Page 1 S-Class Operator’s Manual...
Page 2 Symbols Trademarks: ® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. Dolby and MLP are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ® PRE-SAFE is a registered trademarks of Daimler. ® HomeLink is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company.
Page 3 Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and will provide years of service.
Page 5: Contents
Index ... 4 Introduction ... 21 At a glance ... 27 Safety and security ... 39 Control systems ... 75 Controls in detail ... 273 Operation ... 401 Practical hints ... 449 Technical data ... 523 Contents...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Index 1, 2, 3 ... 4-ETS see ETS/4-ETS 4MATIC see All-wheel drive (4MATIC) 911 emergency call ... 150 ABC (Active Body Control) ... 345 Messages in the multifunction display ... 457 ABS (Antilock Brake System) ... 63 Indicator lamp ... 490 Messages in the multifunction display ...
Page 7: Backrest
Armrest, rear Control panel ... 80, 293 Cup holder ... 385 Storage compartment ... 383 Ashtrays ... 387 Aspect ratio (tires) ... 430 Assistance menu ... 231 ATTENTION ASSIST ... 355 Messages in the multifunction display ... 476 Switching on or off ... 232 Audio Aux ...
Page 8 Index Break-in period ... 402 Bulbs see Replacing bulbs CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ... 24 California retail buyers and lessees, important notice for ... 22 Calls (phone) ... 148, 230 Can holders see Cup holders Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ... 537 Carpets, cleaning ...
Page 9 Upload/Download of Data ... 95 USB socket ... 80 Vehicle settings ... 206 Video DVD ... 191 Voice Control System ... 237 Combination switch ... 301 Controller (COMAND) ... 79 Control system ... 220 Multifunction display ... 222 Multifunction steering wheel ... 221 Control system menus ...
Page 10 Index Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ... 274 Messages in the multifunction display ... 478 Opening from inside ... 278 Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ... 394 Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ... 394 Unlocking (Mechanical key) ... 499 DOT (Department of Transportation) ... 430 Drinking and driving ...
Page 11 Number ... 525 Starting ... 311 Turning off ... 316 Engine (Technical data) see Vehicle specification Engine coolant see Coolant Engine oil Adding ... 407 Additives ... 540 Checking level ... 405 Consumption ... 405 Messages in the multifunction display ... 483 Oil dipstick ...
Page 12 Index Garage door opener ... 395 Gasoline see Fuel GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ... 431 Gear range ... 321 Indicator ... 321 Limiting ... 323 Shifting into optimal ... 324 Gear selector lever ... 317 Cleaning ... 446 Gearshift pattern ... 317 Shifting procedure ...
Page 13 Inside door handle ... 38, 278 Instrument cluster ... 32, 326 Illumination ... 326 Lamps ... 489 Multifunction display ... 222 Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster, Illumination Instrument panel see Instrument cluster Instruments and controls see Cockpit Interior lighting Emergency lighting ... 304 Front ...
Page 14 Index ESC OFF ... 495 Fog lamps ... 300 Front passenger front air bag off ... 46, 498 Fuel tank reserve ... 496 High-beam headlamps ... 32, 301 Instrument cluster ... 489 Low-beam headlamps ... 299 Low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale ... 497 Seat belt telltale ...
Page 15 Multifunction display messages ABC (Active Body Control) ... 457 ABS ... 467, 468 Active headlamps ... 485 Advanced Parking Guidance ... 461 Advanced TPMS ... 464 Air bags ... 455 AIRMATIC ... 476 Alternator ... 463, 482 ATTENTION ASSIST ... 476 Automatic transmission ...
Page 16: See Seats
Index Occupant Classification System see OCS (Occupant Classification System) Occupant distribution ... 431 Occupant safety Air bags ... 41 Children and air bags ... 41 Children in the vehicle ... 56 Child seat anchors – LATCH-type (ISOFIX) ... 60 Fastening the seat belts ... 51 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp ...
Page 17 ® PRE-SAFE ... 54 Messages in the multifunction display ... 454 ® PRE-SAFE Brake ... 69 Activating/deactivating ... 232 Messages in the multifunction display ... 454 Problems While driving ... 314 With vehicle ... 24 With wipers ... 306 Product information ... 21 Production options weight ...
Page 18 Index Safety Driving safety systems ... 63 Occupant safety ... 40 Reporting defects ... 24 Safety belts see Seat belts Satellite radio ... 170 SD card ... 180 Seat belt force limiter ... 53 Seat belts ... 49 Adjustment function ... 52 Automatic comfort-fit feature ...
Page 19 Speed settings Cruise control ... 329 DISTRONIC PLUS ... 337 Resume function ... 330, 338 SPLITVIEW ... 90 Headphone ... 82 Remote control ... 81 Indicator lamp ... 32 SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator lamp ... 40, 494 Messages in the multifunction display ...
Page 20 Index Call waiting, call holding, and conference ... 158 Emergency call “911” ... 150 Functions during a single party call ... 157 Making calls ... 156 Menu ... 230 Operation ... 230 Phone book ... 159, 231 Redialing ... 231 Telephone keypad ...
Page 21 Transmission positions ... 320 Traveling abroad ... 438 Tread (tires) ... 432 Tread depth (tires) ... 423, 432 Treadwear ... 424 Treadwear indicators (tires) ... 423, 432 Trip menu ... 223 Trunk Closing ... 280 Messages in the multifunction display ... 478 Opening ...
Page 22 Index Radio ... 252 Settings ... 93 Telephone ... 245 Troubleshooting ... 267 Warning sounds DISTRONIC PLUS ... 333 Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt ... 52 Electronic parking brake ... 469 Parking Guidance ... 352 Parktronic system ... 350 Seat belt telltale ... 493 Warranty coverage ...
Page 23: Introduction
Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about operating particular equipment, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary.
Page 24: Maintenance
If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372), or Customer Service (in Canada) at...
Page 25: Operating Safety
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to: In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive...
Page 26: Customer Relations Department
If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management or, if necessary, contact us at one of the following addresses: In the USA:...
Page 27 Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents.
Page 29 Exterior view ... 28 Rear passenger compartment ... 29 Cockpit ... 30 Instrument cluster ... 32 Control systems ... 34 Center console ... 36 Overhead control panel ... 37 Driver’s door control panel ... 38 Rear door control panel ... 38...
Page 30: Exterior View
Exterior view Exterior view This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual. Function Trunk: Locking and unlocking...
Page 31: Rear Passenger Compartment
Rear passenger compartment Function Cupholder under the rear center armrest Cupholder in the rear center armrest Control panel for rear multicontour seats Armrest with integrated storage compartment Rear storage box Rear passenger compartment Page...
Page 32: Cockpit
Cockpit Cockpit Function Combination switch: Turn signals Wipers High beam Cruise control lever: Cruise control DISTRONIC PLUS Horn Multifunction steering wheel Instrument cluster Steering wheel gearshift control Gear selector lever Control panel with: Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp Vehicle level control switch Page Function...
Page 33 Function KEYLESS-GO start/stop button Steering wheel adjustment stalk Heated steering wheel Electronic parking brake Door control panel Page Function Hood lock release On-board diagnostics (OBD) socket Night View Assist Plus Exterior lamp switch Cockpit Page...
Page 34: Indicator Lamp
Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Function Coolant temperature gauge Fuel gauge with: Fuel tank reserve warning lamp K High-beam headlamp indicator lamp ! Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp 6 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp Parktronic/Parking Guidance warning indicator for left front area Multifunction display with: Speedometer F Electronic parking...
Page 35 Function å ESC OFF warning lamp j Parking space indicator lamp é Recuperative Brake System (RBS) warning lamp, S 400 HYBRID only Green or yellow READY indicator lamp for the HYBRID system, S 400 HYBRID only Parktronic/Parking Guidance warning indicator for right front area Transmission position/ range indicator...
Page 36: Control Systems
Control systems Control systems Function Press button % briefly to cancel Voice Control System, back, confirm messages. Press and hold button % to select the standard display. Press button = or ; to select menus. Press button : or 9 briefly: to select function or scroll through lists...
Page 37 Function Press button W or X: to set the volume to operate the RACETIMER Press button ?: to activate Voice Control System to accept a call Instrument cluster illumination Swiveling COMAND display COMAND display illumination COMAND display Clock CD/DVD changer SD card slot Rear window sunshade switch...
Page 38: Center Console
Center console Center console Function Thumbwheel for air volume control for left center air vent Thumbwheel for air volume control for right center air vent Air distribution and air volume, driver’s side (automatic mode) Temperature control, driver’s side Manual fan speed adjustment, driver’s side Front defroster Air recirculation...
Page 39: Overhead Control Panel
Overhead control panel Function Eyeglasses compartment Left reading lamp on/off Rear interior lighting on/off Front interior lighting on/ Power tilt/sliding sunroof switch or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel switch SOS button (Tele Aid system) Automatic interior lighting control Opening/closing rear roller sunblinds Right reading lamp on/off Interior rear view mirror...
Page 40: Driver's Door Control Panel
Rear door control panel Driver’s door control panel Function Inside door handle Central unlocking switch Central locking switch Seat adjustment switch Memory function Selector button for front passenger seat Seat heating switch Seat ventilation switch Exterior rear view mirror adjustment Power-folding exterior rear view mirrors Switches for opening/...
Page 41 Vehicle equipment ... 40 Occupant safety ... 40 Panic alarm ... 62 Driving safety systems ... 63 Anti-theft systems ... 71...
Page 42: Vehicle Equipment
Occupant safety Vehicle equipment This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual. Occupant safety Introduction In this section you will learn the most...
Page 43: Occupant Safety
For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked. Otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury.
Page 44 Operator’s Manual. Warning! Accident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in a rear seat. There is a possibility for a side impact air bag- related injury if occupants, especially children, are not properly seated or restrained...
Page 45: Safety Guidelines
SRS inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment. Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. For your protection and the protection of others, when scrapping the air bag unit or...
Page 46 Occupant safety followed. These instructions are available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Given the considerable deployment speed, required inflation volume, and the material of the air bags, there is the possibility of abrasions or other, potentially more serious injuries resulting from air bag deployment.
Page 47: Side Impact
Occupant safety Warning! Only use seat covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using other seat covers may interfere with or prevent the deployment of the side impact air bags. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for availability.
Page 48: Indicator Lamp
If your seat, including the trim cover and cushion, needs to be serviced in any way, take the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Only seat accessories approved by Mercedes-Benz may be used. Both the driver and the front passenger...
Page 49 If the 42 indicator lamp is illuminated, the front passenger front air bag is deactivated and will not be deployed. If the 42 indicator lamp is not illuminated, the front passenger front air bag is activated and will be deployed in the event of certain frontal impacts if impact exceeds a preset deployment threshold...
Page 50 OCS. The front passenger front air bag will be deactivated in this case. Have the system checked by qualified technicians as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Only have the seat repaired or replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 51: Self-Test
Warning! If the 42 indicator lamp does not illuminate, the system is not functioning. You must contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any child on the front passenger seat. For more information, see the “Practical hints”...
Page 52: Proper Use Of
Also, the seat belt anchoring points must be checked. Only use seat belts which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz. Do not make any modifications to the seat belts. This can lead to unintended activation of the ETDs or to their failure to activate when necessary.
Page 53: Fastening The Seat Belts
around a person and another person or other objects at the same time. Seat belts should not be worn twisted. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the seat belt to distribute impact forces. The twisted seat belt against your body could cause injuries.
Page 54: Adjustment Function
This can damage the seat belt and impair its effectiveness, and/or cause damage to the door and/or door trim panel. Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Damaged seat belts must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 55: Seat Belt Force Limiter
Pyrotechnic ETDs that were activated must be replaced. For your safety, when disposing of the pyrotechnic ETDs always follow our safety instructions. These are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ® The PRE-SAFE system has electrically operated reversible pre-tensioners that do...
Page 56: Pre-Safe
Occupant safety Automatic comfort-fit feature seat belt The automatic comfort-fit feature reduces the retracting force of the seat belts when they are in normal use. It is available for the front seats and for the rear outer seats (only for vehicles with rear power seats).
Page 57: Restraints
NECK-PRO active front head restraints and/ or the deployment of the front side impact air bags. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for availability. When the NECK-PRO active front head restraints have been triggered in an accident, the NECK-PRO active front head restraints must be reset.
Page 58: Safety Notes
Occupant safety Steering wheel Observe Safety notes, see page 293. Position steering wheel : properly page 294). Make sure: You can reach the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent at the elbows. You can move your legs freely. All displays (including malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible.
Page 59: Infant And Child Restraint Systems
Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Page 60 Occupant safety Infants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system. They must be properly secured in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for the child restraint. All infant or child restraint systems must comply with U.S.
Page 61: Top Tether
injured or even killed if the front passenger front air bag inflates. If you have to place a child in a forward- facing child restraint on the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible, use the proper child restraint recommended for the age, size and weight of the child, and secure child restraint with the vehicle’s seat belt according to the child...
Page 62 Occupant safety Securely fasten hook =, which is part of top tether strap ?, to anchorage ring ;. For safety, make sure hook = is attached to anchorage ring ; beyond the safety catch, as illustrated. Once hook = is attached, the child restraint itself can be secured.
Page 63: Override Switch
Vehicles with rear center seat: Make sure that the seat belt for the rear center seat can operate freely with a child seat installed. Warning! Vehicles with rear power seats: Never change the rear seat position after installing the child restraint. This could damage the child restraint introduce undesirable slack or tension into the seat belt...
Page 64: Panic Alarm
Panic alarm Activating: Press override switch :. Indicator lamp ; comes on. The functions in the rear are disabled. You can still operate the rear door windows using the switches located on the door control panel of the driver’s door. Deactivating: Press override switch : again.
Page 65: Abs (Antilock Brake System)
Driving safety systems Introduction This section contains information about the following driving safety systems: ABS (Antilock Brake System) Adaptive Brake Adaptive Brake Lights BAS (Brake Assist System) BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning) ESC (Electronic Stability Control) ®...
Page 66: Bas Plus
Driving safety systems Braking At the instant one of the wheels is about to lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the brake pedal. The pulsation indicates that the ABS is in the regulating mode. Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while you feel the pulsation.
Page 67: Adaptive Brake
could cause an accident. Personal or fatal injury to you or others may be the result. This device has been approved by the FCC as a “Vehicular Radar System”. The radar sensor is intended for use in an automotive radar system only. Removal, tampering, or altering of the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted by the FCC.
Page 68: Adaptive Brake Lights
Driving safety systems vehicle characteristics into consideration, thus achieving an optimal braking effect. In addiditon, Adaptive Brake provides the HOLD function ( page 342) and the hill-start assist system ( page 341). For more information on the brake system, see ( page 435).
Page 69: Ets/4-Ets
Active braking action through the ESC may otherwise seriously damage the brake system which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Vehicles without 4MATIC: Because the ESC operates automatically, the engine and ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or...
Page 70 ESC switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Switching off the ESC (S 63 AMG only) Warning! The ESC should not be switched off during normal driving.
Page 71: Pre-Safe ® Brake
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESC switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Switching on the ESC Switch on the ESC via the control system page 231).
Page 72 Driving safety systems Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page 73: Anti-Theft Systems
After a hard collision or damage to the front of the vehicle from an accident, have the settings and operation of the radar sensors checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. When traveling in Canada in a vehicle not registered in Canada, you must switch off the...
Page 74: Anti-Theft Alarm System
In the event that the engine cannot be started (yet the vehicle’s battery is charged), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). Anti-theft alarm system...
Page 75: Canceling The Alarm
Unless you open a door or the trunk within approximately 40 seconds after unlocking the vehicle: The vehicle will be locked again. The anti-theft alarm system will be rearmed. Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: Insert the SmartKey into the starter switch.
Page 77 Vehicle equipment ... 76 COMAND introduction ... 76 COMAND system settings ... 91 COMAND navigation (introduction) ... 95 COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) ... 106 COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) ... 124 COMAND navigation system (route guidance) ... 129 COMAND navigation system (dur- ing route guidance) ...
Page 78: Vehicle Equipment
Such conditions might seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. We recommend to have any service work on electronic components carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Warning! In order to avoid distraction which could lead to an accident, the driver should enter system...
Page 79: Comand Introduction
Switching COMAND on or off Press shortcut button u in the center console ( page 77). COMAND calls up the last selected menu. When you switch off COMAND, you also switch off the currently playing audio source. During a telephone call, you cannot switch off COMAND.
Page 80: Comand Display
COMAND introduction Function T Seat menu button page 216) S Shortcut button for: Telephone ( page 148) Navigation ( page 95) u COMAND on/off button page 77) H Volume control ( h Favorite button ( COMAND display In the COMAND display, you will find the function currently selected and the corresponding menus.
Page 81: Controller
Telephone keypad Flip up cover ;. With telephone keypad : you can enter and clear numbers and special characters reject, answer, connect and end calls page 148) select preset radio stations and enter the frequency manually ( page 168) select preset satellite radio stations and enter the channel number ( select a storage medium from the DVD changer (...
Page 82: Control Panel
COMAND introduction Symbol How to use the COMAND controller Slide ZVÆ to move through vertical menus to exit horizontal menus Slide and hold to move through a navigation Slide to move through horizontal menus to exit vertical menus Slide and hold for fast forward or reverse for audio CD or audio DVD playback...
Page 83: Remote Control
Rear armrest Adjusting volume Selecting next/previous track, scene or station Remote control for Rear Seat Entertainment System and/or SPLITVIEW Observe Safety notes, see page 76. SPLITVIEW includes one remote control for the front passenger. The Rear Seat Entertainment System includes two remote controls for the rear passenger compartment.
Page 84: Headphone
COMAND introduction REAR L Left screen REAR R Right screen In position COMAND, you can operate various COMAND functions via remote control buttons ? and A. Switching SPLITVIEW or rear screens on/ When the SmartKey is in starter switch position 0 or 1 or removed from the starter switch, the rear screens switch off after 30 minutes automatically.
Page 85 Wireless headphone for Rear Seat Entertainment System or SPLITVIEW Volume Selecting screen Battery compartment cover Switching wireless headphone on/off Indicator lamp, showing various conditions Replace the batteries of the headphone when they are low ( page 502). The indicator lamp shows the following conditions: Green The headphone is on and the batteries are charged.
Page 86: Operating
COMAND introduction headphone has a left and right side and must be used accordingly. The Rear Seat Entertainment System and SPLITVIEW headphones are not interchangeable. The SPLITVIEW wireless headphone can identified by SPLITVIEW symbol :. Wired headphones for Rear Seat Entertainment System Socket for wired headphone V Video input...
Page 87 Navi Audio Mode FM/AM Radio Map Orientation Sat. Radio POI Symbols On Map Disc Traffic Symbols on Memory Card Text Information on Music Register Media Interface ªTopographical ªCity (3D) Rear ªHighway Information ªAudio Fadeout SIRIUS Service Audio OFF Map Version Calling up the main menu Example illustration: Audio main menu COMAND introduction...
Page 88 COMAND introduction When selecting that main function once more, the Audio main menu opens. Vertical menus Moving through the menu: Slide rotate cVd. Selecting a menu item: Press W. Exiting a menu without making a selection: Slide direction. Press back button % ( Horizontal menus Moving through the menu: Slide rotate cVd.
