUS
Deactivating ................................... 355
Display message ............................ 432
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 354
Driving tips .................................... 356
Function/notes ............................. 348
Important safety notes .................. 348
Selecting ........................................ 350
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 354
Warning lamp ................................. 450
Dolby® Digital .................................... 136
Door
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 87
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 80
Control panel ................................... 44
Display message ............................ 440
Emergency locking ........................... 88
Emergency unlocking ....................... 88
Important safety notes .................... 86
Opening (from the inside) ................ 87
Power closing .................................. 87
see Cup holder
Automatic ...................................... 333
Manual ........................................... 334
Drinks holder
Drive program
Driver's door
Driver's seat
Drive system
Driving abroad
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 380
Service24h .................................... 483
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 290
Driving Assistance package ............. 376
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 70
Electronic Brake-force Distribu-
tion .................................................. 73
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 72
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 72
Important safety guidelines ............. 69
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 69
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 73
Adaptive brake lamps ...................... 71
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 70
Overview .......................................... 69
PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 74
Driving system
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 382
Driving Assistance package ........... 376
Driving systems
Active Body Control ....................... 360
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 379
AIRMATIC ...................................... 358
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 370
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 376
Cruise control ................................ 344
Display message ............................ 426
Distronic Plus ................................ 348
HOLD function ............................... 357
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 378
Night View Assist Plus ................... 373
Parking Guidance ........................... 365
PARKTRONIC ................................. 361
Reversing camera .......................... 369
Speed Limit Assist ......................... 371
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 346
Aquaplaning ................................... 343
Automatic transmission ................. 332
see Door
see Seats
Driving tips
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Index
Brakes ........................................... 342
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 356
Downhill gradient ........................... 342
Driving abroad ............................... 290
Driving in winter ............................. 344
Driving on flooded roads ................ 343
Driving on wet roads ...................... 343
General .......................................... 341
Icy road surfaces ........................... 344
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 342
New brake pads/linings ................ 343
Running-in tips ............................... 322
Snow chains .................................. 519
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 290
Towing a trailer .............................. 385
Tyre grip ........................................ 343
Wet road surface ........................... 342
DTMF tone transmission .................. 203
DVD
Changer ......................................... 223
Copy protection ............................. 232
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 228
Handling ........................................ 188
Inserting ........................................ 223
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 258
Notes on discs ............................... 232
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 259
Selecting a media type .................. 227
Selecting a track ............................ 227
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 135
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 399
DVD audio
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 399
Dynamic route guidance/TMC
Displaying traffic reports ............... 175
Displays on the map ...................... 174
Introduction ................................... 174
Reading out traffic reports ............. 177
Switching on/off ........................... 174
Dynamic route planning
see Dynamic route guidance/TMC
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating (COMAND) .................... 274
Function/notes ............................. 110
EASY-EXIT feature
Activating (COMAND) .................... 274
Crash-responsive ........................... 111
Function/notes ............................. 110
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution)
Display message ............................ 413
Function/notes ................................ 73
ECO function ...................................... 273
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 327
General information ....................... 325
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac- tion System)
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 88
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 82
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 88
Emergency spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 527
Storage location ............................ 493
Emergency unlocking
Boot ................................................. 91
Vehicle ............................................. 88
Engine
Display message ............................ 423
ECO start/stop function ................ 325
Engine number ............................... 533
Jump-starting ................................. 507
Running irregularly ......................... 328
Starting problems .......................... 328
Starting the engine with the key .... 324
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 324
Stopping ........................................ 339
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 511
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 450
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 531
Problem (fault) ............................... 328
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 539
Checking the oil level ..................... 477
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 478
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 478
Display message ............................ 424
Filling capacity ............................... 538
Notes about oil grades ................... 538
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 477
Temperature (on-board computer) . 400
Topping up ..................................... 479
Viscosity ........................................ 539
Entering the frequency ..................... 220
Entry
Deleting ......................................... 131
Saving ............................................ 133
Environmental protection
Note ................................................. 30
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 30
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro- gram)
Deactivating/activating ................. 404
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 72
Display message ............................ 410
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 72
Function/notes ................................ 72
Important safety guidelines ............. 72
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 73
Warning lamp ................................. 446
