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  • Page 1 S-Class Operator's Manual...
  • Page 2 Symbols Practical tips or other information that could be helpful to you. Registered trademarks: This symbol indicates instructions ® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the that you must follow. Bluetooth SIG Inc. A number of these symbols DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. appearing in succession indicates Dolby and MLP are registered trademarks instructions with several steps.
  • Page 3 Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz Before you drive off, please familiarize yourself with your vehicle and read this manual, especially the safety and warning notices. This will help you to obtain the maximum pleasure from your vehicle and to avoid endangering yourself and others.
  • Page 5 Contents Index ............4 At a glance ........... 29 Introduction ......... 24 Safety ........... 41 Opening and closing ......75 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..99 COMAND ..........113 Lights and windshield wipers ..271 Climate control ......... 285 Driving and parking ......
  • Page 6 Index Address book 1, 2, 3 ... Calling up ........201 12 V socket ........431 Connecting a call ......204 4ETS Creating an entry ......203 see ETS/4ETS Deleting an entry ......204 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel Importing contacts ......200 drive) ..........
  • Page 7 Index Alertness Assistant Malfunction ........313 Program selector button ....310 see ATTENTION ASSIST Pulling away ........301 Alternative route ....... 169 Starting .......... 301 Ambient light Autostore ........... 210 Adjusting (COMAND) ..... 260 AMG menu (on-board computer) ..371 Anti-lock Braking System see ABS Back button ........
  • Page 8 Index Capacities ® Bluetooth telephone list ....193 see Technical data Brake fluid Care Notes ..........514 Carpets .......... 459 Brake fluid level ........ 451 Car wash ........453 Brake lamp (display message) ..395 Display ........... 457 Brake lamps Gear or selector lever ....
  • Page 9 Index CD/DVD Automatic climate control ..... 287 COMAND ........261 Ejecting (Rear Seat Entertainment Controlling automatically ....289 System) ......... 248 Controlling centrally (COMAND) ..264 Inserting (Rear Seat Cooling with air dehumidification . . 289 Entertainment System) ....247 CD player/CD changer Cooling with air dehumidification (COMAND) ........
  • Page 10 Index COMAND Menu Daytime running lamps Vehicle ........... 257 Display message ......396 COMAND operating system ....116 Switching on/off (on-board Combination switch ......274 computer) ........377 Delayed switch-off Conference connection ..... 198 Consumption statistics (on-board Exterior lighting (COMAND) ... 259 computer) ..........
  • Page 11 Index Driving systems Displays in the multifunction display ........... 332 Active Blind Spot Assist ....356 Driving tips ........333 Active Body Control ....... 338 Setting the specified minimum Active Driving Assistance distance ......... 331 package ......... 355 Warning lamp ......... 419 Active Lane Keeping Assist ....
  • Page 12 Index EBD (Electronic Brake force Filling capacity ....... 511 Distribution) Lubricant additives ......514 Notes about oil grades ....513 Display message ......389 EBD (Electronic Brake-force Temperature (on-board computer) . 371 Distribution) Viscosity ........514 Entering characters Function/notes ........ 71 In the address and the phone ECO function ........
  • Page 13 Front multicontour seat Gear or selector lever (cleaning (COMAND) .......... 266 guidelines) ......... 458 Front-passenger seat Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..508 Adjusting from the driver's seat ..103 Genuine wood trim and trim strips Adjusting from the rear (cleaning instructions) ...... 458 compartment .........
  • Page 14 Index Head restraints ® iTunes ..........233 Adjusting (electrically) ....104 Adjusting (rear) ......105 see NECK-PRO head restraints/ Jack NECK-PRO luxury head restraints Storage location ......462 Heating Using ..........464 see Climate control Jump-starting ........471 High beam flasher ......276 Hill start assist ........
  • Page 15 Index Low-beam headlamps ....273 Showing road names ..... 183 Rear fog lamp ........ 274 Topographic map ......183 Switching the Adaptive Highbeam Map display (also see navigation) Assist on/off (on-board Traffic reports ........ 172 computer) ........377 Map information ........ 182 Switching the daytime driving Map orientation .........
  • Page 16 Index Menu Multisession CDs ....... 224 Exiting ........135, 151 Music Register Showing ......150, 238, 251 Copying music data ....... 226 Menu (on-board computer) MUSIC REGISTER AMG ..........371 Deleting all music files ....227 Assistance ........375 Memory space info ......228 Audio ..........
  • Page 17 Index Occupant Classification System Paint code number ......509 (OCS) Paintwork (cleaning instructions) . . . 454 Faults ..........52 Panic alarm .......... 66 Operation ......... 48 Panorama roof with power tilt/ System self-test ....... 51 sliding panel Occupant safety Opening/closing ......
  • Page 18 Index Radio Entering a phone number ....161 Entering using the map ....163 Changing stations (on-board ® computer) ........370 ZAGAT rating service ....163 HD Radio™ ........212 Point of interest icon see separate operating instructions Setting ........... 181 Radio-controlled equipment Point of interest list ......
  • Page 19 Index Rear window heating Route guidance ........164 Malfunction ........293 Cancel ........... 167 Switching on/off ......293 Continue ........167 Redials ..........197 Continuing ........167 Refueling ..........313 Destination reached ...... 168 Lane recommendations ....165 Remote control ........123 Off-road .........
  • Page 20 Index Seat belts Important safety notes ....510 Notes ..........510 Adjusting the driver's and front- Refrigerant (air-conditioning passenger seat belt ......58 system) .......... 514 Adjusting the height ......58 Washer fluid ........515 Automatic comfort-fit feature ..60 Belt force limiters ......
  • Page 21 Index Steering wheel paddle shifters ..310 see mbrace Storage options Sound Selecting ........177 Switching on/off ......132 Stowage compartments Sound Mode ........135 Armrest (under) ......423 Sound settings ........133 Door ..........423 Spare wheel Glove box ........422 Rear ..........
  • Page 22 Index S 65 AMG ........517 Setting ........... 290 Tires/wheels ......... 503 Setting (COMAND) ......262 TELEAID Theft deterrent locking system Automatic retrieval of vehicle data Immobilizer ........73 Tilt/sliding sunroof (service due date) ......438 Call priority ........436 see Sliding sunroof Display message ......
  • Page 23 Index Tires and wheels (important safety Increased vehicle weight due to optional equipment (definition) ..500 information) ........480 Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ... 501 Toggling ..........198 Labeling (overview) ......495 Tone settings Load bearing index (definition) ..502 Balance and fader ......133 Load index ........
  • Page 24 Index Video DVD (on-board computer) ..371 Video DVD mode Unlocking Switching to ........237 Emergency unlocking ....... 84 VIN ............509 From inside the vehicle (central Voice Control System unlocking button) ......83 Settings ......... 143 Using the telephone ......197 Volume Adjusting ........
  • Page 25 Index Windshield Defrosting ........292 Infrared reflective ......442 Windshield washer fluid (display message) ..........410 Windshield washer system Adding washer fluid ....... 450 Notes ..........515 Windshield wipers Replacing the wiper blades ..281, 282 Switching on/off ......281 Troubleshooting ......
  • Page 26 Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Despite ongoing functions. The equipment in your vehicle may market research, Mercedes-Benz is unable to therefore differ from that shown in the assess other parts. We cannot therefore be descriptions and illustrations. All the systems...
  • Page 27 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its Information Booklet with you when you bring authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz one or more substantial defects or Center. The service advisor will record each malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered service in the Service and Warranty by its express warranty.
  • Page 28 Delivery Program. For details, consult an pothole. If you feel a sudden significant authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect one of the following addresses: that damage to your vehicle has occurred: In the USA turn on your hazard warning flashers.
  • Page 29 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. your satisfaction, please discuss the problem To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle with the Mercedes-Benz Center again or, if Safety Hotline toll-free at necessary, contact us at one of the following 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go addresses.
  • Page 30 Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contraventions against these instructions are not covered either by Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty of Daimler AG. Data stored in the vehicle...
  • Page 31 Exterior view ........30 Cockpit ..........31 Instrument cluster ......32 On-board computer and COMAND ..34 Center console ........35 Overhead control panel ...... 36 Door control panel ......37 Rear seats ..........39...
  • Page 32 Exterior view Exterior view Function Page Function Page Trunk lid Windshield wipers Vehicle tool kit Opens the hood Lights Engine oil Coolant Rear window defroster Towing Fuel filler flap Tires and wheels Exterior mirrors Flat tire Sliding sunroof Defrosting the windshield Cleaning the windows...
  • Page 33 Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Combination switch Overhead control panel Cruise control lever Automatic climate control Horn Ignition lock Start/Stop button Instrument cluster Adjusts the steering wheel Steering wheel paddle Steering wheel heating shifters Electric parking brake DIRECT SELECT lever On-board diagnostics Control panel for: connection...
  • Page 34 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Overview Function Page Function Page Coolant temperature gauge Display unit of the speedometer Fuel gauge Outside temperature Front area warning display display for PARKTRONIC Additional speedometer Multifunction display HOLD function Speedometer ® Ä PRE-SAFE Brake Transmission position Adaptive Highbeam Assist Tachometer Lane Keeping Assist or...
  • Page 35 Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps Function Page Function Page Turn signal Brakes (USA only) J Brakes (Canada only) Electric parking brake, red ! Electric parking ® brake, red (Canada only) Tire pressure monitor Electric parking brake, Engine diagnostics yellow ! Electric parking brake, yellow (Canada only) Seat belt...
  • Page 36 On-board computer and COMAND On-board computer and COMAND Function Page Function Page % Back or deactivates ? Switches on the Voice the Voice Control System Control System; see the separate operating =; Selects a menu instructions 9: Selects a Swivels the COMAND function or scrolls through display lists...
  • Page 37 Center console Center console Function Page Function Page Function button for the Adjusts the volume radio and CD/DVD/SD Programmable button card Telephone keypad Back button Rear window roller sunblind Hazard warning lamps Retracts the rear seat head Lumbar support restraints Multicontour seat Selects the drive program Function button for the...
  • Page 38 Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page Eyeglasses compartment y Extends/retracts the rear roller sunblind of the p Switches the left- panorama roof with power hand reading lamp on/off tilt/sliding panel u Switches the rear p Switches the right- interior lighting on/off hand reading lamp on/off c Switches the front...
  • Page 39 Door control panel Door control panel Front Function Page Function Page Opens the door W Opens/closes the side windows &% Locks/unlocks t Opens/closes the the vehicle from the inside roller sunblinds in the rear Adjusts the seat electrically side windows o Unlocks the trunk lid r45= Memory function...
  • Page 40 Door control panel Rear Function Page Function Page v Adjusts the front- W Opens/closes the passenger seat from the side windows rear t Opens/closes the roller sunblinds in the rear r45= side windows Memory function c Adjusts seat heating Adjusts the seat electrically s Adjusts seat Opens the door ventilation...
  • Page 41 Rear seats Rear seats Function Page Cup holder under the rear seat armrest Cup holder in the rear seat armrest Control panel for multicontour seat in the rear compartment Stowage compartment in the rear seat armrest Stowage box in the seat backrest...

  • Page 43: Table Of Contents

    Vehicle equipment ......42 Occupant safety ........42 Children in the vehicle ......60 Panic alarm .......... 66 Driving safety systems ....... 66 Anti-theft systems ......73...
  • Page 44 Occupant safety Vehicle equipment to the restraint systems no longer functioning as intended. This manual describes all the standard Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices and optional equipment of your vehicle (ETDs), for example, could deploy which was available at the time of inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents purchase.
  • Page 45 SAFE has electrically operated reversible while driving belt tensioners in addition to the For your safety, Mercedes-Benz strongly pyrotechnic ETDs. recommends that you have the system Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges. checked as soon as possible at an authorized They could tear.
  • Page 46 If you sell your vehicle, Mercedes-Benz steering wheel will help to keep you at a safe strongly recommends that you inform the distance from the air bag.

  • Page 47: Occupant Safety

    Benz Center at an additional cost. of the child. Please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Failure to follow these instructions can result Center or call the Customer Assistance in severe injuries to you or other occupants.
  • Page 48 Occupant safety bags will continue to provide supplemental if a second deployment threshold is exceeded crash protection for occupants. within a few milliseconds. The deployment of the front-passenger air Front air bags bag is also influenced by the weight category of the front passenger, which is determined Warning by the Occupant Classification System (OCS)
  • Page 49 The side impact air bags will not deploy in side Only use seat covers which have been tested impacts with deceleration rates which do not and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your exceed the system’s preset deployment vehicle model. Using other seat covers may...
  • Page 50 Mercedes-Benz Center. independently of seat belt use For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz if the vehicle overturns and the system recommends that you only use seat determines that window curtain air bag...
  • Page 51 Occupant safety Warning When the OCS senses that the front- passenger seat occupant is classified as According to accident statistics, children are being heavier than the weight of a typical 12- safer when properly restrained on the rear month-old child seated in a standard child seats than on the front-passenger seat.
  • Page 52 Have the system checked by qualified technicians as soon as possible. secure child restraint with the vehicle's Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz seat belt according to the child seat Center. manufacturer's instructions Only have the seat repaired or replaced at an For children larger than a typical 12-month- authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
  • Page 53 Occupant safety approximate the passenger's weight An incorrectly mounted child seat could cause category. injuries to the child in case of an accident, instead of increasing protection for the child. Read and observe all warnings in this chapter. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation of child restraint systems.
  • Page 54 Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The 42 OCS is malfunctioning. indicator lamp Have OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized illuminates and Mercedes-Benz Center. remains illuminated. Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction The person sitting on display ( page 386).
  • Page 55 Occupant safety bolsters of the outer seats in the rear is ® PRE-SAFE system increased. Warning if the vehicle skids, the sliding sunroof, ® The PRE-SAFE system reduces the impact of panorama sliding sunroof and the side an accident on vehicle occupants, as long as windows are closed so that only a small gap their seat belts have been fastened correctly.
  • Page 56 Mercedes-Benz Center after a rear-end the protection they are designed to provide. collision. Warning Warning...
  • Page 57 Occupant safety Press the base of the NECK-PRO head Repeat this procedure for the second restraint cushion back in the direction of NECK-PRO luxury head restraint. arrow ; as far as it will go. Put resetting tool : back into the vehicle Push the NECK-PRO head restraint cushion tool kit.
  • Page 58 In a frontal crash, your body would move Only use seat belts which have been approved too far forward. That would increase the by Mercedes-Benz. chance of head and neck injuries. The seat belt would also apply too much force to the...
  • Page 59 Occupant safety Make sure the seat belt is always routed seats than on the front-passenger seat. Thus, snugly. Take special care of this when we strongly recommend that children be wearing loose clothing. placed in the rear seat whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 Never use a seat belt for more than one years old and under must be seated and...
  • Page 60 Occupant safety Engage belt tongue ; in buckle =. Seat-belt adjustment: if necessary, the driver's and front-passenger seat belts automatically adjust to the upper body page 58). If necessary, adjust the seat belt to the appropriate height ( page 58). If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder section of the seat belt to tighten the belt across your body.
  • Page 61 Occupant safety fastened, the 7 seat belt warning lamp warning lamps in the instrument cluster, seat belt" ( page 414). lights up for six seconds each time the engine is started. It then goes out once the driver and the front passenger have fastened their seat Emergency Tensioning Devices and belts.
  • Page 62 Tensioning Devices, always observe the Do not expose the child restraint system to safety instructions. These are available from direct sunlight. The child restraint system's any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. metal parts, for example, could become very ® The PRE-SAFE system has electrically...