Page 89 Accepting first entry Press W until you exit the character entry window. COMAND completes your entry as soon as it can be clearly identified. In this case, you do not need to switch to the list. Selecting list item Example illustration: List of cities for navigation Symbol for other selection options (e.g.
Page 90 COMAND introduction Adjusting volume Adjusting: Turn thumbwheel H. Press button W or X on the multifunction steering wheel. Vehicles with rear multicontour seats: Occupants in the rear can also adjust the volume using the buttons on the rear armrest ( page 80).
Page 91 Current setting indicated by orange cross hair symbol Changing setting: Slide ZVÆ desired balance/fader setting is reached. Saving setting: Press W or back button The setting is stored and the menu is exited. 3-D sound With 3-D sound, you can choose between ®...
Page 92: Splitview
If your vehicle is registered in a non-approved state or province, then the feature will need to be deactivated. Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to verify if SPLITVIEW is allowed in your state or province. Notes The audio volume of the wireless...
Page 93: Comand System Settings
control. Make sure the volume is not set too high before putting on a headphone. The DVD changer can playback only one media source at a time. Example: if the driver is playing an audio CD, the front passenger can not play a different medium (e.g.
Page 94: Time
COMAND system settings Bluetooth Q Search for Bluetooth Devices, Bluetooth activated. For information on the Bluetooth see ( page 151). Upload/Download Data Q Copy Data to Storage Medium, Import Data from Storage Medium ( page 95) Reset: Resetting the COMAND system to factory settings Display settings Switching the display on or off...
Page 95: Voice Control System
Select Daylight Savings Time (Summer) or Standard Time. The dot # in front of a list entry indicates the current setting. Saving setting and exit the menu: Slide XVY. Adjusting time lags In some exceptional cases, e.g. where time zones border, the displayed time and the local time may show a time lag.
Page 96: Language
COMAND system settings If you select Yes, the second part begins. Individualization is completed at the end of the second part. You will see a message to this effect. The data from the second part is saved automatically. Canceling during the first or second part of individualization Select Cancel.
Page 97: Comand Navigation (Introduction)
Upload/Download of Data This function lets you transfer COMAND data to a memory card or a USB storage device and vice versa. The following COMAND data can be transferred: Navigation destination memory and last destination Address book entries Audio/Video presets memory System settings You can use this function, for example, to save your COMAND data and transfer them...
Page 98: Map Software Version
The six-digit activation code is available at any authorized Mercedes- Benz Center. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center in case you have lost your activation code or when the COMAND system does not accept the activation code you have received.
Page 99 Confirming message: Press W. The DVD is ejected. Remove the DVD from the slot. Have the system software updated at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The system software must be updated before you can install the map software. Map software compatible with...
Page 100 Wait until the vehicle interior has cooled. Start the installation of the map software once more. If these measures do not solve the problem: Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. General notes Operational readiness of the navigation system following a system software...
Page 101 compatible. If this is the case, the navigation system will not be operational. You will know if this is the case, when the following message will appear when you switch to navigation mode: The system software has been updated. The map software must be updated now.
Page 102: Input Restrictions
Switch the COMAND off. Switch the COMAND back on. If the message appears again, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Units of measurement The units of measurement in navigation mode are identical to those set in the instrument cluster ( page 235).
Page 103 Info Traffic Route (only with route guidance active) Informati Calling up Displaying on about real-time detour the active traffic function route messages Displaying guidance alternative route Displaying symbol information Displaying route information Calling up the map display and switching to navigation mode In the main function line, select Navi.
Page 104 COMAND navigation (introduction) Example illustration: Map with route guidance inactive and with the menu system hidden (full screen map display) Current vehicle position Map orientation ( page 103) Map scale ( page 102) Hiding or showing the menu system Hiding: Slide ZV. The Full Screen menu item appears in the main area of the display.
Page 105 Cross hair Details of the cross hair position Map scale Display ; may be the name of a road or a road icon, for example, provided the digital map contains the necessary data. If no data is available, display ; shows: the coordinates of the cross hair if the Geo Coordinates display is switched on page 105) and the GPS signal is...
Page 106: Map Orientation
COMAND navigation (introduction) Bird’s-eye View: Map display : is oriented in the direction into which you are heading; the orange tip of the symbol points to the North. 3-D Map: Certain buildings in selected cities are displayed in detail as a 3-D (three- dimensional) model.
Page 107 Calling up menu: Select Navi Q Text Information on Map. The list of available text information appears. The dot # indicates the currently selected setting. Exiting menu: Slide XVY. Time of arrival and distance Select Arrival Time/Distance. The time of arrival and the distance for the main destination are displayed by setting the dot to Arrival Time/Distance.
Page 108: Entering A Destination
COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Select Navi. Check the check box for menu item City (3D). Setting route type You can set the following route types: Fast Route: COMAND calculates a route with minimized driving time. Dynamic Route: COMAND calculates a route with minimized driving time and takes into account traffic messages received along the route.
Page 109: Comand Navigation System (Entering A Destination)
COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) It is possible to enter a destination regardless of whether route guidance is active or not. The following destination entry options are available: By address From the destination memory From a list of last destinations From a point on the map A stopover A POI...
Page 110 COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) List of states with predictive speller Top list entry based on the input data up to that point Characters entered by the user Characters automatically added by the system Clear last character entry Currently selectable characters Currently non-selectable characters Predictive speller List of states...
Page 111 COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Selecting a state: Slide ZVÆ cVd. Canceling selection: Select Back by sliding XV and press W. Press back button % in the center console ( page 87). Confirming selection: Press W. The address input menu appears again. It shows the abbreviation for the selected state.
Page 112 COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) You can only enter those zip codes/postal codes which are saved on the digital map. The available zip codes/postal codes depend on the state (USA) or province (Canada) currently entered. In the address input menu, select Zip Code.
Page 113 COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) List of zip codes/postal codes without predictive speller Selecting a zip code/postal code: Slide or rotate cVd. ZVÆ Canceling selection: Select Back and press W. Press back button % in the center console ( page 87).
Page 114 COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) List of cities with predictive speller Top list entry based on the input data up to that point Characters entered by the user Characters automatically added by the system Predictive speller Currently non-selectable characters Currently selectable character List of cities Currently selected character...
Page 115 COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Selecting a city: Slide ZVÆ cVd. Canceling selection: Select Back and press W. Press back button % in the center console ( page 87). Confirming selection: Press W. Cities with symbol : are available more than once within the selected state (USA) or province (Canada).
Page 116 COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Entering a street It is not possible to enter a street if you have already entered a city center. You can only enter streets which are available on the digital map. If you have not entered a city before entering the street, only those streets within the state (USA) or province (Canada) previously entered are available.
Page 117 COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Switching manually to the street list without predictive speller: Slide ZV. Select ¬ in the second line from the bottom and press W. Street list without predictive speller Symbol for more selection options Selecting a street: Slide ZVÆ...
Page 118 COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) uncommon street name. COMAND will then search for cities in which a street with that name exists. Select or enter a state (USA) ( or province (Canada) ( Select or enter the street name. Entering a city center It is not possible to enter a city center if you have not yet entered a city...
Page 119 COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) List of city centers without predictive speller Selecting a city center: Slide rotate cVd. Canceling selection: Select Back and press W. Press back button % in the center console ( page 87). Confirming selection: Press W. After the confirmation, the address input menu appears again.
Page 120 COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Selecting numbers: Slide cVd. Confirming number selection: Press W. Entering a number with the telephone keypad using buttons Å - Ã page 79). Deleting individual numbers: Select F in the bottom line and press W. Deleting an entire entry: Select F in the bottom line and press W and hold until the entire entry is deleted.
Page 121 COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Currently selectable character List of intersections Currently selected character In predictive speller ?, you can only select currently selectable characters. Which characters are included depends on the sequence in which you have entered your destination and the digital map. While the characters are being selected as described below, the top list entry : always shows the intersection which best...
Page 122: Predictive Speller
COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Map: Using the map to enter a destination page 122) In this case, using the map for destination entry is based on the city seen in the address input menu. POI: Entering a point of interest page 124) In this case, entering a POI is based on the city seen in the address input menu.
Page 123 COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) In predictive speller :, you can only select currently selectable characters. Which characters are included depends on the sequence in which you have entered your destination and the content of the destination memory. While the characters are being selected as described below, the top list entry always shows the destination which best matches to the input data as it has been entered up to...
Page 124: Entering A Stopover
( page 120). Entering a stopover When route guidance is active, you can enter a stopover. Stopovers can be predefined destinations from the following predefined categories: Mercedes-Benz Service Center Hospital Gas Station Parking Lot page 105) or aVb.
Page 125 COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Restaurant Other With the option Other you can enter stopover destinations from the destination memory, last selected destinations, POIs, or via the address ( page 123). You can enter stopover destinations on the route or in the vicinity of the route. You can use the stopover function to influence the route guidance calculation to the main destination.
Page 126 COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Select Navi Q Destination Q Stopover Q Change Stopover. Enter another destination as a stopover. Deleting the stopover If a stopover has already been entered, you can delete it. Select Navi Q Destination Q Stopover Q Delete Stopover.
Page 127: Comand Navigation System (Point Of Interest Entry)
COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) With the menu system displayed page 102), select Destination Q From POIs Q Destination area. The list of POIs appears. The available POIs in the vicinity of destination are displayed. Entering a POI by name With this function you can enter or select POIs by the name of the POI.
Page 128 COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Choosing a main category Example illustration: Main category list for POIs in the surrounding area Main category Symbol for available POIs or other available subcategories Selecting a main category: Slide rotate cVd. Canceling selection: Press back button % in the center console ( Confirming selection: Press W.
Page 129 COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Compass heading to the destination Linear distance to the destination Selected destination Compass : and linear distance ; are not displayed with all search methods. Displays : and ; are static; they do not change while you are driving.
Page 130 In the map view while the menu system is displayed, select Route Q Symbol Info. The nearest POI is highlighted in the map and indicated in the map header. Example illustration: Mercedes-Benz Center is highlighted Selecting map view: Select Map. Exiting: Select Back.
Page 131: Comand Navigation System (Route Guidance)
COMAND navigation system (route guidance) Symbol : indicates POIs for which additional information is available. Select a POI and press W. Example illustration: Hotel with additional information available Open late (hours vary by section) No credit cards accepted Closed on Sundays Key aspects Ratings Cost...
Page 132 COMAND navigation system (route guidance) Examples of displays and announcements for a driving maneuver Driving maneuvers have three phases: Preparation phase Announcement phase Maneuver phase Preparation phase COMAND prepares you for the upcoming driving maneuver. Based on the example display below, the driving maneuver is announced with the Prepare to turn left message.
Page 133: Lane Recommendation
COMAND navigation system (route guidance) Graphical representation of the distance to the next driving maneuver Information about distance to the next driving maneuver Lane recommendations COMAND can display lane recommendations for upcoming driving maneuvers when driving on selected multilane streets. The respective data must be available on the digital map.
Page 134 COMAND navigation system (route guidance) Day mode Recommended lane E = deep blue Possible lane D = light blue Lane not recommended C: = grey Example of a display without driving maneuvers Main destination O Stopover P (only visible if a stopover has been entered) Route (highlighted blue) Current vehicle position;...
Page 135 COMAND navigation system (route guidance) If the destination is within a partially digitized area COMAND guides you through fully digitized areas for as long as possible. Route guidance is conducted in the usual manner, e.g. with navigation announcements and route guidance displays.
Page 136 COMAND navigation system (route guidance) Off-road and off-map Route guidance to an off-road destination Warning! The COMAND navigation system may direct you to off-road routes that your vehicle may not be capable of traversing through without damaging your tires, wheels or vehicle. It is the driver’s sole responsibility to determine the suitability of the route.
Page 137: Comand Navigation System (During Route Guidance)
COMAND navigation system (during route guidance) The Off Road message and an arrow showing the compass heading to the destination appear on the display. As soon as the system can allocate the vehicle position to the map again, route guidance continues in the usual way. Navigation announcements Warning! Navigation announcements are intended to...
Page 138 COMAND navigation system (during route guidance) Displaying info Select Info in map view with the menu system displayed ( The route information appears. Example illustration: Display with main destination and stopover Distance/estimated time of arrival/ estimated journey time to the stopover destination Stopover destination P Street, city and state/province...
Page 139: Compass
COMAND navigation system (during route guidance) Current position (city and state/province) Next intersection or exit ahead Previous intersection or exit Current street Current position Select Navi Q Position Q Where am Compass You can have the current cardinal direction into which the front of the vehicle points displayed.
Page 140: Alternative Route
COMAND navigation system (real-time traffic) Blocked route section Current vehicle position; the triangle indicates the vehicle’s direction of travel Information about the blocked route section Blocked route section : is always highlighted in red/white. The information about blocked route section = shows which section of the route is blocked and the length of the blocked section.
Page 141: Comand Navigation System (Real-Time Traffic)
COMAND navigation system (real-time traffic) Display settings You can select what kind of traffic information is displayed on the map. Select Navi Q Traffic Symbols on Displaying traffic incidents: Select Incidents. Road sections for which traffic incidents are reported are indicated by yellow symbols and arrows.
Page 142 COMAND navigation system (real-time traffic) Symbol Description Green Free-flowing line with traffic arrows Yellow Incidents line with arrows Warning (red) Incident (yellow) Traffic jam on route (stop-and- Traffic jam on route Blocked section on route Traffic jam (stop-and- (yellow car) Traffic notifications in map display Traffic No obstacles for traffic flow.
Page 143 COMAND navigation system (real-time traffic) Symbol Description Traffic notifications in map display Traffic Traffic jam Traffic congestion, average speed (red car) 5 – 20 mph (8 – 32 km/h). Could appear repeatedly to indicate length of traffic congestion. XXXX Blocked Road impassable.
Page 144 COMAND navigation system (real-time traffic) List when route guidance is active Submenu with route guidance active Displaying a list with traffic messages on the current route: Select Display Messages on Route. Displaying a list with all traffic messages: Select Display All Messages.
Page 145: Comand Navigation System (Destination Memory)
COMAND navigation system (destination memory) Back to list: Select Back. Displaying previous or next traffic message: Select Previous or Next. Displaying details for selected traffic message: Select Details. Switching to map view: Select Map. COMAND navigation system (destination memory) My address The destination memory always contains an entry called My Address.
Page 146 COMAND navigation system (destination memory) Enter the address. Proceed as described for destination entry in the “Entering a destination by address” section page 107). Select Save after entering the address. Your address is saved. Using the address book entry as your own address If you want to assign your own address for the first time: Select Assign...
Page 147: Destination Memory
COMAND navigation system (destination memory) Destination memory list without predictive speller In the destination memory list without predictive speller, the My Address entry is automatically highlighted. Press W. If your own address has already been assigned, you will see the menu for starting route guidance with your own address data.
Page 148: Last Destinations
COMAND navigation system (destination memory) Saving a destination from the list of last destinations Select Navi Q Destination Q From Last Destinations. The list of last destinations appears. Select desired destination. The address of the destination is displayed. Select Save. You can now select save options.
Page 149: Comand Navigation System (Last Destinations)
COMAND navigation system (last destinations) Example illustration: Destination memory list without predictive speller Example illustration: Destination memory list with predictive speller : Select desired destination. Proceed as described for destination entry in the “Entering a destination from the destination memory” section page 120).
Page 150: Telephone
COMAND telephone Deleting one of the last destinations Select Navi Q Destination Q From Last Destinations. The list of last destinations appears. Select desired destination. The address of the destination appears. Select Delete. Select Yes or No. COMAND telephone Safety notes Warning! Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a cellular telephone while driving.
Page 151: Comand Telephone
Reception of electronic business cards (vCards For further information on suitable mobile phones and connecting Bluetooth enabled mobile phones to COMAND visit www.mbusa-mobile.com call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) (in the USA) call Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
Page 152: Emergency Call
“911” provider. It does not initiate a Tele Aid call. The following describes how to dial a “911” emergency call using the COMAND head unit when a Mercedes-Benz specified mobile phone is connected via the Bluetooth interface to COMAND. Unless otherwise specified, the descriptions refer to the COMAND head unit.
Page 153: Bluetooth ® Interface
-compatible mobile phone is required for telephony via the COMAND using ® the Bluetooth interface. For further information on suitable mobile phones and connecting Bluetooth enabled mobile phones to COMAND visit www.mbusa-mobile.com call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at ® ® ®...
Page 154 COMAND telephone 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) (in the USA) call Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) The battery of the mobile phone should always be charged sufficiently to avoid malfunctions. You should check the following on your mobile phone (see your mobile phone operating instructions) to prepare for telephony via the Bluetooth Hands-Free Profile (HFP)
Page 155 ® Example illustration: Bluetooth Currently connected # and authorized L mobile phone Mobile phone already authorized but not within range (L appears in grey) New recognized mobile phone within range, not authorized yet ® When the Bluetooth phone list is full, you will be prompted to deauthorize a ®...
Page 156: External Authorization
COMAND telephone External authorization Certain security settings in your mobile phone may prevent COMAND from finding your mobile phone. In this case, you might want to check if your mobile phone can recognize the COMAND. The Bluetooth device name of COMAND is MB Bluetooth. Select Data/Connections Q Bluetooth Telephones.
Page 157 You can therefore optimize these settings. For information on best settings for your mobile phone visit www.mbusa-mobile.com call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) (in the USA) call Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) Visible when supported by the mobile phone.
