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Contents


Index ....................................................... 4


At a glance ........................................... 35


Introduction ......................................... 28


Safety ................................................... 47


Opening/closing ................................. 81


Seats, steering wheel and mirrors . . 105


COMAND ............................................ 119


Lights and windshield wipers .......... 279


Climate control ................................. 293


Driving and parking .......................... 305


On-board computer and displays .... 373


Stowage and features ...................... 437


Maintenance and care ...................... 461


Breakdown assistance ..................... 477


Wheels and tires ............................... 497


Technical data ................................... 527


4


Index


1, 2, 3 ...


115 V socket ...................................... 448


12 V socket


see Sockets


4ETS


see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)


4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive) .................................................. 350
4MATIC off-road system ................... 350


ABC


see Active Body Control (ABC)


ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)


Display message ............................ 391
Function/notes ................................ 73
Important safety notes .................... 73
Warning lamp ................................. 428


Activating/deactivating cooling with air dehumidification ................. 297


Active Blind Spot Assist


Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ............................ 387
Display message ............................ 416
Function/information .................... 367


Active Body Control (ABC)


Display message ............................ 414
Function/notes ............................. 348
Active Driving Assistance package . 366


Active Lane Keeping Assist


Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ............................ 387
Display message ............................ 415
Function/information .................... 369
Active multicontour seat .......... 112, 276


Active service system PLUS


see ASSYST PLUS service interval display


ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 77
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 348


Adaptive Highbeam Assist


Display message ............................ 408
Function/notes ............................. 284
Switching on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 388


Additional speedometer ................... 388
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 535


Address


Entering (example) ......................... 157
see Address book


Address book


Calling up ....................................... 209
Connecting a call ........................... 212
Creating an entry ........................... 210
Deleting an entry ........................... 211
Entering characters ....................... 136
Entry as a home address ............... 182
Importing contacts ........................ 208
Introduction ................................... 207
Starting route guidance ................. 212
Voice tag ....................................... 213


Air bags


Display message ............................ 403
Front air bag (driver, front passenger) ....................................... 52
Important safety notes .................... 50
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp .................................. 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 49
Side impact air bag .......................... 52
Window curtain air bag .................... 53


Air-conditioning system


see Climate control


Air distribution


Setting ........................................... 299
Setting (COMAND) ......................... 270
Air filter (display message) .............. 411


Airflow


Setting ........................................... 299
Setting (COMAND) ......................... 271


AIRMATIC


Display message ............................ 413
Function/notes ............................. 347


Air pressure


see Tire pressure


Air vents


Glove box ....................................... 303
Important safety notes .................. 302
Rear ............................................... 303
Setting ........................................... 302
Setting the center air vents ........... 302
Setting the side air vents ............... 303


Index


Alarm system


AUTO lights


see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)


Alertness Assistant


see ATTENTION ASSIST


Alternative route ............................... 175
Ambient light setting (COMAND) ..... 268
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 381


Anticipatory occupant protection


see PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant protection)


Anti-lock Braking System


see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)


Anti-Theft Alarm system


see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)


Ashtray ............................................... 446


Assistance menu (on-board computer) .......................................... 385


ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)


Activating/deactivating ................... 79
Function ........................................... 79
Switching off the alarm .................... 79


ATTENTION ASSIST


Activating/deactivating ................. 386
Display message ............................ 412
Function/notes ............................. 359


Audio


Radio mode ................................... 215


Audio database


see MUSIC REGISTER


Audio DVD


Mode, switching to ........................ 226
Pause function ............................... 227
Playback options ........................... 232
Safety notes .................................. 225
Setting the audio format ................ 232
Stop function ................................. 228


Audio format, setting


Audio DVD ..................................... 232
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 262
Video DVD ..................................... 249
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 380


Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center see Qualified specialist workshop


Authorized workshop


see Qualified specialist workshop


Display message ............................ 408
see Lights


Automatic engine start (ECO start/ stop function) .................................... 311


Automatic engine switch-off (ECO start/stop function) .......................... 311
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 281


Automatic transmission


Automatic drive program ............... 318
Changing gear ............................... 317
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 314
Display message ............................ 422
Drive position (ECO start/stop function) ........................................ 315
Driving tips .................................... 317
Emergency running mode .............. 321
Engaging drive position .................. 316
Engaging neutral ............................ 315
Engaging reverse gear ................... 314
Engaging the park position ............ 314
Kickdown ....................................... 317
Manual drive program .................... 319
Neutral (ECO start/stop function) . 315
Problem (malfunction) ................... 321
Program selector button ................ 317
Pulling away ................................... 309
Shift ranges ................................... 318
Starting the engine ........................ 309
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 318
Transmission position display ........ 316
Transmission positions .................. 316


Automatic transmission emergency mode ............................... 321
Autostore ........................................... 217


see Station memory (radio)


AUX (audio)


Notes/socket ................................ 243
Switching to ................................... 244


AUX (video)


Setting the picture ......................... 244
Setting the volume and sound ....... 250
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 250
Switching to ................................... 250