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 72
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 487
Exterior lighting
see Exterior lighting
Exterior mirror parking position
Adjusting (COMAND) ..................... 274
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Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 111
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 112
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 112
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 111
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 112
Parking position ............................. 112
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 113
Factory setting (reset function) ....... 150
Fast forward
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 228
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 263
Video DVD ..................................... 250
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 228
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 263
Video DVD ..................................... 250
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Fatigue Assist
Fault message
see Display messages
Favourites (COMAND) ....................... 119
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 492
First-aid kit ......................................... 492
Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare wheel ................................... 498
MOExtended run-flat system ......... 503
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 494
Raising the vehicle ......................... 500
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 494
Floormat ............................................. 473
Foglamps
Extended range .............................. 294
Switching on/off ........................... 291
Folding table ...................................... 456
Frequencies
Garage door opener ....................... 469
Mobile phone ................................. 531
Two-way radio ................................ 531
Front foglamps
Display message ............................ 421
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Fuel
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 105
Adjusting from the rear compart-
ment .............................................. 105
Front windscreen
see Windscreen
Additives ........................................ 535
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 396
Displaying the range ...................... 396
Fuel gauge ....................................... 38
Grade (petrol) ................................ 534
Important safety notes .................. 533
Notes about consumption ............. 536
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 535
Problem (malfunction) ................... 338
Quality (diesel) ............................... 535
Refuelling ....................................... 336
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 534
Fuel filler flap Opening/closing ....... 337
Fuel filter (white display message) . 425
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 396
Gauge .............................................. 38
Fuel reserve
Fuel tank
see Fuel
Capacity ........................................ 534
Problem (malfunction) ................... 338
Function buttons (COMAND) ............ 119
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 512
Before changing ............................. 512
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 512
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 513
Fuse box in the rear compartment . 512
Important safety notes .................. 511
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 469
Frequencies ................................... 469
Important safety notes .................. 467
Opening/closing the garage door .. 469
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 467
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 400
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 488
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 530
Glove compartment .......................... 454
GPS reception .................................... 151
Gracenote Media Database .............. 229
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hands-free microphone, switching
on/off ................................................. 201
Harman/kardon® Logic 7® sur-
round sound system
see Surround sound (harman/
kardon® surround sound system)
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 293
Heading up (navigation) ................... 183
Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) ............ 292
Headlamp cleaning system
Notes ............................................. 540
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 296
Topping up the cleaning system .... 481
see Automatic headlamp mode
Headphones
Changing batteries ........................ 254
Function overview .......................... 142
Indicator lamp ................................ 142
Selecting a screen ......................... 142
Switching on/off ........................... 142
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 106
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 106
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 107
NECK-PRO ..................................... 106
NECK-PRO luxury ........................... 106
see NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Heater booster function ................... 315
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Overview ........................................ 296
Reading lamp ................................. 296
Interior motion sensor
Function ........................................... 76
Priming/deactivating the interior
motion sensor (COMAND) ............. 277
Intermediate stop
Deleting ......................................... 163
Entering ......................................... 161
iPod®
Alphabetic track selection ............. 239
Connecting to Media Interface ...... 236
Selecting a category/playlist ......... 238
Supported variants ........................ 236
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 63
Jack
Storage location ............................ 493
Using ............................................. 500
Jump start (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 507
Key
Changing the battery ....................... 83
Checking the battery ....................... 83
Convenience closing feature ............ 93
Convenience opening feature .......... 92
Display message ............................ 441
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 80
Emergency key element ................... 82
Loss ................................................. 85
Modifying the programming ............. 82
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 323
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 85
Starting the engine ........................ 324
Convenience closing ........................ 93
Locking ............................................ 81
Start/Stop button .......................... 323
Starting the engine ........................ 324
Unlocking ......................................... 81
KEYLESS-GO
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 484
Hill start assist .................................. 325
HOLD function
Display message ............................ 429
Function/notes ............................. 357
Home
Home address
see Home address
Entering and saving ....................... 157
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 159
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 75
In-car hotspot
see Separate operating instructions
Indicator and warning lamps
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 450
Engine diagnostics ......................... 450
Fuel tank ........................................ 450
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 420
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 477
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 38
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 40
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 406
Display message ............................ 422
Overview ........................................ 293