Page 158: Making Calls
COMAND telephone Changing the volume: Slide press W. Making calls Observe Safety notes, see page 148. Incoming call Rejecting: Select Reject. Press button ~ on the multifunction steering wheel or on the telephone keypad in the center console. Answering: Select Accept. Press button 6 on the multifunction steering wheel or on the telephone keypad in the center console.
Page 159: Call
Deleting entire number: Press and hold $ on the telephone keypad in the center console until the number is deleted. Select r via the telephone menu and press and hold W until the number is deleted. Connecting call: Press button 6 on the multifunction steering wheel or on the telephone keypad in the center console.
Page 160: Conference
COMAND telephone Select DTMF from the telephone menu during a call. Sending single digits via the predictive speller Sending a phone book entry as a string Sending single digits: Select the desired digit via predictive speller :. Each selected digit will be sent immediately.
Page 161: Address Book
Calling an additional party You can call another party during an active call. The active call is put on hold. Select NEW from the telephone menu and press W. Press button 6 on the telephone keypad in the center console. Enter the number to call manually page 156) or from the phone book page 162).
Page 162 COMAND telephone be accessed when the respective mobile phone is connected to COMAND via the ® Bluetooth interface. Importing contacts manually Contacts that were imported manually can always be accessed. Contacts that were imported automatically can only be accessed when the respective mobile phone is connected to COMAND via the ®...
Page 163 ¯ Memory card entry G Entry containing multiple phone numbers Two-row predictive speller B Changing predictive speller language p Changing character set F Deleting selection ¬ Confirming selection % Back Selecting contacts from list Phone book: Select Name. Address book: Select Data/Connections Q Address Book.
Page 164 COMAND telephone Cursor Data field Two-row predictive speller B Selecting language p Changing character set */E Selecting upper or lower case % Back F Deleting selection ¬ Confirming selection Preset category Enter data into the data fields. Entering data into data field: Select the respective characters in predictive speller Moving the cursor: Select the respective arrow YÆXZ in predictive speller =.
Page 165: Call Lists
Via address book Select Data/Connections. Open Address Book. Select contact ( page 160). Press W. Rotate and press W. Select Options Q Call. Starting route guidance to an entry You can use this function once you have saved a destination to the destination memory ( page 120).
Page 166 COMAND telephone Select Calls Received or Calls Dialed. The respective list appears. Example illustration: List of numbers you have dialed Close list Phone number and name if available Options, for example saving Selecting entry: Slide ZVÆ. Dialing number: Press button 6. Incoming calls that you have missed or rejected are indicated by a symbol in front of the name or number.
Page 167: Comand Fm/Am Radio
Data fields for first name, last name, and company Number category Phone category The data field for the phone number is filled-out automatically. Two-row predictive speller Proceed as described in section “Creating/ editing contacts” ( page 161). Adding to an existing address book entry Open a call list.
Page 168 COMAND FM/AM radio Radio Presets (except (except Weather Band) Weather Band) Save Station Autostore Frequency Entry Preset station list Show Station Info ª¥Radio Active Source for Rear Rear OFF Switching to radio mode Select Audio Q FM/AM Radio. Press shortcut button R ( once or twice.
Page 169: Hd Radio
Additional information provided by radio station or HD Radio™ program information Artist and song title (when provided by the radio station) Preset options Radio options Station name display ? is available for the AM/FM wave band and can only be seen when it is switched on ( and if the station transmits a name.
Page 170 COMAND FM/AM radio Selecting stations/channels using the search function Slide or rotate area is selected. Depending on the direction in which the controller is being slid or rotated, the system searches upward or downward and stops at the next receivable station/ channel.
Page 171 Select Audio Q FM/AM Radio Q WB Q Channel. Press W when the main area is selected. The channel list appears. The dot # in front of a list entry indicates the currently selected channel. Select channel by rotating and press W. ZVÆ...
Page 172: Satellite Radio
COMAND satellite radio Option 3 Select Audio Q FM/AM Radio Q Radio Q Save Station Q Autostore. Station name display In the FM wave band, COMAND can show the name of the station currently tuned in. Station name display : can only be seen when it is switched on and if the station transmits a name.
Page 173: Comand Satellite Radio
Satellite radio submenu overview The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( Sat. Radio Presets Channel List Station presets Save Channel Enter Channel Service Introduction to satellite radio A subscription to SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio service provider is required for the satellite radio operation described in this section.
Page 174 COMAND satellite radio This information is required when calling the SIRIUS XM Service Center for an activation request. Activating the satellite radio service might not be available in certain places (e.g. in tunnels, parking garages, under leafy trees, or within or next to buildings). If a subscription is not included with system purchase, credit card information is required to activate your account.
Page 175 service provider. Programming content is subject to change. Therefore, channel and categories shown in illustrations and descriptions contained in this manual may differ from the channels and categories delivered by the service provider. Selecting program category The channels are categorized. Categories allow you to tune to stations broadcasting a certain type of program.
Page 176 COMAND satellite radio Select station preset and briefly press W. Enter a position number with the telephone keypad using buttons ´ - Ã page 79). COMAND tunes in the corresponding channel as long as it is included in your subscription and is still available. Vehicles with rear multicontour seats: Rear occupants can also select a channel using the buttons on the rear armrest...
Page 177: Displaying Information
radio service is not activated, the channel list contains only the preview channel. Saving channels There are 20 preset positions available. Option 1 Select Audio Q Sat. Radio Q Sat. Radio Q Save Channel. Option 2 Press W when the main area is selected. Option 3 Select Audio Q Sat.
Page 178: Comand Audio Cd/Audio Dvd/Mp3
COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Calling SIRIUS XM Service Center It may be necessary to call the SIRIUS XM Service Center if, for example: You want to cancel the subscription or resubscribe at a later date. You have forgotten to pay the bill. You sell the vehicle.
Page 179 File structure on a disc When you create an audio disc, the tracks can be organized in folders. A disc may contain a maximum of 4000 tracks. The directory depth may not exceed a maximum of 8 levels. The system will ignore files in lower levels.
Page 180 COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 loss of sound quality. This applies in particular when you have switched on 3-D sound. Notes on copyright The music tracks that you create and play back in the MP3 or WMA format are generally subject to copyright protection in accordance with the applicable international and national regulations.
Page 181: Inserting/Ejecting Cds And Dvds
Such damages are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Only use round discs with a diameter of 12 cm. Notes about handling CDs/DVDs Only hold discs by the edge. Handle discs carefully to prevent playback problems. Avoid getting scratches, fingerprints and dust on discs.
Page 182: Cd/Dvd Drive
SD cards with over 32 GB of storage capacity are not recommended. Due to the number of SD cards available today, Mercedes-Benz cannot ensure that playback from every SD card is possible. Loading SD card: Push the SD card into slot :.
Page 183 CD, DVD-A, II/¯/M (audio DVD mode only) Group Pausing (audio DVD playback II mode only) Normal Stopping Track playback ¯ Sequence Medium Mix Restarting playback M Track List Mix (MP3 mode only) Gracenote Media Database (audio CD mode only) Active Source for Rear Rear OFF...
Page 184 COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Shortcut button R takes you directly to the previously set disc mode (audio CD/ DVD, MP3-CD/DVD, video DVD). The number of times you have to press the shortcut button depends on the previously set mode. Example display in audio CD mode Disc type Track number Disc number...
Page 185 Elapsed track time Elapsed track time and track number (graphical display) Sound settings Medium selection Track search Artist (ID3 tags) MP3 functions CD/DVD/MP3 functions Stop function This function is only available in audio DVD mode. Stopping playback: Select Audio Q Media Q DVD-A Q ±...
Page 186 COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Track search You can use the following criteria to search for tracks: Current Track List Folder Keyword Search Playlists Artists Albums Tracks Genres Composers Year Press W during playback while the main area is selected. Select Audio Q Search. The list of search criteria appears.
Page 187: Gracenote ® Media Database
Status bar The copying process may take a while depending on the size of the data. If the required storage space is insufficient, a message appears. Aborting copying process: Select Cancel. The audio data that have been copied already are stored on the hard disk. Deleting audio data: See ( ®...
Page 188: Audio Aux
Proper function of the device could be impaired due to excessive temperatures, for example when exposing to direct sunlight or when the outside temperature is extremely low. Mercedes-Benz does not assume liability for damage to external devices. Warning! Operating an external audio source while the vehicle is in motion will distract you.
Page 189: Audio Aux And Video Aux
vehicle or that the usual maximum volume cannot be achieved. On certain devices the volume can be set separately. In this case, start at a moderate volume and increase it slowly. In this way, you can determine whether the system is capable of playback without distortion, even at high volume.
Page 190 Audio AUX and video AUX playback. Refer to operating instructions of the external device. Selecting main function: Select Aux. Press button ! on the remote control. Select Source. Select Display Aux for playback via the connections in the head restraint. Select Disk Drive Aux for playback via the connections in the rear seat.
Page 191: Rear Seat Entertainment System
Rear Seat Entertainment System Observe Safety notes, see page 76. Warning! The driver should not wear a Rear Seat Entertainment headphone while operating the vehicle under any circumstances. The use of a headphone while driving the vehicle could drastically impair the ability to react to audible traffic conditions (e.g.
Page 192 Rear Seat Entertainment System Forward and Rewind as well as Skipping tracks Selecting the DVD menu and moving within that menu Changing language, subtitles and camera angle Calling up interactive DVD contents The following functions will be applied to one screen only: Changing audio, video and screen settings Switching between full screen, menu...
Page 193: Comand Video Dvd
DVD or the DVD box. The factory setting of COMAND is regional code 1. This setting can only be changed five times at most by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This will allow you to playback video DVDs with other regional codes, as long as they comply with the NTSC or PAL TV standard.
Page 194 COMAND video DVD Notes about handling DVDs For notes about handling DVDs, see page 179). Functional limitations Depending on the DVD, it is possible that certain functions or actions may be temporarily or permanently unavailable. If Video DVD submenu overview DVD-V II/M DVD Functions...
Page 195 Control menu Disc type Current track Current scene Elapsed track time Show the menu system Showing/hiding the menu system Showing the menu: Press W. Hiding the menu: Slide ZV to select Full screen and press W. Menu system Video DVD options Pause Stop Full-screen mode...
Page 196 COMAND video DVD Pause playback: Select II. In the display, II changes to M. Continue playback: Select M. Play is continued from the point at which it was stopped. Selecting scene/chapter Entering scene/chapter using the COMAND controller Make sure that the control menu is shown page 192).
Page 197 Calling up the DVD menu Select Video Q Video DVD. Show the menu system, if necessary page 193). Select DVD-V Q DVD Functions Q Menu. The DVD menu appears. Selecting menu items in the DVD menu Slide or XVY. ZVÆ Confirming the selection: Press W.
Page 198: Music Register
Music Register Back to the movie Press back button % until you can see the movie. Select the corresponding menu item in the DVD menu. Select a menu item of your choice from the DVD menu. Select the menu item Back (to the movie) in the selection menu.
Page 199: Music Register
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is not liable for any loss of data. Music Register submenu overview Music Register Search Normal Track Search functions Sequence Medium Mix Track List Mix Copy Music Files Rename/Delete Files Delete All Music Files...
Page 200 Music Register Media type Music Register Track number Track name Elapsed track time Elapsed track time (graphical display) Current playback option (no display in “Normal Track Sequence”) Sound settings Medium selection Current folder Search functions Medium position in media list Calling up Music Register menu Copying audio data into the Music Register...
Page 201 Starting copy process Copies from memory card Copies to Music Register Memory requirements, “Calling up memory information” ( page 199) Starting copy process Name of source medium and target storage name Back without copying Medium position in media list Select Start. The copying process starts.
Page 202: Media Interface
Media Interface Select MUSIC REGISTER Q Rename/ Delete Files. Press W when the main area is highlighted. The contents of the current folder are displayed. Back Song title Current folder Back to previous folder: Select symbol The previous folder appears. Renaming folders and tracks Select Rename/Delete Files.
Page 203: Media Interface
Connections Always store the devices in a safe place. Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz connector cables. Suitable connector cables are located in the vehicle or can be purchased at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 204 COMAND does not support the connected device the power consumption of the connected device is too high the media interface is malfunctioning Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if required. Notes on operating a device via the AUX socket Warning! Due to the different volumes of the external audio sources, system messages of the vehicle may be much louder.
Page 205 From another main function Press shortcut button R. COMAND activates the last selected disc mode. When media interface operation was selected before, it is now activated. Select MediaQ Media Interface. The media list appears. The dot # indicates the currently played medium. When no device is connected, Media Interface instead of the device name appears.
Page 206 Media Interface track, provided it has been played for longer that 8 seconds. When the track has been played for less than 8 seconds, you will skip to the track before the current one. When you select an option other than Normal Track Sequence, the track is chosen at random.
Page 207 The menu option Music is not available yet while the device is being activated. Example illustration: Category list Device symbol and name or selected category Available categories Selecting category/playlist/folder: Slide or rotate and confirm with ZVÆ The content of the selected category or folder appears.
Page 208: Automatic Mirror Folding
COMAND vehicle menu USB storage device This function is available for alphabetically ordered directories. The function is not available within playlists for example. Within a folder, press the respective button on the telephone keypad once or more to enter the first character of the desired artist name.
Page 209: Comand Vehicle Menu
Function Automatic Locking ( page 210) Trunk Opening-height Restriction page 210) You can select the individual vehicle functions in two ways. Approach 1: Selecting vehicle functions via the main area of the COMAND display Menu item Vehicle Main area Select menu item Vehicle :. Main area ;...
Page 210: Night Security Illumination
COMAND vehicle menu Setting easy-entry/exit feature The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( Warning! You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and driver’s seat when the easy-entry/ exit feature is activated.
Page 211: Automatic Mirror Folding
Select Vehicle. The main area is active. Selecting Interior Lighting Delayed Shut-off or Exterior Lighting Delayed Shut-off: Slide and press W. A menu appears. The dot # indicates the currently selected setting. Selecting setting: Slide ZVÆ and press W. The dot # indicates the currently selected setting.
Page 212: Automatic Locking
COMAND vehicle menu Select Vehicle. The main area is active. Selecting Automatic Mirror Folding: Slide or rotate cVd. Switching automatic fold-in function on/off: Press W. Locator lighting on/off The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( With the locator lighting feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in position c page 298), the following lamps will switch...
Page 213: Comand Automatic Climate Control
You can select whether the trunk lid should open fully or only to the height of the roof. Select Vehicle. The main area is active. Selecting Trunk Opening-height Restriction: Slide or rotate cVd. Switching trunk opening-height restriction on or off: Press W. COMAND automatic climate control Introduction The components and operating principles...
Page 214: Adjusting Air Distribution
COMAND automatic climate control Changing temperature: Slide rotate cVd. Exiting menu: Press W, back button % in the center console ( slide XVY. The setting is saved. Adjusting air distribution Observe Safety notes, see page 365. You can adjust the air distribution separately for the driver’s and front passenger side.
Page 215 Changing air volume: Slide cVd. Switching back to automatic mode: and select AUTO. Rotate Exiting menu: Press W, back button % in the center console ( slide XVY. The setting is saved. Central climate control menu via COMAND The central climate control menu is in the center of the climate control settings.
Page 216 The compressor has turned off. Have the air conditioning checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Selecting Mono mode Mono is used to adjust the climate zones for the entire vehicle at the same time. When the Mono function is switched on and you change the climate on the driver’s side, these...
Page 217 Adjusting air flow from air vents In automatic mode, this setting optimizes the air flow when outside temperatures are high. The Airflow setting defines air distribution and air volume in automatic mode: Focused (default setting, increased air flow) Medium (reduced air flow) Diffuse (minimal air flow) When the interior ambient temperature of the vehicle is very hot and the climate...
Page 218 COMAND seats switch back to operating the front climate control system switch off the rear climate control switch the automatic function of the rear climate control from automatic to manual Select climate control settings Q Central climate control menu. Switching off rear climate control operation from the front Select climate control settings Q Central climate control menu.
Page 219: Comand Seats
The following seat adjustments can be made via COMAND: Settings Lumbar support ( page 217) Multicontour seats, front ( Drive-dynamic multicontour seats page 219) Selecting a seat You must first select the seat for which you would like to make adjustments. Press button T.
Page 220: Multicontour Seats, Front
COMAND seats Multicontour seats, front ® If PRE-SAFE has been activated, the air pressure in the air chambers (on the sides of the seat cushion and seat backrest) of the front multicontour seats is increased. When you adjust the multicontour seat, noises may result from pumping air into or releasing air out of the air chambers.
Page 221: Drive-Dynamic Multicontour Seats
Adjusting seat backrest curvature in lumbar area This function is used to adjust the air chambers in the lumbar area of the seat backrest. Select seat ( page 216). Selecting Lumbar: Slide cVd. Confirming selection: Press W. Crosshair appears. You can use them to make two settings: vertical: shift the point of greatest curvature upward or downward horizontal: adjust the degree of...
Page 222: Control System
Instrument cluster control system You can choose between: 0: off 1: level 1 (Less lateral support and slow air pressure build-up in the air chambers of the seat backrest side bolsters.) 2: level 2 (Strong lateral support and fast air pressure build-up in the air chambers of the seat backrest side bolsters.) Slide or rotate...
Page 223: Instrument Cluster Control System
Multifunction steering wheel The displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are controlled by using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. : Multifunction display ; Press button ~ to end a call to reject an incoming call 6 to answer a call to dial to redial...
Page 224: Multifunction Display
Instrument cluster control system It is helpful to think of the menus, and the functions within each menu, as being arranged in a circular pattern. Press button = or ; repeatedly to switch menus. The number of menus available in the system depends on which optional equipment is installed in your vehicle.
Page 225: Trip
Function Trip menu ( page 223) Navi menu ( page 225) Audio menu ( page 226) menu ( page 227) Telephone menu ( page 230) Assistance menu ( page 231) Service menu ( page 233) Settings menu ( page 234) Trip menu In the Trip menu, you can show an additional display for the speedometer and call up or...
Page 226 Instrument cluster control system Fuel consumption statistics since last reset Press button = or ; to select the Trip menu. Press button : or 9 to select From Reset. Distance driven since last reset Time elapsed since last reset Average speed since last reset Average fuel consumption since last reset Resetting values You can reset the values for the following...
Page 227: Navi
Navi menu The display in the Navi menu depends on whether route guidance is active or not. Press button = or ; to select the Navi menu. Route guidance not active The multifunction display shows the direction of travel and the name of the street you are currently driving on, if known by the navigation system.
Page 228: Audio Menu
Additional optional satellite radio equipment and a subscription to a satellite radio service provider are required for satellite radio operation. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details and availability for your vehicle. For more information on satellite radio operation, see “Satellite radio”...
Page 229 Example illustration for FM radio Station frequency Wave band setting Selecting next or previous stored station: Press button : or 9 briefly to select a stored station. Selecting next or previous station in wave band: Press and hold button : or 9 to select a station.