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Index


Back button ....................................... 123


Back support


see Lumbar support


Bag hook ............................................ 441
Balance, adjusting ............................. 139
Bang & Olufsen sound system ......... 141
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 74


Basic carriers


see Separate operating instructions


Basic settings see Settings


BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) .................................................... 74
Bass, setting ...................................... 139


Battery (SmartKey)


Checking .......................................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 85
Replacing ......................................... 85


Battery (vehicle)


Charging ........................................ 486
Display message ............................ 410
Important safety notes .................. 484
Jump starting ................................. 488


Belt


see Seat belts


Bird's-eye view (navigation) ............. 188


Blind


see Roller sunblind


Blind Spot Assist


Activating/deactivating ................. 387
Display message ............................ 416
Notes/function .............................. 363
see Active Blind Spot Assist


BlueTEC


Adding DEF .................................... 325
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 533
Bluetooth®


Activating/deactivating ................. 151
Authorizing a device (registering) . . 152
Conditions (general) ...................... 151
Conditions (telephone) .................. 199
Connecting another mobile phone . 201
Connecting devices ....................... 151
De-authorizing (de-registering) a device ............................................ 153
External authorization (general) ..... 153


External authorization (telephone) . 201
General information ....................... 151
Introduction ................................... 197
Receiving vCards ........................... 208
Searching for devices .................... 152
Settings ......................................... 151
Telephone basic menu ................... 202
Telephony ...................................... 199
Telephony notes ............................ 197


Bluetooth® interface


Telephony ...................................... 197


Brake Assist System


see BAS (Brake Assist System)


Brake fluid


Display message ............................ 399
Notes ............................................. 535
Brake fluid level ................................ 468


Brake lamps


Display message ............................ 406


Brakes


ABS .................................................. 73
BAS .................................................. 74
BAS PLUS ........................................ 74
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 535
Display message ............................ 391
Driving tips .................................... 331
High-performance brake system .... 333
Important safety notes .................. 331
Maintenance .................................. 332
Parking brake ................................ 328
Warning lamp ................................. 427


Breakdown


see Flat tire see Towing away


Brightness, setting (TV, video) ......... 244


Bulbs


see Changing bulbs


California


Important notice for retail customers and lessees .................... 29


Call


Accepting/ending/rejecting .......... 203
see Telephone


Calling up a malfunction see Display messages


Index


Calling voicemail ............................... 205


Call lists


Displaying details ........................... 209
Introduction ................................... 213
Opening and selecting an entry ..... 213
Saving an entry in the address book .............................................. 214


Car


see Vehicle


Care


Carpets .......................................... 476
Car wash ........................................ 470
Display ........................................... 474
Exterior lights ................................ 473
Gear or selector lever .................... 476
Interior ........................................... 474
Matte finish ................................... 472
Night View Assist Plus ................... 475
Notes ............................................. 470
Paint .............................................. 472
Plastic trim .................................... 475
Power washer ................................ 471
Rear view camera .......................... 474
Roof lining ...................................... 476
Seat belt ........................................ 476
Seat cover ..................................... 476
Sensors ......................................... 474
Steering wheel ............................... 476
Tail pipes ....................................... 474
Trim pieces .................................... 476
Washing by hand ........................... 471
Wheels ........................................... 472
Windows ........................................ 473
Wiper blades .................................. 473
Wooden trim .................................. 476
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 441
Car pool lanes .................................... 173
Car wash (care) ................................. 470


Category


Satellite radio ................................ 222


Multisession .................................. 233
Notes on discs ............................... 234
Operating the player/changer (on-board computer) ...................... 381
Pause function ............................... 227
Playback options ........................... 232
Player/changer operation (COMAND) ..................................... 225
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat Entertainment System) .................. 256
Safety notes .................................. 225
Selecting a media type .................. 228
Selecting a track ............................ 229
Sound settings (balance, bass, fader, treble) .................................. 139
Center console ..................................... 41


Central locking


Automatic locking feature (COMAND) ..................................... 269
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 82


Changing batteries (remote control, headphones) ........................ 251


Changing bulbs


High-beam headlamps (vehicles with halogen daytime running lamps) ............................................ 288
High-beam headlamps (vehicles with LED daylight lamps) ............... 288
Important safety notes .................. 286
Overview of bulb types .................. 287


Changing direction


Announcement phase .................... 171
Change of direction phase ............. 171
Preparation phase ......................... 171
Character bar ..................................... 133


Characters


Entering ......................................... 134
Entering (address book, phone book) ............................................. 136
Entering (navigation) ...................... 133


CD


Child-proof locks


Copy protection ............................. 234
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 230
General information ....................... 234
Inserting ........................................ 225
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat Entertainment System) .................. 255
Mode, switching to ........................ 226


Important safety notes .................... 70
Rear doors ....................................... 71


Children


In the vehicle ................................... 66
Restraint systems ............................ 66


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Index


Child seat


Color, setting (TV, video) .................. 244


LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors ............................................ 68
Special seat belt retractor ............... 68
Top Tether ....................................... 69
Cigarette lighter ................................ 446


