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Page 3 Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service.
Page 4 Contents Index ......3 Introduction ..... 19 At a glance .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Index Additives Air conditioning refrigerant and 1, 2, 3 ... Engine oil ....580 lubricant ..... . . 580 4-ETS Gasoline .
Page 6 Index Aquaplaning Transmission position indicator . . . 338 Blind Spot Assist ....382 see Hydroplaning Transmission positions ..338 Messages in the multifunction Ashtray .
Page 7 Index Carpets, cleaning ....468 Air distribution ....390 Video DVD ....209 CD player .
Page 8 Index Trip computer ....235 DOT (Department of Vehicle status message memory . . 245 Transportation) ....449 Dashboard Display settings .
Page 9 Index Blind Spot Assist ....382 Hazard warning flasher ..320 Engine coolant Cruise control ....347 Roadside Assistance .
Page 10 Index Front passenger front air bag ..46 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) . . 449 Messages in the multifunction Gear range Fastening the seat belts ... 54 display .
Page 11 Index High-mounted brake lamp ..543 Instrument lighting Replacing bulbs ....543 see Instrument cluster, Illumination Hard plastic trim items, cleaning . . 468 High-performance brake system .
Page 12 Index Global locking (KEYLESS-GO) LATCH-type child seat anchors ......293 see Children in the vehicle Labels Global locking (SmartKey) .
Page 13 Index Exterior rear view mirrors ..311 Doors ..... . . 509 Interior rear view mirror ..311 EBP .
Page 14 Index Multifunction steering wheel Overhead control panel ... 38 Adjusting ....310 Occupant Classification System Buttons .
Page 15 Index System sensors ....366 Practical hints ....472 Rear axle oil .
Page 16 Index Restraint systems Seating capacity ....433 Factory setting (SmartKey) . . 291, 293 see Occupant safety Seats ......303 Individual (vehicle) .
Page 17 Index Snow tires Emergency calls ....406 see Winter tires Information button ... . . 408 Tachometer .
Page 18 Index Time settings ....92 Labeling ..... 441 Towing eye bolt .
Page 19 Index Messages in the multifunction Vehicle jack display ..... . 520 see Jack Warning sounds Replacing bulbs ....543 Vehicle level control Advanced Parking Guidance .
Page 20 Index Windshield Cleaning wiper blades ..467 Defogging ....391 Infrared reflecting ... . . 417 Washer fluid .
Page 21: Introduction
For your own safety and longer service life of Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to the vehicle, we urge you to follow the We have tested these parts to determine their demonstrate the proper procedures.
Page 22: Maintenance
(1) has been subject to repair Service and warranty information Important notice for California retail four or more times and you have directly buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz The Service and Warranty Information notified us in writing of the need for its automobiles...
Page 23: Roadside Assistance
Calls to the the Service and Warranty Information countries, please be aware that: toll-free Roadside Assistance number Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz service facilities or replacement parts may Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)
Page 24: Operating Safety
If the vehicle undesired effect on other systems. appears unsafe, have it towed to the Electronic malfunctions could seriously nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center impair the operating safety of your vehicle. or other qualified maintenance or repair Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz facility for further inspection or repairs.
Page 25: Reporting Safety Defects
“National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and corrected if required. If the matter is not of 1966”. handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center Reporting safety defects management or, if necessary, contact us at one of the following addresses:...
Page 26: Data Recording
Introduction Vehicle data recording information that may be recorded or Vehicle data recording transmitted via that system. Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents.
Page 27 At a glance Exterior view ........26 Cockpit ..........28 Instrument cluster ......30 Storage compartments ....... 32 Control systems ........34 Center console ........37 Overhead control panel ...... 38 Driver’s door control panel ....39 More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
Page 28: Exterior View
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Page 29: Engine
At a glance Exterior view This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual. Function Page Function...
Page 30: Cockpit
At a glance Cockpit Cockpit More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
Page 31: Horn
At a glance Cockpit Function Page Function Page Function Page Combination switch: Vehicle level control switch 363, CD/DVD changer Turn signals PCMCIA card slot Electronic Stability Wipers Control systems ® Program (ESP ) switch High beam Starter switch Parktronic/Park Assist 368, deactivation switch Cruise control lever:...
Page 32: Instrument Cluster
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Page 33: Indicator Lamp
At a glance Instrument cluster Function Page Function Page Function Page Coolant temperature gauge ! Electronic parking l Distance warning brake warning or indicator lamp Fuel gauge with: lamps, Canada only Parktronic/Park Assist Fuel tank reserve warning warning indicator for right 368, ;...
Page 34: Storage Compartments
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Page 35 At a glance Storage compartments Function Page Function Page Function Page Glove box Rear storage box Cup holder in the front center console Front passenger seat Side storage pocket in Ashtray storage compartment trunk Retainer for Operator’s Cigarette lighter Door pocket Manual pouch Parcel net in front Front center armrest with:...
Page 36: Control Systems
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Page 37 At a glance Control systems Function Page Function Page Function Page Press button briefly L to Press and hold button Press button t % or $ cancel Voice Control • to end a call System, back, confirm • within Audio to select messages •...
Page 38 At a glance Control systems Function Page Function Page COMAND display Shortcut button for: Telephone CD/DVD changer Navigation PCMCIA card slot COMAND on/off button Favorite button Volume control Head restraint release switch Mute button Program mode selector Telephone keypad switch for: COMAND controller Automatic transmission shift program...
Page 39: Center Console
At a glance Center console Center console Function Page Function Page Thumbwheel for air volume Temperature control, control for left center air passenger side vent Air distribution and air Thumbwheel for air volume volume, passenger side control for right center air (automatic mode) vent Alarm system indicator...
Page 40: Overhead Control Panel
At a glance Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Eyeglasses compartment Left reading lamp on/off Rear interior lighting on/off Front interior lighting on/ Power tilt/sliding sunroof switch Tele Aid (emergency call system) button Interior lighting control Right reading lamp on/off Rear view mirror Garage door opener Hands-free microphone for:...
Page 41: Driver's Door Control Panel
At a glance Driver’s door control panel Driver’s door control panel Function Page Function Page Inside door handle Remote trunk opening/ closing switch Central unlocking switch Override switch Central locking switch Seat adjustment switch Memory function (for storing seat, exterior mirror, and steering wheel settings) Selector button for front...
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Page 43: Safety And Security
Safety and security Vehicle equipment ......42 Occupant safety ........42 Panic alarm .......... 64 Driving safety systems ....... 65 Anti-theft systems ......75 More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
Page 44: Vehicle Equipment
Safety and security Occupant safety Although the systems are independent, their Vehicle equipment Occupant safety protective functions work in conjunction with Introduction each other. This Operator’s Manual describes all G Warning! features, standard or optional, potentially In this section you will learn the most available for your vehicle at the time of important facts about the restraint system Modifications to or work improperly...
Page 45: Air Bag Deployment
Mercedes-Benz a fire in the vehicle. The dust might cause fails to go out after approximately Center or call our Customer Assistance...
Page 46: Operation
Failure to follow these instructions can respective seat belt. any difficulties, please contact an result in severe injuries to you or other authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. occupants. For maximum protection in the event of a collision always be in normal seated...
Page 47: Safety Guidelines
Only use seat belts installed or supplied weight of the child. In case of other types of impacts and impacts by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. below air bag deployment thresholds, air Always wear seat belts properly. Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency bags will not deploy.
Page 48: Front Passenger Front Air Bag
These instructions are available Driver front air bag near SRS components and wiring. Keep from any authorized Mercedes-Benz area between air bags and occupants Front passenger front air bag Center. free of objects (e.g. packages, purses,...
Page 49: Side Impact
Safety and security Occupant safety Side impact air bags Driver and front passenger front air bags and The air bags will not deploy in impacts which driver’s side knee bag are deployed do not exceed the system’s preset G Observe Safety notes, see deployment thresholds.
Page 50: Window Curtain
Only use seat covers which have been occupants on the side of the vehicle on which passenger seat. tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for the impact occurs. The system does not deactivate the front your vehicle model. Using other seat covers...
Page 51 Only seat accessories approved by child restraint, the 59 passenger seat occupant is classified as an Mercedes-Benz may be used. indicator lamp will illuminate when the adult or someone larger than a small Both the driver and the front passenger...
Page 52 Safety and security Occupant safety If the 59 indicator lamp is not secured in an appropriate infant restraint, appropriate child restraint on the front toddler restraint, or booster seat passenger seat. illuminated, the front passenger front air recommended for the size and weight of the bag is activated and will be deployed A child in a rear-facing child restraint on child.
Page 53: Front Air Bag
Mercedes-Benz Center. Only have the seat repaired or replaced at that the seat was empty or occupied by the an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. weight up to or less than that of a typical 12-month-old child seated in a standard More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
Page 54: Self-Test
You must contact an cause the occupant’s weight to be lifted restraint systems is required by law in all 50 authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before from the seat bottom as this may result states, the District of Columbia, the U.S.
Page 55: Proper Use Of
Only use seat belts which have been belt at all times, because seat belts help are properly wearing their seat belts. approved by Mercedes-Benz. reduce the likelihood of and potential Do not make any modifications to the seat severity of injuries in accidents, including G Warning! belts.
Page 56: Fastening The Seat Belts
Safety and security Occupant safety thresholds and in certain rollovers Make sure the seat belt is always fitted in booster seats, always follow the child (window curtain air bags and ETDs). snugly. Take special care of this when seat manufacturer’s instructions. wearing loose clothing.
Page 57 Safety and security Occupant safety Damaged seat belts must be replaced. Buckle child. For additional information, see Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz “Children in the vehicle”. Seat belt release button Center. A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is With a smooth motion, pull the seat belt out significantly increased if the child restraints of seat belt outlet 1.
Page 58: Pre-Safe
These are available at any preset deployment threshold on the far If the driver’s or the front passenger’s seat authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. side of the impact belt remains unfastened after 60 seconds, in certain vehicle rollovers...
Page 59 Safety and security Occupant safety Your vehicle takes preventive measures to cushion and backrest) of the drive-dynamic Correct driver seat adjustment better protect the occupants in the following multicontour front seats. G Warning! hazardous situations automatically. If the vehicle is in a critical dynamic driving In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle ®...
Page 60 Safety and security Occupant safety Make sure: Observe the following points: You can reach steering wheel with your Always be in a properly seated position. arms slightly bent at the elbows. The position should be as far rearward from the front air bag in steering wheel You can move your legs freely.
Page 61: Infant And Child Restraint Systems
Safety and security Occupant safety G Warning! Children in the vehicle Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight. The child restraint system’s When leaving the vehicle, always remove Safety notes metal parts, for example, could become the SmartKey from the starter switch. very hot, and the child could be burned on If an infant or child is traveling with you in the Always take the SmartKey with you and...
Page 62: Top Tether
Safety and security Occupant safety All lap/shoulder belts except the driver’s seat The use of infant or child restraints is required seating position. Thus, we strongly belt have special seat belt retractors for by law in all 50 states, the District of recommend that children be placed in the secure fastening of child restraints.
Page 63 Safety and security Occupant safety front passenger front air bag in your check installation. Periodically check the During an accident, they could be crushed vehicle when the system senses the 59 indicator lamp while between the occupant and seat belt. weight of a typical 12-month-old child or driving to make sure the A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is...
Page 64: Child Seat Anchors – Latch-Type
Safety and security Occupant safety Installation of infant and child restraint Remove anchorage ring cover from the Securely fasten hook 3, which is part of systems anchorage ring of the seat on which a child top tether strap 4, to anchorage ring 2. seat is to be installed.
Page 65 Safety and security Occupant safety Child safety Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. Override switch A booster seat may be necessary to achieve G Observe Safety notes, see proper seat belt positioning for children page 59. over 41 lb (18 kg) until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly With the override switch you can disable the...
Page 66: Panic Alarm
Safety and security Panic alarm Activating: Press override switch 1. Canada only: Panic alarm Indicator lamp comes on. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to The rear side windows can no longer be the following two conditions: operated using the respective switch located in the rear trim panels.
Page 67: Driving Safety Systems
Safety and security Driving safety systems Safety notes Driving safety systems If a driving system malfunctions, other driving safety systems may also switch off. G Warning! Introduction Observe indicator and warning lamps that The following factors increase the risk of may come on as well as messages in the This section contains information about the accidents:...
Page 68: Messages In The Multifunction
Safety and security Driving safety systems ignition. It goes out when the engine is on as well as messages in the multifunction brake boost available that the BAS would running. display that may appear. normally provide in an emergency braking maneuver.
Page 69 Safety and security Driving safety systems G Warning! permit the system to recognize these BAS Plus can react to stationary obstacles obstacles. If you approach the detected such as standing or parked vehicles at road BAS Plus is a convenience system designed obstacle quickly, BAS Plus calculates the speeds of up to approximately 40 mph to assist the driver during vehicle...
Page 70: Adaptive Brake
Safety and security Driving safety systems Adaptive Brake Lights and vehicles driving offset from your vehicle center. G Observe Safety notes, see This function is only available for the CL 600 (USA only). page 65. After a hard collision or damage to the front of the vehicle from an accident, have the The Electronic Brake Proportioning (EBP) The brake lamps flash in quick intervals while...
Page 71 ® instrument cluster flashes when the ESP Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited engaged. Warranty. ® The ESP will only function properly if you...
Page 72: Ets/4-Ets
Safety and security Driving safety systems as specified in the “Technical data” section ® To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch off Switching off the ESP of this Operator’s Manual. ® the ESP in driving situations in which it would be advantageous to have the drive The DISTRONIC Plus and cruise control wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for ®...
Page 73 ® When you switch off the ESP the DISTRONIC Plus Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ® the ESP does not stabilize the vehicle the cruise control or the DISTRONIC Plus ®...
Page 74 FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in lightly in a speed range of up to 112 mph Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. any non-approved way. (180 km/h) Any unauthorized modification to this ®...
Page 75 Safety and security Driving safety systems permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use When you switch off the radar system, the and vehicles driving offset from your in any non-approved way. following functions are deactivated: vehicle center. Any unauthorized modification to this ®...
Page 76 Safety and security Driving safety systems area clear at all times, including the area Apply the brakes yourself to avoid a ® current speed indicate that PRE-SAFE under the brake pedal. Objects stored in collision. Brake will not be capable of slowing the this area may impair pedal movement vehicle sufficiently to maintain the preset Activating and deactivating: Activate or...
Page 77: Anti-Theft Systems
When leaving the vehicle, always take the the trunk checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The the hood Center. engine can be started by anyone with a valid SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
Page 78 Safety and security Anti-theft systems approximately 40 seconds unless you open a door or the trunk. Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. Press button on the SmartKey. In vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Indicator lamp Grasp an outside door handle.
Page 79 Control systems Vehicle equipment ......78 COMAND AUX ........206 COMAND introduction ......78 COMAND video DVD ......209 COMAND system settings ....91 COMAND vehicle menu ....216 COMAND navigation (introduction) ... 95 COMAND automatic climate control 223 COMAND navigation system COMAND seats ........
Page 80: Vehicle Equipment
We recommend to have any service work especially attention to traffic and street on electronic components carried out by an signs, and should utilize the system’s audio authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. cues while driving. The navigation system does not supply any G Warning!
Page 81: Components
Control systems COMAND introduction COMAND components driver’s personal responsibility. DVD maps do not cover all areas nor all routes within In your vehicle, COMAND can be used to an area. operate: audio functions Availability of functions while the the navigation system vehicle is in motion the telephone and communication For safety reasons, certain COMAND...
Page 82 Control systems COMAND introduction Adjusting COMAND display illumination Main area Function Submenus , Volume control ( page 88) Climate control settings F Mute button ( page 88) A white bar under main functions indicates the active area. Once you have selected a main function 2, Example: main area is active.
Page 83: Controller
Control systems COMAND introduction Swiveling COMAND display Select a scene/chapter from a video DVD page 213). Select a street in the navigation entry page 116). COMAND controller Use the COMAND controller to select menu functions shown on the COMAND display. Telephone keypad Folding cover Button for swiveling display to the left...
Page 84 Control systems COMAND introduction In this way, you can move through the menus, select menu items or exit menus. You can move through the menus either by rotating or sliding the controller. Operating COMAND controller Symbol How to use the COMAND controller Function Press briefly.
Page 85: Operating
Control systems COMAND introduction Symbol How to use the COMAND controller Function Slide. Moving through horizontal menus. Exiting vertical menus. Slide and hold. Fast forward or reverse for audio CD or audio DVD playback. Moving through a navigation map. Slide and hold. Moving through a navigation map.