  • Page 63: Children In The Vehicle

    Children in the vehicle If an infant or child is traveling in the vehicle: Please read the warning labels affixed to the interior of the vehicle or to the infant restraint Secure the child using an infant or child or child restraint system. restraint system appropriate to the age and weight of the child.

  • Page 64: Special Seat Belt Retractor

    Children in the vehicle this risk completely is never to place a child are not properly secured in the vehicle and/ in a rear-facing child restraint in the front- or the child is not properly secured in the child passenger seat. We therefore strongly restraint.
  • Page 65 Children in the vehicle Removing a child restraint system/ ISOFIX is a standardized securing system for deactivating the special seat belt retractor: specially designed child restraint systems on the rear seats. Securing rings for two LATCH- Always comply with the manufacturer's type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems are installation instructions.
  • Page 66 Children in the vehicle 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 loosen the child restraint misposition the child restraint All of the above will lessen the effectiveness of the child restraint and thus increase the chance or severity of injury in Slide the head restraint upwards.
  • Page 67 Children in the vehicle Override feature for the rear side All of the above will lessen the windows effectiveness of the child restraint and thus increase the chance or severity of injury in Warning an accident. Observe "Important safety notes" page 60).

  • Page 68: Panic Alarm

    Driving safety systems 2. This device must withstand any Panic alarm interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Driving safety systems Driving safety systems overview In this section, you will find information about To activate: press and hold !

  • Page 69: Driving Safety Systems

    Driving safety systems ABS works from a speed of about section must never be exploited in a reckless 5 mph (8 km/h) upwards, regardless of road- or dangerous manner which could jeopardize surface conditions. ABS works on slippery the user's safety or the safety of others. surfaces, even when you only brake gently.
  • Page 70 Driving safety systems The brakes will function as usual once you Any unauthorized modification to this release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated. device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Warning BAS PLUS can detect obstacles that are in the If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system still path of your vehicle for an extended period of functions, but without the additional brake...

  • Page 71: Adaptive Brake Lights

    Driving safety systems ® disturbance from other radar sources (Electronic Stability Program) strong radar reflection such as in parking Important safety notes garages BAS PLUS uses radar signals that are not Warning reflected well by narrow objects and Observe "Important safety notes" absorptive materials.
  • Page 72 Driving safety systems ! Vehicles with 4MATIC: switch off the "ESP OFF" is designed for driving on closed ignition when the electric parking brake is tracks when the vehicle's own oversteering being tested on a brake dynamometer. and understeering characteristics are desired and requires an extremely qualified and ®...

  • Page 73: Adaptive Brake

    Driving safety systems Adaptive Brake Warning ® When the å ESP OFF warning lamp is lit, ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety ® is deactivated. and offers increased braking comfort. In addition to the braking function, ADAPTIVE ® If the ÷ ESP warning lamp and the BRAKE also has the HOLD function ®...
  • Page 74 Driving safety systems 2. This device must withstand any Immediately brake your vehicle to increase interference received, including the distance between your vehicle and the interference that may cause undesired vehicle driving in front of you. The warning operation. sound is intended as a final caution that you have not interceded with your own braking Removing, tampering with, or altering the inputs to avoid a potentially dangerous...

  • Page 75: Anti-Theft Systems

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that stopped or parked vehicles. you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Warning! for this purpose. If you do not receive visual or acoustic ®...
  • Page 76 Anti-theft systems To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO: If the alarm stays on for more than 30 grasp the outside door handle. The key seconds, the emergency call system must be outside the vehicle. mbrace (USA only) or TELEAID (Canada The alarm is switched off.
  • Page 77 Vehicle equipment ......76 SmartKey ..........76 Doors ............ 82 Trunk ............ 85 Side windows ........89 Sliding sunroof ........93...

  • Page 78: Vehicle Equipment

    If the SmartKey is faulty, contact Roadside be seriously or fatally injured through Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold Center. injure themselves or cause an accident with...
  • Page 79 SmartKey Unapproved modifications to this device deactivated using the on-board computer may lead to withdrawal of permission to page 378). operate it. To unlock centrally: press the % button. Canada only: This device complies with Industry If you do not open a door or the trunk lid within Canada's RSS–210 regulations.
  • Page 80 SmartKey Important information about using passenger seat, for example, or in your KEYLESS-GO shirt pocket. If you have switched on the engine with the You can use the KEYLESS-GO key as a Start/Stop button, you can switch it off conventional SmartKey. again by: You can combine KEYLESS-GO functions pressing the Start/Stop button...
  • Page 81 Restoring the factory settings Important safety notes Press the % and & buttons simultaneously for approximately six It is advisable to have batteries replaced at a seconds until the battery check lamp qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at an flashes twice. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
  • Page 82 You can obtain a SmartKey battery at any Check the function of all SmartKey buttons authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. on the vehicle. If the SmartKey battery is checked within signal range of the vehicle, pressing the &...
  • Page 83 SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle from close range and press the %/& button. You have lost the Have the SmartKey canceled at an authorized Mercedes-Benz SmartKey. Center. Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
  • Page 84 Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine cannot be The on-board voltage is too low. started using the Remove the SmartKey and reinsert it into the ignition lock. SmartKey. Start the engine within 30 seconds of inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.

  • Page 85: Doors

    Doors Unlocking and opening the doors from the inside You can open a door from inside the vehicle even if it has been locked, unless the child- proof locks have been activated ( page 65). Open the door only when the traffic conditions permit.

  • Page 86: Power Closing Feature

    Doors Take the mechanical key out of the Power closing feature SmartKey ( page 79). The power closing feature pulls the doors and Insert the mechanical key into the lock of trunk lid into their locks automatically even if the driver's door as far as it will go. they are only partly closed.

  • Page 87: Trunk

    Trunk Make sure that you have the SmartKey on hot, and a child could be burned on these your person and that it has not been left in parts. the vehicle. Warning! Close the front-passenger door. Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the Make sure that the doors and the trunk are passenger compartment or trunk unless they locked.
  • Page 88 Trunk Opening and closing manually Automatic opening and closing from the outside Opening Important safety guidelines You can only open the trunk lid after unlocking it first. Warning Press the % button on the SmartKey. Make sure the trunk lid is closed when the engine is running and while driving.
  • Page 89 Trunk trunk opening/closing switch can be trunk opening/closing switch can be operated. Therefore, do not leave children operated. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised an unlocked vehicle.
  • Page 90 Trunk Trunk emergency release You can open the trunk lid from inside the vehicle with the emergency release button. Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid lock as far as the stop. Turn the mechanical key clockwise from position 1 to position 2. Briefly press emergency release Remove the mechanical key.

  • Page 91: Side Windows

    Side windows Side windows Warning When opening or closing the door windows, Important safety notes make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/closing Warning procedure. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the The door windows are equipped with SmartKey from the ignition lock.
  • Page 92 Side windows Sunblinds on the rear side windows Opening and closing the side windows To close fully: pull the corresponding switch when the side window is closed. The roller sunblinds on the rear door windows are always closed fully. To open fully: press the corresponding switch.
  • Page 93 Side windows Press and hold the % button again until as long as the door handle is held but the the side windows and the sliding sunroof or door is not opened. the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are in the desired position. Using the SmartKey To interrupt the convenience opening: The SmartKey must be close to the...
  • Page 94 Side windows Touch sensor surface : on the door If this is not the case, repeat the steps above again. handle until the side windows and the sliding sunroof or the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are fully closed. Make sure you only touch sensor Problems with the side windows surface :.

  • Page 95: Sliding Sunroof

    Sliding sunroof to close without the anti-entrapment feature Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo for as long as you hold the switch. increases a child's risk of injury in the event strong braking maneuvers Sliding sunroof sudden changes of direction Important safety notes an accident Your vehicle may be installed with a sliding Warning...
  • Page 96 ! If the sliding sunroof cannot be opened or closed due to a malfunction, contact a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ! Do not forget that the weather can change abruptly. Make certain that the sliding sunroof is closed when you leave the Overhead control panel vehicle.
  • Page 97 Sliding sunroof Make sure that the sliding sunroof can be Operating the roller sunblinds of the opened or closed fully again when operated panorama sliding sunroof automatically ( page 94). General notes If the sliding sunroof can be raised fully at the rear, it has been reset correctly.
  • Page 98 Sliding sunroof Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the You must first open or close the rear roller ignition lock. sunblind fully before you can move it in the other direction. Push or pull the 3 switch in the corresponding direction.
  • Page 99 Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the contact a qualified specialist workshop, ignition lock. e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Center. Pull switch : repeatedly until the rear Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the roller sunblind is fully closed.
  • Page 100 Sliding sunroof If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly: Immediately after the sliding sunroof blocks, pull the 3 switch in the overhead control panel down to the point of resistance and hold it until the sliding sunroof is closed.
  • Page 101 Vehicle equipment ......100 Correct driver's seat position ..100 Seats ..........101 Steering wheel ........107 Mirrors ..........109 Memory functions ......111...

  • Page 102: Vehicle Equipment

    Correct driver's seat position you have set the seat cushion angle so Vehicle equipment that your thighs are gently supported. you can depress the pedals properly. This manual describes all the standard and optional equipment of your vehicle Check whether the head restraint is which was available at the time of adjusted properly ( page 104).

  • Page 103: Seats

    Seats Seats of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. Important safety notes never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being Warning adjusted. In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle Failure to do so could result in an accident control, all seat, head restraint, steering and/or serious personal injury.
  • Page 104 Seats Adjusting the seats Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident. ! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat heating, observe the following information: do not spill any liquids on the seats.
  • Page 105 Seats Seat cushion angle To activate/deactivate: press button :. Backrest angle If the indicator lamp in button : is lit, you To fold the head restraint up or back can access the following functions for the Head restraint angle front-passenger seat: Seat fore-and-aft adjustment seat adjustment seat heating/ventilation...
  • Page 106 Seats Adjusting the NECK-PRO head You can use the override button to disable restraints this function ( page 65). The button is located in the rear door on the Adjusting front-passenger side. Pull or push the bottom of NECK-PRO head To select the front-passenger seat or rear- restraint :.
  • Page 107 Seats To adjust the side bolsters of the head Make sure that the SmartKey is in position restraint: push or pull side bolsters : into 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. the desired position. Press button :. To move forwards and backwards: pull Folding the rear seat head restraints into or push the NECK-PRO luxury head position electrically (outer head...
  • Page 108 Seats To select a rear-compartment seat: push or pull rocker switch : or C forwards or backwards. The indicator lamp in the selected button lights up briefly. To adjust the side bolsters of the seat backrest: push or pull rocker switch B forwards or backwards.

  • Page 109: Steering Wheel

    Steering wheel If the battery voltage is too low, the seat If the battery voltage is too low, the seat heating may switch off. ventilation may switch off. The system automatically switches down Make sure that the SmartKey is in position from level 3 to level 2 after approximately 2 in the ignition lock.

  • Page 110: Important Safety Instructions

    Steering wheel The electrical steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

  • Page 111: Mirrors

    Mirrors Position of the steering wheel and the To stop steering wheel and seat movement, driver's seat for driving do one of the following: If you insert the SmartKey into the ignition move the seat adjustment switch. lock with the driver's door closed, depending move the steering column adjustment on the setting, the position of the steering switch.
  • Page 112 Mirrors Folding the exterior mirrors in or out automatically When the "Automatic mirror folding" function is activated in COMAND ( page 258): the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as soon as you lock the vehicle from the outside. the exterior mirrors fold out again automatically as soon as you unlock the vehicle and then open the driver's or front- passenger door.

  • Page 113: Memory Functions

    Memory functions The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if mirror on the front-passenger side reverse gear is engaged or the interior lighting activated, use adjustment button ; to is switched on. set the exterior mirror such that the rear wheel and curb are visible.
  • Page 114 Memory functions seat, backrest, head restraint position and steering wheel and exterior mirrors are in contour of the backrest in the lumbar the stored position. region If you release the storage position button, active multicontour seat: activated/ the seat, steering wheel and mirror setting deactivated functions stop immediately.
  • Page 115 Vehicle equipment ......114 Introduction ........114 At a glance ......... 116 System settings ........ 141 Navigation ......... 148 Telephone .......... 191 Audio ..........208 Video ..........235 Rear Seat Entertainment System ..242 Vehicle ..........257...

  • Page 116: Vehicle Equipment

    We recommend to have any service work on Warning electronic components carried out by an Change or modification not expressly authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to Warning operate this equipment.
  • Page 117 MUSIC REGISTER necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Daimler recommends that you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on...