Cleaning


Mirror turn signal ........................... 474


Climate control


Automatic climate control ............. 295
COMAND ....................................... 269
Controlling automatically ............... 297
Controlling centrally (COMAND) .... 272
Cooling with air dehumidification . . 297
Cooling with air dehumidification (COMAND) ..................................... 271
Defrosting the windows ................. 300
Defrosting the windshield .............. 300
Important safety notes .................. 294
Indicator lamp ................................ 297
Main menu ..................................... 271
Maximum cooling .......................... 300
Notes on using automatic climate control ........................................... 296
Overview of systems ...................... 294
Problems with cooling with air dehumidification ............................ 297
Problem with the rear window defroster ........................................ 301
Rear compartment (COMAND) ...... 273
Rear control panel ......................... 295
Setting the air distribution ............. 299
Setting the airflow ......................... 299
Setting the airflow (COMAND) ....... 273
Setting the air vents ...................... 302
Setting the footwell temperature (COMAND) ..................................... 272
Setting the temperature ................ 298
Switching air-recirculation mode on/off ............................................ 301
Switching on/off ........................... 296
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 302
Switching the rear window defroster on/off ............................ 301
Coat hooks ......................................... 440


Cockpit


Overview .......................................... 36
see Instrument cluster


COMAND


At a glance (overview) .................... 122
Back button ................................... 123
Basic functions .............................. 137
Components .................................. 122
Display ........................................... 125
Example of operation ..................... 132
Function buttons ........................... 123
Menu overview .............................. 125
Remote control .............................. 129
Switching on/off ........................... 137
System settings ............................. 147
COMAND controller ........................... 122


COMAND display


Cleaning instructions ..................... 129
Folding in and swiveling ................. 128
Setting ........................................... 147
COMAND operating system .............. 122
Combination switch .......................... 283
Compass function ............................. 192
Conference connection ..................... 205


Consumption statistics (on-board computer) .......................................... 378
Contrast, setting (TV, video) ............ 244
Convenience closing feature .............. 97
Convenience opening feature ............ 96


Convenience telephone


Importing contacts ........................ 208
Convenience telephony .................... 197
Introduction ................................... 197


Coolant (engine)


Checking the level ......................... 467
Display message ............................ 408
Filling capacity ............................... 536
Notes ............................................. 536
Temperature (on-board computer) . 381
Temperature gauge ........................ 374


Cooling


see Climate control


Copy protection (CD/DVD) ............... 234


Cornering light function


Display message ............................ 405
Function/notes ............................. 284


Cruise control


Cruise control lever ....................... 335
Deactivating ................................... 336


Index


Display message ............................ 419
Driving system ............................... 334
Function/notes ............................. 334
Important safety notes .................. 334
Setting a speed .............................. 335
Storing and maintaining current speed ............................................. 335


Cup holder


Center console .............................. 443
Important safety notes .................. 443
Rear compartment ......................... 443
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 32
Customer Relations Department ....... 32


Selecting from the destination memory ......................................... 163
Selecting from the list of last destinations ................................... 163


Destination memory (navigation)


Deleting an entry ........................... 185
Entering/saving your home address .......................................... 160
Previous destinations .................... 185
Diagnostics connection ...................... 31
Dialing a number (telephone) ........... 204
Diesel .................................................. 532
Digital speedometer ......................... 378


Dashboard


see Cockpit


Data


see Technical data


Data medium


Audio DVD ..................................... 233
CD/DVD ........................................ 234
MP3 ............................................... 233
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 234
Date format, setting .......................... 148
Day design, setting ........................... 147


Daytime running lamps


Display message ............................ 407
Switching on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 387
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 281


Dealership


see Qualified specialist workshop


DEF


Adding ........................................... 325
Display message ............................ 412


Delayed switch-off


Exterior lighting (COMAND) ........... 267
Interior lighting (COMAND) ............ 267


Destination (navigation)


Displaying information ................... 176
Entering a destination by address .. 157
Entering a destination using the map ............................................... 164
Entering an intermediate stop ....... 165
Entering a point of interest ............ 166
Saving ............................................ 183


DIRECT SELECT lever


see Automatic transmission


Display


Selecting the design ...................... 147
Settings ......................................... 147
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 474
Displaying the arrival time ............... 176


Displaying the distance to the destination ......................................... 176


Display messages


Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 390
Driving systems ............................. 412
Engine ............................................ 408
General notes ................................ 390
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 390
Lights ............................................. 405
Safety systems .............................. 391
Service interval display .................. 469
SmartKey ....................................... 424
Tires ............................................... 419
Vehicle ........................................... 422


Distance


see Navigation, route overview


Distance display (on-board computer) .......................................... 385
Distance recorder ............................. 378


see Odometer see Trip odometer


Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 435


DISTRONIC PLUS


Deactivating ................................... 343
Display message ............................ 417
Displays in the multifunction display ........................................... 343


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Index


Driving tips .................................... 344
Function/notes ............................. 336
Important safety notes .................. 336
Setting the specified minimum distance ......................................... 342
Warning lamp ................................. 435
Dolby® Digital .................................... 140