Page 86 Control systems COMAND introduction Vertical menus Commands/menus Commands/menus Rear Window Sunshade ( page 221) Video DVD Trunk Opening-height Restriction Video DVD ( page 209) page 222) Submenu overview ( page 210) Switching to video DVD mode Calling up the main menu page 211) Pause playback ( page 212)
Page 87 Control systems COMAND introduction Horizontal menus Entering characters Exiting character entry Select and press Back in the bottom line. Press back button in the center console ( page 86). Switching to the list Slide qm. Select and press in the second line from the bottom.
Page 88 Control systems COMAND introduction Back button Example: Audio Audio FM/AM Selecting list item £ £ Radio Radio Save Station £ £ In the COMAND display, you will see the submenu previously called up for each main menu. If you already see one of the submenus on the screen (e.
Page 89 Control systems COMAND introduction Selecting FM/AM Radio: Slide qm or rotate ymz. Confirming selection: Press n. The FM/AM Radio menu appears. Selecting Audio in the main menu: Slide Select Save Station from selection list by rotating or sliding qmr. Confirming selection: Press n. Press n.
Page 90 Control systems COMAND introduction Adjusting volume Confirming selection: Press n. Switching off navigation announcements entirely The selected station is saved at the designated position. The display switches Canceling navigation message: Briefly back to the Radio display. press shortcut button during an announcement.
Page 91 Control systems COMAND introduction Select Sound Balance/Fader. Adjusting volume for telephone calls £ The setting last selected is indicated by an In hands-free mode, you can adjust the outlined bar. volume of a telephone call while the call is currently active. During a telephone call: Turn thumbwheel ,.
Page 92 Control systems COMAND introduction Select Sound 3D Sound. ® information via the 13-channel system Harman/kardon LOGIC7 surround sound is £ architecture. The result is a sound as available for the following operating modes: intended by the sound engineers during the Audio DVD (MLP, DTS, PCM, and Dolby original recording.
Page 93: Comand System Settings
Control systems COMAND system settings Switching off: Select Audio Audio ® compartment with LOGIC7 switched £ COMAND system settings Audio OFF. £ System settings menu overview The audio source is switched off; Audio The best sound results are achieved by OFF appears in the display.
Page 94: Display Settings
Control systems COMAND system settings Display Time ( page 92) Voice Control Language Favorite Reset ( page 95) page 92) page 93) page 94) page 94) Display settings Time settings Voice Control Language settings Assign favorite Reset COMAND to settings button factory settings Setting the time zone and switching...
Page 95: Voice Control
Control systems COMAND system settings Subsequent operation depends on: Saving setting and exit the menu: Slide Voice Control settings omp. whether your navigation system has GPS Switching help window on or off reception If you have switched off the automatic Select Vehicle System Settings £...
Page 96: Language
Control systems COMAND system settings Select Vehicle System Settings Canceling during the first or second part £ Setting the system language of individualization Voice Control Start new £ £ Select Vehicle System Settings £ individualization. Select Cancel. Language. £ A prompt appears asking whether you A prompt appears asking whether you The language list appears.
Page 97: Comand Navigation (Introduction)
Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) You can use the favorite button to extend Reset COMAND navigation (introduction) or retract the rear window sunshade. This You can reset COMAND back to its Safety notes is the default setting. factory settings. G Warning! Display OFF ( page 92) In this case, all personal data (e.g.
Page 98 Road and about new map software versions can be Loading a DVD into the DVD changer traffic rules and regulations always have obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz page 97) priority over the navigation commands Center. generated by the system.
Page 99 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) G Warning! position is unintentionally switched to 0, Each magazine tray button indicates restart the update. the status of the corresponding magazine Only carry out the following when the tray by means of an LED. G Warning! vehicle is stationary: LED off = magazine tray is empty...
Page 100 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) If you select Yes, the map data is updated. Updating After you have loaded the DVD, you will see a Map data is already installed message to the effect that the disc does not You will see a message that the map data is contain a recognizable audio format.
Page 101 You will see a message that the update is not Confirming message: Press n. system following a system software possible. COMAND ejects the DVD. update by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Confirming message: Press n. Center Take DVD out of slot. COMAND ejects the DVD.
Page 102 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Route guidance after vehicle Interrupting the journey during route software which is compatible with the transportation guidance system software. COMAND has to redetermine the position of The following applies if you interrupt the Please note that the update must be the vehicle if the vehicle has been transported journey during route guidance and continue allowed to run to the end in this case.
Page 103 The message will then appear again. When the restriction is active, certain Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz operations or entries are not possible. Center. You will notice this by the fact that some...
Page 104 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Info Traffic (TMC) Route Position Destination (only with route (only with route (only with route guidance active) guidance active) guidance active) Information about Calling up real-time Calling up route Calling up the save Repeating the Selecting: the active route traffic messages...
Page 105 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Adjusting the map scale Saving current vehicle position as destination in last destinations list It is only possible to adjust the map scale Showing menu system, if necessary: with the menu system hidden (full-screen Press n. map display).
Page 106 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Adjusting the map scale the position of the vehicle or destination. It is only possible to center the map on the Rotate ymz. destination position when route guidance Rotating clockwise zooms in, rotating is active. counterclockwise zooms out.
Page 107 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Select map perspective: Select Navi Setting map orientation: Select Navi Adjusting: Select Navi Navi £ £ Navi Map Display. Navi Map Display. Display. £ £ £ £ The map display list appears. A dot The map display list appears. A dot The map display list appears.
Page 108 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Arrival time and distance Geocoordinate display contain relevant data in order for this other data to be displayed. You can set whether the estimated arrival time and the distance to the destination If there is no cross hair on the map view, should be displayed in the map.
Page 109: Comand Navigation System (Entering A Destination)
Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Select Navi Navi Mode. distance taking distance and driving time £ £ COMAND navigation system (entering into account. The mode list appears. a destination) Switching mode on or off: Select desired Select Navi Navi Mode.
Page 110 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) which you enter the address and the data As additional information to the street Entering a destination by the address entry, you can enter either a house number version. Introduction or an intersection. Example: If you have not made any entries, A zip code entry replaces the city entry.
Page 111 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) List of states with input characters your destination and the data version of the see the list of states without the input digital map. characters. Here you can confirm the current entry or make another selection. While the numbers are being selected as During character entry, you can also manually described below, the top list entry...
Page 112 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Selecting a state: Slide or rotate Continuing destination entry: Select one Continuing destination entry: Select one of the menu items mentioned above. of the menu items mentioned above. ymz. Canceling selection: Select Back by Entering a province (Canada) Quick access to most recently entered sliding om and press n.
Page 113 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) for the selected state (USA) or province List of zip codes with input characters While the numbers are being selected as (Canada). described below, the top list entry always shows the zip code which best corresponds Continuing destination entry: Select one to the input data as it has been entered up to of the menu items mentioned above.
Page 114 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Map: Using the map to enter a destination characters disappear. You see the list of Selecting a zip code: Slide or rotate zip codes without the input characters. Here page 126) ymz. you can confirm the current entry or make Canceling selection: Select Back and In this case, using the map for destination...
Page 115 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) If COMAND cannot clearly attribute a The top list entry at first shows either the previously entered street to a city, only city in which the vehicle is currently located those cities are available which have a or the city which best corresponds to the street of that name.
Page 116 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Deleting individual characters: List of cities without input characters It shows one of the following items of Select in the bottom line and press n. information: Deleting an entire entry: Select in the City and state (USA) or province (Canada) bottom line and press n until the entire Street, city and state (USA) or province...
Page 117 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) In the address input menu, select Street. In this case, entering a POI is based on the Street list city seen in the address input menu. The list of streets appears either with or Currently selected character without the input characters Save: Saving a destination in the...
Page 118 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Deleting individual characters: Street list without input characters Confirming selection: Press n. Select in the bottom line and press n. Streets with symbol run through several suburbs. Confirming one of these streets Deleting an entire entry: Select in the takes you to a further sub-selection.
Page 119 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Entering a center In this case, using the map for destination entry is based on the city seen in the It is not possible to enter a center if: address input menu. you have not yet entered a city House No.: Entering the house number you have already entered a street...
Page 120 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) While the characters are being selected as During character entry, you can also manually Selecting a center: Slide or rotate described below, top list entry always switch to the list of centers without input ymz.
Page 121 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Save: Saving a destination in the Canceling an entry: Select Back in the destination memory ( page 145) bottom line and press n. Start: Starting the route calculation page 123) Press back button in the center console ( page 86).
Page 122 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) List of house numbers with input Which characters are included depends on In this case, using the map for destination characters entry is based on the city seen in the the sequence in which you have entered your destination and the data version of the address input menu.
Page 123 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Canceling an entry: Select Back in the List of house numbers without input the digital map. The menu items which are not characters available cannot be selected. bottom line and press n. Map: Using the map to enter a destination page 126) Press back button...
Page 124 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Canceling character entry: Select Back In the address input menu, select Currently non-selectable characters Intersection. in the bottom line and press n. Currently selectable character The list of intersections appears either with List of intersections or without the input characters Press back button...
Page 125 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Canceling selection: Select Back and Save: Saving a destination in the List of intersections without input characters destination memory ( page 145) press n. Start: Starting the route calculation Press back button in the center page 123) console (...
Page 126 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) whether you want to end the current route Entering a destination from the guidance. destination memory Select Yes or No. Select Navi Destination From £ £ If you select Yes, COMAND will stop the Memory.
Page 127 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Canceling an entry: Select Back in the Destination memory list without input While the characters are being selected as characters described below, the top list entry always bottom line and press n. shows the destination which best corresponds to the input data as it has been Press back button...
Page 128 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Calling up the map If no data is available, display shows: Entering a destination from the list of last destinations the coordinates if the geocoordinate In the address input menu, select Map display is switched on ( page 106) page 108).
Page 129 COMAND first looks for destinations within Stopover. predefined categories: the immediate vicinity of the vehicle and Entering: Select Other. Mercedes-Benz Center near the vehicle’s route. If there are no You can select between the following menu destinations available there, COMAND Hospital...
Page 130: Comand Navigation System (Point Of Interest Entry)
Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Select Navi Destination Enter a destination from the £ £ COMAND navigation system (Point of destination memory ( page 124). Stopover Delete Stopover. interest entry) £ COMAND deletes the stopover and From Last Destinations selection: Entering a POI in the surrounding area calculates the route to the main...
Page 131 Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Then proceed as described in the “Entering In the map view while the menu system is Designating a POI category displayed, select Destination From a city” section ( page 112). £ The categories and POIs available depend on POIs Global POI (...
Page 132 Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Entering a category Canceling an entry: Select Back in the Currently selectable character bottom line and press n. Currently selected character Depending on the number of available categories, the main category list appears for Main category list Press back button in the center...
Page 133 Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Main category list without input operation depends on whether the Selecting a subcategory: Slide characters selected main category contains rotate ymz. subcategories or only POIs. Canceling selection: Select Back and Selected main category contains press n.
Page 134 Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) The illustration below shows by way of Selecting a POI example the POI list for the RESTAURANT main Select desired POI. category, FRENCH CUISINE subcategory The POI list disappears and the address of within the surrounding area.
Page 135 Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) While the characters are being selected as You see the POI list without input characters. Selecting a destination: Slide described below, the top list entry always Here you can confirm the current entry or rotate ymz.
Page 136 Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Expanding list: In one of the lists select The POI closest to the center of the screen Starting route calculation: Select Options Expand Search. Start, see also ( is automatically marked. page 123).
Page 137: Comand Navigation System (Route Guidance)
Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) COMAND navigation system (route Examples of displays and guidance) announcements for a driving maneuver Route guidance Driving maneuvers have three phases: G Observe Safety notes, see Preparation phase page 95. Announcement phase COMAND guides you to the destination using navigation commands in the form of audible Maneuver phase navigation announcements and route...
Page 138 Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) The following example illustration shows the Street on which you are currently driving, intersection zoom in the right half. if included on the digital map Destination The filled-in section of distance graphic gets shorter the nearer you get to the announced driving maneuver.
Page 139 Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) Example of a display without driving Destination or destination area Partially digitized areas maneuvers reached The digital map may contain areas that Once you have reached your destination, you are only partially digitized although they are will hear the announcement You have within a digitized region.
Page 140 Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) Route guidance within a partially Before the vehicle reaches a partially digitized guidance will simply continue in the usual digitized area area, COMAND notifies you of this with the manner. following announcements: If you start route guidance in this type of area, Be prepared to enter an area where you will hear the following announcement: Off-road and off-map...
Page 141 Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) guides you for as long as possible with At the start of the route guidance, you will see the Off Road message and a direction arrow. navigation announcements and displays on roads known to the system. The direction arrow shows the compass Shortly before you reach the last known the heading to the actual destination.
Page 142 Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) Off-road during route guidance If you switch COMAND off by removing the If Russian or Chinese is set as the system language, the navigation announcements SmartKey from the starter switch and then The road layout may differ from the data on switch the ignition back on after more than are in English.
Page 143: Comand Navigation System (During Route Guidance)
Control systems COMAND navigation system (during route guidance) COMAND navigation system (during Displaying info route guidance) Select Info in map view with the menu system displayed ( page 103). Cancel route guidance The route information appears. Select Destination Cancel Route £...
Page 144 Control systems COMAND navigation system (during route guidance) Increasing or reducing size of the map: COMAND uses the time set in COMAND Displaying route information as the basis for calculating the estimated Select or :. Select Route Route Info in map view £...
Page 145: Comand Navigation System (Real- Time Traffic)
Control systems COMAND navigation system (real-time traffic) COMAND navigation system (real- time traffic) Introduction A RDS-TMC (Radio Data System-Traffic Message Channel) radio transmitter broadcasts traffic reports COMAND can receive and incorporate into the navigation system. Traffic report messages and map symbols can then be viewed in the COMAND display.
Page 146 Control systems COMAND navigation system (real-time traffic) The following shows the possible symbol Read a message: Select a street. Displaying real-time traffic reports displays. You can find an example message on Displaying the message list page 145). Close the list: Slide omp. Select Navi TMC.
Page 147: Comand Navigation System (Destination Memory)
Control systems COMAND navigation system (destination memory) Display all messages: Select Display Message 1 of 5 for the affected street COMAND navigation system All Messages. (destination memory) Message text All streets are shown for which messages The symbols for the possible message events Saving a destination in the are present, as well as for those which are are shown in the following.
Page 148 Control systems COMAND navigation system (destination memory) Saving a destination from the list of last Select Assign Address Book Entry. destinations Select desired category, e. g. Home. The menu appears for searching for an Select Navi Destination From £ £ address book entry.
Page 149 Control systems COMAND navigation system (destination memory) COMAND deletes the data there as well. If Deleting a destination from the the corresponding address book entry destination memory does not contain any further data, such as Select Navi Destination From £ £...
Page 150 Control systems COMAND navigation system (destination memory) In the destination memory list with input Entering an address manually characters 1, the input characters are If you want to assign your own address automatically activated. for the first time: Select Save new Destination memory list without input entry.
Page 151 Control systems COMAND navigation system (destination memory) Displaying your own address Select desired address book entry. Depending on which data is missing or cannot Proceed as described in the “Searching for be found on the digital map, you must now Select Navi Destination From...
Page 152: Comand Navigation System (Last Destinations)
Control systems COMAND navigation system (last destinations) Press n. If you have entered characters from the COMAND navigation system (last list of input characters: Rotate If your own address has already been destinations) assigned, you will see the menu for starting slide qm repeatedly until the list entry My route guidance with your own address data.
Page 153: Comand Telephone
Control systems COMAND telephone Saving the vehicle position in the list Deleting one of the last destinations COMAND telephone of last destinations Select Navi Destination From £ £ Safety notes Centering map on the vehicle’s Last Destinations. G Warning! position: Select Navi Position £...
Page 154 Mercedes-Benz approved free or the cell is full operate the equipment. mobile phones. Please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on Operating options features available for your mobile phone of choice. The components and operating principles...
Page 155 Bluetooth connection number. In order for the functions described in this Many of the Mercedes-Benz approved mobile This is also the case for name displays. For ® section to work correctly, the Bluetooth phones, cradles and adaptors available for...
Page 156: Emergency Call
Control systems COMAND telephone Deleting individual characters: Press Switching telephone on or off Telephone keypad Switching on: Insert mobile phone into Deleting an entire word or number: cradle when COMAND is switched on. Press and hold until the word or number is deleted.
Page 157 Control systems COMAND telephone Entering using the COMAND controller If you cannot make an emergency call, you Entering the number using the telephone keypad must initiate rescue measures yourself. The Select Telephone. “911” emergency call is a public service. Any Enter digits 9-1-1 ( page 154).
Page 158 Control systems COMAND telephone If you enter the PIN or PIN2 incorrectly three Proceed in the same way as entering the Entering the PIN2 times, the SIM card will be locked. A PIN ( page 155). The PIN2 entry applies only to GSM corresponding message appears in the mobile phones.