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left . 406
Interface (USB, iPod®)
see Media Interface
Interior lighting ......................... 275, 296
Ambient light (COMAND) ............... 276
Automatic control system .............. 296
Manual control ............................... 297
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Key positions
Kickdown
Key ................................................ 323
KEYLESS GO .................................. 323
Driving tips .................................... 332
Manual drive program .................... 334
Kneebag ............................................... 52
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane-change assistant
see Blind Spot Assist
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 405
Display message ............................ 430
Function/information .................... 378
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 400
Lashing eyelets ................................. 459
Letter bar
see Character bar
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 421
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 406
Active light function ....................... 293
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 291
Cornering light function ................. 294
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 291
Driving abroad ............................... 290
Foglamps ....................................... 291
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 294
Hazard warning lamps ................... 293
Headlamp flasher ........................... 293
Light switch ................................... 290
Main-beam headlamps ................... 292
Motorway mode ............................. 294
Parking lamps ................................ 290
Rear foglamp ................................. 292
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 407
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) . 406
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (switch) ..................... 291
Turn signals ................................... 292
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 423
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 345
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 350
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 347
Limiting the speed
LINGUATRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Settings ......................................... 145
Loading guidelines ............................ 454
Locator lighting setting (COMAND) . 276
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 87
Emergency locking ........................... 88
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 87
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 408
Logic 7® (harman/kardon® sur-
round sound system)
see Surround sound (harman/ kardon® surround sound system)
Lubricant additives
see Additives
Luggage compartment
Power closing feature ...................... 87
Luggage net ....................................... 457
Lumbar support
Adjusting ....................................... 108
Lumbar supports (COMAND) ............ 283
Map
M+S tyres ........................................... 518
Main-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs (bi-xenon) ............. 298
Changing bulbs (Intelligent Light
System) ......................................... 298
Display message ............................ 421
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 294
Switching on/off ........................... 292
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS service interval display
Moving ........................................... 161
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale ........................ 182
Arrival time/distance to the des-
tination .......................................... 184
City model ..................................... 186
Display ........................................... 183
Geo-coordinate display .................. 185
Heading ......................................... 183
Information in the display .............. 184
Moving ........................................... 182
North orientation ........................... 183
Notes ............................................. 181
POI symbols ................................... 184
RDS-TMC displays ......................... 174
Road display .................................. 185
Saving the crosshair position ......... 182
Setting to the vehicle destination . . 182
Topographical map ........................ 186
Massage function (PULSE) ............... 286
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) . . 485
Media Interface
Active partition .............................. 240
Alphabetical track selection .......... 239
Connecting an external audio
source ............................................ 236
Connecting an external video
source ............................................ 253
Connection options ....................... 235
iPod® ............................................. 235
Mode ............................................. 235
Notes on USB devices ................... 241
Playback options ........................... 240
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Selecting categories ...................... 238
Selecting folders ............................ 238
Selecting music files ...................... 238
Selecting playlists .......................... 238
Switching on .................................. 236
USB mass storage device .............. 235
Media list
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 227
Video DVD ..................................... 250
Memory card (audio) ......................... 399
Memory function ............................... 113
Menu item
Selecting ........................................ 126
Mercedes-Benz Contact .................... 216
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 409
Messages
see Display messages
Microphone, switching on/off ......... 201
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors see Rear-view mirror see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 531
Installation ..................................... 531
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 402
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 466
Transmission output (maximum) .... 531
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 82
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 503
Motorway information ...................... 187
Motorway mode ................................ 294
MP3
Bit/sampling rates ......................... 231
Copyright ....................................... 231
Disc ............................................... 230
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 228
File systems ................................... 230
Formats ......................................... 231
Notes ............................................. 230
Operating ....................................... 399
Pause function ............................... 226
Playback options ........................... 230
Safety notes .................................. 223
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Selecting a media type .................. 227
Selecting a track ............................ 227
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 135
Switching to ................................... 224
Multicontour seat
Multi-contour seat
Front .............................................. 284
Rear compartment ......................... 107
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 394
Lane recommendations ................. 169
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjusting the volume ..................... 135
Operating the on-board computer . 393
Overview .......................................... 41
Using the telephone ....................... 200
Multisession CD ................................ 230
Music library
see MUSIC REGISTER
MUSIC REGISTER
Copying music data ....................... 233
Deleting all music files ................... 234
Deleting individual music files ....... 235
Folder functions ............................. 234
General notes ................................ 232
Memory space info ........................ 234