Doors


Automatic locking (switch) ............... 89
Central locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....................................... 82
Control panel ................................... 43
Display message ............................ 424
Emergency locking ........................... 91
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 88
Opening (from inside) ...................... 89
Power closing feature ...................... 90
Drinking and driving ......................... 330


Drinks holder


see Cup holder


Drive program


Automatic ...................................... 318
Manual ........................................... 319


Driver's door see Doors


Driver's seat see Seats


Driving abroad


Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 470
Symmetrical low beam .................. 280
Driving Assistance package ............. 363


Driving lamps


see Daytime running lamps


Driving safety systems


ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 73
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 77
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 74
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) ............................................... 74
Electronic brake force distribution ... 76
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) .......................................... 75
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ........................................... 76
Important safety information ........... 73


Overview .......................................... 72
PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 77


Driving systems


Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 367
Active Body Control ....................... 348
Active Driving Assistance package ......................................... 366
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 369
AIRMATIC ...................................... 347
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 359
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 363
Cruise control ................................ 334
Display message ............................ 412
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 336
Driving Assistance package ........... 363
HOLD function ............................... 346
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 365
Night View Assist Plus ................... 360
Parking Guidance ........................... 353
PARKTRONIC ................................. 350
Rear view camera .......................... 357


Driving tips


Automatic transmission ................. 317
Brakes ........................................... 331
Break-in period .............................. 306
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 344
Downhill gradient ........................... 331
Drinking and driving ....................... 330
Driving abroad ............................... 280
Driving in winter ............................. 333
Driving on flooded roads ................ 333
Driving on wet roads ...................... 333
Exhaust check ............................... 331
Fuel ................................................ 330
General .......................................... 330
Hydroplaning ................................. 333
Icy road surfaces ........................... 334
Limited braking efficiency on salted roads ................................... 332
Pedals ............................................ 330
Snow chains .................................. 501
Symmetrical low beam .................. 280
Wet road surface ........................... 331


DVD


Changer ......................................... 225
Copy protection ............................. 234
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 230
Handling ........................................ 193


Index


11


Inserting ........................................ 225
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat Entertainment System) .................. 255
Notes on discs ............................... 234
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat Entertainment System) .................. 256
Selecting a media type .................. 228
Selecting a track ............................ 229
Sound settings (balance, bass, fader, treble) .................................. 139


DVD audio


Operating (on-board computer) ..... 381


DVD video


Operating (on-board computer) ..... 381


EASY-ENTRY feature


Activating (COMAND) .................... 266
Function/notes ............................. 115


EASY-EXIT feature


Activating (COMAND) .................... 266
Crash-responsive ........................... 115
Function/notes ............................. 115


EBD (electronic brake force


distribution)


Display message ............................ 395
Function/notes ................................ 76
ECO function ...................................... 265


ECO start/stop function


Deactivating/activating ................. 311
General information ....................... 310


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 Traction System)


Emergency release


Driver's door .................................... 90
Trunk ......................................... 94, 95
Vehicle ............................................. 90


Emergency spare wheel


Storage location ............................ 478


Emergency Tensioning Devices


Function ........................................... 65
Safety guidelines ............................. 49


Emissions control


Service and warranty information .... 28


Engine


Check Engine warning lamp ........... 434
Display message ............................ 408
ECO start/stop function ................ 310
Engine number ............................... 530
Irregular running ............................ 313
Jump-starting ................................. 488
Starting problems .......................... 313
Starting the engine with the SmartKey ....................................... 309
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 309
Switching off .................................. 327
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 492


Engine electronics


Problem (malfunction) ................... 313
Engine emergency stop .................... 495


Engine oil


Adding ........................................... 466
Additives ........................................ 535
Checking the oil level ..................... 463
Checking the oil level using the dipstick .......................................... 464
Checking the oil level using the on-board computer ........................ 464
Display message ............................ 410
Filling capacity ............................... 535
Notes about oil grades ................... 534
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 463
Temperature (on-board computer) . 381
Viscosity ........................................ 535
Entering the frequency ..................... 217


Entry


Deleting ......................................... 135
Saving ............................................ 137


ESP® (Electronic Stability


Program)


Deactivating/activating ................. 386
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 76
Display message ............................ 391
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 76
Function/notes ................................ 75


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Index


Important safety information ........... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 430


ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ................................................ 76
Exhaust check ................................... 331


Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 474


Front fog lamps ................................. 282
Display message ............................ 406
Switching on/off ........................... 282


Front-passenger seat


Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 109
Adjusting from the rear compartment ................................. 109


Exterior lighting


see Exterior lighting


Front windshield see Windshield


Exterior mirror parking position


Fuel


Adjusting (COMAND) ..................... 266


Exterior mirrors


Adjusting ....................................... 116
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 117
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 116
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 116
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 116
Storing settings (memory function) ........................................ 118
Storing the parking position .......... 117
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 439


Factory setting (reset function) ....... 154
Fader, setting .................................... 139


Fast forward


Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 230
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 260
Video DVD ..................................... 247