Page 159 Control systems COMAND telephone Name (only when Data/Connections Call lists (not during Text message (not DTMF (only during a Mic OFF/ON (only the mobile phone is a call) during a call) call) during a call) inserted in the cradle) Display COMAND Address book Display call list Call up SMS inbox...
Page 160: Call Lists
Control systems COMAND telephone Call lists To call up text message (SMS) page 182) COMAND can display the following calls in separate lists: To display call list selection page 158) Calls received Calls dialed Mailbox Calling up a list The symbol in the example illustration ò...
Page 161 Control systems COMAND telephone Displaying details of a list entry You will see the telephone number of caller Save does not function if the selected list entry is already saved in the COMAND COMAND can also show a shortened list entry address book.
Page 162 Control systems COMAND telephone Select Yes or No. Select a number category to add, e. g. Home. If you select Yes, a selection list will appear containing the four existing numbers. Select a telephone category to add, e. g. Land Line. Select the number to be overwritten.
Page 163 Control systems COMAND telephone Entering a telephone number using the Use the mobile phone (see mobile phone Closing window: Slide telephone keypad operating instructions). press n. Switching screen to telephone mode: ® Use the Bluetooth headset (see headset Call up main telephone menu Making an outgoing call operating instructions).
Page 164 Control systems COMAND telephone selected and the button on the Calling up speed-dial presets using the Calling up speed-dial numbers using the COMAND controller telephone keypad telephone keypad does not function. Switching screen to telephone mode: Switching screen to telephone mode: Placing a call to a call list entry or Call up main telephone menu Call up main telephone menu...
Page 165 Control systems COMAND telephone phone book on the mobile phone. The Answering machines or other devices can be Functions during a single-call telephone number must also be saved in controlled by character strings (e. g. for connection the same way in which the person you are remote query functions).
Page 166 Control systems COMAND telephone Ending an active call Sending individual characters: Rotate “Functions during a single-call connection” or slide and select desired section ( page 163). Ending a call: Select 4END in the call character. Exception: “Switching the hands-free display. Each character you select can be seen in microphone on or off”...
Page 167: Phone Book
Control systems COMAND telephone Calling up the COMAND phone book available to you which are described in the Entries with category symbol come from “Functions during a single- call connection” the mobile phone. The following category Select Telephone Name. £ section ( page 163).
Page 168 Control systems COMAND telephone Switching between the smart speller and Changing phone book display in the To call up options the list list: Select or g. Symbol for open subentry list The screen changes to telephone number Switching from the smart speller to the List of phone book entries or name display.
Page 169 Control systems COMAND telephone Starting to dial the number of an entry Entering characters: Select the Selecting subentries characters of the entry you are searching Select an entry with the symbol and Select entry ( page 166). for one by one. press n.
Page 170 Control systems COMAND telephone Canceling an entry: Select Back. Selecting a telephone category: Select a Entering data into a field: Select all category, e. g. Land Line. characters one by one from the input If one of the data fields contains data, a characters line 3.
Page 171 Control systems COMAND telephone Select Options Save New Entry. Deleting: Select entry ( page 166). New Entry in the Address Book” section £ £ page 167). Select Options Delete. Selecting a number category: Select a £ category, e. g. Home. A prompt appears asking whether the entry Adding a telephone number to an existing should be deleted.
Page 172: Address Book
Control systems COMAND telephone After selecting an entry, press n. Add Number does not function if you have Saving entry: Select d. selected the main entry for an address If there are fewer than four numbers Canceling an entry: Select Back. assigned to the selected entry in the book entry with subentries.
Page 173 Control systems COMAND telephone Calling up the address book Selecting an entry in the main address into the cradle, COMAND reads-in the phone book display book entries saved in the mobile phone and Select Telephone Data/ £ stores the entries as a separate list from the Slide qm to select the main area.
Page 174 Control systems COMAND telephone Examples: Moving cursor in the data field: Select Display of set data type – in example or Z. display, home data is set symbol and Florida or FL Home display) Deleting individual characters: Colorado or CO Select and briefly press n.
Page 175 Control systems COMAND telephone = symbol for Pager category Switching from the list to the smart ï speller = symbol for Main category or for ° Select Back from the list. unknown category or for phone entries that are saved on the SIM card of a GSM mobile Searching via the smart speller phone Switch from the list to the smart speller if...
Page 176 Control systems COMAND telephone Canceling search: Switch from the smart The following options may be available: speller to the list ( page 173). Displaying abbreviated content in full The entry at the top of the list is page 175) automatically highlighted. Changing an address book entry Going back to main address book page 175)
Page 177 Control systems COMAND telephone Displaying abbreviated content in full The following options may be available: Select Options Details. £ Calling a number saved in an entry The display is shown in full. page 177) Closing entire display: Slide Saving a phone book entry from mobile press n.
Page 178 Control systems COMAND telephone Changing the description of a telephone Adding to a telephone number data field prompt will appear asking whether one of the number data field data fields should be overwritten. One address book entry may contain up Select Yes or No.
Page 179 Control systems COMAND telephone Calling a number saved in an entry If Navigate is selected, a message appears Further operation depends on whether the address data is complete and matches the indicating that the address is incomplete. To do this, COMAND must be equipped digital map data of the navigation system.
Page 180 Control systems COMAND telephone Saving a phone book entry from mobile Search for the address book entry with or If you have added data, COMAND saves phone in the COMAND address book your additions. This means that you do not without a voice entry ( page 172).
Page 181 Control systems COMAND telephone Select Options Save Add. Importing data from external £ £ ® Bluetooth devices Select a number category, e. g. “Home. Select a telephone category, e. g. Land You can import vCards from external Line. ® Bluetooth devices into the address book.
Page 182: Bluetooth ® Settings
Control systems COMAND telephone “visible” or “findable” in order for COMAND automatically. You will see a display to this ® Bluetooth settings to find and display it. For the setting effect. ® General information about Bluetooth procedures, please see the operating The device list appears after a short while.
Page 183 Control systems COMAND telephone ® passkey in the operating instructions for Displaying details of a Bluetooth device the device. ® Entering passkey into COMAND: Select Call up the Bluetooth device list the digits one by one. page 180). Select desired device. Deleting digits: Select and briefly press n.
Page 184 Control systems COMAND telephone Inbox are received while the mobile phone is If you de-authorize a device which has been authorized in the past and which is not inserted in the cradle. Calling up the SMS inbox detected in the search, this device will no Select Telephone.
Page 185 Control systems COMAND telephone Selecting an SMS message Selecting a telephone category: Select a Adding an SMS sender’s telephone category, e. g. Land Line. number to an existing address book entry Rotate or slide and then Saving: Select Save. Selecting an SMS message: In the SMS press n.
Page 186: Comand Fm/Am Radio
Control systems COMAND FM/AM radio Call. Press n £ COMAND FM/AM radio The telephone connects the call. Safety notes Saving SMS sender as new address book G Warning! entry Please devote your attention first and This function is not possible with all SMS foremost to the traffic situation you are in.
Page 187 Control systems COMAND FM/AM radio Radio Presets Channel FM or AM or WB Sound (except Weather Band) (except Weather Band) (only Weather Band) Station List Autostore Channel list Switch to FM wave band Treble (in FM wave band only) Save Station Preset station list Switch to AM wave band Bass...
Page 188 Control systems COMAND FM/AM radio Audio Audio FM/AM Select Audio Audio FM/AM Select Switching wave bands £ £ £ £ £ Radio Radio FM or AM. £ £ You can switch between the FM, AM and WB Select Radio Station List. Select Presets.
Page 189 Control systems COMAND FM/AM radio Entering the frequency using the Entering the frequency using the Saving stations COMAND controller telephone keypad Twenty stations can be saved in each Select Radio Frequency Entry. Press on the telephone keypad £ > wave band except for Weather Band. The menu for manual frequency entry page 81).
Page 190 Control systems COMAND FM/AM radio their reception quality. All stations saved Station name display manually in the preset memory will be lost In the FM wave band, COMAND can show if COMAND finds 20 stations. If COMAND the name of the station currently tuned in. finds less than 20 stations, for example 9, Station name display can only be seen...
Page 191: Comand Satellite Radio
Control systems COMAND satellite radio COMAND satellite radio accident in which you or others could be injured. Safety notes G Warning! Submenu overview Please devote your attention first and The components and operating principles foremost to the traffic situation you are in. of COMAND can be found on ( page 78).
Page 192 In such situations, the radio operation described in this section. satellite radio’s main menu shows the Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Acquiring signal... screen. At this Center for details and availability for your point, the radio’s functions are restricted.
Page 193 Control systems COMAND satellite radio Satellite radio service is activated www.sirius.com (USA) or Main area can show all channels www.siriuscanada.com (Canada). included in your subscription. Which The main satellite radio menu appears. You channels are shown depends on the will hear the channel last tuned in, provided Closing screen: Press n.
Page 194 Control systems COMAND satellite radio Select category by rotating or sliding will see the screen described in the section “Satellite radio service is not and press n. activated” ( page 190). When selecting a channel using the channel search function or the channel list, Slide or rotate when the main...
Page 195 Control systems COMAND satellite radio Tuning in channels using manual Tuning in channels using the channel Entering the channel number using the channel number entry telephone keypad list Press on the telephone keypad > Select Audio Audio Sat Radio £ £...
Page 196 Control systems COMAND satellite radio Option 2 Saving a channel to a selected preset COMAND shows no more than two lines per position item of information. If an item of Press n when the main area is selected. information is too long, COMAND shortens If you have called up the channel preset screen using option 1: Option 3...
Page 197: Comand Audio Cd/Audio Dvd/Mp3
Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Audio Audio Select £ £ £ COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 covering a distance of 44 feet Radio Sat Radio Service. £ £ (approximately 14 m) every second. Safety notes The telephone number of the SIRIUS Service Center and the twelve-digit G Warning! Notes about MP3 mode...
Page 198 Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Compatible file systems and to access the audio CD tracks. Access to the than MP3/WMA tracks are not displayed by compression methods MP3/WMA tracks is not possible. COMAND. Similarly, if the first session type is according If MP3/WMA files are saved in the root The following compression methods are to the data CD standard containing MP3/...
Page 199 Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 This is especially the case if you have In many countries, reproductions are not because the MP3 format uses a lossy type of activated the surround sound function. permitted without the prior consent of the compression.
Page 200 Such damages are not covered by the the status of the corresponding magazine inserted. If neither side is printed, the side Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. to be played should face downwards. tray by means of an LED. Only use round discs with a diameter of LED off = magazine tray is empty 12 cm.
Page 201 Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Wait until LED for magazine tray button Repeat last two steps until all trays are Playback continues once the disc has been which you pressed flashes quickly. loaded. ejected. The DVD changer will play the last disc you Insert disc into slot 1.
Page 202 Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Inserting: Insert PCMCIA card into slot Inserting/Ejecting a PCMCIA card Submenu overview 2. The side with the contact must point COMAND supports commercially The components and operating principles towards the slot. available PCMCIA cards or PCMCIA card of COMAND can be found on ( page 78).
Page 203 Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 CD or DVD-A or MP3 Pause/Stop/Play Tracks/ Folders Changer Sound (audio DVD mode Track List/ (MP3 mode only) only) Tracks A-Z Normal Track Pausing playback Showing track list Selecting folder Selecting medium Treble Sequence (audio CD mode and audio DVD mode) Random Tracks...
Page 204 Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Example display in audio CD mode Example display in audio DVD mode Switching to audio CD, audio DVD or MP3 mode Load CD/DVD ( page 198) or PCMCIA card ( page 200). Select Audio Audio, then CD, DVD- £...
Page 205 Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Example display in MP3 mode Stop function Selecting CD/DVD/MP3 media Select Audio Audio. This function is only available in audio £ DVD mode. Select CD, DVD-Audio or MP3. COMAND begins playback. Stopping playback: Select Audio £...
Page 206 Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Selecting a track using the COMAND Selecting a track Fast forward/rewind controller Select main area. Selecting by skipping to tracks Select Tracks, Tracks A-Z or Track Slide and hold until desired place is list. Skipping forwards or backwards to a reached.
Page 207 Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Setting the audio format This function lets you choose the audio format that you would like COMAND to play and is only available in DVD-Audio mode. The tracks on an audio DVD can be stored in various audio formats.
Page 208: Comand Aux
Control systems COMAND AUX different medium. If an option is activated, Playback options COMAND AUX it remains activated after COMAND is The following options are available: switched on/off. You can connect an external audio or video Normal Track Sequence source (AUX) to COMAND. Tracks playback in the order on the disc (e.
Page 209: Audio
Control systems COMAND AUX Treble and bass ( page 89) Audio AUX Video AUX Surround sound ( page 89) Switching to Audio AUX mode Automatic picture fade-out G Warning Select Audio Audio AUX. If a video is playing when the vehicle is shifted £...
Page 210 Control systems COMAND AUX Changing the picture format Screen settings Show the menu system, if necessary Setting brightness, contrast and color page 211). Show the menu system, if necessary Select Video AUX. £ £ page 211). The DVD-V menu appears. The dot Select Video AUX.
Page 211: Comand Video Dvd
COMAND is regional code 1. The setting can be changed at an authorized If a video DVD is playing when the vehicle is Mercedes-Benz Center. This will allow you to shifted from park position P into neutral playback video DVDs with other regional...
Page 212 Inserting a DVD ( page 198). Such damages are not covered by the you try to utilize such functions or carry out Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. such actions, you will see the symbol in Only use round discs with a diameter of Ejecting a DVD ( page 199).
Page 213 Control systems COMAND video DVD DVD-V Pause/Play Stop Changer Sound Widescreen Switching to video DVD mode Hiding/showing the DVD control Elapsed track time menu Show the menu system Insert a DVD ( page 198). Hiding the menu: Slide qmr. Showing the menu: Slide qmr. Hiding/showing the menu system Select Video Video...
Page 214 Control systems COMAND video DVD Stop Stop playback Pause playback Medium selection Select Video Video Video DVD. Select Video Video Video DVD. £ £ £ £ Sound settings Show the menu system, if necessary Show the menu system, if necessary page 211).
Page 215 Control systems COMAND video DVD Entering the scene/chapter using the Screen settings DVD menu telephone keypad The DVD menu is the menu stored on the DVD Setting brightness, contrast and color Press on the telephone keypad > itself. It is structured in various ways Select Video Video Video DVD.
Page 216 Control systems COMAND video DVD Switching to the next highest DVD menu level Press the back button in the center console. Select the corresponding menu item in the DVD menu. Select a menu item of your choice from the DVD menu. Stop film Reconfirming the selection: Select Select the menu item Go up in the selection...
Page 217 Control systems COMAND video DVD Select the menu item Back (to the Changing the setting: Slide or turn Interactive content film) in the selection menu. ymz, until you reach the desired setting. DVDs may include interactive content Saving a setting: Press n. Depending on the DVD, it is possible the (e.
Page 218: Comand Vehicle Menu
Control systems COMAND vehicle menu COMAND vehicle menu Setting night security illumination (Exterior Lighting Delayed Switch-off) Introduction The components and operating principles In this menu, you can program the following of COMAND can be found on ( page 78). vehicle functions: Use this function to set whether and how long Function you would like the exterior lighting to...
Page 219: Locator Lighting
Control systems COMAND vehicle menu Locator lighting on/off The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 78). With the locator lighting feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in position page 316), the following lamps will switch on during darkness when the vehicle is unlocked from the outside: Parking lamps...
Page 220: Automatic Locking
Control systems COMAND vehicle menu To activate locator lighting: Selecting a function: Slide or rotate ymz. Make sure the function Locator A checkmark appears in the corresponding Lighting is set. box when the option has been selected. Turn the exterior lamp switch to position Confirming selection: Press n.
Page 221: Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
Control systems COMAND vehicle menu Activating easy-entry/exit feature To stop seat/steering wheel movement, do one of the following: The components and operating principles Press seat adjustment switch of COMAND can be found on ( page 78). Move steering wheel adjustment stalk Use this function to activate and deactivate the easy-entry/exit feature ( page 306).
Page 222: Interior Ambient Lighting
Control systems COMAND vehicle menu Confirming selection: Press n. Setting interior ambient lighting The components and operating principles Select Vehicle Vehicle Easy £ £ of COMAND can be found on ( page 78). Entry/Exit Feature. You can adjust the brightness of the interior Confirming selection: Press n.
Page 223: Rear Window Sunshade
Control systems COMAND vehicle menu You can select: Confirming selection: Press n. Extending or retracting rear window sunshade 0 sec., the delayed switch-off feature is deactivated Select Vehicle Vehicle £ £ The components and operating principles Interior Lighting Delayed Switch- 15 sec., 30 sec., 45 sec., or 60 sec., of COMAND can be found on ( page 78).
Page 224: Trunk Opening-Height Restriction
Control systems COMAND vehicle menu being harmed by the extending or retracting procedure. Reverse the extending or retracting procedure: Press n again. Trunk opening-height restriction on/ The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 78). Extending or retracting rear window Switching on or off: Press n.