Page 230: Racetimer
Instrument cluster control system The engine oil temperature will be shown in blue if the engine oil temperature has not yet reached 176‡ (80†). During this time, avoid driving at full engine speed. If the engine reaches the overspeed range in the manual shift program, you will see up next to gear indicator : as a reminder to upshift.
Page 231 Gear indicator RACETIMER Best lap time Resetting current lap Press button W while the timer is running. The timer stops. Press button X. The lap time is reset to “0”. Deleting all laps It is not possible to delete a single saved lap. Press button W while the timer is running.
Page 232: Menu
Instrument cluster control system Lap number Lap time Maximum speed during lap Lap length Average speed during lap Press button : or 9 to see other lap analyses. Telephone menu Warning! A driver’s attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, we recommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a...
Page 233: Assistance Menu
Ending a call or rejecting an incoming call Press button ~. Dialing a number from the phone book When your telephone is ready to receive calls, you may select and dial a number from the phone book at any time. Press button = or ;...
Page 234: Activating/Deactivating
Instrument cluster control system Switching ESC on or off Warning! Never switch off the ESC when you see the ESC warning lamp ÷ flashing in the instrument cluster. In this case proceed as follows: When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible.
Page 235: Service
Press button a again if you would like to change the current status. After the function has been activated, ATTENTION ASSIST indicator À appears on the left-hand side of the multifunction display. For more information on ATTENTION ASSIST, see ( page 355).
Page 236: Settings
Have all required maintenance and safety checks performed on the vehicle. Bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and warning messages. Press button = or ; to select the Service menu.
Page 237: Setting
Press button a again if you would like to change the current status. Depending on the previous status, the Daytime Running Lamps will be switched on (Enabled) or off (Disabled). With Daytime Running Lamps mode Enabled selected and the exterior lamp switch at position $ or c, the low- beam headlamps are switched on when the engine is running.
Page 238: Seat Belt Adjustment Function
Instrument cluster control system Press button a again if you would like to change the current status. Depending on the previous status, the Display Unit Speed-/Odometer will be switched to miles or km. The additional speedometer ( will be shown in the other unit. Activating/deactivating the seat belt adjustment function Use this function to set the seat belts to be...
Page 239: Voice Control System Introduction
permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Press button = or ; to select the Settings menu. Press button : or 9 to select the Radar Sensors function.
Page 240 Voice Control System introduction Warning! Please do not use the Voice Control System in an emergency, as the tone of your voice may change in a stressful situation. This could cause a delay in completing your phone call in a timely manner. This could distract you in an emergency situation and cause you to be involved in an accident.
Page 241 Starting the dialog with the Voice Control System Switch on the ignition ( page 284). Press button ? on the multifunction steering wheel. An acoustic signal sounds. The dialog is started. Speak a command. Pausing and resuming a dialog Pausing You can pause the dialog when a selection list is displayed in COMAND.
Page 242: Navigation
Voice Control System navigation Multifunction display For example, telephone numbers are shown in the multifunction display : while dialing when the main Telephone menu is selected in the instrument cluster control system. Symbols The following symbols are found in the Voice Control System pages: \ This symbol stands for commands and voice names you are speaking.
Page 243: Voice Control System Navigation
For a list of commands, see ( “Help navigation” Use the command “Help navigation” to read out an option list of available functions and commands that can be used in conjunction with the navigation system. Entering an address Speak the commands and address data in whole words.
Page 244 Select POIs in your vicinity With following commands you can select POIs in your vicinity: “Next gas station” “Next parking lot” “Next Mercedes-Benz service center” “Next restaurant” “Next hospital” Sample dialog: \ Next gas station. _ The system shows a numbered list of gas stations on the COMAND display.
Page 245 Sample dialog: \ Save destination. ^ Please say the name. \ John Smith. ^ Please repeat the name. \ John Smith. ^ Where do you want to save: home or work? \ Work. ^ The destination has been saved. “Find address” Use the command “Find address”...
Page 246 Voice Control System navigation “Cancel route guidance” Use the command “Cancel route guidance” to cancel route guidance. Sample dialog: \ Cancel route guidance. ^ Are you sure you want to cancel route guidance? \ Yes. Route guidance is canceled. \ No. ^ Cancel.
Page 247: Voice Control System Telephone
The city selected is adopted for route guidance. “Enter district”, “Enter center” You can use the “Enter district” or “Enter center” command to enter an area in a city which you have selected previously. Sample dialog: \ Enter district. ^ Please say the name of the district. \ Manhattan.
Page 248 Voice Control System telephone Safety notes for using the Voice Control System Observe Safety notes, see page 237. Safety notes for using the telephone Observe Safety notes, see page 148. Telephone operation You can use the Voice Control System to dial phone number store names and numbers in the COMAND address book...
Page 249 steering wheel instead of the concluding command “Ok”. “Repeat” Using the command “Repeat” will repeat all digits spoken up to that point. Upon repeating the digits, the system will prompt you to continue your input. Sample dialog: \ Dial number. ^ Please say the number.
Page 250 Voice Control System telephone name for the second time, make sure to pronounce it the same as the first time. Otherwise the name cannot be saved and the Voice Control System aborts saving. After the command “Ok”, you will be prompted up to two times to input the name.
Page 251: Voice Control System Address Book
“Delete name” (COMAND address book) The command “Delete name” deletes a voice name for an address book entry. The address data are not deleted. Sample dialog: \ Delete name. ^ Please say the name. \ Smith. ^ Do you want to delete Smith. \ Yes.
Page 252 Voice Control System address book accident in which you or others could be injured. COMAND address book overview The address book lets you store voice names in address book entries. You can dial a phone number from the address book or start route guidance to a stored address via the Voice Control System.
Page 253 “Delete name” The command “Delete name” deletes a voice name for an address book entry. The address data are not deleted. Sample dialog: \ Delete name. ^ Please say the name. \ Smith. ^ Do you want to delete Smith? \ Yes.
Page 254: Radio Operation
Voice Control System radio The list is displayed only when the address book contains a very small number of entries. When the address book contains several entries, the Voice Control System prompts you to speak a name. You can also use the commands “Open John Smith”, “Open Smith John”, or “Open <voice name>”...
Page 255: Voice Control System Radio
Selecting a wave band You can set the wave band with the following commands: “FM” “AM” “Weatherband” “Next station”, “Previous station” The following commands are used to start the station search and to tune in the next station: “Next station” “Previous station”...
Page 256 Voice Control System radio Sample dialog: \ Favorite station The Voice Control System sets the station. “Select Category” (satellite radio) Using the “Select category” command, you can select an available category. Sample dialog: \ Select category. ^ Please say the category name. \ News.
Page 257: Voice Control System Cd/Dvd Changer/Mp3
Voice Control System CD/DVD changer/MP3 The system reads out the list of stations. When the system reads the station to be deleted: Press button ?. The station to be deleted is selected. The system reads out the selected station again. ^ Do you want to delete “Favorite Station ”?
Page 258 Voice Control System CD/DVD changer/MP3 Press button ? on the multifunction steering wheel. Speak one of the following commands. Commands For a list of commands, see ( Help commands Use the following commands and the Voice Control System will read out a list of available commands for the audio/video functions: “Help CD”...
Page 259: Voice Control System External Devices
“Hard disk”, “Music Register” Use the command “Hard disk” or “Music Register” to switch to the internal hard disk (Music Register) of the COMAND. “Memory card” The “Memory card” command is used to switch from the DVD drive to the SD card. Voice Control System external devices Operation...
Page 260 Voice Control System command list pause address book CD-Player CD-Changer navigation route guidance navi destination guidance DVD audio DVD video radio sat radio satellite radio SIRIUS HD radio telephone (on) phone (on) video vehicle service system correction wrong incorrect help help functions help devices help scope of functions...
Page 261 help media help media player help media changer help media interface help UCI help USB interface help USB help MP3 help MP3 player help MP3 changer help Music Register help hard disk help memory card help SD card help navigation help navi help nav help routing...
Page 262 Voice Control System command list correction wrong number wrong phone number wrong telephone number incorrect number incorrect phone number incorrect telephone number delete delete number delete phone number delete telephone number erase erase number erase phone number erase telephone number Navigation commands all navi/navigation functions navigation...
Page 263 map (on) show map switch on map turn on map zoom in zoom in on map magnify map zoom out minimize map zoom away from map make map smaller zoom in completely zoom in all the way zoom in to maximum size maximum zoom total magnification total magnify...
Page 264 Mercedes-Benz service next/nearest/closest workshop next/nearest/closest repair shop next/nearest/closest MB service next/nearest/closest MB service point next/nearest/closest MB service center next/nearest/closest Mercedes service...
Page 265 Address book commands all address book functions address book (on) address list (on) addresses (on) address directory (on) list/read out/read aloud/get/play address book list/read out/read aloud/get/play address list list/read out/read aloud/get/play addresses list/read out/read aloud/get/play address directory delete/clear/erase address book delete/clear/erase address list delete/clear/erase addresses delete/clear/erase address directory...
Page 266 Voice Control System command list call <voice name> home land line call <voice name> home mobile call <voice name> home pager work office business company car phone/telephone land line land line phone/telephone mobile cell phone/telephone mobile phone/telephone cellular phone/telephone pager work car work land line work mobile...
Page 267 weatherband radio (on) (find) next station (find) next channel (find) following station (find) following channel station search ascending/going up channel search ascending/going up other/another/find station other/another/find channel radio seek channel/station 1-x channel/station <voice name> delete/clear/erase station (name) delete/clear/erase channel (name) save/store station save/store channel select/choose station...
Page 268 Voice Control System command list list/read out/read aloud/play/get/ recall category list previous/last category select/choose category all categories category <voice name> satellite radio info CD/DVD/MP3 CD (on) CD player (on) CD changer (on) DVDA/ADVD/audio DVD/DVD audio player (on) DVDA/ADVD/audio DVD/DVD audio changer (on) video DVD/DVDV/VDVD/movie DVD/ DVD movie/DVD video player...
Page 269: Voice Control System Troubleshooting
next/other/another/following chapter next/other/another/following scene chapter/scene up previous/preceding/last/prior scene previous/preceding/last/prior chapter chapter/scene down next/other/another/following title title up previous/preceding/last/prior title title down (select) scene/chapter 1-99 (select) scene/chapter number 1-99 (select) track/title/movie/film 1-99 (select) track/title/movie/film number 1-99 Memory card memory card (on) SD card (on) Hard disk, Music Register hard disk (on) music register (on)
Page 270 Voice Control System troubleshooting Help window You can use the help window to view a selection of valid commands on the COMAND display. The help functions can be switched on or off via COMAND in the System menu page 93). Entering digits and spelling Entering digits Digits from “Zero”...
Page 271 Problem Possible cause/consequence An address The address book fields for first and book entry last name are completed. However, without voice you only spoke the last name or the name is not first name. recognized. Pronunciation of names in the address book does not differ sufficiently or the spelling differs from the pronunciation.
Page 272 Voice Control System troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence A station list The voice names of the station entry is not names do not differ from each other recognized. sufficiently. The Voice The way you have spoken the voice Control name is different. System prompts you to repeat a...
Page 273: Voice Control System Individualization
Voice Control System individualization The individualization can only be performed when the vehicle is stationary. If you drive off, the individualization will be canceled. After starting the session, the system will guide you through the individualization by means of acoustic instructions. The individualization is used to adapt the Voice Control System to your own voice and to therefore improve speech recognition.
Page 275 Vehicle equipment ... 274 Locking and unlocking ... 274 Starter switch positions ... 284 Seats ... 286 Multifunction steering wheel ... 293 Mirrors ... 294 Memory function ... 297 Lighting ... 298 Wipers ... 305 Power windows ... 307 Driving and parking ... 311 Automatic transmission ...
Page 276: Vehicle Equipment
( Use the mechanical key to lock the vehicle page 500). Have the vehicle battery and the vehicle battery connections checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. SmartKey...
Page 277: Locking And Unlocking
interference that may cause undesired operation. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, 2.
Page 278 Locking and unlocking Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page 279 Replace the batteries ( page 502). You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If the batteries are checked within signal range of the vehicle, pressing button & or % will lock or unlock the vehicle accordingly.
Page 280: Automatic Central Locking
Have the mechanical lock replaced if necessary. Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement. For information on replacing the SmartKey, see “Replacing the SmartKey” ( Replacing the SmartKey...
Page 281: Opening
The doors are designed to unlock automatically after an accident if the force of the impact exceeds a preset threshold. The vehicle locks automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at a vehicle speed of above 9 mph (15 km/h).
Page 282: Closing
Locking and unlocking Press and hold button F ( on the SmartKey until the trunk unlocks and begins to open. Pull on handle :. In vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: The vehicle must be unlocked. If the trunk does not open, it is still locked separately ( page 283).
Page 283: Opening/Closing System
The power closing assist automatically ensures that the trunk lid is pulled completely close ( page 283). Closing the trunk from the inside automatically Warning! Maintain sight of the area around the rear of the vehicle while operating the trunk lid with the door mounted switch.
Page 284: Trunk Lid Emergency Release
Locking and unlocking Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO Press trunk closing switch : briefly. If the trunk lid comes into contact with an object while closing, the closing procedure is stopped and the trunk lid reopens slightly. This will happen only while the trunk is in its upper motion sequence.
Page 285: Valet Locking
Briefly press emergency release button :. The emergency release button unlocks and opens the trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in motion. Illumination of the emergency release button: The button flashes for 30 minutes after opening the trunk. The button flashes for 60 minutes after closing the trunk.
Page 286: Starter Switch Positions
Starter switch positions Warning! Only drive with the doors closed. Otherwise, one or more of the doors could open while the vehicle is in motion, putting you and/or others at risk. Warning! Make sure the trunk is closed when the engine is running and while driving.
Page 287: Starter Switch Positions
then insert the SmartKey into the starter switch. The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button does not need to be removed from the starter switch when you leave the vehicle. However, always take the SmartKey with you when you leave the vehicle. As long as the SmartKey is in the vehicle, the vehicle’s electrical systems can be switched on or the engine can be started using the...
Page 288: Head Restraints
Seats When you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once and the driver’s door is open, the power supply is switched off. Seats Safety notes Warning! In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle control the following must be done before the vehicle is put into motion: seat adjustment head restraint adjustment...
Page 289: Seats
or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level.
Page 290 Seats Adjust the seat using seat switches :, ; and A. Adjusting front passenger seat from driver’s seat/rear Warning! When adjusting the front passenger seat, make sure the seat, if occupied, is as far from the front passenger front air bag as possible. Otherwise, the passenger could be seriously or even fatally injured in the event of an accident or braking maneuver.
Page 291: Adjustment
Head restraint fore and aft adjustment Push or pull on the upper edge of the head restraint cushion to the desired position. Comfort head restraint Warning! When folding back the side cushions, never reach between the side cushion and the mounting post.
Page 292: Rear Seat Head Restraints
Seats The steering wheel and driver’s seat will return to their last set memory position or a factory-set maximum forward position when you close the driver’s door with the ignition switched on when you insert the SmartKey into the starter switch when you press the KEYLESS-GO start/ stop button once with the driver’s door closed...
Page 293: Folding Back
Warning! Make sure the rear seat head restraints engage when placing them upright manually. Otherwise their protective function cannot be ensured. The back of the head will not be supported in the event of a collision. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Rear seat occupants can be seriously injured or killed.
Page 294: Seat Heating
Seats mounting post. You could otherwise be trapped. Adjusting side cushions: Pull or push side cushions : into desired position. Adjusting head restraint angle: Push or pull on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion in direction of arrow ;. Seat ventilation The blue indicator lamps in seat ventilation button : come on to show which ventilation...
Page 295: Multifunction Steering Wheel
Multicontour seats, rear You can adjust the rear outer multicontour seats using the buttons on the center console. Selecting a seat: Press rocker switch : or C forward or backward. The indicator lamp in the selected rocker switch lights up for a short while. Gentle massage Switching on: Press rocker switch ;...
Page 296: Heated Steering Wheel
Mirrors Steering wheel adjustment Adjusting steering wheel in or out: Move stalk in direction of arrows :. Adjusting steering wheel up or down: Move stalk in direction of arrows ;. The memory function ( you store the settings for the steering wheel together with the settings for the seat position and the exterior rear view mirrors.
Page 297: Mirrors
Exterior rear view mirrors Warning! Exercise care when using the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your interior rear view mirror and glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
Page 298: Power-Folding
Mirrors Switch on the ignition. Press button =, to select the passenger- side exterior rear view mirror. Shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R. The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror moves to the preset parking position. Adjust the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror with adjustment button ;...
Page 299: Memory Function
Folding in and out manually The mirrors do not fold out if they have been folded in manually. Please make sure both mirrors are folded out before driving off. The exterior rear view mirrors can vibrate if they are not folded out completely. Folding in: Briefly press button :.
Page 300: Exterior Lamp Switch
If you drive in countries with left-hand driving, you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams. Relevant information can be obtained at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The active Bi-Xenon headlamps increase usable illumination over conventional headlamps because they follow the curvature of the road ahead.
Page 301: Lighting
Switch off the parking lamps or the rear fog lamp manually. Failure to switch off the parking lamps when leaving the vehicle may result in a discharged battery. Vehicles without front fog lamps: For better detection of the vehicle, the LED daytime running lamps are dimmed to parking lamp level when the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
Page 302: Fog Lamps
Lighting daytime running lamp mode on or off (USA only)” ( page 234). Turn the exterior lamp switch to position $ or c. When the engine is running and the ambient light is bright, the daytime running lamps come on. In low ambient lighting conditions, the following lamps will come on additionally: Low-beam headlamps...
Page 303: Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Vehicles without front fog lamps Switching on rear fog lamp: Pull out the exterior lamp switch to its stop page 298). The rear fog lamp and the yellow indicator lamp R in the exterior lamp switch come on. Switching off rear fog lamp: Push in the exterior lamp switch to its stop.
Page 304: Hazard Warning Flasher
Lighting The system cannot recognize the following road users: Road users without a lighting system of their own, e.g. pedestrians Road users with dim lighting of their own, e.g. cyclists Road users whose lighting is obstructed, e.g. road users behind a guardrail In some seldom cases, even road users with a lighting system of their own may be recognized too late or not at all.
Page 305: Corner-Illuminating Lamps
right turn signals will operate when the ignition is switched on. Switching off: Press hazard warning flasher switch : again. If the hazard warning flasher was activated automatically, press hazard warning flasher switch : to switch it off. S 600 and S 65 AMG (USA only): When the hazard warning flasher was activated by a hard stop automatically, it will be switched off automatically at a...
Page 306: Emergency Lighting