Fast rewind


Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 230
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 260
Video DVD ..................................... 247
Favorites (COMAND) ......................... 124


Filler cap


see Fuel filler flap


Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 530
First-aid kit ......................................... 478


Flat tire


Changing a wheel/mounting the spare wheel ................................... 479
MOExtended run-flat system ......... 483
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 479
Raising the vehicle ......................... 480
Floormat ............................................. 460
Freeway information ......................... 191


Additives ........................................ 532
Displaying the current consumption .................................. 378
Displaying the range ...................... 378
Driving tips .................................... 330
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 531
Important safety notes .................. 531
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 531
Problem (malfunction) ................... 324
Quality (diesel) ............................... 532
Refueling ........................................ 321
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 531
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 322
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 412


Fuel level


Calling up the range (on-board computer) ...................................... 378


Fuel tank


Capacity ........................................ 531
Problem (malfunction) ................... 324
Function buttons (COMAND) ............ 123


Fuses


Allocation chart ............................. 493
Before changing ............................. 493
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 493
Engine emergency stop ................. 495
Fuse box in the engine compartment ................................. 494
Fuse box in the rear compartment . 493
Important safety notes .................. 492


Garage door opener


Clearing the memory ..................... 459
Important safety notes .................. 456


Index


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Opening/closing the garage door .. 459
Programming (button in the rear- view mirror) ................................... 457


Gear indicator (on-board computer) .......................................... 381


Gear or selector lever (cleaning guidelines) ......................................... 476
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 528
Glove box ........................................... 438
GPS reception .................................... 155
Gracenote Media Database .............. 231


Handbrake


see Parking brake


Harman/kardon® Logic 7®


surround sound system


see Surround sound (harman/ kardon® surround sound system)


Hazard warning lamps ...................... 283
HD Radio™ ......................................... 219
Heading up (navigation) ................... 188


Headlamp cleaning system


Notes ............................................. 537


Headlamps


Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 468
Cleaning system (function) ............ 282
Fogging up ..................................... 285
see Automatic headlamp mode


Headphones


Changing batteries ........................ 251
Function overview .......................... 146
Indicator lamp ................................ 147
Selecting a screen ......................... 146
Switching on/off ........................... 146


Head restraints


Adjusting ....................................... 110
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 110
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 111
NECK-PRO ..................................... 110
NECK-PRO luxury ........................... 110
see NECK-PRO head restraints/ NECK-PRO luxury head restraints


Heating


see Climate control


High-beam headlamps


Changing bulbs (vehicles with halogen daytime running lamps) .... 288
Changing bulbs (vehicles with LED daylight lamps) .............................. 288
Display message ............................ 406
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off ................................. 284
Switching on/off ........................... 283
Hill start assist .................................. 310


HOLD function


Display message ............................ 415
Function/notes ............................. 346


Home


see Home address


Home address


Entering and saving ....................... 160
Selecting from the destination memory ......................................... 163


Hood


Closing ........................................... 463
Display message ............................ 423
Opening ......................................... 462
Hydroplaning ..................................... 333


Ignition lock


see Key positions


Immobilizer .......................................... 79


In-car hotspot


see separate operating instructions


Incident (traffic report) ..................... 178


Indicator lamps


see Warning and indicator lamps


Indicators


see Turn signals


Insect protection on the radiator .... 463


Instrument cluster


Overview .......................................... 37
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 38


Instrument lighting


see Instrument cluster lighting


Interface (USB, iPod®) see Media Interface


Interior lighting ......................... 267, 285
Ambient light (COMAND) ............... 268
Automatic control .......................... 286


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Manual control ............................... 286
Overview ........................................ 285
Reading lamp ................................. 285


Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 382


LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors ................................................ 68


Intermediate stop


Deleting ......................................... 166
Entering ......................................... 165


iPod®


Alphabetical track selection .......... 242
Connecting to the Media Interface ........................................ 238
Selecting a category/playlist ......... 241
Supported variants ........................ 238


Jack


Storage location ............................ 478
Using ............................................. 480
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 488


Key


see SmartKey


KEYLESS-GO


Convenience closing feature ............ 97
Locking ............................................ 83
Start/Stop button .......................... 307
Starting the engine ........................ 309
Unlocking ......................................... 83


Key positions


KEYLESS-GO .................................. 307
SmartKey ....................................... 307


Kickdown


Driving tips .................................... 317
Manual drive program .................... 320


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 ................. 387
Display message ............................ 415
Function/information .................... 365


Letter bar


see Character bar


License plate lamp (display message) ............................................ 406


Light function, active


Display message ............................ 407


Lighting


see Lights


Lights


Automatic headlamp mode ............ 281
Cornering light function ................. 284
Display message ............................ 405
Driving abroad ............................... 280
Fog lamps ...................................... 282
Hazard warning lamps ................... 283
High beam flasher .......................... 283
High-beam headlamps ................... 283
Light switch ................................... 280
Low-beam headlamps .................... 281
Rear fog lamp ................................ 282
Standing lamps .............................. 280
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off ................................. 388
Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 387
Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (switch) .................... 281
Turn signals ................................... 283
see Changing bulbs see Interior lighting