Page 225: Comand Automatic Climate Control
Control systems COMAND automatic climate control Footwell temperature ( page 226) COMAND automatic climate control Setting temperature Air flow from air vents ( page 226) G Observe Safety notes, see Introduction The climate control menu is called up via the page 387.
Page 226 Control systems COMAND automatic climate control Changing temperature: Slide Adjusting air volume rotate ymz. Use rocker switches page 385) in Exiting menu: Press n, back button the center console or COMAND climate in the center console ( page 79) or control settings to separately adjust the air slide omp.
Page 227 If you switch off the cooling function, the Have the air conditioning checked at the vehicle will not be cooled when weather nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. conditions are warm. The windows can fog up more quickly. Window fogging may More user manuals on...
Page 228 Control systems COMAND automatic climate control Selecting Mono mode change an climate control setting for the front passenger side using COMAND Mono is used to adjust the climate zones for operate a button from the climate control the entire vehicle at the same time. When the for the front passenger side Mono function is switched on and you change the climate on the driver’s side, these...
Page 229: Comand Seats
Control systems COMAND seats Focused (default setting, increased air Changing air flow: Slide or rotate COMAND seats flow) ymz. Operating seats via COMAND Confirming selection: Press n. Medium (reduced air flow) G Observe Safety notes, see Diffuse (minimal air flow) page 303.
Page 230 Control systems COMAND seats Selecting seat: Slide or rotate ymz. Confirming selection: Press n. Exiting menu There are several ways to exit the seat menu. Press button again. Press any shortcut button. Seat menu button Scale Cursor Select another main function from the main Press button O.
Page 231 Control systems COMAND seats seat backrest curvature in lumbar area Slide or rotate until desired Drive-dynamic multicontour seats setting is reached. seat backrest curvature in shoulder area ® If PRE-SAFE has been activated, the air Saving setting: Press n. pressure in the air chambers (sides of seat Adjusting sides of seat cushion cushion and seat backrest) of the drive- Adjusting seat backrest sides...
Page 232 Control systems COMAND seats Adjusting seat backrest curvature in Slide until desired setting is Slide or rotate until desired lumbar area reached. setting is reached. This function is used to adjust the air Saving setting: Press n. Saving setting: Press n. chambers in the lumbar area of the seat Adjusting seat backrest curvature in backrest.
Page 233: Instrument Cluster Control System
Control systems Instrument cluster control system Instrument cluster control system Introduction The control system is activated as soon as the starter switch is in position 2 ( page 301). The control system enables you to call up information about your vehicle and to change vehicle settings.
Page 234: Multifunction Steering Wheel
Control systems Instrument cluster control system Multifunction steering wheel 1 Multifunction display 5 Press button The displays in the multifunction display and to select menus & 2 Press button the settings in the control system are s to take a call controlled by the buttons on the multifunction Press button briefly steering wheel.
Page 235: Multifunction Display
Control systems Instrument cluster control system Depending on the selected menu, pressing The number of menus available in the system Multifunction display the buttons on the multifunction steering depends on which optional equipment is wheel will alter what appears in the installed in your vehicle.
Page 236: Control System Menus
Control systems Instrument cluster control system Menus More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
Page 237: Fuel Consumption Statistics
Control systems Instrument cluster control system Fuel consumption statistics since start Resetting values ( page 236) Function Distance to empty ( page 236) to select the Trip Press & Trip menu ( page 235) menu. Digital Speedometer ( page 236) Navi menu ( page 237) to select From...
Page 238 Control systems Instrument cluster control system Fuel consumption statistics since last to select the Trip Distance to empty Press & reset menu. to select the Trip Press & Press to select the function to select the Trip Press menu. & you wish to reset.
Page 239: Navigation
Control systems Instrument cluster control system No notification of driving maneuver Notification of driving maneuver Navi menu The display in the Navi menu depends on whether route guidance is active or not. to select the Navi Press & menu. Route guidance not active The multifunction display shows the direction Example illustration Example illustration...
Page 240: Audio Menu
Control systems Instrument cluster control system You have reached your destination. The vehicle has gone off the map during Benz Center for details and availability for route guidance ( page 138). your vehicle. Area of dest. reached For more information on satellite radio You have arrived in the area of your operation, see “Satellite destination.
Page 241 Control systems Instrument cluster control system Select next or previous stored station: Press to select a track. AMG menu Press button briefly to select This function is only available in AMG When you play a CD or DVD with text, the a stored station.
Page 242: Racetimer
Control systems Instrument cluster control system If the engine reaches the overspeed range in RACETIMER stops timing. Timing is resumed the manual shift program, you will see next when you switch the ignition back on or restart the engine and then press button to gear indicator as a reminder to upshift.
Page 243 Control systems Instrument cluster control system Press button æ. The timer starts. The saved laps are deleted. Press #. The reset menu appears in the multifunction display. Gear indicator Overall analysis of RACETIMER RACETIMER Overall driving time Best lap time Maximum speed Overall distance driven Resetting current lap...
Page 244: Telephone
Lap number cradles can be obtained from an authorized telephone while driving, please use the Lap time Mercedes-Benz Center. For more hands-free device and only use the Maximum speed during lap information on telephone , see telephone when weather, road and traffic page 404).
Page 245 Release the the multifunction display: When you insert a Mercedes-Benz button to stop the quick search. The search approved mobile phone into the cradle, the stops automatically at the end of the list.
Page 246: Assistance Menu
Control systems Instrument cluster control system Press button or #. Press button to select the ® Activating/deactivating PRE-SAFE Brake (vehicles with DISTRONIC Plus If several entries are present for the same desired number and/or name. name, they are all shown. Select the only) Press button or #.
Page 247: Service
Control systems Instrument cluster control system Switching on or off rear view camera Switching on or off Blind Spot Assist Service menu automatically Press to select the In the Service menu the following functions & Assistance menu. The image from the rear view camera is are available: shown on the COMAND system display.
Page 248: Settings
Bring the vehicle to an daytime running lamps will be switched on memory. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to or off. address the malfunction and warning With Daytime Running Lamps mode messages.
Page 249: Additional Speedometer
Control systems Instrument cluster control system Selecting speedometer display mode BAS Plus ( page 66) Make sure the light switch is set to ¡ when you switch off the daytime ® PRE-SAFE Brake ( page 72) Press to select the &...
Page 250: Voice Control Introduction
Control systems Voice Control introduction Canada only: The selected status of the radar sensors Voice Control introduction This device complies with RSS-210 of remains stored in memory even if the Safety notes Industry Canada. Operation is subject to engine is turned off and restarted. the following two conditions: G Warning! The following message appears in the...
Page 251: Voice Control Introduction
Control systems Voice Control introduction G Warning! and number sequences, irrespective of the signs, and should utilize the system’s audio speaker. To optimize speech recognition for cues while driving. Please do not use the Voice Control System your voice follow the individualization The navigation system does not supply any in an emergency, as the tone of your voice process (...
Page 252 Control systems Voice Control introduction Spelling Command types Active System You may not need to spell the entire name The Voice Control System commands can be The active system is the system currently (street, intersection, city or point of interest) categorized as: shown in the COMAND display.
Page 253 Control systems Voice Control introduction Activating the Voice Control System part of the front center console Item page 88). Switch on COMAND ( page 79). Activating the Voice Control Press !. System Displays An acoustic signal confirms the activation Accepting a call of the system.
Page 254: Voice Control Navigation
Control systems Voice Control navigation Voice Control navigation Important notes Safety notes for using the Voice Control System G Observe Safety notes, see page 248. Safety notes for using the navigation system COMAND display Multifunction display G Observe Safety notes, see Multifunction display page 95.
Page 255 Control systems Voice Control navigation select one of your last destinations Navigation commands State accepted enter a POI (point of interest) You cannot start the route guidance until The selected entry is adopted from the list. select one of your last destinations all necessary address data has been entered.
Page 256 Control systems Voice Control navigation The system displays a numbered list of Sample dialog: You may not need to spell the entire name matching street names on the (street, intersection, city or point of Points of interest COMAND display interest) especially if the name is lengthy. The system shows the following list on Spelling the first three to five characters of Please select a line number...
Page 257 Use the command “Save destination” to save “Next parking lot” from the COMAND address book. the current destination in the address book. “Next Mercedes-Benz service” A voice entry may have two different The Voice Control System may recognize destination addresses associated with it “Next restaurant”...
Page 258 Control systems Voice Control navigation “Guidance instructions on” The dialog with the Voice Control System is canceled. Route guidance remains active. “Navigate <voice name> work” Use the command “Guidance instructions on” to have the Voice Control System repeat the to directly select between home or work “Map”...
Page 259 Control systems Voice Control navigation “Spell town” The system reads out the address Commands for entering parts of an book destination memory. address Use the command “Spell town” to enter a city To select a voice entry and adopt address for name by spelling mode and see if it matches “Enter town”...
Page 260 Control systems Voice Control navigation “Intersection”, “Cross street” COMAND display is sorted according to the The district selected is adopted for route probability of the voice recognition. guidance. Use the command “Intersection” or “Cross Speak each character as clearly as you can, street”...
Page 261: Voice Control Telephone
Control systems Voice Control telephone “House number” Deleting an address book entry from the Voice Control telephone address book. Use the command “House number” to select Safety notes Having the system read out the phone book a house number for the street previously of the address book entry by entry.
Page 262 Control systems Voice Control telephone Speak the code After each digit block (separate the digit Telephone commands blocks by using an approximately 0.5 second as a continuously spoken string of digits, or For a complete list of commands, see pause), the Voice Control System repeats the page 271).
Page 263 Control systems Voice Control telephone “Confirm” Sample dialog: Four five six seven Dial number Delete Using the command “Confirm” will repeat all Please say the number digits spoken up to that point. Upon repeating Number deleted. Please enter the the digits, the system will prompt you to One two three number again continue your input.
Page 264 Control systems Voice Control telephone or, with longer phone numbers, Sample dialog: If several telephone numbers exist for the same entry, the Voice Control Save name in digit blocks (three to five digits in each System will ask for clarification. block).
Page 265 Control systems Voice Control telephone “Call John Smith home car” Smith office The system reads out the name of the selected entry and dials the “Call John Smith home land line” Smith office: Would you like to delete corresponding number. the voice name? “Call John Smith work cell phone”...
Page 266: Voice Control Address Book
Control systems Voice Control address book Opening address book The address book can be in one of the Voice Control address book following status: Press !. Safety notes Address book not open Speak the command “Address book”. G Warning! Address book open Press !.
Page 267 Control systems Voice Control address book “Call <voice name>” Sample dialog: Operating and using address book List address book For information to “Call <voice name>”, see Press !. page 262). The system reads out all available address Speak one of the following commands book entries.
Page 268 Control systems Voice Control address book “Select entry” deleted; the remaining data in the entry are Please select a line number retained. Number two Use the command “Select entry” to open an The system opens the entry associated entry in your address book. “Address book”...
Page 269: Voice Control Radio
Control systems Voice Control radio Deleting station (from station list). to select the desired frequency band or Voice Control radio switch the radio to the weatherband. Listing the station list. Safety notes Deleting the station list. G Warning! “Sat Radio” To operate the radio using the Voice Control Please devote your attention first and Use this command for switching on the...
Page 270 Control systems Voice Control radio The Voice Control System tunes the Smooth Jazz If the Voice Control System does not radio to frequency FM 95.5. recognize the station name you requested, The station Smooth Jazz has been please refer to the section “List station saved list”.
Page 271: Voice Control Cd/Dvd Changer/Mp3
Control systems Voice Control CD/DVD changer/MP3 Sample dialog: Voice Control CD/DVD changer/MP3 Delete station Safety notes Which station do you want to delete? The system starts reading the station list. G Warning! Smooth Jazz When the system reads the station to be Please devote your attention first and Do you want to delete Smooth Jazz? deleted:...
Page 272 Control systems Voice Control CD/DVD changer/MP3 “Track 1” to “Track 39” type of medium found in the selected slot. Commands In your command, you can therefore Use the commands “Track 1” to “Track 39” For a complete list of commands, see replace the term “CD/DVD”...
Page 273: Voice Control Command List
Control systems Voice Control command list “Memory card” Voice Control command list address book The “Memory card” command is used to Chapter “Command list” gives you on switch from the DVD drive to the PCMCIA overview of all commands available for use to card.
Page 274 Control systems Voice Control command list help help radio help DVD audio changer help please help tuner help navigation please help radio help help nav tuner help help functions help navi help devices help telephone help route guidance help phone help routing help voice control help destination guidance...
Page 275 Control systems Voice Control command list save dial repeat PIN save PIN dial PIN repeat number save PIN code dial number repeat PIN number save number dial PIN number repeat PIN code save PIN number dial PIN code repeat phone number save telephone number dial phone number repeat telephone number...
Page 276 Control systems Voice Control command list delete telephone number correction guidance instructions off delete unlock code wrong PIN switch guidance instructions off wrong number switch route guidance instructions off Navigation commands wrong PIN number switch off guidance instructions wrong PIN code switch off route guidance instructions navigation wrong phone number...
Page 277 Control systems Voice Control command list enter country enter town enter destination enter another country enter city destination entry spell country enter name of town destination input spell another country enter name of city address entry change country address input district change another country center...
Page 278 Mercedes service point begin routing exit nav next Mercedes service center continue route guidance exit routing next Mercedes-Benz service point continue navigation exit destination guidance next Mercedes-Benz service center continue nav terminate route guidance next service point...
Page 279 Control systems Voice Control command list Address book commands open entry <voice name> land line show entry <voice name> phone address book (on) list entry <voice name> telephone address list (on) select entry addresses (on) <voice name> cell phone get entry <voice name>...
Page 280: Voice Control Command List
Control systems Voice Control command list land line work cell phone call <voice name> work car land line phone office mobile phone call <voice name> work land line land line telephone business cellular phone call <voice name> work cell phone cell phone company cell phone call <voice name>...
Page 281 Control systems Voice Control command list Audio commands accept save station accept PIN store station audio accept PIN code audio off select station accept lock code select channel Radio accept PIN number list station list accept number radio (on) list saved stations accept telephone number read out station list accept name...
Page 282 Control systems Voice Control command list Example: 95.5 FM next track ninety-five five other track CD (on) ninety-five five megahertz previous track CD player (on) ninety-five point five last track CD changer (on) ninety-five point five megahertz repeat track next CD frequency ninety-five five replay track other CD...
Page 283 Control systems Voice Control command list previous directory MP3 1-6 previous folder MP3 number 1-6 MP3 (on) last directory medium 1-6 MP3 player (on) last folder medium number 1-6 MP3 changer (on) repeat directory next MP3 drive repeat folder other MP3 memory card next medium next track...
Page 284 Control systems Voice Control command list next DVD audio replay medium previous group other DVD audio repeat medium previous repeat group next audio DVD last medium previous replay group other audio DVD previous medium last group next medium last repeat group next directory other medium last replay group...
Page 285: Voice Control Troubleshooting
Control systems Voice Control troubleshooting commands available in the particular Voice Control troubleshooting track 1-39 submenu. load track 1-39 Help function You can also use the help function to access load track number 1-39 help for a specific system. To access help for To support the user, the Voice Control System the phone operation, you would speak the contains an extensive help function.
Page 286 Control systems Voice Control troubleshooting Spelling Entering digits and spelling The letters of the English alphabet and the Entering digits digits 0 - 9 may be used. Digits from “Zero” to “Nine” may be used. Speak the letters in blocks of 5 - 7 letters Speaking phone numbers in digit blocks of at a time.
Page 287 Control systems Voice Control troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution Should interference occur during the process Both voice entries differ. Pronounce the voice entries both times in of storing a name, the Voice Control System the same manner. prompts you to repeat your voice entry a third and fourth time.
Page 288 Control systems Voice Control troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution Voice Control System does not recognize a The voice entries in the address book sound When you create your address book address book entry. too similar. entries, select names with the greatest possible acoustic differences: If for example you have the names Smith and Schmidt, choose for example “Smith work”...
Page 289: Voice Control Individualization
Control systems Voice Control individualization Individualization can be exited at any time. Voice Control individualization The data trained, however, will only be retained if a given individualization portion The individualization can only be is completed and the data is stored when performed when the vehicle is stationary.
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Page 291: Controls In Detail
Controls in detail Vehicle equipment ......290 Driving and parking ......328 Locking and unlocking ..... 290 Automatic transmission ....335 Starter switch positions ....301 Instrument cluster ......345 Seats ..........303 Driving systems ........ 346 Multifunction steering wheel ..310 Climate control system ....
Page 292: Vehicle Equipment
If battery connections checked at an you wish to deactivate the feature, or adjust authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. its signal volume, contact an authorized If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, contact Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 293: Battery Check Lamp
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Factory setting USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the Global unlocking: Press button k. FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the The vehicle will lock again automatically following two conditions: and rearm the anti-theft alarm system 1.