Lighting Switching off Switch off the left or right turn signal. Steer straight ahead. The corner-illuminating lamp goes out. There may be a brief delay before the corner-illuminating lamps go out. Interior lighting in the front Even with the SmartKey being removed from the starter switch you can still use the lighting for the storage compartment, glove box and vanity mirrors, when you open a...
Page 307: Rear Reading Lamps
Leaving an interior lamp switched on for an extended period of time with the engine turned off could result in a discharged battery. Rear reading lamp p Rear reading lamp switch Rear interior lamp Switching rear reading lamp and rear interior lamp on/off: Press reading lamp switch p.
Page 308: Intermittent Wiping
Wipers Intermittent wiping Only switch on intermittent wiping under wet weather conditions or in the presence of precipitation. When you select intermittent wiping, the rain sensor is activated. The rain sensor sets a suitable wiping interval depending on the wetness of the sensor surface automatically. Do not leave windshield wipers on an intermittent setting when the vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during...
Page 309: Power Windows
Ä or Å, set the combination switch to the next higher wiper speed have the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Power windows Opening and closing The door windows are opened and closed electrically.
Page 310: Rear Door Window Sunshades
Power windows Switch on the ignition. Opening/closing: Press or pull and hold switch : to ? to the resistance point. The corresponding door window moves downward or upward until you release the switch. Express operation: Press or pull switch : to ? past the resistance point and release.
Page 311: Tilt/Sliding Sunroof Or The Panorama Roof
Summer opening feature When the weather is warm, you can ventilate the vehicle before driving off by simultaneously opening the door windows retracting the rear door window sunshades opening the tilt/sliding sunroof opening the panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel and roller sunblinds switching on the seat ventilation for the driver’s seat The summer opening feature can only be...
Page 312 Power windows anyone being harmed by the closing procedure, press and hold button &. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Release the sensor surface on the outside door handle to stop the closing procedure. Immediately pull on the same outside door handle and hold firmly. The door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel will open for as long as the door handle is held but...
Page 313: Driving And Parking
Driving and parking Safety notes Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance.
Page 314 KEYLESS-GO function. Repeat the starting procedure. If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. The engine does not start. You cannot hear the starter. The battery may not be charged sufficiently.
Page 315: Driving Off
Release the electronic parking brake. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Driving and parking Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brakes...
Page 316: Accidents
Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it. Give very little gas. Have the problem checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The coolant temperature is above 248‡ (120†) The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine.
Page 317: Electronic Parking Brake
the starter switch, or press the KEYLESS- GO start/stop button. Take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle when leaving. Electronic parking brake Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle.
Page 318: Turning Off
Driving and parking The red indicator lamp F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on. In addition to engaging the electronic parking brake, the automatic transmission may shift into park position P automatically. Emergency braking with electronic parking brake In an emergency situation, you can also brake your vehicle by using the electronic parking...
Page 319: Automatic Transmission
This may cause serious damage to the engine and the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. During the brief warm-up, transmission upshifting is delayed. This allows the catalytic converter to heat up more quickly to operating temperature.
Page 320 Automatic transmission Warning! It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of park position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse.
Page 321: Shifting Procedure
Shifting into neutral position N With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal. Move the gear selector lever up or down to the resistance point to select neutral position N. When you turn off the engine, the automatic transmission will shift into neutral position N automatically.
Page 322: Transmission Position Indicator
P. Have the vehicle’s electrical system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R only when the vehicle is stopped.
Page 323: Gear Range Indicator
Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other reason with the automatic transmission in neutral position N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 7 Drive position The automatic transmission shifts automatically. All forward gears are available.
Page 324: Automatic Shift Program
Automatic transmission Effect = With this selection you can use the braking effect of the engine. 5 Allows the use of the engine’s braking effect when driving on steep downgrades in mountainous regions under extreme operating conditions 4 For maximum use of the engine’s braking effect on very steep or lengthy downgrades.
Page 325: One-Touch Gearshifting
Selecting program mode C means: The vehicle starts out more gentle, both forward and reverse, except when driving off with full throttle. Traction and driving stability are improved on icy roads. Upshifts occur earlier even when you give more gas. The engine then operates at lower revolutions and the wheels are less likely to spin.
Page 326: Manual Shift Program
Make absolutely certain that the engine speed does not reach the red marking on the tachometer. Otherwise the engine could be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Briefly pull right gearshift control ; page 323).
Page 327: Limp-Home Mode
Restart the engine. Shift the automatic transmission into drive position D (for second gear) or reverse gear Have the automatic transmission checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Transfer case This section applies to vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (4MATIC) only.
Page 328: Instrument Cluster
Instrument cluster otherwise seriously damage the brake system or the transfer case which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Because the ESC operates automatically, the engine and ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or...
Page 329: Driving Systems
32) denotes excessive engine speed. Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds, as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking.
Page 330: Cruise Control
Driving systems The driving safety systems ABS, Adaptive Brake, Adaptive Brake Lights, BAS, BAS PLUS, EBP, ESC and PRE-SAFE described in the “Safety and security” section page 63). Cruise control The cruise control maintains the speed you set for your vehicle automatically. The use of the cruise control is recommended for driving at a constant speed for extended periods of time.
Page 331: Canceling
when the automatic transmission is in park position P, reverse gear R, or neutral position N the ESC is switched off or has switched off due to a malfunction The vehicle speed displayed in the speedometer can briefly vary from the speed setting for the cruise control system.
Page 332: Last Stored Speed
Driving systems Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments The set speed value is increased or decreased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you lift or press the cruise control lever up or down to the resistance point.
Page 333 Warning! When the DISTRONIC PLUS is braking, the brake pedal is retracted (i.e. depressed automatically). The pedals’ range of motion must not be impeded by any obstacles: Do not place any objects in the footwell. Make sure that the floormats and carpets are securely in place.
Page 334 Driving systems switched on. Otherwise, you may not be able to recognize dangerous situations until it is too late. This could cause an accident in which you and/or others could be injured. Warning! The “Resume” function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed.
Page 335: Distronic Plus
Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Removal, tampering, or altering of the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted.
Page 336: Displaying The Distance Graphic
Driving systems You must also apply the brakes yourself to avoid a collision. The DISTRONIC PLUS brakes the vehicle in an effort to restore the preset distance or to maintain the set speed. The brake pedal is automatically applied as this happens which results in the brake pedal moving Keep driver’s foot area clear at all times,...
Page 337: Lever
Preceding vehicle, if detected Actual distance to the preceding vehicle Preset distance threshold to the preceding vehicle Your vehicle DISTRONIC PLUS lever Setting current or higher speed Setting current or lower speed Deactivating the DISTRONIC PLUS Activating the DISTRONIC PLUS or resuming to the last set speed Setting following distance Activating DISTRONIC PLUS...
Page 338: Driving
Driving systems Below 20 mph (30 km/h), you can only switch on the DISTRONIC PLUS if the preceding vehicle has been detected and is shown in the multifunction display. If you no longer see the preceding vehicle in the multifunction display and if it is no longer detected because it has changed lanes, for example, the DISTRONIC PLUS switches off and a signal sounds.
Page 339: Stopping
Stopping Warning! The braking effect of the DISTRONIC PLUS is canceled and the vehicle can start to roll if the DISTRONIC PLUS is switched off using the DISTRONIC PLUS lever you accelerate the DISTRONIC PLUS system or the power supply is malfunctioning, e.g. due to battery failure the electrical components in the engine compartment or the fuses have been...
Page 340: Resume Function
Driving systems You can increase or decrease the set speed in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments or in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments. When you use the DISTRONIC PLUS lever to decelerate, the brake system will brake the vehicle automatically if the engine’s braking power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently.
Page 341: Driving With
the radar sensors are switched off you pull the DISTRONIC PLUS lever in direction of arrow ? ( page 335) for driving off and the front passenger or a rear passenger door is open The marker for the set speed on the speedometer dial go out, an acoustic signal sounds, and the message DISTRONIC PLUS Off appears in the multifunction display for...
Page 342 Driving systems The DISTRONIC PLUS regulates only the distance between your vehicle and those directly ahead of it. It may not register stationary objects in the road, e.g.: a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam a disabled vehicle an oncoming vehicle The driver must always be alert, observe all traffic and intercede as required by means of steering or braking the vehicle.
Page 343: Hill-Start Assist System
The DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes. There will be insufficient distance to the lane-changing vehicle. Narrow vehicles Because of their narrow profile, the vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane have not yet been detected by the DISTRONIC PLUS.
Page 344: Hold Function
Driving systems HOLD function The HOLD function can assist you when driving off, especially on steep slopes when maneuvering on steep slopes when waiting in traffic The vehicle is kept stationary without the driver having to depress the brake pedal. Upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the braking effect is canceled and the HOLD function is deactivated.
Page 345: Airmatic
you depress the brake pedal fully again until the message HOLD in the multifunction display disappears you engage the electronic parking brake you activate the DISTRONIC PLUS After a while, the vehicle will be secured by the electronic parking brake to relieve the service brake.
Page 346: Vehicle Level Control
Driving systems Start the engine. Sporty damping adjustment The firmer suspension tuning in sport driving mode provides enhanced road contact. Select this mode for example, on winding highways. If indicator lamp ; is not lit: Press ADS switch :. Indicator lamp ; comes on. The sport driving mode with a firmer suspension tuning is selected.
Page 347 Briefly press vehicle level control switch :. Indicator lamp ; comes on. The vehicle adjusts from normal level to raised level. The message: Vehicle Rising appears in the multifunction display when adjusting from normal level to raised level. The message disappears when the vehicle is raised.
Page 348 Driving systems The following vehicle level settings can be selected when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running: Level Use for Normal For driving on normal roads. Raised For driving on rough roads or with snow chains page 433). Select the “Raised”...
Page 349: All-Wheel Drive (4Matic)
Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing so could damage the transfer case, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All wheels must be on or off the ground. Observe instructions for towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground.
Page 350: Minimum Distance
Driving systems in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper. Example illustration, sensors in the front bumper To function properly, sensors : must be free of dirt, ice, snow and slush. Clean sensors : regularly. Be careful not to scratch or damage sensors :, see “Cleaning the driving systems sensors”...
Page 351: Warning Indicators
signal. If the obstacle is closer than the minimum distance, the actual distance may no longer be indicated by the Parktronic system. Warning indicators Visual signals indicate the relative distance between the sensors and an obstacle. Front area warning indicators Rear area warning indicators Each warning indicator is divided into five yellow and two red distance segments for left...
Page 352: Parking Guidance
20 seconds and indicator lamp ; in Parktronic switch : comes on. Have the Parktronic system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. If only the red distance segments illuminate and no acoustic warning sounds, the Parktronic system sensors are dirty (e.g.
Page 353: Detecting A Parking Space
Warning! The system cannot detect objects located above the area that the sensors scan. These objects, e.g. protruding load, overhang, or truck tail lifts, will be ignored when computing the parking procedure. The Parking Guidance might therefore provide untimely steering instructions.
Page 354: Parking
Driving systems space, parking space symbol ; changes to blue. When a parking space has been detected, an additional arrow to the right = or to the left : appears. In order to be detected by the Parking Guidance, a parking space must be closed-in at the rear parallel to the direction of travel at least 5 ft (1.5 m) wide...
Page 355 When the vehicle is stationary, turn the steering wheel until red lane = matches up with yellow lane ?. Lane ? then turns green. If the parking space is located within the display range, a white bracket with an arrow for the target position is shown at the end of the green lane.
Page 356: Rear View Camera
In this case, have the position and setting of the camera checked by a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you contact a Mercedes- Benz Center for this purpose. Do not use the rear view camera in these situations.
Page 357: Attention Assist
Warning! Use of rear view camera can be dangerous if you are color-blind or have impaired color vision. Only use rear view camera if you can see and distinguish all colored guidelines shown by rear view camera on the COMAND system display.
Page 358: Night View Assist Plus
Driving systems Warning! The ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid to the driver. It might not recognize fatigue or increasing inattentiveness in time or fail to recognize them at all. The system cannot substitute a rested and attentive driver. Fatigue can cause you to recognize dangers too late, to misjudge potential dangers, or to react slower.
Page 359 display. The image in the multifunction display corresponds to a road lit up by high- beam headlamps. Warning! The Night View Assist Plus is only an aid to support you while driving and cannot substitute your careful attention. Do not rely on the display of the Night View Assist Plus;...
Page 360 Driving systems and cannot check the function of the Night View Assist Plus. Image on multifunction display When you switch on the Night View Assist Plus, the dial for the speedometer changes on the multifunction display. The speedometer dial is shown as a bar on the lower edge of the multifunction display.
Page 361: Blind Spot Assist
Dimming illumination: Turn knob : counterclockwise. Dirty or fogged-up windshield The Night View Assist Plus image is diminished when the windshield in front of the camera is dirty fogged up on the outside fogged up on the inside Warning! Please do not forget that your primary responsibility is to drive the vehicle.
Page 362 Driving systems sensor is intended for use in an automotive radar system only. Removal, tampering, or altering of the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted by the FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 363: Indicator And Warning Lamps
of the bumper around the sensors is free of dirt, ice and snow. The radar sensors must not be obstructed, for example, by bicycle carriers or overhanging luggage. In the event of a significant impact or damage affecting the bumpers, have the radar sensors checked by a qualified specialist workshop such as a Mercedes- Benz Center.
Page 364: Lane Keeping Assist
Driving systems Lane Keeping Assist The Lane Keeping Assist supports you at a vehicle speed of above 40 mph when you have set the display unit to miles in the Display Unit Speed-/Odometer: menu in the control system ( page 235). When you have set the display unit to km, the system supports you at a vehicle speed of above 60 km/h.
Page 365: Climate Control System
conditions and to provide the steering, braking and other driving inputs necessary to retain control of the vehicle. Failure to do so could result in recognizing dangers too late, possibly resulting in an accident and serious injury to yourself and others. Climate control system Control panels Function...
Page 366 Climate control system Function 4 Front defroster 5 Air recirculation 6 Climate control on/ 7 Residual heat/ ventilation 8 Rear window defroster 9 Manual fan speed adjustment, passenger side a Temperature control, passenger side b Air distribution and air volume, passenger side (automatic mode) Rear climate...
Page 367 Have a clogged filter replaced as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Recommendation/Notes Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†).
Page 368: Air Conditioning
Climate control system Deactivating the climate control system Warning! When the climate control system is deactivated, the outside air supply and circulation are also deactivated. Only choose this setting for a short time. Otherwise the windows could fog up, impairing visibility and endangering you and others.
Page 369: Temperature
In automatic mode, cooling with dehumidification is switched on. This function can be switched off if necessary. Warning! If you deactivate the air conditioning, the vehicle will not be cooled when weather conditions are warm. The windows can fog up more quickly.
Page 370 Climate control system Front temperature with front climate control panel Increasing/decreasing: Press rocker switches w up or down or use COMAND page 211). The climate control system will correspondingly adjust the interior air temperature. Rear temperature with front climate control panel Activate the RearY function via COMAND ( page 215).
Page 371 Side air vents Example illustration driver’s side Left side defroster air vent, fixed Left side air vent, adjustable Thumbwheel for air volume control for adjustable left side air vent Opening/closing: Turn thumbwheel = upward or downward. Ventilated glove box The glove box can be ventilated, for instance to cool its contents, when the climate control system is activated.
Page 372: Air Distribution
Climate control system B-pillar air vents Side air vent, adjustable Thumbwheel for air volume control for side air vent Opening/closing: Turn thumbwheel ; to the left or to the right. Adjusting air distribution The air distribution can be adjusted separately on each side of the passenger compartment.
Page 373: Air Recirculation Mode
Activating Press rocker switch ¬ up or down. The indicator lamp in the rocker switch comes on. The climate control switches to the following functions automatically: most efficient blower speed and heating power, depending on outside temperature air flows onto the windshield and the front door windows the air conditioning compressor switches on at outside temperatures above...
Page 374: Residual Heat And Ventilation
Rear window defroster window fogging persists, make sure the air conditioning is activated, or press button ¬. Activating: Press rocker switch g up or down. The indicator lamp in the rocker switch comes on. The air recirculation mode is activated automatically at high outside temperatures.
Page 375: Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
If water enters the vehicle interior, vehicle electronics could be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. You can also open or close the tilt/sliding sunroof using the SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO function, see “Summer opening feature”...
Page 376 Power tilt/sliding sunroof Sunroof switch Raising Opening Closing With the sunroof closed or raised, you can slide the sunroof screen forward and back. Switch on the ignition. Opening Opening manually: Press and hold the sunroof switch to the resistance point in direction of arrow ;.
Page 377: Panorama Roof With Power Tilt/Sliding Panel
If the tilt/sliding sunroof cannot be closed or synchronized, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. Switch on the ignition. Press and hold the sunroof switch in direction of arrow : (...
Page 378 Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel required direction of arrow :, ; or = until the front roller sunblind has reached its desired position. Express operation: Move the roof panel switch past the resistance point in direction of arrow :, ; or = and release. The front roller sunblind retracts/extends completely.
Page 379: Operation
Make sure to close the tilt/sliding panel when leaving the vehicle. If water enters the vehicle interior, vehicle electronics could be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Roof panel switch Raising Opening Closing The tilt/sliding panel only operates with the roller sunblinds retracted.
Page 380: Synchronizing
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel panel switch past the resistance point in direction of arrow ; and release. Stopping during express operation: Move the roof panel switch in any direction. When the tilt/sliding panel is open, resonance noises may result in addition to the usual wind noises.
Page 381: Loading And Storing