Light sensor (display message) ....... 408
Loading guidelines ............................ 438
Locator lighting setting (COMAND) . 268


Locking


see Central locking


Locking (doors)


Automatic ........................................ 89
Emergency locking ........................... 91
From inside (central locking button) ............................................. 89


Locking centrally


see Central locking


Locking verification signal (on- board computer) ............................... 388


Index


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Logic 7® (Harman Kardon®


surround sound system)


see 3D sound (Harman Kardon® surround sound system)


Low-beam headlamps


Display message ............................ 405
Setting for driving abroad (symmetrical) ................................. 280
Switching on/off ........................... 281


Lubricant additives


see Additives


Lumbar support


Adjusting ....................................... 112
Lumbar support (COMAND) .............. 274


M+S tires ............................................ 500


Maintenance


see ASSYST PLUS service interval display


Malfunction message


see Display messages


Map (navigation)


Adjusting the scale ........................ 186
Arrival time/distance to the destination ..................................... 189
City model ..................................... 190
Display ........................................... 188
Geo-coordinate display .................. 190
Heading ......................................... 188
Information in the display .............. 189
Moving ........................................... 187
North orientation ........................... 188
Notes ............................................. 186
Point of interest symbols ............... 188
Road display .................................. 189
Saving the crosshair position ......... 187
Setting to the vehicle destination . . 187
Topographical map ........................ 190


Map display (also see navigation)


Traffic reports ................................ 179
Massage function (PULSE) ............... 277


Matte finish (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 472


mbrace


Automatic retrieval of vehicle data (service due date) .......................... 456
Call priority .................................... 453
Display message ............................ 399
Downloading destinations (COMAND) ..................................... 453
Emergency call .............................. 450
Important safety notes .................. 449
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 456
MB info call button ........................ 452
Remote vehicle locking .................. 455
Roadside Assistance button .......... 452
Search & Send ............................... 454
Self-test ......................................... 450
System .......................................... 450
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 455


Mechanical key


Function/notes ................................ 84
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 90


Media Interface


Active partition .............................. 242
Alphabetical track selection .......... 242
Connecting an external audio source ............................................ 238
Connection options ....................... 238
iPod® ............................................. 238
Mode ............................................. 238
Notes on USB devices ................... 243
Playback options ........................... 242
Selecting categories ...................... 241
Selecting folders ............................ 241
Selecting music files ...................... 240
Selecting playlists .......................... 241
Switching to ................................... 238
USB mass storage device .............. 238


Media list


Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 228
Video DVD ..................................... 247
Memory card (audio) ......................... 381
Memory function ............................... 118


Menu item


Selecting ........................................ 130


Message memory (on-board computer) .......................................... 390


Messages


see Display messages


16


Index


Microphone, switching on/off ......... 205


Mirrors


see Exterior mirrors see Rear-view mirror see Vanity mirror


Mobile phone


Menu (on-board computer) ............ 384
see Phone


Modifying the programming (SmartKey) ........................................... 84
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 483


MP3


Bit/sampling rates ......................... 233
Copyright ....................................... 234
Data medium ................................. 233
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 230
File systems ................................... 233
Formats ......................................... 233
Mode, switching to ........................ 226
Notes ............................................. 233
Operation ....................................... 381
Pause function ............................... 227
Playback options ........................... 232
Safety notes .................................. 225
Selecting a media type .................. 228
Selecting a track ............................ 229
Sound settings (balance, bass, fader, treble) .................................. 139


Multicontour seat


Front .............................................. 274
Rear compartment ......................... 112


Multifunction display


Function/notes ............................. 376
Lane recommendations ................. 173


Multifunction steering wheel


Adjusting the volume ..................... 138
Operating the on-board computer . 375
Overview .......................................... 39
Using the telephone ....................... 203
Multisession CD ................................ 233


Music files


Recording ...................................... 230


MUSIC REGISTER


Copying music data ....................... 235
Deleting all music files ................... 236
Deleting individual music files ....... 237
Disk space information .................. 236
Folder functions ............................. 237


General notes ................................ 234
Playback options ........................... 237
Switching to ................................... 234
Music search ..................................... 230


Music storage


see MUSIC REGISTER


Mute ................................................... 138


Navigation


Adjusting the volume of the navigation announcements ............ 138
Alternative route ............................ 175
Basic settings ................................ 156
Blocking a route section affected by a traffic jam ............................... 175
Compass function .......................... 192
Destination memory ...................... 182
Displaying destination information (arrival time, distance to destination) ............................... 176
Entering/saving your home address .......................................... 160
Entering a destination .................... 157
Entering a destination by address .. 157
Entering a destination using the map ............................................... 164
Entering an intermediate stop ....... 165
Entering a point of interest ............ 166
Entering characters (character bar) ................................................ 133
Freeway information ...................... 191
General notes ................................ 155
GPS reception ................................ 155
Installing map software .................. 192
Lane recommendation ................... 172
Map settings .................................. 186
Off-road/off-map (off-road destination) .................................... 177
On-board computer ....................... 379
Previous destinations .................... 185
Repeating announcements ............ 174
Route guidance .............................. 170
Route overview .............................. 176
Safety notes .................................. 154
Selecting a destination from the destination memory ....................... 163