  • Page 118: At A Glance

    At a glance the telephone keypad At a glance connections in the glove box (USB, COMAND operating system ® additional USB, jack plug and iPod connection) Overview a remote control for the front passenger and for use with the Rear Seat Entertainment System two sets of cordless headphones for the Rear Seat Entertainment System...
  • Page 119 At a glance You can also exit a menu by sliding the COMAND controller XVY or ZVÆ. To switch to the basic display: press and hold back button :. COMAND changes to the basic display of the current operating mode. Function buttons The COMAND function buttons allow you to select a main function directly.
  • Page 120 At a glance Assigning the programmable button cVd the COMAND controller and press (favorites) W to confirm. System Select and press W to confirm. Favorites Button Select and press W to confirm. The list of predefined functions appears. The # dot in front of the list entry indicates the current setting.
  • Page 121 At a glance COMAND display Display overview The COMAND display shows the function currently selected and its associated menus. The COMAND display is divided into several areas. The radio display is shown in the example. Status bar To call up the audio menu Main function bar Display/selection window Radio menu bar...
  • Page 122 At a glance Navi Audio Telephone Video Vehicle Mode FM/AM radio Video DVD Map orientation SatRadio Multicontour seat/lumbar settings Point of interest Disc Video off Rear window symbols on the map blind Road signs on the Memory card EASY-ENTRY/ EXIT system Text information on MUSIC Exterior...
  • Page 123 SPLITVIEW is not permitted, this function must be deactivated. Please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz center to verify if the use of SPLITVIEW is permitted in your state/province. The SPLITVIEW remote control can be used...
  • Page 124 At a glance Swiveling removed, the settings on the front-passenger side are saved for approximately 30 minutes longer. After this period, reactivation on the front-passenger side means that the settings from the driver's side will be used. Cordless headphones for the front passenger There are different cordless headphones for the front passenger and the rear...
  • Page 125 At a glance Cleaning instructions ! Do not touch the COMAND display. The display has a very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is a risk of scratching. If you have to clean the screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent and a soft, lint-free cloth.
  • Page 126 At a glance Switching button lighting on/off COMAND: e.g. to select a station from presets, select a track, enter directly, Press button ; on the remote control. enter a phone number. Rear Seat Depending on the previous status, the Entertainment System: to select a button lighting is switched on or off.
  • Page 127 At a glance Functions of the E and F button You can use the remote control to execute the same functions as the COMAND control panel. Mode Function Audio mode Selecting a station using the station search function ( page 209) Selecting a track by skipping to a track ( page 221) Fast forward/rewind (...
  • Page 128 At a glance Calling up the menu of a main function Selecting a menu item The following example describes how to select a station from the station presets in radio mode. Press the R function button. Presets Select by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
  • Page 129 At a glance Current audio operating mode Calling up the audio function Main function bar Audio Select in the main function bar by Audio menu sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND Press W the COMAND controller and controller and press W to confirm. confirm Radio.
  • Page 130 At a glance You can enter the characters using either the Currently selected character character bar or the number keypad. In the Character bar selection list, you select an entry to copy it to To cancel an entry the address entry menu. List Option 1: city list with character bar List G shows all existing city names...
  • Page 131 At a glance You see which character can be entered with It is also possible to switch the city list to the the button. Each time the button is pressed, selection list at any time during character the next character is selected. input.
  • Page 132 At a glance Entering characters You will find further information in the "Destination entry" section ( page 151). The example describes how to enter the surname Schulz. Entering characters in the address and Select by turning cVd and sliding ZVÆ the phone book the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
  • Page 133 At a glance Option 1 To change the language of the character bar: select B and press W Select 4 or 5 in the character bar and to confirm. press W to confirm. Select the language by turning cVd the The input menu shows the data field COMAND controller and press W to selected.
  • Page 134 At a glance Mute Adjusting the volume Switching audio and video sources on/off Adjusting the volume for the audio or video source Press the 8 button on the multifunction steering wheel. The sound from the respective audio or video source is switched on or muted. When the sound is off, the system displays the , symbol in the status line.
  • Page 135 At a glance Adjusting the sound settings Calling up the sound menu You can make various sound settings for the different audio and video sources. This means that it is possible to set more bass for radio mode than for audio CD mode, for example. You can call up the respective sound menu from the menu of the desired mode.
  • Page 136 At a glance Surround sound General notes If your vehicle is equipped with the harman/ ® ® kardon Logic 7 surround sound system, you can set the optimum surround sound for every passenger. Dolby Digital ® ® The harman/kardon Logic 7 surround sound system is available for the following operating modes:...
  • Page 137 At a glance Sound Select by sliding VÆ and turning On some stereo recordings, the sound characteristics may differ from cVd the COMAND controller and press conventional stereo playback. W to confirm. 3D sound Select and press W to confirm. Bang &...
  • Page 138 At a glance You will achieve the best sound results on your Bang & Olufsen sound system by playing high-quality audio DVDs and CDs. MP3 tracks should have a bit rate of at least 224 kbit/s. ® When playing using an iPod , the bit rate should also be at least 224 kbit/s.
  • Page 139 At a glance Rear-compartment screens Socket for corded headphones V jack for video signal L jack for audio signal, left R jack for audio signal, right Rear compartment screen You can connect an additional set of corded headphones to each rear-compartment screen. The connection socket is for headphones with 3.5 mm stereo jack plugs and an impedance of 32 ohms.
  • Page 140 At a glance Remote control Selecting the screen for the remote control Overview You can use the remote control to operate one of the two rear screens at a time. To do so, you must switch the remote control to the desired screen.
  • Page 141 At a glance Selecting a menu/menu item and confirming your selection Select a menu/menu item using the =;9: buttons and press the 9 button to confirm. CD/DVD drive and AUX jacks The CD/DVD drive is located in the center behind the front seats. CD/DVD slot AUX, right-hand (R) jack for audio signal AUX, left-hand (L) jack for audio signal...
  • Page 142 At a glance Cordless headphones Overview Volume control To select a screen for the headphones Battery tray cover Switching the cordless headphones on/off Indicator lamp, differing displays ( page 140) Open both sides of the headphones and adjust the fit of the headphones by pulling the headphone band in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 143: System Settings

    System settings To switch on the display: press W or Display Status cVd turn the COMAND controller. Green The headphones are switched on and the batteries are fully Display design charged. Your COMAND display features optimized The headphones are switched designs for operation during daytime and on and the batteries are night-time hours.
  • Page 144 System settings Set the time by turning cVd the COMAND Time settings controller and press W to confirm. General information If COMAND is equipped with a navigation Setting the time/date format system and has GPS reception, COMAND Vehicle Select in the main function bar by automatically sets the time and date.
  • Page 145 System settings Time zone Vehicle Select and press W to confirm. Select in the main function bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and A list of time zones appears. The # dot press W to confirm. indicates the current setting. System Select the time zone and press W to Select...
  • Page 146 System settings guides you through the training with spoken Select and press W to confirm. instructions. If you select No, individualization will be canceled. The data from the first part is Vehicle Select in the main function bar by stored automatically. turning cVd the COMAND controller and If you select Yes, the second part will begin.

  • Page 147: Bluetooth Settings

    COMAND, visit ® Every Bluetooth device has its own http://www.mbusa-mobile.com or call ® specific Bluetooth name. the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance ® Bluetooth must be activated in COMAND Center at ® and on the respective Bluetooth device;...
  • Page 148 System settings ® Searching for Bluetooth devices When subsequently called up again, the list may no longer show all devices, for ® Activate Bluetooth page 145). example because a device has been Vehicle Select in the main function bar by removed from the vehicle in the meantime.

  • Page 149: Bluetooth Device

    The device is authorized. De-authorizing (de-registering) a ® Bluetooth device External authorization Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recommends that you de-authorize devices, e.g. mobile phones, If COMAND does not detect your both in COMAND and on the respective ® Bluetooth device, this may be due to ®...
  • Page 150 Navigation Vehicle Select in the main function bar by System language settings turning cVd the COMAND controller and This function allows you to determine the press W to confirm. language for the menu displays and the System Select by turning cVd the navigation announcements.

  • Page 151: Navigation

    Navigation GPS reception COMAND calculates the route to the Among other things, correct functioning of destination without taking account of the the navigation system depends on GPS following: reception. In certain situations, GPS Traffic lights reception may be impaired, there may be Stop and right-of-way-signs interference or there may be no reception at Lane merging...
  • Page 152 Navigation journey time without taking traffic reports into consideration. Dynamic Route: same route type as Fast Route. In addition, COMAND takes any traffic reports received regarding the route into account during route guidance. The navigation system can help you avoid a traffic jam, for example, by recalculating the route.
  • Page 153 Navigation Select the route option(s) and press W to entering an intermediate stop confirm. entering a point of interest The route options are switched on O or off ª, depending on the previous status. Entering a destination by address If you change the route type and/or the Introduction route options while route guidance is active When entering an address as the destination,...
  • Page 154 Navigation Destination Last States/Provinces Select by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to States (U.S.) confirm. Provinces (Canada) To select a list: turn cVd the COMAND Address Entry Select and press W to controller and press W to confirm. confirm.
  • Page 155 Navigation List of towns List of street names Select an entry by turning cVd the Select a street by turning cVd the COMAND controller. COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Irrespective of the option chosen, press If an entry features the G icon, it cannot W to confirm your selection.
  • Page 156 Navigation unknown Enter a house number. Instructions for message. In this case, the display entering characters using city input as an will be grayed out. example can be found in the "Entering Option 2 – route guidance is already characters in navigation mode (entering a active: if route guidance is already active, a city)"...
  • Page 157 Navigation Select and press W to confirm. Confirm the entry with W. If you select Yes, the Save Successful. If COMAND is able to assign the ZIP code unambiguously to a specific address, the message appears. address entry menu appears again. The ZIP Entering a ZIP code code appears in place of the city's name.
  • Page 158 Navigation List entry most closely resembling the Select a center by turning cVd the characters entered so far COMAND controller. List Irrespective of the option chosen, press Character bar W to confirm your selection. Option 2: intersection list as selection list The address entry menu reappears.
  • Page 159 Navigation To switch on navigation mode: press the S function button once or twice. To show the menu: press the COMAND controller W. Destination Select in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
  • Page 160 COMAND controller, the scale bar categories that COMAND offers for selection: appears. Mercedes-Benz Service Center Turn cVd until the desired scale is set. Turning clockwise zooms out from the map, Hospital turning counter-clockwise zooms in.
  • Page 161 Navigation Entering predefined destinations Select the intermediate stop by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press To switch on navigation mode: press the W to confirm. S function button once or twice. Start To start route calculation: select To show the menu: press the COMAND and press W to confirm.
  • Page 162 Navigation To start route calculation: once you have Destination Area Select from the menu Start entered a destination, select and press W to confirm. press W to confirm. Continue with assigning the point of interest category ( page 161). Deleting the intermediate stop If an intermediate stop has already been Entering a point of interest in the entered, you can delete it.
  • Page 163 Navigation By Name Select from the menu and press If you have entered more information than the state/province and the city, W to confirm. alphabetically sorted categories and points A list of all of the points of interest on the of interest sorted by distance within the digital map appears.
  • Page 164 Navigation Selecting a point of interest list contains all the points of interest which cannot be assigned to any sub-category of Select the point of interest by turning Restaurant main category and that lie cVd the COMAND controller and press within the search radius.
  • Page 165 Navigation ® ZAGAT rating service Entries featuring the Z icon contain additional ZAGAT information. ZAGAT rates restaurants, for instance, in regard to the quality of the food, furnishing, service, and provides an average pricing level as well as a general description.
  • Page 166 Navigation e.g. roads closed to through traffic and non- Route guidance residents. General information roads that have time restrictions (e.g. closed on Sundays and public holidays) are Warning avoided for route guidance. COMAND calculates the route to the destination without taking into account the Changing direction following, for example: Traffic lights...

  • Page 167: Lane Recommendations

    Navigation The announced distance to the next change of direction depends on the type of road and its permissible speed limit. The display is now split into two sectors. In the left half, you see the normal map view. In the right half, there is an enlarged view of the area surrounding the intersection (intersection zoom) or a 3D image of the...
  • Page 168 Navigation Example display Point of the next change of direction (light blue circle) Point of the change of direction after next Next change of direction (in this case, turn off to the right) Visual representation of the distance to the next change of direction Distance to the next change of direction Possible lane (light blue) Recommended lane (dark blue)
  • Page 169 Navigation Display and description of lane recommendations The colors used in the lane recommendation display vary depending on whether day or night design is switched on. Lane Day design Night design Recommended lane C Dark blue Light blue In this lane, you will be able to complete the next two changes of direction without changing lanes.
  • Page 170 Navigation Continue Route Guidance To switch on: press W the COMAND Select press W to confirm. controller. COMAND calculates the route. Confirm + in the navigation menu by pressing W. Destination or area of destination reached COMAND automatically switches the navigation announcements back on when: When you reach your destination, COMAND you have a new route calculated.

  • Page 171: Alternative Route

    Navigation Route Select in the navigation menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Detour Select and press W to confirm. To block a section of the route: select More Less repeatedly and confirm using the W button until the desired section has been selected.
  • Page 172 Navigation Route Select in the navigation menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Route Browser Select and press W to confirm. At the top of the display, you will see information about the highlighted route section, for example the distance to be driven on the road and the road designation.
  • Page 173 Navigation To show the menu: press the COMAND controller W. Position Select in the navigation menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Where am I? Select and press W to confirm. Off-road and off-map Example display: route guidance to an off-road Important safety notes destination...
  • Page 174 Navigation The continuous blue route on the map starts Traffic reports from the nearest road known to the system. Conditions As soon as the vehicle is back on a road known to the system, route guidance The SatRadio reception described below continues in the usual way.
  • Page 175 Navigation Icon for real-time traffic reports Icon Description Traffic reports in the map display Warning (red) Caution (yellow) Traffic jam on the Appears when approaching a traffic jam (average route (slow moving speed between 25 – 45 mph) if route guidance is traffic) active and the route passes through the area affected by the traffic jam.
  • Page 176 Navigation Displaying real-time traffic reports If necessary, switch to navigation mode and show the menu ( page 150). Traffic Select in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. No traffic messages. If you see the message: This means that:...
  • Page 177 Navigation Report 1 of 8 for the road affected Destination memory Last exit/intersection before the affected Home address (My address) route section starts Text of report Entering the home address via address entry First exit/intersection after the affected route section ends Enter the home address as a destination, e.g.
  • Page 178 Navigation If no home address has been stored yet, you Select and press W to confirm. can now assign an address book entry. If a If you select Yes, COMAND overwrites the home address already exists, it is displayed destination. You will see a message and and you can alter it.
  • Page 179 Navigation Destination Select in the navigation menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. From Last Destinations Select press W to confirm. The list of previous destinations appears. Select the destination by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