Playback options ........................... 235
Switching on .................................. 232
Music search ..................................... 228
Muting ................................................ 134
My address (navigation)
see Home address
Navigation
Adjusting the volume of the navi-
gation announcements .................. 135
Alternative route ............................ 171
Basic settings ................................ 152
Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam ............................... 170
Compass function .......................... 187
Destination memory ...................... 177
Displaying destination informa-
tion (arrival time, distance to des-
tination) ......................................... 171
Dynamic route guidance/TMC ....... 174
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 157
Entering a destination .................... 153
Entering a destination by address .. 154
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 160
Entering an intermediate stop ....... 161
Entering a POI ................................ 163
Entering characters (character
bar) ................................................ 130
General notes ................................ 151
GPS reception ................................ 151
Installing map software .................. 187
Lane recommendation ................... 168
Map settings .................................. 181
Motorway information ................... 187
Off-road/off-map (off-road desti-
nation) ........................................... 173
On-board computer ....................... 397
Previous destinations .................... 180
Reading out traffic reports ............. 177
Repeating announcements ............ 170
Route guidance .............................. 166
Route overview .............................. 172
Safety notes .................................. 151
Selecting a destination from the
destination memory ....................... 159
Selecting a destination from the
list of last destinations ................... 160
Selecting your home address ........ 159
Setting route options (avoiding:
motorways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 152
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 152
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 152
Starting route calculation .............. 156
Switching announcements on/off . 170
Switching on .................................. 152
Troubleshooting ............................. 191
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 54
Resetting after being triggered ........ 54
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ......................................... 54
Resetting after being triggered ........ 54
New aluminium style carrier bars
see Separate installation instructions
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 374
Cleaning ......................................... 487
Display message ............................ 427
Function/notes ............................. 373
Problem (fault) ............................... 376
North orientation (navigation) ......... 183
Notes on running in a new vehicle . . 322
Number keypad ................................. 130
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Important safety notes .................... 48
Odometer ........................................... 396
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Off-road .............................................. 173
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 400
Assistance menu ........................... 404
Audio menu ................................... 398
Displaying a service message ........ 482
Display messages .......................... 409
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 354
Important safety notes .................. 392
Menu overview .............................. 395
Message memory .......................... 409
Navigation menu ............................ 397
Operating the TV ............................ 399
Operating video DVD ..................... 399
Operation ....................................... 393
RACETIMER ................................... 400
Service menu ................................. 405
Settings menu ............................... 406
Standard display ............................ 396
Telephone menu ............................ 402
Trip menu ...................................... 396
Opening limiter for boot lid .............. 278
Operating safety
Diagnostics connection ................... 31
Operating system
see On-board computer
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Outside lighting
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) ....... 275
Outside temperature display ........... 393
Overhead control panel ...................... 43
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 68
Paint code .......................................... 532
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 485
Panic alarm .......................................... 69
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information ........... 94
Opening/closing .............................. 96
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 98
Rain closing feature ......................... 96
Resetting ......................................... 98
Park Assist
Parking Guidance ........................... 365
Parking ............................................... 339
Important safety notes .................. 339
Parking brake ................................ 340
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 112
Reversing camera .......................... 369
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 413
Electric parking brake .................... 340
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 431
Important safety notes .................. 365
Trailer towing ................................. 369
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 422
Switching on/off ........................... 290
Parking position
PARKTRONIC
Exterior mirrors (COMAND) ........... 274
Deactivating/activating ................. 363
Driving system ............................... 361
Function/notes ............................. 361
Important safety notes .................. 361
Problem (fault) ............................... 365
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Sensor range ................................. 362
Trailer towing ................................. 364
Warning display ............................. 363
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ...................................................... 61
Pause function
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 226
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 263
Video DVD ..................................... 251
Permanent four-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
Petrol .................................................. 534
Phone
see Telephone
Phone book
Calling up ....................................... 209
Creating an entry ........................... 210
Deleting an entry ........................... 211
Entering characters ....................... 132
Introduction ................................... 207
Picture settings (TV, video) .............. 242
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 488
Playback options
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 230
POI (navigation)
Assigning a category ...................... 164
Entering ......................................... 163
Entering a POI using the map ........ 166
List ................................................. 165
Power closing feature ......................... 87
Power socket
Boot ............................................... 465
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE® (preventive occupant safety system)
Display message ............................ 417
Operation ......................................... 53
PRE-SAFE® Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 405
Display message ............................ 417
Function/notes ................................ 74
Warning lamp ................................. 450
Preventive occupant safety sys- tem
see PRE-SAFE® (preventive occu-
pant safety system)
Previous destinations (navigation) .. 180