Page 294 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Important notes on using KEYLESS-GO USA only: KEYLESS-GO This device complies with Part 15 of the You can also use the SmartKey with Vehicles equipped with KEYLESS-GO come FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO, each following two conditions:...
Page 295 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Factory setting cannot be locked or the engine started via The vehicle could be inadvertently the KEYLESS-GO system. unlocked if the SmartKey is within 3 ft (1 m) Global unlocking: Pull an outside door of the vehicle and If the SmartKey is removed from the vehicle handle.
Page 296 1. company immediately. Have the mechanical lock replaced if Checking SmartKey batteries necessary. Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be Press button on the Example illustration driver’s door glad to supply you with a replacement. SmartKey.
Page 297: Automatic Central Locking
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening a door causes its window to open Locking: Press central locking switch 2. Locking and unlocking from the inside slightly. It will fully close when the door is If the passenger door is closed, the vehicle G Observe Safety notes, see shut.
Page 298: Opening
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the trunk from the outside Opening the trunk from the inside Opening the trunk G Warning! Make sure the trunk is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.
Page 299: Closing
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking with KEYLESS-GO is recognized inside the The power closing assist automatically Closing the trunk vehicle or in the trunk. ensures that the trunk lid is pulled completely G Warning! close ( page 300). The vehicle is only locked when the turn signal Make sure the trunk is closed when the lamps flash three times.
Page 300 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking sequence, the closing procedure is stopped trunk lid. Be especially careful when small and the trunk reopens slightly. children are around. To stop the closing procedure, do one of the following: Press button i on the SmartKey. Press the remote trunk opening/closing switch (on the driver’s door).
Page 301: Trunk Lid, Emergency Release
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking If the trunk lid comes into contact with an The locking knobs in the doors move object while closing (e.g. luggage that has down. been piled too high) in the upper motion The trunk lid starts to close sequence, the closing procedure is stopped automatically.
Page 302: Valet Locking
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking The trunk remains locked even when the Valet locking trunk lid. Be especially careful when small vehicle is centrally unlocked. children are around. To deny any unauthorized person access to You can only cancel the separate trunk In case of danger, pull the inside or outside the trunk, e.g.
Page 303: Starter Switch Positions
Controls in detail Starter switch positions have it checked and replaced if necessary. If Starter switch positions KEYLESS-GO a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on G Observe Safety notes, see SmartKey after starting the engine or comes on while page 59.
Page 304 Controls in detail Starter switch positions the engine can be started using the Make sure the automatic transmission is in If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/ KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. park position P. stop button Do not depress the brake pedal. The function of the SmartKey overrules the once more, the ignition (position 2) is KEYLESS-GO function.
Page 305: Seats
Controls in detail Seats G Warning! Seats an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an Your seat must be adjusted so that you can Safety notes accident and/or serious personal injury. correctly fasten your seat belt. G Warning! Observe the following points: G Warning!
Page 306: Seats
Controls in detail Seats Power seats Seat height: Press the switch up or down of the head restraint supports the back of in direction of arrow 2. the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in Seat cushion tilt: Press the switch up or the event of an accident or similar situation.
Page 307 Controls in detail Seats Folding front seat backrests forward Otherwise, the passenger could be seriously or even fatally injured in the event of an accident or braking maneuver. Make sure no one is caught or injured while the seat is being adjusted. Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO...
Page 308 Controls in detail Seats Head restraint fore and aft adjustment the seat adjustment switch in the door an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center control panel or by moving the release lever immediately. again. The automatic seat slide is provided with G Warning! a safety feature.
Page 309 Controls in detail Seats G Warning! factory-set maximum forward position when remove the SmartKey from the starter you: switch, You must make sure no one can become close the driver’s door with the ignition trapped or injured by the moving steering switched on wheel and driver’s seat when the easy- open the driver’s door with the SmartKey in...
Page 310 Controls in detail Seats adjusting could cause the driver to lose Do not drive the vehicle without the seat control of the vehicle. head restraints installed when the rear seats are occupied. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an Rear seat head restraints accident.
Page 311: Heating
Controls in detail Seats Switch on the ignition. many electrical consumers are turned on. The Seat ventilation seat ventilation switches off automatically. Press and hold switch in the front center The seat ventilation will switch back on again console. automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is The rear seat head restraints will place available.
Page 312: Multifunction Steering Wheel
Controls in detail Multifunction steering wheel Switch on the ignition. Multifunction steering wheel Steering wheel adjustment Switching on: Press button repeatedly Safety notes until the desired heating level is set. G Warning! One or more red indicator lamps in button show the selected heating level.
Page 313: Mirrors
Controls in detail Mirrors Indicator lamp flashes or goes out in Heated steering wheel Mirrors case of power surge or undervoltage or if The steering wheel heating warms up the Notes the steering wheel heating malfunctions. leather area of the steering wheel. Adjust the interior and exterior rear view The steering wheel heating switches off mirrors before driving so that you have a good...
Page 314: Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirrors
Controls in detail Mirrors When you press button for the first time, Auto-dimming rear view mirrors the exterior mirror on the driver’s side is The exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s always selected. side and the interior rear view mirror will If you do not make adjustments to the respond automatically to glare when the selected exterior rear view mirror within...
Page 315: Parking Position
Controls in detail Mirrors The mirror housing is then properly Power folding exterior rear view positioned and you can adjust the mirror in mirrors the usual manner. Before you drive the vehicle through an automatic car wash, fold in the exterior rear Activating exterior rear view mirror view mirrors.
Page 316: Memory Function
Controls in detail Memory function Make sure you have stored a parking immediately once your vehicle exceeds a Memory function position for the passenger-side exterior speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) Notes rear view mirror ( page 315). immediately when you press button Make sure the Lower mirror when With the memory function you can store up driver’s side exterior rear view mirror.
Page 317: Parking Position
Controls in detail Memory function Lumbar support (CL 550 4MATIC) When the settings are stored to the Storing exterior rear view mirror selected position, an acknowledgement parking position Drive-dynamic multicontour seat: signal sounds. activation/deactivation For easier parking, you can adjust the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror so that you can see the right rear wheel as soon Recalling positions from memory...
Page 318: Lighting
Relevant Press memory button M 1. information can be obtained at any Within 3 seconds, press bottom of authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. adjustment button 2. The parking position is stored if the mirror The active Bi-Xenon headlamps monitor does not move.
Page 319: Automatic Headlamp Mode
Controls in detail Lighting starter switch or open the driver’s door with License plate lamps traffic and/or ambient lighting conditions the ignition switched off. require you to do so. Side marker lamps When the parking lamps or the rear fog In low ambient lighting conditions, only Instrument panel lamps lamp are switched on and you remove the...
Page 320: Daytime Running Lamp Mode
Controls in detail Lighting Canada only: High-beam headlamps are only Canada only USA only available with the exterior lamp switch in With the exterior lamp switch in position You can only switch on the high-beam position B. or *, you cannot switch on the high- headlamps in low ambient lighting conditions.
Page 321: Combination Switch
Controls in detail Lighting High-beam flasher lamps should only be used in conjunction with Combination switch low-beam headlamps. Consult your State or Switching on: Pull the combination switch Province Motor Vehicle Regulations briefly in direction of arrow 2. regarding permissible lamp operation. Switch on the ignition.
Page 322: Hazard Warning Flasher
Controls in detail Lighting switch only to point of resistance and Switching on: Press hazard warning For information on filling up the washer release. The corresponding turn signal flasher switch 1. reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp lamps will flash three times. cleaning system”...
Page 323: Front
Controls in detail Lighting wheel in the other direction, the corner- you have turned the steering wheel to full The interior lighting controls are located in illuminating lamp comes on on the side of lock. the overhead control panel. the turn signal. Switching off Turn steering wheel in desired direction.
Page 324: Wipers
Controls in detail Wipers Emergency lighting unlock the vehicle Wipers remove the SmartKey from the starter The interior lighting is activated automatically Notes switch if the vehicle is involved in an accident. Do not operate the wipers when the open a door Switching off: Press hazard warning windshield is dry.
Page 325: Windshield Wipers
Controls in detail Wipers When you select intermittent wiping, the rain Windshield wipers sensor is activated. The rain sensor sets a Switching on/off suitable wiping interval depending on the wetness of the sensor surface automatically. M Windshield wipers off Do not leave windshield wipers on an U Slow intermittent wiping intermittent setting when the vehicle is Rain sensor operation with low...
Page 326: Wiping
Problems with wipers the wiper setting is changed using the have the windshield wipers checked at If anything blocks the windshield wipers combination switch the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off Center immediately. Single wipe For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in a...
Page 327: Power Windows
Controls in detail Power windows You can also open or close the windows Power windows The door windows operate differently when using the SmartKey, see “Summer opening the switch is pressed and held. See the Opening and closing feature” ( page 327) and “Convenience “Closing when a window is blocked”...
Page 328: Synchronizing
Controls in detail Power windows Switch on the ignition. If the upward movement of a window is Synchronizing power windows blocked during the closing procedure, the Opening/Closing: Press or pull and hold The windows must be synchronized if they window will stop and open slightly. However, switch to the resistance point.
Page 329 Controls in detail Power windows Summer opening feature Convenience closing feature as long as the door handle is held but the door not opened. If the weather is warm, you can ventilate the When locking the vehicle, you can vehicle before driving off by simultaneously: simultaneously close the windows and the With SmartKey tilt/sliding sunroof.
Page 330: Driving And Parking
Controls in detail Driving and parking The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be Driving and parking Starting the engine located outside the vehicle within G Warning! Safety notes approximately 3 ft (1 m) of a door. Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to G Warning! Close all doors.
Page 331 Controls in detail Driving and parking Automatic transmission With SmartKey Do not depress the accelerator pedal. Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 ( page 301) and release it. The engine starts automatically. With KEYLESS-GO G Warning! As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle, KEYLESS-GO start/stop button the vehicle can be started.
Page 332: Driving Off
Driving off once. starting attempts: G Warning! The engine starts automatically. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz On slippery road surfaces, never downshift Center or call Roadside Assistance. in order to obtain braking action. This could Starting difficulties result in drive wheel slip and reduced The engine does not start.
Page 333 The red indicator lamp (USA only) which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz pedal. Limited Warranty. (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out.
Page 334: Accidents
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Have the problem checked at an authorized movement, always do the following before Center or call Roadside Assistance. Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle: If no damage on major assemblies, fuel...
Page 335: Electronic Parking Brake
Controls in detail Driving and parking automatic transmission in reverse gear R from the starter switch, or press the the trunk lid must be closed. KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. The hood is closed. Take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle when leaving.
Page 336: Turning Off
Controls in detail Driving and parking Engaging electronic parking brake While driving, press the handle for the Turning off the engine automatically electronic parking brake ( page 333). G Warning! Your vehicle’s electronic parking brake Your vehicle will be braked for as long as Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle engages automatically when DISTRONIC Plus you press and hold the handle for the...
Page 337: Automatic Transmission
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Remove the SmartKey from the starter If you turn off the engine using the KEYLESS- Automatic transmission switch. GO start/stop button and open a front door, Introduction The immobilizer is activated. the automatic transmission will shift into park position P automatically.
Page 338: Gear Selector Lever
Controls in detail Automatic transmission G Warning! covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited When trying to free a vehicle stuck in mud or Warranty. snow, see “Rocking the It is dangerous to shift the automatic vehicle” ( page 339). transmission out of park position P or...
Page 339 Controls in detail Automatic transmission open a front door, the automatic transmission The trunk lid is opened while the automatic Remaining in neutral position N will shift into park position P automatically. transmission is in reverse gear R. If you want the automatic transmission to G Warning! remain in neutral position N, e.g.
Page 340: Shifting Procedure
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Shifting into drive position D With KEYLESS-GO: Transmission positions Make sure the ignition is switched on. With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the The current transmission position appears in brake pedal and move the gear selector With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the the multifunction display.
Page 341: Kickdown
Rocking the vehicle neutral position N can result in Center as soon as possible. transmission damage that is not Rocking the vehicle by shifting the automatic covered by the Mercedes-Benz Reverse gear í transmission directly between drive position Limited Warranty.
Page 342: Automatic Shift Program
Controls in detail Automatic transmission (9 km/h). To shift the automatic transmission The current gear range appears in the Effect directly between drive position D and reverse multifunction display. gear R, move the gear selector lever past the è With this selection you can use the braking effect of the engine.
Page 343: One-Touch Gearshifting
Controls in detail Automatic transmission program mode appears in the multifunction C Comfort For standard driving display. S Sport For sporty driving Selecting program mode C means: M Manual For manual gearshifting The vehicle starts out more gentle, both page 342) forward and reverse, except when driving off with full throttle.
Page 344: Manual Shift Program
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Canceling gear range limit vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control. Pull and hold right gearshift control until the gear range indicator disappears from Briefly pull left gearshift control 1. the multifunction display.
Page 345: Manual Shift Program
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Activating manual shift program covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until M appears in the Briefly pull right gearshift control multifunction display. page 342). The automatic transmission switches to The automatic transmission shifts into the manual program mode M.
Page 346: Limp-Home Mode
Downshifting Have the automatic transmission checked repeatedly until C or S appears in the G Warning! at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as multifunction display. soon as possible. On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could Restart the engine.
Page 347: Instrument Cluster
Stay away with added caution. Contact an authorized from the engine if you see or hear steam Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. coming from it. Stop the vehicle in a safe location away Knob The language setting for the multifunction from other traffic.
Page 348: Driving Systems
Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds, Advanced Parking Guidance as it may result in serious engine damage Rear View Camera that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Fuel gauge Limited Warranty. Night View Assist The fuel gauge is on the left-hand side of the...
Page 349: Cruise Control
Controls in detail Driving systems Cruise control traffic because conditions do not allow safe driving at a constant speed. The cruise control automatically maintains The use of the cruise control can be the speed you set for your vehicle. dangerous on slippery roads. Rapid The use of the cruise control is recommended changes in tire traction can result in for driving at a constant speed for extended...
Page 350 Controls in detail Driving systems Canceling cruise control when the automatic transmission is in park acoustic warning will sound. Observe position P, reverse gear R, or neutral additional messages in the multifunction Depress the brake pedal. position N display that may appear. Depressing the accelerator pedal does not ®...
Page 351: Hill Start Assist System
Controls in detail Driving systems Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) lever down past the resistance point in Hill start assist system increments direction of arrow to decrease. G Warning! Release the cruise control lever. The set speed value is increased or The hill start assist system is not designed The new speed is set and the vehicle will decreased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h)
Page 352: Distronic Plus
Controls in detail Driving systems G Warning! with the electronic parking brake engaged can only apply a maximum of 40% of the vehicle’s braking power. ® The DISTRONIC Plus is a convenience if the ESP has switched off due to a system.
Page 353 Controls in detail Driving systems G Warning! changes in tire traction can result in wheel Switch off the DISTRONIC Plus: spin and loss of control. The “Resume” function should only be when changing from the left to the right The DISTRONIC Plus does not function in operated if the driver is fully aware of the lane if vehicles are moving more slowly adverse sight and distance conditions.
Page 354: Distronic Plus
Controls in detail Driving systems DISTRONIC Plus displays in system, the following functions are Canada only: multifunction display deactivated: This device complies with RSS-210 of DISTRONIC Plus Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: BAS Plus ( page 66) 1.
Page 355: Displaying The Distance Graphic
Controls in detail Driving systems lamp in the instrument cluster comes dangerous situation. Do not wait for the Do not place your foot under the brake on and an intermittent warning sounds. operation of the warning signal to intercede pedal – your foot could become caught. with your own braking.
Page 356 Controls in detail Driving systems Press to select the & Assistance menu. to select the Distance Press Display function. Press #. The DISTRONIC Plus distance graphic appears and you will see one of the following displays in the multifunction display. DISTRONIC Plus activated Preceding vehicle, if detected DISTRONIC Plus activated...
Page 357: Lever
Controls in detail Driving systems DISTRONIC Plus lever Activating DISTRONIC Plus The maximum vehicle speed you can set is 120 mph (Canada: 200 km/h). G Warning! When the DISTRONIC Plus is activated, the When the DISTRONIC Plus is braking, the set speed is indicated with a marker in the brake pedal is retracted (i.e.
Page 358: Driving
Controls in detail Driving systems if the driver’s door is open and the driver If you do not completely remove your foot You can adjust the set speed using the has not fastened his or her seat belt from the accelerator pedal, the message DISTRONIC Plus lever and the target distance DISTRONIC PLUS Override appears in the using the distance setting switch on the...