  • Page 180: Previous Destinations

    Navigation will appear asking whether you wish to corresponding address book entry does overwrite the existing data. not contain any further data, such as telephone numbers, COMAND deletes the Select and press W to confirm. entire address book entry. If you select Yes, COMAND stores the data. Deleting a destination or the home Last destinations address from the destination memory...
  • Page 181 Navigation Storing the crosshair position in the list To show the menu: press the COMAND of previous destinations controller W. Destination Select in the navigation Route guidance not active menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND A crosshair appears on the map if you have controller and press W to confirm.
  • Page 182 Navigation the necessary data. Or it may show the geo- coordinate position of the crosshair if the Geo Coordinates display is switched on page 183). Hiding the crosshair and centering the map on the vehicle position or destination Current map scale expressed as a number Press the % button.
  • Page 183 Navigation Centering on the destination This function requires a calculated route to a destination. To show the menu: press the COMAND controller W. Position Select in the navigation menu by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Destination Map Select and press W to...
  • Page 184 Navigation Map information in the display interest are, for example, gas stations, hotels, cinemas and restaurants. Displaying text messages The following settings are possible: During route guidance, you can have map Standard Symbols information displayed at the bottom edge of Icon display determined by the factory the display.
  • Page 185 Navigation Road display "None" menu option Road display active Display switched off Street name or street number, e.g. for Currently set map orientation highways During the "Move map" function, you can see additional data depending on the Geo-coordinate display position of the crosshair, such as a road name, if the digital map supports this data.
  • Page 186 The number of the map data version is shown. Information about new versions of the digital map can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Traffic information on the map Traffic information can be shown on the map if you have a subscription to the SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio Traffic Message Service.
  • Page 187 Navigation Navi Select in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. SIRIUS Service Select and press W to confirm. Registering for the SIRIUS XM traffic report service Call the phone number of the traffic report provider shown on the screen.
  • Page 188 Information Avoid scratching DVDs or getting about new map software versions can be fingerprints or dust on them. obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Use a conventional cleaning cloth to clean Center. DVDs. Never wipe in a circle, but instead in You can install new map software yourself straight lines from the inside to the outside.
  • Page 189 The software is installed. Have the system software updated at an If you enter an incorrect activation code, a authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. prompt appears asking you to enter the activation code again. After the activation It is only possible to install the map software code has been entered incorrectly three after the system software has been updated.
  • Page 190 Navigation While the installation is running, a corresponding message and a progress bar appear. To cancel the installation process: eject the DVD. Take the DVD out of the slot. If you cancel the installation process, the navigation system is no longer operational. An installation process that has been canceled can be continued at a later point in time.
  • Page 191 Navigation Problems with the navigation system Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions COMAND is unable to Route guidance is canceled if you interrupt the journey for more continue route than two hours. guidance after the "Interrupting the journey" refers to stopping the vehicle and journey has been switching off COMAND.
  • Page 192 The navigation system will be operational again until it has to access the faulty area of the hard disk once more. The message will then reappear. Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You will see a message The DVD containing the digital map cannot be used for the update.
  • Page 193 COMAND, visit with the network available. http://www.mbusa-mobile.com or call when using a mobile phone with the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance "Twincard", the second SIM card is Center under registered on the network at the same time. 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
  • Page 194 COMAND, visit network. If no network is available, you will http://www.mbusa-mobile.com or call not be able to make a "911" emergency the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance call. If you attempt to make an outgoing Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes No Service...
  • Page 195 Telephone On COMAND ® Activate the Bluetooth function in COMAND ( page 145). Connecting a mobile phone General information Before using your mobile phone with COMAND for the first time, you will need to connect it. When you authorize a new mobile phone, it is ®...
  • Page 196 Telephone phone to connect calls. Please check your mobile phone display. Error during authorization If the process message appears on the COMAND display, you may have exceeded the allowed time. Repeat the procedure. The mobile phone is connected to COMAND (authorized).
  • Page 197 COMAND. De-registering (de-authorizing) a mobile phone Connecting another mobile phone Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recommends de- If you have authorized more than one mobile authorization in COMAND and on the mobile phone, you can switch between the individual phone. Subsequent authorization may phones.
  • Page 198 Internet at interface) http://www.mbusa-mobile.com or call To call up the telephone menu: press the the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance S function button once or twice. Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) (US) or Customer If the mobile phone is ready for use, the Relations at 1-800-387-0100 (Canada).
  • Page 199 Telephone finished, you see the display of the previous Using the telephone main application again. Incoming call Making a call Rejecting or accepting a call When there is an incoming call, you see a Entering a telephone number using the corresponding window in the display.
  • Page 200 Telephone To select a call: select an entry by turning to call other parties cVd the COMAND controller and press To switch hands-free microphone on/off W to confirm. To send DTMF tones (not possible with all To connect a call: press the 6 button mobile phones) on the COMAND controller.
  • Page 201 Telephone You can simultaneously switch back and forth Enter the phone number manually between two parties or conduct a conference page 197) or using the phone book call with up to five others. page 204). Toggling Switching between two parties (toggling) If you are on the telephone and you receive If you have added another party to your another call, the call waiting display will...
  • Page 202 Telephone To transmit individual characters: once a connection has been established to the answer phone, select the desired characters in the character bar and press W to confirm. Press the corresponding button on the telephone keypad. Every character selected will be transmitted immediately.
  • Page 203 Telephone Download contacts Depending on the mobile phone, this process Select and press W may take some time. Depending on the to confirm. mobile phone used, only the phone book From memory card Select entries in the mobile phone or these entries Bluetooth and press W to confirm.
  • Page 204 Telephone To switch from the character bar to the list: slide ZV the COMAND controller until the character bar is hidden. Select ¬. To call a contact: select by sliding ZVÆ or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The phone book is also available via the on-board computer ( page 374).
  • Page 205 Telephone Displaying contact details Call up the contact ( page 201) Options Select by sliding VÆ and turning Options Select by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. W to confirm.
  • Page 206 Telephone Slide ZVÆ the COMAND controller and Automatically imported contacts cannot press W to confirm. be deleted ( page 200). Calling a number stored in an entry Press Æ in the character bar. To cancel data entry: select the % Using the phone book symbol in the character bar and press W Name...
  • Page 207 Telephone Voice tag stores the destination in the address book Select and press W to confirm. with the complete navigable address data. Edit Select and press W to confirm. In this case, navigation can be started Subsequent operation is controlled without any further data input.
  • Page 208 Telephone Storing a phone number which has not COMAND controller and press W to yet been stored confirm. A menu appears. Introduction For incoming calls from a person who is not in the address book, COMAND displays the phone number in the call list. You can store this entry.
  • Page 209 Telephone Adding a phone number to an address Phone category Display (telephone book entry and address book) Call up a call list and select an entry Landline ¬ page 205). telephone number Options Select by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to Preferred confirm.
  • Page 210 Audio Audio Vehicle equipment This manual describes all the standard and optional equipment of your vehicle which was available at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here.
  • Page 211 Audio Switching wavebands the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Select FM, in the radio display by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND Press W the COMAND controller when the controller and press W to confirm. display/selection window is active. The waveband submenu opens.
  • Page 212 Audio range, COMAND tunes in to the next lower frequency has been reached or when 10 frequency. stations have been found. Stations stored manually in the preset memory will be lost. It is possible that COMAND does not fill all Storing stations memory slots when storing.
  • Page 213 Audio Information relevant to the current station is Channel list shown below the main function bar. Weather Band switched on Radio Select in the radio display by sliding Sound settings VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND Searching for a channel controller and press W to confirm.
  • Page 214 Audio Switching on HD Radio HD Radio As HD Radio stations are broadcast in the Important notes AM/FM wavebands, operating HD Radio is The "HD Radio" section provides detailed similar to operating analog AM/FM radio. information on the following: This chapter describes only those functions that differ from standard FM radio special functions available exclusively for functions.
  • Page 215 Audio HD Radio display Displaying program information Audio Select in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Audio Select by sliding ZV the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The audio menu appears.
  • Page 216 Audio of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Operation XM Radio website at may also be impaired in certain locations http://www.sirius.com (USA) or (e.g. tunnels, parking garages or inside or http://www.siriuscanada.com next to buildings) or near certain (Canada). constructions. Once the connection has been established: SIRIUS XM Radio offers more than 130 Follow the instructions of the service staff.
  • Page 217 Audio Selecting a category Once COMAND receives the signal, the satellite radio display appears. The station To call up the category list: select last selected is played. Category by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The category list appears. To select a category: select a category by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
  • Page 218 Audio Option 2 Select a preset by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press and hold Sat. Radio Select in the submenu bar by W until you hear a tone. turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Press and hold a number button, e.g.
  • Page 219 Audio Using the multifunction steering wheel Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode Audio Use = or ; to select the Important safety notes menu. Warning! Press 9 or : briefly. COMAND is classified as a Class 1 laser Displaying information product. You must not open the casing. If you Info Select in the submenu bar by turning...
  • Page 220 Due to the wide range of SD cards available To load all six magazine trays: press on the market, Mercedes-Benz cannot button ;. guarantee playback for all brands of SD The DVD changer checks the load status of memory card.
  • Page 221 Audio Option 2 Sound settings Press the R function button once or Current playback option twice. Media selection Select an audio medium from the media list Music search page 221). Storing music CD functions Option 3 Audio Select in the main function bar by Example display: audio DVD mode sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
  • Page 222 Audio Example display: MP3 mode Only in audio DVD mode To pause playback: switch on audio DVD mode ( page 218). Select Ë by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The Ë display changes to Ì. To continue playback: select Ì...
  • Page 223 Audio Selecting CD/audio DVD/MP3 discs MUSIC REGISTER, position 3 Selecting via the media list Media Interface, position 4 In CD/audio DVD and MP3 mode: select USB, position 5 Media by sliding VÆ or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to Select the data medium by turning cVd confirm.
  • Page 224 Audio Fast forward/rewind Selecting by track list Search In audio mode, select by sliding While the display/selection window is VÆ or turning cVd the COMAND active, slide XVY and hold the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. controller until the desired position has Current track list.
  • Page 225 Information about new versions can be If this is the case, COMAND will display the obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz corresponding data such as artist, album and Center. track name in the relevant displays and lists.
  • Page 226 Audio Group Select by turning cVd and press The "Normal track sequence" option is automatically selected when you change W to confirm. the medium you are currently listening to The list of available audio formats appears. or when you select a different medium. If The # dot indicates the format currently an option is selected, it remains selected selected.
  • Page 227 Audio than MP3 or WMA tracks are not displayed by especially the case if you have activated a COMAND. surround sound function. If MP3 or WMA files are stored in the root Notes on copyright directory itself, the root directory will also be MP3 or WMA tracks that you create or play treated as a folder.
  • Page 228 An error in COMAND might result Media selection in the loss of the music files stored in the Current folder MUSIC REGISTER. Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data. Search functions Data carrier position in the media list...
  • Page 229 Audio Music Register Select and press W to Name of the data carrier from which data confirm. is being copied and storage location Copy music files Select and press W to To cancel copying of music files confirm. Data carrier position in the media list Start Select and press W to confirm.
  • Page 230 Audio Music Register Changing the folder/track name Select by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Select Delete all music files press W to confirm. A query appears. is highlighted. If you select Yes, all music files are deleted. Please wait...
  • Page 231 For more details and a list of supported Media Interface mode devices please visit http://www.mbusa- Connection options mobile.com or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at Overview 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) You will find the connection sockets in the (US) or Customer Relations at glove box.
  • Page 232 Audio Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC does not take ® Connecting a fully discharged iPod responsibility for any damage to external MP3 player can result in an extended devices. initialization period. Never connect more than one device at a Error messages appear while the device is time.
  • Page 233 Audio Audio Select by sliding ZV and turning Current playback settings (no symbol for cVd the COMAND controller and press "Normal track sequence") W to confirm. Sound settings The audio menu appears. Media list Media Interface Select and press W to Album name (if available) confirm.
  • Page 234 Audio On the multifunction steering wheel: Track switch on Media Interface mode in Podcasts COMAND ( page 230). Genres On the multifunction steering wheel, press Composers the = or ; button to select the Audiobooks Audio menu. Some playback categories contain the On the multifunction steering wheel, press entry All.
  • Page 235 Audio Select a category, e.g. Artists, by turning displayed. The display's status bar shows the selected category or the folder name. cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Music menu item is not available until The available artists are displayed. the device has been activated.
  • Page 236 Audio Selecting an active partition (USB mass Separate USB connection storage devices only) In addition to the USB connection on the You can select this function for USB mass Media Interface, there is another USB storage devices when the storage device is connection in the glove box.
  • Page 237 Video If COMAND is equipped with a Media louder. If necessary, please deactivate the Interface, external audio sources are system messages or adjust their volume connected using the associated cable set. manually. The audio cable set then replaces the audio AUX socket.

  • Page 238: Basic Settings

    Video Basic settings invisible laser radiation. This may damage your eyes, or those of others. Picture settings COMAND does not contain any parts that can be serviced by the user. For safety reasons, Adjusting the brightness, contrast or all maintenance work must be carried out by color qualified aftersales technicians.
  • Page 239 COMAND is set to region code 1 at the displayed. factory. This setting can be changed at an To hide: slide ZVÆ the COMAND authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This will controller. allow you to play video DVDs with a different region code, provided that they are produced in accordance with the PAL Wait for approximately eight seconds.
  • Page 240 Video Showing/hiding the menu Selecting a video DVD This function is not available while the DVD's Press W the COMAND controller to show own menu ( page 240) is being displayed. the menu. Media To show: press W the COMAND Select by sliding VÆ...
  • Page 241 Video Stop function It may also be possible to select the scene/ chapter from within the menu stored on the Press W the COMAND controller to show DVD. the menu. To skip forwards or back: turn cVd or To interrupt playback: select ± by slide XVY the COMAND controller.
  • Page 242 Video Title selection Select by turning cVd COMAND executes the action. the COMAND controller and press W to Make a selection from the further options, confirm. if necessary. COMAND then switches back to the DVD Select a film/title and press W to confirm. menu.
  • Page 243 Video Back (to the movie) DVD functions Select the menu Select and press W to item in the menu and press W to confirm. confirm. Subtitles Camera angle Select press W to confirm. Setting the language and audio format In both cases, a menu appears. The # dot This function is not available on all DVDs.
  • Page 244 Rear Seat Entertainment System Switching on video AUX mode start at a medium volume and increase it gradually. This enables you to determine Video Select in the main function bar by whether the system is able to play the sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND music at high volume without distorting it.
  • Page 245 Rear Seat Entertainment System In the remote control accident. Objects moving within the passenger compartment could cause serious personal injury to vehicle occupants. Warning Due to a potential choking hazard, wired headset usage by children should only occur with adult supervision. Changing the batteries Both the remote control and the two sets of wireless headphones require batteries.
  • Page 246 Rear Seat Entertainment System Insert new batteries. Observe the polarity Right-hand battery: the positive pole (+) marking on the batteries and in the battery must face downwards. compartment when doing so. To close the battery compartment: Left-hand battery: the positive pole (+) press the battery compartment lid must face upwards.
  • Page 247 Rear Seat Entertainment System To set on COMAND: press the R setting the language, subtitles and camera angle function button once or twice to switch on an audio mode. calling up interactive DVD content Audio Select by sliding ZV the COMAND The following functions affect only one controller and press W to confirm.
  • Page 248 Rear Seat Entertainment System Select Brightness, Contrast, color Auto using the 9: buttons and press 9 to confirm. An adjustment scale appears. Select a setting using the 9: buttons and press the 9 button to confirm. Changing the picture format To show the menu: press the 9 button on the remote control.
  • Page 249 Rear Seat Entertainment System Setting the picture brightness Inserting a CD/DVD Settings The CD/DVD drive is located in the center Select using the : button behind the front seats. and press the 9 button to confirm. Brightness Select using the 9: buttons and press the 9 button to confirm.
  • Page 250 Rear Seat Entertainment System Removing the CD/DVD Selecting by track list In audio CD mode, the track list contains all Press the þ eject button. tracks on the disc currently playing. The drive ejects the disc. In audio DVD mode, the track list contains all Take the disc out of the slot.
  • Page 251 Rear Seat Entertainment System remote control repeatedly until you reach the desired position. Press and hold the E or F button until the desired position has been reached. Selecting a folder This function is only available in MP3 mode. Folder Select in MP3 mode using Folder selection symbol...
  • Page 252 Rear Seat Entertainment System To interrupt playback: select ± using Select CD, DVD-A using the :=; buttons on the remote the :=; buttons on the remote control and press the 9 button to confirm. control and press the 9 button to confirm. The options list appears.
  • Page 253 Rear Seat Entertainment System DVD playback conditions the DVD menu appears, you must start the film manually. There may be playback problems when Select the corresponding menu item in the playing copied discs. There are a large variety DVD menu. of discs, DVD authoring software, disc writing software and writers available.
  • Page 254 Rear Seat Entertainment System Stop function To show the menu: press the 9 button on the remote control. Menu Select while the navigation menu is shown and press the 9 button to confirm. To interrupt playback: select ± and press the 9 button to confirm. The «...
  • Page 255 Rear Seat Entertainment System Option 1: while the film is playing, press To call up the selection list: press the the h button on the remote control. 9 button. Press the corresponding number key, such Select a film/track. as ¿. Option 2: Option 2: while the film is playing, press Example: selecting film 2...
  • Page 256 Rear Seat Entertainment System Select Option 2: select any menu item in the DVD Confirm by pressing the 9 button. menu and press the 9 button to confirm. The Rear Seat Entertainment System executes the action or shows a submenu. Back (to the movie) Select the menu...
  • Page 257 ( page 123). For further details about external video Select in the menu using the sources, please consult an authorized 9=; buttons on the remote Mercedes-Benz Center. control and press the 9 button to confirm.
  • Page 258 Rear Seat Entertainment System Source To switch off the function in COMAND: Select from the AUX menu and switch on the desired audio mode in press the 9 button to confirm. COMAND or show the menu in video DVD Display Aux Select and press the 9 mode.
  • Page 259 Vehicle Opening from the "Vehicle" menu Vehicle Vehicle General notes In this menu, you can set the following vehicle functions: Multicontour seat settings Rear window blind EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature Exterior lighting delayed switch-off time Vehicle Select in the main function bar by Interior lighting delayed switch-off sliding XVY and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to...