If the tilt/sliding panel cannot be closed or synchronized, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. Tilt/sliding panel and front roller sunblind Switch on the ignition. Pull and hold the roof panel switch several...
Page 382: Coat Hooks
Loading and storing distribution. It is therefore recommended to load the vehicle accordingly with the heaviest items being placed towards the front of the vehicle. Please pay attention to and comply with the following instructions when loading the vehicle and transporting cargo: Always place items being carried against front or rear seat backrests, and fasten them as securely as possible.
Page 383: Glove Box
Opening: Press coat hook :. The coat hook moves out. Closing: Press coat hook : until it engages. Retaining hook A retaining hook can be used to attach cargo items such as bags. Do not use the retaining hook to tie down cargo.
Page 384 Loading and storing Opening: Press glove box lid release :. Closing: Push glove box lid ; upwards until it engages. You can lock the glove box, e.g. when the vehicle is in the shop for service. The glove box can only be locked or unlocked with the mechanical key.
Page 385: Storage Compartment
Rear storage compartments Warning! To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backrests.
Page 386: Cup Holders
Useful features Pull handle : upward in direction of arrow. Swing cover ; down. Storage bags Warning! Storage bags are intended for storing light- weight items only. Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in the storage bag.
Page 387: Useful Features
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. When not in use, keep the cup holder closed. An open cup holder may cause injury to you or others when contacted during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident. Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup...
Page 388: Front Vanity Mirrors
Useful features Sun visors Warning! Do not use the vanity mirror while driving. Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors closed while vehicle is in motion. Reflected glare can endanger you and others. Vanity mirror lamp Mounting Holder, e.g. for gas cards Front vanity mirror Front vanity mirror cover Glare through the windshield...
Page 389: Ashtrays
Switch on the ignition. Extending/Retracting: Press rear window sunshade switch : briefly. Switch on the ignition. Extending/Retracting: Press or pull the rear window sunshade switch : past the resistance point. Ashtrays Center console ashtray Useful features Opening: Press mark on cover : forward. Removing ashtray insert: Grab ashtray insert = on the grooved side and pull it up and out in the direction indicated by...
Page 390: Power Outlets
Useful features To avoid possible injury to children sitting in the rear seat, activate the override switch. Activation of the override switch deactivates the rear center console lighter. If the engine is off and the cigarette lighter is being used extensively, the vehicle battery may become discharged.
Page 391: Tele Aid
Power outlet in trunk Tele Aid In order to activate the Tele Aid system, a subscriber agreement must be completed. To ensure your system is activated and operational, please press Information button E to perform the acquaintance call. Failure to complete either of these steps may result in a system that is not activated.
Page 392: Emergency Calls
In case of an emergency, help will have to be summoned by other means. Have the system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or contact the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) (USA only) or 1-888-923-8367 (Canada only) as soon as possible.
Page 393: Initiating An Emergency Call Manually
382). Press and hold Roadside Assistance button : for longer than 2 seconds. A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will be initiated. The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance button : will flash while the call is in progress.
Page 394: Information Button
Describe the nature of the need for assistance. The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to tow your vehicle to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. For services such as labor and/or towing, charges may apply.
Page 395: Search & Send
Information regarding the operation of your vehicle, the nearest authorized Mercedes- Benz Center or Mercedes-Benz USA products and services is available to you. For more details concerning the Tele Aid system, please visit www.mbusa.com (USA only), log in to “Owner’s Online”...
Page 396: Remote Door Lock
From Memory destination list for future use. Destination addresses will download in the same order they were sent. If you have multiple Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with Tele Aid and active accounts, each destination address sent will be retrievable by all vehicles associated with the e-mail address you specified for your Tele Aid account.
Page 397: Garage Door Opener
Just prior to reaching a vehicle maintenance milestone, Tele Aid transmits important vehicle maintenance information that alerts your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center of required service. This is automatic and does not require driver intervention. This feature allows your preferred Mercedes-Benz Center...
Page 398 Useful features When programming a garage door opener, park vehicle outside the garage. Do not run the engine while programming the integrated remote control. Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death.
Page 399 Rolling code programming To train a garage door opener (or other rolling code devices) with the rolling code feature, follow these instructions after completing the “Programming” portion (steps 1 through 6) of this text. For your convenience and to complete the procedure faster, you might want to have someone assist you.
Page 400 Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible with the integrated remote control. If you should experience further difficulties with programming the integrated remote control, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA only) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372), ®...
Page 401: Floormats
USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 402 Useful features Vehicles with Night View Assist Plus Infrared transparent area (located left to the cover of the rain light sensor) Cover of the rain light sensor Infrared transparent area To allow the use of these devices in the vehicle, infrared transparent areas : and = are placed in the windshield.
Page 403 Vehicle equipment ... 402 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ... 402 At the gas station ... 402 Engine compartment ... 404 Tires and wheels ... 410 Winter driving ... 432 Driving instructions ... 434 Maintenance ... 438 Vehicle care ... 440...
Page 404: Vehicle Equipment
Damage resulting from the use of non-approved fuels or fuel additives or resulting from mixing gasoline with diesel fuel is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. If you have accidentally filled the tank with incorrect or non-approved fuel, do not switch on the ignition.
Page 405: At The Gas Station
Mercedes-Benz Center to have the fuel system drained completely. To prevent damage to the catalytic converters, only use premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle. Any noticeable irregularities in engine operation should be repaired promptly. Otherwise, excessive unburned fuel may reach the catalytic converter, causing it to overheat and potentially start a fire.
Page 406: Compartment
Engine compartment Washer system and headlamp cleaning system ( page 409) Brake fluid ( page 409) Engine compartment Hood Warning! Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow. This could cause the hood to come loose and injure you and/or others.
Page 407: Engine Compartment
Do not use any special lubricant additives, as these may damage the drive assemblies. Using special additives not approved by Mercedes-Benz may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. For further information contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 408: Oil Dipstick
Engine compartment S 550 and S 63 AMG S 450 4MATIC and S 550 4MATIC Pull out oil dipstick :. Wipe oil dipstick : clean. Slowly insert oil dipstick : fully into the dipstick guide tube. Pull out oil dipstick : again after approximately 3 seconds to obtain accurate reading.
Page 409: Additives
Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could cause damage to the engine and emission control system not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. For information on messages in the multifunction display concerning engine oil, see the “Practical hints” section page 483).
Page 410: Coolant Level
Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could cause damage to the engine and emission control system not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Screw filler cap : back on filler neck. For more information on engine oil, see the “Technical data”...
Page 411 Using a rag, slowly open cap : approximately turn counterclockwise to relieve excess pressure. Continue turning cap : counterclockwise and remove it. The coolant level is correct if the level for cold coolant: reaches marking bar = in coolant expansion tank ; for warm coolant: is approximately 0.6 in (1.5 cm) higher Add coolant as required.
Page 412: Retreads
When replacing rims, only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for the particular rim type. Failure to do so can result in the bolts loosening and possibly an accident.
Page 413: Tires And Wheels
inflation pressure loss and damage to the tire beads. If the vehicle is heavily loaded, check tire inflation pressure and correct as required. Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths of less than in (3 mm).
Page 414: Tire Inflation Pressure
If you are not sure about the proper tire inflation pressure, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Driving comfort may be reduced when the tire inflation pressure is adjusted to the value for speeds above 100 mph...
Page 415: Inflation Pressure
Example illustration: Tire inflation pressures for particular tire sizes Some tire inflation pressure labels may only show the rim diameter instead of the entire tire size, e.g. R 18 or 18". The rim diameter is part of the tire size as specified on the tire sidewall ( Example illustration: Tire inflation pressures specific to rim diameter...
Page 416: Monitoring System (Advanced Tpms)
Tires and wheels can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout. Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems, or brake failure. Check the tire inflation pressure at least once a month. Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold ( Checking tire inflation pressure manually...
Page 417 As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
Page 418 Tires and wheels Pressure Displayed After Driving A Few Minutes appears in the multifunction display. With a spare wheel mounted, the system may still indicate the tire inflation pressure of the removed road wheel for some minutes. If this happens, keep in mind that the indicated value where the spare wheel is mounted does not reflect the actual spare tire inflation pressure.
Page 419: Tire Pressure
driver’s door B-pillar. Some vehicles may have supplemental tire inflation pressure information for driving at high speeds or for vehicle loads less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition. If such information is provided, it can be found on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
Page 420: Tire And Loading Information Placard
Tires and wheels This is the maximum permissible tire inflation pressure : for the tire. Always follow the recommended tire inflation pressure ( page 411) for proper tire inflation. Loading the vehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry.
Page 421: Seating Capacity
The Tire and Loading Information placard showing load limit information : is located on the driver’s door B-pillar ( Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX lbs.” on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
Page 422 Tires and wheels number and size of occupants. The following examples use a load limit of 1 500 lbs. This is for illustration purposes only. Make sure you are using the actual load limit for your vehicle stated on the vehicle’s Tire and Loading Information placard ( page 419).
Page 423 Step 1 Combined weight limit of occupants and cargo from Tire and Loading Information placard Step 2 Number of occupants (driver and passengers) Seating configuration Occupants weight Combined weight of all occupants Step 3 Available cargo/ luggage and trailer tongue weight (total load limit from Tire and Loading Information placard minus...
Page 424: Direction Of Rotation, Spinning
The tongue load typically is 10% of the trailer weight and everything loaded in it. Your Mercedes-Benz has been designed primarily to carry passengers and their cargo. Mercedes-Benz does not recommend trailer towing with your vehicle.
Page 425: Care And Maintenance
Tire care and maintenance Warning! Regularly check the tires for damage. Damaged tires can cause tire inflation pressure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the tire tread is worn to minimum tread depth, or if the tires have sustained damage, replace them.
Page 426: Storing Tires
Tires and wheels Storing tires Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with oil, grease and fuels. Cleaning tires Never use a round nozzle to power wash tires.
Page 427: Rotation
Exercise appropriate caution. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Temperature Warning! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 428: Tire Labeling
Tires and wheels Thoroughly clean the mounting face of wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner side of the wheels/tires, during each rotation. Check for and ensure proper tire inflation pressure. For information on wheel change, see “Flat tire” ( page 508).
Page 429: Tire Load Rating
Letter “T” preceding the size designation: Temporary spare tires which are high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only. Tire width Tire width : indicates the nominal tire width in millimeters. Aspect ratio Aspect ratio ; is the dimensional relationship between tire section height and section width and is expressed in percentage.
Page 430 Tires and wheels Index Speed rating up to 130 mph (210 km/h) up to 149 mph (240 km/h) up to 168 mph (270 km/h) up to 186 mph (300 km/h) ZR...Y up to 186 mph (300 km/h) ZR...(..Y) above 186 mph (300 km/h) above 149 mph (240 km/h) At the tire manufacturer’s option, any tire with a speed capability above 149 mph...
Page 431 If you are uncertain about the correct reading of the information given on a tire’s sidewall, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to assist you. Load identification For illustration purposes only. Actual data...
Page 432: Cold Tire Inflation Pressure
Tires and wheels Tire type code Tire type code ? may, at the option of the manufacturer, be used as a descriptive code for identifying significant characteristics of the tire. Date of manufacture The date of manufacture A identifies the week and year of manufacture.
Page 433: Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle weight. The gross vehicle weight on each axle must never exceed the GAWR for the front and rear axle indicated on the certification label located on the driver’s door B-pillar. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) The GVW comprises the weight of the vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed...
Page 434: Sidewall (Tires)
Adapt your driving style accordingly. Have the spare wheel replaced by a regular road wheel with a winter tire at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 435: In Winter
The tires or the vehicle could be damaged as a result. Only use snow chains that are approved by Mercedes-Benz. Any authorized Mercedes- Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject. Use of snow chains may be prohibited depending on location.
Page 436: Drinking And Driving
Have all maintenance work performed at the intervals specified in the Maintenance Booklet and as required by the Maintenance system. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Fuel consumption is also increased by driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic, on short trips and in mountainous areas.
Page 437: Driving Instructions
This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Continuous or hard braking Warning! Resting your foot on the brake pedal will cause excessive and premature wear of the brake pads.
Page 438 Mercedes-Benz Center. You could otherwise seriously damage the brake system or the transfer case which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Vehicles with 4MATIC: Because the ESC operates automatically, the engine and ignition must be shut off...
Page 439: High-Performance Brake System
Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brakes reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Hydroplaning Depending on the depth of the water layer on the road, hydroplaning may occur, even at low speeds and with new tires.
Page 440: Abroad
Maintenance Driving abroad If you plan to drive the vehicle outside the U.S. or Canada, you should request dealer network information for your destination from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Control and operation of radio transmitter Safety notes Warning! Please do not forget that your primary responsibility is to drive the vehicle.
Page 441: Maintenance
Service A Exceeded by XXX days Service A Exceeded By XXX days In addition, a signal sounds when the message appears. Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will reset the maintenance service indicator following a completed maintenance service. Calling up the maintenance service...
Page 442: Care
In the event that the maintenance service on your vehicle is not carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, you can have the maintenance service indicator reset. The automotive maintenance facility carrying out the maintenance service will find the...
Page 443: Vehicle Care
You can obtain Mercedes-Benz approved vehicle-care products at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Vehicle care Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion or damage due to negligent or incorrect care...
Page 444: Cleaning
Only use a soft, wet cloth or sponge to clean the vehicle. Only use a mild vehicle wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo. Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a diffused jet of water. Do not spray directly towards the ventilation intake.
Page 445: Sensor Cover
For very dirty ornamental moldings of which you are sure are chrome-plated, use a chrome cleaner. If in doubt whether an ornamental molding is chrome-plated, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Headlamps, brake lamps, tail lamps, side markers, turn signal lenses...
Page 446: The Camera
Be careful not to apply wax to rear view camera lens : when waxing the vehicle. If necessary, remove the wax using the Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo with plenty of water. Do not clean the camera and the area around the camera...
Page 447: Cleaning
Otherwise you may scratch or damage the protective layer. Light alloy wheels If possible, clean wheels once a week. Use Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care, a soft bristle brush and a strong spray of water for cleaning the light alloy wheels. Only use acid-free cleaning materials.
Page 448: Cleaning
Drive your vehicle for several minutes to allow the brakes to dry. When applying Mercedes-Benz approved Tire Care and Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care products, take care not to spray them on the brake disks. Plastic and rubber parts...
Page 449 NECK-PRO active front head restraints Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for availability. Leather upholstery Please note that leather upholstery is a natural product and is therefore subject to a natural aging process.
Page 451 Vehicle equipment ... 450 Where will I find ...? ... 450 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display ... 452 What to do if … ... 489 Unlocking/locking manually ... 499 Resetting activated NECK-PRO active front head restraints ... 501 Replacing batteries (SmartKey, remote control, headphone) ...
Page 452: Vehicle Equipment
Some tools required for a wheel change are specific to your vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Vehicles with spare wheel only. Center to obtain the tools approved for your vehicle.
Page 453: Where Will I Find
Take the collapsible wheel chock from the vehicle tool kit ( page 450). Setting up: Tilt both plates upward :. Fold the lower plate outward ;. Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the way into the openings of base plate =. For information on where to place wheel chocks when changing a wheel, see “Lifting the vehicle”...
Page 454: Messages In The Multifunction Display
Mercedes-Benz Center. Failure to repair the condition noted may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes- Benz Limited Warranty, or result in property damage or personal injury.
Page 455: Vehicle Status Messages In The Multifunction Display
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display malfunction/warning messages failure of any systems Driving characteristics may be impaired. If you must continue to drive, do so with added caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center as soon as possible. Warning! HYBRID vehicles: It is imperative that you read the HYBRID Supplemental Operating Instructions included in your vehicle literature...
Page 456: Text Messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ® The PRE-SAFE system has failed. All other occupant safety systems, such as the air bags, are still available. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. ® The PRE-SAFE Brake is temporarily unavailable.
Page 457: Front Passenger Front Air Bag
OCS, the 42 indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out. If above conditions are not met, the system is not working properly. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Page 458 OCS, the 42 indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out. If above conditions are not met, the system is not working properly. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Page 459: Messages In The Multifunction Display
Do not turn steering wheel too far to avoid damaging the front fenders. Listen for scraping noises. Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The capability of the ABC system is restricted. This can impair handling.
Page 460: Messages In The Multifunction Display
You may then drive off. The cruise control is malfunctioning. Have the cruise control checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. One of the activation conditions for cruise control has not been fulfilled. You may have attempted to set a speed below 20 mph (30 km/h).
Page 461: Messages In The Multifunction Display
The DISTRONIC PLUS is malfunctioning. The BAS PLUS and the PRE-SAFE available. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. You have accelerated. The DISTRONIC PLUS has switched off. Stop accelerating. ®...
Page 462: Messages In The Multifunction Display
Clean the front and rear bumper ( The Blind Spot Assist is deactivated because the battery voltage is insufficient. Have the battery checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The Blind Spot Assist is switched off because the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative due to electromagnetic interference near television and radio transmitter stations, toll stations, speed measuring systems, etc.
Page 463: Advanced Parking Guidance