Page 359: Stopping
Controls in detail Driving systems brakes the vehicle in order to keep the After a short while, the vehicle is secured in the electrical components in the engine distance specified by you. place by the electronic parking brake so that compartment or the fuses have been the operating brake can be relieved of load.
Page 360: Speed Settings
Controls in detail Driving systems speed will then be determined only by the each time you lift the DISTRONIC Plus lever could cause an accident and/or serious accelerator pedal position. up to the resistance point. injury to you and others. Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) Setting a higher speed When you use the DISTRONIC Plus lever...
Page 361: Resume Function
Controls in detail Driving systems Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) Briefly pull the DISTRONIC Plus lever in you shift the automatic transmission into increments direction of arrow page 355). park position P, reverse gear R, or neutral position N while driving The DISTRONIC Plus is activated and Briefly press the DISTRONIC Plus lever resumes to the last set speed or, if no...
Page 362: With Distronic Plus
Controls in detail Driving systems Driving with DISTRONIC Plus reduce vehicle speed further or bring it to a stop. This section describes a number of driving situations where special precaution is Depressing the accelerator pedal does not required on the part of the driver. Be prepared deactivate the DISTRONIC Plus.
Page 363 Controls in detail Driving systems Manual disappears during driving and the Offset driving The DISTRONIC Plus regulates only the last speed stored flashes for approximately distance between your vehicle and those 5 seconds, the dirt (e.g. slush) has directly ahead of it. It may not register dissolved;...
Page 364 Controls in detail Driving systems The DISTRONIC Plus has not yet detected the Obstacles and stationary vehicles Cross-traffic vehicle changing lanes. There will be insufficient distance to the lane-changing vehicle. Narrow vehicles The DISTRONIC Plus does not brake for The DISTRONIC Plus may inadvertently obstacles or stationary vehicles.
Page 365: Introduction
Controls in detail Driving systems Start the engine. handling may be impaired and the fuel AIRMATIC consumption may increase. Press the program mode selector switch Introduction (C/S) ( page 341) to select the desired The following vehicle level settings can be driving program.
Page 366: Active Body Control (Abc)
Controls in detail Driving systems Vehicle level control Start the engine. Active Body Control (ABC) Briefly press switch to change from one G Warning! The ABC system is an active, computer- level setting to the other. controlled system that hydraulically adjusts To help avoid personal injury, keep hands The message: Vehicle Rising appears in the suspension at all four wheels in response...
Page 367 Controls in detail Driving systems Suspension tuning The following vehicle level settings can be selected when the vehicle is stationary: The suspension tuning is set according to: Level your driving style Normal For driving on normal roads. road surface conditions The indicator lamp is off.
Page 368: All-Wheel Drive (4Matic)
N regularly, being careful not to scratch or not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited The Parktronic system deactivates at speeds damage the sensors, see “Cleaning the Warranty. All wheels must be on or off the above approximately 11 mph (18 km/h).
Page 369: Minimum Distance
Controls in detail Driving systems G Warning! Range of the sensors Rear sensors Make sure no persons or animals are in or Center approx. 48 in (120 cm) near the area in which you are parking/ Corners approx. 32 in (80 cm) maneuvering.
Page 370 Controls in detail Driving systems when the automatic transmission is shifted Current Warning indicator into park position P. transmission position Rear area: An intermittent acoustic warning will sound as the first red distance Front area activated segment illuminates and a constant acoustic warning lasting a maximum of Front and rear area 2 seconds will sound for the second red...
Page 371: Park Assist
It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the Have the Parktronic system checked at an need for extreme care. The responsibility authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon Canada only: during parking and other critical maneuvers as possible.
Page 372: Range
Controls in detail Driving systems permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use For cleaning the driving systems sensors, see you secure the vehicle in place with the in any non-approved way. page 465). electronic parking brake. Any unauthorized modification to this The Park Assist monitors the surroundings of High-frequency sources such as toll device could void the user’s authority to...
Page 373: Warning Indicators
Controls in detail Driving systems e.g. flower boxes, an elevated crossbar or If yellow readiness indicators under the a trailer tow hitch. The Park Assist does not distance segments are lit, the Park Assist is detect such nearby objects. You could ready to measure.
Page 374: Collision Warning
Controls in detail Driving systems Collision warning Front area: As soon as the first red distance segment The Park Assist can detect obstacles from a illuminates, you will hear an intermittent considerable distance. If you drive in reverse warning tone for approximately 2 seconds. towards an obstacle, you will hear a warning Once the second red distance segment tone.
Page 375: Advanced Parking Guidance
Controls in detail Driving systems G Warning! Canada only: Advanced Parking Guidance This device complies with RSS-210 of Make sure no persons or animals are in the G Warning! Industry Canada. Operation is subject to area in which you are maneuvering. You The Advanced Parking Guidance is only an the following two conditions: could otherwise injure them.
Page 376: Detecting A Parking Space
Controls in detail Driving systems sensors that scan the area on both sides of possible not be detected by the Advanced a vehicle speed of up to 25 mph (40 km/h) vehicle. When suitable parking space is found Parking Guidance. and automatically scans for and measures it is shown in the display and you receive potential parking spaces on both sides of the...
Page 377: Parking
Controls in detail Driving systems at least 5 ft (1.5 m) wide instrument cluster stops blinking. You may the blue parking space symbol in the continue the parking procedure. instrument cluster. at least 3.5 ft (1.0 m) longer than your G Warning! Shift the automatic transmission into vehicle is...
Page 378 Controls in detail Driving systems Countersteering Where necessary, depending on the position is shown at the end of the green distance to the parking space, back up in a lane. straight line a short distance. This is indicated by a green lane 1. Driving into the parking space Back up until you hear an audible warning, then stop.
Page 379: Canceling
Controls in detail Driving systems Reaching end position The Advanced Parking Guidance is automatically canceled if guidance into the parking space is no longer possible or if an error occurs. The parking space symbol disappears and the message Parking Guidance Canceled appears in the multifunction display.
Page 380 Controls in detail Driving systems G Warning! maneuvering the vehicle. This applies not only to the area behind the vehicle, but also Make sure no persons or animals are in or to the area in front of and to the sides of near the area in which you are parking/ the vehicle.
Page 381 Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. Switch on the ignition. Do not use the rear view camera if the roads Switch on the COMAND system.
Page 382: Night View Assist
Controls in detail Driving systems A camera at the top of the windshield The camera is at the top of the windshield. If you activate a different function on the driver’s COMAND system controls while measures the infrared light and shows a black-and-white image on the multifunction reverse parking or parallel parking, the display.
Page 383 Controls in detail Driving systems menus is no longer available. If you would like Adjusting instrument cluster illumination to change a setting using the steering wheel buttons, you must first switch off the Night View Assist. Night View Assist on or off Knob Press button up or down.
Page 384: Blind Spot Assist
Controls in detail Driving systems G Warning! Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist cannot detect road, traffic and weather conditions. Please do not forget that your primary The Blind Spot Assist uses radar sensors to responsibility is to drive the vehicle. A It is the driver’s responsibility at all times to monitor the area on both sides of your driver’s attention to the road must always...
Page 385 Controls in detail Driving systems Any unauthorized modification to this USA only: at speeds that exceed the speed of your device could void the user’s authority to vehicle significantly will not be detected. This device has been approved by the FCC operate the equipment.
Page 386 Controls in detail Driving systems Make sure that the radar sensors In the event of a significant impact or The yellow indicator lamps in the exterior damage affecting the bumpers, have the page 247) and Blind Spot Assist rear view mirrors are illuminated. You will page 245) are switched on.
Page 387: Climate Control System
Controls in detail Climate control system If the turn signal remains on, red warning have been detected. No further audible lamp will flash to indicate that vehicles warnings will sound. Climate control system Control panel Function Recommendation/Notes U Air distribution and air volume, driver’s side page 388) Switches on the automatic mode.
Page 388 Controls in detail Climate control system Function Recommendation/Notes y Front defroster page 391) Keep this setting selected only until the windshield or the side windows are clear again. , Air recirculation page 392) Only use this function for a short time, e.g. in a tunnel.
Page 389: Climate Control System
Automatic air distribution control and others. Have a clogged filter replaced Central climate control (Mono) page 388) as soon as possible at an authorized page 226) Mercedes-Benz Center. Temperature: 72‡ (22†) ( page 388) Footwell temperature ( page 226) Footwell temperature: 0 (...
Page 390: Automatic Mode
Controls in detail Climate control system Deactivating: Press rocker switch Set the desired temperature Condensation may drip out from ´ underneath the vehicle. This is normal and page 388). or down. The indicator lamp in the rocker switch not an indication of a malfunction. Activating: Press rocker switch up or comes on.
Page 391 Controls in detail Climate control system Center air vents Adjusting air vents G Warning! When operating the climate control, the air that enters the passenger compartment through the air vents can be very hot or very cold (depending on the set temperature). This may cause burns or frostbite to unprotected skin in the immediate area of the air vents.
Page 392: Air Distribution
Controls in detail Climate control system Side air vents Rear center console air vents Adjusting air distribution Air distribution in front/rear passenger compartment via COMAND The air distribution can be adjusted via COMAND ( page 224). Adjusting air volume You can adjust the air volume separately on each side if the passenger compartment.
Page 393: Front Defroster
Controls in detail Climate control system Deactivating switched on. The air flow will remain on the Front defroster windshield and front door windows. Press rocker switch up or down. You can use this setting to defrost the Press rocker switch up or down to The indicator lamp in the rocker switch windshield, for example if it is iced up.
Page 394: Air Recirculation Mode
Controls in detail Climate control system sliding sunroof or tilt/sliding panel are The air recirculation mode is activated The manually selected air recirculation closed). automatically at high outside mode is deactivated automatically: temperatures. after 5 minutes if the outside Maximum cooling MAX COOL is only The indicator lamp in rocker switch temperature is below approximately available when the engine is running.
Page 395: Rear Window Defroster
Controls in detail Rear window defroster the selected temperature. The blower will As soon as the battery has sufficient Rear window defroster run at low speed regardless of the air voltage, the rear window defroster distribution control setting. switches back on automatically. G Warning! Any accumulation of snow and ice should Activating: Switch off the ignition.
Page 396: Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
In the event of an accident, the glass could be damaged which is not covered by sunroof, make sure there is no danger of may shatter. This may result in an opening the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. anyone being harmed by the opening/ in the roof. closing procedure.
Page 397 Controls in detail Power tilt/sliding sunroof sunroof switch past the resistance point in Express raising is not available when the direction of arrow and release. tilt/sliding sunroof is open. The tilt/sliding sunroof must be closed first. Stopping during express operation: Move the sunroof switch in any direction.
Page 398: Loading And Storing
Please or synchronized, contact an authorized materials appropriate for the weight and exercise caution! Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside size of the load. Assistance. Immediately after the tilt/sliding sunroof In an accident, during hard braking or has stopped because it was blocked, pull Switch on the ignition.
Page 399: Parcel Nets
Controls in detail Loading and storing Load distribution Parcel nets Hooks The total load weight including vehicle G Warning! A retaining hook can be used to attach cargo occupants and luggage/cargo should not items such as bags. The parcel net is intended for storing light- exceed the total load limit indicated on the weight items only, such as road maps, mail, corresponding Tire and Loading Information...
Page 400: Glove Box
Controls in detail Loading and storing Glove box Storage compartments G Warning! To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backrests.
Page 401 Controls in detail Loading and storing Seat storage compartments Opening: Press eyeglasses compartment Do not sit on or lean your body weight mark 1. against the armrest when it is folded down, Storage compartments are located in the seat as you could otherwise damage it. Closing: Swing eyeglasses compartment base of each front seat.
Page 402 Controls in detail Loading and storing Storage spaces under trunk floor Storage compartment between rear seats Handle Cover Handle Storage space Cover handle Fold down rear armrest. Opening: Pull handle backward in the Trunk floor cover Pull handle upward in direction of arrow. direction of arrow.
Page 403: Useful Features
Opening: Press chrome label 1. may cause damage not covered by the Opening: Press chrome label 1. Closing: Slide cup holder back until it Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. engages. Closing: Fold cover in until it engages. When not in use, keep the cup holder The front cup holder can be removed for closed.
Page 404: Ashtray
Controls in detail Useful features Glare through a door window Sun visors G Warning! Close vanity mirror cover if opened. Disengage sun visor from mounting 2. Do not use the vanity mirror while driving. Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors Pivot sun visor to the side.
Page 405: Cigarette Lighter
Controls in detail Useful features Push in cigarette lighter 1. Cigarette lighter Power outlet Cigarette lighter will pop out G Observe Safety notes, see The power outlet can be used to automatically when hot. accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories page 59. Take out cigarette lighter 1.
Page 406 Please contact an authorized Cover for contact plate phone you are using. See also separate Mercedes-Benz Center for information on operating manual for instructions on how features available for your mobile phone of Pull cover for contact plate in direction to use your mobile phone.
Page 407: Tele Aid
Controls in detail Useful features monitoring services, connection and location. If either of these signals are Tele Aid cellular air time. unavailable, the Tele Aid system may not In order to activate the Tele Aid system, a function and if this occurs, assistance must vehicle battery power is available.
Page 408: Tele Aid
Have the system checked at the nearest If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is COMAND display and the audio system is Mercedes-Benz Center or contact the flashing continuously and there was no muted. When the connection is established,...
Page 409: Manually
2 seconds. the vehicle (e.g. smoke or fire in the vehicle, Describe the nature of the need for A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside vehicle in a dangerous road location), assistance. Assistance dispatcher will be initiated. The...
Page 410: Information Button
Terminating calls: Press button dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified Activated appears in the COMAND the multifunction steering wheel. Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to tow display. The audio system or the COMAND your vehicle to the nearest authorized system is muted.
Page 411 The transmitted data can contain address the audio system is muted. The optional Call Failed appears in the multifunction details for a Mercedes-Benz Center or POIs. mobile phone (if installed) switches off. If display. Call could not be you must use this phone, we recommend...
Page 412: Search And Send
Controls in detail Useful features Search and Send appropriate field when the “Send” dialog box appears. In order to utilize Search & Send your Click “Send”. vehicle must be equipped with Tele Aid, Navigation, and an active Tele Aid Retrieve Destination Address subscription.
Page 413: Remote Door Unlock
Response Center and your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center of pull the trunk lid handle for a minimum of required service. This is automatic and does 20 seconds until the indicator lamp in the Remote door lock not require driver intervention.
Page 414: Garage Door Opener
Controls in detail Useful features network is available and data connection is Garage door opener Do not run the engine while programming possible. the integrated remote control. Inhalation of The integrated remote control can operate up exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All to three separately controlled devices Stolen Vehicle Recovery services exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide...
Page 415 Controls in detail Useful features Programming the integrated remote Step 4: Using both hands, simultaneously programming steps 8 through 12 as your control press hand-held remote control button garage door opener may be equipped with the “rolling code” feature. and the desired signal transmitter button Step 1: Switch on the ignition.
Page 416 Controls in detail Useful features You have 30 seconds to initiate the signal transmitter to pick up the signal during Upon completion of programming the following two steps. programming. Similar to this Canadian law, integrated remote control, make sure you some U.S.
Page 417 Erasing the integrated remote control integrated remote control, contact an control 5. This will increase the likelihood memory authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or call of the hand-held remote control sending a the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance faster and more accurate signal to the...
Page 418: Floormats
Controls in detail Useful features Any unauthorized modification to this Floormats device could void the user’s authority to G Warning! operate the equipment. Whenever you are using floormats, make Canada only: sure there is enough clearance and that the This device complies with RSS-210 of floormats are securely fastened.
Page 419: Infrared Reflecting
Controls in detail Useful features Infrared reflecting windshield Infrared reflecting glass reduces the amount of radiated heat entering the vehicle interior through the windows. The infrared reflecting glass also prevents the transmission of signals through the glass by in-vehicle electronic devices, e.g. electronic toll collection devices.
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Page 421: Operation
Operation Vehicle equipment ......420 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..420 At the gas station ......421 Engine compartment ......423 Tires and wheels ....... 429 Winter driving ........452 Driving instructions ......454 Maintenance ........460 Vehicle care ........462 More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
Page 422: Vehicle Equipment
Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) Additional instructions for AMG vehicles: Vehicle equipment The first 1000 miles (1500 km) During the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km), The more cautiously you treat your vehicle This Operator’s Manual describes all do not exceed a speed of 85 mph during the break-in period, the more satisfied features, standard or optional, potentially...
Page 423: At The Gas Station
Refueling resulting from mixing gasoline with diesel For more information on gasoline, see fuel is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz G Warning! “Premium unleaded Limited Warranty. gasoline” ( page 580), see “Fuel...
Page 424 Operation At the gas station starter switch). The driver’s door then can Check regularly and before a long trip be closed again. For information on quantities and Opening: Press fuel filler flap at the requirements of operating agents, see “Fuels, point indicated by the arrow.