  • Page 260: Automatic Mirror Folding

    Vehicle COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The main area is active. Rear window blind Select the function by sliding XVY or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Activating/deactivating the automatic folding mirror To switch the ECO start/stop function Automatic mirror folding In the menu,...
  • Page 261 Vehicle COMAND controller and press W to If there is a risk of entrapment by the seat, you confirm. can also cancel the adjustment procedure by The main area is active. moving the seat adjustment switch. The steering column and driver’s seat* stop Easy-entry/exit feature Select the moving immediately.
  • Page 262 Vehicle To set the interior/exterior lighting To set the ambient lighting: select delayed switch-off time: select Vehicle Vehicle in the main function bar by sliding in the main function bar by sliding XVY and XVY and turning cVd the COMAND turning cVd the COMAND controller and controller and press W to confirm.
  • Page 263 Vehicle turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The main area is active. Automatic locking function Select the by sliding XVY or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Activating/deactivating the trunk lid opening height restriction To switch locator lighting on/off: select Vehicle in the main function bar by sliding...
  • Page 264 Vehicle To adjust the temperature: slide ZVÆ or You can access the automatic climate control menu via the air conditioning function bar. turn cVd the COMAND controller. To do so, make certain that the key is in To confirm the selection: press W the position 2 in the ignition lock.

  • Page 265: Auxiliary Heating

    Vehicle Setting the airflow You can set the airflow separately for the driver’s side and for the front-passenger side. Select left airflow = or right airflow A by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Climate control main menu You can: switch cooling with dehumidification on/ off (Æ)
  • Page 266 Vehicle cVd the COMAND controller and press change settings for automatic climate control on the front-passenger side using W to confirm. COMAND The climate control menu opens. press one of the rocker switches to operate To switch on: select Æ and press W. automatic climate control on the front- To switch off: select Æ...
  • Page 267 Vehicle Adjusting the blower settings for the air climate control for the driver and front vents passenger. This function allows you to determine the way Switching on operation of the rear- the air is blown through the air vents in compartment air conditioning from the automatic mode.

  • Page 268: Multicontour Seat

    Vehicle To move to the lower menu bar: select To switch back from operation of the rear- compartment air-conditioning system from by sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller the front: and press W to confirm. In the climate control main menu, select When you press the T function button, Front climate control and press W.
  • Page 269 Vehicle To select a seat: select by sliding XVY or Select Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turning turning cVd the COMAND controller and cVd the COMAND controller and press press W to confirm. W to confirm. Exiting a menu Adjusting the seat backrest side bolsters There are several ways of exiting the menu for This function allows you to adjust the air the multicontour seat:...
  • Page 270 Vehicle Select the seat ( page 266). Lumbar Select by sliding XVY or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A crosshair appears. You can make two settings: Vertical: to move the point of greatest lumbar support up or down Horizontal: to adjust the amount of support Select Setting by sliding ZVÆ...
  • Page 271 Vehicle Select Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The massage function runs for approximately 6 to 20 minutes, depending on the setting. Uploading/downloading data With this function, you can transfer COMAND data from one system (vehicle) to another Select Setting by sliding ZVÆ...
  • Page 272 Vehicle Upload/download data Select and press W to confirm. Copy data to storage medium Select and press W to confirm. Select the storage medium to which the data should be copied. Start copying. Select COMAND checks whether the storage medium has enough storage capacity. If there is enough storage capacity, the data is copied to the storage medium.
  • Page 273 Vehicle equipment ......272 Exterior lighting ........ 272 Interior lighting ......... 277 Changing bulbs ......... 278 Windshield wipers ......281...

  • Page 274: Vehicle Equipment

    Have the headlamps converted at a qualified you: specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, as close to the border remove the key from the ignition lock as possible before driving in these countries. open the driver's door with the key in...

  • Page 275: Exterior Lighting

    Exterior lighting Low-beam headlamps To activate: activate the daytime running lamps function in the on-board computer To switch on the low-beam headlamps: page 377). turn the key in the ignition lock to position Turn the light switch to $ or c. 2 or start the engine.
  • Page 276 Exterior lighting When the low-beam headlamps are c, you cannot switch on the rear fog switched on, the T indicator lamp on lamp. the light switch lights up. Turn the light switch to L. When the light switch is set to T, you cannot Front fog lamps and rear fog lamp switch on the rear fog lamp.

  • Page 277: Adaptive Highbeam Assist

    Exterior lighting High-beam headlamps The automatic high-beam headlamps will then not be deactivated or it will be activated in To switch on the high-beam headlamps: spite of preceding or oncoming road users. turn the key in the ignition lock to position This could endanger you and/or others and 2 or start the engine.
  • Page 278 Exterior lighting Press the combination switch beyond the Hazard warning lamps pressure point in the direction of arrow : page 274). When the low-beam headlamps are switched on, the _ indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. If you are driving at speeds above approximately 28 mph (45 km/h): the headlamp range is set automatically depending on the distance between the...

  • Page 279: Interior Lighting

    Interior lighting Have the headlamps checked at a qualified Cornering light function specialist workshop. Interior lighting Overview of interior lighting The cornering light function improves the illumination of the road over a wide angle in the direction you are turning, enabling better visibility in tight bends, for example.
  • Page 280 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this remove the key from the ignition lock purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety...

  • Page 281: Changing Bulbs

    High-beam spot lamp: H7 55 W qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 282 Due to their location, have the bulbs in the Switch off the lights. left-hand headlamp changed at a qualified Open the hood. specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Turn housing cover : counter-clockwise and pull it out. Switch off the lights. Turn bulb holder ; counter-clockwise and Open the hood.

  • Page 283: Windshield Wipers

    Windshield wipers Windshield wipers ¯ Continuous wipe, fast í Single wipe/ î to wipe the Switching the windshield wipers on/ windshield using washer fluid Switch the ignition on. Warning! Turn the combination switch to the Wiper blades are components that are subject corresponding position.
  • Page 284 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades replaced by a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
  • Page 285 Windshield wipers The windshield wipers are inoperative The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning. Select another wiper speed on the combination switch. Have the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 287 Vehicle equipment ......286 Overview of climate control sys- tems ........... 286 Operating the climate control sys- tems ........... 288 Setting the air vents ......294...

  • Page 288: Vehicle Equipment

    Have a clogged filter replaced as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Warning Follow the recommended settings for heating and cooling given on the following pages.

  • Page 289: Overview Of Climate Control Systems

    Overview of climate control systems Automatic climate control control panel Function Notes/tips Front control panel : Sets climate control to Activate climate control using the à rocker automatic, left switch. The indicator lamp in the à rocker switch lights up. ;...
  • Page 290 Operating the climate control systems Function Notes/tips D Switches the rear window defroster on/off E Sets the airflow, right F Sets the temperature, right Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †). G Sets climate control to Activate climate control using the à rocker automatic, right switch.

  • Page 291: Operating The Climate Control Systems

    Operating the climate control systems Activating/deactivating the rear- dehumidified according to the temperature compartment climate control using the selected. front control panel Warning Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition If you switch off the cooling function, the lock.
  • Page 292 Operating the climate control systems To switch off: press the K rocker Automatic mode will achieve optimal operation if cooling with air dehumidification switch up or down. is also activated. If desired, cooling with air The indicator lamp in the à rocker dehumidification can be deactivated.
  • Page 293 Operating the climate control systems well as for the left and right sides of the rear Only change the temperature setting in compartment and the footwells. small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †). Setting the front-compartment Setting the footwell temperature temperature using the front control The footwell temperature can be set via panel...
  • Page 294 Operating the climate control systems air distribution symbol is shown in the You should only select the defrosting display. function until the windshield is clear again. Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. Setting the airflow To switch on: press the ¬ rocker switch up or down.
  • Page 295 Operating the climate control systems Problems with the rear window heating This is the quickest way to cool the vehicle interior when the sliding sunroof and the side The rear window heating has deactivated windows are closed. itself prematurely or cannot be activated. Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g.
  • Page 296 Setting the air vents To deactivate: press the g rocker Residual heat is deactivated switch up or down. automatically: The indicator lamp in the g rocker after about 30 minutes switch goes out. when the ignition is switched on Air-recirculation mode switches off if the battery voltage drops automatically: if the coolant temperature is too low...

  • Page 297: Setting The Air Vents

    Setting the air vents depends on the airflow and air distribution Setting the center air vents settings. ! Close the air vent when heating the vehicle. At high outside temperatures, open the air vent and activate the "cooling with air dehumidification"...
  • Page 298 Setting the air vents Rear control panel for automatic climate control Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel, left To open/close: turn thumbwheels = or A to the right or left. In vehicles without rear-compartment air- conditioning system: close the rear- compartment air vents when heating mode is activated as no warm air flows through the rear vents in the basic heating setting.
  • Page 299 Vehicle equipment ......298 Notes on breaking in a new vehicle 298 Driving ..........298 Automatic transmission ....306 Refueling ..........313 Parking ..........316 Driving tips ........319 Driving systems ........ 323...

  • Page 300: Vehicle Equipment

    Driving Additional breaking-in notes for AMG Vehicle equipment vehicles: This manual describes all the standard For the first 1000 miles (1500 km), do not and optional equipment of your vehicle exceed a speed of 85 mph (140 km/h). which was available at the time of Only allow the engine to briefly reach a purchase.
  • Page 301 Driving g To remove the SmartKey gear when the engine is idling normally and 1 Power supply for some consumers, such when your right foot is firmly on the brake as the windshield wipers pedal. 2 Ignition (power supply for all consumers) Warning! and drive position HYBRID vehicles: It is imperative that you read...
  • Page 302 Driving the case if you are not depressing the brake pedal. If you depress the brake pedal and press the Start/Stop button, the engine starts immediately. The Start/Stop button can be removed from the ignition lock. Then you can insert the SmartKey in the ignition lock.

  • Page 303: Starting The Engine

    Driving The Start/Stop button can be used to Starting the engine start the vehicle without inserting the Important safety notes SmartKey in the ignition lock. The SmartKey must be in the vehicle. Warning The Start/Stop button must be inserted in Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your the ignition lock.
  • Page 304 Driving Release the brake pedal. the electric parking brake is applied. Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. ® is malfunctioning. The electric parking brake ( page 317) is automatically released. ECO start/stop function The red F indicator lamp (USA only) or the red ! indicator lamp (Canada only) General notes in the instrument cluster goes out.
  • Page 305 Driving no engine relevant diagnostics are active. your seat belt or remove your foot from the the driver's door is closed and the seat belt brake pedal, the engine will automatically is fastened. start. The vehicle may begin moving. You could suffer serious or even fatal injury or cause an accident resulting in injury or death.
  • Page 306 Driving If drive program S or M has been selected, the ECO start/stop function is always deactivated. Activating Activate the ECO start/stop function using COMAND ( page 257). Stop/Start The ECO symbol and the active display message is shown in the multifunction display.
  • Page 307 Driving Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine does not There is a malfunction in the engine electronics. start. The starter motor There is a malfunction in the fuel supply. can be heard. Turn the SmartKey back to position 0 in the ignition lock before the next attempt to start with the SmartKey.
  • Page 308 Automatic transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine is not There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or a mechanical running smoothly and component of the engine management system. is misfiring. Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly. Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

  • Page 309: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission For further information on the ECO start/stop Neutral function ( page 302). Drive The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns Shifting to neutral N to its original position. The current When the vehicle is stationary, depress the transmission position P, R, N or D appears brake pedal.
  • Page 310 Automatic transmission remove the Start/Stop button from the ignition lock. insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock. switch on the ignition. depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed. shift to neutral N. release the brake pedal. if applied, release the electric parking brake.
  • Page 311 Have the vehicle electronics Driving tips checked immediately at a qualified Kickdown specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Use kickdown for maximum acceleration. Reverse Vehicles for USA except AMG vehicles: fully depress the accelerator pedal. Only shift the transmission to R The transmission shifts to a lower gear when the vehicle is stationary.
  • Page 312 Automatic transmission Working on the vehicle E Economy Comfortable, economical driving C Comfort Warning! When working on the vehicle, engage the S Sport Sporty driving style electronic parking brake and shift the M Manual Manual gearshifting automatic transmission into park position P. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious For further information on "Automatic...
  • Page 313 Automatic transmission Restricting the shift range Automatic drive program Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle Drive program E (drive program C on AMG shifter. vehicles) is characterized by the following: The shift range is restricted. the vehicle pulling away more gently in forward and reverse gears, unless the In order to prevent the engine from accelerator pedal is depressed fully...
  • Page 314 Automatic transmission Downshifting Manual drive program M is different from drive program S with regard to spontaneity, Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle responsiveness and smoothness of gear shifter ( page 310). changes. The automatic transmission shifts down to Manual drive program M can be selected the next gear.