Index


17


Selecting a destination from the list of last destinations ................... 163
Selecting your home address ........ 163
Setting route options (avoiding: highways, toll roads, tunnels, ferries) ........................................... 156
Setting the route type (short route, fast route, dynamic route or economic route) ............................ 156
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 156
Starting route calculation .............. 160
Switching announcements on/off . 174
Switching to ................................... 155
Traffic report .................................. 178
Troubleshooting ............................. 196


NECK-PRO head restraints


Operation ......................................... 59
Resetting after being triggered ........ 60


NECK-PRO luxury head restraints


Operation ......................................... 59
Resetting after being triggered ........ 60


New aluminum style carrier bars


see separate installation instructions


Night View Assist Plus


Activating/deactivating ................. 360
Cleaning ......................................... 475
Display message ............................ 412
Function/notes ............................. 360
Problem (malfunction) ................... 363
North orientation (navigation) ......... 188


Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ................................................ 306
Number keypad ................................. 133


Odometer ........................................... 378


see Trip odometer


Off-road .............................................. 177


Oil


see Engine oil


On-board computer


AMG menu ..................................... 381
Assistance menu ........................... 385
Audio menu ................................... 380
Displaying a service message ........ 469
Display messages .......................... 390
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 343
Important safety notes .................. 374
Menu overview .............................. 377
Message memory .......................... 390
Navigation menu ............................ 379
Operation ....................................... 375
RACETIMER ................................... 382
Service menu ................................. 387
Settings menu ............................... 387
Standard display ............................ 378
Telephone menu ............................ 384
Trip menu ...................................... 378
Video DVD operation ..................... 381


Opening height restriction for trunk lid .............................................. 269


Operating safety


Diagnostics connection ................... 31


Operating system


see On-board computer


Outside lighting


Delayed switch-off (COMAND) ....... 267
Outside temperature display ........... 375
Overhead control panel ...................... 42


Override feature


Occupant Classification System


(OCS)


Faults ............................................... 58
Operation ......................................... 54
System self-test ............................... 57


Rear side windows ........................... 71


Own address (navigation)


see Home address


Occupant safety


Children in the vehicle ..................... 66
System overview .............................. 48


Paint code number ............................ 529
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) . . . 472
Panic alarm .......................................... 72


OCS


Faults ............................................... 58
Operation ......................................... 54
System self-test ............................... 57


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Panorama roof with power tilt/


sliding panel


Opening/closing ............................ 100
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Resetting ....................................... 102


Deleting an entry ........................... 211
Entering characters ....................... 136
Introduction ................................... 207
Picture settings (TV, video) .............. 244
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 475


Panorama sliding sunroof


Playback options


Important safety notes .................... 98
Parcel net ........................................... 441
Parking ............................................... 327
Important safety notes .................. 327
Parking brake ................................ 328
Position of exterior mirror, front- passenger side ............................... 117
Rear view camera .......................... 357
see PARKTRONIC


Parking aid


Parking Guidance ........................... 353
see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC


Parking brake


Display message ............................ 395
Electric parking brake .................... 328


Parking Guidance


Display message ............................ 416
Important safety notes .................. 353


Parking position


Exterior mirrors (COMAND) ........... 266


PARKTRONIC


Deactivating/activating ................. 352
Driving system ............................... 350
Function/notes ............................. 350
Important safety notes .................. 350
Problem (malfunction) ................... 353
Range of the sensors ..................... 351
Warning display ............................. 351


PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ...................................................... 54


Pause function


Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 227
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 260
Video DVD ..................................... 247
Pedals ................................................. 330


Permanent four-wheel drive


see 4MATIC (permanent four- wheel drive)


Phone book


Calling up ....................................... 209
Creating an entry ........................... 210


Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 232


POI (navigation)


Entering ......................................... 166
Entering a point of interest using the map ......................................... 170
List ................................................. 168
ZAGAT® survey service .................. 169


Point of interest (navigation)


Assigning a category ...................... 167
Power closing feature ......................... 90
Power washers .................................. 471


Power windows


see Side windows


PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant


protection)


Display message ............................ 399
Operation ......................................... 59


PRE-SAFE® Brake


Activating/deactivating ................. 386
Display message ............................ 400
Function/notes ................................ 77
Warning lamp ................................. 435
Previous destinations (navigation) .. 185
Product information ............................ 28
Programmable button ....................... 124
Program selector button .................. 317


Pulling away (automatic transmission) ..................................... 309


PULSE


see Massage function (PULSE)


Qualified specialist workshop ........... 31


RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 382


Radar sensor system


Activating/deactivating ................. 389
Display message ............................ 415
Radiator cover ................................... 463


Index


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Radio


Rear view camera


HD Radio™ .................................... 219
Selecting a station ......................... 380
Setting a station ............................ 216
Sound settings (balance, bass, fader, treble) .................................. 139
Storing stations ............................. 217
Switching on .................................. 215
Switching wavebands .................... 216