Page 425: Engine Compartment
Operation Engine compartment G Warning! Engine compartment To help prevent personal injury, stay clear Hood of moving parts when the hood is open and G Warning! the engine is running. The radiator fan may continue to run for Do not pull the release lever while the approximately 30 seconds or may even vehicle is in motion.
Page 426: Consumption
Using special additives not approved by Make sure the hood is securely engaged Mercedes-Benz may cause damage not before driving off. Do not continue driving covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited if the hood can no longer engage after an Warranty.
Page 427: Oil Dipstick
Operation Engine compartment to select Engine Oil The filling quantity between the upper and Press lower marks on the oil dipstick is Level. approximately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l). Press #. The following message appears in the AMG vehicles only: multifunction display: The filling quantity between the upper and Measuring...
Page 428: Adding
Maintenance System. For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters, contact For more information on engine oil, see If the engine is at operating temperature, an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or “Fuels, coolants, lubricants wait 5 minutes before checking oil. visit www.mbusa.com (USA only).
Page 429: Messages In The Multifunction
The transmission fluid level does not need to (70†). be checked. If you notice transmission fluid G Warning! loss or gearshifting malfunctions, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the In order to avoid any potentially serious transmission. burns: CL 63 AMG...
Page 430 Operation Engine compartment The coolant level is correct if the level Only use washer fluid which is suitable for scalding hot fluid and steam will be blown plastic lenses. Improper washer fluid can out under pressure. for cold coolant: reaches marking bar damage the plastic lenses of the in coolant expansion tank Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine...
Page 431: Tires And Wheels
Safety notes Refill the washer fluid reservoir with MB Retreaded tires are not tested or Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since SummerFit” and water (or commercially for information on tested and recommended previous damage cannot always be...
Page 432: Care And Maintenance
Operation Tires and wheels Replace the tire if you find any of the above Tire care and maintenance speed with a flat tire will cause excessive conditions. heat build-up and possibly a fire. G Warning! Make sure you also inspect the spare tire Regularly check the tires for damage.
Page 433: Storing Tires
Operation Tires and wheels Direction of rotation (1.6 mm), we recommend that you do not allow your tires to wear down to that level. Unidirectional tires offer added advantages, As tread depth approaches in (3 mm), such as better hydroplaning performance. To the adhesion properties on a wet road are benefit, however, you must make sure the sharply reduced.
Page 434: Placard
Operation Tires and wheels Tire and Loading Information placard Loading the vehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how much Data shown on Tire and Loading weight it may properly carry. Information placard example are for illustration purposes only. Load limit data (1) The Tire and Loading Information placard are specific to each vehicle and may vary can be found on the driver’s door...
Page 435: Seating Capacity
Operation Tires and wheels on the Tire and Loading Information Step 3: Subtract the combined weight of placard. the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX lbs. The combined weight of all occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer tongue load (if Step 4: The resulting figure equals the applicable) should never exceed the weight available amount of cargo and luggage load...
Page 436 Operation Tires and wheels vehicle stated on the vehicle’s Tire and Loading Information placard ( page 433). Example Combined weight Number of Seating Occupants weight Combined Available cargo/luggage limit of occupants occupants configuration weight of all and trailer tongue weight and cargo from Tire (driver and occupants...
Page 437 ( page 436). everything loaded in it. driver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the tires Your Mercedes-Benz has been designed Data shown on Tire and Loading can overheat them, possibly causing a primarily to carry passengers and their cargo.
Page 438: Important Notes On
Potential problems associated with weight. The tire inflation pressures listed fuel filler flap, contact an authorized underinflated and overinflated tires apply to the tires installed as original Mercedes-Benz Center for proper tire equipment. inflation pressure. Underinflated tires G Warning! Driving comfort may be reduced when the...
Page 439: Checking
Operation Tires and wheels Underinflated tires can Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure Checking tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. The tires can be cause excessive and uneven tire wear Safety notes considered cold if the vehicle has been adversely affect fuel economy parked for at least 3 hours or driven less than G Warning!
Page 440 Operation Tires and wheels stem of the valve with e.g. a tip of a pen. TPMS system itself is not operating of the fuel filler flap. If your vehicle has tires Then recheck the tire inflation pressure properly. of a different size than the size indicated on with the tire gauge.
Page 441 Operation Tires and wheels to select Tire 10 minutes for the system to signal a Press button $ or% Your vehicle has also been equipped with a malfunction using the TPMS telltale Press.. TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate flashing and illumination sequence. when the system is not operating properly.
Page 442 Operation Tires and wheels or near the vehicle could cause the TPMS Any unauthorized modification to this vehicle. You might lose control over the to malfunction. device could void the user’s authority to vehicle. operate the equipment. USA only: When you restart the TPMS, the system sets Tire inflation pressure warnings new reference values for each tire.
Page 443: Tire Labeling
Operation Tires and wheels Press 'OK' to Confirm Using the Tire and Loading Information the indicated value where the spare wheel placard on the driver’s door B-pillar is mounted does not reflect the actual Press button #. page 432) or, if available, the spare tire inflation pressure.
Page 444 Operation Tires and wheels For illustration purposes only. Actual data For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above may vary from data shown in above illustration.
Page 445 Operation Tires and wheels Aspect ratio Tire speed rating which may cause an accident and/or G Warning! Aspect ratio is the dimensional serious injury to you or others. relationship between tire section height and Always replace rims and tires with the same Even when permitted by law, never operate section width and is expressed in percentage.
Page 446 Operation Tires and wheels the service description. Example: Not all M+S rated tires provide special Index Speed rating 245/40 ZR18 97Y. In this example, “97Y” winter performance. Make sure the tires up to 149 mph (240 km/h) is the service description. The letter “Y” you use show M+S and the mountain/ designates the speed rating and the speed snowflake.marking on the tire...
Page 447 If you are uncertain about the correct reading of the information given on a tire’s sidewall, XL or Extra Load: designates an extra load any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be (or reinforced) tire. glad to assist you. Light Load: designates a light load tire.
Page 448 Operation Tires and wheels Manufacturer’s identification mark For example, “3202” represents the 32nd may vary from data shown in above week of 2002. illustration. Manufacturer’s identification mark The maximum tire load is the maximum denotes the tire manufacturer. weight the tires are designed to support. Maximum tire load New tires have a mark with two symbols.
Page 449 Operation Tires and wheels For illustration purposes only. Actual data Uniform Tire Quality Grading on tires are specific to each vehicle and Standards may vary from data shown in above The Uniform Tire Quality Grading is a U.S. illustration. Government requirement designed to give Quality grades can be found, where drivers consistent and reliable information applicable, on the tire sidewall between tread...
Page 450 AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent cause serious damage to the drivetrain the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Tire ply material measured under controlled conditions on Limited Warranty.
Page 451: Cold Tire Inflation Pressure
Operation Tires and wheels Aspect ratio DOT (Department of Transportation) For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and Dimensional relationship between tire A tire branding symbol which denotes the tire may vary from data shown in above section height and section width expressed meets requirements of the U.S.
Page 452: Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight
Operation Tires and wheels Normal occupant weight tongue load). It is indicated on certification handling, tread life and riding comfort. If so label located on the driver’s door B-pillar. equipped, supplemental information The number of occupants the vehicle is pertaining to special driving situations can be designed to seat, multiplied by 68 kilograms found on the tire inflation pressure label on Kilopascal (kPa)
Page 453: Tire Load Rating
Tire speed rating of 110 lb-ft (150 Nm). temperature and treadwear. Ratings are Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel Part of tire designation; indicates the speed determined by tire manufacturers using U.S. bolts specified for your vehicle’s rims.
Page 454: Winter Driving
Such notices are available authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. at your tire dealer or any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Always use winter tires at temperatures below 45‡...
Page 455: Snow Chains
Only use snow chains that are approved by select the raised level of the vehicle level If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, make Mercedes-Benz. Any authorized Mercedes- control. Other settings may result in sure snow is kept clear of the exhaust pipe Benz Center will be glad to advise you on damage to your vehicle.
Page 456: Driving Instructions
Booklet and as required by the affect braking efficiency. Increased pedal Maintenance system. Contact an force may become necessary to produce the authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. normal brake effect. Fuel consumption is also increased by driving Depressing the brake pedal periodically when...
Page 457: Brakes
This could lead to the drivetrain which is not covered by the to accidents and injury. G Warning! Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs Power assistance and driving are very dangerous Continuous or hard braking combinations.
Page 458: Messages In The Multifunction
G Warning! the multifunction display that may appear. covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Brake pad wear or a leak in the system may A layer of salt on the brake discs and the...
Page 459: High-Performance Brake System
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. this break-in period. brake pads or disks strongly depends on your driving style and the conditions under which...
Page 460: Abroad
If you plan to drive the vehicle outside the U.S. Do not drive through flooded areas. is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz or Canada, you should request dealer Before driving through water, determine its Limited Warranty.
Page 461 Any adjustments on the Telephones and two-way radios engine should, therefore, be carried out only G Warning! by qualified Mercedes-Benz Center authorized technicians. Never operate radio transmitters equipped Engine adjustments should not be altered in with a built-in or attached antenna, such as any way.
Page 462: Maintenance
30 seconds, once the vehicle damage not covered by the suggested maintenance service term has Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. passed Clearing the maintenance service indicator message manually: Press button...
Page 463: Service Indicator Display
Mercedes-Benz these days from the days shown in the Limited Warranty. maintenance service indicator message or Calling up the maintenance service maintenance service indicator display.
Page 464: Vehicle Care
Never apply strong force obtain Mercedes-Benz approved vehicle-care adverse influences. and only use a soft, wet cloth or sponge. products at an authorized Mercedes-Benz More frequent washings are necessary to Otherwise you may scratch or damage the Center.
Page 465: Cleaning
The Follow the instructions provided by the Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Care should poly-V-belt and all pulleys should be power washer manufacturer on be applied when water drops on the paint protected from any wax.
Page 466 For regular cleaning and care of ornamental running it through the automatic car wash. Only use a mild vehicle wash detergent, moldings, use a damp cloth. such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Make sure the combination switch is set Do not use chrome cleaner on ornamental Shampoo.
Page 467: Sensor Cover
Only clean sensor cover by hand. Use a mild vehicle wash detergent, such as Use a mild vehicle wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo, Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo, with plenty of water and a soft, non- More user manuals on...
Page 468: The Camera
If necessary, Do not clean the lens of the Night View Switch off the ignition. remove the wax using the Mercedes-Benz Assist camera. If the camera lens is dirty, Use a mild car wash detergent, such as approved Car Shampoo with plenty of water.
Page 469: Cleaning
Operation Vehicle care If you use a windshield cleaning product, 0) before cleaning the windshield and/or make sure that none of the cleaning the wiper blades. Otherwise, the wiper product comes into contact with the lens motor could suddenly turn on and cause of the Night View Assist camera.
Page 470: Cleaning
Hard plastic trim items To clean the window interior, do not use a dry cloth, abrasives, solvents or cleaners Tire Care and Mercedes-Benz approved Use Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care Wheel Care products, take care not to containing solvents. Do not touch the on a soft, lint-free cloth and apply with light spray them on the brake disks.
Page 471: Cleaning
Only use seat covers which have been Use a soft bristle brush or a dry-shampoo tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for Exercise particular care when cleaning cleaner in case of excessive dirt. your vehicle model. Using other seat covers...
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Page 473: Practical Hints
Practical hints Vehicle equipment ......472 Where will I find ...? ......472 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display ....... 475 What to do if … ........527 Unlocking/locking manually ... 539 Replacing SmartKey batteries ..541 Replacing bulbs ......... 543 Replacing wiper blades ....
Page 474: Vehicle Equipment
Practical hints Where will I find ...? Vehicle equipment Where will I find ...? Vehicle tool kit The vehicle tool kit is located in the space First aid kit This Operator’s Manual describes all underneath the trunk floor. features, standard or optional, potentially Check expiration dates and contents for The vehicle tool kit includes: available for your vehicle at the time of...
Page 475: Jack
Practical hints Where will I find ...? you or others could be injured, as the jack is designed only for the purpose of changing a wheel. When using the jack, observe the safety notes in the “Mounting the spare wheel” section and the notes on the jack.
Page 476: Spare Wheel
Practical hints Where will I find ...? Remove spare wheel mounting Spare wheel turning it counterclockwise. G Observe Safety notes, see Vehicle tool kit box can only be page 547. removed together with spare wheel The spare wheel is located in the space mounting 3.
Page 477: Vehicle Status Messages In The Multifunction Display
Contact an authorized High-priority messages are shown in red in an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. the multifunction display. Messages of lower priority are also shown in yellow or white. Failure to repair the condition noted may...
Page 478: Text Messages
Text messages Safety systems Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution PRE-SAFE Inoperative Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center ® The PRE-SAFE system itself has failed. See Oper. Manual as soon as possible. All other occupant safety systems, such as the air bags, are still available.
Page 479: Messages In The Multifunction
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution PRE-SAFE Function Limited ® Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center The PRE-SAFE Brake is unavailable due See Oper. Manual as soon as possible. to a malfunction. The BAS Plus may also be unavailable.
Page 480: Display
Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Front Passenger Airbag Enabled The front passenger front air bag is Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as See Oper. Manual activated while driving even though a possible.
Page 481: Messages In The Multifunction
OCS, the 59 indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out. If above conditions are not met, the system is not working properly. Have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G Warning! above corrective steps, do not have any...
Page 482: Messages In The Multifunction
Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Front Passenger Airbag Disabled The front passenger front air bag is Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as See Oper. Manual deactivated while driving even though an possible.
Page 483: Cruise Control
OCS, the 59 indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out. If above conditions are not met, the system is not working properly. Have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G Warning! on the front passenger seat even after...
Page 484: Display
DISTRONIC PLUS Inoperative The DISTRONIC Plus is malfunctioning. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. ® The BAS Plus and the PRE-SAFE Brake are also not available.
Page 485: Park Assist
Park Assist Inoperative The Park Assist is unavailable due to a Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center malfunction. as soon as possible. More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
Page 486: Display
Blind Spot Inoperative The Blind Spot Assist is unavailable due to Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Assist a malfunction. as soon as possible. More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
Page 487: Display
10 mph the bumper became dirty in the area of (16 km/h): the sensors Clean the bumpers ( page 465). there has been a malfunction Restart the engine. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
Page 488: Display
Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Parking Finished Advanced Parking Guidance: The vehicle The display message disappears automatically. Guidance is in the end position. Radar Sensors Deactivated You have attempted to activate the Check if the radar sensors may be switched on See Oper.
Page 489: Messages In The Multifunction
P or neutral position N. reverse gear R or drive position D. Auxiliary Malfunction The backup battery for the automatic Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Battery transmission is no longer charging. Auxiliary Malfunction The backup battery for the automatic Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon transmission is discharged.
Page 490: Advanced Tpms
Service X The specified maintenance service must Have the maintenance service carried out at an be carried out ( page 460). authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Service X by X days The specified maintenance service term Have the maintenance service carried out at an...
Page 491: Messages In The Multifunction
Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Tire Pressure Currently The Advanced TPMS is unable to monitor As soon as the causes of the malfunction have Monitor Unavailable the tire inflation pressure due to: been removed, the Advanced TPMS becomes active again automatically after a few minutes a nearby radio interference source...
Page 492: Display
Engage the electronic parking brake. (USA only) Do not drive any further. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. (Canada only)
Page 493: Messages In The Multifunction
® (USA only) SAFE Brake are unavailable. braking responsiveness. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. (Canada only) More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
Page 494: Messages In The Multifunction
Continue driving with added caution. See Oper. Manual The brake system sensors are Have the system checked at an authorized malfunctioning. The brake system Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. continues to function normally with full (USA only) brake force boost. (Canada only) More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
Page 495: Messages In The Multifunction
Drive off carefully. (USA only) The electronic parking brake is Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center malfunctioning. as soon as possible. To engage: Switch off ignition and press handle for...
Page 496: Messages In The Multifunction
Drive off carefully. (USA only) The electronic parking brake is Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center malfunctioning. as soon as possible. (Canada only) More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
Page 497: Messages In The Multifunction
When you engage or release the Drive off carefully. See Oper. Manual electronic parking brake, the red indicator Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center lamp for the electronic parking brake as soon as possible. flashes for approx. 10 seconds. In the event of overvoltage or undervoltage:...
Page 498: Electronic Parking Brake
Protect vehicle from rolling away while parked malfunctioning. by using a chock from the vehicle tool kit page 473). (Canada only) Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Please Release In addition, the red indicator lamp for the Release electronic parking brake.