  • Page 315: Refueling

    Never allow sparks, flames or smoking damaged. Contact an authorized materials near gasoline. Mercedes-Benz Center for a performance Turn off the engine before refueling. test. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid for this purpose.
  • Page 316 You can find further information under lock. "Fuel" ( page 512), by consulting an KEYLESS-GO: open the driver's door. This authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or returns the ignition to position 0, which visiting http://www.mbusa.com (USA corresponds to the SmartKey being only).
  • Page 317 Refueling removed. The driver's door can be closed again. Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of arrow :. The fuel filler flap opens slightly. Open the fuel filler flap. Turn the fuel filler cap counter-clockwise and remove it. Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder bracket on the inside of filler flap ;.
  • Page 318 Parking Problems with the fuel and fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the Risk of explosion or fire vehicle. The fuel line or the fuel tank is defective. Turn the key to position 0( page 299) in the ignition lock immediately and remove it.

  • Page 319: Parking

    Parking independently of the ECO start/stop Warning! automatic engine switch-off function. Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone If you have started the engine with the Start/ only will shift AUTOTRONIC into neutral Stop button and it cannot be switched off as position N automatically.
  • Page 320 Parking lock is in position 1 or if the ignition is the hood is released. switched on using the Start/Stop button. the trunk lid is opened while the automatic transmission is in position R. Releasing the electric parking brake the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy automatically period.

  • Page 321: Driving Tips

    Driving tips Drive sensibly – save fuel workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center. To save fuel, observe the following notes: If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer Keep tires at the recommended inflation than six weeks, the vehicle may suffer pressures.

  • Page 322: Exhaust Check

    Driving tips Mercedes-Benz service requirements. Details During sudden driving or braking maneuvers, can be found in the Service Booklet. the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and Brakes injury.
  • Page 323 Have the brake system checked reduced. You have to depress the brake pedal immediately. This work should be carried more firmly. Maintain a safe distance from out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz vehicles in front. Center. After driving on a wet road or having the...
  • Page 324 Driving tips ® ! Vehicles with 4MATIC: as the ESP messages in the multifunction display. system operates automatically, the engine Especially for high performance driving, it is and the ignition system must be switched important to maintain and have the brake off (SmartKey in position 0 or 1 in the system checked regularly.

  • Page 325: Driving Systems

    For more information on driving with specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized snow chains, see ( page 482). Mercedes-Benz Center, at the onset of winter. Warning Observe the notes in the "Winter operation" Make sure that you do not endanger other section ( page 323).
  • Page 326 Driving systems Storing and maintaining the current remain responsible for the vehicle's speed speed and for safe brake operation. Only use the cruise control if the road, traffic, You can store the current speed if you are and weather conditions make it advisable to driving faster than 20 mph (30 km/h).
  • Page 327 Driving systems Setting a speed Deactivating cruise control There are several ways to deactivate cruise Warning control: Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment Briefly press the cruise control lever until the vehicle has made the necessary forwards =.
  • Page 328 Driving systems If you want DISTRONIC PLUS to assist you, Instructions included in your vehicle literature the radar sensor system must be activated portfolio. You may otherwise not receive all page 378) and operational. necessary safety information and warning for the operation of your vehicle.
  • Page 329 Driving systems It is the driver's responsibility at all times to too late. This could cause an accident in which be attentive to the road, weather and traffic you and/or others could be injured. conditions. Additionally, the driver must provide the steering, braking and other driving Warning! inputs necessary to remain in control of the The "Resume"...
  • Page 330 Driving systems Cruise control lever distance, which creates a danger of a collision. Immediately brake the vehicle to increase your distance to the preceding vehicle. The warning sound is intended as a final caution in which you should intercede with your own braking inputs to avoid a potentially dangerous situation.
  • Page 331 Driving systems the front-passenger door and the rear has been detected. Therefore, the doors are closed DISTRONIC PLUS distance display in the instrument cluster should be activated. the vehicle has not skidded Keep the cruise control lever pressed Activating while driving up : or down ;...
  • Page 332 Driving systems Changing lanes there is a malfunction in the system or an If you wish to change to the passing lane (in interruption in the power supply, e.g. left-hand-drive vehicles, the passing lane is battery failure. the left-hand lane), DISTRONIC PLUS the electrical system in the engine supports you if: compartment, the battery or the fuses are...
  • Page 333 Driving systems Press the cruise control lever to the last speed stored when it is activated for pressure point, up : for a higher speed or the first time. down ; for a lower speed. Setting the specified minimum distance Keep the cruise control lever pressed until the desired speed is reached.
  • Page 334 Driving systems DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the speedometer ® Symbol for activated PRE-SAFE Brake Vehicle in front, if detected Distance indicator, current distance to When you switch on DISTRONIC PLUS, the vehicle in front triangle ; shows the stored speed. Specified minimum distance to the For design reasons, the speed displayed vehicle in front, adjustable...
  • Page 335 Driving systems Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS passenger door or one of the rear doors is open. the vehicle has skidded. If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will hear a warning tone. You will see the DISTRONIC PLUS off message in the multifunction display for approximately five seconds.
  • Page 336 Driving systems Other vehicles changing lanes Warning! The DISTRONIC PLUS should not be used in snowy or icy road conditions. Cornering, going into and coming out of a bend DISTRONIC PLUS has not detected the vehicle cutting in yet. The distance to this vehicle will be too short.

  • Page 337: Activation Conditions

    Driving systems Activation conditions example, the detected vehicle turns a corner and reveals an obstacle or stationary vehicle, You can activate the HOLD function if: DISTRONIC PLUS will not brake for these. the vehicle is stationary. Crossing vehicles the driver's door is closed or if your seat belt is fastened.

  • Page 338: Vehicle Level

    Driving systems Deactivating the HOLD function AIRMATIC The HOLD function is deactivated Vehicle level automatically if: Your vehicle regulates its height you accelerate and the transmission is in automatically. All-round self-leveling ensures position D or R. the best possible suspension and constant the transmission is in position P.
  • Page 339 Driving systems Suspension tuning Warning! To help avoid personal injury, keep hands and The Adaptive Damping System (ADS) feet away from wheel housing area, and stay automatically controls the calibration of the away from under the vehicle when lowering dampers and springs. the vehicle chassis.
  • Page 340 Driving systems If indicator lamp ; is lit: press Warning! button :. To help avoid personal injury, keep hands and Indicator lamp ; goes out. You have feet away from wheel housing area, and stay selected the suspension for a comfortable away from under the vehicle when lowering driving style.
  • Page 341 This may damage the transfer case. button :. Damage of this sort is not covered by the Indicator lamp ; lights up. You have Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All selected the suspension for a sporty driving wheels must remain either on the ground style.
  • Page 342 Driving systems Warning! Make sure no persons or animals are in or near the area in which you are parking/ maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be injured. PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with ultrasonic sensors. It indicates visually and audibly the distance between your vehicle and an object.
  • Page 343 Driving systems Minimum distance Transmission Warning display position Center Approx. 8 in (20 cm) Front area activated Corners Approx. 8 in (20 cm) Rear and front areas If there is an obstacle within this range, all activated warning displays light up and a warning tone If the electric parking sounds.
  • Page 344 Driving systems Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Only the red segments PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. in the PARKTRONIC If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified warning displays are lit. specialist workshop. You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds.

  • Page 345: Detecting Parking Spaces

    Driving systems Never use Parking Guidance with snow Warning! chains or an emergency spare wheel The system cannot detect objects located installed. above the area that the sensors scan. These Make sure that the tire pressures are objects, e.g. protruding load, overhang, or always correct.
  • Page 346 Driving systems soon as the turn signal on the driver's side is activated. To park on the driver's side, you must leave the driver's side turn signal switched on until you have engaged reverse gear. If a parking space is detected, parking symbol ;...
  • Page 347 Driving systems lane is marked with a white bracket and an bracket are shown to indicate the target arrow showing the target position. position. Backing up into a parking space Driving to the final position Lane turns green when the steering wheel Lane turns green when the steering wheel is turned in the correct direction is turned in the correct direction...
  • Page 348 In this case, have the position and setting View through the camera of the camera checked by a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a recommends that you contact a Mercedes- mirror image, as in the rear-view mirror.
  • Page 349 Driving systems Do not use the rear view camera in these situations. Otherwise you could injure yourself or others and/or damage property including your vehicle while parking/ maneuvering. Activating the rear view camera Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
  • Page 350 Driving systems intermittent warning tone twice and the recognize dangers too late which could result Attention Assist Time for a break? in an accident and serious injury to you and/ message appears in the multifunction or others. display. ATTENTION ASSIST assesses your level of If necessary, take a break.
  • Page 351 Driving systems Switching on Night View Assist Plus accordance with traffic conditions. You could otherwise put yourself and others in danger. The system may be impaired or unavailable if: there is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow, rain, fog or heavy spray. the windshield is dirty, fogged up or covered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicinity of the camera.
  • Page 352 Driving systems stationary and cannot check whether Night interrupted, e.g. by significant light View Assist Plus is working. reflection When you activate Night View Assist Plus, a pedestrian's silhouette is not rich enough speed display A in the multifunction display in contrast compared to the background changes.
  • Page 353 Driving systems To defrost: check the automatic air conditioning settings ( page 293) and fold down the camera cover ( page 457). To defrost the inside of the windshield: fold down the camera cover ( page 457) and clean the windshield ( page 455).
  • Page 354 Driving systems Problems with Night View Assist Plus Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The picture quality of The windshield wipers are smearing the windshield. Night View Assist Plus Replace the wiper blades ( page 281). has deteriorated. The windshield is smeared after the vehicle has been cleaned in a car wash.
  • Page 355 Mercedes-Benz Center. Blind Spot Assist may otherwise not work properly. Information and warning display...
  • Page 356 Driving systems When Blind Spot Assist is activated, indicator page 376) are activated in the on-board lamp : in the exterior mirrors lights up in computer. yellow at speeds of up to 20 mph (30 km/h). Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the At speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h), the ignition lock.

  • Page 357: Active Driving Assistance Package

    Driving systems The warning vibration occurs earlier if: The system may be impaired or may not function if: you approach the outer lane marking on a bend. there is poor visibility, e.g. due to the road has very wide lanes, e.g. a insufficient illumination of the road, or due to snow, rain, fog or spray.
  • Page 358 Driving systems Active Blind Spot Assist ( page 356) and USA only: Active Lane Keeping Assist ( page 359). This device has been approved by the FCC as a “Vehicular Radar System”. The radar Active Blind Spot Assist sensor is intended for use in an automotive radar system only.
  • Page 359 Mercedes-Benz Warning Center. Active Blind Spot Assist may Active Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds otherwise fail to work correctly.
  • Page 360 Driving systems Optical and acoustic collision warning sufficient distance to the side for other traffic When you switch on the appropriate turn or obstacles. An inappropriate brake signals to change lanes, and a vehicle is application may be interrupted at any time if detected in the side monitoring range of you steer slightly in the opposite direction or Active Blind Spot Assist, you receive an...
  • Page 361 Driving systems Active Lane Keeping Assist the windshield is dirty, fogged up or covered, for instance by a sticker, in the Important safety notes vicinity of the camera. Active Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area the lane markings are worn away, dark or in front of your vehicle by means of a camera covered up, e.g.
  • Page 362 Driving systems No warning vibration occurs if: correcting brake application is not sufficient to bring your vehicle back to the original lane. you clearly and actively steer, brake, or In such cases, you must steer the vehicle accelerate. yourself to ensure that it does not leave the you cut the corner on a sharp bend.
  • Page 363 Driving systems Active Lane Keeping Assist does not detect road and traffic conditions. An inappropriate brake application may be interrupted at any time if you: steer slightly in the opposite direction use a turn signal clearly brake or accelerate A lane-correcting brake application is interrupted automatically if: a driving safety system intervenes, such as ®...
  • Page 365 Vehicle equipment ......364 Important safety notes ....364 Displays and operation ....364 Menus and submenus ...... 367 Display messages ......380 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ......413...

  • Page 366: Vehicle Equipment

    Bring the vehicle to an authorized steering wheel should only be done by the Mercedes-Benz Center to address the driver when traffic and road conditions permit malfunction and warning messages. it to be done safely.
  • Page 367 Displays and operation The coolant temperature gauge is in the the buttons on the multifunction steering instrument cluster on the left-hand side. wheel. Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level, the coolant temperature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †). ! If the coolant temperature is too high a display message is shown.
  • Page 368 Displays and operation %Press and hold: Selects the standard display Selects a menu 9:Press briefly: Selects a function or scrolls through lists Audio In the menu: selects a stored station, an audio track or a video Menu bar scene Description field Telephone In the menu: switches to...
  • Page 369 Menus and submenus Menus and submenus Menu overview The number of menus shown depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle. Function Trip menu ( page 368) Navi menu (navigation instructions) ( page 369) Audio menu ( page 370) menu in AMG vehicles ( page 371) Telephone menu (...
  • Page 370 Menus and submenus the ignition has been switched off for more Trip menu than four hours. Standard display 999 hours have been exceeded. 9999 miles have been exceeded. When 9999 hours or 99999 miles have been From Reset exceeded, the trip computer automatically reset.

  • Page 371: Menus And Submenus

    Menus and submenus Route guidance inactive Digital speedometer Direction of travel Resetting values Current road You can reset the values of the following functions: Route guidance active trip odometer No change of direction announced trip computer "From start" trip computer "From reset" Press the = or ;...
  • Page 372 Menus and submenus Other status indicators of the display = next to the symbol for the change navigation system of direction ;. This decreases in size as you approach the announced change of direction. O: you have reached the destination. Route...: COMAND is calculating the Change of direction announced with a lane recommendation...
  • Page 373 Menus and submenus Video DVD operation To select a station using the station search : press and briefly hold the 9 Switch on COMAND and select Video DVD or : button. page 236). Press a to stop the station search Press the = or ;...
  • Page 374 Menus and submenus Upshift indicator ; indicates that the You can start the RACETIMER when the engine is running or if the key is in position engine has reached the overrevving range 2 in the ignition lock. when in the manual gearshift program. Upshift indicator ;...
  • Page 375 Menus and submenus Resetting the current lap Press the W button on the steering wheel to stop the RACETIMER. Press X to reset the lap time to "0”. Deleting all laps You cannot delete individual stored laps. Press the W button on the steering RACETIMER overall evaluation wheel to stop the RACETIMER.
  • Page 376 Menus and submenus Telephone menu Introduction ® You can establish a Bluetooth connection to COMAND ( page 192). Warning A driver's attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For Press 6 on the steering wheel to accept your safety and the safety of others, we an incoming call.
  • Page 377 Menus and submenus Press the = or ; button on the Assistance menu steering wheel to select the Telephone Showing the distance display menu. Press the 9, : or a button to call This function is only available with up the phone book. DISTRONIC PLUS.
  • Page 378 Menus and submenus Press a. Warning The current selection is displayed. ® When the å ESP OFF warning lamp is lit, To activate/deactivate: press a ® is deactivated. again. ® If the ÷ ESP warning lamp and the When ATTENTION ASSIST ( page 347) is ®...
  • Page 379 Menus and submenus The factory setting is Enabled. Maintenance menu Press the = or ; button on the Service In the menu you can: Settings steering wheel to select the call up display messages ( page 380) menu. check the tire pressure electronically Press the 9 or : button to select page 487) Day Running...
  • Page 380 Menus and submenus The selected unit of measurement for Press the = or ; button on the distance applies to: steering wheel to select the Settings menu. the analog speedometer Acoustic Press 9 or : to select Trip the digital speedometer in the menu Lock Feedb..
  • Page 381 Menus and submenus Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu. Radar Press 9 or : to select Sensors. Press the a button to confirm. To activate/deactivate: press a again.