Clean the front and rear bumper ( The Advanced Parking Guidance is deactivated because the battery voltage is insufficient. Have the battery checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The Advanced Parking Guidance is switched off because the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative due to...
Page 464: Messages In The Multifunction Display
If necessary, clean the windshield in front of the camera page 445). The Lane Keeping Assist is malfunctioning. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You have attempted to shift the automatic transmission into drive position D, reverse gear R or neutral position N without depressing the brake pedal.
Page 465 If the automatic transmission is in drive position D: Without shifting the automatic transmission out of drive position D, drive to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If the automatic transmission is set to neutral position N, reverse gear R or park position P: Do not drive.
Page 466: Advanced Tpms
The specified maintenance service must be carried out page 439). Have the maintenance service carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The specified maintenance service term has been exceeded page 439). Have the maintenance service carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Page 467 The respective tire is indicated by – – instead of the tire inflation pressure in the multifunction display. Have the Advanced TPMS checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have the wheel sensors installed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. At least one wheel without appropriate wheel sensors is mounted (e.g.
Page 468: Symbol Messages
Check and adjust tire inflation pressure as required. If necessary, change the wheel ( Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The brake pads have reached their wear limit. Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. page 508).
Page 469 Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
Page 470 Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
Page 471: Electronic Parking Brake
Protect vehicle from rolling away while parked by using the collapsible wheel chock from the vehicle tool kit page 450). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. In addition, the red indicator lamp for the electronic parking brake comes on.
Page 472 The electronic parking brake is malfunctioning. To release: Pull handle of electronic parking brake. Drive off carefully. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. To engage: Switch off the ignition. Press handle for electronic parking brake for at least 10 seconds until the warning message in the multifunction display disappears.
Page 473 Switch ignition off and back on again, and engage or release electronic parking brake. Drive off carefully. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. When you engage or release the electronic parking brake, the red indicator lamp for the electronic parking brake flashes for approximately 10 seconds.
Page 474: Brake Fluid
317). Protect vehicle from rolling away while parked by using a chock from the vehicle tool kit ( Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. S 600 and S 65 AMG only: The brake system sensors are malfunctioning. The brake system continues to function normally with full brake force boost.
Page 475 Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
Page 476: Tele Aid
One or more main functions of the Tele Aid system are malfunctioning. Have the Tele Aid system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. There is a malfunction in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident.
Page 477: Left Side
SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Components of the center rear passenger’s supplemental restraint system may not work properly.
Page 478: Messages In The Multifunction Display
( page 343). Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. There is otherwise danger of an accident. The capability of the AIRMATIC system is restricted. This can impair the handling.
Page 479: Night View Assist Plus
Only When It Is Dark Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The Night View Assist Plus is malfunctioning. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The temperature of the Night View Assist Plus camera is too high ( page 356).
Page 480: Doors
You have forgotten to remove the SmartKey. Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You tried to lock the vehicle but not all doors were closed. Close doors and lock the vehicle again.
Page 481 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Key Does Â Belong to Vehicle Replace Â Battery Key Not Â Detected (message appears in red) Key Not Â Detected (message appears in red) Key Not Â Detected (message appears in red) Key Not Â...
Page 482: Coolant
You could be seriously burned. Do not ignore the low engine coolant level warning. Extended driving with the message and symbol displayed may cause serious engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Page 483 The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248‡ (120†). Doing so may cause serious damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Page 484 If it is intact: Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displayed. Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Observe the coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster.
Page 485: Engine Oil
For information on approved engine oils contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). Engine oil level warnings should not be ignored. Extended driving with the symbol...
Page 486: Messages In The Multifunction Display
Check the fuel cap ( page 403). If it is not closed properly: Close the fuel cap. If it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 487: Active Headlamps
Right Sidemarker Lamp Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The active headlamps are malfunctioning. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The left or right backup lamp is malfunctioning. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The high-mounted brake lamp is malfunctioning. This message will only appear if all LEDs have stopped working.
Page 488: High-Beam Lamps
Plate Lamp Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The rear left side or right side marker lamp is malfunctioning. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The left or right front parking lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute bulb is being used.
Page 489: Light Sensor
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The light sensor is malfunctioning. The headlamps come on automatically. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. To switch off the headlamps (U.S. vehicles only): Switch off the daytime running lamp mode in the instrument cluster control system ( page 234).
Page 490: Turn Signals
Turn Signal Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The left or right corner-illuminating lamp is malfunctioning. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The left or right rear turn signal lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute bulb is being used.
Page 491: Lamps
Tires Display messages Tire Press. Warning Caution Tire Malfunctio Check Tire Pressure Warning! Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You may lose control of the vehicle. Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire.
Page 492: What To Do If
Read and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction display ( page 452). Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. The brake system still functions normally but due to insufficient...
Page 493 Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness. Read and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction display ( Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
Page 494 The electronic parking brake is malfunctioning or defective. Read and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction display ( page 452). Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir. Risk of accident! Do not drive any further.
Page 495: Seat Belt Telltale
Safety systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 7 The red seat belt The seat belt telltale reminds you and your passengers to fasten telltale comes your seat belts before driving off. on for a Fasten your seat belts. maximum of Regardless of whether the seat belts are fastened or not, the seat 6 seconds after belt telltale always comes on and remains lit for 6 seconds after...
Page 496 SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There is a malfunction in the restraint systems. The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident.
Page 497 If leaving the ESC switched off, adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. If the ESC cannot be switched back on: Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The yellow ESC The ESC is not operational due to a malfunction.
Page 498: Distance Warning Lamp
Check the fuel cap ( page 402). If it is not closed properly: Close the fuel cap. If it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ® Brake has recognized a stationary...
Page 499: Low Tire Pressure/Tpms Malfunction Telltale
Tires Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions h USA only: The Advanced TPMS detects a loss of pressure in at least one tire. Combination Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and low tire pressure braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you. telltale/TPMS Read and observe messages in the multifunction display malfunction...
Page 500: Indicator Lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The system is malfunctioning. Have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Read and observe messages in the multifunction display and follow corrective steps ( page 452).
Page 501: Unlocking/Locking Manually
12-month-old authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not transport a child on child in a standard child the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
Page 502: Manually
Unlocking/locking manually Unlocking the driver’s door Insert mechanical key ; into the driver’s door lock. Turn mechanical key ; counterclockwise to position 1. Pull the door handle past the resistance point until the locking knob moves up. The driver’s door is unlocked. Pull the door handle once more to open the driver’s door.
Page 503: Resetting Activated Neck-Pro Active Front Head Restraints
Warning! For safety reasons, have the NECK-PRO active front head restraints checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center after a rear-end collision. Warning! When pushing back the head restraint cushion, make sure your fingers do not become caught between the head restraint cushion and the cover.
Page 504: Replacing Batteries
When inserting the batteries, make sure they are clean and free of lint. When replacing batteries, always replace both batteries. The required replacement batteries are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Replacement batteries: Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent. Remove the mechanical key from the SmartKey ( page 499).
Page 505: Replacing Batteries (Smartkey, Remote Control, Headphone)
Replacing batteries (SmartKey, remote control, headphone) Insert the new battery with the positive terminal (+) facing up. Use a lint-free cloth. Insert the tabs of the battery compartment cover into the housing and press the cover closed. Slide mechanical key : back into the SmartKey.
Page 506: Replacing Bulbs
The tail lamp bulbs are under pressure and could explode during an attempt to replace them. If the tail lamps are malfunctioning, have them replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Since replacing bulbs is a technically highly demanding process, we recommend to have them replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 507: Replacing Bulbs
humidity, driving the vehicle a distance with the lights on should clear up the fogging. Bulbs You can replace the following bulbs yourself: Bi-Xenon headlamps (vehicles with halogen daytime running lamps) Bi-Xenon headlamps (vehicles with LED daytime running lamps) Notes on bulb replacement Do not replace LEDs or bulbs not described in this section.
Page 508 Replacing bulbs Your hands should be dry and free of oil and grease. If the newly installed bulb does not come on, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Mercedes-Benz recommends using Longlife (LL) bulbs. Replacing bulbs for front lamps Warning! Do not remove the cover for the Bi-Xenon headlamp.
Page 509: Replacing Wiper Blades
Do not allow a wiper arm to contact the windshield glass without a wiper blade inserted. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have this work carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Placing wiper arms in vertical position Wiper arms in vertical position Make sure the hood is fully closed.
Page 510: Flat Tire
Flat tire Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button repeatedly until the windshield wipers start. Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button when the wiper arms are in a vertical position. Removing wiper blades Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts. They could tear. Fold the wiper arm forward until it snaps into place.
Page 511: Flat Tire
Some tools required for a wheel change are specific to your vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to obtain the tools approved for your vehicle. This section describes the wheel change using the tools approved and recommended for your vehicle.
Page 512 Flat tire When changing a wheel on a level surface: Place a wheel chock or other sizeable object in front of and another wheel chock or other sizeable object behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the wheel being changed. Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack on a level surface.
Page 513: Removing
This could cause an accident. Make sure to use the correct wheel bolts. Warning! Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel bolts may come loose. Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the vehicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could fall off the jack.
Page 514: Lowering The Vehicle
When replacing a battery, always use a battery approved by Mercedes-Benz. If you do not intend to operate your vehicle for an extended period of time, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center about steps you need to observe.
Page 515: Battery
Risk of explosion. Fire, open flames and smoking are prohibited when handling batteries. Avoid creating sparks. Battery acid is caustic. Do not allow it to come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear suitable protective clothing, especially gloves, apron and faceguard. Wear eye protection.
Page 516: Charging
Warning! Never charge a battery while still installed in the vehicle unless the accessory battery charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is being used. Gases may escape during charging and could cause an explosion that may result in personal injury, paint damage or corrosion.
Page 517: Jump Starting
Do not tow-start the vehicle. You could otherwise seriously damage the automatic transmission which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Jump starting should only be performed using the jump-start terminals located in the engine compartment.
Page 518: Towing The Vehicle
DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. Therefore, deactivate the HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS if the vehicle is to be towed. Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. This method is preferable to other types of towing.
Page 519: Towing The Vehicle
Do not tow-start the vehicle. You could otherwise seriously damage the automatic transmission which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Towing with sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will damage radiator and supports.
Page 520 Towing the vehicle Removing cover in rear bumper Warning! In order to avoid possible serious burns or injury, use extreme caution when removing the rear cover, because the rear exhaust pipe is extremely hot. Press mark on cover : as indicated by the arrow.
Page 521: Fuses
If a fuse is blown, the components and systems secured by that fuse will stop operating. Warning! Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz with the specified amperage for the system in question and do not attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse. Using other than...
Page 522 (recognizable by its color or the fuse rating given on the fuse) of the amperage recommended in the fuse chart. Any Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject. In case of a blown fuse contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center.
Page 523: Emergency Engine Shutdown
Fuse box in the rear passenger compartment Opening: Swing down center armrest. Open cover behind center armrest. Pull cover : forward in direction of arrow. Closing: Press cover : backward and engage. Make sure the seal in the cover is not damaged during opening or closing.
Page 524 Fuses Take the fuse chart from the vehicle tool kit page 450). Find row “Emergency engine shutdown” in the fuse chart table to identify the fuses that have to be removed as well as their locations. Remove the respective fuses.
Page 525 Vehicle equipment ... 524 Parts service ... 524 Warranty coverage ... 524 Identification labels ... 524 Vehicle specification S 450 4MATIC (221.084) ... 527 Vehicle specification S 550 (221.171) ... 527 Vehicle specification S 550 4MATIC (221.186) ... 528 Vehicle specification S 600 (221.176) ...
Page 526: Vehicle Equipment
Parts service All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a stock of Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts required for maintenance and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts service.
Page 527: Identification Labels
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found on certification label : on the driver’s door B-pillar embossed underneath a cover behind the rear center armrest ( page 525) on the lower edge of the windshield page 525) Example certification label (U.S. vehicles) Paintwork code Example certification label (Canada vehicles) Paintwork code...
Page 528 Identification labels AMG vehicles Engine number (engraved on engine) VIN (on lower edge of windshield) Emission control information label, includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards When ordering parts, please specify vehicle identification and engine number.
Page 529: Vehicle Specification S 450 4Matic (221.084)
Vehicle specification S 450 4MATIC (221.084) The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment. The S 450 4MATIC is available in Canada only.
Page 530: Vehicle Specification S 550 4Matic (221.186)
Vehicle specification S 550 4MATIC (221.186) Engine S 550 Engine, type Mode of operation No. of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc. to (285 kW/6 000 rpm) SAE J 1349 Maximum torque 391 lb-ft/3 000 rpm acc.
Page 531: Vehicle Specification S 600 (221.176)
Engine S 550 4MATIC Compression ratio Output acc. to 382 hp/6 000 rpm (285 kW/6 000 rpm) SAE J 1349 Maximum torque 391 lb-ft/ acc. to SAE J 1349 2 800 - 4 800 rpm (530 Nm/ 2 800 - 4 800 rpm) Maximum engine 6 500 rpm speed...
Page 532: Vehicle Specification S 63 Amg (221.177)
Vehicle specification S 63 AMG (221.177) Engine S 600 Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349 Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt Electrical system S 600 Alternator Starter motor Battery Spark plugs, type Spark plugs, electrode gap Spark plugs, tightening torque Main dimensions S 600 Overall vehicle 206.7 in (5 250 mm)
Page 533: Vehicle Specification S 65 Amg (221.179)
Electrical system S 63 AMG Alternator 14 V/220 A Starter motor 12 V/2.1 kW Battery 12 V/95 Ah Spark plugs, type NGK ILZKAR 7A10 Spark plugs, 0.039 in (1.0 mm) electrode gap Spark plugs, 15 - 18 lb-ft tightening torque (20 - 25 Nm) Main dimensions S 63 AMG Overall vehicle...
Page 534: Rims And Tires
MO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment tires 15 - 22 lb-ft Using tires other than those approved by Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that (20 - 30 Nm) is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Using tires other than those approved by...
Page 535 60,61,62 Winter tires Canada only. USA only. Radial-ply tires. For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Not available as factory equipment. available as standard or optional factory equipment, but can be purchased from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 536 Wheel offset Winter tires Canada only. Radial-ply tires. For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Not available as factory equipment. S 450 4MATIC (AMG Sport Package) S 550 4MATIC (AMG Sport Package) 8.5 J x 19 H2 1.69 in (43 mm)
Page 537 Mixed size tires 18" wheels Front axle Rear axle 19" wheels Front axle Rear axle 19" wheels Front axle Rear axle USA only. Radial-ply tires. Must not be used with snow chains. Canada only. S 550 S 600 Rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1.69 in (43 mm)
Page 538: Spare Wheel
Rims and tires 19" wheels Front axle Rear axle 20" wheels Front axle Rear axle Spare wheel Compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim. If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the tire to the recommended tire inflation pressure given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim.
Page 539: Capacities
All models (except AMG vehicles) Rim (steel) 4.5 B x 19 H2 Rim (light alloy) — Wheel offset 1.38 in (35 mm) T 155/70 R19 113M Minispare tire Recommended tire 61 psi (4.2 bar) inflation pressure Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match.
Page 540: Power Steering Fluid
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Model Automatic S 450 4MATIC transmission S 550 4MATIC S 550 S 600 S 63 AMG S 65 AMG Rear axle S 450 4MATIC S 550 4MATIC S 550 S 600 S 63 AMG S 65 AMG Hydraulic S 550 system for...
Page 541: Filter
3.7 US gal (14.0 l) — 6.9 US qt (6.5 l) For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). Using engine oils and oil filters of a specification other than those expressly Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Page 542: Air Conditioning Refrigerant
Please follow Maintenance System recommendations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Mercedes-Benz recommends MOBIL OIL. Use the table below to determine the MB sheet number.
Page 543: Gasoline
Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s Maintenance Booklet for replacement interval. Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Any authorized Mercedes- Benz Center will provide you with additional information.
Page 544: Engine Coolant
Damage or malfunction resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending additional fuel additives other than those tested and approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles are not covered by the Mercedes- Benz Limited Warranty or by any pre-owned or Extended Limited Warranties.
Page 545: Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If you are not sure about the water quality, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts.
Page 546: Washer Fluid Mixing Ratio
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Cooling system, vehicles without rear climate control Cooling system, vehicles with rear climate control Low temperature cooling system Washer system and headlamp cleaning system Warning! Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/ antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn.
Page 547: Service And Literature
Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and Genuine Mercedes- Benz Parts to service your vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Index 4