Radio-controlled devices (installing) .......................................... 460
Read-aloud function .......................... 178
Reading lamp ..................................... 285
Real-time traffic reports ................... 178


Rear compartment


Activating/deactivating climate control ........................................... 296
Setting the air distribution ............. 299
Setting the airflow ......................... 299
Setting the air vents ...................... 303
Setting the temperature ................ 298


Rear fog lamp


Display message ............................ 407
Switching on/off ........................... 282


Rear seat


Adjusting ....................................... 108


Cleaning instructions ..................... 474
Function/notes ............................. 357
Rear-view mirror ............................... 117
Rear window blind ............................ 445


see Rear window roller sunblind see Roller sunblind


Rear window defroster


Problem (malfunction) ................... 301
Switching on/off ........................... 301
Redialing (telephone) ........................ 204


Refueling


Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Important safety notes .................. 321
Refueling process .......................... 322
see Fuel


Remote control


Garage door opener ....................... 456
Programming (garage door opener) .......................................... 457


Remote operation


Selecting a screen (Rear Seat Entertainment System) .................. 144
Switching a screen on/off (Rear Seat Entertainment System) .......... 145
Reporting safety defects .................... 32


Rear Seat Entertainment System


Reserve (fuel tank)


Adjusting the sound settings ......... 253
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 255
AUX mode ...................................... 263
Changing batteries (remote control, headphones) ..................... 251
Changing the picture format .......... 254
Components/overview .................. 143
Headphones (cordless) .................. 146
Multiple users ................................ 253
Overview of picture settings .......... 253
Remote control .............................. 144
Screen ........................................... 144
Setting the audio format ................ 262
System settings ............................. 254
Using headphones ......................... 252
Using the main loudspeaker .......... 252
Video DVD mode ........................... 258


Rear seats


Overview .......................................... 45


see Fuel


Reserve fuel


Display message ............................ 411
Warning lamp ................................. 434
see Fuel


Reset function ................................... 154
Resetting (factory settings) ............. 154
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 302


Restraint system


see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)


Reversing lamps (display message) ............................................ 407


Road map


see Map


Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 29


Roller blind


see Roller sunblind


20


Index


Roller sunblind


Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel .................................. 100
Rear side windows ........................... 96
Rear window .................................. 445
Rear window (COMAND) ................ 266


Roller sunblind of the panorama


roof with power tilt/sliding panel


Operating (front roller sunblind) .... 101
Operating (rear roller sunblind) ...... 101
Roof carrier ........................................ 442


Roof lining and carpets (cleaning guidelines) ......................................... 476
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 537


Occupant Classification System (OCS) ............................................... 54
Overview of occupant safety systems ........................................... 48


Safety notes


Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..... 225
Operating safety ............................ 120
Video DVD mode ........................... 245


Safety systems


see Driving safety systems


SatRadio ............................................. 221
Displaying information ................... 224
Registering .................................... 221
Selecting a category ...................... 222


Route (navigation)


Screen


Displaying the distance to the destination ..................................... 176
Route overview .............................. 176
Selecting an alternative route ........ 175
Setting route options (avoiding: highways, toll roads, tunnels, ferries) ........................................... 156
Setting the route type (short route, fast route, dynamic route or economic route) ............................ 156
Starting calculation ........................ 160
see Route guidance (navigation)


Route guidance


Canceling ....................................... 173
Continuing ..................................... 173
Destination reached ...................... 174
Lane recommendations ................. 172
Off-road ......................................... 177
Traffic reports ................................ 178
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 379


Route guidance (on-board computer) .......................................... 379


Route information


see Dynamic route guidance/TMC


Safety


Children in the vehicle ..................... 66
Child restraint systems .................... 66


Selecting for remote control (Rear Seat Entertainment System) .......... 144
Switching on/off (Rear Seat Entertainment System) .................. 129
see Display


SD memory card


Loading .......................................... 226


Seat belts


Adjusting the driver's and front- passenger seat belt ......................... 64
Adjusting the height ......................... 64
Automatic comfort-fit feature .......... 66
Belt force limiters ............................ 65
Cleaning ......................................... 476
Correct usage .................................. 62
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 65
Fastening ......................................... 63
Important safety guidelines ............. 61
Releasing ......................................... 64
Safety guidelines ............................. 49
Special seat belt retractor ............... 68
Switching belt adjustment on/off (on-board computer) ...................... 388
Warning lamp ................................. 426
Warning lamp (function) ................... 64


Seats


Active multicontour seat ........ 112, 276
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 108
Adjusting (rear compartment) ........ 108
Adjusting lumbar support .............. 112
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 110
Cleaning the cover ......................... 476
Correct driver's seat position ........ 106


Index


21


Important safety notes .................. 107
Multicontour seat .......................... 112
Seat heating problem .................... 113
Seat ventilation problem ................ 114
Selecting (COMAND) ..................... 274
Storing settings (memory function) ........................................ 118
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 113
Switching seat ventilation on/off . . 113


Selecting stations (radio)

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