  • Page 382: Display Messages

    Warning All categories of messages contain important information which should be taken note of and, where a malfunction is indicated, addressed as soon as possible at an authorized 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 383 Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ Risk of accident ® (Electronic Stability Program), BAS (Brake Assist), Inoperative See ® PRE-SAFE , HOLD and hill start assist are unavailable due to a Oper. Manual ® malfunction.
  • Page 384 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of accident ® ® , BAS, PRE-SAFE , HOLD and hill start assist are temporarily ® unavailable. BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE Brake may also have failed. In addition, the ÷ and å warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 385 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions USA only: one or more main functions in the mbrace system are malfunctioning. Tele Aid Canada only: one or more of the main functions of the TELEAID Inoperative system is malfunctioning. USA only: have the mbrace system checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 386 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions PRE-SAFE Risk of accident Function Limited ® PRE-SAFE Brake is faulty. BAS PLUS or the distance warning See Oper. Manual signal may also have failed. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Risk of injury There is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint SRS Malfunction System).
  • Page 387 In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational. 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, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury.
  • Page 388 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front Passenger The front-passenger air bag is enabled during the journey, Airbag Enabled although: See Oper. Manual there is a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the system's weight threshold is on the front-passenger seat.
  • Page 389 Display messages Warning If the 42 indicator lamp remains off even after performing the above corrective steps, do not have any children 12 years old and under and other small individuals use the front- passenger seat until the system has been repaired. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front Passenger...
  • Page 390 Display messages Brakes Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions !÷ Risk of accident ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Currently ® Program), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE , HOLD and hill start Unavailable See assist are temporarily unavailable. The self-diagnosis function Operator's Manual might not be complete, for example.
  • Page 391 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions !÷ Risk of accident ® ® ABS, ESP , BAS, PRE-SAFE , HOLD and hill start assist are Inoperative See ® unavailable due to a malfunction. BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE Brake Oper.
  • Page 392 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes and a warning tone sounds. You are performing an emergency stop using the electric parking brake ( page 317). After the emergency stop: release the electric parking brake lever.
  • Page 393 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) warning lamp lights up. Additionally, the red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada (USA only) only) indicator lamp may light up. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. (Canada only) To release: Parking brake See...
  • Page 394 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) warning lamp lights up. The red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for approximately 10 seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It then goes out or remains lit.
  • Page 395 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) warning lamp lights up. The red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator (USA only) lamp flashes for approximately 10 seconds after application or release F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only).

  • Page 396: Cornering Light

    Display messages Warning Check Brake Fluid Level Driving with the message displayed can result in an accident. Have your brake system checked immediately. Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. You can be seriously burned.
  • Page 397 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The turn signal in the left-hand and/or right-hand exterior mirror is faulty. Check Left Mirror Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Turn Signal page 278). Check Right Mirror Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 398 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The left-hand or right-hand rear fog lamp is faulty. Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Check Rear Left page 278). Fog Lamp Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Check Rear Right Fog Lamp The front left or front right standing lamp is faulty.
  • Page 399 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The active light function is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Active Headlamps Inoperative The exterior lighting is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Malfunction See Oper. Manual The light sensor is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 400 Display messages ! The coolant level is too low. Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged. The display messages and the corresponding symbol that indicate that the coolant level is too low must not be ignored.
  • Page 401 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine fan is faulty. At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡ (120 †), continue driving to the next qualified specialist workshop. Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in mountainous terrain, and stop-start driving.
  • Page 402 Display messages The display messages and the corresponding symbol that indicate that the oil level is too low must not be ignored. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Vehicles without an oil dipstick: the engine oil level is too low. There is a risk of engine damage.
  • Page 403 Display messages Driving systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue À or a lack of concentration on the part of the driver. A warning tone Attention Assist: also sounds. Drowsiness If necessary, take a break.
  • Page 404 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You have attempted to activate Night View Assist Plus in the Á daytime. Night View Assist Night View Assist Plus can only be activated when it is dark. Only When It Is Dark ¨...
  • Page 405 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The ABC (Active Body Control) vehicle level is too low. Malfunction Stop Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying Vehicle attention to road and traffic conditions. After a few seconds, the vehicle level is adjusted and the display message disappears.
  • Page 406 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Lane Keeping Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated Assist Currently and temporarily inoperative if: Unavailable See the windshield is dirty in the camera’s field of vision. Oper. Manual visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
  • Page 407 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is faulty. Inoperative The yellow 9 indicator lamps also light up in the exterior Active Blind Spot mirrors. Assist Inoperative Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 408 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated and is temporarily inoperative if: Currently the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grill is dirty. Unavailable See the sensors in the bumpers are dirty. Oper.
  • Page 409 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Cruise Control Cruise control is faulty. ohne Visit a qualified specialist workshop. FunktionInoperative Cruise Control A condition for activating cruise control has not been met. --- mph You wanted to save a speed of less than 20 mph (30 km/h). If the situation allows, drive faster than 20 mph (30 km/h) and save the speed.
  • Page 410 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Check Risk of accident Tires The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display. Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers.
  • Page 411 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of accident The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. Check Tire Pressure Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so. If necessary, change a wheel ( page 502).
  • Page 412 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Service Required You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction. Do Not Shift Gears A warning tone also sounds. If transmission position D is selected: Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the transmission from position D.
  • Page 413 Display messages SmartKey Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.  Use the correct SmartKey. Key Does Not Belong to Vehicle  The SmartKey is in the ignition lock. Remove the SmartKey. Take Your Key From Ignition The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
  • Page 414 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The KEYLESS-GO key cannot be detected at present. Â Change the location of the key with the KEYLESS-GO functions Key Not Detected in the vehicle. (white display If the KEYLESS-GO key is still not detected: message) Change the location of the key with the KEYLESS-GO functions in the vehicle.

  • Page 415: Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Brakes Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions F (USA only) The electric parking brake is temporarily malfunctioning or defective. ! (Canada only) The red indicator lamp Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction for the electric parking display.
  • Page 416 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Seat belts Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts. After starting the engine, the red seat Fasten your seat belt ( page 55).
  • Page 417 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of accident The yellow ABS warning ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) is deactivated due to a malfunction. lamp is lit while the Therefore, BAS (Brake Assist), BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS), engine is running.
  • Page 418 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷å! Risk of accident ® The yellow ESP ® ® EBD is faulty. Therefore, ABS, BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP , PRE-SAFE ® OFF warning ® PRE-SAFE Brake, the HOLD function and hill start assist are also lamps and the yellow not available.
  • Page 419 In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational. 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, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury.
  • Page 420 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There may be a malfunction, for example: The yellow Check in the engine management Engine warning lamp in the fuel injection system lights up while the in the exhaust system engine is running.
  • Page 421 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Driving systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions · Risk of accident The red distance A warning is issued if: warning lamp lights up you are approaching a vehicle in front at too great a speed while the vehicle is in ®...
  • Page 422 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster inside of the fuel filler flap of your vehicle, if there is one). If your vehicle has tires which are a different size to those on the tire and load data label or those specified in the tire pressure table, if there is one, you should determine the correct tire pressure for these tires.
  • Page 423 Vehicle equipment ......422 Loading guidelines ......422 Stowage compartments ....422 Stowage areas ........425 Features ..........427...
  • Page 424 Stowage compartments specified on the vehicle identification plate Vehicle equipment on the B-pillar of the driver's door. position heavy loads as far forwards as This manual describes all the standard possible and as low down in the trunk as and optional equipment of your vehicle possible.
  • Page 425 Stowage compartments To open: press marking :. The glove box can be ventilated page 295). Stowage compartment under the armrest The roadside assistance call button page 435) and MB Info call button º( page 436) are in the stowage compartment under the armrest. In the stowage compartment, there is a partition which can be used to divide up the stowage compartment.
  • Page 426 Stowage compartments Coat hooks The coat hooks are located on the left and right in the headliner in the rear compartment. ! Only hang light loads on the coat hooks. Do not place a load of more than 6.6 lbs (3 kg) on the coat hooks.
  • Page 427 Stowage areas Stowage box in the rear seat backrest Stowage areas ! Do not sit or lean your bodyweight on the Parcel nets armrests when they are folded out as you Warning could damage them. Parcel nets are intended for storing light- weight items only, such as road maps, mail, etc.
  • Page 428 Stowage areas Trunk floor Bag hooks Stowage well for suitcases ! The bag hook can bear a maximum load Rear stowage compartment of 6.6 lbs (3 kg). Do not use it to secure a load. In the S 600 model, you can fold the rear part of the trunk floor forwards.
  • Page 429 Liquids ensure that when the roof carrier is spilled on vehicle equipment may cause installed you can: damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz raise the sliding sunroof fully Limited Warranty. open the panorama roof with power tilt/ When not in use, keep the cup holder closed.
  • Page 430 Features To open: press marking ; at the front. To remove: slide catch : back and pull the cup holder upwards. To insert: insert the cup holder and slide catch : forwards. Cup holder in the rear seat armrest ! Do not sit or lean your bodyweight on the armrests when they are folded out as you could damage them.

  • Page 431: Important Safety Information

    Features Vanity mirror in the sun visor Warning! When operating the rear window sunshade Mirror light : only functions if the sun visor make sure there is no danger of anyone being is clipped into retainer ; and mirror cover harmed by the extending or retracting A has been folded up.
  • Page 432 Features To reinstall the insert: press insert = into the holder until it engages. To close: press cover : briefly at the front. The cover moves back. Ashtray in the rear compartment The ashtrays are located in the rear doors. Extending Pull switch : up and release it.

  • Page 433: Cigarette Lighter

    Features Cigarette lighter Warning When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. 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 434 Features Socket in the cockpit Lift up the cover of socket :. Open the glove box ( page 422). Lift up the cover of socket :. mbrace Important safety notes Socket in the rear compartment ! A license agreement must exist in order to activate the mbrace service.
  • Page 435 Roadside Assistance call Have the system checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact MB info call the following service hotlines: To control the volume during an mbrace call, USA: Response Center under the number...
  • Page 436 Features An emergency call is dialed automatically if Warning an air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is triggered. flashing continuously and there was no voice connection to the Response Center An automatically dialed mbrace established, then the mbrace system could emergency call cannot be canceled.
  • Page 437 Press and hold Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance call (e.g. the button : for more than two seconds. corresponding cellular phone network is A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside Call Failed not available). The message Assistance Representative is initiated. The appears in the multifunction display.
  • Page 438 Mercedes- Benz Center, and on further products and services offered by Mercedes-Benz USA. Further details on the mbrace system can be found under http://www.mbusa.com Log in under "Owners Online".
  • Page 439 Destination addresses are loaded in the service subscription. same order as the order in which they were "Search & Send" is a destination entry sent. If you own multiple Mercedes-Benz service. A destination which is determined by vehicles with mbrace and activated mbrace ®...
  • Page 440 ID number and maintenance information to your authorized password Mercedes-Benz Center. In this way, the Vehicle remote unlocking is only possible Mercedes-Benz Center is informed of the if the corresponding cellular phone work required.
  • Page 441 Mercedes- operation. Benz Center or call the following service Unauthorized modification of this device hotlines: could void the device's operating permit. USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center under Canada only: 1-800-FOR-MERCedes This device complies with the RSS-210 Canada: Customer Service under requirements of Industry Canada.
  • Page 442 Features interference that may cause undesired Indicator lamp : flashes immediately operation. the first time that the transmitter button is programmed. If this transmitter button has Unauthorized modification of this device already been programmed, indicator could void the user's authority to legally lamp : will only start flashing at a rate of operate the device.
  • Page 443 Features Problems when programming view mirror with the garage door system receiver after programming. If you have problems when programming the You will find further information in the integrated remote control, please note the garage door opening system's operating following: instructions, e.g.
  • Page 444 Features Garage door system with rolling code: indicator lamp : flashes briefly and then lights up for approximately two seconds. This is repeated for up to 20 seconds. The transmitter will transmit a signal for as long as the transmitter button is being pressed.
  • Page 445 Features Vehicles with Night View Assist Plus Area permeable to radio waves (to the left of the rain sensor cover) Rain sensor cover Areas permeable to radio waves In order to operate radio-controlled equipment, e.g. toll systems, areas : and = on the windshield are permeable to radio waves.
  • Page 447 Vehicle equipment ......446 Engine compartment ......446 Maintenance ........451 Care ............ 452...

  • Page 448: Vehicle Equipment

    Engine compartment Vehicle equipment Warning To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of This manual describes all the standard moving parts when the hood is open and the and optional equipment of your vehicle engine is running. which was available at the time of The radiator fan may continue to run for purchase.

  • Page 449: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment Pull release lever : on the hood. Radiator The hood is released. Vehicles with a diesel engine: do not cover the radiator, for example with a ! Make sure that the windshield wipers are winter front or bug cover. Otherwise, the not folded away from the windshield.
  • Page 450 Engine compartment Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. Press the ; or = button to select the Service menu. Press the : or 9 button to select Engine Oil Level. Press a. Measuring Engine Oil Level Accurate Only When Vehicle is Level message appears in the...
  • Page 451 Turn cap : counter-clockwise and remove service system. A list of the engine oils and oil filters that have been tested and approved according to the Mercedes-Benz Add the amount of oil required. specifications for service products can be Observe the specifications in the on-board...
  • Page 452 If necessary, add coolant that has been coolant leaking from the cooling system, or tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. if the coolant temperature display indicates Replace cap : and turn it clockwise as far that the coolant is overheated.

  • Page 453: Maintenance

    Contact a washer fluid concentrate could damage the qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an plastic lenses of the headlamps. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. ! Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to Do not top up the brake fluid. This will not the washer fluid container.
  • Page 454 Further information can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a http://www.mbusa.com (USA only). Mercedes-Benz Service Center, will reset the The service interval display informs you of the service interval display after the necessary next service due date.

  • Page 455: Care

    Care solvents cleaning agents. These cleaning agents can damage the paintwork or plastic parts. cleaning agents containing solvents Do not scrub. If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before cleaning it in an automatic car wash. Do not touch the surfaces or protective films with hard objects, e.g.
  • Page 456 This could damage Use a gentle cleaning agent, e.g. a wheel bolts and brake components. Mercedes-Benz approved car shampoo. Wash down the vehicle with a gentle water ! Do not park the vehicle for an extended jet.