Backrest

Backup Lamps

Product Information

Service and Warranty Information

Customer Relations Department

Reporting Safety Defects

Table of Contents

Horn

Speedometer

Inside Door Handle

Table of Contents

Air Bags

Window Curtain Air Bags

Side Impact Air Bags

Self-Test

Seat Belts

Seat Belt Force Limiter

Pre-Safe

Restraints

Top Tether

ABS (Antilock Brake System)

Immobilizer

Table of Contents

Comand

Ipod

Shortcut Buttons

Controller

USB Socket

Splitview

Time Settings

Voice Control System

(Entering a Destination)

Of Interest Entry)

Guidance)

Traffic Messages

Ing Route Guidance)

Time Traffic)

Tination Memory)

Destinations)

Satellite Radio

Video

Video aux

Mp3

Multicontour Seats, Front

Drive-Dynamic Multicontour Seats

Multifunction Display

Trip Menu

Odometer

Navi

Audio Menu

Racetimer

Vehicle Status Message Memory

Service Menu

Service

Changer/Mp3

Devices

Shooting

Table of Contents

Remote Control

Automatic Central Locking

Head Restraints

Rear Seat Head Restraints

Seat Heating

Multicontour Seats, Rear

Heated Steering Wheel

Parking Position

Combination Switch

Hazard Warning Flasher

Headlamp Cleaning System

Rear

Intermittent Wiping

Rain Sensor

Starting the Engine

Starting

Accidents

Turning off

Gear Selector Lever

Kickdown