Programmable button ....................... 119
Program selector button .................. 332
Pulling away (automatic transmis-
sion) .................................................... 325
PULSE
see Massage function (PULSE
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 32
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 400
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 408
Country overview ........................... 545
Display message ............................ 430
Radiator cover ................................... 477
Radio
Calling up the station list ............... 129
Radio text ...................................... 222
RDS (Radio Data System) .............. 221
Selecting a station ......................... 398
Setting a station ............................ 219
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 135
Storing stations ............................. 221
Switching on .................................. 217
Switching wavebands .................... 218
Traffic Programme ......................... 222
Radio-controlled devices (fitting) .... 473
Radio Data System
see RDS (Radio Data System)
Rain closing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 96
Sliding sunroof ................................. 95
RDS (Radio Data System)
General notes ................................ 221
Switching on/off ........................... 221
RDS-TMC
see TMC (Traffic Message Channel)
Reading lamp ..................................... 296
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating the air
conditioning ................................... 306
Setting the air distribution ............. 309
Setting the airflow ......................... 309
Setting the air vents ...................... 318
Setting the temperature ................ 308
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 58
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 422
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) .............. 422
Switching on/off ........................... 292
Rear seat
Adjusting ....................................... 104
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Adjusting the sound settings ......... 256
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 258
AUX mode ...................................... 271
Changing batteries (remote con-
trol, headphones) ........................... 254
Changing the picture format .......... 257
Components/overview .................. 139
Multiple users ................................ 256
Overview of picture settings .......... 256
Remote control .............................. 140
Screen ........................................... 140
Setting the audio format ................ 265
System settings ............................. 257
TV AUX mode ................................. 270
TV mode ........................................ 266
Using headphones ......................... 255
Using the main loudspeaker .......... 255
Video DVD mode ........................... 261
Wireless headphones ..................... 142
see Separate operating instructions
Rear seats
Overview .......................................... 46
Rear-view mirror ............................... 112
Rear window blind ............................ 462
see Rear window roller sunblind
see Roller sunblind
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 311
Switching on/off ........................... 310
Redialling (telephone) ....................... 200
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Refuelling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 38
Important safety notes .................. 336
Refuelling process ......................... 337
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 313
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 315
Garage door opener ....................... 467
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 467
Remote operation
Selecting a screen (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 140
Switching a screen on/off (Rear
Seat Entertainment System) .......... 141
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 315
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 425
Warning lamp ................................. 450
Reset function ................................... 150
Resetting (factory settings) ............. 150
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 312
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Rev counter ........................................ 392
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 487
Function/notes ............................. 369
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 422
Roadmap
see Map
see Roller sunblind
Roller blind
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 97
Rear window .................................. 462
Rear window (COMAND) ................ 274
Roller sunblind of the panorama sliding sunroof
Operating (front roller sunblind) ....... 97
Operating (rear roller sunblind) ........ 97
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Roof carrier ........................................ 460
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 489
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 541
Route (navigation)
Displaying the distance to the des-
tination .......................................... 171
Route overview .............................. 172
Selecting an alternative route ........ 171
Setting route options (avoiding:
motorways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 152
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 152
Starting calculation ........................ 156
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance
Cancel ........................................... 169
Continue ........................................ 169
Destination reached ...................... 170
Lane recommendations ................. 168
Off-road ......................................... 173
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 397
Route guidance (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 397
Route information
see Dynamic route guidance/TMC
Safety
Safety notes
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Child restraint systems .................... 59
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..... 223
Operating safety ............................ 116
Video DVD mode ........................... 248
Safety systems
Screen
see Driving safety systems
Selecting for remote operation
(Rear Seat Entertainment System) . 140
Switching on/off (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 126
see Display
SD memory card
Loading .......................................... 224
Searching for an ensemble (DAB
radio) .................................................. 219
Seat
Active multicontour seat ........ 108, 286
Adjusting (rear compartment) ........ 104
Selecting (COMAND) ..................... 284
Seat belt
Seats
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 57
Adjusting the height ......................... 57
Automatic comfort-fit feature .......... 59
Belt force limiter .............................. 58
Belt tensioner .................................. 58
Cleaning ......................................... 489
Display message ............................ 417
Fastening ......................................... 57
Important safety guidelines ............. 55
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 58
Releasing ......................................... 58
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 408
Warning lamp ................................. 443
Warning lamp (function) ................... 58
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 104
Adjusting lumbar support .............. 108
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 106
Cleaning the cover ......................... 488
Correct driver's seat position ........ 102
Important safety notes .................. 103
Multicontour seat .......................... 107
Seat heating problem .................... 109
Seat ventilation problem ................ 109
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 113
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 108
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 109
Selecting channels