Page 499: Messages In The Multifunction
Shift the automatic transmission to park position P ( page 336). Protect vehicle from rolling away while parked by using a chock from the vehicle tool kit page 473). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
Page 500: Display
Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Turn On the In addition, the red indicator lamp for the Switch on the ignition. Ignition to electronic parking brake comes on. Release the You have tried to release the electronic Parking Brake parking brake, but the ignition was not (USA only)
Page 501: Messages In The Multifunction
PRE-SAFE system and the PRE-SAFE Have the system checked at an authorized Brake are unavailable. Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. ABS and ESP The brake system is still functioning...
Page 502: Messages In The Multifunction
PRE-SAFE system See Oper. Manual are switched off due to a malfunction. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. ® In addition, the yellow ESP warning lamp v comes on.
Page 503: Messages In The Multifunction
® Have the system checked at an authorized The ESP as well as the PRE-SAFE Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. system are switched off due to a malfunction. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
Page 504: Tele Aid
Have the system checked at an authorized See Oper. Manual possible that the battery is not charged. Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The brake system still functions normally. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
Page 505: Messages In The Multifunction
Front Left SRS Components of the driver’s supplemental Drive with added caution to the nearest Malfunction restraint system may not work properly. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Service Required Front Right SRS Components of the front passenger’s Drive with added caution to the nearest...
Page 506: Messages In The Multifunction
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 507: Display
The ABC message is continuously shown. Engage the electronic parking brake. Call Roadside Assistance. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Malfunction The ABC is malfunctioning. Avoid large steering maneuvers. The fenders or Stop Vehicle tires could otherwise be damaged.
Page 508: Display
Avoid large steering maneuvers. The fenders or tires could otherwise be damaged. Listen for scraping noises. Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. There is otherwise danger of an accident. Malfunction The capability of the AIRMATIC system is Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
Page 509: Night View Assist
The vehicle level is too low. Briefly Night View Assist Night View Assist is malfunctioning. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Inoperative as soon as possible. Night View Assist Wait until the message Night View Assist The temperature of the camera is too high Currently page 380).
Page 510: Display
Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Night View Assist You have tried to switch on Night View Turn the exterior lamp switch to * or Lights ON or AUTO, Assist, but the light switch is not set to page 316).
Page 511: Display
Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution You are driving with at least one door Close all doors. open. The display symbol shows you which doors are open. Lock Seat Backrest The driver or front passenger seat Fold back and push the seat backrest until the backrest is not engaged.
Page 512: Smartkey
Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is not Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Not Detected detected while the engine is running Engage the electronic parking brake.
Page 513 Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Take Your Key You have forgotten to remove the Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. From Ignition SmartKey from the starter switch. Replace The batteries in the SmartKey with Replace the batteries ( page 541).
Page 514 Insert Key Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch. Obtain The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center a New Key replaced. as soon as possible. Key Does Not The SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS- Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.
Page 515: Display
Do not ignore the low engine coolant level warning. Extended driving with the message and symbol displayed may cause serious engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do not drive without sufficient amount of coolant in the cooling system. The engine will overheat causing major engine damage.
Page 516 Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down. The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248‡ (120†). Doing so may cause serious damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
Page 517 If it is intact: Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displayed. Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Observe the coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster.
Page 518 Contact an authorized a malfunction in the electronic system Mercedes-Benz Center. If it is intact: Drive to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness. Engine Oil Level CL 600 and CL 65 AMG only: Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so.
Page 519 For information on approved engine oils Next Refueling (CL 550 4MATIC and status message memory after you have contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center cleared it from the multifunction display. or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). CL 63 AMG only) or Check Engine Oil Level (Add 1 quart) (Canada: 1 Liter) Visually check for oil leaks.
Page 520: Reserve Fuel
The fuel cap may not be If it is not closed properly: Close the fuel cap. closed properly or the fuel system may be If it is closed properly: Have the fuel system leaky. checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
Page 521: Display
Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Check The high mounted brake lamp is Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Center Brake Lamp malfunctioning. This message will only as soon as possible. appear if a critical number of LEDs have stopped working.
Page 522: Rear
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Auto Lamp Function The light sensor is malfunctioning. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Inoperative Daytime driving lamps come on as soon as possible. automatically. To switch off the headlamps (U.S. vehicles only):...
Page 523: Display
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Check The left or right front turn signal lamp is Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Front Left malfunctioning. as soon as possible. Turn Signal Check Front Right...
Page 524: Display
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Check The left or right front fog lamp is Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Left Fog Lamp malfunctioning. as soon as possible. Check Right Fog Lamp Check The rear fog lamp is malfunctioning.
Page 525: Side Marker Lamps
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Check The front left or right side marker lamp is Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Front Left malfunctioning. as soon as possible. Sidemarker Lamp Check Front Right...
Page 526: Advanced Tpms
One or more sensors malfunction (e.g. Have the Advanced TPMS checked by an Missing battery in one or more wheel sensor is authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. empty). Have the wheel sensors installed by an One or more wheels without wheel authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 527 Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Tire Pressure The pressure is too low in one or more Check and correct tire inflation pressure as Please Rectify tires. required ( page 437). Or the tire pressures of the individual wheels differ too radically from one another.
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Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display G Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated. Do not overinflate tires.
Page 529: What To Do If
Practical hints What to do if … check when switching on the ignition, have What to do if … the respective bulb checked and replaced if Lamps in instrument cluster necessary. When you switch on the ignition, all lamps Notes (except high-beam headlamp indicator lamp, If any of the following lamps in the instrument and turn signal indicator lamps unless...
Page 530: Indicator Lamp
(see display ( page 475). messages in multifunction Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center display). as soon as possible. The brake system is still Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
Page 531: Canada Only
PRE-SAFE are unavailable. ® warning lamp come on Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center while the engine is running and an as soon as possible. acoustic warning sounds. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
Page 532 ( page 475). sounds. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. G Warning! Driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated can result in an accident. Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on.
Page 533: Seat Belt Telltale
Practical hints What to do if … Safety systems Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions < The red seat belt telltale The seat belt telltale reminds you Fasten your seat belts. comes on for a maximum and your passengers to fasten Regardless of whether the seat belts are fastened or not, the seat of 6 seconds after starting your seat belts before driving off.
Page 534 Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions = The red SRS indicator There is a malfunction in the Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz lamp comes on while restraint systems. The air bags or Center. driving. Emergency Tensioning Devices...
Page 535 What to do if … 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 536 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions ® ® When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible. v The yellow ESP warning The ESP or Electronic Traction lamp flashes while driving. System (ETS/4-ETS) has come While driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal.
Page 537: Fuel Tank Reserve Warning Lamp
Practical hints What to do if … Vehicle Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The yellow fuel tank reserve The fuel level has gone below the Refuel at the next gas station. warning lamp in the fuel reserve mark. gauge comes on while driving.
Page 538: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
If it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by an properly or the fuel system may the engine is running. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. be leaky. More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
Page 539: Malfunction Telltale
Practical hints What to do if … Tires Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions H USA only: The Advanced TPMS detects a Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and loss of pressure in at least one braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you. Combination low tire tire.
Page 540 Suggested solutions The system is malfunctioning. Have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp illuminates and Read and observe messages in the multifunction display and follow...
Page 541: Unlocking/Locking Manually
Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not transport a child on the front or less on the front passenger passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
Page 542: Trunk Lid, Unlocking
Practical hints Unlocking/locking manually Removing the mechanical key Unlocking the driver’s door Unlocking the trunk A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft (1.8 m) is required to open the trunk lid. Mechanical key locking tab Unlocking Mechanical key Mechanical key Unlocking Move locking tab in direction of arrow.
Page 543: Replacing Smartkey Batteries
It is recommended to Close the driver’s door and the trunk. have the batteries replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you cannot close the trunk with the G Warning! remote trunk opening/closing switch, lower the trunk lid manually and close it...
Page 544 When replacing batteries, always replace Pull battery compartment out of the both batteries. SmartKey housing. The required replacement batteries are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Replacement batteries: Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent. Remove the mechanical key from the SmartKey ( page 540).
Page 545: Replacing Bulbs
If the tail lamps are malfunctioning, have bulb has been replaced. Contact an them replaced at an authorized Mercedes- authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for Benz Center. headlamp adjustment. G Warning! If the headlamps or front fog lamps are Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot.
Page 546: High-Mounted Brake Lamp
Your hands should be dry and free of oil and grease. Lamp Type Lamp Type If the newly installed bulb does not come on, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz 1 Low- and high-beam D1S-35 W 9 High-mounted brake Center. lamp lamp...
Page 547: Replacing Wiper Blades
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps For safety reasons, switch off wipers and Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have remove SmartKey from starter switch Tail lamp unit this work carried out at an authorized (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Make sure the Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 548 Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Vehicles with SmartKey Removing wiper blades Installing wiper blades Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to Slide the wiper blade onto wiper arm until Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts. position 1. it locks in place.
Page 549: Flat Tire
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Remove the wheel is mounted. jack which has been specifically approved KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from the by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. starter switch. The jack is designed exclusively for jacking Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets safe distance from the roadway.
Page 550 Practical hints Flat tire G Warning! sure the jack arm is fully seated in the jack Do not use wooden blocks or similar take-up bracket. The jack must always be objects to support the jack. Otherwise the Only jack up the vehicle on level ground or vertical when in use, especially on inclines jack may not be able to achieve its load- on slight inclines/declines.
Page 551: Removing
Practical hints Flat tire Removing the wheel the side, even if the vehicle is parked on an Make sure the jack arm is fully seated in the incline. jack take-up bracket. If you do not position the jack correctly in the jack take-up bracket, the vehicle can fall off the jack and seriously or fatally injure you or others.
Page 552: Lowering The Vehicle
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts. Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired immediately. Do not continue to drive under these circumstances! Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. Wheel bolt for light alloy rims Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly...
Page 553: Battery
When replacing a battery, always use a Wheel bolts 1 – 5 battery approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, If you do not intend to operate your vehicle following the diagonal sequence illustrated for an extended period of time, contact an to 5), until all bolts are tight.
Page 554 Practical hints Battery G Warning! Battery acid is caustic. Do Never touch the battery first. First touch not allow it to come into the outside body of the vehicle in order to Failure to follow these instructions can contact with skin, eyes or release any possible electrostatic charges.
Page 555: Charging
14.8 V. battery disconnect at a qualified workshop Charge battery in accordance with the or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if instructions of the battery charger Charging the battery you do not intend to operate your vehicle manufacturer.
Page 556: Jump Starting
In case it does, not be covered by the Mercedes-Benz Make sure the jumper cables do not have immediately flush affected area with water, Limited Warranty.
Page 557: Towing The Vehicle
Safety notes Open the hood. Get into vehicle and start engine within 30 seconds. Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground If the starting attempt does not succeed: using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly Turn the SmartKey in starter switch to equipment.
Page 558: Towing Eye Bolt
Practical hints Towing the vehicle bumpy roads will damage radiator and Press mark on cover as indicated by the Installing towing eye bolt supports. arrow. Depending on whether you are towing a Lift cover off to reveal the threaded hole Towing of the vehicle should only be vehicle or you are being towed, the towing eye for the towing eye bolt.
Page 559 Practical hints Towing the vehicle G Warning! Removing towing eye bolt Press mark on cover as indicated by the arrow. With the engine not running, there is no Loosen towing eye bolt Lift cover off to reveal the threaded hole power assistance for the brake and counterclockwise with wheel wrench.
Page 560: Fuses
® Because the ESP operates automatically, the amperage recommended in the fuse the engine and ignition must be shut off chart. Any Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject. More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
Page 561 You could damage the fuse cause determined and rectified by an box cover or the dashboard. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. A fuse chart is located in the trunk with the vehicle tool kit ( page 472). The fuse chart explains the fuse allocation and fuse amperages.
Page 562 Practical hints Fuses Fuse box in the rear passenger Installing cover: Attach fuse box cover Fuse box in engine compartment compartment The fuse boxes are located in the engine Attach bracket 3. compartment on the driver’s and passenger Tighten screws with crank.
Page 563: Emergency Engine Shutdown
Practical hints Fuses The fuse box cover must be installed properly to prevent moisture and/or dirt from entering the fuse box and possibly impairing fuse operation. Close the hood after checking or replacing fuses. Emergency engine shutdown If the engine cannot be turned off as described ( page 334), you may use the following emergency procedure.
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Page 565: Technical Data
Technical data Vehicle equipment ......564 Parts service ........564 Warranty coverage ......564 Identification labels ......565 Engine ..........567 Rims and tires ........569 Electrical system ......574 Main dimensions ....... 575 Weights ..........576 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc..577 More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
Page 566: Vehicle Equipment
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the This Operator’s Manual describes all maintain a stock of Genuine Mercedes-Benz warranties printed in the Service and features, standard or optional, potentially Parts required for maintenance and repair Warranty Information booklet.
Page 567: Identification Labels
Identification labels Information booklet Should you lose your Service and Warranty Information booklet, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a replacement. It will be mailed to you. Example certification label (U.S. vehicles) Certification label (on driver’s door Paintwork code...
Page 568: Information Label
Technical data Identification labels Data shown on certification label are for illustration purposes only. These data are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in the illustration. Refer to certification label on vehicle for actual data specific to your vehicle. All models except AMG vehicles Engine number (engraved on engine) VIN (on lower edge of windshield)
Page 569: Engine
2 404 mm 2 370 mm The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment. Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
Page 570 2 360 mm 2 370 mm The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment. Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
Page 571: Rims And Tires
Mercedes-Benz Center. Mercedes-Benz can be identified by finding information for driving at high speeds or for the following on the tire’s sidewall: vehicle loads less than the maximum MO = Mercedes-Benz Original loaded vehicle condition.
Page 572 255/45 R18 99H M+S — All-season tires 14,15,16 255/45 R18 99V M+S. 255/45 R18 99V M+S. Winter tires Radial-ply tires. For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Not available as factory equipment. More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
Page 573 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S — All-season tires — 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S. 17,18,19 Winter tires Radial-ply tires. For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Not available as factory equipment. More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
Page 574 Technical data Rims and tires Mixed size tires Model CL 600 CL 600 CL 63 AMG CL 63 AMG (Performance Package) CL 65 AMG Front axle Rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 18 H2 8.5 J x 19 H2 — AMG rims (light alloy) —...
Page 575: Spare Wheel
Technical data Rims and tires Spare wheel Compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim. If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the tire to the recommended tire inflation pressure given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim.
Page 576: Electrical System
Technical data Electrical system Electrical system Model CL 550 4MATIC CL 600 CL 63 AMG CL 65 AMG Alternator 14 V/220 A 14 V/220 A 14 V/220 A 14 V/220 A Starter motor 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/2.0 kW 12 V/2.1 kW 12 V/1.7 kW Starter 12 V/35 Ah...
Page 577: Main Dimensions
Technical data Main dimensions Main dimensions Model CL 550 4MATIC CL 63 AMG CL 600 CL 65 AMG Overall vehicle length 199.7 in (5 071 mm) 200.4 in (5 090 mm) Overall vehicle width, exterior rear view mirrors folded out 84.2 in (2 139 mm) 84.2 in (2 139 mm) Overall vehicle height (vehicles with 18 in rims) 58.5 in (1 485 mm)
Page 578: Weights
Technical data Weights Weights Model All models Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg) More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
Page 579: Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants Etc
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. For information on tested and approved Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. For health reasons, you should prevent products, contact an authorized Mercedes- service fluids from coming into direct Capacities Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA contact with your skin or clothing.
Page 580: Brake Fluid
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Rear axle CL 550 4MATIC 1.9 US qt (1.8 l) Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 CL 600 1.7 US qt (1.6 l) CL 63 AMG 1.3 US qt (1.2 l) Fuchs Titan EG 5010 D CL 65 AMG 1.7 US qt (1.6 l)
Page 581: Filter
CL 65 AMG 229.5 engine or emission control system damage for vehicles with Maintenance System. not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited For a listing of approved engine oils and oil Warranty. MB sheet numbers are printed on the filters, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz outside of oil containers.
Page 582: Engine Oil
If premium unleaded gasoline is not interval. available and low octane gasoline is used, follow these precautions: Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Any authorized Mercedes- Have the fuel tank only partially filled with unleaded regular gasoline and fill up Restriction: Only SAE 0W-40/SAE 5W-40 engine oils may be used.
Page 583: Gasoline
After an extended period of using fuels fuel additives other than those tested and Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz without such additives carbon deposits can Number (MON): (RON+MON)/2. This is also...
Page 584: Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
The engine coolant is a mixture of water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze solution satisfied by normal drinking water. anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides: or other Mercedes-Benz approved products If you are not sure about the water quality, Corrosion protection of equal specification are used to renew the...
Page 585: System
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Model Approximate freeze protection -35‡ (-37†) -49‡ (-45†) Cooling system CL 550 4MATIC 6.3 US qt (6.0 l) 7.0 US qt (6.6 l) CL 600 7.9 US qt (7.5 l) 8.8 US qt (8.3 l) CL 63 AMG 5.7 US qt (5.4 l) 6.2 US qt (5.9 l)
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