  • Page 457: Cleaning The Windows

    SmartKey from the ignition lock before be used that have been approved and cleaning the windshield or the wiper blades. recommended by Mercedes-Benz. This is the On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the case approximately every three to five Start/Stop button repeatedly until all...
  • Page 458 Cleaning the headlamps Clean the plastic lamp lenses on the headlamps using a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning cloths. ! Only use cleaning agents or cleaning Use clear water and a soft cloth to clean cloths which are suitable for plastic camera lens :.
  • Page 459 Care Cleaning the exhaust tail pipes specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Impurities combined with the effects of road grit and corrosive environmental factors may Warning! cause flash rust to form on the surface. You Please do not forget that your primary can restore the original shine of the exhaust responsibility is to drive the vehicle.
  • Page 460 Wait until the surface is dry again. and cracked. Only use leather care agents that have been tested and Cleaning the steering wheel and gear or approved by Mercedes-Benz. You can selector lever obtain these from a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes- Wash thoroughly with a damp cloth or use Benz Center.
  • Page 461 Cleaning the roof lining and carpets Roof lining: use soft brushes or dry shampoo if it is particularly dirty. Carpets: use carpet and textile cleaners that have been approved and recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 463 Vehicle equipment ......462 Where will I find...? ......462 Flat tire ..........463 Battery ..........468 Jump-starting ........471 Towing and tow-starting ....473 Fuses ..........475...

  • Page 464: Vehicle Equipment

    Where will I find...? Vehicle equipment This manual describes all the standard and optional equipment of your vehicle which was available at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here.

  • Page 465: Flat Tire

    Start/Stop button from the ignition lock recommends that you use an authorized page 299). Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on All occupants must get out of the vehicle. safety-related systems must be carried out at Make sure that they are not endangered as a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 466 Fold out lower plate ;. which has been specifically approved by Guide the lugs on the lower plate fully into Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. openings in base plate =. The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jacking points built into both sides of the vehicle.
  • Page 467 Flat tire and in front of the wheel housings of the rear performing maintenance work under the wheels (arrows). vehicle. To help avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack.
  • Page 468 Warning Turn crank ? until the tire is raised a maximum of 1.2 inches (3 centimeters) Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. from the ground. Other wheel bolts may come loose. Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the Removing a wheel vehicle is raised.
  • Page 469 Flat tire ! Always use wheel bolts : to fit the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel with light-alloy wheel. Using other wheel bolts when fitting the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel with light-alloy wheel could damage the brake system. Always use wheel bolts ; to fit the "Minispare"...
  • Page 470 Battery The maximum permissible distance which Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an can be driven in run-flat mode depends on the authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this cargo in the vehicle. You can drive 50 miles purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety...

  • Page 471: Battery

    Dispose of defective batteries in an may otherwise destroy electronic environmentally responsible manner. Take components, such as the alternator. them to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or to a special collection point for old ! Like other batteries, the vehicle battery batteries.

  • Page 472: Charging The Battery

    14.8 V. power. ! Only charge the battery using the jump- Mercedes-Benz recommends that you do not starting connection point. carry out work on batteries yourself, e.g. The jump-starting connection point is in the removing, charging or replacing.

  • Page 473: Jump-Starting

    This charges the empty battery a little. Jumper cables and further information about jump-starting can be obtained from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Only vehicles with a gasoline engine. Only vehicles with a gasoline engine.
  • Page 474 Jump-starting Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch. Secure the vehicle by applying the electric parking brake. Shift the transmission to position P. Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g. radio, blower, etc.). Open the hood ( page 446). Position number A identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump- starting device.

  • Page 475: Towing And Tow-Starting

    Towing and tow-starting faulty, visit a qualified specialist workshop. Towing and tow-starting Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use Important safety notes an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. Warning ! Only secure the tow rope or tow bar at the Hybrid vehicles: ensure that you read the towing eyes.
  • Page 476 Towing and tow-starting Installing/removing the towing eye Towing the vehicle with the rear axle raised Installing the towing eye Only possible for vehicles without Remove the towing eye from the vehicle 4MATIC. tool kit ( page 462). When having your vehicle towed with the rear axle raised, observe the important safety Warning notes (...

  • Page 477: Fuses

    Release the brake pedal. Release the electric parking brake. Warning Switch on the hazard warning flashers Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz page 276). with the specified amperage for the system in question and do not attempt to repair or Leave the SmartKey inserted in the ignition bridge a blown fuse.
  • Page 478 Fuses The fuses are located in various fuse boxes: fuse box on the right and left-hand sides of the dashboard fuse box in the rear fuse box in the engine compartment on the left-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed in the direction of travel fuse box in the engine compartment on the right-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed...
  • Page 479 Fuses Remove any existing moisture from the fuse box using a dry cloth. To open: open clamps ;. Remove cover ; upwards. To close: check whether the rubber seal is lying correctly in cover ;. Replace cover ;. Fold down cover : and close clamps ;. ! The cover must be seated properly, Remove any existing moisture from the otherwise moisture or dirt could impair the...
  • Page 481 Vehicle equipment ......480 Important safety notes ....480 Mode ..........480 Winter operation ....... 482 Tire pressure ........483 Loading the vehicle ......490 Maximum tire load ......494 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards .......... 494 Tire labeling ........495 Term definition for tires and load- ing ............

  • Page 482: Vehicle Equipment

    When replacing rims, only use genuine obtuse angle. Otherwise, the tires – Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for the particularly the sidewalls – can get particular rim type. Failure to do so can result damaged.
  • Page 483 (such as tire pressure monitoring systems) other than the standard valve cap or other valve caps approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. Regularly check the pressure of all the tires including the emergency spare wheel or the...

  • Page 484: Winter Operation

    Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel" which have been specially approved for your section ( page 502). vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a corresponding standard of quality. ! You must drive at raised vehicle level if Winter tires snow chains have been mounted.

  • Page 485: Tire Pressure

    Tire pressure "Technical Data" section to avoid damage Tire pressure to the vehicle or the wheels. Tire pressure specifications Only use snow chains when driving on an area completely covered by snow. Do not Warning exceed the maximum permissible speed of Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
  • Page 486 Mercedes-Benz is installed on the tire valve. Tire pressures that are too low have a negative effect on vehicle safety, which could lead you to cause an accident.
  • Page 487 Tire pressure Make sure that the tire pressure for normal luggage in the table. The actual number of speeds is adopted again. seats may differ from this. Additional specifications of tire pressure values for loads can also be found on the tire pressure table on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
  • Page 488 Tire pressure fail from being overheated adversely affect handling Overinflated tires Warning Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping distance, and result in sudden deflation (blowout) Maximum permitted tire pressure because they are more likely to become (example)
  • Page 489 Tire pressure Check the tire pressure at least once a month. The tire pressure monitor has a yellow warning lamp in the instrument cluster for Only check and correct tire pressures when indicating pressure loss/malfunctions (USA) the tires are cold ( page 483).
  • Page 490 Tire pressure board computer refer to those measured at reached the level to trigger illumination of the sea level. At high altitudes, the tire pressure TPMS low tire pressure telltale. values indicated by a pressure gauge are USA only: higher than those shown by the on-board Your vehicle has also been equipped with a computer.
  • Page 491 Tire pressure Press the 9 or : button to select short time. This is rectified after a few minutes of driving, and the tire pressures Tire Pressure. are displayed for the correct positions. Press the a button. The current tire pressure for each wheel will Restarting the tire pressure monitor be displayed in the multifunction display.
  • Page 492 Loading the vehicle Press the 9 or : button to select Tire and Loading Information placard shows the maximum possible number of Tire Pressure. occupants and the maximum possible Press the a button. vehicle load. It also contains details of the The current tire pressure of each wheel or tire sizes and corresponding pressures Tire Pressures Displayed After...
  • Page 493 Loading the vehicle found on the Tire and Loading Information placard. The Tire and Loading Information placard gives you details on maximum permissible gross vehicle weight rating :: "The gross weight of occupants and luggage must never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX pounds."...
  • Page 494 Loading the vehicle Determining the maximum load The following steps have been developed as required of all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966". Step 1: Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs."...

  • Page 495: Loading The Vehicle

    Loading the vehicle Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Weight of the Occupant 1: Occupant 1: Occupant 1: occupants 150 lbs (68 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) Occupant 2: Occupant 2: 180 lbs (82 kg) 190 lbs (86 kg) Occupant 3: Occupant 3: 160 lbs (73 kg)

  • Page 496: Maximum Tire Load

    The trailer load/noseweight is usually approximately 10% of the gross weight of the trailer and its cargo. Your Mercedes-Benz is designed for transporting persons and their luggage. Mercedes-Benz does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.

  • Page 497: Tire Labeling

    The following markings are on the tire in conditions when temperatures are around addition to the tire name (sales designation) the freezing point. and the manufacturer's name: Mercedes-Benz recommends a minimum tire tread depth of 1/6 in (4 mm) for all four winter...
  • Page 498 Tire labeling Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity and speed index Tire width Nominal aspect ration in % Tire code Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standard page 500) Rim diameter DOT, Tire Identification Number Load bearing index page 499) Speed index Maximum tire load ( page 494) Tire data is vehicle-specific and may Maximum tire pressure (...
  • Page 499 Tire labeling ratio is calculated by dividing the tire width by For further information on the load bearing the tire height. index, see load index ( page 498). Tire code: tire code = specifies the tire type. Speed index: speed index B specifies the "R"...
  • Page 500 Tire labeling The service specifications consists of load have been especially developed for driving bearing index A and speed index B. on snow. If the size description of your tire includes An electronic speed limiter prevents your "ZR" and there are no service vehicle from exceeding the following speeds: specifications, ask the tire manufacturer in 130 mph(210 km/h):...

  • Page 501: Tire Characteristics

    Tire labeling Manufacturer identification code: In addition to the load bearing index, load index : may be imprinted after the letters manufacturer identification code ; provides that identify speed index B ( page 496) on details on the tire manufacturer. New tires have a code with two symbols.
  • Page 502 Term definition for tires and loading B-pillar on the driver's side of your vehicle. Term definition for tires and loading The recommended tire pressure provides the Tire ply composition and material best balance between handling used characteristics, ride comfort and wear. Additional information on particular driving Describes the number of layers or the number conditions is located on the tire pressure...

  • Page 503: Term Definition For Tires And Loading

    Term definition for tires and loading as specified on the vehicle identification plate Maximum tire load on the B-pillar on the driver's side. The maximum tire load in kilograms or pounds is the maximum weight for which a tire is approved. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) The GVWR is the maximum permissible gross weight of a fully loaded vehicle (the weight of...

  • Page 504: Changing A Wheel

    Traction is the result of friction between the changing a wheel. The wheels could come tires and the road surface. loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 110 lb-ft (150 Nm). Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for your vehicle’s rims.

  • Page 505: Wheel/Tire Combinations

    Observe the "Important safety notes" monitor, electronic components are page 480). located in the wheel. ! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz Tire-mounting tools should not be applied recommends that you only use tires, in the area of the valve, as this could wheels and accessories which have been damage the electronic components.
  • Page 506 Tires and wheel rims as well as additional Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for information are available from a qualified damage resulting from the use of tires, specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized wheels or accessories other than those Mercedes-Benz Center.
  • Page 507 Wheel/tire combinations Tires Summer tires Alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 255/45 R18 99 Y 8.5 J x 18 H2 — — — MOExtended Wheel offset: 1.69 in. (43 mm) 8.5 J x 20 H2 — — — 255/35 ZR20 XL Wheel offset: 1.69 in.
  • Page 508 Wheel/tire combinations Alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 Winter tires 255/45 R18 99 V 8.5 J x 18 H2 — M+Si Wheel offset: 1.69 in. (43 mm) 255/40 R19 100 V XL 8.5 J x 19 H2 M+Si Wheel offset: 1.69 in. (43 mm) 255/40 R19 100 V XL 8.5 J x 19 H2 —...
  • Page 509 Vehicle equipment ......508 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..508 Warranty ..........508 Vehicle identification plates .... 509 Service products and capacities ..510 Vehicle data ........516...

  • Page 510: Vehicle Equipment

    Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts originally installed in the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the following warranties: All Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for New Vehicle Limited Warranty necessary service and repair work. In Emission System Warranty...

  • Page 511: Vehicle Identification Plates

    Vehicle identification plates The data on the type plate is only an Vehicle identification plates example. This data is vehicle-specific and Vehicle identification plate with can differ from the data given here. The vehicle identification number (VIN) data that applies to your vehicle can be and paint code found on your vehicle's type plate.
  • Page 512 Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. You should therefore only use products that have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Information on tested and approved products can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center or on the Internet at http:// www.mbusa.com (USA only).

  • Page 513: Service Products And Capacities

    Service products and capacities Capacities Vehicle model Capacity Fuel, coolant, lubricants etc. Engine oil and 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) Approved engine S 550 filter oils S 550 4MATIC S 63 AMG S 600 9.5 US qt (9.0 l) S 65 AMG Power steering All models Approximately 1.6 US qt...
  • Page 514 Service products and capacities Vehicle model Capacity Fuel, coolant, lubricants etc. Air- All models — Refrigerant R134a conditioning and special PAG system lubricant (never R 12) Windshield/ All models 6.9 US qt (6.5 l) MB windshield headlamp washer cleaning concentrate system page 515) Mixing ratio for...
  • Page 515 Otherwise, you may damage the engine and Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of the exhaust gas aftertreatment. additives approved for use in Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz recommends MOBIL OIL. vehicles. The table shows which engines oil have been Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center approved for your vehicle.

  • Page 516: Lubricant Additives

    Damage resulting from the use of ! Never use refrigerant R 12 (CFC) or such lubricant additives in the engine oil is mineral lubricants. Otherwise, you could not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited damage the air-conditioning system. Warranty. Engine oil viscosity...
  • Page 517 The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor Further information on coolants and on concentration in the cooling system should: filling can be found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products, MB be at least 50%. This will protect the cooling Approval 310.1, e.g. on the Internet at system against freezing down to around http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.

  • Page 518: Vehicle Data

    MB SummerFit to 100 parts washer vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an fluid, e.g. 1.34 fl oz (40 ml) MB SummerFit authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the to 1 gal (4.0 l) of water. data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
  • Page 519 Turning circle 40.0 ft (12.2 m) The data quoted here refers specifically to a vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the Vehicle weight, S 600 data for all vehicle variants and trim levels. Maximum roof Maximum 220 lb...
  • Page 523 Publication details Internet Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehicles and about Daimler AG can be found on the following websites: http://www.mbusa.com (USA only) http://www.mercedes-benz.ca (Canada only) Editorial office Not to be reprinted, translated or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Daimler AG.
  • Page 524 É2215842383tËÍ 2215842383 Order no. 6515 2341 13 Part no. 221 584 23 83 Edition A 2011...

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